Ann Arbor, Mich. April 1998 '97 Norris Pig Dinner "Determination and Perseverance will Reward Our Collective Patience" By Ben Carli '98, Pig Dinner Chair Pig,pig, pig, pig, pig! On the balmy fall ahernoon of September 20, the Alpha Phi Dear Graduate Brother; On New Year's Day, as the champagne corks hit the ceiling in celebration of the Wolverines' national championship win under the brilliant direction of Alpha Phi Phi Gam Brian Griese '97, I couldn't help but think back to my own junior year at Michigan. Jim Vaughn '78 and I made the trip to the 1977 Rose Bowl with the Marching Band, and were at the goal line as Charles White fumbled on the three, but was given the game-winning touchdown anyway. Twenty years later, it seems only fair that the middle linebacker for that veiy same USC team now sits in the office next to me at work. It has been a long wait, but sometimes the sweet things in lite are worth it. January brought a new group of undergraduate leaders to the Board Room at 707 Oxford. I sincerely thank Jeff Hurlbert '98, iast^'ear's president, and his cabinet for a job well done, and wish them all the best as they look foi-ward to graduation this spring. I eagerly anticipate the renewed energy of David Glazek '99 and his new cabinet as we jointly step forward to meet the challenges of the coming year by 1) strengthening the brotherhood of nearly 50 new Phi Gams, the result of the strongest rush by far on campus for the last three terms; 2) leveraging our vastly improved chapter financial management capabilities with the help of our new, highly experienced accountant: and 3) reinvesting to improve the physical condition of the big house on the hill, rekindling the same pride and morale in its current undergradu ate stewards that most of us enjoyed when we lived there. Like our championship Wolverines, 1 believe that determination and perseverance will reward our collective patience. There is a price to be paid as well, both in hard work and dollars, to meet the goal of maintaining our chapter's position as the premier fraternity on the U of M campus. I thank those brothers, and parents ol chapter rolled out the swine in all its glory for the annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner. The house wanted to try something new with Pig Dinner this year, and opted to hold the event on a Football Saturday in hopes of getting more participation from alumni. The day's events got off to a fairly rocking start as undergraduate and alumni brothers met at Leo Calhoun's spirited (and colorful) bus for a tailgate parly before rooting the Wolverines on to victoiy against Baylor. The game showcased Michigan's enormous talent as the Maize and Blue rolled to an expected 30-point victory in the Big House. The evening's festivities began with cocktails at five o'clock as graduate and undergraduate brothers made the long walk home from the stadium to the house. Bob Erf '53 was master of ceremonies for the evening, and began the formalities with a rousing, and authenticalb' German, version of the Exiles Toast. After young David Halpern '00 puckered up and became friendly with the rear-end oi the pig, dinner was served. Later that evening, George Qua '52, Bob Continnct), Paije 2 brothers, who have called to ask how to maximize the benefit ol their contributions. Non-tax deductible gifts made directly to the Alpha Phi chapter via the enclosed form is the simplest way. Tax-deductible gifts can also be made, payable to "Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation"(memo: Alpha Phi Chapter), and for warded to: "am iitn jifjHnnmiiiBB yy mw rroi tutwuu ntn •nsn *tQc c, naiM Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, 1201 Red Mile Road, P.O. Box d599, Lexington, KY 40544-4599 If you can contribute your time and talents as well, please Feel Iree to call me directly at 734-420-3136. Your participation will not only shorten the wait, but renewed friendships will make it sweeter as well. Please join us and help make a dilference. Daternally, ^ John Bisaro '78, Board President Perge! George Seymour '39 and Dave Halpern '00 at the '97 Norris Pig Dinner. \r\nPage 2 April 1998 Spotlight: Brian Griese'97 Welcome to Our By Mohinshu R. Trivedi 00, Corresponding Secretary New Spring '98 wind story of being heavily recruited by his Beyond football, Brian received his degree in philoso phy and contributed heavily to our community. He has spent success this father's alma mater, Purdue countless hours at the Motts year. He led Children's Hospital not only the nation's #1 University. He took his role as a back-up quarterback with the team to victory same casual determination he B: Brian did not always spend his time in the spotlight. He arrived was a whirl at U of M as a walk-on after I nan Officers ' Griese '97 Brian Griese '97 at the Rose Bowl, claimed the President Dafid GLiz^k '99 MVP of the Game award, and played a key role in gaining what U of M has not been able to personifies in ever^'day life. This determination and persistence has taken him from a mere walk- boosting spirits but making lasting friendships. Accomplish ing all of this and maintaining his ties to the fraternity requires a juggling act not everyone could handle. Treasurer Richard Hoh '00 attain in the last 50 years, a national championship. This alone makes him a notewoirhy on to a probable NFL draft pick. As Brian would tell you himself, "nothing in the world can take the place of persistence," a Warren, N.J. brother in Alpha Phi history, but familiar quote from a former Phi in the draft and, in the future, in Brian's accomplishments go much deeper. Gam, Calvin Coolidge. the NFL. Bloomfield HilJs, Mich. Recording Secretary Todd Kaminjki '00 Brian has exemplified all that we value most at Phi Gamma Delta and more. Ix5ok for him Long Beach, N.Y. '97 NorRIS Pig Dinner From Page 1 Corresponding Secretary Mohinjhu Trivedi '00 Hudson, Ohio Historian Edward Kehoe '00 Boston, Mass. Anderson 82, Leo Calhoun '50 and current Alpha Phi Board President John Bisaro '78 made speeches recalling some of their experiences at the house in their respective eras. Chapter President Jeff Hurlbert 98 delivered his address on the current status of the brotherhood, the house and our position on campus. Later that evening, the house awards were presented by Historian Kevin Nalu '99. Leo Calhoun '50 made the presentation of the Golden Owls for the class of '57, and John Bisaro '78 awarded the Silver Owls to the class of "72. Overall, the evening was a terrific success for the 44 alumni and 48 undergraduate brothers who attended. As the dinner broke, TH/\NK you to the brothers listed below who attended the Grixduate Chapter Meeting on FuDUi AKY 12, 1998: alumni and undergraduates headed off to Touchdown's (a house favorite), and best wishes were given for a successful fall rush which was to begin the following Surday. George Seymour '39 Herb Beyer '45 The following undergraduate brothers received Bill Bristor '49 AWARDS AT THE FrANK NoRRIS PiG DiNNER: Bob Bristor '49 Outstanding Out-of-House Brother: Rob Carson '49 Jerry Hans '49 Cairo!I '9H Leo Calhoun '50 Outstanding Senior: Sam AIcGoan '97 Outstanding Junior: VCalidAloiirtada '9H Dale Coenen '50 Outstanding Intramural Athlete: Ethan Krowin '99 Flip Connell'50 Bill Zerman Rush Award: Dan Alfr '97 Chuck Norwood '50 Outstanding Pledge F96AV97: Todd Kaniinoky '00 Freshman Scholarship 1996-97: Richard Hoh '00 Tom Tiernan '52 Bob ^^'ebster '53 Senior Ffiiciency Scroll: Sam AlcGonn '97 John Bisai'o '78 Senior Activities:.JeremyAladynoki '97 Bob Anderson '82 David Murrell '94 Rob Austen '98 receives Most Improved Brother Award Most-Improved Brother: A'/'/la.i/o/i 98 from George Qua '52. Reynolds Rich Smith Junior D-iidershlp Award: W'alidMoartada '98 \r\nTHE Alpha Phiji News Page 3 Another Busy Fall in Ann Arbor By Jefi Hurlbert Jr.'98, Fall Chapter President Like every [all season, the beginning of the 1997-98 academic year was filled with many events. Projects such as Pig Dinner, Rush and other philanthropic activities have kept the brothers at Alpha Phi extremely busy over the course of the past two months. The year started with a bang, Leading the way were master of brothers were consumed with ceremonies Leo Calhoun '50 and the first wave of examinations, Bob Erf'53. the cabinet and House Corpora tion Board worked on long-term planning to help restructure the financial position of the house. Furthermore, special purpose committees were developed to help generate ideas for long-term brotherhood development programs. Bill Wilson '81 along with I'Cris Vydaren^''99 and James The very next day brought waves of rushees to 707 where again we were among the top houses on campus. Having registered over 150 rushees, we pledged 16 men upon whom we are depending to lead the house dispose of their leaves and other yard waste. With the help of more than 10 different Greek houses, we attempted to bolster not only our own image, but also that of the entire Greek community. As mj'term came to an end, it was interesting to reflect on my years here at 707. The phrase "the different Faces of the House " has celebrating the annual Frank J. Norris Pig Dinner on September into the next millennium. With a 20. Because ot a decrease in Eiducators Prasana Subramania Graham '00 have met several class brought 3'et again a new and attendance numbers over the '99 and Mark Valente '99 look times to initiate these programs. past sev eral years, we decided to forward to educating these men shift the dinner back to the fall. about the benefits of what Phi interesting face. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to me that when I return for next year's Pig After watching a dominating performance by the Wolverines over the Baylor Bears, everyone Gamma Delta can provide. After a ver)' involved Septem ber, the beginning ot October convened at 707 to enjoy an evening ot stories and laughter. brought some much-needed quiet time to 707. While most revised pledge program. Pledge While October remained quiet, November quicld^' revved back up with the Oxbridge Neighborhood Association cleanup. For the third consecu tive year, we spearheaded the somehow been present in all of my actions. The fall 1997 pledge Dinner, the house at the corner of Hill and Oxford will still produce not only unparalleled stories, but also the leaders and the best. effort to help our neighbors Fall'97 Corresponding Secrehary Waud Moukiada'98 Reports As I reached the end ot my tenure as corresponding secretary for the Alpha Phi chapter after two years of service, I remember sitting down as a freshman with Larrj' Powell '96 (the rush chairman for my year) and listening to him tell me that my decision ot joining Phi Gamma Delta will affect the rest of my life. Being the naive w freshman, 1 didn't think that Phi Gamma Delta would change me at all, but now I look back and see that he was right. As an officer, I learned a lot of about the way people interact, from the weekly chapter and cabinet meetings to the monthl3' Alpha Phi Board meetings, or just through daiK'experiences with other brothers. I also learned a lot about m^'sell and ability' to interact with people. Another phrase that I heard often around the house was "you alw av's get as much out ot the house as you put into it," tind now I know how much truth there is to that statement. As an officer, I Walid Mourtada '98, Sam McGoun IV '97, Sam McGoun III (regional chairmen at March of Dimes),Jan Loader (March of Dimes regional office) and the rest of the March of Dimes University Board. dedicated a considerable amount ot time to our fraternitj', and I benefited a great deal from mv' e.xperiences here. Not onlj' cabinet members but all brothers who get involved with the house, whether it be through social, intramural or philanthropic functions benefit from their participation. As the months roll fy and graduation draws closer, the days 1 have left as an undergraduate are numbered, but I have alvvxiys believed that Phi Gamma Delta is "not for college davs alone," and 1 look foi-ward to the days when I can be a proud Alpha Phiji iilumnus. Last but not least 1 thank all the people who make this publication possible, including, but not limited to, the undergraijuates who wrote articles for the newsletter, graciuates who contributed snippets and short stories, and especially the donors who make Thr Alpha Phiji A'i'iio happen year after year. We appreciate your generosltv and support. The March of Dimes University Board held a dinner for the Team Captains. \r\nApril 1998 Page 4 Brother and Friend Dick McWblliams'51 will be Missed By Jeremy C. Madynski '97 I: .McWilliams '51 would bellow this phrase whenever a brother referred to when his health began to falter. Even with all of these accomplishments, there is some truth to him as such. Whether he liked it or not, Mac's denial of his title. He was first and foremost our brother, and Mac was indeed a father to all of the secondly a house father. When 1 visited "The Hole, " I did the same things and spoke about the same things with my 67-\'ear-old brother that I did with my 20-year-old brothers. iMac possessed that very brothers at 707. He attended all of the chapter meetings, but very seldom would he verbally "lay down the law," even though his years of experience with not Dick McWilliams '51 for over ayear on the computer room, the project had to be delayed only the fraternity but the military, the FBI and General Motors gave him more insight into the issues facing us than all special quality: we looked up to him because he never looked down on us, regardless of our age difference or difference in opinion. Now, it IS very difficult for me to go down to "The Hole, as I long for one last time to walk in and hear the Glenn Miller Orchestra playing of the undergraduates combined. I could always tell by looking at the "Pennsylvania 6-5000, " and see my brother sitting on his couch watching a television program about World War II fighter planes. I d expression on his face that he knew the answer but would not love to shake his hand once more, and hear his voice. I d like to say to express his opinion. Rather, he trusted and respected the under graduate cabinet enough to allow them to make the decision that they thought would best suit the fraternity. Later, I would visit him in his him,""Thank you, Mac. Thank you tor being such a good friend. Although his body is no longer among us, 1 am certain that his spirit resides comfortably inside the walls of our great house. room, which he affectionately referred to as "The Hole, " as it was filled with unpacked boxes of his treasures: leather-working tools, photographs and trinkets of his granddaughter Maggie, and artifacts from his college days including fraternity paddles and photographs of old football teams. Mac's explanation for failing to unpack was always;"The Sergeant doesn't get settled until all of his troops are settled." After I found a seat, he would explain to me his opinion on the matter, and it always made sense. II the matter was one that I was Y:Oxford. Todd Kaminsky '99 and i'idw ard Kehoe '99 and I particularly worried about, he always concluded by saying "This too served as rush chairmen. The reputation ol Fiji on this campus has shall pass." He was always right. However, while most of his thoughts on fraternal problems always been phenomenal, and this fact was affirmed when our rush remained clandestine to the house, his work to improve the physical structure of 707 speaks for itself. Mac always took on the undesirable task of dealing with local contractors, as he oversaw the replacement Fall'97 Rush Report By Rohith Reddy '98, Rush Co-Chairman et another pledge class has been welcomed to Fiji at 70/ numbers were among the top three among the entire campus. Our semi-annual prerush party, "Purple Haze, " was a great success. This party gave many new students on campus a chance to look at our house and meet the brothers. of both front walks, a new roof, and new flooring throughout the house. In the fall of 1995, Mac began campaigning for the installation The number of bids accepted this year, campus-wide, is higher than it has been in the last couple of years. It seems that many people of a computer room for the house. He spent many hours dealing with the university to gain access to their system, worked with contractors are looking past the many erroneous stereotypes of Greek life. This is a great sign because we, as brothers, know the full advantages of to prepare the room, and corresponded with International Flead- being a member of a fraternity. quartens in Lexington to raise funding for the pro;ect. After working Our fall 1997 pledge class consists of 16 freshmen from around the country. We welcome: S. JoelAkpeni 01, Grand Rapids, Mich. DariO B. AlfreO 01, Albany, N.Y. AlfreOo L. BeqtidlarO 01, Montclair, N.J. Benjamin R. Frnhart 01, Cedar Rapids, Iowa SaLihM. Fl-Baah '01, Fluntington, W.Va. /Matt B, Finelli '01, Lansing, Mich. Sanjay Kapar '01, Colts Neck, N.J. Jon W. KreiOler '01, St. Paul, Minn. Aaron A1,/Miller '01, Kansas City, Kan. Shane L. Rahniani '01, Springfield, N.il. Jaoon A, Rihaek '01, Birmingham, Mich. /Matt Saltz,ilein 01, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. /Mali Valenle 01, Bloomfield Hills, Alich. Ari,l. VinotjraO 01, San Diego, Gahl. Brother Dick McWilliams 'SI receives award from ,lona,i (x. WAiOler 01, Larchmont, N.Y. undergraduates for outstanding service. /Mall W'alcoll 01, Lansing, iMich. TWii: \r\nThe Alpha Phiji News Page 5 From May to October, W.Philip Holcombe '45 resides at 2801 Walnut Hills, #37, Flagstaff, AZ 86004. The rest oF the year you will find him at 15007 E. iMustang Dr., P.O. Box 17122, Fountain Hills, T. Hollister Mabley '31 (8028C 53r(d Ave. W., Mukilteo, WA 98275) has happy memories ol'undergraduate days at the Fraternitj' and even Fonder ones oF serving with many great Fijis on the Alpha Phi board. AFter retiring From Union Carbide in the early 1970s, Robert E. AZ 85269. AFter a wonderful career in aviation saFety, Samuel E.Emmons Jr. '46(2601 Old Kays iMill Rd., Finksburg, MD 21048) is thoroughly^ enjoying retirement. He lives in a brick house that was built in 1818 and sits on 10 acres. His activities include golf and travel. With wiFe Peggy, he has five children and 12 grandchildren. Merrill '36(P.O. Bo.x 111, Greenwood, VA 22943) moved to a 500-acre Farm, built up a herd oF Black Angus cattle and went into business selling Feeder calves. Last year he retired again, selling his cow herd and leasing out the pastures and hay land. He still can't John F. Winch '46(10555 S.E. Terrapin PI., #106, Tequesta, FL 33469) was in Europe last Fall and had to miss Pig Dinner. He sends his best to all the brothers. seem to take life easy."Too much to do." Oakland and their places in Pebble Beach, CaliF., and Spokane, Retirement For Charles G.Hehnick Jr.'47(420 Fearrington Post, Pittsboro, NC 27312) is delightful at Fearrington Village, where he enjoys golF, bird watching and singing in a men's group,"The Harmony Grits." He and bis wife, Marion, were planning to be in Wash. Between them, the couple have seven children, 13 Ann Arbor For their 50-year reunion. Allen H. Meisenheimer Jr.'37(12130 Blythen Wa3', Oakland, CA 94619) and his wiFe divide their time between their main residence in grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A1 would enjoy hearing From brothers via e-mail. His on-line address is ameisenhei@aol.com. As president oFThe Rinek Co. Inc., John A. Rinek '39(8053 Caminito Gianna, La Jolla, CA 92037) deals in aircraft guidance and control systems. He has been involved with the new Fiji chapter at the University oF CaliFornia - San Diego. Vemon C. Judd '47(N4476 L.ake Shore Dr., Princeton, W1 54968) spends the winters at 4 Westwood Ave., 105H, Tequesta, FL 33469. He sees Tequesta residents John Winch '42 and his wife. Bert Keats '47(196 Sheridan Rd., Winnetka, IL 60093) is the founder, owner and vice chairman oF Keats Manufacturing Co., a metal Fabrication business. Our best wishes to Mauritz G. Anderson '42(18 Maiyland Ave., Towson, MD 21286) who is recovering From a stroke he suFFered in 1996."Andy" is retired as a proFessor oF biology at the Towson State University. George M.Irwin '43(1651 Maine St., Quincy, IL 62301) received John C. Rohrbaugh '47(18 Danfield Rd., St. Louis, MO 63124) is married and has three daughters and Four granddaughters. "Glad to see the Pig Dinner changed to Fall for us snowbirds," notes William O.Schoedinger '47(450 N. Drexel Ave., Columbus, OH 43209)."Keep up the good work on the newsletter." the National Governors' Association Award in 1996 For his support oFthe arts. He served as producer ol a new hard-cover book of color photographs entitled Huitoric Quimy Architecture. David W.Leyshon '49(321 Imperial Blvd., #63, Lakeland, FL 33803; robmenfinger@]acobs.com), director of technology at Jacobs Gardening, computing and yard work keep Jerome S. Miller '43 (4842 Northview Ave. N.L., Grand Raptds, Ml 49525) busy these ing and is the principal designer of chemical fertilizer plants in China, Engineering, has over 40 years ol experience in phosphate process India and Florida. days. "It's truly enjoyable to read The Alpha Phiji Ncnv and learn about so many with whom we've lost contact, writes Carleton C. Patterson Jr.'49(971 Stratford Ln., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304)."Yes, George Olsen '50, 1 also remember the swim meets on the dining room floor and the sopping tov\'els stopping the inch-deep water at the dooiways. The house was indeed well built to withstand such hilarity. " Richard C. Schultz '49(1440 lr\'ine Ln., jMontecito, CA 93108) has retired from his plastic surgery practice and is spending the summers in Northport, Mich. He has been a visiting professor in Japan and Korea. Last year, he enjoyed an ex'enmg ol reminiscing with George Anderson '51 and Dick Precious '50. Pledge trainers Mark Valente '99 and Pra Sanna Subramaniam '99 with the fall pledge class. "1 was .sorry to miss the Golden Owl Recipient Celebration and would have enjoyed relating with my contemporary friends, wiites CautuuuA \r\nApril 1998 Page 6 Neale T. Traves '52, the owner of IGng Personnel Consultants (Suite 304, 3390 Peachtree Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA 30326), has been Dewolf M.Stanley '49 (4125-B Ocean Dr., Oxnard, CA 93035). He adds, "I cherish the memories and I have a continuing gratitude for the honor and privilege oF being a member of Phi Gamma Delta. William S. Zerman Sr.'49(3325 Lansdowne Dr., Lexington, KY 40502) has remained active with the fraternity and is serving as in the same recruiting business since 1959. "I am still veiy proud to be a Fiji and have two pledge son paddles hanging in my living room." Sally and Robert B. Evans'53(656 S. Evergreen, Plymouth, MI 48170) have been married more than 40 years and are the parents of five children. Bob, a dentist, enjoys flying his 182."Need a ride - call me." His phone; 313-453-4432. educational director of Phi Gamma Delta. When he wrote last fall, Thomas F. Emerson '50(18158 Parvo Ct., San Diego, CA 92128) was planning to be in Ann Arbor in Septem ber for the U of M/Notre Dame game. In his retirement, Joseph L. Mlddleton Jr.'53(5420 Eagles Point Gin, Apt. 105, Sarasota, EL 34231) spends most of his spare time on the tennis court. While in Connecticut visiting family, he had lunch with Bob Erf'53. William S. Gripman '50(12500 N. Spring Creek Rd., Parker, CO 80134; biligrip@aol.com) is consulting for Caterpillar Asia and the International Executive Service Corps. In 1997, he traveled to Thailand, the Philippines and Russia. He has spent time with classmates Tom Emerson, Dick Precious and Webb Wilson. Thanks to the chapter membership directoiy, Jttmes O. Kistler 50 Gordon L. Hyde '54 (3311 Brookhill Cir., Lexington, KY 40502; glhydeO@pop.uky.edu) is chief of vascular surgery at the University of Kentucky. In 1997, the Gordon L. Hyde Endowed Professorship in Surgeiy was established at the school. (1813 49th Street Ct. N.W., Gig Harbor, WA 98335) located Don During his 25 years as a professor and the chairman of the Department of Urology at the University of Tennessee, Clair E. Cox Todd '50 and Tom McCann '51 in the Seattle area. Jim also got together with Dick Precious '50 in California. II '55(6011 Sweetbriar Cv., Memphis, TN 38120) has trained 100 Retired dentist Donald C.Mattison '50(344 Spring Ave., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137) plays oboe and English horn professionally in the Chicago area and serves as manager of the Wheaton Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. He has fond memories of the Fiji marching band. CA 93726: richardp@csufresno.edu), the fraternity has meant "great urologic residents. For Richard L. Pinkerton '55(4721 N. Cedar Ave., #1 1 1 , f resno, friends forever." At the California State University-Fresno, he is a professor in the Sid Craig School of Business and chair of the George L. Allen Sr.'52(1110 Folwell Dr. S.W., Rochester, MN 55902; geoallen@millcomm.com) is retired after 30 years on the staff of the Mayo Clinic and from the Reserves as a brigadier general. He IS active on the local, regional and national level of the Boys Scouts of Department of Marketing and Lxigistics. "Keep up the good work on The Alpha Phiji Anc,' and class notes, writes Robert N. Wells Jr.'55(1 1 Elm St., Canton, NY 13617; bwel@music.stlawu.edu), a prolessor of government at St. Lawrence America. University. He appreciates the work Bob Erf 53 has done in Unicycle for sale," Duncan S. Erley'52(1954 Sherlynn, Brighton, Ml 481 14; derley@morpace.com) noted in September."After 25 years of riding my six-foot unicycle at Homecoming, I've decided that it is time to hang it up." A fractured heel acquired during a crash landing- at theg-ame in 1996 .strongly influenced his decision. Duncan educational fundraising for the national Iraternity and the service Bill Zerman '49 has given to Phi Gamma Delta and the chapter. When he last wrote, David L. Fleisher '56(314 Bristol Rd., IS a senior programmer at Mor-Pace. Webster Groves, MO 6,31 19) was planning to retire this April after 13 years as CFO of Maritz Inc. Previously, he was at l ouche Ross & Gary E. Graves '52(1349 Via Firenzie, Lake San Marcos, CA (Jo. for 27years. Dave looks forward to spending more time with his 92069: copywriter@online.ftos.net), who is in advertising and public relations with Gary E. Graves & Associates, writes:"Your newsletter IS great! Sounds like things are going well at 707 Oxford." two children and their families. He has a summer home at Ciystal Lake, Mich., with Frank Zinn '56 as his next door neighbor. The two brothers have vacationed together for more than three decades. Last year, George F. Qua '52(10250 Shaker Keith I. Pohl '56(59 Walnut Dr., Winchester, TN 37398), now Blvd., Cleveland, OFl 44104) enjoyed two retired, has been selected as executive director of the Cumberland great summer trips: 50 miles of rafting on the Seiway River in Idaho and a 75-mile back Center ior Justice and Peace. packing trek in Yosemite National Park. In Wilbur D. Robinson '56(4571 W. Lake Rd., Canandaigua, NY 14424), the owner of Robinson Engineering, is active as a skier, as a May 97 he received the Silver Antelope from the National Boy Scouts oi America Court of Honor in Orlando. George, Dick Pinkerton 55 and Steve Qua'55 had a mini-reunion in ■ lime 96 (see (iholo).George is director of I he (Jua f oundation. flyer and delivering large sail boats. He also soars and tows gliders. "Ixive the Fijis." (L-R) George F. Qua'52 Dicl< Pinkerton 55 and Steve Qua A manufacturer's representative, James H. Da-vies 57(3089 Hampshire S.tl., Grand Rapids, Ml 49506; )davies246) is the owner \r\nTHE Alpha Phiji News ot Jim Davies Sales. He continues to officiate Division II and III NCAA football. Page 7 Entrepreneur C. Stephen Chapman '72(3443 Somerset Trace, A'larietta, GA 30067) is president of The Chapman Group. He and Geny Christman '70 are busy building up a 50-year-old Atlanta In 1997, Perry M.Cohen '59 (115 Central Park W., Apt. 4H, New chemical business they bought in 1996. York, NY 10023) became a partner in the investment firm of Kellner, Dileo & Co. As a commercial advertising photographer, David W.Comwell '59 has traveled around the country and globe. He has relocated his business from Hawaii to 44 Bray St., Gloucester, IVIA 01930. David misses Wildcat Wall,"a real friend to us new kids on life's journej'." Retired attorne3' Stephen D. Dotson '63(P.O. Box 5386, Carefree, AZ 85377) visited with Chris and William "Zolly" Zollinger '63 in Tulsa, Okla. The two brothers renewed old memories of the fearsome foursome " — Steve, Zolly, Tom DaHs'63 and Ted Pamall '63 in the old "sophomore annex."[If anyone has an address for fed, please send it to the address on Page 8.] Joiin R. Deo '64 (11 A'linges Ln., Battle Creek, All 49015), an insurance agent, has merged his office with another agency to become the Worgess-Deo Agency. For William H.Shaw Jr.'65 (7681 Farmington, Portage, All 49002), attending his first Pig Dinner in many years brought back memories of the times at 707. He was with his son, William 111, a Phi Gam at AISU. Charles E. Thomas Jr.'65 (13 W. Wind Dr., Lemoyne, PA 17043), an attorney, practices corporate and public utility' law. He is a senior partner in Thomas Thomas Armstrong & Niesen, a 10-attorney firm that includes his father ;md one of his brothers. With his two brothers (both Penn State Phi Gams), Chuck has started a ready-mix concrete company, Toma Inc. A self-employed musician, Craig A. Gruenberg'69 (9026 Haskell Ave., North Hills, CA 91343) has made and is marketing a CD of meditative solo piano music. He is completing a master's degree in music composition at Cal State Northridge. Donald A. Leopold '69(12512 Happy Hollow Rd., Hunt Valley, AID 21030), a physician and associate prolessor at Johns Hopkins, has been involved m caring tor and learning about patients with na.sal and sinus problems, including problems with the sense of smell. He was planning a trip to Singapore to lecture and share information. Don has heard from Chris Parker '68. Leo Eisenband '72(P.O. Bo.x 53081, Barranquilla, Ciolombia 57-5- 3562665) was surprised to receive a letter saying he was a Silver Owl recipient. He was unable to attend the September '97 ceremony, but expressed many fond memories. "1 would like to thank the fraternity for such an honor and want to mention that even though it has been 25 years since 1 left the house, 1 have not forgotten one single moment 1 spent at the chapter. Those have been among the best years of my life. " A physician and attorney, David L. Freedman '73 (5615 Spring Hill Dr., Ann Arbor, All 48105) practices emergency medicine and health law with Aliller Canfield Paddock & Stone. Marc A. Schiller '74 (Ave. Hlppoljite Boulenger 32, Brussels 1180, Belgium), vice president of marketing at United Parcel Service-Europe, has joined the on-line generation with an address at 106734.3107® compuserve.com."The e-mail will help us with our communications while living in Europe," he notes. Marc has three children. Australia, Thailand, Germany and France are countries Randall J. Tallerico '74 lived in before settling a few3'ears ago at Flora House, 81 Kew Green, Kew Surrey TW93AH, England. He is an international vice president at J. Walter Thompson Co. He and his wife have two children. When he wrote in the spring of 1997, Alichael A.Isaacs '78 in formed us that he would be out of the countiy for the next three years. He is a product controller for Ford of Brazil in Sao Paulo. Correspondence for him can be sent to 7625 Colony' Dr., Algonac, All 48001. R. Kevin Thieme '78(548 Gladstone Dr. S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49506) reports that 18 Fijis from the Alichigan classes of 1978-81 took part in the 14th Annual Grand Rapids Fiji Golf Tournament. According to Kevin, the 1997 event featured less night life and more nap time for the aging participants. Charles A. Bush-Joseph '79 (131 N. Vine, Hinsdale, IL 60521: cbushjoseph@ortho4.pro.rps/mc.edu) is an orthopedic surgeon and associate professor at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke's Aledical Center. Alpha Phi helped hi m develop a sense ol community and lifelong Donald V. Seauvageau '69(22 Horizon Dr., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; dseauvageau@aol.com) is now general mtinager of Polyset friends. Co. He returns to Ann Arbor once a year or so. It seems like just yesterday we were completing the 'new'addition as a pledge class Chris T. Cartwright '79(1025 N.E 33rd Ave., Portland, OR 97232; during August 1967. I still don't like onions, even after 30years since I tasted Fiji 'apples.'" "It's great to see old friends and 1 tiy to stay in touch," notes William R. Barr '70(980 li. Gull Lake Dr., Augusta, All 49012). He attended the 5()th birthday party of Gary AlcRay '69 last year, talks with AUke Vasko '70 almost eveiy Christmas, and sees Tim Thieme '71 at the gatherings of a Phi Gamma litelta lunch group. Bill has his own engineering business, William Barr Associates Inc. He would enjoy hearing from any brothers m his area. cartwrightc@ftd.x.edu) informs us that Kent Manning '80 is on leave of absence from Arthur Andersen to wnte a book and that Lee Levine '81 has completed an authorized biography of Bobby I'Cnight. Douglas R. Ottens '79(270 Stonev Creek Dr., Houston, TX 77024), a principal engineer at Coastal Corp., has a 1-vear-old son, William. As a partner in Donohue Brown Alathewson & Smt'th, attorney Robert W.Smjth '79(1091 W, Deerpath Rd., Lake Forest, IL Conliniu-4 \r\nApril 1998 Page 8 IftifJL 60045) specializes in commercial litigation and defending profession als in claims of malpractice. The firm has grown to 17 attorneys. James C. Dixon '83 (7811 New London Dr., Springfield, VA 22153) is a lieutenant commander in the Navy and working at the Pentagon. He and his wife were expecting the arrival of their first child in October 1997. Matthew A. Levin '91 (635 Kayser, Royal Oak, Ml 4806/; mlevin@fsh-law.com) is an attorney with Frank Stefani & Haron. He and his wife, Katie, have a 1-year-old son, Charlie. Matthew was looking forward to the weddings of Erin and Craig Fichtelberg 91 and Jenny and R J. Gallo '91 last year. We heard from Richard S. Nahabedian '93 (5659 Hillcrest Cir. E., West Bloomfield, Ml 48322), a consultant with Price Waterhouse, in 1997. He and John Petrik '93 were having a blast on their sailboat in Miami. In July 1997, Tracey and Robert B. Pierce '83 (1053 Hickoiy Hill, Rochester Hills, MI 48309) moved into a new home strategically located on the seventh hole of the Great Oaks Countiy Club golf course. That same month. Bob joined the U of M team in a victoiy over MSU alumni in the AAELS Cup golf tournament. Alpha Phi team members included Gordy Erley '82, Andy Hans '81, Kevin Holowicki '85 and Jim Minns '84. Bob is director of sales at Laine Meyers Inc., a publishing company. When Sean B. W. Martin '84 and Heather Huthwaite were married in July of last year, Steve Pazoi '86, Dave Levitt '86, Tony Rose '86, Gary Stolberg '87, Bob Bettendorf'86 and Dave Pfeiffer '87 Robert W.Foersterling '94 (1961 N. Bissell, Chicago, IL 60614) was planning to attend the August 1997 wedding of Jason Riesel 94. Robert D.Bloomquist Jr.'95 is an account manager at JVLaxim Integrated Products (311 W. Highland, Ste. T-10, Howell, MI 48843). He enjoyed a weekend in Chicago with 11 other brothers. The group attended a Cubs game and watched the sun rise over Lake Michigan from the residence of Paul Douglas 94. Benjamin M.Buchanan '95 (4771 Bridle Run,#2D, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197) is associated with Great Lakes National Bank. He and Annelise were planning an October 1997 wedding. were m attendance.[We need addresses lor Brothers Stolberg, Bettendorf and Pfeiffer. Can anyone help?] Sean, an attorney, is now Account representative Nathan R Smith 96(10195 Viceroy Ct.. #L a partner in the law firm of Foley & Lardner (One IIIM Plz., 330 N. Cupertino, CA 95014; trooper255@aol.com) is an inside sales associate Wabash, Ste. 3300, Chicago, IL 6061 1; sbwmartin(4'lole3'law.com). He sadly reports the passing of former house dog Alphi, who lived to the ripe old age of 13 and enjoyed a squirrel-chasing ife in Alaska, at Maxim Integrated Products. He was planning to be married in Colorado and Idaho. September 1997 and had asked Jeff Madynski 93, Jeremy Madynski '97 and Robert Bloomquist '95 to be in the wedding. In a new job, Colin A. Sommer '96(132 Shelley, Milford, Ml 48381, Great job on the membership directory,'notes Theodore W.Kokas '85 (1935 S.W. Silver Pine Way, Unit C-2. Palm City, FL 34990; tkokas@gate.net), director of options research and trading at Dunn Capital Management Inc. "Turns out Dave Tremonti '85 lives just colin_som mer@notes.pw.com) is a consultant at Price Waterhouse. down the road from me.' Price Waterhouse. Dimcan M. MacLean III '86(1824 Brockton Ave., Royal Oak, Ml 48067) IS manager of general accounting at Rouge Steel Co. He and his wife, Jodi, have two young children, Duncan IV and Catherine. Noah D. Teicher '86 (2,540 Rochester Rd., #50, Royal Oak, MI 48073) IS a mortgage loan officer at Prime Financial and also involved with Excel Communication. Brian Martin '97(4800 Bramford, Troy, Ml 48098; brian_martin@ notes.pw.com), an information technology consultant, is also wnth When he wrote last August, Darrick D.Sun '97(P.O. Bo.x 429248, Cincinnati, OH 45242) was planning to enter Rutgers Law School in the fall. Since publication of our last issue, we have learned of the death of John P. Anderson '24, J. Clark Spooner '41 (10/15/97), Robert W. Titus '42 (7/29/97), Kenneth E. Allen '43 (8/3/97), William E. Loughborough '43 (12/96), George H. Shaffer '48(5/97) and At Bear Steams, Lawrence M. Motola '88(1520 York Ave., Apt. 25D, New York, NY 10028) is a trader and managing director. He still hangs out with Michael Perry '89 m the Big Apple. When he last their passing and extends condolences to their families and friends. wrote, (.^wrence reported that Stuart Motola '91 was pursuing a master s degree in creative writing at the University oFCkrlorado and living with wife Michelle in Boulder. Thank You ... Eric M.Capp '89(One Columbus PI., Apt. S42A, New York, NY 10019; ecapp@mbaI997.hbs.edu)graduated from Harvard Business Richard H. McWilliams '51 (4/16/97). Phi Gamma Delta mourns to Wilbur D. Robinson '51, Eric W. Vetter '52, Robert N. Wells Jr.'52 and Laurance J. VanTuyl '59, whose checks were tn the mail when we published our honor roll last summer. School last June and is now an investment banker at Char Securities Inc. Stephanie and Gregory A. Fountain '89(1294 Chart Ridge Dr., A'lount Pleasant, SC 29464; 1 03536,2731 @compuserve.com) are enjoying life m the warm Southeast but miss the television coverage of the Big 10 games. Greg is a purchasing and planning manager at Williams Technologles Inc. The Alpha Phiji News is published for the members and friends of the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of Michigan. Address changes, news items, photographs and contributions may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 2019, Ann Arbor, Ml 48106-2019.