Phi Gamma Delta Omicron News Cireek, Awards A Publication of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of Virginia • Most Improved Chapter Award Charlottesviile, Va. • Aprii 2003 • Best Scholastic Achieve ment Award • Jeremy Hogg,former president - IFC President of the Year Mark your calendars for May 15-18, 2003, the dates of the 2003 Karl Belczyk Reunion Weekend. This year's event will be held in beautiful and historic Annapolis, Md. The centerpiece of the event will be at the Pimlico Racetrack, where we will witness the 128"' running of the Preakness Stakes. For those that did not know him, Karl '84 was the embodiment of what 128 Madison Undergrad Lane stands for. Whether you needed academic help, assistance repairing the house, someone to go drinking with, or someone to lead the Omicrons to the 1983 Intramural Championship, Karl never let his brothers down. And he did it all with a smile on his face. After graduation, Karl joined the U.S. Navy, fulfilling his dream of becoming a fighter pilot. Karl was lost over the Atlantic in 1994. At his funeral, his pledge brother John Suttles '84 remarked that it was a shame that most of us only saw each other at weddings and funerals. John organized the first reunion the following spring President in New Orleans, and the tradition was born. Justin Bonner Each year the event draws Omicron Fijis spanning at least 25 years, and each year we have long-lost brothers crawl out of the woodwork to attend and renew friendships. This event is a tremendous opportunity to see old friends and to keep the continuity of our brotherhood moving Treasurer Chris Anderson Recording Secretary Brad McConneil Corresponding Secretary Preston Lloyd Historian Mike Deviin m forward. As Erik Kisa '80 said after last year's reunion in Dewey Beach, most folks sit around after college and talk about their memories. We go out and make new ones each year with friends old and new. Please plan on attending this year's reunion and becoming part of this tradition. For details please check out www.geocities.com/smedsl28/, or contact Scott Medvetz '83 (410-329-3953, medvetz@abs.net). Billy Olinger '93, Bob Kraut '80 and Chandler Fox '79 made a new friend at last year's reunion in Dewey Beach. By Justin }. Bonner, President This past year marked Fiji's first full academic year on grounds since we re-colonized and can only be described as an overwhelming success. In only a year our house has nearly doubled in size as we forged one of the strongest brotherhoods at the University. We are proud to have reclaimed our house at 128 Madison Lane this year and renovation efforts began in earnest over winter break to transform the aging structure philanthropic event, the Fiji Frisbee Golf Tournament. We have had a very active social calendar with numerous events ranging from mixers with sororities to date functions in our newly renovated house. Our main social event last semester, the Black Diamond Formal, was held in Farmington Country Club and was a huge success. Foxfields and our Fiji Island party rounded out a great year. Perhaps our greatest achievement over the past semester into one of the most attractive at the University. Thus far the was our success recruiting some of the best men at UVA front of the house has been completely refinished and during Spring Rush. Our hard work and determination helped us yield the second largest pledge class of any fraternity on grounds. We are very proud of our 22 new pledges, who exemplify everything a Fiji gentleman truly is — each represents athletics, scholarship, leadership, good character, and service. These men represent a very diverse group ranging repainted. In the interior the first floor has also received a complete facelift, with new carpets and furniture in addition to fresh coats of paint on all the walls. The Fiji house is now truly one of the most attractive fraternities on grounds. The brotherhood has been extremely active in all aspects of fraternity life over the last year. Our house was very competitive in a number of intramural sports, including soccer, basketball, hockey, and softball to name a few. In terms of service, our chapter has enthusiastically sought out ways to give back to the greater Charlottesviile community through projects with both Madison Hou,se and the Multiple Sclerosis Society. We have also sponsored a Fiji Bar Night to raise money for charity and are proud of our new annual from national merit scholars to an owner of a small business and each adds something unique that strengthens our fraternity. After only about a year as a Phi Gamma Delta colony we have built one of the most influential and far-reaching fraternities on grounds. 1 am very proud of all we have accomplished over the past year and look forward to even more success in the future as we strive to regain our charter and build an even stronger brotherhood. \r\nNEW • V V* Spring 2003 initiates Steven Andrew Driskill Sean Michael Roman David Christopher Mead Andrew Justin MIot Jonathan Tyler Ziefle Spring 2003 Pledges Nathaniel Glen Brown Woodbridge, Va. On April 5, 2003, the Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta enjoyed yet another wonderful pig dinner. However this social dinner for brothers, alumni, and pledges was not isolated to a lone night but rather was a day filled with events. Alumni and brothers enjoyed a delicious brunch at the beautiful Greencroft Club. It was a chance for everyone to get acquainted. After brunch the brotherhood and alumni made it over to Klockner Stadium to watch an exciting lacrosse match between the University of Virginia Cavaliers, and the Tar Heels of North Carolina. The Cavaliers were able to end a two-game losing streak, and down the Tar Heels 10 to 7. Following the game, everyone was invited to back to the Fiji house. It was a chance for alumni to see all the amazing renovations that have taken place on the house, and to see what is in store. Michael Wayne Chester Cranbury, NJ Neil Robert Danford New Canaan, Conn. Nathan Barrett Foley Cape Girardeau, Mo. Kyle Stephen Fushetti Virginia Beach, Va. In the evening a cocktail hour commenced at the stunning Farmington Country Club. The ceremony was finally launched with the arrival of the pig. As tradition dictates, the oldest brother in the room kissed the pig first, followed by the next oldest, all the way down to the youngest. A delicious dinner was served and enjoyed by all. A1 Golden gave a wonderful speech after dinner. His insightful comments into UVA football, and lessons he has learned in life were very motivating. Rick Swift '74, Ray Humiston '74 and Chapter President Justin Bonner, also gave speeches, while Chapter Corresponding Secretary Preston Lloyd, presented a Scenes from a Successful Pig Dinner wonderful slide show Philip Martin Cover Reno, Nev. Ryan Jeffrey Gurney Midlothian, Va. William Theis Hazlett Palo Alto, Calif. Timothy Chipman Kautz Manhattan, N.Y. Adam Nathaniel Klein Commack, N.Y. highlighting what we have accomplished as a colony. The night was a complete success and the brothers would like to give a proud thank you to brothers Dave Walrath and Jim McGrath for putting together such a great evening. Nicholas Michael Kristoff Hilton Head Island, S.C. j Dan Laufer Charlottesville, Va. Jesse Crockett Lund Arlington, Va. Richard Wade Matthews Jr. Tampa, Fla. Andrew Morrison McCalmont Cincinnati, Ohio Mark Benjamin Miller George Denison '43 (728 Mahone Dr., Winchester, VA 22601) I have retired to Winchester, Va., after 37 years with PanAm Airways, Warrenton, Va. then with an aviation consultant. I have been married Daniel Harold Partin Jr. almost 53 years, and have three daughters. My oldest daughter, Ann, is vice president and director of Human Chesterfield, Va. Mitchell Lee Roessing Buckhannon, W.Va. Alec Jared Rothman Chantilly, Va. Resources at SRA Int., and lives in Fair Lakes, Va. My second daughter and her family live in Fredericksburg, Va. My youngest daughter, Jill Paulson, is an ordained Presbyterian minister, as is her husband. They live in Phoenix with their two children. Matthew Peter Sefcik Franklin K. Lane '45 (1 745 Selby Ave. #3, Los Angeles, CA 90024) Just returned from a delightful two-week trip to Vancouver, Canada, which included Whistler Ski Resort, train to Jasper National Wilton, Conn. been to all seven continents (including Antarctica) and 1 35 countries. Recently, I went from Timbuktu in Mali by small boat some 300 miles up the Niger River (camping along the shore each night) and then hiking down a 1,600-foot escarpment to some Dogon villages. I just got back last week from Pitcairn Island and Easter Island in the Saddle Brook, N.J. Alexander William Stolar Terry W. Tarkington '48 (1939 County Road 37, Florence, AL 35634) My retirement has seen an acceleration of my travels, as I have now South Pacific. Some of my interests are archaeology and cave exploration. I am a life member and was elected a fellow in the National Speleological Society and was Chris Theodore Walters Park in Alberta, then drove to Lake Louise and Baniff Springs Hotel, and then back to Los Angeles from Calgary. Investment Committee of the National Wilmington, Del. The Canadians are wonderful people and like Americans. Speleological Foundation. Some caving recently elected a trustee and to the April 2003 \r\nlow The list of missing brothers below illustrates the difficult task of keeping current with the whereabouts of our alumni. We want to get reconnected! If you can provide a complete address for any of these brothers, please send the name and complete address in the enclosed envelope, or e-mail us at news@2stayconnected.com. Be sure to mention you are providing information for a lost member of Phi Gamma Delta at UVA. Edith Clarke William F. Donahey 1950 David M. Liverett 1969 Howard M. Palarz 1989 Stacy Goforth David Shane 1951 James K. Checkovich 1970 G.O. Hart HInkle 1920 E. John Leech III 1952 James E. Kerr Jr. 1953 Carl Helmetag III 1970 Christopher E. Borsari 1990 Christopher Braden 1990 Richard M. Lindenstruth 1970 David C. Fisher 1990 Bruce A. Talmadge 1953 Frederick W. Baukhages 1971 Christopher A. Cziesia 1991 Timothy R. Elms 1991 Robert M. Kelly 1991 James B. Orrick 1922 Boiling C. Stanley 1922 Henry G. Allen jr. 1924 Thomas D. Pepper 1925 Norman P. Rictor 1955 Jack E. Peebles 1971 Ernest Sibley III 1956 Alan D. Stillwell 1925 William E. Dates 1926 Bruce F. Lipes 1957 William E. Carlton 1972 Robert B. Goss 1973 Richard M. Starr 1973 Robert A. Wilson 1956 Curtis R. Gifford Jr. 1992 Jonathan D. Kattouf 1992 James Abernathy 1927 Benjamin Morris Jr. 1927 Joseph M. Nouel II 1927 George R.B. DeSchapelles 1928 Harold G. Brown Jr. 1958 John M. Downes 1958 Frederick G. Mellen 1928 Bennett Edson 1929 William M. Gill 1958 Ronald L. Smith 1958 Christopher B. Gay 1978 C. Andrew McCartney 1978 Thompson Dean 1979 John E. Barnes 1930 John E. McHugh Jr. 1930 David K. Claude Jr. 1959 Blake A. Bell 1980 Chun Mo Leim 1993 Samuel K. McKee III 1959 Michael I. Posey 1980 James M. Lyons 1993 William H. Olinger 1993 David Dong-Oh Suh 1993 G. Shane Cooper 1994 Richard C. McCahan 1957 Albert J. Penley Jr. 1957 Gary B. Mims 1974 David B. Sharp 1974 Paul M. Masters 1976 Michael E. Lin 1992 Thomas C. Mehen 1992 Mark H. Passarella 1992 Patrick A. Shea 1992 Paolo A. DiVincenzo 1993 John D. Hamann 1993 William T. Sutton 1932 William G. Harrison 1933 George A. Meyls III 1959 Steve F. Jacobs 1981 Robert H. Scible III 1959 Thomas C. Marani 1981 Hugh N. Tunstall 1933 Edgar L. Coon 1935 Henry J. Roemer 1960 Michael A. Dougherty 1961 John W.Taylor Jr. 1961 William G.E. Vreeland II 1961 Donald J. Rippert Jr. 1981 Roger E. Scott 1981 John F. Kostyack 1983 Timothy B. Ralston 1983 Louis D. Farina Jr. 1962 Frank E. Butler IV 1984 Frank J. Russo 1994 TonySepp 1962 Gunnar L. Cose 1984 David B. Ward 1 994 Foster M. Grose III 1963 Peter M. Pasley 1984 B. Jeff Stephens 1984 Scott S. Lowe 1995 Alfred E. Farrar Jr. 1935 Robert A. Pretlow Jr. 1935 John B. Starr Jr. 1935 Harry R. Bogusch Jr. 1936 Arthur G. Murphy 1936 Timothy J. Sullivan 1936 Peter R. McGill Jr. 1963 Thomas C. Dolan 1994 Paul A. Hamann 1994 Thomas W. Joyner Jr. 1994 Kingsley A. Harrop-Williams 1995 James I. Coddington Jr. 1940 Robert B. Aldrich 1964 Erik K. Anderson 1985 Joseph W. McDonald 1940 Savile C. Hardy 1941 George W. Gail Jr. 1942 Andrew V. McLaglen 1943 Bruce W. Bishop 1964 John W. Gilliland 1985 Michael J. Quint 1995 Michael D. Ruppert 1995 Garnett Y. Clark Jr. 1964 John R. Delaney 1986 Philip G. Gale 1996 Thomas L. Kriete III 1964 Carl S. Matthews 1964 Gregory R. Lucas 1986 Mark R. Harnois 1996 Andrew P. Snowdon 1986 Michael N. Gillette 1987 David R. Goldstein 1987 Patrick D. McNulty 1996 John G. Little Jr. 1944 Charles R. Meyer 1944 James P. McCarthy 1964 John E. Spear 1964 Stephen C. Frobouck 1965 Herbert G. Huffman 1945 James J. Stewart 1965 Chester C. Burley Jr. 1946 Theodore D. Torok 1965 Charles W. Devier Jr. 1 946 Llewellyn P. Haden Jr. 1966 Timothy B. Matz 1966 Thomas R. Young 1966 Benton P. Bohannon Jr. 1967 Louis E. Buehn Jr. 1968 Robert S. Willadsen 1943 Clarence R. Morpeth Jr. 1946 Arden W. Bush 1947 Robert M. Hutt 1948 Walter M. King Jr. 1948 William J. Kenney 1987 Timothy J. Ward 1987 Kelly F.Gaulk 1988 Michael R. Pascucci 1988 Todd W. Schwanewede 1988 John A. Carini 1989 Thomas J. Hanrahan 1989 John C. Matthews 1999 Albert H. Huntington IV 2000 Jonathan B. Eraser 1988 Don E. Caldwell 1969 Steven M. Heimlich 1989 Harry B. McEuen Jr. 1949 James H. Downing Jr. 1969 William H. Long 1989 George C. Williams '50 (8229 Burning Tree Road, Bethesda, MD Phi Gamma Delta Omicron News William J.P. Frost 1997 Dennis E. Hallett 1997 Brian G. Graham 1998 Stuart F. Greene 1998 Shane M. Torbert 1998 Paul B. Burke 1999 Warren L. Bullock 1949 highlights include co-authoring the book "Alabama Caves," participating in two expeditions to Puerto Rico where we explored and mapped a huge cave (later made Into the Rio Camuy Cave National Park), and helping to map Anvil Cave in Alabama (the longest maze cave in the U.S.). My caving started at UVA more than 50 years ago when Phi Gam brother, Stewart Lancaster '48, and I helped start a local caving club there. Best wishes to everyone! Vance B. Tsiamis 1996 Thomas R. Winkler 1996 2081 7) Congratulations on the recolonization. We are proud of you! tical company in Las Vegas as security officer. I have ambivalent feelings about leaving my Florida "comfort zone" and Henry H. Windsor '50 (6126 Del Cerro Blvd., San Diego, CA send best wishes to the re-colonization 92120-4602; sorewin@aol.com) Glad to hear Omicron is up and going again! I lost my wife, Anne, to cancer in August 2001. Maybe a trip to Charlottesville is what I need. brothers. 128 Mad Lane was my home after four years of Army service in WWII. Please make it one I can be proud of again. Arthur B. Heuer '54 (1 1 322 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO Richard V. Atkinson '51 (15422 Plantation Oaks Dr. #7, Tampa, FL 33647-2121; richardatky@aoLcom) I have been invited to join a start-up pharmaceu 631 31-2551) Look forward to the 50th Omicron Chapter Reunion in Fall 2003. Want to see the new re-furbished house, etc. (Continued on Page 4) \r\n902-15 EHA on re-colonization! Now you need to research )im McGrath's '54 nickname — I have heard rumors it was "Dumb One"! Stanford A. Fischer '62 Charles B. Arrington '55 (2510 E. Grace St., Richmond, VA 23223- 7150) Took a truly wonderful eco-tour trip through Costa Rica this December 2002. Highly busy at work with Virginia lawyers. Was delighted to see 128 Mad Lane come back to life. Kudos to Guy Tripp '62 for his work for the house! Samuel R. Marney '56 (4340 Sneed Road, Nashville, IN 372153242) We are headed to Costa Rica April 4-1 3, to celebrate our daughter, Annis's, upcoming graduation from Vanderbilt Medical School. (12887 River Road, Richmond, VA 23233) I am on the Board of the Virginia State Golf Association and the Bank of Goochland. Having been active in state and national (USGA)tournaments, I won attend our UVA football tailgate parties every game. Our tailgate spot is East B-54, which is right behind the Chem Building and 100 yards from the stadium main gate. Thanks to BK and Wolfeman for hosting the 2002 Karl Belczyk reunion and for Smeds for planning the 2003. Scott T. Medvetz '83 several state senior golf championships, (822 Walters La., Sparks, MD 21152-9681; smeds128@yahoo.com) Currently plan twice Senior Player of the Year '96-'99, fourth in the British Senior Am, and quarterfinals of U.S. Senior twice '97-'99. Belczyk reunion for the 128th Preakness, May 15-18, 2003. ning and organizing next year's Karl C. Henry Seaks'68 James D. Sprinkle '86 (7761 Brockway Dr., Boulder, CO 80303; (7215 Bloomsbury La., Spotsylvania, VA hseaks@attbi.com) Members of classes 22553-1944) Congratulations on the '68-'71 assemble in February in Arizona successful re-colonization. I am a neurolo each year for a golf outing. It is a great gist in Fredericksburg, Va. My wife, Whitney, is the mother of triplets — opportunity for a reunion if not conducive to improving one's golf game. Benjamin Michaelson '57 Carter, Grace, and MacKeon, born Feb. (1612 N. Winchester Road, Annapolis, MD 26, 2002. I enjoy golf and hunting. I look Lawrence D. Wickter '73 21401; bmichaelson_1@msn.com) forward to meeting all of the new beans. Recently retired after 40 years of practicing (16795 Lucky Bell La., Chagrin Falls, OH Douglas E. Milman '87 law in the areas of banking, real estate and 44023-5180) Married off my eldest daughter in june. My second daughter is (12159 Hayfield Ct., Bristow, VA 201 36) It estate (probate) law. Enjoying more time on the golf course and with grandchildren off the payroll as of last August, and I have was great to see brothers old and young one daughter left at home. I finished law at UVA's home football games this fall. (three) and with photography. school last year at the ripe old age of 49 Snaps to Erik KIsa '80 and all the other Posey B. Howell '58 and passed the Ohio Bar this past February. tailgate hosts. (1 7065 Wayland Road, Culpeper, VA William C. Gerstmyer '79 Peter K. Swisher '88 22701-1974; ophs@erols.com) I am (689 Bedford St., Concord, MA 01 742(3808 Merridew Way, Lexington, KY working part-time at Culpeper High 40514-4035) I have three children, a girl, School as the distance learning administra 1907; gerstmyer@netzero.net) Moved to Concord five years ago. Have two children: 7, and two boys, 5, and 1 1/2. tor. Students, mainly seniors, take classes a son, Alden, and a daughter, Marin. I am on the Internet with teacher monitoring. R. Tim Rascoli '91 working on our house (cabinets, floors, and (391 3 Tidball Dr., Keller, TX 76248; A. Kent Raybum '61 addition) by myself. Also starting a 22' timrascoll@aol.com) After graduation I (2011 Indian Head Road, Baltimore, MD sailboat. Am slowly getting profitable joined the Navy to fulfill my NROTC 21204-6434) Still married to that beautiful beating the markets. It will be my only scholarship, starting with a "stash" job in girl who was my date (always) at the Fiji retirement when I do. Too much of my time the Pentagon while I waited to start flight Island parties. We now have five children is work, too little is the kids. Please write. school. In the spring of '92 I left the D.C. and eight grandchildren — all beautiful/ handsome and "above average" (and most play lacrosse, of course). The Alumni Report was wonderful — congratulations Erik H. KIsa '80 (1801 Tolworth Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23454; kisa1280@cs.com) I would like to invite all Omicron Fijis and their guests to area and have been stationed in Florida, California, and Texas. I started off flying helicopters, then went to fly small cargo planes, and now I fly a 737 that the Navy bought a little over a year ago. In fact, last fall I flew the 737 into the Charlottesville airport where Phil Inthlar '91 met me and provided a bite to eat for dinner. I met my wife, Lauren, in San Diego and we moved to the Ft. Worth area in the summer of '01. I hope all is well for you, and I really appreciate all that you are doing to resurrect the chapter and house. Geoff S. Keenan '93 (1105 Dapple Grey Ct., Great Falls, VA 22066-2008; geoff_keenan@ hotmail.com) For the past year-and-a-half I John A. Koenig '53 (3029 W. Morrow Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85027-4919) In june 2002 brother Ed Muhly '53 and I, along with our wives, traveled to the Tetons, Yellowstone, and Mount Rushmore. In October 2002 Bob Schlenger '53 and I, along with our wives, took a cruise on the Great Lakes. have been enjoying life in paradise in Honolulu working as a physician in the Navy. I have helped start a sports medi cine clinic and work with SEAL and Navy divers taking care of scuba diving injuries. I was recently able to hook up with Mike Petritich '92 on a trip to D.C. I welcome all Phi Cams to look him up if they make it out to the middle of the Pacific. April 2003