JIMMY BUFFETT - Kappa Sigma Fraternity

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Summer 2000
JIMMY BUFFETT
AMERICAN LEGEND
SUMMER 2000
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C O V E R
WORTHY GRAND SCRIBE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Dr. Andrew B.Turner
Mitchell B.Wilson
EDITOR /DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Jason See
IMMY
BUFFETT
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address changes to:
THE CADUCEUS OF KAPPA SIGMA
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Charlottesville,Virginia 22905
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Telephone Number: (804) 295-3193
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KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY
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10, 1869. 206 Chapters and 2 Colonies.United
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WGM’S LETTER:
Worthy Grand Master David W. Persky
S T O R Y
Dear Brothers:
It is hard to believe, but we are rapidly
approaching the midpoint of the biennium.
This is an appropriate time to reflect upon the
accomplishments of Kappa Sigma since the
Phoenix Conclave.
The SEC and UAC came together in
Charlottesville in August to establish the priority areas for the Fraternity during this biennium. Five areas were identified in the planning process as we chartered the course for
Kappa Sigma going into the new millennium.
The five areas: Volunteers, Finances,
Recruitment, Communications and Risk
Management.
1. Volunteers: The Key to a successful fraternity or an individual fraternity chapter is to
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have motivated, dedicated and well-trained
volunteers. The Volunteer Commission under
the leadership of 1999 Man of the Year Ron
Webb, with the assistance of DGM Phillip
Bell and Jeff Vaala, has developed a solid system for the identification of interested alumni
to serve in key volunteer positions. The
Commission has also developed a DGM
training program that empowers new and
“seasoned” DGM’s with the knowledge and
tools to more effectively assist the chapters in
their respective districts in the quest to fulfill
the goals/dreams of the Five Friends and
Brothers and Stephen Alonzo Jackson. At the
midpoint of the biennium over half the DGM
corps has participated in this training.
2. Finances: The SEC committed itself to
strengthening the financial health of Kappa
Sigma by operating the organization in a more
business-like manner. The tightened fiscal
policies implemented were not unanimously
welcomed by the volunteers and chapters
alike. Indeed, there was very lively and heated
dialogue that flowed back and forth on the
Kappa Sigma list serv over this issue. I am
pleased to report that at the end of the Spring
2000 term the total accounts receivables for
the general fraternity were at $88,000 compared to $120,000 the year before, a drop of
nearly 27%. Congratulations to our undergraduates for their efforts to meet the financial
obligations of their respective chapters. To
quote WGT Bill Betz “ATTA BOY!”
3. Recruitment: The lifeblood of our
Order is recruitment of new members. The
SEC made this a priority of the biennium to
turn around the trend of diminishing numbers of pledges and initiates. The hard work
and commitment of our chapters throughout
the year have paid off very well – our pledging
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numbers have increased by 4% for the year
and the numbers of initiates has increased by
8%. Very impressive numbers indeed!
Tied to recruitment are expansion opportunities to bring Kappa Sigmas back to campuses where there are dormant chapters or to
campuses where we have never been before.
This academic year saw the revival of two
dormant chapters – Beta (Alabama) and Chi
(Purdue). Kappa Sigma is looking forward to
the rechartering of these chapters before the
close of the biennium. We also have plans to
recolonize other dormant chapters in the
coming academic year – Delta-Delta
(Florida), Delta-Omega (Wake Forest),
Delta-Phi (Hobart), and Delta-Kappa (Ohio
Wesleyan). Other possible expansion sites
include USC-Spartanburg and the
University of Nevada-Reno.
4. Communications: One key to any
successful organization in this day and
age is communications. Communications
Commissioner (and DGM) Phil Thames has
begun a systematic review of all aspects of
communication for the Fraternity to establish a unified broad-based communications
plan for Kappa Sigma. This will include all
Kappa Sigma publications, awards and information services. The Commission has
received outstanding support and assistance
from the IMH staff and has already achieved
excellent results in placing our publications
back on a regular publishing schedule.
5. Risk Management: In this litigious
society, risk management is an issue that
must be considered in all levels of chapter
and Kappa Sigma activity. The Legal
Commission, under the direction of Chuck
Byrd, is directing risk management activities
for the Fraternity. Kappa Sigma has con-
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tracted with LMS Management Services to
assist in monitoring litigation in which
Kappa Sigma may be a named defendant or
in which we may face exposure to liability.
LMS is also assisting in the development of
case studies for our DGM training and volunteer workshops. Through these efforts and
the responsible behavior of our chapters, we
will be able to maintain our outstanding
record of good risk management and keep
our risk management fees at a low level.
The 1999-2000 academic year has flown
by. Kappa Sigma’s growth and breadth of positive chapter programs have caught the attention of campus administrations and our competitors in the Greek community. These
trends are the result of hard work and commitment to the ideals of our Order. I want to
thank all the undergraduates and alumni of
Kappa Sigma in Canada and the U.S. who
have been instrumental to our success. It is
you who have made the difference and provided a quality fraternal experience for our
members.
I express the sentiments of all the SEC
when I say we are extremely proud of all of
you. As we participate with you in the five
area leadership conferences this summer, we
look forward to personally expressing our
thanks and appreciation for all you do and
have done, making Kappa Sigma the leader
among collegiate fraternities in North
America. Keep up the good work!
Best wishes to all our undergraduates for a
safe summer.
SEMPER,
David W. Persky
Worthy Grand Master
KAPPA SIGMA
Caduceus H S u m m e r
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LETTERS
TO THE EDITOR
WEARING THE STAR AND
CRESCENT
Dear Editor,
Having been initiated 48 years
ago, it was a little surprising to
open up the current issue of the
Caduceus and find myself in a picture I never knew was taken. I
remember well when Hoagy visited the house and entertained
the chapter. I sat on the piano
bench and turned the pages of his
music. Seated next to Hoagy is
Jim Irving. Standing (L to R) are
Jack Chilquist, myself, Ken
McKenzie and I need help from
anyone else that can name the
remaining active and alum that
complete the picture.
AEKDB,
Jim Morrow
Delta-Nu (UCLA)
Dear Editor,
Everyone has a different perspective on
life. Life as a man. Life as a husband or
boyfriend. Life as a son. Life as a brother.
Life…as a Kappa Sigma. Every so often, a
man comes along with a fresh view on life
that will open your eyes.
Every brother we meet has an influence
on how we view life and the Kappa Sigma
brotherhood. I have the fortunate opportunity of meeting and getting to know Paul
Hasbrook (’99, Xi-Xi, Marquette). He
opened my eyes. He opened my eyes, and
then shared with me the heart and soul of a
true Kappa Sigma. I thought I would share
with you the words that opened my heart
and soul. The words that allowed me the
privilege of viewing life as a Kappa Sigma,
through the eyes of man who exudes every
aspect of the Star and Crescent.
Each member of the Alpha pledge class
here at Xi-Xi was asked to express, via a
means of his choosing, what Kappa Sigma
means to him. Each man was then asked to
read it to the brotherhood. Some chose a
personal poem, others selected heartfelt
quotes to express his feelings. Paul, wrote a
letter.
Wednesday December 1, 1999Paul J. Hasbrook
The star and crescent shall not be
worn by every man, but only by him
who is worthy to wear it.
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Reading this line on my bid is one of the
reasons I am sitting here today. It means
not any John Smith can be a part of what
exists right here. The reason I see, is that
the Fraternity exists because of all those that
wear the star and crescent, and therefore
they determine its value and success. The
question at hand, is what makes me worthy
to wear the star and crescent?
He must be a gentleman,
…a man of honor and courage,
Everything I do, I do my best to maintain a good sense of ethical conduct. I keep
my head up, I encourage others to do the
same, and I carry out my actions with
integrity. It takes courage to make difficult
decisions. Some of my best decisions have
been my most difficult ones. It took a lot of
courage for me to pack up and go to DC
for the entire summer after my freshman
year. I had a job lined up at home, my parents were expecting me, and April rolled
around and an opportunity presented itself.
I thought…and then I jumped on
it…Probably one of the best decisions of
my life.
a man of zeal, yet humble.
I keep a short anecdote next to my bed
on the wall:
Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes
up, it knows it must outrun the fastest lion or
it will be killed.
Every morning in Africa a lion wakes up,
it knows it must outrun the slowest gazelle or
it will starve. It doesn’t matter whether you
are a lion or a gazelle, when the sun comes
up; you’d better be running.
It seems to be saying that you’d better be
a man of zeal. I don’t take things lightly...I
pursue them with dedication, commitment,
and excellence. Here’s the thing: anybody
can do that…anybody…but not everyone
can do that and remain humble.
Confidence is important, but there is a fine
line between confidence and arrogance. The
difference between the way we perceive a
confident man and an arrogant man is ten
fold. I strive every day to come across as
secure, confident, yet willing to learn and
listen.
An intelligent man…a man of truth,
I left these two together for a reason,
because I think the second qualifies the
first. I received an award as a Kappa Sigma
pledge for “Academic Achievement.” It certainly made me proud, but to be honest
awards like that don’t mean a damn thing.
Maintaining high standards of scholarship is
important to me, but I don’t do it so I can
receive awards or get letters from the dean. I
work very hard for the grades I get because
I am true to myself. I maintain honesty,
integrity and all the ideals that mean a man
of truth encompasses.
…one who tempers action with wisdom.
Its pretty easy to fall into a trap of being
caught up in everything you’re doing and
making a number of decisions without
thinking about them. I have a daily therapy
to keep myself in check. Every morning I
wake up and read this poem.
The Man in the Glass
By Dale Wimbrow
When you get what you want in your struggle
for self
And the world makes you king for a day,
Just go to the mirror and look at yourself
And see what that man has to say.
For it isn't your father or mother or wife
Whose judgment upon you must pass?
1999-2001 SUPREME EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Worthy Grand Master
David W. Persky
9631 Norchester Circle
Tampa, FL 33647-1849
813/973-3252
[email protected]
A gentleman is more than someone who
volunteers on weekends, is nice to girls, and
has a firm handshake. A gentleman does
these things, because he believes in them,
not because he thinks he is obliged to. Too
often people evoke a “gentleman” image so
they can advance their career or improve
their chances with some girl. I do my best
to make a positive impact on everyone I
meet. If I can make them forget about a
problem they have for 10 seconds, I have
succeeded. If I can put a smile on their face,
I have succeeded. If I improve my relationship with that person, I have succeeded. I
do these things not because I am expected
to, or because I’ll look better to other people. I do them because I am a gentleman.
Worthy Grand Procurator
Thomas P. Bishop
270 Peachtree St.,
Suite 2000, Mail Bin 930
Atlanta, GA 30303
770/382-5525
[email protected]
Worthy Grand Master of
Ceremonies
Kevin S. Kaplan
Promotion Dynamics Intl.
6565 Americas Pkwy NE Ste 930
Albuquerque, NM 87110
505/858-1990
[email protected]
Worthy Grand Scribe
Andrew B.Turner
214 Alpen Strasse
Latrobe, PA 15650
724/539-7860
[email protected]
Worthy Grand Treasurer
E.L.“Bill” Betz Jr.
7007 Ford’s Station Rd
Germantown,TN 31838
901/754-9364
[email protected]
The fellow whose verdict counts most in
your life
Is the one staring back from the glass.
You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a
plum
And think you're a wonderful guy.
But the man in the glass says you're only a
bum
If you can't look him straight in the eye.
He's the fellow to please--never mind all
the rest,
For he's with you clear to the end.
And you've passed your most dangerous,
difficult test
If the man in the glass is your friend.
You may fool the whole world down the
pathway of years
And get pats on the back as you pass.
But your final reward will be heartache
and tears
If you've cheated the man in the glass.
And above all else…one who walks in
the light of God.
I can’t say enough about this so I’m not
even going to try. I just want to emphasize that, to me, the words above all else,
mean that without walking in the light
of God, none of the former things
would be possible. So if I wear the star
and crescent, it will be meaningful to
me because it will accompany the crucifix I wear, on my heart.
That gentlemen, is how I see myself
being a part of Kappa Sigma.
An so let me leave you with this:
At the beginning of this year I was
doing well, enjoying life, but it seemed
something was missing.
No one could tell me where my soul might
be;
I searched for God, but he eluded me;
I sought...you, brothers…and found all
three.
Thank you for your time.
– Rob Warren, AA, Xi-Xi Chapter
(Marquette)
STAFF MEMBERS MOVES ON
To the Editor,
This letter comes on the tale-end of
my decision to move back to Vancouver,
Canada, after almost five years working
at IMH. It is not an easy letter to write
by any means, because the Fraternity has
become an integral and significant part
of my life as a result of my employment.
Through Kappa Sigma, I have grown as
a person and developed some great skills
and abilities that I really never believed I
had. The opportunities to meet and
interact with a variety of undergraduates
and alumni alike at schools from the
University of Washington to Florida
International University and all those in
between. I thank you all for this. You
have become more than a network of
brothers and associates, but you have
become a group of great friends.
As I look back on five years that have
flown by faster than I wish, I cannot
help but reminisce about the experiences
that I had from my early time as a
Chapter Consultant through to becoming Assistant Executive Director. I
remember with fondness my involvement in colonizations. Truly, those
memories are precious and filled with
fun, excitement and camaraderie like
non-other, both in working with my
consultant colleagues and in meeting
students who were truly committed to
making Kappa Sigma Fraternity the
finest fraternity on their campus. I
appreciate every alumnus and undergraduate who I was able to have a meal
with and get to know, or who allowed
me an opportunity to crash on their
couch, or stay with their family as I
tried to simulate a “normal life” living
out of the back of a car for three years.
Personally, I would like to thank the
people that I have had the opportunity
to work with over the last five years. I
have been blessed with the best friends
in the world in a fun and educational
work environment. Even though I know
I will have the associations and friendships of alumni and undergraduate
Brothers - as well as the wonderful relationships with other non-affiliated
friends I met through Kappa Sigma throughout my whole life, the one experience I know I will never be able to
replicate and will miss incredibly is the
experience of the working environment
at the International Memorial
Headquarters. I will miss working with
all of you, and I thank you for being a
source of friendship and love for five
years. Mostly, I thank you, and those
that I worked with who also have
moved on, for some of the most treasured experiences of my life.
To Kathy, Scott, Chad, Jason, EJ,
Andy, Sheila, June, Lisa, Gail, Carla,
Kim, Ruth, Sandra, Cindy and Dave,
thank you for everything and for working so hard for Kappa Sigma. The
amount of care that you demonstrate on
behalf of Kappa Sigma is incredible.
To my consultant “brethren”, you
were truly the best of friends. I have 10
photo albums filled with pictures and
memories that I will always cherish. For
Art, Hale and Jeff I thank you for the
opportunity to be your friend and to
learn enough to take your roll in
Chapter Services and try my best to
make it something special to pass on.
I have left one person out intentionally. That person is Mic Wilson, a dear
friend and my “boss” for five years. You
have taught me a lot and I deeply thank
you for the opportunity you afforded
me when you hired me as a Chapter
Consultant and stuck with me through
very hard times.
This is not a good-bye. This is a moving on. Thank you all and God bless!
Semper,
Anthony B. Epp
Former Assistant Executive Director
Heart, and soul, a “staffer” forever
Dear Editor,
I am writing to congratulate you
on the latest issue of the
Caduceus (Winter 2000 issue). I
have been a member of Kappa
Sigma for more than 70 years
(Beta-Omega, Colorado College,
1928) and have lots of issues during those years.The latest issue
tops them all! The editorial, pictorial, chapter news, personal information and every other detail are
perfectly presented. I hope this
issue will find it’s way into every
chapter house for the Brothers to
read and to use with pride in
pledging. In addition to sending
my congratulations to you, I am
pleased to enclose my check for
$101.00 to the Kappa Sigma
Endowment Fund for the 101
Club.
AEKDB,
Arthur E. Baylis
Correction to hockey article:
Brother Doug Palazzari (BetaOmega ’74) was the only member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity to
play in the National Hockey
League. Brother Palazzari played
for the St. Louis Blues from 19741978.
The article should have also read
that in the USA singlet, he led the
Americans to 2nd in the 1973
Worlds and to 1st in 1974.
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OKLAHOMA BROTHERS PUSH TUB FOR MEMORIAL
“WE RAISE THIS MONEY TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE DIED, WE DONATE THIS MONEY
TO EDUCATE THE WORLD.”
On Saturday, March 25, 75 members of the Kappa-Pi Chapter
at the University of Central Oklahoma and the Theta-Psi Chapter at
Oklahoma City University joined with the Alpha Gamma Delta and
Alpha Phi Sororities to participate in “The Great Bathtub Push.”
Members began gathering pledges for this push beginning in
January, and pledges are still being made for this special event. A
local Oklahoma City radio station aired the story along with the
Daily Oklahoman Newspaper.
The Brothers pushed a bathtub converted into a racecar from
the University of Central Oklahoma to Oklahoma City University,
which totaled 17 miles. The chapter had the names of major donors
painted on the side of the tub. The money pledged is going towards
the “Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial Fund.”
The Murrah building which was bombed on April 19, 1995 was
the site of the largest terrorist attack on United States soil. Kappa-Pi
who hosts the annual Bathtub Push for various charities decided to
donate proceeds this year to the memorial foundation to “educate
the world,” on the impact violence can have on society.
Estimates indicate around $4,000 was raised for the memorial.
Article from Daily Oklahoman 03-25-00:
“Students Push Tub for Memorial”
Four college organizations pushed a bathtub 17 miles today to raise money for the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial. Students from the
University of Central Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University began at 11 a.m. at Eastern Avenue and Memorial Road. The students will
push the tub to the OCU campus on NW 23rd Street. “They will collect donations along the way,” said Mike Thrift, Kappa Sigma president.
Participating will be the Kappa Sigma Chapters from UCO and OCU, the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority from UCO and Alpha Phi sorority
from OCU.
BETA-ETA CHAPTER CELEBRATES
CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY AT
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
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Like Father,
Like Son
The Beta-Eta Chapter celebrated its centennial
anniversary on February 19, 2000, at the Auburn
University Conference Center in Auburn, Alabama.
Over 100 Brothers and guests were in attendance for
this special occasion. The Chapter was founded on the
Auburn campus on January 20, 1900 and has had a
continuous existence since its founding.
Of special pride for the centennial celebration was
an announcement by Brother Grant Mullins that in
recognition of the Chapter’s 100-years on campus, the
chapter has also become 100% Ritually Proficient.
The Chapter took 14 men in the fall pledge class.
The Brothers also performed a special project in the
Auburn community this year by building a playground
for children which provided a safe and enjoyable environment in the Auburn community. The Chapter is
also pleased to announce that Brother Ken Plyant has
been appointed as the Chapter’s new Alumnus Advisor.
Officers for the Beta-Eta Chapter include: Grand
Master Grant Mullins, Grand Procurator Jonathan
Davis, Grand Master of Ceremonies Ben Tate, Grand
Treasurer Jonathan Bowling, Grand Scribe Chuck
Glover, Pledge Educator Daniel Cleveland, Rush CoChairmen Dan Henley and Matt Maurer, Social CoChairmen Chuck Freeman and Greg Graber, Alumni
Chairman Bret Nelson, Scholarship Chairman John
Gibbons, Public Relations Chairman Brian Maurer,
House Manager Donny Hanto, Web Master Brent
Patterson and Sports Chairman Price Mallernee.
The Brothers of Kappa Sigma Fraternity salute the
Brothers of Beta-Eta Chapter on their centennial
anniversary and in becoming 100% Ritually Proficient.
KAPPA-ZETA ALUMNI TO PRESENT CHAPTER
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
The Kappa-Zeta Alumni Association, Georgia Southern University, is pleased to announce the establishment of annual scholarship awards for the undergraduate chapter. Beginning the fall semester 2000 the alumni will recognize Brothers and pledges who
achieve a 3.0 GPA. They will each be presented with a certificate for the “3.0 Club”. The returning sophomore, junior, and senior
with the highest GPA will be presented with a plaque, and a cash prize. Also the Brother with the most improved GPA, and
pledge with the highest GPA will receive a plaque and cash reward. This allows each member of the Kappa- Zeta Chapter to be
eligible for recognition. The presentation will be made at a rush function giving the Chapter the best possible exposure on campus. Following the presentation the Alumni Association will host a dinner in the recipient’s honor.
On February 16, 2000,
William Winsyl Selman II
was initiated at Millsaps
College (Alpha-Upsilon).
Will's grandfather
(Herbert Winsyl Selman)
and great uncle ( William
Howard Selman,
deceased), were also
members of AlphaUpsilon initiated
10/10/1937 and
11/19/1928, respectively.
Will and his two uncles,
Robert Jeffery Selman
and John Barry Selman
were members at DeltaXi at Ole Miss. Will’s
father, two uncles and his
grandfather took part in
Will's initiation conducted by the Brothers of
Alpha-Upsilon.
John R. Fanone, initiated Chi
Chapter, Purdue University 1969,
with his sons John (left) and
Chris, initiated at Alpha-Gamma
Chapter, University of Illinois, on
January 16, 2000. John R. proudly
participated in the initiation.
John and Chris are both in the
professional pilot program at
Illinois.
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Recruitment and Expansion Team Needs Your Help
Re-colonizations:
Delta-Omega/Wake Forest
University
Delta-Phi/Hobart College
Delta-Kappa/Ohio Wesleyan
University
Delta-Delta/University of
Florida
Possible Expansion
Opportunities:
USC Spartanburg
University of Ottawa
University of Nevada-Reno
Longwood College
Western Carolina
University
Attention Indianapolis
Area Brothers
Works are in progress to
establish a strong and unified
Alumni chapter. It is imperative
that all interested Brothers contact Ron Kraus with their contact
information to be apprized of the
events and meetings in the area.
With the help of all Brothers in
the area, this can become the
largest and strongest Alumni
chapter in the international
Kappa Sigma arena. Do not miss
out on this opportunity. Send
your information today! Contact
Ron Kraus at 11540 Maple Drive,
Fishers, IN 46038, (317) 595-8702
or email: [email protected]
Kappa Sigma is taking a very aggressive approach to expansion this academic year. Starting a chapter from the bottom up is not only a fun and exciting experience for the undergraduates, but is also a great experience for local
alumni living in the area. The Kappa Sigma Fraternity is looking for volunteers to help with the expansion process
itself, as well as helping to generate names and contact information of possible recruits. Any kind of commitment
you could offer, whether it’s one night a week, one afternoon a month or even serving as mentor that could be
called or e-mailed upon once and a while, would greatly be appreciated. To the left is a list of chapters we are re-colonizing and a list of potential campuses we might be stepping foot on for the first time. Please pass on to us the
names of your college age sons, grandsons, nephews, or brothers who will be attending or already attend these fine
colleges and universities. For further information or to submit a rush recommendation please contact:
E.J. Roach
Director of Recruitment and Expansion
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
PO Box 5066
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(804) 295-3193
[email protected]
Or visit our website at (www.kappasigma.org) to submit your rush recommendation
BETA-PSI 1950’S REUNION A
BIG SUCCESS
On March 4, 2000, Kappa Sigs at Beta-Psi during the late 1950's had a wonderful reunion at the
home of Tom Lewis, in Ballard. Twenty-seven
Brothers, plus wives, attended in person, and another 16 sent recent photos and/or updated bios and
activities. There was good food and wine, in very
spacious and hospitable surroundings, but the highlights were the resurrected
episodes of mischief and mayhem from 40 years ago.
Part of the ticket price
went to the Beta-Psi Building
Fund. Together with extra
donations made by several
Brothers, nearly $1000 was
raised. The previous “late
'50's'' reunion was held in
1990. Most attendees complained that the interval was
too long, and the next
reunion is tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2003.
The biggest challenge was in
contacting as many from that era as possible, and
getting responses. A drastically revised
address/phone/email list is available and to receive
copies, send SASE to Norm Christie; 3235 Oak Bay
Rd; Port Hadlock, WA 98339; (360) 437-0741 or
e-mail [email protected].
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DELTA-XI CHAPTER BUYS UNIVERSITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT A DRUG DOG
In the spring of 1999 the Delta-Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma at
The University of Mississippi won the State of Mississippi blood
drive, and decided to donate the $1000 prize to the University Police
Department. David Jones, House Corporation president, came to the
Chapter with the idea of donating a drug dog to the University. The
cost of the new drug dog and training fees came out to be around
$4,000. The balance came from the winnings of the homecoming float
contest, and a $2000 donation from David Jones. The dog was bought
over the summer of 1999 when she was about 2 1/2 years old. She is a
female Belgium Malinois named Kita. Today she weighs about 65
pounds. Right now Kita is being used for many things including:
school presentations and searches, DEA searches, and Fed- X/US
postal package searches. Kita's handler is lnterim Chief Randy Corban
of the University Police Department. If you have questions about the
drug dog please contact Randy Corban at (662) 915-7234 or Byron
Brown(President of Kappa Sigma) at (662) 234-3201 .
ALPHA-DELTA BROTHERS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS
The Brothers and alumni of the Alpha-Delta Chapter at Penn State are proud to announce the winners of this year’s Star & Crescent
scholarship awards. The winners are Byron Cotter and Jeff Coffey.
The Star & Crescent Foundation was established by a group of very generous Alpha-Delta alumni and each year the foundation awards
up to three scholarships exclusively to deserving Alpha-Delta active members. The alumni would like to thank the Brothers who operate and
maintain the foundation: Brothers Thomas A. Hill, Joseph N. Succop and Wesley P. Fitzsimmons.
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EPSILON-DELTA LEADS CHARITY FUNDRAISER
TO $530,000 SUCCESS
The Epsilon-Delta Chapter at Northwestern University was instrumental this year in a massive effort to raise awareness and funds for charity.
Epsilon-Delta Brothers led Dance Marathon, the largest student group on
campus, to a fundraising record of more than $530,000 in cash and in-kind
donations for Gilda’s Club Chicago, a cancer support center.
Dance Marathon involves 1,500 students in education and fundraising
efforts, culminating in a 30-hour event in which 500 students dance for 30
consecutive hours to raise money. Only Penn State University’s “thon”—a
48-hour dance marathon that has raised $11 million since its 1977 debut—
raises more money.
Other events surround the weekend, including a 5K race, carnival, children’s fair, beer and wine tasting, lazertag, a cappella performances, comedy
and a health and beauty spa.
Brother Jesse Meschuk (’97) was one of the Executive Co-Chairs, a large
leadership role that took nearly 30 hours a week from April 1999 to the actual Marathon on March 3, 4 and 5, 2000.
“It was a definite challenge, but one that was so rewarding in the end,”
Meschuk said. “It was an especially enjoyable experience because of the support of the brotherhood.”
Thirteen other Epsilon-Delta Brothers heavily contributed to the effort
as dancers or organizers. Brother Mark Waterston (’98) was the Corporate
Relations Co-Chair, gaining the support of nearly 70 corporations and nearly $160,000 of donations. Brother John Schultz (’97) was the co-chair of
Special Events, which put together a carnival attended by 20,000 Chicago
area residents. Also involved was Brother Brennan O’Donnell (’98), who
was the Assistant Producer of the marathon event itself.
“Bringing together the efforts of hundreds of students and timing video
and visual effects to the exact minute took a lot of time but it was worth it,”
O’Donnell said. “It will be something I never forget.”
Gilda’s Club was founded in memory of Gilda Radner, the Saturday Night
Live comedian who died of ovarian cancer in 1989. The club was founded in
New York in 1995 by Radner’s psychotherapist, Joanna Bull, and Radner’s widower, actor Gene Wilder. The Chicago Club opened its doors in 1998.
Bull was astonished at the level of the event’s professionalism. “It’s just
the most amazing training in being disciplined and thorough and being
focused,” she said. “They’re handling of the event was probably better in
some ways than some professional event planners.”
“What’s most extraordinary is the students showing that they want to
give back to the world, giving to and loving others,” Bull added.
Gilda’s Club received 92.5 percent of the cash total, or more than
$390,000. The Evanston Community Foundation, a smaller grant organization benefiting local community groups, received the other 7.5 percent,
totaling more than $35,000. The $530,000 total includes cash, prizes, food
and other gifts that made the event possible.
The other Epsilon-Delta Brothers involved were: Greg Kolb (’99), Brian
Wahlgren (’98), John Schultz (’97), David Aguayo (’00), Eric Roeland (’97),
Anthony Earley (’99), Cliff Berlow (’00), Nick Tilley (’99), Chris Freeman
(’99), Cullen Ruegemer (’99), and Chris Wright (’99).
During the 1999-2000 academic year, Epsilon-Delta was vying for its
ninth consecutive president's award for the best fraternity on the
Northwestern campus. The award is based on brotherhood development,
scholarship, leadership, and community service. In addition, the Chapter
has received Kappa Sigma’s coveted FACE distinction seven times in the past
eight years.
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LONE STAR CONCLAVE NEWS
The Brothers who attended Lone Star Conclave 2000,
raised almost $7000 dollars for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of
Dallas. 2000 Lone Star Conclave was hosted this year in
Dallas with the host chapter being Delta-Pi (SMU). Close
to 300 Brothers from chapters in Texas and New Mexico as
well as guests from Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas
chapters were in attendance. Community service projects at
Lone Star Conclaves were started in 1997 as Theta-Gamma
(Midwestern State) hosted a campus clean-up and this year
would see the tradition continued in true Texas style.
The chosen community service event for this year’s Lone
Star Conclave, aptly named Lone Star 2K, was Big
Brothers/Big Sisters Bowl For Kids’ Sake Bowl-A-Thon.
Most participating chapters provided a team of 5 members
who each raised and collected over $100 a piece. The end
result was 75 undergraduate and alumni Brothers representing 22 chapters bowling in 15 lanes at Don Carter’s All-Star
Lanes in Dallas, Texas.
Since 1985, Big Brothers/Big Sisters have relied on Bowl
For Kids' Sake funds to help match several thousands of children in and around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. The funds
raised from Bowl For Kids' Sake help recruit more volunteers
and serve the growing number of children in need of their
services. Big Brothers/Big Sister’s primary focus is recruiting
and matching qualified mentors to the hundreds of kids on
a waiting list. Big Brothers and Sisters serve children from
single-parent homes by matching them in one-to-one positive relationships with adult mentors.
The top money raisers for the event were Delta-Pi
(SMU), Theta-Gamma (Midwestern State), Nu-Omicron
(UTD), and Theta-Zeta (Eastern New Mexico). Southern
Methodist University which hosted the event was active in
most every aspect of the Conclave as a whole, but no where
more noticeably than at the bowling alley. Grand Master
Jeremy Jackson summed up the Chapters’ sentiments
regarding the entire weekend by saying, “It really was a great
experience for Delta-Pi to host Lone Star this year. It gave us
a chance to meet more Brothers from around the area as well
as participate in a great philanthropy event for Big
Brothers/Big Sisters.”
Although next year Lone Star Conclave will not be in
Dallas, several chapters have already acknowledged a willingness to outdo this year’s totals.
DELTA-PSI HOSTS
YANKEE CONCLAVE
Eta Chapter Presents
My Brother's Keeper
To help promote Alcohol
Awareness Week at Randolph
Macon College, the Brothers of
Eta Chapter presented Kappa
Sigma's “My Brother's Keeper”
program. During the hour long
presentation in the Brown
Campus Center, the Chapter
included several short skits and a
brief question/answer period.
Brother’s James Wasilewski,
Joseph Russell, Scott Hardee, Chris
Drzal, Michael Spede, and James
Sharp facilitated and organized
the campus wide program. Eta
hopes to make this presentation
again in the fall to incoming
freshmen as part of the annual
freshmen orientation program,
since MBK's ideals are invaluable
to all college students. If any
Brothers have any MBK presentation hints, ideas, or stories, please
send them to: Kappa Sigma, P.O.
Box 5006, Ashland, VA 23005.
Caduceus Submissions
The Yankee Conclave was held on the campus of
Michigan State University on February 19, 2000. Sessions
were held for Rush, Risk Management, Brothers In Action,
DGM/AA training, and officer workshops. WGM David
W. Perksy, Anthony Epp, Kirk M. Chewning, George
Dickson, Stephen Vest, Jerry Fork and Brad Erchul led the
sessions. A model initiation was conducted by the Delta-Psi
Chapter.
Approximately 125 Brothers attended the days festivities, including the banquet dinner. WGM David W. Persky
gave the keynote address. During the dinner, DGM Krik
Chewning announced that AA Jerry Fork (Epsilon-Eta)
would be the recipient of the John G. Tower Distinguished
Alumnus award for his outstanding service and time to
District 19.
.
Send your letters and submissions to:
Caduceus of Kappa Sigma
P.O. Box 5066
(804) 295-3193
Fax (804) 296-9557
E-mail:[email protected]
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BOOKS BY BROTHERS
Carmichael Also Set Kautzmann’s
Words to Music
By Gary R.Wickham, GT,Theta-Nu (Ashland University)
The Winter 2000 issue of The Caduceus featured an article about Hoagy Carmichael
with a sidebar about the Kappa Sigma songs he wrote. A contest had been held in
1939 for new song lyrics which Carmichael would set to music. The article mentioned
two of the songs that won the contest, but there was another song that also won. This
song is “Mister He Kissed Her” written by Frank Kautzmann, who is a member of the Delta-Kappa Chapter at
Ohio Wesleyan University. Brother Kautzmann attended Ohio Wesleyan from 1938 to 1942, where he served the
Chapter as the GS and GM. He entered the contest, but was unaware that he was one of the winners because
he had left to fight in World War II as an Army Air Corps bombardier.
On his first bombing mission on October 12, 1944, he was sent to bomb railroad yards in Bologna. Then on a
Christmas Day 1944 mission, his plane was shot down, forcing him to parachute out of the plane. He landed on
the icy ground of the Alps and was knocked unconscious. When he awoke he found himself surrounded by
German soldiers who had their guns in his face and were kicking him. An Austrian officer came upon him and
told the German soldiers to stop and saved his life. Brother Kautzmann was a Prisoner of War until April 29,
1945.
After liberation, recovery and establishing his career in marketing, Brother Kautzmann happened to return to
his Delta-Kappa Chapter in 1957 only to hear his Brothers singing a song with familiar lyrics—the words that
he had written for the Hoagy Carmichael contest 18 years earlier—”Mister, He Kissed Her.” Until then, he didn’t know his lyrics had been one of the winners. Later he taught in the marketing department in the University
of Wisconsin system. Now retired, he lives in Delaware, Ohio, the site of “that little college” whose “story is told”
in one of Kappa Sigma’s most popular songs.
Book Review—MIA World War II
By Frank N. Kautzmann (Delta-Kappa, Ohio Wesleyan)
Frank Kautzmann has written a gripping account of his
four-month’s captivity by the German army during World
War II. Based in Italy with the 376th Bomb Group, 15th Air
Force, his plane was shot down on Christmas Day 1944. He
was taken prisoner and suffered from two broken ankles
and general deprivation until finally liberated by General
Patton’s army in late April. During this time, he was
“Missing in Action” and his family went through the great
agony and uncertainty of not knowing whether he was
alive or dead.
Kautzmann has written vividly of the ordeal in his
book, MIA World War II, focusing mostly through his own
diaries and letters, but also through letters written to his
parents by Air Corps commanders, the parents and wives
of the other men on his plane and friends of his family. He
writes,“Too often, we focus on the trials and tribulations
of the prisoners. This is right and just. What is wrong is
that we often forget to take note of the horrors of what
those who love us suffer.”
He describes the terror of his capture, the time in a
Munich hospital before transfer to the prison at
Nuremberg, the thoughts of escape during his captivity,
the forced march southeast as Patton’s army advanced,
and, finally, liberation and the return to his family. In the
final days before freedom he contemplated on the effect
of being a prisoner of war had on him. “The deprivations,
the constant humiliations, the filth, all these things add up
and create a cumutive effect.”
Three days after his liberation, Frank sent a telegram to
his family. It was the first certain news they had heard
since his Christmas letter shortly before his doomed flight.
Brother Kautzmann’s book, which includes photographs and diagrams, is available directly from him for
$14.95 plus $2.50 shipping by contacting him at 348 W.
Central Ave., Delaware, Ohio 43015.
— Published by Austin Press
Sisters in Love
By Henriette Hampton Morris, wife of Ben R. Morris (‘43 BetaUpsilon, N.C. State)
Beginning in 1910, this is the story of the six Willoughby
sisters and their lives at Ashton, the family plantation in
rural South Carolina.From courting in the upstairs parlor to
secretly swimming with the neighborhood boys.The beautiful and spirited young girls experience life and love as they
move from childhood to old age.
–Summerhouse Pres
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Summer Days with Daughter
By Eugene Platt (‘66 Chi-Omega, South Carolina)
A Century of Kansas City Aviation History
(The Dreamers and the Doers)
By George R. Bouer (‘51 Beta-Tau, Baker University)
This book tells the stories of people and industries that have
shaped and been shaped by aviation in the Kansas City area
beginning as far back as 1909.Bouer’s fifth book brings aviation history to life by commemorating 150 years of Kansas
City area aviation history.
This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to all the
children and young people who played a role in Platt’s development as a writer.Platt’s poems have appeared in many literacy magazines and some have been choreographed. In
addition, he has given more than 100 public readings of his
work across the nation.
— Hawkes Publishing
–Historic Preservation Press
West Essex: Essex Fells, Fairfield, North
Caldwell, and Roseland
Charles A. Poekel, Jr. (‘67 Alpha-Eta, George Washington
University)
West Essex is a part of the Images of America series and
features over 200 historical images from four New Jersey
communities, Essex Fells, Fairfield, North Caldwell and
Roseland.The book highlights several famous former citizens of the area including Willis Hauliland Carrier, the
inventor of air-conditioning.
–Arcadia Publishing Company
Life is An Inside Job
Voices of the Soul
Penny Stocks: The Next American Gold Rush
By Dan Holtzclaw (’94 Mu-Gamma,Texas A & M)
Incredible stories that happen everyday in the penny stock
market.Online investing has made penny stocks the gold
rush of the next millennium and this book will show you
how to take advantage of the newfound riches being made,
including an appendix with over 100 penny stock website
links and a listing of 350 potentially explosive penny stocks.
–Greek Financial Services Publication
By Harry Phillips (‘51 Epsilon-Eta, Bowling Green)
A must book for every cruising boater and every would be
cruising boater.The book provides references on the Federal
maritime laws, including the U.S.Coast Guard Rules of the
Road, in the act of anchoring your yacht or dinghy.Whether
or not you plan to cruise very far from homeport, you will
find that this book is invaluable.
By John G.Bruhn (‘54 Alpha-Psi, Nebraska)
These are the most recent poetry books written by Brother
Bruhn.They both are concerned with spirit.According to
Bruhn, life and spirit are synonomous without spirit there is
no life and without life there is no spirit.These volumes
contain poems that cause us to pause and listen to our soul
when it speaks.Bruhn has recently retired as Provost and
Dean of Penn State University at Harrisburg and lives in
Scottsdale, AZ. Contact Brother Bruhn at 480 767-0755 or at
email [email protected] for more information.
–Analemma House
–Books available by author at $12 per copy
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and lives with his wife, Katherine in Essex Junction,
Vermont.
Five Brothers from the 1951 pledge class of Beta-Gamma
(Missouri/Columbia) recently gathered in Kansas City to renew old
acquaintances. (L to R) Dick Griot, Con Unger, Don Hinrichs, Joe
Harner, Dick Risk,Tom Smith.
ALPHA-CHI (Lake Forest)
M. David Samples, ’46, and Brother Wayne F.
Maxwell, Jr., (Epsilon-Mu, Tulsa, ’51), recently
shared brotherhood by going on a snowmobiling trip
together in Iceland.
ALPHA-GAMMA (University of Illinois)
Tom Hutchinson, ’78, was married on September
18th to Karen Ann Weitzel. The couple celebrated
their honeymoon in Paris and Barbados and are now
residing in Barrington, IL. Professionally, he is a
principal in the Architectural Firm of Legat
Architects. He can be reached at [email protected].
ALPHA-IOTA (University of Tennessee/Chattanooga)
Dewayne Brumlow, ’87, was recently promoted
to the Manager of Sales, National Government
Accounts for Wyeth-Lederle Vaccines, a division of
American Home Products (AHP). Dewayne and his
wife Julie and their two children Megan and Grant
will relocate from Nashville, TN to the AHP
Corporate Headquarters in Philadelphia, PA.
ALPHA-LAMBDA (Vermont)
Roger Belden, ’50, was recently recognized in the
Burlington (VT) Free Press for providing volunteer
service as a site coordinator for Fletcher Allen Health
Care’s Volunteer Services. Belden oversees the office
at the Fanny Allen campus and enters volunteers’
work hours into a database; assists employees and
volunteer staff with completion of annual reviews of
Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations; and sorts department mail. Since Brother
Belden began serving as a volunteer in 1996, he has
provided more than 2,000 hours of service as a volunteer site coordinator. Brother Belden is a former
salesman for Moore Business Forms in New York
ALPHA-UPSILON (Millsaps)
Jack L. Woodward, ’49, was recently honored by
the Supreme Executive Committee when he was
presented with a Supreme Executive Committee
Commendation on the Millsaps campus. The ceremony was held by undergraduate and alumni
Brothers of the Alpha-Upsilon Chapter at Millsaps
College. In attendance for the meeting were
Worthy Grand Treasurer E. L. Betz, Jr. (Epsilon-Psi,
‘ 67, Lambuth); Luke J. Schissel, Past Worthy
Grand Master and Endowment Fund Vice
Chairman (Epsilon-Nu, ‘ 62, Southern Mississippi);
Millsaps College President George Harmon (Phi,
’84, Rhodes); and Millsaps College Dean of
Students David Sneed (Theta-Theta, ’80, Western
Kentucky). Brother Woodward served Kappa Sigma
as a Past Alumnus Advisor of Alpha-Upsilon
Chapter at Millsaps College and served Kappa Sigma
as a member of the Scholarship/Leadership Awards
Commission. Brother Woodward’s service to
Millsaps College spans 38-years. The Supreme
Executive Committee extended the commendation
to Brother Woodward for his support to the
Fraternity and to higher education.
ALPHA-ZETA (University of Michigan)
Tom Renfrow, ’61, has been named as JPL’s
Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Manager of
the Institutional Computing and Information
Services Office at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
BETA-LAMBDA
(University of Georgia)
Frank “Scooter”
Clayton, D.D.S., ’86,
has opened his dental
practice in Duluth ,
Georgia. Dr. Clayton
graduated from the
University of North
Carolina School of
Boyd Austin‘82
Dentistry last year and
returned to Atlanta in
July 1999. He and wife Donna are proud parents of
two wonderful boys, William and Matthew. Please
email him at [email protected].
The University of Georgia IFC presented the
Chapter Advisor of the Year Award to Beta-Lambda's
Boyd Austin ('82) at the annual Greek Awards
Banquet on April 30. Austin, appointed Alumnus
Advisor in 1999, received Alumnus of the Year honors from the Chapter at its formal in February.
Brother Austin is the Mayor of Dallas, Georgia, and
is One of Jackson's Men, a member of the Board of
Directors of the UGA National Alumni Association,
a Mason, a Shriner, and member of several governmental, civic and charitable boards.
The Mid-America Food Processors recently
bestowed posthumous honors upon Kappa Sigma’s
late Brother John Mobley, ’53 by presenting him the
Roman R. Romanowski Award. This award was
established and is presented by the Indiana Raw
Products Convention to honor Romanowski’s contribution to the industry while at Purdue, and covers
all areas of academia, the growers and industry.
Brother John Mobley was Chairman and President
of Mobley Plant Company and Mobley Cotton Gin,
and as such, operated one of the largest agricultural
operations in the country. He was a very astute,
innovative businessman who pioneered the change
from bare-root tomato transplants to greenhouse
plugs. He also revolutionized the cross-country
transport of those plants through the design of a
sturdy, reusable greenhouse tray that would withstand the rigors of transport. Brother Mobley was
fortunate to have all three of his sons, Mark, Mike,
and Patrick, aid him in the operation of the business. Each of his sons were Kappa Sigmas as well.
Mark is an initiate of Beta-Lambda (78), while Mike
and Patrick are initiates of Lambda-Xi Chapter at
Georgia College. Patrick attended the ceremony and
accepted the award for the family. Congratulations
to the family on receiving this honor. We share their
pride in having known Brother Mobley, and appreciate the honor he brought upon the Chapter, the
Fraternity, and the University. He joined the
Chapter Celestial in 1998.
BETA-PI (Dickinson)
Peter C. Marks, ‘73, is president of Beta-Pi
Chapter’s alumni association and has been named
co-chair of Dickinson College’s newly created Greek
Life Action Group by William Durden, President of
the college. The group’s assignment is to develop
recommendations to affirm and advance the contemporary Greek life experience for Dickinson students.
Brother Marks resides in
Kensington, MD.
BETA-PSI (University of
Washington)
Larry E. Johnson, ’44,
is a 1999 inductee into
the University of
Washington Department
of Construction
Management Hall of
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Fame. Brother Johnson is a consultant for contractors, architects, engineers, owners and law firms. He
has provided decades of service to the construction
industry through educational instruction, consulting
and contracting. Larry played a key role in the formation of the AGC Education Foundation, which
now directs and finances all educational
programs/classes and scholarships/gifts to educational institutions. These local education efforts are considered the best in the USA. Brother Johnson has
also provided design services and has organized fund
raising and construction efforts in highly visible
community projects. Larry’s advice and services
continue to benefit a number of public and private
construction organizations. Johnson, a professional
engineer since 1951, is noted for starting Prime
Construction in 1962. Over the course of his career,
Brother Johnson was credited with building over
100 schools.
Alumni Golf Tournament Epsilon Centenary
making FSMB a national clearinghouse for all medical boards’ activities with the installation of FSMB’s
first computer in 1979. He was a catalyst in getting
FSMB member boards to report all their disciplinary
actions to the Board Action Data Bank, which is
now the most comprehensive databank of physician
disciplinary information in the United States. In
addition to his role at FSMB, Dr. Jervey also was
president of the board of trustees of the Educational
Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates for
three terms. After his resignation from FSMB in
1984, a resolution was passed in Dr. Jervey’s honor
recognizing how he had “continually and graciously
given of his efforts, time and abilities toward maintaining the high standard of medical practice for the
United States.” In recent years, Dr. Jervey compiled
the memoirs of his World War II experiences as a
Navy captain. Tin Can Sailor, Dr. Jervey’s account
of how his military experience prepared him for his
leadership roles in medical regulation and discipline,
will be published in early summer.
March 18. Brother Morgan was joined by Junior
Auxiliary Charity Cotton Ball 2000 Queen Shelbi
Annette Tribble. Brother Morgan is originally from
Morgan City, which was named after his grandfather
Major William Henry Morgan. Brother Morgan is a
graduate of the School of Agriculture at Mississippi
State University and during his undergraduate years
was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, president
of Alpha Zeta Honorary Scholastic and Agricultural
Fraternity, a member of Scabbard and Blade and
president of Pi Kappa Delta Honorary Speech
Fraternity. He was also a member of the Mississippi
State Debate Team and was captain in the ROTC.
Brother Morgan and his family have been involved
in the cotton business for over a century. In addition to cotton, his family also has interest in corn,
soybeans, rice and commercial and registered cattle
production. Brother Morgan’s wife is the former
Bettye Jim Warrington. They have three daughters,
Carol Diane Morgan McDowell, Susan Margaret
Morgan and Gladys Bess Morgan Lloyd. They have
four grandchildren, Tabor Andrews McDowell III,
William Morgan McDowell, Morgan Anne Lloyd
and William Henry Morgan Lloyd.
CHI OMEGA (South Carolina)
Eugene R. Platt, ‘62, has recently published a
new book of poems entitled “Summer Days with
Daughter.” The book is offered by Hawks
Publishing of Charleston, SC and is not currently
being distributed nationally. Brothers who are interDELTA-ETA (Southern California)
ested may order the book by contacting the
Brent T. Strom, ‘68, has been named the new
Charleston’s Chapter Two Bookstore at 800/722pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals.
4238. This is Brother Platt’s most recent work since
Phil Hill, ’46, recently participated in a reunion
his last book “Bubba, Missy and Me” (1992).
of all former Ferrari Fl pilots. Brother Hill won the
Dr. Harold E. Jervey, Jr., ’38, will be recognized
Formula 1 race in 1961. The reunion was publiby the Federation of State Medical Boards for devotcized in the “La Gazzetta dello Sport”. Brother Hill
ing nearly three decades of his life to the
appeared on covers for Sports Illustrated
medical licensure and disciplinary field.
and for Newsweek in 1961 when he won
FSMB will present Dr. Jervey with a
the Formula 1 event.
Lifetime Achievement Award at the FSMB
Annual Meeting in April. The award recDELTA-RHO (Franklin and Marshall)
ognizes Dr. Jervey’s many accomplishSterling Elliott,’92, has recently returned
ments and contributions that spanned his
home to Chicago. He has launched his own
career. He is credited with playing an
firm, Silvertone Talent Services. The compainstrumental role in making FSMB the
ny provides representation and performance
collective voice of its member medical
review services to television news, weather
boards. Dr. Jervey began his 25-year
and sports anchors and reporters. Brother
career as a general practitioner in
Elliott also does media training for the sports
Columbia, SC, in 1952. His involveworld and leads a brainstorming session
ment in medical regulation began in
making yourself better at your craft for comBrothers John Moore (Kappa-Upsilon,Clemson,72) and Ed Sealover (Epsilon-Delta,
1952 with an appointment to the South
panies
that provide their employees with
Northwestern,93) joined Brother Sam Donaldson (Epsilon-Xi,Texas/El Paso,52) at the
Carolina Board of Medical Examiners.
training
and development services. Brother
centennial dinner for the Anderson Independent-Mail newspaper.
He was elected to the FSMB board of
Elliott can be reached at [email protected].
directors in 1956, and went on to serve as vice president, president, treasurer, secretary-treasurer and edi- DELTA-CHI (Mississippi State)
EPSILON-DELTA (Northwestern)
tor of the Federation Bulletin. From 1978 to 1984
William Henry Morgan, ’45, was recently
Brothers John Moore (Kappa-Upsilon, Clemson,
he served as FSMB executive vice president. Under
named as King of the Junior Auxiliary Charity
’72) and Ed Sealover (Epsilon-Delta, Northwestern,
his leadership, FSMB expanded its responsibilities
Cotton Ball 2000. The event was held at Leflore
’93) met Brother Sam Donaldson (Epsilon-Xi,
and work force. Dr. Jervey took the first step in
County Civic Center in Greenwood on Saturday,
Texas/El Paso, ’52) at the centennial dinner for the
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Anderson Independent-Mail held on October 7,
1999. Brother Donaldson was the keynote speaker
for the event, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the daily newspaper in Anderson, SC.
Brother Sealover is the award-winning
government/political reporter at the paper and serves
as an Assistant Alumnus Advisor for the KappaUpsilon Chapter. Brother Moore is the city manager
for Anderson and the president of the South
Carolina City/County Manager’s Association.
EPSILON-ETA (Bowling Green State)
H. Phillip Hodes, ’47, has recently written a
book entitled “Your Right to Anchor.” Brother
Hodes’ book is about the unconstitutional practice
of writing ordinances that prohibit recreational vessels from anchoring on waterways. The book assists
recreational boat owners on how to legally fight their
government’s attempt to limit the anchoring of his
or her recreational vessel.
Brothers of Epsilon-Gamma (Lousiana Tech) of the early sixties
gathered in Sheveport,LA on October 9,1999 for a weekend of golf,
dining and dancing.
EPSILON-GAMMA (Louisiana Tech)
Brother Sammy O’Donnell, ’64, receives a Kappa
Sigma putter from retiring Caddo Parish Sheriff Don
Hathaway, Epsilon-Gamma, ’47, Louisiana Tech.
O’Donnell has spearheaded the Kappa Sigma
Alumni Ark-La-Tex Golf Classic named the Glenn
Cox Memorial, with proceeds of nearly $1,000
donated to the Brothers Keepers in memory of
Brother Cox. Assisting is J. Harper Cox, father of
the late Glenn Cox.
EPSILON-IOTA (San Diego State)
Mike Katz, ’93, recently visited Bologna, Italy
and climbed to the top of the Torre Degli Asinelli.
During his visit, Brother Katz met a Kappa Sigma
from Iota Chapter at the top of the tower.
EPSILON-MU (Tulsa)
Michael Rogers, ’73, has been named
Tournament Director of the BUY.COM Ft. Smith
Classic in Ft. Smith, AR.
The Ft. Smith Classic,
one of 30 stops on the
BUY.COM Tour, formerly the NIKE Tour, is in
its 3rd year, awarding
prize money averaging
$50,000 and donating
over $100,000 to local
charities. The tournaMichael Rogers
ment director’s position
Epsilon-Mu
has been a volunteer position until January of this year. It is now a full time
paid staff position due to the growing size and scope
of the tournament. The annual tournament is held
the third week of August with this year’s being
August 14-20, 2000. Rogers had previously been in
the cable TV business for the last 15-years, but has
been involved with the Ft. Smith Classic since its
inception in 1998, serving on the board of directors
and as a sponsor.
EPSILON-NU (Southern Mississippi)
Selwyn A. DelHomme, ’66 is serving as
President and Principal of Mechanical Construction
Consulting Service, Inc. A firm specializing in providing Arbitration, Mediation, Litigation Support &
Expert Witness services to Owners, Attorneys,
Sureites & Government Agencies involved in
Construction Disputes. The firm works with clients
throughout the eastern United States and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Current
clients include the Metropolitan Washington Airport
Authority and the Puerto Rico Convention Center
Authority.
Robert Betz
Epsilon-Psi
Manufacturers’ Pricing
Policies and Behavior for
Name Brand, Outpatient
Pharmaceutical Products,”
analyzed the impact certain
government regulations
have had on pharmaceuticals. Brother Betz hopes
this research will be of use
to various individuals and
organizations interested in
health care policy.
EPSILON-RHO (Kent State)
Richard A. Huck, ’68, is a brigadier General in
the United States Marine Corps. Brigadier General
Huck has commanded Marines at the company, battalion, and regimental levels. He attended the
Amphibious Warfare School, the Australian Army
Command and Staff College, and the National War
College. He presently serves as the Assistant
Division Commander, Second Marine Division,
Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
EPSILON-SIGMA (Florida State)
Robert Redlhammer, ’87, has informed us that
he and two other Epsilon-Sigma alumni Brothers are
working together again in the international transportation/e-commerce arena. The Brothers are
working for From2.com, a Miami based
International distribution firm. Robert Redlhammer
serves as Vice President, Client Services and has been
joined by Gary Ward as Director of Integration
Technologies, and Matthew F. Sugdinis as
Integration Analyst.
EPSILON-PI (University of Memphis)
Brian Pruitt, ’92, is currently enrolled in the
graduate business program at Indiana University and
will be doing his internship this summer for Pfizer
Corporation in New York City.
Lance Love, ’91, is living in Tampa and had a
baby boy this past February.
Shea Hicks, ’94 is graduating from law school in
May.
NU-UPSILON (Lambuth)
Robert B. Betz, ’71, received his Ph.D. in Public
Policy from The George Washington University in
May. Brother Betz, a health policy consultant in
Washington D.C., has been working on this achievement for some time, balancing a flourishing career,
growing family, his Fraternity and his continuing
education. His dissertation, titled, “The Medicaid
Best Price Law and Its Effect on Pharmaceutical
Happily,receiving the last Kappa Sigma putter is (c) Sammy
O’Donnell,Epsilon-Gamma ‘64 from (r) retiring caddo Parish Sheriff
Don Hathaway. O’Donnell has spearheaded the Kappa Sigma Alumni
Ark-La-Tex Golf Classic named the Glenn Cox Memorial,with proceeds
of nearly $1,000 donated to the My Brothers Keepers program in memory of Brother Cox. Assisting (l) is J.Harper Cox,father of the late
Glenn Cox.
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EPSILON-XI (U.T./El
Paso)
Bryan Young completed
his college football career
with U.T./El Paso, and will
be playing for the Saint
Richard A.Huck
Louis
Rams. Drafted in
Epsilon-Rho
the 4th round, Young is
projected to be a pass-rushing specialist at the defensive end position. Brother John Rayborn already is
playing professional football in Canada.
EPSILON-ZETA (University of Connecticut)
Mark Samson, ’93, and his wife Catherine are
expecting their first child to be born around
Thanksgiving.
Michael Carlon, ’93, is completing an MBA this
year and currently runs a business development for
Dynamic Logic, a marketing research company in
New York City. Brother Carlon was married last
August to his wife Nicole, and they have purchased a
home in Fairfield, CT. Brother Carlon can be
reached at [email protected].
ETA PRIME (Duke)
Timothy N. Thoelecke, Jr., APLD, ASLA, ’83,
is president of Garden Concepts, Inc., a landscape
design, consulting and contracting firm in Glenview,
IL. Brother Thoelecke has recently expanded his
business and has relocated to Waukegan Road in
Glenview. Garden Concepts, a member of the
Glenview Chamber of Commerce, has been designing primarily residential landscapes in the Chicago
area since 1989. Thoelecke is a full member of the
American Society of Landscape Architects, a certified
arborist, a certified member of the Association of
Professional Landscape Designers and is PastPresident of APLD’s board.
M.David Samples (Alpha-Chi,Lake Forest,‘46) and Wayne F.
Maxwell, Jr.(Epsilon-Mu,Tulsa,’51) enjoy brotherhood by
snowmobiling in Iceland
GAMMA (L.S.U.)
John R. Landon, ‘77, is currently the chairman
and chief executive officer of a publicly traded home
building company listed on the New York Stock
Exchange. The name of the company is Meritage
Corporation, which was co-founded by Brother
Landon in 1990. Landon founded and was president of Legacy Homes from 1987 until it merged
with Monterey Homes Corporation in July of 1997.
In September 1998, Meritage Corporation became
the new corporate name of Monterey Homes.
Previously, Landon was in charge of land development at Nash, Phillips/Copus from 1983-1987. He
was vice president for marketing and lot development at Trammell Crow from 1981-1983. In 1998
Meritage had revenues of $255.6 million, up 71.1%.
Net income was $24 million, up 68.6%. The company acquired Sterling Communities in July of
the Louisiana Legends Award. The award was presented to these Brothers on May 11, 2000 at the
Old State Capitol Building in Baton Rouge. The
Awards and the Gala Auction associated with the
awards goes to support the Friends of Louisiana
Public Broadcasting. Brother Laborde also received
the C. Alvin Bertel Award on April 7, 2000 as presented by the Plimsoll Club at the World Trade
Center of New Orleans.
GAMMA-BETA (Chicago)
Edwin P. Hubble, ’07, was recently featured in
Selling Power magazine in an article entitled
“Stargazer.” The article focused on Brother Hubble’s
determination to reveal the secrets of space through
development of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Brother Hubble joined the Chapter Celestial in
1953 and was Kappa Sigma’s Man of the Year in
1948. He remains today as one of history’s most
notable astronomers.
GAMMA-IOTA (Syracuse University)
John E. “Jack” Eberenz, ’61, was recently covered
in the Biz Az magazine in its March issue, along
with his business partner, Al Lundstrom. Jack is a
founding member of the Phoenix Alumni Club and
is married to Heidi Batenburg Eberenz, a Delta
Delta Delta from Syracuse University. The
Lundstrom-Eberenz Company serves as “coaches” to
small, high-growth companies.
Brothers Edward G. Sponzilli (Gamma-Upsilon,70,
Rutgers)(left) is presented with the Client Protection
Award by the New Jersey Lawyers Fund.
1999. Brother Landon resides in Plano, TX.
Milton J. Womack, ’49, was presented with a
John G. Tower Award at a function held at the home
of Helen and Mac Bullock (Gamma, ’72). Brother
Womack was joined by his wife Margaret and was
joined by over 50 alumni and guests for the special
occasion. Brother Lionel “Poochie” de la Houssaye
(Gamma, ’59), District Grand Master XXX and
Brother John B. Staples, Jr., (Gamma, ’43), Past
Worthy Grand Scribe, were in attendance for the
occasion. Brother Staples presented Brother
Womack with the John G. Tower Award and also
presented him with a 50-year pin in recognition of
his 50-years of membership in Kappa Sigma
Fraternity.
Brothers John P. Laborde, ’42 and C.C.
Lockwood, ’68 have been selected as recipients of
GAMMA-KAPPA (Oklahoma University)
Trey Richardson, ’87, is founder and chief executive officer of eContributor.com. It is a company
that does e-fundraising and e-volunteering on nonprofit web sites. Brother Richardson can be reached
at www.econtributor.com.
Steve Stretz (Gamma-Tau,63,Colorado) has received The Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation Award for 1999.Brother Stretz appears on
set for his weekly talk show in Denver “Real Estate and You.”
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Brother Richard Spencer,Jennifer Terry,Brother Guy Terry and
Brother Eric Johnson celebrate the wedding of Brother Guy Terry and
Jennifer Priear in Sinai,Egypt.
GAMMA-PSI (Oklahoma State)
Randy Bacon,’81, with Liberty Realty Capital
Group has joined the Oklahoma Technology
Commercialization Center as a member for the purpose of assisting client companies in raising venture
capital. The Oklahoma Technology
Commercialization Center was established to assist
technology based firms start-up and grow in
Oklahoma by assisting them with the process of
commercializing their company. This assistance is in
the form of concept analysis, engineering and testing, market research, development and access to risk
capital. Liberty Realty Capital Group is a commercial mortgage company that assists clients in financing various types of commercial real estate along
with venture capital investments.
GAMMA-TAU (Colorado)
Rick Phalen, ’56, has a new baseball book out
called “A Bittersweet Journey.” Brother Phalen has
published several books including “Our Chicago
Cubs.” You can find his books on amazon.com.
Steve Stretz, ’63, has received the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation Award. Brother Stretz, who is a broker
and owner of the Steve Stretz Realty Residential Real
Estate firm, was named as one of Denver Charities’
Finest 1999 Honorees by The Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation for his business and philanthropic contributions to the community. “I am extremely honored to receive such a distinguished award,” says
Stretz, a Denver native with more than 20 years of
real estate expertise. “I am committed to serving my
community and I applaud The Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation for their continuing research efforts on
this life-threatening genetic disease.” Stretz has an
MA from the University of Colorado and a BA from
the University of Northern Colorado. He is active
in numerous community organizations. Brother
Stretz has recently helped to launch a new radio talk
show entitled “Real Estate and You” in the Denver
area. The show airs on Sunday nights from 6:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on KHOW (630 AM).
GAMMA-UPSILON (Rutgers)
Edward G. Sponzilli, ’70, a partner with the
Somerville law firm Norris, McLaughlin & Marcus,
P.A., was presented with the Client Protection Award
from the New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client
Protection (“The Fund”) at an awards ceremony held
on December 17, 1999. Brother Sponzilli was honored for his outstanding service on behalf of the public and the Bar of New Jersey for his role as resident of
Caldwell, is a partner in Norris McLaughlin’s litigation group. Prior to joining Norris McLaughlin,
Brother Sponzilli served as Chair of the litigation
department at Dunn, Pashman, Sponzilli, Swick &
Finnerty. As a New Jersey Supreme Court certified
Civil Trial Attorney with over 23-years experience,
Brother Sponzilli has been involved in complex corporate and commercial litigation, including commodities, RICO, fraud, insurance and reinsurance coverage, professional malpractice, personal injury and
criminal matters. Brother Sponzilli earned his J.D.
from Rutgers Law School in 1975, his M.A. from
Columbia University in 1972, and his B.A., magna
cum laude, from Rutgers University in 1971. He is
currently president of the C. Willard Heckel Inn of
Court, and a trustee of the Trial Attorneys of New
Jersey and a former president of the Rutgers Newark
Law School Alumni Association. He is a member of
numerous bar associations.
John Lapsley (Mu-Lambda, 84, Calgary) and Kevin
Konieczny (Gamma-Tau, 67, Colorado) recently met
at a Sales Managers meeting for Dow Chemical in
the Virgin Islands.
KAPPA-CHI (College of Charleston)
Hugh C.A. MacLean, ’88, is the Manager of
Financial Reporting for the Genlyte Group, Inc. at
the company’s corporate headquarters in Louisville,
KY. Genlyte is the second largest manufacturer of
lighting products in North America.
KAPPA-PI (Central Oklahoma)
Guy Terry, ’91, is a captain in the US Army and
recently married Jennifer Priear, in the military
chapel of North Camp, MFO, Sinai, Egypt. Brother
Eric Johnson, Captain, US Army, Rho Prime, North
Georgia, ’94, was best man and scripture reader during the ceremony. Brother Richard Spencer, Major,
US Army, Lambda-Gamma, Jacksonville State, ’71,
serving as a military Chaplain, presided during the
ceremony. All three Brothers are active duty military
officers in the US Army.
LAMBDA-TAU (Baylor University)
Lance Pettigrew, ’93, achieved recognition as a
Professional Engineer in the State of Texas in 1999.
Lance was also recently appointed by the Cedar Park
City Council to the Board of Directors for the Cedar
Park Economic Development Corporation. Lance is
currently a power and telecommunications consulting engineer for EEA Consulting Engineers of
Austin, Texas.
MU-BETA (Huntingdon)
Craig Andrews, ’88, has recently joined the
Birmingham, AL based iSignUpNow.com as business
development manager. Craig will be responsible for
new business development and strategic partnerships
in route to iSignUpNow.com’s targeted initial public
offering in the first quarter of 2001.
iSignUPNow.com is a powerful Internet sign-up and
data management engine that enhances existing websites to improve customer service and at the same
time it reduces administrative efforts. The
iSignUPNow.com engine enables organizations to
collect fees/donations, manage information, issue
reports and communicate with members.
iSignUPNow.com transforms the Internet from an
information source into a powerful marketing and
management tool. While at Huntingdon College,
Craig attained Level IV Ritual Proficiency helping
Mu-Beta to the George Miles Arnold and Founders
Award of Chapter Excellence. Following his
Bachelor of Arts in marketing from Huntingdon
College, Craig earned an MBA in finance and strategic planning from the University of Alabama in
Tuscaloosa. In 1999 Craig was married to Kim
Freels. At year-end, they celebrated the birth of their
son and future Brother, Connor..
MU-DELTA (University of California/Irvine)
Matt Crowley, ’84, and Rick Resnick, were both
recently named Vice Presidents at
Telecommunications leader SBC, Inc. Brother
Crowley was named Vice President of Sales for
SBC Interactive (SMARTpages.com) and Brother
Resnick was named Vice President of Network
Services for Pacific Bell’s Southern California
region. Brother Crowley and Brother Resnick both
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graduated from UC Irvine with Economics degrees
in 1988. They are both moving back to Southern
California from the San Francisco area and both
will be working in Pasadena, CA. Brother Crowley
is married to Amy with a new 7 month old daughter and Brother Resnick is married to Elise with
two sons, ages 4 and 2.
James Hunt, '95, is now a Recruiter for
Microsoft's new Silicon Valley campus. He works primarily with the WebTV division, recruiting for the
Network Operations Center.
Jason Aro, '90, is now living in Laguna Niguel
with his wife, Christie and their newborn (5/14/00)
daughter, Julianne. Jason and Christie returned from
Palm Springs where Jason had been practicing law.
He now works for Winstar Communications in its
Irvine office.
Alain Chapuis, '96, is now living in Boston. He
works for Pencom, a placement company. They primarily work with start-ups in the Internet and
Software industries.
MU-EPSILON (Linfield)
Brother Konieczny is also a Senior Sales Account
Manager for Dow Chemical.
Association. His e-mail address is [email protected].
NU-DELTA (University Alabama/Birmingham)
Robert Barton, ’90, and his wife Casey Barton
announced the birth of their daughter Anna Beth
Barton on April 13, 2000. Both mother and daughter are doing very well.
NU-UPSILON (Winthrop University)
Brother Andy Shook, ’94, recently went on a
turkey hunt with Brother Bobby Dobson, ChiOmega, ’57, (University of South Carolina) in
Abbeville, SC on April 5th. Brother Shook landed
his first turkey from 25 yards which weighed 17 lbs
and had a 9” beard. and spurs. Brother Shook is a
PC Engineer for the Rock Hill Telephone Company
in Rock Hill, SC. He has completed his A+ certification and is currently working on MCSE.
Jay Karen, ’93, has been named Director of
Membership for the National Golf Course Owners
Association. His responsibilities include recruiting
owners and operators of golf courses and developing
member programs for the 4,000 current member
courses of NGCOA. Brother Karen is the AA for
the Kappa-Chi Chapter at the College of Charleston
and is ADGM for District 13.
Nu-Upsilon brothers Mike Fickling ’92, Jay
Karen, ’93, and Matt Morris ’92 have formed a real
estate investment company in Charleston called
South Seventeen Real Estate. South Seventeen currently owns one property in downtown Charleston
and will be acquiring more this summer.
NU-ETA (Hofstra University)
Ron Zacchi, ’95, has just recently resigned from
his marketing position with the CNN division of
Turner Broadcasting Sales, Inc. and has started up
with a company called Upshot Marketing. Upshot
Marketing was named PROMO Magazine’s 1999
Marketing Agency of the Year, and they also have a
broad client base ranging from Sony to Coca-Cola to
Seagrams. Brother Zacchi is Assistant Manager of
Production on the Seagrams Spirits account. In
addition, he has relocated from Elmhurst to Forest
Hills in Queens, NY.
NU-OMEGA (University of Tampa)
Vincent Leto, ’96, will be starting the law
enforcement academy at Hillsborough Community
College in May. Also Brother Derek Ingber,’95, is
currently working at ABC affiliate Channel 28 in
Tampa, Florida.
Jason & Colleen Marchetti on boat from wedding
pavilion to reception at Grand Floridian Resort and Spa.
Brother Vic Winnek, ’84, is one of seven new
NCAA Divison I football officials named to the
Western Collegiate Football Association. Vic is the
immediate past president of the South Bay Chapter
of the Southern California Football Officials
Association. He has been officiating high school,
junior college and small college games in the
Southern California are for the past 12 years.
MU-LAMBDA (Calgary)
John M. Lapsley, ’84, is a Senior Account
Manager for Dow Chemical in the San Francisco
area. Brother Lapsley recently met Brother Kevin
Konieczny (Gamma-Tau, ’67, Colorado) on a Dow
Chemical sales managers’ trip in the Virgin Islands.
NU-OMICRON (University of Texas/Dallas)
Brother Jason Marchetti, ’93, was married to
Colleen Marie Burke (Kappa Alpha Theta and fellow
U.T./Dallas grad) on April 3, 2000 in Disney’s
Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World, Florida.
Several chapter Brothers attended the wedding
including Erick Fischer, John Marsala, Clint
Kuykendall, Best Man Andrew Gates, and
Groomsmen Eddie Berbarie, Scott Siekierski and
Chris Hunt. Jason is finishing his 3rd year at UT
Southwestern Medical School and is Alumnus
Advisor of Delta-Pi (Southern Methodist
University). Colleen works for an executive compensation firm in client services and hope to produce
many future Kappa Sigs.
NU-TAU (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Richard Rushing, ’93, has finished his first year
of MBA School at Syracuse University. During the
summer, he will be working as a European Sales and
Trading intern in the Fixed Income and Derivatives
Department at Credit Suisse First Boston in
London, England. He was appointed Vice-President
of Finance of the Orange Consulting Group at
Syracuse University, as well as being elected the VicePresident of Social Affairs for the MBA Student
NU PRIME (Virginia Tech)
F. Christopher Callahan, ’91, earned his degree
from Virginia Tech in May 1992. He moved to
Chicago to begin his dream of becoming a commodity trader at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange working for Refco, Inc., a clearinghouse for the financial
industry. While in Chicago, Brother Callahan was
assaulted and fell into a 2-month comma and was in
rehabilitation until last year. Brother Callahan
recently started work in Fairfax due to Brother
Michael Featherstone who read his story and contacted him. Brother Callahan was able to get an
interview with Logicon and eventually received a job
offer. All this was due to Brother Featherstone’s connection.
OMEGA (Sewanee)
Jack W. Simmons, Jr., ’66, was recently featured
in the Charleston City Paper Life Section for his service as president of Charleston’s Downtown
Committee to Save the City. Brother Simmons
described the committee’s work as “our mission is to
conserve the intangible quality of life here, an
ambiance that is uniquely Charleston.” The Save
the City Committee has grown into an activist force
in lower country politics in South Carolina with 500
dues paying members. The committee has been
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credited with successfully lobbying the City of
Charleston for tougher restrictions on walking tours
and tour buses of the historical district. Brother
Simmons and his family make their home in the
1842 Snowden House located on Church Street in
Charleston. Brother Simmons is an obstetrician and
gynecologist in the Charleston area.
RHO PRIME (North Georgia)
D. Michael Raderstorf, ‘95 , and Christopher C.
Thompson, ’97, served in the United States Army
on active duty in Kosavo. Brother Raderstorf is a
commissioned first lieutenant in the United States
Army and lives in Germany. Brothers Mike
“Shawn” Brown, ‘96; Michael Clay Combs, ‘95;
Micah Duke, ‘94 (founding father of Rho Prime
Chapter), Jay Maher, ’95; Chris Thompson and
Shane Cook, ’94, are all stationed at Ft. Campbell,
Kentucky. Mike Brown and Clay Combs are commissioned lieutenants with a branch in the Air
Defense Artillery. They are platoon officers in the
same company. Jay Maher is in the aviation unit.
Brother Maher’s brother-in-law, Charlie Wells, ‘97,
is currently an undergraduate member at Rho Prime
Chapter. Shane Cook is in a military police unit.
Micah Duke and Chris Thompson are both in an
infantry unit. Other alumni that are serving in the
armed forces are Andrew Lennox, ’95; Eric McNair,
’95; Erik Johnson, ’96; and Charles Ayers, ‘96.
Andrew recently finished his officer basic course in
NTC. He is a second lieutenant in artillery and currently is stationed near Savannah, GA at Ft. Stewart.
While a senior at North Georgia College, Andrew
was voted as Mr. NGCSU. Charles Ayers and his
wife Audrey are living at Ft. Polk, LA. Eric McNair
is a lieutenant stationed at Ft. Gordon in Augusta,
GA/SC. He served six-months in Kuwait over the
summer and fall. He is now awaiting new orders.
Erik Johnson is a most recent graduate of the chapter and is at Ft. Benning, GA. He completed his
infantry officer’s basic course and is leaving for
Ranger school in early February. Another alumnus,
Sean Doyne, ’97, was recently married to Ms. Dawn
Alexander. Sean graduated in May of ’99 with a BA
in criminal justice and is serving in a military police
unit. The chapter wishes the best to all alumni
Brothers in their service in the armed forces.
TAU (Texas)
Doug McLeod,’60, is an attorney in Galveston,
TX and has recently been appointed to the South
Texas College of Law (Houston) Board of Trustees.
Brother McLeod will join the 19-member board at
its April meeting and will serve a three-year term.
McLeod is a graduate of South Texas and has since
earned his masters in law degree from the University
of Houston. He has also served on the Galveston
School Board, as a city councilman and mayor protem and in the Texas House of Representatives. His
civic work includes terms as the chairman of the
Muscular Dystrophy Drive, chairman of the
Salvation Army Board and board member for the
Red Cross, Galveston Chamber of Commerce and
the Texas Youth Conference.
William C. Dowdy, Jr., ’49, has recently received
the highest honor presented by McKinney, Texas
being selected as its “Outstanding Citizen of
theYear”. The award is presented to an individual
who has made the most significant contributions to
the well being of the community in terms of their
expenditure of resources, energy, and creativity over
a sustained period of time. Brother Dowdy practiced law in Dallas until his retirement in 1988. He
then returned to McKinney with his wife Ann, and
they restored the old family home on Tucker Street.
Since then, Brother Dowdy has been extremely
involved in the McKinney community including
serving as President and Board Member of the
McKinney Community Concert Association, Past
President and Board Member of the Kiwanis Club of
McKinney, and Past Chairman of the McKinney
Historic Preservation Advisory Board. Brother
Dowdy is currently serving as Chairman of the
McKinney Economic Development Corporation,
President of the Scott Cemetery Association,
Advisory Board Member of the Heritage Guild of
Collin County, Board of Directors of the Age of
Steam Museum in Fair Park (Dallas), Member of the
House Committee of the Dallas Bar Association, and
Member of the Collin County Bar Association.
Brother Dowdy is a railroad historian, and he frequently lectures in elementary classrooms on the
subject. In addition to his community and civic
contributions, Bill has served Trinity Presbyterian
Church as an Elder, Clerk of Session, Chairman of
the Long Range Planning Committee, Head of the
Legal Advisory Committee, Member of the Building
and Design Committee, and Member of the Music
and Worship Committee. Brother Dowdy has been
married over 50 years to his wife, Ann and they are
proud parents of 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
THETA (Texas Christian)
Ryan H. Tucker, ‘94, is a member of the Super
Bowl champion St. Louis Rams. He is now listed as
a third team tackle with the Rams. Brother Tucker
caught a touchdown pass from Kurt Warner on a
tackle eligible play in the NFC Championship Game
vs. Minnesota.
Albert E. Carter, ’35, recently attended the
Epsilon-Phi Chapter initiation ceremony at Texas
Tech University along with his son, Dr. Peter Carter,
who was initiated into the Beta-Xi Chapter at the
University of California/Berkeley in 1961. Brother
Albert Carter had not attended an initiation since
his undergraduate days at USC and had never been
to an initiation with his son. Dr. Peter Carter, who
had served as grand master of the Beta-Xi Chapter at
the University of California/Berkeley, is a nationally
recognized hand surgeon and has been a friend of
many of the alumni of the Epsilon-Phi Chapter at
Texas Tech. Also in attendance for the initiation ceremony were Epsilon-Phi Chapter alumni John Bass,
’65; Bob Thompson, III, ’65 and Don Lambert,
’58. The weekend was made special by Bob and
Ann Thompson inviting everyone, including Pete’s
wife, mother and sister, and John Bass’ wife to their
home the night before the initiation. The distance
in time and space of Brothers was brought to naught
because of the shared Kappa Sigma vows. Brothers
sang a few verses of the “BeeBe Song” which Brother
Don Lambert and Brother Albert Carter had committed to memory.
XI (Arkansas)
Bill Mays, ’52, who was associate administrator
of Methodist Hospital of Dallas from 1956 to 1966,
returned to Methodist on February 4 to present his
just released book, Behind the Scenes in Hospitals:
Life and Times of Bill Mays. Brother Mays left
Methodist to be the director of the Dallas Hospital
Council and has been the administrator for patient
and community relations at Presbyterian Hospital of
Dallas for the past 25 years. He is currently called
“The Ambassador” of Presbyterian Hospital and
concentrates on his favorite activity – patient relations. Brother Mays is a native of Fordyce, AR and
is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and
earned his masters degree from Northwestern
University. He is a fellow in the American College
of Healthcare Executives. The book is about experiences he had at Parkland, Methodist, and
Presbyterian Hospitals and the Dallas Hospital
Council. The book features long-time, beloved
administrator of Methodist Hospital, Dr. Bolton
Boone. Dr. Boone’s son, Dr. Ted Boone and son-inlaw Dr. Larry Arnspiger, attended the special breakfast at Methodist hosted by CEO Howard Chase.
Also in attendance were Dr. Aubrey Godfrey,
Chairman of the Patient Care Committee from
1960-1966; and Dr. Charles Sloan, former President
of the Methodist Medical staff. Several former
Methodist Hospital residents that Mr. Mays and Dr.
Boone trained were on hand to recognize this special
occasion. The group presented memorabilia from
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their Methodist association to Warren
Rutherford, Senior Vice President of
Development, for the hospital’s’ 75th
anniversary book.
XI-ALPHA (Minnesota State)
Jim Skjeveland, ’94, has been
appointed Interim Chief Business
Officer for Communication Service for
the Deaf. His duties include overseeing the Call center operations, interpreting, and captioning departments.
He has worked with CSD for the past
4 years.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE KAPPA SIGMA
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Middle Tennessee Kappa Sigma
Alumni Association and the Kappa-Iota
Chapter will hold the Annual Kappa
Sigma Golf Tournament on July 29,
2000 at Indian Hills Golf Club in
Murfreesboro, Tennessee. All Kappa
Sigmas are invited to participate. For
more information visit the Middle
Tennessee Alumni Association website
at http://www.midtnkappsig.com. or
contact Mike Hughes at 615-826-4694
or by email at [email protected].
EPSILON-ZETA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
The Spring Alumni Big Brother
Program was a success as a number of
Alumni were able to make a positive
contribution to the pledge process by
volunteering their time and participating in this Epsilon-Zeta Chapter sponsored program. Any interested Alumni
for the Fall program should contact the
Connecticut Alumni Association at
165 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT
06001, or email at
[email protected]. The
Alumni Association also has a number
of events throughout Connecticut
planned for the summer and fall season
and encourages all brothers to visit the
website (www.kappasigmact.com) for
details. Please note the contact info has
changed to the Kappa Sigma Alumni
Association, 165 Simsbury Road, Avon,
CT 06001, telephone is 860-6772309.
Reprinted with permission from the Millsaps Magazine Spring 2000 Issue
Jack Woodward: Alumnus of the Year
by Jerry Sheldon, Class of 1967
ty to act as the liaison between the Fraternity and the
y first conversation with Jack Woodward was in the
Millsaps administration, it is not likely that these men
spring of 1965. Millsaps College had just offered me
a Diamond Anniversary Basketball Scholarship that covered would have survived as a part of the school’s tradition. Jack
tuition and fees. However, my summer job would only ren- could not keep the Fraternity out of trouble, but he did
require them to be responsive to the College. In my capacider about $500 in savings, which would only be enough to
cover books, some spending money, and a few trips back to ty as Alumnus Advisor to that Fraternity since 1977, I have
heard more than one chapter officer exclaim that the hard
my home in Kentucky.
part of being in trouble was not so much being admonished
I needed even more assistance and Professor Hardin,
by President Harmon, but having to go and tell “Brother
who was the Registrar at the time, put me in contact with
Jack” about the most recent incident.
Jack Woodward.
An ordained United Methodist minister, Jack came to
I don’t remember his exact words to me but I can paracampus in 1961 on a two-year appointment from the
phrase his response with, “Come on down Jerry . . . we’ll
find a way.” With those reassuring words from a man I had Bishop of the Mississippi Conference of the United
Methodist Church. Over the next four decades, he served
never met, I packed my 1957 Pontiac and headed South,
the College as Director of Religious Life, Director of
only to return to the Bluegrass State for an occasional visit.
Financial Aid, Dean of Men, and finally as Dean of Student
I arrived on the Millsaps campus that fall and joined the
Kappa Sigma Fraternity which seemed to be an organization Aid Financial Planning. In all his roles, and especially as
Dean, he was an example to his students, his peers on camthat contained more than its fair share of students who
pus, and colleagues across the state and
needed Jack’s expertise and wizardry.
region.
Since Jack was the Fraternity’s faculty
“Jack has been a tremendous leader
advisor then, most of us felt as though
in financial aid,” Ann Hendrick,
we had the inside track on his help and
Director of Financial
that he would perhaps provide for us
Aid at Millsaps, says. “In his gentle
before the other students. We soon
manner, he always served as the conlearned, however, that Jack’s mission was
science of any group, reminding us of
not only to help the Fraternity, but to
our job to serve students, to make a
assist any student who was willing to ask
Millsaps education available and affordfor help and work with him to acquire
able.”
what aid was available. He seemed to be
Countless doctors, lawyers, judges,
a magician. It rarely appeared that anybusiness people, teachers, coaches and
one was turned down, and it seemed as
yes, even ministers, would not have
though what was granted almost always
attained these positions of prominence
fit the particular need. There was always
without the guidance and assistance of
a string of “gentle encouragement”
Jack. He was and still is the real deal.
attached to each student’s award package. Jack Woodward
Thank you Jack. We might have made
In my case, I recall Jack telling me on a
it without you, but you made the way much easier.
number of occasions that if I could not manage to keep a
At the College Awards Dinner on March 17, Jack
proper grade point average and otherwise stay out of trouble
Woodward was honored as Alumnus of the Year. Jim
that the money would dry up and I could go back to
Livesay Awards for Service to the College were presented to
Kentucky from whence I came.
I listened well, as did most other students who wanted to Dr. T. W. Lewis, B.A. 1953, Emeritus Professor of Religion;
Jean Nicholson Medley, B.A. 1968, former president of the
retain their magical award.
Alumni Council and psychiatric social worker at St.
Jack served as faculty advisor to the Kappa Sigma
Dominic Hospital; Brad Chism, B.A. 1974, former M
Fraternity from 1961 until his retirement from Millsaps in
Club president and Executive Director of the Jackson
April of 1999. There are probably those in the Millsaps
Medical Mall Foundation; Boyd Campbell, B.B.A. 1986,
community who feel that Jack should be honored as
former Millsaps Player and developer of aboyd.com, an
Alumnus of the Year for simply being able to hang in there
with this particular group of men for 38 years. Many of the electronic magazine.
pranks and debauchery of the Kappa Sigs are legendary and
without Jack Woodward’s availability, counseling, and abili-
M
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ENDOWMENT FUND
1999 Scholarship/Leadership Awards
T
he Kappa Sigma Endowment Fund
has awarded $150,000 to 217 deserving undergraduate brothers through
the 1999 Scholarship /Leadership Awards
Program. Since 1948, the Endowment Fund
has awarded $2.7 million to thousands of
undergraduate brothers for their accomplishments in the classroom, on campus, in the
community and within the fraternity.
The Scholarship/Leadership Awards
Program is the largest of its kind in the interfraternity world. The program has grown
over the years thanks to the continued generosity of thousands of brothers through the
Jackson's Men, 101 Club and other giving
programs. Established in 1915, the Kappa
Sigma Endowment Fund is the oldest college
fraternity endowment.
Named Awards are established with a minimum $20,000 endowment by, in honor of or
in memory of Kappa Sigma brothers. This
year each Named Award consisted of a
$1,250 scholarship and engraved plaques for
both the recipient and his respective chapter.
The brothers listed here are the 1999 Named
Scholarship/Leadership Award Winners.
For a complete listing of 1999 winners or
to download the 2000 Scholarship/Leadership
Awards Program application, please visit
www.kappasigma.org.
Gabriel Alvillar
Gamma-Psi Chapter
(Oklahoma State)
Ashton Brothers Award
“Kappa Sigma has and always will be a vital
part of my life. It has given the confidence in
myself that I can conquer any challenge that I
will face in the future, and I know that should I
ever stumble along the way one of my brothers
will be there to help me back up. It was always
stressed to us during my first semester that
‘Pledgeship is but a moment in time, but brotherhood is forever.’ I can truly say after experiencing brotherhood now that I love and respect
all of my Brothers. ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Jeff Everson
Epsilon Chapter
(Centenary)
Benton C. de La Houssaye
Award
“Membership in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity
has allowed me to confidently pursue every area
of scholarly interest and to strive for every position of leadership that I desire. The combines
support of my Brothers allows me to push
myself to my personal limits without fear, as I
know they will always support me. In overwhelming times, when I begin to lose faith in
myself, I need only to turn to my Brothers for
support, guidance, and all of the other benefits
which lie in the power of the Star and Crescent
and the guarantee of ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Jaret Frafjord
Gamma-Theta (Idaho)
Richard M. Wicks Award
“The Kappa Sigma Fraternity has shown me
a brotherhood that exemplifies a family away
from home. I would not trade my experiences
and trials over the last two years for anything.
Through the Gamma-Theta Chapter, I have
gained valuable leadership and teambuilding
skills that will improve my character and my
future relations in the workforce. I am and will
forever be proud to call myself a Kappa Sigma.
ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Nicholas Gesue
Gamma-Xi (Denison)
J. Reimer Espy Award
“My membership in the Kappa Sigma
Fraternity has played a significant role in shaping the way I view myself and the world around
me. It has positively influenced my day-to-day
conduct and raised the values to which I hold
myself accountable. Through the ideals of
Commitment and Diligence it has endowed in
me the desire and motivation to study that
extra hour, run that extra mile or do whatever is
necessary to make myself a better man and a
better role model. In life, it has given me the
camaraderie and friendship that can only be
attained through solid brotherhood. And in my
heart it has made sweet and made firm those
oaths that I took to become a member and continue to live by today.” ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Craig Thomas Ireland
Gamma-Psi Chapter
(Oklahoma State)
Thomas J. Williams Award
“It is quite an honor to be selected as the
Thomas J. Williams Scholarship-Leadership
Award recipient. Although I have had many
successes in my college career, I cannot fully
take credit for these achievements. I thank God
for being my guiding light. My housemother,
Frances Blake, should also be thanked for the
love and care she has given. And, of course, my
Kappa Sigma Brothers should be recognized for
the guidance and support that have placed me
where I am today.”
James Manganelli
Epsilon-Omega Chapter
(Georgia State)
William S. McClintic Award
“Before I became a Brother, I was told that
Kappa Sigma will give back to you ten fold
what you put into. This statement was false;
Kappa Sigma has given back a hundred fold
what I put into it. Opportunities it has provided me have made my college term more rewarding and enjoyable. Friendships I have made
will last forever and I cherish the lessons I
learned as an undergraduate Brother, they will
help me succeed in whatever I may attempt.
My hope for the future is that others will follow
in my footsteps and that I will be there to help
them on their way.”
James McSpadden
Theta-Psi Chapter
(Oklahoma City)
Nathaniel G. Symonds
Award
“Kappa Sigma has meant so much to me.
Being an only child, Kappa Sigma has provided
me with a family that I have never had. I was
taken in by the Theta-Psi Chapter and
embraced with open arms. I was then nurtured
and molded into the man I am today. There is
no real value that can be tacked to such an
experience and it is that reason that I owe my
livelihood to the Brotherhood of Kappa Sigma.”
Herbert J. Mitschele
Nu-Iota Chapter (Rowan)
Willard F. Rockwell Award
“To say you receive back ten fold what you
put in is an understatement. Kappa Sigma has
enabled me to attain success in all areas of my
life, and accept challenges without apprehension. Along with providing me with memories
that can never be replaced, what I have learned
from my fellow Brothers has helped me to grow
into the person that I am today, and I am forever grateful. I wish the best of luck to all others
who are in Kappa Sigma, and can only hope
that you will be as lucky to experience college
with as great a group of guys as I did. To my
brothers, Thank You and good luck in all that
you do. ΑΕΚ∆Β”
J. Davis Powell
Alpha-Upsilon Chapter
(Millsaps)
Paul D. Crawford Award
“I visited the lawn in Charlottesville about a
year ago, and it is hard to describe what I felt
there. It was as if my whole pledgeship flashed
before my eyes, and I have remembered what
being a Kappa Sigma is all about. It is about
committing yourself to an organization - for
life. It is about serving your community - for
life. And finally, Kappa Sigma is about creating
friendships that will last – for life. I, of course,
in good conscience cannot accept this award
without regarding my entire chapter. AlphaUpsilon is made up of a supreme group of
achievers that work in anyway possible to
improve the community around them, as well
as, themselves. I give you assurance that my
Kappa Sigma, Alpha-Upsilon, will continue to
display excellence in the years to come.
ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Steven Purdy
Gamma-Psi (Oklahoma
State)
Robert L. Jarrell Award
“Deciding to pledge Kappa Sigma has proven
to be one of the most important choices I have
made while at Oklahoma State University. The
experiences I have had at the Gamma-Psi chapter have given me an education that extends far
beyond what is formally offered by the university. The friendships that I have made with other
Brothers and the support that they have lent to
me in the endeavors I have pursued has made
an impact on my life that can never be forgotten. I am enormously proud to be a Kappa
Sigma because of the positive effect the
Fraternity has had on me and allowed me to
impart upon others.”
Raymond Rivera
Delta-Zeta Chapter (New
Mexico)
Barton H. Kogan Award
“Kappa Sigma has given me the opportunity
to grow as a leader and be successful in life.
Every one of my individual successes would not
have been possible without the support of my
brothers. Since I have joined the Brotherhood, I
have been elected to multiple IFC and campus
offices. I have been able to represent my fraternity in many arenas to make sure that everyone
is aware of Kappa Sigma’s greatness. I am also
fortunate to have met many successful alumni
brothers. Our Worthy Grand Master of
Ceremonies, Kevin Kaplan, has been a positive
mentor in my life. My AA Steve Archibeque is
like a highly respected big brother to me. I am
especially thankful for having the opportunity
to meet Brother Bart Kogan. If it was not for
Kappa Sigma, I would never have exchanged
laughs and learned from Brother Kogan’s
strength in overcoming adversity. I am truly
lucky to be surrounded by great men. The gentlemen of Kappa Sigma, especially the men of
Delta-Zeta, have been role models in my life.
Because of Kappa Sigma and kindness of my
brothers, I can strive everyday to be successful
and live up to my Obligation and the Star and
Crescent.”
F.H. (Rusty) Rodriguez
Xi-Eta Chapter (Christian
Brothers)
Hamilton W. Baker Award
“The last four years of my life have seen me
through many changes, most importantly the
development of ethics and fundamental beliefs.
Support and brotherly love from my Kappa Sig
brothers at CBU has given me the confidence
to form my principles and act on them. I’ve
been shown on countless occasions what it
means to be a true friend – someone who is caring, honest, and always steadfast whenever
needed. Members of my chapter have been
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there for me for the times of success as well as
the times of hardship. The Star and Crescent
has been my basis for the way that I’ve tried to
conduct myself since I memorized it as a pledge
so long ago – in leadership, business, and even
personal relationships. I hope that in the future
I’ll be able to give back at least a fraction of the
great amount that the fraternity has given me.
ΑΕΚ∆Β”
also like to congratulate others who have
received Scholarship/Leadership awards. While
not all applicants could be honored, every
Kappa Sigma strives to show their excellence to
their respective campuses. Those who received
these awards do a tremendous job of doing so.
Thank you for honoring me with this award.
From the bottom of my heart, it is a privilege
to have such an honor.”
Shawn Spooner
Gamma-Lambda
(Iowa State)
Carlyle E. Anderson Award
Alan Trumbly
Theta-Psi Chapter
(Oklahoma City)
Dr. Paul V. Hansen Award
Winner
“I believe that Kappa Sigma and Greek life
can be described as a hall of many doors. So
many of these doors have been opened for me
by my Fraternity, my brothers, and by my many
experiences gained as a member of our organization and the Greek community. I would never
have expected to become a member of a
Fraternity. However, it has undoubtedly been
the best experience I have ever had, one that I
would not trade for anything. I am eternally
indebted to the brothers of Kappa Sigma, especially those of the Gamma-Lambda chapter, for
allowing me the opportunities to develop as
leader, a scholar, and a brother. God Bless you
all! ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Dan Tierney
Theta-Nu Chapter
(Ashland)
Wesley W. Kergan Award
“Receiving this award not only means a lot to
me, but also the award means a lot to our chapter as well. I was one of five in our chapter who
received awards. Our chapter has taken great
pride in receiving them, for this shows that our
chapter has some of the brightest, hardworking
men in Kappa Sigma.
Personally, it is a tremendous honor to
receive this award. It is an honor alone to be a
Kappa Sigma, and to be honored as one of the
top men in this fraternity is incredible. I would
“It has been both an honor and a privilege to
be a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Since my first steps onto the Oklahoma City
University campus, the Theta-Psi Chapter has
welcomed me into a strong brotherhood. My
experiences in college have been deepened and
my outlook on life widened by being a Brother
in Kappa Sigma. I believe that Kappa Sigma is
an organization that creates excellent men, and
I thank Theta-Psi for that awesome experience.”
J. Vincent Ware
Epsilon Chapter (Centenary College)
George H. Reymond Award
“I would like to thank the
Scholarship/Leadership Committee and others
responsible for this award. The support has
helped me immensely in finishing my undergraduate studies. Membership in Kappa Sigma
is the greatest experience of my life. Not a day
goes by that I don't consider myself fortunate
to wear the Star & Crescent. I only hope that I
can give a fraction of what I have already
received from the fraternity. Brothers, please
realize the special bond that we all share, and
work to preserve the unique opportunities that
our brotherhood provides. Without the support of my brothers I wouldn't be the person I
am today, and for that I say thank you and
ΑΕΚ∆Β”
Other Winners –
Howard H. Lumsden Award, Brian D. Roth
(Beta-Nu Chapter, Kentucky)
Wallace W. Baumann Award, Clint L.
Mullen (Theta Prime Chapter, Cumberland)
James J. Keating, Jr. Award, Brian B.
McMorrow (Nu-Iota Chapter, Rowan)
W.W. Wyckoff Award, Jeremy T. Moseley
(Epsilon-Psi Chapter, Lambuth)
Pressley L. Stevenson Award, Andrew B.
Rebholz (Epsilon-Beta Chapter, Miami)
Endowment Fund Trustees Award, Amit
Mirchandani (Phi Chapter, Rhodes)
Norman J. Strupp Award, Byron M. Bell
(Lambda-Delta Chapter, West Georgia)
D. A. Murphy Award, Ronald M. Rice
(Epsilon-Mu Chapter, Tulsa)
Wilbur F. Denious Award, Scott A. Seager
(Beta-Tau Chapter, Baker)
H. Gardiner Symonds Award, Than R.
Kimes (Epsilon-Mu Chapter, Tulsa)
Roy C. Osgood Award, Kyle D. Krumlauf
(Theta-Nu Chapter, Ashland)
Henry M. Rockwell Award, Paul D. Beinke
J. Curtis Williams Award, Ryan W. Cone
Rollie W. Bradford Award, Danny R.
Crabtree (Theta-Eta Chapter, Arkansas/Little
Rock)
Thomas E. Autzen Award, David F. Hawks
(Lambda-Pi Chapter, Delta State)
Henry L. Bauer Award, Ryan F. Glock
(Theta-Epsilon Chapter, Portland State)
Dr. Russel L. Weiner Award, Jason A.
Javarone (Phi Chapter, Rhodes)
PAST UAC MEMBER DIES OF CANCER
AT 27 YEARS OLD
Brother Dan Nabors was a former Undergraduate Advisory Commission member for Area 5 (west) for 1994-1995.Initiated in 1992 at the
Kappa-Rho Chapter at Boise State University.Winner of four scholarship/leadership awards, ritually proficient and a past member of the
contemporary themes committee, Dan truly was worthy to wear the Star and Crescent and will be missed dearly. Below is a re-print of the
article in the local paper naming Dan's accomplishments.
“He was one of those humble-type of people who would put tons of
ormer Boise State University student body leader Dan Nabors lost
work
into something, but didn't want to take credit for it,” said
his battle with bone cancer, but mourners said Wednesday that he
Christine Starr, 1998-99 ASBSU preident, and friend of Nabors'. “He
left behind a legacy of leadership and community service.
inspired people to be leaders and to try harder.”
Nabors, 27, died Tuesday evening (May 9th) at St. Luke's Regional
One of his final accomplishments was earning his diploma, which he
Medical Center from a pulmonary embolism. Just hours before, his
received from BSU president Charles Ruch in a private ceremony in
mother-in-law had given him a T-shirt commemorating his second
March. Although Nabors was a commencement speaker in 1997, he was
Cancer Survivors Day.
still six credits short of earning his degree in political science.
“We're all amazed at his fight for life,” said Rita McLenna, whose
He went on to complete three of those credits and was enrolled in his
daughter was married to Nabors for three years. Although his cancer
final class when he learned he had
was terminal, she said, Nabors rallied
cancer in late 1998.
at the end, even gaining several
The
members
of
Kappa
Rho
have
set
up
a
trust
fund
An evaluation of his transcript
pounds in the last month.
found that he had a class that could
Nabors, clubhouse manager at
to honor Brother Nabors for all the lives that he
substitute for the missing credits,
Spurwing Country Club in Meridian,
touched.The money that is received to this fund will be
allowing him to receive his degree
was best known for his activism as a
deposited
into
a
trust
account
and
then
presented
to
before his death.
political science student at Boise State
his daughter once she reaches the age of 18 years old
“It wasn't an honorary degree -University for six years.
he
earned it,” Starr said.
He was a student ambassador and
to help pay for her college expenses.To make a contriHis
determination to finish his
senator, president of the Kappa Sigma
bution to this trust fund, please contact Brother Patrick
degree didn't surprise those who
Fraternity and an Associated Students
Revels at (800) 733-5231, or send your contributions to
knew him.
of BSU staff member. In 1996, he was
He always had high goals, said
elected student body president.
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, Attn. Patrick Revels, P.O.
McLenna, who said Nabors had
“He was a very active citizen and
Box 3, Boise, ID. 83707-0003.
dated her daughter since he was in
community volunteer,” said Greg
his teens. “He always aspired to be
Blaesing, director of student union
the governor of Idaho,” she said.
activities at BSU. “He reached out to other students and really encourNabors leaves behind his wife, Cynthia, and a daughter, Madison,
aged them to get involved in campus life. We feel cheated by his loss.”
While at BSU, Nabors helped organize a student walkout in 1996 to who will be 2 next month. A brother, Booker, plays basketball for BSU.
“He was one of those really bright lights in the world that are very,
protest the proposed 1 Percent Initiative to limit property taxes, worked
very rare,” Starr said.
to get approval for vanity license plates to raise scholarship money for
Funeral arrangements are pending. The family plans to hold a service
Idaho universities, helped for a Hispanic mentoring program and was
at
the
Idaho Botanical Gardens under the supervision of Summers
critical in expanding the university's anti-discrimination policy to
Funeral Home.
include sexual orientation.
F
By Kathleen Mortensen
The Idaho Statesman
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Jimmy
Buffett
American Legend and Kappa Sigma
By Chuck Moffat (’80, Lambda-Epsilon)
C
harlie Dickens needed a ride. It was 1967 and the
former University of Southern Mississippi student
& 1964 initiate of Epsilon-Nu Chapter of Kappa
Sigma was now working for the fraternity on the
national level, visiting chapters throughout the
south. After flying into Hattiesburg, it was time to
solve the transportation problem.
“Here, take my car,” said a recently initiated undergraduate taking his third stab at college life. “There's oil in the trunk. You'll
need it.”
“That's when I first met Jimmy Buffett (’67, Epsilon-Nu)," says
Dickens, "and he wasn’t kidding about the oil." Buffett had handed
over the keys to his old Ford Falcon, the “Tan Hopper” as it was
called. Legend has it that the car had no first or third gear - or
reverse. Dickens discovered another problem during the 140 miles
he drove it that day.
“You couldn't see out the back window because the smoke was so
thick. I checked the trunk and there were three quarts of
oil...strained used oil at that. I used it all up and had to even buy
more.”
Fast forward 30 years: Buffett is now one of the most successful
touring artists and entrepreneurs in the music industry. His albums
from over the years are consistent sellers to this day. His concerts
routinely sell-out thanks to legions of "Parrotheads." A chain of
restaurants and clubs named for him dot the southeastern United
States from New Orleans to Key West. His third book, 1998's A
Pirate Looks at Fifty, shot to #1 on the New York Times bestseller
list. In doing so, Buffett joined Hemingway, Steinbeck and Dr.
Seuss in topping both the fiction and non-fiction bestseller lists. His
way of getting around improved, too. He and his band now travel in
a fleet of private jet airplanes...Buffett at the controls of the lead
plane.
But Buffett has never forgotten his days in Kappa Sigma at
Southern Mississippi; an experience he never would have had if not
for a disappointing freshman year at another southern academic
institution, Auburn University. After growing up in Mobile,
Alabama, and Pascagoula, Mississippi, he entered Auburn in 1964
and had actually pledged another fraternity, Sigma Nu. It was there
that another Sigma Nu pledge showed him some basic guitar
chords...something Buffett hoped would help him overcome his shyness and meet girls. Unfortunately, the guitar playing overtook
studying and he only lasted a year at Auburn having never been initiated into Sigma Nu. Worried about his father's reaction to having
flunked out, Buffett enrolled at Pearl River Community College in
Poplarville, Mississippi. After getting his grades back up to par, he
transferred to Southern Miss.
Buffett was initiated in April 1967. “It wasn't as much about
male bonding,” said Buffett in his autobiography, “as it was about
work. Several of the guys in the Fraternity played instruments and
had a little band, which played social functions. I saw an opportunity here.” Buffett roomed with Rick Bennett (’67, Epsilon-Nu)
who he described as an ex-fullback from Canada whose personality
was as big as he was and who had a laugh that expressed his fondness for fun and mischief. That spring, they formed a band with
Doug Duncan to audition for a gig at a New Orleans bar. Rick volunteered to play bass, which the guys had to “borrow” from USM's
music department. Buffett said Bennett played bass wonderfully
then even though Bennett admitted several years later that he had
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Buffett standing in front of the Epsilon-Nu Chapter house with the
members of the Chapter.
never played one in his life before that week.
William "Wiley" Magee (’67, Epsilon-Nu) also lived with Buffett during the
Southern Miss years. In the same book, he said, “we were in the same classes, business administration. I used to sing with him; I was in Church groups. We had
some little old places we would go out to and just sing. One of them was downtown Hattiesburg. He'd hock his guitar during the weekend we'd all pick up
money and go get it on Friday afternoon.”
Of course, no recounting of life at Epsilon-Nu's chapter house at the time
would be complete without mention housemother Mrs. Reed Tyrone or "Mom
Reed”, as she was known. “She was already in her 60's when we hired her in
the fifties.” recalls Dickens. “She kept everyone in line. Though she was under
5-foot tall, anytime she wanted to make a point to you she would grab you by
your earlobe and pull you down to where she could have a face-to-face with
you. She probably had to employ that more than once to Jimmy.” Years later
when Buffett would revisit the chapter, he always paid a visit to Mom Reed.
Dickens says he always left a contribution for the chapter to buy their frugal
house mom, something special like a new dress.
One of the last pieces of business Buffett had to attend to before graduating in 1968 was paying off the hundreds of dollars in parking tickets that
he had racked up over the years at USM. Recalls Bennett: “The Tan
Hopper, was always getting ticketed.”
Within a few years, Buffett would start making his mark in music. But
A Pirate Looks at Fifty, a travel-diary-come-autobiography,
features Buffett behind the wheel of his Grumman
Albatross seaplane, safely piloting family and
friends through a three-week trip around
South and Central America and the
Caribbean. Buffett's latest book
spent several weeks's on the
New York Times Bestseller
list and is published by
Random House.
he would never stray far from his Kappa Sigma roots. Loyal chapters always
found a way to secure blocks of tickets to his shows, often in the front row. It
wasn't uncommon to hear Buffett ask the crowd “Are there any Kappa Sigs in
here tonight?'”
“What makes Buffett unique,” says Mark Samansky (’70, Delta-Gamma),
veteran Florida disk jockey and walking repository of rock & roll history, “is his
genuine ability to connect with people while at the same time not taking himself
too seriously." Samansky has watched over the years as the Mississippi native
made Florida his home state, kicking his career into high gear.
“His fans started out almost as a cult...like any enduring artist, building up a
loyal following over the years and then breaking through into the mainstream.”
The lack of big hit singles didn't deter Buffett. Instead, it showed that he was
staying true to his music, which he knew would eventually find an audience,
and turn him into one of the biggest concert draws year after year. “One of the
things that keeps bring them back is that Jimmy's music reflects what's going on
in their life, almost serving as some sort of soundtrack."
A chance meeting between the two confirmed to Samansky that Buffett does
indeed have a sense of humor about himself and his causes. “I told him his
effort to save manatees is paying off almost TOO well. Every time I'm up in
Blue Springs (in north central Florida, a winter manatee haven), I ruin another
motorboat propeller. Jimmy kind of winced, but got the humor."
That conversation underscored Buffett's involvement over the years in areas
outside of music. He was one of the first national entertainers to fight to preserve the environment by spearheading the move to protect Florida's Manatees
and preserve the state's Everglades. Political candidates sought his endorsement
as a stamp of approval for their environmental concerns.
“A few of us at the chapter wore volunteering for Buddy McKay's 1998
F1orida governor's campaign and he announced a rally for Titusville…our back
yard," said Bryan Farris (’96 Lambda-Epsilon), “so a bunch of us from the chapter go out there. We were all wearing Kappa Sigma jerseys and he saw us immediately after stepping out of his van. He yelled ‘Brothers!’ and came over to
shake our hands. After he took some questions from, the press and gave his
endorsement to McKay, he came back over before leaving and had his picture
taken with us. That made the whole trip worth it.”
These days Buffett still tours but divides his time between music, business
(including running his own record label), writing (he covered the Pope's visit to
Cuba for Rolling Stone Magazine) and family, which he moved a few years ago
from Key West to Palm Beach, Florida. It's been a long road from the chapter
house room he shared with Rick Bennett...a room since enshrined as a tribute to
Epsilon-Nu’s most famous brother. Even the “Tan Hopper” is still out there
somewhere.
“'I’ve known the woman he sold that car to years ago,” says Dickens, “She
never got the title transferred to her name. It still has Jimmy’s name on
it.”
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Bringing
Health Care and
Babies Home
Brother John D. Wagner (’90, Gamma-Phi, West Virginia University)
Executive Director, First Choice Home Health, LLC
Director of Operations and Finance, Albert Gallatin Home Care & Hospice
I
n 1995, Brother John D. Wagner (’86, Gamma-Phi, West Virginia
University), was barely out of college and working his way up the corporate ladder when he was asked to conceptualize and develop a home
health agency in Charleston, West Virginia. Now, only five years later,
that idea has become one of the nation’s leading home health and hospice providers.
With several agencies involved, the original intent of serving West Virginia’s
home health needs has now developed into a conglomeration of companies
providing home health, hospice, and private duty nursing services in three
states: Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The home health services provided include: skilled nursing, home health aide care, medical social work,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and enterostomal therapy. Hospice care provides for the special needs of the terminally ill and their
families by allowing the patient to remain comfortably at home during the
end stages of life. Private duty nursing involves certified nursing aides who
perform light housekeeping and cooking, run errands, transport clients, assist
with personal care, and provide companionship. Albert Gallatin Home Care &
Hospice employs over 425 individuals; while their sister agency employs over
100 individuals.
What does this have to do with Brother John Wagner? With masterful leadership skills, he has conceptualized, negotiated, and executed the acts that have
brought together five companies to form a health care continuum serving hundreds of patients each day. All of this may sound rather simple; yet for those in
healthcare it is easy to understand the changing complexities of the industry.
The Balanced Budget Act of 1997 enacted a 30% cut in Medicare reimbursement rates for home health agencies. What this meant in reality was the closing
of more than 3,000 home health agencies nationwide. In West Virginia, alone,
over twenty-three agencies closed their doors or were forced to merge with more
stable companies. Remarkably enough, Brother Wagner’s agency not only
remained in business; but acquired one other large provider in West Virginia. As
Brother Wagner continues to look for ways to grow the business, he also realizes
the importance of not only nurturing the patients but also the staff. Without
such a wonderful staff of nurses, therapists, aides, and administrators, all of his
work would be in vain.
With all of these accomplishments, Brother Wagner still puts his family first.
Even though his work in healthcare has drawn him much attention, it is the
story of his family that will capture hearts.
In the midst of growing a quality home health agency, Brother Wagner and
his wife, Amy, were also enlarging their family. Having what some thought to be
the perfect family (one boy and one girl). Brother Wagner and his family
became concerned with the number of babies in Chinese orphanages, over one
million little girls!
As many know, the Chinese government, in an effort to control the population, allows families to have only one child. Chinese parents feel that they desperately need at least one son to take care of them when they become old.
Therefore, in an “act of love,” the birthparents will abandon their child in a
public place in hopes that the baby girl will be adopted by an American family.
This is where Brother Wagner and his family’s personal story of adoption
begins. In 1997, they contacted Living Hope Adoption Agency in Telford,
Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, in the province of Hunan in southern China, a
woman may not have even known that she was carrying a beautiful baby girl in
her womb.
It was December 1997 when the Wagner family began their “paper pregnancy.” By June 1,1998, all of the paperwork had been translated into Chinese
and received by the Chinese government. Only four days later, She Min Zhi,
later known as Hannah Grace Wagner, was born.
On December 15, 1998, Living Hope Adoption Agency called to tell Brother
Wagner and his family that the Chinese government had prepared a “child
match” and that a picture and brief medical history would be overnighted to
them. Needless to say, the entire family was standing at the post office the next
morning pleading for the Postmaster to find that package! All of the Wagner
family: John, Amy, Jacob, and Amelia ripped into the package to discover a picture of a beautiful baby girl!
The picture was only one inch by one inch and the medical history left much
to be desired; but Brother Wagner and his family knew that this was their little
girl! Due to the Chinese New Year, the Wagners did not receive permission from
the Chinese government to travel to China until March 3, 1999. They spent the
first four days in China sightseeing: the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Teinamin
Square, art museums, local markets, etc. Finally, on March 8, 1999, they met
Hannah Grace Wagner face-to-face for the first time. By 2:00 p.m. that afternoon, Hannah was legally their little girl.
Hannah is now two years old and is a typical toddler getting into everything.
However, this hasn’t kept Brother Wagner and his wife, Amy, from adding to
their responsibilities. They are now serving as an extension office of Living Hope
Adoption Agency. They assist families with the paperwork involved in preparing
a dossier for Chinese adoption, as well as encouraging families as they wait for
their “child match.” The current waiting period to receive a “child match” is
approximately nine months. Because of their personal experience, Brother
Wagner says they are very empathetic to the families who are anxiously awaiting
their “new arrivals.”
And, just when you thought Brother Wagner’s story was ending it has only
just begun. As this article goes to print, the Wagner family is completing their
paperwork to adopt another precious little girl from China.
For information concerning Chinese adoption, please contact Living Hope
Adoption Agency @ 1-888-886-8086 or call Brother John Wagner @ 304-2849997.
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Alpha-Beta (Mercer University)
Wesley A. Pittack ‘56
Frank W. Sharp Sr ‘30
Alpha-Rho (Bowdoin College)
William W. Mallory ‘36
Dr Robert F. Russell ‘83
James K. Boyd ‘50
James H. Yarbrough ‘56
Alpha-Sigma (Ohio State University)
Alpha-Alpha Prime (The Johns Hopkins
University)
William A. Williams ‘33
Thomas M. Buck ‘40
John F. Mengel ‘41
Beta-Kappa (University of New Hampshire)
Neal L. Harris ‘50
Robert W. Peters ‘41
Wilfred M. Silvia ‘40
Beta-Lambda (University of Georgia)
Walter R. McKee ‘40
Richard P. Otoole Jr ‘66
Henry W. Parkhurst Jr ‘46
James R. Anderson ‘57
Bennie C. Bowman ‘49
Orrie E. Bright ‘17
William H. Clifton ‘16
Alvin B. Crews ‘52
Ernest G. Dickey ‘21
Byron E. Griffith, Jr ‘34
Jack H. Hall ‘41
Edward Y. Howard ‘21
William A. Jones ‘39
Frank K. Mc Cutchen ‘26
Robert J. Mc Kinnon, Jr ‘65
Raymond T. Muggridge Jr ‘43
James A. Pinson ‘47
Howard F. Postero ‘43
William G. Ray ‘56
Ernest P. Rogers ‘24
Maj. John G. Van Houten ‘20
Beta-Beta (University of Richmond)
Beta-Mu (University of Minnesota)
Rocco M. Agostini Jr ‘64
Alpha-Tau (Georgia Institute of Technology)
Alpha-Epsilon (University of Pennsylvania)
Ralph K. Rhodes ‘67
Albert H. Staton ‘18
James H. Wallace ‘49
John F. Dickey ‘42
John J. Doyle ‘23
Carl E. Votti ‘46
Alpha-Upsilon (Millsaps College)
Alpha-Eta (George Washington University)
Dwyn M. Mounger ‘25
Douglas J. Smith, Jr ‘66
Donald P. Batson ‘47
Preston A. Mc Lendon Jr ‘48
Alpha-Zeta (University of Michigan)
Alpha-Gamma (University of Illinois)
Joseph O. Callouette ‘35
Robert O. Schulze ‘41
Russell M. Horner ‘29
Russell R. Layer ‘35
Beta-Alpha (Brown University)
Alpha-Iota (University of
Tennessee/Chattanooga)
Paul B. Dickson ‘56
Alpha-Kappa (Cornell University)
Charles F. Block ‘32
John K. Hospers ‘66
Robert L. Kenerson ‘42
Dale R. Knouse ‘57
Edward H. Lannom Jr ‘42
Alpha-Mu (University of North
Carolina/Chapel Hill)
Herman D. Bradley ‘45
William H. Faircloth ‘40
Sherwood Hedgpeth ‘33
Stuart Kuykendall ‘46
Charles Mc Anally III ‘93
Livingston Vernon ‘40
Eugene L. Webb ‘05
Alpha-Nu (Wofford College)
Ernest R. Burks Jr ‘30
Beta-Chi (University of Missouri/Rolla)
Hugh M. Clark ‘39
Ned O. Kraft ‘24
Joseph L. Myrick Jr ‘39
John R. Stubbins ‘18
Charles E. Wagner ‘58
Beta-Delta (Washington & Jefferson College)
Andrew S. Knepp ‘30
Beta-Epsilon (University of Wisconsin)
John M. Bonesteel ‘36
Gerald A. Polansky ‘55
Dr Wayland P. Smith ‘45
Russell L. Whitman ‘49
Rev William C. Stackhouse ‘37
Beta-Eta (Auburn University)
Alpha-Phi (Bucknell University)
Samuel K. Adams ‘19
Guy B. Blackwell Jr ‘40
Jimmy B. Duke, MD ‘48
Cash M. Stanley, Jr ‘30
Arthur N. Robb ‘48
Alpha-Pi (Wabash College)
Dr J. Jeffery Auer ‘31
Alpha-Psi (University of Nebraska)
Charles C. Campbell Jr ‘32
Alpha-Psi (University of Nebraska)
Col Ralph S. Eldridge USA Ret ‘32
Jack D. Gardner ‘51
Arthur L. Luedeke ‘34
Beta-Gamma (University of
Donald E. Hart ‘34
Robert E. Kaul LLB ‘49
Allan M. Skrukrud ‘49
Beta-Nu (University of Kentucky)
Charles E. Hall ‘54
Beta-Omega (Colorado College)
John P. Allan, Jr ‘38
Robert E. Anderson ‘41
Lyle F. Jones ‘29
David R. Mc Williams ‘40
Albert Pirnat ‘36
Dr Leland S. Scott ‘50
Louis D. Yard ‘30
Beta-Omicron (University of Denver)
Clayton F. Bayless ‘56
William A. Plunkett ‘31
Kitrick W. Colvin ‘63
Dr Jerry D. Davis ‘58
Edward C. Faulkner ‘25
Donald W. Goodwin ‘50
Henry W. Kaufmann Jr ‘35
Kenneth E. Knox ‘29
Beta-Theta (Indiana University)
John W. Bowman ‘50
Robert G. Calcaterra Jr ‘76
Daniel F. Cummings ‘43
Robert B. Phillips ‘47
Gerald L. Ponder ‘45
Dr James B. Schutt ‘27
Jeff J. Wiggington ‘79
Beta-Upsilon (North Carolina State University)
Albert H. Couch ‘33
Beta-Xi (University of California/Berkeley)
Robert M. Le Baron ‘41
Beta-Zeta (Stanford University)
Keith L. Beekman ‘49
Robert E. Curl ‘52
Austin W. Lea MD ‘35
Robert M. Ley ‘56
Arthur N. Mann ‘24
Harold W. Mann ‘27
Chi (Purdue University)
Franklin O. Bennett ‘34
Richmond D. Birge Jr ‘37
Thomas W. Conron Jr ‘36
James Eklem ‘45
James F. Erichsen ‘29
Robert J. Geiger ‘45
Albert P. Good ‘34
Chi-Omega (University of South Carolina)
Beta-Pi (Dickinson College)
Walter C. Taylor Jr ‘39
Robert L. Cressman ‘62
Arthur Duncan ‘46
Harvey W. Mather Jr ‘39
Delta-Alpha (Carnegie Mellon University)
Albert E. Thomas ‘23
Missouri/Columbia)
Francis M. Barnes III ‘38
Edward L. Carney ‘28
Edgar J. Gildehaus ‘26
Arthur E. Mac Millan ‘39
Beta-Psi (University of Washington)
Herbert A. Ayers ‘30
Robert C. Graham ‘37
Donald E. Patterson ‘46
John Porel Jr ‘41
Beta-Iota (Lehigh University)
Beta-Rho (University of Iowa)
Robert G. Beers ‘39
Eugene K. Ausbrook DDS ‘27
Vincel F. Hunter ‘18
Dr Marvin T. Jones ‘55
Daniel R. Porter Jr ‘51
Hon Harry G. Weber ‘26
Beta-Tau (Baker University)
Benton F. Speece III ‘99
Alpha-Delta (Pennsylvania State University)
Beta-Sigma (Washington University in St Louis)
Wilbur L. Cassiday ‘29
Leo M. Curtin ‘28
Delta-Beta (Lafayette College)
Joel R. Bennett II ‘35
Delta-Chi (Mississippi State University)
Daryl R. Arnold ‘92
Charles W. Hoover Jr ‘36
Delta-Delta (University of Florida)
Charles J. De Witt PE ‘30
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Adam E. Goodman ‘93
Robert B. Harkness Jr ‘22
George H. Sweet ‘38
Delta-Epsilon (University of Toronto)
James A. Burgess ‘34
Douglas A. Farrell ‘32
Edward J. Hollingsworth ‘57
Col Arthur E. Smith Jr ‘53
Richard W. Holmes ‘42
Jack S. Kincheloe ‘45
Duane A. Osborne ‘55
Russell C. Patten ‘48
Lisle L. Smelser ‘30
Ralph W. Soelter ‘55
Col Melford M. Wheatley USA(Ret ) ‘37
Irving H. Densmore ‘31
Epsilon-Phi (Texas Tech University)
Gamma-Delta (University of Massachusetts)
Delta-Upsilon (Occidental College)
Floyd J. Childs ‘53
Paul J. Gaston ‘55
Michael D. Runci ‘97
Delta-Rho (Franklin & Marshall College)
Epsilon-Nu (University of South Mississippi)
Richard C. Batzer ‘55
E. Eugene Cleaver MD ‘32
Howard L. Hain MD ‘35
Dr William F. Morgan ‘34
William A. Wagner Jr ‘38
Charles H. Jones ‘52
Hon Michael D. Sullivan ‘58
Epsilon-Omicron (Butler University)
Delta-Tau (Union College)
Delta-Eta (University Southern California)
Alfred F. Baughn JD ‘32
John M. Billings ‘45
George Bozanic ‘50
Gregory A. Dres ‘82
Charles O. Giles ‘45
William S. Price, Jr ‘48
Robert R. Pursell ‘26
Ralph O. Wilcox ‘28
Delta-Gamma (University of Wyoming)
Paul E. Cooley ‘29
Howard B. Jensen ‘33
Robert B. Knox ‘50
Robert D. Morgan ‘36
Delta-Iota (University of South Dakota)
Charles D. Parker ‘26
Earl M. Cranston ‘43
Dr Harold L. Evans Jr ‘44
Col John R. James ‘54
Nick N. Mrakich ‘50
Delta-Lambda (Montana State University)
Harry A. Beck ‘30
Alexander J. Hill ‘36
Dr John P. Parker ‘30
Miram T. Severud ‘29
Epsilon-Psi (Lambuth University)
R. Selby Downer ‘52
John M. Kuykendall Jr ‘35
Louis J. Staehle ‘50
Henry R. Varner ‘47
Majr James B. Evans ‘65
Delta-Zeta (University of New Mexico)
John D. Coggins Jr ‘51
William H. Craig ‘48
William A. Grant ‘51
Freddie J. Stinson ‘53
Epsilon (Centenary College)
Phillip G. Day ‘42
Edward S. Mc Laughlin III ‘62
Louis R. Stuart, Jr ‘39
Epsilon-Alpha (University of Alberta)
James D. Campbell ‘49
John C. Moon ‘40
Delta-Mu (University of North Dakota)
Edgar J. Brown ‘40
Walter Dobler ‘40
Dean M. Olson ‘67
Epsilon-Beta (University of Miami)
Theodore W. Cook Jr ‘50
Epsilon-Delta (Northwestern University)
Delta-Nu (University of California/Los Angeles)
Richard I. Dowd Jr ‘36
David H. Winans Jr ‘34
John M. Dancey ‘47
Harold H. Tyler Jr ‘67
Epsilon-Epsilon (University of British
Delta-Omicron (University of Montana)
Oliver W. Silfast ‘30
Delta-Phi (Hobart College)
Albert H. Cross ‘48
Michael D. Naughton ‘58
Delta-Pi (Southern Methodist University)
Stephen B. Baxter ‘83
Rufe S. Bynum III ‘68
Joseph D. Faulkner ‘49
Robert B. Lane Jr ‘57
Robert O. Lane ‘39
Delta-Psi (Michigan State University)
Ignatius J. Konrad ‘43
Everett R. Mac Dougall ‘38
Hon Felix Rogalle ‘53
Danny R. Pollard ‘69
Delta-Xi (University of Mississippi)
Delta-Kappa (Ohio Wesleyan University)
Richard R. Taylor CPA ‘50
Epsilon-Pi (University of Memphis)
Columbia)
Richard G. Hurst ‘56
Epsilon-Rho (Kent University)
Robert R. Daugherty Sr ‘51
Epsilon-Sigma (Florida State University)
John M. Jerke ‘59
Epsilon-Theta (University Of California/Santa)
William J. Pensinger ‘47
Epsilon-Upsilon (University of North Texas)
Roy E. Brown ‘61
Shawn A. Stuekerjuergen ‘99
Eta (Randolph-Macon College)
James D. Rayfield Jr ‘50
Larry C. Wilkerson ‘69
Eta Prime (Duke University)
Gamma-Eta (Harvard University)
Dr Clinton V. Mac Coy ‘26
Gamma-Gamma (Colorado School of Mines)
Jefferson L. Keese ‘13
Charles A. Wieder ‘55
Gamma-Iota (Syracuse University)
Frank B. Grimes Jr ‘46
Chester W. Hovey ‘22
Edwin C. Joslyn ‘32
Kenneth E. Rogers ‘30
Edward G. Siebert ‘26
Laurence W. Williams ‘62
Gamma-Kappa (University of Oklahoma)
Beryl L. Clark ‘38
Henry P. Little ‘42
Gamma (Louisiana State University/A&M College)
Robert R. Norton ‘47
William A. Whitfield ‘22
James E. Bayer ‘65
Jorge Bird, Jr ‘15
James P. Caffery ‘36
James L. Fortenberry ‘85
Harvey F. Johnson 1899
J. Donald Roy ‘41
Miles H. Sager Jr ‘48
Ralph J. Wicker ‘73
Gamma-Alpha (University of Oregon)
Rex K. Betts ‘54
Wesley R. Grasle Jr ‘46
John M. Greenwood ‘47
Jack Berry ‘41
Thomas S. Holland ‘68
Gamma-Beta (University of Chicago)
Epsilon-Iota (San Diego State University)
Gamma-Chi (Kansas State University)
Alvord C. Estep ‘47
Charles F. Bredahl ‘34
Maurice R. Coulson CLU ‘35
Dr Robert E. Gouge ‘33
Albert L. Engle ‘58
Kenneth L. Enright ‘38
Wayne F. Maxwell Jr ‘51
Charles W. Wood ‘71
Andrew J. Newman Jr ‘37
Theodore B. Ripsom ‘36
Gamma-Lambda (Iowa State University)
Epsilon-Gamma (Louisiana Tech University)
Epsilon-Mu (University of Tulsa)
Gamma-Epsilon (Dartmouth)
William C. Carter ‘29
Epsilon-Eta (Bowling Green State University)
Jan K. Hull MD ‘55
James H. Pearce ‘47
Gary L. Stingle ‘66
Charles C. Bridges ‘43
John R. Davenport ‘46
Robert B. Lincoln ‘33
Dr Robert K. Morrison ‘37
Norman L. Sheffield ‘34
Robert J. Afton ‘39
Gamma-Mu (Washington State University)
James W. Davis ‘32
Bernerd H. Droz ‘43
Melvin R. Hord ‘29
Raymond A. Moore ‘34
Chester O. Scott ‘10
Gamma-Nu (Washburn University of Topeka)
Roy W. Engler ‘28
Raymond K. French ‘48
Dr James P. Gilligan ‘36
Paul J. Henry ‘47
Douglas B. Holtz DC ‘63
Karl A. Ratcliff ‘27
Robert I. Shideler ‘38
Robert A. Taylor Jr ‘31
Lewis B. Tingley ‘25
Gamma-Omega (University of Pittsburgh)
John R. Bowman ‘30
George W. Dressler ‘39
Richard D. Wettach ‘31
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Gamma-Omicron (University of Kansas)
Granville M. Bush Jr ‘39
Max E. Coats ‘47
Oakel J. Connell Jr ‘35
Norman S. Hemphill ‘37
Charles M. Starr MD ‘30
Gamma-Phi (West Virginia University)
C. Melvin Founds Jr ‘32
Charles H. Padden II ‘63
Gamma-Pi (Massachusetts Institute of
Technology)
Franklin N. Bent ‘36
Gilbert V. Cook ‘48
George P. Curran Jr ‘42
Gamma-Psi (Oklahoma State University)
John D. Gates Sr ‘47
Leon Ireland ‘41
Gamma-Rho (University of Arizona)
Dr Frank C. Armer Jr ‘54
Miles H. Oldfather ‘45
William W. Webster ‘43
Gamma-Sigma (Oregon State University)
Arthur E. Hitsman ‘46
Gamma-Tau (University of Colorado)
George Sievers ‘26
David M. Wood ‘68
Frank O. Smith ‘47
Edward T. Stalcup ‘49
Kappa-Alpha (University Of Nevada/Las Vegas)
Edward P. Ringgold ‘67
Gamma-Upsilon (Rutgers State University of NJ)
L David Bevan ‘39
George E. Faltings ‘24
Harvey F. Guerin ‘23
Gabriel E. Payes ‘71
William G. Young ‘42
Gamma-Xi (Denison University)
Edward E. Barney ‘38
Colin M. Crockett ‘35
John C. Gregg ‘30
Franklin H. Laman ‘31
Edward F. Mothersbaugh ‘37
Dr Robert T. Patrick MD ‘40
Robert E. Porter ‘51
Robert B. Taylor ‘32
Dr. Robert W. Vickers ‘40
Gamma-Zeta (New York University)
Robert B. Olcerst ‘67
Iota (Southwestern University)
Robert D. Jameson Jr ‘72
Kappa (Vanderbilt University)
Edward B. Hart ‘56
Lionel D. Kelley PE ‘51
Melvin E. Libby ‘41
Stanley C. Pease ‘29
Sigma (Tulane University)
Kappa-Delta (University of South Florida)
Bruce C. Yeckley ‘68
Kappa-Eta (Widener University)
George R. Bobak ‘69
Kappa-Kappa (Georgia Southwestern State University)
Harvey R. Ross ‘73
Kappa-Nu (University of South Alabama)
William T. Donnell AIA ‘49
Kappa-Pi (University of Central Oklahoma)
Roy F. Welch Jr ‘73
Kappa-Rho (Boise State University)
Q. Dan Nabors ‘92
Lambda (University of Tennessee)
William R. Askew ‘28
Lt Col William G. Ghormley USAF(R) ‘43
William A. Kelley ‘63
Lambda-Alpha (Northern Michigan University)
Robert L. Phillips III ‘70
Lambda-Beta (East Tennessee State)
Bruce A. Chamberlin Jr ‘71
Gamma-Theta (University of Idaho)
Robert D. Baily ‘29
Dr Augustus F. Galloway ‘30
Eugene W. Yeomans ‘25
Psi (University of Maine)
Lambda-Lambda (Elon College)
Eulie E. Faircloth ‘73
Lambda-Tau (Baylor University)
Kenneth W. Boyd ‘80
Mu (Washington & Lee University)
James C. Ambler ‘15
Mu-Epsilon (Linfield College)
Landon D. Lythgoe ‘95
Mu-Iota (Gallaudet University)
Manuel J. Romero ‘84
Nu (College of William & Mary)
Henry M. Renninger ‘49
Phi (Rhodes College)
Fred G. Boehme Jr ‘40
Dr James G. Hughes ‘29
Harte R. Thomas ‘31
Howard B. White ‘33
Pi (Swarthmore College)
Elwood A. Chinsley ‘32
William L. Cornog Jr ‘46
Harry H. Haverstick, Jr ‘37
Robert A. Young Jr ‘31
Thomas C. Fischer ‘32
Robert C. Hills ‘29
Jack C. Whitesell ‘40
Tau (University of Texas)
William A. Colley ‘36
Robert E. Young, Jr ‘49
Theta-Chi (Northeast Louisiana University)
Melvin R. Shows ‘68
Theta-Omicron (Muskingum College)
Robert H. Fine ‘66
Theta-Pi (East Carolina University)
Harmon F. Russell ‘70
Theta-Upsilon (Miami of Ohio University)
Charles M. Snyder ‘67
Upsilon (Hampden-Sydney College)
William H. Clarke ‘40
Xi (University of Arkansas)
John C. Anderson ‘96
Guy C. Blackwell ‘29
Patrick Z. Jansen ‘52
Jack H. Joyce ‘39
Ruben S. Martin Jr ‘42
Stephen G. Mc Ginnis ‘76
Jean H. Trahin ‘40
Todd S. Williams ‘88
Zeta (University of Virginia)
Daniel H. Howard ‘71
Hon Jules G. Korner III ‘40
Southern California (Delta Eta)
Ralph O. Wilcox (’28) passed away on
November 27, 1999. He was a Grand
Master of his chapter and later served the
chapter as Alumnus Advisor. He served in
the U.S. Naval Reserve for 3 years during
WWII. He was awarded the Presidential
Navy Commendation for outstanding
work in Acorn Unit Fourteen in the South
Pacific war theatre. He returned to Los
Angeles after the war and started the
Ralph O.Wilcox Company, a general insurance company. He retired in 1974. He was
involved in many community and civic
organizations. He became active in USC
alumni activities serving as President of
the General Alumni Association from
1974-1975 and was Alumni Trustee until
age 75.He was a member of the American
Legion, Rotary, USC Alumni Association
from 1969-1976, a sustaining member of
Boy Scouts of America for 20 years, a
Mason, Scottish Rite, Chairman of the
Board of the Ralph O.Wilcox Company and
a 30 year member of the Jonathan Club
and the Los Angeles Country Club.He was
a president of an elite golfing club,known
as the Sportsman.
Florida (Delta-Delta)
George H. Sweet (’38) passed away on
April 8, 2000. He was an insurance executive for more than 50 years.After graduating from Florida with a business degree,
he went into the Army. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant at the field
artillery replacement center at Fort Bragg,
NC, where he met his wife Elizabeth.They
married in 1943. During WWII, his unit
landed at Omaha Beach in Normandy and
supported the Allied war effort in France,
Belgium, Holland and Germany. He
returned home after the war and started
his career in the insurance business. He
served as president of the Greater Florida
Association of Insurance Board and the
Florida Association of Insurance Agents.
He retired in 1994. He was active in many
community and civic activities. His wife,
son, two daughters and four grandchildren survive him.
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recently completed about 500 hours of community
service and was recently crowned GT Intramurals
Waterpolo Champs. The Brothers of Alpha-Tau
have also kept busy by attending GT Baseball games
for the number 5 (#1 in ACC) ranked Yellow
Jackets. Finally, with 6 graduating seniors AlphaTau has been kept plenty busy with final projects
and studying for finals!
WGP Thomas P.Bishop displays painting of the Alpha-Beta
(Mercer) lodge with members of the chapter.Kappa Signa will
have a new house this summer as the lodge will be replaced
with a live-in house.
Alpha (California State/Fresno)
The Alpha Chapter of Kappa Sigma recently had
their annual Alumni Softball game on April 29. It
was a tight game all the way into extra innings where
the Alumni finally snatched the victory from the
jaws of the Actives. The Alpha Chapter would like to
thank all the Alumni who took the time out of their
busy schedules to participate. They look forward to
seeing a larger Alumni turnout for Alumni Weekend
in the Fall. For more information, please notify
Grand Master Khris Saleh at (559) 244-0348 or the
chapter room at (559) 225-5482.
Alpha-Eta (George Washington)
The Brothers of Alpha-Eta Chapter at George
Washington University participated in the Greek
Community Service Day in Washington, D.C. by
supporting community service activities at Francis
Junior High on Saturday, April 8, 2000.
Alpha-Iota (UT/Chattanooga)
The brothers of the Alpha-lota Chapter have had
yet another successful year. They had a great fall
semester initiating 11 men. The chapter placed 1st
in grades in the fall, above all other fraternities, and
expects the same result this spring. They also placed
1st in Step Show, in the first time ever competing,
and the chapter just won intramurals, the 12th time
in the past 14 years. The Chapter has completed
numerous hours of community service this semester
for the Ronald McDonald House and T.C.
Thompson Children's Hospital. The active chapter
would like to thank the alumni of the Alpha-Iota
chapter for their support over the years.
Alpha-Tau (GA Tech)
The Alpha-Tau Chapter at Georgia Tech has been
very busy this Spring working on new goals for philanthropy, athletics, and school. The chapter has
Beta-Epsilon (Wisconsin)
Brother Kevin Green was recognized by the
Interfraternity Council at the University of
Wisconsin for the outstanding Interfraternity
Council Executive Board member award. The award
was presented at the 1999 Awards Program held on
April 30, 2000.
Beta-Eta (Auburn)
The Chapter recently celebrated their 100th
founding. Many chapters have came and gone since
their inception in January of 1900. However, the
Beta-Eta Chapter of the Kappa Sigma still remains.
As a chapter, they are about to be tested on ritual
proficiency and will without a doubt be 100% proficient. Everyone should know about the change in
the Alumni Advisor position. Jack Burkhalter
resigned from the office in the spring in order to
concentrate on his chairman of the Housing
Corporation position. Their new Alumni Advisor is
Ken Pylant. He seems very eager to help the Chapter
strive for the goals that they have set.
Beta-Lambda (Georgia)
Over 300 brothers, family members, alumni and
guests attended Beta-Lambda's Parents' Day celebration at the Chapter House on April 29. Everyone
enjoyed the low-country boil, featuring Louisiana
crawfish, and a side of jambalaya. This tradition was
started several years ago by brothers from New
Orleans and has been carried on by brothers from
the Crescent City. Grand Master Matt Sawhill was
chosen to serve on the ARCH Committee, a select
group of student ambassadors representing the
University of Georgia at official functions. He has
also been named to the UGA Student Judiciary
along with Pledge Educator Judd Baker. Baker was
also tapped for Mortar Board.
Grand Master of Ceremonies James Whitley and
Grand Treasurer Jeremy Pope were named to the
Order of Omega Greek Honor Society. Whitley, a
Presidential Scholar, received the Chapter's James C.
Pullin Scholarship in February. Pope serves as the
IFC Vice-President for Recruitment. Grand
Procurator Wes Howard received the Chapter's Star
and Crescent Award as the brother who best embodies the creed. Past Grand Master Mitch Masters
received the Brother of the Year Award. Grand
Master Matt Sawhill and Alumni Relations
Chairman Buck Levins received the Alumnus
Advisor's Awards.
The Beta-Lambda Chapter initiated its Chapter
Hall of Fame in February. Five brothers were included in the inaugural class. Brother John Tillman ('28)
was inducted posthumously for his contributions to
the University and his hometown of Jacksonville,
Florida. An insurance executive, Tillman was a member of the UGA President's Club, past out-of-state
vice president of the Alumni Society, founding member of the Jacksonville Bulidog Club, and a great
supporter of the arts and charity in Jacksonville.
Brother Jim Pullin ('47) received posthumous recognition for his contributions in the field of
Workmen's Compensation as Secretary of the State
Board for many years, and as an officer in the
regional, national and international organizations.
Beta-Lambda-GS Justin Fuller with cousin
and future Kappa Sigma John Gordon
He also was Chairman of the Beta-Lambda House
Corporation for many years. Brother James D. Peters
('53) was inducted for outstanding contributions to
the Chapter as a former GM, Alumnus Advisor,
National Housing Commissioner, and promoter of
the fraternity for more than 4 decades. Brother
Kirby Moore ('65), one of Georgia's great quarterbacks, was recognized for his contributions as a student-athlete and for the leadership he has provided
to the UGA Athletic Board and the Alumni
Association. Brother Randy Jones ('75) was the final
inductee to the Hall of Fame for his contributions to
the magazine publishing field. He was the youngest
editor at Esquire, and now owns Worth Enterprises,
which publishes Worth, Civilization, and Equity. In
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addition, he has been a great supporter of charitable
and philanthropic organizations.
Beta-Omicron (Denver)
The Brothers of Beta-Omicron volunteered at a
disabled ski race at Winter Park Resort on February
25th and 26th. They helped out by announcing,
timing, and gate-judging.
Beta-Rho (Iowa)
The brothers of Beta-Rho are proud of their continued successes this past semester. They have continued their role in the community with several
community service projects such as volunteering
their time at Chatham Oaks a home for the mentally
ill and working with young children at several local
day cares. They have also continued their participation with Iowa’s Adopt-A-Highway program. This
past April the chapter’s commitment to community
service was honored at the University Of Iowa Greek
awards ceremony. They also won an award for best
social programming with an alcohol free night of
80’s bowling. This semester’s parent’s weekend was
extremely successful with 120 people in attendance.
They enjoyed a great dinner at the Pleasant Valley
Country Club. The chapter’s Seniors weekend was a
great success. The brothers participated in a weekend
of bonding with a camp out. The chapter has scheduled the fall alumni weekend for September 23,
2000, where they will have a bar-b-que and golf outing. There are rooms blocked off for the weekend at
the Sheraton, hotel formerly the Holiday Inn. For
information regarding alumni weekend contact
Aaron Roussell at [email protected].
Beta-Theta (Indiana University)
The men of Beta-Theta are stepping up their
involvement in all aspects of the university and community life. This semester in addition to welcoming
five new brothers to the rich traditions of the BetaTheta Chapter. They also placed fourth in the annual
IU Sing talent competition with their partners, Alpha
Gamma Delta. Also topping their list of accomplishments is the Little 500 Bike Team, who went from
their qualification spot of twenty-seventh and finished
in the top twenty, showing a strong commitment to
continued improvement and giving their all, for the
benefit of the fraternity. In other news, the Chapter is
happy to welcome Brother L. Keith Allen as the new
Alumnus Advisor, taking over for past advisor, Brother
Donovan Garrett. As Brother Garrett changes positions within the alumni hierarchy, the Chapter especially thanks him for his years of hard work and sacrifice as
Alumnus Advisor. The Chapter also welcomes the new
Assistant Alumnus Advisors, Brothers Steven
Steinhagen and Kyle Seally. The Chapter is working
hard to make house improvements over the summer,
and is greatly anticipating Fall Rush to continue on in
making a constant improvement not only to the fraternity, but also to Indiana University as well.
Delta (Davidson)
The Chapter continues to do well in every category and remains the strongest fraternity on campus.
They had a strong rush and academically rank at the
top nearly every semester. Campus relations are also
strong, as they are involved on campus and in community service projects.
Delta-Alpha (Carnegie Mellon)
SEC Member Andy Turner attended the District
VI rush retreat in January 2000, hosted at the DeltaAlpha Chapter at Carnegie Mellon. The event was
coordinated by Darby Neidig, DGM for District IV.
WGS, Andy Turner, welcomed 86 Brothers, pledges
and Alumni from five different chapters. Kirk
Chewning, DGM District VII, led the group in discussing rush tactics and brotherhood development
ideas. The retreat was an opportunity for Brothers
and Pledges to reinforce and share rushing skills.
After the day-long event, the Brothers returned to
their chapters ready to take on spring rush.
Delta-Pi (Southern Methodist University)
Southern Methodist University bestowed its highest honor on two initiates of Delta-Pi Chapter this
past Spring. The “M” award is the most prestigious
award given to an undergraduate student. It is given
to the students who show exceptional leadership,
commitment, and dedication to SMU and the organizations within. Brother Charles Cooper was presented with the award for his service to the Delta-Pi
chapter in many capacities and for recently finishing
his term as IFC president. Brother Cooper revolutionized SMU’s fraternity education programs,
improved University relations and set an example by
which all IFC presidents must now follow. He also
recently was awarded with the A. Kenneth Pye
Award, which is the most prestigious award given to
a Greek leader. Brother Paul Denney was recognized
for his leadership to Delta-Pi Chapter and for his
participation in student leadership on the SMU
campus. He has served as a student senator for all
four years he has been enrolled at SMU, and is currently a student advisor to the Board of Trustees.
Delta-Psi (Michigan State)
The Delta-Psi chapter would like to formally
congratulate the Beta-Alpha pledge class, which
was initiated on April 14, 2000. The MSU Greek
System donated over $65,000 to Special Olympics
after the completion of Greek Week. The Brothers
are looking forward to the Area III Leadership
Conference to gain new ideas for next year. They
would like to remind their alumni that
Homecoming is October 14, 2000 against
Wisconsin. Delta-Psi would like to wish their
Spring 2000 graduates the best of luck.
Delta-Xi (University of Mississippi)
In the spring of 1999 the Delta-Xi won the State
of Mississippi blood dive, and decided to donate the
$1,000 prize to the University Police Department.
David Jones, House Corporation President, came to
the chapter with the idea of donating a drug dog to
the University. The cost of the new drug dog and
training fees came out to be around $4,000. The balance came from the winnings of the homecoming
float contest, and a $2000 donation from David
Jones. The dog was bought over the summer of 1999
when she was about 2 1/2 years old. She is a female
Belgium Malinois named Kita. Today she weighs
about 65 pounds. Kita now is being used for many
things including; school presentations and searches,
DEA searches, and Fed-Ex/US postal package searches. Kita's handler is lnterim Chief Randy Corban of
the University Police Department. If you have questions about the drug dog please contact Randy
Corban at (662) 915-7234 or Byron Brown
(President of Kappa Sigma) at (662) 234-3201 . The
Brothers of Delta-Xi Chapter also provided assistance
to the university this past February by participating in
the Office of University Planning and Institutional
Research’s BASE Test. The national test was given to
selected members of the chapter and is established to
help assess the strength of the core academic curriculum for mathematics, English, social science and science. The project was of valuable assistance to the
University of Mississippi and the chapter was recognized for their efforts by Chancellor Robert C.
Khayat.
Epsilon (Centenary)
The brothers of Epsilon Chapter ended a great
year as it increased the chapter size by 30%. The
chapter initiated eight men: Matthew Hamilton,
Josh Keith, Tom Louis, Ryan Kraemer, Scott
Vanderlick, Jay Jamison, Jonathon Peterson, and
Ryan Barker. Brother Vince Ware won the George
H. Raymond Scholarship-Leadership Award, and
Brother Jeff Everson, for his second year, won the
Benton C. de la Houssaye Scholarship-Leadership
award. The chapter house underwent improvements
including new floors throughout the house, remodeling of bathrooms, a new front door, and new
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columns on the front porch. This could not have
been possible without the help of alumni Peyton
Shehee and Joe D'Artois. Five brothers received their
1st level of Ritual Proficiency; Peter Talavera, David
Castille, Scott Jones, Mark Simmons, and Vince
Ware. This brings the chapter to 19% proficient.
Epsilon also revised the committee system, which
will encourage greater brother involvement, increase
structured organization throughout the chapter, and
promote leadership through the ranks. Areas that
were affected by the revision were Alumni, Rush,
Community Service/Fundraising, Social, and
Brotherhood. Finally, Epsilon competed strongly in
Epsilon (Centenary) Homecoming Float
intramurals this year. The brothers took the championship in softball and 2nd in football and soccer.
The Brothers of Epsilon had a great turnout at their
2000 annual Alumni Weekend, which was held on
March 25, 2000. The Chapter hosted their annual
golf tournament at Olde Oaks Golf Course. After
the tournament Epsilon held an open house for the
alumni. The brothers cooked a pig in a Cajun
Microwave, and had a barbecue. The chapter would
like to thank all alumni who participated and would
also like to encourage all other alumni who were
unable to attend to come next year.
Eta (Randolph-Macon College)
The brothers of Eta Chapter have had a very successful year. During the past semester, Eta has
worked with Habitat for Humanity, helped clean up
after Richmond's M-S Walk, and helped clean up a
local highway for the Adopt-A-Highway program.
Eta welcomed 6 pledges in the spring while brothers
Peter Alison and Luis Reis studied abroad. They look
forward to seeing them back at Chapter Meetings in
the fall of next year. The Chapter must say goodbye
to brothers Thomas Blatt, David Gohrband, Charles
Raffetto, Jonathan Archer, and Joe Rezabek who
graduated this past spring. Their contributions of
wisdom and humor will be missed. Eta Chapter also
had an excellent time at this year's annual Luau in
early May. As several alumni attended for the live
music provided by Loose Fit and a pig roast. In the
fall, they look forward to the annual Homecoming
and Hampden-Sydney football games and large
alumni turnout. The Chapter extends special congratulations to Brother James Spede who recently
announced his engagement to Emily Weber, who is
the sister of Brother Keith Weber. The Chapter looks
forward to attending the wedding. Brother Spede
also relocated to Baltimore.
Epsilon-Delta (Northwestern)
On Saturday, April 1, Epsilon-Delta proudly initiated a total of 22 new brothers into the house, an
event that kicked off a Spring Quarter that proved to
be very successful. The Chapter added two spring
pledges to the house, giving Kappa Sigma their first
spring pledge class in two years. The brothers of the
house look forward to another year full of involvement with campus activities following a busy 19992000 school year in which members contributed to
many student and community organizations. One
hundred percent of Epsilon-Delta brothers are active
in other organizations on Northwestern's campus.
Brother Jesse Meschuk along with several other
brothers headed Northwestern's largest student-run
philanthropy, Dance Marathon, which helped raise
over $500,000 for Gilda's Club of Chicago and
other organizations. Meanwhile, several other brothers served as the respective leaders of such campus
organizations as NROTC, The Freshman Urban
Program, Amnesty International,IFC, the
Northwestern Community Development Corps,
WNUR Radio, and the Economics Honors Society.
Also, Brother Jeremy Mullman recently finished his
term as editor-in-chief of The Daily Norhwestern,
widely regarded as the nation's top student newspa-
Wrigley Field for a Chicago Cubs baseball game and
the annual year-end formal held at the historic RitzCarlton Hotel in Chicago. More specific to the
house, a major initiative is still under way regarding
the physical structure. Several brothers took it upon
themselves to refurbish the house over spring break,
and this quarter the brotherhood devoted one night
a week to the upkeep and renovation of a specific
area of the house. Both internally and within the
Northwestern community, the brothers are very
active and hope to continue making great strides in
the house and on campus.
Epsilon-Omega (Georgia State)
Brothers of the Epsilon-Omega Chapter were
recently recognized at the 1999-2000 Georgia State
Greek Awards Banquet. The Brothers were recognized for their exemplary leadership as individuals
and as a group. The chapter received the following
awards:
Executive Officer of the Year - James Manganelli
(GT)
Greek Week “God” - Zach Todd (GS)
Greek Week Winning Team
Greek Life Advisor Recognition Award - Joseph
Nordmark (GM)
Greek Life Advisor Recognition Award - James
Manganelli (GT)
Deans Cup for Chapter Excellence in New
Member Education
The Epsilon-Omega Chapter will be competing
for the Interfraternity Council Intramural Softball
Championship on April 30th at Panthersville. The
Kappa Sigma Fraternity recognizes Alumnus Advisor
John Due for his service to Epsilon-Omega Chapter
at Georgia State University for his 13 years of service
as an Alumnus Advisor to the chapter. Brother Due
has been a model Alumnus Advisor and has been an
inspiration to several hundred Brothers of EpsilonOmega Chapter.
Epsilon-Pi (Memphis)
The 1999-2000 Undergraduate Brother of the
Year is Matt Beavers. He is currently Grand Master
of Ceremonies and will be the next Grand Master
for the 2000-2001 academic year.
Brothers (from left) Keith Weber and
Billy Wagoner pose on the roof of a
Habitat house.Brother Wagoner will be
in Spain in the fall.
Brother Rick Craver
paints the ceiling of a
Habitat house.
per, while Brother Jordan Heinz was recently elected
Executive Vice President of Northweestern's
Associated Student Government in a campus-wide
election. Meanwhile, Epsilon-Delta Brothers recently
capped off the year with an all-brother outing to
Epsilon-Psi (Lambuth)
The Brothers of Epsilon-Psi Chapter at Lambuth
University recently participated in the Lambuth
University Annual Fund Drive and 13 Brothers of
the chapters worked a total of 30 man-hours to help
the University with their phone-a-thon. The
Epsilon-Psi Chapter Brothers raised over $3,450 and
placed third overall among the 15 student groups
that participated in this year’s efforts. The Brothers
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of the Epsilon-Psi Chapter have also volunteered to
assist with the grand opening of the University’s new
performing arts center on March 25. Brother
Thomas E. Schneider (Epsilon-Eta, ’82, Bowling
Green State University) serves as the Vice President
of Development and University Relations for
Lambuth University.
Epsilon-Psi (Lambuth)
Epsilon-Upsilon (North Texas)
The Brothers of Epsilon Upsilon have just
wrapped up a great spring semester. Their community service this semester consisted of planting trees
and shrubs for the Phoenix Foundation, cleaning
their local Adopt-A-Spot, and participating in the
IFC Adopt-A-Spot, along with helping the City of
Denton plan and host a Valentine's dance. The turn
out for the Annual Alumni-Undergraduate Boil-NBologna, which is a crawfish boil, was great and
everyone had a wonderful time feasting on the spicy
crawfish. This spring semester had three exciting
mixers with some of the top sororities on campus,
Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Zeta Tau
Alpha. The Chapter continued their excellence in
intramurals winning Greek champs in softball claiming All-University in water polo, and making it to
the Greek championship in soccer. During Greek
Week, the Chapter team was awarded with best
dance and stomp. The semester was wrapped up
with an exciting formal weekend to Hot Springs,
AR. This summer they are planning on making a
Gamma-Lambda (Iowa State) Brothers in their newly refurnished room.
strong appearance at the Leadership Conference at
SMU. The chapter is also anxiously anticipating the
beginnings of a $650,000, twelve bedroom house
that has been long awaited. The construction is
expected to been in June and completed, ready to
move in the first of January 2001.
Gamma-Beta Prime (Millikin University)
The brothers of the Gamma-Beta Prime Chapter
have once again excelled in the area of community
service this semester. Currently the house has accumulated over 500 hours of community service with a
couple projects yet to come. The brothers are
putting forth an all out effort to make sure that the
chapter is once again the top fraternity on Millikin's
campus for community service. The chapter has
raised over $1,500 through various service projects
throughout the semester. Some of these projects that
the chapter has participated in are Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of Decatur, walking and fundraising for the
Decatur M.S. Walk, American Red Cross Blood
Drive, and Millikin University's own “Restoration
2000”. The chapter is currently working on projects
for next year. Gamma-Beta Prime has also gone
through extensive physical changes as well. Over the
course of the semester the chapter has added new
carpet to the common areas, redecorated portions of
the formal room, and added a donated pool table to
our three-story patio. The chapter has also been
working with the alumni to help form a new alumni
board. The chapter met with the newly elected officers of the new organization over Founder's Day
weekend.
Gamma-Chi (Kansas State)
After initiating one of the largest pledge classes in
recent history, the Gamma-Chi Chapter has continued to strive for excellence in all aspects. The house is
currently ranked within the top four in intramural
standings amongst the entire fraternity division.
Moreover, the Chapter has remained very active in
campus and community activities, while working very
hard to achieve academic success. The Chapter recently held its second annual Flap-Jack Philanthropy, with
proceeds going to benefit the Children's Wonder
Workshop of Manhattan. This pancake feed was held
in conjunction with the KSU Open House on April 1,
2000. Grand Master, Theodore Drescher II, was
recently elected to the Interfraternity Council, while
Brothers Mike Burson and Ryan Laverentz were
selected to serve on the Social Responsibility
Committee. Brother Derek Boss has been named the
Sports Editor of the Kansas State Collegian for the
upcoming semester. The Chapter's Ritual proficiency
level has risen dramatically over the last year as well
over 20% of all Brothers are now proficient at the
national level. Furthermore, Gamma-Chi is very excited to be sending a large delegation of Brothers to the
2000 Area IV Leadership Conference in Dallas, TX
this summer!
Gamma-Lambda (Iowa State)
The Chapter is doing well at Iowa State, as the
Brothers look forward to a strong summer Rush. The
Brothers would like to extend their thanks to Mr.
And Mrs. Harold M. Matheson, who gave a very generous contribution of sofas, chairs, lamps, and tables
to refurnish the Chapter house formal living room,
this gift is truly appreciated by the Chapter. They
recently finished first place in the traditional float
competition held every year for the university's
VEISHEA celebration, and also won the spirit award.
Seven Brothers recently attained a higher level of
Ritual Proficiency: Michael J. Lane-Level 4; Nicholas
A. Vize-Level 4; Travis V. Flewelling Level 3; Andrew
S. Koval-Level 3; David L. Westman, Jr.-Level 3;
Stephen L McMahon-Level 1; Daniel E. Bakken-Level
1. The Chapter is eagerly anticipating Homecoming
2000 this fall and is paired with Alpha Gamma Rho
Fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In
addition to the University sponsored Homecoming
activities, the Men of Gamma-Lambda will be hosting
an Alumni reunion weekend. This weekend will consist of an activity-filled day on Saturday, October 21,
2000 including; Breakfast at the Chapter house, a tailgate at the stadium before the game against Texas
A&M, an Alumni awards banquet, and a golf outing
on Sunday the 22nd. All Alumni of the Fraternity are
invited to attend. For more information, and to let us
know if you plan to attend contact Travis Flewelling at
(515) 291-7179 or e-mail at [email protected].
Gamma-Rho (Arizona)
Over 125 Brothers and pledges from Rho,
Gamma-Rho and Kappa-Gamma Chapters came for
the Cactus Conclave Leadership Conference in
Tempe, AR on February 12. The conference had topics like pledge education, rush, Leadership
Development. Time management and officer responsibilities.
Gamma-Tau (University Colorado)
The Brothers of the Gamma-Tau Chapter of
Kappa Sigma joined up with Ducks Unlimited to
help preserve wetlands across the United States. The
members attended the annual banquet dinner and
helped raise over $1,000 for the cause. The Brothers
of Gamma-Tau are currently working with Ducks
Unlimited to help recruit new members and raise
more money. Ducks Unlimited is one of the only
putting wetlands, grasslands, and other important
habitats back on the landscape. The organization
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Gamma-Tau (Colorado)
spends more than 82 cents from every dollar raised
to restore the habitats that are lost and protect the
habitats that remain. Ducks Unlimited is an organization that the brothers of Gamma-Tau care about
greatly and they are committed to helping the cause.
Kappa-Delta (South Florida)
The Kappa-Delta Chapter is planning a banquet
for December 9th in the Tampa Bay area to celebrate
Founder's Day 2000. They will be working in conjunction with other local chapters to make this event
a huge success, and hopefully an annual event.
More information will be made available as it develops. If you are interested in attending this event, or
would like more information, please e-mail [email protected]. They will be sending out invitations to as many alumni as possible from the Florida
area, but seating will be limited.
Kappa-Iota (Middle Tennessee)
The Spring Semester has been an exciting one for
the Kappa-Iota Chapter. At the campus Greek
Awards ceremonies the chapter was given awards for
most outstanding scholarship program, most outstanding philanthropy fundraiser, best house conditions, and most outstanding community service
event. Brother Barry McMahan also won an advisor
award for all his efforts over the years to maintain
Kappa Sigma excellence at the chapter. The Chapter
also won first place for basketball and football Greek
intramurals and 2nd place overall for IFC All Sports
Competition. The Chapter also looks to initiate 13
new members at the end of this semester.
Congratulations and good luck also goes out to
Brothers Charles Alexander who will be receiving a
Masters degree in business and Brother Jim Kersey
who will graduate with the class of 2000. The
Chapter would also like to extend an invitation to
any brothers who would like to attend the Annual
Summer Party and Golf Tournament on July 29. On
April 15, 2000, over 200 Kappa Sigma alumni,
friends and guests gathered on the Middle Tennessee
State University campus to officially dedicate KappaIota's new chapter house in honor of Brother Cliff
Gillespie. The Cliff Gillespie Chapter House is over
12,500 square feet and houses 32 brothers.
Celebration events included morning golf outing,
campus and house tours for visiting alumni and
friends, and social time preceding and following the
dedication program. Dr. Cliff Gillespie has been a
continuous force for Kappa Sigma throughout
Kappa Iota Chapter's 31-year history. His service to
the fraternity includes work as Alumnus Advisor, on
the Kappa Iota Chapter Housing Corporation, and
as a District Grand Master. Brother Gillespie also
provides sound leadership for MTSU as the
Associate Vice-President for Admissions, Records
and Information Services. Over the years he has
assisted and inspired hundreds of Kappa Sigma’s and
numerous other MTSU Students with his caring and
commitment. Brother’s Jim Free, Keel Hunt, Mike
Law and Chris Wyre highlighted Brother Gillespie’s
contributions, along with memories from KappaIota’s proud past, in testimonials. GM Josh Dailey
represented the undergraduate chapter at the dedication ceremony. Kappa Sigma International
Fraternity was represented by WGT Bill Betz.
Middle Tennessee State University President Dr.
James Walker represented the University. The beautiful Greek Row on MTSU's Campus is a direct
result of Dr. Walker's belief in the Greek System as
an important element of campus life and the total
college educational experience. The program also
included recognition of memorials established during the House Fund Campaign and the presentation
of the 1999 Robert L. Grosch Alumni Service Award
to Brother Marc Rogers.
Kappa-Omega (UNC-Charlotte)
They are busy preparing for a successful upcoming fall rush and they continue to support their philanthropy, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. Thank-you
to alumnus Todd Ward for all his hard work with
the chapter.
Kappa-Omicron (LaGrange)
This year Kappa Omicron has grown, most
recently adding Brothers Rob Pennebaker and
Ronnie Mickle to the list of new members. KappaOmicron has enjoyed a 100% retention rate
throughout the year and has nearly doubled in size.
Congratulations to alumnus and former GM,
Gerard Lange, for tying the knot with Denise Maio.
Gerard will soon start production on his own film
project to be shot in Atlanta. The brothers of Kappa
Omicron recently held their annual Star and
Crescent banquet. Congratulations to Brother Daryll
Victorio on being named KO Brother of the Year.
Kappa-Phi (George Mason)
The Kappa-Phi Chapter of Kappa Sigma is
proud to announce their 30th anniversary formal.
The chapter plans to enter the new millennium
with the same diligence and commitment that has
defined Kappa Sigma. They are looking to have over
a hundred alumni, including fifteen of the founding
fathers. Past Worthy Grand Master, Brian J
O'Dwyer, will be honoring us by speaking at the
event. The Kappa-Phi chapter has had the honor of
placing second in intramural sports in ‘99, a disappointment after our first place ranking in ‘95, ‘96,
‘97, and ‘98. We are confident in regaining the AllSports Championship of the university in the year
2000. The chapter has continued to maintain the
standard of excellence at George Mason by maintaining the chapter GPA in the top third of all the
fraternities on campus, as they have done for the
past five years. This most recent pledge class honored our brotherhood by having the highest pledge
class GPA of all pledge classes on campus. The
members remain active by involving themselves in
student government, the GMU choir, the hockey
team, the lacrosse team (five members, including
the captain), the school newspaper, and ROTC. The
joint work between the active chapter and the alumni has lead to great alumni involvement. It is our
hopes that the formal event will continue to
improve the alumni relations. .
Kappa-Rho (Boise State)
Kappa-Rho continued its commitment to community service this semester, an effort that was highlighted by the chapter's annual Easter Egg Hunt.
The effort went well, and should be a strong event
for years to come. On the academic front, Brother
Matt Bott was recognized this semester as one of
Boise State Universities Top Ten Scholars. Brother
Bott's commitment to academic excellence, along
with the chapter's, cannot help but make KappaRho's presence at Boise State grow stronger. The
chapter recently held its Annual Alumni Golf
Tournament at the local Warm Springs Golf Course.
The day was highlighted by a four-man scramble
format round, followed by a social afternoon at the
Gamma-Rho Cactus Conclave
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clubhouse. Events such as this are a great incentive
for alumni to continue to return as the backbone of
the chapter.
Lambda (University of Tennessee)
The Brothers of Lambda Chapter at the
University of Tennessee teamed with the Alpha Delta
Pi Sorority to claim the first place award for
Carnicus 2000. The theme for the award winning
performance was entitled “A Magic Carpet Ride”.
The brothers of the Lambda Chapter have been
extremely successful in the Carnicus competition
over the course of the past 75 years and Kappa
Sigma has won over 50% of the Carnicus competitions. The Chapter recently sponsored the annual
“Kappa Sigma One Million Dollar Hole-in-one
Shootout.” This year the event was held April 1417. Last year the event raised $7,000 for Peyton
Manning’s charitable foundation “The Peyback
Foundation.” This year the proceeds from the event
will benefit “Jason’s Foundation.”
Lambda-Tau (Baylor)
Lambda-Delta (West Georgia)
The brothers of Lambda-Delta have enjoyed a
very fruitful year so far. The chapter has greatly
benefited from the seven new brothers that initiated
in the fall and is hopeful to welcome the four spring
pledges into the brotherhood this summer. The
Chapter has had a very productive year athletically,
taking first place in soccer and golf, second place in
football, and third place in softball. The softball
team won first place this year in the Kappa Sigma
Invitational Softball Tournament hosted by the
brothers at Georgia Tech. The Chapter also won
seven out of the sixteen awards given out at this
years Greek Week. They are all looking forward to a
relaxing summer and a much-needed getaway to
Jeckyl Island for this year’s Formal. The brothers are
already diligently working on plans for our 30th
Annual Founders Day celebration to be held at the
latter part of March of 2001. The alumni should
expect a newsletter in the mail for more details and
everyone is anticipating the biggest turnout of any
Founder’s Day. The Chapter would like to thank all
of the alumni that arrived at this years 29th Annual
Founders Day held on April 8th. The brothers
would also like to extend congratulations to brothers
Jay Worley, Kevin Tolleson, Jay Sneddon, Mark
Moon, Brent Tisdale, Craig Tisdale, and Casey Wrye
for their recent engagements to their Kappa Sig
Sweethearts. The Chapter would also like to congratulate the eight brothers that Lambda-Delta had
graduate this spring.
Lambda-Epsilon (Univ. of Central Florida)
The brothers of Lambda-Epsilon have worked
diligently on accomplishing many goals this semester, and have accomplished many of them in style.
Paired with the ladies of Delta Delta Delta and the
men of Pi Kappa Phi, the chapter not only won
Greek Week 2000, but placed 1st in four of five categories. Such a clean sweep has never been seen on
campus before. With many more fraternities than
sororities on campus, it is often difficult to get a
sorority Homecoming partner. Lambda-Epsilon
brothers showed their worth and got the Alpha Xi
Delta sorority for next fall's Homecoming activities.
This is the first time in several years that the chapter
has had a partner. Brother Jordan Reeves became
the second Kappa Sigma in as many years to win the
title of Alpha Xi Delta's “Xi-Man”. Brother Matt
Buckner handed over the crown as Brother Reeves
beat out 11 other fraternity contestants. The chapter currently sits in 5th place out of 17 fraternities in
the Intramurals Points Championship, with several
sports coming to an end soon. Unfortunately, the
brothers were not able to garner a 4th consecutive
Kappa Delta “Shamrock” 1st place trophy, but still
came in second place. Brother Kevan Stone currently sits as IFC President and Brother Dave Dobin as
SGA Commissioner of Elections. The Spring
Formal, “Five Star Ball” was a great success and the
chapter continues to serve the campus with the
Lambda-Upsilon Chapter at Emporia State after they won the IFC
softball tournament and reclaimed the Sports Trophy.They have had
the trophy 12 years out of the 16 years the trophy has been around.
Adopt-a-road program. As the semester ends, the
chapter is preparing for a stellar fall. Goal setting
sessions are taking place and brothers are starting
early in preparation of what is believed will be the
best fall semester in Chapter history.
Lambda-Iota (Lyon)
The Lambda-Iota Chapter recently initiated nine
new brothers, one of them is a legacy and the other
is a varsity baseball player. Brother Kelsey Preuss
was recently selected as Lyon College Tennis Man of
the Year. The chapter recently received the Lyon
College Program of the Year for participating in the
Thursday Night Coffeehouse Series. They have five
graduating seniors, two of whom, Jeremy Roewe and
David Shelton, are getting married. Another two of
the graduating seniors will be furthering their educations; David Kamps will be attending law school;
Christopher Schlutermann will be attending medical
school. The Chapter recently held the Alumni
Reunion & Awards Banquet. Kenneth Slifer was
selected as Brother of the Year; Ben Brainard was
selected as Alumni of the Year.
Lambda-Lambda (Elon)
Rush at Elon went well as they had the strongest
recruitment on campus. They are looking forward
to attending Leadership Conference this summer. A
thank you to Elon Greek Advisor, Grahaeme Hesp,
for all his hard work and dedication to the Elon
Greek Community. Please continue to support the
Elon/Kappa Sigma Alumni Scholarship at Elon. Tax
Deductible Contributions can be sent to: The
Elon/Kappa Sigma Alumni Scholarship, Campus
Box 2600, Elon College, NC 27244.
Lambda-Mu (New Hampshire College)
Other the past couple of Month's, the Brothers of
Lambda-Mu have been busy for the betterment of
the chapter. Their main community service event is
the Adopt-A-Highway program, which is on the Rt.
3, By-pass 28 next to Massabesic Lake in Auburn,
NH. They also did a community service/Fund raiser
in schools Pub called, “The Ski Party,” and got the
band, “Seeking Homer,” to play. The Chapter raised
money by having a raffle and donated the money to
“The Cam Neely Foundation.” For this event, they
received an Award for “Social Event of the Year.”
Back in February, the chapter hosted a District I get
together and called it the First ever “Bologna Bash”
All chapters from District One were present with the
exception of Gamma-Pi (MIT). Over the two semesters, they have pledged in 8 new members, and initiated 5 of them so far. Paul Nigro, who recently finished pledging in the summer 2000 class, was the
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Model Initiate at the 2nd Colonial Conclave, held at
Northeastern University. Over the Spring Break,
Brothers went to Alumni Brother Marc Wydom's
house in the Mountains for a weekend of fun and
skiing. Pledges of the summer 2000 class, planed a
trip of their own, and made their way down to
Charlottesville to see IMH and 46 East Lawn. This
year, the Chapter got themselves more involved with
the Intramural program on campus. The Director of
Intramurals started a new program. If a team plays
in a sport, they get points for each game they play,
and if the same team plays another sport, they get
more points, and the team with the most points at
the end of the year will be crowned Champions of
Intramurals. The Chapter was crowned Intramural
Champions for its first season, and plan on upholding the crown. Congratulations to Brother John
Ventre, who recently got engaged to Jamie Halloran
on December 10, 1999. No date has been set yet.
Congratulations to the Seniors of Lambda-Mu,
Brother Steve Foote, Brother Sean Couture, Brother
Thomas Trump, Brother Jason Barnies, and Brother
John Ventre. Be on the look out for a new web page
with up to date information of what is going on in
the chapter. It can be found through www.nhc.edu.
Lambda-Nu Colony (Appalachian State)
They had a successful fundraiser at Bristol Motor
Speedway. Although they are still a colony, they have a
goal to be chartered by the fall of 2000. They continue to organize Community Service projects and stay
focused on rush and recruitment. A thank you to Dr.
Bill Dobson (Kappa-Chi), AA for all his hard work.
Any alumni wishing to assist the colony as assistant
alumnus advisor, please contact Carter Smith at [email protected] or (H) (919) 671-8273.
Epsilon-Psi (Lambuth) participated in the Lambuth
University Annual Fund Drive.
Lambda-Psi (St. Mary's)
Once again, the Lambda-Psi Chapter of Kappa
Sigma at St. Mary's University in San Antonio had a
successful semester with goals surpassed and few
pleasant surprises along the way. They continued to
excel in athletics, winning the intramural volleyball
as well as the over-all award given to the organization that participated and succeeded in the most the
sporting events offered on campus. Lambda-Psi is
celebrating 20 years this year on the St. Mary's campus. A banquet, hosted by the chapter, was attended
by the Founding Fathers. It was a memorable
moment for all of the brothers attending. When the
school held its Distinguished Leaders Night award
banquet recently, Kappa Sigma was again on top of
every list. The chapter received The Overall Chapter
Excellence Award presented by the school and was
the only fraternity on campus to receive this prestigious honor. As well, an award for Outstanding
Chapter President of the Year was presented to GM
David Mannan who was also honored with the
Presidential Award, the most distinguished award
any student at St. Mary's can hope to receive. The
accolades continue with the Alumnus Advisor of the
Year going to Chris Tyler, recognizing all of the hard
work he has done for this chapter. For the fraternity
as a whole, it was awarded the Campus Leadership
Award as well as the award for Best Community
Service Event for 1999-2000 for the 15th Annual
Bike to the Coast. This event, held yearly, was participated in by over 75 students and raised $3,000
for the Leukemia Society of San Antonio in honor of
fallen brother Tom Dante. The fraternity had more
service hours this year than any other organization,
even those designed for service projects alone. The
future is looking just as bright by picking up the
biggest pledge classes on campus while still maintaining its high standards of only selecting quality
guys. The eight pledges this semester will be no
exception. Kappa Sigma truly has become the pride
of this university.
Lambda-Tau (Baylor University
The Chapter has attained the goals that were set
for the semester and then some! The chapter was
honored to receive the Herbert H. Reynolds Award.
This is the first time in our history to claim the
“most prestigious award given to any Greek organization on campus.” The faculty identifies it as the
“who's who among Greek organizations.” Kappa
Sigma has excelled this year in intramural sports.
They won the 5 on 5 men's basketball tournament
and recently took home the gold medal in the track
meet for the fifth year in a row. Shane Davis and
Matt Revell put their lives into intramurals this year
fighting a restructured points system that did not
work. The big end of the year party was held on
May 1st and spotlighted the Kappa Sigma band as
members took full advantage of dead day. We also
took a pledge class (GNC) of seventeen young men
this spring. They have seen what it takes to be the
best and will continue to uphold the Christian standards that are set before us, not for an hour, a day, or
a college term only, but for life
Lambda-Upsilon (Emporia St)
Lambda-Upsilon (Emporia State)
Lambda-Upsilon at Emporia State University
has made many improvements in the last year.
They repainted the ceilings and walls on the first
floor and re-carpeted the first floor rooms. The
Chapter has pledged seven strong men for the
Spring semester. They also won the Sports Trophy
between the fraternities on campus.
Lambda-Xi (Georgia College)
This spring the Lambda-Xi Chapter has had a very successful semester. The chapter won the Greek Week and
intramural championship along with second runner-up in
Dean's Cup. The chapter for the second year in a row has
been recognizcd as the Community Service Organization of
the year. Brother Bill McGourik has been elected to
President of IFC and Vice President of student government.
Brother Chris Gibson was elected to Treasurer of student
government and was named Greek Man of the Year at
Georgia College. The chapter has also hosted several very
successful rush functions in order to secure a strong rush in
the fall. Seven brothers have been initiated this semester and
seven more pledges should be initiated at the end of the
semester. The chapter has a very strong G.P.A and Brother
Edward Thompson is awarded Who’s Who Among
American College Students and several other brothers have
been initiated into The Order of Omega. This has been a
great semester and they plan to be even stronger in the fall.
Lambda-Xi (Georgia College) Greek Week
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mitment to improving in the
areas of rush, academics and
campus involvement, improvements in these specific areas
will hopefully allow them to
enjoy continued success on the
campus of Virginia
Commonwealth University..
Mu-Epsilon (Linfield) celebrates their new Kappa Sigma House with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Lambda-Zeta (Virginia Commonwealth)
After returning from the summer of 1999, the
brothers set to work on the fraternity house. A week
and a half of nominal house improvements got
everyone in the proper mindset to kick off the fall
1999 “Kappa Sigma Project” rush campaign, a campaign that resulted in the pinning of 21 new members. Lambda-Zeta has initiated 12 men since the
beginning of the fall semester, making the fraternity
the largest on the Virginia Commonwealth
University campus. That same semester the brothers
collaborated with the rest of the Greek system to put
on the annual “Halloween Watch” where small
groups of Greeks monitor the local Fan District to
make sure that trick-or-treaters are having a safe time
going from neighborhood to neighborhood. The
indoor soccer team also won an intramural title,
once again bringing the coveted championship Tshirt back to the red, white and green. After a holiday break full of further house improvements and
dodging any Y2K complications that could have
occurred, the brothers were ready for another outstanding rush resulting in the pinning of seven new
members. Throughout the spring semester, brothers
participated in a Greek-wide philanthropy project to
raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hospital and
traveled to Washington D.C. to help an alumni renovate his house for a weekend, earning them $1,000
for chapter operations. Greek Week proved another
huge boost for Kappa Sigma as various brothers
competed in a number of different events held
throughout the week. A second place finish at the
Talent Show, a second place finish at the 3-on-3 basketball tournament and a first place finish at the
Greek Olympics, had the brothers salivating with
anticipation heading into the Greek Awards ceremony. The night of the ceremony, Kappa Sigma walked
away as Greek Week Champions and individual
honors went to Michael Rezba for Greek Sophomore
of the Year and to Matthew Scott for Greek Man of
the Year. As the school year comes to a close for the
Lambda-Zeta chapter, they would like to thank all of
the alumni for their support with the 10K in Y2K
program. They would also like to make a solid com-
Mu-Eta (Louisville)
The brothers of Mu-Eta ended the spring semester on a high note including a social with Kappa
Delta sorority, winning the Kappa Delta Shamrock
Showdown week and elections of a new EC.
Congratulations to the following brothers who
received an award from IFC for earning above a 3.4
GPA for the fall semester of 1999: Cameron
Carberry, Steve Gallahue, Eric Kleier, Craig Mc
Daniel. Congratulations should also go to Brother
Eric Peden who was elected as IFC Rush Chair.
Special congratulations go to Brother Loren Jaggers
who was the only freshman that was elected to the
“Greek Top 10” by the Order of Omega. The brothers of Mu-Eta are looking forward to participating in
the Annual Game Ball Run with our brothers from
Beta-Nu (UK).
Mu-Gamma (Texas A & M)
The spring 2000 semester has been a busy one for
the brothers of Mu-Gamma. January saw the initiation of 10 new brothers from the fall pledge class.
In March, the brothers took second place at Delta
Gamma sorority's Anchor Splash philanthropy
event. For the second year in a row, the brothers are
also sponsoring and coaching a Little League baseball
team. Congratulations to the six brothers who
earned 12 certificates of Ritual Proficiency in April.
The chapter has a full schedule of activities planned,
including Wicked Woods VI, and is looking forward
to the upcoming fall semester.
Mu-Psi (Boston University)
Mu-Psi has enjoyed a fabulous spring semester.
On April 15th, the Chapter initiated 17 exceptional
new brothers capping a strong semester that also
saw a repeat as Greek Week champions. The
Chapter claimed 4 of 6 fraternity awards including:
Outstanding President (Dan Berger), Outstanding
New Member (Trevor Morrison) and Outstanding
Fraternity, presented at BU's annual Greek Award
ceremony. The Chapter is eagerly anticipating the
annual Walk for Hunger on May 7th where the
chapter will man a marshaling station in Kenmore
Square with corporate sponsored T-shirts. Now
boasting 70 undergraduate members, Mu-Psi is
ready to take over the world.
Mu-Epsilon (Linfield)
The Mu-Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Sigma at
Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon is undergoing one of the greatest Chapter improvement periods. They are in the midst of a new renovation project that is almost completed on the new chapter
house. This will allow brothers to finally live together and bring new potential initiates to the distinguished fraternity. In the past couple of weeks, MuEpsilon has elected and installed a new batch of
members in the Executive Committe. This year's
Committe is made up of three seniors and two
sophomores that work well together and will provide
leadership to the chapter as a whole. As they move
into the end of the school year, they will issue in
new pledges for possible initiation and say farewell
to the seniors that have put in their time and effort
into the fraternity. This is a time of joy and sadness
for the Chapter, as well as a time to look toward the
future of Mu-Epsilon. With excitement all of the
brothers, pledges and alumni look forward to the
completion of the new chapter house and to the initiation of new members into the Chapter.
Mu-Psi (Boston)
Mu-Psi (Boston University)
The brothers of Mu-Psi Chapter at Boston
University won the majority of the awards presented at the Greek Awards Banquet this past spring.
The chapter won first place for Greek Week,
Outstanding New Member of the Year,
Outstanding Fraternity President, and Outstanding
Fraternity. The chapter recently initiated 17 new
brothers which brings the chapter’s membership to
an all time high for a membership of over 70 men.
Mu-Tau (Austin Peay)
This semester the Mu-Tau Chapter at Austin Peay
State University has been
busy. The Chapter started the semester off with
the largest pledge class on campus. They have
excelled in grades, having one of highest GPA's
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Nu-Gamma (Pratt)
among all fraternities on campus. The Chapter has
been involved on campus, as well as in the community. Some activities the chapter has participated in
range from Big Brother/Big Sister, Adopt-A-Highway,
the Humane Society, Treehouse Daycare, and raising
money for the Leukemia Society of America and
American Red Cross. The Mu-Tau Chapter just finished their annual South Seas Philanthropy Week
were they raised one thousand dollars. The money
was donated to a single mother in the community.
The Alpha Delta Pi Sorority won South Seas for the
fourth year in a row. Several of the brothers received
awards at the Greek and Student Leader Awards
Banquet. Roger Grove (GM) and Andy Brinninstool
were named Outstanding Greek Leaders, while
Brinninstool was also named Greek Man of the Year
(he is the sixth brother out the past eight years to be
given the title) and the Who's Who recipients were
David Fuller and Brinninstool. The Chapter has an
outstanding new website (www.mutau.org) where you
can find everything you would want to know about
the chapter. The Mu-Tau Chapter will be celebrating
their 15th Anniversary October 21st-22nd. The
Chapter would welcome any rush recommendations
and participation from the alumni.
Theta (Cal Poly State/SLO)
The Brothers of the Nu-Alpha Chapter have made
great strides over the past year initiating 37 pledges
since last spring. The chapter continues to have 100%
ritual proficiency and continues to dominate Cal
Poly’s IFC sports, on the way to their 3rd consecutive
sports trophy by finishing first place in Basketball,
Softball, and bowling. Earlier this year the Brothers
hosted the annual “Kickin’ It With Kappa Sig” Soccer
tournament, which helped raise $500 for the Make-AWish Foundation. The chapter also contributes in
“beach cleanups” and annually volunteers at the
Wildflower Triathlon. The brothers are currently in
the process of constructing a 9-foot wall in front of
the house to display the letters. The chapter will have
to cope for the first time with a deferred rush next
fall, but are confident in the rush chair to make fall
rush one of the best yet.
Nu-Epsilon (New Mexico State University)
The Nu-Epsilon chapter of Kappa Sigma Fraternity
recently supported the National Alliance for the
Mentally Ill by participating in fundraising events
that have estimated a total dollar amount of $4,000
to support the efforts of the Alliance and the families
that benefit from this philanthropic organization.
The chapter, under the leadership of Grand Master
Phillip Muller, assisted in raising donations for the
Philanthropy.
Nu-Gamma (Pratt Institute)
This term the Nu-Gamma Chapter has pushed to
become a greater presence on campus. The brothers
have become involved in many areas of the campus
including Student Government (academic concerns
and financial chairs), Residential Life (2 resident
advisors, one being nominated for RA of the year.),
Student Activities, Inter-Greek Council and
Athletics. They have the highest all male GPA on
campus. Brother Dan Ryan coordinated Parti-Gras,
Pratt’s Greek-Fest, making it a highlight of the year.
The brothers raised several hundred dollars through
donations and fundraisers to help restore a church
that was vandalized earlier in the year. Father Paul
Ferin was overjoyed at the contribution and wrote a
personal thank-you letter. The chapter was nominated this year among several other organizations for
a community service award. Brothers visited the
George Washington University chapter, the alma
mater of our alumni advisor, PWGM, Brian
O’Dwyer. After placing a wreath at the Tomb of the
Unknown Soldier in a memorial ceremony brothers
were given a VIP tour of the White House. John
Sicoli and Drew Ste. Marie went to a NECCA conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and met other
brothers there from several regional chapters including Carnegie Mellon University. The brothers also
went to PWGM Brian O’Dwyer’s North Salem, NY
residence for another retreat concentrating on building the brotherhood. The chapter’s ritual proficiency
has doubled over the past academic year. Brothers
Stephen Conte and Arno Sandoval have reached
level four with plans to become Masters of the
Ritual. The chapter’s devotion to the ritual has
grown as the brotherhood has as they initiated
twelve new brothers. They are actively pursing a
tenth anniversary party to be held in the fall of
2000. Until then they are trying to establish alumni
contact and aid in the planning of this event.
Nu-Omega (University of Tampa)
The Brothers of Nu-Omega Chapter at the
University of Tampa recently received coverage on
three channels in the Tampa area by donating
$6,000 to the Florida Bone Marrow Registry. This
allows people in the Tampa area to be put on the
registry instead of paying the testing fee of $75. The
chapter also received outstanding recognition at the
recent Leadership Awards Banquet at the University
of Tampa this spring. The chapter walked away with
three of the top awards. The chapter received
Volunteer Fraternity of the Year, Fraternity of the
Year, and Brian Simmons, Grand Master, won the
Outstanding Greek Man of the Year.
Nu-Tau (Stephen F. Austin)
The Nu-Tau Chapter has set a date for the next
Alumni Weekend. They will be coinciding the
weekend with Homecoming on October 13-15,
2000. There will be a Tailgate Party before the
Game, and a Formal later that evening. All
Alumni are welcome to attend, especially from the
local area. For more Information, Call Darrell at
(936) 559-8190, or send e-mail to
[email protected]
Rho (Arizona State University)
Rho Chapter recently initiated 11 new members into the chapter. The chapter worked extremely hard this past year and was rewarded for their
efforts with the largest Spring pledge class in the
past ten years. This first semester of 2000 brought
Rho good fortunes with 12 new brothers that were
initiated on May 1. During the semester, they successfully had the first annual Touchdown with
Kappa Sigma Philanthropy. In April, they proudly
celebrated the 30th annual FEVER party. It was a
great time and went off without any problems.
Also a reminder to all alumni, that the Chapter
will be sending out invitations in August, to for
alumni weekend for next semester. If you do not
receive an invite please contact the fraternity house
by calling Dan Zentgraf (480) 884-8492 or e-mail
at [email protected]. They are looking forward to seeing all the Area V Kappa Sigma's in
Reno this summer.
Nu-Omega Members donating $6,000.00 to the Florida
Blood Service.
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1999 Interfraterity Council Flag Football Champions North Georgia
College Rho Prime Chapter (back row) Rick Scruggs,Jimmy
Thomasson,Phillip Powell,Jason Pletsch,Steven Thompson,
Damon Sheffield,Rob Lowrance.(middle row) Kye Stepp,Brandon
Bauer,Scott Vahrenwald,Scott Hand.(front row) kneeling:Brian
Johnston,Danny Pervel,Wes Seabolt.
Rho Prime (North Georgia)
The Rho Prime Chapter has proven their success in intramurals this past year by winning the
Interfraternity Council intramural flag football
competition for the second straight year. The
chapter’s membership currently stands at 35.
Jason R. Pletsch is the President of the
Interfraternity Council and the chapter has many
leaders in the Corp of Cadets. Grand Master
Scott Hand is the president of the College’s
Commuter Council and Brother Charlie Wells
serves as the President of the Student Activities
Board. The Chapter had the best rush on campus.
The pledges raised over $600 in a fundraiser for
the Avon Breast Cancer Society. It was to help
send Bobby Burford on the 3-day walk from Lake
Lanier to Atlanta for Breast Cancer Research. One
of the brothers, Emory Hayes, recently ran the
Boston Marathon on Monday, April 17. Out of
some 10,000 people that ran, he placed in the top
1200 and his time was under 3 hours, a personal
best. He ran the Atlanta Marathon over
Thanksgiving 1999, placing 20th out of 1000 and
plans to run the Atlanta marathon again next
Thanksgiving.
Sigma (Tulane)
Sigma Chapter continues to have an incredible
year. In addition to three fall pledges, 17 freshmen
were initiated on April 15, 2000. In all, Sigma
Chapter gained 20 new members in 1999-2000,
bringing the current chapter size up to 75, enough
to make Kappa Sigma the 2nd largest fraternity at
Tulane, and a 1000% increase since 1996. Much
of the credit for Sigma's phenomenal re-growth is
due to the senior class, who joined a chapter of 12
in 1996 and 1997. Six of these men: Josh
Goldstein (Spring GMC), Jim Simmons, Jeff
Scherwin, Ryan Small, Damian Szeneri, and Scott
Catlett (GT)- graduated in May. They joined
Brother Prashant Gupta, who graduated in the
Fall and now attends the Tulane School of Public
Health, and Brothers Jay Chrzanowski (GM) and
Justin Hanover. The Brothers wish them the best
of luck in their future endeavors and remind them
that they will always have a home at Sigma. A
most successful Formal was held in New Orleans
on April 28th, followed the next day by an alumni
crawfish boil at the house. The turnout was fantastic, as many had not been back in decades were
reunited with Brothers from the 30's through the
90's. Stories and memories were shared all afternoon, and the event was graced by a visit from
Assistant District Grand Master Paul Landrum.
With the year now over, the Chapter would like
to thank the Spring 2000 EC and welcome in the
Fall 2000 EC, which will be led by Grand Master
Matt Forst. The chapter also bids a temporary
farewell to Brothers Andrew Pickett, Dan Singer,
and Caesar Cahall, who will be studying in
Europe next semester.
exciting election period. They look forward to initiating 12 remarkable men soon. The Theta-Beta
Chapter enjoyed another good rush bringing in 10
strong men. The Chapter is having a great semester as the re-elected GM, Chris “Kobe” Kyaw
strives to implement a strategic plan, as well as the
parliamentary procedures during meeting. The
brothers are having a lot of fun and the house is
filled to capacity. They have started several
fundraisers including recycling cans and donating
blood/plasma looking to donate to charity and
hopefully to lower the costs of the formal in Las
Vegas. The chapter has completely paid off its
long-standing debt with IMH and now has a positive balance. As for ritual, Brother Phil Uy has
accomplished a great deal and soon hopes to be
the chapter's first undergraduate Master. Several
brothers tested for Ritual Proficiency with the
chapter consultant, Andy Diric, and Ritual
Proficiency is up. Their plan is to initiate every
man by the end of the school year, including
Theta-Beta's first father-son legacy, Jamie and
Winter Wilson respectively.
Theta-Beta (CSU/Long Beach)
The Brothers of Theta-Beta spent a great deal
of time helping the Long Beach Rescue Mission
make Easter a happy time for some of the less fortunate people. After some fundraising, the
Brothers put together hundreds of Easter baskets
for the children of Long Beach and on Easter
Sunday they volunteered their efforts to serve
lunch to the thousands who came. The children
were very happy with the toys and candy in their
Easter Baskets. Last year they took first place in
IFC Softball and they are looking to do it again.
The Chapter is in the championships for IFC soccer and looks to take first place. On Thursday,
April 27, a good majority of the house is going to
see Brother Jimmy Buffett in concert in Irvine.
The following day, they will have an exchange
with Delta Gamma. The Brothers have been concentrating on what will surely prove to be an
Theta-Delta (Willamette)
The spring semester has been a busy and productive for the Brothers of the Theta-Delta
Chapter. Although rush numbers on campus were
down slightly, the Chapter still recruited 14
pledges, and in early April, initiated 11 outstanding new Brothers. They have been continuing to
strengthen ties with alumni, and on April 1, held
our first annual alumni golf tournament. Later
that month, they also held the 15th Annual Tracy
Hoffman Memorial run/walk for the Leukemia
Society in memory of one of the brothers who
suffered from the disease. This year there were
more than 135 participants and the event raised
nearly $2,400 for the society Planning is also
underway for our 40th anniversary celebration
next February and the Brothers of Theta-Delta are
excited about a strong Fall informal rush.
Theta-Delta (Williamette)
Theta-Epsilon (Portland State)
The Theta-Epsilon chapter enjoyed a very
active winter term this year. They participated in
many fundraisers and philanthropies. They also
held the first alumni event in recent years, a poker
night. The Chapter is very optimistic about
future events along the same line. Three of the
members received scholarships at the local
Founder’s Day dinner: Guy Craig, Kerry Finsand
and Ryan Glock, who received the Henry L. Bauer
award. Most of the brothers and a pledge attended the regional leadership conference held at the
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NEWS AND EVENTS
University of British Columbia. A hearty thankyou goes out to the brothers at the EpsilonEpsilon Chapter for being such excellent hosts.
The members are now beginning another rebuilding stage for the chapter, and are concentrating on
the fall rush.
Theta-Nu (Ashland)
The spring term has been rather productive for
Theta-Nu. The chapter recently elected new officers and are: Josh Falconer, GM; Kyle Krumlauf,
GP; Mike Porter, GMC; Dan Tierney, GS; and
Gary Wickham, GT. The chapter also recently
received the Most Improved Chapter Award at the
AU Greek Honors Reception. The chapter held a
Penny Drive for the American Heart Association
and conducted an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup on
Interstate-71 near Ashland. Theta-Nu held its
Formal Dance on April 7th. Brother Geoff Myers
received the chapter's Man of the Year Award.
Brother Myers and Brother Kevin Matthias, who
graduated in December of 1999, are also getting
married to their respective fiancées this summer.
The Chapter wishes them the best of luck. If you
have any questions or comments about Theta-Nu,
please contact GM Josh Falconer at (330) 8683286 or GS Dan Tierney at (330) 637-2303, or email at [email protected]. The Chapter webpage is at
www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Den/3069/
Theta-Omicron (Muskingum College)
The Chapter has had another successful year
and continues to grow stronger. The brothers have
been active in numerous house renovations that
include the refurbishing of the lobby, the painting
of the whole house, felting of the pool table, and
new doors and locks. This fall the chapter had it's
alumni association established which has several
plans to help the chapter. The brothers have been
strongly involved in their philanthropy activities
that include Adopt-A-Highway, helping in the
renovation of a new museum, mulching trails for
the community, and painting for the college. The
chapter has also been involved with the campus
and community with events such as Thanksgiving
dinner for the campus and community, campus
cookouts and volleyball tournaments, and the
sponsoring of bands for the campus. Brotherhood
has been strong for the chapter with weekly and
monthly activities that include bowling and playing volleyball. The chapter received 21 pledges
and initiated them on April 1. Six more brothers
received their ritual proficiencies making a total of
fifteen in the chapter with many more working to
receive it soon. The chapter has had several athletes excel on the athletic field. Brother Mike
Handy was a member of the 2000 OAC Wrestling
Championship Team and Brother Joe Fisher was
OAC Athlete of the Week for Golf. The chapter
has brothers who are members of the golf team,
baseball team, wrestling team, rugby team, and
soccer team for the college. The chapter has
brothers who are involved with the college with
positions in Student Senate and Greek Council.
Brother Matt Beyler was the college Rush Chair
for Greek Men while Brother Ben Flannagan and
Brother Justin King were President and Chief
Justice of Greek Council respectively.
Theta-Phi (Wichita State)
Actives and alumni recently celebrated 33 years
of Theta-Phi on April 29. The alumni held a golf
tournament to fund scholarships given to undergraduates with over 35 alumni participating.
Following the tournament, all brothers enjoyed a
bar-b-que catered by the active chapter. On May
6, Theta-Phi hosted Spiketacular, its annual volleyball tournament with all proceeds benefiting
the local Wichita area American Diabetes
Association. Chapter elections were completed
recently with five new executive council members
selected. These brothers look to be great leaders
for Kappa Sigma and will surely continue the
great work of past brothers at the chapter. The
chapter will send all EC and many more brothers
to the Leadership Conference in Dallas and hopes
to see you there. The brothers look forward to the
upcoming summer and encourage all lost alumni
to contact the fraternity at (316) 683-5853 or
[email protected].
Theta Prime (Cumberland)
The Theta Prime Chapter has really picked it
up in the spring with brothers having their hand
in many activities. Brothers have volunteered for
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America in the
community and are visiting schools weekly.
Adopt-A-Highway was also a community service
project. The brothers of Theta Prime also volunteered for the first annual Music City Marathon
where they worked hard at attending each runner
at the finish line. They also took part in many
Campus Involvement activities that included valet
parking at special events, and errands for faculty
members when needed. The Chapter participated
in intramurals as a team in flag football, and softball finishing very strong in the tournaments. In
Greek Week events this semester, they sealed the
championship with a 21-9 victory over the SAE's
in softball. They enjoyed a good size pledge class
for this school by initiating the Kappa pledge class
including Eddie Bell, Jon Jenkins, Travis Berry,
Tyler King, Jason Brewer, Brad Spears, and Daniel
Rouse. The Chapter currently has 4 pledges this
semester. The 7th annual Founders' Day was
successful this year, thanks to the Founders'
Day Committee. They also had a great turnout
the night before for the First Annual Alumni vs.
Undergraduate Softball Game. The Theta Prime
Chapter also elected the officers for the 20002001 academic year and include: GM-Justin
McKinney, GP-Branson Clark, GT-Jon Jenkins,
GMC-Bill Crittenden, GS-Eddie Bell, and
Guards-Daniel Rouse and Brad Spears.
Theta-Psi (Oklahoma City University)
The Theta-Psi Chapter initiated nine new
brothers from the fall pledge class on the 26th of
February. On March 25th, Theta-Psi and KappaPi completed a 20 mile bathtub push raising
$5,000 for the Oklahoma City Bombing
Memorial. Other organizations included were
OCU Alpha Phi and UCO Alpha Gamma Delta
sororities. On the 29th of April, the chapter also
held its annual COPA two-on-two soccer tournament. This year there were 33 teams competing
(16 competitive teams and 17 non-competitive).
They would also like to thank the Gamma-Psi
(OSU), Epsilon-Mu (TU), Gamma-Kappa (OU),
Nu-Phi (NSU) and Kappa-Pi (UCO) for their
participation in these events. The proceeds will be
sent to Feed the Children.
Theta-Zeta (Eastern New Mexico)
This semester has been very successful for
Theta-Zeta. Starting with spring rush, they
pledged 18 men, doubling the nearest competition. The chapter held its fourth annual Cow
Drop Fundraiser, which raised over $1,000 for
charity. In February, they took 55 brothers and
pledges to the Lone Star Conclave held in Dallas,
TX. This semester they had 4 brothers attain
Master of the Ritual. On campus, Theta-Zeta was
well represented. In April, the chapter held its first
annual Kappa Sigma/Faculty BBQ where they
honored two professors with Faculty Member of
the Year Awards presented by Kappa Sigma. The
chapter dominated intramurals by making it to
the championship game in both basketball and
softball. They completed the semester by taking
home their thirteenth consecutive Greek Week.
Xi-Beta (Northeastern University)
The brothers welcome four new pledges and
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the installation of their first chapter house.
Their 5th year anniversary weekend came at a
positive time in their history as a chapter on
March 5th, 2000. The brothers scheduled a
Saturday night on “The Spirit of Boston”
cruise, where our alumni, undergrads, and their
dates all dressed up formally to enjoy a night
floating below Boston's beautiful skyline.
During the awards ceremony, Brother David
Velasco won Alumnus of the Year award;
Brother William Wilkinson won the “Founding
Xi-Gamma (Suny/New Paltz) paint room at New Paltz Child Care Center
Father” award; Brother Daniel Putnam won the
Proficiency and Brother Corr his second level. They
“Brother of the year” award; Brother Daniel
would also like to congratulate Brother Matthew
Stepchew won the “most motivated brother”
award; and Brother Dustin Moniez took home the Orseno on his selection as new AA, and his engage“Most valuable new member” award, among many ment. They have completed their Brotherhood
others. The brothers also look forward to hosting development with the Theta pledge class and hope
to initiate seven after the Summer break. The recent
this year's District I Conclave, when they will be
production at Thiel of “The Diary of Anne Frank”
extremely honored with the scheduled attendance
boasted five Kappa Sigma’s strutting their Thespian
of Worthy Grand Master of Ceremonies, Brother
stuff. The Spring Formal went very well. Thank-you
Kevin Kaplan. The brothers would like to thank
to all those who made it such a success. They were
our District Grand Master “DGM1” Brother
also pleased to welcome WGS Andy Turner to the
Donald W. Jones for his continuous support and
campus a few months back, and would like to thank
commitment toward the positive development of
him for his words of advice. They are looking forour growing chapter and our tightly knit district.
ward to Homecoming weekend and their crown
jewel, the 72 hour See-Saw-A-Thon with all proXi-Gamma (SUNY/New Paltz)
ceeds going to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
The chapter recently was featured in local newsEveryone that participated in Greek Week activities
papers when they volunteered their time to paint
and The Greek Olympics had a great time. Special
two rooms at the New Paltz Child Care Center.
The chapter also spent about 40 man-hours at the
Rosendale Youth Center. Members lent a hand in
cooking, dispensing beverages and helping in the
cleanup for the Center’s Pancake Breakfast
fundraiser.
The Brothers of the Xi-Gamma Chapter helped
the New Paltz Police Department provide the children of New Paltz with a safe and happy Halloween
this past fall. The Brothers worked at an apple-catching booth and carved pumpkins for the children.
The chapter also helped secure a field for helicopter
rides. The Brothers supplied 400 man-hours for the
planning and execution of the event.
Xi-Epsilon (Thiel)
The chapter has had a great semester this Spring,
and is looking forward to next Fall with high expectations. The past few months have been filled with
many ups and downs each making them better men.
They had fourteen representatives at IMH for MAC
2000 and had a blast meeting brothers from all over.
A high level of motivation and dedication was felt by
all. In addition to the helpful workshops, they were
able to get Brothers Dunn, Wise, and Babyak successfully tested for their first level of Ritual
Brothers and Pledges of Xi-Epsilon at IMH
congratulations to event winners Brother’s
Cacciatore, Yeagley, and Kinkaid. Lastly they
would like to thank all of the alumni for the support given. The Chapter also wishes the best of
luck to all the graduating seniors.
Xi Eta (Christian Brothers)
eight possible Senators are Kappa Sig’s: (Scott
Adelman, Richard Kelley, Nick Newsom, Michael
Avanzi, Jason Borden and Larry Martin), Vice
President of Finance - Kevin Benkert, Vice
President of Communications - Binh Nguyen,
Senior Class Vice President - Steve Kovacs, and
Junior Class President - Adam Hughes. The chapter
also received the Scholarship Award (for the highest
chapter grade point average). Other successful
events include the annual Easter Egg Hunt and
Spring Cleanup.
Xi-Lambda (Univ. of Delaware)
A Xi-Lambda brother joined the chapter celestial on July 4, 1998 in a freak jet skiing accident.
In an effort to keep brother Goldstien’s memory
alive the Chapter began hosting the Jeffrey Alan
Goldstein Memorial Roller Hockey Tournament
with all proceeds going to the Jeffrey Alan
Goldstein Foundation set up by his local community. The foundation awards scholarships to high
school students based on demonstrated leadership
and scholarship and most importantly financial
need. Jeff originally began the roller hockey tournament in the spring of 1998 as a fundraising
event. Since his passing, the Chapter has transformed the event into a community service. XiLambda is trying to expand the weekend into a
campus wide event which Jeff would surely be
proud of. They have been seeking corporate
sponsorship and are increasing the number of
teams that will enter the competition this spring.
Jeff ’s family is even coming down this time to see
the tournament. The Chapter really wants to
show them how much he was cherished by all of
his brothers. The chapter and Jeff ’s family would
be extremely grateful for any donation that
undergraduate chapters or alumni could make.
Any donation can be sent to: Xi-Lambda Chapter
392 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19711.
Checks can simply be made out to the Jeffrey
Alan Goldstein Foundation or to the Xi-Lambda
Chapter. A $100 donation gets an official sponsorship of the event including a company logo or
name on the back of the tournament shirts. The
Chapter would also encourage any nearby chapters to make the trip and enter a team in the
tournament.
2000 – 2001 Chapter Consultants
Brother Vince Ware was initiated at the Epsilon Chapter at Centenary
College. He graduated with a degree in Science Education. While an undergraduate, he held the offices of Grand Master, rush chair, scholarship chair
and was the UAC delegate for Area IV. He is ritually proficient and received a
scholarship/leadership award this year. On campus, Ware served as IFC secretary and treasurer. He also served as both President and Vice-President of the
student body. This is Vince’s first year on the IMH staff.
Vince Ware
Brother Wes Mooney was initiated at the Beta-Omega Chapter at the
Colorado College. He graduated with a degree in Political Science and a
minor in Journalism. While an undergraduate, he held the offices of Grand
Master, Grand Master of Ceremonies and positions on IFC. He was the Class
of 2000 President and a Varsity Football Letterman. Wes is the only person in
Colorado College history to serve as a class officer for four consecutive years.
He also received an award for community service for his aid and support of a
fraternity brother with Down Syndrome. This is his first year on IMH staff.
Wes Mooney
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