July 2009 issue

Obama’s New Appointment

by Chris Barrick

max_capitol_headshotMax Cleland has spent his life dedicated to veteran affairs, serving as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the Carter Administration, the U.S. Senator from Georgia, and most recently was appointed Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission by President Obama. Having lost three limbs during the Vietnam War, he is a shining example of why we celebrate our independence on this July 4, 2009.

Old Gold & Black

by Jon Williamson

deamondeaconOver the years, our chapter at Wake Forest has produced an amazing number of outstanding alumni brothers. Two of the most iinteresting ones are the creator of the Demon Deacon mascot and a Hall of Fame football coach.

Harry Truman’s Influence

by Jon Williamson

Philip Brooks Jr., son of a National Archivist for the Truman Library, joined Lambda Chi Alpha after a brief but important recruitment visit with President Truman. A generation later, Brooks’ son, Anthony Brooks, also became a member at the University of Texas-San Antonio.

Departments

Chapter News

Chapter News: Chapter news, alumni news, and report of death.

Third Annual Master Steward Summit

Fraternity News: Approximately 40 volunteer alumni brothers and staff attend training event.

Celebrating Lambda Chi’s Legends & Leaders

History: As part of a 12-month series, our eighth month pays tribute to Raymond H. Ferris.

Undergraduate Serving in Iraq

True Brother: Edinboro’s David Barbour is currently deployed with the 56th Stryker Brigade.