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Also available online at www.thetachi.org VOLUME 94, NUMBER 2 FALL 2014 [ NATIONAL PRESIDENT Editor Benjamin R. Hill, Eta Kappa/James Madison 2002 Assistant Editor Kelly Jones Contributing Writers John Dudley, The Record Take a Closer Look . . . Bryce Z. Ellis, Alpha Rho/Washington 2015 Dear Brothers and Friends of Theta Chi: Clay B. Parlette, Eta Mu/Findlay 2017 Kia Sepassi, Beta Iota/Arizona 2001 I trust that this letter finds you well and busily G. Larry Short, Eta Kappa/James Madison 1969 engaged as we continue the work of the Fraternity Evan W. Smith, Eta Psi/UAB 2015 during the 2014/2015 academic year. Brandon J. Taylor, Delta Omega/Ripon 2012 William J. Toothaker, Chi/Auburn 2011 The past two years have been ones of historic growth Joseph D. Weber, Alpha Iota/Indiana 2016 and success for Theta Chi in virtually every category of Graphic Design measurement. With the successful completion of our Jody Toth 158th Anniversary Convention behind us (see pages Published by 22–29), we now begin to align our thoughts and actions Maury Boyd and Associates, Inc. with the continued objective of enhancing the “Theta Chi Experience.” The International Headquarters is located at: 865 W. Carmel Drive In my closing remarks at the Convention, I shared a Carmel, IN 46032 quote that I found more than 25 years ago, penned on To reach the International Headquarters staff: a piece of paper by my father’s own hand. My guess is MAILING ADDRESS: that it was quite old, dating back many years. It read: P.O. Box 503 To LOOK is one thing...To SEE what you are Carmel, IN 46082 looking at is something else...To UNDERSTAND what PHONE: 317-848-1856 FAX: 317-824-1908 you see is a third...To LEARN from what you under- EMAIL: [email protected] stand is different...But to ACT on what you learned is ALL THAT REALLY MATTERS...ISN’T IT! WEBSITE: www.thetachi.org National President Dick Elder leads a To reach the Foundation Office, please email: I have often revisited that old yellowed and worn thin Q&A Session for National Volunteers [email protected] piece of paper during my life and shared it with many during the 158th Anniversary The Rattle is the official alumnus publication as a statement of fact. I do so again here. I enthusiasti- Convention. of the Grand Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity. cally welcome YOU to take a closer LOOK at Theta Chi It is provided electronically to all undergraduate and alumnus members of Theta Chi chapters, colonies, through the pages of this issue of The Rattle. What do you SEE? I hope as you take a closer look, you and interest groups. Print editions are provided to: will see a new sense of excitement and a renewed and energized gait in the stride of every member all active contributors to the Grand Chapter and/or to the Foundation Chapter; volunteers of the in the Fraternity. We are standing up tall and leading... As you see the Fraternity growing, chang- Fraternity; and undergraduate chapters. Individuals ing, and living our Sacred Purpose, you will begin to better UNDERSTAND today’s Theta Chi and, may request a printed copy by contacting the in so doing, LEARN more of our direction and of our unconditional commitment to the values Editor at [email protected] or by updating their information at www.thetachi.org. and oaths we share as members of this great organization. Whether you have been a Theta Chi for

Contributions more than 75 years or have just initiated, whether you are a parent, a college administrator, or a Story Submissions:The Rattle welcomes all story friend, I encourage each and every one of you to ACT... for in fact that is ALL THAT REALLY submissions. Decisions to publish submitted materials is at the sole discretion of the Editor. MATTERS…ISN’T IT! Photo Submissions: Please share photos of your As you read this outstanding issue of The Rattle sharing stories of Convention or articles of events! Both print and electronic publication requires noteworthy accomplishments...TAKE A CLOSER LOOK at Theta Chi and start thinking about photos to be captured at high resolution (minimum 300 dpi, and preferably 600 dpi). Set your camera to its your individual plan of ACTION and what you can do to improve and expand the “Theta Chi highest setting for maximum file size. Please do not Experience” for yourself...and others. Where can you deliver an “Assisting Hand?” Perhaps as an alter or try to correct the original capture. Doing so can permanently delete information that our produc- adviser? Perhaps by volunteering at an event or gathering? Perhaps by reaching out to a brother or tion team will need to process the best picture for friend when they need help? Or, perhaps by simply sharing your resources...whether it be time, publication. Also, please use a flash to make sure the subjects are well-lit. Large photos can be posted to an talent, or treasure? FTP site or mailed to the editor on a CD. When you So enjoy the LOOK, feel proud at what you SEE, UNDERSTAND a little better, LEARN submit copy, photos or video for inclusion in The Rattle, you agree to allow Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc., something new about Theta Chi Fraternity and join in on the action... for through your ACTIONS The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, lies our destiny. Inc., and The Norwich Housing Corporation the right to post, publish, broadcast, print or otherwise use in any manner Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc. deems It truly is a GREAT TIME to be a THETA CHI! appropriate. All media submitted becomes the prop- erty of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc. Warm Fraternal and Personal Regards, Please send any materials for publication, as well as address changes, to the Editor at: [email protected]

North-American Interfraternity Richard D. Elder Conference National President

2 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS ]

Sacred Purpose 2013/2014 Awards Alumni News Chapter News Briefs PAGE 16 PAGE 18 PAGE 44 PAGE 58

4 IHQ NEWS/Meet the Theta Chi Chapter’s newest initiate. 6 EXPANSION UPDATE/Theta Chi returns to Reno after more than 40 years and installs at Texas State University.

8 THE NEW IHQ/Two alumni and two undergraduates share their thoughts from the IHQ dedication.

22 158TH ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION/The Twin Cities host one of the most successful Conventions yet.

30 A WORD FROM THE FOUNDATION CHAPTER/Theta Chi salutes its On the Cover: The Coat of Arms stands at 2013/2014 donors. the entrance to the new International Headquarters. Take a tour of Theta Chi’s 52 OUTSTANDING SENIORS/Chapters identifed their top seniors from the class new home starting on page 8. of 2014.

68 CHAPTER ETERNAL/Theta Chi bids farewell to those brothers who have joined the Chapter Eternal, including past Board Members and other notable alumni.

From the Editor I certainly believe that decades from now, members will look back at the 2013/2014 academic year as an exciting time in the history of Theta Chi Fraternity. Record initiations, a new International Headquarters building, a national partnership with the USO, the launch of our Sacred Purpose move- ment and so many other incredible moments will, no doubt, immortalize this as one of the banner years for the Fraternity. The staff at The Rattle does its best to document and preserve our history so that Theta Chi’s accomplishments can be recorded for all time. We look to you to continue to share your good news and report the achievements of fellow brothers. If your chapter is seemingly missing from the chapter news updates, kindly encourage them to submit updates on the good work they are doing. The relationships we form are meant to last a lifetime. I encourage you to reach out and connect with a pledge brother or another member you have not spoken to for far too long. Connect with fellow alumni A special smartphone app was just one of many things that helped to make this one from other chapters. It is by celebrating and maintaining these bonds of brotherhood in the present that we, of our best conventions yet! Convention indeed, make Theta Chi history each and every day. coverage starts on page 22. —Ben Hill

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Monroe Caper initiated into Theta Chi Chapter Dear Brothers, When was the last time you reflected on the ways in which your Theta Chi experience has enhanced your life? In my work on behalf of our Fraternity, I have the privilege to speak with multiple alumnus members on a daily basis. In casual conversa- tion, I will often ask our alumni to tell me how their Theta Chi experi- ence has benefited them throughout their life. Of course, the first response I get to this question is almost always an acknowledgment of the lifelong friendships formed as a result of membership in the Fraternity. When I press further, alumni will typically credit those friend- ships with helping them to form social skills, leadership ability, and a solid support network. To nearly everyone reading this article, this should come as no surprise. A new report released by Gallup provides very compelling data that supports what we have anecdotally known all along: that membership in a fraternity/sorority enhances the quality of Support Staff members are recognized during life of its members. The Gallup study found that college graduates with fraternity/sorority summer 2014. affiliation are much more likely to thrive in what it defines as the five critical elements of well-being: Overall Well-Being, Workplace Engagement, Support, Experiential Learning, and Monroe Caper has served Alumni Attachment. as an administrative assis- I invite you to download the full Gallup report at: tant at the International http://products.gallup.com/170687/fraternities-sororities-understanding-life-outcomes.aspx Headquarters since 2012. He has assisted with events This new research has done much to validate the good work Theta Chi continues to do. and the Chapter Specific It provides much encouragement for us to further enhance and refine our educational Scholarship Funds. Due to programming and chapter experience. his fine work and apprecia- As you read this issue, I encourage you to consider how Theta Chi’s current events will tion for the Fraternity, Monroe was initiated as impact the well-being of our members for years to come. We are doing good work that the sixth member of the Theta Chi Chapter of changes the lives of members for the better. Theta Chi Fraternity on July 2, 2014. The Theta Chi Chapter was established to honor deserving men who did not have the opportu- nity to join the Fraternity as undergraduate Michael Mayer members. Executive Director Keelie Souders was recognized with the 317-848-1856 Mabel Oswaldt Service Award on June 23, [email protected] 2014. The award is presented to any non-mem- @MMayerThetaChi ber employee who has demonstrated service and support to the Fraternity who is worthy of recognition. The award is named after Mabel Oswaldt who served as an administrative assis- tant at the Executive Office from 1932–1989. Keelie joined the staff on a part time basis in 2011, and currently serves full time as a regis- tration & database specialist, managing the registration for Fraternity events and under- graduate member reporting for both new members and initiates. Former IHQ Purchased We bid farewell to 3330 Founders Road. The former IHQ was purchased by Kappa There’s no better time to reconnect with Theta Chi—Share the great news from Gallup and this issue Alpha Theta Women’s Fraternity in July, 2014. of The Rattle with your chapter brothers!

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The following members of the Field Staff were recognized for their efforts during the entire 2012/2013 Theta Chi recognized at academic year: David E. DeVol Awards were presented to Chris Barker, Tom Sisco and Tanner Fraternity Communications McCullough. Alex Nunchuck, completing a second year on the road, received the Citation of Honor. Association Annual Meeting New Field Staff Brandon Younkin Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg University 2014 Darien Key Brandon Younkin is a graduate of East Gamma Theta/San Diego State 2014 Stroudsburg University, earning a Bachelor of Before his time on staff, Darien served Arts in history. At his alma mater, Brother Gamma Theta as Vice President, Treasurer, Younkin served as the 2013/2014 and was part of the Brotherhood and Interfraternity Council President and held an Standards Committees. He also served on five executive board position within his chapter for different Associated Students boards and as three years. Brandon was involved with many the Treasurer of his Hall Council. He is a organizations and clubs such as Campus charter member for the recently reinstalled Activities Board, Council for Exceptional Gamma Theta Chapter as well as the San Children and the planning committees for the Diego State Chapter of Delta Epsilon Iota, a Special Olympics. He is a graduate of UIFI; professional fraternity. Darien was a history Iota Gamma class. Brother Younkin is a major with a minor in Arabic and Islamic Baltimore, Maryland, native and enjoys watch- studies and worked as a lead college peer ing the Baltimore Orioles. adviser for local high school students and Additional members of the 2014/2015 accomplished this all in three years, thus grad- Field Staff include returning members Chris uating early. Barker, Epsilon Zeta/Tampa 2013; Tyrone Sean O’Donovan Brooks, Iota Lambda/Longwood 2012; Corey Zeta Upsilon/University of Hartford 2014 Esquenazi, Iota Theta/Central Florida 2011; Before his time on staff, Sean served Zeta Tom Sisco, Gamma Rho/Florida State 2013; Upsilon as Vice President, Risk Management and Alex Nunchuck, Iota Theta/Central Chairman, Recruitment Chairman, Scholar- Florida 2012, who will be starting his third year ship Chairman, and Social Chairman. He also on the road. served on the University of Hartford IFC for two terms as the Vice President-Standards & Other Updates Practices and as President. He also served as a Assitant Director for Recruitment and University of Hartford Orientation Leader and Expansion Joe Macko resigned in August 2014 an Assistant Director of Orientation. Sean was to pursue a Master’s in Public Affairs at a double major in English-creative writing and Indiana University. communication-advertising & public relations. Field Executive Tyrone Brooks resigned in He worked as a writing tutor and a reader/ October, 2014, to pursue a career as a staff scribe for students with disabilities. accountant with Lin Media, a CBS affiliate. n

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Theta Chi returns to Reno; Texas State installed

After a 43-year absence, Theta Chi proudly returns to the University of Nevada.

Beta Phi/University of Nevada Bat,” and Delta Sigma Pi’s “Mr. GQ,” and Iota Upsilon/Texas State University Reinstalled: May 18, 2014 Greek Week and the University of Nevada’s Installed: May 31, 2014 “Wolf Trot.” Theta Chi traces its roots at Nevada to Phi In 2011, after hearing about Theta Chi On May 18, 2014, 33 men were initiated Gamma, a local fraternity established in 1922. from a member at Sam Houston State into the Beta Phi Chapter during the reinstal- Phi Gamma became the Iota Chapter of Beta University, Roman Peterson began discussing lation ceremony held at the Harry Reid Kappa Fraternity in 1925 and, after the merg- the prospect of bringing Theta Chi to Texas Engineering Building. National President er with Theta Chi, was installed as Beta Phi State with his friends. Soon an interest group Dick Elder presided. Chapter on October 31, 1942. Beta Phi was formed, and in 2011 the group petitioned In attendance were National Vice President Chapter was active until January 1971 and had to become a colony of Theta Chi. In April Bill Palmer and International Headquarters initiated more than 350 members. 2012, Texas State Interest Group became staff members Joe Macko, Assistant Director of Forty years later, two juniors at the Texas State Colony. Recruitment and Expansion, and Tyrone University of Nevada, Reno, Kyle Fleury and Despite numerous challenges and obsta- Brooks, Recruitment and Expansion Specialist. Kyle Yamauchi, set out to re-establish Theta cles, the men secured campus recognition and The original Beta Phi Chapter was also rep- Chi on their campus. Inspired by Theta Chi membership in the IFC. The colony worked to resented. Bruce Krater, Beta Phi/Nevada stories from Kyle’s father (Theodore Fleury, help reform Greek life at Texas State 1952, had previously met the new undergradu- Delta Pi/Indiana State 1980), the two decided University by participating in community ate members when they had celebrated his to contact International Headquarters about events like the Bobcat Build and the San 84th birthday in April and presented him with forming an interest group in October 2011. Marcos River Cleanup. They were also active a gift and an invitation to the reinstallation of On Oct. 20, 2012, Theta Chi welcomed 21 in campus events winning Greek Week and Beta Phi. pledges to the Beta Phi Colony. As a colony, placing first in the Spirit Award in 2013. They Chief Peter J. Mulvihill, Epsilon/WPI 1978, the members participated in the Adopt-a-Park placed second during Greek Week in 2014, a Nevada State Fire Marshal, was also in atten- program at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park were the winners of the Greek Knowledge dance. Chief Mulvihill is currently serving as and worked to assure that the park grounds Bowl in 2014, and won the Greek God compe- Beta Phi’s Health and Safety Adviser. and facilities were clean for community use. tition two years in a row. Theta Chi fathers Theodore Fleury and They also held a “Hugs and Kisses with Theta On May 31, 2014, 41 pledges were initiated Wayne Hauptman, Jr., Eta Omega/Chico State Chi” event to raise money for the Reno into Iota Upsilon Chapter during a ceremony 1990, were on hand to pin their sons Kyle Women’s Shelter, and invited speakers to cam- held in the LBJ Student Center Ballroom on Fleury and Lucas Hauptman. pus to educate students on topics related to the Texas State University Campus. National In a luncheon that followed, guest speakers the Sacred Purpose Initiative. Marshal Tait Martin presided and was assisted Wayne Hauptman, Theodore Fluery, Kyle The members were also active in campus by National Chaplain Doug Miller. The Fleury, Kyle Sproul, Tyrone Brooks, William and Greek life activities such as Gamma International Headquarters staff was repre- Palmer and Dick Elder took to the podium. Delta’s “Anchor Splash,” Tri Delta’s “Frats at sented by Senior Director of Development

6 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Philip Thornton, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Expansion Joe Macko, and former Leadership and Education Consultant New Colonies Jason Howeth. Counselor Clarence Frank, Jr. The spring of 2014 was successful in establishing several new colonies: was also in attendance. Zeta/New Hampshire Long Island University-Post Brothers from other chapters were also in Epsilon Pi/Northern Illinois Rochester Institute of Technology attendance: Spencer Cardwell, Epsilon Theta Chi Colony of Spokane, WA Tau/Stephen F. Austin State 2017; Kevin Silva, In June, the Grand Chapter approved a Petition for Colony status from a group of young men at the Theta Kappa/Texas Tech 2016; Philip University of South Carolina. These men were pledged at a colony ceremony held August 24, Spaulding, Delta Phi/North Texas 2011; 2014. Timothy Rye, Theta Rho/McNeese State 2010; These men join our current colonies who will soon submit their petition to the Grand Chapter for James Puglisi, Beta Chi/Allegheny College re-installation: 1984; Donald Hawkins, Theta Eta/Sam Houston State 1989; and Rayburn A. Fulks, Zeta Psi/Western Illinois SUNY-Binghamton Eta Upsilon/Texas A&M SUNY-Cortland Delta Phi/North Texas 1963. Richard Gassman, Delta Phi/North Texas 1980, The 2014/2015 year will be an aggressive year for expansion as we seek to recolonize at: pinned his son, Tim Gassman. Alpha Sigma/Oregon Theta Tau/Western Michigan Alumnus initiates included Iota Upsilon Epsilon Eta/IUP Theta Psi/Wisconsin-Oshkosh Faculty Adviser Corey Wheeler, a Residence Theta Chi has also been invited to establish a new colony at the University of Texas-El Paso. Director at Texas State, and Mark Chambers, Fifteen men at UTEP pledged Theta Chi on September 22, 2014. father of Iota Upsilon initiate Marshall If you are interested in assisting as an adviser for any of these projects, know young men whom Chambers. you could recommend to join or are aware of other expansion opportunities, please contact JD Ford, A luncheon followed the ceremony at Sr. Director for Recruitment and Expansion at [email protected]. Railyard Restaurant. Chapter President Travis Medlin and Founding President Roman Peterson both spoke briefly about the achieve- ments of the colony and how far they had Southwest Texas State Normal School. The Lyndon B. Johnson, graduated from what was come in the past couple of years. Jason school opened its doors in 1903 as a teaching then known as Southwest Texas State Teachers Howeth, Tait Martin, Doug Miller, Ray Fulks, school with 303 students, and has since grown College. The university underwent two more and Joe Macko all said a few words as well. to the fifth largest university in Texas with name changes before becoming Texas State Located in San Marcos, Texas, Texas State more than 34,000 students. In 1930, Texas University in 2003. Texas State University is University was established in 1899 as State’s most notable alumnus, President home to 21 fraternities and 12 sororities. n

Iota Upsilon charter members along with members of the Chapter Installation Committee.

THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 7 [ NEW HEADQUARTERS DEDICATION The New IHQ The Fraternity’s new International Headquarters building was dedicat- ed at a ceremony held on April 26, 2014. More than 150 members and guests attended the function. Speeches were given by National President Dick Elder, Executive Director Mike Mayer, and Jim Brainard, the mayor of Carmel, IN. Citations of Honor were presented to Norwich Housing Corporation President Mike Kistler, Associate Executive Director Jim Powell and Office Manager Cindy Billman for their efforts in securing and preparing the building for the Fraternity. The ribbon was cut by National President Dick Elder and Mayor Brainard, who were assisted by all Past National Presidents, current Presidents of The Norwich Housing Corporation and The Foundation Chapter, and past/present brothers who served as Executive Director. To provide a glimpse into the building and events of that day, two alumnus and two undergraduate brothers were tapped to share their memories of the event:

Kia Sepassi Beta Iota/Arizona 2001 My journey to witness this historic event actually started about 15 years ago in the warm desert of southern Arizona. During the late ’90s, I was part of the then-Beta Iota Colony working to bring Theta Chi back to the University of Arizona. During my first year of pharmacy school in the fall of 1997, I was introduced to Theta Chi by a classmate who was an alumnus from another chapter helping the colony get established. I had never been part of a fraternity and saw this as a great Kia Sepassi felt at home at the new opportunity to be a part of something special. Headquarters. The ideals and values I learned then helped shape me become the person I am today. It Theta/San Diego State 2005). Through resulted in me living my life according to our Philip’s efforts and dedication, I was initiated Creed, living what I call the Theta Chi way of as an alumnus initiate at my old alma mater in Theta Chi has given me far MORE than what I life. Although the colony disbanded and I was the fall of 2012. have given in return. not initiated, I continued my interest in Theta My Theta Chi experience as an initiated I remember driving up to the new building Chi affairs. It became my goal and obsession member, although brief thus far, would not be in my rental car on that Saturday morning. to fulfill my membership at my old alma possible without IHQ support. Within the last The weather forecast was for rain that day, but mater. year, I joined the Gamma Theta Alumni Board luckily, all I could see were beautiful blue As many of you know, Beta Iota was rein- at San Diego State University; currently, I’m skies. After I parked and walked up to the stalled in 2011. In the summer of 2012, I the assistant chapter adviser. building, I was completely overcome with reached out to then-Chapter President Brad In many ways, traveling from San Diego emotions. I thought to myself, “I’ve been walk- Novak (Beta Iota/Arizona 2013) and he in with my fellow Gamma Theta Alumni Board ing the desert aimlessly for many years looking turn put me in touch with Beta Iota’s past members to attend dedication was the least I to find my way home.” “I couldn’t believe it,” I Graduate Adviser, Philip Thornton (Gamma could do for our Fraternity. I truly believe kept telling myself, “I made it home!!!”

8 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 The speeches were concluded with the rib- In my opinion, a “can’t miss” item are the flight back to San Diego. I was so excited to bon cutting ceremony. As soon as that ended, three Old South Barracks bricks incorporated talk about my trip and what I had experienced I went inside and started out by touring the into the outside of the new building, located that as soon as I landed, I was on my way to museum. The museum was unbelievable!!! I on the left-hand side by the museum entrance. attend the chapter meeting. I addressed the spent an hour just looking at every single item. I stood mesmerized staring at these bricks. All brothers prior to the start of the meeting and You could tell that a lot of thought had gone I could do was stand and reflect on what these shared the excitement I had experienced. into setting up the museum. After touring the bricks stood for. These bricks, representing You see, those of us who attended the IHQ museum, I met up with Al Zale, Gamma Theta the ideals and principles Theta Chi was found- dedication attended for various reasons. For Alumni Board President. Together, we spent ed on, are helping to shape and strengthen me the trip was a spiritual experience and a about two hours going through the rest of the the new building. The ideals of our past are rite of passage. It helped me understand and new building; we even checked out the beauti- ever present and valid even after 158 years. stay resolute in this life I live, this Theta Chi ful big pond in the back. The next day I was on an early morning way of life.

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Brandon Taylor Delta Omega/Ripon 2012 Theta Chi Fraternity has had such a large impact on my life, I knew I wanted to be a part of the Dedication Ceremony of our new International Headquarters on April 26, 2014, in Carmel, Indiana, symbolizing our contin- ued growth as an international organization and the culmination of hard work from every member of our beloved Fraternity. I viewed the dedication ceremony as a chance to wit- ness a historic moment for Theta Chi, an opportunity to reconnect with brothers from my chapter, whom I had not seen for more than a year, and an opportunity to reconnect with some of the IHQ staff whom I had kept in touch with after my undergraduate career. The ceremony was a great introduction to Built in 1999, Theta Chi occupies 60 percent of the 31,000+ square foot building and leases the remain- brothers from across the country as well as the ing portion to local businesses. The new IHQ contains a museum, conference rooms, the Chapman-Alter four brothers from my chapter. As soon as I Library, and a chapter room that holds nearly 200. received the invitation for the ceremony, I knew this was an event I wanted to attend. I in Palm Springs, California, and we had kept first impression of our new building as I contacted my closest friends in the chapter in touch over the years. Ray was gracious walked in was one of awe and amazement as and starting planning our mini-reunion. I enough to pick me up from the airport on my there was so much more space than before. It started researching flights and hotels for my arrival and house my friends and me for the was incredible and inspiring knowing the trip from California while coordinating travel weekend. Upon my initial arrival in Fraternity had invested in a space that would plans with my family in Indianapolis and my Indianapolis, I stayed with my family for a few easily accommodate the continued growth, friends who were traveling from Milwaukee, days and later met my friends. My friends and development, and expansion of our Fraternity. Wisconsin, and Chicago, Illinois. I caught up at one of the local restaurants During the tour, I tried to take in every After booking my flight and confirming my Friday night and prepared for the ceremony aspect of the new facility—I examined all of transportation to the airport, I contacted on Saturday morning. the offices, the new board rooms, the pictures Brother Ray Vanlanot. I met Brother Vanlanot Our arrival to the ceremony was slightly on the walls depicting countless years of histo- in 2012 at the 156th Anniversary Convention delayed thanks to some road construction, but ry, and selfishly, I had to take a picture next to that did not deter our enthusiasm or excite- the Shug Jordan Award. I will have to admit ment for the day’s festivities. Upon arrival and that the museum was one of the highlights of check-in, I introduced my chapter brothers to the office tour. Seeing the history of the a few members of the staff and we proceeded Fraternity and the progression from where we to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Meeting had started to where we are as an organization brothers who had made similar cross-country today gave me an optimistic feeling of contin- trips as I had was intriguing as there were a ued growth. The chapter room was another number of people in attendance from both great addition to the new Headquarters espe- coasts. It was great re-establishing old friend- cially since it can, and hopefully will be, uti- ships and introductions as well as making new lized by chapters to welcome and initiate new connections, which is one aspect of our members. Fraternity that never seems to lose its allure. I believe this was a historic moment in The significance and symbolism of the new Theta Chi’s history that will be remembered Headquarters really stood out during the rib- for years to come by those who attended and bon-cutting ceremony as we learned of our by those who plan to visit the new Headquarters’ history, the hard work and ded- Headquarters. This ceremony marked a ication of the people responsible for the new record-breaking achievement in terms of Headquarters, and the growth of our recruitment and expansion and I am excited Fraternity in recent years which ultimately led to re-visit the Headquarters in the coming up to this relocation and expansion. years to continue to see the growth of our After the ribbon was cut, my friends and I Fraternity and hopefully continue to be a part Author Brandon Tayor, the 2012 Shug Jordan were eager to tour the new building. Having of this history. As Dick Elder, our National Award winner, located the Shug Jordan Award visited the previous headquarters building on President, so aptly stated during the ribbon- plaque and snapped a photo. Founders Road on a number of occasions, my cutting, “It is a great time to be a Theta Chi!”

10 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 National President Dick Elder jokes with author Joe Weber (second from left) and Alpha Iota members as TOP LEFT: Executive Director Mike Mayer they arrive. thanks guests. TOP RIGHT: National President Dick Elder (right) and Theta Chi’s Grand Old Joe Weber So, while I give you my account of the dedi- Man Dave DeVol reconnect. cation ceremony, forgive me if I focus on the Alpha Iota/Indiana 2016, Chapter President details of the fellow brothers who surrounded Brothers, if you were lucky enough to me more so than the Headquarters itself. “You’re late, brother. Might as well head attend the official dedication ceremony of the I pulled into the parking lot in Carmel, back home.” new Theta Chi International Headquarters Indiana, for the start of the ceremony with If I were a year younger and hadn’t met this April, I’m sure you’ll agree with me: the four other brothers. In total, our chapter Brother Elder before, I may have experienced building is incredible. shipped three cars worth for the quick journey a moment of incontinence. Luckily, you learn But as fraternity men, we know that struc- from Bloomington to the Indianapolis sub- quickly that Dick enjoys a good laugh like any tures only go so far. Some of us have three- urbs. As an Alpha Iota from Indiana active member. story chapter houses, others have chapters in University, you can imagine we were expected After joining the rest of the party, the rib- apartment complexes. It honestly doesn’t mat- to make a significant presence. We were late. bon-cutting ceremony began the day’s festivi- ter. We all understand that no matter how National President Dick Elder greeted me ties. Executive Director Mike Mayer gave a great the building, it’s the quality of men that first. He grinned smugly down at his watch brief speech. So did Dick Elder. Both were makes an organization worth joining. and grabbed my shoulder. great. (continued next page...)

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The museum displays many original artifacts from the Founders, making it a destination for all brothers.

More than 150 brothers and guests gather to dedicate the new Headquarters and tour the facility.

From Joe Weber (continued) The hallway that leads to staff offices is filled with pictures of old chapter houses, As early as 10 years ago, I have a feeling our memorable alumni and past award recipients Grand Chapter and full-time staff would laugh and chapter accomplishments. if we told them about the facility and I run into National Vice President Bill resources we now have. It is totally worth see- Palmer. We snap a quick picture together. ing in person. Trust me. “I’ll put this on Facebook when I get As the ribbon-cutting ceremony began—I home,” he says. stood in the back next to Jimmy Cox (Alpha If you’ve met Brother Palmer, you’ll know Delta/Purdue 2009), a chapter adviser for that behind family, career and Theta Chi, Bill Purdue University and friend of mine through loves sharing pictures on Facebook. Send him various national events. As Executive Director a friend request if you haven’t already. Brothers enjoy the memorabilia adorning the halls. Mike Mayer begins his address, less than a A few of the freshman brothers who joined minute went by before fellow Alpha Iota and me were much quieter. Wide-eyed and Senior Director for Collegiate Services Ray impressed by the new building, I don’t think men involved. From National Counselor Joseph Vanlanot sneaks up behind Jimmy. they were expecting such a laid-back and Couch’s soft-spoken Southern demeanor to the “You hear that Jimmy? Mike is speaking friendly atmosphere at a formal suit-and-tie slightly louder laughs and Kentucky drawl of words right now. They don’t teach those in event. Chapter Adviser Darick Brown, visiting IHQ is a tractor school.” For these brothers, and many others across chapter away from home. Jimmy loses it at this point and starts laugh- the country, I’m sure the International Frater- No matter the quality of the walls that ing. People are starting to stare. Keeping in nity doesn’t seem significant when your chap- bring us all together, whether they be a new line with the long-standing IU-Purdue rivalry, ter is so far away from Headquarters. But for facility in Carmel, Indiana, or a meeting room this isn’t the first time I’ve heard the two insult the same reasons we’ve all joined Theta Chi, in a student union, the quality of brother- each other’s intelligence. It’s all in good fun of I’ve grown to care about our Fraternity as a hood will be the one thing we all remember course. [Editor’s Note: At least we think so…] national organization because of the quality of about Theta Chi.

12 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Where Did the Bricks Go? If you are curious about where the bricks went from the Pathway of Brotherhood from the former headquarters on Founders Road, there are plans for them. They are currently being stored at the new head- quarters, waiting for Phase Two of the new headquarters planning. Shown above is a proposed Brotherhood Plaza concept which will incorporate the current bricks, with room to add additional bricks. The Fraternity is investigating this proposal and will have more infor- mation at the beginning of the new year.

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Bryce Ellis better place to call home (and I’ll admit this even despite the lengthy travel times from out Alpha Rho/Washington 2015, West). Chapter President I really have to take a second here to give a My name is Bryce Ellis and I am the current special thank-you to Brother Joe Macko, who Chapter President of Alpha Rho at the housed me for two nights and let me borrow University of Washington in Seattle. This past his car for the weekend. April, I attended the grand opening of Theta Rolling up to the new IHQ in Carmel, it was Chi’s new International Headquarters in immediately clear just how special this event Carmel, Indiana. For those of you out on the was for Theta Chi. The sheer numbers pour- West Coast, you probably know that flying out ing out from the building radiated a sense of to Indy isn’t exactly the easiest trip to make, excitement that more than justified my deci- and for those of you back East, just know it’s sion to make the 2,247-mile trip. Brothers Bryce Ellis (far right) listens to opening speeches. quite the trek. Regardless though, there were from Indiana, Florida, Michigan and even several reasons that just about guaranteed my California—special recognition to the other generations of brothers who have come before attendance at this monumental occasion no West Coast brothers who made the trip— us and helped to shape our organization. A matter what. greeted me within a minute of getting out of testament to the values we hold dear and the First of all, this was an experience I was not the car. The sense of brotherhood was conta- brotherhood we hold sacred as members of going to miss, plain and simple. This was my gious, and I could feel the anticipation in the Theta Chi. organization—our organization—making his- air. For those of you who haven’t had a chance One of the most memorable parts of the tory and bringing about a new, greater era of to see the new IHQ, let me just say, wow. The experience were people’s reactions when I Theta Chi. As was noted at the ceremony, each building is simple and elegant, with perfectly told them where I had come from. Brothers move of IHQ has ushered in a more robust, placed letters that suggest that Theta Chi is were legitimately shocked that an undergrad prosperous Fraternity and as is readily appar- here, and here to stay. had made the journey from Seattle to Carmel ent, this move will be no different than its pre- Seeing the red ribbon draped across the to see a ribbon cut and a brand new IHQ decessors. Second, and to my disappointment, IHQ and hearing the inspirational words from opened. I totally understood where they were I am unable to attend Convention this year, National President Dick Elder and Executive coming from, and yet I was convinced that and thus IHQ’s grand opening was the best Director Mike Mayer was surreal. These many of them would have chosen to do the chance I had to meet and talk with brothers esteemed brothers and many others worked same. Sure, it was physically far to come, but from around the nation. Now, on a daily basis, tirelessly at making this new home a reality man, it was worth it. my chapter reminds me in multiple ways why I and it showed through the enthusiasm in their I traveled to the grand opening because of joined Theta Chi, and this cannot be under- words. The kind words of Carmel Mayor James the opportunities it presented to experience stated; yet, experiencing Theta Chi beyond my Brainard made it clear that Theta Chi is the our brotherhood and especially, to witness his- chapter stands alone in a league of its own. type of organization that communities want to tory. I emphasize history because our history is Deranian Presidents Conference, MYLC, all of welcome and embrace. His presence was both of paramount importance to the future of this these events are awesome not only because of exhilarating and humbling. Fraternity. Ritual, values, tradition—all of the learning and growth they provide, but I’d never been to a ribbon-cutting ceremo- these foundational elements are rooted in our because of the opportunities they provide to ny before and I highly doubt that any future history, and the significance of these moments truly begin to explore our brotherhood. This ceremony will match the energy in the throughout our Fraternity’s 158-year life is sense of opportunity to explore was amplified moment that ribbon was cut. This was undeniable. As Theta Chis, we have been tenfold at the grand opening. To experience it—this was our past, our present and our blessed by the tremendous leaders who have the generations of triumphant, passionate, future condensed into one moment, and that chosen to pursue the betterment of our dedicated, hardworking brothers, and friends moment was perfection: A reminder that Fraternity, a reflection of the history that has who have continually channeled their energy Theta Chi is capable of anything it puts its come before them. It was noted in the cere- into Theta Chi was inspirational and unlike heart and mind to. mony that with each new Theta Chi IHQ, the anything else I have felt throughout my time Our new IHQ building is just that, new. It Fraternity has grown to be a more prosperous, as a Theta Chi. Our new IHQ is the direct had a fresh, welcoming feel that had me wan- successful organization. The story of this result of this hard work and dedication and to dering the halls and talking with brothers for Headquarters will be no different. This was an walk down its halls with brothers initiated well hours. Despite this newness, what was perhaps opportunity to embrace and engage with past, before my parents were born was humbling, most striking about IHQ, and the one thing I present and future leaders, the individuals and left me with a sense of confidence in our would say that absolutely no brother can miss, who have and will continue to become an inte- organization unlike any other. Theta Chi is an was the history of Theta Chi that lined the gral part of our history. And so, this was an organization you join not for four years, but walls. From the Theta Chi museum displays opportunity that 2,247 miles could never get for life and this experience cemented that devoted to the original artifacts of our in the way of leading to an experience that will fact, making IHQ’s move all the more sweet. Founders, to the old photographs of different continue to shape my life in the way that only We have a new home that will continue to fos- chapters, all of this history made me even being a brother of Theta Chi could. Here’s to ter lifelong brotherhood, and our staff and more proud to be a Theta Chi. The images our history, our future, and the brothers who our Grand Chapter could not have picked a and items on display are a connection to the will shape the two for generations to come.

14 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Theta Chi memorabilia adorns the walls and hallways of the new Headquarters, offering hours of browsing.

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BY SHAWN BENNETT, DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMMING

he theme for the second full day of National Convention celebrated graduate leadership structure so we would have the foundation for last- Tand served as a ribbon cutting for Theta Chi’s Sacred Purpose move- ing change. ment. Theta Chi’s health and safety movement, called Sacred Purpose, We also knew that it must be more than our existing risk management officially launched in January of 2014. In just a few short months, we policies. It had to address the other health and safety challenges facing have made marked progress and impact beyond our expectations. This is our brothers and the Fraternity, such as mental health, fire and life safe- my personal reflection on our first six months. I hope it will give you a ty, relational health, alcohol and drug abuse, hazing, non-consensual sex- glimpse into how it is transforming our Fraternity and our members. ual activity, nutrition and exercise, and financial health, among others. Finally, we knew that it must inspire a renewed attitude and culture in What is Theta Chi? Theta Chi—something that would transform the way we all think and At its core, Theta Chi is relational. Theta Chi is a promise that we act… something that transforms the way we see each other. make to each other. It is a promise that says, “I am here for you and I The foundation of what would become the Sacred Purpose movement have your back.” If we allow it, that seemingly simply promise changes is the creation of a new undergraduate leadership position called the everything. It is about helping each other have better lives. It is the Vice President of Health and Safety. We knew that deep and permanent Helping Hand. It is about our commitment to one another. Unless it transformation required a significant level of leadership, so that role was changes the way we relate to one another, Theta Chi means nothing at elevated to the third ranking undergraduate officer. all. We knew that this kind of change was momentous and had to be com- Theta Chi is a spirit. Nothing is more important—not chapter meet- municated clearly to more than 8,000 undergraduate members and ings, not socials, not service projects, not philanthropy, not committee 100,000+ alumni, so, in October 2013, we launched the Sacred Purpose meetings, not campus leadership, not intramurals. Although all of these movement with a new logo, a six-part video series, and a new website. are essential to the work of the Fraternity, they are not the Fraternity. The word was out. There was no going back! I received dozens of e-mails, That spirit was alive and well at the Convention. As we looked around, most of them overwhelmingly positive. I would often receive e-mail from we saw it everywhere. It was in the warm smiles, strong embraces, deep undergraduates that said something like, “I didn’t know that my conversations, and I can’t forget the belly-laughs. Fraternity cared about me like this. Here is what is going on in my life. What should I do now?” What is Sacred Purpose? Our first goal was to help our chapters and colonies elect their first At Convention, we agreed that Sacred Purpose is all around us. We Vice Presidents of Health and Safety. The Fraternity made a significant affirmed that the Sacred Purpose movement is a modern and relevant and essential investment by inviting those first Vice Presidents of Health expression of who we have always been. Just like it is clearly declared in and Safety to attend the Sacred Purpose Launch Event held in the Creed of Theta Chi, we are truly “ennobled by high and sacred pur- Indianapolis in January. pose.” Inspired by its potential, we recommitted to being there for one I am so proud of those men. They courageously stepped into the gap another. And, we studied and practiced the essential skills so we can be and said, “Send me.” In many cases they were not even sure what they there when brothers need it the most. were getting themselves into. But, they aligned with the idea of a more intentional commitment to one another. They have been pioneers for How did we get to this point? the Fraternity and were honored at Convention with a standing ovation. In 2012, National President Dick Elder decided we had to do more in That gathering in January was perhaps the most meaningful Theta order to support and protect today’s brothers. It was clear that the chal- Chi gathering I have ever had the pleasure of attending. Our goals were lenges and issues facing undergraduate members transcended simply simple. We wanted to inspire them, equip them, and connect them. It creating a new program or writing a new handbook. We wanted to happened beyond my grandest expectations. inspire a renewed understanding of what it means to be a Theta Chi, so Nearly 150 brothers gathered in a room, unfamiliar to one another. I we started to use the word “movement.” We also knew that the move- spoke about “Our Sacred Purpose” with the goal to share a vision so that ment must have the face of the undergraduate to be considered relevant everyone would know why we are doing what we are doing. I also shared and lasting and therefore required us to consider changing our under- parts of my own personal story and was quite vulnerable with them. I told

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of the gut-wrenching challenges in my own life and of the amazing men who were there for me when I needed it the most. At the end of that first night, we asked if there was anyone who would also like to tell their personal story to the group. More than 30 men raised their hand. The next day, we carved out time so guys could share their stories with one another. There were times when there was not a dry eye in the room. In fact, time did not allow for every brother to share, so we had to set up a video camera so men could share their story by video during breaks in the schedule. Dozens of stories were shared that weekend that highlighted the diverse realities of our lives and reminded us that we need each other. Those stories reminded us why we must have a Sacred Purpose move- ment. During the Convention, I shared footage of one of those coura- geous and vulnerable brothers. It touched and inspired all of us. We learned together that weekend that we are not alone in our chal- lenges. We also decided that we had to do a better job of being there for one another, and that the Fraternity could be more than we imagined it could be. On Sunday, January 12, the men returned home to begin their work. The Vice President of Health and Safety has four distinct roles: • Cultivate relationships with campus professionals and understand the Past-National President Paul Norstrem (r) presents the inaugural Westol resources that are available for our members. They are to serve as con- Award to Beta Phi/Nevada. Peter Mulvihill, Epsilon/WPI 1978, (l), a nector between our men and the campus professionals who can help. Nevada State Fire Marshal, serves as Health and Safety Adviser. • Inspire and equip our chapter brothers to recognize the needs of brothers and to do something to help one another. During the Convention, we shared testimonials from undergraduates, • Organize campus-wide health and safety programs that provide lead- alumni, university administrators, and parents. It was evident that ership to the entire campus community. Sacred Purpose is transforming our brothers, their chapters, and their • Identify a dedicated Health and Safety Adviser who helps guide the campuses. long-term success and relevance of Sacred Purpose. That adviser would also be equipped to help identify the needs of brothers and find appro- The Dave Westol Sacred Purpose Award priate resources for them. At Convention, the Fraternity presented the new Westol Award to rec- ognize the chapter that most exemplifies the spirit of Sacred Purpose. The Impact of Sacred Purpose Beta Phi/Nevada was selected as the inaugural recipient. Beta Phi Although statistics like these allow us to measure our progress, it is learned from guest speakers on sexual harassment and mental health important to look beyond the numbers. What are people really saying? and hosted a campus-wide program on the dangers of drinking and dri- What does it mean to them? When we apply that deeper measure to ving which attracted 130 students. Sacred Purpose, we get a glimpse at its humanity and true impact. After The award is named in honor of Past-National Vice President and all, our goal is not to simply host guest speakers and sponsor programs. Executive Director Dave Westol, Beta Zeta/Michigan State 1973, who has Our real goals are deepened relationships, transformed lives, and a devoted his life to the health, safety, and protection of fraternity and greater love for Theta Chi. sorority members. Westol selected a quote for the award that eloquently captures the spirit of the Sacred Purpose movement: “There is a destiny that makes us brothers Celebrating the Fraternity’s Impact: the Data None goes his way alone. All that we send into the lives of others Campus-Wide Programs Comes back into our very own” Alcohol/drugs ...... 36 —Edwin Markham 1852–1940 Mental Health ...... 35 Non-consensual Sexual Activity ...... 25 We will never, ever give up! Fire and Life Safety ...... 11 In her famous quote, Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small Exercise/Nutrition ...... 12 group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, Total ...... 119 it’s the only thing that ever has.” I believe Theta Chi is on the verge of something special that will forever impact the world. A miracle is hap- Guest Speakers...... 218 pening in Theta Chi. I could not be more proud of our brothers. Health and Safety Advisers ...... 63

*119 of 146 chapters/colonies reporting activity from Spring 2014

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Reginald E. F. Colley Award Named for past Grand Chapter member Reginald E.F. Colley, this award is the Fraternity’s highest undergraduate honor which recognizes distinguished service to their alma mater, Fraternity and Chapter. The 2014 recipient of the Reginald E.F. Colley Award is Steven J. Vesey, Beta Lambda/ Akron 2014. The First Runner-Up is Layton J. Cox, Beta Iota/ Arizona 2013 and the Second Runner-Up is Akshay Kapoor, Theta/Massachusetts 2013. The winner and two runner-up each receive academic scholarships from The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi. Vesey majored in construction engineering technology earning a 3.986 grade point average. He is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and Gamma Sigma Alpha Honorary Fraternity. He was a member of the Society of Students in Construction and served as the Public Relations Chair; the American Institute of Constructors, and was involved in Construction Management Association of America, where he served as the Director of Community Service. He was recognized as the recipient of the Robert C. Executive Director Mike Mayer (the 2004 Colley Award Winner) joins Past National Vice President Weyrick Outstanding Student Award, the A-Key Blue Award, Bill Palmer (r) in presenting the Colley Award to Steven Vesey. the Certificate of Excellence for Achievement/STEM Award, and the Outstanding Student Award in Construction Engineering Technology. Vesey participated within the National Fraternity by traveling to and At Akron, Vesey served as a Student Assistant on two separate occasions participating in several initiation and leadership events at nearby chapters. for two different professors. He was a member of several service He also participated in the installation of Iota Tau Chapter at Northern organizations, including the Student United Way and the Choose Ohio Kentucky University in the fall of 2013. He attended several national events, First Stem Program. including National Convention, Deranian Presidents Conference, and the Vesey was a strong contributor to the greater Akron community. He Initiative Academy. assisted 14 different charities at more than 44 events for a total of almost Craig Wise, Associate Professor for Construction Engineering 178 hours of documented service. Some notable events include the Campus Technology, wrote, “Steve is an excellent, highly motivated student Programming Network, University Residence Life, and several trips for evidenced by his GPA, work experience, and many awards and scholarships. Alternative Spring Breaks. He balanced his school and his service endeavors Steve is a balanced, hard-working young man and is well liked by students by participating in several intramural events, including volleyball, football, bas- and faculty.” ketball, and dodgeball. Sr. Director for Recruitment and Expansion JD Ford shared, “As an Interfraternally, Vesey served as the IFC representative for his chapter alumnus of Beta Lambda and serving on the IHQ staff, I have had multiple for two years, collaborating with different groups on campus and organizing opportunities to work with Brother Vesey. From my interactions with him, his chapter’s participation in several events. he is one of the nicest guys I know. Furthermore, his work ethic is superb. Within Beta Lambda Chapter, Vesey served as Risk Manager, Vice I am elated that he was chosen as this year’s Colley Award winner.” President, and finally as President. As the Vice President, he successfully Congratulations, Brother Vesey! managed and oversaw the operation of the committee structure within his chapter, and organized several chapter events such as Relay For Life, Up ’til Dawn, and other community service events. He served on several commit- tees within Theta Chi, including bylaw revision, budget, recruitment, chapter house remodeling, and campus relations committees. His chapter brothers recognized his leadership and scholarship by awarding him the Scholar of the Year Award and the Active Chapter Service Award.

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2013/2014 Award Recipients Presented at the 158th Anniversary Convention and 36th School of Fraternity Practices, July 16-19, 2014

National President Dick Elder and Executive Director Mike Mayer present the Fraternity’s highest honor, the Distinguished Service Award to Past Grand Chapter member Rich Partridge (#132 at left) and Past National President Doug Allen (#133 at right)

Distinguished Service Award Philip P. Pappas, II, Beta Chi/Allegheny 1979 Chad R. Strelow, Theta Psi/Wisconsin-Oshkosh Richard I.L. Partridge, Theta/Massachusetts Charles J. “CJ” Vanstrom, II, Gamma Epsilon/ 1999 1991 Western State 1982 Christopher E. Swan, Gamma Tau/Drake 1986 Douglas M. Allen, Delta Beta/Georgia 1990 Joel M. Wendland, Zeta Beta/Adrian 1996 Thomas R. Van Cleave, Beta Rho/ Illinois Wesleyan 1972 Earl D. Rhodes Theta Chi For David E. DeVol Award John M. Wenger, Eta Omega/Chico State 2009 Life Award Thomas L. Axon, Delta Kappa/Ball State 1978 James D. Hardwick, Phi/North Dakota State James A. Baumann, Delta Psi/Kansas 1983 Reginald E. F. Colley Award 1987 Christian P. Chace, Epsilon Gamma/Widener Richard W. Leland, Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg 1997 1998 Michael P. Maloney, Delta Upsilon/ Mark Hillis, Gamma Rho/Florida State 1964 Arizona State 1987 David J. Hubler, Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg 1999 David A. May, Zeta Sigma/ Daren W. Jenson, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1995 Wisconsin-River Falls 1970 Royce A. Keehr, Zeta Sigma/ James S. McEachern, III, Beta Psi/Presbyterian Wisconsin-River Falls 1988 James Ralph “Shug” Jordan Award 1982 Tyson Y. Lai, Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz 1989 James J. Moylan, Gamma Lambda/Denver 1969 William E. Lucas, III, Epsilon/WPI 1998 Paul R. Norstrem, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1986 Herbert W. Morgan, Jr., Theta Iota/ B. Harry Strack, Jr., Chi/Auburn 1965 UC-Santa Cruz 1988 Howard R. Alter, Jr. Award for Chapter Excellence Wesley K. Wicker, Alpha Phi/Alabama 1979 Peter J. Mulvihill, Epsilon/WPI 1978 Nicholas J. Osenberg, Delta Omega/Ripon 2011 George T. Kilavos Alumni Award Kevin F. Reilly, Jr., Tau/Florida 2008 Joe L. Clack, Eta Sigma/Arkansas Tech 1980 Thomas J. Rossley, Jr., Gamma Tau/Drake 1982 Dr. Jon L. Fleming, Alpha Mu/Iowa State 1975 Alejandro Ruiz, Epsilon Psi/NJIT 1998 Grand Chapter Scholarship Award JD Ford, Beta Lambda/Akron 2005 Kia Sepassi, Beta Iota/Arizona 2001 Dr.William A. “Tony” Lake, Epsilon Upsilon/ Brent D. Skaja, Zeta Delta/St. Cloud State 2001 Central Michigan 1995 Robert H. Stine, Delta Kappa/Ball State 1986 Robert E. Leitch, Eta Beta/Eastern Kentucky 1996

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Sidney Ann Gilpin Lewis Memorial Trophy

Most Improved Chapter Award

David L. Westol Sacred Purpose Award

James M. Holland Award

Philip S. Randall Success in Recruitment Award

Lewis Memorial Trophy

Henry B. Hersey Significant Increase in Membership Award

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Our National Partnership with the USO is off to a great start as evidenced by the participa- tion by several of our chapters. We highlighted several GI Theta Chi events during the National Convention and heard from Kyndele Cooke, the USO’s Sr. Relationship Manager, Clubs and Organizations. Kyndele shares: “This July I had the pleasure of attending Theta Chi’s National Convention and I was given the opportunity to present at a General Session as well as host three breakout sessions. The General Session was an exciting solidification of this partnership, now in its second year, and it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to share the stage with National President Dick Elder and Executive Director Mike Mayer. While holding the breakout sessions I was impressed with the level of interest, excitement and pre-planning that the Theta Chi members in attendance had put into events for the coming year. They were able to come to me with ideas and ques- USO tions on making existing or new events successful. I was impressed by the overwhelming amount of young men that stopped by the USO table to discuss events they had planned for the 2014/2015 school year. The members of Theta Chi have already made an impact to the USO by hosting events that both bring a Partnership: monetary benefit as well as raising awareness in the community. I look forward to continu- ing to aid in the ongoing efforts Theta Chi will make in the years to come with the USO through their events and relationships built in the field with our Centers.” Service The Convention also provided the opportunity for members to share how the USO has made a difference in their lives. Zeta/New Hampshire Colony member Erik VanDenBerghe, a Marine Corps veteran, over Self shared a powerful story: My encounters with the USO ranged from getting a hot meal or a place to nap between flights, but what impacted me the most was seeing firsthand the willingness of their VOL- The members of Theta Chi UNTEERS to put aside THEIR lives to help us who serve cope with personally and morally challenging times. USO volunteers empathize with the experience of those serving in the have already made an military and appreciate the brotherhood and camaraderie that is developed. When I was on reserve status, I was asked to be a part of an honor guard to escort a fallen Marine impact to the USO by home. A USO volunteer was on hand to provide support and I quickly saw firsthand their hosting events that both commitment to us. Whe never I asked our driver to do something, he complied—and even stayed with me for certain traditions that I knew he didn’t have to. He wanted to bring a monetary benefit as make sure he was there if we needed anything. No words can do that day or my feelings any justice. well as raising awareness in After my encounter with the USO, I realized that everyone needs help at some point in their lives. The USO gives unquestioning support to those who serve our nation. While the community. the USO’s selfless service to others may seem menial or even trivial to outsiders, the —USO Sr. Relationshiop Manager, Kyndele Cooke impact to us on the receiving end is immense. As a Theta Chi, I have tried to emulate these selfless actions in the aid of all my broth- ers and to assist them, those who have served, and those that help those who serve. By sup- porting the USO we are supporting our brothers who served and our tradition of lending a Helping Hand to those who need it. It is not the sole charge of the USO to do this work and, as I’ve learned, the smallest things often mean the most to people. I hope that all my brothers feel the same, because our relationship as brothers is the same image that we should represent between those who secure our freedom and those who help them. Army veteran Brent Skaja, Zeta Delta/St. Cloud State 2001, shared: Having spent over three years stationed overseas, I know what it’s like to not see your family for extended periods of time and not experience the comforts of home. The USO really offers the troops a connection back home to the U.S. through their various hospital- ity programs. I was headed back to Germany from leave in Minnesota when I missed my connecting flight in St. Louis. I was stuck in the airport with no money for a hotel or even food; I had foolishly spent all my money while visiting friends and family back in Minnesota. The next Marine Corps Veteran Erik VanDenBerghe shares his personal experience with USO. connecting flight to Germany was in two days. Luckily, I located the USO facility within the airport and shared my story. They graciously let me stay with them and fed me. I will always be grateful for the hospitality that they showed a young soldier in need. I’m sure this is one of thousands of similar stories of how the USO supports our troops stateside and around the world extending their helping hands to the military and their families that actively defend the Constitution and our Country. God Bless America and The USO.

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Above: Brigadier General Stan Cherrie (Beta Delta/Rutgers 1964) speaks about leadership and teamwork. During Operation Desert Storm, Brother Cherrie was the architect of the largest armored offensive since World War II. Right: The Convention celebrated Theta Chi’s achievements from 2013/2014.

All convention photos by Will Chiang, Beta Tau/Southern California 2007.

22 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS proved to be a wonderful host for the 158th Anniversary Convention and 36th School of Fraternity Practices which was held July 16–19, 2014, at the Minneapolis Marriott City Center. Many thanks to the Twin Cities Alumni Chapter leadership for providing the backbone of support Minnesota State Supreme Court Justice David Stras that made the city so welcoming to our members. Special thanks to Creig (Delta Psi/Kansas 1995) Andreasen, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1990, Brent Skaja, Zeta Delta/St. Cloud State 2001, Cory Olsen, Beta Kappa/Hamline 2001, Past National President Paul Norstrem, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1986, Past National President Doug Allen, Delta Beta/Georgia 1990 and the undergraduates of Alpha Pi/Minnesota and Beta Kappa/Hamline for all of their efforts—whether manning a table at the airport or just showing brothers where to go and what to experience—it was very much appreciated.

The Convention enjoyed the musical talents of the Theta Chi National Quartet composed of A great night out at the ballpark. National Secretary Joe D’Amore, Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg 1977; Clarence Frank, Eta Omicron/Northwestern State 2000; Bob Thomas, Gamma Psi/Puget Sound 1976; and Kyle Weaver, Zeta Sigma/Wisconsin-River Falls 2004. The National Quartet provided music

Above: Another epic Convention debate. Left: National President Dick Elder delivers his address.

THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 23 24 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 throughout the event and also performed Chester 1974) challenged our members to Friday’s programming from keynotes to the winning song from the 2014 Theta Chi consider the role alcohol plays in their lives breakout sessions emphasized our Sacred Song Contest, “A Theta Chi’s the Man You and to watch out for one another. Jeff Hiller Purpose movement—its origins, its impact Need” by Andrew Manson, Delta Phi/North of JobBound provided excellent tips to help and its future. Testimonials were shared from Texas 2008. As a major surprise to all atten- brothers craft their resumes and make the parents, faculty, college administrators and dees, the National Quartet performed the transition from college life to the business undergraduates from other national fraterni- national anthem at Target Field during the world. Justice David Stras (Delta Psi/Kansas ties about the benefits of Theta Chi’s Sacred Rays vs. Twins game on Friday, July 18. In 1995) of the Minnesota State Supreme Court Purpose. Beta Phi Chapter at Nevada was honor of the quartet’s revival of Theta Chi spoke to alumni about how Theta Chi had awarded the inaugural David L. Westol Sacred songs, all brothers in attendance at the ball influenced his life and career. We also heard Purpose Award for their efforts on their cam- game sang “Dear Old Theta Chi” during the from descendants of Phil S. Randall, one of the pus to promote health and wellness among 7th Inning Stretch! brothers who helped to save Theta Chi from their fellow students. We bid farewell to Grand Chapter mem- extinction in 1881: Theta Chi Chapter mem- Finally, we congratulate our 2014 Colley bers Doug Allen, Joe D’Amore and Bill Palmer bers Judge R.A. “Jim” Randall and his son, Jim Award recipient Steven Vesey, Beta and thank them for their dedication and Randall, were on hand to present the Randall Lambda/Akron 2014 and our new recipients service. We welcome Brothers Darick Brown Award and Judge Randall provided stunning of the Fraternity’s highest honor, the (Eta Gamma/Morehead State 1989), Herb commentary for each recipient. Distinguished Service Award, #132 Richard I.L. Morgan (Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz 1988) and Thursday focused on Theta Chi’s National Partridge and #133 Douglas Allen. You can Chad Strelow (Theta Psi/Wisconsin-Oshkosh Partnership with the USO and discussed “Why read more about them and our other award 1999) to the Grand Chapter and thank each of the USO?” and celebrated those chapters that recipients on pages 18–20. our candidates for running. We hail our re- successfully contributed to the USO over the Our Thanks to the faculty and alumni elected National President, Dick Elder, and our past year. The USO graciously provided cam- participants and to all of our undergraduate new National Vice President, Joseph Couch. ouflage hats with the logos of both organiza- attendees—Convention is a success because We heard from wonderful keynote speak- tions for all attendees and shared informa- you make it so. Two undergraduates served as ers including Brigadier General Stan Cherrie tion on how Theta Chi members can engage Convention Correspondents and shared their (Beta Delta/Rutgers 1964) who spoke in this new partnership. Several breakout ses- thoughts of attending Convention. We about teamwork and our commitment to one sions further stressed the importance of this encourage you to read about their experi- another. Mike Green (Zeta Omega/West partnership and how to remain involved. ences at Convention on the following pages.

THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 25 Leadership Along the Journey

BY EVAN WILEY SMITH, ETA PSI/UAB 2015

FOR MANY MEN, joining a frater- their hotel room, I could not help but to think, Alabama, we have a segment in our services nity is motivated by an innate “these guys really have it together.” Hours called ‘Grace Along the Journey.’ I would like to desire to be a part of something later, it came as no surprise to me when these borrow that phrase here and submit to you larger than themselves. For Theta Chi, it is a brothers of the Zeta Rho Chapter at Kentucky that all of these men are ‘leading along the sacred purpose. Nothing brings this “bigger- were awarded the Alter Award for the year. journey.’ They have truly led me to a better than-me” feeling into a deeply profound tan- We heard from General Stan Cherrie (Beta understanding of what I’m doing here in gibility than driving 16 hours, walking into a Delta/Rutgers 1964), whose courage in service Theta Chi, and I am sure many of us could say crowded convention hall with 400 of my to his country and fellow man exemplifies a the same. brothers, seeing the banners of countless true perpetuation of this Fraternity’s ideals. For every thing that I understand more, chapters across the country, and listening to We met Judge Dan Fleetham, Sr. (Alpha/ there is always something that leaves me our combined voices lift the Creed of Theta Norwich, 1934) who, at the age of 102, was a dumbfounded, whether it is life, this Fraternity, Chi to the heavens above Minneapolis. Theta Chi 50 years before my chapter was or the things that go into each. In this way, I Even then, it had not exactly sunk in— founded. And we heard from Mike Green was struck with emotion as the names of all what had I gotten myself into when I accept- (Zeta Omega/West Chester 1974), whose of our brothers lost in the last two years were ed a bid into (what was at the time) an inter- personal testimony and guidance reflects read aloud. The sheer enormity of what those est group of Theta Chi? what I saw in so many men at Convention—a names meant hung heavy in the air, even At lunch of the Convention’s first day, I willingness to make oneself vulnerable to after their echoes had ceased. Every name car- stepped onto the streets of a new city to orient your brothers, even the ones thousands of ried a story. Every name contributed to their myself and find somewhere to eat. Before I miles and decades apart. The transparency chapter. They contribute to this day. Through could venture off on my own, a group of and ability to connect with our brothers, this, yet again, the grand purpose of Theta Chi brothers approached me, and with sincere regardless of the traits that make them differ- was further revealed to me. interest in getting to know me, brought me ent, is, in my mind, what the Sacred Purpose No words could ever be sufficient, although along with them. These brothers demonstrat- of Theta Chi truly means. I will certainly try, to describe the experience ed true fraternity through how they treated Our National President Dick Elder often of a first National Convention. I became each other and how they treated me and were speaks about standing up and leading. He aware that I had just become the first dele- the first step to understanding why I was speaks about the journey that is being a gate for my chapter in nearly 20 years. The there. Sitting at lunch, and then later sitting in Theta Chi. At my church in Birmingham, significance of that cannot be quantified or

26 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 qualified in any vocabulary that I possess. But if I had to pick one word to describe the 158th Anniversary Convention, it would be fulfilling. The faculty gave to the attendees powerful equipment with which we may, God willing, improve ourselves, improve our chapters, thereby improving our campuses, and there- by improving the world. When it was all said and done, when we had clapped and cheered and went on our ways, I had a 16-hour car ride home to ponder what this great event meant to us. My mind kept coming back to Dick Elder’s quote, “To O Say Can You See: The Theta Chi National Quartet performs the National Anthem. look is one thing, to see what you look at is another, to understand what you see is a third, to learn from what you understand is still something else, to act on what you learn is all that really matters.” I will not presume to be able to say it better, and even as I write, I am unsure of a response. I can only give you my word that, after attending Convention, when I look at my beloved Theta Chi, I see a brother- hood that is great, I more fully understand what our Purpose is, I have learned how to be a better brother, and I give you my solemn vow to act on those things. It is my sincerest hope that my brothers will do the same. n

THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 27 Fraternal Seeds and Voltage

BY CLAY PARLETTE, ETA MU/FINDLAY 2017 ITHADBEENALONGJOURNEY The gavel was struck and in short order I or addictions. Other chapters sponsored cam- for the small town country boy: was jotting down pages of notes. It was excit- pus-wide “Stress Buster” events. Some chap- ten and a half hours in an ’03 ing to see what Theta Chi is doing across our ters combined Sacred Purpose programming Buick all the way from Northwestern Ohio to great nation, with brothers eager to answer with the idea of “brotherhood bonding” Minneapolis. I stood in front of the Marriott my questions, excitedly sharing their own events like “Honest Hour” or “Candlepass.” Yet, City Center finally ready to step foot into my experiences, giving fresh perspective. some chapters kept it relatively simple by long-anticipated destination. The bellhop One big focus of Convention was the new partnering with local police, fire, and wellness greeted me with a friendly smile and nod. Sacred Purpose movement. To an outsider, clinics to allow paid professionals to do the “Theta Chi?” he asked. After I had affirmed such a thing may seem silly or even unneces- bulk of the work. his question, he pressed the button on the sary, and my chapter was particularly guilty Either way, when describing his own expe- elevator and responded right away with a of feeling as such. Being at Convention, rience, every brother had an urgent excite- “Fourth floor. Can’t miss it.” I was ready to though, really showed me that Sacred ment in his voice—a certain passion that experience some of the greatest four days of Purpose is more than an idea, and more than could only be sensed by being there at my life. a campaign; Sacred Purpose is every one of Convention and talking with them in each Almost instantly, I was approached by us. To quote Shawn Bennett, Director of breakout session. And for me, knowing very brothers from across the country, engaging Health and Safety Programming, “. . . we are little about the movement and hardly ever me in conversation about everything from the Sacred Purpose. We owe it to our Brothers, really thinking about my Brothers beyond my where I hailed, to my thoughts on LeBron our universities, and our communities to do own chapter, words cannot give justice to returning to C-Town. Already I could feel the everything in our power to extend the how rewarding it was to be able to sit in a cir- atmosphere charged with a positive energy. Helping Hand in any possible way.” cle and talk about these things with people Seated in the ballroom for the Opening Okay, I thought, ‘How do we make an effort who cared, people I know I can contact at any Ceremony, I studied the reverent portraits of to extend the Helping Hand?’ In our breakout time when I need a Helping Hand. Brothers Freeman and Chase positioned session for Sacred Purpose, I asked a similar Another major benefit of attending behind the podium. The side wall was filled question. Some chapters had partnered with Convention was being able to speak with the with banners of chapters across the country. national organizations like Active Minds to leaders of our Fraternity and representatives One could hardly sit there and not be over- promote awareness and offer help for people from our new partner organization: the USO. come with awe . . . who struggle with mental disorders, anxiety, During the presentation, the speaker asked

28 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Brothers open the 36th School of Fraternity Practices with the Creed of Theta Chi. that anyone who personally had an experi- brothers’ input, rooms full of brotherly love opinion, in order to be the best Theta Chi, you ence with the USO to share for everyone to and respect, videos of the accomplishments of have to be able to see the full picture at hear. By the time the microphone had been fellow brothers and chapters, and our particu- Convention and I am extremely grateful that passed to all who wanted to share, the whole larly motivating National President challeng- I was able to do it as early in my life as I did. room was nearly in tears. Hearing such heart- ing us to “Stand Up and Lead,” there forms In Minneapolis, I harvested new fraternal felt stories that made grown men cry was def- a certain spark in your heart, an electricity seeds—seeds of inspiration and virtue creat- initely one of the most inspiring moments of within your soul that who you are matters— ed by positive ideas that will surge into a new my life—something you just don’t get by sim- that you are part of something huge doing energy focused around the values of our ply going to your weekly chapter meetings. great things! This kind of energetic voltage, at Creed: Truth, Temperance, and Tolerance. I Having the opportunity to meet and con- least for me, could only be experienced with can’t wait to spread them on the University of nect with alumni, Grand Chapter members 400+ other brothers in a place where each Findlay’s campus and into the world beyond. from the past and present, and flooded with piece of the puzzle comes together. In my Carpe Diem, Brothers. n

THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 29 2013/2014 donors to the foundation

No better time to be a Theta Chi

Dear Brothers,

There has truly never been a better time in the history of Theta Chi. We are initiating more men than ever before with more chapters to go with it. On top of that, our average chapter size is nearly 60 men across the KEY TO ANNUAL nation. With this growth, we have more opportunities to GIVING LEVELS offer world-class leadership education and scholarship The Ruby Eye Society Annual giving of more than $5,000 opportunities for our brothers. DIAMOND LEVEL Thanks to the generous gifts of our brothers we $100,000–$249,999.99/year celebrate our awarding of $272,000 in scholarships to PLATINUM LEVEL $50,000–$99,999.99/year assist 120 deserving young men with their academic careers. These scholarships GOLD LEVEL support brothers at universities from Florida to Minnesota to Oregon. $25,000–$49,999.99/year SILVER LEVEL Graduate Adviser scholarships are also awarded to brothers seeking advanced $10,000–$24,999.99/year degrees. We are able to help our brothers seeking law degrees, Masters of Business BRONZE LEVEL Administration and medical degrees as our brothers work to reach their career goals. $5,000–$9,999.99/year While pursuing their studies, these brothers are expected to assist the Theta Chi The Crossed Swords Society Annual giving levels between chapter at the host institution, or assist in the chartering of a chapter there. The $100 and $4,999.99 Graduate Adviser program is a tremendous asset to the growth of our brotherhood. DIAMOND LEVEL Lastly, I want to share with you the great success we’ve had with the Deranian $2,500–$4,999.99/year PLATINUM LEVEL Presidents Conference in recent years. The Presidents Conference started in 1995 $1,000–$2,499.99/year during my tenure as National President has grown to become the premier leadership GOLD LEVEL $500–$999.99/year school of the Fraternity and the Foundation Chapter plays a crucial role in its funding. SILVER LEVEL Across the country our chapters have aligned their chapter elections to elect officers $250–$499.99/year in November, then take office in December. Thus, at the beginning of their term, all BRONZE LEVEL $100–$249.99/year Chapter Presidents travel to to Indianapolis for a three-day intensive leadership train- Resolute Men ing. This training is essential for their success at the chapter level to grow strong chap- Annual giving less than $100 ters and perpetuate the values of Theta Chi. All of these experiences are not possible without the strong financial support of our alumni. It is loyal donors like you who make Theta Chi great! I hope we can count on your support this year and years to come.

Fraternally,

Carlton Bennett President, The Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity

30 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Theta Chi HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

Support for the Theta Chi Foundation is vital to the development of today's Theta Chi. Your generous donations help provide scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students, essential educational programs, and grants for research programs. This listing reflects annual giving level based upon donations received between July 1, 2013 and June 30, 2014.

ALPHA Howard P. Lowell n David B. Denniston n Lee N. Goyette l BRONZE l Sean Kelly l Norwich University William S. Minkowitz = Stephen L. Goodwin Col. Robert Johnston, Jr. = LIFETIME The Crossed Swords Roger E. Murray n Michael J. Iassogna : Carl E. Tompkins @ Resolute Men Society Elmer W. Parsons n Frank D. Manter @ GIVING LEVELS Christopher E. Allmond @ IOTA (Symbol indicates BRONZE William H. Sawyer n John V. Marino @ Matthew M. Bloch @ Colgate University lifetime giving total) Donald E. De Blieux l Adam McAuliffe David W. Capper : The Crossed Swords Thomas W. Donaldson l DELTA Harry B. Ogasian n President’s Circle ! Nathaniel W. Phillips @ Society Hon. Daniel W. Fleetham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Nicholas Perez $250,000–$499,999 C. Edward Richardson, III n Institute BRONZE Sr. # Martin Phelan Leadership Club Y James M. Rissmiller The Crossed Swords Karl D. Fries @ Brig. Gen. Paul F. James M. Tolos n $100,000–$249,999 Kavanaugh, USA RET l Society Matthew C. Mule @ XI Jonathan H. Tucker : Benefactor Club S James F. Potamos l PLATINUM W. Bradford Reeves @ University of Virginia Allan P. Walch $50,000–$99,999 Resolute Men # ZETA Resolute Men The Crossed Swords SILVER University of New : Board of Visitors ? Society Jack J. Basil, Jr. n Paul T. Chan James R. Porambo n Hampshire : $25,000–$49,999 SILVER J. Keith Davy l Donald R. Coffman BRONZE The Crossed Swords Chairman’s Council G Robert W. McFarland l David G. Doane, M.D. n Dean M. Hatheway @ John L. Brown : Society n $10,000–$24,999 BRONZE Edward G. Generous l James M. Hughes l BRONZE : W. Malcolm Gray, Jr. John C. Seedorff n Freeman Fellow N Steven J. Agosti, MD # Francis E. McIntire l Gordon M. Kilby l Leland C. Dickie Dr. Jeffrey R. Jaeger n Joseph F. Tine n $5,000–$9,999 John R. Wetmiller l Charles W. White, Jr. : KAPPA Keith J. Kulesa : University of Pennsylvania Chase Council # BETA Michael J. Wollman l Resolute Men $2,500–$4,999 Resolute Men Massachusetts Institute Scott A. Hopkins n The Crossed Swords Resolute Men Century Club l Michael E. Atwood n of Technology Scott W. Lowe l Society Gerald E. Duffy @ BRONZE $1,000–$2,499 Gerald H. Barnes, CFA n The Crossed Swords William G. Germanakos : Milton S. Bolton n Society ETA Gerald F. Metzheiser : Men Since ’56 n James W. Hamilton n Ronald W. Broome n BRONZE University of Rhode Resolute Men $500–$999 John D. Haytaian n Island John A. Caldwell : Raymond F. Ferrara @ $0–$99 Snake & Sword : Robert G. Howland l The Crossed Swords Adam H. Cohen William R. Freeman, Jr. n Col. John C. Diller, Jr. l $250–$499 Capt. F. Terry Jones n Society James N. Garrett, Jr. n Alan H. Friot @ Eugene Hondorf n Kenneth Koopman : SILVER Founders Club @ William C. Hamilton, II l Edward A. Ort l Donald R. McIlvain l John J. Koziol n Thomas A. Pizza l $100–$249 James R. Hart n Gregory J. Wilson # John T. Lonati n BRONZE LAMBDA Heritage Club = T. Howard Noel l Charles M. Wilson l Dr. Thomas I. Osborn n David M. Walsh : Cornell University $50–$99 Joseph P. Renzetti : Resolute Men Edward F. Williams, Jr. n Resolute Men The Crossed Swords Paul B. Vetter, II l Wesley W. Allen n $0–$99 Society Keith F. Ashelin n OMICRON EPSILON Brian W. Campbell @ BRONZE James L. Gallagher n Worcester Polytechnic Mario Donati @ University of Richmond Stuart R. Dexter : Zacharias A. Kollias l Leonard F. Glaeser n Institute Dr. Stephen C. Jardin @ The Crossed Swords William M. Gates, III n Resolute Men Richard A. Jacobs l The Crossed Swords G. Peter Lamb, III n Society Society F. Curtis Johnston : Richard B. Carlson = Richard C. Otter # PLATINUM GAMMA PLATINUM Dr. John J. Piacitelli : Dale S. Coats : Timothy L. Rodgers @ John P. Girardi # University of Maine Gerald J. Ricciardo : Glenn P. Crone = James E. Popp G Resolute Men John E. Zydron, Sr. # Edward Gurowitz The Crossed Swords BRONZE THETA John C. Bennett n BRONZE Society Elbert Hargesheimer, III n Gerald R. Backlund l University of Lewis A. Bonney, Ph.D. @ Dr. John S. Prince, Jr. l GOLD Dan R. Hartmann n Scott M. Favreau : Massachusetts Camden R. Hubbard @ Resolute Men Richard S. Doyon N Reginald Y. Haseltine @ Joseph A. Gugliemino l The Crossed Swords Michael D. Leonard n John G. Cosby, Jr. n BRONZE Peter H. Mitchell : David B. Hallock l Society Michael A. Lynch Dr. Stanley D. Dameron @ David A. Elliott l Cal Organ n Dr. Allen H. Levesque l BRONZE William E. McGlashan : Thomas L. Fendley n James C. Otis N l Edward E. Williams @ John J. Marczewski l Donald H. Baptiste, Jr. James G. Snider n Louis J. Matt, Jr. = Richard A. Williams : Robert A. Meyer n Paul S. Chalmers n MU Walter W. Winfield l Billy T. Sheppard @ Resolute Men Peter J. Mulvihill l Paul F. Cronin l University of California- David R. Taylor @ Frank W. Amadon, III @ Stephen J. Salvatore l Robert F. Ferrara l Berkeley NU Hampden-Sydney College Jayson H. Bearce : Resolute Men William H. Richards : The Crossed Swords : The Crossed Swords Lawrence F. Curtis James A. Alfieri n Resolute Men Society Society E. Lyle Flynn : Alexandre Bonstrom BRONZE Oliver E. Bessette SILVER Paul T. Leonard : Shawn A. Czerniak R. Craig DeWallace @ Col. John F. Bouldry # Edward T. Trapani l John W. Driscoll n George S. Dolim :

Annual Giving Level Key can be found on page 30. THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 31 2013/2014 donors to the foundation

PI BRONZE Lester E. Segal l Bradley K. Davy : Jeffrey B. Fosler, Jr. n Dickinson College Jon R. Bullock @ John S. Sherman, Jr. l LIFETIME Joseph M. Jackson n Kurt A. Hartman l The Crossed Swords Dr. George H. Caspar # GIVING LEVELS George F. Keller : Paul F. Hoenstine n Society Charles D. Mosher n UPSILON James C. Stalder Capt. Richard J. Lies l New York University (Symbol indicates # BRONZE John A. Pfanner, III l Keith L. Straley n James B. MacKenzie @ The Crossed Swords lifetime giving total) Wayne J. Davis : Ellsworth D. Purdy N Robert B. Tucker l C. Rod McComas @ Society President’s Circle ! David E. Lohman @ Bradley A. Nestor @ Resolute Men BRONZE $250,000–$499,999 Resolute Men Resolute Men Dr. James G. Bradsher n James V. Forsythe n James E. Nowicki l John F. Doherty @ Leadership Club Y James H. Buzby n George E. Carlon n William A. Grun n Kenton N. Riggs # Daniel R. Luthringshauser l $100,000–$249,999 n Rick L. Carlson n n D. Randy Royer = James E. Goens Salvatore Masotto l George E. Hoffman, Jr. Anthony F. Kern : David F. Harra n Benefactor Club S : John D. Staehle l Dr. Robert P. Renner # Robert A. Hoffman Rev. H. Paul Leap n Greg P. Jacob : $50,000–$99,999 Richard R. Jones : Gary C. Stephans n Resolute Men Brendan S. Lilly @ Kenneth D. Kerri : Board of Visitors ? Dr. William L. Lear @ Steven J. Straight @ Thomas G. Angelo l Richard H. Searer = Derek B. Lawrence = $25,000–$49,999 Alan H. Vladimir Laurence A. Young l Vincent L. Cappadocia n Rev. William Sherman, Jr. : Dwight J. Matson n Chairman’s Council G John N. Weiss, Jr. n Paul D. Znika l James McQueen n Lt. Col. William R. Richard Y. O'Shea : $10,000–$24,999 Dr. Robert V. Zedelis l Resolute Men F. Barry Nelson # Waterman n Gregory A. Parrott n N Jason F. Benner : Thomas F. Sarcona l Freeman Fellow Roger L. Rollins n ALPHA BETA Coleman L. Bennett : RHO $5,000–$9,999 University of Pittsburgh Lt. Col. Steven E. Wall : PHI John V. Blagrave n University of Illinois Chase Council # The Crossed Swords North Dakota State G. Porter Bridwell l The Crossed Swords TAU $2,500–$4,999 Society University Gregory J. Brothers : Society University of Florida Century Club l PLATINUM GOLD The Crossed Swords George C. Conopeotis n The Crossed Swords Society $1,000–$2,499 William D. Renton N William A. Frey, III Laurence A. Dondanville n # Society SILVER Men Since ’56 n Resolute Men BRONZE BRONZE Jack R. Fenwick n William J. Burnett n $500–$999 Barry M. Josowitz : l l Todd R. Fisher @ Rick A. Gimbel Jeffrey V. Caruso l n Douglas B. Johnson Snake & Sword : Vladimir Vukmir : James L. Munson n James E. Fisher # Robert H. Cleveland BRONZE $250–$499 George N. Vurdelja n William D. North Michael B. Funcheon : # Horace C. Gordon, IV @ n John W. Zelahy : Col. Richard Danielson Founders Club @ Steven J. Hanna l Henry F. Pierce, Jr. l Rodney A. Hammond # Donald J. Fretland l $100–$249 George E. Smith, Jr. l J. Bruce Hoffmann G ALPHA GAMMA Kenneth W. Horn = Paul E. Huss n l l Heritage Club = University of Michigan Thomas M. Hoy n Thomas N. Thompson Lt. Col. Rex L. Holloway Dean R. Kelsch @ William E. Thonn l $50–$99 The Crossed Swords Darl S. Johnson @ Timothy J. Joslin, CPA # Rome H. Mickelson l : Society David L. Kelly : Albert H. Wohlers # Matthew T. Marshall l Daniel C. Murphy GOLD Francis P. Kiesler l Resolute Men Thomas L. Miller l Dennis J. Vonasek, AIA, Resolute Men Thomas C. Nolan Daniel J. Layman : Woodruff A. Burt : Clyde J. Pittman : l # CID l l Samuel P. Baggette, II @ Anthony L. Paalz, Jr. # Walter P. Linne Dale E. Eckerty l Christopher L. Thompson James J. Wilhelm l Charles L. Battle n BRONZE Glen E. Luedtke = Thomas F. Godfrey @ William A. Timmons l Resolute Men D. Wayne Garlock n l : : Kevin J. Berman Michael J. Magin Eugene F. Hadley Edmund G. Tubel # n Kyle R. Blake Herbert E. Kaiser @ Keith A. Carabell l John C. Merrill n Peter F. Klemperer @ Resolute Men n Gary W. Burau Phillip A. McPhail n n n Michael E. Ozechov @ Steven P. Osborn C. Drew Kofahl Dr. John J. Benton = n Kim M. Colwell L. Noel Moore l Frank J. Palazzolo : William P. Przybylski n Richard D. Willy n James R. Eriksen @ Darcy L. Fossum @ Daniel E. Weisenberger n William R. Rude l Luke Preston Silver Maj. Ralph C. Gravlee, Jr. n l SIGMA James L. Gompf Mark J. Thomas n J. Gary Hoopes n PSI Resolute Men Oregon State University Anton I. Gunderson n Jhan K. Vannatta = Carl C. Jansen, Jr. n University of Wisconsin James M. Barba @ The Crossed Swords Kim M. Gutenkunst n Bruce T. Wright : n Maj. Thomas G. Bobowski, Society Vincent N. Mandese Robert W. Hausmann n The Crossed Swords : Society USMCR n SILVER John A. Park Ronald J. Kochevar n ALPHA EPSILON BRONZE James W. Callison n n Kevin F. Reilly, Jr. @ David C. Miller : Stanford University Robert D. Campbell Jack A. Cross n Thomas N. Richardson n : Lawrence G. Beyer @ Kiel R. Ova l The Crossed Swords John L. Burley n Dr. James E. Dickson, II John W. Sherven @ : Society Daniel F. Creasey n Bill Grover Lt. Col. Darrell Tuntland l BRONZE l Brian R. Kotzian n Jonathan J. Zimmerman William S. Griffin Philip P. Maxwell, Jr. : Rev. Milton R. Lange n Robert J. Lisiecki n Resolute Men CHI Dr. G. Kenneth Lewis, Jr. l Gregory A. Mc Kenzie n Alexander Nicholson, Jr. n Auburn University Thomas R. Oberhofer Stephen J. Ridella : # Gordon L. Pendegraft l The Crossed Swords Steven J. Vite @ Thomas L. Wiese n Society Resolute Men ALPHA ZETA PLATINUM ALPHA DELTA Thomas L. Bruckner @ Purdue University University of Rochester Patrick T. O’Connor ? Robert L. Courter, Jr. @ The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords SILVER Daniel Karrys n Society Society James F. Turner, Jr. l James F. Kerler : PLATINUM BRONZE BRONZE Michael O. Kujawski Richard L. Knapp l Richard O. Abbe n n Dennis W. Abercrombie Christopher W. LaRowe n SILVER Duncan M. Cruickshanks N : Thomas S. Achey Randall L. Ray, CPM n Richard P. Moran l Dr. Kenneth A. Hubel # l David B. Amundsen Curtis G. Stielow @ Brian C. Peters l Martin D. Rabinowitz # Col. James H. Boykin # Ralph O. Zahnow @ Robertson H. Short, Jr. # Bennett Skupp @ l Joseph S. Couch BRONZE Seth D. Stier : Robert J. Kloeti l OMEGA James J. Abel # Mark W. Taft l John E. Miller n Pennsylvania State Michael R. Berghoff n Resolute Men William W. Routh, III @ University Fr. Philip T. Bowers N Dr. Gerald D. Hagin : N. Kevin Tavakoli n The Crossed Swords Society James K. Buechler @ John R. Lucker : A. Clayton Thompson : BRONZE David G. Buffington @ Dr. William C. Luft n Robert J. Weathers n Harry L. Bink n Scot A. Clark l Donald A. Parry l C. Bailey Williams l Robert B. Bossler l Gary L. Dominy n Donald R. Thompson n

32 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Annual Giving Level Key can be found on page 30. LEGACY SOCIETY

The Legacy Society is a special recognition for brothers who have taken the greatest leadership role ensuring the lasting values of Theta Chi Fraternity. The Legacy Society honors those brothers who made financial considerations for the Foundation Chapter in their estate plans. These plans include bequests, estate gifts, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of stock, etc. Joining the Legacy Society demonstrates a true commitment to furthering the brotherhood of Theta Chi.

Would you like to join the Legacy Society? Have you already made financial considerations for the Foundation Chapter and need to be added to this society? Please email [email protected] or call the IHQ at 317-848-1856.

Elmer L. Ahlwardt, Jr., Gamma Rho/Florida State 1973 Randy S. Maugle, Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg 1978 Douglas M. Allen, Delta Beta/Georgia 1990 Douglas A. Miller, Zeta Beta/Adrian 1990 Howard R. Alter, Jr., Omega/Penn State 1941 Herbert W. Morgan, Jr., Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz 1988 ALPHA ETA University of North J. Ronald Atchley, Eta Rho/Centenary (LA) 1975 William F. Mortensen, Gamma Lambda/Denver 1969 Carolina John M. Barker, Alpha Upsilon/Nebraska 1931 James J. Moylan, Gamma Lambda/Denver 1969 The Crossed Swords Carlton F. Bennett, Zeta Pi/Old Dominion 1972 Patrick T. O'Connor, Chi/Auburn 1978 Society BRONZE Dean A. Black, Delta Pi/Indiana State 1987 James C. Otis, Gamma/Maine 1969 Scott E. Cabaniss # Sherwood Blue, Alpha Iota/Indiana 1926 Ronald D. Pearce, Rho/Illinois 1956 G. Leroy Lail, Jr. l James B. Boggs, Delta Epsilon/Miami (FL) 1958 James E. Perkins Mu/California 1920 Resolute Men Hollis D. Brown, Sigma/Oregon State 1939 Carl D. Peterson, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1984 Julian C. Byrd n Don R. Moore : Dr. P. Alan Bulliner, Beta Sigma/Lehigh 1965 Roger D. Pinneo, Alpha Rho/Washington 1957 David H. Pace n Andrew L. Carr, Delta Phi/North Texas 1985 Col. Wilson B. Powell, Alpha Omega/Lafayette 1933 George W. Chapman, Jr., Omega/Penn State 1949 Shawn T. Prohaska, Delta Omicron/Gettysburg 1989 ALPHA IOTA Indiana University Kenneth J. Cruger, Gamma Rho/Florida State 1954 Lt. Col. Mark D. Ratliff, Beta Zeta/Michigan State 1988 The Crossed Swords M. Walt Davis, Delta Upsilon/Arizona State 1965 Daniel P. Reilly, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1993 Society Edward A. Eickhoff, Eta Phi/Oakland 1985 Earl D. Rhodes, Delta/RPI 1921 DIAMOND Richard D. Elder, Gamma Theta/San Diego State 1971 C. “Rock” Roan, Eta Delta/Babson 1972 Richard L. Shirley, Jr. N PLATINUM Lt. Col. Thomas V. Freeble, Alpha Beta/Pittsburgh 1925 Lt. Col. Terrance A. Robinson, Zeta Beta/Adrian 1966 Warren E. Hoffman II G John D.B. Fridholm, Eta Delta/Babson 1984 Michael D. Roe, Alpha Upsilon/Nebraska 1986 GOLD Michael G. Friedel, Zeta Nu/Parsons 1971 Edwin M. Salkeld, Jr., Beta Nu/Case Western 1957 Craig D. Brown n Mark T. Geenen, Eta Omega/Chico State 1983 Frank H. Schrenk, Jr., Beta Sigma/Lehigh 1951 SILVER Coleman A. La Master N Walter C. Gutjahr, Jr., Gamma Theta/San Diego State 1956 William Schuetze, Psi/Wisconsin 1969 James R. Ourth # William A. Haggstrom, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1958 Victor H. Simon, Beta Lambda/Akron 1935 Derek S. Roudebush l William C. Hart, Mu/California 1944 Dale A. Slivinske, Gamma Sigma/Duke 1968 Randall L. Tobias : George W. Hesdorfer, Beta Alpha/UCLA 1939 William H. Suter, Beta Delta/Rutgers 1943 BRONZE Grover C. Bishop @ Warren E. Hoffman, II, Alpha Iota/Indiana 1976 Dan F. Sweet, Zeta/New Hampshire 1940 Richard M. Buskirk # Danny P. Kaiser, Alpha Mu/Iowa State 1976 William H. Thomas, Alpha Phi/Alabama 1963 Larry D. Contos # Willis P. Lanier, Alpha Nu/Georgia Tech 1927 John R. Vispo, Zeta Pi/Old Dominion 1972 Thomas B. Conway n Kevin R. Mack, Zeta Pi/Old Dominion 1989 Jimmy M. Wall, Alpha Phi/Alabama 1951 Kenneth J. Free : William G. McAllister, Alpha/Norwich 1931 Dr. J. Michael Wieting, Eta Rho/Centenary (LA) 1978 Norm A. Hagman, MD n Stephen M. Leggett l Dr. Palmer E. Mart l John E. Marynell l James E. McClusky l Allen E. Forry = ALPHA KAPPA Tony J. Marchio : Steven F. Schamp @ BRONZE Capt. Gordon E. Miscoi n Jack Clark Francis, Ph.D. # West Virginia University John E. Martin, Jr. Roger H. Schauss l Charles H. George n Lt. Col. Harold V. Gregory A. Imboden n The Crossed Swords William F. Miller @ Resolute Men David G. Rush n l Motsinger # William A. Maniscalco @ Society Leon E. Pilewski n Hugh E. Bonnoront n David M. Svingen n William E. Mullenholz, II José D. Mitjavila SILVER Robert W. Trenor n Thomas G. Mosher n Resolute Men : Earl Nolting, PhD Robert C. Pollock : Jason K. Barnes # William R. Werner l Jerry E. Tilton : Alan G. Beavers : l Roger G. Peckham Cdr. Jeremy C. Powell BRONZE Col. L Roger F. Wickert, Brian T. Clark @ l ALPHA LAMBDA Thomas H. Richards, Jr. Daniel J. Roovers = James F. Frankenbery l RET n Michael E. Lidman n Ohio State University Robert S. Stevens, Jr. l Frederick D. Scheiber l Robert U. Harris l Richard J. Willke l David E. Pfitzenmaier l The Crossed Swords Michael O. Thornburg l Harry G. Schoger, Jr. l Raymond R. Hill l John R. Sladkey n Society Tom Vander Luitgaren l Richard Schumacher, MD n Kyle G. Lusk n ALPHA MU Keith R. Zoromski @ BRONZE Iowa State University R. Eric Wallien @ Patrick J. Sutton : Gary L. McCullough : Albert M. Bandman n The Crossed Swords Resolute Men James W. Talbert n Gerard E. Southern, Jr. @ Michael C. Brady @ Society Ernest R. Burnett, II = Lt. Col. John E. Zike # Resolute Men Richard E. Ferguson l GOLD Roger T. Dunaway = Stanley Livingstone, Jr. n Larry S. Buss #

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ALPHA NU ALPHA PI Resolute Men Resolute Men Georgia Institute of University of Minnesota Peter R. Boicourt @ B. George Ballman n LIFETIME Technology The Crossed Swords Craig S. Gordon @ Dr. Jerry L. Klein n GIVING LEVELS The Crossed Swords : Society Keith A. Huffstutter David C. Lyles @ (Symbol indicates Society PLATINUM Robert A. Kiesz n Robert M. MacCallum @ lifetime giving total) GOLD Paul R. Norstrem N Leo L. Naapi : Charles L. Morton n President’s Circle ! David R. Clonts n GOLD Philip B. Putnam, Jr. n Monta H. Preusser n $250,000–$499,999 BRONZE William A. Haggstrom, H. Donald Ulrich : Stephen C. Rankin : Dr. Steve H. Bomar, Jr. l CFRE N John F. Williamson n Leadership Club Y Stephen G. Chappell n SILVER ALPHA OMEGA $100,000–$249,999 Lafayette College Robert M. Chastain n Creig L. Andreasen l ALPHA TAU Benefactor Club S Ohio University Peter J. Johns l Thomas H. Swain l The Crossed Swords $50,000–$99,999 Society Robert C. Parrott l BRONZE The Crossed Swords ? Society PLATINUM Board of Visitors F. Turner Plunkett l Donald C. Brandvold l $25,000–$49,999 BRONZE Stephen J. Macri G Richard E. Rush, Jr. l Robert E. Engstrom @ Arthur M. Krasilovsky N BRONZE Chairman’s Council G Dr. Michael F. Stewart l Lawrence A. Laukka n Michael H. Kugel l Ralph E. Bothe l $10,000–$24,999 A. Thomas White # Philip H. Mattison l Daniel J. Love l Gary N. Gildersleeve l Freeman Fellow N A. Thomas White, Jr. @ Anno K. von Heimburg : James W. Oakley, Jr. n Robert H. Lundberg n Lt. Col. Michael R. Nester l $5,000–$9,999 Resolute Men Resolute Men Wesley K. Wicker, Ed.D # J. Jeffrey Smead N Edward D. Wetzel l Chase Council # Robert W. Beisner @ n BRONZE Kelly R. Dunn James A. Strnad @ $2,500–$4,999 William J. Brook n David B. Freid @ C. Benton Burroughs, Jr. l Resolute Men Wayne W. Wilson : Stephen R. Brainard n Century Club l John C. Cattaneo @ John Hallberg Jones # Col. John L. Conway, III l H. Robert Wismar, Jr. l Robert W. Chapman @ $1,000–$2,499 Lt. Col. William Dirring n Marvin D. Juliar l Capt. Lucas T. Elgie : Resolute Men Kevin J. Doyle @ n Noel H. Ethridge : Ronald J. Nida l George C. Garikes # Men Since ’56 James B. Byers n Richard F. Engel l Col. Roy V. Fair, RET n Carl D. Peterson l David M. Green l $500–$999 Ervin W. Davies n Calvin K. Flury, Jr. n Ronald C. Gaughf l Nue Sananikone = John R. Jordan l Snake & Sword : Walter Joba @ Dr. Michael J. Glick @ Ulysses V. Henderson, Jr. : Steven T. Schmidt = Lawrence H. Kloess, Jr. l $250–$499 Alfred S. King @ John R. Harrington l Vernon A. Hill, Jr. : Marvin L. McConaghy N Founders Club @ Lawrence N. McVay, Jr. l Gary R. Layton : John C. Marscher, Jr. n ALPHA RHO Thomas L. Renick : $100–$249 University of Washington Travis Rigas Peter Oetker : Richard K. McCrea l C. Walker Segars n The Crossed Swords George M. Sarkes, Jr. l Theodore Tesler Heritage Club = David W. McDaniel l Dale Taylor # $50–$99 Society Patrick E. Smith n John G. Thomas, III n Reed C. Parsons Jimmy M. Wall BRONZE # Charles O. Rawlins l Jack G. Ulman @ Allan J. Callahan l Resolute Men BETA ALPHA Gary T. Reed : Brig. Gen. Roland E. UCLA Bradley A. Hill # ALPHA UPSILON Claybourn B. Rhinehart : University of Nebraska Ballow n Norman S. Mathews l The Crossed Swords BETA DELTA Arthur G. Springer, III l Fulton S. Hamilton l Society Rutgers University Louis W. Roebke l The Crossed Swords Society Robert A. Moore n GOLD ALPHA XI Vernon F. Vikingson # The Crossed Swords DIAMOND n l University of Delaware Ben Sims Paul L. Poitras Society Resolute Men Michael D. Roe ? Kellum D. Welton SILVER GOLD The Crossed Swords James L. Cheshire BRONZE Dr. Bruce E. Gelb l Floyd H. Bragg # Society Donald H. Kallander n Chad W. Ellsworth l ALPHA CHI BRONZE SILVER BRONZE Robert A. Loudon n Syracuse University Willard M. Folsom @ James W. Baker N William H. Suter ? Gary L. Burcham : Charles E. Moehring : The Crossed Swords Charlee M. Garst n Brian L. Gwartz l BRONZE John R. Feeney l Garron T. Moore = Society Martin E. Neal l Dr. Michael P. Lafkas n Sanford A. Goldstein l David W. Finneran l George M. Nickle : BRONZE l Dr. John F. Tedesco @ Douglas W. Robbins n Edward F. Reese : Kent H. Garson Roger D. Pinneo, CLU n Henry J. Klaassens : Clifford L. Rooke l Joseph P. Stopper l Adam B. Lowy : Louis Roberts, Esq. : Resolute Men Durando Miller, III n l Robert G. Reinhardt n Dr. Jared M. Salvo n Albert E. Nunn Walter D. Walker n Dennis W. Morgan l Resolute Men l Dr. Donald B. Schewe l Neal P. Weichel n David J. Boczar n Brian K. Okupski John H. Walsh n Resolute Men n Lt. Col. Martin E. Stokes n Frank R. Faulkner @ David R. Williams Luke Andrianos Resolute Men ALPHA SIGMA Stephen M. Baker l Richard Geiger @ Resolute Men ALPHA PHI Bruce M. Kehler n University of Oregon Ketan Bhirud = Steven D. Henning n Frank T. Barretta n University of Alabama Thomas M. Kenyon l The Crossed Swords Albert W. Brodie n Harry J. Herrmann l Robert Brubaker : The Crossed Swords Robert S. Moses : Society Robert L. Caldwell l Glenn L. Long l David E. Conner @ Society Joseph I. Peck @ BRONZE George E. Goodall n John P. Murillo = William S. Hearn n SILVER Jason H. Seidl n Fred S. Kohlruss l Jeffrey L. Kumer @ Carroll A. Porter l Thomas R. Murray l James W. FitzGibbons n James P. Urbanowicz n Neal T. McLaughlin @ Richard A. Latham : James R. Seewagen : Michael A. Potter : Francis S. Vasques n John K. Ruello : George F. MacPherson = Dr. Richard B. Stalter l ALPHA PSI Maj. Don L. Morley, RET n John C. Yeung @ ALPHA OMICRON University of Maryland Jon V. Salazar @ Washington State The Crossed Swords John C. Stoessel : BETA EPSILON University University of Montana Society Scott P. Sutherland = The Crossed Swords SILVER The Crossed Swords Society Daniel H. Fink l BETA GAMMA Society GOLD BRONZE Robert P. Gottschling, Jr. : University of North Dakota R. Wayne Rimple n Col. William E. Swartz l R. Scott Knode # The Crossed Swords Society SILVER Resolute Men Anton C. Krucky # BRONZE n John H. Armstrong, III n Stephen J. O'Connell : Alexander J. Cartwright M. Bruce Helgerud n Dr. Brian L. Benzel n Oliver S. Travers, Jr. l Resolute Men l Gary A. Bramer, DDS : BRONZE Sherman E. Hoganson Gary A. Carmichael l : Steven R. Ingram n Charles P. Grier n Resolute Men Douglas D. Jones William C. Piper @ James H. Haley, III l Brian C. McClure n George L. Sherwood : Robert E. Wheaton : Joseph C. Jensen l F. L. Scanlan n Lowell A. Tripp : n Spencer T. Snedecor, III # Peter J. Stratton

34 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Annual Giving Level Key can be found on page 30. BETA ZETA Resolute Men BRONZE l Michigan State University TOP TEN CHAPTERS BY Gregory I. Derbak @ Wallace D. Mersereau The Crossed Swords James N. McInnes @ Luis M. Puncel : Society TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS Dennis E. Walker @ Jiro Sakamoto l GOLD BETA RHO Resolute Men David J. Butler l 1. Zeta Pi/Old Dominion ...... $20,662 Barry T. Faber l Illinois Wesleyan BRONZE 2. Delta Psi/Kansas ...... $14,700 University Glenn C. Graham n J. Tyler Damon, II n Gerald W. Hannula, Jr. @ 3. Gamma Kappa/Miami (OH) . . $14,685 The Crossed Swords John J. Jacobowitz l Society Robert W. ‘Red’ Smith l James A. Listerman # 4. Gamma Upsilon/Bradley . . . . . $12,001 PLATINUM BETA UPSILON James S. Smith n Peter C. Cappas N BETA KAPPA 5. Beta Lambda/Akron...... $10,690 California State James P. Williams # GOLD University-Fresno l Hamline University 6. Zeta Sigma/Wisc.-River Falls. . . $9,918 Joseph C. Wolfe William L. Pollock l The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords Resolute Men 7. Alpha Iota/Indiana ...... $9,150 BRONZE Society Society Dr. Gerald A. Gadowski : l GOLD 8. Gamma Rho/Florida State . . . . $8,229 Charles R. Boothby BRONZE Stanley Gawel l Thomas C. Cawley n Christopher H. Bassford l Roger Benjamin # 9. Gamma Theta/San Diego St.. . . $8,127 John N. Grissim : Brian R. Fleming l l K. Jonathan Hempel, II n Bruce C. Paltenghi Terry L. Myers, MD, PhD l 10. Alpha Delta/Purdue ...... $6,222 n John R. Heneman N J. Chris Jackson Resolute Men Bradford N. Scales n n SILVER Edward J. Mulrow Robert E. Schmidt n Thomas P. Sheridan @ Horace B. Tomlin n Cory D. Olson l William R. Trecka n TOP TEN CHAPTERS BY BETA PHI BRONZE Resolute Men l University of Nevada Ray E. Walker NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS Gary C. Coates n ? Colin J. Schulte # David L. Westol James S. Dunn : The Crossed Swords Steven W. Tracy l Society 1. Zeta Pi/Old Dominion ...... 85 Chester E. Garrison : BETA ETA Timothy S. Traffie @ PLATINUM 2. Alpha Delta/Purdue ...... 54 Randall Konstans : Washington College Benjamin J. Zurn l Arnold L. Hansmann N Gene A. Nuziard @ The Crossed Swords Resolute Men 3. Alpha Iota/Indiana ...... 43 BRONZE Walter R. Sitz n Society John R. Bunde l David W. Lowe, Jr. n 4. Gamma Xi/San Jose State ...... 36 Dr. Jon B. Suzuki @ BRONZE Gerald L. Knips n Leland J. Virag n Edward F. Leonard, Jr. l 5. Delta Kappa/Ball State ...... 31 Douglas E. Troutman l David B. Long n Resolute Men Resolute Men Roger S. Morcomb : 6. Alpha Nu/Georgia Tech...... 28 BETA SIGMA Harvey W. Lambert : Robert N. Cleaver l Ronald C. Roberts, MA @ 7. Beta Sigma/Lehigh...... 26 Lehigh University George A. Louis n Christopher J. Mocella n Brandon M. Schneider The Crossed Swords Karl G. Ritterby l n 8. Beta Omicron/Cincinnati...... 25 Dominic M. Romano Society James T. Wright : Philip H. Ross, Jr. n BETA LAMBDA SILVER University of Akron 9. Tau/Florida...... 25 Dr. James S. Potyka # BETA CHI BETA THETA The Ruby Eye Society 10. Epsilon/WPI ...... 24 Frank R. Scheid, Jr. Allegheny College Drexel University SILVER # BRONZE The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords William R. Dahlgren Society Charles L. Cucullu, Jr. # Society GOLD The Crossed Swords BRONZE K. James Ebeling @ GOLD Society Resolute Men James B. Beck l Laurence P. Engel l # Matthew P. Woodward # Benjamin K. Asher Lt. Col. Jeffrey L. SILVER l BRONZE n Bachmann David B. Foltz BRONZE l Thomas K. Brichford # William J. Horton Michael R. Frueh @ : Bruce W. Cushman n William M. Barnes l Manna D. Case, IV @ William A. Glenn BRONZE : l Philip P. Pappas, PhD n Thomas F. Dohnal l Carl G. Hartman William H. Mann, Jr. Daniel M. DiDomenico, III William K. Bamler l CFP l l Steven M. Hirsch l Warren E. Miller @ Frank I. Hinchcliffe : Lt. Cdr. James Gentry, Jr. William R. Wilson David R. Cooper @ Frederick C. Killmeyer @ l # G. Thomas Parry, Jr. n Charles A. Green l James V. Morabito James C. Frase n l Resolute Men l John G. Hruby n Konrad Mattes David P. Sloterbeck, Jr. n Albert E. Spencer Lt. Col. Harry E. Bonner, Resolute Men : Nicholas J. Neuhausel n Kurt S. Wiesner l Resolute Men William R. Patterson, Jr. G Walter C. Eckert n Gordon A. Queen n RET Gordon E. Rutzen @ Resolute Men : Ralph S. Bucci @ : l C. Bernie Clark James R. Fresch Robert K. Reuter n John F. Coneys n Charles H. Aims, Jr. l David R. Grinstead l BETA XI Alan W. Shinn l Frederick J. Cullen n David A. Eckhardt = Francis X. Conway Lt. Col. George P. Manos, Birmingham-Southern l William A. Degraw @ Lloyd H. Towers P. Wayne Frey n Wallace B. Jakacki l RET : College Paul Dexheimer Resolute Men Mark J. Liston @ William R. Koch n Col. Frank J. Tansley n The Crossed Swords Dale H. Meyers l Gerald L. Armstrong : Robert H. Miller : Karl F. Schaeffer n Dr. Paul L. Townsend @ Society Richard C. Polley n Kent V. Attwell n l Philip Siegrist, Jr. n GOLD Jeffrey A. Nichols James L. Rhinesmith : Eugene P. Corcoran n Michael W. Rausch n BETA NU Robert C. Lockwood # Jordan N. Shames l BETA IOTA Case Western Reserve Drew T. Ferraro l SILVER Benjamin D. Rodney Jack L. Snitzer : University of Arizona University Clarence W. Hammel, Jr. n Dr. Steven T. Schaeffer n Howard R. Day n John W. Waite l The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords BRONZE Walter S. Mac Kay = Gary Tilles @ Society Society Robert M. McLaughlin n n Dr. John D. Barnes n Maynard H. Turnbull, Jr. BETA PSI PLATINUM SILVER Lowell P. Orr, Jr. l l Presbyterian College Charles T. Grimes n Edwin M. Undercuffler Kia Sepassi l Dale A. Pulver N Daniel E. Ryan @ Brian M. Menke n Neil W. Volant # The Crossed Swords BRONZE Edwin M. Salkeld, Jr. # Ronald H. Saemann n Ross G. Wittemann : Society Resolute Men Michael Kalsman l Allan C. Zoller n John C. Smith : GOLD Dr. J. Eugene Lammers l Thomas M. Marcuccilli # BRONZE Wayne L. Spalding : BETA TAU James S. McEachern, III G University of Southern Gates M. Stoner # Dr. Constantine Audeh l BETA OMICRON BRONZE l BETA PI California Resolute Men John E. Bower University of Cincinnati Michael G. LeFever # Monmouth College The Crossed Swords Clifford V. Coddington : Richard R. Cook, Jr. l The Crossed Swords Resolute Men l The Crossed Swords Society Layton J. Cox Matthew S. Davis Society n Society SILVER Edgar H. Lane William D. Dickinson l SILVER Isaac A. Figueroa Richard R. Setser l William H. Scott, III l l BRONZE Cedric C. Dilsizian Ralph C. Jacobs l # William B. Swarthout @ Dr. John M. Stephenson Kenneth N. Ross l David A. Nice l Richard E. Yahnke l John E. Zabel l Robert J. Pfaffenberger l

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BETA OMEGA SILVER Resolute Men Susquehanna University Nathan W. Kong l LIFETIME Christopher W. Bacalis The Crossed Swords BRONZE GIVING LEVELS John A. Ingani = George R. Anderson n Society (Symbol indicates William F. Jacchia, II n : BRONZE Richard J. Arellano lifetime giving total) Frank A. Kreidler Jack E. Cisney n Reed B. Baird l John B. Murphy n President’s Circle ! Jeffrey C. Barbakow : Capt. Donald Ramsden # Resolute Men $250,000–$499,999 Kenneth C. Gift n Gregory E. Barr : Lt. Col. Doyle C. Ruff = Robert O. Jesberg, Jr. @ John W. Davis l Leadership Club Y Kenneth R. Snyder = $100,000–$249,999 D. Ward Plummer, Jr. : Barry D. Erlich : J. Thompson Taylor = l Micah Harrel # Benefactor Club S Edward R. Schmidt GAMMA SIGMA : Robert A. Huber n $50,000–$99,999 Michael A. Walch Duke University Jerry W. Jordan # Board of Visitors ? GAMMA DELTA James S. Morley l $25,000–$49,999 The Crossed Swords Society Florida Southern College Steven M. Pyle l Chairman’s Council G BRONZE The Crossed Swords Alan K. Saunders G $10,000–$24,999 Craig D. Choate l Society James H. Scott l SILVER Freeman Fellow N Jeffrey S. Ebeling n William R. Shivell l G. Leo Bessette, II l $5,000–$9,999 Laurence O. Howard, Jr. l Peter R. Silva # BRONZE Chase Council Marcus W. Page l Pedro R. Silva, Jr. n # : SILVER $2,500–$4,999 Elliott N. Sutta l Dr. Robert B. Cochonour Robert H. Peiffer l Terry N. Taugner l l James A. Falconer n Randall C. Pogue Gary P. Pietrangelo n Century Club l Resolute Men n Resolute Men William K. Stosberg l John D. Richardson n $1,000–$2,499 Christopher A. Babcock n Dr. Donald J. Reichard Brent A. Baer n Philip C. Thornton n l V. Paul Blizard : Resolute Men Allen C. Waddle, Jr. Donnel V. Borne : Men Since ’56 n William M. Gainer : BRONZE $500–$999 Clyde H. Harriss, Jr. l G Bruce W. Brown l John J. Smith n David E. DeVol GAMMA LAMBDA Michael A. Korman n University of Denver Ian C. Champeny Snake & Sword : : Michael A. Greenberg l John B. Stetson, Jr. : Bob W. Stanley George A. Curach : $250–$499 Ronald N. Mules @ The Crossed Swords Clive Gordon Wilson @ GAMMA EPSILON Michael J. Passarelli : Society Lt. Col. Donald L. Curry n Founders Club @ Sal J. Haro @ $100–$249 Western State Colorado James L. Smith n SILVER GAMMA TAU University James J. Moylan G William F. Honey : Drake University Resolute Men Heritage Club = The Crossed Swords BRONZE Scott W. Milliken, DDS n $50–$99 The Crossed Swords Michael N. Callan : Society Kenneth C. Brown @ John G. O’Neill n Society Robert S. Liwanag : BRONZE Terry M. Carr l Gary H. Oseransky l GOLD Mark W. Manlove n Larry J. Fitzsimons l James L. Conway l Donald J. Peterson : Nolan C. Mitchell l Ronald J. Preston n David B. Inglis l William F. Mortensen l Roger D. Poe l BRONZE John F. Tricas @ BRONZE Resolute Men Marty G. Schaefer l l Barry R. Blankfield n William L. White l Resolute Men Roger L. McLaughlin J. Patrick Fahey @ Moreland L. Stevens l l David C. Hansen @ Ronald W. White n David A. Costantino n George H. St. George Mark W. Gillette @ Gerald W. Williams @ Thomas J. Rossley John S. Lewis n Resolute Men # GAMMA IOTA n GAMMA ZETA Richard W. Marden GAMMA OMICRON John R. Ast l Resolute Men University of Connecticut l Oklahoma State Wake Forest University Dr. David M. Civilette = Laurence K. Apple Resolute Men GAMMA MU John B. Shrader l University The Crossed Swords Howard E. Fritsch : William A. Reynolds, Jr. n Bowling Green State James W. Stockham n The Crossed Swords University Society William R. Klocko : Justus E. Sherwood @ Society The Crossed Swords GOLD Kenneth J. Munro, Jr. @ Robert A. Wallace : GAMMA UPSILON PLATINUM Society Kurt F. Rosell l Jerald L. Passer n Bradley University Paul L. Groover N GAMMA KAPPA BRONZE BRONZE Dr. George Quintero @ The Ruby Eye Society BRONZE l Miami University Nick Del Calzo : Kenneth D. Bell @ Barry A. Ransom SILVER Maj. Bernard R. Gervais # The Ruby Eye Society John J. Stammen l Dr. N. Hadley Heindel l Elliot S. Rose # Dru A. Neikirk G Charles H. Lupsha n Fredric J. Schade n SILVER Resolute Men Stuart S. Verch, II @ The Crossed Swords Resolute Men Christopher J. Vesy, MD ? James A. Brown l Resolute Men Kenneth P. Schirmuhly n Society l n Dr. John K. Caruthers The Crossed Swords Richard D. Feil, Jr. n Conrad A. Barrows : William W. Walluk SILVER George A. Geist : Society Col. Theodore G. Jenkins, Jefffrey C. Brooks = GAMMA RHO Gregory L. Fletcher l n GAMMA ETA GOLD RET Edward T. Frackiewicz, Jr. n Florida State University Ronald J. McGauvran l n Gilbert G. Koch l Bucknell University James A. Homon, DDS Wade B. Haubert @ The Ruby Eye Society BRONZE John C. Kunkel = The Crossed Swords BRONZE Steven C. Holladay @ BRONZE John A. Bennett l l John G. Rich : n Society William H. Conner Jeffrey S. Nelson Mark Hillis G Robert D. Goodale # James S. Davis l Robert E. Rutan : Jeb S. Rosebrook, Ph.D. @ Capt. Roger H. Hill l BRONZE The Crossed Swords n Barry E. Siegler l l David R. Kase n J. Peter Doyle, Jr. Randolph B. Screen Society Hamilton I. Jones l : J. Kevin Telepo : n Michael D. Haught John H. Weierman SILVER Orville R. Pelletier l GAMMA THETA Richard S. Heiland n Phillip Justin Weinstein David R. Pfeltz l San Diego State GAMMA NU Michael Mitchell : Emeric R. Holderith, Jr. n Walter A. Young, Jr. @ University New Mexico State Douglas O. Shank : Gerald R. Smith # Bruce M. Johns l Richard G. Sterling l The Ruby Eye Society University GAMMA PI Victor Yates : James R. Pokorny l David D. Tauer BRONZE The Crossed Swords University at Buffalo BRONZE # Nicola A. Selvaggio l Carl H. Woerner l Richard D. Elder G Society The Crossed Swords Walter R. Abstein l l Jeffrey H. Taylor BRONZE n Resolute Men The Crossed Swords Society J. Joseph Bailey David J. Nishioka l n Society Resolute Men PLATINUM Richard P. Benson @ Carl Birkelbach Craig A. Anderson n l l PLATINUM GAMMA XI Keith M. Feuz C. David Brown : W. Richard Blackwell James L. Cotesworth n l Albert A. Zale l San Jose State University The Crossed Swords J. Thomas Ellicott, Jr. n William T. Griffin Douglas W. Gausmann l : William H. Haynes l GOLD The Crossed Swords Society Lewis J. Friedrichsen, Jr. Michael A. Geygan n l l Walter C. Gutjahr, Jr. l Society SILVER Francisco L. Moreno Thomas E. McClintick, Jr. Gary M. Ilg n GOLD Kenneth C. Arena : Christopher J. Nicholas @ Craig M. Sjurset n Matthew T. Kennedy n Richard C. Sanders N David S. Teske : Raymond R. Schroeder l Jerry K. Lambert l

36 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Annual Giving Level Key can be found on page 30. GAMMA PHI BRONZE Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity, Inc. Nebraska Wesleyan Sovern J. Larkins, Jr. l University Howard D. Orebaugh # The Crossed Swords Resolute Men STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Society Lt. Col. Alfred B. Prados @ GOLD June 30, 2013 (Pro-Forma) Gary E. Mouden n DELTA ALPHA SILVER Linfield College Dr. Jason L. Bespalec l The Crossed Swords BRONZE Society ASSETS AND LIABILITIES COMBINED STATEMENT OF Dr. Virgil R. Condon n PLATINUM Leon W. Stroud # ACTIVITIES AND CHANGES IN Brian C. Grummert @ Assets Hal L. Guyer l SILVER NET ASSETS : H. Lawrence Sandall l Lawrence E. Carlson Cash and cash equivalents ...... $510,954 BRONZE Resolute Men Harold R. Gibson Prepaid expenses ...... 5,969 Revenues and support Marvin G. Bures n # Fred K. Loffer @ Gerald L. Clark n Other assets ...... 6,524 Contributions ...... $432,129 Dr. Kermit V. Ragain Dean L. Crewdson n # Investments-Market...... 4,574,519 Interest and dividends ...... 102,082 Resolute Men John A. Gerd n Benefical interest Realized gain on sale of Kenneth A. Kluck : Timothy A. Brown @ in perpetual trusts...... 5,734,278 investments...... 387,239 Bradley K. Stock n DELTA BETA Dr. M. Allen Tompkins n University of Georgia Charitable remainder trusts ...... 13,550 Royalties ...... 20,482 Dr. Fred T. Waring l The Crossed Swords Investment income- Dr. Darren J. Wright : Total assets ...... $10,845,794 Society perpetual trusts...... 257,401 GAMMA CHI GOLD l Change in value Randolph-Macon College Alec L. Poitevint, II Liabilities and Net Assets BRONZE Resolute Men of perpetual trusts ...... 431,234 Dr. J. Curtis Blackwood, Accounts payable ...... $9,030 Dr. F. Edward Bentley n Change in value Jr. l Jeffrey R. Bland : Scholarships payable...... 280,900 Dennis J. Hill l of charitable trusts ...... (1,915) Michael W. Goyne n Henry T. Smith, Jr. @ Payable to Theta Chi Rev. Frank D. James n Other ...... 165 Bruce R. Smith l Fraternity, Inc...... 76,572 GAMMA PSI Paul J. Spaulding, Jr. : Liability under charitable Total revenues and support . . . $1,628,817 University of Puget Resolute Men remainder trusts ...... 2,843 Sound Jonathan P. McCorkle The Ruby Eye Society Funds held for others ...... 109,884 Expenses BRONZE DELTA GAMMA Scholarships and grants ...... $390,004 Jack S. Cowan N West Virginia Wesleyan Total liabilities ...... $479,229 College Alumni programming ...... 9,822 The Crossed Swords Society The Crossed Swords Management and general...... 170,284 Society BRONZE Net Assets BRONZE Fundraising...... 190,208 Milton M. Fukuda n Gregory D. Lessig n Unrestricted ...... $689,423 Resolute Men Total expenses...... $760,318 Resolute Men Board Designated...... 1,690,091 Ray I. Gosney n David M. Callahan : Keith C. Jangard : Temporarily restricted ...... 142,103 Charles E. Elkins n Change in net assets before unrealized James F. Leggett n Permanently restricted...... 7,844,948 James P. Godsey n K. Scott McArthur n gain on investments ...... $868,499 Joseph M. Levay = John F. Painter n Total net assets...... $10,366,565 John L. Rummel n DELTA EPSILON Unrealized loss on investments...... (83,119) University of Miami Total liabilities and net assets: $10,845,794 GAMMA OMEGA Change in net assets ...... 785,380 Vanderbilt University The Crossed Swords Society The Crossed Swords BRONZE Society Net assets, beginning of year...... $9,581,185 Richard E. Biancardi SILVER # John E. Hermann l Net assets, end of year ...... $10,366,565

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DELTA ZETA Milton L. Ross l R. Scott Snyder n Resolute Men Clyde W. Price, Jr. l Resolute Men University of Nebraska- Dr. Norman D. Ross # Robert K. Vierick, Jr. n Harlan K. Holmes @ Jason L. Van Dyke @ John L. Byer n Omaha Dr. Thomas P. Ruff : Thomas J. Vignola l Jeffrey D. Sturtz l Col. Michael J. Cockill : DELTA CHI The Crossed Swords Resolute Men William J. Mitchell : Society DELTA PI DELTA TAU Lenoir-Rhyne University Gene A. Baugh n Gregg A. Strom : PLATINUM Indiana State University Kent State University The Crossed Swords Darrell Brammer n Joshua J. Niemann, MD The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords Society EPSILON DELTA # Christopher J. Clemens @ SILVER Society Society BRONZE Youngstown State Donald E. Crosley @ BRONZE University Michael L. Farquhar l PLATINUM George A. Hoke, Jr. @ Matthew L. Dafforn : l l The Crossed Swords Thomas W. Jamieson l M. William Metcalfe Steve P. Turchik Resolute Men Jereme W. Grinslade @ SILVER Kenneth J. Wilson n : Society Resolute Men Thomas L. Adams John R. Jagger n Robert W. Best SILVER n # Resolute Men James M. Harrington : n Neal E. Lang l n DELTA PSI Craig J. Brenner l Robert Hasbrouck James L. Badertscher George L. Marling Dr. Donald L. Mays n University of Kansas BRONZE BRONZE Richard E. Eroskey n l DELTA ETA Richard L. McCauley # Ralph H. Hansen G Bradley L. Heiges : The Ruby Eye Society George R. Stowe Mitchell J. McKinney SILVER Colorado State University Steven W. Songer # Keith W. Keller l Resolute Men n M. Lindsay Olsen S Resolute Men Donald L. Owens Ricky D. Ward n Gary C. Rhiel @ James A. Kiracofe @ Raymond E. Schafer n Matthew Boyd Brewer Resolute Men David L. Schiska n The Crossed Swords James C. Klepin : John F. Stiffler : l Jeffrey R. Bogdan : Richard J. Velzy : Society Gary D. Swanson DELTA THETA Bernhard G. Wallmann @ PLATINUM Gregory M. Goodman = University of Toledo Joshua A. Wilson @ DELTA UPSILON James A. Baumann l EPSILON ZETA Richard W. Hinton = The Crossed Swords Craig C. Winegardner : Arizona State University GOLD University of Tampa Jonathan O'Neal : Society The Crossed Swords Timothy W. Olsen, M.D. N The Crossed Swords BRONZE DELTA MU Alexander Marlin Penry Society Society Dana G. Wreath # l University of Texas Tad H. Randolph = GOLD Col. O.F. Dutch Beckhoff DIAMOND SILVER l The Crossed Swords Charles G. Shive : G Chris Reilly Gene F. Dose M. Walt Davis Ryan P. Gerstner l # l Society James R. Steed n BRONZE Dr. Thomas J. Haverbush BRONZE Kenneth R. Rueff l : BRONZE Thomas R. VanSickle l Corey A. Obringer Stephen A. Baker, PhD l BRONZE Jeffrey G. Chaffin, DDS Paul A. Broman # l Robert P. Maher l Resolute Men DELTA RHO Steve E. Hennis James M. Bayless @ Resolute Men Archie D. Call n North Carolina State Michael P. Maloney # James E. Davis l Resolute Men Jose Manuel Cano l : Richard L. Dennis n University Scott C. Mara Dr. William L. Nichols l Charles A. Ferguson Troy A. Hornsby Richard L. Ferguson, Jr. = The Crossed Swords Gordon K. Maxwell @ John P. Stephens @ Norman E. Soash : James S. Ivancso l Society Dave O. Paul l Capt. Bruce A. Sublette l DELTA NU Resolute Men GOLD n Thomas Kerscher @ University of Vermont Jason P. Tortorici Linas J. Grikis @ n T. Joel Nichols l EPSILON ETA Leonard M. Kutzke Resolute Men Resolute Men Christopher H. Kennedy SILVER # Indiana University of Maj. Frederick J. Peters Lee D. Hitchcock : Martin A. Kopa Pennsylvania Kenneth W. Wilson l Thomas F. Stapleton = Gary C. Quinn l DELTA OMEGA The Crossed Swords T. Mark Sweeney @ DELTA XI BRONZE John D. Sandner : Ripon College Society Valparaiso University John R. Erdody # The Crossed Swords BRONZE DELTA IOTA : DELTA PHI The Crossed Swords Dr. Allen G. Greenwood Society Francis C. Baum l Northwestern University Society n University of North Texas GOLD John A. Morehart Douglas T. Mesmer l The Crossed Swords SILVER Charles A. Sparrow n The Crossed Swords David D. Chase # l Society N Gene A. Saxman C. Michael Reese Marvin B. Sutton, Jr. l Society Resolute Men PLATINUM PLATINUM Allen M. Woods # BRONZE Jason A. Taylor l Zachary R. Baitinger n Dr. Randy R. Zimmerman l Resolute Men # George F. Bone # Rayburn A. Fulks : Resolute Men John T. Howe n The Crossed Swords Daniel E. Denys : SILVER Jeffery S. Day Donald C. Etheridge l Richard C. Stohlberg, Jr. n : Society l George B. Foster l Jan R. Garrett Wayne A. Kulat Grant B. Goodwin @ Douglas E. Whiteley n BRONZE Donald J. Lindberg : Vance K. Maultsby, Jr. # Justin Johnston William McCullough,Jr. n James M. Kearns : Melvin D. George # Dana R. Lundquist l BRONZE EPSILON ALPHA Dr. James H. McCormick : Norman T. Hilbrecht # Leslie V. Olson n DELTA SIGMA Howard Dudley G High Point University n Andrew H. Schmitt @ Dr. Eric E. E. Moum William D. Petsas n Clarkson University Dr. Gregory S. Rab @ Resolute Men Jennings F. Stright, Jr. l Resolute Men Resolute Men The Crossed Swords John T. Wilkinson l Ralph D. Barber = John M. Tekely n Keith R. Knoblock l Glenn B. Hessler : Society Resolute Men George W. Chaboudy SILVER l Bruce A. Petsche l John L. Kleinschmidt @ Edwin T. Coker Jonathan H. Mann EPSILON THETA l Richard Schwasnick William John Simpson Elliott L. Manke n # J. Lindsay Keffer = Tufts University BRONZE EPSILON BETA Kenneth E. Sulzer @ R. Michael Kelley @ Lycoming College The Crossed Swords DELTA KAPPA Daniel J. Mertzlufft n Ball State University Gary J. Nay @ The Crossed Swords Society DELTA OMICRON David B. Radden l BRONZE The Crossed Swords Gettysburg College Society Society BRONZE Kevin S. Heneghan n The Crossed Swords l Paul S. Heneghan l GOLD Society D. Rex Bryce, Jr. William D. Marohn l SILVER Ronald J. Stanley @ Resolute Men John M. Wilson, Jr. l Dr. Ronald A. Grant n SILVER David E. Cowan # : Robert H. Stine l BRONZE Resolute Men James H. Hyson : BRONZE Alfred J. Darold l James S. Conville EPSILON IOTA Charles D. Bartlett, Jr. l Mark R. Gage l Raymond P. Yarroll = East Carolina University Bradrick S. Burk # Resolute Men EPSILON GAMMA Resolute Men Warren F. Cooper, III l Thomas E. delaVergne : Widener University Troy D. Martin @ Leland L. Etzler : Rev. Donald J. Ely l The Crossed Swords David L. Hershey # Jeffrey H. Glisson n Society l Darrell L. Hood Chauncey O. Johnstone : BRONZE Dale F. Hughes l Lt. Col. Glenn J. Meigel l Edwin S. Carpenter l Larry L. Nifong n Dr. J. Stephen Munzinger : Charles W. Marsar : n Charles A. Ray Shawn T. Prohaska l

38 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Annual Giving Level Key can be found on page 30. EPSILON XI EPSILON PHI Giovanni Hortua @ W. Brent Chaney l LIFETIME Clarion University of University of Central Michael G. Pilatos l Andre R. Gazdag = GIVING LEVELS Pennsylvania Missouri Donald W. Rice = Alan S. Koenigsberg @ The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords n : (Symbol indicates Dean P. Zibas Thomas M. Maddock Society Society lifetime giving total) F. Douglas Marks : BRONZE PLATINUM ZETA ETA Bertram B. Pierroz @ President’s Circle ! l Northern Michigan Brian M. Hildebrandt @ Michael J. Mayer James E. Walker l $250,000–$499,999 University Resolute Men Douglas Schemenauer N Leadership Club Y : GOLD The Crossed Swords ZETA OMICRON James E. Marsh Society $100,000–$249,999 Ronald L. Martin, Jr. l Shippensburg University William M. Russo = SILVER S n Douglas S. Rambaud N Resolute Men Benefactor Club Charles A. Steck l Paul T. Sayers n $50,000–$99,999 Resolute Men Charles C. Yohn EPSILON OMICRON ? Col. Roger D. Baskett n ZETA THETA Board of Visitors Waynesburg University ZETA PI $25,000–$49,999 Daniel J. Binkholder Troy University Old Dominion University Resolute Men William H. Clay, II n Resolute Men Chairman’s Council G Stephen R. Cole : The Ruby Eye Society Gary D. Fisher n Robert J. Roche @ SILVER $10,000–$24,999 Jeffery L. Ness n ZETA BETA Jeffrey L. Johnson : S Freeman Fellow N Phillip E. Pulis, Jr. l Adrian College ZETA KAPPA Carlton F. Bennett $5,000–$9,999 Gene A. McFarland @ Ohio Northern University The Crossed Swords EPSILON PI Keith C. Nelson : The Crossed Swords Chase Council # Society The Crossed Swords Society Northern Illinois Daryl G. Redel = Society PLATINUM $2,500–$4,999 University PLATINUM Robert D. Richmond n SILVER Kevin R. Mack G l Douglas A. Miller # Century Club The Crossed Swords Fred A. Rollert, Jr. l GOLD Michael L. Smith : John R. Vispo G $1,000–$2,499 Society Richard A. Schmidt, II @ Stephen P. Wolfe BRONZE GOLD Men Since ’56 n PLATINUM # $100–$249 William T. Hodsden N $500–$999 Frederick A. Cimaglio l EPSILON CHI SILVER Missouri University of Patrick J. Kilbane, Jr. Richard L. Erb l SILVER Snake & Sword : BRONZE # Science and Technology Bradly L. Vance n Ronald E. Roll l Townsend N. Barnett, Jr. l $250–$499 Edward I. Knorring, Jr. l Jeffery A. Shick n James G. Hunt, Jr. n James C. Meyer l Resolute Men BRONZE Founders Club @ Lawson Wideman, Ph.D. l BRONZE Benjamin Reyes : Dr. Ronald E. Huff # Resolute Men $100–$249 Jack D. Dempsey, Jr. : Jerome J. Webb : EPSILON PSI Rev. Terrance A. Robinson, Larry R. Cannon @ Heritage Club = LTC, MC, USAR, MD # Richard E. Deeter n Randolph L. Edmondson, Resolute Men New Jersey Institute of $50–$99 Troy A. Schmidli @ : Jr. n : Technology Wayne L. Fryback Eugene J. Casey Dr. David R. Farmer l The Crossed Swords Larry E. Wine l Thomas J. Gresavage Federico A. Dugena n James J. Kendall, III l Society Resolute Men Jonathon L. McGee @ Wayne E. Holous n : BRONZE Mark A. Douglass Douglas R. Pfitzenmaier l James C. Levick EPSILON KAPPA Randal J. Kopp @ Gregory M. Neary @ Joseph P. Bieksha l Dr. Stephen R. Gregg l James W. Pyle, Jr. l University of Idaho Steven A. Mork : n Dr. Andrew F. Buckalo @ Frederic D. Nofziger : John S. Roberts n William B. Osborn The Crossed Swords Kevin C. Riley n EPSILON RHO Marc D. Fox n Dr. Donald M. Taylor n John E. Tuthill : Society n Rider University Vincent C. Minardi l Donald Wilhelm GOLD ZETA GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA N The Crossed Swords Joseph F. Petersack n Resolute Men Calvin S. Smith University of Alberta Westminster College Society John A. Purciello l Joseph E. Alexander = SILVER The Crossed Swords SILVER Dennis W. Rome, Jr. @ The Crossed Swords Arya Aminrazavi David L. Birch l Society Society Dr. Marc A. Auerbach n Joseph C. Striedl n David S. Amnathvong = BRONZE SILVER BRONZE BRONZE John L. Zozzaro Jason D. Baker = Donald M. Beckley n # l Paul W. Cunningham l John K. Smith l Daniel J. Block, CPA Michael J. Barnum : David R. Cox l Resolute Men Christopher T. Burrows n Dr. Michael Evankovich n Resolute Men : John W. Boelte, Jr. Larry L. Hook n Vahe’ Baboomian BRONZE David A. McCormick # Bruce N. Spring n n James M. Bounassi = James J. Hauser D. Bruce M. Bentley n Dr. Preston E. Pierce l EPSILON LAMBDA Joseph A. Weiss l Joshua M. Broadstone = Charles R. Hentz @ Resolute Men Lewis & Clark College : ZETA DELTA Connor Wallace Brockett = EPSILON SIGMA Michael J. Noble Jay A. Cummins : The Crossed Swords Miguel A. Pardo n St. Cloud State University Dean R. Buringa @ Society Wagner College Steven P. Klebacha : n The Crossed Swords Dillon Alexander Butler Michael E. Rusak n BRONZE The Crossed Swords Society Harry C. Neel Thomas D. Capozzi l Society Marc J. Sohayda = : Dale R. Rutherford : SILVER James M. Peck Brett A. Castellat @ BRONZE EPSILON OMEGA Brent D. Skaja # ZETA NU Aaron M. Cohen EPSILON MU Frederick M. Robinson l California State Eastern Michigan Resolute Men Parsons College Michael Christopher Resolute Men University-Sacramento Collins University Wayne D. Kruchten n The Crossed Swords Michael D. Murphy l Resolute Men Resolute Men Robert D. Scheeler @ Society Thomas M. Condit @ Mark S. Nemiroff, MD n Victor M. Banda = Gary L. Avery @ Tony Sou = PLATINUM David W. Couch @ Peter A. Papastrat n : Col. Leroy E. Conner, Jr. l ZETA ALPHA Michael G. Friedel N Darron W. Cross Robert M. Rams n Robert W. Shaffer, Jr. l Slippery Rock University ZETA EPSILON BRONZE David P. Curley = Peter M. Syrdahl n California State : The Crossed Swords William T. Clark l Vernon R. Divers, Jr. EPSILON NU Heiner H. Wolff : University-Long Beach Society Bruce B. Rotherforth # Timothy V. Driscoll California State The Crossed Swords Corey Jame Ferguson = University-Los Angeles EPSILON TAU BRONZE Society Francis X. Cooper : ZETA XI C. Michael Folds The Crossed Swords Stephen F. Austin State PLATINUM University University of California- Michael J. Fowler @ Society Resolute Men Carl J. Johnson l Davis Ian M. Frame = BRONZE The Crossed Swords Dr. Donald F. Hannon n SILVER The Crossed Swords Society Warren L. Friedlein : Dr. Robert Benavides, Jr. l Paul D. Herbert n Richard S. Robbins : Society BRONZE Dylan M. Gingerich = Robert R. Jackson l Jack E. Sprinkle : BRONZE Resolute Men Douglas J. Kayem l Damien J. Glista Donald E. Kurtz : Robert V. Schoeller, Jr. = BRONZE James C. Mower l C. Raymond Lane, Jr. n Steve Gonzalez @ Michael J. Schoettler n James D. Ciampa l Resolute Men Resolute Men Daniel A. Gonzalez @ Resolute Men Steven L. Ashton n Harold F. Christmann, Jr. n Raymond A. Gunter @ Brian P. Comstock l Winthrop H. Banning n Gregory P. Christmann @ Bradley E. Hole = Christopher Graham n Brian T. Bonney @

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William R. House @ BRONZE Resolute Men Frederic G. McCarty, II : ETA XI Gregory M. Huckaby @ Frederick D. Benson l Victor D. Caricato : David K. Miller : LIFETIME Tarkio College Phillip R. Hughes Derek C. Brandt l Bruce R. Hovanec @ GIVING LEVELS The Crossed Swords Joseph D. Isley, Jr. Royce A. Keehr l Richard L. Lundeen : ETA DELTA Society = Babson College (Symbol indicates Harry C. Jenkins @ Gary W. Maier # BRONZE ZETA OMEGA The Crossed Swords lifetime giving total) Michael O. MacTaggart = Robert H. Rasmussen @ Camden L. Coble l West Chester University Society President’s Circle ! Samuel N. Mayo, III l Aaron S. Taylor : BRONZE $250,000–$499,999 Jeremy J. Untz l The Crossed Swords ETA OMICRON Richard H. McCormick l l Society John D.B. Fridholm Leadership Club Y Northwestern State Nathaniel A. Merian @ Kyle J. Weaver University BRONZE C. Rock Roan l $100,000–$249,999 Thomas E. Modlin : Resolute Men Keith J. Petersen : Resolute Men The Crossed Swords Anthony James Monaco = Brian D. Alton n Benefactor Club S Society Resolute Men Stephen J. Perry n Richard B. Moore @ Mark K. Egan : $50,000–$99,999 PLATINUM Dr. Charles S. Moll : John A. Zanchi, Jr. n Stephen J. Murphy : Robert L. Kondrasuk @ Board of Visitors ? l Todd R. Richman : Tait J. Martin, PhD Nicholas Ryan Nork John W. Widdiefield = ETA ZETA $25,000–$49,999 BRONZE Ryan O'Hare ETA ALPHA Edinboro University Chairman’s Council G Ryan D. Carlton @ ZETA TAU Nicholas Edward Otth Clemson University Resolute Men $10,000–$24,999 S. Dwayne Jones n : University of Michigan- Richard A. Paradiso, Jr. Flint Resolute Men Jared P. Brown : Freeman Fellow N Jerry A. Kollman : Eric M. Prescott @ The Crossed Swords David A. Greene @ Ronald E. Kibbe n $5,000–$9,999 Dick P. Marsh n G. Scott Reinen : : Society Lt. Col. Thomas R. David C. Strieder Chase Council Resolute Men : # Stephen R. Riddick : BRONZE Worsdale : ETA THETA $2,500–$4,999 Mark E. Griffith Anthony C. Salino @ n Joshua L. Dugas ETA BETA Chadron State College Century Club l Bobby K. Woods @ Mark J. Schmitt = Richard F. Jackson @ Eastern Kentucky $1,000–$2,499 Everette T. Smith : Resolute Men ETA PI Resolute Men University : Philip A. Stein n Gregory B. Hill Men Since ’56 n East Stroudsburg Drew Marsh Resolute Men $500–$999 University Steve M. Swinson @ Donald G. Rockwell : Walter S. Brown, Jr. @ ETA IOTA : : The Crossed Swords John G. Teeuwen n Newberry College Snake & Sword Thomas Reid Tedder Michael S. Fletcher Society Tyler Thomsom $250–$499 = Christopher T. Fletcher Resolute Men DIAMOND Richard J. Viera ZETA UPSILON Founders Club @ Craig T. Hafer n Joshua L. Kendrick Dr. Richard W. Leland ? Peter B. Wallace University of Hartford $100–$249 J. Matthew Jozefowicz PLATINUM The Crossed Swords ETA KAPPA Daniel Stewart Weber John A. Kinnett @ Heritage Club = N Society James Madison Joseph R. D'Amore, Jr. Lucas Clay Wegner Matthew C. Scott $50–$99 SILVER University BRONZE Richard A. Werber l Roy W. Stivers @ n The Crossed Swords Allan J. Calarco N Robert R. Wickham Charles R. Beers, Jr. : Adam J. Thayer Society Randy S. Maugle l Thomas W. Williams = ZETA PHI Michael G. Thomas = BRONZE BRONZE Adam M. Quinones n Harold J. Winer l California Polytechnic Dr. Ronald T. Buchanan @ Milton H. Brooks, III : Resolute Men Robert M. Woods State University ETA GAMMA : Richard T. Cornicello Robert M. Moore l Winston J. Banks : Stephen A. Zawisa, Jr. = Resolute Men Morehead State University John B. Davis n Franklin T. Overbey l Michael R. Elwell Sean Charles Zewe = Jason M. Bertels The Crossed Swords G. Larry Short l Sabino W. Romano, Jr. @ Sean M. Fitzgerald : ZETA RHO ZETA PSI Society Resolute Men Resolute Men John J. Keleher n University of Kentucky Western Illinois University GOLD Ryan C. Bortner @ Henry M. Clifton : Albert C. Taxter, Jr. @ The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords Gene Clark # James A. Fey Donald T. Hajec : ETA RHO Society Society SILVER Jeffrey B. Hill : William C. Major n BRONZE SILVER Darick H. Brown l Centenary College of Charles G. Maton l Louisiana Jerry E. Crail l Mickey R. Price BRONZE ETA LAMBDA # Virginia Tech Stephen C. Miles = The Crossed Swords L. Kenneth Fister l Charles T. Griffith : BRONZE Robert W. Riggan n Society Richard A. Whitaker n John F. Prather @ The Crossed Swords Col. Kevin J. Burdick, Society William R. Watts : BRONZE Resolute Men USMC n Floyd A. Skeans n SILVER J. Ronald Atchley # Dennis E. Coleman n Todd F. Reynolds l Resolute Men ETA MU Patrick L. Devlin # University of Findlay Resolute Men Stephen A. Haggard @ Daniel A. Riggs l Barry E. Bouley n Taylor H. Lewis l David A. Lawrence l Thomas H. Porter n John R. Ward, Jr. l Gerrit Eversen @ The Crossed Swords David M. Wilberger, Jr. N Society Jason E. Kelley = GOLD ETA SIGMA ZETA SIGMA Arkansas Tech University University of Wisconsin- David R. Hinds l River Falls The Crossed Swords SILVER Society The Crossed Swords : Stephen P. Piwowar PLATINUM Society BRONZE DIAMOND Joe L. Clack # Che W. Brindle : David A. May G Resolute Men Benjamin A. Ciesinski n Kenneth A. Baxter : PLATINUM James F. Collins @ Robert H. Moody, II N Richard B. Pyeatt @ C. Douglas Lyon # Murray B. Wachtel G James R. Vargo l ETA TAU GOLD Resolute Men California State Larry F. Behne n Rory C. Coleman : University-Stanislaus John P. McLaughlin l Jesse P. E. Dieter The Crossed Swords Jeffry R. Storey N Gary J. Herman : Society SILVER BRONZE Brian P. Treece = Victor J. England : Thomas H. Hedtke l Chad R. D. Goetsch : ETA NU Resolute Men Mark C. Goetsch : Alma College Joshua Madeiros Keegan R. Olson n Resolute Men Luis Magana Michael R. Plekkenpol n Robert A. Hudson l Chad S. Merricle @

40 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Annual Giving Level Key can be found on page 30. ETA PHI Oakland University 2014/2015 Sherwood & Janet Blue Memorial Scholarship and The Crossed Swords Society Victor Simon Memorial Scholarship Recipients GOLD John F. Horvat N Beta/MIT Alpha Tau/Ohio Delta Zeta/Nebraska- Zeta Phi/Cal Poly SILVER Daniel Bulhosa-Solorzano Zachary Roman Omaha Dirk Pantone Edward A. Eickhoff G Jeffrey Lin Joseph Braddock BRONZE Alpha Phi/Alabama Nathan Wesson Eta Rho/Centenary (LA) Michael G. Carbone : Delta/RPI Marcus Gibson Charles Madden l Daniel G. James Seth Stauble Delta Eta/Colorado State John Ramsey James G. Kocis # Beta Alpha/UCLA Michael Ferguson Anthony J. Lupo : Epsilon/WPI Nicholas Karp Eta Psi/UAB Justin A. Suarez : PJ Ricketson Christopher McConnell Doug Waters Zachary Yarnell Agam Dhawan Resolute Men Nicholas Pensa Thomas Samuel Hampel Theta/Massachusetts Beta Iota/Arizona Delta Iota/Northwestern Alex Marsack Akshay Kapoor Jacob Pavek Daniel Lee Theta Epsilon/Kennesaw Leo Sheehan State ETA CHI Beta Kappa/Hamline Martin Majewski George Mason University Andrew Mason Rho/Illinois Taylor Nelson Keith Rosenbach The Crossed Swords Eric Nichols Behrad Javed Society Beta Lambda/Akron Delta Kappa/Ball State BRONZE Samuel Zschack Austin Pensinger Theta Kappa/Texas Tech Christopher E. Beckett : Christopher Seitler William Maggio Amante DeCastro @ Sigma/Oregon State Steve Vesey Delta Mu/Texas David M. Everard l Kolton Mahr Theta Omega/Appalachian Beta Nu/Case Western Landon Cole Resolute Men State Tau/Florida Michael Bending Michael J. Abate : Delta Upsilon/Arizona State Daniel Smith Robert F. Boland l Robert Duprey Michael Theut Dylan Goldberg Beta Omicron/Cincinnati Iota Beta/Missouri State ETA PSI Daniel Naydenov Ian Owens Delta Psi/Kansas Cody Applegarth University of Alabama at Nicholas Mannebach Birmingham Jacob Shonkwiler Beta Chi/Allegheny Ibrahim Berro Resolute Men Austin Nolan Chi/Auburn Kenneth Hall Delta Omega/Ripon Steven H. Frost n Justin Roberts Amel Topic Connor Griffith David Campbell Gamma Theta/San Diego Scott Turk Justin Smith Nathan Short State Epsilon Theta/Tufts Spencer Martin Evan Wiley Smith Edward Seay Jacob Waldron Andrew Fauteux Kohl Weir Iota Delta/Southeastern ETA OMEGA Gamma Kappa/Miami (OH) Jacob Lipson Louisiana California State Psi/Wisconsin University-Chico Connor Clemens Epsilon Kappa/Idaho Christian Luper Christopher Andrews Kevin Putnam The Crossed Swords Brian Bentler Iota Theta/Central Florida Society Timothy Ledford SILVER Alpha Gamma/Michigan Gamma Lambda/Denver Casey Arnold David J. Scotto l Zachary Zent Ian McDavid Manny Soto Lucien Charland BRONZE David Wideman Trevor Livingston Kevin McGarry-Schoof Alpha Delta/Purdue Royce E. Hildreth @ Patrick Davenport Ryan Specie Luke Silver Epsilon Tau/Stephen F. Anthony K.D. McClain : Shea Taylor Gamma Rho/Florida State Austin Resolute Men Alpha Iota/Indiana Michael Boyd Jeffery Bowers Branden Westerdahl Brandon M. Ware @ Michael Goldberg Justin Casey Iota Kappa/Northern THETA BETA Raymond Vanlanot Zeta Beta/Adrian Austin Fischer Arizona The College of New Ryan Schmidt R. Skylar Lambert Jersey J. Kyle Griffis Michael Campbell Ralph Garcia Resolute Men Andrew Wilson Alpha Mu/Iowa State Iota Mu/Missouri Scott K. Friedly : Bryan Larson Andres Zapata Zeta Rho/Kentucky Myron M. Gellman = Gilmore Achenjang Tyler Stratton Matthew P. Green n Gamma Tau/Drake Alpha Nu/Georgia Tech Taylor Dahlem Iota Nu/South Florida Trevor Marchuk THETA DELTA Patrick Miller Cameron Sallee Stephan Hoda Santa Clara University Alpha Pi/Minnesota Delta Alpha/Linfield Bradley Erickson The Crossed Swords Long Island-Post Colony Ryan Cook Brandon Kanter Society Austin Cariveau Anthony Musacchio Jarod Morrissette GOLD Delta Gamma/West Virginia Zeta Tau/Michigan-Flint n Joseph M. Cassara, DDS Wesleyan Daniel Coffey SILVER Alpha Rho/Washington Tanner McGrew Albert Lee Kenneth M. LaGrande # Matthew Novack Patrick Milkowski Joe Macko Resolute Men Stephen Miller Darren W. K. Ching @ Evan Roberts Michael J. Desmond = Matthew Stadelman

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THETA EPSILON Photo by Kyle Weaver Kennesaw State University The Crossed Swords Society BRONZE J. Barry Schrenk l THETA ETA Sam Houston State University The Crossed Swords Society BRONZE Timothy J. English l Resolute Men Troy L. Tindall n Cody S. Velkovich = THETA IOTA University of California- Santa Cruz The Ruby Eye Society BRONZE Herbert W. Morgan, Jr. G The Crossed Swords Society PLATINUM Christopher J. Hackett l Part of the group at the Foundation Chapter dinner hosted by Dave and Suzie May during Convention. (L–R): Pat & Carol O'Connor, Suzie SILVER May, Jim Moylan, JP “Gus” Godsey, Carlton Bennett, Chris Swan, Dr. Jon Fleming. Tyson Y. Lai l BRONZE THETA SIGMA BRONZE IOTA NU Edward And Bonnie COMPANIES Peter J. Langston : Eric R. Jayaweera # University of California- University of South Henick @ The Ruby Eye Society l Andres F. Velasquez : Santa Barbara Matthew B. Meyer Florida Ms. Shannon Hickman @ GOLD n Resolute Men The Crossed Swords Carl A. Pacubas The Crossed Swords Debra Katsulis @ UW-River Falls Foundation Society Society Hector Garcia, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. SILVER BRONZE IOTA GAMMA BRONZE LeBlanc @ Soleiman Salameh Grand Valley State Wilson B. Powell TUW Michael A. Kohler n Anthony F. Fransway @ James and Pamela Daniel R. Schaefer University Residuary = Masciotra @ THETA KAPPA THETA TAU Resolute Men IOTA XI Josie McCarty @ The Crossed Swords Jamie S. Davis @ Texas Tech University Western Michigan Georgia College and Mr. and Mrs. John Society University State University DIAMOND The Crossed Swords McGrath @ Resolute Men IOTA DELTA Resolute Men Bank of America Society Southeastern Louisiana Robert and Lisa Novosad @ Dominic R. Tomburrini n Sean P. Espinosa SILVER University Mr. and Mrs. Robert PLATINUM Fidelity Charitable Gift Eric B. Shaw n Resolute Men Owens @ THETA CHI IOTA PI Fund BRONZE Grand Chapter Honorary Brandon J. Mulina = Louisiana State Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. GOLD Gregory A. Powell l The Crossed Swords University Penick @ Society IOTA EPSILON Resolute Men Mr. and Mrs. Martin F. JP Morgan Chase Resolute Men Georgia State University Foundation SILVER Abhi Mehrotra Phelan, II @ Michael T. Pudlo Wells Fargo Community Daniel W. Fleetham, Jr. l Resolute Men Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. THETA LAMBDA Andrew C. Haskell @ IOTA SIGMA Putnam @ Support Campaign THETA PSI Towson University Mr. James and Mrs. Jean SILVER Bloomsburg University IOTA ETA Resolute Men University of Wisconsin- Resolute Men Robbins @ Chevron Humankind Oshkosh University of the Pacific Matching Gift Program Adam E. Guyer @ Jeffrey Cusick Shelia Ross @ The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords Spencer Henry Richard And Barbara LMEPAC Perry L. Plotkin = Society Society Schramm @ BRONZE THETA MU PLATINUM BRONZE FRIENDS OF Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Bank of America Matching California State Joshua J. Palleon, CFA N Matthew J. Olson n THETA CHI Shaw @ Gifts University-East Bay BRONZE IOTA THETA The Ruby Eye Society Mr. and Mrs. Bill Snow @ Bennett & Zydron PC Resolute Men Thomas P. Clark n University of Central SILVER Frederick and Valarie Chi Omega Fraternity Frank V. Bisbiglia, Jr. : Steven M. Ramig, Jr. @ Florida Anonymous Donor Sommer @ Motorola Solutions Foundation Resolute Men The Crossed Swords Ari and Susan Spar @ THETA NU IOTA ALPHA Rod and Mary Starks @ The GE Foundation Rowan University University of North Shea K. Taylor Society Ms. Dawn M. Taylor l Willis North America Inc. Resolute Men Carolina-Wilmington SILVER IOTA LAMBDA : Mr. and Mrs. Steven Zent Robert C. Moran, Jr. l Resolute Men Jim Greer Resolute Men Longwood University Tracy Gehrke Daniel K. Faill n Ms. Sara Jadrich : = Blue Marble Design, LLC THETA XI The Crossed Swords BRONZE Resolute Men E & J Gallo Winery Society Virginia Commonwealth IOTA BETA Lindsay Bucknell @ MetLife BRONZE Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. University Missouri State University Bentson @ Kenneth Distefano Millennium Philip L. Russo, Jr. @ = The Crossed Swords The Crossed Swords Richard Diveley @ H. Gross Pharmaceuticals Society Society Resolute Men Edward and Ginna Nina Hitte The Emplyees Charity SILVER PLATINUM Cary A. Varner Gabalski @ Elizabeth Padgett = Organization (ECHO) Jonathan N. Chasen # Kristopher J. Wolfe l Mr. and Mrs. John Cassidy Rosenthal Resolute Men Gauch @ Gloria Smith Anthony M. Engel n Mr. and Mrs. William Vicki Wilson Hawk @

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2014 Marks 85 Years of the National Housing Endowment

BY WILLIAM TOOTHAKER, DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

he National Board of Trustees of the Theta Chi Fraternity was Tlegally incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on March 11, 1929. This year marks the 85th anniver- sary of the NBT’s incorporation—an event that has had a substantial impact on our Fraternity, and it continues to do so today. The establishment of the NBT was accompanied by the establishment of the National Endowment Fund. The NBT’s purpose was to administer this fund, as well as the Rattle Life Subscription Fund, and originally, all money received by the Grand Chapter was divided into two parts and deposited into the funds. The Rattle fund was used to finance and William W. Drummey (Beta/MIT 1916) was the perpetuate The Rattle by investing and re- first President of investing the money in the fund. the National Board of Although 10 percent of the endowment Trustees, precursor of the fund was used for making student loans, National Housing its primary purpose was to assist local Corporation. house corporations in obtaining chapter houses, which was accomplished by offering mortgage loans to the corporations. Eighty-five years later, the fund is still being used to develop chapter housing in the Fraternity, and the endowment could reach $9 million by the end of 2014. (Keep in mind that the majority of the endowment reflects money that is currently being borrowed. Approximately $950,000 is currently available to lend.) The endowment fund and NBT have undergone significant opera- tional changes over the years. In 1998, the NBT was restructured and named “The Norwich Housing Corporation” (NHC). Today, the NHC manages the endowment for housing-related purposes, almost exclusively through mortgage loans. The NHC is self-perpetuating—it no longer receives any money from undergradu- ate or chapter dues. Also, the NHC no longer offers student loans, as undergraduate financial assistance is one function of the Foundation Alumni were Chapter of Theta Chi. able to compete Our Fraternity took an important step 85 years ago, and those several reno- involved with the decision should be remembered and commended vations and updates to the today. For more information about the NHC, please visit Eta Omega www.thetachi.org/norwich. Chapter House at Chico State through funds loaned by the Norwich Housing Corporation.

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Nu Chapter Celebrates Centennial “THETA CHI HOLDS A BLOWOUT CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION” was the headline in the school newspaper.

ARTICLE REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM JOHN DUDLEY, COLLEGE EDITOR AT THE RECORD. The campus was swarming with Theta Chi brothers during the week- end of January 14 as Hampden-Sydney’s Nu Chapter celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. Nearly two years of planning came to fruition with celebrations at the fraternity house and around campus. Theta Chi Brother Chris Stockinger (2014) organized the weekend and could not be happier with the results, including getting many older alumni back on campus for the fraternity event, which started on Friday night with an oyster roast at the Theta Chi house and a DJ playing music until late into the night. Saturday’s festivities began with a formal ball in Kirk Athletic Center’s Snyder Hall before moving back to the house later that night, where the band Carbon Leaf rocked Fraternity Circle. Chris says more than 200 brothers and their guests attended the ball on Saturday night. “One of our goals was trying to get as many of our older alumni to More than 200 brothers and guests, including National President Dick Elder and Executive come back for the celebration. Bill Brown (1985) made a lot of calls and Director Mike Mayer, attended Nu’s centennial ball on January 14, 2014. convinced a number of brothers from the ’70s and ’80s to come to the event. A lot of the older guys who came said they were excited about coming back for Greek Week and homecoming now. I think we created some great synergy.” Hampden-Sydney’s Theta Chi Chapter is the oldest in the South, beating the installation of the University of Virginia's [Xi] Chapter by two days. Even the National President of Theta Chi Fraternity, Dick Elder, attended this year’s centennial celebration, no doubt a nod to the Chapter’s installation ceremony in 1914, which was attended by Theta Chi National President Robert Irish. The Nu Chapter spared little expense for the centennial celebration. Chris says, “It was a $40,000 weekend, so we had to rely on a lot of donations. Curtis Colgate (2001) sponsored the Carbon Leaf performance. When he found out about the celebration, he asked, ‘What can I do?’ I told him about the different things we had planned and he said he wanted to pay for Carbon Leaf. Guests did have to pay to attend the formal on Saturday to help cover that cost, but Friday’s oyster roast was provided by Chris Rhodes (2012), so that was free for guests.” The centennial weekend energized Hampden-Sydney’s Theta Chi Chapter and showed all of the College’s students how exciting it can be to belong to a fraternity. Chris says, “When people ask me about the state of fraternities at Hampden-Sydney, I always tell them, ‘It was good when I got here, but every year it has gotten better and better.’ I definitely recommend Greek life for any student. People are always welcome at the fraternity house, so it’s a lot like a big party, but we also get the chance to participate in leadership groups or head a committee. I am the Vice President now, so in many ways the fraternity system has given me more confidence. Another big part of our Fraternity is philanthropy. We’ve worked with FACES (a local food bank) a lot and every semester we run the blood drive on campus. Different guys take responsibility for events throughout the year and those are great learning opportunities.” Theta Chi is looking forward to the next 100 years at Hampden-Sydney. To view the original article, visit: National President Dick Elder takes a moment to connect with current Nu undergradute members and their dates. http://www.hsc.edu/The-Record/2014-April/Theta-Chi- (l-r), Salem Lowdermilk, Alton Brieske (2016), Elder, Tucker Bulleit (2015), and Kelsey Gibson (a ΣK from Tennessee- Chattanooga). Brother Bulleit and other members led the efforts to create the special centennial cummerbunds, Celebrates-Centennial.html which were produced by Smathers & Branson.

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Zeta Pi Co-Adviser Keith Evans poses with brothers from the chapter. From left: Bill Hewitt, Zeta Pi ’15; John Zydron, Omicron ’71; Brett Castelet, Zeta Pi ’14; Cody Agolini, Zeta Pi ’14; Sean Zewe, Zeta Pi ’14; A. Woodson Isom, Jr., (left) and Judge John Carlton Bennett, Zeta Pi ’72; Keith Evans, Omega ’65; John Teeuwen, Zeta Pi ’92; and AJ Aminrazauri, Conrad Zeta Pi ’14. Sigma/Oregon State Larry Kampfer (1966), president and prin- Omega/Penn State served as the Principal cipal broker of Kampfer Enterprises Inc., has Keith Evans, (1965) serves as co-adviser to Deputy General Counsel been awarded the Willamette Association of Zeta Pi Chapter at Old Dominion University. of the Air Force, and Realtors’ 2014 Realtor of the Year award. On May 7, 2014, he received the Golden served as the Deputy Kampfer started his career in pharmacy after Guard of Theta Chi at the Theta Chi Assistant Secretary of the graduation, building and running his own Hampton Roads Virginia area monthly lun- Air Force for Reserve business in Philomath, OR, for several years cheon in Virginia Beach. (pictured above) Affairs from 2011–2012. before transitioning to real estate in 1992. From 2008–2011, he Alpha Xi/Delaware served as the Deputy Gordon Tanner Tau/Florida After serving as mayor of Newark, DE, for General Counsel of the A. Woodson Isom, Jr., Esquire (1967) was nine and a half years, Mayor Vance A. Funk III Air Force for Environment and Installations, recently announced as the winner of the 2014 (1964) stepped down last fall due to health and from 2000–2008 he was the Associate Abraham Lincoln Award by the Tampa Bay problems relating to his blood pressure. General Counsel of the Office of the Air Force American Inn of Court. The annual award is During his career as mayor, Funk oversaw General Counsel. Before that, Tanner worked given to the member who best exemplifies the numerous Newark projects such as the Main in the private sector, and he has 27 years of goals of the Inn in promoting legal excellence, Street redevelopment, the Taste of Newark was service in the Air Force, including active duty civility, professionalism, and ethics in the prac- implemented, and the city’s relationship with from 1973–1977. Tanner received a bachelor’s tice of law. Isom joined the Tampa Bay Inn of the local university was also improved. Funk degree from the University of Alabama and his Court in 1990 and has held leadership roles as has resided in Newark since 1959, and contin- Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University. the Parliamentarian 1994–1995 and Secretary ues to serve the Newark community through Alpha Chi/Syracuse 1995–1996. Since his admittance to the his law practice. Florida Bar, he has served in many leadership Josh Koopman’s (1999) film, The Golden roles with the Hillsborough County Bar Alpha Phi/Alabama Scallop, was released for digital distribution in Association. His services include: Board of Dr. Don Overstreet (1952) was recently fea- May. The film is now available for purchase on Directors, Executive Counsel for the Trial tured in an article in the Montgomery Advertiser. iTunes, Amazon and Hulu in addition to On Lawyers Section, Chairman of the Medical- The article touched on Overstreet’s career as a Demand. Koopman’s latest project took him Legal Committee, and Chairman of the country doctor and highlighted the teaching to Paris last spring where he had the lead role Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee for the program that he created and used to train in a 22-minute short film, 3 Suicides of Paul Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Isom is also a more than 70 others to be country doctors. Hamilton. founding member and former president of Overstreet is now retired and currently resides Ian Dickerson (2013) and Michael Smith the American Board of Trial Advocates, in Selma, AL. (2012) opened a start-up company called Tampa Chapter. Prior to that, Isom served as a The U.S. Senate has confirmed President Centscere which uses social media for social captain and avionics officer in the United Obama’s appointment of Gordon O. Tanner good. The concept is a donation platform that States Air Force. (1970) as the General Counsel of the U.S. allows participants to make a set donation to a Department of the Air Force. charity of their choice each time they send a Chi/Auburn Tanner was serving as the Principal Deputy tweet via Twitter, like something on Facebook, Past National President Pat O’Connor Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for or just update their status. The brothers also (1978) was sworn in as Secretary of the State Manpower and Reserve Affairs, a position he won first place in Syracuse StartupLabs com- Bar of Georgia. had held since 2013. Prior to that, Tanner petiton and won a grant for $150,000.

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Alpha Psi Alumni Honored at Maryland’s Greek Centennial BY KELLY JONES, ASSISTANT EDITOR

Former Leadership and Education Consultant Sean Bailey (2002) and his family attended Maryland’s Greek Centennial Celebration. Bailey’s wife Melissa is also an alumna of Maryland and Kappa Delta Sorority.

Maryland’s Centennial Garden. Theta Chi can be found in the third row from the top.

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Currently, about 200 people are using Centscere and are donating to 30 charities. Another brotherhood start-up is the brain- child of Marcus Baron (2015), Adam Day (2013), and Mike Choi (2013). At the begin- ning of the year, the brothers acquired office space in downtown Syracuse. The focus of their work is brand development. Their most prevalent venture is Ponix, a portable hydro- ponics growing system that allows anyone to grow fruits and vegetables year round no mat- ter the climate they live in. Beta Iota/Arizona Layton Cox (2013) was named director of retirement plan consulting at Pathways Financial Partners. Cox started as an analyst with Pathways in 2012, creating financial mod- els and investment metrics. Cox is a re-chartering member of Beta Iota Chapter, and helped to secure the chapter housing on the corner of East Sixth Street and North Campbell Avenue. He served as IFC Gamma Theta/San Diego State President and was Greek Man of the Year as a senior. Former Field Representative Bob Gottschling Cox is a member of the Tucson Young was named Maryland’s Chapter Adviser of Professionals, Theta Chi Alumni Board and the Year. Oracle Board at the University of Arizona. Beta Nu /Case Western Louis Campbell (1999) participated in the World Series of Poker Event #21, No Limit Texas Hold’Em. More than 2,000 entrants par- ticipated. Campbell finished 15th. This was his first time playing in the World Series of Poker and at times, he was the chip leader in the tournament. Outside of the poker world, Campbell is a full-time patent litigator for a property law firm. Delta Beta/Georgia Beta Tau/USC Mark Rebillot (2001) was recently named Michael Sugarman (2009) has joined the Chapter Adviser of the Year by the University Law Offices of Steven Goldsobel as an associ- of Georgia IFC. Rebillot helped to restructure ate. Prior to that, Sugarman served as a law the chapter that has continued to grow it in a clerk in the United States District Court, positive direction over the last two years. Central District of California. Sugarman also writes a legal blog to be used for informational Delta Theta/Toledo purposes, www.michaelsugarman.com Scott M. Kuboff, Esq. (2004) recently joined the Gamma Rho/Florida State law firm of DeMarco & Bob Sasser (1973), president and CEO of Triscaro, Ltd. in Cleveland, Dollar Tree Inc., was recently named to The Ohio, as a trial attorney Hampton Roads Business Journal’s Power List of where he focuses his prac- the 75 People who Shape and Influence tice on business litigation, Hampton Roads. In 2013, the retail store personal injury, family law, reported profits of $2.8 billion and opened 51 and criminal defense. stores. Brother Kuboff served as Alumni Chapter President from 2009–2011.

THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 47 Delta Iota/Northwestern A $16 million gift from alumnus and trustee Christopher Combe (1970) and his wife, Courtney, will strongly boost the momen- tum of Northwestern athletics and help secure sustained leadership of the department. The Combes’ gift also will be used to enhance the Kellogg School of Management’s focus on social entrepreneurship and sustainable solu- tions to global problems. Combe has been director of Northwestern’s Alumni Admissions Council for Westchester County, N.Y., since 1975 and served on his class reunion committees. Delta Chi/Lenoir-Rhyne Brett Wilson (1995) has started a non-profit organization, Walking Miracles, Inc., a West Virginia non-profit, that provides travel assis- tance to families whose children have been diagnosed with cancer. The organization also Gamma Tau/Drake provides services that help educate and con- nect the families to a resource and referral network of professionals and services. For more information, visit www.walkingmiracles.org. Epsilon Mu/Eastern Michigan Dr. John E. Peterson (1970) is entering his 16th season as a professional scout in the National Football League. Brother Peterson was formerly with the Seattle Seahawks (and some of his “recruits” played on the Super Bowl winning, World Championship team) and he is a member of the scouting staff of the Carolina Panthers, a 2013 NFL playoff team. He also played and coached football as part of his diverse background. Zeta Beta/Adrian Theta Chi’s 2002 Colley Award recipient Pat Kilbane (2002) was recently appointed to the Jacksonville Aviation Authority by Governor Rick Scott. The diversified air- port system serves the com- mercial, business and recreational aviation needs of the city of Jacksonville, northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. Members of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority Board are all appointed. Seven of the ten board members are appointed by the governor and can serve two consecutive terms. The other three members of the board are appointed by the mayor of Jacksonville. Kilbane graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a Juris Doctor in 2005.

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Kilbane was a shareholder/partner at Gray Eta Beta/Eastern Kentucky Robinson, P.A., prior to joining Ullmann Marine Captain Matt Smith (2007) was one Financial in 2013. He and his wife Kathy have of 12 service members selected to fly to the resided in Jacksonville since 2005. MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas and per- The Zeta Beta Alumni Association, chaired form in “The Academy of Country Music’s All- by Jim Grissinger (1990), has been planning Star Salute to the Troops,” which aired May the chapter’s 50th anniversary celebration, set 20, 2014, on CBS. Smith, and fellow Marine to take place Oct. 23 –26, 2014. Brothers are Captain John Ed Auer, performed with coun- welcome to register all weekend. The chapter try band Lady Antebellum, playing the band’s room will be transformed into a museum, con- chart-topping hit song, “Compass.” taining Fraternity photos, documents, and Smith has been on active duty with the other memorabilia collected over the years. United States Marine Corps for seven years. Adrian College will hold its annual President’s He has done two deployments in the Dinner on Oct. 23. On Oct. 24, brothers will Operating Forces and served as a Scout Sniper meet at the local country club for a round of Platoon Commander for 1st Battalion, 1st golf. Light appetizers will be served at the Marines in Camp Pendleton, CA. He is cur- chapter house that evening. A house rededica- rently stationed at Marine Barracks in tion ceremony will be held the morning of Washington, D.C. (famously known as “8” and Oct. 25 followed by a barbecue. Prior to the “I” referring to the street corner where it is evening dinner program, brothers will reaf- Captain Matt Smith, Eta Beta/Eastern Kentucky located.) At Marine Barracks Smith has served firm their oaths at the chapel. 2007 performs with Charles Kelley of Lady as a Ceremonial Platoon Commander, the Antebellum during “The Academy of Country Zeta Pi/Old Dominion Music’s All-Star Salute to the Troops,” which Silent Drill Platoon Commander, and he is currently serving as the Assistant Director of In June, Virginia aired May 20, 2014. Photo courtesy of Getty Images/Courtesy of Academy of Country Music. Operations Officer. Governor Terry McAuliffe Bret Hopkins (2004) was recently cast in a announced his appoint- feature film, The Ultimate Throwdown, which is ment of Carlton Bennett Bay and in the Caribbean. He and his wife due to start filming in the Fort Wayne, IN, (1972) to the Board of Jane live in Olney, Maryland, but plan to move area in May 2014. Brother Hopkins also had a Visitors for Old Dominion to Florida in the near future. lead role in an episode of “Killing Couples” on University. The Board of Steve Gonzalez (1998) was awarded his sec- the Oxygen channel. Visitors is the governing ond Bronze Star, with “V,” on Nov. 19, 2013. The University of Kentucky’s Greek board of directors of the Gonzalez, a Navy Seal, has had multiple com- Community named Robert Leitch (1996) University. The board establishes policy and bat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. The Bonze “Chapter Adviser of the Year.” Leitch was pre- hires the president. Star is awarded to those who distinguish them- sented Outstanding Chapter Adviser Award, Bennett is a law partner at Bennett and selves by heroism in a combat theatre. When for 2014, at the UK Greek Awards Banquet Zydron, P.C. He resides at Virginia Beach, VA. the act is for heroism or valor, a bronze “V” held April 13, 2014. Trout River Dry Kiln, LLC, owned by John device is affixed to the ribbon holding the Barber (1975), will open a major hardwood Bronze Star. Eta Chi/George Mason kiln operation in Crewe, VA, located in Officer Michael Abate (1999) was part of Nottoway County. The company, which will Zeta Psi/Western Illinois the Park Police helicopter crew, Eagle 2, that dry lumber to be made into hardwood floor- Brian O’Connell (1987), president, Live rescued a man and his two dogs from an icy ing, will invest more than $5.5 million to build Nation in Nashville, TN, won the Talent Prince William County Lake in February 2014. nine new kilns and create 40 new jobs, making Buyer/Promoter of the Year award during the According to reports, the man had gone into it the biggest industrial job creator for CMA’s Standing Room Only (SRO) Awards the lake in a canoe to rescue the dogs when Nottoway County in recent years. Ceremony. O’Connell was also honored as the his canoe flooded. Fire rescue crews had Jim Gardner (1977) retired from a 28-year Promoter of the Year by the International already gone into the water in an attempt to career with NOAA (National Oceanic and Entertainment Buyers Association. rescue the man but were unable to because of Atmospheric Administration) in 2006 as a cap- O’Connell produced tours for Jason unstable ice. When Eagle 2 arrived on the tain. He spent the majority of his career work- Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake scene, Sgt. David Tolson lowered down from ing in Nautical charting, mapping the sea Shelton, Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Brad the helicopter to reach the victim, and then floor and producing the nation’s nautical Paisley and Toby Keith. He created and pro- Abate hoisted both men into the helicopter. charts. For the past seven years, Gardner has duced the three-day Faster Horses Country The helicopter then flew the victim to shore been working on offshore supply boats in the Music Festival in Michigan and the Watershed where EMTs were waiting and returned to the Gulf of Mexico, delivering supplies to oil and Festival in Washington State. O’Connell also lake to search for the dogs. gas drilling rigs. He is currently senior captain created the Country Music Mega Ticket which Luke Hancock (2011) recently signed a on the 225-foot Odyssea Titan. During his time provides country music fans with tickets to non-guaranteed contract with the Memphis off the supply boat, he teaches sailing classes concerts featuring the biggest names in coun- Grizzlies which assures Hancock a spot in the and runs sailing charters on the Chesapeake try music at Live Nation venues across the U.S. Grizzlies training camp.

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Eta Kappa/James Madison Celebrates Milestone

BY LARRY SHORT, ETA KAPPA/JAMES MADISON 1969

On April 21–23, 2014, 22 of the original Charter Members and several spouses and friends gathered in his- toric Williamsburg to commemorate the 44th anniversary of Eta Kappa’s formal colonization. Upon arrival, brothers were presented gift bags created by Dick Manson and his wife, Jo. The bags included a short history of the Fraternity, an assortment of snacks and Theta Chi memorabilia. The highlight of Friday evening’s entertain- ment was a slide show featuring selected pictures of Fraternity activities that dated back to the early ’70s. Due to the number of comments and roars of laughter the pic- tures generated, there was little time left for the other activities that were planned for the evening. Quite late and very reluctantly, the “party” broke up. Saturday was spent touring the restored area of the city, Dan Faill (right), Iota Alpha/UNC-Wilmington shopping at many of the fine stores and outlet malls in the 2002, receives the CAMPUSPEAK Recruitment Boot Camp Facilitator of the Year award. area and visiting Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World. Just in time for Happy Hour, a Fraternity Mark Davidson with the red and white sign used when Eta Kappa acquired an meeting was held which gave us an opportunity to brain- Theta Kappa/Te x a s Te c h additional house. storm ways we can assist the active brothers and options 2003 Colley Award win- for future reunions. In lieu of a formal banquet, the brothers chose to have dinner on their own to ner Zach Edwards allow more time for celebration Saturday evening. And what a celebration it was with several surpris- (2005) was recently es! Spouses and friends supplied a smorgasbord of delicious finger foods to snack on through the nominated to the annu- al list as one of the evening and Gary Watson, outstanding DJ that he is, provided vintage background music. Honored Dallas Business Journal’s guest for the weekend was Dr. Clive Hallman (1970), Fraternity adviser and trusted friend since the 40 Under 40 Business chapter was colonized. Equally exciting was having Mike Lewis (1973) and Tom Saunders (1974) Professionals. Edwards present whom few had seen in 40 years. Making the event even more memorable, Jeff McEnteer was selected for the list (1974) surprised us all with two pieces of chapter history: a red and white sign that was used at a sec- from 242 candidates. ond house when the chapter had grown too large to accommodate all the brothers; and a huge The honorees were fea- wooden plaque bearing the names of all the active brothers, presented by the spring 1974 pledge tured in the Dallas Business Journal. class. Edwards currently holds the position of Sunday morning saw the brothers reluctantly bidding farewell with promises to keep in close con- senior associate at Gensler Dallas and has tact. We now await our next year’s reunion when we return to our roots, James Madison University in served the company as a project manager and Harrisonburg, VA. architect. He currently serves as a member of the company’s Project Manager Steering Committee, and led this year’s Industry Leader PM Roundtable. Edwards is also the Client Relationship NextGen initiative leader, and serves on the regional Client Relationship Steering Committee. Within the Commercial Office Building practice area, Edwards is the South Central regional leader for the firm- wide Practice Area research initiative. Iota Alpha/UNC-Wilmington Former Leadership and Education Consultant Dan Faill (2002) recently received the CAMPUSPEAK Recruitment Boot Camp Eta Kappa Charter Members: (Back Row) Mike Lewis, Gerry Bunting, John Mercer, Gary Little, Mark Davidson, Facilitator of the Year award. Dan is currently John Davis, Scott Hall, Dick Manson. (Middle Row) Steve Lacy, Ron Buchanan, Hubert Doughty, John McClain, the assistant director of student leadership & Tom Saunders, Gary Watson, Wayne Barbour. (Front Row) Randy Sheffield, Whit Paris, Clive Hallman, Frank development at Loyola Marymount University English, Larry Short, Bob Taylor, Kevin Frankel. in Los Angeles. n

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Theta Chi Linksmen pose for a photo and Al Zale celebrates his victory. 2014’s 33rd Annual Ski Bums BY THE NATIONAL GOLF COMMITTEE

Al Zale, Gamma Theta/San Diego State 1954, became the first double champion at the Mountain Men Sixth Annual Theta Chi National Golf Tournament in Mesquite, NV, on May 3, 2014. Brother Zale outlasted a field of nine golfers, firing a gross score of 94, net 76 on the Casablanca Golf BY CHRISTIAN CHACE Club course, despite high winds and 100 degree plus temperatures. On February 28, 2014, eight enterprising Zale’s winning scores secured both the Medalist and Champion trophies, awarded for the men of Theta Chi arrived in Park City, Utah, low gross and net (after handicap) totals. No golfer had won both trophies in the same year in for the 33rd Annual David E. DeVol National the history of the Tournament. Ski Trip. Among them, veteran Herb Morgan The three-day event yielded other winners in the preliminary tournaments. On Thursday, (Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz 1988) is especial- May 1, 2014, Chris Graham, Zeta Epsilon/Long Beach State 1969, and Jim Powell, Delta ly appreciated for planning and executing Pi/Indiana State 1981, took the prize in the Two-Man Scramble event by firing a 2 over par 74 the trip this year. He did yeoman’s work guid- on the Palms Golf Club course on a sunny but mild afternoon. Then on Friday, Ken Arena, ing the men through Deer Valley Resort on Gamma Pi/Buffalo 1968, Herb Morgan, Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz 1988, and Mike Kistler, skis and through Park City on foot. Epsilon Upsilon/Central Michigan 1973, met the challenge of the very difficult but beautiful Other veteran participants included Al Wolf Creek Golf Club course with an even par 72. The band immediately struck up “Who the Zale, (Gamma Theta/San Diego State 1954), Hell Would Have Thunk It?” Mark Manlove, (Gamma Theta/San Diego Golf was not the only entertainment available as the group lodged at the Casablanca Hotel State 1969), Jeff Anderson, (Beta and Casino where many games of skill and chance could be tried. Coincidentally, the Alpha/UCLA 1989), and Dave Atkinson Kentucky Derby was run on Saturday, May 5, 2014, giving those with a knack for picking win- (Gamma Theta/San Diego State 1970). ners a chance to increase their net worth. Unfortunately, as of press time, no one had con- Rookies Tyson Lai (Theta Iota/UC-Santa fessed any such luck. Cruz 1990) and Christian Chace (Epsilon The weekend was rounded out by the Foundation Chapter, which hosted its initial Advisory Gamma/Widener 1998) rounded out the Board meeting with a dinner on Friday evening and meeting on Saturday morning at the group of robust adventurers. Casablanca Hotel. Executive Director Mike Mayer and Director of Development Philip Not only did this intrepid crew enjoy three Thornton gave an informative presentation detailing the numerous positive advances taking full days of skiing on fresh powder the likes of place around the country for Theta Chi. Also in attendance were all the golfers, including the which the area had not seen all year, they also winning team members Harry Strack, Chi/Auburn 1965, Jeff Anderson, Beta Alpha/UCLA explored the culinary delights of the best 1989 and Pat O’Connor, Chi/Auburn 1978. In addition to Brother O’Connor, Foundation restaurants of the city, as well as a random Board member Mark Hillis, Gamma Rho/Florida State 1964, traveled to Nevada for the meet- libation or two, hither and yon. The full ing. breadth of fraternal camaraderie was on dis- The Theta Chi Annual Golf Tournament, once again, hit a hole in one for fun, fellowship play, and all participants eagerly await next and networking. The National Golf Committee, consisting of Brothers Powell, O’Connor and year’s excursion with hopes of even more Paul Norstrem, Alpha Pi/Minnesota 1986 (who missed the tournament this year with a foot inductees into the annals of national ski trip injury), are already at work planning the Seventh Annual Tournament. Details will be pub- lore. Join us Feb. 27–March 3, 2015 in Lake lished soon and the Committee hopes to see more and more alumni taking part in this great Tahoe, NV! event. Save the Date: April 30–May 3, 2015, in Pinehurst, NC.

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Theta Chi Fraternity salutes its 2013/2014 Outstanding Seniors

t is time to once again recognize the graduating members who made remarkable contributions to their I chapters with the Outstanding Senior Award. Each chapter was asked to nominate one individual for this honor—a brother who went above and beyond the call of duty for Theta Chi. This year, 64 brothers were submitted for recognition as Outstanding Seniors. These brothers were described as trustworthy, reliable, dependable, hard workers, dedicated and motivating. They have served their chapters as officers and have served their brothers as role models and mentors. The influence of these scholars, leaders, athletes and gentlemen will be seen in the years to come as their brothers continue their work in the undergraduate chapter. Please join us in thanking and congratulating the 2013/2014 Outstanding Seniors!

Christopher Levine David F. Bridges Rho/Illinois | Computer Science Gamma/Maine | Biology President, Secretary, Alumni Chair, Historian and Social Chapter Secretary during rebuilding process. Chair. Led the chapter to passing the All Men’s average Won Mr. Fraternity with the most votes & most money GPA. Organized a memorial fundraiser to honor a lost raised. brother. Organized a large reunion for alumni and actives Donated bone marrow. of Rho Chapter.

Scott M. Egglinger Scott Salzman Delta/RPI | Mechanical Engineering Tau/Florida | Finance President, Secretary. Stepped up to be interim-President during challenging Center, varsity football team. time for the chapter, Social Chair. Ultimate Grinder Award. Chairman for Student Government Productions. Florida Blue Key.

Max Shuchman Theta/Massachusetts | Sports Mgmt, Operations/Information Mgmt Eric Canillas Phi/North Dakota State | Computer Science Risk Manager, First Guard, & Assistant Treasurer. SGA Senator, IFC VP of Member Development. Campus Attractions Coordinator, Association for Several Scholarships and the Operations and Information Computing Machinery. Faculty Award for Distinctive Achievement. Order of Omega. Started a Greek wide community clean-up initiative, 3.7 GPA, five semesters on the Dean’s List. co-chair for Greek Week, steering committee for UDance.

Charles D. Boles Steven K. Sawyer Omicron/Richmond | Business Administration Chi/Auburn|Health Services Administration Charter Member for reinstalled chapter. President, Vice President, Recruitment Chair, House Treasurer, House Manager, and Social Chair. Manager. SGA Senator. Chapter exceeded 120 members while President. Treasurer & Team Captain of the University Rugby team. Served on IFC Court and SGA. 3.38 GPA. .

52 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Anthony J. Trenzeluk Charles D. O’Hare Psi/Wisconsin | Political Science, International Studies, History Alpha Pi/Minnesota | Chemistry Vice President, Risk Manager. Charter Member for reinstalled chapter. Implemented a new risk management plan. Philanthropy Committee. Green Committee. Works as an Emergency Room scribe. Established a working relationship with Madison Police Interning at Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Dept.

Kyle B. Sussman Carter D. Case Omega/Penn State | Economics Alpha Rho/Washington | Environmental Studies Vice President, Treasurer, IM Chair and Risk Manager. Helped to re-establish Alpha Rho Chapter. Works for UW Treasury, Co-President of the Student As Treasurer he built the surplus from $4,000 to Association for Green Environments, UW Earth Club.

$10,000. Created a planning committee to help the . Authored environmental education curriculum that is being chairs connect, created a fire emergency plan, an developed into a Pipeline Seminar and was awarded the anti-suicide protocol and an emergency action plan. Husky Green Award for this project.

John A. Fiocca Alpha Delta/Purdue | Genetics Nathan Naylor Alpha Upsilon/Nebraska | Accounting Vice President, House Manager. MYLC Coordinator when Purdue hosted in 2013. Charter Member of reinstalled chapter. Boiler Gold Rush Team Leader for two years, Tour Guide President during reinstallation, Vice President, Secretary, for Lilly Hall, Teaching Intern for Freshmen Orientation Scholarship Chair. course, and Teaching Assistant for an Upper Division Redesigned the committee system. Genetics course.

Najja Marshall Chad D. Dolan Alpha Iota/Indiana | Physics, Mathematics Alpha Phi/Alabama | Marketing President, Alumni Relations Chairman, Standards Board. President, Rush Chairman, Social Chair. Under his leadership, the chapter earned the Excellence Jason’s Mens Honor Society, Order of Alpha, Order of in Intellectual Development Award, increased alumni Omega and Phi Eta Sigma. involvement through house events, retreats and an Honors Program Student Association. improved newsletter and updated website.

Alexander Jimenez Junior Mwirotsi Beta Alpha/UCLA | Geography Alpha Mu/Iowa State | Management Vice President, Recruitment Chair, Risk Management Chair. Secretary, Marshal, Brotherhood Chair, House Manager. Member of Pediatric AIDS Coalition; raised $17,151 for Member of the African Student Association. Pediatric AIDS research, Illustrator with the Daily Bruin; awarded 2011 Illustrator of the Year. Vice President, UCLA Hope for Africa. Club Baseball team, Ad Manager and Social Media Manager at UCLA Trademarks and Licensing. Field Manager at Jackie Robinson Stadium, UCLA Hawaii Club.

Joshua Partridge Anthony J. Melon Alpha Nu/Georgia Tech | Mechanical Engineering Beta Delta/Rutgers | Political Science, Philosophy Rush Chair, First Guard. Marshal, Risk Management. Greek Week Chair, Manager for Georgia Tech Men’s Provided the new Marshal with the framework through Basketball team, 〈⌫⌬’s Sweetheart, Member of Connect which the new member program should be administered. with Tech, Georgia Tech paintball team. 4.0 GPA while employed at on-campus rec center. 3.06 GPA, Co-oped at Porex Technologies, Interned at Will attend George Washington University Law School. Southern Nuclear. .

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Brian Levin Maher Eltarhoni Beta Theta/Drexel | Accounting Gamma Zeta/Oklahoma State | Civil Engineering Rush Chairman, House Manager. Vice President. The chapter grew from 20 to more than 50 members Organized the chapter’s inaugural participation at when he was Rush Chairman. Homecoming, Recruitment Chair for Relay for Life, Lead Teaching Assistant for Statistics. ConocoPhillips SPIRIT Scholars scholarship.

Layton J. Cox Darien K. Key Beta Iota/Arizona | Business Administration Gamma Theta/San Diego State | History Charter Member of reinstalled chapter. Charter Member of Reinstalled Chapter. Vice President, Treasurer, Standards Board.

Vice President, Marshal, Secretary. . 2013 IFC President, 2012 IFC VP of Finance, Delegate Associated Students committees: Audit, Finance, to the Oracle Board. Good Neighbor. Served as Hall Council Treasurer. Founded the IFC Charity Golf Tournament and finalized 3.57 GPA; graduated in 3 years. 2014/2015 Field Executive. a new recruitment schedule.

Justin A. Casey Enrique M. Ortega Gamma Rho/Florida State | Marketing, Finance Beta Kappa/Hamline | History, Music Arts Marshal, Scholarship Chairman. President, Treasurer, Assistant Recruitment Chair. 3.993 GPA, President’s List, Dean’s List, Phi Eta Sigma, New Student Mentor Program, Stage Manager at Sundin The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Honors Hall, Feed My Starving Children Organization. Student Association, Sigma Alpha Lambda. Instrumental in starting the chapter’s Trick-or-Canning Organized a fundraiser for two brothers diagnosed philanthropy. with cancer.

Sean Jaroch Kevin M. Riley Beta Lambda/Akron | Mechanical Engineering Gamma Tau/Drake | International Business Historian, Treasurer, Scholarship Chair, Chaplain, Vice President. Community Service Chair. 3.0 GPA. Eagle Scout, 3.7 GPA. Adams Academy, Emerging Leader model. Introduced incentive program for good grades and Presidential Scholarship, Jon P. Newsome Scholarship, started scholarship dinner for chapter. Insurance Scholarship.

Abbott M. Veldhuizen Matthew C. Sernett Beta Nu/Case Western | Astronomy Gamma Phi/Nebraska Wesleyan | Industrial/Organizational Psychology Secretary, Standards Board Justice, Chaplain, Social Vice President of Health and Safety, Vice President, Chair, First Guard. Coordinated annual VOX chapter Marshal. philanthropy event in 2012. Stepped up as interim Created a working vision document for the chapter. Rush Chairman. Active Chapter Service Award. Cast Order of Omega, founding member of Human Resources member in a production of Thoroughly Modern Millie. & Networking on campus.

Adam Ravotti Andy Kall Beta Chi/Allegheny | Political Science Delta Gamma/West Virginia Wesleyan|MBA Vice President. President, Chaplain. 3.7 GPA, Dean’s List, Lambda Pi Eta. Captain of Cross Country Track team. 2014 Greek Man of the Year. .

54 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Mark N. Olalde Brandon Clancy Delta Iota/Northwestern | Journalism Epsilon Pi/Northern Illinois Colony | Business Administration Marshal, Recruitment Chair, Standards Board, Public Philanthropy Chair. Led the chapter to involvement with Relations Chair, Social Chair. the local Junior Achievement program, Baskets for a Marching band, basketball band, feature writer with North by Northwestern and in depth reporting with Better Easter, Relay for Life. U.S. Army Veteran, NIU Bold The Medill Watchdog, Sheil Catholic Center. Futures Facilitator, Career Services intern, Proposed Greek Emerging Leaders. Military Student Career Success program at NIU.

Jarrod D. DeVries Delta Kappa/Ball State | Landscape Architecture Alex E. Valdez President, Secretary, Public Relations Chair, Social Chair, Epsilon Tau/Stephen F. Austin | Nursing Standards Board, Philanthropy Chair, Alumni Golf Outing Vice President, Second Guard. Chair, Designed Brotherhood Memorial Garden. . Charlie Ray Excellence Award, Alpha Man of the Year SFA Nursing Association, Freshman Orientation leader. and Most Outstanding Member for four years. 3.75 GPA. Order of Omega, Omicron Delta Kappa, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Lambda Sigma Alpha, Dean’s List.

Stefan A. Coreth Jonathan A. Weiss Delta Rho/North Carolina State | Aerospace Engineering, German Epsilon Psi/NJIT | Mechanical Engineering Vice President, Alumni Relations Committee Chair. Social Chair, Standards Board Chair, Student Senate Student Intern for The Flying Bulls vintage aircraft group. President–two years, Education Opportunity Program, Worked on campus as ITECS Help Desk Consultant. Society of Automotive Engineers, Omicron Delta Kappa Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society. Leadership Society, Eagle Scout, Bylaws committee. Snowboard Club, represented NC State at many snow- 3.746 GPA, Albert Dorman’s Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi boarding competitions. Engineering Honors Society.

Derek Jackson Mark D. Yocius Zeta Beta/Adrian | Spanish K12 Delta Omega/Ripon | History Secretary. President, Vice President, Awards Chair, Alumni President Sigma Tau Delta and Sigma Delta Pi, ResLife, Relations Chair. Campus Activities Network (CAN), Feminism Student Senate,The Blue Mountain Project, Greek Empowerment Movement (FEM), Adrian College Choir, President of the Year, Class of 1991 Award. IFC’s VP of Programming, Fulbright Study Abroad in Peru. Order of Omega, Laurel Society, 3.78 GPA, Dean’s List. Dean’s List, Michael Kelly Thompson Award, Alpha Chi Honor Society.

Hunter Tower Brandon M. Hayzlett Epsilon Gamma/Widener | Political Science Zeta Kappa/Ohio Northern | Pharmacy President, Marshal, House Manager, Chaplain, Alumni Relations Chair. Vice President, Historian, Public Relations Chair. Accountability Board, Greek Housing Committee, CREW Compiled the chapter’s binder system & helped to Committee, Freshman Orientation Leader, Chosen to organize various chapter events. lobby Congress on CHIA, Dean’s List, 3.94 GPA, Pi Sigma ONU Marching and and Symphonic band. Alpha, Vice President of Pi Gamma Mu, President of the 3.18 GPA. College Republicans.

Cody Lopez Derek A. Pollice Epsilon Kappa/Idaho | Psychology Zeta Lambda/Westminster | Psychology President, Recruitment Chairman, Marshal. President, Philanthropy Chair, Recruitment Chair. Student Ambassador with Vandal Reps, Brian Murphy SGA Senator, IFC Representative, Psychology Club. Award, Donated bone marrow to a child with Leukemia. Interned at Aerotek. President of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 1852 Founder’s Grant recipient. Eta Sigma, Dean’s List. .

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Michael D. “Dillon” Roy Eta Omicron/Northwestern State | Anthropology President, Secretary, Recruitment Chair, Fundraising Chair. President, Vice President of the Anthropology Club, Programming and Campus Relations Director for the student radio station, IFC VP of Scholarship. Distinguished Senior Award, Alpha Lambda Delta, Blue Key.

Michael Longmire Eta Psi/UAB | Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Social Chairman for two years. President of the American Chemical Society, taught Chem

. Lab as part of Chemistry Scholars, American Physician Scientist Association, Science and Technology Honors Program Executive Committee. Beckman Scholars, Gamma Sigma Alpha, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Golden Key International Honour Society, Dean’s List

Sean C. Zewe Richard D. Hernandez Zeta Pi/Old Dominion | Public Administration, Marketing Theta Eta/Sam Houston State | Accounting President President, Marshal, Recruitment Director. Attended Initiative Academy. Led the creation of Sorority’s SGA Senator for College of Business Administration, Best Dance Crew philanthropy event. Held first chapter Society for Human Resource Management, retreat in 5 years. American Marketing Association, Ski IFC Athletics Director, Campus Outreach. and Snowboard Club, College Republicans.

Brandon J. Kanter Cameron M. Scallan Zeta Rho/Kentucky | Electrical Engineering Theta Rho/McNeese State | Psychology Charter Member of reinstalled chapter. Secretary, Chaplain, Second Guard, Alumni Chairman. Vice President, Secretary, Scholarship Chair. Psychology Club, Volunteer at an Autism Clinic. 3.90 GPA, Dean’s List, Zeta Rho’s Scholar of the Year in President’s Award for having a GPA of 3.5 or higher 2011, 2013 Academic Excellence Award from UK from Fall 2011 to Fall 2013. Fraternity/Sorority Affairs.

Eric D. Westerman Joshua B. Rhodes Zeta Sigma/Wisconsin-River Falls | Psychology Theta Omega/Appalachian State | Marketing Recruitment Chair for two years, doubled the size of President, Vice President. the chapter. Appol Corps Orientation Leader, Vice President Greek Rep. on Student Counsel, rugby team. of Legal Issues for Split Rail Records. Senator of the Year Award. Order of Omega, Beta Gamma Sigma, Gamma Beta Phi, 3.78 GPA.

Cory Souza Zeta Phi/Cal Poly | Mathematics Ryan J. “Graham” Gilyard Iota Beta/Missouri State | Public Relations President, Marshal. Athlete of the Year, Co-Sports Chair, IM softball and Social Chairman, Greek Week Chairman, Homecoming coach and captain flag football team. Chairman. Led teams in Hoops for Heart, S.L.O. Bowl, and Frats IFC Director of New Member Education, SOAR Leader, at Bat Softball Tournament. Senior Class President. 3.1 GPA, Interned at 92.9 FM. .

56 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Trust A. Hilton M. DeVon Williams Iota Eta/Pacific | Psychology, Religious Studies Iota Rho/Southern Poly State | Software Engineering Alumni Relations Chair, Standards Chair. Charter Member. IFC VP of Programming; Delta Phi Epsilon secretary; Vice President, Recruitment Chair, Greek Week Chair, Chancellor, Joint Campus Climate Subcommittee; Service Volunteer at Kennesaw National Battlefield Park, Built Coordinator for ALANA Center; Multicultural Graduation garden at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church. Chair; MLK Peace and Justice Awards/Nominations Chair National Society of Leadership and Success. Dean’s List, Changemaker Fellowship, Outstanding Man on Campus Award. . Anatoliy Korzhuk Iota Theta/Central Florida | Molecular Biology, Microbiology Benjamin Caffey Iota Sigma/Towson | History UCF Swim team, ER and ICU volunteer, Volunteer Touch Program, Junior Achievement tutor, Habitat for Charter Member. Humanity volunteer, SGA Senator, Executive Board . President, Marshal. Housing Manager, Assistant Housing Manager, IFC Outstanding Junior, Brother of the Year. Delegate. Order of Omega, National Society of Towson University Club Soccer team. Collegiate Scholars, Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll.

Steven F. Sommer Micah Pugh Iota Lambda/Longwood | Communication Studies Iota Tau/Northern Kentucky | Entrepreneurship, Marketing Recruitment Chair, Historian, Initiation Chairman. Charter Member. SGA Vice President and Secretary, Sports Director at President at installation. WMLU radio, Peer Mentor for two years, Board of Northern Kentucky University Leadership Mentors. Visitors Student Representative, Student Selection Panel to choose university President. Chi Commendation, 3.3 GPA, Lambda Pi Eta.

Ross C. Daniel Iota Xi/Georgia College | Theater Philip A. Murtagh SUNY Cortland Colony | Communication Studies Social Chair. Mr. Georgia College 2011/2012. Secretary. Alpha Psi Omega, Graduated Summa Cum Laude. Club member of CSTV. Received full scholarship to FSU to continue his education.

James Harden Iota Omicron/FIU | Business Just like these two members of Theta Chi’s Colony in Charter Member. Spokane, WA, many of Chaplain, Social committee. these Outstanding Seniors SGA Comptroller. attended Theta Chi’s Phi Alpha Delta Treasurer and Council to the Chair. Order of Omega. national leadership events and learned the skills necessary to become Wallace Sevin leaders in their chapters Iota Pi/LSU | Management and on campus. Your financial support helps to Charter Member. Vice President of Recruitment, set up Chapter Advisory make these Fraternity Board, Alumnus Delegate to National Convention. leadership events Living Creed Award. possible. To make a gift, 3.0 GPA. please visit www.thetachi.org/make-a-gift .

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Updates From the Undergraduates

Delta/RPI The brothers at Delta Chapter raised $2,092.50 at their annual Lift-a-Thon for Relay For Life. Dan Sugrue (2015) also spent a semester abroad in Australia. Epsilon/WPI Epsilon Chapter celebrated its 105th anniversary March 29, 2014. The Epsilon brothers were excited to receive a gift from a brother currently serving in Afghanistan. He dedicated a flag to the chapter that had flown in Afghanistan. Theta/Massachusetts Brother Vinayak Rao (2015) was elected stu- dent government presi- dent at the University of Massachusetts. Garret Brothers of Psi Chapter take a break from the slopes of Cascade Mountain to gather for a photo during Shetrawski (2016) is cur- their annual Ski for Cancer event March 1, 2014. The event raised more than $41,000 for the Midwest rently running for Athletes against Childhood Cancer Fund. Massachusetts State Rep- resen tative in Worcester’s Garret Shetrawski president and vice president, respectively, for Psi/Wisconsin Second District. Campus Attractions, and Kyle Mason (2015) Continuing the tradition that started in won “Student of the Year” at the Memorial 1969, Psi Chapter held its annual philanthropy Iota/Colgate Union Student Employees Awards. The broth- event, “Ski for Cancer,” on March 1, 2014, at Brothers Ricky Marquardt (2015) and Will ers also hosted a campus-wide blood drive at Cascade Mountain. More than 100 brothers Stabler (2015) spent a semester abroad in their chapter house, and they hosted a meal in were joined by Theta Chi alumni, members of Copenhagen. In April, the chapter hosted honor of Dean Bresciani, president of North other Greek organizations, members of other “Hilarity for Charity” comedy event benefiting Dakota State University. Theta Chi chapters, family and friends. When the Alzheimer’s Association. The chapter’s it was over, Psi Chapter donated more than own Liam Friar (2015) performed in an Chi/Auburn $41,000 to the Midwest Athletes against Improv Group called Charred Goose Beak. The brothers of Chi Chapter established a Childhood Cancer Fund. Improvements to the chapter house are on September 11 Memorial Philanthropy where the agenda for this summer. the brothers would sell American Flags on the Alpha Iota/Indiana concourse. Chi was also the leading fraternity Brothers of Alpha Iota Chapter painted Phi/North Dakota State in the Dance Marathon fundraiser and helped houses for Habitat for Humanity on March 29, Brother Kyle Mason (2015) was the recipi- collect shoes for the “Soles for Souls” charity. 2014. Nick Hoke (2014) received the IFC ent of the “Dale Brostrom Student of the Year As Director of Freshman Forum and a current Unsung Hero Award, an award that recognizes Award” for his services on campus. August Plainsman, Kohl Weir (2015) set a high stan- a brother who lives out the values of their fra- Nuutinen (2017) received a scholarship dard for future leaders, and Eddie Seay (2015) through the Army ROTC program, and the and Clayton Carter (2017) were elected Vice chapter was recognized with awards for President of Administration of IFC and Scholarship Development and Greek Assistant Risk Manager of IFC, respectively. Joe Relations. Zach Thelen (2015) won the “Mr. Warren (2015), Sean Craig (2015), and Sam NDSU” talent competition, and John Narum Wade (2016) have been accepted and are par- (2017) won first place in the “Bison Brevities” ticipating in various Auburn Study Abroad talent show. Henry Anderson (2016) was elect- programs across Europe. The chapter has also ed president of Circle K International, Corey been working to increase their alumni involve- Haller (2015) serves as chair of the Advisory ment by hosting at least one alumni weekend Board for Student Affairs, and Brother Joe per semester. The brothers want their alumni Lutovsky (2013) founded and serves as presi- to feel like they are welcome at any time and In March, 12 brothers of Alpha Iota Chapter dent of the Bison Abroad Club. Chris St. strive to keep them involved by being the best joined Alumnus Al Proctor to paint houses for Amant (2014) and Ben Tang (2014) served as chapter they can be. Habitat for Humanity in Monroe County.

58 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Alpha Kappa brothers raised more than $2,000 for WVU Children’s Miracle Network Hospital at the WVU Dance Marathon. Twenty of the brothers were on the dance floor for 12 hours or more. ternity every day without expecting recogni- tion. During March Madness, the brothers held “Pick N’ Roll for the Cure,” an online NCAA Bracket Challenge in which the partici- pants donate to the Sarcoma Foundation of America. The brothers were able to donate $6,605 to the Sarcoma Foundation in honor of Iota Beta Named NIC Chapter of Distinction Wendy Walker, the mother of Jon Steinberg (2015) who had recently lost her life to the disease. Alpha Kappa/West Virginia This semester the Alpha Kappa brothers participated in the WVU Dance Marathon and raised more than $2,000 for the WVU Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. The brothers placed fourth overall in the dance marathon, and raised more funds than any other organization participating in the event. The brothers also participated in the WVU Greek Week Blood Drive in March. For the Blood Drive, Alpha Kappa donated more pints of blood and had more volunteers. The broth- ers went on to win Greek Week 2014. More recently, the brothers of Alpha Kappa hosted their inaugural Theta Chi for Fitness event in accordance with the Sacred Purpose launch. Thomas Jamal McLean (2013) hosted a boot camp style of fitness program for participants at the local student recreation center. The event was featured in the local newspaper, the daonline.com. To view the article, visit: http://www.thedaonline.com/news/article_b8e840ec -c9e1-11e3-8066-0017a43b2370.html. Alpha Mu/Iowa State The brothers of Alpha Mu hosted a dinner for Iowa State basketball guards Naz Long and Matt Thomas and forward Georges Niang at their chapter house, April 23, 2013. The din- ner offered the brothers a chance to get to know the players and talk one-on-one with Alpha Mu brothers pose with Iowa State basketball guards Naz Long and Matt Thomas and forward them about their winning season. Georges Niang after dinner at their chapter house, April 23, 2013.

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Alpha Rho’s Ethan Ludlam (2016) shows the trophy he received during the Mr. Greek Pageant at the University of Washington.

Alpha Rho/Washington The brothers of Alpha Rho Chapter hosted their first Red Carnation Brunch to honor the 17 housemoth- The brothers of Alpha Rho hosted their ers at the University of Washington. first Red Carnation Brunch March 1, 2014, to honor the housemothers at the University of Washington. The 17 housemothers were treat- ed to a house tour, a catered brunch and thank-you gifts. The next day, March 2, 2014, Alpha Rho Treasurer Ethan Ludlam (2016) placed second out of 17 fraternities participat- ing in the Mr. Greek Pageant. Alpha Rho is setting the standard for green initiatives in fra- ternity houses on campus. Carter Case (2014), co-leader of four different environmental clubs on campus and a champion for Alpha Rho’s sustainable initiatives, won the Husky Green Award on April 22, 2014. Carter has promoted connectivity in the environmental community across campus, leading organiza- tions such as Divest UW, EcoReps, UW Earth Club, Student Association for Green While in NYC for a spring break with Campus Environments, as well as organizing communi- Crusade for Christ Build for Habitat for ty activities for brothers to take part in, like Humanity, Alpha Chi/Syracuse’s Jacky Xu working at the UW Farm or cleaning up inva- (2016) was randomly placed in the same group sive plant species. The Husky Green Award is as Tate O’Connor (Chi/Auburn 2015), (right) son of Past National President Pat O’Connor. awarded annually to only five entities/individ- uals spanning UW’s Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell campuses, in recognition of exemplary competition held at Syracuse University. The leadership, initiative, and dedication to pro- sandwiches were donated to a local soup moting the University of Washington’s com- kitchen for the homeless of Syracuse. The Alpha Psi/Maryland’s Eric Tien shows the bike brothers placed first during Greek Week he rode from Baltimore to Seattle to raise funds mitment to Environmental Sustainability and for the fight against cancer. Stewardship. events, and they also hosted a campus-wide blood drive on April 16, 2014. The goal was to Alpha Chi/Syracuse collect 60 units of blood and the brothers sur- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The The goal may have been 600, but brothers passed that goal by collecting 66 units. On brothers sold food items and offered a “Pie-a- of Alpha Chi helped to make 1,815 peanut April 19, 2014, Alpha Chi held their annual Chi” game. In all, a little more than $800 was butter and jelly sandwiches in a Greek life Street Soccer Tournament to benefit the raised at the event. Some of the brothers also

60 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 The brothers of Beta Omicron are joined in the stands of a Cincinnati Reds baseball game by Red’s mascot, Mr. Red Legs.

Beta Delta/Rutgers The brothers at Beta Delta Chapter placed second in this year’s Rutgers University Dance Marathon, raising more than $20,000 for pedi- atric cancer patients. In April, they hosted G.I. Beta Alpha brothers capture the American Cancer Society Relay For Life trophy for a second consecutive Theta Chi to raise money for the USO. The year, raising a record $10,732 for the fight against cancer. brothers have since focused their efforts on supporting their brother, Nexhmi Klobucista (2015), who was recently diagnosed with can- cer. The brothers started a fundraising cam- paign, “Pledge for Nexh,” and have raised nearly $7,000 in just a few weeks. The brothers have also shaved their heads in support of Klobucista, and the pancake breakfast they recently hosted with Sigma Delta Tau sorority raised more than $800 in just three hours. [Editor’s note: we are saddened to report that Brother Klobucista passed away in August.] Beta Iota/Arizona The brothers of Beta Iota held their second annual “Cut-the-Chi” philanthropy. For two weeks prior to the event, interested bidders were able to go online and place their bid on the head of a Theta Chi brother who they wanted to design a new hair style for. On May 2, 2014, a makeshift barber shop was set up at the chapter house, and the highest bidders were allowed to cut the brother’s hair any way they wanted. Overall, the brothers raised more Members of Beta Delta Chapter gather in front of their chapter house following their G.I. Theta Chi event. than $6,500 for Students Supporting Brain Tumor Research (SSBTR). For the spring spent their spring break participating in the Beta Alpha/UCLA 2014 semester, Beta Iota Chapter earned a 3.043 GPA, second highest of all fraternities Campus Crusade for Christ Build for Habitat Beta Alpha Chapter topped all 122 other on campus. for Humanity. UCLA teams in the 2014 American Cancer Alpha Psi/Maryland Society Relay For Life. Beta Alpha claimed the Beta Omicron/Cincinnati Relay For Life Trophy for a second consecu- The brothers of Alpha Psi worked to bring Beta Omicron participated in their first tive year, raising a record $10,732 for the fight the Out of the Darkness Walk back to the homecoming since reinstallation and built against cancer. Chris Spencer (2014) did an University of Maryland campus this year. The their first homecoming float modeled after excellent job rallying more than 50 of his walk was last held at the campus in 2012. In Peter Pan and Captain Hook. As brothers brothers to participate in this year’s relay. June, Eric Tien (2015) biked 4,000 miles from started to look for summer internships and Since February 2013, Beta Alpha has raised Baltimore to Seattle in honor of his aunt who jobs, Megh Desai (2015) organized a five-day more than $40,000 for AIDS and cancer died of cancer, and to help raise money and resume building workshop and mock inter- research and prevention. awareness for the cause. view session with the alumni to help brothers

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gain an edge over the competition. The broth- ers also worked with local not-for-profits to “lend an assisting hand.” One memorable experience was helping plant flowers and mulch with Grannies Gardens. The brothers also enjoyed several football tailgates with their alumni and a special fire truck, and they partnered with Iota Tau/Northern Kentucky University to host the inaugural “Border Bowl,” a powder puff football event. The high- light of the year took place over Founders Weekend when the brothers and their dates went to Gatlinburg, TN, to celebrate. Beta Psi/Presbyterian Renovations were on tap for the Beta Psi chapter house. The house received two new ⌰⌾ swings for the front porch, the letters were Delta Zeta Chapter at the University of Nebraska-Omaha received an invitation from Alpha Upsilon painted on the living room floor, and new let- Chapter at Nebraska to participate in the Capture the Flag event during Alpha Upsilon’s G.I. Theta Chi. ters were placed on the fireplace mantle. The After the other teams had played their matches, Delta Zeta and Alpha Upsilon faced off in the final show- chapter also threw an 1856 party to honor down. Delta Zeta was victorious with two games to none over Alpha Upsilon. Proceeds from the event their alumni, and hosted a Grill and Chill out- benefited the USO. ing for their fathers. During a Goodwill drive, the chapter gathered 300 articles of clothing Delta Gamma/West Virginia to donate, and they are currently in the Wesleyan process of adopting a highway and starting an During the heart of the frigid West Virginia Active Minds Chapter on campus. winter, the brothers of Delta Gamma partici- pated in their community’s inaugural Polar Gamma Kappa/Miami (OH) Plunge event. The brothers helped to raise Along with Sigma Pi and Kappa Alpha $7,500 to build a new playground for a local Theta, Gamma Kappa Chapter hosted their elementary school. inaugural “Dropping the Puck on Cancer” event May 7, 2014, at Steve Cady Arena. The Delta Eta/Colorado State brothers faced Sigma Pi in a hockey game Brother Ryan Weir (2013) received the where they defeated them in a shootout. The President of the Year Award at the Greek event raised more than $2,000 and awareness Night Out Awards program. for the American Brain Tumor Association. Delta Mu brothers at Texas participate in the “Raise your GPA” event to raise Global Poverty Delta Mu/Texas Gamma Omicron/Wake Forest Awareness. Some of the brothers of Delta Mu Chapter Philip Weinstein (2016) was elected SGA participated in the “Raise your GPA” event, Treasurer at Wake Forest. David Song (2015) Gamma Tau/Drake held March 31, 2014, at the University of and Nick Chrones (2015) were initiated into Adam Graves (2016) received the Texas at Austin. Ricardo Espiti (2014), who is Sigma Delta Chapter of the Order of Omega. Outstanding Community Service Award at a member of the BE Global Student Through their “Puppies on the Quad” phil- Drake University’s Greek Gala 2014. Organization, planned the event to raise anthropy, the brothers were able to raise more Global Poverty Awareness. Chapter Vice than $600 for the Forsyth County Humane Gamma Phi/Nebraska Wesleyan President Marc Segal (2015), who serves as Society. Through a mailing campaign, Gamma Phi president of the BE Global Student chapter raised $8,000 to be put toward chap- Organization, said the organization was able Gamma Rho/Florida State ter house improvements in the basement. The to raise funds during the event to secure a Mickey Scheerhorn (2016), brother and walls have since been painted and new carpet- micro finance loan. offensive lineman for the Florida State ing is down. During Greek Week, the chapter Seminoles football team, wanted to ‘lend an collected 357 non-perishable items for the Delta Psi/Kansas assisting hand’ to a young girl battling cancer Canned Food Drive. A total of 1,756 pounds of Twelve brothers of Delta Psi Chapter were by giving two Rose Bowl tickets to the girl and food were collected by the Greek community recipients of scholarships made possible from one of her parents. To assure that the trip was as a whole. Gamma Phi also raised nearly donations by an alumnus from the University all expenses paid, Scheerhorn set out to raise $5,000 for Relay For Life. Their Waffleman of Kansas. The scholarships, in amounts rang- $5,000 to cover expenses. Brother Scheerhorn night, a philanthropy night when local legend ing from $250–$1,000, were awarded based on ended up raising $10,948. The extra money The Waffleman makes waffles for everyone academic performance as well as leadership was donated to the Children’s Cancer Center. who attends, netted $711.48. and service within the chapter and community.

62 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Zeta Lambda/Westminster’s Joe Ligo (2014) was nominated for a college Emmy for his work titled, “The Unfortunate History of the AMC Pacer.” His documentary placed third at the 35th Annual College Television Awards, held April For several weekends in February 2014, Epsilon Tau brothers at Stephen F. Austin helped their local 23, 2014, in Hollywood, CA. Habitat for Humanity ReStore move everything from their former location into their new location.

Delta Omega/Ripon Outstanding Alumni Relations Award, and the President Brian Evans (2014) helped in the Headquarters. On April 4, 2014, brothers of Zuzaks was the setting for Delta Omega’s Outstanding Philanthropy Award. The chapter Epsilon Psi shaved their heads in support fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma also organized “You’re Beautiful Day,” and Christina Marie. Christina is the god-child of a Foundation. The brothers raised $214. handed out more than 750 roses to women all over campus to remind them that they are friend of one of the brothers and she suffers Epsilon Gamma/Widener beautiful no matter what. Epsilon Kappa also from cancer. She was being bullied at school In April 2014, Brother Hunter Tower held their inaugural “Hoops for Shoop” phil- because her hair was falling out due to her (2014) received the “Outstanding Fraternity anthropy in honor of their brother who was chemo treatments. Brothers at Eta Beta and Man Award” presented by the Office of injured in an accident last summer. Proceeds Epsilon Chapters also shaved their heads. In Student Life at the Student Life Leadership from “Hoops for Shoop” benefited USO. addition, pictures to support Christina were Awards. This was the second year in a row a taken by Theta Chi chapters at Tampa, Theta Chi has won this award. Epsilon Phi/Central Missouri Linfield, Eastern Kentucky, and Northern Chapter President Curtis Wilson (2015) was Kentucky. Epsilon Zeta/Tampa selected for Order of Omega. Zeta Beta/Adrian Two hundred guests turned out for Epsilon Zeta’s Date-a-Chi Auction held Feb. 11, 2014. Epsilon Psi/NJIT The chapter participated in Adrian The event raised $860 for Sal’s Soldiers, a Epsilon Psi Chapter took away two Amy College’s Rake-and-Run, Adopt-a-Highway and foundation started by Salvatore De Gaetano Vojta awards in the categories of Excellence in events at Hope Community Center. Derek (2015) to honor his father who passed away in Membership Recruitment and Excellence in Jackson (2014) spent the fall semester doing a December. Brother Molham Krayum (2016) Public Relations during the Northeast Greek Study Abroad in Peru. won best comedy during the University of Leadership Association Conference held Feb. Zeta Rho/Kentucky Tampa Movie Fest for his film The Social Creep. 27, 2014, at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Zeta Rho brothers gave back to their com- Members collaborated with Ryan Harvey’s Downtown. Over spring break, March 16–20, munity by cooking and serving an Italian meal (2015) mother to surprise him at a chapter 2014, 17 brothers of Epsilon Psi participated to the patients and caregivers at the American meeting with the return of his father, Tech in Alternative Spring Break. Recruitment Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Lexington, Sgt. Troy Harvey, from Afghanistan. Chair Evan Tyerman (2016) was the leader of a team of students who assisted setting up facil- KY. The chapter also sponsored “Shake the Epsilon Kappa/Idaho ities for a long-term volunteer effort in the Stress 2014” where participants relieved stress Not only did Epsilon Kappa win homecom- Monmouth County location. David Silva by petting puppies. More than $1,650 was ing this year, they also received the Richard D. (2014) took the lead in helping build Sand raised. Gibb Award for Chapter Excellence, the Dunes at the Sea Bright location, and

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Zeta Sigma/Wisconsin-River Falls Casey Doten (2014) was the recipient of a $500 scholarship from Order of Omega. Vice President of Health and Safety Nicholas Doten (2015) started a new initiative, “Safe Walk Home.” The program allows students who feel unsafe walking home to call a member of Theta Chi to escort them home. This free service has been well received on cam- pus. The chapter’s Red Carnation Formal was also a Casey Doten huge success. Zeta Upsilon/Hartford Zeta Upsilon’s charter was lost in the ’90s and this year’s class of 2014 purchased a replacement as a surprise parting gift. Two of Zeta Upsilon’s charter members, First President Sheldon B. Yarmovsky (1969) and Robert Guyon (1969) were in attendance and presented the chapter with a reproduction of Zeta Upsilon’s first composite. As a surprise parting gift, Zeta Upsilon’s graduating seniors purchased a replacement charter. The chap- ter’s original charter was lost in the 1990s. Zeta Phi/Cal Poly The chapter participated in “1 Week 100 Cheeks,” and held a carnival to benefit Big Brothers & Big Sisters. Zeta Psi/Western Illinois Colony The brothers of Zeta Psi Colony held a Pancake Breakfast March 30, 2014. The break- fast raised $500 and will benefit Honor Flight for Hospice veterans. The members also placed first in a campus variety show held April 9, 2014. During Greek Week, the broth- ers won first place for Best Spirit and Best Theme (Nickelodeon). Zeta Psi also won an award for Outstanding GPA, and they raised $40 for the USO through a bake sale held in Morgan Hall. Eta Kappa/James Madison Brothers Chris Scroggins (2015), Russ Gibson (2014), and James Fey (2014) spent their spring break assisting at an orphanage and working in a feeding center in Nicaragua.

Eta Omicron/Northwestern State Brothers of Zeta Kappa Chapter at Ohio Northern show off their hair styles they got during their annual The brothers of Eta Omicron were the Cut-the-Chi philanthropy event on March 29, 2014. Brothers offered the highest bidder the opportunity to recipients of awards at the Office of Greek Life cut and color the brother’s hair any way they wish. The $558 raised during the Cut-the-Chi event were Awards ceremony. Individual awards included: donated to USO. Greek Man of the Year, Distinguished Senior, Greek Scholar and New Member Greek Educational Programming, Risk Management, ous spring and fall semesters with a 3.2 GPA, Scholar. The chapter was also recognized with Scholarship and Service and Philanthropy. and for having the highest new member class Chapter Commitment to Excellence Awards in Additionally, the chapter was recognized as GPA for the previous spring and fall semesters. six areas: Alumni Relations, Community, having the highest fraternal GPA for the previ-

64 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg The brothers of Eta Pi, along with members of the six other fraternities on the East Stroudsburg campus, collected 500 stuffed ani- mals to be donated to “Teddies for Tykes.” The program gives first responders a stuffed ani- mal to give a child at the scene of an accident, fire, or other traumatic event in hopes of pro- viding comfort and making the event less frightening. Eta Tau/CSU-Stanislaus Eta Tau brothers participated in a 36-hour Row-a-Thon for Asthma March 10–11, 2014. The annual philanthropy, which was started in 2004, raised $700 for Californiabreathing.org. Iota Mu brothers pose by The Columns at the University of Missouri. Eta Chi/George Mason The brothers hosted a banquet for their Write Showcase. His paper Scott Stewart (2015) participated in a Study parents at the University Plaza Hotel and was published in Stylus, a Abroad in Switzerland. Eta Chi Chapter partic- raised $2,900 in donations, and their Rent-A- freshman writing journal. ipated in Relay For Life on April 5, 2014, with Theta Chi philanthropy raised $730 for the Lucien Charland (2015) the ZTA sisters. USO. did an internship at the Eta Omega/Chico State In addition, the Student Body President for U.S. Embassy in Spain. the 2014/2015 school year will be a Theta Chi, Charland and Michael The brothers of Eta Omega participated in and two brothers are on the Missouri State Stokes (2015) participated a Blood Drive in mid-February and held a University IFC Executive Board. in the Clinton Global week-long philanthropy in April. We also held Lucien Charland The chapter also placed first in homecom- Initiative the weekend of a Father’s Weekend Golf Tournament April ing and second overall during Greek Week. March 21, 2014, and received a grant to build 4–5, and the second floor of our chapter They were first in grades for both semesters hydroponic shade houses on the Caribbean house will be renovated over the summer. (.4 higher than all men’s) and second in New island of St. Kitts and Nevis this summer. Justin Theta Omega/Appalachian State member GPA in the spring. Pruse (2016) currently holds the world’s Drew Cook (2014) participated in the Six of the brothers are SOAR Leaders record for landing a successful back flip in USCSA Regionals in Hunter Mountain, N.Y., (Student Advisement and Orientation) and water skiing. The brothers of Iota Theta raised in January. Cook places sixth in the Giant will be helping with the incoming freshmen. a total of $10,893 during their annual G.I. Slalom, first in Slope Style and second overall. Two of the brothers are on the leadership Theta Chi philanthropy in February. In team and will speak in front of the freshmen. March, David Castro (2015) and Ryan Iota Beta/Missouri State If that weren’t enough, the chapter com- Whittington (2016) coordinated a contest to Iota Beta’s Vice President of Health and pleted 987 Spring Community Service Hours! see which fraternal organizations on the UCF Safety, John Jurss (2015), has worked diligent- campus could create the best “Patriotic Care- ly to establish the Sacred Purpose movement Iota Zeta/Radford Basket” for veterans. The baskets were deliv- at Missouri State. The chapter was able to Iota Zeta was active with a blood drive in ered to the West Palm Beach VA Medical bring Miss USA 2009, Kristen Dalton-Wolfe, February. First the brothers registered people Center. and her husband, who just happens to be Iota to donate Feb. 10–13, and Feb. 19–20 they Beta’s first President (Kris Wolfe 1999), to assisted with checking donors in at the blood Iota Lambda/Longwood campus for their Relationships 101 event drive, and by providing snacks. Chris Stefano Members of the Iota Lambda Chapter were which addressed relationships in our culture, (2014) shaved his head for the St. Baldrick’s recognized January 26, 2014 during the annu- and was attended by an audience of nearly Foundation. al Greek Awards Ceremony for the following achievements: Ryan Pereira (2014), former 500. The chapter was also featured on the Iota Theta/Central Florida local news for the event. Chapter President was recognized as the IFC Lucdwin Luck (2015) The chapter also approached local busi- President of the Year. Taylor Anderson (2014) was first runner-up in the nesses to donate to a local women’s shelter was the recipient of the Ed Cunningham Mr. UCF Pageant, receiv- called Harmony House, raising nearly $500 in Panhellenic Award. The chapter earned ing a $1,000 scholarship. monitary donations and supplies. They spoke awards for Outstanding Chapter of the Year, He also received the $150 to the sororities and fraternities, the football New Member Education Award, Outstanding Fan Favorite award and the and volleyball teams on campus about their Social Programming Award and Outstanding $100 Advertising award. Sacred Purpose movement and to some busi- Academic Programming Award. Jimmy Palmer (2016) was nesses outside of campus. recognized by the Knights Lucdwin Luck

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Iota Mu/Missouri Iota Mu Chapter placed second in their first-ever homecoming, and their Greek League basketball team won the champi- onship for the second year in the row. The chapter also placed in the Top 10 for grades for the fall semester and was awarded an acad- emic banner. Iota Beta held its Big Man on Court philanthropy on March 7, 2014, and on March 14, 2014, they held their annual “Bowling for Breast Cancer” event at AMF Town and Country Lanes. More than 120 peo- ple participated, and more than $2,054 was raised at the event. Through T-shirt sales and other donations, the brothers have pledged $15,000 to the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. In April, the brothers raised more than $500 for Relay For Life. The chapter will be moving into its first chapter house, located at 607 S. 4th St. in Columbia, for the 2014/2015 school year. (Iota Mu group photo is shown on page 65.) March 28, 2014, 40 brothers of Texas State Colony (now Iota Upsilon Chapter) participated in their Iota Nu/South Florida community’s Bobcat Build. For five hours the brothers did yard work, helped to install a water gathering On March 27, 2014, the brothers of Iota Nu tank, and dig a garden. More than 3,000 Texas State University students participated in the event. held their second annual “Singing for Shriners” competition, an “American Idol” like format where fraternities and sororities on campus compete. This year’s competition raised more than $4,000 for Shriners Hospital for Children. The brothers also participated in Relay For Life with members of Kappa Delta April 12, 2014, and raised more than $1,000. Iota Omicron/FIU David McCluskey (2016) was the recipient of The CUFI on Campus Scholar ship and will repre- sent FIU students at the annual “Christians United for Israel Political Summit” in Washington, D.C., this summer. Iota Sigma/Towson Feb. 22, 2014, Iota Sigma Chapter made Members of SUNY Binghamton Colony helped organize a benefit concert for the American Diabetes 253 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for a Association. Indie rock band NGHBRS performed, and the event raised more than $500. local food bank. Chapter Treasurer Kevin Kutner (2015) was elected President of May 7, 2014. President Jack Dunlop (2016) I just wanted to let you know that in my 12 Towson SGA. In April, members of Iota Sigma was awarded Greek Man of the Year, and years as a director of Greek life, this is the best auctioned off their heads to the highest bid- Austin Braswell (2014) was awarded chapter that I have ever worked with. Nothing ders to raise money for the Finch 4K. The Outstanding Chapter Delegate. The chapter but great young men who contribute to the brothers raised $4,333 for the event. Also in also won awards for Executive Board of the community and want to be the best at every- April, the brothers helped to clean up the Year, Outstanding Educational Program, Out- thing. It is nice to have a chapter that cares as streets in Baltimore. They also raised $7,103 standing Service Project, and an award for much as them. They make my job easy when it for Tiger-Thon, $497 for Relay For Life and Campus Involvement. comes to changing the culture at a university. $575 for their Out of the Darkness Walk. Iota Editors note: The following message was received As they lead…all follow. It is quite nice to Sigma was also recognized as Chapter of the from Matthew Lenno, M.Ed., Director of Fraternity watch. Year during the Greek Awards Ceremony held and Sorority Life, Towson University:

66 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 Iota Tau/Northern Kentucky Alma Mater First . . . The brothers of Iota Tau held “Border Throughout the 2013/2014 Academic Year, staff members worked with undergraduate leaders Bowl” in April with the brothers of Beta to compile a list of brothers who are living our maxim of “Alma Mater First and Theta Chi for Omicron/Cincinnati. The powder puff foot- Alma Mater.” These brothers, both undergraduate and alumnus, deserve recognition for living ball event, which the brothers plan to make an out one of the objects of the Preamble of the Original Constitution which states “the advance- annual event, was won by the Northern ment of any measure…at the institution in which it shall be established which shall be of Kentucky team. importance to its members…” Iota Upsilon/Texas State On March 26, 2014, we held our “Yo So Undergraduate Brothers in Student Alumni Involved with Their Alma Maters Government Cool” philanthropy. We also participated in Joseph Moro, Theta/Massachusetts 1963– the community’s Bobcat Build on March 28, Fourteen chapters and colonies reported Alumni Association Board of Directors having members serving in Student Government 2014. We held our first G.I. Theta Chi April Otis Brown, Omicron/Richmond 1956– positions on their campus. The following Former Board of Trustees 17–19. The brothers also spent a day at De brothers served as Student Body President: Dr. William G. Durden, Pi/Dickinson 1971– Zavala Elementary School mentoring third Former President of Dickinson College and fourth grade students who are members Akshay Kapoor, Theta/Massachusetts (past) Dan Mikesell, Delta Omega/Ripon Michael Berghoff, Alpha Delta/Purdue 1985– of the Junior Achievement program. The Vice President of Board of Trustees brothers taught six different classes and played John Weiss, Epsilon Psi/NJIT Amir Baz, Zeta Tau/Michigan-Flint Randall L. Tobias, Alpha Iota/Indiana 1964– games with the children to teach them about Board of Trustees Vikhyath Veeramachaneni, Theta Xi/VCU money and business. Richard E. Yahnke, Beta Pi/Monmouth 1966– IFC Involvement SUNY Binghamton Colony Board of Trustees More than 90 brothers from 66 chapters and John R. Strangfeld, Jr., Beta Omega/ SUNY Binghamton Colony sold candy at a colonies reported having members serving on Susquehanna 1975– Chairman of the Board Relay For Life event. The chapter also teamed the Interfraternity Council/Greek Council on their of Trustees up with Kappa Sigma and the student group campus. The following brothers served as IFC Edward R. Schmidt, Beta Omega/Susquehanna Deeds for Diabetes to organize a benefit con- President: 1969– Board of Trustees cert for the American Diabetes Association. Carter Hawkins, Chi/Auburn Allan Bense, Gamma Rho/Florida State 1972– Indie rock group NGHBRS performed, and Chris Fernandez, Psi/Wisconsin Chairman of the Board of Trustees the colony members provided all aspects of Immon Shafiei, Beta Delta/Rutgers Mark Hillis, Gamma Rho/Florida State 1964– the production to include sound, lighting and Layton Cox, Beta Iota/Arizona (past) Board of Trustees engineering. After covering the costs, the Kaalid Omar, Beta Kappa/Hamline Gordon M. Hull, Gamma Phi/Nebraska Wesleyan event raised more than $500. Mike Nalepka, Beta Lambda/Akron (past) 1959– Board of Governors Emeritus Austin Culver, Beta Xi/Birmingham-Southern Dr. Richard Legge, Gamma Phi/Nebraska SUNY Cortland Colony Wesleyan 1982– Board of Governors Trey Webber, Beta Xi/Birmingham-Southern Members of SUNY Cortland Colony hosted (past) Larry Ruth, Gamma Phi/Nebraska Wesleyan 1967– Past Chairman of Board of Governors a charity hockey game March 1, 2014, against Sam Fisher, Gamma Phi/Nebraska Wesleyan F. Thomas Waring, Gamma Phi/Nebraska Kappa Sigma. About 250 students, community Kyle Crombie, Delta Omega/Ripon Wesleyan 1953– Board of Governors Emeritus members, and faculty turned out at Alumni Zach Schrum, Epsilon Gamma/Widener Arena Rink for the event that raised $714. Christopher B. Combe, Delta Iota/Northwestern Michael Remini, Epsilon Sigma/Wagner 1970– Board of Trustees Half of the proceeds benefited the Wounded Royce Jeeco DeRivera, Zeta Epsilon/ Warrior Project. n James L. Banks, Jr., Delta Omicron/Gettysburg Long Beach State 1980– Board of Trustees Marqus Koranteng, Zeta Lambda/Westminster Larry D. Walker, Delta Omicron/Gettysburg Derek Novosad, Zeta Rho/Kentucky 1976– Board of Trustees Sean O’Donovan, Zeta Upsilon/Hartford Dante A. Houston, Delta Omega/Ripon 2001– Don’t miss 2015 MYLCs! Dan Vissari, Eta Zeta/Edinboro Past President, Alumni Association Board of Matthew Spence, Eta Omicron/ Directors Northwestern State Philip L. Rinaldi, Epsilon Psi/NJIT 1968– Brandon Younkin, Eta Pi/East Stroudsburg Chairman, Board of Overseers Jordan Sangalli, Eta Rho/Centenary (LA) Carlton F. Bennett, Zeta Pi/Old Dominion 1972– Wilson Schumacker, Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz Board of Trustees Shane Sullivan, Iota Beta/Missouri State Willard O. Brodie, III, Eta Iota/Newberry 1977– Joseph M. Longo, Iota Zeta/Radford (past) Past Board of Trustees Brandon Malantis, Iota Xi/Georgia College Dr. Joe B. Castles, III, Eta Iota/Newberry 1994– James Harden, Iota Omicron/FIU Board of Trustees David A. Rexrode, Eta Kappa/James Madison If you know of brothers who are missing from 2001– Board of Visitors this list, please send their name, chapter and Jason Sfaelos, Eta Kappa/James Madison 1996– position to Kelly Jones at the International Past Alumni Association Board of Directors Headquarters at [email protected].

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We are honored to call these men our brothers. The condolences of Theta Chi’s extended worldwide family are offered to the family and friends of these deceased brothers. This listing includes all deaths reported to the International Headquarters between November 26, 2013, and June 13, 2014. To report news of a brother who has passed on to the Chapter Eternal, e-mail [email protected].

BETA RHO James A. Ellenwood, 1940 Phillip P. McNabb, 1950 Townsend J. Taylor, Jr., 1943 MIT University of Illinois Richard S. English, 1943 Bernard A. Mirich, 1945 Clinton A. Temme, 1948 Arthur E. Bergles, 1957 Laurence S. Greene, Jr., 1948 Ralph E. Faucett, 1938 C. Eugene Moore, 1941 Russell W. Terhune, 1945 Malcolm J. Blair, 1953 William C. Leipold, 1942 Lawrence F. Fisher, Jr., 1939 Jay K. Palmer, 1952 Russell L. Thuermer, 1950 Frank E. Brown, 1944 Robert E. Paulson, 1946 Ronald I. Friedline, 1935 Robert C. Perrotta, 1939 Harvey O. Wellnitz, 1940 Thomas J. Dunn, 1947 TAU Carl E. Hardin, 1924 Paul A. Reams, 1949 Ralph D. White, 1938 Lucien R. Jones, 1944 University of Florida Gerry S. Harris, 1950 Donald A. Russell, 1930 Benjamin I. Woodhull, 1942 John R. Joy, 1949 Ronald G. Acree, 1960 Richard W. Hinz, 1969 Melvin W. Schaefer, 1937 ALPHA KAPPA G. Bruce Kline, 1948 Philip L. Hitchner, 1958 Thomas L. Schuessler, 1963 West Virginia University James L. Phillips, 1945 UPSILON Max E. Hobbs, 1954 Samuel F. Sickenberger, 1942 New York University Leroy C. Gainer, 1954 Francis D. Russo, Jr., 1960 Thomas D. Hoffman, 1971 Richard F. Simons, 1929 James L. Schmidt, 1957 Richmond W. Smith, Jr., 1938 William G. Bulakites, Jr., 1949 Gerald W. Holden, 1947 Herbert A. Sims, 1939 George E. Stewart, 1946 PHI Richard C. Hornberger, 1946 Edward M. Skinta, 1939 ALPHA LAMBDA Ohio State University GAMMA North Dakota State University James H. Judson, 1939 John K. Slack, 1925 Craig J. Kubik, 1970 Harry J. Keyes, 1948 Robert H. Slinkard, 1944 Howard E. Shoup, 1949 University of Maine Donald F. Stauffer, 1947 John H. Daley, Jr., 1958 Robert J. Lancaster, 1949 Frank H. Snyder, 1936 CHI William J. Mankin, 1945 Charles W. Sonnenberg, 1941 Brian S. Young, 1993 John M. Donovan, Jr., 1924 Auburn University Robert E. Marsh, 1939 Jack A. Stone, 1942 Joseph S. Esposito, 1958 W. Ray Bean, Jr., 1964 ALPHA MU Joe T. Maxwell, 1941 Rodney G. Stone, 1964 Keith W. Gardiner, 1986 Robert A. Hardekopf, 1962 Iowa State University Allen W. McKinney, 1941 Wm. M. Summers, 1942 William S. Hemmens, 1967 James R. Howle, 1971 Donald A. Wallestad, 1960 Samuel P. Smiley, 1943 Paul W. Phillips, 1969 DELTA Bobby L. Sanderson, 1965 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Irvin B. Smith, 1961 Jack L. Joyce, Alpha Sigma/Oregon 1964 Jerome V. Burchett, 1959 Timothy L. Webb, 1972 William P. Campbell, 1951 PSI [Editor’s note: After the Winter 2014 issue of The Rattle hit mailboxes, we received a letter from Jack Theodore P. Capron, 1945 University of Wisconsin Joyce on Rogue Ale letterhead. It read: “Ironically myself (1964) and Bob Woodell (1965) started J. Andrew Lange, 1948 Keith A. Christiansen, 1965 small distilleries in Portland and Newport, Oregon, like Brother Chris and Thomas mentioned in Richard D. Marchant, 1950 Richard V. Falck, 1950 the last Rattle.” We responded with an invite to set up an interview, and were also providing James O. Murray, Jr., 1948 William G. Wilson, 1955 answers to Brother Joyce’s questions regarding the upcoming (re)colonization of Alpha Henry A. Newton, Jr., 1941 OMEGA Sigma/Oregon when we received the unfortunate news.] Robert M. Peterseim, 1958 Pennsylvania State University George H. Plate, 1948 Jack Joyce, business Charles F. Douds, 1953 Clement W. Sharek, 1948 executive, lawyer and William R. Kress, III, 1960 Carl Zillig, 1952 brewer who co-found- ALPHA GAMMA ed Rogue Ales in EPSILON University of Michigan Worcester Polytechnic Institute Ashland, OR, died Stanley L. Redding, 1965 John W. Chandler, 1943 May 27, 2014, at his Louis G. Siuniak, 1979 James L. Viele, 1967 home in Honolulu. He ALPHA DELTA was 71. ZETA Purdue University After graduating University of New Hampshire Donald E. Schrader, 1944 from the University of Harold A. Sweet, 1940 ALPHA EPSILON Oregon, Joyce worked KAPPA Stanford University as a criminal defense University of Pennsylvania Arthur W. Brown, 1951 attorney. In the early George S. Cox, IV, 1954 William A. Hon, 1949 1980s, he went to work William S. O'Brien, 1959 Charles T. Terry, IV, 1967 as a business executive MU ALPHA ZETA and an attorney for Nike, before the sneaker company had made its mark. Joyce helped University of California-Berkeley University of Rochester to lay foundations for Nike’s future growth, and led efforts to compete against Reebok, William C. Broocks, 1943 Edward H. Leighten, 1937 one of Nike’s main rivals. He left Nike after six years of service. Donald G. Hamlin, 1948 In 1988, Joyce joined with two other Nike executives, Alpha Sigma Chapter Brother Robert B. Lamb, 1949 ALPHA IOTA Bob Woodell (1966) and Rob Strasser, to start Rogue Ales and Spirits in Ashland, OR. Indiana University One year later, they moved their operations to Newport, OR, and opened their first NU William R. Armbruster, 1944 Hampden-Sydney College Arnold J. Bachmann, 1949 brew pub on the waterfront. Today, the brewery is ranked one of the top 25 craft brew- Philip G. Padgett, Jr., 1963 John Bochnicka, 1945 ers in the country, producing 105,000 barrels of beer. The Portland Business Journal said XI George R. Buckley, 1946 that Joyce is “one of the men most responsible for Oregon’s reputation as one of the University of Virginia Richard H. Buskirk, 1948 nation’s preeminent beer-making regions.” John E. Jenkins, Jr., 1947 Thomas L. Byram, 1953 Joyce is survived by his wife, Joan E. Joyce, son Brett Joyce who currently serves as OMICRON George C. Coleman, 1945 president of Rogue, and daughter, Anna Joyce, solicitor general for the state of Oregon, University of Richmond Jack D. Deafenbaugh, 1944 and two grandchildren. Frank W. Brown, Jr., 1928 Paul J. Devine, 1940

68 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 ALPHA NU John C. Hubbard, 1933 Georgia Institute of Technology Arthur R. Hustad, 1916 Decorated Alpha Iota Alumnus Leaves Significant Gift Samuel G. Hardy, Jr., 1949 Gerald L. Johnson, 1949 James P. Talentino, 1959 Robert J. Johnson, 1952 Ralph E. Faucett, Alpha Iota/Indiana 1938 William R. Johnson, 1948 ALPHA XI Ralph E. Faucett, MD, 97, passed away Jan. 17, 2014, at his home in San Diego. Born University of Delaware Gardiner B. Jones, 1944 July 28, 1916, he received a B.S. in medicine from Indiana University in 1938, a B.A. in Willis F. Groome, 1949 Lincoln B. Katter, 1957 Ernest L. Knuti, 1932 biology from Earlham College in 1939, and an M.D. from Indiana University’s School of ALPHA OMICRON Donald C. Kruse, 1957 Medicine in 1942. Washington State University Phinney O. Larson, 1909 Faucett’s 32-year career William A. Lloyd, 1954 Dale G. Leathers, 1960 as a U.S. Navy Physician ALPHA PI Charles R. Lindquist, 1949 began as an ensign in the University of Minnesota James A. Lucier, 1942 volunteer medical corps in Kenneth O. Aasen, 1965 Mark W. Maki, 1939 1942. He served with the Stanton C. Aby, 1929 Robert W. Malmquist, 1939 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Harold G. Aiton, 1927 Donald T. McCall, 1937 Regiment, 2nd Marine Kenneth J. Allard, 1943 Joseph J. McKevitt, 1938 Division as surgeon during Erick W. Anderson, 1947 Joseph V. Meyer, 1961 the Marianas and David K. Mulholland, 1962 Hans J. Asleson, 1910 Okinawan Island cam- Kenneth S. Nelson, 1938 Roy Aure, 1922 paigns and in the Frank J. Babnick, 1924 Norman H. Nelson, 1923 Occupation of Japan. He Arnold P. Baker, Sr., 1930 Eugene A. Nieland, 1947 later served as Director of Charles B. Bang, 1920 Robert J. Niess, 1933 Marwin A. Bernards, 1945 Arvid E. Nissen, 1913 Submarine Medicine, US Roger A. Boursier, 1954 Hans M. Orfield, 1927 Naval Medical Research Frederick C. Brown, 1944 Donavon M. Oseid, 1959 Laboratory, Groton, CT, David A. Burkholder, 1958 Ralph T. Osen, 1945 and in 1953, assumed the Allen S. Burnett, 1934 Robert D. Owens, 1954 post of Commanding William S. Caldwell, 1943 J Riis Owre, 1930 Officer of “Operation Philip D. Carlson, 1955 Leslie C. Park, 1923 Hideout,” a controlled Curtis N. Cherry, 1953 Reuben M. Pederson, 1906 medical study to predict, Curtiss C. Coleman, 1929 John F. Pohl, 1926 evaluate and treat respons- George N. Deach, 1956 Herman A. Preus, 1920 es to prolonged submer- Wesley O. Draheim, 1941 Clement Ramsland, 1928 sion that would be encoun- Arthur Edling, 1951 Rudolph J. Ripple, 1926 tered by the Navy’s nuclear Arthur O. Edwards, 1917 C. O. Rosendahl, 1901 submarine force during Joseph R. Eikenberry, 1948 Dennis L. Sabo, 1949 the Cold War. He was Chief Conrad J. Eliason, 1937 Philip M. Sautier, 1939 of Medicine, Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, and medical advisor to the American Merlin J. Schleuder, 1936 Abel R. Ellingson, 1924 Ambassador to Japan from 1962–1965. David A. Scott, 1946 Henry B. Erikson, 1932 From 1965–1967, Dr. Faucett served as executive officer, then commanding officer, Herbert W. Estrem, 1924 Earl F. Seeliger, 1940 Naval Hospital, St. Albans, NY. In 1972, he assumed command of Naval Hospital, Carl E. Ewert, Jr., 1948 George N. Seirup, 1932 Oakland, CA, and, in 1973, assumed command of the newly organized Oakland Naval George B. Fahlstrom, 1941 F. Martin Senn, 1935 Dale E. Foe, 1943 Julian M. Sether, 1936 Regional Medical Center. He retired from active duty in 1974 as Rear Admiral-Upper Thomas K. Ford, 1933 Charles G. Sheppard, 1937 Half and continued his medical service as a consultant to the California Department of Kenneth E. Fritzell, 1932 Albert O. Sletvold, 1911 Health. Walter L. Geist, Jr., 1937 Leslie C. Smith, 1932 He received the Presidential Unit Citation ribbon with one star, awarded by the Charles W. Grafslund, 1942 Mack G. Soell, 1935 Second Marine Division for heroic services in the Pacific Arena, the American Ingolf A. Grindeland, 1916 Paul O. Solem, 1909 Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three operation stars, World War Chadwick J. Haberstroh, 1948 Leonard O. Sorenson, 1952 II Victory Medal, Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp, and the National Defense Arthur G. Haglund, 1950 Marvin P. Spittler, 1932 Service Medal with bronze star. Herman G. Hamre, 1924 Russell O. Spittler, 1931 Faucett married his college sweetheart, Elizabeth Carpenter, in June 1941. Their Lloyd M. Hansen, 1936 James R. Stahmann, 1944 romance lasted 65 years ending with Elizabeth’s death in 2005. In August 2007, he mar- Ronald C. Hansen, 1956 Russell L. Stotesbery, Jr., 1943 ried Joan Bowman. She survives him. Harold L. Hanson, 1938 Lorry B. Strand, 1938 Upon his death, Faucett left an estate gift to the Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Leroy A. Hanson, 1952 Gordon A. Sturm, 1934 for the benefit of Alpha Iota Chapter in the amount of $50,000. At its recent meeting, Nels B. Hanson, 1899 William A. Swedberg, 1933 the Foundation Chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity designated that Faucett’s gift be used to Frederic S. Harvey, 1954 John P. Toren, 1936 establish a Chapter Specific Scholarship Fund for Alpha Iota Chapter. Paul W. Haugland, 1949 Theodore Toren, 1939 Leslie R. Hellie, 1927 Robert J. Travers, 1945 David E. Henderson, 1932 Richard L. Varco, 1936 William W. Hensel, 1927 Ingvald S. Veblen, 1920 Andrew D. Hoidale, 1904 Lawrence G. Weidt, 1954 Milton I. Holst, 1924 Arthur B. Welch, 1923 Robert O. Hoskins, 1946 Kirk O. Wels, 1949 Harold C. Hougen, 1937 Daniel P. Westerberg, 1951 Walter J. Houk, 1961 William G. Wintheiser, 1944

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BETA ALPHA BETA PI Past Grand Chapter Member UCLA Monmouth College Robert J. Carty, 1952 Brian J. Medford, 1966 Donald E. Fine, Zeta Epsilon/Long Beach State 1963 Richard H. Katerndahl, 1943 BETA RHO Lewis B. Sims, 1932 Sept. 14, 1936 –May 6, 2014 Illinois Wesleyan University BETA GAMMA George F. Lang, 1960 BY DAVID E. DEVOL, GAMMA THETA/SAN DIEGO STATE 1959 University of North Dakota BETA SIGMA I first met Don Fine in 1964 at the Theta Chi Colony at what was then Long Beach Dwight F. Kalash, 1968 Lehigh University State College. He was a tall, lanky, sun-burned, tow-headed kid, who would later BETA DELTA George H. Baile, 1949 become known as a “surfer dude.” Rutgers University BETA TAU On May 8, 1965, the Colony became Zeta Epsilon Chapter; Don was a Charter Kenneth C. Bachman, 1944 University of Southern Member, Roster #9. Nexhmi Klobucista, 2015 California Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1936, he BETA EPSILON Lynn M. Freet, 1951 was proud of the fact that growing University of Montana BETA UPSILON up he was a friend and neighbor of Rex A. Chamberlin, 1957 California State University- Orville Wright. Don graduated from Robert C. Friede, 1952 Fresno the University of Dayton, and moved William H. Sloane, 1943 Earl S. Rowe, 1949 to California in the early 1960s. He BETA ZETA BETA CHI taught high school in Manhattan Michigan State University Allegheny College Beach, then went into real estate Jerry F. Bellenger, 1960 Robert L. Smolen, 1974 and related service in San Diego, Norman K. Coan, 1952 immediately becoming involved in Kenneth L. Cobe, 1951 BETA OMEGA Susquehanna University Theta Chi alumni affairs. Howard C. Deeter, 1950 Larry Z. Smith, 1955 Later, Long Beach State College Thomas C. Derr, 1961 became Long Beach State University, Willard S. Garwood, 1945 GAMMA DELTA known as “The Beach.” Don David L. Gerwitz, 1958 Florida Southern College belonged to another beach, the Charles H. Grams, 1964 Basil G. Pegg, 1951 Southern California beach. Joseph H. Griffith, 1941 GAMMA ZETA Although he was born in the Don G. Hutton, 1948 Oklahoma State University Midwest, he loved the ocean, sailing Thomas J. Laske, 1963 John H. Bonner, 1952 and surfing, later becoming a found- Paul E. Neff, 1979 Frank R. Clayton, 1959 ing member of the California Surf John F. Oates, Jr., 1957 Richard N. Dotson, 1951 Robert C. Perry, 1941 Museum. Edward H. Thomas, 1949 Charles E. Rein, 1955 In 1982, Don was a charter mem- Don A. Siegel, 1930 GAMMA ETA ber of the Theta Chi Ski Bums, an Richard E. Swope, 1960 Bucknell University annual tradition that continues to Robert D. Young, 1957 Paul Y. Mc Cormick, 1977 this day. He was a member of the BETA THETA GAMMA THETA Gamma Theta Century Club and San Diego State University regularly attended the annual San Diego Theta Chi Founders Day banquets and Drexel University Robert A. Linde, 1951 Roger W. English, 1959 monthly First Tuesday Theta Chi Lunch Bunch events. John J. Muldowney, 1954 For several years, Brother Fine served with distinction as Regional Counselor in GAMMA XI Eugene H. Saylor, 1951 San Jose State University Southern California. At the 136th Anniversary Convention in Minneapolis in 1992, he BETA LAMBDA Thomas A. Barton, 1955 was elected to the Grand Chapter, serving as National Historian, and later National Stephen F. Brennan, 1970 Counselor, receiving the Grand Chapter Service Plaque in 1996. He was a member of University of Akron William P. Cox, III, 1963 Richard J. Browne, 1976 the Installation Committees for Theta Iota/UC-Santa Cruz (1989), Theta Sigma/UC- Anthony D. Ghiossi, 1989 Santa Barbara (1994) and Theta Phi/CSU-Bakersfield (1994). Warren E. Deist, 1945 Franklin A. Flesher, 1958 John B. Webb, 1959 Don Fine was widely known throughout the Fraternity and was one of our most John S. Goehler, 1976 popular brothers. In later years, as his shock of blond hair slowly turned gray, he GAMMA OMICRON Roger M. Hite, 1959 Wake Forest University became known affectionately as “The Silver Fox.” Pete Nassos, 1951 Joseph Fernandez, 1983 Over 50 years, Don Fine and I traveled down many Theta Chi roads together. He William C. Sheavly, 1946 John A. Hutchins, III, 1987 was a good and loyal friend and a great brother, the epitome of “Theta Chi for Life.” BETA NU GAMMA PI Case Western Reserve University University at Buffalo Richard L. Davidson, 1947 Robert W. Knupp, 1970 Edward M. Hudimac, 1957 Robert J. Marko, 1968 Gordon W. Wittich, 1934 ALPHA TAU ALPHA PSI BETA XI James R. Nunn, 1949 Roderick D. Wolsted, 1939 Ohio University University of Maryland Anthony J. Penepent, 1968 Lewis R. Pearce, 1965 John P. Higgins, Jr., 1981 Birmingham-Southern College ALPHA RHO Joseph B. Chambers, Jr., 1965 Alan R. Phillips, 1972 University of Washington ALPHA UPSILON Joseph F. Swan, 1971 John T. Puchalski, 1968 Austin Grant, 1940 University of Nebraska ALPHA OMEGA BETA OMICRON Thomas W. Stratton, 1968 University of Cincinnati ALPHA SIGMA Michael C. Tedesco, 1970 Lafayette College Edwin R. Conklin, Jr., 1951 Larry J. Engleman, 1968 University of Oregon ALPHA CHI James D. Haag, 1978 Jack L. Joyce, 1964 Syracuse University James F. Starks, 1950

70 THE RATTLE/FALL 2014 GAMMA RHO Wayne F. Taylor, 1946 Florida State University Lloyd L. Williams, 1939 Past NBT President Robert W. Cooper, 1950 DELTA SIGMA Thomas W. Newell, 1960 Clarkson University James L. Phillips, Beta/MIT 1947 William H. Roetzheim, 1952 Robert C. Funston, 1967 May 10, 1923 –January 2, 2013 GAMMA SIGMA DELTA TAU Phillips was initiated by Beta Chapter in 1942 prior to Duke University Kent State University his departure for World War II, where he served as a pilot Noel W. Seaman, 1970 James V. Coffman, Jr., 1966 with the 306th Bomb Group from 1942–1943 and was Walter K. Storm, 1947 held as a POW in Germany during the final year of the Stephen A. Tice, 1967 DELTA PHI war. He was awarded a Purple Heart, the Distinguished William O. Wagner, 1967 University of North Texas William B. Weaver, 1972 Gordon O. Dodson, Jr., 1965 Flying Cross, and the Air Medal with two oak leaf clus- EPSILON BETA ters. GAMMA TAU After the war, he returned to MIT and served as IFC Drake University Lycoming College Dale L. Aderhold, 1955 President for two years and in a number of other organi- William D. Lindsay, II, 1951 zations. Phillips was hired by MIT following graduation GAMMA UPSILON EPSILON GAMMA and served as assistant to the dean of students until June 1949. After leaving MIT, he Bradley University Widener University worked in sales positions for John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. and Vance Richard W. Grabiak, 1955 W. Gene Stevens, 1951 Sanders & Co. He was actively involved in the Manchester, MA community and was also a Richard F. Yamulla, 1966 GAMMA PHI member of the MIT alumni council. Nebraska Wesleyan University EPSILON ETA Phillips served on the National Board of Trustees 1958–1968. He served as Secretary Waldon N. McNaught, 1955 Indiana University of (1958–1960), Treasurer (1960–1962), Vice President (1962–1967) and as President Ronald J. Philips, 1962 Pennsylvania (1967–1968). He is a recipient of the Alumni Award given by the Grand Chapter in 1962. Donald W. Smith, 1952 Christopher D. Jewell, 2008 EPSILON THETA GAMMA PSI Past Field Staff University of Puget Sound Tufts University Lewis E. Dibble, 1957 Eric C. Lehto, 1965 Albert P.Woodward, Delta J. Peter Mangels, 1957 DELTA BETA Omicron/Gettysburg 1956 University of Georgia EPSILON IOTA March 23, 1934 –January 29, 2014 Jorge A. Nobregas, 1950 East Carolina University Irwin J. Ainsfield, 1965 Woodward was hired after graduating from Gettysburg DELTA GAMMA Benjamin F. Holland, Jr., 1964 and worked as a staff member at the 100th Anniversary West Virginia Wesleyan College Edward O’Hanlon, III, 1965 Convention at Norwich University. After a brief tour in the John E. Kennedy, 1958 Berkley M. Stephens, Jr., 1965 field, Woodward was drafted and served in the Army from Edward F. Summerfield, 1957 Landon S. Temple, Jr., 1967 1956–1958 as an information specialist, stationed in DELTA ZETA Wallace E. Thompson, 1967 Panama. Woodward worked in the insurance industry, University of Nebraska-Omaha Kenneth P. Trogdon, 1962 serving his last stint with Fireman’s Fund for 20 years. He Robert J. Horak, 1951 Charles O. Williams, 1962 wrote International Headquarters staff over the years shar- Robert J. Mauro, 1972 Gerald F. Williamson, 1967 ing memories of his experience working Theta Chi. DELTA THETA EPSILON MU University of Toledo Eastern Michigan University Stephen G. Sirotnyak, 1962 Randall C. Wotring, 1988 DELTA KAPPA EPSILON XI Ball State University Clarion University Robert S. Foster, 1957 Peter L. Bonetti, 1966 Louis R. Whitlow, 1965 ETA ZETA THETA ETA Thom H. Spencer, 1973 Jesse F. Woods, 1975 Edinboro University Sam Houston State University EPSILON PHI Edward R. Abplanalp, 1990 Patrick M. McDeavitt, 1989 Bruce J. Stringer, 1962 University of Central Missouri ZETA RHO DELTA NU Glenn H. Beste, 1970 University of Kentucky ETA IOTA THETA XI University of Vermont Timothy D. Murdock, 1970 John E. Conner, 1992 Newberry College Virginia Commonwealth University Frank R. Laing, 1952 ZETA TAU Milas Y. Sease, III, 1972 ZETA EPSILON Clayton D. Joyner, 2008 California State University- University of Michigan-Flint ETA KAPPA DELTA XI IOTA ETA Valparaiso University Long Beach Brady L. Morton, 2017 James Madison University University of the Pacific Albert F. Karnatz, 1959 Donald E. Fine, 1963 ZETA PSI John M. Brinkman, 1974 Jonathan H. Lin, 2007 ZETA THETA Western Illinois University ETA OMICRON DELTA OMICRON IOTA THETA Gettysburg College Troy University Gregory W. Castle, 1972 Northwestern State University University of Central Florida Earl H. Alwine, 1953 Daniel E. Parker, 1968 ETA GAMMA Lee M. Bennett, 1980 Nicholas Sierra, 2011 Albert P. Woodward, 1956 ZETA PI Morehead State University ETA PI Old Dominion University Randall W. Armstrong, 1993 East Stroudsburg University IOTA XI DELTA PI Georgia College Indiana State University William J. Blistain, 1975 Tony R. Becraft, 1982 Brian V. Belair, 1991 Charles Allred 2014 Lea W. Colvin, 1971 Charles L. Dodson, 1974 Michael C. Quinn, 1971 John C. Broo, 1984 James E. Dailey, 1952 Dwight J. Eggleston, 1975 A. Keven Strugill, 1979 THETA BETA BK FRATERNITY Donald R. Naas, 1961 Richard A. Godwin, Jr., 1966 Marc A. Wilson, 1984 The College of New Jersey Donald W. Robinson Daniel M. Sekulovich, 1947 Charles C. Rayfield, 1969 Michael G. Carbone, 1993

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Receptionist/Administrative Assistant Lynn Jones retired on August 15, 2014, after 18 years of dedicated service to the International Headquarters. Dubbed by many as “the Voice of Theta Chi,” Lynn cheerfully greeted all callers to the headquarters and provided excellent customer service to our members. Lynn was recognized by the staff and the Fraternity’s governing boards during a meeting held during the dedication of the International Headquarters building. She commented, “Working for Theta Chi has been great. I have met so many wonderful people and I have enjoyed my job and the people I work with. It has been a fun 18 years and I will definitely miss everyone when I retire. Thank you, Theta Chi, for giving me these great 18 years.” Now that Lynn is retired, she will plan more frequent trips to spoil her grandchildren. Thank you, Lynn, for that friendly smile that so many of us heard through the phone!

In 2008, Then-Executive Director Dale Taylor presents the Mabel Oswaldt Appreciation Award to Lynn Jones at National Convention.