The Beaver Fiji Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Oregon State University 348 NW 25th Street. Corvallis. OR 97330 Fall 2019 Coming in 2020! Fiji Smoker Friday, March 6, 6 p.m. Kells Irish Pub 112 SW 2nd Ave., Portland, OR 97204 $20.00 Dinner will be provided (Cash Bar) "Terror on 25th Street" Raises $2,700 for Jackson Street Youth Services During fall term of 2019, the brothers of Kappa Omicron were once again able to host their annual Haunted House philanthropy event benefiting Jackson Street Youth Services. On Halloween night, from 6 to 8 p.m., the children of Jackson Street were In vited to experience the event for free, while from 8;30 p.m. to midnight, college students were charged $5 for a good scare (and a good cause). The chosen theme for this year was "Terror on 25th Street" and the entire chapter house was converted into an insane asylum. Brothers and pledges dressed up as mentally deranged medical patients, and insane "doctors" that acted as tour guides for any guests going through the house Par ticipants were taken through ail three floors as well as the basement, being given a truly haunting experience. Including an ultra-realistic electric chair. All proceeds from the event, which Included nearly $2700 raised In a single night, were donated to Jackson Street Youth Services. This amount surpassed the $2100 Watch your mailbox for your invitation! Frank Norris Pig Dinner Saturday, Ivtay 16 McMenamins Edgefield Ballroom raised In two nights during the previous year's Haunted House. Jackson Street assists Oregon adolescents and young adults to develop a positive attitude toward themselves and others, and to achieve an appropriate degree of Independence. They provide shel ter services and address the Issues of health, education, juvenile justice, life skills, and job-readiness, helping to reduce homelessness, runaway behavior, substance abuse, child abuse, and unemployment. The main organizers behind this event were Ashwin Devarajan and Alden Sos- novske. They were responsible for designing the theme, reaching out to the community, tabling at the MU, buying supplies, and organizing the setup of the event. They thank the brothers of Kappa Omicron, the participating sororities, the QSU community, and the staff of Jackson Street for their support and generosity. Terror on 25th Street was a massive success, and the brothers of Kappa Omicron look forward to continuing this proud Phi Gamma Delta tradition for years to come. — Ashwin Devarajan '22 Cocktails: 5 p.m. Dinner: 6 p.m. Save the date! ♦ INSIDE: Meet Our Fall Pledges! \r\nBeaver Fiji 2 Fall 2019 Meet Our Fall Pledges Henry Nagel Oregon City HS Major: Business Administration "I enjoy spending time outside with my family and friends. Ad ditionally, I have a passion for Jacob Schroeder Bellarmine College Prep (San Jose, CA) Major: Mechanical Engineering "I am very passionate about hockey and cars. I am an avid San Jose Sharks fan." skateboarding, and I'm a huge fan of football. Go Beavs!" Will Kaigh Jaron Farrier Beaverton HS Lincoln HS 13 miT^ Major: General Engineering "I spend most of my free time hanging out with friends, running, or watching sports. I'm also originally from lilinois and Major: Exploratory Studies "I enjoy playing Spikeball, spend ing time with my friends and family, I love the Chicago Cubs." outdoors." taking hikes, and talking with others. I love camping during the sum mer with friends. I appreciate the Gilberto Rivera Rex Putnam HS Jeremiah Estrada Major: Mechanical Pearl City HS (Pearl City, HI) Major: Digital Engineering "In my free time, I like to play tennis and listen to music. I also like to Communication Arts spend time with my friends and fam "I enjoy running, getting boba, watching TV shows, and spend ing time with friends and family." ily as much as I can." Braeden Howard Sherwood HS Major Mechanical Engineering "I am looking at working with 3D print Tommy Laido 1 Sherwood HS ers or in aerospace. I'm always down Major: Chemical for a good or really bad joke, and I'll probably make one whenever I can. I Engineering "1 enjoy going kayak fishing with swam for about ten years, but now I'm excited to see what comes next." my dog on my free time as well as playing baseball and going hiking." Calvin Chase Anderman Summit HS Major: Public Policy Pat Danner Beaverton HS "I really enjoy baseball and Major: Business snowboarding. I love college "I was born and raised in Portland, football. I also like spending time with friends and playing video and spent most of my childhood playing football and lacrosse." games. GO BEAVS!" Jake Bourquein Rex Putnam HS Major: Business Administration "I enjoy playing golf and doing anything outside including hiking, camping, and fishing." \r\nFall 2019 3 Phi Gamma Delta Purple Legionnaire Report Fall 2019 One of the great benefits of fraternity is providing men with an environment where they can be supported, challenged, and pushed to be the best version of themselves. As I begin my Community second year as Purple Legionnaire, I am eager to work alongside ^ an energetic group of undergraduate brothers, watch them take * Service on new roles and responsibilities within the chapter, and see them Walk4Water develop as leaders both on and off campus. The undergraduates continue to excel in academics, achieving a 3.13 average chapter GPA for the 2018-2019 academic year, and just recently raised $2,700 for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter through their annual haunted house philanthropy. Investments continue to be made to the chapter house. Over ^ r M y .j 1/ /mK\ 4 j */ yi'lSH' ' // . y the summer. House Corp(KG Association) performed a $20,000 overhaul to the chapter's boiler system, which included the addi- rff tion of thermostatic valves. These upgrades improve the function and reliability of the heating system, increase energy efficiency, and make the chapter house a more comfortable living space for our undergraduate brothers. Dates have been set for our annual Smoker and Pig Dinner graduate events. We look forward to seeing you back at Kells Irish Pub for Smoker on Friday, March 6, 2020. Pig Dinner will return to McMenamins Edgefield on Saturday, May 16, 2020. /fyou wish to book a stay at McMenamins Edgefield in advance, we do have a block of rooms reserved for the event. When you call to make a reservation, please mention you are with the KG Pig Dinner group. Additional details to follow. On October 26, 2019, KO brothers participated in the Walk4Water, a fundraiser put on by Healing Hands International with the aim to simulate what those in third world countries have to do for access to clean water. Brothers walked from Avery Park all the way to the Willamette River and back, carrying jugs of water. This fund raiser was specially aimed to raise awareness about Fraternally, Brent Wilson '16, 541-419-0879 the necessity of clean water and to build wells in Zimbabwe or Haiti, Scholarship Report ensuring access to clean Scholarship has remained the utmost priority here at the Kappa Gmicron Chapter. Gur spring term 2019 cumulative GPA was 3.17, and our first-year members had a 3.32 GPA, — highest of any chapter participated and, in the process, gained a sense of unity with the Corvallis community as we walked together for a great cause. water.More than half the IFC chapter. Our first concern is always for our freshman members, giving them support as they enter this challenging new chapter of their life. In the 2019 fall term we started a team-based scholarship game, creating an additional platform for the brothers and pledge brothers to encourage and support each other as we work toward aca demic excellence. I created teams with an even balance of brothers and pledge brothers to bring the chapter closer together. The best team will get a nice reward at the end of the term. My uncle, Jason Van Horn '93, served in a similar role during his time at the KG Chapter, and it's great to continue the family legacy and to have an impact on my brothers. — Jake Van Horn '21, Scholarship Chair Adopt A Park Back in 201 7, the brothers of Kappa Omicron adopted a local Corvallis park — Porter Park — to claim as "theirs" for community service. Ever since then, the brothers have been Graduate Spotlight Darren Coil '98i 20*79 College of volunteering to maintain ^ Engineering Leadership Academy and clean Porter Park at least once each term in order to keep the name Phi Gamma Delta associ ated with it. On Sunday, November 1 7, 2019, the Gn the weekend of Gctober 25, 2019, brother Darren Coil '98 came back to Gregon State University to speak at the College of Engineering's Leadership Academy, an innovative program designed for engineering students aiming to increase their competitiveness for employment and overall development as engineering brothers teamed up with 2020 SING partner Alpha Omicron Pi for another ' impactful cleanup. We leaders. Darren is currently the Director of Automotive Business look forward to maintain Strategy for manufacturing and supply chain at Microsoft. He led a ing Porter Park for years to come, and we hope to get an Adopt A Park sign with our fraternity name at the park very soon. session at the Leadership Academy called "Leadership in the Fast Lane: Managing Your Career and Your Life," in which he shared his experiences in the technology industry and gave advice on being successful through career transitions and other life obstacles. As a 1998 Kappa Gmicron mechanical engineering graduate, Darren took the time to come back and visit the chapter house and reminisce on old times despite his busy agenda. Brother Coil is another outstanding example of a graduate brother achieving great successes in his industry and staying loyal to his alma mater, something that every Phi Gam learns in pledge education! — Jacob Marquez '20 \r\nBeaver Fiji 4 Fall 2019 FIJIs Abroad FIJI Brothers Myles Willis Serve On Country: Spain "1 am currently studying abroad in Seville, Spain, where I am taking Spanish classes at the Univer sity of Seville. Additionally, I have been traveling around Spain and Europe, making the most out of each weekend trip. I have also been playing a good amount of soccer, along with enjoying the overall excitement of the European soccer leagues." I PC L ». X Joe Cleary On November 13, 2019, sophomore brother Joe Cleary was elected to IPG as Vice President of Recruitment Programming for 2020, continuing the strong trend of having FIJI representatives on IPG to increase camaraderie with other fraternities on campus. Zach Merrick Country: Netherlands "This term I am studying abroad at Radbound University in Nijmegen, Netherlands. I am blessed to have support from both Oregon State Univer sity and my brothers from FIJI while I'm on this journey. So far, it has been an eye-opening experi ence. I have spent a lot of time traveling around Europe to watch football. This is a picture of myself enjoying a cold beer at Signal Iduna Park, home of Borussia Dortmund"(football club in the Bundesliga, the top tier of German football). joe wi l l be in charge of organizing events for al l chapters during formal recruitment periods in the spring and fall. In FIJI Running In the Family! addition, he will work very closely with all fraternity recruitment chairs in order to further increase fraternity recruitment numbers at OSU. This also includes speaking to incoming freshmen and their parents at START orientations over the summer, promoting fraternity life at Oregon State. KG Chapter is also proud of brother jay Raitt, who has served on IPG for the past year as Vice President of Scholarship. As Fijis, we aim to continue our strong relationships with IFC and other Greek organizations on campus. Above: Chase Anderman (right) with his dad, Greg Anderman '88. Right: Connor Meadows with his dad, Todd Meadows, a Sigma Tau FIJI 1987 graduate of the University of Washington. \r\nFall 2019 5 Phi Gamma Delta In Memoriam Steams D. Eason,'36-189, a longtime resident of Wenatcfiee, Washington, died September 17, 2018, two days before his 1Q4th birthday. He graduated from Oregon State in Civil Engineering. In 1941, Steams met and married Beth Beedle in Wenatchee. During World War II, he was commissioned as an Ensign in the Navy's Seabees, was deployed to Guadalcanal and Okinawa, and was mustered out as a Lieutenant. His career years included working with the Army Corps of Engineers, the Washington State Highway Department, and several private construction firms. He worked on construction of the Panama Canai, highways around the Columbia Basin and Grand Coulee Dam, the 1-5 corridor through Seattle, and establishing a Highway Depart ment for the government of Cameroon, Africa. Prior to retiring, he served as the Director of Public Works and City Engineer for Wenatchee. Three great loves developed late in Steams' life: travRliri" ^ ciiid art glass. He had a glass kiln in the basement vviiere he designed, cut, and fused art glass into plates, bowls, vases, and other original creations. Beth, his wife of 49 years, preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara McCorkle and Lynn Nishimura; and grandson, David Eason of humor. His constant corny jokes and comedic timing kept the household in stitches." Mick is survived by his children, Kelley Carmichael-Casey, Terry Gremaux, Clark, Craig, and Liz Lan cashire; 13 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Jerome H. "Jerry" Smith,'58-548, died in Portland, Oregon, on June 18, 2019. He graduated from Astoria High School, where he was active in student government, track, and basketball. Jerry earned a degree in chemical engi neering from Oregon State and was an avid Beaver Believer, even in the dark days of 1970s football. He made many lifelong friends, including several fraternity brothers at Phi Gamma Delta. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Stanford University, and it was at Stanford that he met his wife of 57 years, Judy Lucas. Together they crisscrossed the country as Jerry built his career, first at Procter & Gamble and then Crown Zellerbach. Eventually, Jerry returned to his Oregon roots, settling in the Portland area with Judy and two daughters. His greatest joy was spending time with a golf club in his hands or with friends and family. Survivors include his wife, Judy; daughters, Diane Haughton and Laura Lucas; two grand children; and siblings, Jim Smith and Peggy Wilson. Vernon P. Thomas,'59-579, died at his Lakesite, Tennes see, home on December 23, 2018. He was 84. Born and raised Nishimura. in Klamath Falls, Oregon, brother Thomas served in the U.S. Robert T. Bragg,'53-463, died at his home in Bellevue, Washington, on February 25, 2019. At Cregon State, he was the student assistant to the CSU Athletic Director, and he met Army during the Korean War. He retired from Tennessee Valley Authority as an electrical engineer, and was also a retired Real his future wife, Mary "Polly" Nixon (KKF-CSU). In 1953, he received his U.S. Army commission. Although he had been hired by the General Electric Company prior to graduation, he was called Into active duty and served during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from CSU with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1954. The Army and GE took the famiiy to Virginia, Washington, Massachusetts, and New York before returning them to the Northwest — first in Eugene, Cregon, and then Seattle. Bob and Polly settled on Mercer Island in 1962, and raised their three children there. Bob enjoyed skiing, golfing, fly fishing, gardening, woodworking, and watching sports — from little league to the Seahawks, where he still had charter seats. He particularly enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in sports and activities. He was involved in civic and school activities, having served as Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Council and the PTSA at all levels. He belonged to the Elfun Society of GE, Ancient Skiers, and Probus of Mercer Island. In addition to^his wife Polly, Bob is survived by daughters Lvnn Elizabeth Marich (kkf-UW)and Julie Anne Bebee(KA©Colorado Col.); son, Steven (FiJI-ldaho); grandchildren Patrick tor and commercial appraiser. He was active in the Lakesite community for many years, and was a Boy Scout Leader. He was preceded in death by his wife and soul mate of 54 years, Roberta Thomas. Survivors include his son, Doug; daughter, Sharon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. John H. Hudson,'60-585, of Portland, died at his home on May 21, 2019. At Oregon State, he was in Army ROTC, and he served in the Army at Ft. Ord, California. Returning home, he worked with his father at Hudson House Wholesale Grocers, then bought a grocery store, Angelo's, at SW Scholls Ferry and Hall in Beaverton. He also owned and leased other retail spaces. He worked until the day he passed on. His family wrote:"We will miss him, his iove of his home, his faithful cats, and his family. John leaves behind his sister, Patricia D. Hudson; his niece, Michele M. Rand; nephew, John R.H. Misko; great-niece, Elle H. Misko; and cousins, Julie F. Postel and Wesley J. Ferry. Donald T. McKay,'51-U of WA,of Seattle, died June 15, 2019, at age 92. His family wrote that Don "is greatly missed by all who knew him and whose lives he touched. He had a finely tuned sense of humor, and in his prime, he was pretty good at tennis and skiing." Bragg Marich (FIJI-UW), Shannon and Kate Bebee, and Tully James Bragg; two great-granddaughters; his brother, David Fiji Fables Bragg; and numerous nieces and nephews. Malcolm W. Reed,'56-516, of Portland, died December 6, 2013, according to a note from the family. After graduating from' Oregon State, Mick enlisted in the U.S. Army and married his high school sweetheart. Sue Kelley. They were married for 53 years. He was successful in the insurance industry with Wells-Reed-Wood-West, focusing mainly on Thomas E. Talbot,'43-307, a retired medical doctor, wrote, "I'm still here at 98." He can be reached at 32200 SW French Prairie Rd., #D113, Wilsonvilie, OR 97070. David W. Graham,'44-316, sent greetings to KG brothers from his home at 6426 W. Del Mar Lane, Glendale, AZ 85306. "Go Beavs!" he added. the International Rotary, and other professional Dennis I. Hedges,'61-606, wrote: "Hi, Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron brothers. I enjoyed the Summer 2019 Beaver F/J/very much, and wanted my brother. Bob Hedges ['51-432] organizations. Regardless of his success, he al to be remembered in the Honor Roli of Contributors. Sending a commercial contractors. He was a member of the Multnomah Athletic Club, the Irvington Tennis Club, ways put his family first. He enjoyed skiing, fishing, crabbing, clamming, bird hunting, and working in the family gardens in Portland and Cannon Beach. The family donation in his memory." Dennis can be reached at 4020 NW wrote, "Dad took great pride and pleasure in raising his children to have a positive outlook in life and to maintain a strong sense retired from the U.S. Navy and am living in Clackamas after my Boxwood Dr., Corvaliis, OR 97330. William R. Graham,'67-783, LCDR, USN (Ret ), wrote: "I (Cont. on page 6) \r\nBeaver Fiji 6 Fall 2019 joy chasing her games. Two of our closest friends from college remain close today: my little bro, David Thompson ['82-1018] and his wife, Lisa Anne(OSU)— two amazing people. God is good." Contact "Star" at mwstaropoli@gmail.com: 503-381- Fiji Fables Cont. from page 5 spouse of 38 years, Jeanine, passed ad astra in 2012. Great to see KO brottiers and tfie Beaver FIJI doing so well. Still migtity glad to be a Fiji. Perge!" Contact Bill at w.r.graham@outlook. 0420; or 5250 SW Cherry Ave., Beaverton, OR 97005. com; 503-729-7146; or 15033 SE 128tfi Ave., Clackamas, OR Mark A. Railing,'81-1059, wrote: "I married Faith seven years ago, after Jenni's(AO-QSU '84) death. Moved to Grants Pass five years ago from Wilsonville, and love it here. It's an 97015. Michael W. Staropoil,'80-982, is an attorney who is cur rently representing law enforcement in Oregon and Washington. He and his wife, Susie, raised a family of four children: Nick (30), Sarah (28), Matthew (24), and Laura (19)."We are blessed. Our kids are all based in the Portland metro area. The youngest, Laura, is playing soccer at the College of Idaho. Susie and I en amazing city, and amazing people! Life is great, and I am excited to see what adventure God has for me each and every day." Mark is Development Director at the Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass. He receives mall at 2214 Poppy Lane, Grants Pass, OR 97527, and e-mail at ryegrass100@yahoo.com. Spooky Characters From Halloweens Past (Recognize Anyone?) j 2019 Honor Roll of Contributors Many thanks to the brothers listed below, who contributed a total of $9,380 via the graduate communications program in 2019. ALL donations — in ANY amount — are important and will be put to good use! {The stars Indicate donations of $100 or more.) Rupert E. Fixott 43 ★ David W. Graham 44 * Norman K. and Elaine Seethoff in memoriam Chartos A. Gasovnan ★ John D. Rowell ★ Jack A. Grey Richard M. Bixler ★ F. Robert Hedges in memoriam H. Franklin Thomas, Jr. ★ Theron C. Gorden ★ Robert T. Bragg in memoriam 45 293 316 346 4S 356 48 377 ★ Warren L. Dalziel 62 ★ Stephen L. DeMaria ★ Ronald R. Dueltgen 62 62 618 619 621 ★ Robert L. R. Bailey 63 638 63 641 64 649 64 654 658 661 669 670 672 695 707 717 733 ■k Michael S. Lucas 50 409 51 425 ★ Gary A. Wildish ★ Larry Clark ★ John E. Geiger 51 51 52 432 ★ Bert E. Loughmiller ★ LynnA. Aikman 65 440 ★ Frank H. Clark, Jr. 65 450 ★ Ronald 1. Enna 65 64 64 ★ Gerald R. Durbin 66 66 463 Colin L. Walker David J. Koch 56 469 491 494 510 ★ Kenneth S. Miller, Jr. 67 68 68 68 59 571 ★ James M. Root 69 59 575 69 ★ John H. Hudson 60 585 ★ Jeffrey L. Wissler Chris M. Drury ★ John F. Jensen, Jr. 60 586 ★ William R. Graham ★ Dennis 1. Hedges 61 ★ Kenneth R. Poorman 61 ★ Gary W. Runes 61 ★ Thomas J. Braden 62 606 610 612 617 ★ ★ ★ ★ 70 71 71 ★ Arthur H. Kroeger ★ Gary L. Romine ★ R. George. Zinckgraf, Jr. ★ Donne G. Griffith ★ Marc H. Nelson Earl M. Snyder 53 53 54 54 ★ Stephen A. Enna ★ Bruce G. Mackin Terence H. Dunn William L. Leever Jon P. Hudson James E. North . 70 72 72 739 740 773 778 780 783 808 813 830 836 William L. Beckley 73 Timothy E. Drury ★ 73 74 847 850 877 ★ 76 906 Bruce P. Frederick ★ Kent M. Crawford ★ James A. Fort 78 ★ Michael D. O'Donnell Ronald 8. Hagen Ar W. Scott Havens ★ Michael W. Staropoil Mark A. Harris ★ George F. Stephen ★ Jon T. Rodriguez Michael L. Hutchinson Mark A. Railing David G. Paige Douglas J. Thompson ★ William H. Diercks ★ Keith W. Backsen ★ Gerald E. Van Zandt ★ Stephen L. Wolfe Seth Robinson ★ Benjamin J. Binek Gabriel R. Carlton Steven A. Bastlan 79 902 946 976 977 982 79 80 80 81 82 84 84 991 1000 1032 1055 1059 84 85 86 87 89 90 92 98 01 02 1065 1099 1118 1128 1170 1198 1254 1363 1381 1424