Published by Upsilon Alpha Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta AT THE University of Arizona TUCSON,ARIZONA SUMMER 1996 NEWSLETTER FOCUSES ON OUR GRADUATES This issue of Campanula is dedi cated entirely to the accomplishments, lifestyles, views and comments of our graduate brothers. Among the many cards and letters We 'II be lookingfor their names in the donation columnsl" When he's not on the golf course, brothers can find John at 802 W. 61st St., Kansas City, MO 64113. writes, "I have long hair now (ponytail) and have sold the family busi ness, Factory Z-U, to Family Bargain Center." He enjoys working out and riding his Harley Davidson (Fat Boy). we received for this issue have been the few to follow. We greatly enjoyed Daniel E. Kates '88 writes, "Being a these notes and hope that you will Fiji taught me to deal with people on many different share in the same emotions we experi enced in the reading. Ofhis fraternity years,"Stuch" also writes, "The key elements Fiji taught me were pride, secrecy, humility and teamwork. Ifyou can exemplify these my emergency medicine resi traits in real life, you will be a success. The people you meet at college and in yourfraternity are your friendsfor life." dency this June Brothers can correspond with Sean Drop Michael a note at 11521 Raleigh and will start Ln., Fishers, IN 46038. working in the at his new address: 5360 N. Calle Bujia, Tucson, AZ 85718. levels. "lamfinishing Michael H. Bill '90 is a commercial broker at M-J Insurance, Inc. He and his wife, Laura (Indiana FIBch), have two sons, Michael, 3, and Hank, 1. Emergency Medicine Department of Alvin D. Montgomery '95 writes, "I am in primaryflight training at VT-28 in Corpus Christi, TX." He lists his hobbies as "mountain biking, hiking and, unfortunately, lots ofstudying." "Monty" comments on his Fiji ex perience, "It has helped me keep my focus on the goals I've setfor myself" Thunderbird Samaritan Medical Cen ter in Phoenix. My brother, Marc 'Cubby'Kates '86, is married andJust had his second son. Send me e-mail at dkates@primenet.com." You can also contact this former chapter academic chair at 4238 N.35th James B. Edwards III '51 writes, "I retiredfrom Chevron in '89. I took a tour ofChina in '92, met a lady on the tour and we were married in '94. / We also moved to San Diego in '94 Isee John Kirman regularly Talk with Jack Quinn and Fred Hodpe^ A St., Phoenix, AZ 85018. couple of weeks ago, we had ^nner for him is 10923 Bali Ln., San Diego, Fred W. Andrew '52 is chairman of close by. CA 92126. Andrew & Williamson Sales Company, Stayintouch with Jim Karen, at 12585 Sea The mailing address we have on file a grower/shipper offresh fruit and veg withJimandPat(Hill)Tolleyw7olive u- -c ' John Marietti '61 is president and CEO at Cleaves-Bessmer-Marietti,Inc. etables. He is a former chairman ofthe board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Diego, CA 92128. He also serves as president of Electric San Francisco. Theodore L.Cook'64 writes, "Great League ofKansas and Missouri Cham "Dad"is a collector ofantique cork screws. He and his wife, Virginia,have work on the alumni news'Keep it upI" Lookhimupat2803FarrisLn Bowie ber of Commerce. John and his wife, LaDonna (KA©), have four grown children, Lisa, Gina, Steve and Mona. This former chapter recording sec retary writes, "The fraternity taught eight grown children. He writes. My me a sense ofresponsibility and gave me an appreciation of friendships which have lasted a lifetime and of lifelong friends." Reminisce with Alpha Chapter get back on its feet. MD 20715. son, Keith Andrew (Arizona Fiji), is part owner ofour company.Icurrently have 19 grandchildren." He adds, "Fiji meant the retention continue to last. All graduate brothers^ now need to 'belly up to the bar' financially and help the Upsilon ' Fred at 514 Fairway Dr., Bakersfield, RobertL.Murray'84is Pacific North west vice president ofTrammell Crow. He enjoys skiing, tennis and golf. His wife, Diana (ASU), is a director at Microsoft. They have two daughters, ©A 93309. ages 5 and 6. Send your news to Bob at 5565 Sean L. Stuchen 91 is vice president Konigs Ct. N.W., Issaquah, WA of Family Bargain Centers and he 98027. \r\nPage 2 CAMPANILLA Summer 1996 More Upsilon Alpha Graduate News Deron P. Bocks '86 is vice president "Snev" and his wife, the former thinkIachieved the ability to get along and sales manager at Bank of America Nancy Chandler (HBO), also a business owner, have two grown with all brothers all the time, but I'm Arizona. He serves on the Arizona Chapter Board of American Diabetes Association and is a member of Valley of the Sun United Way and Arizona Junior Achievement. Golf and base ball are favorite hobbies. At the time of his note, "Fozzy" and his wife, Julie (AEO), were expecting their first child in June 1996. This former chapter pledge trainer writes, "Learning the ability to 'bite daughters, Mamie and Jennifer (Tulane flBO). He reflects on his Fiji experience, the sweetest influence,'takes on more meaning as the years go by." Let him hear from you at 17669 "Thefraternity helped mold and influ Bridgeway Circle Dr., Chesterfield, ence me in so many ways, it would be MO 63005. difficult to imagine my life today with James W. Grantman '48 is self- out that experience. Iknowfor certain lama better personfor it. employed at Coca-Cola Bottling "Who knows whatever happened to Company. He resides at 919 East Ave. Box 418, Red Wing, MN 55066. n^y lip and not to react when someone Charles 'Hooker' Davis and Don 'Cas-A-Boo' Ashton?" Brothers gets in your face during pledgeship knowing their whereabouts can reach has been invaluable in the bureau Michael at 2650 S. Columbia PL, Tulsa, OK 74114. cracy that is corporate America still trying. The phrase, 'Friendship, today. Of the four, unity, secrecy, Ronald D.Harper Sr.'59 is president of Harper Construction Company. He and his wife, Kaye, also an Arizona graduate, have four grown children; pride and humility, humility was the Stephen W.Eddy '73 has moved and hard one to learn as a zobe, but the sends word ofhis new address:2449 N. bestlesson once learned1"Touch base Quesnel Loop, Tucson, AZ 85715. Ron writes, "I have many close Fiji brothers and we get together on a Tom R. Sundeen '68 is partner and weekly/monthly basis—Fd Muns '61, DickDicus '59, Dick Nixon '59, Dave with Deron at 63 Corte Del Sol, Moraga, CA 94556. Robert M. Cooney '52 writes, "I re tiredfrom Citibank as vice president and business managerfrom Panama. Goodretirement—playedgolffor three owner ofPage Olson Commercial Busi ness Brokerage. He is a member of La Costa Youth Organization and likes to Jog and ski in his leisure time. Tom and his wife, Terry (Alfred), years in Green Valley.Iboughta home, Tucson and live at present have two daughters, ages 17 and 14. rnnm^% Hove added a pool and guest on, it becomes increasingly apparent that the bond offriendship and broth 'oom. stay withShirley us." (UBO), He Come and his wife, ave our grown children, Martin, fnvr"h ^ Cristian."Ears" en- ine t Pnledpp dge trainer stamp collectformer chapter 5710 N. Campbell at ^ve., Tucson, AZ 85718. Michael S. Morrison '65 is president and owner of M2Investments, Inc. He writes "I retired early after 21 years mth EG&G, Inc. The challenge and ^^^dement ofowning my own business "Deener" writes, "As time moves erhood experienced at Upsilon Alpha two of his daughters are Arizona graduates. Fngleman '59, Al Saber '58 and Dan Mariscal '60. "Drophimanoteat2241 Kettner Blvd. #300, San Diego, CA 92101. Scott E. Amerman '94 is coordinator at Colorado Rockies Baseball Club. Look him up at his new address: 815 S. Downing, Denver, CO 80209. is truly 'notfor college days alone. Catch up with Tom at 7995 La Brusca Way, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Bob Nation III '72 is an airline pilot and first officer for TWA.He serves as trustee of Wildhorse subdivision in Chesterfield, MO. Bob helps coach boys baseball and soccer. His wife, Louise(Maryland),is a registered nurse. They have three sons,Robbie,13,Andy, Richard Forbes'41 and his wife,Mary (Cincinnati KA0), are both retired. They have three grown children, Jean, Tom and Jack. He writes, "We'll be married 55 years in 1997. How many UpsilonAlphas can top that?"Can you top that? Let Dick know at 220 Cam bridge Ave., Terrace Park, OH 45174. Campanula is published by the ^ ese last two years has been truly 11, and Christopher, 10. '"Little Bull" writes, "Not much Delta at the University of Arizona ''ewarding. J wish I had started years new, just enjoying raising boys with for members and friends. my wonderful wife. I have a flexible schedule and would enjoy seeing or Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address notices should be sent to Upsilon ago." He has served on the boards of the Tulsa Zoo, local art museum. Heart Association and Tulsa Tennis Club. He still plays tennis three times a week and golfonce a week and likes to build and modify sports cars. hearing from any brothers who may get near the St. Louis area. "My fraternity experience was a positive one, of which I am proud and grateful to have been a part. I don V men ofthe Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 77720,Los Angeles, CA 90007-0720. y \r\nSummer 1996 Page 3 CAMPANILLA More Upsilon Alpha Graduate News Thomas A. Perrodin '56 is retired, and currently starting a University of Arizona Fiji Alumni Group with Pete Mayer and Dave Henrick. He and his wife, Helen (Minnesota Clovia), have three grown children, John, Julie and "Many wonderful friendships be gun at Upsilon Alpha continue to to day."Brothers interested in a Tucson children, Nicholas, 10, and Veronica, area alumni chapter can contact Tom This former YA recording secretary writes, "My fraternity days clearly illustrated that in any group there are at 6712 N. Harran PI., Tucson, AZ 85704. Mark. Tom's favorite hobby is "enjoy ing our grandchildren." He writes, 'We will begin in 1996 to spend the summer months in Wood land Park, CO (above Colorado Springs). John A.Sivo'77 is a business consult ant and principal at The Criterion Group. Computers and reading are fa vorite pastimes. John's wife, Denise (X£2), is a physician. They have two 7. They celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary this past summer. those people who you will associate with and those that you will not. We can t expect to appreciate everybody in a group merely because ofone com mon interest." Write to John at 910 Pinehurst Dr., Arlington, TX 76012. Upsilon Alpha Highlights Outstanding Brother Thor Hanson '49 is president emeritus of the National Multiple of Naval Mission to Brazil in Rio de Janeiro. In 1976, he took command Sclerosis Society. He joined the society in 1982 following his retire of Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight. ment from the Navy and served as its Secretary of Defense Harold Brown in 1977 and was promoted to vice admiral on his assignment as direc He became the military assistant to president and chief executive officer for 10 years. tor, joint staff. Organization of the In the interim between his Naval career and his service with the soci Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1979. He retired from his Naval career on ety, he was the military analyst for the Cable News Network of the 19^ Turner Broadcasting System, provid ing analysis and commentary on the that assignment in Among other decorations. Vice Admiral Hanson has been awarded Distinguished Service Falklands War and other national security issues. He is a member of the boards of directors of The Na Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the tional Multiple Sclerosis Society, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V," Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Com Research! America, the National Alliance for Research on Schizo phrenia and Depression, East End Seaport and Marine Foundation of Greenport, Long Island and the mendation Medal, Vietnam Navy AUSA Life Insurance Company. He Vice Admiral Thor Hanson is chairman of Southold Citizens for Safe Roads, a former chairman and Hawkins, which included Modi terranean deployments with the sixt director of The National Health fleet, he assumed command of t e Council and a former board member of the National Coalition for Research in Neurological Disorders. Admiral Hanson graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1950. As an ensign, he served on the destroyer USS Taussig during the Korean War. He then attended Oxford University in England as a Rhodes Scholar, receiving a master of arts in philoso phy, politics and economics. Follow ing assignment on the destroyer USS minesweeper USS Widgeon, based in Japan. In 1968, he was assigned as an ana lyst in the Office of the Assistant Sec retary of Defense (systems analysis) and in 1970, he became the executive assistant and Naval aide to Secretary of the Navy .John Chafee. Following fhis assignment, he commanded the US Naval Station in Pearl Harbor, HI. Upon selection to the rank of rear ad miral in 1973, he was assigned as chief Distinguished Service Medal and Brazilian Navy Order of Merit He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Century Association, Association of American Rhodes Scholars, New York Yacht Club and Orient Yacht Club. He is married to the former Charlotte Ann Edens (Wellesley), and they have five grown children, Inge Rew, Erica Karen, twins Ivor Carl and Lars Jon and Ursula Edens. Upsilon Alpha salutes this out standing brother and thanks him for the inspiration of his lifetime career and community achievements. You can write to Brother Hanson via P.O. Box 112, Orient, NY 11957. \r\nPage 4 CAMPANILLA Summer 1996 The Power ofTwo Percent Since the founding ofthe American college fraternity movement in 1776, political arena. • Approximately 80 percent of the fraternities have grown to symbolize leadership, independence, scholastic top executives of Fortune 500 compa achievement and service to their vari ous campuses and communities. Fraternity men represent a very small percentage, only two percent, of the male population in the United States. However, that two percent is a very powerful group of individuals! bers since 1900 have been fraternity men. • All but two United States Presi nies are fraternity men. • The majority(71 percent)ofthose dents since 1825 have been fraternity listed in Who's Who in America are fraternity men. • Seventy-six percent of current It is certainly no surprise that today's college and university students United States senators and congress men are fraternity men. Fraternity men have gone on to hold • Forty percent of the 47 Supreme Court justices since 1910 have been many of the top positions in our na tion, from the business world to the fraternity men. • One hundred of 158 cabinet mem men. express a keen interest in the Greek system. The opportunities are endless and the benefits speak for themselves. Each year, thousands of young men enter the working world with the com petitive advantage of fraternity expe rience and graduate contacts. Graduates Remain Our Best Resource Do you remember saying, "You'll graduated, the chapter has changed, see me around," or "I'll be back," as and there's really no one you feel com fortable contacting to find out what's you carried your last box of college opment. It can take the form of be coming a chapter advisor, serving as a member of the House Corporation, or Once out in the world, you found a job, maybe a wife and family. Some happening. Wait a minute! This is your fraternity and its unique aspect is that it provides membership for life. something as simple as attending Homecoming. how good old Phi Gamma Delta got You enjoyed your undergraduate chapter, and we want to hear how we can get you involved again. Just give us a call at (602) 881-9352, or write treasures from your room at the house? pushed down on the priority list. experience; there's no reason why you Lately, though, you've been thinking can't enjoy your graduate experience too. Graduate support provides a foundation for undergraduate devel about how you'd like to get involved again. But all your brothers have You are a valuable resource to the to: Phi Gamma Delta, 1801 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719. Graduate Assistance Ensures Best Rush Results While much can be said about the recent advancements made in nearly Fiji Rushee Recommendation and campus lite tor Upsilonfraternity Alpha Chapter, there Name IS a particular facet about which Home Address enough can never be said. The chapter's rush chairmen have School Address. been doing an excellent job locating Phone: Home _ and pledging the best young men at the University of Arizona, but there is always room for improvement. The best improvement any of the brothers Classification _ Age School. Major Comments. can come up with is more interaction by graduates in the rush process— namely, recommendations. If you know of young men who are or will be attending Arizona—and whom you would be proud to call Your Name and Address brothers—please take a moment to get the information to us. With your input, we will be ensured of top rush results for years to come. Mail to Phi Gamma Delta, 1801 E. First St., Tucson, AZ 85719. Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks!