Jon is a graduate of Ithaca College, where he was recognized as a distinguished young alumnus in sports.
Zobel was the first Filipino and the youngest alumnus to be so honored, for his exemplary leadership in business.
Most younger alumni are enthusiastic about successful sports teams, he said, but many of those who graduated in the 1940's to 1960's are wary.
In recent years, it has become common among students and younger alumni to shout priceless gem instead of singing it.
An ELC is a young alumnus selected for the position based on his undergraduate education and experience.
However, a group of very young new alumni, led by the more an experienced alumnus, Eli Henry, began to rebuild the organization.
It is a success that Penn Club officials attribute in large part to aggressively seeking young alumni, especially women.
Students and young alumni sit and see bands and teams.
And it would involve policies on young alumni as well as undergraduates.
The university has sent letters to the younger alumni explaining the change and emphasizing that class operations and reunions will not be affected.