The Beaver Fiji Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Oregon State University 348 NW 25th Street, Corvallis, OR 97330 Fall 2013 Incoming pledge Chris Navarrete is airborne! (The brothers in the back would catch him, of course!) Biggest Pledge Class in Recent Memory! During 2013, our chapter was well represented by recruitment chairman Derek Burbank (senior), and co-chairman, Samuel Palacio (senior). Derek and Sam spent their summer traveling throughout the Northwest on behalf of the fraternity, seeking out young men who identified with the values and aims of the chapter. In their travels, the chairmen personally met with countless individuals to discuss their backgrounds, interests, and goals, and to acquaint them with Phi Gamma Delta and how the fraternity could add value to their college experience. Along with these crucial personal meetings, Derek and Sam organized large-scale recruitment events throughout the summer months. During the summer, Kappa Omicron brothers and prospective pledges gathered for a day of paintball, a Mariners game in Seattle, and a whitewater rafting trip in Maupin, Oregon. While the chairmen were able to glean a great deal of their references from the university, perhaps the most effective source of contacts came directly from graduate brothers. This past summer, graduate brothers provided contact information for dozens of Oregon State students, and Sam and Derek reached out to those potential candidates. Since January 1, 2013, Derek and Sam have welcomed 22 new pledge brothers into the fraternity, and we intend to continue recruiting new members throughout the 2014 winter and spring terms. As chapter members continue the hard work — and success — in recruiting men of a higher caliber, we extend our gratitude to all the graduate brothers and friends who have aided us in our efforts. Your contribution is greatly appreciated! “Receiving names and contact information of potential Fiji candidates from graduate brothers we know and trust has been a huge help in our recruitment efforts. Sam Palacio (Co-chair) and I have been truly thankful for all of the support and communication.” — Derek Burbank Recruitment Chair Mark Your Calendar! FIJI SMOKER Friday, February 7, 2014 6-9 p.m. Nicoli’s Grill & Sports Bar 17880 SW McEwan Road Lake Oswego, OR 97035 (Just off I-5) 2014 PIG DINNER Saturday, May 17, 2014 At The Vue in Corvallis Incoming Fiji pledges gather around the flags and get ready to jump. Cocktails, 5 p.m.~Dinner, 6 p.m. KO House Tours earlier in the day Details to come \r\nBeaver Fiji 2 Tailgater Proves Fiji Is Not for College Days Alone The annual Fiji Graduate Tailgater, held on September 28, 2013, before a home game against Colorado, was a huge success! More than 90 graduate brothers shared a great day of brotherhood and enjoyed connecting with the collegiate brothers. The men of Kappa Omicron served hot dogs, along with plenty of chips and homemade cookies and treats. Mark Martin ’93 donated some of his fabulous Calapooia beer for everyone to enjoy during the tailgater. Many stories and lots of laughs were shared. The weather didn’t behave as well as everyone would have wanted it to, but that didn’t get us down. Bob Murphy ’80 and Scott Cassidy ’82 were instrumental in helping to host the event once again. We were lucky enough to tailgate right outside the stadium, making an easy transition into the game. To put the icing on top, the Beavers won! We look forward to next year’s tailgater, hopefully with some sunshine! Fall 2013 Greetings From 348! Brothers, now — as any — is a great time to be a Fiji, especially a Kappa Omicron Fiji. Fall term treated us well, and we are ecstatic to welcome 22 new Pledge Brothers into the chapter. (See “Meet the Pledges” on pages 4-5.) They come from all over the west coast and from all walks of life, and we are truly fortunate to introduce them into our midst. Street Youth Shelter. We are working on plans with the Epsilon Omicron Colony at U of O for our annual Rivalry Relay during the Civil War, this year to benefit the American Red Cross. We thank all the Graduate Brothers and dads who have ventured to the chapter house for home football games. We’ve had In addition to recruitment, the chapter has been working hard on service to our community. We hosted our annual Haunted House, the “Terror on 25th Street,” with our sister sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta, and we raised more than $1,500 for the Jackson a great time, and we are already looking forward to next year’s fall football season. Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing and hearing from everyone in the months ahead. Go Beavs! Fraternally Yours, — Colin Pyle, Class of ’15 Ready to roll for Jump action! Dad’s Weekend: A Man’s Dream Weekend Aside from a Beaver football victory, Dad’s Weekend 2013 had a little bit of everything. From tailgating to cornhole to football to more cornhole to poker, the dads were always busy and having a great time. Social Chairman Josh Cohrs ’16 did an outstanding job in the planning. He added a nice dimension as well by inviting the lovely Tri Delta ladies to join us for the weekend’s events. The weekend kicked off with a great tailgater. Fiji brothers, Tri Delta ladies, and their dads — more than 90 people altogether — showed up, creating a great pre-game party atmosphere. The brothers adjusted well on the fly by moving from the normal spot at the Kelley Engineering Center to the Washington Way lot, due to parking struggles around campus for a Friday evening game. On a rare Saturday in the fall without Beaver football, the Social Josh and Lyle Cohrs, the dream team of “Cohrs Lite,” Committee did an excellent job staging are all thumbs-up after taking down the rest of the field a couple competitive events that dads in the inaugural Dad’s Weekend Cornhole Tournament. know and love. It all started off with a 16-team cornhole tournament, with dads and their sons paired up to make a run at the title. Ironically, the man who set up the tournament, Josh Cohrs, and his dad, Lyle, ended up taking home the trophy in an epic championship battle against Reece Esary ’16 and his dad, Ralph. The night finished off with a huge two-hour poker tournament in the first floor of the fraternity house. The undergraduates rented poker tables and chip sets from Special Occasions to help make it happen. More than 75 players — Fiji brothers, Tri Delta ladies, and dads — showed up to throw their cards on the table. The weekend was fun from beginning to end. \r\nFall 2013 48-Hour Fundraising Drive Matched to Honor Fabulous Forties Fijis Our summer flyer highlighted the 48-hour fundraising drive by graduate brothers from 2000 to 2010. Their goal was to raise $20,000 in 48 hours to fund the renovation of a study room. These brothers surpassed their goal and raised $21,651 during the 48-hour fundraising drive. Brother Don Bourne read about the fundraising drive and he and his wife pledged another $20,000 to fund the renovation of a second study room (known to some brothers as the “Gym”), which will be renamed the “Fabulous Forties Room.” These two rooms — both located on the third floor — will be renovated this summer. The Kappa Omicron Association extends a big THANK YOU to Don and his wife for their lifetime commitment to Kappa Omicron. Don and his brothers from the 1940s have, for decades, demonstrated through their regular potlucks and dedication to one another that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Graduate brothers like Don remind us that we’re MIGHTY PROUD to be Fijis! In the summer of 2012, one study room on the third floor was renovated to serve as a model for the planned renovation of all study rooms in the chapter house. With funding now secured to renovate two additional rooms, we are only two rooms away from being able to renovate all of the study rooms on the third floor. We’re looking for two decades of graduate brothers who will follow the lead of the 40s and 00s graduate brothers and fund the remaining two rooms. Our goal is to renovate all four rooms this summer to minimize the per-room costs. If you’re interested in helping to rally your pledge class to fund part of a room renovation, contact Kirk Maag at kirk.maag@gmail.com or 541-881-9613 or Jake Cramer at jacobdcramer@gmail. com or 503.810.2616. To find out how to make a tax-deductible donation, contact Kirk or Jake or visit http://thebeaverfiji.com/348/. — Kirk Maag ’02 A Letter From Don Bourne ’42: In the Fall of 1938, as a freshman at Oregon State College, I pledged PHI GAMMA DELTA. This action was the beginning of the most cherished memories of my life! Upon graduation in June 1942, I entered the U.S. Army. With the ending of WWII, a group of brothers and their ladies founded a potluck group. This group, although fewer in numbers, continues to enjoy frequent get-togethers. The study rooms in our venerable house need extensive remodeling at a considerable cost per study room. The estimated cost is $20,000 per study room. The large third-floor study room, known as the “Gym,” with a view of the TRI DELTA Sorority house, was one of my favorites. In tribute to the important role the 40s played in our lives, my wife and I would like to finance the remodeling of the Gym and name it the “Fabulous Forties Room.” Sincerely, Donald A. Bourne (DAB) and Eileen J. Bourne Class of ’42 PERGÉ! 3 Phi Gamma Delta Greek Life at Oregon State in the 1940s From the Barometer, March 27,1943: Fraternities Selected to House ROTC Men “Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta, Alpha Tau Omega, and Phi Gamma Delta will be vacated and made ready for occupancy of the ROTC by April 1, said Dan Poling, assistant dean of men. “The fraternities to be occupied by the 234 junior and senior ROTC students are making arrangements this week for housing their members and pledges in other living groups for the rest of the school year.” From the Barometer, January 25, 1946: Five Houses Plan to Reopen “Five reactivated fraternities, Alpha Tau Omega, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Theta Chi, Phi Gamma Delta, and Lambda Chi Alpha, plan to take over chapter houses spring term, said E. B. Lemon, dean of administration. “The houses are at present under lease to the college and are being used as women’s dormitory units.” The Fabulous Forties Fijis, with wives and family members, posed for this photo on their 50th camping trip in 1996. “Wow, what a shindig!” Don Bourne wrote in the Winter 2007 Beaver FIJI. “We share special memories. Now, in our later years, the flame that was kindled so many years ago still burns brightly, again proving Phi Gamma Delta is Not for College Days Alone.” Courtesy OSU Archives \r\nBeaver Fiji 4 Fall 2013 Rhett Iverson — Roseburg, Oregon I am a general science major with a pre-dentistry option. Outside of classes, my favorite activities include volunteering, playing baseball and football, and wakeboarding in the summer. In high school, I was a Valedictorian, Associated Student Body Vice President, and National Honor Society member. I can’t wait to see what the next four years bring to my life as a Fiji at OSU. Taylor Reid — Poulsbo, Washington I am a freshman majoring in environmental science. I have a younger sister and a dog whom I love very much. My interests include running, swimming, table tennis, and fantasy football. I am excited to be a pledge in Phi Gamma Delta, and to see what the future holds for me at 348. Dryden Reichmuth — Corvallis, Oregon I went to public school until the 8th grade; then I attended Santiam Christian. I am passionate about sports and helping people get over injuries. I am looking forward to a career in physical therapy and athletic training, so I can pursue both of those passions. Luke Coomer — Baker City, Oregon An agricultural education major, I am excited to be in a positive environment as I pursue a college degree. It will be cool to be in a group as driven and passionate as the men of Phi Gamma Delta. In high school, I enjoyed many opportunities, including being a Baker Future Farmers of America (FFA) member, reporter, and historian; 10th place National FFA Veterinary Science Individual; Oregon 4-H Horse Bowl National Team; and Oregon FFA State Officer Candidate. I also enjoyed participating in Varsity soccer, 4-H, the National Junior Angus Association, Baker County 4-H Equestrian Team, and Baker Association of Christian Homeschoolers. Meet the Pledges Dakota Green — Santa Rosa, California I am majoring in general engineering. My goal is to be part of Oregon State’s MECOP program in my junior year, and graduate in four years. In high school, I played baseball (left field) and football (free safety). I am an avid college football fan, wakeboarder, and snowboarder. As a Fiji, I look forward to being part of a strong brotherhood similar to what I have experienced on sports teams. I am just proud to be a Fiji-to-be. Matt Rinella — Beaverton, Oregon A chemical engineering major, I look forward to the brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta and the lifetime bonds that will be created — bonds you cannot receive anywhere else. My accomplishments include earning a place on the academic Honor Roll and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. I enjoy playing soccer and kickball. I hope this fraternal experience will benefit my academic studies and enhance my personal morals and ethics as well. Glenn Bishop — Portland, Oregon Originally from California, I grew up in Oregon. I enjoy playing water polo, swimming, and track and field. I am an Eagle Scout, and am currently in the Navy ROTC program with a Marine option. I look forward to being a part of this great brotherhood and building lifelong relationships over the next four years. Chris Navarrete — Ontario, Oregon I’m a pre-pharmacy major, and what I’m really looking forward to in this fraternity is the true brotherhood and family-like feel that comes with it. My accomplishments in high school include being a Salutatorian with a 3.94 GPA, earning the Ogawa Memorial Scholarship Award, a Certificate of Achievement for ASB Activities Director, and a 2012 State Baseball Championship. I was involved in leadership, National Honor Society, Japanese Club, FBLA, basketball, cross country, and baseball. Andy Phelps — Poulsbo, Washington My major is in pre-computer science. I have participated in many community service events. For example, I was one of the leaders for my ASL class for our “Fill the Bus” campaign. We asked other schools and individuals to donate food and clothing. In return, we donated the clothes to a local homeless shelter organization. I was a lacrosse player in high school, and was varsity all four years. I am looking forward to joining an already strong brotherhood. Austin Powell — Sutherlin, Oregon A fisheries and wildlife major, I have a passion for FFA. I competed in two national contests, received an Ambassador award from the city of Sutherlin, and received an outstanding service award from Sutherlin High School. My other high school activities included football, baseball, wrestling, and livestock judging. What I most look forward to about joining the fraternity is all of the community service and social events. \r\n5 Phi Gamma Delta Fall 2013 Reno Ancheta — North Bend, Oregon In high school, I was involved in student council, Key Club, and Interact Club. I ran cross-country, as well as distance events in track and field for two years. I pledged Phi Gamma Delta because I love the brotherhood among the guys and the community service projects. I am also impressed by Fiji’s academic policy and the fact that it is a dry house. Arie Yraguen — Winchester, Oregon A marketing and merchandise major, I enjoy sports, lifting, and spending time with my wife. I have future goals of working for a large clothing company and marketing its products. If things go my way, I would even love to start my own clothing company. As soon as I toured the house and met some of the guys, I knew Fiji was the fraternity for me. Christopher Lucero — Albuquerque, New Mexico I spent my freshman year of college attending Arizona State. After an amazing year, I transferred to OSU, so I am now here in Corvallis, where I will remain. I like working out and maintaining an active lifestyle. I am striving to become a surgeon, so I can someday give back to society in a beneficial way. Carson Roberts — Poulsbo, Washington I attended North Kitsap High School, where I played football, basketball, and track. I am currently exploring majors in the Colleges of Forestry and Environmental Sciences. During my free time, I enjoy hiking, long walks on the beach, and candlelight dinners. I most look forward to all of the brotherhood events Fiji has to offer. Will Noonan — An agriculture business management major, my favorite activities include sports, hiking, and camping. I have future goals of owning/managing an agricultural-based business. Helping to sustain agriculture in developing nations is a passion of mine. I joined Fiji first and foremost to become a better man, leader, and friend. Cody Paratore — Independence, Oregon I am a biology major. I graduated from high school with 3.80 GPA, was on the Honor Roll, and received many outstanding student awards. Some activities I participated in were varsity football, student government, and class council. I was also a class activities director. What I most look forward to about being a Fiji is having some epic times with brothers whom I will never forget! Tanner Moretty — Poulsbo, Washington I am in the Navy ROTC program, majoring in chemical engineering. I enjoy hanging out with friends, going to the gym, and getting down on the dance floor. I love music, candy, and more candy. I couldn’t be more excited to be a Fiji-to-be. Colton Dunham — La Grande, Oregon I am a chemical engineering major. In high school, my major accomplishments included ASB and National Honor Society president, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance) national speaker for Nike and GLSEN, Ford Foundation Scholar, 3rd in State Pole Vault 4A, and Prelim 3-Day Eventing Equestrian Rolex rider. I participated in indoor/outdoor track, and equestrian. I look forward to the fraternity helping me grow as a whole person, and having a brotherhood to back me up. Jacobson Menashe — Beaverton, Oregon I am majoring in electrical and computer engineering, and looking forward to brotherhood and good memories in the fraternity. Major accomplishments include being selected for People to People Leadership Retreat and an internship with Bonneville Power Department of Energy. I also participated in rugby. Kevin Accinelli — North Bend, Oregon I am in my junior year in college and my first year at OSU, majoring in radiation health physics. I joined Phi Gamma Delta for the people, and to give and receive any support that may be needed. I love running — I ran hurdles at Lane Community College. I also love doing community service. Gerritt Schmidlkofer — Verboort, Oregon (near Forest Grove) I am pursuing a degree in forest engineering. In high school, I was very involved in FFA, as I was chapter president and the Northwest District VP. I have owned Jersey dairy cattle my entire life, which has driven my passion for raising and keeping animals healthy. In Fiji, I am looking forward to the great bonds of brotherhood and the community service events. Randy Thompson — Gresham, Oregon My major is construction engineering management, and I am double-minoring in business and Naval science. I am in the Navy ROTC program, and I plan on going into the Navy to become a fighter pilot. I enjoy flying a lot, especially with my dad and uncle. I like to ride dirt bikes, go boating on the river, snowboarding, and camping — basically just have a good time. I am proud to be a Fiji-to-be. \r\nFall 2013 Beaver Fiji 6 When Did KO Fiji Host Its First Halloween Event to Benefit a Community Organization? Here is one account: “We started this term with a Halloween party for a group of underprivileged children. These kids are involved in the National Youth Project Using Minibikes (N.Y.P.U.M.). It was an evening of both fun and enjoyment for the kids and the brothers. There were many games, breaking of piñatas, and refreshments. It was a costume affair, which offered the kids and the brothers a chance to use their imaginations.” — The Beaver Fiji Winter 1978 Spooks and Screams: Terror on 25th Street Raises $1,500 for Jackson Street Youth Shelter This year, our chapter once again hosted the annual Terror on 25th Street Haunted House. Breaking the tradition of partnering with Sigma Phi Epsilon, we chose instead to work cooperatively with our sister sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. We held the event on the 24th and 25th of October, raising approximately $1,500 to benefit the Jackson Street Youth Shelter, an organization that continually provides housing and support for local children in need. In addition, we received numerous cans of food to donate to Linn-Benton Food Share. The Haunted House ran smoothly, with every participant giving countless hours to continue the event that annually contributes to such a great organization. We also established an excellent relationship with Kappa Alpha Theta, and their chapter at Oregon State has expressed interest in continuing the Haunted House as an annual cooperative event between our two chapters in the future. Terror on 25th Street allowed all the brothers of our chapter to work together for a cause greater than ourselves, helping to make the Halloween season more eventful for others. We look forward to continuing the event, making it even better each year, so Terror on 25th Street can become a lasting Fiji legacy and a force for good in the community of Corvallis. And another: “Sunday, October 31, [2004] was our Seventh Annual Haunted House, and it was by far the best yet. We went all-out and held nothing back in trying to scare as many people as possible, and we raised $940 and collected 300 pounds of food for LinnBenton Food Share.” — The Beaver Fiji Winter 2005 Send your recollections to the KO Graduate Office for publication in the next issue of The Beaver Fiji! The brothers and lovely ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta are all smiles after two nights of scaring the town. Fijis in the Community . . . . As a chapter, our brothers are committed to being a force of good within the community. To do so, each of our members has pledged to volunteer a minimum of 32 hours in service to the community per academic term. Before 2011, our chapter lacked a formal program to aid our members in identifying opportunities in community service. As a collective, we developed a program to connect our chapter with three community organizations to provide weekly service projects for our members. Each week, our brothers facilitate recreation activities with the Jackson Street Youth Shelter, build homes through Habitat for Humanity, and practice animal care with the Heartland Humane Society. The program has proved extremely successful, enabling members of our chapter to complete more than 3,400 hours of service during the 2011-12 academic year. Our community service program has enabled members of KO Chapter to build relationships with key organizations in the community of Corvallis, and Fiji brothers take great personal pride in the part we play in helping these organizations accomplish their goals. — Alex Powell \r\nFall 2013 7 Phi Gamma Delta Obituaries Robert P. Zentner, ’39-252, of Berkeley, California, died January 31, 2013, at 95 years of age. An early passion for both ham radio and flying led him to become a pilot and then a captain with Pan American World Airlines. He met his wife, Sharon, in Berkeley in 1942. They had three children: Sandra Gulland, Robin Page, and Perry Zentner. An adventurous spirit, Bob claimed gold mines in the jungles of Brazil, and started a shrimp boat operation in the Florida Keys. He loved to sail and play golf. He was a wonderful storyteller and had a playful wit. His practical jokes were legendary. Devoted to his family and friends, he led a cheerful, vibrant life for all his 95 years and will be missed by many. Lewis N. Brainerd, Jr., ’43-291, is deceased, according to the family. He had resided in Bend, Oregon. Walter G. Kuzman, ’45-339, of Wilsonville, Oregon, died March 3, 2013, according to online sources. Robert M. Mosar, ’45-344, died April 1, 2013, three weeks shy of his 90th birthday. He was born in Portland and grew up on the family farm in the Lewis and Clark Valley. He started at Oregon State in 1941, and enlisted in the Army E.R.C. in 1942. He served in the 27th Infantry Division, 105th Field Artillery Battalion, in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He graduated from Oregon State on May 7, 1948, with a bachelor’s degree in fish and game management. He married Betty Christensen on June 12, 1948. His lifetime career with Crown Zellerbach began shortly after graduation. He worked his way up in the forestry department and was instrumental in developing the fish and game department in Youngs Bay and throughout Clatsop County, working on stream management and reforestation. He retired in 1978 as manager of the forest engineering department. Bob was an avid hunter, fisherman, clam digger, and gardener. He was instrumental in forming the Clatsop Plains Rural Fire Department. During retirement, he continued his lifelong passion for stamp collecting and also took up golf and mushroom hunting. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and cheering on his beloved OSU Beavers. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty; son, Jim Mosar; daughter, Janice Smiley; daughter, Marcia Beck; and six grandchildren. His brother, Merle A. Mosar, ’46-365, passed away in 1999. Robert Livingstone, Jr., ’48-375, of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, died May 24, 2012, according to online sources. He was 91. Allan E. Lindstrom, ’51-433, former chairman of the Portland Graduate Chapter, died July 15, 2013, at age 84. He was known as “Big Al” to all his friends. Norm Koch ’55 wrote: “Al was a friend of all three Koch boys! He was my upperclassman in 1951-52. Al was a stalwart Fiji. Now Rich Koch ’52, Ray Koch ’49, and Al can once again share memories.” When Ken Poirier ’05 took over as chairman of the Graduate Chapter, he wrote in the Summer 2010 Beaver FIJI, “In the past couple years, the Portland Graduate Chapter has become very successful and flourished under the leadership of Al Lindstrom.” Al and his wife, Dorothy, raised four children in southwest Portland. Al began his career with Nabisco, worked for Willamette Valley Company in Eugene, and later for McKesson Chemical and Van Waters & Rogers in Portland until he retired in 1990. Al continued to work for Van Waters part time, enjoying many years calling on his friends in the seafood industry. In retirement, Al played golf and volunteered for the Red Cross. He took great pride in his children and five grandchildren and cherished watching their activities and sporting events. His life was filled with many good friends who shared his passions for golf, boating, camping, and skiing. Al was preceded in death by his son, Dr. Terry Lindstrom, who died in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son, Steve; daughters, Diane and Carol; and five grandchildren. Thanks to A. Burton Lind ’43 for informing the Graduate Office of Al’s passing. C. David Kline, ’52-452, died March 5, 2013, in Prairie City, Oregon, at age 85. He grew up in Coquille, Oregon, and was student body president and a fouryear letterman at Coquille High School, where he played football, basketball, and competed in track. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving in the Seabees, immediately after high school. Most of his overseas duty was spent on Okinawa and Guam, cleaning and repairing damage from World War II. He majored in animal husbandry at Oregon State, where he met and married Jean Cloud. After graduation, his love of animals brought him to manage Bridge Creek Ranch, now Silvies Valley Ranch. He also managed The Flying Hat Ranch in Mt. Vernon. In 1960, the family moved to Ontario, Oregon, where Dave became a real estate broker, and in 1967, he was ranching again, on a ranch in Prairie City. He continued to work in ranching and real estate until his retirement. He was a 4-H leader, and served on the City Council and the Grant County Planning Commission. Dave hunted elk with his pack mule, Molly, and his saddle horses, and he hunted ducks and geese with his beloved black Labrador retrievers. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Jean; son, Dan; daughters, Nancy Moffitt and Susan Byrne; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. His brother, Robert F. Kline [’49-387], died in 2002. George F. Hanigan, ’60-584, of Cathlamet, Washington, died July 11, 2013. Born in 1938, he graduated from Wahkiakum High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball. After attending Oregon State for two years, he transferred to Gonzaga University, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 1961. While working full-time, George attended the Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating with a juris doctorate in 1966. He married Mary Elaine Kennelly in 1963 in Fargo, North Dakota, and they returned to Cathlamet, where they raised their four children -— Hank, Kate, Tim, and Mollie. George owned Wahkiakum Title & Escrow and the Hanigan Law Office for more than 45 years. He was elected and served as Wahkiakium County prosecuting attorney and coroner for 20 years. He also served on the board of the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys and was president for one term. He was involved in establishing numerous public projects, including the Elochoman Slough Marina, Skamokawa Vista Park, County Line Park, and the Wahkiakum County Timber Trust reserve funds. George leaves behind his sister, Mary Hanigan; his four children; and nine grandchildren. Jeremy J. Hillhouse, ’62-627, of Denver, Colorado, died November 10, 2009, at age 69. He was an artist and designer, and worked at the Denver Art Museum for 28 years designing exhibits for the museum. He liked to paint the eastern plains of Colorado, in vivid colors and abstract style, and most of his paintings were large — six feet by six feet. His paintings have been on exhibit at the Denver Art Museum, the William Havu Gallery, and other locations. Jeremy completed his bachelor’s degree at Colorado College in Colorado Springs, and earned a Master of Fine Arts degree at the University of Oregon. Survivors include his wife, Christine; and two sons, Erin and Jasper. \r\nBeaver Fiji 8 Fall 2013 Fiji Fables Eugene G. Schluter, ’44-327, sent: “Here’s to Dear Old Delta — For she’s hearty and she’s healthy. Mighty Proud! Perge!” Contact him at 1139 Divine St., Lodi, CA 95240. J. D. (John D.) Rowell, ’48-377, wrote: “I am very pleased to congratulate all my Brothers at Kappa Omicron for all the good news reported in the Spring 2013 Beaver Fiji, e.g., 98% on the Fraternity’s efficiency scale, the article re “Academic Excellence,” the great report by Purple Legionnaire Kirk Maag, the report on community service, etc. Yes, congratulations, but, please keep it up. And remember, you should always try to do even better. I was disturbed by the report on ‘First Year Experience,’ but glad to read that a one-year extension has been granted by OSU. I surely hope that a long-term exemption will be developed. If not, I fear the whole ‘Greek situation’ could be jeopardized. I trust that Kappa Omicron, and all Fiji chapters, will continue to work with university administrations and other fraternities and sororities, to help prevent things involving freshmen in fraternities and sororities that caused OSU administration to develop its First Year Experience requirements for OSU. I’m mighty glad to be a Fiji.” H. Franklin Thomas, ’51-440, after reading in the Spring 2013 Beaver FIJI that the KO fire escapes must be replaced, wrote: “That was bad news. Hope this donation helps to pay for repair of the fire escape. I am still playing tennis in the summer and skiing in the winter — and we have a lot of winter.” Frank works as a sales representative. He lives at 1304 9th St. NE, Montgomery, MN 56069. William C. Long, ’59-568, enjoys having time to spend on his art, now that he has retired. He serves on the Multnomah Art Association Board of Directors. “Lib” wrote: “I played one year of baseball at OSU and memories were brought back this year when coaching Little League for the first time. Last year, I celebrated my 75th birthday by traveling and painting in the South of France for six weeks.” He and his wife, Marjorie Braker, are parents of David [’85-1096], Dana, and Tracy. Send e-mail to longbraker@comcast.net; snail mail to 2606 SW Mossy Brae Rd., West Linn, OR 97068; or call 503-638-1817. John H. Hudson, ’60-585, has operated the Hudson Investment Company for 46 years and does some property management. He maintains his 50-year membership in the Multnomah Athletic Club, though he rarely goes there. John can be reached at hicjhh@earthlink.net; 503-653-0304; or 917 SW Chestnut St., Portland, OR 97219. Samuel R. East, ’62-622, eye surgeon and securities trader, wrote: “After practicing ophthalmology for 25 years in Bend, I became an active securities trader, specializing in Apple Computer options. I’m a competitive master Nordic ski racer — my best results are in the 10K distance. The little guys can punish me in longer events.” Sam (a k a “Doc”) and his wife, Robin Bost East (PBF-OSU ’70), receive mail at PO Box 10015, Ketchum, ID 83340 and e-mail at sameast@cox.net. They have a daughter, Annika Holte (38), and a son, Arne (41). Michael S. Lucas, ’63-641, wrote: “I enjoy the Beaver FIJI; sure would like to meet some Fijis at a Cal tailgater. I’m still practicing pre-orthodontics in Walnut Creek, California.” Write to him at 713 Citrus Ave., Concord, CA 94518. Cory M. Cunningham, ’90-1256, serving in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, is currently on deployment in Qatar. “I’m remembering walks on 25th Street and appreciating the rain. No kidding.” Cory receives mail at 1860 Law St., San Diego, CA 92109. Brent A. Wehage, ’07-1468, wrote: “After completing two years traveling for the International Fraternity as a Field Secretary, I moved to Portland in June 2012 to begin my career in the construction industry as a project engineer with Lease Crutcher Lewis. I’m also recently engaged to another former Greek traveling consultant, Mallory Butts, a KAQ from Ohio State, whom I met while traveling Fijiland. I guess those ties to our ‘sister’ sorority just got stronger!” Brent receives e-mail at brent.wehage@ gmail.com; phone calls at 541-261-0421; and postal mail at 742 SW Vista Ave., #33, Portland, OR 97205. 2013 Honor Roll of Contributors Many thanks to the brothers listed below, who sent donations supporting the Kappa Omicron House Corporation and the graduate communications program. KO Chapter is grateful for the tremendous support, totaling $7,021 as of December 23, 2013. Your chapter and House Corporation are grateful for all gifts in any amount. Your support is much needed. The stars indicate donations of $100 or more for the 2013 program year. Rupert E. Fixott H A. Burton Lind H David W. Graham Eugene G. Schluter Charles A. Gassman Charles H. Herman, Jr. Harold W. Logsdon, Jr. H John W. McKinnon H John D. Rowell Richard R. Harlow H Roy E. Phelan H Richard M. Bixler H Richard N. Dodd H F. Robert Hedges H James S. Tallman H. Franklin Thomas, Jr. Theron C. Gorden H A. T. Woodhouse H Gordon R. Everett Daniel B. Griffith 43 43 44 44 46 46 46 46 48 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 52 52 54 56 293 299 316 327 356 358 362 364 377 410 418 425 426 432 439 440 450 459 482 509 H Donne G. Griffith H William C. Long H Marc H. Nelson Earl M. Snyder H John H. Hudson H John F. Jensen, Jr. H Kenneth R. Poorman H Thomas J. Braden H Samuel R. East H Michael S. Lucas H Thomas F. Basgen H Larry Clark H John E. Geiger H Bert E. Loughmiller H Lynn A. Aikman H Ronald I. Enna H Gerald C. Schmidt William W. Sims H Stephen A. Enna Bruce G. Mackin 56 59 59 59 60 60 61 62 62 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 67 67 68 68 510 568 571 575 585 586 610 617 622 641 652 654 658 661 669 672 726 727 733 739 H Kenneth S. Miller, Jr. Allan K. Yost H James M. Root H Terence H. Dunn H James E. North Timothy E. Drury Gilbert H. Schluter Karl A. Malo Michael D. O’Donnell H Ronald S. Hagen Mark A. Harris John F. Cox Jon T. Rodriguez H David G. Paige H Paul K. Davis H Cory M. Cunningham Gabriel R. Carlton H Benjamin N. Miles H Kirk B. Maag H Brent A. Wehage 68 68 69 71 72 73 73 74 74 76 80 82 82 84 85 93 01 03 06 07 740 747 773 808 836 850 859 874 877 906 991 1025 1032 1065 1084 1256 1381 1397 1422 1468