Brother Interview: Doug Kennedy '01

This week's brother interview is on brother Doug Kennedy '01!

Basic Stuff: 

1. Your name, as you would prefer it to be stated?

Doug Kennedy

2. Your current location? 

Mt. Ephraim, NJ

3. Your Facebook/Twitter account links?

Facebook, yes I have one, not quite sure of the link (Editor's Note: https://www.facebook.com/doug.kennedy.58173)

Fraternity Stuff: 

4. Badge Number? 

#33

5. Pledge Class Name? 

Beta Class (Spring 2001)

6. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 

Spark E. Jones

7. Story behind how you got your nickname, if you remember it? 

I believe the story goes that I inherited the last name of "Jones" from my Big (Ken Whelan aka: Paco Jones), where he got the nickname from his Big the infamous Mark Chaty. I think. 

8. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

My fondest memory was going on a road trip with four others (who shall remain nameless) to visit other chapters of Phi Psi during Spring Break 2002. 

9. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

Embarrassing moment, I'm very sure I have had my fair share of embarrassing moments, probably too many to count. 

10. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi? 

Proudest moment, the night when I became a brother. 

11. Any unique memories from your time as a Phi Psi? 

All are unique memories. 

12. Any fraternal advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today? 

Advice: Do the fraternity proud and words to live by (a quotes from Jim Valvano) "Don't give up, don't ever give up!" 

13. When was the last time you visited Rowan or the chapter? 

Rowan for a teacher workshop a few weeks ago and the chapter was probably during homecoming a couple of years ago.

14. Who's the 1 brother you want to reconnect with / see interviewed here? 

My Big

15. Name 1 friend you made in NJE you still keep in touch with...

Unfortunately, I wish I have kept in touch better, but thanks to Facebook I can definitely keep in touch with alot of brothers and their happenings.

Career Stuff: 

16. Year you graduated from Rowan? 

May 2003

17. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with? 

Teacher of the Handicapped, minor: Psychology

18. Your current occupation? 

Special Education Teacher 

19. Number of years in that occupation? 

Going on my 11th year!

20. Any career advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today? 

Do you best and try.