Notable Zetes
For over 170 years, Zeta Psi has scaffolded our undergraduate brothers to be better leaders in their careers, communities, and in service to all humankind. We have been fortunate to have played a role in countless inspirational men’s lives throughout the years. Here is a list of some Zetes who have powerfully impacted the world.
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Stevens, Dr. Charles H.
Achievements: 2nd President of the Zeta Psi Educational Foundation (1948).
Chapter: Psi Epsilon, 1920
Stiff, Dave
Achievements: Television Producer with Canada's TSN. Events covered include: 10 Olympic Games, 3 World Series, multiple NHL and NBA Playoffs and 2 Pan Am Games.
Chapter: Theta Xi
Storey, William. B.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1910–1911
Chapter: Iota, 1881
DOD: November 17, 1857 - October 24, 1940
Strain, Matt
Achievements: Author, "Will Rhyme for Diapers: Baby Poems for the Parents Who Raise Them"
Chapter: Beta Tau, 2004
Stratton, Dr. Julius
Achievements: 1st Chancellor of MIT (1956-1959), 11th President of MIT (1969-1966), President Emeritus MIT; Former Chairman, Ford Foundation (1964-1971). Author, "Electromagnetic Theory"(1941)
Chapter: Phi Lambda
DOD: May 18, 1901 – June 22, 1994
Sullivan, Brian
Achievements: Anchor, CNBC.
Chapter: Alpha Pi
Summers, Ph. D., Edward
Achievements: Currently the President and CEO The Thinkubator, “Bringing Power to Bronx Youth Voices”, Past: Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Chief Strategy and Planning Officer at Long Island University, Inaugural Executive Director of the Brooklyn Education Innovation Network, Chief of Staff and Director of the Kelly Adirondack Research Center at Union College, Assistant to the President of Marist College, and professor of Political Science and Public Administration
Chapter: Nu Delta, 2004
Sumner, Charles A.
Term: Phi Alpha from 1886–1887
Chapter: Zeta, 1854
DOD: August 2, 1835 – January 31, 1903
Suzzallo, Henry
Achievements: Former President, University of Washington (1915 to 1926)
Chapter: Phi Lambda
DOD: August 22, 1875 – September 25, 1933
Svahn, John “Jack” A.
Achievements: Author, "There Must Be a Pony in Here Somewhere (Twenty Years with Ronald Reagan)." 1973 named Director of the California Department of Social Welfare. Commissioner of Social Security (1981- 1983). Served in the administrations of Ronald Reagan's terms as both Governor of California, and President of the United States.
Chapter: Phi Lambda, 1966
Szczecko, Joseph
Achievements: NFL Player from 1966-1969, Defensive Tackle with the Atlanta Falcons (starting with the first ever game in 1966) and the NY Giants. Currently a family lawyer in Georgia.
Chapter: Omega
Tanner, Roscoe
Achievements: Professional Tennis player. Winner, 1970 US Amateur Championships, and the 1977 Australian Open. Runner up at Wimbledon 1979. His 153 mph serve was the fastest ever recorded in tournament competition from February 1978 until September 2004.
Chapter: Mu, 1972
Templeton, Sir John M.
Achievements: Author, "Templeton Plan: 21 Steps to Personal Success and Real Happiness" (and many more books)
Chapter: Eta
Templeton, Sir John M.
Achievements: Founder, Templeton Funds (now part of Franklin Templeton Funds); Founder, Templeton Prize
Chapter: Eta
Terrell, Whitney
Achievements: Author, "The Good Lieutenant", "The King of Kings County", and "The Huntsman"
Chapter: Omicron Epsilon, 1990
Thompson, Captain John E.
Achievements: Author, "Spirit Over Steel – A Chronology of the Second World War"
Chapter: Theta Xi, 1982
Thoms, Jr., Frank R.
Achievements: General Secretary of Zeta Psi (November 1936 - Fall, 1938)
Chapter: Zeta, 1930
Tomko, Joseph Andrew
Achievements: Captain, US Army
Chapter: Omega, 1960
DOD: June 1, 1967, Binh Dinh Province, South Vietnam
Torrence, Travis A.
Achievements: Houston Bar Foundation: Chair of Board of Directors (2019-2020); Global Litigation Bankruptcy & Credit Team Lead for Shell Oil Corp (2018-), John C. Akard Community Service Award, Bankruptcy Law Section of the State Bar of Texas (2014).
Chapter: Beta Tau, 2002
Trillin, Calvin
Achievements: Journalist, humorist, food writer, poet, and novelist. Chairman of the Yale Daily News while a student at Yale. Recipient, Thurber Award for American Humor, 2013
Chapter: Eta, 1957
Trim, George H.
Achievements: One of three original trustees of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada (1974). 1st President of the Zeta Psi Foundation of Canada.
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1955
Troubetzkoy, Prince Alexis Sergeevich
Achievements: Author notable for his works on Russian history. Served as the headmaster of Selwyn House School, Appleby College and the Toronto French School in Canada. He was born as a Prince of the Trubetskoy family, He taught at Bishop's College School and served in the Royal Canadian Navy for 8 years. He served as the Executive Director of the Tolstoy Foundation 1992-95. He also helped the International Orthodox Christian Charities gain the release of two of their workers taken hostage.
Chapter: Alpha Psi, 1957
DOD: March 6, 1934 - January 22, 2017
Tuckerman, Sam
Achievements: 2x Ivy League Champion (2017 and 2019) 2019 Ivy League Kicker/Special Teams Player of the Year 2019 1st Team All Ivy 2019 1st Team All New England 2019 Ivy League Leading Scorer 5x Ivy League Special Teams Player of the Week 2020 Zeta Psi Red Grange Athlete of the Year
Chapter: Eta, 2019
Underdahl, Melvin “Mel” R.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Educational Foundation Assistant Director (1952). Zeta Psi Assistant Secretary (1953). Zeta Psi General Secretary (June 1955-September 1962)
Chapter: Alpha Beta, 1952
DOD: February 16, 1924 - March 23, 1986
Underwood, David M.
Achievements: Zeta Psi Distinguished Service Award Honoree (2000)
Chapter: Eta, 1958
DOD: 1937-August 30, 2015
Urban, Michael D.
Achievements: Author of award-winning thrillers with a foothold in history, including "Drake’s Coffin", "Ironsides’ Peril", and "Osama’s Skull."
Chapter: Psi Epsilon, 1978
Van Horn, Abraham
Term: Phi Alpha from 1874–1875
Chapter: Delta, 1870
DOD: January 16, 1848 - February 7, 1905.