Rho Alpha Chapter Ncxi-profit Org. Phi Gamma Delta US Postage 202 Church St. PAID Blacksburg.VA B!acksburg,Va Permit No. 55 THE PHI GAM CD CD CD CD ^ Rho Alpha Chapter VPI&SU ' '' • Blacksburg, VA(703)552-4251 usual-, the Hokies obliterated App alachian State but after many cups of "Coke" few could remember the score. Although we were disappoin4:ed that more of the graduates could not make it down, we were happy to see those who d.icl and hope to see y'all again real soon. Overall, the chapter is well-organized and running smoothly. However, what we have gained in stability, we seem to have lost in spirit and unity. As brothers, we form the links of a chain and a chain can only function as a unit. We must all rally around each other for only then can we achieve the full meaning of brotherhood. LET'S RALLY!! Paul Zawistowski \r\nGRADUATE NEWS JOHN ADAMO, Charlotte, N.C. IBM Manpower/Strategic Planning Dept. In charge of the planning and control of staffing the manufacturing area of the plant. SHARON ADAMO is the Planning and Evaluation Man ager for the Meckenburg County Health Dept. BILL CROSS: Dept. of Justice (Domestic Terrorism Unit). Still in Falls Church. Planning Labor Day '83 party in Falls Church (tenta tive). "Little Cross" is 4 years old and raising Helll "Little Fran" is 18 months old and wants beer. STEVE DEBEVOISE: Cheryl is due December 29'th. We're going to induce labor if she's late —we need the tax deduction. Still living in San Jose till July '85 then who knows where. I'm going to Japan for 6 months in June. Cheryl plans on coming over to visit for a couple months. We both plan on being at Pig Dinner in May if I can get some leave. Still flying P-3's for the Navy. Cheryl's barefoot and pregnant. ROBERT "SWEDE" ERICKSON's wife Brenda gave birth to 71b 9oz Robert Erickson,III. SALLY CASS: I'm contemplating going back to school to get another degree which will find me a REAL JOB. Playing lots of tennis and working out at the spa. Dislike the morons in Wilmington - Hang out with Yankees...the only real humans I RON and Becky CHEEN introduced George William Cheen on September 19th, 1982. DANNY KALLICK: Hi'. As an ex-Californian (too much life in the fast lane) I'm glad to say that I'm back. You'll regret iti, because I'm only in Fredericksburg. Sara and I are working for a contractor as computer scientists. Party hearty. DON KAWECKI and wife Mary are doing well and keeping busy in Nebraska. They are hoping to head back e@st in,the Spring. HENRY KING: Working at the Charleston, S.C. Naval Shipyard- Nuclear Engineering Dept. I resolve problems and deficiencies that concern materials and equipment for the refueling of nuclear reactors on sub marines (ie. looking for a real ChE job).Sue - I also work refueling nuclear submarines. I supervise the actual refueling operation. In other vfords I create the problems Henry has to solve. MIKE McCORMAC: I'm currently a pathology resident at MCV In Richmond. Sorry I've been absent for a while but unfortunately a doctor's life is not extremely conducive to social activities, especially while in training. Congratulations to Easter (the shark) and Ed and Beth Merwin. Hope to see everyone at Pig Dinner. P.S. Bill and Jane Ritchie are expecting in December. ED "TANK" MERWIN and his wife Beth welcomed Katherine Marie "Katy" Merwin into the world early in September. \r\nDONATIONS Follette Stowasser $25.00 $25.00 Thanks! Congratulations to the graduates! In the Fall issue of "The Phi Ganma Delta" the record shows that Rho Alpha was seventh in the nation for percentage of participation in graduate donations. 12.61% of our graduates contributed. However, a closer look at the record reveals that the top three chapters only had two or less brothers contributing and only had four or less living graduates. Keep up the good work! The House Corporation Donation Program has been fairly success ful. Of the $4810 pledged at Pig Dinner last May, $2097 has been received. This money is going to the House Corporation to pay past due mortgage payments and to increase the electrical fund. EKKLESIA This summer five Rho Alpha brothers braved the long journey into the wilds of Canada to attend the 134th Ekklesia in Toronto. Jeff Carter, Ward "Nard" Follette, Ed. Hardell, Mike Rooney, and Paul Zawistowski all had a great time and are looking forward to the next Ekklesia in New Orleans in 1984. \r\nEASTER MOSES received his law degree and passed his Bar exams. He is living in Roanoke, VA. Here's to ED WEEKS and his fianc4 Julie Thomas. They are planning to be married February 12, 1983. PAT MISKEL WIELAND showed up at Homecoming; this time without Ward but not without the wild and craziness. Pat's living in PA. now and rumor has it will be at Pig Dinner with her eternal date: Ward "I wish I had a rugby ball" Follette. RICK VADEN's wife Margaret gc 't b.rih to Michael Ryan on October 4th. GRADUATE NEWS AND SUPPORT We would like to know how you're doing. Also, if you would like to contribute to the House Corporation, please complete the form below and mail it to: Phi Gamma Delta 202 Church St. Blacksburg, VA or call (703) 552-4251 24060 NAME ADDRESS_ STATE CITY ZIP AMOUNT PLEDGED_ NEWS P,S.; V/e would appreciate any Info, or suggestions for future pledge prospects. Always remember... that there are people who will be your friend; that there are people who will help you in your time of need; that there are people who care about how you feel; that there are people who want you to be happy. Those people are the brothers and little sisters of the Rho Alpha chapter of Phi Gamma Delta.