Bao Phan

Ethnicity: Vietnamese
Major: Psychology/Nursing

Big Brother: Dexter Teng
Little Brothers: Thang Vo and Victor Reyes

To my family, friends, line bros, big bro, my p. dad, my p. educator, and to all the bros that encouraged me throughout the whole process! I love you guys!

 

 

“Take each day at a time and learn from your mistakes. When you go wrong, accept your mistake and move on, dwelling on the past will just make your life stagnate.”

kpib.harpinger@gmail.com

Brandon Teng

Ethnicity: Chinese
Major: Chemical Engineering

Big Brother: Edmar Viloria

A huge thanks to Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity and all the Brothers for giving my line and I the opportunity of a lifetime, and thanks to my line for being there every second of the way. Big props to my big brother and educator Edmar, my dad Danny, my mom Jane, and my family and friends who supported me. I love them all <3

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” -Michael Jordan

kpib.ace@gmail.com

Deepesh Patel

Ethnicity: Indian
Major: Biology/Psychology

Big Brother: Willy Lui
Little Brothers: Justin Mendoza, Vincent Su, Shubham Nigam, Kenneth Randall, Kevin Tun

Betas, thanks for sticking through, 12-strong is a helluva achievement, Alphas, thanks for waiting at the summit. Charters, you started something great here at UIC, thanks for that!

“My son, you’ve seen the temporary fire and the eternal fire; you have reached the place past which my powers cannot see.  I’ve brought you here through intellect and art; from now on, let your pleasure be your guide; you’re past the steep and past the narrow paths.” – Virgil – Dante’s Purgatory

kpib.virgil@gmail.com

Francisco Casambre

Ethnicity: Filipino
Major: Biochemistry

Big Brother: James Tang
Litter Brothers: Tim Villeroz and Abie Yanuardi

I want to give a shout out to my line – the B.O.S.S. BETAS. We did it, and we have a lot to look forward to. I also want to say to my big bro James, my pledge dad Danny, and pledge educator Edmar that I appreciate everything you’ve done for me. Can’t forget the family either – they shaped me into who i am today.

 

 

 

“Do or do not. There is no try.”

kpib.spock@gmail.com

 

Jae Lee

Ethnicity: Korean
Major: Computer Engineering

Big Brother: Vinh Nguyen
Little Brother: Jeff Zhang

Shout out to my Big Bro (Vinh Nguyen), Dad (Danny Kim), Educator (Edmar Viloria), and to all of my line bros that motivated, encouraged, and stayed with me through good and even hard times

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

kpib.titan@gmail.com

Joe Chung

Ethnicity: Korean
Major: Biochemistry

Big Brother: Richard Chang

I would like to give a shout-out to my line brother Kevin Moy for always being there for me, understanding me, and being my favorite bro. I would like to give a shout-out to my line brother Jae Lee for being Korean and being my friend from day 1 at UIC. I would like to give a shout-out to my captain Brandon Teng for being the best captain and always motivating me to do better. I would like to give a shout-out to my anchor Michael Truong for letting me know what I have to improve on and motivating me all the time and pushing me forward. And of course I can’t forget the best educator, dad, and my big bro!!!! i love them all so much!! I love you too mom 🙂 I wouldn’t have been here without them, I’m very thankful.

“Tears shed for self are tears of weakness, but tears shed for others are a sign of strength.  Music is what feeling sounds like.”

kpib.camo@gmail.com

Kenneth Huynh

Ethnicity: Chinese
Major: Finance

Big Brother: Willy Lui
Little Brothers: Brandon Wong and Rubin Lee

My line B.O.S.S. BETAS!!!, My PE Edmar Viloria and PD Danny Kim, all the Bros I met, My badass biggie Willy Lui, friends and family! Thank you everyone for all the support!

“When I get sad, I stop being sad and be AWESOME instead” – Neil Patrick Harris

kpib.viral@gmail.com

Kevin Anthony Moy

Ethnicity: Chinese
Major: Finance

Big Brother: James Tang
Little Brothers: Warren DeCastro and James Song

Props to my fierce, fabulous, and flawless dad, Danny ‘Styxx’ Kim, for inspiring us and keeping us on track; Props to our awesome educator, Edmar ‘Shikamaru’ Viloria, for always pushing us to go further; Props to my biggie, James ‘K.O.tee’ Tang, for always supporting me; Props to my gbiggie, Matt ‘Karma’ Greczek, for helping me even when he’s all the way out in Colorado; Props to all the KPiB bros for all the encouraging words; and finally, props to my LINE. I LOVE YOU, LINEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

“A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor a man perfected without trials.”

kpib.claymore@gmail.com

Michael Thomas Lee

Ethnicity: Chinese
Major: Nursing

Big Brother: Stefan Murakami
Little Brother: Kevin Wu

My Line B.O.S.S BETAS!!! We Did it!, My Big Bro Stefan Murakami, My Dad Daniel Kim, My PE Edmar Viloria and to all the bros. Thank you for everything you guys have done!!!

“People underestimate their capacity for change. There is never a right time to do a difficult thing. A leader’s job is to help people have vision of their potential.”

kpib.emp@gmail.com

Michael Truong

Ethnicity: Vietnamese
Major: Biology

Big Brother: George Joseph
Little Brother: Lester Dela Cruz

I would like to thank my line brothers for being there through thick and thin. Thank you to my big brother and the best big brother ever, George Joseph. Thank you to the most awesomest dad, Daniel Kim. Thank you smart and scary educator Edmar Viloria. Hi mom, Jane Shin! I love these people! ♥

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23)

kpib.obelisk@gmail.com

 

Norman Chen

Ethnicity: Chinese
Major: English/Economics

Big Brother: Edmar Viloria
Little Brothers: Vinczenz Tordecilla, Lapas Tetiwat,  James Vuong, Nicholas Vo

My family and friends that have supported me all these years, my flawless dad Daniel “Styxx” Kim”, my PE and big bro, Edmar “Shikamaru” Viloria, my BOSS line and all the bros in the fraternity before us.

“I have to prove everyone else wrong, just to prove to myself what I’ve known all along”

kpib.bowser@gmail.com

Tim Matsushita

Ethnicity: Japanese
Major: Biochemistry

Big Brother: Wataru Inoue
Little Brother: Pil Mo Hwang

I want to give props to my line for always bring there for me. I would not have been able to make it without you guys. All the experiences we had together definitely molded me into a stronger and more defined person and I treasure every single memory we had together. I love you line.

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong under contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.” – Peter Marshall

kpib.kumadori@gmail.com