The THIRD DEGREE - January 2020

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January 2020

THIRD DEGREE The Journal of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland

A Special “Thank You” to Our “Terrific Ten’s” The Brothers listed below are in a class all to themselves - One Hundred and Thirty-One Alumni who have maintained their membership in the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa throughout our past ten years. We offer our sincere thanks for their consistent support for all that we have done, are doing, and have yet to do. The Brothers listed below are our “Terrific Ten’s” and to them we dedicate this issue of “The THIRD DEGREE”.

Arthur C. Farnham 1943 Robert P. Haines 1949 William B. McKinney 1950 Warren J. Tripp 1950 John S. Bingham 1952 George B. Falck 1952 James C. Pearson 1952 Allen J. Krowe 1954 James E. Kenkel 1955 Eugene E. Langellotto 1956 Carter F. Schwartz 1956 Lary L. Acker 1957 Boyd I. W. Bounds 1957 Lowell B. Hinchliffe 1957 Joseph D. Brown 1958 Stewart C. Bushong 1958 Robert G. Pemberton 1958 Charles M. Barlow 1959 Wayne H. Bethards 1959 Vernon M. Briggs, Jr. 1959 John M. Capants 1959 Robert E. Geiger 1959 John J. O'Brien 1959 Robert M. Payne 1960 Louis V. Roy 1960 Robert A. Yellowlees 1960 Drury G. Bagwell 1961 John P. Bailey 1961 Lance W. Billingsley 1961 Cyril V. Childs 1961 Lucian S. Heflin, Jr. 1961 John L. Towers 1961 John M.C. Willin, III 1961 William B. Binch 1962 Nicholas Limar 1962 Warren B. Wimer, Esq. 1962 Leslie David Young 1962 Edward G. Banks, Jr. 1963 Terry J. Billingsley 1963 William F. Funk 1963 John P. Scancarella 1963 Roland N. Shumate 1963 Donald J. Ahern 1964 John F. Donnelly 1964 Vaughen H. Link 1964 Leonard J. Megby, Jr. 1964 Tho. V. "Mike" Miller, Jr. Esq. 1964 Gerald F. Moentmann 1964

Todd B. Hoffman ‘82 Secretary

William E. Nichols Ronald G. Rayne, Esq. Adrian G. Teel Robert L. Wagner Joseph E. Boiseau Walter E. Laake, Jr. Robert C. Mister John N. Rever Joseph E. Spinella Albert W. Zahniser, III Michael A. Grieb Brian L. Harrington Joseph E. Smith, Jr. Robert E. Masterson William H. Brewster A. James Comi Cecil A. Given, III Gerald D. Haser Roland L. MacDonald William D. Palmer Harvey J. Gannon James C. Hyatt Robert H. Stropp, Jr. Edward P. Becker Mark W. McNutt Stephen L. Miller David J. Crowley David H. Whitehill Leon A. Boulavsky Jack O'Brien Morgan A. Connor Thomas G. Dimka William B. Gable Stephan P. Malloy James E. Allen Eugene A. Atwell Michael A. Boulavsky David G. Bourdon William R. Walsh Stephen O. Cooper John B. Ostaffe Dennis G. Phelan Matthew R. Smalley Russell R. O'Haver Joseph E. Criscuoli Todd B. Hoffman David E. Lamolinara John J. B. Wright, Esq.

J. Victor Alonso ‘13 Treasurer

John J. B. Wright, Esq. ‘82 Second Vice-President

1964 1964 1964 1964 1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1965 1966 1966 1966 1967 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969 1969 1970 1970 1970 1971 1971 1975 1975 1976 1976 1976 1976 1977 1977 1977 1977 1977 1979 1980 1980 1980 1981 1982 1982 1982 1982

Michael L. McGown John K. Schneider Albert T. Stultz, Jr. Brandon S. Wagoner Clyde E. Taber John M. Arena Jim H. Fields, Jr. Roberto M. Mondonedo Richard M. Schindel Ronald J. Williams Jack G. Williams Scott D. Crown Daniel C. Curry Glenn F. Jaggard H. Christopher Malone Robert M. Troyano Joseph Eric Vinson Roger L. Boothe James A. Charanis John H. Parsons Fredrick D. Straub Thomas V. Miller III Andrew D. Cameron James W. Lomker Louis J. Schwartz Eduardo C. Curlett Naresh G. Sunderraj Jeffrey V. Odom, Jr. David M. Schwartz David A. Shirey Stephen A. Borger Eric G. Madden Joseph A. Campanella III Peter J. Della-Croce Christopher P. McBeth

Christopher M. Flood ‘13 First Vice-President

1983 1983 1983 1983 1984 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1989 1989 1989 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1993 1994 1997 1999 2002

Joseph E. Criscuoli, ‘82 President

The Executive Committee of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland, College Park

Contents 2 Eta Edition 3 Eta Chapter News 11 Association News 15 Alumni Notes 23 Giving Back 33 Chapter Eternal

On Our Cover Our house was decked-out for Rush 2019, as seen in this terrific photo taken by our House Mother, Amanda Bennett.

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THE ETA EDITION ETA NEWS BRIEFS

JANUARY 2020 The

THIRD DEGREE Published By

A New Hope. A New Year. A New Decade. The very beginning of our second decade. We hope that the holidays found you and yours in good health and high spirits. We hope that new family members serve to amaze and excite you, as much as new alumni emerge each semester and serve to engage and motivate us. And we hope that memories of those we have lost during these past ten years now serve to comfort and compel you, just as those who have joined our Chapter Eternal serve to inspire us to move forward with challenges and achievements that would make them proud.

Can you believe it? It seems like only yesterday we were sponsoring our first Eta Alumni Homecoming Tailgate event. In 2020, we will hold our 11th such event.

This year, we hope that you will join us for our Spring and Fall events and enjoy a reunion that only you could have made possible.

While many businesses fail within five years following incorporation, your alumni association is chugging along. Perhaps with fewer members, but we hope that you, like Kevin Valdivia ‘15, John L. P. Wright ‘15, and Sebastian Lecha ‘19, will step forward and help with recruiting and renewals and make our 11th year a record-breaking triumph. We hope that you will carefully consider supporting our initiatives, as described in the following pages, and make the beginning of our second decade most memorable.

We hope that you will read each and every page of this issue. The topics are many, but each and every one of them remain consistent with our Cardinal Principles: To Promote Brotherhood, Stimulate Scholarship and Develop Character. For some of you, some of the content herein will be a review; for some of you it will be new again. For all we hope that it will serve as evidence that our reason for being is to lend our Time, Talent and Treasure to the benefit of all members of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland.

12806 Silverbirch Lane Laurel, Maryland 20708 301-802-6464 www.alumni.psk-eta.com alumni@psk-eta.com Executive Committee Todd B. Hoffman ‘82 Secretary Silver Spring, Maryland J. Victor Alonso ‘13 Treasurer Silver Spring, Maryland John J. B. Wright, Esq. ‘82 Second Vice-President Burtonsville, Maryland Christopher M. Flood ‘13 First Vice-President Silver Spring, Maryland Joseph E. Criscuoli, ‘82 President Laurel, Maryland

Enjoy the read.

Sincerely...and always Damn Proud, The Executive Committee of Your Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa 2

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Eඍൺ Cඁൺඉඍൾඋ Nൾඐඌ News Briefs from the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland

From the Desk of The President

Samuel Greenebaum ‘22 Photo courtesy of Samuel Greenebaum

I

am so pleased and excited to have been elected the Eta Chapter President of Phi Sigma Kappa. In the past, this position has been filled and executed by extremely admirable brothers, and I will work hard to make sure I follow in their footsteps of being role models and shining examples of what it means to be a brother of the Triple T’s.

Being President means that I serve as “face” of the fraternity to all external organizations- which include the University, the alumni association, other IFC and PHA organizations, and anyone else. I made a promise to keep the name of this fraternity in good standing, and that I would help raise the bar for what a fraternity looks like here at the University of Maryland and at every other chapter across the country. I will perform my duties with these promises in mind, and hope to only improve this chapter during my tenure. I am looking forward to the year ahead, and I hope to help improve an organization that has already helped me improve as a man so much.

This past semester has been a great one for the entire chapter. We started Samuel Greenebaum the semester by having an incredible fall rush, which resulted in 15 bright Hopeful Business Major young men who embarked on our association process. A 15-person fall Mount Laurel, New Jersey class is one of our biggest fall rush classes in the history of our chapter, Class of 2022 and is the result of a tremendous amount of work by our rush chairs. We were able to truly choose who we wanted to join our chapter, with the mindset of “quality-over-quantity” guiding our decision making on the young men to whom we wanted to extend bids. This is a great way of physically seeing how Phi Sigma Kappa is becoming one of the elite chapters on campus.

We also began the semester as owners of the highest GPA and the highest new-member GPA among all fraternities at the University of Maryland. This was a great honor and one of which we were extremely proud.

Being that scholarship is one of our Cardinal Principles, we looked at this achievement as a first step and hope to reach this prestigious pedestal again this semester. To say that you own the highest GPA over every other fraternity is also a great pick-up line to use: who knew that girls liked the smart guys? It was a surprise to us as well.

During the semester we had a great time at the annual Alumni Homecoming Tailgate. It was a great morning of food, drinks, and interaction between the active and alumni brothers. There was a strict no shot gunning rule that was certainly not broken at any point during this tailgate. The tailgate was a great way for all of us to forget that our Maryland Football team was about to get demolished by the Michigan Wolverines. But yet we were still damn proud of our boys for putting up a fight, and even more proud to join together and celebrate being a part of the greatest fraternity in the nation. We cannot wait for next years tailgate where I hope to see you there.

Unlike the football team, there was one win during homecoming week. I am extremely proud to say that our chapter, paired with our matchup Alpha Delta Pi sorority, won homecoming. This is another great achievement to behold. Throughout Homecoming week, Phi Sigma Kappa and Alpha Delta Pi combined to compete in different activities such as flag football and participating in Terps Against Hunger. PSK and ADPi emerged on top, and is something to be extremely proud of moving forward. (continued on next page) January 2020

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From the Desk of The President (cont.)

We had six seniors go through the third degree ritual this semester. It was both a joyful and a sad day as we celebrated the legacy of these men, and realized that we will miss them once they leave and begin a new journey in their lives. Each and every senior was a prime example of what an outstanding job the Eta Chapter does at producing young men who are leaders and role models in society. Our three Cardinal Principles define these men, and will guide them for the rest of their lives. These Brothers helped shape the chapter into what it is today, and in-turn, the chapter shaped them into who they are as well. We will miss their wisdom, guidance, and presence, and wish them nothing but the best as their lives continue past College Park.

With the end of the Fall semester still fresh in our minds, I speak on behalf of the entire Eta Chapter when I say we are all excited for the coming Spring semester.

We anticipate another incredible rush class, a great social calendar, and so much more. The chapter is also eagerly looking forward to Giving Day which is on March 4th. Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for scholarships of every kind, and we hope that this year we can reach Endowment Status. I hope you are as excited as I am for what is yet to come.

The Eta Chapter is becoming one of the most respected and esteemed chapters here at College Park. I am damn proud to be a part of it, damn proud of all of your support, and damn proud to be a Phi Sig. Damn Proud,

University of Maryland Fraternity & Sorority Life

Samuel Greenebaum ‘22 Eta Chapter President

Spring 2019 Academic Report Interfraternity Council Chapters

Photo courtesy of Samuel Greenebaum

Chapter Rank: Chapter: Spring ‘19 Chapter GPA: Total # of Members: Spring ‘19 Member GPA (w/out New Members):

1 Phi Sigma Kappa 3.37 73 3.33

New Member Rank: 1 Chapter: Phi Sigma Kappa Spring ‘19 New Member GPA: 3.55 Total # of New Members: 13

The past three Presidents of the Eta Chapter: (L to R) Sam Schoberg (2019), Sam Greenebaum (current) and Liam Fulling (2018)

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All-University Men's Average:

3.17

All-Fraternity Average:

3.14

Photo courtesy of Samuel Greenebaum

Eta Chapter Officers & Chapter Chairmen New Exec Board for the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Back Row (L to R): Brandon Kim ‘22, Sentinel; Evan Kowalk ‘21, Treasurer; Ethan Mara ‘22, Inductor Middle Row (L to R): Adit Gupta ‘21, Vice President; Drew Kirschnick ‘22, Secretary Front: Sam Greenebaum ’22, President

Housing Alumini Athletics Social Brotherhood Sober Brotherhood Spring Fest/Greek Week Head Philanthropy Philanthropy Assistants Community Service Scholarship Public Relations Fundraising House Manager Away Weekend Morale

Max Reitenauer Matt Shein, Ryan Bell Marc-Antony Celotto Matt Schaefer, Dillon Barreto Antonio Karides, Alec Hayes Dan Schulte Oliver Cowley Chris Iacono, Chris Tran Jack Guidera Pat Neary Ryan Bramble, Joey Shapiro Dan Schulte Ross Ward Justin Frankle, James Corley Joey Shapiro

Historian Schaefer Senior Website Music

Alex Argiris / Matt

Sustainability Parent Diversity & Inclusion Rush Social Social Budgeter Expectations Apparel Health & Wellness Terp Thon

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Kyle Chojnacki Greg Sarafian Stephen Chan, George Wolffe Noah Buschbaum Max Reitenauer Ehaab Basil Brandon Kim, Gabe Contino, Devin Furness Byron Olsen, Remington Ro, Philippe Castillo Nathan Mills Jaay Thomas Kostas Nakas Liam Horch Connor Guidera

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News From Our (New) House Mother, Amanda Bennett Hi, Eta Alumni!

I’m happy to introduce myself as the new Resident Director (House Mom) for Phi Sigma Kappa, #2 Fraternity Row. While in the role, I will be studying for my master’s in Public Health with a focus in Epidemiology here at the University of Maryland.

I am originally from Ohio, but completed my bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from West Virginia University. (Let’s Go Mountaineers!)

While searching for grad programs, Maryland was an obvious choice to continue my education because their School of Public Health is top 25 ranked in the country.

Photo courtesy of Amanda Bennett

In my free time, I love to play video games and board games. I also enjoy watching sports and my favorite teams being the Orioles and Ravens – my dad was born in Baltimore, so I was raised with Maryland pro teams.

I can’t wait to see what the men of Phi Sigma Kappa accomplish during my time in the house!

All the Very Best in 2020,

Amanda IF YOU KNOW OF SOMEONE HEADED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND WHO WOULD MAKE A GREAT MEMBER OF THE ETA CHAPTER OF PHI SIGMA KAPPA OR IF YOUR COMPANY HAS INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE SEND AN E-MAIL TO: alumni@psk-eta.com

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Eta Chapter Roster First Name Nick Alex Dillon Ehaab Benjamin Ryan Jacob Ryan Noah Gabe

Last Name Abbott Argiris Barreto Basil Beinish Bell Boyer Bramble Buchsbaum Cantino

Class 2020 2022 2021 2022 2021 2021 2020 2021 2023 2021

Philippe Marc Stephen Kyle Ian James Oliver Tommy Collin Alex Isaak Dylan Justin Liam Devin Leonardo Samuel Kraz Connor Jack Adit Alec Liam Chris Xavier Benjamin Antonio Matt Brandon Gabe Andrew Brandon Evan Sai Ethan Nolan Zackery Nathan Mack Konstantinos Patrick Byron Brady Naveenkumar Jay Dylan Hoyt Max Remington Greg Matt Jack Sam Daniel Ryan AJ Joey Matt Jack Jake Kevin Dietrich Johnny

Castillo Celotto Chan Chojnacki Cone Corley Cowley Deliso Draper Dulla Elkind Fox Frankle Fulling* Furness Furoiani* Greenebaum Greinetz Guidera Guidera Gupta Hayes Horch Iacono Jennings Jolley Karides Keller* Kim Kim Kirschnick Kleinmann* Kowalk Kuchibhotla Mara McNeill Miller Mills Morgan* Nakas Neary Olsen Osterman Paranthaman Pomplon Redfield Reed Reitenauer Ro Sarafian Schaefer Schemmel Schoberg Schulte Scott Shannon Shapiro Shein Singelstad Sloane Sovak Sweeney Tano

2021 2021 2022 2020 2022 2020 2021 2020 2021 2022 2022 2020 2020 2020 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022 2022 2021 2021 2022 2021 2020 2021 2021 2019 2022 2021 2022 2019 2021 2022 2022 2020 2021 2021 2020 2021 2021 2022 2020 2020 2022 2020 2021 2021 2021 2022 2021 2020 2021 2021 2020 2021 2021 2021 2021 2022 2021 2022 2020

Jaayden Fabio Chris Neil Ross

Thomas Tocaj Tran Uppuluri* Ward

2022 2021 2022 2019 2021

Ethan George

Winters Wolffe

2020 2022

*Graduated December 2019 Major Mechanical Engineering Journalism Finance & Information Systems Computer Science Computer Science Educ./MS Math & Science Computer Engineering Kinesiology Environmental Science & Policy Ops Mgmt. & Bus. Analytics, Environmental Science & Policy Economics Govt. & Politics/Int’l Relations Food Science Economics Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Comm. - Public Relations Finance and Economics Computer Science Biology & Psych. & Bio Chem.

Economics Computer Science Computer Engineering Broadcast Journalism Architecture Management Architecture Govt. & Politics/Int’l Relations Finance Finance and Govt. & Politics/ Mech. Eng. & Comp. Sci. Materials Engineering Computer Science Finance & Supply Chain Mgmt.

Architecture Public Health Science Mechanical Engineering Public Health Science Computer Science Economics Enviro. Science & Technology Finance Business - Undecided Computer Science Info. Systems and Economics Economics Govt. & Politics/Int’l Relations Letters Math/Education Business Computer Science Electrical Engineering Marketing Letters and Sciences Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Info Science Aerospace Engineering Finance Computer Science Computer Engineering Journalism/Economics Computer Science + Spanish Civil Engineering Accounting Mechanical Engineering Accounting Comp Sci History Letters and Sciences Aerospace Engineering Computer Science Info. Sys. & Ops Mgmt. and Mgmt. & Business Analytics Aerospace Engineering Accounting and Finance General Biology (Pre-Dental) Bioengineering Govt. & Pol. + Cent. Euro., Russian, and Eurasian Studies Computer Science Aerospace Engineering

Hometown Northbrook, IL Wayne, NJ Olney, MD Islamabad (Pakistan) Montclair, NJ Germantown MD Ellicott City, MD Severna Park, MD Bloomington, IN

High School Glenbrook North Wayne Valley High School Our Lady of Good Counsel Westminster School & College (Pakistan) Montclair High School Gonzaga College High School Howard High School Severna Park High School Quince Orchard High School

Bradenton, FL Gaithersburg, MD New Bern NC Cherry Hill, NJ Bel Air, MD Finksburg, MD Elkridge, MD Saratoga, NY Manhasset, NY Metuchen, NJ Annapolis, MD East Brunswick, NJ White Hall, MD Huntingtown, MD Apex, NC Vienna, VA Guayaquil, Ecuador Mount Laurel, NJ San Francisco, CA Timonium, MD Timonium, MD Ellicott City, MD South Brunswick, NJ Catonsville, MD Baltimore, MD Columbia, MD Ocean City, MD Severna Park, MD Frederick, MD Westminster, MD Ocean City, MD Towson, MD Frederick, MD Frederick, MD Gaithersburg, MD Gaithersburg, MD Mount Airy, MD Bethesda, MD Severna Park, MD Berwyn, Pa Gambrills, Maryland Warwick, NY Olney, MD Damascus, MD Gaithersburg, MD Fallston, MD Scotch Plains, NJ Centreville, MD Baltimore, MD Gaithersburg, MD Oradell, NJ Frederick MD Sarasota, FL Westminster, MD Colts Neck, NJ Monroe, CT Ellicott City, MD Baltimore, MD Westford, MA Cambridge MD New Canaan, CT North Reading, MA Hereford, MD

Stuttgart High School Quince OrchardHigh School The Epiphany School Cherry Hill East High School Bel Air High School Westminster High School Howard High School Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Sr. High School St. Francis Prep Middlesex County Academy South River High School East Brunswick High School Hereford High School Huntingtown High School Apex High School James Madison High School Unidad Educativa Torremar Lenape High School Marin Academy Calvert Hall High School Calvert Hall High School Marriotts Ridge High School South Brunswick High School Catonsville High School Calvert Hall High School Howard High School Stephen Decatur High School Severna Park High School Urbana High School Westminster High School Stephen Decatur High School Towson High School Linganore High School Oakdale High School Quince Orchard High School Quince Orchard High School Urbana High School Walter Johnson High School Severna Park High School Conestoga High School Arundel High School Warwick Valley High School Magruder High School Damascus High School Wooton High School Fallston High School Scotch Plains Fanwood High School St. Andrews School Friends School of Baltimore Magruder High School River Dell Regional High School Oakdale High School Riverview High School Westminster High School Colts Neck High School Masuk High School Howard High School Calvert Hall College High School Westford Academy Saints’ Peter & Paul High School New Canaan High School North Reading High School Hereford High School

Sykesville, MD Potomac, MD Ridgewood, NY Fallston, MD Oak Hill, VA

Century High School High School for Math, Science & Eng. Fallston High School Oakton High School

Damascus, MD Highland Park Haverford, PA

Damascus High School Highland Park High School Haverford High School

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Photos courtesy of (top) The Diamondback / (bottom left and right) Amanda Bennett

Happy New Year from #2 Fraternity Row!

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Eta Phi Sigma Kappa Announces First Scholarship Winners On Monday, April 29, 2019, congratulations were sent to Brothers Jack Singlestad ‘21, Brother Gabriel Cantino ’21 and Brother Benjamin Beinish ‘21, on being the first members of the Eta Chapter to receive scholarship awards from the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund!

On Giving Day 2017, 2018, and 2019 our Eta Alumni, friends and family members donated generously to the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund and, for 2019, accounted for 42% of all the monies donated to Greek-letter scholarship funds...PSK was #1 in funds raised ($20,309 raised to-date), #1 in number of donations, #1 in number of donors, and this vaulted our fund to the position of second largest Greek scholarship fund at the University of Maryland.

Jack Singelstad ‘21

Major: History

Photo courtesy of Jack Singelstad

Below are excerpts from the award-winning essays, using the theme What Does “Fraternity for Life” Mean to Me?, submitted by our first crop of scholarship winners: Hometown: Cambridge, MD

“When I learn that someone is a brother of Phi Sigma Kappa - Eta Chapter, my opinion of them grows in confidence that we share common values, those of brotherhood, scholarship, and character. The connections among our brothers are generational through their possession and practice. The evidence of this, as exemplified by members of every class and every degree, is why the trust among our members is so strong, such that older generations wish to invest in the perpetuation of standards that they learned to love and live by. In building a brotherhood of scholars and men of character, the foundational principles guide the result.”

First Place: $500.00 Award

Gabriel Cantino ‘21

Major: Ops Mgmt. & Bus. Analy., Enviro. Sci. & Policy

Hometown: Bradenton, FL

“I believe my membership in this fraternity will provide lifelong value far beyond interpersonal relationships.

As hardworking and dedicated the men in this fraternity are, professional achievement and prestige are commonplace among alumni. If there’s anything I’ve learned in my job searches so far, it is that connections are incredibly valuable to attaining jobs. Now that I will be a lifelong member of Phi Sigma Kappa, I have a professional network of thousands of brothers who I can communicate with to advance my professional career.”

Benjamin Beinish ‘21

Major: Computer Science

Hometown: Montclair, NJ

“I have seen myself grow as a brother and my grades have been going up since joining the fraternity. I believe I can continue to better myself through these principles once I graduate by staying involved with Phi Sigma Kappa.

Obviously I will always be friends with my brothers and nothing can come between that bond, and I plan to help out whoever is in the chapter once I leave.

I want to make this chapter a better place as an alumni, because I believe that the value I gain from being a brother will benefit me long after I am paying dues, and I believe giving back to the chapter will reinforce these values.”

Third Place: $150.00 Award

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Photo courtesy of Benjamin Beinish

Second Place: $350.00 Award

More From & About The Active Chapter

Hail & Farewell I can’t believe my 2 years in the house are up already.

Time goes by so fast. Over the past 2 years I have seen so much growth in this group of men (whether they realize it or not) and I know you all will continue to do bigger and better things. As you all transition to a new house mom please continue to make this job the easiest on the row (if y’all give them trouble I will come down there - I am only in Baltimore). In all seriousness, if the chapter needs anything I am just a text message away.

I’m going to miss you hilarious bunch and I can’t wait to hear about all of the great things you do next year!

Always,

Ayana Tucker At the request of a Brother in Need, namely Chapter President Sam Greenebaum, Alumni President Joe Criscuoli ‘82 reached out to Brothers who had not yet renewed their memberships, offering to fund the costs of attending the January 17-19, 2020 Conclave using their dues donations. Criscuoli was able to send $513.95, against a total cost of $600.00, as a result of the generosity of these seven Eta Alumni: Nicholas Limar '62 John N. Rever, Capt. CEC, USN (Ret.) '65 Glenn E. McNeelege '86 Christopher P. McBeth '02 Luke Barsotti '16 Ryan M. Boyd '19 Perry Ganz '19 Upon hearing the news, Greenebaum wrote: Joe, The exec board, the entire chapter, and I are extremely grateful for these donations. With this money, we will be able to make a better, more informed leader at the top, which will trickle down to the rest of the board, and the rest of the chapter as a whole. I will represent the Eta Chapter at the conclave in the highest and most respectable manner. Please extend my sincere gratitude and thanks.

Damn Proud, - Sam Greenebaum Eta Chapter President 10

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Photo courtesy of Ayanna Tucker

Conclave Costs Covered

IF YOU WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO ASSIST THE MEMBERS OF THE ETA CHAPTER OF PHI SIGMA KAPPA TO LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR CAREER AND ABOUT INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES VIA A QUICK SURVEY PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK: https://forms.gle/S8VMXTZY2w2nkmcf8

Eta Alumni Association News

ANOTHER National Award!

Eight is Great!

We are “Damn Proud” to announce that the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa has once again been named as an “Alumni Club of the Year” for 2019. The announcement was made by the Grand Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa during the 67th General Convention, held in Dallas, Texas.

This announcement marks the 8th consecutive year that your alumni association has received the prestigious “Alumni Club of the Year Award” - having previously been recognized in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The Executive Committee of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa wishes to thank the Grand Chapter and International Headquarters for this highly-coveted award, the undergraduate chapter at the University of Maryland for the impetus to organize and to excel, and to deeply and sincerely thank each and every one of our members for their steadfast dedication to the goals and objectives of the association and for providing continuing support to, and daily evidence of, the theme of “Fraternity for Life”. Damn Proud!

Bringing Home the Bling!

At the 67th General Convention, held in Dallas, Texas, Brother Ross Ward, Eta '21, Brother Xavier Jennings, Eta '20, PSK Grand President Sean Shingler, and Brother Oliver Cowley, Eta '21 show off the newly-won 8th consecutive Alumni Club of the Year Award bestowed upon the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa.

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Eta Alumni Association - By The Numbers

233 400 63

ALUMNI MEMBERS IN “YEAR 10”

OUR GOAL FOR “YEAR 10”

FROM YR. 9 DID NOT RENEW FOR “YEAR 10”

Greatest Decade Awards Most Members Gold Silver Bronze

Avg. Contribution/Member

60’s 80’s 10’s

Total Contributions Gold Silver Bronze

80’s 60’s 10’s

Gold Silver Bronze

2010-2011: 2011-2012: 2012-2013: 2013-2014: 2014-2015: 2015-2016: 2016-2017: 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020

Fewest Lost Brothers Gold Silver Bronze

60’s 90’s 70’s

Paid Members as a % of Viable Alumni per Decade Gold Silver Bronze

Historical Membership Totals: Year 1: Year 2: Year 3: Year 4: Year 5: Year 6: Year 7: Year 8: Year 9: Year 10:

70’s 80’s 50’s

328 257 262 334 342 (highest) 337 300 283 271 233 (lowest)

60’s 10’s 50’s

Year 10 Membership Data in Detail: Decade 40's-50's 60's 70's 80's 90's 00-present TOTALS

Total Past Members 52 95 57 108 82 143 537

Year 10 % Members Renewed 24 46% 65 68% 25 44% 53 49% 20 24% 36 42% 233 43%

Help to Grow Your Alumni Association!

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Eta Alumni Association News

Membership Notes

How Members Make Their Dues Donations

46%

27%

MAINTAINED MEMBERSHIP IN ALL 10 YEARS

WHO COULD BE “TERRIFIC TENS” IF THEY RENEW

133

25%

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SPECIAL GIFT MEMBERSHIP PRICING:

2010-2019 GRADS WHO ARE MEMBERS

$35 EACH 4-PACK: $120 6-PACK: $150

GIFT MEMBERSHIPS GIVEN IN “YEAR 10”

Not Sure Who Needs a Gift?

If you’d like, the Executive Committee can send you a list of candidates (just shoot an email to alumni@psk-eta.com and ask). We can even select a worthy Brother for you!

Instead of choosing names, just write the Class Year or even a Decade from where your gift recipient should be selected and we’ll do the rest! An e-mail will be sent to you informing you of the identity of the recipient(s) of your gift(s).

“Best Year” vs. “Year 10”: Decade 40's - 50’s 60's 70's 80's 90's 00's 10's TOTALS

Best Year Members 63 89 44 89 55 4 68 413

Year 10 % of Members Best Year 24 38% 65 73% 25 57% 53 60% 20 36% 1 25% 45 66% 233 56%

Want More Details?

They’re yours for the asking! Members in good standing can drop an e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com and request a complete and detailed Membership Report for “Year 10” including lists, charts and graphs!

“Year 11” Begins on 07.01.20!

Be sure to “Save the Date” and Renew Your Membership to ensure that “Year 11” is our Best Ever!

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YOU CAN HELP US TO BREAK A RECORD - DON’T DELAY - GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP TODAY!!

GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ETA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF PHI SIGMA KAPPA!!

GIVE YOUR GIFT TODAY! ...IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3

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We will remit $5 per gift to our Fraternity’s Headquarters in the name of the recipient (which will qualify them as a Sustaining Member), and entitle them to receive the Signet while they are a paid member.

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The Benefits of Alumni Membership!

Not Sure Who Needs a Gift?

If you’d like, the Executive Committee can send you a list of candidates (just shoot an e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com and ask). We can even select a worthy Brother for you!

Instead of filling in names, just write the Class Year or even a Decade from where your gift recipient should be selected and we’ll do the rest! An e-mail will be sent to you informing you of the identity of the recipient(s) of your gift(s).

Award-Winning Magazine SIGNET Subscription Homecoming Tailgate Open House Event E-Mail Updates Eta Alumni Website TOTAL

Value: $35.00 Value: $25.00 Value: $35.00 Value: $30.00 Value: $25.00 Value: $35.00 $185.00

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Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa¨ 12806 Silverbirch Lane¨ Laurel, MD 20708

Alumni Notes

Homecoming Tales Brother Bob Pemberton ‘58 writes: “I just looked at Chip Schwartz's picture of the Cinderella pumpkin carriage homecoming float and it brought back fond memories of a part of my life as a brother. The year was 1955, and Homecoming was upon us. I had the privilege of being the Float Chairman that year. With a mass of rolls of orange and green crepe paper and rolls of chicken wire, we gathered at the back the Phi Sigma Kappa house, # 7 Fraternity Row to build a pumpkin carriage. Along with the brothers was a bevy of campus beauties.

Our theme for Homecoming was

Cinderella, with the carriage to be a pumpkin. We worked feverishly for a few days building the wooden frame, forming chicken wire into our beloved Terrapin and stuffing black and yellow crepe.

never lived that down at the house. Jim Starnes was the leader of the famous thief of the Naval Academy's pet goat, but that is another story.* Second, Frank Dressen was contracting a friend,

The worst job was cutting up the paper small enough to fit the wire openings. There were hundreds of yards of the stupid paper.

who had connections with the owner of some Clydesdale horses, with which we planned to pull the float. Can you see it now? It had to win first prize!

Photo Courtesy of Carter F. “Chip” Schwartz ‘56

A New Role for Ahern Brother Don Ahern ‘65 writes: “Well as I approach 78 years young you would think I would be telling tales of retirement and travel. However, Lynne and I were blessed to be given the opportunity to raise our granddaughter after raising three sons.

She just turned 13 and is a joy. I retired from my career as a filmmaker in 2009 but still wanted to do something. I joined with my oldest son to run a little business called Charm City Clothing (check it out at https://charmcityclothing.com/).

Today I sell charm city dog collars to about 60 pet stores around the state. So if you see a dog wearing a “Natty Boh” collar, white marlin, the Maryland flag, blue crab, Utz potato chip, Birds of Baltimore or the naval academy “N” star..... think of brother Don out there hawking them. There’s no end to what a Phi Sig can do!!!”

Several side stories added to the intrigue. Jim Starnes, a sinister fabricator, had sold brother Dave Lloyd, by then a salesman for Lloyds of London, that a Maryland farmer had a seven foot high record pumpkin that we could have, if it was insured. Dave gave it a go, until Starnes saved his job by confessing to a joke. Dave

Unfortunately the Clydesdale horses fell through, so we ended up scurrying to buy a batch more of yellow and black crepe paper, wood and chicken wire with which to build a Terrapin to fit over a jeep, to pull the carriage.

As I remembered, we had a (continued)

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Alumni Notes (cont’d.) drizzle of rain and everyone was a mass of crepe paper colors. All in all it was great fun. We didn't win but we were proud of bringing Cinderella to the Homecoming game. Come to think, we didn't win but placed 2nd or 3rd.” * Editor’s Note: The story “Got Yer Goat” is detailed in the first issue of “The THIRD DEGREE”, available online at https:// issuu.com/jcriscuoli/docs/ newsletter1_issuu

So far I have distributed about 250 copies of the paperback book (second edition), and sold 60-100 online. It is just the beginning but I am excited for how far this mission to help animals with vet humor will go!

Thanks Dad!” “My Cat Ate Aliens” is available at https://tinyurl.com/NatGrifDVM

Author! Author!

Brother Gerald D. “Jerry” Haser ‘68 writes: “Our daughter, Natalie Griffin, DVM. has written a humorous book on her veterinary experiences. Proceeds go to ASPCA. She shared this note below to better express the idea behind her writing the book and it’s results to date.

Dad, I thought I would tell you what the book has been doing in the community so you can tell your alumni brothers: I have been selling the books at the Virginia Beach SPCA. They get 100 % of the profits because they purchased the book wholesale from me. We have been reaching out to local businesses to try to see if they will carry the book and give a portion of the proceeds back to the VBSPCA. The book is one of the best selling products at this shelter and sells well at our veterinary clinic.

The previous edition of the book that was released online was designed to help raise funds for animals caught in the hurricane disaster 2017. It has sold 550 eBooks. It raised approximately $350 to donate toward transporting flood victim stray animals at that time.

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Designer! Designer!

Brother Joe Criscuoli ’82 writes: “It is a privilege to share with you this announcement of the publication of "The Pause to Relax Ladies" - the first book by Linda Penkala, Author, LMT, Wellness Catalyst - to which I contributed several illustrations and the cover design! This is a great read and a really great gift for every woman. Start out the New Year with wellness in mind and heart by learning more about this publication at http:// www.lindapenkala.com/ (oh, BTW, I designed the website, and a series of Facebook graphics, too - clearly there is no rest for the wicked!)”

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Born to Brother Christopher M. Flood ‘13, First Vice President of our Association, and 2nd Lady Kayla, a son, their first. Mason James Flood arrived on Monday afternoon. Mason and Kayla are both doing well. We could not be more proud - and look forward to Mason rushing Phi Sig!

Subject: Fwd: Biking Accident Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2019 / 14:33:32 From: Roland Shumate To: alumni@psk-eta.com>

Joe , Many thanks for sharing info on my recent biking accident. I received many emails, phone calls, and other correspondence and it all made my days brighter. Below is my note back to all of the brothers, for your info.

- Roland Shumate

March 6, 2019 (a late night)!

Born to Ryan and Lauren (Hoffman) Boyle, a daughter, Audrey Lee, who, with parents and grandparents Ann (Talbott) and Eta Alumni Assoc. Secretary Brother Todd B. Hoffman ‘82, made quite a splash at the Eta Alumni Tailgate. We could not be more proud - and look forward to Audrey’s presence at many more social events!

From: Roland Shumate Subject: Biking Accident Date: August 2, 2019 / 13:59:07 To: Sebastian Lecha, Bill & Sandy Nichols, Ed Banks, Ronald & Pat Rayne, George & Susan Buck, Jim Sullivan, Lance W. Billingsley, Philip Rever, Tom Arata, Warren B Wimer, Terry Chapman, David Young, Joe Boiseau, John Rever

We Spread the Word!

Check out this e-mail string about and from Brother Roland N. Shumate ‘63: Subject: Roland Shumate Update Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2019 / 10:21:34 From: Roland Shumate To: alumni@psk-eta.com

Hi Joe & other brothers, Sorry that I have been unresponsive lately. I had a pretty serious biking accident, broke my femur bone in several places, and am now recuperating in the Sarasota Memorial Hospital. You can be sure I will renew my membership when I return home & can write a check. Thanks for doing such a great job of running the affairs of Phi Sigma Kappa.

- Roland Shumate

Dear Phi Sig Brothers, How thoughtful of all of you for sending Condolences and Best Wishes for my recent Biking Accident. Your thoughtfulness has been most appreciated, and I am sure has helped in my recovery to date. The facts are that I crashed on 7/8 and fractured my right femur in 4 places. It was crushed!

On 7/9 the leg was operated on and secured back in place with a metal rod through the femur, and screws to hold everything in place. I then spent 21 days in the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Acute Physical Therapy Unit, and came home on 7/30 to continue Home Hospital Therapy for another several weeks. After that I go to Out Patient Physical Therapy for as long as it takes. I am feeling Great, and making good progress on recovery, so everything is looking bright for the future. Once again, thank all of you so very much for your thoughts and prayers.

- Roland Shumate Damn Proud to be a Phi Sig

September 21, 2019 Married to Lindsey Templeton, the Treasurer of the Eta Alumni Association, Brother J. Victor Alonso ’13. Many best wishes for many years of wedded bliss to the very happy couple!

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Alumni Notes (cont’d.)

At the 67th General Convention, held in Dallas, Texas, Brother James A. Charanis '87, holds on tight to the newlywon 8th consecutive Alumni Club of the Year Award bestowed upon the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa. Brother Charanis is a Chapter Advisor (4th Degree Member) for Auburn Univ. and a “Terrific Ten’s” member of the Eta Alumni Association!

Thank You for Your Votes!

Thanks to voters like you, the members of the Eta Alumni Association, the Conferences & Visitor Services department at the University of Maryland is proud to announce that, for the fourth consecutive year, they took home the “Best Of” award in the category "Best Venue for Youth Retreats & Camps". C&VS also encouraged heavy voter turnout that brought a Runner-Up award to the university in the “Best Venue for Weddings.” With the announcement of these awards, and with support from Terps like you, the Conferences & Visitor Services department has now brought ten “Best Of “Awards to the university in just five years. Your alumni president will celebrate six years with C&VS in February of 2020.

October 18, 2019 Married to Meagan Bennaman, Michael Criscuoli, the youngest son of Grace Criscuoli, the First Lady of the Eta Alumni Association, and Brother Joseph E. Criscuoli ’82. Rarely has the Editor-in-Chief and First Ladyseen two people better matched for each other. A beautiful bayside service and reception was followed by a yellow school bus to a local dive for nightcaps for the intrepid. Breaking all recognized security protocols, the Presidents of the Eta Alumni Association and Eta Housing Corporation were at the same place at the same time - other than Homecoming and/or Maryland Day. Could not be happier for this couple!

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The

THIRD DEGREE could be published three times a year by the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa if, and only if, the financial support is there to allow it.

Barring the emergence of the support necessary, future editions may be limited to Sustaining Members only, the publication may be reduced to an all black and white document, or the publication may be available only as a digital document available for downloading from the internet.

Subscription rates for the USA: a minimum of $40.00 per year, of which only $35.00 is retained by your Alumni Association. Larger donations are eagerly sought. Subscription requests and donations, along with an Alumni Data Sheet, should be sent to: Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa, 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708

Forever and Ever The Eta Alumni Association has made another permanent mark on campus. This time, a Legacy Paver measuring 8” x 8” has been placed in position ‘L1” in the “Red Garden” section of Moxley Gardens (above), surrounding the fountain located between the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center and Maryland Stadium. The paver carries this inscription: Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa - First and Finest in Maryland ...and Today: The Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa distributes a “10-Year Pin” to one hundred and thirty-one Brothers of the Eta Chapter who have maintained their membership in our alumni association during each of the ten years since the revitalization of the association.

MORE PHOTOS!

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This publication was created entirely by the Editor-in-Chief without any financial cost to the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa, beyond those associated with printing and mailing, and was produced exclusively on a HewlettPackard Personal Computer running the Microsoft Windows System 7 operating software, using Microsoft Publisher software for design and layout resulting in a 76MB file that was converted to a 39MB Adobe Acrobat print -ready file.

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Unless otherwise indicated, the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa does not endorse any individual or company, nor any service, product or event not offered or sponsored by the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa.

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The Eta “Fridge” Holiday decorations were everywhere at #2 Fraternity Row, the home of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa

Brother Christopher M. Flood ’13 has a new addition to his family!

Damn Proud!

Brothers Greg Young ‘83, Norby Garrett ‘86, Ken Hall ’87 and Clyde Taber ‘84 pose for large numbers of women on an undisclosed beach in California.

Dr. Natalie Griffin, DVM, daughter of Brother Gerald D. “Jerry” Haser ‘68 has more than a few unique stories to tell in her new book!

We are constantly adding Photo Galleries to The Eta Alumni Photo Vault. Have photos you want to contribute? Drop us an e-mail for more information!

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Upcoming Events Sponsored by the Eta Alumni AssociaƟon of Phi Sigma Kappa

DATE: TBD - TIME: TBD

Reunite! ...and Celebrate Founder’s Day! By the Chapter, For the Chapter, and at [TBA]!

Eta Chapter Alumni from across the country will gather at a location to be determined, re-connect with roommates as well as Big and Little Brothers and Sisters, and meet the members of the Active Chapter. Make plans now to “be in College Park” this Spring!

DATE: TBD - TIME: TBD

11th Annual Eta Alumni Homecoming Tailgate What Will We Do To Top The 2019 Tailgate?

The most memorable events in the past few years included Omelet Chefs, a Wood-Fired Pizza Oven, and a Mexican Smorgasbord, and a Three -Table Bar-b-Que Buffet.

Plan to make this event one that we’ll never forget and help to blow-away our ever-increasing attendance records.

Eta Alumni Events

Easy Hotel Arrangements

Remember, dues-paying members may bring their family members for FREE! Make plans now to pay your dues in July and be in College Park this Fall!

http://alumni.psk-eta.com/events/ https://www.campustravel.com/university/umdconf/index.html

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A Guide to Giving Back 2019 - 2020

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s a new year, and a new decade, begins perhaps you find yourself in your “Golden Years� and in search of a way to create, or build upon, your Phi Sig legacy. Perhaps you are recentlygraduated from the University of Maryland and looking to support your fraternity in a meaningful way and fulfill your Third Degree of Obligation. Each of us, no mater our age or financial position, realize how very much our fraternity has shaped who we are and, as well, what we have become.

It is only natural then that we seek ways, some large and some small, in which to give back to Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland. And it is a testament to the truth behind this sentiment that our alumni association has, in just the last ten years, created some great ways for all of our Brothers to participate in shaping the future possibilities for the Eta Chapter.

In this special nine-page segment we present where we have been and where we are going with the efforts designed to enable you to give back to our fraternity. We hope that one, or more, of these programs will attract your attention and compel you to act.

Perhaps something you will read here will spark you - as an individual, an Associate Class or a Graduating Class, or even a Decade - to make 2020 a very special year in our long and storied history. Remember, no matter the size or type of your gift to the Eta Chapter, each is appreciated and acknowledged equally.

So, without further ado, please turn the page and allow us to tell you a little bit about The Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund, The Phi Sigma Kappa Six Columns Fund, The Eta Rings & Pins Program and our Eta Family Tree.

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03/04/20 Could be a Big Day!

Looking Forward to Our 4th Big Day of Fundraising on March 4, 2020!

In March of 2017, the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund was unveiled, designed to assist undergraduate members of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland. The fund was created by the Eta Alumni Association and the Eta Housing Corporation, in accord with the University of Maryland College Park Foundation - just like the "Six Columns Fund" - to which some of our members have already been most generous. And, like the "Six Columns Fund" the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund is monitored by the Eta Alumni Association and the Eta Housing Corporation. The Division of Student Affairs Development Staff at the University of Maryland collects and evaluates essays, written by the undergraduate members of Phi Sigma Kappa who seek to earn scholarship money from this fund. The Eta Alumni Association and the Eta Housing Corporation determines the annual/semester "theme" for the essays, and reviews and approves the evaluation of the essays done by the Division of Student Affairs Development Staff at the University of Maryland.

03.04.20 As a result of our first 3 Giving Day appeals, we have raised over $20,000. However, we need to reach $50,000 for “endowment” status - enabling distribution of scholarships to Eta Chapter undergrads without a reduction in the “endowed” amount.

On our 4th Giving Day (March 4, 2020) we sincerely hope that each of our members will make a taxdeductible* contribution and help us to reach our goal. Why not join with Eta Brothers from many different decades, all of whom want to aid in the efforts to create scholarship opportunities for the members of the Eta Chapter by contributing to The Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund, and to support improvements to the Chapter House through the Six Columns Fund.

You can read more about this fund, the terrific success we have encountered to-date, and both ways to “Give Back” when you visit http://alumni.psk-eta.com/giving-back/ OUR GOAL FOR 03.04.20: REACH THE $50K “ENDOWMENT” STATUS PSK Scholarship Fund Donations by Decade

Top-Ranked Chapter Scholarship Funds 1. Phi Kappa Tau Terrapin Scholarship 2. Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund

40's $35.00 50's $2,840.00 60's $6,278.00 70's $2,545.00 80's $4,365.00 90's $180.00 00's $140.00 10's $980.00 Friends & Family $310.00 Total $17,673.00 (Total does not include contest winnings)

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*Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc., an affiliated 501c(3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

Additional Ways to Support Your Scholarship Fund!

Give Later Through Your Will or Living Trust You can support our scholarship fund by including a gift in your will or living trust as beneficiary for a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate or a noncash asset, such as real estate or artwork. Equally important, wills and living trusts allow you to retain control of your finances should you ever wish or need to make a change due to life circumstances.

By notifying us of your bequest now, we can provide assistance to ensure that the University is able to carry out your specific intentions after your lifetime. Below is suggested wording to share with your legal counsel: I give to the University of Maryland College Park Foundation, a charitable organization [Tax ID: 52-2197313] located at 4603 Calvert Road, College Park, MD 20740 [insert $ amount, percentage of residuary estate, or otherwise name gifted assets] for the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund for its general educational purposes.

Give Now and Receive Income for Life A gift annuity is a simple, popular charitable life-income arrangement by which you can support our scholarship fund STEP 1 You give the University of Maryland College Park Foundation and receive fixed-income payments for life. Your annuia gift of cash or property (and receive an income-tax ty payment depends on your age(s) and the gift amount deduction) to establish the annuity. Our minimum age is 60, and it can be funded with cash or appreciated Donor securities. A portion of the annuity payment is tax-free, and you can claim a charitable tax deduction in the year you make your gift. And, if you don't need income Phi Sigma Kappa right away or are younger than 60, you can defer your Scholarship Fund payments by one or more years and receive larger payments and a larger tax deduction.

How It Works 1. Transfer cash or other property to the University of STEP 2 The University of Maryland College Park Foundation makes Maryland, with designation for the Phi Sigma fixed payments to you and/or another beneficiary starting now Kappa Scholarship Fund 2. The University of Maryland agrees to make paySTEP 3 Remainder to the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund ments for the life of one and up to two annuitants (payments are backed by our entire assets) 3. The balance of the transfer inures to the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund upon the passing of the annuitants Benefits Payments for life that are favorably taxed 1. When gift is funded with cash, part of payment will be tax-free 2. When gift is funded with appreciated property, part will be taxed as capital gain, part will be tax-free, and part will be taxed as ordinary income  Federal income-tax deduction for a portion of your gift  Your gift will provide generous support for the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund 

Next Steps Read a detailed description of this gift: https://umd.giftplans.org/index.php?cID=91 Contact us to learn more about this gift plan or other options: https://umd.giftplans.org/index.php?cID=126 Receive a personal calculation of this gift: https://umd.giftplans.org/index.php?cID=138 Request an eBrochure with more information: https://umd.giftplans.org/index.php?cID=148&broch4=checked For additional information, please contact: Ed Kenny at UMD: 301.405.0322 or edkenny@umd.edu

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Maintaining Our “Castle on the Row” Donations by Eta Class

Donations by Decade 40’s 50’s 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 00’s 10’s Non-Eta

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$100 $29,965 $44,780 $20,890 $39,591 $1,750 $0 $0 $2,050

1985 1963 1962 1986 1957 1964 1958 1982 1973 1961 1960 1977 1956 1981 1965 1987 1954 1959 1966 1970 1979 1952 1980 1984 Non-Eta 1955 1976 1968 1975 1953 1967 1978 1971 1989 1950 1994 1999 1951 1969 1990 1992 1945 1988 1991 1997 1983 1995

$13,700.00 $11,250.00 $7,975.00 $7,650.00 $7,000.00 $5,680.00 $5,275.00 $5,200.00 $5,100.00 $5,000.00 $4,950.00 $4,950.00 $4,700.00 $4,450.00 $3,800.00 $3,491.00 $3,400.00 $3,350.00 $3,065.00 $3,000.00 $2,650.00 $2,200.00 $2,200.00 $2,050.00 $2,050.00 $1,900.00 $1,900.00 $1,650.00 $1,490.39 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $700.00 $700.00 $640.00 $550.00 $500.00 $400.00 $300.00 $300.00 $150.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00

Our Campaign - by the Numbers The generous donations of our alumni have made possible tremendous improvements in our Chapter House – and continuing to make these improvements will make it possible for our active members to compete for new members and become widely known as the finest fraternity at the University of Maryland.

We began raising funds in earnest just three days after the Eta Colony was re-chartered. Since then, over one hundred and eighty Brothers have donated generously. You can join these Brothers right away. Learn more about the Six Columns Fund, and make the commitment to build a better Chapter House by visiting our website at: http://alumni.psk-eta.com/giving-back/sixcolumns/ The “Bullet Points” for this fund are:  $139,126 Raised To-Date  Tax-Deductible* Contributions to the “Six Columns” Fund are still

being accepted.  Exclusive Naming Rights Are Still Available !!  Make a Pledge and Take Up to 3 Years to Donate.  Dial 301-802-6464 to Discuss Your Gift and Claim Your Naming

Right. Perfect for Eta Classes, Associate Classes, and Memorial Dedications!

Top-Ranked Chapter House Funds 1. PSK Six Columns Campaign Fund 2. Alpha Chi Omega Chapter House Fund 3. Beta Theta Pi Chapter House Fund

Missing in Action...

These Eta Classes have not yet made their first donation: 1972 1974 1993 1996 1998 2000 2001 2002 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Will You Be First in Your Class?

* Gifts in support of the University of Maryland are accepted and managed by the University of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc., an affiliated 501c (3) organization authorized by the Board of Regents. Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. Please consult your tax advisor.

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An Urgent Update on the

ETA ALUMNI PINS PROGRAM A Unique and Lasting Way to Share the Symbol of Our Fraternal Bonds

A Special Invitation from

Brother Pemberton promoted the program via outreach by phone and committed to donations of a minimum of 17 pins to launch the program.

Our hope was that the program would be sustainable over time so that it could become a traditional recognition element and an important part of the installation of officers ritual.

gle, the association purchased these in order to read the pin for presentation So, over the years, we have continued to present pins and our inventory is now just two pins, so we are in need of additional jeweled pins for future presentations. Perhaps you have a jeweled pin that you would like to donate to this program?

Christopher M. Flood, ’13 First Vice President Eta Alumni Association There certainly was a surprise for the elected officers of the Eta Colony and Chapter during the re-chartering event held on March 12, 2011.

Several months earlier, the Executive Committee of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa had adopted a legacy "Eta Alumni Pins Program." The program, developed and proposed by Robert G. "Bob" Pemberton, Class of 1958, and expertly administrated by then-First Vice President Wayne H. Bethards, Class of 1959, called for jeweled Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity pins, donated by alumni of the Eta Chapter, be outfitted with jeweled “Eta” guards and presidential dangles, and be used to establish an award or awards for those Active Members in recognition of their outstanding performance as an officer of the chapter.

Robert G. Pemberton ‘58

At the re-chartering event, each newly-minted Eta Brother who had held elected office during the time when Eta was a colony was presented with a jeweled pin and guard as well as the dangle appropriate to his office. Where possible, the presentations were made by the donors themselves. In other cases, prominent Eta Alumni stood in as presenters for their absent Brothers. It was a very special and moving part of the re-chartering event.

Since that time, the Eta Alumni Association has presented each newlyelected chapter president with a donated jeweled pin and guard, along with the presidential (gavel) dangle.

Where the donor did not have a jeweled guard and/or presidential dan-

The program also calls for the pins that are to be awarded be accompanied by a short biographical sketch of the donor. If you would like to donate your Phi Sigma Kappa pin, our current inventory could really use your help. Please complete the donation form that follows this page and mail it with your jeweled pin to our Alumni Association. Donated pins will be inventoried, jeweled guards and presidential dangles will be purchased by the alumni association and the pins will be securely stored by the Eta Alumni Association until the time of their presentation.

We look forward to your support of this special program! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 443-553-5865 or drop me an e -mail at chrisflood22@gmail.com

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ETA RINGS & PINS PROGRAM DONATION About the Donor: Donation: (please use one form per donation)  Pin  Class Ring  Signet Ring  Dr.  Mr. 

First Name:

M.I.:

Last Name: Please print clearly, as this document will be presented to the recipient of your Fraternity Ring and/or Pin. Thank You!

Home Address: City:

State:

Home Phone:

Zip:

Cell Phone:

Email Address:

The Story Behind this Donation: At the time of my donation I was: Company:

 Retired from:

 Employed by:

Title:

Type of Business: I graduated from UMD in:

and received a

Degree in

While an undergraduate I held the following positions in our fraternity: Here’s the rest of my story / the story behind my donation:

(additional pages may be attached)

Once complete, please mail this document, with your donation, to: Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa12806 Silverbirch LaneLaurel, MD 20708 30

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Signed:

You’ve Been So Very Important to Our Growth Now, Please Take a Moment and Be Sure Your Fraternal History is Recorded as a Part of...

Measuring 4’ x 8’, the Eta Chapter Family Tree charts the relationships of big brothers & little brothers throughout our history. Simply complete the next page of this document to the best of your ability and mail it to the address at the bottom of that page to be a part of this enormous undertaking.

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The Eta Chapter Family Tree The Eta Chapter Family Tree, sponsored by the Eta Alumni Association, is an effort to identify the heritage of our Chapter by charting the Big and Little Brothers of all our alumni. But our Family Tree, and this record of our history, won’t be complete without your participation. If you have not already submitted this information (or if you’d like to add some detail) please complete this sheet as much as you are able, and mail it to us at the address below. Many thanks, and we’ll be sure that you’re a part of the Eta Family Tree.

4 Can You Recall the Name of Your Big Brother’s Big Brother?

Feel free to clip this page and make as many copies as you like - if your memory can help us with info on another Brother, then by all means let us know by completing a form for any Brother where you remember their Big and/or Little Brothers.

2 Fill in the Name of Your Big Brother.

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Did Your Big Brother have any other Little Brothers besides You? If so, indicate their names on the lines below.

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Fill in Your Name.

5 Fill in the Name(s) of Your Little Brothers on these blue lines.

Please mail your completed sheet to: Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa, 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708 32

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The Executive Committee regrets to report that the following Brothers of Eta Chapter have entered the Chapter Eternal since the publication of the last issue of The THIRD DEGREE, and ask that you join us in prayers for our departed Brothers and their families.

Robert C. Cooke Grady A. Vickers, Jr. Thomas O. Nichols

1956 1956 1957

Robert C. Cooke

Thomas J. Morgan Donald E. Sharpe Oscar L. Reksten

1959 1959 1973

Marc David Street Ian D. Hiltner

1983 1990

Eta Class of 1956

September 24, 1934 – April 16, 2019 Robert C. Cooke, age 84, of Hackettstown, NJ, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Arden Courts, Whippany, NJ. Robert was born September 27, 1934, in Washington, DC, to the late Herman and Betty Ann (Crane) Cooke.

Robert was previously employed by Blair Academy, Blairstown, NJ, as an English teacher. Prior to that he was the Headmaster of Wilson School, Mountain Lakes, NJ, for 27 years. He was a former member and officer for the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools and loved magic.

Robert is survived by his wife, Sharon (Love) Cooke; his daughter, Beth Attig and husband Chris; and a granddaughter, Catherine Wyland. Services were private. A burial was to be held at a later date at Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Thomas J. Morgan

Eta Class of 1959

January 19, 1936 - Febuary 23, 2019 Thomas J. Morgan, 83, died Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Los Angeles due to complications after undergoing open heart surgery. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Christobel (Gladis) Morgan, his son, TJ Morgan, his daughters, Juliet Morgan and Pamela Morgan; and many close friends.

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., the son of Henry Williams and Theodora Morgan, he moved to Seal Beach in 1996 and for 20 years worked alongside his daughter, Pamela, and his wife, Chris, managing Tru 11 Form Women's Fitness Center on Main Street. After graduating from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mr. Morgan moved to Rochester, New York, to work for Bausch & Lomb where he spent 25 years in various product development and executive management positions. He met his wife, Chris, while auditioning for a musical; and they were married in 1963 at The Church of the Assumption in Fairport, New York.

Tom had a passion for sailing and a love of the sea. He spent many years sailing on Lake Ontario in Rochester, NY; and then when he moved to Seal Beach, he spent many hours on his boat, which was docked in Los Alamitos Marina.He was also an avid photographer with an exceptional portfolio of award-winning nature and coastal images. These photographs were often displayed at Tru 11 Form for the enjoyment of the members and the local community.

A special Celebration of Life event was held on Friday, March 15, at Pelican Island in Sunset Beach.

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Grady A. Vickers

Eta Class of 1956

November 8, 1931 - April 7, 2019 Grady A. Vickers, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2019 at Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina on November 8, 1931 to Marjorie (Windham) and Grady A. Vickers, Sr. Raised in Washington, D.C., he graduated from Calvin Coolidge High School. He received an AA from Georgia Military College in 1952 and earned a BA in Sociology/Psychology from the University of Maryland in 1956, where he was a member of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa.

Grady married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Corrick) while attending the University of Maryland. Upon graduation, the couple joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and embarked on a life of adventure. Grady served in the Clandestine Service for 35 years and was posted in Spain, Ecuador, Viet Nam, and Mexico. Often utilizing his fluent Spanish, Grady worked for an additional 21 years as a contract instructor abroad. He set foot in more than 100 countries.

Grady and Nancy retired in Vero Beach, Florida in 1993, where they planted roots in the Timber Ridge tennis community. He was active in the Space Coast Miata Club and enjoyed the many club trips across Florida, driving the Daytona Speedway, and taking on America's number one sports car road, The Dragon's Tail, in the Great Smokies. He was an active member of the Central Intelligence Retirees’ Association, the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, the Vero Beach Tennis Club, the IRC Republican Executive Committee, The Mount Kenya Safari Club, and Sam’s Club.

His love of sports began at the age of six when he attended several Redskins games during the team's 1937 inaugural year. As a teenager, he was a hot dog boy during Washington Senators baseball at Griffith Stadium. Grady spent many years playing softball, volleyball, skiing, and bowling. He was an avid tennis player in his later years. He coached little league baseball for his eldest son and softball for Nancy's CIA team.

Grady was a loyal fan of the Redskins, the Washington Nationals, the Maryland Terrapins, and a season ticket holder for Vero Beach High School football.

Grady and Nancy celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in February. He was a two-time cancer survivor and survived a brain injury sustained on the tennis court. He was predeceased by his son, Grady A. Vickers III and is survived by his wife Nancy; children Lee Vickers of Falls Church, VA and Cristina V. Klema (Martin) of Williamsburg, VA; brother W. Windham Vickers of North Myrtle Beach, SC; and sister-in-law Miyoung Corrick of Vero Beach, FL. A gathering of family and friends was held on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Strunk Funeral Home. Burial at the Rockville Cemetery in Rockville, MD will take place at a later date. Condolences may be shared online at strunkfuneralhome.com and memorial contributions may be made in Grady's name to VNA Hospice House, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960. 

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Those who would like to prepare a tribute to a Brother of Eta Chapter who has entered the Chapter Eternal may submit content for publication in The THIRD DEGREE via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com or via U.S. Mail addressed to 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708. Manuscripts and photographs are submitted at the sender’s risk. Please enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of materials. Submission of material implies a right to edit and publish all or in part.

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Thomas Ormonde Nichols, Jr.

Eta Class of 1957

September 17, 1932 - March 26, 2019 Thomas Ormonde Nichols, Jr. died on March 26, 2019, at home in Bethesda in his sleep. Tom was born in Washington, DC, on September 17, 1932, the only child of Thomas Ormonde and Florence McNeil Nichols.

He spent his early childhood in Bethesda, Maryland, and summer visits at the Nichols Family estate, Springdale, in Clarksville, Maryland.

After St. John's College High School, he joined the Navy and served his country during the Korean War. Upon his honorable discharge after the war, he attended the University of Maryland, where he earned an Electrical Engineering degree in 1957. He was also a proud member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity.

Tom joined Page Communications Engineers in 1958, where he served as a Telecommunications Technical Engineer working on projects such as the Distant Early Warning Line system in Greenland, Troposcatter systems in the Pacific, Military Communications Projects in Japan, the IWCS communications program for the US Army in Vietnam and a variety of other Page projects in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.

After leaving Page in 1969, Tom studied at American University where he earned a master’s degree in Business Administration, graduating with a 4.0 GPA. The 1970's saw him join Dynacom / Dynelectron as Business Development Director, leading ventures throughout North America, the Middle East and Africa. In the early 1980's Tom rejoined the Page organization as Marketing Director of Page Communication Services, in Vienna, Virginia.

His consultant career began in the late 1980's, serving as a Business Management Consultant. He specialized in planning, marketing, finance and venture development. He also managed the business affairs of the Nichols Estate which included quarry operations and residential development projects. His hobbies included reading, playing cards, and membership in many organizations. The past two decades saw Tom supporting the Nichols Family activities, active service with the Page Communications Engineers Alumni activities, and his Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity programs.

He was quite dedicated to the principles and programs of the Alcoholics Anonymous organization, where he was active since May of 1964. In the following half century, Tom tirelessly supported AA programs and sponsored many individuals toward lifestyle improvement through friendship with Bill Wilson.

Tom is survived by Toki, his Japanese bride of 58 years. They had no children; however, they were lovingly and happily devoted to their extended family both in the United States and Japan. No services are being held at this time. Interment will be at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery. A private wake, planned by Tom, took place on June 29, 2019, at the home of a first cousin in Clarksville, Maryland. Newly ordained cousin Rev. Richard Nichols, Jr. gave the Blessing.

The wake coincided with the St. Louis Catholic Church 141st Annual Picnic. As early Church members, the Nichols family has kept up the tradition of attending the picnic all these years and did so after the wake to celebrate one of the special joys of Tom's life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Tom's honor to the Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund, via check payable to the "University of Maryland College Park Foundation" and mailed to the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa, 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708. Please write "Phi Sigma Kappa Scholarship Fund" in the memo area of the check. Memorial donations may be made online at: http://www.saving.umd.edu/PhiSigmaKappa Scholarship/.

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The Eta Alumni Association is responsible for notifications sent to our International Headquarters concerning Brothers who have entered the Chapter Eternal. A complete listing of the Brothers of Eta Chapter who have entered the Chapter Eternal is available on our website. Please provide any updates or corrections to this list to the association, via e-mail at alumni@psk-eta.com or via U.S. Mail addressed to 12806 Silverbirch Lane, Laurel, MD 20708, or via phone at 301-802-6464.

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Donald Edward Sharpe

Eta Class of 1959

October 24, 1937 - February 11, 2019 Donald Edward Sharpe passed away in Annapolis after bravely fighting Alzheimer's disease and cancer on Sunday, February 11, 2019. Known lovingly as Poppy, he was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and 2nd dad to many. Don was born on October 24, 1937, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Evelyn and Eldon Sharpe. He spent part of his childhood in Buffalo, New York, before moving to Maryland and had strong family connections in Michigan.

Don attended the University of Maryland for both his undergraduate and law degrees. Upon graduation he earned the academic honor of the Order of the Coif. It was during his years at the University of Maryland where he met his wife Jo Ann in the musical production of Kiss Me Kate. They were married in 1960 and lived in Baltimore for many years before falling in love with the Annapolis area. Don worked in the US District Court of Maryland, the US Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit, and served as an Assistant US Attorney before joining the law firm of Piper & Marbury in Baltimore. He was proud to serve on many committees with the Bar Associations and was recognized as one of the top lawyers of America.

When not working hard in a courtroom, Don cherished time with family and friends. He would spend his free hours with family and animals around the water with great food and laughter.

Don was happy when holding babies, watching funny movies, cheering for his sports teams, loving his dogs and fishing. He enjoyed having big volleyball games, cookouts and hosting parties for coworkers, friends and family. The Sharpes always welcomed people into their home and provided more memories than one can imagine. Many get-togethers ended with singing, dancing, and water fights, and there were always plenty of smiles to share. Don was respected in the neighborhoods and offices where he lived and worked. Family and friends knew he was always there to lend an ear, give sound advice, a firm lecture or a caring hug when needed.

Donald was preceded in death in 2018 by his fun-loving wife of 57 years Jo Ann Sharpe. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer Sharpe Bialek & Robert of Baltimore; sons and daughters-in-law, William E. Sharpe & Coleen of Annapolis, and Gregory F. Sharpe & Gail of Crofton. Poppy will be missed dearly by his grandchildren, Michael Edward Sharpe, Hailey Kathleen Sharpe, Kimberly Sharpe Bialek, Kylie Rae Sharpe, and Dylan CJ Sharpe. He also leaves behind many great nieces, nephews and 'adopted' children who were influenced and cared for by this amazing man.

The family received visitors at Hardesty Funeral Home at 12 Ridgely Avenue in Annapolis, on Thursday, February 21st. A private Celebration of Life for Donald was to be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hardestyfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the SPCA of Anne Arundel County to support Jo Ann & Don's mission and love for animals in need (www.aacspca.org).

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Oscar Lyder Reksten

Eta Class of 1973

September 30, 1948 - May 13, 2019

A Tribute & Proper Phi Sig Salute to Oscar

by Brad Gable ’76 & Suzanne Reksten Oscar Reksten, affectionately known as Big O or O, departed from his family and friends on May 13, 2019. First and foremost, he always put his family first. He was survived by Suzanne, his loving wife of 39 years, his son Adam, daughter Meredith, and adored granddaughter Lyder Leif.

He was also a consummate leader, a visionary, a teacher, a respected and successful entrepreneur, an ethical man of character and principle, an excellent athlete, and a very good friend.

As the President, the Chapter Advisor, and future Hall of Famer for the 1970’s of Eta Chapter, Oscar’s presence was essential – whether it be at coed parties with the DG’s, fireworks off the roof of our house at #7 Fraternity Row, shooting pool at Town Hall, or the temporary acquisition of Farmer Brown’s Furniture Mart “Cow” trailer – it would be a memorable experience as long as O orchestrated the event.

I remember one night after a formal chapter dance, O and I, with our dates, were driving home on the Beltway in his battered green “Phi Sig Mobile” when we passed a sign that said “New York City - 200 Miles”.

Without a beat, Oscar looked at us in the car and said “Let’s Go!” He drove through the night and we arrived in the Big Apple at about 5 am.

Raised on a farm in Lynchburg, Virginia, until moving to Long Island, New York at age eleven, O was, of course, the Student Council President and Senior Athlete of the Year in 1966 before attending the State University of New York in Farmingville. He worked at Ted Bates Advertising in New York City, affectionately remembered by his family as one of the original Mad Men! At Maryland, he received his Bachelor of Science in Business in 1973 and his Master of Business Administration in 1976. During this time, Big O rebuilt the Eta Chapter from four brothers to over forty and was responsible for re-modeling the chapter house. While pursuing his MBA, Oscar demonstrated his love of helping people by teaching as a grad student in Marketing and Business.

Following college, Oscar joined his brother Howard’s shellfish business and together also built a successful restaurant and marina. That was just the beginning for O’s impact and legacy in the seafood industry. Over a working lifetime of more than forty years, Oscar founded and owned multiple full line seafood businesses along the coast from New York to Florida, buying and selling seafood worldwide. Most notable was his work with clams and oyster farming and depuration filtering, well before it was recognized and accepted as a mainstream process.

More recently, I retired and moved to Florida near where Oscar and Suzanne resided for many years and he and I vowed that we would get together more often to play golf, reminisce about our brash younger days, and set out accomplishing other items on the retirement bucket list (with our brides of course). However, Oscar loved to work and provide for his family in every way imaginable and consequently, to my loss, time got away from us and now I am saddened that it will not happen.

We all loved Oscar, a man filled with love and devotion for his family, an honorable man of his word and principled values, he had compassion for all people.

He will be greatly missed and never forgotten...

Brothers Bruce W. Beitzer ‘76, Oscar L. Reksten ‘73, James R. Knapp ’79, and Brad Gable ‘76

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Marc David Street

Eta Class of 1983

June 25, 1960 - May 20, 2019

A Tribute to Marc David Street

by Mike McGown, H ‘83 Marc Street passed on from this world on the 20th of May at around 1:30 a.m. Marc leaves behind a loving wife, Vera, a 9-year old son, Marcus, a brother, mother, father and many family/friends. Marc had a long battle with cancer, starting as throat cancer and later turning to his lungs.

Marc was a lifetime friend for me. We go back to high school together. My Mom would always call him her third son. We were roommates at Phi Sig for 3 years. We spent many subsequent years as close friends exchanging funny stories and support for each other. I miss him already. Several times have come up in the last few weeks that I almost called him for his advice. For the future, if I want to reach out to him, I should try his son. Marcus is a duplicate of Marc in every way. Starting with the way that he answers a question with a question, to his amazing ability to distill multiple complicated thoughts to something simple, to his love for golf…. Marc’s son Marcus and he are the same - they look the same too.

Marc’s post College Park years were spent in the finance world in a variety of locations. This eventually culminated with a PhD in business administration and a career as a college professor. Together with his wife Vera (a PhD and a professor also), they helped educate the youth at Salisbury University where they raised Marcus.

Marc and I always lived far apart but stayed close. We would be out locally near Salisbury and run into his students often. Several of them cornered me to tell me just how good of a professor he was. Once he had passed on, I looked up this information online and discovered that this was understated if anything. Marc had an amazing passion for teaching.

For those that knew him closely, that same passion, his abilities for persuasion and his way for getting things done all were rooted in his competitive spirit. We all remember it at the fraternity house playing basketball, his downtown DC hot dog eating contests, etc… Marc wasn’t known for doing things half way!

Marc’s memory, quick wit and his dry sense of humor were his signatures. On many nights back in college, we would stay up late in argument/debate. He would use his wit and humor and very logical demeanor to state his position and sway you to follow. Those qualities served him well as a professor. Marc could make you laugh.

Marc’s advice has always been valuable to me. Additionally, this was probably more valuable to my kids through their personal choices, college selection and career path choices. I hope that I can do the same for Marc’s son.

It’s not really how he died that I will remember. That will fade. I’ll only remember how he lived. I am sure that many feel the same. I always loved him like my brother. It was appropriate that we were fraternity brothers together too. My mother was right, I guess.

I miss you brother, rest in peace!

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Ian David Hiltner

Eta Class of 1990

May 2, 1966 - October 1, 2019

A Letter from Kim Hiltner to Ian Hiltner’s Phi Sigma Kappa Brothers: There never seems to be enough time with the ones we love.

These words are so excruciatingly true for me now that my beloved husband, Ian Hiltner, has passed away. There are so many times each day that I want to tell Ian something about the kids, ask for his help, laugh with him, hug and kiss him and fall asleep next to each other. No time goes by without his presence being missed.

There is one thing that could always be said about Ian. He had a big presence. It started from the time he went off to college and made himself known on the rugby fields of Lyndon State and University of Maryland. On the rugby pitch Ian was known as a tough, strong guy with a devilish sense of humor. Ian especially loved having a good time with his rugby brothers at Phi Sigma Kappa.

At Phi Sig, Ian met so many lifelong friends and shared so many good times, riding around in his dad’s van, going to parties and experiencing all the joy of college life.

The stories and the “situations” Ian and the Phi Sigs got into never fail to bring a laugh and possibly a shake of the head. I hope that the brothers will continue to keep those stories coming and to share them with our children so that they can continue to know Ian and think of him with laughter and happiness.

When we left College Park and embarked on our life together as man and wife, I never could have imagined all the amazing memories and friendships that we had along the way. I will never forget the look in Ian’s eyes as he held each of our three beautiful children for the first time. Andy, Ryan and Brooke are so very lucky to have had him as their dad. They miss Ian so very much, and they hurt deeply, but they are hanging in there buoyed by their memories and the unbelievable amount of love and support that has been showered on us by our friends, family and Ian’s brothers at Phi Sig. It is clear that Ian meant so very much to so many, that Ian’s life mattered and that he will not be forgotten.

I know Ian will be remembered whenever we think of his Willy’s Jeep, whenever we need a movie quote, a baseball stat or to remember the name of some obscure 80’s band or when there will be conversations about Maryland football or basketball. Of course, those conversations about Maryland sports are not always exactly filled with positivity...but it sure makes it fun.

I am eternally grateful for all the support we received from so many Phi Sigs, but I would like to give a special thank you to his brothers George Peabody, Jeff Oliu, and Dave Schwartz for all of the visits and support for Ian even in his last moments of life.

Thank you to all the brothers at Phi Sigma Kappa for demonstrating what fraternity and brotherhood should be.

Ian was honored to call you all friends.

Love Always, Kimberly, Andy, Ryan & Brooke Hiltner

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2010 - 2119 The Executive Committee honors the memories of the following Brothers of the Eta Chapter who have entered the Chapter Eternal since the revitalization of our association, and asks that you join us in recalling their contributions to our Brotherhood and prayers for our departed Brothers and their families.

N. Carter Hammond Harry W. Wells Howard T. Knobloch Charles H. Ludwig Charles D. Wantz William M. Reading Francis W. Ludlow Walter O. Hawley Paul T. Lanham James B. Burnside Thomas E. Watson William V. West Charles T. Crouch John L. Hutchinson Orville C. Shirey Vernon T. Hart Richard Barr Donald M. Boyd William P. Brownell Edward R. Pierce Robert E. Ryan John E. Watson Robert M. Wright Robert P. Maul James D. Moore Ronald O. Nordeen Lewis F. Stilson George B. Bailey William H. Fisher Alfred F. Tumin Arista H. Cowan Warren Herzog David B. Lloyd Richard J. Wieland Leslie E. Davies

1921 1928 1933 1935 1935 1936 1937 1939 1940 1941 1941 1941 1942 1942 1942 1943 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1944 1949 1949 1949 1949 1950 1950 1950 1951 1951 1951 1951 1952

Peyton B. Fletcher Gerald M. Isbell John C. MacArthur Fred C. Mattern Paul B. Rice Thomas M. Russell Jerry C. Tobin Ralph E. Tobiassen Richard D. Walker Francis P. Zurmuhlen Louis A. DeCatur Douglas L. Hausler John M. Hayes Philip R. Lamb James E. Starnes Jared J. Collard Charles E. Murray Robert C. Cooke Richard J. Kelly Grady A. Vickers, Jr. Robert O. Whiteley Donald H. Berlau Richard D. Gibbs, Jr. Robert A. Hall Thomas O. Nichols John W. Dorsey, Jr. Keith R. Wheeler Thomas J. Morgan Theodore N. Reichart Donald E. Sharpe John R. Wicklein James E. Fox James J. Hill Richard M. Johnston Richard R. Jones

1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1952 1953 1953 1953 1954 1954 1954 1954 1954 1955 1955 1956 1956 1956 1956 1957 1957 1957 1957 1958 1958 1959 1959 1959 1959 1961 1961 1961 1961

Richard H. Love 1961 Paul E. Harris 1962 C. Daniel Held 1963 Frederick F. Richter 1963 Wayne I. Robertson 1963 John R. Tydings 1963 Thomas C. Allder 1964 Richard B. Clow 1964 Henry A. Lins 1964 J. Robert Manuel, III 1965 Robert R. Thacker 1965 Sitheris V. Chebithes 1966 James F. Mancini 1967 James D. Reese 1967 Martin J. Mesmer 1968 William R. Lovett 1969 Frank C. O'Brien 1969 Charles T. Agnew 1972 James V. Anthenelli 1972 Oscar L. Reksten 1973 John F. Gabriele 1975 William J. Gerstenmaier 1975 Bruce L. Gordon 1979 Mark J. Tischler 1979 Marc D. Street 1983 Bradley L. Cottrill 1984 Jonathan D. DiVirgilio 1984 James V. Gilder 1984 Mark E. Hollingsworth 1986 Robert P. Lamolinara 1986 Ian D. Hiltner 1990 Brian C. Peluso 1992 Stephen F. Vojtasko *2011 Mark J. Zurmuhlen *2011 Brandon Jae Kwan Baker **2019 * Alumni Initiate ** Honorary Membership

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HELP WANTED ALUMNI NEWS COORDINATOR

DECADE CAPTAINS NEEDED NOW!

NETWORKING COORDINATOR

Eta Alumni needed to gather “Alumni Notes” & photos for inclusion in award winning magazine published 2x per yr. No exp. needed. Must be willing to contact alumni, seek news items & pics, and send to layout artist via email. Alumni database provided. Send an e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Alumni News Coordinator”

Top-notch alumni assn. needs help with member recruitment & retention. A few phone calls & e-mails is all that is required. Excellent support (magazine, website, social media) will make this job easy. Compete w/other decades to claim bragging rights and help grow this group to next level. Send resume via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Decade Captain”

Develop networking program for assn. benefitting mbrs. & undergrads incl. Mentors Program, Events (reg. & special), & Social Media exch. Send 1 page concept statement and resume via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Networking Coordinator”

Prof. needed to prod and poke other Alumni to answer questions/provide pic for “Alumni Profile” for award winning magazine published 2x per yr. No exp. needed. Must be willing to contact alumni, seek copy & pic, and send to layout artist via e-mail. Alumni database provided. Apply via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Alumni Profile Coord.”

CHAPTER ADVISORS Work with undergrads of greek letter org. at BIG10, Research 1 Univ. Did you excel at Recruiting, Member Educ., Academics, Financial, Risk Mgmt.? Then this may be for you!

Prev. exp. w/Chap. Leadership pref. but not necessary. Apply via e-mail with resume to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Chapter Advisors”

PHOTO ARCHIVIST Seek photos from members for Photo Vault. Apply to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Photo Archivist”

FUNDRAISING IS FUN WITH US! Unlimited number of positions available with UMD’s #1 greek alumni assn. Help us expand # of donors and encourage annual gifts to our successful buttkicking capital campaign. Send onepage concept statement & resume via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Fundraising Fun with Eta”

FAMILY TREE COORDINATOR! Your interest in history and genealogy could mean an exciting position with our assn. Contact alums and learn their Big/Little Brothers to help complete a huge “Family Tree” for the chapter.

See your work at the Reunion. No design, just getting the info. Apply via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Family Tree Coordinator”

HISTORY BUFFS WANTED Seek memories of PSK fr. members for Hist. Project. Apply to alumni@psketa.com Subject: “History Buffs”

Help #1 PSK alum. assn. plan/hold major social events 2x per yr. Build # of guests & be part of an already great events mgmt. team. Send 3 ideas on how to improve our Open House and/or Homecoming Tailgate & resume to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Social Events”

SOCIAL MEDIA GURUS Create content for our Facebook +/or LinkedIn presence. Must be willing to share ideas, create content & take direction. Knowl. of MS Publisher pref. but not necessary. Apply via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Social Media Guru”

WRITERS WANTED Write feature articles for inclusion in award winning magazine published 2x per yr. No exp. needed. Must be willing to pitch ideas, create content and be edited. Knowledge of MS Word a must. Apply via e-mail with your 1st article idea to alumni@psketa.com Subject: “Feature Writer”

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The Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

...for the Next 100 Years of Your Eta Chapter

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