Chapter News
by John Holloway • January 2007 • 6 Comments •
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Arizona (Zeta-Beta)
William Frederick (1969) died.
Bucknell (Delta)
Nick Panaro (2008) was elected 2007 IFC internal vice president and Arjun Raman (2009) was elected IFC chair for Greeks Advocating Multicultural Education.
California State-Northridge (Beta-Rho)
More than 25 alumni and undergraduates attended the chapter’s House Corporation annual meeting.
Central Michigan (Lambda-Omega)
Steve Johnson (1971) died November 18, 2006.
Central Missouri (Lambda-Pi)
The chapter presented the Central Missouri Food Bank with a $5,000 check in conjunction with funds during its annual Watermelon Fest and Lambda Chi Alpha North American Food Drive.
Coe (Zeta-Alpha)
Dr. Tim Mauldin (1969) was recognized by the High Plains Division of the American Cancer Society with its Lifetime Achievement Award. Mauldin has served in a variety of volunteer positions with the American Cancer Society for more than 15 years.
Colorado State (Gamma Pi)
Fred A. Fitzsimmons (1950) died January 20, 2006.
Cornell (Omicron)
The chapter held a fund-raising event that raised $7,000 for the National Alliance on Mental Illness of the Finger Lakes.
Embry Riddle (Sigma Phi)
The chapter unloaded more than 7,000 pumpkins for the First United Methodist Church’s annual pumpkin patch. The event raises funds for at-risk young families and the student ministry.
Ferris State (Iota-Psi)
Ronald E. Fix (1964) died June 3, 2006. A retired U.S. Marine Corp colonel, Fix served as an aviator during two tours in Vietnam and was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star, three Purple Hearts, 63 Air Medals, and numerous other recognitions.
Georgia Tech (Beta-Kappa)
Leon H. Toups (1960) died September 5, 2006. Toups was a Largo, Florida, businessman and was actively involved with the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Illinois (Chi)
Robert G. Kennedy (1976) was named co-president of C-SPAN, the public affairs cable television network. He and co-president Susan Swain have effectively been running the network’s day-to-day operations for nearly a decade. Founder Brian Lamb will continue to serve as C-SPAN’s chairman and chief executive officer.
Louisiana State (Upsilon)
Mack E. Barham (1946) died November 27, 2006. A former Louisiana Supreme Court justice, Barham was the chapter’s 500th initiate and remained a strong alumni supporter for more than 50 years.
Michigan (Sigma)
Officially retired, Maj. Gen. Larry Twitchell (1965) most recently served as chief, U.S. Military Training Mission, U.S. Central Command, Saudi Arabia, and as the U.S. Defense Department Representative to Saudi Arabia. In these roles, he represented the U.S. government and Saudi Arabian defense interests for military sales and the coordination of administrative and security matters.
Michigan Tech (Phi-Phi)
The chapter’s fund-raising efforts collected about 7,000 pounds of food for the Little Brothers — Friends of the Elderly.
Missouri-Columbia (Gamma-Kappa)
Alex Ricke (2009) was elected IFC vice president of risk management and Bryan VanGronigen (2009) was elected vice president of finance and records. For the forth consecutive year, the chapter placed in the top five during the 2006 Greek Week competition.
Missouri-Kansas City (Sigma-Rho)
The chapter held a Hope Rally and raised $1,300 to aid in the search for Jesse Ross (2010) who went missing in Chicago, Illinois, while attending a Model United Nations meeting.
Nebraska-Omaha (Iota-Delta)
The chapter helped the collected toys and donations for the Lash LaRue Toy Drive, a fund-raising event organized by Omaha, Nebraska, musician Lash LaRue.
Nevada-Reno (Epsilon-Iota)
Travis Anderson (2007) was named Greek Week’s President of the Year.
North Texas (Iota-Zeta)
Since opening his new gallery in May 2005, Kenny Goss (1979) has received international media acclaim. His current exhibition centers around world peace and showcases the piano John Lennon’s used to write "Imagine."
Northwestern (Alpha-Iota)
Richard H. Prugh (1951) died January 2006.
Arthur H. McCoy (1940) died February 15, 2006.
Randolph Macon (Kappa-Tau)
Syd Thrift, Jr. (1951) died September 18, 2006. Thrift served as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Baltimore Orioles. During his 50-year baseball career, he also spent time as a player, scout, and executive with the New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, and Kansas City Royals. After retiring from baseball in 2004, he co-hosted a syndicated radio program sponsored by Major League Baseball.
Rhode Island (Eta)
Tighe Flatley (2007) was elected homecoming king. Mark Volante (2008) was awarded the Michael J. Fitzgerald Scholarship, a scholarship given by Brother Fitzgerald’s mother to honor his memory. Along with the Delta Zeta sorority, the chapter won philanthropy week.
South Florida (Lambda-Mu)
On November 21, 2006, the Grand High Zeta declared the chapter inactive due to risk management violations. Under inactive status, the chapter is closed and no member can represent the organization, or conduct events in the name of Lambda Chi Alpha.
Southern Methodist (Gamma-Sigma)
Gabe Travers (2007) was named as one of the students to serve on the university’s board of trustees.
Syracuse (Alpha-Upsilon)
Kevin O’Neill (1991) was named a partner in the law firm of Patton Boggs.
Tennessee-Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron)
ESPN sports commentator Woody Paige (1968) was re-hired as a columnist with The Denver Post after previously leaving the role in 2004. Paige is a 2006 Order of Achievement recipient.
Texas Christian (Iota-Pi)
James Ivey (1968) died October 20, 2006. Ivey recieved the Order of Merit in 1996.
Tulsa (Epsilon-Upsilon)
Chris Kindred (2007) played football in the Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl against Utah. Nick Doctor (2008) was elected IFC president and chapter president.
Wabash (Alpha-Kappa)
Mark W. Rutherford (1982), an attorney with Thrasher Buschmann Griffith & Voelkel, P.C. in Indianapolis, Indiana, was elected second vice president of the Central Indiana Tennis Association for 2006-2007.
West Texas A&M (Iota-Xi)
Donnie Wann (1985) is a security sergeant for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in Amarillo, Texas.
Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)
After spending 20 years and becoming a senior vice president for a transportation company, Robert Oltz (1972) now serves as an executive for a large non-profit company in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Robert McRary (1990) works as a marketing product manager for Universal Music in Santa Monica, California.
Tom Caton Says:
January 2nd, 2007 at 7:01 pmhas any one heard from COL Kurt Foster.Class of 80. Last post Iraq
Mark Edwards Says:
January 3rd, 2007 at 8:14 amTom,
COL Kirk Foster’s email address is kirk.foster@us.army.mil. Not sure if he is back stateside yet or not…hope this helps.
Mark Edwards
BZ 240
John R. Marshall AU680 Says:
January 3rd, 2007 at 10:36 amWill be retiring in March. Please send future Cross & Crescents to my home e-mail address of jmarshallm@aol.com.
Richard Briggs Says:
January 3rd, 2007 at 10:44 amIS THERE ANYONE AT THE INDIANA U HOUSE ANYMORE AND IF SO…WHAT’S GOING ON WITH IT/ THANKS, WOULD LIKE TO HEAR.
Daniel Eckstrom Says:
January 3rd, 2007 at 10:50 amBrother Frederick, Rest In Peace..from your Zeta Beta Brother
In Zax,
Brother Eckstrom
Zeta Beta 691
Alex Ricke Says:
February 25th, 2007 at 9:47 pmOnce again, it was not Central Missouri (Lambda Pi) that presented the Central Missouri Food Bank with a $5,000 check. It was the men of Gamma Kappa Zeta at the University of Missouri who raised the money and presented it to the Food Bank.
In ZAX,
Alex Ricke
IFC VP of Risk Management
GK 1507