Stone Foltz, a 20-year-old Bowling Green State University sophomore from Delaware, Ohio, has died. Foltz was a victim of an alleged hazing incident involving the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.
The incident allegedly occurred off-campus on Thursday night.
In a statement released Sunday (March 7) by the Foltz Family through attorney Sean Alto of Cooper & Elliott confirmed his death: “The death of Stone Foltz is a tragedy. He was a beloved son, brother, and grandson. At this time we are gathering all of the facts leading to his untimely death and we have no interest in commenting on speculation. However, we do ask that you please show respect and consideration for Stone’s family. Despite their unbearable grief, they agreed to donate Stone’s organs so that others may have a second chance at life.”
The Bowling Green police is continuing investigating the incident. On Monday the department reported: “Police were called to an apartment in the 900 block of Klotz Road for an unresponsive male on Thursday, at 11:23 p.m.” It did not release any further information.
BGSU President Rodney Rogers issued a statement on Sunday evening announcing Foltz’s death. “Those who knew Stone remember him as a kind, selfless person with a great sense of humor. The University mourns his tragic loss and shares in his family and friends’ sorrow.”
The university, the statement said, is collecting expressions sympathy for the business student’s family.
The Counseling Center is available both remotely and in person to help students seeking support. Faculty and staff can access support through the Employee Assistance Program.
A GoFundMe campaign in Stone Foltz’s honor has been started to raised money to support organizations that are meaningful to Stone and his family; provide memorial scholarships; and assist with additional needs of the family.
BGSU has suspended the fraternity, and announced today that it was removing its name from the house it occupied in the Greek Village on campus. “Bowling Green State University has placed Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity on interim suspension for alleged hazing activity. Local law enforcement and University investigations continue. Given that Pi Kappa Alpha is not currently recognized as a registered student organization, the fraternity’s Greek letters were removed from its on-campus residence this morning.”
