Chapter News
by John Holloway • July 2006 • 9 Comments •
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Arizona State (Zeta-Psi)
Ross Mark (1987) is the talent executive for NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” Usually behind the scenes for Jay Leno, Mark is now in front of the camera for “Last Comic Standing.”
Ball State (Iota-Alpha)
Tom Cochrun (1968) is an Emmy-winning journalist who is now the TV news director for WISH in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has a passion for quality journalism and a unique business approach to managing the newsroom.
California-Los Angeles (Epsilon-Sigma)
Basketball Hall of Famer Larry Brown (HON) was dismissed as the head coach of the New York Knicks after one losing season.
California State-Fresno (Iota-Gamma)
After 20 years of honing his management skills at Sun Microsystems, John Loiacono (1984) recently joined Adobe Systems as the new senior vice president, creative solutions. In his new role, he has responsibility for the development, delivery, and marketing of Adobe’s entire creative software portfolio.
Ron Hittle (1985) was named fire chief of the Stockton Fire Department in California.
Central Florida (Beta-Eta)
Frank R. Cox (1971) June 19, 2006. Cox worked in sales for APAC paving in Orlando, Florida.
Colgate (Alpha-Zeta)
Richard J. Kehoe (1932) April 29, 2006.
East Tennessee State (Iota-Omicron)
The chapter was named Fraternity of the Year at the 2006 Greek Awards. The chapter website also was redesigned.
The chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary. Attendees included a chapter founder, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Harold Osborne (1955), and his son Cmdr. John Osborne (1990).
Ferris State (Iota-Psi)
Scott Redding (1993) raised nearly $4,000 during the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Hike for Discovery at the Grand Canyon National Park. The program has raised more than $3 million.
Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)
The Georgia Tech Alumni Association presented the Joseph Mayo Pettit Alumni Distinguished Service Award to Ben Dyer (1970), and the 2006 Outstanding Young Alumnus Award to Christopher W. Klaus (1998).
Jere A. Drummond (1960) was named a 2006 inductee into the Georgia State University Business Hall of Fame. He is the retired vice chairman of BellSouth Corp.
Hanover (Theta-Zeta)
The chapter won several awards at the 2006 Greek Awards Banquet, including Chapter of Excellence, Outstanding Fraternity Education, Excellence in Community Service and Philanthropy, and Outstanding Alumni Advisory Board. Nick Walter (2006) was named IFC Man of the Year and Faculty Adviser John Keeton (HON) was named Faculty Member of the Year. The chapter also initiated Keeton as an honorary member.
Several chapter members served on the Timmy Foundation’s Jamaica medical mission trip.
Kansas (Zeta-Iota)
Col. Chuck Taylor (1981), former chapter president, completed a year in Iraq as Deputy Commander of the Coalition Police Assistance Training Team as a part of the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq. His new assignment is Executive Officer for the Under Secretary of the Army at the Pentagon.
Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega)
Evan Himel (2007) was elected IFC president, Scott Lytell (2006) vice president and Jamey Arnette (2007) vice president-rush. The chapter also awarded Andrew Merrett (2009) best active and officer, Josh Michiels (2009) most improved active, and Matt Carlini (2009) associate member of the semester.
Arnette, Carlini and Blaine Sharkey (2009) were named to the new student orientation staff.
Lycoming (Iota-Beta)
Alfonso J. Francavilla (2007) was elected president of the student senate.
Marshall (Zeta-Zeta)
Thanks to Jono Hren’s (Florida Tech 1975) investigative work, Clyde Steele (1949) had his Fraternity pin returned to him nearly 60 years after it was lost.
Michigan (Sigma)
Charles "Chuck" Kocsis (1935) May 30, 2006. Kocsis was an outstanding amateur golfer, winning an NCAA Championship, playing in 13 U.S. Opens, five Masters, and on three Walker Cup teams.
Michigan State (Gamma-Omicron)
Forty-five alumni attended the chapter’s annual alumni golf tournament and banquet at the Brentwood Country Club in White Lake, Michigan. This was the second year that the golf tournament was held at this location.
Michigan Tech (Phi-Phi)
Brendt L. Greenwood (1984) April 9, 2006. Greenwood was employed by Yazaki of North America as a senior engineer.
Montevallo (Sigma-Epsilon)
Brandt L. Montgomery (2007), current chapter president and a member of the Student Advisory Committee, was named IFC Fraternity Man of the Year.
Nebraska-Omaha (Iota-Delta)
Bruce Acquazzino (1972) shot a hole-in-one at the Tara Hills Golf Course in Omaha, Nebraska during a chapter alumni event.
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota)
The chapter won several Greek awards, including Outstanding Community Impact, Outstanding Scholastic Performance, Outstanding Alumni and Public Relations, Campus and Greek Involvement, and the President’s Award for Excellence.
Old Dominion (Sigma-Iota)
Anthony T. Cooper (1983) May 20, 2006. Cooper was a self-employed contractor and Eagle Scout.
Sam Houston State (Sigma-Mu)
The chapter completed 300 hours of community service in 30 days.
Samford (Theta-Alpha)
James L. Hart (Samford 1972) was selected as the Samford University School of Business 2006 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year.
Simpson (Theta-Lambda)
Roberto Mancusi (1994) signed with Prentice Hall to publish his first academic textbook Voice for Non Majors.
Stetson (Zeta-Tau)
Vietnam veteran and former U.S. Senator Maxwell Cleland (1964) narrated the Experiencing War radio series for the Library of Congress Veterans History Project. Broadcast on Public Radio International, the series uses first-hand accounts from service members and civilians to show how war has affected people’s lives.
Texas-San Antonio (Phi-Upsilon)
Vinh Tu (2000) was named a USAA 2005 Volunteer of the Year.
Texas State-San Marcos (Lambda-Phi)
Powers Boothe (1970) provided the voice for villian Lex Luthor in Superman: Brainiac Attacks, a new animated movie released to DVD by Warner Bros. Animation.
Valparaiso (Iota-Sigma Colony)
Ryan Manthei (2006) and Nick Mazzone (2006) were named to the 2006 NIC All-Fraternity All-American team. Manthei played third base and averaged .363 with nine home runs and 31 RBIs. Mazzone was the top pitcher with a 5-4 record.
Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)
Jared Bogan (2006) was named to the 2006 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America Baseball First Team, College Division. Bogan graduated summa cum laude with a 3.82 GPA and he plans to teach in the North Montgomery, Indiana school system.
Washington (Alpha-Psi)
The third annual Kyle Patrick Rudow Memorial Golf Tournament was held at the Calabasas Golf and Country Club. Rudow died in 2003 at age 20 in an automobile accident. In its first two years, the tournament has raised more than $50,000 for various charities, including Lambda Chi Alpha.
Washington State (Tau)
David E. Swanson (1949) May 2006.
Widener (Beta-Chi)
Michael W. Stala (1997), died June 16, 2006, in Hillsborough, New Jersey, at the age of 31. After serving Lambda Chi Alpha as an educational leadership consultant from 1997-1999, Stala was a Life Chartered Financial Adviser and Insurance Underwriter with North Western Mutual Insurance Co.
His many awards include Outstanding All State Football award, Al Pitman Lineman of the Year award, Who’s Who among American High School Students, All County Football lineman, Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and Outstanding Young Men in America.
William & Mary (Epsilon-Alpha)
The chapter won best Web Page Design at the 2006 Greek Awards for Excellence.
Worcester (Pi)
The chapter won the Outstanding Community Service Award and the Chapter of the Year Award at the 2006 Greek Awards. The chapter also received the Edwin B. Coghlin ’23 Award for Community Service.
William S. Jackson, Jr. (1942) April 24, 2006.
Bill Tew (William A. Tew, Jr) Says:
July 2nd, 2006 at 8:57 pmThese articles above are justs too brief. Is there a way to click on the article title and read more, or, as in the William & Mary article, click on the title and see their Web Page Design that won the award? Or, have I missed something that explained how to do that? Bill Tew
Rusty Harris Says:
July 3rd, 2006 at 2:54 pmI agree with Bill — at the least, we ought to be including links to the chapters’ Web sites.
Ben Calder Says:
July 3rd, 2006 at 2:58 pmI was shocked to read about the death of Mike Stala. Mike was starting his second year on staff the same time I joined the staff as an ELC. I would be interested in more details about this tragic loss. Do you have an address for his parents so that I may send my condolences?
Bill Ryan Says:
July 3rd, 2006 at 3:28 pmI have met many men of character in my adult life; some of them are Lambda Chi brothers and some of them are Eagle Scouts. Each referred to himself in the present tense, rather than as a former member. While I am not an Eagle Scout, I respect their accomplishments, acknowledge their title for life, and join with them to salute the memory of:
Anthony T. Cooper (1983) May 20, 2006. Cooper was a self-employed contractor and (a former) Eagle Scout.
One in ZAX,
Bill Ryan, Sigma Phi One
(Embry-Riddle 1972)
Jono Hren Says:
July 3rd, 2006 at 8:35 pmBill, you are absolutely right, and I apologize for not catching the mistake. Brother Cooper was an Eagle Scout.
In ZAX,
Jono Hren
Beta-Nu 41
Florida Tech 1975
Windol Cook Says:
July 4th, 2006 at 10:02 amPlease consider a seperate section/link dedicated to only Omega so as to easily research brothers who have passed away. Does not appear to be readily findable. Thanks for your consideration and keep up the good work!!
Marcy Says:
July 6th, 2006 at 3:48 pmMy father was Charles (Mickey) Conklin. He was in your Chapter News as passing away on February 24, 2006. Please let those know that knew him, we have set up a scholarship fund in his name. Please make checks payable to: “Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro”, with Charles B. “Mickey” Conklin Memorial Fund in the memo line. They can be mailed to:
Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro
Charles B. “Mickey” Conklin Memorial Fund
PO Box 20444
Greensboro, NC 27420-0444
Or you may donate via credit card to: http://www.cfgg.org/page25066.cfm. All gifts will be acknowledged by letter for your tax records.
EJ Vincent Says:
July 8th, 2006 at 5:10 pmI agree that linking to individual chapter websites for further information on the above news posts is a great idea. However, in my experience, not every chapter website has a web presence, let alone, a site that is updated frequently.
In ZAX,
EJ Vincent, Epsilon-Mu 1949
(University of Florida 2005)
Thomas n. Cole Says:
April 15th, 2008 at 3:31 pmHow do we look up alumni or where they are now. I would like to find some frat brothers in my years with Sigma Iota.