Cross & Crescent

Chapter News

by John Holloway • June 2008 • 8 Comments •

Key
	Chapter News
	Alumni News
	Omegas (report of death)

There are 39 of our 300 chapters included in the May 2008 issue of the Cross & Crescent:

Auburn-Montgomery (Phi-Kappa)

On April 26, the undergraduate brothers assisted Jay Love (1990) with his campaign for a U.S. congressional seat in Alabama’s second district. Love is currently serving his second term in the Alabama Legislature where he also holds the position of House Minority Whip. The Republican Primary for the 2nd Congressional District of Alabama will be held on June 3.

From April 29 to May 1, chapter brothers raised approximately $1,500 to benefit cancer patients by holding a 48-hour Teeter-Totter-A-Thon. All donations were given to the Montgomery Cancer Wellness Center.

At the university’s Leadership Banquet, Hunter Bond (2008) received the Greek President of the Year Award. In addition, Bond and Derek Butt (2010) were honored to be included in the Top 10 People Involved In Student Life. This honor included the 10 most active students from Auburn Montgomery who show the most involvement in student life and campus spirit.

Bradley (Kappa-Upsilon)

Ben Koch was voted student body vice president.

Kyle Malinowski won a seat on the Student Body Executive Board as the internal affairs chairman.

Bobby Lucia won the Presidential Award for a senior’s outstanding service.

Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo (Phi-Sigma)

Championed by the chapter’s House Corporation, the new chapter house under construction is targeting gold certification under the United States Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. Currently the building is on track to become the first LEED-NC (LEED for New Construction) building in San Luis Obispo, California. The design, by RRM Design Group, includes a new 3-story, 8,830 square foot building with 16 bedrooms, an apartment for fraternity house parents, and a library.

Case Western Reserve (Alpha-Nu)

Ralph A. Finley (1945) died May 20, 2008. He served as a naval aviator in the South Pacific for the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of lieutenant. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, four air medals, and a personal commendation ribbon. Following World War II, he joined The Smith & Phillips Co., rising to secretary-treasurer before retiring in 1969, after 23 years of service. In 1958, he joined Bayley Envelope, Inc. serving as secretary-treasurer from 1969 to 1979, and as president from 1979 to 1985.

Drury (Theta-Sigma)

At the third annual Greek Excellence Awards, Rohit Handa (2009) was named the most outstanding member of a fraternity while Javier Detrinidad (2009) was named most outstanding new member. The chapter was the runner-up for the Greek Life Standards of Excellence Award, the highest award given to a Greek chapter.

Kelvern B. Bayless (1968) died April 5, 2008.

Evansville (Iota-Mu)

Chapter members placed third in the annual intramural bike race. Brad Tipton was named to the men’s all-race team.

Dr. Marvin E. Hartig (1948) died October 2007. He was a 1964 Order of Merit recipient.

Florida Tech (Beta-Nu)

The chapter’s 2007 North American Food Drive campaign was awarded best philanthropy hosted by an on-campus organization, receiving the Gold President’s Volunteer Service Award from the President’s Council on Service & Civic Participation for the 2007-2008 academic year.

The chapter members held their annual 72-Hour Car Wash, with proceeds going towards the upcoming 2008 North American Food Drive campaign. Chapter Vice President Daniel Pruim (2010) organized one of the most successful car washes in recent history, raising more than $2,000.

Houston Area Alumni Association

On April 22, the Houston Area Lambda Chi Association, with special guest Larry Dierker (California-Santa Barbara 1967), hosted an event at Larry’s Big Bamboo restaurant before the Houston Astros baseball game. More than 30 alumni brothers, plus undergraduate brothers from the Texas A&M University and Sam Houston State University, attended the event.

Illinois State (Beta-Omicron)

Chapter members celebrated Founders Day with a barbecue at the chapter house. Alumni brothers from various generations attended the celebration, which included the presentation of the Dan Swille Alumni of the Year Award to Bill Foltz (1977).

Indiana State (Iota-Epsilon)

Tom Peretti (1988) was selected for the eighth consecutive year to serve as a crew leader for former President Jimmy Carter during the 2008 Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Project in the Gulf Coast. Peretti’s first project with Carter was in South Korea in 2002, and since then he has gone on to lead builds in South Africa, Mexico, Detroit, Georgia, India, Los Angeles, and this years build in the Katrina-ravaged area of Biloxi, Mississippi.

Kettering-A (Lambda-Epsilon (A))

Douglas Campbell (1974) is retiring from TRW as the vice president of engineering for safety products. He was one of the early developers of air bags for cars in the industry and has been a vice president for the past 21 years. On June 1, Campbell will become the president of the Automotive Occupant Restraints Council, an industry trade association representing more than 45 companies in the safety products area.

Louisiana-Lafayette (Iota-Omega)

Student Government President Jamey Arnette (2008) was elected by the Louisiana Council of Student Body Presidents as the student member of the Louisiana Board of Regents. He will represent the 197,000 college students of Louisiana for the 2008-2009 school year.

Louisville (Zeta-Sigma)

Dr. Bennie S. Dukes Jr. (1960) died February 15, 2008. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor of science degree and a degree from the dental school before going on to do post graduate work for a master’s of science degree in prosthodontics.

Fredrick W. Drybrough Jr. (1955) died April 3, 2008. He was a Korean War veteran and was awarded the General Pershing Medal. He was a developer of downtown Louisville commercial properties, from small office buildings to high-rise luxury apartments.

Jonathan D. Yarden (1988) died May 8, 2008. He was a computer programmer and system administrator for Bluegrass.net, and also worked for the former Gordon Dailey Co.

Lycoming (Iota-Beta)

Stanley J. McFarland Jr. (1953) died April 6, 2008. A World War II veteran and chapter founder, he served as the executive director of the National Association of Federal Education Program Administrators, helping to develop it into a strong advocacy organization. McFarland previously worked with the National Education Association where he served as director of government relations and chief lobbyist and pushed for creation of the U.S. Education Department. Earlier in his career he taught social studies and was an administrator in Montgomery County public schools which has established a scholarship program in his honor.

Marshall (Zeta-Zeta)

Charles Stephens (1975) died November 1, 2007. He served as alumni adviser for the University of California-Davis chapter at the time of its founding.

Miami-FL (Epsilon-Omega)

At the Greek Awards Banquet, the chapter won the Most Improved Chapter Award, and
Christopher L. Hall (Florida Southern 2004), the chapter’s graduate adviser, received the Outstanding Service to the Greek Community Award.

Montevallo (Sigma-Epsilon)

Former SAC member Brandt L. Montgomery (2007) was recently hired to serve as Director of Religious Education at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Indian Springs, Alabama. He also has applied to be made a postulant for the priesthood in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, and will be ending his 10-month internship period at St. Michael and All Angels Church in Dallas on June 30, 2008.

New York Area Alumni Association

More than 35 alumni brothers joined Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard (William Jewell 1979) and Executive Vice President Emeritus George Spasyk (Michigan 1949) for an alumni reception at Alston & Bird, LLP in New York City. For the second consecutive year, the reception was hosted by Grand High Phi Fletcher McElreath (Mercer 1987). Also present at the event was Oppenheimer Capital CEO Bruce Koepfgen (Michigan 1974).

North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Gamma-Nu)

Don Robertson (1971) has spent 16 years as vice president of student affairs at Murray State University. If he’s not going to meetings, he is at fundraising events, concerts or other student activities. And if he’s not there, he is probably running his usual four-mile route around campus. Still he has time to volunteer throughout the community and spend quality time with his family.

North Carolina-Charlotte (Beta-Upsilon)

Jack Stack (1983) sold his interest in a local real estate company that he helped start, and has opened his own firm Jack Stack Properties in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He has more than 17 years of experience as a realtor.

North Carolina-Greensboro (Phi-Theta)

North Carolina-Greesboro -- 2008 Excellence Awards Banquet

At the 2008 Excellence Awards Banquet, the chapter earned the Excellence Fraternity of the Year Award (for the second consecutive year), the 2008 Student Organization of the Year Award, and the Order of Omega Award for Outstanding Risk Management and Administration. Faculty Adviser Curtis Tarver received the Volunteer Adviser of the Year Award, and chapter President Will Price (2008) received both the Student Leader of the Year and Greek Man of the Year awards.

North Carolina State (Gamma-Upsilon)

Hoyle B. Adams Jr. (1950) died May 6, 2008. A World War II veteran, he served in the Army Air Corps until the war ended, then remained in the Air Force Reserve, where he retired as a lieutenant colonel. After earning his law degree, Adams began his law practice in 1953 with Judge J.E. Shipman and continued to practice law until he was in his 70s, during which tenure he also served as a magistrate for Henderson County. He was also a certified mediator and continued mediating after he closed his law practice.

Northeastern State (Delta-Beta)

The chapter won the Homecoming Float Contest last fall.

At the 2008 Greek Awards, the chapter won the Outstanding Fraternity Award. In addition, three of the top five Greek Men of the Year nominees were Lambda Chis — Todd Newcomb (2010), Jacob Prill (2008), and Mike Johnson (2009). Prill was named Greek Man of the Year. Bryant Cox was selected as the Male Outstanding Greek Freshman. Prill and Keith Badgett (2008) were named University Outstanding Seniors, and Prill was named Outstanding Male Senior. Ben Ellis (2011) was named as one of 10 top Freshmen on Campus.

Ohio State (Gamma-Tau)

The chapter held a Watermelon Bash and raised more than $2,000 for the American Diabetes Association.

The chapter recruited four new associate members.

Pittsburg State (Lambda-Chi)

Chapter members helped with a taco eating contest in celebration of Cinco de Mayo on May 5. All proceeds benefited the Save the Children’s “Survive at Five” program.

Sewanee-South (Iota-Nu)

For the third time in four years, the chapter won The Dean’s Cup for being the most outstanding fraternity. In addition, chapter members achieved the highest GPA of all Greek organizations.

A new brother and graduating senior, Jacob Moore (2008) received Sewanee’s prestigious Aiken Taylor Internship with ”The Sewanee Review”, the oldest continuously running literary quarterly.

South Carolina (Epsilon-Psi)

Fred W. Atkinson Jr. (1950) died May 4, 2008. While at the University of South Carolina, he was captain and a member of the varsity tennis team. A World War II veteran, he later worked in management for the airline catering services industry and opened a family-owned restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. In 1970, after returning to South Carolina, he worked for the South Carolina Department of Corrections as the director of support services until retirement. In addition, with the help of his family, he opened the Silver Fox Tennis Club in Irmo, South Carolina.

South Dakota (Alpha-Gamma)

Logan Lamphere (1999), a SAP business software consultant, has traveled to 45 countries and written a book, entitled ”[http://www.loganlamphere.com/ The Complete Hostel Guidebook]”.

Southeast Missouri State (Delta-Phi)

Brent Lyon (Southeast Missouri State 1993)

Brent Lyon (1993) was named a Young Alumni Merit winner at Southeast Missouri State University’s 2008 graduation commencement. He is a regional sales manager at Schaeffler Group USA.

Spring Hill (Delta-Delta)

At the Academic Honors Convocation, Graham Sanborn (2009) received the Kearley Chemistry Award; Mel Gerrets (2008) received the President’s Scholar in Business Administration Award; and 13 chapter members made the Dean’s Roll of Honor with a 3.6 GPA or above.

At the Student Life Awards Convocation, chapter Vice President Corey Bronenkamp received the Greek New Member of the Year Award; Colby Melvin (2010) SGA Member of the Year Award; and Ted Tomeny (2009) Lambda Chi Alpha Member of the Year Award. In addition, the chapter won the Outstanding Service Project Award for the North American Food Drive, and the Outstanding Campus Program Award for the SHC Career Fair — organized by Justin Zimmerman (2010). Sean Dieffenbaugher (2009), Tomeny, and Zimmerman were named to the ”Who’s Who Among Students”. Dieffenbaugher, Tomeny, Jimmy Chassaing (2009), and Zimmerman were inducted into the Order of Omega honor society. In addition, Zimmerman was elected president. Bronenkamp, Melvin, Evan Parrott (2010), Zimmerman, and Scott Becker (2008) received Spirit of Spring Hill Awards.

St. Louis Area Alumni Association

On April 22, Grand High Pi Lynn Chipperfield (Drury 1973) hosted more than 25 alumni and undergraduate brothers for a reception at the St. Louis Club. Will Shaffner (Central Florida 1983), chairman of the St. Louis Area Alumni Association, spoke about plans for regular social events including a picnic in August.

St. Mary’s (Sigma-Beta)

Dr. Charles B. Myler (1951) died June 7, 2006. A World War II veteran, he was a professor of speech and drama at St. Mary’s University from 1958 until his retirement in 1991. He was chapter founder and faculty adviser.

Tennessee-Chattanooga (Zeta-Phi)

Chapter Alumni Secretary Scott Stuart (2009) was elected SGA president. He also won the Leadership Merit Award at the 2008 Greek Awards. He received the Lighthouse Award given to the active member who displays service to the Fraternity, university and community. This is a $500 scholarship given by Dale Bradshaw (1969) and his wife, Dr. Marlene Bradshaw, every semester in memorial to their son.

Juan Moreno (2008) won a Leadership Merit Award and Outstanding IFC Senior at the 2008 Greek Awards.

Bill Staley (2008) won Outstanding IFC Member at the 2008 Greek Awards.

Evan Clark (2008) was named the Criminal Justice Undergraduate Student of the Year.

For having the highest IFC GPA, the chapter won the Fraternity Scholarship Award at the SGA Awards Banquet.

The chapter was named the 2007-2008 Intramural Sports Champions.

Nathan Wilson (2009) was inducted into the Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society.

Francis Cuddihee (2010) was appointed SGA Student Body Projects chairman.

Chapter President Jason Roberts (2008) won the Michael Bradshaw Passion Award given to an active brother who displays passion for the fraternity in his actions. This is a $500 scholarship given by Dale Bradshaw (1969) and his wife, Dr. Marlene Bradshaw, every semester in memorial to their son.

The chapter is completing a $325,000 renovation of its 5,600-square-foot chapter house. Built in 1900, the three-story home is distinctive for its Ionic columns supporting a wide, wraparound front porch with honeycomb-tile floor and beveled-glass sidelights flanking a massive wooden front door.

Tennessee-Knoxville (Epsilon-Omicron)

Mike McGaugh (1990) was named president of the chapter’s Housing Corporation. He replaces Blake Valentine (1999).

Peter J. Lohmann (1967) died May 1, 2008. Lohmann was the director of human resources for Playtex Corp., where he was employed for 25 years.

Texas Christian (Iota-Pi)

A former chapter vice president and president, Bob Walker (1973) received the International Supplier of the Year Award at the World Education Congress for Meeting Professionals International in Montreal. The vice president of creative services of Freeman Co.’s audio visual division in Dallas, he also received the Buck Freeman Award, the highest annual award given by Freeman to someone who has served above and beyond expectations.

Washington (Alpha-Psi)

On April 18, more than 140 alumni and undergraduate brothers attended the Founders Day and 90th Anniversary celebration of the chapter’s chartering on June 15, 1918. The attendees represented classes from 1942 through 2010, and included guests from five other chapters. The special guest of honor was Grand High Kappa Drew Hunter (Denver 1980). Also in attendance were Grand High Gamma Dr. Greg Smith (Washington 1962), SAC representative Casey Byers, three former Grand High Zeta members, two former Fraternity staff, and four Orders of Merit. Also featured was the chapter’s 2000th initiate, Jimmy Morrissey (2011).

Washington, D.C. Area Alumni Association

More than 50 alumni brothers joined Grand High Alpha Dr. Ed Leonard (William Jewell 1979) and Executive Vice President Bill Farkas (Butler 1988) for an alumni reception at the J.W. Marriott. The reception was hosted by former staff member Rand Goodman (Cincinnati 1982), the hotel’s director of marketing for the hotel. Other former staff members at the reception included Paul Ainsworth (George Washington 1996), Kevin O’Neill (Syracuse 1991), and Jason LeGrand (Southeast Missouri State 1996).

Western Carolina (Beta-Zeta)

The chapter members received their charter on May 3. To commemorate the event, alumni brothers, undergraduate brothers, and guests attended a celebratory reception in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center on the campus.

Wyoming (Delta-Rho)

At the 2008 Greek Awards, the chapter received a Community Service Award and a Greek Commit to Diversity Award.

Issue: June 2008 | Author: John Holloway | Filed in: 2008 June, Chapter News

8 Responses to “Chapter News”. (leave your response)

VINCE DIGIACOMO Says:
June 2nd, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I ENJOY THE CROSS AND CRESCENT,I OFTEN WONDER WHY THERE IS NO CHAPTER NEWS FROM GEORGIA. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING WHAT IS HAPPENING AT MY OLD CHAPTER.
Dr. William R. Jungman Says:
June 2nd, 2008 at 4:55 pm
I was sad to hear that my chapter at San Diego State University (Zeta Pi-I believe) was suspended or expelled from San Diego State.

What happens now??
Bob (Robert) Johann Says:
June 2nd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I just wanted to comment that I enjoy the Cross & Crescent and look forward to each issue.
Bob Johann
Theta Chi Zeta #373
Eureka College
Tom Caton Says:
June 2nd, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I really can’t say how pleased I am that WCU has gotten it’s charter back. Good luck for your future and don’t forget your past.

Yours in ZAX
Tom Caton BZ 156
Alan Kruger Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 3:41 am
I never seem to see any news of my chapter Polytechnic University. Theta Upsilon Zeta
(Formerly New York Poly, Brooklyn Poly).

Is it possible to have a search feature for C and C news about each individual chapter. Possibly a pull down menu.

I enjoy all the news from the C and C

Alan Kruger theta-upsilon 557
Waiblingen, Germany
R. s. brown jr Says:
June 3rd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
You all do a great job and I truly apreciate all you do. I atended a national meting in ashville,nc in the late 40″s or early 1950’s
Ernest G. Potter Says:
June 9th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
How do we get news about our chapter and alumni to you to be included in the chapter news. Todd Creek and his wife (both Eureka graduates) were awarded the Young Alumni Award for 2008 from Eureka College.
Greg Olson Says:
October 2nd, 2008 at 2:44 pm
Congradulations to University of Miami, Epsilon Omega Zeta for the ‘Most Improved Chapter’ award. When I last visited the house about 10 years ago you all were going strong!
Yours in ZAX,
Greg Olson, EO 782, 1970

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