The Deke Quarterly Vol. 142, No.3. Dekes in Baseball

QUARTERLY DEKE

BASEBALL In DEKES

Dear Brothers and Friends,

Greetings! We are pleased to deliver this autumn edition of the DEKE Quarterly. I hope you enjoy it.

This year, the first semester has looked pretty good for DKE. And, according to National Interfraternity Council data, last year we enjoyed significantly higher percentage growth rates for both membership and number of chapters than our broader cohort. We are nowhere near the top of the list in sheer size (nor care to be!), but our steady growth last year was very reassuring. Congratulations to the undergraduates’ recruitment efforts and to the DKE staff for these wonderful results.

It’s been almost two months since we gathered in Washington DC for Convention. By all accounts, it was a very good event. Staff programming was very relevant, the undergraduate attendance was solid, and everyone was enthusiastically engaged. For me, the opening night awards ceremony brought some of the most impactful and unexpected surprises (maybe I shouldn’t be surprised). The messages shared by three individuals stood out in particular: Brother Jeff Lowe, Tau Delta-Sewanee ’77, presented a family heirloom first edition copy of Gone With The Wind to the DKE Foundation. Dr. Mark Miller, Phi Epsilon-Minnesota ’80, was this year’s Henderson Award recipient for his pivotal support of the Phi Epsilon Chapter. Finally, Brother Val Napolitano, father of Nick Napolitano, presented the Best Chapter President Award named for his dearly departed son. Each man addressed the convention for slightly different reasons, and with different stories. But, the common thread that bound all three together is their GENEROSITY borne of brotherhood. In this instance I’m referring to a generosity that includes but extends far beyond anything that could be quantified by decimal points. These men stood before convention and shared deeply personal stories that were honest with troubles and pain, and humble in triumph. This left me thinking about the unique value, meaning, and purpose of what these men were offering: that is, an enormously powerful endowment that includes open-wallet and open-hearted giving.

Through thoughtful stewardship and reinvestment, we will continue to build this special endowment that simultaneously defines and supports our organization.

In the Bonds,

Mason Morjikian  Chairman of the Board Lambda-Kenyon ‘88

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ΔKE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mason Morjikian, Lambda ‘88, Chairman

Semmes Favrot, Psi ‘82, Vice Chairman

David Helverson, Delta Pi ‘81, Treasurer

Robert Bryan, Sigma Rho ‘56, Honorary President

Cory Crenshaw, Tau Lambda ‘01

Christian Cummings, Epsilon Rho ‘18

Mike De Lisi, Rho ‘03

Ray Reynolds Graves, Alpha Chi ‘67

Nathaniel Kluttz, Beta ‘09

Tim Lewis, Omicron ‘11

Ron Li, Phi Alpha ‘10

Stanford McMillan, Gamma ‘89

John McNeil, Psi ‘79

Kevin O’Bryon, Tau Lambda ‘77

Terry Stewart, Phi Chi ‘69

John Yerger, Delta Chi ‘82

ΔKE HQ STAFF

Executive Director: Doug Lanpher, Gamma ‘77

Director of Member Services: Trey Robb, M.Ed.

Director of Alumni Services and Marketing:

Craig Dick, Phi Alpha ‘16

Director of Administrative Services:

Forrest Billington, Lambda Tau ‘16

Associate Director for Chapter Resources: Dustin Stewart

Archivist & Historian: Grant Burnyeat, Phi Alpha ‘65

Chapter Development Consultant: Tim Treffery, Zeta Theta ‘22

Chapter Consultant: Chris McLaughlin, Alpha Omicron ‘24

Chapter Consultant: Ethan Woodard, Omega Omega ‘24

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Administrative Services Coordinator: Julie Johnson

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Greetings Fellow Dekes and Friends,

A couple years ago we devoted a Deke Quarterly cover story to DKE’s “historic” expansion, and I’d like to return to that theme here. Virtually every organization relies on continuous growth to thrive. In our case, growth offsets natural attrition due to the inevitable rise and fall of chapters.

Taking a quick look at our growth statistics compared to the industry, we’ve done well recently and over the past 20 years. Here are the stats provided by the industry trade group, NIC:

O/A Membership Growth Industry Ave. Deke

Chapter Size

But the need to grow is constant, and we can’t rely on previous results, however positive. Adding more chapters helps sustain DKE by ensuring a steady influx of new members, new ideas, new leaders. Growth helps us provide more resources to our members, better programs, and more scholarships. By increasing our influence and presence across different regions, we stay more competitive; growth generates enthusiasm and momentum, helping attract more high quality members. From a networking standpoint, growth expands the opportunity for Deke Brothers to connect. Finally, growth expands DKE’s legacy and traditions to new universities, brings DKE closer to alumni who live near the campuses we’re expanding to, and provides more young men with the opportunity to benefit from membership in our Brotherhood.

For all of these reasons, growth continues to be high on our list of strategic priorities. We seek to expand to new campuses and those where we’ve had chapters before. Due to many factors, expanding to new campuses is becoming more difficult (that’s a topic for a different column), but despite that, the need for growth is no less vital.

Doug Lanpher, Executive Director

We’ll continue seeking opportunities to grow, particularly in regions where demand is the highest, where population trends are up, and where institutional resistance is the lowest. To no one’s surprise, that means we expect most of our growth to take place in the southern US, some in the midwest and west, and opportunistically elsewhere. One other factor I’ll mention is that in all likelihood, growth will take place at large public universities rather than elite private schools, which tend to be less welcoming places to fraternities.

One bold new step taken by the DKE Board in September was to approve the concept of our first city-based Deke chapter, in this case, in New York City. This will be a chapter which draws undergraduate men from various four-year colleges in Manhattan, not just one. For now, most of the 40 men in the Associate Chapter are NYU students, but there are a few other universities represented as well. The men are just getting started in recruiting friends from other campuses, so we expect in the near future for many students joining this Associate Chapter from elsewhere. Other fraternities have done this with success, so we’ll try it and see if we can make the model work for DKE.

Other than that, our focus will be directed to aggressively seeking to identify exciting new opportunities at other great colleges which will help improve DKE in all the ways mentioned above.

If you have any thoughts or suggestions, or if you think you can help us get a chapter started or restarted, it would be great to hear from you.

Best wishes for the remainder of the fall, and we hope you enjoy this issue about “Dekes in Baseball!”

In the Bonds, Doug Lanpher, Gamma ’77 Executive Director, Delta Kappa Epsilon

DEKE NEWS

Yale Club hosts Deke squash tournament

If squash is your game, you should have been at the Yale Club during the weekend of May 10-11. DKE hosted a squash tournament for area Dekes and it was a rousing success. 16 players competed in a single bracket, with each player getting the opportunity to play a minimum of 2 games. After all of the serves, strokes, lets and boasts were made and the matches concluded, Enrico Palazio (Mu ’00 and possible tenor and referee) was crowned the winner of the tournament, vanquishing Jack Little (Rho ’22) in the finals. After Friday night’s play was concluded, over 60 Dekes gathered at the Club for cocktails and tall tales. Be on the alert for future tournaments.

Dale Chihuly Exhibits

Dale Chihuly (Kappa Epsilon-Washington), world-renowned glass artist, has a thrilling new exhibition of his works being displayed at the Biltmore in Asheville, N.C. through January 5, 2025. This is a return visit to the Biltmore for Dale, having had a prior exhibition there in 2018. Dale’s works have been displayed all over the world and he has permanent exhibitions in various venues, including the Toyama Glass Art Museum in Japan; the Chihuly Garden and Glass in Seattle and the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. His exhibit at the Botanic Garden in Adelaide, Australia from September 27, 2024-April 29, 2025 just opened. Closer to home, fellow Deke bourbon lovers can see his permanent installation at the Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky.

Cornell Dekes’ Baseball Tradition

Twenty-five (25) Delta Chi-Cornell alumni continued a great annual tradition of gathering for brotherhood, beer and brats when they attended a Seattle Mariners baseball game at T-Mobile Park earlier this summer. Several of them also took in a minor league game in Portland a few days before. The attendees represented classes from 1979 through 2003 and traveled from 14 different states to participate in the fun. Proof positive that the bonds established in the Deke House last a lifetime.

Left, Jack Little, right,Enrico Palazio

DEKE NEWS

Joe Brendler’s amazing career

I don’t think anyone (well, almost anyone) fails to admire and honor the dedication, sacrifice and patriotism of the men and women who choose to make the military their chosen career. In this Quarterly, we recognize one of our own—Joe Brendler, Delta Chi-Cornell ‘1984---for his 31 years and 5 months of service in the U.S. Army. We don’t have enough space to list all of Joe’s accomplishments, but here are a few: retired as a Major General;

7 years spent in foreign service; commanded soldiers in combat in Iraq and supported the command group in Afghanistan; Chief of Staff of U.S. Cyber Command; second tour in Afghanistan where he was responsible for policy and oversight of all communications and information systems employed by NATO and U.S. forces there; Chief of Staff of DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency); professor of physics at West Point, etc. etc. etc. And, just for fun, Joe has hiked all 2,189 miles of the

Iota Dekes remember deceased brother

The brothers of Iota-Centre lost a treasured friend when John Goetzinger (’80) entered the Mystic Circle of DKE on March 27, 2024 after succumbing to complications from open heart surgery. Brother John was a happy warrior throughout his life and battled his health issues with great courage and humor to the very end. His infectious laugh will be remembered by all who occupied the Iota Deke House during John’s tenure at Centre. Many of his friends and brothers gathered at brother Tony Apro’s house in June to honor John’s memory and his contributions to our respective lives.

Olympic

Gold Medal Winner turns 90

Happy 90th birthday (July 27) to brother Jim Elder (Alpha Phi-Toronto). In 1968, Jim won an Olympic gold medal in the equestrian sport of show jumping at the Mexico City Olympics, having already won an Olympic bronze medal twelve years before in Stockholm. Obviously, Jim

Appalachian Trail (plus 165 miles more to complete Vermont’s Long Trail) and has climbed more than forty-six 4,000+ foot mountain peaks and has served as a board member of Warrior Expeditions for the past 7 years. What can we say other than “Thank You Joe”.

did not win his Olympic medals without having earned an incalculable number of medals, ribbons and awards in his chosen sport over the expanse of his equestrian career. For his service and dedication to sports, philanthropy, DKE and his native Canada and in honor of his birthday, Jim was presented with a proclamation from the DKE International office.

Major General Joe Brendler

Front Row, Tim Apro 1980, Pat O’Brien 1979, Emma Goetzinger, Mike Kimbrell 1978, Dennis Johnson, 1980. Back Row, Jeff Beaudin 1982, Tim Barnum 1981, Howard Mann 1980, Tony Apro 1979, Matt Vonderbrink 1980, Russel Atchison 1981

Legendary Coach/ Administrator Passes

One of greats of DKE from the sporting world passed away on June 10, 2024 at the age of 97. Homer Rice, Iota-Centre ’51, was a member of America’s “Greatest Generation” having enlisted in the Navy in 1944 at the age of 17. He served on a supply ship in the Philippines, encountering enemy fire during several of his ground supply runs to U.S. troops. After recovering from malaria and leaving the service, he enrolled at Centre College, where he played football and basketball and joined the Iota chapter of Deke during the 1948-1949 academic year. His accomplishments in his chosen career of

coaching and administering collegiate and professional sports are too numerous to mention (the reader is directed to a beautiful obituary written by Steve Hummer in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution), but Mr. Rice was a head coach on the collegiate level at Cincinnati and Rice (assistant at numerous schools) and at the pro level for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was athletic director at Rice, North Carolina and then at Georgia Tech (for 17 years), where his coaching hires helped revive the fortunes of several sports and where he instituted his “Total Person” program for all Yellow Jacket sport participants. Rest in peace Homer Rice and thank you for your service.

Top row (left-right): John Rhorer (’78); John Corey (’79); Russ Atchison (’81); LeRoy McEntire (’78); Dick Heaton (’76) Bottom row (left-right): Reggie Mudd (’75); Tony Apro (’79); Mike Miller (’76); John Atchison (’77); Rick DiGiorgio (’78)

Dekes gather again in Alabama

Thirty-three years and counting. LeRoy McEntire (Iota-Psi ’78) has hosted several Iota Deke alumni at his and his family’s Lake Martin, Alabama homes every year since 1992. Over those 33 years, the number of attendees has ranged from 6 to 15. This year’s group included two newcomers (Tony Apro, Iota ’79 and Russell Atchison, Iota ’81). As always, the food, drink and story-telling were exceptional. Pictured to the left are the 2024 attendees:

You never know who you’ll meet

OHomer Rice’s lota pledge class (Mr. Rice is seated at the far left)

ne of our chapter consultants, Ethan Woodard, made acquaintance with a great American as Ethan was waiting for his flight out of Tucson, Arizona in the middle of an almost 3 week road trip to visit several Deke chapters. Heading back to his home state of Indiana, former Vice President Mike Pence graciously took the time to shake hands with Ethan and pose for a photo. While Mr. Pence is not a Deke (Phi Gamma Delta, Hanover College), he certainly exhibits the Deke qualities of leadership and jolly good fellowship. Ethan regrets not wearing a tie with his hoodie, shorts and tennis shoes.

Deke Trivia. Did you know?...

...Out of 46 US Presidents (Grover Cleveland counts for 2), only 13 were initiated as fraternity members during their time in college. Depending on how you count, DKE can claim up to six members who became President: Rutherford B. Hayes, Delta Chi (honorary); Teddy Roosevelt, Alpha 1880; Gerald Ford, Omicron 1935; George H. W. Bush, Phi 1948; George W. Bush Phi 1968. Additionally, our regular readers will remember the Winter 2024 issue and the story of the Alpha Chapters 1890 split with DKE, the closing paragraph begins, “FDR – Almost a Deke?” That’s how we get up to six! Only two other fraternities can claim more than one President: Psi Upsilon and Alpha Delta Phi (two (2) each). And, our next President will not be claimed by any fraternity, so our lead is safe.

CHAPTER NEWS

Chi-Ole Miss, Beta Delta-Georgia, Lambda TauTennessee, Mu Chi-Maryville, Delta Alpha-Auburn

Representatives of these five great southern-based chapters of DKE gathered together at the Chi chapter house in Oxford with three representatives of Deke National for two days in June to discuss recruitment and growth strategies. The specific topics included values based recruitment, balancing growth while maintaining solid brotherhood, goal setting, and use of social media. This was also a great opportunity to bring together Deke brothers from 4 separate states for a celebration of camaraderie (definition: “spirit of good friendship and loyalty among

members of a group”). Thanks to these fellows for making the effort.

Phi Gamma-Syracuse

To demonstrate that a fraternity’s relationship with its university’s administration is not always an “Us vs. Them” dynamic, the brothers at the Phi Gamma

chapter continued a tradition of hosting the Chancellor of Syracuse University and his wife for dinner and good conversation at the Deke house on September 17. Chancellor Kent Syverud, his wife and several other members of the Syracuse administration dined with the entire Phi Gamma membership and

some of its alumni, as well as Deke Executive Director Doug Lanpher. This tradition dates back at least 11 years, with the chapter hosting Chancellor Syverud in even numbered years and the Chancellor inviting the Dekes to his house (next door to the Deke House) in odd numbered years. Is it coincidence that Chancellor Syverud is a strong advocate of the Greek system at Syracuse? More likely, the brothers at Phi Gamma understand the importance of mutual respect and open communication, qualities that our other chapters might emulate.

Gamma Phi-Wesleyan

Brother Beta, Nick Orphanos, reports that the Wesleyan football team is on a roll thanks to the contributions of several Dekes. The Cardinals thumped last year’s NESCAC co-champions Middlebury by a score of 43-7 and then gained revenge on Tufts (who beat Wesleyan last year 49-14) by defeating the Jumbos 20-9. Wesleyan was led by several Dekes in each game: Against Middlebury, quarterback and football captain Niko Candido ‘25 threw for 273 yards and 2 touchdowns and had 58 rushing yards; Brother Dylan Connors ‘26 had a big play on a punt which he blocked and returned for a touchdown; Brother Rickey Eng ‘25 had 4 catches for 99 yards; Brother James Mchugh ‘26 had 34 rushing yards and a touchdown. Against Tufts, Brother and football Captain Ben Carbeau ‘25 had 11 tack-

DKE gatheing at the Chi chapter house

Phi Gamma-Syracuse

Nu Alpha-Northeastern

Tles and 2 sacks leading the Cardinal defense that did not concede a touchdown. Brother Luke LaSaracina ‘25, had his first career interception to seal the game. Continued success to Wesleyan and its Deke leaders.

Gamma Phi is also to be congratulated on initiating 18 new members last Spring. It did so in spite of some tough conditions—all recruiting events and new member education were required to be held off-campus due to the fact that Gamma Phi is the only all-male organization at Wesleyan and cannot use campus facilities for its activities.

Delta Alpha-Auburn

Great things are happening at Delta Alpha. The chapter recently moved into a new house on campus and hosted a Parent’s Weekend ribbon-cutting event to commemorate the exciting new phase of this still-young chapter. Representatives from Deke International, Auburn’s

administration, local alumni and parents all gathered with the members during the weekend to celebrate the chapter’s critical accomplishment of finding stable housing for its operations. Delta Alpha took full advantage of their new infrastructure and added 27 new members to their ranks during the Fall of ’24. . There is much to celebrate and more to achieve for our promising Auburn brotherhood as they get settled into their new home.

The

ceremony. Included in the photo are Sam Adams (Psi ’79, in the coat and tie), who served as Delta Alpha’s housing advisor and Brother Beta, Kyle Foretich, to Sam’s immediate left.

he jolly good fellows at Nu Alpha celebrated their 4th Annual Gator Roast in September. This event has become a much loved tradition at Northeastern. Before any of our readers (or anyone else for that matter) raise a ruckus about cooking and eating a poor alligator, please understand that the alligator was removed from the endangered species list in 1987 and the only current threat to its existence is the destruction of its natural habitat by adult developers and real estate speculators, not by jolly good Dekes in Massachusetts. The boys at Nu Alpha legally purchase their gator from a gator farm in Florida which raises alligator just for this purpose (as cattle, hogs and chickens are raised). The gator is shipped to Boston and roasted and served as a part of Nu Alpha’s rush activities. Just FYI, the tail tastes like chicken and is very nutritious. As John Blutarsky said: GATOR!!

QUICK HITTERS:

Lambda Tau-University of Tennessee: The chapter’s new member GPA for 2023-24 academic year was the highest of all of the University’s 21 fraternities’ new member classes. Scholars and jolly good fellows.

Zeta Chi-Bentley University: Twenty (20) Zeta Chi brothers are spending their Fall semester in overseas study programs. Thankfully, pledging does not occur until the Spring, so the fellows are hoping that the return of 20 of their members will be a positive when recruitment activities really gear up next semester. Having finished 2nd in the Lion Trophy balloting this year, we are confident the Zeta Chi will close the deal.

Delta-University of South Carolina: USC has 22 fraternities. Delta is one of only four which are not currently the subject of University disciplinary action. Needless to say, the Greek organizations’ relationship with the University are at an all-time low, so working from a clean slate is a good sign for Delta.

Beta Delta-Georgia: Chapter consultant Chris McLaughlin reports very positive news from Beta Delta chapter. New house. Tremendous leadership from Brother Beta Joe Leggo. Orderly meetings. Enthusiasm at an all-time high. Good work fellows.

Brothers Ryan Caserta ‘25, Mario Lee ‘25, Luke LaSaracina ‘25, and Niko Candido ‘25 after the Cardinals big win against Tufts.

ribbon-cutting

SYNONYMS: BROTHERHOOD AND BEING A MAN

BY DANIEL STACHOWSKI

Although some might disagree with the title, I believe experiencing brotherhood is an integral part of learning how to become a better man. Being a byproduct of one of the only all-male institutions left in the United States, I believe I offer a unique perspective on this topic.

For a brief, less than formal introduction, I am a rising senior at Hampden-Sydney College. Besides being a full-time student, pursuing my degree in Economics and Business, I would also consider myself a type-A person. With plans to pursue higher education, a master’s degree specifically, my mind coming into college was solely focused on academics. Never once did I consider myself the traditional ‘fraternity’ type of guy. I thought possessing a solid academic background outweighed all other college activities. Following this thought process left me feeling complacent. I knew I wanted something different, but the question was what? The amorphous thing I needed was brotherhood.

Before finding brotherhood, I presumed being in a fraternity meant only drinking and sleeping around. While my brothers and I love beer, and our ASA girls (reference the Alpha Sigma Alpha chapter at Longwood), we do more than that. We push one another, build each other up, and hold each other accountable. Sure, we have different sororities over every weekend, but it goes far beyond sleeping with women or boozing. Finding brotherhood pushed me to self-reflect on how to become a better man. Cultivating such a positively constructive environment, especially considering my introverted tendencies, I would say is a priceless bond.

To digress and conclude, I want to elaborate on advice I derived directly from my transformative years in undergrad. At Hampden-Sydney, the college has a stern emphasis on being ‘better men and better citizens’ – imploring its students to aim constantly toward this goal. Therefore, I find it fitting to speak on my definition of personal success. My definition of personal success can be quantified into three moving parts. First, understand success is not always linear. While striving to be the best may appear as the most conventional solution, I think achieving the most marginal utility out of yourself every single day is what matters more. Life is only supposed to be you today versus you yesterday, not you against someone else. Second, the world bends to consistent action. Typically, one decision will not make your life better or worse off, however habitual action will. Be the creator of habitual action that benefits you and those around you. Lastly, hard work triumphs in everything. You might not be the best at something right now, and that’s okay, obsession beats talent. Hard work is the vehicle, and you should be its driver.

Throughout my undergraduate experience within the brotherhood at Zeta-Gamma, learning the value of these indispensable life lessons alongside my brothers has been simply irreplaceable. Brotherhood has given me a clearer understanding of what it means to be a better man, and I’d do it all over again if given the opportunity.

– Brother Sigma, Zeta-Gamma Chapter Daniel is the editor of the Hampden-Sydney Tiger Newspaper

DKE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2024 IN WASHINGTON D.C.

This summer, the heart of our nation’s capital beat with the collective pulse of Delta Kappa Epsilon as brothers from across the country gathered for our annual International Convention. The historic streets of Washington D.C. provided a fitting backdrop for a weekend of fellowship, learning, and growth that will shape the future of “Dear Old DKE.

A Capital Welcome

The convention opened on Thursday with a reception that perfectly blended DKE’s rich history with its commitment to preserving and celebrating literary and cultural treasures. Old friends reunited, and new connections were forged as the brotherhood that binds us all came alive in handshakes and hearty greetings. The first surprise came in the form of an unexpected “presidential” visitor. In true DKE style, the opening ceremony featured a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator, resplendent in his Colonel’s uniform. This nod to one of our most illustrious brothers set the perfect tone for the weekend. The impersonator, channeling the indomitable spirit of our 26th president, delivered a riveting presentation about the enduring friendships Roosevelt forged during his time as a DKE at Harvard.

Another evening highlight came when Jeff Lowe, Tau DeltaSewanee ‘77, stepped forward to present an extraordinary gift to the DKE Foundation: an original copy of Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone with the Wind.” As Brother Lowe handed over the prized volume the significance of the moment was not lost on anyone present. “Gone with the Wind,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and a cornerstone of American literature, now had a home within the DKE family.

As brothers gathered around to catch a glimpse of the iconic book, conversations sparked about literature, history, and the power of storytelling. The donation served as a springboard for discussions about DKE’s own story – a narrative of brotherhood, achievement, and lasting impact that has been unfolding for over 175 years.

Friday Highlights

The day kicked off with a powerful demonstration of our shared values and traditions. At 10:00 AM, the General Staff, led by Brother Craig Dick, conducted a Model Ritual Initiation. This solemn ceremony served as a poignant reminder of the oaths we’ve all taken and the ideals we strive to uphold. For many, it was a chance to reflect on their own initiation and recommit to the principles that define DKE.

Leadership in Action

Following a brief intermission, the Board of Directors took center stage for a Town Hall session led by Executive Director, Doug Lanpher. This open forum provided an invaluable opportunity for delegates to engage directly with our fraternity’s leadership, asking pointed questions about the fraternity’s direction and offering insights from their local chapters. The frank and honest discussions that ensued demonstrated the strength of our democratic processes and the shared commitment to transparency that characterizes DKE’s governance.

Nourishing Body and Mind

After a morning of intense discussions, brothers broke bread together during a well-deserved lunch break. The dining room buzzed with animated conversations as delegates compared notes on the morning’s events and shared stories from their respective chapters.

One undergraduate reflected on the transformative power of the fraternity, saying, “DKE has changed the direction of my life for the better. Becoming a Deke has opened a new chapter in my life.” This sentiment was echoed by many, with another brother adding, “I wouldn’t be the man I am today without DKE. DKE gave me a chance.”

The afternoon sessions showcased the diverse range of initiatives and concerns that occupy our fraternity’s attention. Four breakout sessions ran concurrently, each addressing a critical aspect of fraternal life: Mental Wellness: In the National Ballroom, WGLL staff led a crucial discussion on supporting brothers’ mental health (“What Good Looks Like” is a mental wellness consulting firm that partners with university student organizations). With the challenges facing today’s college students, this session provided valuable resources and strategies for creating a supportive chapter environment.

Robert Peary Leadership Program: Greatest Deke Ever? Executive Director Lanpher presented a 30-minute slideshow highlighting the incredible accomplishments of Brother Robert E. Peary, Theta-Bowdoin ’77, the discoverer of the North Pole. Peary was also highly engaged with DKE throughout his life. Health & Safety-Social Event Management: Trey Robb’s presentation in Ashlawn North tackled the ever-important topic of risk management. Brothers learned best practices for ensuring safe and responsible social events, a key concern for all chapters.

Both in small, intimate groups and large general sessions, the 2024 International Convention provided engrossing and fast-paced activities for the for the attentive delegates.

Foundation & Alumni Involvement: Craig Dick led an engaging session in Woodlawn on strengthening ties with our alumni base and leveraging the DKE Foundation to support chapter initiatives.

The Business of Brotherhood

After a quick breather, the convention dove into the nuts and bolts of fraternity operations with another round of breakout sessions such as:

DKE Property Group: Tiffany Brown’s presentation in Ashlawn South offered insights into managing and improving chapter housing, a critical component of the DKE experience.

DKE Finances: Back in the National Ballroom, Doug Lanpher provided a comprehensive overview of the fraternity’s financial health and future projections.

Recruitment & Growth: Tim Treffery’s session in Ashlawn North armed delegates with strategies for attracting and retaining quality members, ensuring the continued vitality of our brotherhood.

WGLL Services: The What Good Looks Like team outlined the array of support services available to chapters, emphasizing how these resources can enhance the fraternal experience.

Take Me Out to the Ballgame

No visit to Washington D.C. would be complete without embracing America’s pastime. As evening fell, convention attendees headed out en masse to catch a Nationals game. The sight of a crowd of Dekes, decked out in their letters and cheering together in the stands, was a powerful testament to the bonds of our brotherhood. Whether the Nats won or lost that night hardly mattered; the real victory was in the memories made and the friendships strengthened (they beat the Angels 3-2!).

The convention continued on Saturday morning as a delegates gathered for sessions on personal finance, the legal climate on campus and marketing their chapter. After a wonderful lunch, the group gathered to hear a discussion titled “What chapter excellence looks like.” Formal programs ended at 3 PM and the delegates were again directed to their “Do DC” passports.

As delegates packed their bags and prepared to return to their chapters, the air was thick with a sense of purpose and renewed commitment. The 2024 National Convention had not just been a gathering; it had been a crucible where the future of Delta Kappa Epsilon was forged.

As the last notes of “Son of a DKE” faded away at the convention’s close, it was clear that the spirit of Delta Kappa Epsilon burns brighter than ever. The Washington D.C. convention of 2024 will be remembered not just for its informative sessions or social events, but for the way it reinvigorated our shared commitment to the values that have defined our fraternity for generations.

CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT –

ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE OPENING RECEPTION WAS THE PRESENTATION OF DKE’S 2023-24 AWARDS. WE WERE PRIVILEGED TO HAVE MANY OF THE WINNERS IN ATTENDANCE.

Henderson Award

First up was the William M. Henderson Award for Alumni Service to a Chapter. The Henderson award is given out each year to the alumnus who contributes the most to a chapter of DKE, not necessarily his own. There are many such alumni in DKE, and they are often the unsung heroes, helping new chapters get established, or helping existing chapters navigate through the complexities of modern fraternity life.

Without compensation, these alums act out of dedication to DKE and a desire to help today’s generation enjoy the same great Deke experience that they did. It’s no secret that chapters with strong alumni advisors tend to be more successful over the long run than those without. The Henderson Award is one way to recognize one of many deserving alumni who fill this critical role. The award is named after Bill Henderson, Zeta Zeta ‘39, who served Deke as Executive Director and Editor of the Quarterly from 1946-1975.

This year, the Henderson Award went to Dr. Mark Miller. Dr. Miller was key in the resurgence of Phi Epsilon, reinvigorating the “spirit” of the chapter through his efforts. He observed that the grand old Deke house on University Avenue was showing its age. It needed upgrading to make it more livable and comfortable for the brothers. He also observed the quality of the chapter members and felt they needed a better environment to take the chapter to the next level. Mark spearheaded a fundraising campaign, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars, upgrading the house to its present, beautiful, state. And with regard to scholarship, Mark contributed funds for the deserving Phi Epsilon students who’s GPA ranks in the top tier at Minnesota.

Napolitano Award

Each year we honor one young man who has served as a Deke chapter president with the Napolitano Award. It recognizes the most outstanding chapter president for the previous year.

This award is named after Nick Napolitano, Psi Delta ‘12, who was an outstanding young man and chapter leader, who died tragically but heroically at the age of 23. He lost his life while saving the life of his fraternity brother. Most Dekes are familiar with Nick’s courageous story, as it has become part of DKE’s ritual. Nick was president of his pledge class and became chapter president as well, at a time when Psi Delta had been having some pretty substantial difficulties. He was an excellent scholar and athlete, and certainly a jolly good fellow, but when it came time to focus on his responsibilities as chapter president, he was all business.

Nick honored DKE through his membership, and we honor him by keeping his memory alive through recognizing one chapter president with this important award that bears not only Nick’s name, but also his dedication to the betterment of our brotherhood. Nick’s Dad, Val Napolitano, an honorary Deke, was on hand to help deliver the award - “Nick’s time with us was far too short,” Val said, his voice thick with emotion, “but in those 23 years, he touched more lives and made a greater impact than many do in a lifetime. He lived the values of DKE every day – not just in his final, heroic act, but in the way he cared for his brothers, pursued excellence, and always put others before himself.”

This year, the Napolitano award went to Gus Pelis, Delta PsiIndiana. Gus’ leadership is what drove a small interest group to become first, an associate chapter, then then on to a full chapter status in record time. Gus managed all the aspects of starting the chapter including establishing a positive relationship with

Doug Lanpher, Gus Pelis, with Val Napolitano

Dr. Mark Miller and Doug Lanpher

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the University which is very important for a new chapter, or any chapter for that matter. Within one year Gus grew the chapter to thirty men, in a very competitive Greek environment at Indiana University. Congratulations to Gus; he’s a well deserved candidate to carry on the Napolitano name and legacy in DKE.

Delta Award

The Delta Award is awarded each year to the most improved chapter. As with past years, the competition this year was incredibly strong. The level of competition for this award is an excellent barometer of the state of the fraternity. When chapters are busting out and improving their performance, it means DKE is getting stronger. It means that our undergrad officers are doing the right things; it means our members are enthusiastic and dedicated to the betterment of our chapters. We had two chapters stand out this year and both received the Delta Award. The 2024 winners were Sigma Rho-Stanford and Nu AlphaNortheastern.

Sigma Rho stood out in several areas. First, chapter growth. After Covid, the chapter found themselves with only 6 active members. Now, in 2024, they had 19 pledges and 37 members, more than doubling their size. Second, in service and philanthropy, Sigma Rho sponsored 4 events for the pledges to instill the importance of community service. They assisted the Pacific Beach Coalition in cleaning up the beach and improving wildlife habitats. The chapter participated in the Cardinal Nights program; a program dedicated to substance free recreation. Additionally, Sigma Rho was involved with Habitat for Humanity, the Hillel Center and Stanford Alumni Association. The third standout area for the chapter was their alumni relations programs. They created an alumni newsletter and hosted weekend BBQ tailgates for alumni.

Much like Sigma Rho, Nu Alpha made large strides with regard to chapter growth. They revamped their recruiting process, code named “Ascent.” Ascent involved one-on-one engagement over the course of the whole year. Their success led to initiating 22 new members; important as the large founding class graduated this year. With regard to fundraising,

Nu Alpha raised over $6500 for Movember. Movember is an annual event involving the growing of mustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues. The chapter won a service award from the office of fraternity and sorority life for their community service, which included fundraising walks, cleanups, blood drives and food banks.

Blaisdell Award

This award, named in honor of the esteemed Charlie Blaisdell, recognizes not only academic excellence but also outstanding leadership, dedication to community service, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

Charlie Blaisdell was a visionary leader, a devoted community servant, and a beacon of integrity and perseverance. Throughout his life, he demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence, whether in his professional endeavors or in his philanthropic efforts. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals to strive for greatness and to contribute meaningfully to their communities. The Blaisdell Award was established to honor his memory by recognizing students who exemplify the values he held dear: leadership, service, and academic achievement.

This year’s Blaisdell Award was awarded to Jordan Lisnow, Delta-South Carolina, who was unfortunately not present to receive his award. Jordan is a shining example of what it means to be a dedicated student and a committed community member. As a student at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, Jordan has demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, maintaining a perfect 4.0 GPA while double majoring in Accounting and Finance, and minoring in Data Analytics. His academic achievements have earned him a place

Giovanni Panagiotakis ’24 and Tim Vaquero ’25, Nu Alpha-Northeastern

Nick Rodreguez ’25 and Hristo Tedorov ’26, Sigma Rho-Stanford

on the President’s List every semester.

Beyond his academic excellence, Jordan has proven himself as a leader and innovator. His professional experiences are both impressive and diverse. During his internship at PricewaterhouseCoopers, he led a team of interns to successfully complete a client deliverable, utilizing advanced analytical tools and presenting complex financial information to partners and clients with clarity and professionalism. Jordan’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through in his role as a Venture Capital Analyst at Traverse Ventures and as a partner in Elite Investment Group LLC, where he has completed over 50 profitable real estate transactions.

Jordan’s contributions extend far beyond his professional endeavors. Within his Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity chapter, he spearheaded a Movember fundraiser dedicated to men’s mental health, raising over $23,000—making it the most successful charitable event in the chapter’s history. He also serves as a mentor to younger brothers, providing guidance and support in their academic and professional journeys.

At the University of South Carolina, Jordan has made significant contributions through his involvement in the studentmanaged investment fund, actively participating in managing over $2 million of the university’s endowment.

Jordan’s accolades are numerous. He is a recipient of the SCACPA John S. Herin Scholarship, Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship, Allentown Business Leader Scholarship, and the Gatorade Heisman Scholarship, among others. His leadership, intelligence, and unwavering dedication to his community and academics make him a deserving recipient of the Blaisdell Award.

The Lion Trophy

The Lion Trophy was presented at this year’s award ceremony. It is the highest honor that can be achieved by a DKE Chapter/ Associate Chapter and is awarded annually to the chapter judged to be best in overall performance. The original Tiffany-designed silver cup was a gift of the Fraternity in 1894 to William Boyd

Jacobs, the last surviving founder of DKE. It was returned to the Fraternity after his death in 1905 by Brother Jacobs’ daughter and is now presented each year to the winning chapter.

A chapter must prove it operates at a superior level in the following key areas; Philanthropy, Service, Scholarship, and Leadership. This year the Lion Trophy was awarded to Phi Epsilon-Minnesota with first runner-up being Zeta Chi-Bentley. Each category is carefully reviewed, and winners recognized in each:

Leadership

The leadership category winner was Phi Epsilon-Minnesota. As a chapter they were represented on the IFC board for over seven years, 3 members serving this year. They continue to grow as Greek life grows on campus. Regarding leadership, to broaden their experiences, all are required to join another campus club or organization. They helped in founding the student leadership foundation promoting mental health and more. Also recognized were the runner-ups, Second Runner-up: Phi Mu-Manhattan and Zeta Chi-Bentley (tie) and First Runner-up: Rho-Lafayette and Zeta Gamma-Hampden Sydney (tie).

Scholarship

The scholarship category winner was Zeta Chi-Bentley. This chapter consistently achieved over a 3.5 grade point average and 58% of the brothers were recognized on the Presidents or Deans list for academic excellence. Bentley is a business school. They improve their success by taking similar classes. If a brother does drop his GPA, they must meet with the chapter’s academic chair and attend more study hours. Also recognized were the runnerups: Second Runner-up: Phi Alpha-British Columbia and First Runner-up: - Beta-North Carolina.

Philanthropy And Service

Phi Alpha-British Columbia was the winner of the Philanthropy and service category. One highlight was their annual Scott Trapp “Stick-it-to-Cancer” memorial hockey tournament in honor of brother Trapp who passed away from Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. They raised over $61,000 this year and over the past decade, over a half million dollars. This massive fundraiser, along with other projects on campus made Phi Alpha the standout. Also recognized were the runner-ups: Second Runner-up: Phi Mu-Manhattan and Phi Gamma-Syracuse (tie) and First Runner-up: Zeta Chi-Bentley.

Chapter Operations

The chapter operations category was won by Phi EpsilonMinnesota. A very strong chapter, they have grown over 150% this past year. One of their achievements was the “Greek-APolooza,” an event that went off flawlessly and was recognized by the IFC, Office of Student Life, and DKE International for the way that all the proper permits were acquired and all policies were followed. The chapter collected over $60,000 dollars to repay alumni debts and allow them more stability and financial freedom. They also established a process that has the pledges in shadow roles to the chapter officers, learning skills they can use as they progress into leadership roles. The chapter’s alumni committee pulled in over $500,000 over the past three years in alumni donations. Also recognized were the runner-ups: Second Runner-up: Psi-Alabama and First Runner-up: Beta-North Carolina and Zeta Chi-Bentley (tie).

Brady Hart, Phi Epsilon ‘26

Have you leveraged the DKE Network lately?

You’re a part of an unprecedented brotherhood of individuals excelling in a wide variety of industries. It’s never been easier to connect with them through DekeConnect, DKE’s new networking platform powered by AI.

So far, hundreds of Dekes have participated by submitting queries, answering questions, offering advice, and updating their contact information. You can, too, by visiting connect.dke.org.

DekeConnect works by sending questions asked by a brother to up to 20 other Dekes based on a set of matching criteria, such as career focus, geographical location, interests, etc. These 20 Dekes may then answer, decline to answer if it’s a bad fit, or refer the question to another brother that may be better suited to answer. After answering, the initial brother asking the question will receive a response. Artificial intelligence works in the background to ensure that questions are properly routed.

Here’s an example from Brady Hart (Phi Epsilon - Minnesota ‘26) looking for guidance on breaking into the financial sector.

Here’s one of the follow up messages Brady received from Nat Kluttz (Beta - North Carolina ‘09).

DekeConnect isn’t just for undergraduate brothers seeking advice or looking to land their first job. In fact, many of our queries so far have been alumni to alumni requests looking to network with others in their career field, meet Dekes local to their city, or gain professional advice. When you were initiated, you joined the premier collegiate fraternity in North America. Don’t let that opportunity go to waste! Visit connect.dke.org or use the QR code here to start networking.

DEKES PLAYED PIVOTAL ROLE IN BASEBALL FOR NEARLY BROTHERS OF THE

THEY PLAYED, COACHED, BROADCAST, ADMINISTERED THE GAME AND CONTRIBUTED SO MUCH TO THE NATIONAL PASTIME

In my early twenties, during my first function at the DKE Club of New York, I knew no one and was intimidated by the older brothers who filled the room. I wondered if we had anything else in common.

In the first group I approached, one brother was pontificating on baseball. I felt some connection and stood there listening when he suddenly turned and asked, “Do you know anything about baseball, kid?”

Startled, I nodded. “You heard of Bobby Thomson’s shot heard ’round the world, the famous home run. So, kid,” he continued, “who was on deck?”

I had no clue, but thought the on-deck hitter might be someone fast – perhaps a centerfielder. I blurted out “Willie Mays.” The speaker gave me a surprised look, a nod, and said, “OK kid, you can stay.”

With that I was introduced to the DKE Club and Brother Henry Berry who had just written “A Baseball Century: The first 100 years of the National League.” A long history and one which featured many Dekes.

While Dekes didn’t invent baseball, our brothers have played a significant role in its evolution. Today’s catchers can be grateful for their teeth, thanks to Brother Frederick Thayer (Alpha - Harvard) who invented and patented the first catcher’s mask. Thayer, the manager and third baseman for Harvard, adapted a fencing mask in 1877 for a baseball game between Harvard and the Live Oaks of Lynn. The mask was quickly accepted and widely used by the 1880s.

The “League Ball” adopted by the National League in 1880 and American Association of Professional Base Ball Clubs by 1892 was made by the A.G. Spalding Company. This ball was used through 1976 with Spalding’s Reach brand on American League balls, and the Spalding trademark in the National League. Spalding’s longtime president was Julian Curtiss (Phi – Yale). Brother Curtiss also pioneered the introduction of golf in North America.

In baseball’s early days, sport was only for those who could afford it. Playing didn’t pay well, if at all. Many early players were men who had excelled on their college teams, but almost every professional player had a “real job” away from baseball.

Long before major league baseball, Albert Bishop (Phi – Yale 1853) played centerfield for the champion Buffalo Niagaras of 1859. He went on to become a trustee, then president of the University of Arkansas from 1873-75.

Eddy Andrews (Beta Chi - Western Reserve now Case Western) joined the Philadelphia Quakers of the National League in 1884. He also played for the Indianapolis Hoosiers, Brooklyn

Ward’s Wonders, and Cincinnati Kelly’s Killers. Brother Andrews, nicknamed “Old Judge,” was involved in the earliest formation of a players’ union, the Brotherhood of Professional Baseball Players, and in 1898 was credited with authoring a code of rules for National League umpires.

Fred Brown (Pi – Dartmouth) was an early Deke major leaguer for the Boston Beaneaters of the National League in 1901

and 1902. The Beaneaters became the Doves, then Rustlers, then Braves, and moved, as the Braves, to Milwaukee, then Atlanta. Brother Brown moved on after baseball to become a lawyer, then governor, then U.S. Senator from New Hampshire and finally Comptroller General of the United States in 1939. He clearly had a solid back up plan to baseball.

Clinton W. Blume (Mu – Colgate) was an All-American pitcher who played for the New York Giants. He was part of their 1922 World Series championship team. Clint later became prominent in real estate and in the 1950s became president of the Real Estate Board of New York .

In 1936, All-American baseball and football player Larry Kelley (Phi – Yale) was the second winner of the Outstanding Player in College Football award, which would be renamed the

THE BOSTON BEANEATERS

TWO CENTURIES. DIAMOND

Heisman Trophy. Kelley turned down an offer from the St. Louis Cardinals to become a high school teacher and coach. He said “I don’t ever want to be known as a professional. I don’t like the word.” We’ve come a long way from the day when there was greater glory as a high school coach than a professional player.

Dr. Bobby Brown (Sigma Rho – Stanford) excelled not just as a player winning four World Series for the New York Yankees over eight years, but also in completing his medical degree. After a distinguished career as a cardiologist, Brown served as president of the American League for a decade. He is remembered for giving his future wife advice on how to introduce him to her parents: “Tell your mother that I’m in medical school studying to be a cardiologist; tell your dad that I play third base for the Yankees.”

BY BARRY MILAVSKY, PHI ALPHA, UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, ‘72

One Deke never played in the Majors but did play against MLB talent. While still U.S. Vice President in 1984, George H.W. Bush (Phi –Yale) hit a line drive single off Hall of Fame pitcher Warren Spahn in an old-timer’s game. In 1990, Topps Chewing Gum produced a baseball card specifically for then President George H.W. Bush, honoring his achievement as the only U.S. president to play in the College World Series, which his Yale team won twice. President is also a good

fallback job to baseball.

As fewer college men played Major League baseball, Dekes became more prominent in other roles. Everett “Eppy” Barnes (Mu-Colgate) was the first President of the American Association of College Baseball Coaches after playing professionally with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is in the College Baseball Hall of Fame.

Broadcasting brought huge value to the players and owners. John Poor (Gamma Phi – Wesleyan) ran RKO’s Mutual Broadcasting’s network that, through its affiliates, helped bring baseball to a broader audience across the country.

Broadcaster John Rea (Phi Alpha - UBC) managed Canada’s Telemedia Radio Network bringing the Toronto Blue Jays games coast to coast. Rea was in the broadcast booth in Atlanta when the Blue Jays, the first team from outside the US, won their historic World Series in 1992.

Brother Sam Winslow (Alpha – Harvard) captained Harvard’s baseball team before becoming a congressman. In 1888, his best friend, Earnest Thayer, while employed by William Randolph Hearst (Alpha – Harvard) at the San Francisco Examiner, wrote the most famous of all baseball poems, “Casey at the Bat.” He was inspired by Winslow’s play on the field.

BOBBY BROWN

“EPPY” BARNES

SAM WINSLOW

CAHRLES TAFT

half-brother, William Howard Taft, served as U.S. president.

Within a few years Brother Taft sold the Cubs to a group that by 1918 was headed by William Wrigley Jr. William Wrigley III (Phi - Yale) inherited the Cubs from his father.

The Deke influence remains today. Currently, Jed Hoyer (Gamma Phi – Wesleyan) serves as the President of Baseball Operations for the Cubs. He previously served as assistant general manager of the Boston Red Sox.

There were three other notable Deke team owners: William

This poem helped popularize the game everywhere except in Mudville.

One early team owner was Charles Taft (Phi - Yale) who became part owner of the Chicago Cubs in 1905. He then bought into the Philadelphia Phillies. He sold his interest in the Phillies to buy sole ownership of the Cubs in 1912, while his

Dekes have helped grow organized baseball for a century and a half in many capacities: as players, coaches, broadcasters, owners, and even commissioner. They are certainly dedicated fans, as well, who enjoy watching games on TV at the Deke House with their brothers.

Bartholomay (Delta EpsilonNorthwestern) was only 34 when he bought a share of the Milwaukee Braves. He was successful in moving the team to Atlanta where he eventually sold his interest to Ted Turner, who gave the team national coverage through the cable super-channel, TBS.

WILLIAM WRIGLEY III

BART GIAMATTI

George W. Bush (Phi – Yale) gained high visibility as a co-owner of the Texas Rangers before becoming Governor of Texas and then U.S. President.

One of the highest profile baseball owners was undoubtedly George Steinbrenner (Epsilon - Williams) From a successful shipping business in Cleveland, Steinbrenner and his partners made a timely $8.8 million purchase of the Yankees in 1972, just as team values skyrocketed. Under Steinbrenner’s colorful and controversial leadership, the Yankees won seven World Series championships and 11 American League pennants

One position higher than league president is Major League Baseball Commissioner. After being appointed as the youngest President of Yale University, Bart Giamatti (Phi – Yale) said, “All I ever wanted was to be president of the American League.” Instead, Giamatti took on the role of President of the National League in 1986. He was selected to be Commissioner in 1988; however, his untimely death from a heart attach at age 51 limited his term.

Dekes have helped grow organized baseball for a century and a half in many capacities: as players, coaches, broadcasters, owners, and even commissioner. They are certainly dedicated fans, as well, who enjoy watching games on TV at the Deke House with their brothers.

Barry Milavsky (Phi Alpha – UBC) worked in advertising in New York, Caracas & Toronto. He served on the DKE International Board from 1973 to 1978. His book, “Overcome AD-versity,” was published in July 2024.

Grant D. Burnyeat (Phi Alpha – UBC) did the research for this story. He is a retired Supreme Court of B.C. Judge, Past Honorary President of Deke, Henderson Award, Deke Alumnus of the year in 2023, and Fraternity Historian and Archivist.

Neither man has ever had a Topps bubble gum card with their photos on it.

GEORGE STEINBRENNER

JED HOYER

GEORGE W. BUSH

LONGTIME SOUTHWEST AIRLINE LEADER HERB KELLEHER

HE RESHAPED THE INDUSTRY BY COMBINING LOW FARES WITH HIGH STANDARDS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

BY KEVIN CUNEO, GAMMA ‘77

When Herb Kelleher died in 2019 at the age of 87, his obituary in the New York Times described him as “a fun-loving, chain-smoking, hard drinking business giant.” The New Jersey-born Kelleher, who pledged DKE at Gamma Phi Wesleyan in 1949, turned conventional airline industry wisdom on its head by combining low fares with high standards of customer service to build Southwest Airlines into one of the nation’s most successful and admired companies.

At Kelleher’s death, Southwest employed more than 58,000 people and had turned a profit every year since two years after it was founded in 1971. His vision for the airline – one that reshaped the industry – centered on using more fuel-efficient, lowcost planes to reduce fares and challenging his employees to provide no-frills service without lowering standards.

After graduating from Wesleyan in 1953, Kelleher enrolled in law school at New York University. He had a successful law career, but his life changed dramatically in 1967 when one of his clients, Rollin W. King, approached him with what seemed like an outlandish idea: starting an airline that could fly passengers cheaply within Texas.

King, a Deke at Beta Chi-Case Western Reserve, believed that Kelleher “was just crazy enough to sign on,” according to King’s memoirs. “We sketched our ideas on a napkin and in short order were ready to go.”

They soon ran into a wave of hostility from the industry, however. Competitors such as Texas International, Braniff and Continental waged four years of litigation before Southwest Airlines could make its first flight. When the airline

began service in 1971, it had four Boeing 737s in its fleet. Southwest was able to reduce fares by flying only within Texas, avoiding prices that would have otherwise been mandated by the Civil Aeronautics Board.

Nevertheless, the airline struggled for its first two years. When it encountered serious financial difficulty in 1973, it chose to sell off one of its planes rather than lay off employees. It was at this time that Kelleher instituted an ambitious 15-minute turnaround at the gate, with flight crews pitching in to help clean and service the planes to get them off the ground more quickly. “Planes are profitable only when they’re flying,” Kelleher said.

“We opted for efficiency over costly frills, which I believed was the only way to increase profits. If somebody makes a proposal, and it infringes on those values, you don’t study it for two years,” he said. “You just say, ‘No, we don’t do that.’ And you quickly go on.”

As the airline’s co-founder and legal counsel, Kelleher fought its many courtroom battles. He became chief executive temporarily in 1978 and permanently in 1981.

With the passage in 1978 of the Airline Deregulation Act, Southwest added service to New Orleans, Albuquerque, Oklahoma City and 14 other cities. In early 1982, it added San Diego, Kansas City, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Southwest was well on its way to becoming a major national carrier.

Robert Mann, an airline industry analyst and former executive, said, “Kelleher literally brought air travel to the masses on a scale that was unimaginable. Southwest’s entry into the market inevitably led to lower fares across the board, which became known as the Southwest Effect.”

Kelleher’s quick-witted, down-home observations became legend in the industry. “Because I am unable to perform

competently any meaningful function at Southwest, our employes let me become CEO,” he told the National Civil Aviation Review Commission.

A hard drinker with an ever-present Kool cigarette in his mouth, he liked to dress like Elvis Presley or other characters at company meetings. “My goal is to maintain a level of fun in the workplace,” Kelleher said.

In 1992, when both Southwest and Stevens Aviation were using the same advertising tagline, “Just Plane Smart,” the companies got locked into a debate over which had the rights to the idea. Kelleher suggested that in place of litigation, he

Kelleher’s quick-witted, down-home observations became legend in the industry. “Because I am unable to perform competently any meaningful function at Southwest, our employes let me become CEO,” he told the National Civil Aviation Review Commission.

Left:Herb rides his customized Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail motorcycle, a gift he received from the pilots of Soutwaes Airlines.

and Kurt Herwald, Stevens chief executive, arm-wrestle for it. Kelleher lost the match. But the resulting publicity was so positive that Herwald let Southwest keep the tagline.

In 2008, when Kelleher announced to a large gathering of Southwest employees that he was retiring as the company’s leader, he was greeted with a five-minute standing ovation. “See how bad they wanted me gone?” he joked afterward.

When Kelleher died in 2019, he left behind his wife, Joan, of 64 years, and four children. His personal fortune was estimated to be at least $2.1 billion. Not a bad life for one of DKE’s all-time greats in business and management.

LONGEST DKE PLEDGESHIP

BY T. SEMMES FAVROT, PSI ALABAMA ‘82

On June 26, 2024, 80-yearold Ray Harrison Miller III was initiated as a new member of DKE and the Psi Alabama chapter, culminating the fulfillment of a 58-year pledgeship, perhaps the longest in the long and storied history of our great fraternity. Ray was a member of the DKE pledge class of 1966 and spent a semester at the University of Alabama as a “newboy” striving for full membership in the Psi chapter. At that time Ray’s pledge brothers bestowed the nickname “Papa” upon him, being the oldest member of the class, and that nickname sticks with him to this day. Before he could attain admission to our hallowed halls along with the rest of his class, the call of duty and patriotic service to his country saw him shipping out to Southeast Asia in May 1968 with a top-secret “Special Ops” unit of the 4th Infantry Division, U. S. Army, to fight in the armed conflict then underway in Viet Nam. Serious trials and tribulations awaited Brother Miller in the theater of war. This included at one point a vision of his pledge brothers while ensconced in a foxhole on a distant battlefield. The details of Ray’s combat experience merit a full write-up in themselves. After fulfilling his military duties and emerging unscathed, he returned stateside in May 1969 and resumed his academic career at Alabama, earning a B. A. degree in 1975. But membership in DKE eluded him.

Marriage, a family and a successful business career followed. Ray married Becky Gray in 1973 and became the father of twin girls. He prospered in business and enjoyed the rewards of a family life that now includes five grandchildren. Throughout many long years, he maintained strong bonds of friendship with his pledge class and many other DKE brethren. Life was good, but membership in DKE still eluded him.

Ray retired in May 2023 and around that time expressed to his younger brother, Bill Miller, Psi ‘77, a desire to complete what he had started in 1966 and finally attain membership in our brotherhood. Bill then contacted the Psi chapter and conveyed Ray’s fervent desire to finally be initiated into DKE. This presented a rather unusual situation, as Ray had never undergone certain requisite secret

aspects of the initiation process. While the mystic potentates of Psi pondered this highly irregular question, Ray’s pledge brother Garth Lovvorn ’70 spent countless hours successfully rallying unanimous, enthusiastic and ironclad pledge class support for Ray’s cause.

Upon due consideration and after a special convocation of Sybil’s Cave, the Psi tribunal decreed that Ray’s intense and patriotic military service and the ordeal of combat while his pledge class was enjoying college life surely exceeded any possible

remaining expectations for his admission to our brotherhood. Upon also concluding that Ray’s lifelong devotion to his Deke friends was the embodiment of our ancient DKE motto “Friends from the heart, forever” it was further decreed that Ray should be initiated without further delay.

With the Psi chapter house undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation and thus completely off-limits, the Board Room of the Country Club of Mobile was brought into service as an ad-hoc initiation venue, despite its limitation of

EVER COMES TO AN END

being an impossibly inhospitable locale for a goat. Five of Ray’s pledge brothers from the Class of ‘70- Garth Lovvorn, Richard Sullivan, Jimmy Lyons, Greg Leatherbury and Dick Otts- were present in person to witness Ray’s admission to the mysteries of DKE, with the rest of their pledge class present in spirit. Ray’s brother, Bill Miller, and eleven other close Psi DKE friends were also present in person- David Cooper ‘67, Percy Fountain ‘67, Charlie Graddick ‘67, Richard Brinson ‘67, Bill Delaney ‘64, Mitch Shackleford ‘72, Sam Davis ‘71, Earl McMurphy ‘71, Barry Gritter ‘63, Ed Sledge ‘69 and Sandy Stimpson ‘74. Also in attendance were “Dr Psi,” i.e., Jay Beck,

Psi ‘25, representing the active chapter, and DKE International board members John McNeil, Psi ’79, and Semmes Favrot, Psi ’82, for a total of twenty DKE brethren in all.

Ray’s pledge brother Richard Sullivan presided as Brother Beta at the initiation ceremony, the specific details of which are of course not susceptible to being reduced to the written word. However, suffice it to say that the event was attended with all due solemnity and was a most proud moment in the history of DKE and the Psi Alabama chapter. Adding further to the occasion, the Psi chapter minute book from the 1960’s was retrieved and brought

Below: Mobile Mayor Stimpson, Psi ’74, declares “Ray Miller Day”

forward from the chapter archives. Newly-minted “Brother Miller” thus had the opportunity to sign his name on the same page where all of his pledge brothers had signed upon their own initiation in the spring of 1967, one blank line having been fortuitously left open after their signatures, Providence seeming to have foreseen that Brother Miller would someday add his own.

Afterward, all attendees were treated to a thoroughly enjoyable celebratory lunch in Brother Miller’s honor, during which Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Psi ’74, presented him with an official proclamation declaring June 26, 2024, to be “Ray Miller Day” in the city of Mobile. Brother Miller was also of course presented with his DKE pin and scroll, and in order to complete his entry into our hallowed realm, his photograph will be included in this year’s Psi chapter composite photo, which will naturally then be hung in a prominent location in the newly-renovated Psi chapter house on the University of Alabama campus.

Brother Miller’s 58-year long and arduous journey into DKE exemplifies the old Psi chapter saying, “It’s never over.” A round of clicks in his honor, please. Welcome aboard, Brother Miller!

Left: The pledge class of ’66, Right “Papa” Miller in Viet Nam

THE DEKE CLUB IN THE GRAND

BY HENRY C. WOLFE, LAMBDA 1922

Publisher’s Note: One of the obligations we take seriously in producing the Deke Quarterly is to be mindful that this publication is a chronicle of DKE, to record the stories and accomplishments occurring within the fraternity, for the present and the future. In the same vein, some stories from old Deke Quarterlies truly stand the test of time, as they harken back to previous eras of DKE’s greatness. As you skim through the pages of the old Quarterlies, you get a sense of the awesome scope of DKE’s influence on the world since our founding in 1844. From time to time, we’ll reprint some of those stories, which we think our current readers will enjoy. This installment, from May 1965, tells of the Deke Club of Paris which flourished during World War I, when Dekes serving their countries in Europe had a place to go to escape the horrors of war, even if only temporarily.

The Grand Hotel in Paris is one of the world’s most renowned hostelries. Its service, traditions, history, atmosphere and cuisine have made it internationally famous. Above all, the Grand, situated at the “crossroads of the world,” plays a unique role as a rendezvous of celebrities.

From the beginning, the hotel was a meeting place of notables. Emperor Napoleon III and beautiful Empress Eugenie attended its opening in 1862. The Grand immediately became a favorite haunt of political figures, literary lights, society leaders, the kings and queens of opera and stage and-alwaysplain people from everywhere.

Zola, de Maupassant, Diaghilev and other luminaries of the arts enjoyed having a leisurely lunch on the terrace of the Grand, talking shop, looking and being looked at. Franz Lehar had an apartment in the Grand facing the Place de L’Opera and may well have written the “Merry Widow” there. James Gordon Bennett, from his suite looking down on the Boulevard des Capucines, started Stanley off to search for Dr. Livingstone in Africa. Indeed, thanks to the drama, romance and international character of its history, the Grand has taken on something of the patina of a legend.

An American who knew and loved the Grand was the late James Anderson Hawes, Phi 1894, the debonair socialite and clubman, who for 26 years was General Secretary of Delta Kappa Epsilon. When the United States entered World War I, Jimmy, as he was

affectionately known, had an inspiration. Why not establish in Paris a club for Dekes serving in France in the American and Canadian forces? The Grand Hotel would be the perfect setting.

However, General Pershing, A.E.F. Commander, did not want a horde of civilians underfoot cluttering up the war effort. Besides, shipping space to France was tight. But Jimmy, the resourceful, held an ace-the Chief of Staff, General Peyton C. March, Rho 1884, was a Deke.

When Jimmy put up to him the proposition of a Deke Club in Paris, General March went all out in giving support. A short time later, Jimmy, equipped with General March’s “order,” a passport and two selfdesigned officer uniforms sans insignia, set out for Paris. On arrival in the French capital, he lost no time in renting an attractive suite in the Grand Hotel, buying some furniture and stationery and setting the Deke Club up in business. Jimmy, it should be noted right off, was no man to welcome the lads from the cold, wet trenches and bleak airfields with coffee and doughnuts. With generous donations from Deke alumni back home, he installed a bar in the Club and kept it properly stocked.

Jimmy then inserted news items in the Paris Herald and army newspapers, welcoming all the brothers overseas to make the Club their headquarters while

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in Paris. From early in World War I, even before the United States entered the conflict, there had been Dekes serving in France, some in the Canadian army, others in the writer’s own outfit, the American Field Service, and still others in the Lafayette Flying Corps with the French army. Douglas MacMonagle, a member of the small elite group who flew in the famed Escadrille Lafayette, was killed in action.

From the start, the Deke Club was a great success. Within the Grand Hotel the boys could obtain a room, get meals, buy theatre tickets. On cold and rainy days, they could just sit on the terrace or in the Winter Garden and watch the world go by. And just a few steps from the Grand’s Boulevard des Capucines entrance--in fact, part of the hotel building-was the most celebrated meeting place in the

Jimmy Hawes (Joseph Cumming, Chase painting,

HOTEL, PARIS FRANCE

world, the Cafe de la Paix.

The visiting Dekes found their Club convival and the Grand itself fascinating. Jimmy knew some of the hotel’s lore and loved to talk about it. Mata Hari, before her arrest, had danced before select-men only-audiences in the Grand. She lived at the hotel for a time; Jimmy claimed she was arrested there. He could point out the side door by which Napoleon III used to enter incognito for gay late evening parties after the opera. And Jimmy loved to recount some of the off-record exploits of the late King Edward VII at the Grand.

When Jimmy opened the Deke Club, he decreed that there was to be no saluting within its portals. Inasmuch as there were senior officers, many junior officers and some plain doughboys among the visiting Dekes, Jimmy’s ruling democratized things considerably.

On occasion, the Dekes’ rankless informality caused bafflement. One evening, just as a big inter-Allied dinner in the ball room was breaking up and the men and women diners were

he could appeal to save the valuable property. He knew, too, that if he resisted he might quickly land in a Nazi concentration camp. In a rare display of courage, the lone Frenchman stood his ground. “The contents of the wine cellar do not belong to me,” he calmly told the Nazis. “I will never turn them over to you.” There was a tense pause. Then, to Mr. Sibert’s surprise and relief, the Nazis turned around and clumped out. Mr. Sibert, incidentally, is still Directeur of the Grand.

Soon after World War I, Europe’s “Deke GHQ” passed into the realm of history, but every year members of Delta Kappa Epsilon and their families stay at the Grand Hotel.

Jimmy himself has long been gone, but he will always remain a colorful spirit in Deke memory. The Grand has housed many storied and notable guests but never, surely, a more lovable character than the one-man “Hawes Expeditionary Force.”

preparing to leave, there was the sound of singing on the stairs. Led by Jimmy, “a band of brothers” were giving voice to the Phi Marching Song, “two by two with arms locked firm and tight.” What astounded the inter-Allied guests was the spectacle of American and Canadian officers and doughboys intermingled in a game of follow-the-leader. Jimmy, with “hat in hand,” led the singing procession through the Winter Garden and out to the Boulavard des Capucines. ln all its years, the Grand had never seen anything quite like this.

One of the many dramatic episodes in the Grand’s long history took place during the German occupation of World War II. A group of Nazi officers clumped into the private office of Mr. B. Sibert, the Directeur, and demanded the key to the Grand’s fabulous wine cellar. Mr. Sibert knew there was no one to whom

Henry C. Wolfe has had a distinguished career as an author of books, magazine articles, byline editorial page columns and as a lecturer. He has received decorations from eleven foreign governments in recognition of his efforts for international understanding. We are sure the readers of THE DEKE QUARTERLY will enjoy this nostalgic article and we thank Brother Wolfe for his interest in our magazine.

–The Editors, May 1965

Brother Wolfe is decorated with the Legion of Honor by French Ambassador Roger Seydoux.

Securing our Legacy

SMART GIVING OPTIONS FOR THE DEKE FOUNDATION

As you reflect on the bonds forged during your college years and the lasting impact of your Deke experience, I hope you’ll consider ways to give back and ensure that future generations can benefit from the same transformative journey.

The Deke Foundation offers two powerful options for alumni to make a lasting difference: bequests and donations through required minimum distributions (RMDs).

Let’s explore how these giving strategies can help secure our fraternity’s legacy while potentially offering you tax benefits.

BEQUESTS - A LASTING GIFT

A bequest is a gift made through your will or trust that takes effect after your lifetime. By including the Deke Foundation in your estate plans, you can make a significant impact without affecting your current financial situation. Here’s why bequests are an excellent option:

1. Flexibility: You retain control of your assets during your lifetime and can modify your bequest if circumstances change.

2. Simplicity: A bequest can be easily added to an existing will or trust through a simple amendment.

3. Tax Benefits: Your estate may receive a charitable deduction for the full amount of your bequest, potentially reducing estate taxes.

4. Legacy: Your gift will have a lasting impact on the fraternity, supporting scholarships, leadership programs, and chapter development for years to come. To include the Deke Foundation in your will, simply specify the amount, percentage, or specific assets you wish to donate.

REQUIRED MINIMUM DISTRIBUTIONS (RMDS)GIVE SMARTER

For U.S. alumni aged 73 and older, required minimum distributions from retirement accounts present another strategic giving opportunity. Here’s how you can leverage your RMDs to support the Fraternity:

1. Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD): You can direct up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to the Deke Foundation as a QCD.

2. Tax Advantages: QCDs count toward your RMD requirement but are excluded from your taxable income, potentially lowering your overall tax burden.

3. Immediate Impact: Unlike bequests, QCDs allow you to see the immediate effects of your generosity during your lifetime.

4. Simplicity: Instruct your IRA administrator to send a distribution directly to the Deke Foundation. We will provide you with the necessary documentation for tax purposes. By utilizing QCDs, you can support our brotherhood while potentially reducing your tax liability –a win-win for you and for DKE.

Remember, your support goes beyond mere dollars and cents. It’s an investment in the future leaders of our society, ensuring that the values and experiences that shaped us continue to inspire and empower future generations of Deke brothers.

Please contact Doug Lanpher (doug@dke.org, 847.899.0528) or Craig Dick (craig@dke.org, 734.846.9606) for assistance.

Note, the official name for the Deke Foundation is the Rampant Lion Foundation, but they are one and the same. Tax ID is 38-1837418.

PLEASE HELP US SECURE A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR DKE AND LEAVE A LASTING LEGACY THAT HONORS OUR BROTHERHOOD.

DELTA KAPPA EPSILON

DONOR LIST

Alpha-Harvard

James Damask 2018

Alpha AlphaMiddlebury

Charles Leonard 1958

William Fox 1959

William Stritzler 1960

William Bjornlund 1963

Robert Clarke 1963

John Iacovino 1963

William Kieffer 1964

John Buttolph 1964

David Mitchell 1995

Christopher Campbell 2006

Alpha Beta-DePaul Howard Ludwig 1999

Alpha Chi-Trinity

Warren Gelman 1955

Ray Graves 1967

Robert Cudd 1968

Leonard Heinrich 1973

William Engel 1980

Joseph Pryor 1988

Geoffrey Zampiello 1998

Alpha EpsilonGeorgetown

Henry Dai 2022

Alpha Mu-Rowan

Scot Merkle 1983

Thomas Boggia 2012

Alpha Omega-LA Tech

Seth Schaumburg 1989

Alpha Phi-Toronto

Philip Robson 1978

Ross Wigle 1979

Andy Kilpatrick 1979

Robert Sloan 1983

Theodore Le 1993

Alpha Tau-Manitoba

Barrie Bell 1958

William Pope 1968

Eamon Egan 1983

Beta-North Carolina

Stephen Owen 1956

Robert Perry 1959

Alpo Crane 1965

A Shuford 1966

William Schmidt 1966

Cameron Harris 1966

F. VanWyck 1967

F. Hanes 1967

Thaddeus Moore 1967

Neilson Brown 1967

Walter King 1968

Walter Hussman 1968

Edward Baur 1968

Paul Woodson 1968

Steven McCarroll 1968

James Gray 1970

Scott Brown 1970

Oswald Watson 1971

Bernard Gray 1972

Ernest Zellweger 1974

Randolph Freiberg 1977

Bernie Hodges 1977

William (Bill) Smith 1981

Charles Wickham 1982

Thomas Benjamin 1983

Thomas White 1986

Geoffrey Allen 1987

Scott Farmer 2008

Charles Cogdell 2009

Nat Kluttz 2009

John Carnes 2011

Stephen Stephano 2014

Christopher Schrum 2017

Charles Talcott 2018

William Peak 2019

Michael Dean 2020

Trevor Gillogly 2020

Frederick Gray 2020

Charles Huschle 2021

Patrick Carlin 2022

William Griffin 2022

Gray Goodwyn 2022

Clayton Mulford 2023

Jackson Highsmith 2023

Beta Chi-

Case Western

Robert Brierton 1969

Douglas Kupec 2002

Beta Delta-Georgia

Alexander Ream 1995

Beta Gamma-NYU

Uygar Konur 1996

Adam Biernat 2004

Matthew Plantilla 2004

Thomas Ricardo 2006

Aaron Ayala 2006

Zachary Haas 2007

Jay Nicholas 2009

Joshua Oh 2009

Michael Wenz 2013

Brandon Conley 2014

Dylan Weeks 2014

Patrick Glodkowski 2016

Reese Hyde 2018

Beta Phi-Rochester

Philip Fisher 1947

Carlton Clough 1960

Scott Morrison 1961

Michael Colton 1963

Alfred (Fred) Aman 1967

Roger Valkenburgh 1969

Donald Gaudion 1971

Anthony Bottar 1972

David Maloney 1976

Joseph Shields 1976

Joseph Carson 1976

Dan Ahearn 1976

Carl Weiss 1978

Chris O’Connor 1979

Marc DeBlasio 1982

Thomas Murray 1982

Joseph Cacciato 1993

Eric Dubowsky 2003

John Greco 2006

Arden Killingstad 2010

Michael Carson 2013

Nicholas Kollias 2016

Max Friedman 2021

Chi-Mississippi

Bill Tucker 1960

George Gafford 1961

Kirk Grantham 1963

William Morris 1964

Van Lee 1965

Lawton (Steve)

Stevens 1965

Donald White 1966

William McMullen 1966

Henry Sanders 1968

William Brown 1970

Charles Weissinger 1970

William Graham 1970

Joseph Hinshaw 1971

John Tonos 1973

Rory Rafferty 1977

James Fenn 2002

Joey Comley 2002

Chandler Sinclair 2008

James Orth 2010

Chi Beta-

UNC Wilmington

Dominick Vellucci 2017

Chi Rho-Bloomsburg

Jacob Henne 2011

Robert Gronowski 2011

Delta Chi-Cornell

Donald Lathrop 1953

George Nicholson 1956

Rudolph Mateka 1963

David Bentley 1964

Gene Pierce 1967

Ernest Fascett 1971

Robert Platt 1973

Charles Kerner 1974

Mike Furman 1979

Kahlil Day 1980

John Yerger 1982

Hugh O’ Gorman 1987

Dave Mullarkey 1988

Darin Spilman 1990

Blair Jenness 1997

Will Roberts 2006

Tudor Mustata 2007

Stephan Spilkowitz 2010

Thomas Hudson 2011

Edipo Cravo 2011

Haoran Jiang 2019

Delta Delta-Chicago

Michael Peters 1990

Blake Alex 2014

William Crenshaw 2019

Delta KappaPennsylvania

Peter Barrett 1953

Homer Wood 1957

William Caldwell 1960

Ronald Akel 1960

William Combs 1964

Thomas Harlowe 1968

Paul Hallingby 1969

John Stinson 1972

Stephen Lombardi 1980

Anthony DiFelice 1981

Craig Graber 1986

Bruce Goldfarb 1987

Herbert Johnston 2000

Peter Mattia 2008

Delta Phi-Alberta

Kurt Kufeld 1986

Hugh Babowal 1990

Jonathan Connell 1990

Michael Bayrak 1995

Delta Pi-Illinois

W. Meland 1961

Arthur Alderson 1971

Ronald Elliott 1973

Paul Daily 1976

Wayne Moore 1978

David Helverson 1981

Jim Personius 1983

Stephen Alvey 1984

Michael Fogarty 1984

Delta Psi-Indiana

Cullen Harkness 2004

Christopher Arnett 2008

Epsilon-Willams

David Kane 1958

Joel Bergquist 1965

Epsilon Rho-Duke

William Monaghan 1985

Scott Alvis 1985

Creston King 1985

John Vide 1985

Donald Walther 1990

Lon Lamb 1991

Ethan Litwin 1992

Francesco Caruso 2002

Robert Shaw 2009

Philip Danser 2011

Michael Baldwin 2016

Daniel Oh 2018

Jared Garland 2018

Stuart Montgomery 2018

Christian Cummings 2018

Eta-Virginia

William Call 1962

Gordon Rainey 1962

James Shreeve 1964

Frederick Sanford 1964

Alfred Berkeley 1966

Archer Burke 1976

Michael Alvarez 1977

John Johnson 1979

Scott Vallar 1982

Jonathan Finger 1982

Aleco Bravo-

Greenberg 1991

John Rodney 2004

Robert Hatcher 2011

Thomas Johnson 2014

George Moore 2022

Eta AlphaWashington and Lee

Reid Gaede 2018

Gamma-Vanderbilt

William Ford 1953

James Carvell 1961

Robert Thomas 1963

William Sanderson 1965

Fleming McClelland 1968

George Morton 1968

John Alexander 1971

Michael Quillen 1972

Chris Lorenzen 1972

Salvador Acosta 1974

Lewis Rogers 1974

Clay Swindell 1974

William Kaye 1975

Paul Pitzer 1975

Mark Redmond 1975

Gary Hamburg 1975

Joseph Whelan 1976

Richard Klein 1977

Gamiel Ramson 1977

Harold Johnson 1977

David Mueller 1977

Gaines Campbell 1977

Kyle McLain 1977

Craig Yeager 1977

Douglas Lanpher 1977

Mike Hilts 1978

Jeff Hamilton 1978

M. Thurman Senn 1983

Walter Smith 1984

Brent Curtis 1985

John Elberfeld 1989

Craig Lengyel 1989

Stanford McMillan 1989

Alex Von Rogov 1994

Mark Di Paola 2003

Chart Westcott 2007

Ryan Farha 2008

Bradley Lockhart 2013

James D’Elia 2013

Christopher Keller

Gamma Iota-Gannon

Andrew Fenstermacher 2015

Thomas McSweeney 2016

Scott Conrad 2016

Gamma Phi-Wesleyan

Charles Wrubel 1959

James Gately 1962

David Creed 1962

Robert Thorndike 1965

Paul Siegert 1965

Patrick Kelly 1969

Peter Hicks 1972

Peter Cross 1973

Jack O’Donnell 1976

Mitchell Marinello 1976

David Thomas 1977

Norman Feit 1978

William Ahern 1978

Paul Fichera 1980

Robert Bourne 1980

Steven Elbaum 1986

David Bagatelle 1986

Gregory Waldron 1988

Stephen Usher 1988

Kenneth Cho 1994

Joseph Giaimo 2011

A Ferraro 2012

Stewart Davis 2012

Jeremy Edelberg 2014

Anthony Arias 2014

Chad Malinowski 2019

Joseph Wilson 2019

Malcolm Roesser 2021

Danny Sorabella 2022

Jack Zangre 2022

Harrison LeGoullon 2023

Owen Brickley 2023

Michael Thompson 2023

Go Uemura 2023

Iota-Centre

E Dungan 1949

William Penick 1957

Thomas McKee 1963

John Clarke 1970

Reginald Mudd 1975

John Atchison 1977

LeRoy McEntire 1978

John Rhorer 1978

William O’Donnell 1979

Anthony Apro 1979

Ralph Miller 1980

Anthony Kurlas 1993

Michael Rowe 1994

Leonard Napolitano 1997

Jackson Andrews 2002

Iota Mu-Fordham

Lucas Vander Linden 1997

Kappa-Miami

Charles McKinley 1955

Carl Peterson 1959

John Gibel 1960

John Goodman 1966

Robert Annandale 1969

Anthony Danzo 1969

Lester Babbits 1969

David Palmer 1983

Douglas Tirola 1989

Robert Lime 1991

Daniel Finkel 1998

Gregory Herring 1999

Jason Longworth 2000

Bradley White 2001

Kappa Beta-UIS

Luigi Miguel Cabantog 2022

Kappa EpsilonWashington

Lawrence (“Pat”)

Hughes 1957

Hugh White 1959

J. Nowell 1959

Erik R. Abrahamson 1962

Barton Clennon 1965

Michael Carter 1996

Daniel Heldring 1999

Eric Hagemann 2003

Max Van De Kamp 2022

Laksh Gupta 2022

Nicolas Neptune 2022

Cohen Banhneman 2022

Luke Bisyak 2023

Lambda-Kenyon

Philip Currier 1956

Robert Carnighan 1959

J. Bruce Overmier 1960

Bruce Blocher 1966

Michael Scadron 1968

Walter Butler 1968

Greg Offenburger 1969

James Brady 1969

Bruce Pendleton 1970

Richard Balaban 1972

Arthur Sansom 1973

William Geist 1976

Peter Bianchi 1978

Douglas Holmes 1978

Richard Snowden 1979

Guy Riegel 1980

Mark Robinson 1981

Sam Adams 1981

Hewitt Heiserman 1982

Alexander House 1983

Boyce Martin 1988

Mason Morjikian 1988

Andrew Kotler 2022

Kamal Aubakirov 2023

Matthew LesStrang 2023

Lambda Tau-Tennessee

Spencer Hinton 2016

Bradford Montrose 2016

Robert Spears 2016

Christopher Miller 2018

Mu-Colgate

Robert Stoner 1957

Robert Wilson 1957

Edward Durant 1959

Thomas O’Rourke 1960

Jerome Mason 1960

Jon Hanson 1960

Donald Hammalian 1960

James Rand 1966

Richard Palmer 1966

Richard Sotell 1975

Michael Dosdall 1977

Thomas Wiencek 1978

Robert Bickford 1979

Peter Thomas 1981

Bruce Newman 1986

Roger Kennedy 1986

James Digan 1987

Stephen Mehos 1989

Girard Ruddick 1993

Thomas Carlson 1993

John Sallada 1997

James Nelson 1998

Jonathan Guido 1999

Enrico Palazio 2000

Matthew Sable 2001

Jarrett Turner 2004

Sean Devlin 2005

Nicholas Katchadurian 2017

Matthew Swain 2017

Mu Chi-Maryville

Danny Maxwell 2005

Douglas Carson 2013

Nu-City College NY

Clifford Daly 1958

Frank Ruf 1958

David Knowlton 1980

Nu Alpha-Northeastern

Adam Akkach 2020

Martin Bulanowski 2022

Stephen Holt 2022

Aidan Webster 2022

Nu Zeta-Pace

Donald Becker 1984

Joseph Guistino 1986

Daniel Ocasio 1991

Brendan Kenefick 1991

James Mulcahy 1993

Ruben Austin 2012

Omega Chi-Texas

Harrison Stafford 1933

Charles Kinney 1948

George Gearner 1955

Cub Amos 1956

Pearson Grimes 1958

Robert Knight 1963

Mark Finley 1963

Dan McClean 1964

Richard Williams 1965

Lee Hancock 1965

William P. Roberts 1968

Edmund Burke 1970

Robin Morse 1972

Greg Mitchell 1976

Michael Roberts 1984

Perry Ruthven 1984

Donald Kirby 1985

Arthur Moure 1986

Atif Ali 2016

Jake Price 2019

DONOR LIST

Omicron-Michigan

Atwood McAndrew 1943

Richard Aster 1954

Brian Burke 1958

James Grady 1959

Curtis Sechler 1963

Terrence Hill 1965

William Lincoln 1965

Mark Lippincott 1967

Charles Borders 1970

Terrance Baulch 1976

Marco Garavaglia 1976

Mark Pavach 1982

Theodore Liu 1982

James Mohn 1985

Matthew Howell 1985

James Caffrey 1987

Eric Braun 1990

Douglas Schaffer 2012

Varun Sudhakar 2013

Phi-Yale

Richard Haskel 1955

John Wallace 1956

Jack McGregor 1956

Peter Wells 1960

Bruce Smith 1960

Richard Evans 1962

Thomas Kukk 1963

C. Richard Stasney,

Md 1965

Peter Bliss 1967

John Cahill 1976

Glenn Baker 1977

James Spisak 1978

Ryan McCann 2023

Phi Alpha-

British Columbia

Robert Lindsay 1975

Lawrence Blaschuk 1975

Quinn Lyzun 1990

Donald Prime 1990

William Dick 2015

Phi Chi-Rutgers

William Venberg 1951

Kenneth Truscott 1952

H. John Blake 1955

William Paknis 1957

Richard Ossi 1958

Timothy Lehnert 1961

William Garbarini 1963

Leo Hopkins 1965

Richard Chapis 1965

Richard Novak 1965

John Dryfuss 1966

Wallace Pattyson 1966

L Oros 1967

John Frost 1967

Robert Suffredini 1968

Gregory Sembrat 1969

Christopher Byron 1969

Terry Stewart 1969

Peter Ventura 1970

James Smith 1970

Edward Dowling 1972

William Miller 1972

Roy Van Arsdale 1972

Robert Dunbar 1972

James Baker 1976

Kevin Keaton 1976

Stephen Cosgrove 1977

James Davis 1979

Alan Zaccaria 1979

Kevin Myers 1981

William Diana 1983

Michael DeBlasio 2001

Zachary Csorny 2017

Andrew Moldoff 2018

Jake Buchner 2022

Aydin Sidali 2022

Robert Haiken 2022

Daniel Kamel 2023

Phi DeltaWestern Ontario

Charles King 1992

Phi Epsilon-Minnesota

William Ryerse 1951

Curtis Hill 1959

E Hawk 1959

James Ronning 1972

Howard Schwartz 1973

Evan Larson 1978

Bradley Dunlap 1985

Brian Basler 1989

John Magnuson 1991

Jason Gilbertson 1994

Garrett Kranz 2014

Michael Jabo 1958

Robert Bubniak 1961

William Dunn 1962

Benjamin Gunzenhauser 1963

George Dawkins 1963

William Blaney 1964

Joseph McMurray 1965

Robert Warburgh 1966

Dale Carter 1968

Thomas Tilson 1969

Stephen Weaver 1971

Timothy Ott 1976

David Hackworth 1976

Richard Massey 1979

John Fahey 1980

John Klukojc 1983

Joseph Boffa 1986

Charles Brown 1986

Jovan Marjanovic 1989

Chuck Bohlen 1993

Michael Collins 1997

John Mathews 1998

Alex Kadish 2001

Nicholas Treffiletti 2005

Vitaly Dvoskin 2005

Evan Goldberg 2009

Clarke McKinnon 2014

Ronald Bender 2015

Scott Friedberg 2015

Jared Kissler 2015

Jonathan Peatfield 2016

Viraj Khanna 2018

William Zeitler 2019

Declan Wright 2020

James Panzarella 2021

Phi Mu-Manhattan

Bruno Bunzl 2014

Edward Foti 2016

Alexis Morocho 2016

Kyaw Sithu 2017

Victor Brito 2019

Guillermo Garcia

Cavazos 2019

Jonathan Alania 2020

Steven Owens 2020

Timothy Hebert 2020

Christopher Orefice 2021

Chris Mulford 2021

Patsy Onorino 2022

Matthew Vigna 2022

Patrick Lanigan 2022

Michael Iulo 2023

Anthony Armanuse 2023

Pi-Dartmouth

John McDonald 1952

Louis Freeh 2006

Pi Beta-Troy

Roy Houlton 1977

David Marsh 1980

Connor Mendheim 2021

Psi-Alabama

Robert Kennedy 1957

George Finkbohner 1957

Robert Worley 1959

A. Crowe 1960

Bryan Strickland 1962

Barry Gritter 1963

John Lewis 1963

Barry Drees 1965

Richmond

McClintock 1966

Robert Klyce 1968

Lamar Bagby 1969

Winston Lovvorn 1969

Henry Loeb 1974

George Hardesty 1975

Charles Brown 1975

William Miller 1976

Samuel Adams 1979

John Lapeyrouse 1979

John McNeil 1979

Bruce McAlpin 1981

Broox Holmes 1981

Semmes Favrot 1982

Robert Pierce 1982

John Calhoun 1983

William Rue 1985

Alfred Neumann 1987

William Slaton 1989

Andrew Ross 1994

John Wood 1995

Angus Cooper 1997

Robert Yarbrough 1999

Brian Adams 2002

John Koch 2002

Nicholas Lanier 2002

Chad Lavender 2007

Daniel Ventress 2008

Albert Haas 2018

Psi Delta-Wake Forest

Steve Smith 1972

James Jowdy 1973

Wade Stokes 1983

Richard Maloy 1991

Robert Griffin 1992

Tom Thompson 1993

James Beurle 1994

P Van Zandt 1995

Brian Iorio 2003

Sebastian Steege 2011

Val Napolitano 2012

Raphael Steege 2013

Jake Sternberg 2014

Matthew Teller 2014

Clarke Ryan 2014

William Braun 2016

Matthew Ioannou 2016

Jeff Banastey 2017

Drew Niziak 2019

Robert McDonald 2019

Scott Gerber 2019

Jackson Gervais 2020

John Towey 2022

Psi Omega-Rensselaer

Peter Goetz 1956

Edgar Woerner 1956

Joseph McCann 1958

Alan Cornell 1959

Rodney Agar 1959

John Broadbent 1959

George Nelson 1959

John Lindsay 1959

Arthur Dionne 1959

Fredrick Guimond 1961

Steven Martin 1962

Zenon Lishchynskyj 1966

Kevin Zweier 1996

Psi Phi-DePauw

William Cockrum 1959

James Swearingen 1980

Timothy Holt 1988

Rho-Lafayette

Ronald Pennington 1952

Allan Kirby 1953

John Scott 1953

John Collins 1955

Joseph Pew 1955

Edwin Case 1959

Thomas Neff 1959

Roger Peck 1969

Steven Vecchione 1976

David Nicholas 1976

William Welz 1977

Mark Wagner 1980

Peter Hiscano 1981

Paul McCurdy 1982

David Hollod 1982

Michael Browne 1983

Daniel Huffenus 1986

Douglas Young 1986

Victor Gonzalez 1986

Richard Ryan 1986

Gregory Bahtiarian 1987

Michael McCormack 1987

Bruce Hyde 1987

Robert Matje 1989

Kristian Bornemann 1991

Eric Shrier 1993

Brian Ciuffreda 1994

David Kiefer 1995

Scott Harris 1995

Daniel Gardner 2003

Michael De Lisi 2003

John Gustafson 2006

Christian Garelli 2009

Andrew Citron 2011

Michael Rupolo 2012

Andrew Uzenoff 2012

Robert Stefanowicz 2016

Alexander Hope 2016

James Cochran 2018

John Kleinert 2018

Tyler Zorn 2018

Nolan Fearon 2018

Andrew White 2018

Michael Giacco 2018

Christopher Hendrix 2019

James Croney 2019

Conlon Kiesling 2019

James Bitterman 2021

John Little 2021

John Yurconic 2021

Ryan O’Gorman 2021

Reed Nani 2021

Daniel Kramer 2021

Andrew Felton 2023

Ryan Puri 2023

Peter Maria 2023

Nick Tufano 2023

Rho Beta-Richmond

Brian Wyman 2005

Kyle Pearce 2012

Brendan Bostock 2013

Rho LambdaOklahoma

James Dunlap 1960

Dunlap Vanice 1961

A Weitzenhoffer 1962

George Weaber 1962

George Kingelin 1963

Robert Spangler 1963

Terry Miller 1969

Frederick Streb 1972

Gordon Leaman 1973

Orin Piepho 1973

Paul Buntz 1973

George Otey 1973

Sigma-Amherst

A Warner 1958

Benjamin Wells 1965

Anthony Hom 1971

Gary Rogalski 1971

Chris Teare 1977

Raymond Wheeler 1984

Jacob Gale 1987

David Ford 1997

Peter Lagomarsino 1997

Christopher Mackey 2016

Sigma AlphaVirginia Tech

James Day 1962

Jerry Ballengee 1962

Charles Hayes 1964

Bill Markley 1972

John Hutcheson 1975

Daniel Johnson 1977

William Pennington 1978

Gregory Carneal 1981

Michael Miller 1985

Charles Webb 1988

Joshua Waller 2005

Charles Cubberly 2015

Matt Szpakowski 2023

Sigma Beta-

UC Santa Barbara

Benjamin Chan 2007

Sigma KappaMichigan State

Donald Wessels 2001

Shawn Davis 2014

Sigma Phi-Villanova

John Mulligan 1974

John Burgess 1986

P Martini 1987

Christopher Miller 1989

Sigma Rho-Stanford

Malin Burnham 1949

Preston Madden 1955

John Wells 1956

Robert Bryan 1957

Charles Hale 1957

Thomas McManus 1958

Lawrence Wayte 1958

Jaren Leet 1959

Frederick Muhs 1960

Charles Hicks 1960

James Cuneo 1962

Charles Patten 1964

Glendon Speakman 1965

Roger Mertz 1966

James Faull 1968

James Props 1968

George Richmond 1970

James Quillinan 1970

Frederick Borns 1971

John Evans 1974

Chesley Erwin 1974

Stephen Hansen 1975

Raymond Deicken 1980

Christopher Greene 1982

Scott Otteman 1983

David LeClair 1984

Kenneth Howery 1998

Justin Hsuan 2018

Kevin Hsu 2018

Sigma Tau-MIT

Harold McInnes 1949

Robert Doleman 1959

Richard Kirkpatrick 1963

Hugh McCollum 1965

Lawrence Markel 1971

Gordon Marler 1971

Ralph Grismala 1977

John Martin 1989

Todd Hiers 2000

Steven Salvas 2020

Tau-Hamilton

James Guerin 1958

Bruce Sawyer 1961

Martin Kay 1967

Frederick Marty 1967

Louis Teitel 1968

John Vaneria 1970

Bruce Gaylord 1970

Thomas Broderick 1972

John Wallace 1973

Richard Ferris 1975

Steven Brooks 1977

John Ogden 1980

James Cumming 1980

Conrad Naas 1983

Guido Stroemer 1990

Tau Alpha-McGill

Drew Bard Varges 2015

Jonathan Wright 2016

Tau Chi-Texas A&M

Luther Soules 2018

Carter Monrad 2024

Tau Delta-Sewanee

H Munson 1970

William Ikard 1971

Thomas Moseley 1971

Frank Failla 1971

John Fasig 1971

Peter Squire 1976

Stephen Smith 1976

Alan Calder 1989

Heath Rico-Storey 1996

Andrew Patty 2012

Michael Favret 2021

Tau Lambda-Tulane

Robert Bland 1948

Bennett Powell 1961

Hans Jonassen 1963

John Bolles 1964

C Wellborn 1964

Robert L Livingston 1966

Craig Duchossois 1966

Theodore Nass 1966

Bernard Panetta 1968

William Penick 1970

Theodore Barkerding 1973

Lloyd Shields 1974

John O’Connor 1976

Kevin O’Bryon 1977

Richard Blum 1978

Bill Dodenhoff 1978

Ben Templeton 1978

Herndon Thomason 1979

Christian Brown 1982

Wesley Lambert 1984

Jonathan Bean 1985

Cameron Jackson 1990

Bryan Sheehan 1991

Shane Doucet 1997

Cory Crenshaw 2001

Austin Stewart 2004

Simon Abtalion 2008

Theta-Bowdoin

Endres Campbell 1972

Thomas Frelinghuysen 1976

James Downey 1977

Charles Pohl 1983

Mark Leeds 1987

Charles Mackenzie 1987

Timothy Leland 1989

Daniel Courcey 1990

Charles Walldorf 1990

Robert Baker 1990

Theta Chi-Union

Andrew Fellows 2016

Theta Rho-UCLA

James Pitts 1995

Steven Ly 2007

Theta UpsilonArizona State

Kory Blythe 1989

Jeff Lowe 1990

Derek Von Borck 1991

Jeffrey Agster 1991

Steven Balthazor 1991

Wesley Johnson 1992

William Kavan 1992

David Fox 1992

Eric Hartel 1992

Lorin Oliver 1992

Kenneth Williams 1992

Lance Patterson 1994

Luis Calderon 1994

Robert Drawer 1994

Brent Summers 1995

Ben Kucharik 2014

James Dorian 2016

Theta Zeta-Berkeley

Robert Tuller 1956

John Wood 1960

William Wren 1966

Michael O’Neil 1970

Gregory Hampton 1971

Michael Jani 1974

Gary Tan 1986

Carlos Privat 1993

Andrew Pelosi 2004

Daniel Daneshrad 2004

Courtland Alves 2009

Ivan Chen 2015

Upsilon-Brown

John McCoy 1952

Xi-Colby

Robert Oster 1961

John Cornell 1965

Robert Underhill 1978

Patrick Koch 2003

Andrew Beacham 2017

Charles Beauregard 2020

Alexander Kurtin 2021

Rex Thors 2023

Malcolm Barclay 2024

Zeta-Princeton

James Blue 1991

Zeta Chi-Bentley

Matthew MacKenzie 2013

Peter Riley 2017

Ryan Gormley 2019

Tyler Hanrahan 2023

Zeta GammaHampden-Sydney

Trip Mahaney 2015

Jack Hilbert 2022

Zeta ThetaWashington State

Bryce Regian 2022

Zeta Upsilon-UC Davis

Jason Giles 1994

Zeta Zeta-LSU

Oliver Carriere 1954

S. Pendery Gibbens 1954

Robert Pettit 1954

John Bateman 1956

James McCullough 1958

Lynton Culpepper 1960

Cyril Melville 1962

Daniel Stari 1967

Sam Thomson 1967

Sandy Williams 1967

John Salisbury 1970

Conway Farrell 1970

Paul Bienvenu 1970

Wilbur Reynaud 1970

Richard Gautreaux 1970

John Rives 1973

Roy Cole 1974

C. Theodore Alpaugh, III 1977

Daniel Devine 1980

Donald Lambert 1980

Sterling Willis 1981

Jacque Kuchta 1981

Edward Ecuyer 1983

Timothy Gamble 1983

Paul Masinter 1983

Christopher Schlesinger 1986

John Lange 1986

Thomas Smith 1987

John Lafaye 1988

George Mentz 1989

Paul Bienvenu 1992

Timothy Bowlin 1994

James Henson 2011

Wilson Blum 2012

Shogo Dunn 2017

Unknown Richard Armellini

MYSTIC CIRCLE OF ∆KE

We honor our departed brothers who have gone to the Mystic Circle

We have been notified that the following brothers recently passed away.

Detailed obituaries, photos and memories are found at our online Mystic Circle by searching Lifeweb DKE, or by using the QR code below.

Alpha Chi-Trinity

Robert C. Knox III, 1963

David Beland Honderich, 1977

Michael J. McLaughlin, 1978

Beta-North Carolina

John Winder Hughes Jr., 1952

Clement Gillespie Wright, 1952

Lawrence Grimes “Larry” Thompson, 1968

John Haywood Davis, 1969

Beta Phi-Rochester

Richard King, 1978

Chi-Mississippi

Angus L Emerson III, 1959

Leonard Albert Young, 1962

Delta-South Carolina

Thomas McClure “Mac” Brewer, 2017

Delta Chi-Cornell

William Merrell Tuck, 1958

Samit “Sam” Dharia, 2013

Delta Epsilon-Northwestern

Dave Truitt, 1955

Delta Kappa-Pennsylvania

Brian B. Topping, 1957

Jonathan Brant Olsen, 1985

Gamma-Vanderbilt

John Lowell Salmon, 1951

Lloyd Walter Ream, 1975

Harold B. Johnson II, 1977

Gamma Phi-Wesleyan

David B. Harrison, 1975

George Andrew Davala III, 1976

Iota-Centre

Homer Rice, 1951

David Lee Sturges, 1957

John Thomas Goetzinger, 1980

Kappa-Miami

Adelbert Andrew Balunek, 1955

Kappa Epsilon-Washington

Phillip Lindley Bennett, 1954

Roger Hugh Haapanen, 1959

Lambda-Kenyon

Allerton “Tony”

Garthwaite Smith, 1975

Joseph Edward Vallotton III, 1997

Mu-Colgate

Harold Comfort Cornelius II, 1957

Omega Chi-Texas

Dr. William J. Graber III, 1952

James “Jim” Edward Boykin, 1957

Omicron-Michigan

David P. Hummer, 1951

Phi-Yale

Vincent Walker “Vee” Perini, 1962

Phi Chi-Rutgers

Robert Joseph Suffredini, 1968

Charles Walter Burgess, 1968

Phi Epsilon-Minnesota

Stuart Campbell, 1958

Psi-Alabama

Huey Thomas Wells Jr., 1972

Stanley “Sandy” William Newman II, 1977

Rho-Lafayette

Edwin John Case, 1959

Tau Lambda-Tulane

Cecil Morgan Jr., 1954

William James Kearney III, 1958

Philip Eugene “Gene” Morehead, 1958

David Shall, 1980

Theta-Bowdoin

Leslie Earle Korper II, 1963

Zeta Zeta-LSU

Alan V. Kaufman, 1958

Howard Lee Jones Jr., 1960

Timothy Sean Reily, 1971

Martin de Laureal, 1972

A brother dead and brothers mourning; Fill the heart with grief today, And the earnest grasp fraternal; Speaks, “a dear one passed away.” Yes, no longer we shall greet thee in the halls of DKE

∆KE CHAPTER ROLL • FALL

CHAPTERS ARE LISTED IN THE ORDER THEY WERE FOUNDED

PHI†

PSI

CHI

BETA

DELTA

KAPPA

LAMBDA

ETA

IOTA

RHO

TAU

BETA PHI

PHI CHI

TAU DELTA

GAMMA PHI

PSI OMEGA

DELTA CHI

DELTA DELTA

PHI GAMMA

THETA ZETA

PHI EPSILON

SIGMA TAU

ALPHA PHI

TAU ALPHA

SIGMA RHO

DELTA PI

KAPPA EPSILON*

ALPHA TAU

DELTA PHI

PHI ALPHA

PSI DELTA

SIGMA ALPHA

PI BETA

EPSILON RHO

NU ZETA

PHI SIGMA

PHI RHO*

ZETA CHI

OMEGA OMEGA

BETA DELTA

SIGMA KAPPA

DELTA TAU

DELTA PSI

MU CHI

BETA TAU

DELTA ALPHA

PHI MU

CHI BETA

ZETA GAMMA

PI ALPHA

DELTA RHO

TAU BETA

ALPHA OMICRON

NU ALPHA

KAPPA CHI*

TAU GAMMA

LAMBDA TAU

ASSOCIATE CHAPTER (TBD)*

SCHOOL

Yale University

University of Alabama

University of Mississippi

University of North Carolina

University of South Carolina

Miami University

Kenyon College

University of Virginia

Centre College

Lafayette College

Hamilton College

University of Rochester

Rutgers University

University of the South Wesleyan University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Cornell University

University of Chicago

Syracuse University

University of California at Berkeley

University of Minnesota

Massachusetts

Institute of Technology

University of Toronto

McGill University

Stanford University

University of Illinois

University of Washington

University of Manitoba

University of Alberta

University of British Columbia

Wake Forest University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

Troy University

Duke University

Pace University

Bryant University

Pennsylvania State University

Bentley University

University of Arizona

University of Georgia

Michigan State University

The Ohio State University

Indiana University

Maryville College

University of Victoria

Auburn University

Manhattan College

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Hampden-Sydney College

University of Missouri

North Carolina State University

Simon Fraser University

University of Colorado

Northeastern University

University of Delaware

Texas Tech

University of Tennessee

New York City Area

New Haven, CT

Tuscaloosa, AL

Oxford, MS

Chapel Hill, NC

Columbia, SC

Oxford, OH

Gambier, OH

Charlottesville, VA

Danville, KY

Easton, PA

Clinton, NY

Rochester, NY

New Brunswick, NJ

Sewanee, TN

Middletown, CT

Troy, NY

Ithaca, NY

Chicago, IL

Syracuse, NY

Berkeley, CA

Minneapolis, MN

Cambridge, MA

Toronto, Ontario Canada

Montreal, Quebec Canada

Stanford, CA

Champaign, IL

Seattle, WA

Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Edmonton, Alberta Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia Canada Winston Salem, NC

Blacksburg, VA

Troy, AL

Durham, NC

Pleasantville, NY

Smithfield, RI

State College, PA

Waltham, MA

Tucson, AZ

Athens, GA

East Lansing, MI

Columbus, OH

Bloomington, IN

Maryville, TN

Victoria, British Columbia Canada

Auburn, AL

Bronx, NY

Wilmington, NC

Hampden-Sydney, VA

Columbia, MO

Raleigh, NC

Burnaby, British Columbia Canada

Boulder, CO

Boston, MA

Newark, DE

Lubbock, TX

Knoxville, TN

New York, NY

*Associate Chapter (formerly called Colony)

THANKS TO THE ALUMNI DONORS

It has become a tradition at the Deke Convention for the undergraduates to personally write a “thank you” to the donors who make it possible for the young men to attend the convention.