Brother Interview: Cody Prettyman '12

This week's interview is on brother Cody Prettyman '12!

Basic Stuff:

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

Cody Prettyman

2. Your current location? 

Mount Laurel, NJ

Fraternity Stuff: 

3. Badge Number? 

177

4. Pledge Class Name? 

Omega!

5. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it? 

Dragon Ball

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

Nothing hilarious, sorry guys. Just keeping up the “ball” tradition.

7. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi? 

During the Field of Dreams service event, I remember a point in time right before the game was about to start. I was standing on the big pile of mulch that we were using to fill in the playground, and as the kids were singing the national anthem over the PA I could see the flag blowing in the breeze and look over everything that we were able to accomplish that day. It was very touching.

8. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi? 

There was a night involving Fireball and the Pokemon drinking game...

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

Finding out that my old boss of four years was a Phi Psi alum from USP

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

Don't sweat the little things. The more service you do and the more you just hang around with brothers, the more rewarding your experience will be.

11. What is favorite event the chapter holds? 

Rush week. I'm a fan of meeting new people and scoping out potential new members is a great way to do that.

Career Stuff:  

12. Your current occupation? 

Assistant manager, Play N Trade of Glassboro

13. Number of years in that occupation? 

Two

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

Be pleasant and always give your all at work. If you're consistent, you're bound to work your way up. Get personal if you can (Sports, music, movies, etc.)

Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff: 

15. Are you currently in a relationship? If so, with who and for how long? 

Yes. I am in a very happy relationship with Stacy Blauvelt of Theta Phi. We've been going strong for a little over two years.

16. Hobbies that you are currently into? What do you like to do in your spare time? 

I'm a big gamer, mostly playing League, FFXIV, or whatever JRPG or rhythm game I can get my hands on. I also enjoy playing music and reading sci-fi/fantasy novels. Oh, and the Flyers. If the game's on, you can count me out of anything else.