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Kenneth A. File, Foundation President 888-383-1858 | [email protected] www.deltfoundation.org Summer 2011 Layout:Layout 1 7/5/2011 1:08 PM Page 3 CONTENTS THE RAINBOW | VOLUME 135, NO. 2 | SUMMER 2011 34 Cover Story Think Green Hazing: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

6 Fraternity Headlines Insert topics he Expansions for fall 2011 Vermont and Quinnipiac receive charters Chapman’s Iota Epsilon named Fraternity of the Year re Delta Zeta wins 2011 Miracle Cup PERIODICALSTATEMENT The Rainbow (ISSN 1532-5334) is published Delts lend a helping hand across the country twice annually for $10 per year by Delta Tau Delta Fraternity at 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana 46038-2008; Telephone 1-800- 12 The Road MAGAZINEMISSION DELTSXL; http://www.delts.org. Periodical Inform members of the events, postage paid at Fishers, Indiana and at activities and concerns of inter- additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send Insert topics Chapters across the country embrace The Road address changes to Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, re est to members of the Fraternity. 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Indiana Attract and involve members of 46038-2008. Canada Pub Agree #40830557. the Fraternity via appropriate Canada return to: Station A, P.O. Box 54, 14 Alumni in the News Windsor, ON N9A 6J5 [email protected] coverage, information and opin- Insert topi ion stories. STATEMENTOFOWNERSHIP Educate present and potential 1. Publication Title –THE RAINBOW; 2. 17 Delts in Entertainment members on pertinent issues, Publication No.–1532-5334; 3. Filing Date– Sept. 25, 2008; 4. Issue Frequency–Biannual; Insert top persons, events and ideas so 5. No. of Issues Published Annually –two; 6. ics he that members may be aware of Annual Subscription Price–$10.00; 7. and appreciate their heritage as Publication Mailing Address–Delta Tau Delta Delts. Fraternity, 10000 Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 18 Books by Brothers 46038; 8. Publisher’s Headquarters Mailing Serve as an instrument of public Address–same; 9. Publisher–same; Editor and Insert ic relations for the Fraternity by Managing Editor–Brook A. Pritchett, same; 10. presenting an image of the Fra- Owner–Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, same; 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, Other ternity commensurate with its Security Holders–none; 12. The purpose, 20 Delt Sportlight quality and stature. function and nonprofit status of this organization Insert to Entertain readers with its infor- and the exempt status for federal income tax mation and quality writing and purposes has not changed during preceding 12 pics here months; 13. Publication Title–THE RAINBOW; editing, so that it is a pleasure to 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data –January 24 Chapter Eternal read and share with others. 2011; 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation of Copies: A. Total No. of Copies (net press run) – Insert to HOWTOCONTACT 77,529/77,340; B. Paid and/or Requested Circulation: 1. Paid/Requested Outside–County Contact The Rainbow staff via e-mail Mail Subscriptions State on Form 3541 (US at [email protected] or by calling copies)–76,337/77,040; 2. Paid In-County 26 Meet the new Division Presidents 317-284-0203. Subscriptions –0/0; 2. Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, Street Vendors, Counter Sales and Other Non-USPS Paid Circulation –0/0; 4. Other SUBMISSIONS Classes Mailed Through the USPS –0/0; C. Total Letters to the editor, chapter reports, Paid and/or Requested Circulation – alumni notes, alumni chapter re- 76,337/77,040; D. Free Distribution by Mail 28 2011-2012 Chapter Consultants (samples, complimentary, and other free): 1. ports, news stories, photographs, Outside-County as Stated on Form 3541 (US Insert t manuscripts, subscriptions and comps) –0/0; 2. In-County as Stated on Form o death notices for publication should 3541 –0/0; 3. Other Classed Mailed Through the be sent to Brook Pritchett, Director USPS –0/0; E. Free Distribution Outside the Mail (carriers or other means) –0/0; F. Total Free 37 The Men of Delta Tau Delta of Communications, 10000 Distribution –0/0; G. Total Distribution – 37 Jeff and Todd Sinelli (Michigan State University, 1990 and 1993) Allisonville Road, Fishers, IN 76,337/77,040; H. Copies Not Distributed 46038-2008. –1,192/300; I. Total –77,529/77,340; J. Percent 38 The Brothers of Delta Epsilon Paid and/or Requested Circulation –98%/99%; 16. This Statement of Ownership will be printed 39 Jim Blevins (Oklahoma State University, 1975) ADDRESSCHANGES in the Summer 2011 issue of this publication. I 40 Corey, Travis and Jared Homan (Hillsdale College, 2014) Visit www.delts.org/info or call certify that the statements made by me above 41 Louis Romain (Indiana University, 1960) 317-284-0203. Mail address are correct and complete–Brook A. Pritchett, Director of Communications. changes to 10000 Allisonville Road, 42 Headlines of the Past Fishers, IN 46038-2008.

www.delts.org Summer 2011 Layout:Layout 1 7/5/2011 1:08 PM Page 4 LETTER FROMTHEINTERNATIONALPRESIDENT The lifelong committment to Delta Tau Delta

I wrote this article as graduation loomed for about 1,850 undergraduate Delts at 130 campuses across our country. Undoubtedly, they were thinking about celebrating this great ac- complishment with family and friends, and pondering what’s next in life’s journey—finding a job, a new place to live (that hopefully isn’t back with their parents) and with whom they will share their future. I’m hopeful Delta Tau Delta will continue to be their compan- ion on that journey.

One of my favorite stories in the Fraternity was shared with me by a retiring Arch Chapter member several years ago. When he graduated from Iowa State in 1963, Chuck Safris packed his car with all of his possessions from the shelter, and before driving away, scraped the Delt sticker off his car. His thought, he told me, was that his time in the Fraternity was over. It was time to move on.

He did move on—marrying Kathy, the girl he met on a blind date at a Delt division conference, raising a family and having a successful career. After he was out of school for a few years, his chapter brother, Dave Nagel, who would go on to serve as our 40th international president, asked him to be a volunteer at Iowa State. Chuck said, “yes,” and for the past 45 years, he has continued to serve our brotherhood, as a chapter advisor, house corporation officer, division vice president, two terms as Western Plains Division president and now as our colony advisor at Drake University. He has continued to honor Delta Tau Delta with lifelong allegiance, service, loyalty and love.

Not every Delt has to go to the lengths of service Chuck has. He’s a remarkable man. But I know, like Chuck, that at the threshold of adult life, it’s easy to scrape away the Fraternity as you leave college behind you. I’ve heard men say, “I used to be a Delt at…” too many times. Brothers, the Fraternity doesn’t have to be packed away in a box with old T-shirts and textbooks you’ll never look at again. Just as you have grown from your time as an undergraduate, a whole new generation of young men will enter college next fall, and they need the bene- fit of your experience. Ours is a lifelong brotherhood, and we want and need you to remain with us and part of us, wherever your travels take you. Whether you go on to alumni service, or just proudly display your membership, we want you to always be a Delt. Brotherhood sustains us. Alan Brackett International President

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The Rainbow PUBLISHER Kreman, Sirey promoted James B. Russell

EDITOR Brook Pritchett Jack Dave CONTRIBUTOR Kreman Sirey (John Joseph “Jay” Langhammer (Nebraska- Carroll CONTRIBUTOR AND COPY EDITOR Kearney, University, Laura Douthitt 2004), has 2008) was International Officers been pro- named Di- Alan G. Brackett President moted to rector of Travis O. Rockey Vice President and Ritualist serve as Chapter Jody B. Danneman Second Vice President James W. Garboden Treasurer Delta Tau Services Steven A. Paquette Secretary Delta’s Di- June 1. In Scott A. Heydt Director of Academic Affairs Anthony J. Albanese Eastern Division President Jack Kreman rector of Dave Sirey that role, Bruce L. Peterson Northern Division President Opera- Sirey will Rosario A. Palmieri So uthern Division President Jack M. Myles Western Pacific Division President tions. In that role, Kreman will serve report to Jack Kreman and serve as Robert L. Marwill Western Plains Division President as the staff lead for the delivery of manager of the chapter leadership Central Office member services and risk manage- consultants, responsible for their hir- DIRECTORS ment education. ing, training and successful execution Jim Russell Ex ecutive Vice President Kreman joined the Central Office of service to all Delt chapters. Alan Selking Director of Business Affairs Brett Benson Director of Alumni Affairs staff as a chapter leadership consult- Dave came to the Central Office Jack Kreman Direct or of Operations ant in June 2004 following his gradua- staff in June 2008 as a chapter leader- Andy Longo Director of Residential Life Brook Pritchett Director of Communications tion from the University of Nebraska ship consultant after serving as presi- Ellen Shertzer Direct or of Leadership Development at Kearney where he was initiated into dent of the Iota Iota Chapter at John David Sirey Director of Chapter Services the Theta Kappa Chapter and earned Carroll University where he was a a degree in liberal arts. He served on founding father. He graduated from ADMINISTRATION Vicky Halsey Executive Assistant the field staff for two years and then John Carroll University with a major Candice McQuitty Accounts Receivable returned to Kearney for post-graduate in history and minor in business. Veronica McSorley Administrative Assistant for Expansion Lesa Purcell Administra tive Manager study. He rejoined the Central Office Dave is a native of Brecksville, Ohio, Theresa Robinson Administrative Assistant staff in May 2007 as director of chap- in suburban Cleveland and the son of Kathy Sargent Administra tive Assistant for Member Records Wendy Weeks Accounting Manager ter services. a Delt, William Sirey (Kent State 1971).

2011-12 CHAPTER CONSULTANTS Jack will report to Executive Vice Following his two-year field staff Tim Gaffney President Jim Russell and serve on the stint Dave was promoted to Director Jake Johnson Matt Muñoz senior management team along with of Growth in June 2010. Under his di- Doug Russell Director of Business Affairs Alan Selk- rection, the Fraternity colonized at Matt Stein Ken Tubbs ing and Director of Residential seven campuses during the 2010-11 Shane Vaughn Life/Manager of Conferences Andy school year which has resulted in 235 Kyle Yarawsky Longo. pledges and 35 initiates to date. Educational Foundation Kreman recently completed his EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIRMAN Robert F. Charles, Jr. master’s degree in public administration from Indiana University. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD LIFE DIRECTORS Charles E. Bancroft Richards D. Barger John A. Brock Edwin L. Heminger David L. Nagel Carter Wilmot EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD DIRECTORS What’s new? In this issue you will find QR Codes W. Marston Becker Murray M. Blackwelder Alan G. Brackett Dennis A. Brawford throughout the magazine. Using your smartphone, Thomas F. Calhoon, II Jody B. Danneman F. Russell Douglass, Jr. Daniel L. Earley just scan the QR codes and you’ll be taken to the James W. Garboden John W. Gleeson Kent R. Hance Scott A. Heydt web to learn more. David B. Hughes O. K. Johnson, Jr. Kenneth J. Kies Donald G. Kress To download free QR Apps: Steven A. Paquette Travis O. Rockey Nelson Severinghaus Keith J. Steiner iPhone: QR Reader Norval B. Stephens, Jr. E. Peter Urbanowicz, Jr. Jidge Verity Droid: QR Droid EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION STAFF Blackberry: QR Code Scanner Ken File President Maurie Phelan Chief Administrative Officer Pro Brieanna Quinn Annual Fund Director Carla Parent Executive Assistant Cathy Owens Gift Administrator Carla Bullman Ad ministrative Assistant Pam Reidy tAccountan

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FRATERNITY HEADLINES Spring Delts plan expansion sites for fall 2011 expansion University of Iowa Northwestern University Originally founded in 1880, Omicron The Beta Pi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta wrap-up Chapter has initiated more than 1,500 men. was founded in 1893 and has initiated more Following the closing of the chapter in 1999, than 1,800 members. The chapter closed in North Dakota the Fraternity kept the University of Iowa on 2007 and plans to return to campus began in State University its wish list. Recently the local Interfraternity fall 2010. Recently the Northwestern Greek Council invited Delta Tau Delta to re-colonize Life advisory board invited Delta Tau Delta to On Feb. 12, Delta Tau in the growing community. re-colonize in the growing community. Delta arrived at North Dakota Starting in September, Fraternity staff will Starting this fall, Fraternity staff will begin State University. The staff-led arrive in Iowa City, Iowa for the expansion at contacting upperclassmen about recruitment colonization resulted in 39 the University of Iowa. Fraternity staff will be opportunities. Beginning in the winter quar- Founding Fathers in Fargo, present on campus for a five-week period. ter, Central Office staff will arrive in Evanston, N.D. The men have an aver- They will present to campus organizations Ill. to assist with formal recruitment. age GPA of 3.21 which puts and university faculty to increase awareness them first of 12 fraternities Fraternity staff will interview potential and solicit referrals. on campus. new members to found the colony. Fraternity staff will interview potential Since the colony was University Fast Facts: new members and select the Founding Fa- recognized the Delts have U.S. News and World Report Ranking: Tier 1 thers of the budding colony. been active in the campus Undergraduates: 8,500 community. The colony par- University Fast Facts: Other fraternities on campus: Delta Chi, ticipated in Relay for Life, U.S. News and World Report Ranking: Tier 1 Lambda Chi Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and hosted Road events and Undergraduates: 20,000 completed nearly 500 com- 14 other fraternities munity service hours. Other fraternities on campus: Beta Theta Pi, FIJI, Sigma Chi and 12 other fraternities Grand Valley State University Vermont receives charter Delta Tau Delta planted its flag at Grand Valley State Iota Pi at the University of Vermont is nization. The new Delt chapter joins nine University in Allendale, Mich. the newest chapter of Delta Tau Delta. The other fraternities as members of the Greek On Feb. 25, Delta Tau Delta Founding Fathers consisted of 29 men community. recognized an interest group initiated in ceremonies on April 30 at During the traditional installation of 18 men with an average Burlington, Vt., performed by the Upsilon reception, International Vice President GPA of 3.0. The men have Chapter of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Travis Rockey challenged the men to make held multiple community under the direction of Chapter Consultant the most of their Delt experience. Joining service, brotherhood and so- Eric Luke. Jonathan Massaro, a freshman him from the Arch Chapter was Eastern cial events. from Lincoln University, Pa., was the Division President Anthony Albanese. chartering president of Iota Pi. Director of Chapter Services Jack Kreman This is the first time Delta Tau Delta has and Chapter Leadership Consultant Eric University of founded a chapter at the University of Ver- Luke also attended. With the installation of Wisconsin-Eau Claire mont. The expansion was led by Central Of- Iota Pi, Delta Tau Delta is fice staff and it has been a campus represented by 121 chapters, seven Delta Tau Delta arrived leader ever since its ini- colonies and three interest groups for the first time at University tial colo- in 39 states and the District of of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in Columbia. Eau Claire, Wis. On April 21, 2011, Delta Tau Delta recog- Established in 1791, Vermont nized an interest group of 12 is a public tier one university men. Members of the inter- with more than 9,400 undergrad- est group participated in a uate students. The University of colony retreat to develop the Vermont is ranked as one of the foundation for the organiza- top 100 national universities by tion and to build a founda- U.S. News and World Report. tion for their brotherhood.

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Iota Mu chartered at Quinnipiac Gamma Mu Iota Mu at The expansion was led by Central Office staff raises over Quinnipiac and it has been a campus leader ever since its $73,000 chartered after initial colonization. The new Delt chapter two and half joins Sigma Phi Epsilon and Tau Kappa Ep- The Gamma Mu Chap- semesters as silon as members of the fraternity community. ter of Delta Tau Delta held its a colony. The During the traditional Installation Ban- 26th annual Miss Greek pag- Founding quet, International Vice President Travis eant April 17. Miss Greek is a Fathers Rockey challenged the men to be lifelong philanthropic event that consisted learners. Joining him from the Arch Chapter raises money for the Fred of 81 men were Eastern Division President Larry Al- Hutchinson Cancer Research initiated tenburg and Director of Academic Affairs Scott Center general fund. in cere- Heydt. Executive Vice President Jim Russell monies Since the first competi- also attended. With the installation of Iota Mu, tion in 1986, Miss Greek has on Feb. Delta Tau Delta is represented by 121 chapters, 26 at New raised nearly $1.5 million. eight colonies and two interest groups in 40 Last fall, 15 sororities se- Haven, Conn., per- states and the District of Columbia. formed by the Iota Omicron lected one of their members Established in 1929, Quinnipiac is a pri- Chapter of Babson College under the direc- to represent their chapter in vate tier one university with more than 7,700 tion of Chapter Advisor Jameson Root. Neil the Miss Greek pageant. undergraduate students. Quinnipiac is ranked Brown, a junior from Melrose, Mass., was the Their efforts in talent and ninth by U.S. News and World Report among chartering president of Iota Mu. speech preparation and non- all northern regional universities. stop fundraising culminated This is the first time Delta Tau Delta has in a three-hour performance founded a chapter at Quinnipiac University. with all the proceeds going to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Iota Epsilon named Fraternity of the Year Research Center. This year, their efforts The Iota Epsilon combined with the gentle- Chapter of Delta Tau men of Delta Tau Delta frater- Delta was awarded fraternity raised $73,000. With the nity of the year honors help of the Seattle commu- for the fourth consecu- nity and the University of tive year at Chapman Washington Greek System, University’s Greek awards the Gamma Mu Chapter was on April 30. able to create one of its most successful philanthropic “While we have been events to date. named fraternity of the year for four consecutive years, it is affirming to Miss Greek: see that the chapter con- Meeghan Dooley, tinues to strive for excel- Alpha Delta Pi lence,” said chapter First Runner-Up: president David Finch Bryanda Wippel, (Chapman University, The men of Iota Epsilon pose with multiple Greek awards, including Fra- Alpha Gamma Delta 2012). “Receiving this ternity of the Year. Second Runner-Up: honor is very humbling Aislinn McManigal, and Iota Epsilon will continue to work to im- In an effort to continue the chapter suc- Alpha Chi Omega prove upon our successes and promote best cess next year, the executive board has imple- practices within the Greek community at mented improvements in its chapter Top Fundraiser: large.” operations. These improvements include Aislinn McManigal, Alpha Chi Omega As well as fraternity of the year, the chap- changes to the Adopt-a-School program, rais- ter was awarded outstanding new member ed- ing the minimum chapter GPA to 2.85, and Best Talent: ucation, outstanding scholarship, executive eliminating chapter debt by more than 50 per- Marissa Hsu, board of the year, outstanding philanthropy, cent. Zeta Tau Alpha most involved chapter, the four pillars award Chartered in 2001, Iota Epsilon has and overall highest fraternity GPA. In addition, earned the Hugh Shields Award in 2008, 2009 member Bobby Konoske (Chapman Univer- and 2010. sity, 2014) was honored for achieving a 4.0 cu- mulative GPA.

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FRATERNITY HEADLINES Alumni Forums teach volunteers

This spring, Delta Tau Delta offered Alumni identify untapped volunteers in campus faculty Forums on three campuses, including Babson members and Alumni Advisory Team spouses College, Georgia Institute of Technology, and who want to get involved. Ohio State University.The forums were created The last half of the day was spent dis- to provide a learning environment for Delt vol- cussing what makes a great FAAR. Learning and unteers who want to guarantee success for their understanding how to create a dynamic FAAR chapter. Programming focused on pressing is- includes recording actions throughout the year sues and common concerns for volunteers, in- and creating a document that explains in detail cluding retreat planning, recruiting volunteers, the actions and intentions of the chapter. and the FAAR (Fraternity Awards Accreditation This one-day event brought together vol- Report). unteers in three cities to share ideas and best Each forum began with an in-depth look at practices on planning chapter retreats, recruit- planning and holding chapter retreats. Atten- ing people who can give a different perspective dees learned about building a common calen- on a life of excellence, and putting together a dar and setting yearly chapter goals. FAAR that accurately reflects the chapter’s ac- Participants discussed the common problem of complishments. This knowledge can give each not having enough volunteers to help assist in chapter the tools to make it a success. advising the chapter. They were shown how to

Delta Zeta Chapter wins 2011 Miracle Cup for University of Florida Dance Marathon

After a year dancers, eight staff captains and 22 staff of hard work, members. A rock band composed of Delta the Delta Zeta Zeta chapter brothers even preformed at the Chapter of opening ceremony on Saturday. Delta Tau Other awards won (along with the ladies Delta of Delta Zeta sorority) were the ‘Top (paired with Fundraising Team’ and the ‘Top Fundraising Delta Zeta Dancer’ was brother John Rodstrom (Univer- sorority) sity of Florida, 2014). As a chapter, the broth- won the ers of Delta Zeta raised more than $29,000 coveted and combined with Delta Zeta sorority raised Miracle more than $70,200, nearly 10 percent of the Cup at record-breaking overall total for this year. the 17th Finally, the brothers of Delta Zeta Chap- annual ter of Delta Tau Delta and the ladies of Delta Dance Zeta sorority were awarded the Miracle Cup, Marathon at the Uni- based on the best overall total of fundraising versity of Florida, benefiting Chil- and Dance Marathon spirit points, awarded dren’s Miracle Network at Shands Children’s throughout the year for various events such Hospital. Delta Zeta dance marathon as Greek blood drives and letter writing to the team members pose during The 26.2-hour event started Saturday children currently being treated at Shands the recent marathon, where morning at 11:45 a.m. and ended at 2:05 p.m. Children’s Hospital. on Sunday and raised a record-breaking they helped raise more than With all of the money that has been $713,053.68 this year, nearly $200,000 more $700,000. raised for Dance Marathon in the past few than last year. years, a brand new children-only emergency The brothers of the Delta Zeta Chapter room is being built at Shands Children’s Hos- had an unprecedented number of members pital. involved in this year’s Dance Marathon – 18

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20 chapters attend eighth Kudos in Presidents and Advisors Retreat 140 What people are saying Delta Tau Delta International PAR participants were joined by In- about @DeltaTauDelta on Headquarters was busy with activity ternational President, Alan Brackett Twitter during the eighth annual Presidents (Tulane University, 1982), who made and Advisors Retreat (PAR) held May the journey from New Orleans to pro- @UOfsl (University of 20-22. vide candid and heartfelt remarks to Oregon Fraternity and Sorority Life)-Frater- Twenty chapters from across the the attendees during Saturday night’s nity man of the Year: country were represented throughout off-site dinner. Lloyd Hall the weekend of learning, listening, Special thanks to the Delta Tau sharing and brotherhood. Delta Educational Foundation for its @j_heegs-Thank you The PAR programming focused on unwavering support of this program. Delta Tau Delta, topics including change management, Its nurturing partnership has allowed specifically the broth- personal values, ethical decision mak- PAR to continue to provide educational ers of Iota Iota for 4 in- ing, relationship building and strategic and informational material to chapters credible years! Can’t planning. throughout the Fraternity. wait to give back to those who follow. Along with Delta Tau Delta staff, Chapters and colonies represented facilitators included Maggie Heffernan included Albion, Babson, Bradley, But- @WKU Delts raised (Northwestern), Melissa Shaub (Iowa) ler, Clemson, Cornell, Florida, Florida over $4,600 in their and Mikiba Morehead (Texas A&M)— Atlantic, Hillsdale, Kansas State, Ken- 2nd annual Delt of the all members of the Greek community tucky, Miami, Minnesota, Missouri, Loom clothing drive. who work in student affairs. Also serv- North Dakota State, Northern Arizona, @paviginger-Let it be ing as a small group facilitator was for- Tennessee, Texas State, Texas Tech and known that 2 brothers mer Central Office staffer Nick Wisconsin. are speaking at @Mari- Goldsberry and current chapter leader- ettaCollege 174th ship consultant Doug Russell. Commencement! @tylerherrmann-Iota Gamma (Wright State) has continued the tradition of top GPA among all fraternities. @Wood4d-Delta Nu (Lawrence University) has gotten its shelter back starting in Fall 2011! Thanks to alum and nation’ls 4 the support! @yangbin88olp won Chapter President of the Year for the Delta Beta Chapter at Carnegie Mellon @UCAdmissions- Gamma Xi, University of Cincinnati, was named a Silver Chap- ter by the University!

Facilitators and participants pose in front of the Delta Tau Delta International Headquarters in Fishers, Ind.

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FRATERNITY HEADLINES Foundation provides scholarships

Three distinguished tended the Power of Four Leadership Acad- scholarships were awarded emy. during the 2011 Division The Gustafson Johns Scholarship was Conference season by the awarded to Kyle Shute, Iota Omicron, Babson Delta Tau Delta Educational College. Shute grew up in Natick, Mass., and Foundation. The scholar- attends Babson College. He is majoring in fi- ships, which totaled gifts of nance and will graduate in May of 2012. $3,500, were given to three As extracurricular activities, Shute is in- deserving Delts as they con- volved with Best Buddies, Habitat for Human- tinue their educations. ity, Men’s Rugby, Peer Advisor, Resident The recipients of these Assistant and a Bernon Scholar (recognition scholarships are recognized for community service). as those men who find a A second Gustafson Johns Scholarship unique balance between was awarded to Oliver Tromp, Theta Omicron, academic achievement and University of Northern Colorado. Tromp is an involvement in their chap- accounting major and serves as treasurer of ters, campuses, and com- Theta Omicron Chapter. munities and are devoted to “Lives of Excellence.” Tromp also serves as a UNC Navigator, President's Leadership Program and Beta The File Scholarship Alpha Psi. for Undergraduate Excel- lence was awarded to Jeff “I plan on going into public accounting Karas, Theta Gamma, Ari- with a Big Four accounting firm upon gradua- zona State University. tion, but ultimately I want to be wherever God Karas is majoring in politi- will use me the most,” said Tromp. cal science and communications with a certificate in civic education. At Theta Gamma, Karas has served as new member class vice president, recruitment chairman, brotherhood chairman, social chairman, vice president and president. In 2010, he at-

Top, Jeff Karas of Theta Gamma Chapter at Arizona State Uni- versity; left, Oliver Tromp of Theta Omicron Chapter at Univer- sity of Northern Colorado; top right, Kyle Shute of Iota Omicron Chapter at Babson College.

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In their own words... Two Delts recount their roles after recent natural disasters

Sean Keeler to the community of Joplin, Mo., fol- (University of Alabama, 2012) lowing a tornado that devastated the town three hours southwest of the Mis- Immediately following the tornado that souri campus. occurred in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on April 27, Gamma Kappa members quickly many Delts and their friends made their way decided to provide whatever support to the Shelter, as it was a very safe and secure they could to the city. Several of the structure. men said that they were moved to ac- The following day we were informed by tion once they heard firsthand ac- the University of Alabama that remaining counts of the devastation from friends classes and finals were cancelled and those and family living in the Joplin area. who were not taking part in relief efforts were Chapter member Sam Jones urged to go home. While some went home, (University of Missouri, 2013) re- many stayed in Tuscaloosa to lend a hand. members the moment he realized With 15 of us packed into a pickup truck how great the need was, “I was loaded with chainsaws, axes and bottled speaking to a friend down in the af- water, we had no problems getting past police fected area and all she could talk into the worst areas, stopping anytime we saw about was the how all of her friends an area that needed help. The main goal was and family had lost everything. She to clear roads of trees and debris so that emer- was almost in tears throughout the en- gency vehicles could get through. tire time we were on the phone.” Phil Rothermich (University of Alabama, 2007) helps During the relief efforts, the Delt house After that conversation, Jones decided to clear debris from a yard after participated in a Unified Greek Relief effort, solicit the help of others in the chapter. What the April 27 tornado in where all Greek organizations on campus started as a small post on Facebook, quickly Tuscaloosa, Ala. came together, donating everything from food turned into a pledge from Gamma Kappa to diapers. In this relief effort, Greeks at the members across Missouri and the Midwest to University of Alabama were responsible for return and help. preparing more than 1/3 of all of the hot Within 24 hours of the deadly tornado 15 meals handed out in Tuscaloosa immediately members and recent alumni headed to Joplin following the disaster. with generators, chainsaws and a trailer full of Delta Eta has also set up a relief fund relief supplies including bottled water, food called the Delts for Tuscaloosa Relief. With the items, diapers, toiletries and other essentials. help of Alabama State Representative, Bill Chapter Internal Vice President Seth Poole (University of Alabama, 1997) we are Alden (University of Missouri, 2012), recalled taking donations and effectively putting that an overwhelming moment, “We were helping money where it is needed most. Currently we a family in the center of the devastation. This have raised over $6,000 for this relief fund. family’s house was no longer standing and they had lost nearly every possession. How- Patrick Wolff ever, the look of gratitude and appreciation the family had as we sifted through the debris (University of Missouri, 2012) and talked to them about their experience Recently members of Gamma Kappa made this one of the most rewarding mo- Chapter at the University of Missouri were ments of my life.” among the first to provide relief The experience was a sobering reminder and support of the devastation that severe weather can cause. Members of Gamma Kappa were taken back by the utter destruction, but humbled by the resilience and gratitude of the resi- dents of Joplin. The men of Gamma Kappa were able to volunteer in Joplin for several days and Members of the Gamma have plans to continue throughout the Kappa Chapter at the Univer- summer months. To learn more about the sity of Missouri pose briefly relief efforts in Joplin, Mo., please visit the during relief efforts in Joplin, Red Cross’s website or call 1-800-RED- Mo. CROSS.

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STORIESFROMTHEROAD

The Road helps chapters build lifeskills, brotherhood

In 2008, the Fraternity launched a personal development program called The Road. The program focuses on teaching skills to undergraduate members that complement their curricular education. The Road focuses on programming within five elements: career development, financial stability, health and wellness, life skills and personal leadership.

Undergraduate chapters are encouraged to select a Road chairman to organize programs for members. At the 2011 Division Conferences, many chapters learned more about getting a Road program started.

A room full of colony brothers, but only lenging one could communicate with him. Kansas each other State freshman Bronson Waite experienced to become this during all Gamma Chi events. Being deaf, more fluent. Waite would communicate with his colony “Getting the brother Chris Eckert who is cer- chance to tified in sign language. Now, learn sign that is changing. language Waite’s brothers wanted and being to communicate with him able to beyond typing messages on communi- the computer or via text cate with a message. With the Frater- brother on nity’s new mission for de- such a dif- veloping members ferent and through The Road pro- unique level grams, Gamma Chi held has been a presentation in April such an to educate the group on eye- sign language. Maleah opening Ullmer, sign language and educa- specialist with K- tional expe- State’s Disability Sup- rience,” said port Services, led the Zachary Sargent, vice president. presentation. Brothers not only learned how to sign and Ullmer taught the communicate with their fellow brother, but Delts the alphabet took what they have learned in the chapter and basic everyday room and applied it to other hearing-im- sayings, so that paired members of the community. Senior the brothers of Chris Harvey said, “It’s cool to know that I Gamma Chi could communi- learned how to communicate with the hear- cate more easily with Waite. ing impaired through my fraternity and that “Having a hearing-impaired brother has when I graduate, I can take that knowledge Above, the men of Gamma certainly created some challenges but we with me and apply to it to other situations in Chi pose during the 2011 have welcomed the opportunity to learn and life.” Western Plains Division Con- grow together,” said Daniel Stark, president of The Delts at K-State are excited to im- ference. Right, Maleah Gamma Chi. prove their sign language capabilities and to Ullmer leads a presentation Since the presentation, brothers still live lives of excellence and become men of on sign language during a practice sign when at chapter meetings and distinction together. Gamma Chi Road presenta- have taken on the role of teaching and chal- tion.

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Chapters across the country embracing The Road

Morehead State University, hosted the university president, the Greek advisor, a representative from Health Services Zeta Zeta and the Study Abroad coordinator. Topics in- The chapter Road chairman organizes a cluded alcohol and sexual safety, resume writ- Road program once a month for the members ing, grad school opportunities and interview of the chapter. He has also found success in skills. utilizing campus departments such as the wellness center, recreation and career serv- Quinnipiac University, ices. The chapter goal is to offer a program for each of the five elements each academic year. Iota Mu This semester the chapter organized a re- Although Iota Nu was recently installed, sume writing/interviewing tips and personal the men organized five Road programs this finance workshops. The chapter participated year. Three were presentations and two were in the Road Connection, “Smooth Talker,” fa- experiential learning opportunities. The pre- cilitated by its chapter consultant. Finally, sentations included nutrition and balance through a semester-long fraternity workout diet programs, time management and social program, members of Zeta Zeta logged work- etiquette. out hours for attending the on-campus free One of the hands-on learning opportuni- workout centers or participating in intramu- ties was “Iron Delt,” a cooking program rals. The brothers of Delta Tau Delta are learn- planned in partnership with the catering coming to keep themselves healthy and in shape! pany Chartwells. The brothers were given an Next semester they are organizing an eti- extensive menu to prepare including: fruit quette dinner with a campus sorority. salad, Caesar salad, penne ala vodka, chicken parmesan and chicken stir-fry, plus a pudding American University, and cake parfait. The brothers learned important lessons such as how to use sharp knifes as Theta Epsilon well as how to know when to add ingredients to a frying pan. The second hands-on Road The Theta Epsilon Chapter has incorpo- program was a basic CPR certification of the rated alumni in their Road programming. This brothers. semester they offered a career development program on resume writing, cover letters and interviewing. The second was a program on University of Kentucky, personal finance. Both programs were facili- tated by local alumni who are experts in their Delta Epsilon field. The chapter internal vice president The chapter is trying to organize two or worked to integrate The Road into the chapter three programs each semester and encour- this semester. Offering several workshops ages other members of their student body to each month, the chapter invited notable participate. alumni and community experts to present to the members. The highlight of the semester came when former Kentucky Gov. Ernie Westminster College, Fletcher (University of Kentucky, 1974) spoke Delta Omicron to the chapter about personal leadership. The chapter Road committee assists the Road chairman in organizing monthly member education speakers. This year the chapter

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ALUMNIINTHENEWS

Dr. David C. De Blasio of Montauk Theatre Productions, based at Shooting Star Theatre in New York City. University of Southern Mississippi, 1998 In 2007, Dr. Dave C. De Blasio saved the life of Brown previously was managing director of 27-year-old Capt. Joshua Mantz after he was insurance brokerage firm Marsh & McLennan seriously injured in a sniper attack in Iraq. De in New York City and a former executive vice Blasio was first on the scene after Mantz and a president of CNA Insurance Group. He is an fellow soldier were shot. Capt. Mantz’s heart advisory governor of The John Street Insur- stopped for 15 minutes as medics, including ance Association and previously served as the De Blasio, worked to save him. Amazingly, association’s president. Mantz came back to life. Five months after he was shot, Mantz returned to serve in Iraq. R. Chris Cox, III Jim Morris Mantz personally thanked De Blasio and the medical team that saved his life after he re- Louisiana State University, 1993 Ball State University, turned to Iraq. Chris Cox is the Jefferson Parish, La. chief op- 1990 erating officer. Cox previously worked for the Jim Morris is the new William K. Brown, Jr. U.S. attorney’s office in New Orleans. Jefferson president and CEO of Parish has the largest population in the state. Habitat for Humanity of University of Delaware, 1956 In the U.S. attorney’s office, Cox worked in the Greater Indianapolis. William “Bill” K. Brown, Jr. was elected a direc- violent crimes unit specializing in drug and Most recently Morris tor and council member of THE LAMBS, gun cases. Cox also worked in the district at- worked as the principal America’s leading professional theatrical club, torney’s office. Cox was formerly a certified of Pendula Consulting, established in 1874. Brown is a co-founder public accountant with the Arthur Andersen a firm that assists non- and current president and executive director firm. profit organizations with strategic planning. He previously worked at Central Indiana Commu- nity Foundation (CICF) where he helped ad- vance comprehensive community development.

In 2006, Morris received the coveted Mar- tin Bell Scholarship, a full-ride scholarship to the executive MBA program at Rollins College. The Martin Bell Scholar- ship is awarded annually to a senior non-profit professional who demonstrates outstanding leadership in their field.

Jim, his wife, Shantel, and their two children Delts gather to honor Branch Rickey live in a suburb of Indi- anapolis. Branch B. Rickey (Ohio Wesleyan University, the U.S. civil rights movement. Branch B. 1967), the grandson of Branch Rickey (Ohio Rickey, president of Minor League Baseball’s Wesleyan University, 1904), honored his late Pacific Coast League, also delivered a lecture Alumni in the News grandfather by serving as a panelist, along with about the Rickey-Robinson legacy. Submissions other Delts, in a Baseball Roundtable discus- Send your alumni in the news sion during the Branch Rickey-Jackie Robin- Pictured from left are: Charlie Andrews (Ohio information via email to son Week at Ohio Wesleyan University in Wesleyan University, 1969), Branch B. Rickey, [email protected] or to January. Branch Rickey-Jackie Robinson Ron Porta (Ohio Wesleyan University, 1969) Brook Pritchett Director of Week honors Rickey and Robinson for their and Mike Flack (Ohio Wesleyan University, Communications partnership in breaking Major League Base- 1968). 10000 Allisonville Road ball’s color barrier and helping set the stage for Fishers, Indiana 46038

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Carl N. Grant, III self-help book from German into English. The book, Theo Schoenaker’s “Mut Tut Gut,” is Ohio University, 1988 published in English as Encouragement Makes Carl N. Grant, III was promoted to executive Good Things Happen. It focuses on the effects vice president, business development for Coo- of negativity and teaches readers to encourage ley LLP where he manages business develop- themselves and others by focusing on the pos- ment firm-wide for the high-tech law firm. He itive. It was published by Routledge Press in splits his time between the Reston, Va. and December 2010. Huber has taught at Meredith New York offices. Grant joined the firm in College since 1974. 2002. He helps growth-oriented companies achieve their goals through strategic business Harry McLear advice, targeted referrals to sources of financ- ing, potential partners, key hires, potential Baker University and University of Missouri, buyers/sellers and other high-end service 1950 providers. Grant also advises companies on Harry McLear was awarded a military decora- Jim Saalfeld the best use of team-based, business-oriented tion call The Order of Ouissam Alaouite from University of Nebraska, legal solutions. King Mohammad VI of Morocco in July 2009. McLear serves as Honorary Consul of the 1989 Previously, Grant was a founding board mem- Kingdom of Morocco in Kansas and Missouri Jim Saalfeld, a lawyer and ber of Founders Bank starting in March 2006 and Secretary General of the Consular Corps business owner living in through its sale to SONABank in December of Greater Kansas City. McLear resides in Grand Rapids, Mich., was 2007. Currently, he is a shareholder and an ad- Overland Park, Kan. recently elected county visory board member of SONABank, Loudoun commissioner representing County. approximately 30,000 resi- Jon Miller dents living in East Grand He served more than 10 years in the Army Na- University of Central Florida, 2009 Rapids, Grand Rapids tional Guard and Reserve as an Airborne In- Township and the City of Jon Miller, a professional race car driver, and fantry officer, where he achieved the rank of Grand Rapids. his friend, Scott Weeden, a former Harlem major. Globetrotter, launched Saiphs, Inc., an athletic Saalfeld is a hearing pan- apparel company in 2010. Unsatisfied with the elist for the Michigan Robert “Bob” Green athletic apparel available, they decided to cre- Supreme Court Attorney ate their own Kansas State University, 1964 Discipline Board and was line of high appointed by Gov. John Bob Green was elected to serve on the Board quality tech- Engler to the Michigan of Directors of Peoples Bank. The bank has nical fabrics Higher Education Facilities branches in Overland Park, Lawrence, Ottawa to make Commission. and other cities in Kansas plus branches in Al- compres- buquerque and Taos, and other cities in New sion-fit ap- Saalfeld chairs the Kent Mexico. He was also elected to serve on the parel that is County Hospital Finance Board of Peoples, Inc., a bank holding com- moisture- Authority and is a member pany controlling the above banks along with wicking, of the Grand Valley Metro banks in Colorado Springs, Monument, comfortable, Council. He serves on the Leadville and Denver, Colo. attractive board of directors for vari- and durable. ous community organiza- Green has been an attorney practicing general The clothing tions including the Arthritis civil law in Ottawa, Kan., since 1968. He line was cre- Foundation of West Michi- earned a Juris Doctorate from the University ated based gan, the Northwestern of Kansas School of Law in 1967. on input University Alumni Club of from athletes West Michigan and the R. John “Jack” in the NBA Michigan Lutheran Church and NFL, plus cyclists, tri-athletes and doctors Extension Fund. Huber and then subjected to lengthy testing. Their company is based in Orlando, Fla. The apparel Kent State University, Saalfeld earned his Juris is manufactured in Florida and materials are 1962 Doctorate from Northwest- all sourced inside the U.S. as well. R. John “Jack” Huber, ern Law School in 1992. www.saiphs.com professor of psychol- ogy at Meredith Col- lege in Raleigh, N.C., completed a transla- tion of a best-selling

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James D. Yale-New Haven Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn. He is Riddet currently developing a translational cardiovas- Indiana University, cular device development program between 1963 Yale and University College, London.

Jim Riddet was ad- Thompson is a world leader in interventional mitted as a Fellow of cardiology in the field of complex cardiovas- the American Col- cular interventions including therapies for lege of Trial Lawyers, chronic total occlusive vascular diseases. an invitation-only Thompson has active training programs for organization of the complex interventions and chronic total oc- top trial lawyers in clusions at Yale, and previously at Dartmouth the United States. College, where he served as director of cardio- J. Brent Walker vascular catheterization until February 2009. Riddet is a partner in the law firm of Stokke & University of Florida, 1972 Riddet, which was established in 1991. He was Thompson has a master of science in clinical On January 13, J. Brent admitted to the California Bar in 1967 after investigation from the Harvard-Massachusetts Walker was presented with earning his Juris Doctorate from Indiana Uni- Institute of Technology Division of Health Sci- the Virginia First Freedom versity School of Law. ences and Technology. He trained in cardio- Award, one of three awards vascular medicine at Brigham and Women’s given annually by Rich- Dr. Craig A. Thompson Hospital/Harvard Medical School. He trained mond, Va.-based First Free- in interventional cardiology and vascular dom Center to recognize University of Southern Mississippi, 1991 medicine at Massachusetts General Hospi- extraordinary advocates of Dr. Craig A. Thompson is the director of inva- tal/Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass. religious freedom who have sive cardiology and vascular medicine with made remarkable contribu- tions. The First Freedom Center also bestows Interna- Roger H. Mudd tional and National First Between 1961-1992, he served as a Washing- Freedom Awards. Washington and Lee University, 1950 ton correspondent for CBS News, NBC News and the “MacNeil/Lehrer Newshour” on PBS. Walker is the executive di- He won the George Foster Peabody award for rector of the Baptist Joint two CBS programs, “The Selling of the Penta- Committee (BJC) for Reli- gon” in 1970 and “Teddy,” a famous interview gious Liberty in Washington, with Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, in 1979. He has D.C. He is both a member also won the Joan S. Barone Award for Distin- of the U.S. Supreme Court guished Washington Reporting, in 1990, and Bar and an ordained minis- five Emmy Awards. Mudd published his mem- ter. Walker has been pub- oir, The Place to Be: Washington, CBS, and the lished widely and routinely Glory Days of Television News, in 2008. provides commentary on church-state issues in the Between 1992 and 1996, he was a visiting pro- national media. fessor of politics and the press at Princeton University and at Washington and Lee Univer- Prior to joining the BJC, sity. He is a member of the advisory commit- Walker was a partner in the Roger Mudd donated $4 million to his alma tee for Washington and Lee University’s law firm of Carlton, Fields mater to establish The Roger Mudd Center for department of journalism and mass commu- in Tampa, Fla. He left the the Study of Professional Ethics. An endowed nications. firm in 1986 to enter Roger Mudd Professorship in Ethics will sup- Southern Seminary in port a distinguished senior scholar to direct He serves on the board of the Virginia Founda- Louisville, Ky., where he the center. tion for Independent Colleges (VFIC) and earned a Master of Divinity helped establish that organization’s Ethics degree and was named the He earned a master’s degree in history from Bowl, an annual competition in which teams most outstanding graduate. the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill of students from Virginia’s private colleges and Having taught 10 years as in 1953. He began his journalism career in universities debate ethical issues. He is also on an adjunct professor of law Richmond, Va., as a reporter for the Richmond the board of the National Portrait Gallery and at Georgetown University News Leader newspaper and for WRNL, a local on the advisory boards of the Eudora Welty Law Center, Walker now radio station. He moved to Washington in the Foundation and the Jepson School of Leader- serves as an adjunct profes- late 1950s and worked at WTOP News before ship at the University of Richmond. sor at the Baptist Theologi- joining the Washington bureau of CBS News in cal Seminary at Richmond. 1961.

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DELTS IN ENTERTAINMENT

Greg Berlanti on five days a week with Carey as host and par- Northwestern University, 1994 ticipant, along with regulars from his two previous TV sitcoms. Greg Berlanti recently completed 98 episodes as executive producer of TV’s Brothers & Sisters (2006-2011) and signed a new four-year deal to Will Ferrell return to Warner Bros. TV on June 1. His Berlanti University of Southern California, 1991 Television banner, seen at the end of all his TV Will Ferrell completed a humorous four-episode series, will now be known as Berlanti Produc- guest appearance as incoming new boss Dean- tions. He has already written the story for an up- gelo Vickers on TV’s The Office in April. His lat- coming Clash of the Titans sequel and will be est film, Everything Must Go, opened May 14 involved in more theatrical films in addition to and featured Ferrell as a man who comes home Al Staehely television work. and finds his wife has locked him out of the University of Texas, 1967 house and put all his possessions in the front Al Staehely is involved in Andrew Breitbart yard. Later this year, he stars in the comedy the release on CD of a Tulane University, 1991 Casa de mi Padre. 1982 Europe-only album Andrew Breitbart is known for his network of titled Stahaley’s Comet conservative websites that draw millions of Craig Klein with his brother and several readers every day, the best-selling book that he Southeastern Louisiana University, 1983 other musicians. The new release on SteadyBoy wrote, Righteous Indignation, which pictures Craig Klein, trombonist with New Orleans- Records is entitled Al Stae- him on the dust jacket and details his slacker based Bonerama, played on a track for the new years, the beginning of the internet news revo- hely & 10K Hrs., featuring R.E.M. CD and appeared in the first new season the former Spirit lead lution and serving as co-creator of the “Huffing- episode of hit HBO series Treme. Bonerama ton Post” website. In 2009, he launched a series singer/guitarist who has played one number on stage in a New Orleans had a full-time Houston- of groundbreaking group blogs with a com- club and Klein is shown in several shots. bustible mix of opinion, breaking news and in- based law career represent- vestigative journalism. His network includes ing a number of well-known Breitbart.com, Breitbart TV, Big Thad Luckinbill musicians. Staehely will be Government.com., Big Hollywood.com, Big University of Oklahoma, 1997 making concert appearances, writing songs and Journalism.com and Big Peace.com. Breitbart Thad Luckinbill recently appeared in six also has appeared as a commentator on TV’s spending time in the episodes of the hit TV series Nikita on the CW recording studio. For more Real Time with Bill Maher and as a guest host network. He appeared as the neighbor of actress on Dennis Miller’s nationally-syndicated radio details on his CD, check Lyndsy Fonseca, who he worked with for years his website at show. In addition, he writes a weekly column for in The Young and the Restless. He also com- The Washington Times. www.aland10khrs.com. To pleted a lead role in made-for-TV movie Keep- buy a signed CD for $15, ing Up with the Randalls. contact him at al@music- Peter Buck lawyer.com or call 713- Emory University, 1979 James Marsden 528-6946. Peter Buck and R.E.M. released their 15th studio Oklahoma State University, 1995 album/CD Collapse Into Now in early March to James Marsden enjoyed a good run as the lead good reviews. Buck also plays lead guitar on a actor in the hit animated/live action comedy side CD project with a studio group aptly Hop, which opened in theaters April 1. He also named The Baseball Project. The group’s second made a guest appearance on the hit TV show CD Volume 2: High and Inside also came out in Modern Family. His next film, Straw Dogs, is early March and can be ordered from Ama- scheduled for a mid-September release as he zon.com. Both the new CD and Homerun EP, reprises the role played by Dustin Hoffman in released in March 2009, feature baseball-fla- the 1971 original version of the film. vored songs with titles such as “Buckner’s Bolero,” “Pete Rose Way” and “Ichiro Goes to the Moon.” Matthew McConaughey University of Texas, 1992 Drew Carey Matthew McConaughey was on the cover of the Kent State University, 1979 April issue of Esquire and he was featured in an eight-page article. The article helped promote Drew Carey continues as the host of long-run- his successful law drama film, The Lincoln ning game show The Price is Right and debuted Lawyer. a new improvisational comedy show, Drew Carey’s Improv-A-Ganza on the Game Show Network in March. The half-hour show, which is Delts in Entertainment and Media is compiled by Joseph “Jay” Langhammer, Jr. (Texas Christian taped at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, has been University, 1966). Entertainment news should be sent to [email protected].

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Books by Brothers

Debugging Understanding 12-Step Pro- Debugging, a book by Dave Agans (Mass- grams: A Quick Reference Guide achusetts Institute of Technology, 1976), pres- ents nine essential, Bruce A. Brown (Indiana University of universal rules for Pennsylvania, 1987) has written a guide for software engineers, those who know someone involved in a 12- troubleshooters, step program or for those about to start a 12- anyone who needs step program. He shares his own personal to figure out what experience along with hope and encourage- went wrong with a ment in his book. design plan quickly. The book’s topics include what goes on in Agans illustrates meetings, addiction and withdrawal, how these nine essential each step works, sponsorship, spirituality, rules through funny anonymity, helping addicts and recovery for “war” stories and friends and family. Brown’s purpose for the White River examples about computer hardware/software book is to de-mystify 12-step programs and to in a short, humorous format. help the reader better understand the nature Junctions: Agans is a career start-up technologist of recovery. Empires of Flour, and engineering manager. He also produced a http://understanding12stepprograms.com musical comedy called, Hot Buttons. Steel and www.debuggingrules.com Trail Map and Guide to Grand Ambition Monadnock with Gap Mountain Dave Norman (Westmin- Petite Rouge ster College, 2004) has and Surrounding Area published his third book, Mike Artell (Southeastern Louisiana Uni- White River Junctions: versity, 1971) is an award-winning author of Mike Bromberg (Massachusetts Institute Empires of Flour, Steel more than 40 children’s books. He is an illus- of Technology, 1970) has produced a new trail and Ambition, about the trator, TV cartoonist, conference speaker, mu- map that shows and describes every hiking people, history, local lore, sician, storyteller and humorist. trail on Grand Monadnock and neighboring peak Gap Mountain, mapped with GPS accu- buildings and more of His book, Petite Rouge (a Cajun version of White River Junction, Vt. Little Red Riding Hood), was named by the Na- racy, and emphasizing the through-trails. All Norman takes readers on a tional As- trailheads and surrounding roads are shown journey back in time to sociation with winter access indicated. The map is in discover the town’s last of Ele- full color and has a detailed inset for the dens- 100 years through themes mentary est trails. Trail descriptions and other useful of cultural belonging and School information are on the back. Printed on regional identity. Principals tough, waterproof Tyvek, the map folds to www.whiteriverjunctions.com as its 2009 convenient shirt-pocket size and comes with a Read Tyvek envelope. Aloud Bromberg is an electronic engineer in Book of the Year. It was made into a theatre Mason, N.H., who has spent 40 years climb- production and has been performed through- ing, counting and mapping New Hampshire’s out the U.S. and in England. He recently wrote mountains. He has published five previous and recorded a CD of Mardi Gras songs for trail maps in New Hampshire. children called, “Calling All Children to the www.3rc.biz/map.php Mardi Gras.” He regularly conducts author/il- lustrator-in-residence workshops at schools and shares his books with thousands of school Making Your Company Human: children each year. Inspiring Others to Reach Their Artell and his wife, Susan, reside in Cov- ington, La. They have two grown daughters Potential and one granddaughter. Making Your Company Human: Inspiring www.mikeartell.com Others to Reach Their Potential by F.Leon “Le” Are you an author? Herron, Jr. (University of Pennsylvania, 1943) Send information about your book to [email protected].

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and co-author Sherry Christie explains how featured in the Wall leaders can create a successful organization Street Journal, New that inspires employees to reach their full po- York Times, Newsweek, tential and give their best to their work. Inc Magazine, Entre- Herron shares his knowledge and experi- preneur Magazine and ence in the book that he learned while serving others. His clients in- as CEO of O.M. Scott & Sons (now The Scotts clude large corpora- Miracle-Gro Com- tions such as Staples pany) for 24 years. He and Johnson & John- also worked for son. Shapiro is also a Franklin Hardware & public speaker and of- Supply in Philadel- fers company consult- phia and as general ing services. He has manager of American more than 20 years ex- Hardware Supply perience. (now Servistar). He served in the Pacific Department during World War II as a major in the Corps www.stevenshapiro.com Thirteen of Engineers. Herron, The latest novel by James now retired, resides in Houston Turner (Baker Marysville, Ohio, with his wife, Betty. The DeValera Deception University, 1969), Depart- ment Thirteen, will be Michael McMenamin (Case Western Re- available Sept. 15. De- Kidney Disease: serve University, 1965) and his son, Patrick, partment Thirteen is based are the authors A Guide for Living on the old KGB assassina- of The De- tion and sabotage unit of Valera Decep- Walter A. Hunt, PhD, (Bethany College, the same name and chron- tion, the first 1967) shares his experience and knowledge to icles a week in the life of a in a series of help other people with kidney disease under- retired KGB informant who Winston stand and cope with its challenges in his em- becomes the target of a Churchill pathetic book, Kidney Disease: A Guide to group of assassins from thrillers set Living. The book includes the latest scientific his past. during findings about the disease, causes, preven- Churchill’s tion, diagnosis, treatment, clinical trials and His award-winning novel, Wilderness more in a very readable format. The Identity Factor, has Years, 1929- been adapted for film. His Hunt earned his doctorate in neurophar- 1939, when he feature-length screenplay, macology from West Virginia University and was out of Big John, a true story served as a medical researcher for 30 years. power, out of based on the life of the Having polycystic kidney disease (PKD), he favor and a great Native American full- endured seven and a half years of dialysis and lone voice warning against the rising danger back from Haskell Insti- two dozen stays in the hospital before receiv- posed by Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. The tute (now Haskell Indian ing a transplant. Now free of kidney problems, next two books in the series will be published Nations University), John Dr. Hunt serves on the Board of Trustees of the in 2011, The Parsifal Pursuit in the spring and Levi, is in production. PKD Foundation and travels the world. The Gemini Agenda in the fall. www.press.jhu.edu Michael is also the author of Becoming Turner resides in Australia Winston Churchill, the Untold Story of Young with his wife, Wendy. Personality Poker Winston and His American Mentor (published www.jameshoustonturner.c in 2009). He is the contributing editor for the om Personality Poker, by Stephen Shapiro libertarian magazine Reason and an editorial (Cornell University, 1986), is a playing card- board member of Finest Hour, the quarterly based tool and book geared toward helping journal of the Churchill Centre and Museum companies teach their employees innovation in London where his regular column “Action techniques. This Day” chronicles Churchill’s life. He is a First Amendment and media defense lawyer Shapiro is also the author of 24/7 Innova- in Cleveland. tion, The Little Book of BIG Innovation Ideas and Goal-Free Living. His work has been http://www.winstonchurchillthrillers.com

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DELT SPORTLIGHT

Basketball Three Delt college head coaches had good seasons in 2010-11. Baylor head coach Scott Drew (Butler University, 1993) took his squad to an 18-13 record. DePauw head man Bill Fenlon (Northwestern University, 1979) was named Southern Collegiate Athletic Con- ference Coach of the Year after leading the Tigers to a 19-9 season. One of his key players was guard Drew Willis, who scored 183 points (7.3 average) with 32 assists and 13 steals. In his second year as head coach at Hartwick Bill Fenlon College, Todd McGuinness (Bethany College, 2002) led his 17-11 club to the Empire 8 Con- ference title and first NCAA Division III playoff berth in 15 seasons. Forward Jake Vislay of 17-10 Westmin- ster was named to the All-St. Louis Intercolle- giate Athletic Conference first team and the SLIAC All-Tournament team. He led the squad Uros Vasiljevik of Kenyon College in scoring with 430 points (15.9 average), re- bounding (135, 5.0) and steals (44) while ranking second in minutes played (800). Teammate Taylor Allen played in 18 games at Football center. Forward Nic Whitfield earned All- Great South Athletic Conference first team se- Stanford’s Owen Marecic, the only lection for LaGrange. He led in scoring with player in NCAA’s FBS Division to start on both Drew Willis 413 points (15.3 average), minutes played offense (at fullback) and defense (at inside linebacker) in 2010, was drafted by the Cleve- Photos by DePauw Athletics (884), field goal shooting (60.1 percent) and blocked shots (27) while placing second in re- land Browns in the fourth round of April’s NFL bounding (172, 6.4). Forward Uros Vasiljevik draft. He won the Paul Hornung Award as col- of Kenyon earned All-North Coast Athletic lege football’s most versatile player; was Conference honorable mention after leading named to the American Football Coaches As- in rebounds (142, 5.2) and ranking second sociation All-American first team and the with 250 points (10.4). North-American Interfraternity Conference All-Fraternity All-American first team. He was also chosen by the National Football Founda- tion & College Hall of Fame as one of 16 winners of 2010 National Scholar-Athlete Awards and an $18,000 postgraduate scholarship. In late April, Marecic received one of 10 Stanford Deans’ Awards for academic achievement. The awards are given annually to undergraduates deserving of attention in the Stanford community for their intellectual accomplish- ments. Also chosen in the National Football League draft in late April was Stanford wide receiver Ryan Whalen, who was chosen in the sixth round by the Cincinnati Bengals. In 2010, he caught 39 passes for 415 yards and two touchdowns, despite missing two games with an injury. Named to the NIC’s All-Frater- nity All-American first team for Divisions II/III-NAIA schools in mid-January were two DePauw players: offensive guard Lewis Brown and safety Jonathan Lambert, who led the 9-1 Tigers with 89 tackles.

Nic Whitfield, LaGrange College

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Swimming freestyle relay and eighth place 400 medley relay. He also had the team’s top 100 butterfly Denison head coach Gregg Parini time of 48.59. DePauw’s George Morrison was (Kenyon College, 1982) led his squad to the on the winning 400 freestyle medley relay at NCAA Division III national championship and the SCAC meet and also placed third in the stopped his alma mater’s record streak of 31 100 breaststroke and fourth in the 200 back- consecutive NCAA titles. The Kenyon squad stroke. settled for the runner-up spot at the 2011 The Wittenberg squad included 11 Delts, NCAA meet as three Delts earned All-Ameri- led by Conor O’Rourke, one of 13 semifinalists can honors. Michael Mpitsos was on four for the Coach Wooden Citizenship Cup, pre- championship relays (200 freestyle, 200 med- sented by Athletes for a Better World. He was ley, 400 freestyle, 400 medley) and placed sec- recognized for his volunteer work in Haiti. ond in the 100 butterfly, fourth in the 100 Other key swimmers were Gus Appenbrink, backstroke and 13th in the 200 backstroke. He fifth in one meter diving at the NCAA meet, Michael Mpitsos also won an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and Zachary Stewart. At the Michigan Inter- of $7,500 during the season. Collin Ohning collegiate Athletic Association meet, Peter was also on four winning relays (200 freestyle, Lundholm of Albion was 10th in the 1650 200 medley, 400 freestyle, 400 medley) while freestyle with Jake Lane 13th in the 200 butter- placing second in the 50 freestyle and 100 fly and Pat Wagner 16th in the 200 breaststroke breaststroke. Jonathan Rooker finished 14th in The LaGrange squad featured Josh Ledbetter, the 100 backstroke and 16th in the 200 back- Joe Strickland, Devin James, Josh Valls and stroke. Sam Pletz, Blake Preston and Ben Blake Shuler. Other swimmers were Derek Huizinga also competed for the Kenyon Smith of Ohio Wesleyan and the Lawrence squad. duo of Robert Jones and Frank Lieberman Diver Christian Holstein of Ohio State earned All-American honorable mention with a 16th place finish in one-meter diving at the Baseball NCAA Division I championship meet. He also Seeing action this spring for Sam Hous- finished 31st in the NCAA three-meter prelim- Collin Ohning ton State was lefthanded pitcher Matt Walker. inaries. Earlier at the Big Ten meet, he placed Leading the Butler staff in appearances was Photos by Kenyon Athletics eighth in the three-meter event and 19th in righthander Chase Byerly. One of the leading the one-meter prelims. Two Delts were key hitters for Chapman is first baseman Mark swimmers for Kentucky. At the Southeastern Saatzer, who was at .298 after 31 games. A Conference meet, Jonathan Keltner was on valuable hurler out of the bullpen for Hillsdale the fifth place 200 and 400 freestyle relays and was Jonathan Gregg, with a 3.18 ERA after 17 the sixth place 200 medley relay. He had the games. Seeing action for Lawrence was team’s second-best 100 butterfly time (28.61). catcher Tanner DeBettencourt and pitchers David Sanders swam on the sixth place 400

Matt Walker

Photo by Sam Houston State

Greg Parini, Kenyon College

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DELT SPORTLIGHT

Sam Ausloss, Alex Brewer relay at the MIT Spring Invitational and ran and Dan Salzbrenner. Also the second-fastest 800 time (1:52.49) in school playing was DePauw history at the Boston University Invitational. pitcher Alex Sroka, catcher Austen Ditzhazy of Albion won the MIAA Grady Lincalis of Westmin- javelin throw at 172’3”.Three Delts helped De- ster and the Baker duo of Pauw place fourth at the SCAC meet. Myron infielder Justin Lane and Burr placed second in the 110 hurdles and outfielder Michael Hobbs. was on the second place 400 relay with Steve Now in his second Wojanis. Tyler Doane finished second in the season as a relief special- shot put (46’2”). Trevor Grandy of Wittenberg ist for the Washington Na- placed eighth in the 10,000 run at the All-Ohio tionals is righthander Invitational. Drew Storen (Stanford At the GLIAC indoor meet, Derek Top of University, 2010), who Hillsdale was seventh in the triple jump picked up 15 saves by (43’3”). Teammate John Banovetz was 11th in mid-June. Former Ari- the weight throw and 15th in the shot. Compet- zona Diamondbacks ing in the 5,000 for Hillsdale was Sam Bender. manager A.J. Hinch Five Baker Delts did well at the HAAC indoor (Stanford University, meet. Aaron Caldwell was third in the mile 1996) is now in his first and Kellin Kristoffersen was fourth in the 800. full season as vice pres- Chris Duderstadt was 10th in the 5000 and 14th ident of professional at 3,000 meters. Also competing were Clinton scouting for the San Hill (10th in the weight throw) and Blake Stan- Diego Padres. Mike Al- wood (19th in the weight throw). Others in- drete (Stanford Uni- cluded Andrew Glod of Allegheny, Marshall versity, 1983) Williams from University of the South, Blake continues as an assis- Kaelin of Marietta, Jake Burch and Matt Mor- tant hitting coach for gan of Westminster, Jeffrey Atkinson and the St. Louis Cardi- Ethan Seery of Case Western Reserve and the nals. Former big Lawrence trio of weightmen Nick Kerkman, league third baseman Jon Bruehl and Andrew Paider. Steve Buechele (Stanford University, Jonathan Gregg 1983) is in his sec- Hillsdale College ond season as manager of the Frisco RoughRiders of the Texas League.

Track & Field Josh Tennefoss of Southern California ran a new personal best time of 21.84 for 200 meters at the Tiny Lister Classic and also placed second at 400 meters. He won the 400 BYJAYLANGHAMMER (48.36) at the Pomona-Pitzer Invitational. Delt Sportlight is compiled by Three Butler runners have had good springs. Joseph “Jay” Langhammer, Jr. Brent Sever placed ninth in the 110 hurdles (Texas Christian University, (15.43) at the Polytan Invitational while Tom 1966). Sports news should be Brueggeman was seventh in the 100 (11.14). emailed to [email protected]. He had a personal best 60 time of 7.10 and a 14th place finish in the 200 at the Horizon GREEKSINSPORTS League indoor meet. Teammate Jack Kamm- www.nicindy.org To read more about Greeks in rath ran an indoor best 400 time of 56.58. sports, go to the North-Ameri- Clinton Felber of Nebraska-Kearney com- can Interfraternity Conference peted in the indoor 55-meter dash, 100-meter website at www.nicindy.org and dash and 200-meter dash. click on “Who’s Greek.” Patrick Marx of M.I.T. earned All-Ameri- can honors on the sixth place distance medley relay at the NCAA Division III indoor championships. He was second in the 800 at the Engi- neers Cup meet, was on the winning 1,600 Brandon Faubert Photo by Stevens Athletics 22 | THE RAINBOW SUMMER 2011 Summer 2011 Layout:Layout 1 7/5/2011 1:11 PM Page 23

Lacrosse As we went to press, the 15-1 Stevens Tech squad with 36 Delt players was shooting for the NCAA Division III play- offs again. The top scorer was Brandon Faubert with 74 points (including 55 goals) while Chris Laurita had 69 points (including 43 goals). Kevin Rose had a team-high 28 assists among his 57 points and Alex Hofricher had 42 points (including 32 goals). Nicolas Philllippi had 38 points (including 30 goals). Michael Steinhauser was the ground ball leader (102) and face-off leader, Chris Laurita winning 61.3 percent, while Photo by Stevens Athletics other ground ball leaders were Jacob Messimer (53) and Matt Marks (42). Others seeing a lot of action for Stevens Tech were Joey Simone, Charlie Cronin, Conner Lynch, Reserve regular at #3 singles and David Williams, Brian Seldeen, Ted Pfeiffer doubles while teammate Derek Reinbold also and Zack McHugh. Leading 9-7 Babson with saw action. Alex Klein was 6-6 in singles for 67 ground balls was Ryan Dawidjan, who Chapman and Dave Jenks saw action for Wit- played the LSM (long stick middie) position. tenberg. Playing on the court for Marietta Defenseman Michael Bickers started eight were Randall Freeman and Ryan Gontero. contests for M.I.T. and defenseman Andrew In wrestling competition, Baker heavy- Roche saw action for the Albion squad. weight Levi Calhoun earned All-American honors at the NAIA championships. He was joined by 12 other Delts on the squad, includ- Other Sports ing Central Regional fifth place finishers Jor- dan McGuire, Brandon Gebhardt and Jacob Chase Liebler played six rounds for the Nowak. Christopher Mullen saw action at 149 South Carolina golf squad and shot a low lbs. for Duke and was joined on the squad by round of 74. Collin Izzo averaged 77.6 over 20 Nico Cortese. Seeing action in three different rounds for Washington & Jefferson and team- weight classes for Case Western Reserve was mate Adam Halberlin shot 82.1 over 11 Ben Kirsch. Other athletes in winter or spring rounds. Third on the DePauw squad was Kyle sports were volleyball player Cody Sargent of Robbins, who averaged 78.1 over 14 rounds. the 22-14 Quincy team, Dave Sellers of the Taylor Webb of Westminster tied for third Marietta lightweight rowing team and Chap- (222) at the SLIAC meet to earn All-SLIAC first man water polo players Hayden Boal and Dan team honors. He also tied for sixth at the Ger- lock Spring Invitational. Ryan Rokisky of Lyons. Bethany tied for fourth at the Thiel Invita- tional and tied for 11th at the PAC meet. Also seeing action was teammate Nick Miller. Other players on their school golf squads included Taylor Margolis of Albion, Daine Bulik of Babson, Vance Beiser of Baker, Michael Jarnot of Florida Tech, Kevin Jackson of John Carroll, Adam Garrett of LaGrange and Pete Heck of Kenyon On the tennis court, Michael Schmidt, D.J. Pate and Kermit Strachan were regulars for Florida Tech. John Moskal of Quincy posted records of 13-2 in singles and 11-5 in doubles play. Rohan Patel was a Case Western

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CHAPTERETERNAL

The following Chapter Eternal notices were received in the Rho Beta Kappa Beta Phi Central Office between Nov.1, Stevens Institute of University of Colorado Ohio State University 2010 and April 30, 2011. Technology Ralph L. Hanna, 1956 Raymond A. Cowperthwaite, Beta Howland B. Jones, Jr., 1943 1948 Ohio University Thomas F. Keegan, Jr., 1951 Beta Lambda Harold W. Brehm, 1951 William H. Martindill, 1932 Lehigh University Thomas E. Boyle, 1969 C. Scott Martindill, 1940 Tau J. Henry Weigel, 1938 Charles W. Graham, 1984 M. Leslie Clark, 1947 Pennsylvania State University B. Franklin Reinauer, 1953 Homer E. Dybvig, 1947 William S. Piper, 1949 Beta Psi Norman E. Szabo, 1957 David H. Timothy, 1952 Beta Mu Wabash College Duncan Q. Hill, 1972 Tufts University Howard M. Hunt, 1948 Upsilon Chester A. Foss, 1937 Jerry L. Kight, 1960 Gamma Rensselaer Polytechnic Richard G. Velte, 1942 Washington & Jefferson Institute Phil Robinson, Jr., 1944 Beta Omega College Stuart Meyerhans, 1939 University of California E. Henry Knoche, 1946 Charles W. Lounsbury, Jr., Beta Nu Raymond R. Ogburn, 1944 1940 Massachusetts Institute of George D. Thompson, 1944 Delta Daniel J. Rosetty, 1945 Technology Edward H. Kruse, 1947 University of Michigan David C. Moore, 1949 Thomas R. Berglund, 1956 Chi Gamma Beta Kenyon College Beta Xi Illinois Institute of Technology Epsilon William C. Hull, 1948 Tulane University Witold W. Kosicki, 1947 Albion College John A. Bartlett, 1950 Phares A. Frantz, 1950 Torrence P. Francino, 1956 Dwight L. Somers, Jr., 1950 William E. Mendez, Jr., 1954 John S. Ludington, 1951 Beta Alpha James E. Hailer, 1989 Gamma Gamma Douglas M. Dean, 1955 Indiana University Dartmouth College William C. Walsman, 1957 Beta Omicron Rode M. Hale, 1935 Zeta Cornell University Richard J. Heer, 1940 Case Western Reserve Beta Beta Wilson H. Pratt, 1940 Franklin B. Watters, Jr., 1941 University DePauw University V. Stewart Underwood, 1943 Martin J. Cunningham, 1952 Jerome M. Rini, 1947 David B. Maxwell, 1943 Donald E. Scheer, 1956 Walter Krestinich, 1947 J. Warren Perry, 1944 Keith A. Stewart, 1957 Gamma Delta Joseph D. Boyd, 1948 West Virginia University Iota Richard L. Swift, 1951 Beta Pi James R. McCartney, 1941 Michigan State University Robert P. Ingram, 1952 Northwestern University Russell W. Cunningham, 1950 Harry B. Fike, 1950 Raymond W. Stock, 1936 Donald M. More, 1952 Beta Gamma Merle E. Dowd, 1948 Gamma Theta Roger K. Sumners, 1953 University of Wisconsin Baker University Roger S. Beebe, 1955 Wayne D. Kuettel, 1947 Beta Rho Richard L. Moherman, 1956 Frank J. Runzler, 1951 Stanford University Kappa Lynn Arthur Lee, 1962 Roger Knox, 1938 Gamma Kappa Hillsdale College John D. Hynes, 1949 University of Missouri Francis L. Foster, 1946 Beta Delta Wesley E. Wedge, 1955 William B. Anderson, Sr., Glenn A. Omans, 1951 University of Georgia 1949 Robert W. Morey, 1954 Joshua L. Lewis, 1943 Beta Tau Robert E. Wallace, 1952 University of Nebraska Mu Beta Epsilon Ralph E. King, 1947 Gamma Lambda Ohio Wesleyan University Emory University Lee Phelps, Jr., 1950 Purdue University George Y. Brokaw, 1941 Ray L. Sweigert, Jr., 1951 Alan L. Thober, 1957 George A. Fisher, Jr., 1933 Edward B. Heckendorn, Jr., Fernando P. Nanni, 1951 1948 Beta Upsilon Gamma Mu Stephen B. Whitehead, 1960 Beta Zeta University of Illinois University of Washington Butler University Bradley C. Gardner, Jr., 1937 Walter J. Deierlein, 1940 Nu Willard E. Fawcett, 1938 Joseph W. Ponder, 1937 Jack K. Minor, 1950 Lafayette College Clyde H. Green, 1952 George Allen, 1938 Keith A. Bogus, 1969 Robert J. Jeffery, 1956 James H. McNaughton, 1971 J. Raymond Carey, 1957 David G. Caamano, 2002 Gamma Nu Beta Theta University of Maine Omicron University of the South Beta Chi Ronald T. Marcoux, 1961 University of Iowa Alfonso C. Adamz, Jr., 1950 Brown University Kerry M. Miller, 1990 William G. Webb, 1950 Robert E. Klie, 1944 Gamma Omicron Edward W. Barlow, 1949 Syracuse University Charles Allan Gilmour, 1932

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Joe W. Milburn, 1952 Epsilon Phi Gamma Pi Leonard J. Kimray, 1953 Southeastern Louisiana Iowa State University Delta Zeta Jimmie B. Smith, 1953 University Milton E. Carlson, 1936 University of Florida John R. Lindley, 1953 Glynn E. Kron, 1980 Ichabod L. Balkcom, Jr., 1950 Homer A. Hutton, 1953 Gamma Sigma Raymond L. Bullard, 1950 Charles L. Oakes, 1954 Zeta Delta University of Pittsburgh Thomas Recio, 1956 Joe F. Marsh, 1955 Texas State University Thomas C. Lindsay, II, 1934 Charles E. Wickware, 1956 Patrick L. Poehl, 1971 Fred T. Ikeler, 1962 Delta Eta Ronald E. Sanders, 1957 R. Kelly Norman, 1983 Daryl G. Grecich, 1988 University of Alabama Robert S. Jones, 1958 Wallace W. Taylor, Jr., 1946 Richard L. Moore, 1960 Zeta Mu Gamma Tau William E. Land, 1953 Floyd P. Harter, 1962 Robert Morris College University of Kansas J. Doug Hunt, 1975 Lewis J. Lastort, 1973 Warren M. Thomas, 1942 Delta Iota Leslie J. Rose, 1953 UCLA Delta Omega Theta Kappa John M. Sheffield, 1952 Kent State University University of Nebraska- Gamma Upsilon Robert M. Allen, 1952 Ralph R. Podway, 1953 Kearney Miami University Norman N. Williams, 1962 Harold F. Mayhew, Sr., 1954 Daniel M. Poly, 2011 Theodore Migdal, 1943 John L. North, 1950 Delta Lambda Epsilon Alpha Theta Omicron Donald R. Burcham, 1960 Oregon State University Auburn University University of Northern Roy L. Boals, 1941 Carl L. Peth, III, 1964 Colorado Gamma Chi Ross W. Higuchi, 2014 Kansas State University Delta Mu Epsilon Beta Donald L. Patton, 1954 University of Idaho Texas Christian University Theta Chi Donald W. Ayers, 1955 Steven L. Winzeler, 1977 Terry K. Coggan, 1957 Muhlenberg College Marley D. Smith, 1964 Michael Kursar, 2013 Gamma Psi Delta Nu Georgia Institute of Technology Lawrence University Epsilon Gamma Hubert S. Laney, 1934 Lloyd M. Delsart, 1935 Washington State University Fitzhugh L. Penn, Jr., 1945 James R. Gustman, 1948 Charles C. Drury, 1971 John R. Bridgewater, 1948 Morgan H. Vaux, 1949 Al M. Varney, 1963 Epsilon Delta Delta Xi Texas Tech University Delta Alpha University of North Dakota Chris T. Rogers, 1979 University of Oklahoma Robert H. Lundberg, 1942 William J. Sutton, 1939 Henry D. Sellheim, 1950 Epsilon Epsilon William H. Thams, 1940 University of Arizona Harry Stead, 1940 Delta Sigma Charles D. Coy, Jr., 1982 Ralph A. Myers, 1949 University of Maryland John R. Robie, 1949 Harvey E. Dennis, 1953 Daniel L. McNatt, 1956 Oscar W. Mueller, Jr., 1956 Epsilon Zeta John W. Coursey, 1959 Sam Houston State University Delta Beta Charles T. Taylor, 1961 Carnegie Mellon University Delta Tau Eddie J. Little, 1965 Philip R. Cochran, 1941 Bowling Green State University James A. Braden, 1944 Nestor A. Celleghin, 1951 Epsilon Iota A Jay N. Maratta, 1948 Edward Craig McGinnis, 2007 Kettering University A Mark P. Schons, 1995 Delta Gamma Delta Upsilon University of South Dakota University of Delaware Epsilon Iota B Thomas F. Hegert, 1950 Thomas F. O’Donnell, 1952 Kettering University B Gene B. Hay, 1952 Harper C. Wren, 1982 Patrick W. Regan, 1959 Delta Phi Gail A. Shaw, 1960 Florida State University Epsilon Mu John C. McLendon, 1950 Ball State University Delta Epsilon Doug Miller, 2012 Michael R. Jackson, 1981 University of Kentucky Fredrick B. Brand, III, 1965 Delta Chi Epsilon Omicron Oklahoma State University Colorado State University John C. Maddox, 1950 Troy M. McDaniel, 2004 John H. Mjoseth, 1951

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New division presidents join Arch Chapter

The Fraternity’s five division presidents as Tau Delta has done a lot for me personally and elected by their respective divisions began I think I have an obligation to ensure the their two-year terms of service March 1, 2011. Founders’ vision is around for another 150 Bob Marwill (University of Texas, 1959) con- years. Helping shape this next generation of tinues as president of the Western Plains Divi- leaders is very gratifying.” sion. Joining him are Anthony Albanese (American University, 1996) from the Eastern Division, Tom Calhoon (Ohio State University, Tom Calhoon 1970) from the Northern Division, Lee Grace Northern Division President (Western Kentucky University, 1984) from the Tom Calhoon (Ohio State University,1970) Southern Division and Bill Richardson IV became involved as an alumnus with the Beta (Butler University, 1979) from the Western Pa- Phi Chapter after returning from active duty as cific Division. a second lieutenant in the United States Army Those men join the six Delts elected at the four months after graduation. He held the po- 2010 Karnea to comprise the Arch Chapter. sition of house corporation president for 17 The remaining Arch Chapter members are: years and has been a division vice president President Alan Brackett (Tulane University, since 1975. Calhoon previously served as Arch 1982), Vice President Travis Rockey (University Chapter secretary from 1998 to 2002. of Florida, 1973), Second Vice President Jody Calhoon is excited to help grow the Danneman (University of Georgia, 1988), Northern Division, both in the number of Treasurer Jim Garboden (University of Pitts- chapters and the number of men in each burgh, 1988), Secretary Steve Paquette (Syra- chapter. He would also like to grow the active cuse University, 1977) and Director of alumni ranks. Calhoon encourages every un- Academic Affairs Scott Heydt (Moravian Col- dergraduate to take advantage of all available lege, 2002). opportunities. “It is important that undergraduates utilize their college years to expand and Anthony Albanese get outside of their comfort zone.” Eastern Division President Calhoon is a real estate broker in Colum- bus, Ohio, where he has spent 39 years in busi- Anthony Albanese (American University, ness. He served on the Hilliard City Schools 1996) became actively involved as a Delt vol- Board of Education for 20 years and is active unteer when former Eastern Division Presi- in the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Com- dent Jim Garboden appointed him as a merce. chapter advisor for Beta Lambda at Lehigh “I have always believed that service is the University in 2005. He held this position for rent we pay for the space we take up while on nearly six years until his election as Eastern Earth,” said Calhoon. Division president. “The volunteers of this division have a critical role in helping our undergraduate Lee Grace brothers reach new heights,” says Albanese. Southern Division President “There must be a focus on growing a committed and engaged army of division vice presi- Lee Grace (Western Kentucky University, dents, chapter advisors and assistant advisors 1984) has served the Fraternity since his initia- over these next two years.” tion in Epsilon Xi Chapter and has continued to this day. He helped form Epsilon Xi Chap- Professionally, Albanese is a vice presi- ter’s house corporation and served as the cor- dent of Alman Group, LLC, a full-service con- poration’s first president. He has also served as sulting firm located in central New Jersey. He chapter advisor and division vice president. oversees the non-profit fundraising unit of the firm. He also provides assistance to clients as a As Southern Division President, Grace lobbyist interfacing with all levels of New Jer- wants to provide undergraduate members sey state government. with the opportunity to learn from each other at division conferences. He also wants to en- When asked why he has stayed involved sure each chapter has a sufficient number of with Delta Tau Delta, Albanese answered, alumni volunteers and those volunteers are “Over 150 years ago, a number of visionaries at provided the tools necessary to succeed. He Bethany College started an organization with hopes that keeping in contact with undergrad- four timeless fundamental principles. Delta uates will encourage them to talk openly

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The newly elected Division Presidents include Lee Grace, Bob Marwill, Anthony Albanese, Tom Calhoon and Bill Richardson.

about challenges they face so those challenges member of your chapter exercising poor judg- may be addressed before becoming larger. ment or making poor choices. “We must es- “Always be honest with me during our tablish a commitment in every chapter to phone calls or chapter visits and do not worry leverage their strengths, minimize their weak- when I call or come for a visit,” said Grace. “I nesses and bring about a stronger culture of will always have your back if a challenge arises accountability.” and you have been upfront with me and the Central Office.” Bill Richardson, IV For Grace, the most rewarding experience Western Pacific Division President is seeing the look in the eyes of an undergraduate when he first “gets it” and understands Bill Richardson (Butler University, 1979) that Delta Tau Delta is not just a four-year ex- began volunteering seven years ago, when a perience, but instead is a lifetime experience. relative of his entered college. Delta Tau Delta had a colony at the school his relative had chosen and Richardson joined the colony’s Bob Marwill alumni advisory team. Richardson has served Western Plains Division President as an advisor and a division vice president. Bob Marwill (University of Texas, 1959) Professionally, Richardson is the national became involved as a volunteer when he re- digital news director for Westwood One, one sponded to a postcard invitation to attend his of the nation’s largest media and news content chapter’s house corporation meeting in 1981. distribution companies. He has been a broad- He served on the house corporation for the caster and journalist for more than 35 years. next 24 years. He was appointed division vice Richardson feels the biggest challenge to president in 1986 and held that position until the Western Pacific Division is geography. 2000. Marwill retired from the ranks of Delt Some divisions’ chapters are nearby and easy volunteers for nearly six years until April 2006, to get to for both division leadership and un- when preparations for the 2012 Karnea began. dergraduate members. Increased attendance He is now chairman of the Austin Karnea local at division conferences and technology such committee. He was appointed Western Plains as video conferencing and webcasts should Division President in December 2009. help to overcome these challenges. As division president, Marwill’s goal is to Richardson stays involved because he place proactive, fully-staffed alumni advisory feels he can never pay back what the Frater- teams in every chapter and colony. He also nity has given to him. “At various stages of my plans to place division-wide directors in each life the Fraternity has been there for me, both of the 11 functional responsibilities. These di- as my brothers standing with me or her prin- rectors will develop, implement and monitor cipals serving as the guiding light to a solution strong programs in every chapter, assisted by for a problem,” says Richardson. “I will con- the chapter advisors and DVPs. tinue to pay forward the investment Delta Tau Marwill advises his chapter members to Delta has made in me.” stand up and be counted whenever you see a

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Fraternity introduces 2011-2012 Chapter Consultant Staff

Director of Operations Jack C. Kreman is its. In his free time, Gaffney enjoys both pleased to announce the 2011-2012 chapter watching and playing sports, relaxing with consultant staff. In total, eight men will don friends and family, and soaking up sun rays the title Chapter Leadership Consultant to on the beaches of his hometown San Diego, travel the country next year. Five members re- Calif. After working for the Fraternity Gaffney turn from the previous staff. Jake Johnson hopes to pursue a career in corporate law. (Georgia Southern University, 2010), Matthew Muñoz (North Dakota State University, 2010), Doug Russell (Western Kentucky University, Jacob Johnson 2010), Shane Vaughn (University of Northern Georgia Southern University, 2010 Colorado, 2010) and Kyle Yarawsky (Morehead Jake Johnson is excited to return to the State University, 2010) look forward to return- consultant staff for a second year. In his first ing and providing guidance for the incoming year he traveled the Western Plains and consultants. In addition, three new consult- Southern Divisions. Originally from the Ep- ants will be joining the staff pending gradua- silon Omega Chapter at Georgia Southern tion and travel to Fishers, Ind. Complete University, Johnson grew up in Ringgold, Ga. biographies of the eight chapter leadership He graduated in May 2010 with a degree in ge- consultants are below. ography and geographic information systems. Johnson served his chapter as the director of Tim Gaffney recruitment and chapter president. Johnson University of Oregon, 2011 hopes to pursue a career in human resources or workforce development. In his free time he Tim Gaffney graduated from the Univer- enjoys golf, traveling and trying barbecue sity of Oregon in 2011 majoring in business from across the country. administration and economics. As an undergraduate of the Gamma Rho Chapter, he served as recording and corresponding secre- Matthew Muñoz tary and two years as president. He was also University of North Dakota, 2010 involved with campus ambassadors, the Matt Muñoz graduated from the Univer- Homecoming committee and local nonprof- sity of North Dakota in May 2010 with a dou-

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ble major in graphic design technology and Council. He was involved in Order of Omega, communication. As an undergraduate mem- 1-in-4—a men’s sexual assault awareness ber Muñoz served as recruitment chairman, group and Eta Sigma Phi classical honors soci- academic and scholarship chairman, guide ety. Tubbs hopes to pursue a degree in higher and chief justice of the Honor Board. Muñoz education administration and to continue also served as the Interfraternity Council spe- working with undergraduate students follow- cial events coordinator and two consecutive ing his service to the Fraternity. terms as the recruitment chairman. Beyond his campus experience Muñoz also had the pleasure to serve as a member of the Under- Shane Vaughn graduate Council and represent the Northern University of Northern Colorado, 2010 Division. After working for the Fraternity Shane Vaughn is returning for his second Muñoz aspires to obtain a degree in educa- year as a chapter leadership consultant. He tional leadership and work with student lead- traveled much of the Northern Division and ership programs at the collegiate level. parts of the Southern Division during his first year on staff. Prior to being a consultant, Douglas Russell Vaughn graduated in May 2010 with degrees Western Kentucky University, 2010 in political science and broadcast journalism from the University of Northern Colorado. Doug Russell graduated from Western Vaughn also served as chapter president, vice Kentucky University in 2010 with a degree in president and social chairman for the Theta advertising-accounts planning. As an under- Omicron Chapter. Outside the Fraternity, graduate of the Epsilon Xi Chapter, he served Vaughn served on the Interfraternity Council as Greek Week chairman, scholarship chair- as director of Greek affairs and on the Student man, internal vice president and chapter pres- Government as director of student organiza- ident. He was also in charge of a textbook tions. He also attended the 2007 Bethany subsidy program for his campus which helped Leadership Academy, the 2008 Undergraduate cut the cost of student textbooks. After his Interfraternity Institute (UIFI) and the 2009 time as consultant Russell hopes to pursue a Presidents and Advisors Retreat. Vaughn is career working in advertising or public rela- currently pursuing a career in either profes- tions. sional consulting or broadcast journalism once he concludes his second year on the road. In the mean time, Vaughn is looking for- Matthew Stein ward to continuing his travels while serving Bradley University, 2011 the Fraternity. Matt Stein graduated from Bradley Uni- versity in 2011 after studying finance and Kyle Yarawsky qualitative methods. As an undergraduate of Morehead State University, 2010 the Zeta Omega Chapter, he served as the philanthropy chairman, vice president of mem- Kyle Yarawsky graduated from Morehead bership and chapter president. He also served State University in May 2010 with a degree in on the executive board of the Bradley Fel- sociology and an emphasis in public policy. lows—a leadership and community service Yarawsky held multiple leadership positions organization and on LINCS—a senior leader- in the chapter including community service ship capstone organization. Originally from chairman, secretary, vice president and presi- Fishers, Ind., Stein enjoys family, friends, ath- dent for two terms. He is also a graduate of letics, concerts and traveling. He wants to stay Futures Quest, the Undergraduate Interfrater- involved in higher education administration nity Institute (UIFI), Presidents and Advisors after serving as a consultant for the Fraternity. Retreat and the Sailing Leadership Academy. During his final year of college he served as student body president and served as the stu- Kenneth Tubbs dent regent on the Morehead State University John Carroll University, 2011 Board of Regents. Yarawsky enjoys traveling, sports and playing guitar in his spare time. Ken Tubbs is a graduate of John Carroll After consulting he plans to attend graduate University with a degree in classical languages school to obtain a masters degree in public and a minor in French. While at the Iota Iota administration. Chapter, Tubbs held the positions of director of risk management, president and guide. In addition to his chapter positions, he also served as the president of the Interfraternity

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Hazing closes another Delt chapter By International President Alan G. Brackett (Tulane University, 1982)

For decades, Delta Tau Delta has been a leading voice in one of our chapters, that chapter will be closed. In the last the interfraternal campaign to eliminate hazing. Many of my four years, Delta Tau Delta has lost chapters at the University predecessors, most notably the late Dr. Fred Kershner, who of Maryland, Ohio University and now Lehigh due in large served as president of the Fraternity in the mid-1970s, pro- part to forced consumption of alcohol. Unfortunately the be- vided strong leadership on this issue within Delta Tau Delta havior at Lehigh is not isolated. Membership reviews were and beyond. conducted recently at two large chapters due primarily to Still, the fight against hazing goes on in the second hazing activity. In the aftermath, a significant number of men decade of the 21st Century. At the June 2011 Arch Chapter were suspended or expelled from Delta Tau Delta. meeting, the charter for our Beta Lambda Chapter at Lehigh As your elected president, your servant leader and your University was formally withdrawn. brother, I am requesting only this: take a moment in the lone That decision came after serious violations of the Frater- and silent sanctuary of your own soul. Whether undergradu- nity’s Member Responsibility Guidelines occurred earlier this ate or alumnus, think about your chapter. Will this be the day COVERSTORY spring. Those violations included hazing in the new member you lead it in a better direction? Is this the day you say, “No education program. Among other things, new members were more?” For our Fraternity, for your chapter, and for your forced to consume alcohol during a new member activity. honor, I hope the answer is yes. Although the decision to withdraw Beta Lambda’s char- Since its inception 125 years ago this spring, The Rain- ter was painful, it was not difficult. We must be strong in our bow has provided a forum for Delts to be informed about the principles. I am proud of my brothers on the Arch Chapter for current state of Delta Tau Delta and the interfraternal world. their courage, and trust you support their leadership on your This issue’s focus on hazing includes key pieces to help edu- behalf. Forcing new members to drink alcohol will never be a cate our brotherhood on the duty to the Oath each of us took. part of Delta Tau Delta. It is a perversion of our Oath to do so. Please take the time to read through these assessments on the current state of hazing in the Greek community and de- The Arch Chapter wants to be very clear on this issue: If cide how you will make a difference in our attempts to elimi- new members are forced or coerced into drinking alcohol at nate hazing. The Best of Times, The Worst of Times in the Fight Against Hazing By Hank Nuwer, Franklin College faculty member and hazing expert

The state of fraternal union with regard to hazing can be a graduate student at UNR. Then in 1990, my book Broken summarized by the words of Charles Dickens in the opening Pledges: The Deadly Rite of Hazing came out and one of my of Tale of Two Cities: It truly is the best and worst of times. major sources was the legendary Dr. Fred Kershner, Jr. (Butler University, 1937) of Delta Tau Delta, at the time the most pas- sionate voice of reason in the anti-hazing movement. Doc The Best of Times Kershner also was a devoted supporter of the Committee to Without question for me is the knowledge that 2010 and Halt Useless College Killings, an anti-hazing organization the first five months of 2011 have flown past without a single begun by Eileen Stevens of New York to work with Greeks so U.S. Greek dying. No one should die for attempting to attain no other youth would die as her son Chuck did at Alfred Uni- the lifelong camaraderie I myself have been privileged to versity. know as a former undergraduate fraternity member. And yet, And I must add that Doc Kershner’s long, brilliant cri- at our worst, we saw scores of deaths, a relentless single tique of Broken Pledges in 1990 for The Rainbow broke down death or several per year due to hazing from 1970 to 2009. the flood gates for other international fraternities to embrace Nonetheless, it was only by luck and fast action by res- my book’s plea that we stop self-stereotyping and shaming cuers that a Phi Gamma Delta new member was saved after ourselves with despicable stunts and mindless drinking that being life-flighted to the University of Kansas Hospital for saw so many die with BAC readings of up to 0.50 and higher. head trauma after diving into a make-shift pool. Fiji was So much has changed for the better these two score-plus placed on probation for two years for hazing victim Matthew years. After my book Wrongs of Passage appeared in 1990, I Fritzie. challenged all fraternities and sororities to form a taskforce I first wrote about hazing for a national magazine in to combat hazing, one of the most egregious practices in 1978, inspired by the loss I felt about a University of Nevada Greek life (along with alcohol abuse) that leave us open to football player after he died of alcohol poisoning while I was public scorn, resentment, ridicule and disgust.

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A then-AFA president named Dan Bureau (on numerous occasions) sexually assaulted “ We try to focus on took the challenge and convened a 2003 task- and even feloniously raped—all due to hazing. the educational force of some of the best and brightest from Internationally, hazing continued to be “a our Greek world (I was proud to be one small component of new deadly rite.” Multiple deaths from fraternity voice in the room). beatings plagued the Philippines (which can member education and Thanks to a few go-getters from CAM- impose a life sentence for a hazing deaths), how hazing doesn’t PUSPEAK (notably Tracy Maxwell, David Stoll- with ragging deaths continuing to pile up in man and T.J. Sullivan), an organization called India (freshman hazing). The last Filipino new really have any HazingPrevention.org (HPO) began—or ig- member killed was Ronel de Guzman in May educational value. If an nited—for all its distinguished board mem- 2011. bers (drawn from Greek life and college and Sadly, those in the Greek world “that just aspect of new member high school athletics) possessed a burning don’t get it” (as HPO board member Dave educations isn’t wish to highlight the good in Greek life and Westol likes to say) have been part of some put hazing back into heinous hazing teaching the new its medieval past crimes that not only member anything then where it originally Doc Kershner’s long, brilliant critique have tarnished our flourished during the “ it doesn’t belong in the fraternities, but also Dark Ages in Europe. of Broken Pledges in 1990 for The led to a new out- program. Our job is to Under Tracy’s Rainbow broke down the flood gates for break for the abol- teach new members guidance as director, ishment of Greek with the assistance life—a trend chroni- how to be fraternity of charismatic semi- other international fraternities to cled by the presti- men and that doesn’t nar presenter Kim gious Inside Higher Novak, HazingPre- embrace my book’s plea that we stop Ed magazine on include harming or vention.Org contin- April 29, 2011 in its degrading anyone for ues to send a self-stereotyping and shaming ourselves “Renewed Fight on vigorous message of Fraternities” story. any reason. hope to the thou- with despicable stunts and mindless ” Here are some sands upon thou- of the “worst of sands of Greeks who drinking that saw so many die with BAC times” incidents Mark Starr (Case West- are making Doc Ker- during the 2010- shner’s dream of readings of up to 0.50 and higher. ern Reserve University, ” 2011 academic hazing-free fraternity year: 1995), Assistant Direc- life come a step An international fraternity [Delta Kappa closer to reality. HPO’s mission is “to empower tor of Greek Life, Case Epsilon] at Yale had its new members perform people to prevent hazing.” Western Reserve Uni- a scurrilous hazing prank, making them camp I’m proud to say that HPO’s Hank Nuwer out on the doorstep of a women’s center this versity Anti-Hazing Hero award recipients (spon- past school year to scream “No means yes; yes sored by Phi Delta Theta) include pro football means anal.” That was followed by a coed Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Man- “naked party” by another Yale secret society, ning for saying in an oft-quoted statement leading to the creation of a Yale Committee of that rookies were team members and had to Hazing and Initiations after the Education De- earn respect—on the playing field, not from partment publicly scolded that august institu- being the butt of locker-room buffoonery. The tion for doing too little to stop a hostile other three winners (from Rutgers, Cleveland environment, sexual assault and sexual ha- State, Washington State) were sorority mem- rassment. bers who addressed hazing on their cam- A writer for the Wall Street Journal wrote a puses, showing courage and resolve to make piece demanding that the University of Vir- social change. ginia “Shutter Fraternities for Young Women’s Good.” This followed on the heels of alleged The Worst of Times abuses by fraternity men toward women at parties and came accompanied by the col- Nonetheless, in many ways, it is the worst lapse and close call of a Zeta Psi new member of times with hazing. who suffered a sodium-imbalance seizure In 2010-2011, the United States has suf- after being forced to ingest disgusting sub- fered incidents in which military careers were stances not made for human consumption. quashed, professional organizations were An outbreak of savage beatings (the latest sued, high school athletes were injured and at an outlaw, banned chapter at California

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State University-Bakersfield) and alcohol overdoses de- search made available to undergraduate, graduate and pro- scended like a plague on campuses, leading alumni to pull fessional scholars everywhere. This is part of the college’s back on assisting their undergrads lest they be swept up in a “Hank Nuwer Collection” begun in 1999 when I was honored flurry of lawsuits such as the most recent one filed by a for- to be selected as a distinguished alumnus and a 2006 recipi- mer Alpha Delta Omega new member against Hartwick Col- ent of an honorary doctorate for my research and writings on lege. In 2010, a University of Arkansas former new member hazing. sued the international organization, long a campaigner Link: http://library.buffalostate.edu/archives/ against hazing abuses, as the new member shamed the local nuwer.php chapter for making him funnel alcohol to the point where he Again, the best and worst of times look to continue dur- collapsed and nearly died (a girlfriend saved his life by rush- ing the 2011-2012 academic year and for some time to come. ing him to emergency care) with the impossible BAC of 0.68. Hazing prevention efforts took a severe body blow recently when University of Kansas Interfraternity Council members Making Progress with More were punished for hazing new members of the council by Organized Efforts paddling them. More bad news came as budget cuts in tough economic In the midst of such shame, there is progress on campus. times forced the elimination of the student affairs divisions at COVERSTORY Where hazing was once a dirty little secret practiced behind such schools as Texas Tech. Instead of being rewarded for un- closed doors, it now inspires educators to study hazing be- selfish service with Greek undergraduates, veteran educators haviors and help the public recognize that hazing isn’t re- saw their positions eliminated. The cuts created widespread stricted to Greek life. worry over what sorts of safety problems might arise as a re- University of Maine researchers such as Dr. Elizabeth sult of unsupervised youth. Allan (founder of Stophazing.org) conducted a widely re- spected national study on hazing that has shed light on how What Can Be Done in the Future? the practice often begins and is encouraged at the high school and even junior high school level. Maine’s Higher Edu- Advocates and critics of delayed recruitment will con- cation department in fall 2011 will sponsor its first doctoral tinue to debate the effectiveness or demerits of such a plan. fellow concentrating on research in the area of hazing. Improvements in state legislation have occurred in Texas, Link: http://www.umaine.edu/highered/ Utah and Florida—the latter two states inspired respectively The U.S. Department of Education’s Higher Education by the anti-hazing activism of George Starks and William Center for Alcohol, Drug Meredith, whose sons died of hazing at Utah State and the Abuse and Violence Pre- University of Miami. vention put hazing And what does nationally known anti-hazing activist and squarely in its scope as a retired HPO board member Dan Bureau recommend as a so- target when Dr. Linda lution? Bureau told Inside Higher Ed magazine this: “There Langford began advo- are people that think these (Greek) organizations are detri- cating a comprehensive mental to people. It’s not about throwing everything out, it’s approach to hazing pre- about dealing with the ones who are really the problem. And vention, using “good that means student affairs professionals and those that work science” and not emo- with these organizations have the guts to close down the ones tion or fear tactics as a that hurt us.” way to approach haz- I concur. More important, it is precisely what Doc Kersh- ing on our nation’s col- ner recommended to me when I interviewed him for Broken lege campuses. Pledges: Link: www.high- “Anti-hazing efforts have come a long way, baby. eredcenter.org/ But the war continues.” files/violence_briefs/ hazing.pdf. Hank Nuwer was a member of a fraternity at Buffalo State College. A Franklin College faculty member, he is the author of Buffalo State Col- four books and many scholarly articles and reviews on hazing. lege’s Butler Library He is also a member of the Board of Directors of HazingPreven- (led by archivist tion.Org. Daniel DiLandro and Vice President Charles Kenyon and Maryruth Glogowski) continues to expand its scholarly “Hazing Collection” for re-

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You make it easy for us. You really do. Dave Westol, Limberlost Consulting

The “you”? Members of hazing chapters. such as cleaning the rooms and cars of members…memo- The “us”? Those of us who care deeply about our frater- rization of trivia…using the back door of the chapter house to nity, our community, and individuals within our chapters. enter because they are not yet worthy of using the front door…the collection of phones There are over forty ways to just before pre-initiation (you can detect hazing in fraternity chap- There are over forty ways to detect hazing “ spell that “h-e-l-l w-e-e-k”) or ters. Some are subtle or nuanced— other activities to prevent the people with years of experience in fraternity chapters. Some are subtle or pledges from communicating with may connect the dots. But many non-members. are clearly evident—to parents, nuanced—people with years of experience alumni, Fraternity/Sorority advi- You make it easy for us. And, sors, faculty and staff, police offi- may connect the dots. But many are clearly the good news is that more people cers, resident advisors, grounds are aware of hazing and they are and maintenance folks—the list is evident—to parents, alumni, Fraternity/ standing up and speaking out. long. Parents call to ask, “Why can’t I speak with my son…why is he so Examples include sleep depri- Sorority advisors, faculty and staff, police tired all the time…why is he vation, late night activities, being spending so many hours at the at the chapter house for extended officers, resident advisors, grounds and house?” periods of time. How about carrying items such as change, a lighter, maintenance folks—the list is long.” This is like the military. No, it a weight, a rock, a piece of wood? isn’t. There are innumerable dif- Or, carrying items in a certain way, such as the new member ferences between joining Delta Tau Delta and joining a manual being visible at all times and carried at a particular branch of the military but let’s stick with the basics. Those angle. Always carrying a backpack over one shoulder? Pledge who conduct the training in the military are themselves “uniforms”—a specific way trained and qualified—the exact opposite occurs in a hazing to dress—are a clear indi- fraternity with the lazy, those with low self-esteem and those cation of hazing. who are simply bullies—leading the hazing. In the military there are specific reasons for every task, challenge and obsta- Physical activity—al- cle. There is no correlation between expectations for pledges ways big with hazers— and expectations for members in a hazing chapter. fun runs, calisthenics, bows and toes, wall sits? This is hazing with a little “h”. Which always becomes You make it easy for us. hazing with a big “H”. Human nature, the urge to ramp up for the next group, and the bullies in the chapter will always win Signature books— out over “constructive” hazing, not that there are activities in ask what happens that category. when some of the men don’t get the required We don’t do the dangerous stuff. Life would be much eas- number of signatures, ier if we came equipped from birth with a gauge in our fore- or, heaven help us, a heads that would allow others to know when we reached a pledge leaves his sig point of psychological or mental anguish. But, we don’t. book somewhere. Therefore, how can we judge whether a pledge has or has not “had his share” of abuse? For every actual death from hazing Wearing the in men’s fraternities over the years—over 75 since 1970— pledge or new mem- there have been thousands of unrecorded deaths…of hearts, ber pin “24/7”— and faith, and beliefs…when young men realized that nearly why? Do members everything they heard during recruitment was a lie. Some of wear their badges those men wear the badges of other fraternities because they 24/7? Greetings— refused to compromise themselves for a hazing chapter of as in “You gotta say Delta Tau Delta. Sadly, those are exactly the type of strong ______when young leaders your Fraternity needs. you see a bro” tell us that more seri- Alumni support hazing. Sure. Some do. They have ous forms of haz- never grown out of the idea that they can somehow make ing are occurring. themselves larger by hurting those who cannot fight back. Late night call That doesn’t make them anything other than to be pitied. outs or “mis- Alumni support hazing II: They would stop giving us sions”…per- money. Really? Show me the list of donors and then provide sonal servitude me with certified letters from each alumnus donor that he

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will cease and desist from giving if the hazing alumnus and leader in all ways in the interfra- is eliminated. ternal movement once remarked about haz- “ At Ball State we Everything we do has a reason and a pur- ing, “In the first place, it is silly.” The message educate our new hasn’t changed, Doc. Men begin from a point pose Okay. We’re waiting…waiting…waiting members and chapter for the responses, the twisted and illogical ra- of educating their pledges or new members tionalizations, the circular logic that usually and setting high standards…that they emulate leadership how to themselves each day. We don’t earn our returns to, “I went through it so they have to”. identify the behaviors Better questions: If hazing is so great, why do badges once. We earn them every day. Every. you lie about it? Why don’t you publicize it in Single. Day. and actions that lead to recruitment brochures and on websites? If Dave Westol is a lawyer, former prosecutor hazing, and empower hazing is truly a means of separating men of and served 18 years as executive director of character from those who lack character, why Theta Chi Fraternity. He is a nationally recog- them to confront the wait for pledging to begin? Why not begin the nized voice on hazing prevention and risk behaviors associated screening process with recruitment? management education. with hazing. Many Hazing has no place in Delta Tau Delta. As Dr. Frederick Kershner, a Delta Tau Delta students have been COVERSTORY In fall of 2007, Delta Tau Delta partnered with other Greek organizations and became an hazed as high school interfraternal leader in the fight against hazing. Today, 31 fraternities and sororities belong students and must first to this partnership. learn to recognize hazing as an unsafe and unhealthy before they are willing to confront these behaviors. We also utilize our Greek Academy program to educate new members and chapter leaders on confrontation skills and resources they can utilize to confront and/or report hazing behaviors. ”

Brandon Cutler Assistant Director of Student Life Ball State University

In partnership with 31 other fraternities and sororities committed to ending bullying and hazing on college campuses. | DELTS.ORG

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In his own words... Sometimes, all it takes is a first step Mike Slaughter (University of Oregon, 2006)

I have a bit of a unique perspective on hazing in Delta size. But how would the new no-hazing policy affect our Tau Delta. As a pledge I was hazed and as a member I took on chapter? Would we lose our unique identity? the role of pledge educator, where I continued the tradition The no-hazing policy had some strange consequences. of hazing in my chapter. But the story doesn’t end there... We told the new members they would not be hazed, but we I originally had no interest in going Greek because I did- expected big things out of them. We told them they had a n’t want to be labeled a “frat” guy, but the group seemed like a stake in the chapter’s future and if they wanted to improve family and I instantly felt accepted as a part of it. I was told something they had the freedom to take action to improve it. the chapter was absolutely hazing free and as a pledge I The men took this message to heart and began taking on wouldn’t have to do anything I didn’t want to do. I was excited projects we had only dreamed about. One Sunday morning I about my decision to become a Delt and looked forward to woke up to find the entire pledge class building a patio on the initiation. It turns out my chapter did haze. We were always side of our house. When I asked them who had put them up told activities were optional, but nobody would ever dream of to such a task, they said that they had simply seen a need and opting out since there was so much pressure to continue on. set about to fix it. This was a revelation to me. We had gained When I was initiated, I knew I was being hazed but something in our membership…pride. thought it was harmless. Many of the activities were tongue Through that experience I learned our chapter’s prob- in cheek and I just figured it was a part of joining. I was initi- lems had been created through our old pledge education ated in the same way that many of our brothers had been ini- program. We had told pledges they had to “earn it.” We had tiated and I was okay with that. One Sunday morning I woke up to find the told them they had to prove they In my junior year I was “ would be worthy. What we didn’t elected pledge educator. This entire pledge class building a patio on the understand was that by hazing our placed the responsibility squarely men, we were draining their moti- on me to continue the traditions side of our house. When I asked them who vation to be active members once that had been a part of our chap- they were initiated. Members had ter for so long. I dutifully did my already “earned it,” so they didn’t job and as yet another class of had put them up to such a task, they said feel as though they needed to con- men was brought into the broth- tribute after their initiation, in- erhood, I watched as our chapter that they had simply seen a need and set stead relying on the next batch of started to crumble. At that point pledges to do the dirty work. It be- we were dealing with multiple about to fix it. This was a revelation to me. came a never-ending cycle of drug issues, a terrible GPA, wide- mediocrity. Through our transition spread apathy and a general ac- We had gained something in our to a new system, we had reversed that cycle. ceptance of mediocrity. We didn’t membership…pride. participate in many campus ” Breaking the tradition of haz- events because we knew we would ing can be an agonizing decision. lose and the ones we did chose to participate in were simply You may feel pressure from members who want to keep the an excuse for us to show up drunk. We were an embarrass- old traditions. It may feel like the weight of history is too ment to ourselves, the university and the international broth- much at times. I mean really, who are you to change some- erhood. thing that has been around for years? It takes a certain degree The wake-up call came from one of our chapter consult- of courage, kind of like taking a leap from an airplane and ants. Nobody was paying their bills and we faced eminent having the faith that you will make a safe landing. This much closure if we didn’t do something drastic. Seeing this as an ul- is true: Hazing leads to apathetic members and destroys the timatum, several of us got together and decided that we true value in our brotherhood. If brotherhood sustains us, needed a change. We kicked out those who were delinquent, shouldn’t we have the fortitude to step up and change a cul- made aggressive moves to remove problem members and ture that promotes mediocrity and apathy? When we do step vowed to do away with hazing. I remained the pledge educa- up, we realize we had the power to make great changes all tor and was in charge of restructuring our program to elimi- along. Our undergraduate experience is ours alone, and we nate those activities that had put us in a bad situation. have an opportunity to leave a legacy far beyond what many of us have imagined. Sometimes, all it takes is a first step. Times were rough. We had a handful of men who were committed to a new future but had no idea how to get there. Mike Slaughter served the Fraternity three years as a We committed ourselves to recruiting top-notch talent and chapter leadership consultant. He continues his service as an we decided to refrain from using alcohol in recruitment. With active volunteer in his native Southern California. that first pledge class after the change, we nearly doubled our

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Brothers mix food and fun to create success

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches CEO Jeff Sinelli (Michigan State Univer- sity, 1990) and his brother, Todd (Michi- gan State University, 1993), the company’s special projects manager, are no strangers to the restaurant and hospitality industry. Their father owned two nightclubs in the Detroit, Mich. area where they grew up, and both worked their way up from bar backs to managers. The brothers, who are just two years apart, were close growing up, attending Detroit Catholic Central High School and, later, Michigan State University. They were raised to value education and athlet- dustry, Todd was in Santa Cruz, Calif. He Brothers Jeff and Todd Sinelli ics and excel in both. They played lacrosse in founded Lit Torch Publishing, where he pub- join forces to make the perfect high school and again at MSU, where they lished four inspirational books and developed sandwich. joined Delta Tau Delta Fraternity and learned a nationwide speaking platform targeted at the value of brotherhood and forged lifelong colleges and churches. During that same friendships. timeframe, he founded a financial trading In 1990, big brother Jeff went pro and company focused on leveraging investments joined the Detroit Turbos, but Todd broke his for a handful of select clients. In 2010, Todd wrist and decided to focus on academics and became the senior counselor to 13,000 atten- business instead. Both Sinellis attended grad- dees at Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. Then uate school—Jeff at City University in Seattle the time arrived for Jeff and Todd to come to- and Todd at the University of Dallas and the gether in business. Wharton School—but then took different ca- Now in its eighth year, with 129 fran- reer paths. chised units and counting, Which Wich is After earning his MBA at City University, poised for international expansion. As special Jeff went to Dallas, where he developed projects manager, Todd’s primary focus is dozens of nightclubs and restaurants in the making Which Wich’s global presence a reality. mid-1990s. Eventually he realized he could be In addition, he’s on the prowl for the world’s more successful focusing his energy on just best cookie and he’s researching efficiencies in one concept, so, in 1998, Jeff launched the brand’s shake program, among other di- Genghis Grill. He grew the Mongolian barbe- rectives. As the brand actively grows through cue chain to 11 units in five states and, in franchising, Todd will help ensure the infra- 2002, Genghis Grill was awarded the presti- structure is in place to support it. In addition gious Hot Concepts! Award by Nation’s to being CEO, Jeff is the chief vibe officer. In Restaurant News. his role as CVO, he preserves the unique com- Jeff sold Genghis Grill in 2003 and set to pany culture and ensures that everyone, down work on filling what he felt was a void in the to the last crew member, lives the Which Wich saturated sandwich arena. Which Wich Supe- vibe. rior Sandwiches was born on December 15, The brothers have always complemented 2003—the same month Jeff appeared on the each other with their strengths. While Jeff is cover of QSR magazine as a “branding phe- often credited for being a visionary entrepre- nom.” In 2007, Which Wich received a Hot neur, Todd is praised for his down-to-earth Concepts! Award, making Jeff one of only a nature and business acumen. However, the handful of restaurateurs to received the cov- qualities they both share are charisma, leader- eted honor twice. ship and passion. Their synergy will play an While Jeff was making a name for himself important role in propelling Which Wich into in the fast casual segment of the restaurant in- its next phase of success. STORYBYJENNIFERCHININIS

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Brothers turn passion into page-turner

In January 2008, tinue their social mission and host multiple four Delta Epsilon tasting events for their readers. brothers from the “We are finally getting a bookkeeper University of Ken- and office space; it’s nice to be growing,” tucky, Bob Kenney Ei- said Eidson. “The core of the business is still dson (2002), Justin Thompson (2003), Brad the magazine, and one can subscribe to the Kerrick (2006) and Seth Thompson (2005), magazine through www.gobourbon.com. hatched an idea for a lifestyle magazine that While on the website, you can also view celebrated bourbon whiskey. Bourbon has content about bourbon distilleries, seen a tremendous growth as a uniquely cocktails and food recipes.” American product and the brothers wanted to celebrate the whiskey. Since 2008, The Bourbon Review has printed more than 350,000 copies and boasts a 3,000-plus subscriber rate in 50 states and eight countries. “The foundation of the business relationship was the bond that was formed during the Delt experience,” said Bob Eidson, co-founder of The Bourbon Review. “After graduation, the brothers went in four directions including food science, real estate, bartending and the U.S. Army. It was through email, text and conference calls that the brothers were able to articulate the vision, write the business plan and launch the company.” The magazine served as a platform by which the brothers were able to establish themselves in the bourbon commu- Brothers from the University nity. Last year, they launched an of Kentucky built a business apparel company called Bourbon Outfitters on the foundation of their and opened a retail kiosk in Lexington. This Delt experience. year, they plan to open a second kiosk, con-

STORY BY BROOK PRITCHETT

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Serving the Fraternity is a family affair

They had completely different expe- riences in college. He was involved with the Delta Chi Chapter at Oklahoma State University. She spent her college career working while attending classes at night. Many years later, Jim (Okla- homa State University, 1975) and Cathy Blevins are both involved with the Fra- ternity as advisors to the chapter where Jim was initiated in 1971. In 2009, Jim was appointed as chapter advisor. He said, “Since [the Frater- nity] decided to implement the Alumni sity of Texas, 1959) said, “Jim and Cathy are Jim and Cathy Blevins (far Advisory Team concept, I thought this the anchors of our Alumni Advisory Team at right) pose with Dan Loving would be a good time to help out and break Oklahoma State. It is their skill, consistent (far left), Division Vice Presi- dent, and members of the ground with some new ideas.” performance and dedication to their volun- Delta Chi chapter at the West- teer jobs that makes their team successful.” Jim was able to recruit a variety of Delts ern Plains Division Confer- and non-Delts to assist him with advising Both Jim and Cathy admit this experience. the chapter. He has support in most areas of ence has brought them closer together. the chapter including academics, financial Considering it is an hour drive to campus matters and recruitment. With Cathy’s per- for the Blevins, the commute alone gives sonal and corporate experience, Jim asked the two of them a lot of time to spend with her to serve as the life skills advisor. In this each other. Cathy said, “For us, it is great. position, she works with undergraduates on There are things that we can talk about and etiquette, resume building and life plan- share. It has been very beneficial.” ning. Jim and Cathy have been married for 18 The advisory team that Jim and Cathy years. Beyond their commitment to Delta have compiled for their chapter is consid- Tau Delta, they enjoy spending time with ered a model in the Western Plains Division. Jim’s three children. Division President Robert Marwill (Univer- STORY BY AARON LEIKER, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, 2005

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THE MEN OF DELTA TAU DELTA

A Band of Brothers

This past spring on Hillsdale College’s Delta Tau Delta as “an opportunity to campus, 16 men joined the Greek system grow within myself,” finding interest in and earned the right to wear the letters the Fraternity’s “involvement on campus Delta Tau Delta across their chest. And, and achievements in academics.” among the great men joining the ranks of Travis, on the other hand, looked to Kappa Chapter, there are three guys who the Delts believing that “if you surround share something very unique—they have yourself with men better than you, then the same birthday. Not only do they share they will influence how you think and the same birthday, but the same parents, act.” the hometown of Omaha, Neb., and last Unanimously agreeing that neither of name. These three men are the Homan the others played a role in their decision brothers: Corey, Travis and Jared. These to join, each brother has already begun brothers are triplets who, out of all making his own personal mark on the or- places, have decided to attend the same ganization. “That three of our 16 pledges college in Hillsdale, Mich., and now be a were triplets was completely inadver- part of the same fraternity. tent,” Recruitment Chairman Jordan “I saw in Delta Tau Delta brothers all Adams said. “Rather, it was a testament to striving towards a common cause, help- their character and desire to better the ing each other along the way,” Corey said. Fraternity, as well as each other.” “[Delta Tau Delta] was a way to positively Looking forward to the future, the influence my life.” Homan brothers have begun to teach the The Homan brothers, though together current actives a thing or two about what striving towards the common mission of it truly means to live within the bonds of the Delts, all have their unique way of brotherhood. “The worst part about hav- doing so and sought involvement in the ing my brothers in the Fraternity,” Jared Greek system for their own personal rea- said, “is that I can’t really see anything sons. Jared, also a member of the Hills- bad about it.” dale track and cross country team, saw STORY BY SCOTT RODE HILLSDALE COLLEGE, 2013

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THE MEN OF DELTA TAU DELTA

Adventures in the world of photography

Dr. Louis Romain (Indiana University, list of questions to ask before taking a pic- 1960) first picked up a camera in a high ture: “What story am I relating? How will the school photography class. What began as a eye move through the image?” Romain’s hobby quickly became a part-time job as he final question to his student asks if the sub- worked his way through college with project is being portrayed at its simplest. “My fessional photography. He was the chapter guiding principle continues to be, ‘Less is photographer for the Beta Alpha Chapter at more.’” Indiana University, showcasing the chapter’s many activities. Many of his photographs were published in The Rainbow. He won his first photography award as a junior, and as a senior he had a one-man show at the Indiana Memorial Union. But Romain’s true calling was medicine. He wanted to be in the healing arts, espe- cially an area where the need was great, and he chose neurology. After graduating from medical school, he served two years as a flight surgeon, neurological consultant to the Surgeon General and neurological consultant to the NASA space program. “Indiana University and Delta Tau Delta gave me an excellent background for life,” said Romain. “Upon this background was placed a university education in science and medicine.” Although he has been an active meeting lecturer, international salon jurist, author and university teacher, Romain has gained the most pleasure from the world’s international exhibitions. He has been awarded more than 200 Best-of-Show Gold Medals in world-sanctioned and juried In- ternational Salons. Romain is now retired, but he continues to photograph professionally as well as teach photography classes. In these classes he gives each of his students a card with a

STORY BY VICKY HALSEY, PHOTOBYDR.LOUISROMAIN

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Headlines of the Past 5 Years Ago 50 Years Ago “Having patience and tolerance with the press John G. Olin, former president of Gamma Beta had its roots in being able to live in the Frater- Chapter at the Illinois Institute of Technology nity and get along with one another and be where he also was president of the sophomore tolerant of one another’s ideas,” said M. Mar- class and captain of the basketball team, was lin Fitzwater (Kansas State University, 1964), one of five recipients of the Fraternity’s Ad- press secretary for presidents Ronald Reagan vanced Study Scholarship for 1961-62. He in- and George H.W. Bush. “That’s the strength tended to pursue graduate work in that comes from diversity and having different mechanical engineering at Stanford Univer- types of people around you.” Fitzwater’s re- sity. marks were included in a Rainbow cover story that detailed how Delts of the 21st century de- 75 Years Ago A group of distinguished Delts fine diversity. gathered during a alumni event Henry E. Price (Emory University, 1933), presi- in 1953 at Pittsburgh. Pictured dent of the National Capital Alumni Chapter holding the baby is former U.S. 25 Years Ago in Washington, D.C., reported enthusiastically Vice President Alben Barkley Alan Lutes, a senior at the University of Michi- about the 1936 Founders Day dinner turnout (Emory University 1900). gan, was pictured on the cover of the Summer of 152 Delts. Wrote Price: “In the nomencla- Those pictured with him in- 1986 Rainbow and featured in a story saluting ture of Washington, there were Democrats, Re- clude (far left), Baseball Hall of Famer Branch Rickey (Ohio undergraduate campus leadership. A former publicans, Liberty Leaguers, New Dealers, Wesleyan University 1903), Delta Chapter member and Interfraternity Carpetbaggers and Cave Dwellers.” The gath- and next to him, Supreme Council president, he also served on the Fra- ering included Secretary of War George H. Court Justice Tom Clark (Uni- ternity’s Undergraduate Council. Lutes was Dern (University of Nebraska, 1897); Oliver O. versity of Texas 1922) who also named 1986 Greek Man of the Year at Michi- Kuhn (Butler University. 1907), editor of the served as president of Delta gan and inducted into Michigamua, the Washington Evening Star; and Commodore Al- Tau from 1966 to 1968. school’s highest honorary society. bert W. Stahl (Stevens Institute of Technology. 1876), the oldest Delt in Washington. 125 Years Ago An editorial in the March 1886 Crescent formally announced the consolidation of Delta Tau Delta and the Rainbow Fraternity, also known as the W. W. W. Society. “Our time and space will at present permit only a brief review of this movement, so momentous in the history of the fraternity and so prophetic of its future prosperity and development,” stated the opening paragraph written by H.W. Plummer (Allegheny College, 1884) of the Executive Council, precursor to the Arch Chapter. Nego- tiations between the fraternities yielded articles which Plummer described as: “The Rainbows agreed to accept the name, pin, constitution, laws and Ritual of DTD, who in return agreed to designate the Southern Divi- sion the Rainbow Division of DTD, this division to include all our Southern chapters and the Rainbow Chapters . . . and upon the union of the fraternities, to change the name of the journal from The Crescent to The Rainbow.”

Jim Russell Purdue University, 1975 Executive Vice President

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