#1123 Kyle Johnson

Hometown: Marion, OH
Major: International Studies: Security and Intelligence
Graduates: Spring ‘08
Pledge Class: Spring ‘07
Activities: Volunteer for Special Olympics, former OHSAA basketball referee, guest vocalist for the Ballroom
Interests/Hobbies: Huge sports fan, intramural sports, global issues, technology, politics, XBOX
Leadership Experience: Academic Director for Acacia 2007, Organized Ohio State Marion’s 2006 Battle of the Bands fundraiser
Favorite Music: Incubus, Taking Back Sunday, Brand New, 30 Seconds to Mars, Amos Lee, At the Drive In, the Mars Volta, Beck, Ben Folds, Bloodhound Gang, Coheed and Cambria, Cursive, The Decemberists, Dio, Elliot Smith, Filter, The Fray, Interpol, Jack’s Mannequin, Jump Little Children, The Killers, Marilyn Manson, Modest Mouse, Muse, Nirvana, Oasis, Snow Patrol, The Strokes, Switchfoot, Tenacious D, Tool, A Perfect Circle, The White Stripes
Favorite Movies: Borat, Grandma’s Boy, Night at the Museum, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Super Troopers, The Hills Have Eyes, Sin City, Half Baked, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, Fievel Goes West, Happy Gilmore, Billy Madison, Evil Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Land of the Dead, Any zombie movie (past, present, or future), Benchwarmers, Eight Crazy Nights, Anchorman, Fight Club, The Prestige, Deuce Bigalo: European Gigolo
Favorite Books: Michael Crichton, Dan Brown, David Mitchell
Lives In House: No

Q) Why did you join ACACIA?
A)  In the beginning I only knew one guy at the house, but everyone made me feel like I was right at home.  I saw that Acacians know how to have fun, but the most important thing for me was that they also know that academics and community service are most important.

Q) What is your favorite memory of the fraternity?
A)  Big/Little party, the first time I was greeted as Brother

Q) What kind of influence has ACACIA had on your life?
A) Acacia has made me become more involved in community service and campus life in general.  I’m taking a leadership position in the fall which will greatly improve my résumé and my character.

Q) What are your plans after graduation?
A) Applying to the FBI