1. Your name, as you would prefer it to be stated?
Shane Walsh
2. Your current location?
Paulsboro, NJ
3. Your Facebook/Twitter/LinkedIn account links (or other websites as well)?
Facebook: www.facebook.com/shane.walsh.16718979
Twitter: @ShaneWalsh35
Instagram: shanewalsh37
Fraternity Stuff:
4. Badge Number?
19
5. Pledge Class Name?
Colony Class Gamma / Charter Member
6. Fraternity Nickname, if you remember it?
Fireplug
7. Story behind how you got your nickname, if you remember it?
One night while asleep on the couch, Chaty and another brother observed a toy fire hydrant on a shelf above me and it sort of came about. At least that’s the story I was given.
8. Your fondest memory of being a Phi Psi?
Winning Greek Week after a chronic bout of “placing 4th” in everything
9. Your most embarrassing moment as a Phi Psi?
I don’t embarrass easily, but will count this: During impaired judgment, I supposedly crawled into bed with Gary Folsom as he slept. He turned over and discovered a dude he never met passed out beside him. I awoke that morning on his floor without any recollection, only to find out years later.
10. Your proudest moment as a Phi Psi?
Getting the phone call from Rozycki confirming the receipt of our charter.
11. Any unique memories from your time as a Phi Psi?
The manhunt at Rozycki’s on New Years Eve, the house fire, making our first paddle with charter member names (wherever it may be), GAC Pittsburgh, Miller Hall with Steve McDermott, Soul Caliber competitions, PB Diner with Hammer, homecomings and formals…to name a few.
12. Any fraternal advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today?
Live by our principles and make the most of your undergraduate time.
13. When was the last time you visited Rowan or the chapter?
One night early September, I spent some spare time in Barnes & Nobles on campus and observed what’s been built up all around it. Holy cow!
14. What is your favorite event the chapter holds?
Initiation
15. Who's the 1 brother you want to reconnect with / see interviewed here?
I would like to see Gary Folsom reconnect with the chapter. Hey…we go back, ya know!
16. Name 1 friend you made in NJE you still keep in touch with…
I haven’t kept touch with anyone lately, but I would say Chris Hammer
Career Stuff:
17. Year you graduated from Rowan?
2002
18. Degree(s) you graduated Rowan with?
MIS / IT
19. Your current occupation?
Safety & Compliance Coordinator
20. Number of years in that occupation?
3 ½
21. Any career advice you would give to an undergraduate Phi Psi today?
Seize any internship and/or part-time employment opportunity within your field
22. What's one piece of advice you'd give every undergraduate about networking?
Utilize it, but not as a crutch. Pursue and succeed as if there were no connections.
Relationships/Family/Personal Stuff:
23. Are you currently in a relationship? If so, with who and for how long?
Married to April for over 2 years
24. Do you have kids? If so, how old and their names?
None yet
25. Hobbies that you are currently into? What do you like to do in your spare time?
I’m into exploring, photography and local history
26. Anything you would like to share with other brothers through the blog regarding your relationship/family/personal life?
My life has continuously evolved from good times and bad, past and current friendships, family, hard work, traveling and marriage. I distanced myself from the chapter for personal reasons, but during a recent visit to campus, memories reminded me that, then and today, I held the values of a Phi Psi brother. I hope to reconnect with old and new faces alike in the near future.
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