The THIRD DEGREE - March 2015

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

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Contents 2 Help Wanted 3 Open House Events Guide 10 Eta Chapter News 12 Preserve Our History 14 Membership Report 19 Employment Opportunities 20 Upcoming Events 24 SIX COLUMNS 26 Rings & Pins Update 27 Chapter Eternal 36 New Eyes on the Guys

On the Cover Our Cover Photo, featuring our favorite image from the 2015 Alumni Tailgate, was taken by our First Lady, and frequent photographic contributor, Grace M. Criscuoli, Kappa Alpha Theta, Class of ‘83.

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here comes a time in the life of every organization when change becomes necessary - or change is thrust upon it. We are now more than midway through our fifth year since the revitalization of your alumni association, and the reestablishment of the Eta Chapter at the University of Maryland. This is the ninth issue of our award-winning magazine, “The THIRD DEGREE.” But the members of your Executive Committee are seeing some changes that give us reason to pause - and to ask for your help.

We ended our fourth year with a new record in membership - 334 alumni Brothers of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa read the last edition of this magazine. But only 287 are reading this issue. And 30 of those 287 are new members - which means that only 257 of 334 Brothers renewed their membership. A renewal rate of 77% gives us a grade of “C” - and a reason to pause.

Over the years, we have received many generous donations to our capital campaign, “Six Columns,” and we are able to boast that our Homecoming and Open House events have all been well-attended.

But, it has been months since any new or repeat donations to “Six Columns” have been received. What we thought would be a conduit to annual charitable giving has not come to pass...and so we pause.

We have many great opportunities for volunteers to step forward and lend their time and talents. In the areas of recruiting, publishing, social activities, networking development, fundraising, and advising our active chapter, we need help...but have not heard a knock at the door...and so we pause.

“Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their fraternity.”

Please don’t wait to step forward and ask how you can help. In this issue you will find the areas where we are in need. Help us. When it comes to offering your time, talent, or treasure, please don’t pause and, of course, enjoy the read.

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

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alumni@psk-eta.com Executive Committee Todd B. Hoffman ‘82 Secretary Silver Spring, Maryland J. Eric Vinson ‘86 Treasurer Ocean City, Maryland John J. B. Wright, Esq. ‘82 Second Vice-President Burtonsville, Maryland Christopher M. Flood ‘13 First Vice-President Greenbelt, Maryland Joseph E. Criscuoli, ‘82 President Laurel, Maryland

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t is our distinct privilege to welcome you to the 4rd Annual Open House of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa. Since January 25, 2012, when we moved into #2 Fraternity Row, our alumni have gathered together each spring semester with active members, family, and friends to celebrate our good fortune, our new house, and to renew our fraternal bonds.

It has been seven years since the beginning of the recolonization process and four years since the re-chartering event and the initiation of our “Six Columns� Capital Campaign. We are very fortunate that this house became available and that we were in a strong position to act on this opportunity. That we were able to so quickly accept the University's offer of #2 Fraternity Row is due to the remarkable and tremendous support of the members of our Alumni Association and their support for our Capital Campaign.

We hope you will enjoy our Open House. We look forward to showing you all that your support and efforts have made possible, and to sharing with you in our pride in the return of the Eta Chapter to Fraternity Row. To help you to get the most out of your visit to the University of Maryland, we have prepared this guide to let you know what is available during our Open House event.

Welcome, Brothers, Families and Distinguished Guests!

- the Executive Committee of the Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa 7th Chapter chartered (in 1897)

by Phi Sigma Kappa 1922: recognized by University of Maryland at College Park First Fraternity to move onto Fraternity Row (at #7) Over 1,300 total members 287 active/paid alumni members in the Eta Alumni Association Re-chartered on March 13, 2011 Over 70 active members 3rd Fraternity to reside at #2 Fraternity Row

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At-a-Glance

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Tours of the Chapter House Be a part of history and visit our Chapter House at #2 Fraternity Row. We will be providing tours of the house and will have light luncheon fare and refreshments, as well as games for young and old. Suggested attire is “Come as You Are.” If you would like to attend , please email us at alumni@psk-eta.com with your contact information (including cell phone number) and the number of guests in your party.

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Eta Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Join us in congratulating the new inductees to the Eta Chapter Hall of Fame, and meet the members of the Hall of Fame both new and old. Each Spring a new crop of Brothers are selected for this unique and special recognition of their contributions to our chapter, and a commemorative plaque emblazoned with their name is added to the prestigious display that hangs in the Study Room for all to see.

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Eta Chapter Alumni Reunion

Jim Allen, '77, Todd Hoffman ’82, and Steve Cooper ‘79 are hosting an Eta Chapter Reunion of all our Brothers in conjunction with the University's Maryland Day events and the annual Phi Sig Open House (hosted by the Eta Alumni Association).

Schedule of Events: Saturday evening, from 7pm - 11pm, our reunion gathering at the Cornerstone Loft - a private meeting area on the 2nd floor of the Cornerstone Grill. It will be a cash bar, but we will provide an assortment of small plate food items for your grazing pleasure.

Cost for the reunion is $20 per person. Please RSVP ASAP, to Jim Allen (jeacap55 at cox.net) and make your check payable to: Jim Allen / 8517 Oak Chase Circle / Fairfax Station, VA 22039.

Please also see http://alumni.psk-eta.com/events/ for more information.

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Options for An Easy Sunday

Sunday Services of every denomination can be found very close to the College Park Marriott and Conference Center. Please consult the Marriott Reception desk for additional information.

Ledo’s, a Terp Tradition since 1955 is a great place for lunch. The original restaurant was opened in 1955 by Tommy Marcos, Sr. The family moved the restaurant to their new location in College Park and it is still owned and operated by Tommy, Jr. and Jimmy. A landmark for years, serving famous pizza and other specialties, it is now located at 4509 Knox Road in the heart of Downtown College Park (www.ledorestaurant.com).

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Dining Options The Common Featuring local ingredients and fresh produce, The Common offers just about everything from salads and shareable plates to classic sandwiches and vintage natural beef, all prepared to perfection to ensure a delightful dining experience on the Lobby Level of the Conference Center building of the College Park Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.

As you enter the Lobby from the front entrance, turn right.

Reservations suggested: 301-9857300 Breakfast: M-F 6:30 - 11:00 a.m. Sa/ Su: 7:00 - 11:00 a.m. Lunch & Dinner: Daily: 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

RJ Bentley's Filling Station Enjoy our large outdoor patio.

7323 Baltimore Avenue College Park, MD 20740 301-277-8898 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill 7242 Baltimore Ave College Park, MD 20740 301-864-6118 Cornerstone Grill 7325 Baltimore Avenue (corner of US Rt. 1/Baltimore Ave. & Knox Rd) 301-779-7044 Mulligan’s Grill and Pub Located in the clubhouse at the UM Golf Course. 301-314-6630

Local Attractions Tour the Campus: A Campus Map and Tour directions with Highlights is available at our website “Events” page at www.alumni.psk-eta.com.

Tour College Park: Shopping and Dining in the best little college town in America! For a complete listing of all College Park has to offer, visit: http://shopcollegepark.org  Big Planet Comics  College Park Bicycles

Franklin’s Restaurant, Brewery, and General Store 5123 Baltimore Ave. Hyattsville, MD. (4 mi. South of campus on Route 1) 301-927-2740 Adele’s Restaurant - Elegant dining on campus right inside the Stamp Student Union building.

301-314-8022 Student Union Food Court McDonald’s Moby Dick House of Kabob Panda Express Saladworks Sbarro Sushi by Panda Subway Taco Bell Chick-fil-A

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Maryland Book Exchange The University Shop College Park Aviation Museum collegeparkaviationmuseum.com Jason's Deli RJ Bentley's Filling Station Cornerstone Grill (formerly the Rendezvous Inn)

Visit the Smithsonian Museums: An easy ride on METRO Rail from the College Park Station. Free Park-

ing. Stay on the Green Line, no transferring, proceed directly to the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station.

College Park Station: 4931 Calvert Road, College Park, MD 20740 (1.5 mi. from the UMUC Marriott) Golf: Grab some "hardy" Alumni friends and brave the weather.

University of Maryland Golf Course.

For Tee Times / Rates and Booking: http://golf.umd.edu/sites/courses/

Each Time We See One of These You get a tax benefit, and Phi Sigma Kappa gains the assets needed to make improvements and maintain our home on Fraternity Row.

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Eta Housing Corporation of Phi Sigma Kappa 15117 Old Columbia Pike Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-476-9479 EtaHousingCorp@aol.com

THE ETA EDITION ETA NEWS BRIEFS

Transitions - Part 1 If you really study every part of this magazine you will have found that there has been a change in the leadership team at the Eta Alumni Association.

Brother Vic Alonso ’13 has resigned as First Vice President, citing his inability to get out from under the double blizzard in his neck of the woods. We thank Vic for his many contributions and hope to see him again soon. Stepping into the role of First Vice President is Past Chapter President Christopher M. Flood ‘13.

Welcome to “The Circus”, Chris.

We know that you’ll make us “Damn Proud.”

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obtained a high-res copy of the 1973 Composite and added it to the Eta Alumni Photo Vault.

The only composite photo we are missing from the period 1952 to present is the 1954 Composite. If you have a copy, please let us know!

Transitions - Part 2 New Eta “House Mom” Lindsey Templeton introduces herself in this very issue. Thus, you have been given ample notice that there is a tremendous benefit to reading every single page of this humble “newsletter”

New Chapter Advisors

Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Templeton

Brothers Jay Gobeil ‘12 and Todd Hoffman ‘82 have stepped-up and in as the new Eta Chapter Advisors. More details are forthcoming, but we really need to pause and give thanks for the terrific job done by outgoing advisor Chris McBeth ‘02. Damn Proud, Chris - and sincere thanks for all that you made possible.

Only One Left We were really pleased to see the issues of The Frieze were scanned and put up online for all to enjoy (see “Eta Online, last issue), With the help of Anne Turkos, University Archivist, we

New House Mom Lindsey Templeton with (from left) past President John L. P. Wright, current Sentinel Hugo Caldwell, and past Alumni Chairman (and now an Alumni himself) Eric Phelps at Tri Delta’s Annual Bids for Kids Philanthropy Event March 2015

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ETA CHAPTER NEWS News Briefs from the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland

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he Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa has had an extremely productive Fall Semester. We have continued our push towards improving in several aspects of fraternity life including alumni relations, community service, Greek relations, recruitment, and social engagements. The brothers of the Eta Chapter have taken much pride in being a Phi Sig and it has shown in the tremendous efforts made by brothers every day.

Now, with the second semester of my Presidency at its close I am glad to say that, in my opinion, I will leave the chapter in better shape than I found it. It was not an easy year by any means as the chapter experienced some ‘growing pains’, but it was a year that will help us as an organization in the future.

Despite the minor hardships that the chapter faced with filling the chapter house or University expectations, I am amazed at all we were able to accomplish this semester. This semester the Chapter managed to expand the brotherhood even further, surpassing 75 brothers in total due to the most successful fall recruitment process we have had since I’ve joined the Chapter. Our formal fall rush week included events such as the traditional Crab Feast and a mechanical bull on our basketball court, which gained us eight new initiates. This was then followed up with an effective mid-semester recruitment which then grew our chapter by an additional seven initiates.

With the Chapter being replenished with younger brothers, we became determined to make a bigger impact in the Greek, University, and College Park community. In support of our Grand Chapter’s partnership with the Special Olympics, we were able to reach out to the Special Olympics of Maryland (SOMD) and send 20 brothers to volunteer at both the SOMD Golf Event and the SOMD Regional Bowling Event. Our participation at these events allowed us as a chapter to form connections with SOMD and we are in the works to bring more SOMD events to the campus of Maryland and host a large scale polar plunge on campus this spring. Furthering our commitment to community service, our 10

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Daniel Tatum ‘15 community service chairman organized a blood drive with Inova Blood Donor Services to help fill the local blood banks during this holiday season.

On a much different front our social committee was hard at work to make sure that every brother had fun moments and memories that will stay with them long after their college years. We had several successful large scale events that were compliant with the Grand Chapter’s Risk Management Guidelines.

The first of them was a Pillow Party which we hosted at Terrapin’s Turf Bar, and featured three sets of DJ’s and tons of special effects. The second was a registered Halloween party in our chapter house with the lovely ladies of Delta Gama. Lastly we decided to move our traditional Ugly Sweater Christmas Party into the chapter house as we decorated the outside with festive lights and had them pulse to the beat of classic Christmas songs which could be seen across the row. The chapter also managed to have an exciting (and safe) away weekend in cabins along Deep Creek Lake. Away weekend served as a weekend for the brothers and their dates to unwind and relax one last time before finals finally set in.

Homecoming was another great week for the brothers to expand our network and gain connections with a new sorority that we were not too familiar with. Matched with Delta Phi Epsilon, we weren’t able to take home any trophies this semester but were did have a lot of fun and looked damn good in the process. Capping off a great week of socials, community service, and campus involvement was one hell of a Homecoming Tailgate and Game. The Eta Chapter passed up our normal IFC sponsored tailgate spot so that we could be involved in the annual Phi Sig Alumni Homecoming Tailgate. It wasnot a hard choice considering the prime location in Lot 1 and the delicious food supplied so graciously by the Eta Alumni Association. At the tailgate brothers helped set up and clean up the tailgate, but more importantly brothers both young and old, actives and alumni, shared stories, drinks, traditions, and pride for Maryland football. It was surely a

From the President’s Desk (continued) sight to behold.

Finally the Eta Chapter is both happy and sad to say good-bye to three more seniors who graduated in December. Brothers Kroeker, Neigh, and Phelps have joined many new members of the Third Degree. We wish them the best of luck as they join the rest of the world, but remind them that they will always have a family of brothers for them back in College Park whenever they visit.

This is where I take my leave and hand control of the chapter over to our well qualified and newly installed President Sebastian Lecha and his new Executive Board. This young and enthusiastic Executive Board is very passionate about the Eta Chapter and has us looking forward to a bright and promising next semester. Although I am no longer an official officer of the Chapter, I, along with many of the other thirty seniors, will continue to offer guidance to our new members and make sure that they exemplify all that Phi Sigma Kappa stands for.

Damn Proud!

Daniel Tatum ‘15 Eta Chapter President

New Eta Chapter Leadership Line-Up for 2015 President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sentinel Inductor

Sebastian Lecha Zach Goldman Ryan Connors Brian Trainor Hugo Caldwell Pat Armour

Alumni Chair Jared McKee Athletics Chair Zack Lessner Away Weekend/Formal Chair Alex Raul Brotherhood/Awards Chair Nate Rogers Rafael Casellas Community Service Michael Barnette Expectations Chair Austin Weaver

External Philanthropy Jordan Washer Fundraising Chair Mark BedanovPack Kurt Barsotti Historian Steve Lopez Homecoming Chair Brian Tran-Dac House Manager Paul Hazan House Steward Mitchell Parrish Housing Chair Tony Starego Internal Philanthropy Eli Bergman Music Chair Kofie Yeboah Public Relations Chair Antonio Lulli Segun Seweje Recruitment Chair Peter Danis Paul Ayken Scholarship Chair Elias Yishak

Social Chair

Trent Testa Josh Goldman Josh Bernstein Senior Chair Danny Tatum Spring Break Chair Josh Lee Sustainability Chair Jocko Cassagnol Terpthon Chair Shawn Adams Website Chair Zach Portnoff

MEET US ALL AT THE ETA CHAPTER OPEN HOUSE!

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YOUR MISSION: Preserve the History of Greek Life at the University of Maryland

By Anne Turkos, University Archivist

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uilding on the success of the Greek Life centennial celebration during the 2013-2014 academic year, the University of Maryland Archives is beginning a project to encourage all UMD Greek chapters to preserve their history. The Archives has already taken several steps to improve coverage of Greek Life within its holdings by: Digitizing the Frieze (copies may be viewed via links on http://www.lib.umd.edu/univarchives/ thefrieze Collecting flyers distributed by chapters at the First Look Fair and incorporating these into the Archives’ University Publications Collection Adding descriptions of Greek records already in the Archives to the UMD Libraries’ Special Collections finding aids database, ArchivesUM: http://digital.lib.umd.edu/archivesum/index.jsp Interacting with current and alumni leaders of individual chapters Working with the staff of the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life to transfer departmental records to the Archives

These efforts have only scratched the surface, however, and the University Archives hopes to do much more with individual chapters to ensure that their legacy is preserved. Each chapter has an important history, and the Archives staff can help current brothers and sisters, as well as chapter alumni, to document that story and save it for future generations of members.

The University Archives maintains the materials in its care under stable environmental controls (appropriate temperature and humidity) in a secure facility which greatly minimizes risks and enhances the records’ longevity. Our staff would not want the records of Phi Sigma Kappa to end up looking like this:

Without the proper care and protection, records can become severely damaged, like these items from a Greek chapter recently transferred to the University Archives.

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Preserve the History of Greek Life at the University of Maryland (cont.)

Without the proper care and protection, records can become severely damaged, or need to be disposed of because they were too damaged to salvage due to years of neglect or an unforeseen accident.

Once transferred to the University Archives, located in Hornbake Library, the records of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa would be readily accessible for research in the Maryland Room, the Archives’ reading room, and our staff would work with chapter members, alumni and other researchers to obtain reproductions of materials upon request.

The Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa can become one of the leading UMD Greek chapters to participate in this documentation project, and we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact me, University Archivist Anne Turkos, at 301-405-9060 or via e-mail at aturkos@umd.edu or Assistant University Archivist Jason Speck, at 301-405-9297 or via e-mail at jpspeck@umd.edu to donate materials to the Archives or if you have any questions about this project.

Anne Turkos, University Archivist, (clockwise from upper left) is well known to alumni from her interesting page in each issue of Terp magazine, entitled “ask Anne”; posed with then-oldest Eta Chapter alumni Dr. Howard T. Knobloch (‘33) when the good doctor visited College Park and told his story about his relationship with Testudo; is often photographed with the original, preserved Testudo, which resides in the Archives in the Hornbake Library.

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Eta Alumni Association - By The Numbers

287 119 406

PAID ALUMNI MEMBERS IN “YEAR 5”

ALUMNI MEMBERS HAVE NOT YET RENEWED

MEMBERSHIP TOTALS: 2010-2011: 2011-2012: 2012-2013: 2013-2014:

328 257 262 334

OUR FULL POTENTIAL FOR “YEAR 5”

WANTED Eta Alumni to:  Join Our Recruiting Team  Be a Decade Captain  Help Find Lost Brothers  Help with Alumni Events  Write for Our Magazine  Help with Fundraising  Pursue New Programs

Lend a hand in the growth of our Alumni Association.

Drop a note to us at alumni@psk-eta.com

SEE THE DETAILS

USE THE GRAPHIC LINK BELOW, LOCATED ON THE “LINKS PAGE” OF OUR WEBSITE

400 OUR GOAL FOR “YEAR 5”

Would YOU be willing to make 10 phone calls to grow YOUR Alumni Association?

Dial 301-206-5472 to Help!

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CONVINCE A BROTHER TO RENEW TODAY

Here is the list of Brothers who have NOT renewed their membership in the Eta Alumni Association. Will YOU scan this list and HELP US to convince them to renew their membership? VOLUNTEER TODAY! WE NEED YOUR HELP NOW MORE THAN EVER! John John J. Edward Stewart William Paul Robert James Joseph George David Donald Robert John William Donald Charles Calvin Richard Richard David Terry C. Warren Henry Nicholas George John Tom Robert Gregory Frederick Denis James P. Richard Omar John Jack Claude Louis Marvin Donald Mitchell James Kenneth Michael Anthony Michael Bruce Willard Kevin Edwin Daniel

T. Harrison E. Watson Thomas, Jr. G. Widoff S. Mitchell, Jr. J. Hansen A. Margulies E. Kenkel B. Creegan, Jr. H. Harrison V. Swann H. Berlau S. Locker H. Treadway H. Patterson E. Sharpe C. Broadrup T. Hook M. Johnston R. Jones T. Ryan H. Chapman D. Held F. Kaufman A. Lins L. Wasileski H. Buck P. Smith R. DeBerry A. Smolinski B. Barber A. Gawlick J. King L. Myers Anderson J. Jones, II S. Mathews, III P. Morris A. Bogley D. Chacos E. Compton F. Swan A. Roffer J. Kirlin, Jr. C. Kohler S. Tucker J. Ambridge D. Robinson W. Beitzer W. Hennemann M. Kelly L. Lamont S. Newell

1942 1944 1945 1950 1951 1952 1954 1955 1956 1956 1956 1957 1957 1957 1959 1959 1960 1960 1961 1961 1961 1962 1963 1964 1964 1964 1965 1965 1966 1966 1968 1968 1968 1968 1969 1969 1969 1969 1970 1970 1970 1970 1971 1972 1972 1972 1973 1975 1976 1976 1976 1976 1976

John C. Michael A. Steven A. Frederic W. Robert G. Donald G. William R. William D. Michael W. Keith S. Richard A. Dennis G. David J. Anthony D. Thomas E. Joseph M. Todd M. Michael Lawrence G. John W. Joseph C. John R. Patrick L. Robert M. Tim David Thomas M. Glenn F. Glenn E. Nicholas D. James P. Jeffrey W. Andrew Gary F. Stuart A. Scott M. Robert W. David M. E. B. R. Brian E. Christopher R. M. Kemal Gregory P. Kevin A. Michael T. Kenneth D. Andrew J. Richard M. Steven M. Glenn A. Jason S. Alan K. John T.

Sauer, Jr. Boulavsky Leslierandal Vogelgesang Coffman Gies, Jr. Gross Kee Miller Pumroy Brown Phelan Uchic Becker Marin Mastrianna Lang Reed Kinsey Meadowcroft Morton Fields McGeough Mondonedo Vojtasko Wildermuth Gart Jaggard McNeelege Mirabile McNeill Oliu Rondepierre Smith Turner Frosch Lynn Zwick Carter Le Gette Reed Tuncer Collins Duffy Lawes Parr Plenn Schindler Weiss Hall Krucoff Kuwabara Lester, Jr.

1976 1977 1977 1977 1978 1978 1978 1979 1979 1979 1980 1980 1980 1981 1982 1982 1983 1983 1984 1984 1984 1985 1985 1985 1985 1985 1986 1986 1986 1986 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1988 1989 1989 1989 1989 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1990 1991 1991 1991 1991

Richard W. Young W. Jeffrey M. Albert R. Daniel J. Christopher R. Blake M. Robert W. Etan Z. Larry R. Terence S. Tyson T. Daniel J. Todd E. Jason W. Jason T. Andrew B. Erik Christopher David P. Dean P. William A. Timothy Michael P. Cregan B. Seth A. James E. Christopher M. Neel R. Christopher I. Thomas R. Dev D. Michael D. Avi James A Gino A. James S. Jason Jonathon Omer Dom Ryan Garrett Mark Roshan William Jonathan Seth Mark Cameron Charles Cameron

Myers Nam Rosenberg Shanefelter Soso Sugra Wetzel Williams Gopstein Lawrence Masterman Swigart Feinstein Lemon Brafman Grant Krucoff Steinman Swain Trivett Pinson Schwacke Radigan Di Stefano Fenlon Friedman Legat Sheeler Bhattacharjee LaBonge McElroy Shah Kautz BenMoshe Goldstein Miraglia Blowitski Gaertner Shover Ad Cercone Kief Lewis Matovich Shah Hobson Lee McCullough Megaw Merriman Ng Vollmuth

1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1991 1992 1992 1992 1992 1993 1993 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1998 1998 1998 1998 1999 2000 2000 2000 2001 2002 2011 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013 2013

VOLUNTEER TODAY! Dial 301-206-5472 or e-mail alumni@psk-eta.com for contact info for these Brothers so we can bring them back into the fold!

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Greatest Decade Awards Year 5

Eta Alumni Member Checklist

See how many of these tasks you can finish before the next issue of our magazine comes out. And Help Us Out A Lot! “Year 6” on July 1st *

 Make a contribution to the “Six

Most Members Gold 60’s Silver 80’s Bronze 50’s

Columns” fund

 Be sure that your Big Brother is a member

 Ensure that your Little Brother(s)

Total Contributions Gold 60’s Silver 80’s Bronze 50’s

is (are) Members

 Recruit Members from your Pledge Class Recruiting

 Offer to arrange an Alumni Networking Event

 Send in an idea for an Alumni Event

 Write a Feature Article for “The THIRD DEGREE”

 Assist with “Six Columns” Fundraising

Average Contribution per Member Gold 70’s Silver 50’s Bronze 60’s Paid Members as a % of Viable Alumni per Decade Gold 10’s Silver 60’s Bronze 50’s

 Research some of our Lost

Fewest Lost Brothers Gold 10’s Silver 00’s Bronze 60’s

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EMPLOYMENT

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. Apply via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Alumni News Coordinator”

Top-knotch 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 an easy one. Compete w/other decades to claim bragging rights and help grow this group to next level. Send your resume via e-mail to alumni@psketa.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”

ALUMNI PROFILE COORDINATOR Prof. needed to prod and poke other Alumni to answer questions and 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., Risk Mgmt., Financial, Academics? 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 Open House. 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”

SOCIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT 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 email 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”

Terps. Tradition. Time.

Talent. Treasure…. ...and Triumph.

The Eta Alumni Association of Phi Sigma Kappa

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

APRIL 25, 2015 - 1 PM - 5 PM

4th Annual Open House At the Chapter House!

In conjunction with “Maryland Day” festivities hosted by the University of Maryland, the Eta Alumni Association will be welcoming alumni from across the country who will visit our Chapter House, re-connect with roommates as well as Big and Little Brothers, meet the members of the Active Chapter and experience our “Castle on the Row” - the home of the Eta Chapter. Make plans now to be in College Park on April 25th, and RSVP with the number of attendees in your party. We’re also in need of volunteers to help with this event – write us with your RSVP, and your ability to lend a hand, via e-mail at alumni@psk-eta.com !

APRIL 25, 2015 - 7 PM - 11 PM

Eta Chapter Alumni Reunion At the Cornerstone Loft!

Jim Allen, '77, Todd Hoffman ’82, and Steve Cooper ‘79 are hosting an Eta Chapter Reunion of all our Brothers in conjunction with the University's Maryland Day events and the annual Phi Sig Open House (hosted by the Eta Alumni Association).

Saturday evening, from 7pm - 11pm, our reunion gathering at the Cornerstone Loft - a private meeting area on the 2nd floor of the Cornerstone Grill. It will be a cash bar, but we will provide an assortment of small plate food items for your grazing pleasure. Cost for the reunion is $20 per person. Please RSVP ASAP, to Jim Allen (jeacap55 at cox.net) and make your check payable to: Jim Allen / 8517 Oak Chase Circle / Fairfax Station, VA 22039.

Please also see http://alumni.psk-eta.com/events/ for more information.

NOVEMBER 7, 2015 - SAVE THE DATE!

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Alumni Notes

Damn Proud of Our Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

I had a blast!! The omelet station was terrific and the entire tailgate was very well organized!! Damn proud!!!

Warm Regards, Naresh Sunderraj ‘90

Just realized I forgot to send in my alumni renewal form. It is attached. Thanks again for a great Homecoming event!

Steve Borger ‘93

Great time!! Thanks to everyone involved in the planning and execution !

Robert M. Troyano, ‘86

It was fabulous, thanks for all your efforts.

Phill Scott ‘86

Joe / John / Grace Thanks again, and already looking forward to next year!

George Stathis ‘92

Great work Joe and John! One of the best tailgates ever!

Best regards, Bryan Kissenger ‘91 Ditto - the omelets were over the top! Nice work to all involved!

Greg Young ‘83

Joe, You and the team outdid yourselves this year. I thought having catered omelet stations was an outstanding idea. It was definitely a first class tailgate. Looked like the turnout was large. Thank Grace for all her pictures. Thank you and your team for your leadership. Hope the Terps can win some more football games. It will be nice to get a decent bowl game. See you next year unless you end up in New Orleans for a meeting.

Steve Miller ‘70

Good to see everyone and catch up. Great job, Joe! Some of us were out with the current PSK bros until Bentley’s closed…I’m still feeling that!

David Henry ‘88

SEE WHAT YOU MISSED, AND WHAT YOU’VE BEEN MISSING, AT THE ETA ALUMNI PHOTO VAULT.

Joe, Todd, John and Vin, Just wanted to drop you a note and thank you for taking such good care of Janice and my boys on Saturday. I’ve heard nothing but great things about the event and the pictures certainly back that up. This is what “Brotherhood” is all about and I’m really sorry that I missed it.

You all left quite an impression on Marcus and Anthony. Hope to see you all soon, and pass on my thanks to everyone else involved.

I will be getting a check out to you this week.

Mark L. Coppola ‘82 p.s. Thanks for the coffee mug!

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The Eta “Fridge” Will you be there?

John Parsons ‘87 was recently in Dallas.

Newly-minted Eagle Scout, Daniel Charanis with his father, Jim ‘87.

Congrats to both of you!

Did you know that your photo could have been here?

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HELP WANTED Eta Alumni are 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 and seek news items & pics. Alumni database provided. Apply via e-mail to alumni@psk-eta.com Subject: “Alumni News Coordinator”:

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Our Campaign - by the Numbers

184 Pledges Received To-Date

$136,903 Raised To-Date

$13,700 From the Class of ‘85 - #1

$750 Average Pledge

$10,250 From the Class of ‘63 - #2

Seeking Our First Donations from the Classes of: 1946 1947 1948 1949 1972 1974 1993 1996 1998 2000 2001 2002 2010 2011 2012 2013

Exclusive Naming Rights Are Still Available

Have You Made a Donation?

Make a Pledge and Take Years to Donate.

Tax-Deductible* Contributions to the “Six Columns” Fund are still being accepted.

* 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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See the Six Columns Honor Roll of Donors when you click on this banner at our website - www.Alumni.PSK-Eta.com

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

$13,700.00 $10,250.00 $7,875.00 $7,850.00 $7,000.00 $5,650.00 $5,200.00 $5,100.00 $4,950.00 $4,950.00 $4,850.00 $4,700.00 $4,450.00 $4,275.00 $3,800.00 $3,491.00 $3,400.00 $3,350.00 $3,200.00 $2,900.00 $2,865.00 $2,650.00 $2,400.00 $2,200.00 $2,050.00 $1,900.00 $1,900.00 $1,550.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $1,100.00 $700.00 $700.00 $632.00 $615.00 $500.00 $400.00 $350.00 $300.00 $300.00 $150.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $100.00 $50.00 $50.00

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

1 41 56 25 41 8 0 0 9

$100 $28,940 $43,190 $20,432 $39,791 $1,500 $0 $0 $1,900

With a Very Special Thanks to: Campaign Directors: Wayne H. Bethards ‘59 Joseph E. Criscuoli ‘82 Peter J. Della-Croce ‘99 Todd B. Hoffman ‘82 Phillip R. Rever ‘63 John J. B. Wright, Esq. ‘82

Missing in Action...

These Eta Classes await their first donation: 1946 1972 1998 2010

1947 1974 2000 2011

1948 1993 2001 2012

Campaign Chairmen:

1949 1996 2002 2013

Naming Rights Still Available There exists a unique opportunity for a donor, and/or groups of donors, to secure naming rights for many parts of the new home of the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa.

Naming rights are offered on a first-come first-donated basis, and are acknowledged with a decorative plaque to be displayed for a period of twenty-five years from our move-in date of January 25, 2012.

Dial 301-206-5472 TODAY to Reserve Your Naming Rights, Register Your Pledge, and make your Tax-Deductible* Donation. *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.

Lary L. Acker ‘57 James E. Allen ‘77 Drury G. Bagwell ‘64 Edward P. Becker ‘70 Lance J. Billingsley ‘61 Terry J. Billingsley ‘63 Claude A. Bogley ‘70 Andrew D. Cameron ‘89 James A. Charanis ‘87 Jim H. Fields, Jr. Esq. ‘85 Bruce L. Gordon ‘79 Hon. James E. Kenkel ‘55 Allen J. Krowe ‘54 Walter E. Laake, Jr. Esq. ‘65 David E. Lamolinara ‘82 H. Christopher Malone ‘86 Patrick L. McGeough ‘83 Hon. Thomas V. “Mike” Miller ‘64 R. Russ O’Haver ‘81 Robert G. Pemberton ‘58 Oscar L. Reksten ‘73 James E. Starnes ‘55* Adrian G. Teel ‘64 Jerry C. Tobin ‘52 John R. Tydings ‘63* Warren B. Wimer, Esq. ‘62 Leslie David Young ‘62 Francis P. Zurmuhlen ‘53*

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RINGS & PINS PROGRAM UPDATE

by Wayne H. Bethards, H ’59 Program Coordinator

Under the Eta Alumni Association's Robert G. “Bob” Pemberton, H'58, Rings & Pins Program, Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity pins, donated by alumni of the Eta Chapter, are awarded to Chapter members for outstanding performance. Since the initial awards to all Eta Colony officers on March 12, 2011, each incoming Chapter President is presented a pin with guard and the president's gavel dangle. Each donated pin set is accompanied with a biographical sketch prepared by the alumnus donor of the pin.

Since the inception of the program, Joe Criscuoli, President of the Eta Alumni Association, has presided over Phi Sig pin awards to:             

Jay Gobeil, pin donated by Robert P. Haines, H'49, and presented by Wayne Bethards, H'59.

Adam Elbaz, pin donated and presented by Robert G. Pemberton, H'58.

Logan Miller, pin donated and presented by Joseph B. Creegan, H'56.

Gavin Bedell, pin donated by Thomas O. Nichols, H'57, and presented by Lary Acker, H'57.

Ryan Kief, pin donated by Grady A. Vickers, Jr., H'55, and presented by Todd Hoffman, H'82.

Roshan Shah, pin donated by William B. Binch, H'62, and presented by Peter Della-Croce, H'99.

Mark Matovich, pin donated and presented by Lowell B. Hinchliffe, H'57.

Dom Cercone, pin donated and presented by James E. Kenkel, H'55.

Zach Gorrell, pin donated by Robert A. Margulies, H'54, and presented by John Wright, H'82.

Omer Ad, pin donated by Lucian S. Heflin, Jr., H'61, and presented by Lance Billingsley, H'61.

Chris Flood, pin donated by Philip E. Burr, H'60, and presented by Joe Criscuoli.

Johnny Wright, pin donated by Lance Billingsley, H’61, and presented by John Wright.

Daniel Tatum, pin donated by Jerry C. Tobin, H’52, and presented by Todd Hoffman and Wayne Bethards.

A pearl pin donated by former Eta Chapter Steward of House Gene Langellotto, H’56, was recently presented

by Joe Criscuoli to Sebastian Lecha, H’17, upon his induction as president at a meeting of the Eta Chapter.

Our current pin inventory will assure the continuation of this leadership recognition honor for the next few years, but new pin donations are much needed. Feel free to contact me to obtain a special document that should accompany your donation, or visit the “Links” page at our website www.psk-eta.com and look for this graphic:

If you have any questions, please let me know by phone at 410-730-2173 or via email at waynebethards@comcast.net We look forward to your continued support of this special program!

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Chapter

Eternal

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.

Louis A. DeCatur Jonathan D. DiVirgilio John W. Dorsey, Jr. William J. Gerstenmaier James V. Gilder Philip R. Lamb

1954 1984 1958 1975 1984 1954

Robert P. Lamolinara Wayne I. Robertson Thomas M. Russell James E. Starnes Richard D. Walker John R. Wicklein

Louis A. DeCatur

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Eta Class of 1954

April 27, 1931 – June 9, 2014 Louis Aubrey De Catur, known throughout his entire life as Jim, passed away suddenly of natural causes Monday, June 9, 2014, in Gdansk, Poland, after enjoying a wonderful trip to Scandinavia.

Born April 27, 1931, to the late Ethel Mossburg De Catur and John De Catur, and raised in Washington, D.C., as the eldest of three children, he graduated through the ROTC program with a degree in English literature from the University of Maryland, returning later for his M.A. and Ph.D. While writing his thesis, he taught English at the U.S. Naval Academy from 1968-70. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa social fraternity.

He taught Shakespeare and world literature for 30 years, from 1970-2000 at Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pa., and supported the arts by acting in college theatre and singing in the college choir. Jim developed a love of Chinese and Japanese literature, and studied Chinese language, as well as teaching as an exchange professor at Tohoku Gakuin University in Sendai, Japan, in 1989 and 1994. He also spent summers studying at Columbia, Stanford, and Oxford, England.

In retirement Jim studied German, poetry, opera and the recorder, and taught Shakespeare at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. He sang in church choirs and participated on parish vestries; was three points shy of a grand master title in Bridge; and always had a group of friends with whom he played Bridge and poker. Jim developed a hobby of collecting early American furniture, culminating in the business venture Louis of Lewes at Practically Yours Antiques.

Jim served two years in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, in Minnesota and Arizona. In the 1960s he taught English for the Department of Defense through the University of Maryland program in Libya, France and Germany, and met his future wife, Carol Davis, at the Munich Oktoberfest, the beginning of nearly 50 years together. He returned to Germany with his family several times over the course of his life and enjoyed traveling extensively in Europe.

He is survived by friends, loved ones and family - his wife Carol Davis De Catur; a son, Michael De Catur of Mill Valley, California; a daughter, Caroline De Catur Putnam and son-in-law Christopher Putnam of Berkeley, California.; a sister, Diane De Catur Nelson of Haymarket, Va.; a niece, Judy Nelson Eldawy and daughter Camile Eldawy of Littleton, N.C.; a nephew, Daniel Nelson; and dachshund Elsa. A brother, Don De Catur, preceded him in death.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, University of Delaware, Frederick D. Thomas Building, Lewes DE 19958; or to the Louis Aubrey De Catur prize, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 19426.

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Jonathan D. DiVirgilio

Eta Class of 1984

October 10, 1929 - January 11, 2015 Jon Di Virgilio, “Divo” to all who knew him, passed away on January 11th of this year due to kidney and liver cancer. He leaves behind a beautiful family wife Julie, daughter Jacqueline, a junior at Towson, and son Jordan, a freshman at Maryland.

Divo and I met in high school, where we were the skinniest members of the varsity basketball team. He had the very sweetest jump shot. Once we got to Maryland, we played basketball behind the fraternity house nightly. It was his idea for the Phi Sig hoops team to wear red Chucks one season, which became a tradition. Additionally, Divo provided a massive benefit to Phi Sig: He was far and away the worst dancer in the fraternity. During parties, the presence of Divo on the dance floor made it safe for the rest of the brothers to dance without any fear of embarrassment. Divo’s dance style could be best described as a combination country jig and suburban white guy twist. And the best part was that Divo had no idea he was a terrible dancer.

At Jon’s memorial service, his wife, Julie, spoke of Jon’s positive outlook on life, which she described as looking through “rose-colored glasses.” She talked of how much fun it was to see and live life through his eyes. Jon was diagnosed with cancer about six months before his passing. Jon remained upbeat during his treatment, which provided their family with one more summer, and one more holiday season with Jon, which they will always treasure.

After Jon was diagnosed, Phi Sig Larry Devitt (West Virginia) organized lunch dates for Divo and our high school friends.

The lunches were a time for us to gather and laugh, and to re-tell embarrassing stories about each other. More importantly, these settings allowed Jon, and us, to nearly forget, if only for a couple of hours, that he had cancer and was literally fighting for his life. I am glad I got to laugh with him one more time at our last lunch on December 12, 2014. I consider myself lucky to have been his friend.

Before contracting kidney and lung cancer, Jon had other serious health issues. Jon suffered from diabetes, pancreatitis, and overcame a bout with testicular cancer. Given his health problems, Jon was unable to obtain life insurance. Jon’s brother, Doug, has established a trust fund to help pay for the college educations of Jon and Julie’s children. If you would like to contribute, please make checks payable to “Di Virgilio Family Education Fund” and send contributions to: U.S. Trust, 100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2713 (Attn: Linda Fields). All contributions will be greatly appreciated by the Di Virgilio family.

Jim Fields, H ‘85

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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 Wayne Bethards, via e-mail at waynebethards@comcast.net or via U.S. Mail addressed to 10521 Morning Wind Lane, Columbia, MD 21044-2416, or via phone at 410-730-2173.

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John Wesley Dorsey, Jr.

Eta Class of 1958

June 13, 1936 – July 28, 2014 John W. Dorsey, former chancellor of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County who later returned to the classroom where he taught economics, died Monday of respiratory failure at his Laurel home. He was 78. "Many believe that he saved UMBC from several alternative fates, from absorption to closure, and set it onto the sound course that leads to today," said Joseph N. Tatarewicz, an associate professor of history at UMBC and director of the university's human context of science and technology program. "Dr. Dorsey became chancellor of UMBC, which is equivalent to president today, in 1977 during a difficult period for the university," he said.

The son of John Wesley Dorsey Sr., a farmer, and Abbie Dorsey, a schoolteacher, John Wesley Dorsey was born in Hagerstown. He was raised at Sherrick House in Sharpsburg, the family farm located within the confines of the Antietam battlefield. "Dr. Dorsey grew up helping his father on the farm and by bringing in hay and driving the tractor across the Burnside Bridge," said his son-in -law, Tim Small of Ashburn, Va. After graduating from Boonsboro High School, he was a 1958 Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, and also graduated from the London School of Economics. He earned his doctorate in economics in 1964 from Harvard.

In 1963, he joined the economics faculty at the University of Maryland, College Park, and in 1965, took a one-year leave of absence to serve as a staff economist on President Lyndon B. Johnson's Council of Economic Advisors. Dr. Dorsey returned to College Park in 1966, where he served as director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research for four years. He was vice chancellor of administrative affairs from 1970 to 1977 and acting chancellor of the College Park campus from 1974 to 1975. In 1977, Dr. Dorsey was named chancellor of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, which was the university's newest campus.

During his tenure at UMBC, enrollment rose from 5,200 to 8,150 students. Average SAT scores of incoming students increased nearly 100 points, and the faculty grew to 400. UMBC's annual budget expanded from $18.6 million to $46.2 million. "The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is but 13 years old; yet it is difficult to identify more than four other major public university campuses in the nation that have progressed as well in the development of excellence in a comparable period," Dr. Dorsey wrote in a 1979 article in The Baltimore Sun. "Already it has established an extraordinary record for placing its graduates in medical, dental and law schools, in graduate schools of business and in graduate programs ranging in content from ancient studies to biochemistry," he wrote. "By every measure, UMBC has, from its inception, pursued its goal of delivering first-rate comprehensive education in Baltimore," wrote Dr. Dorsey. Dr. Dorsey stepped down as chancellor in 1985 when he was named special assistant to then-University of Maryland President John S. Toll, where his assignment was to coordinate university efforts in economic development. "Eight years is an above-average time to be in a chancellorship, and I can say quite honestly it's good to change," Dr. Dorsey told The Sun at the time.

While an undergraduate at College Park, Brother Dorsey received the Byrd Citizenship Prize for Top Male Student at the University of Maryland at College Park and served as Secretary for Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) National Men’s Leadership Honor Society. He was a member of Phi Kappa Phi for Dedication to the Unity and Democracy of Education, and was named to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities for Leadership and Service to the Community and School. Brother Dorsey served on the Executive Council of the Student Government Association, was Treasurer and President of the Men’s League, Chairman of the Elections Board of the Student Life Committee, Treasurer of the Men’s Dorm Council, a member of the Freshman Orientation Board and Phi Eta Sigma - the Freshman Men’s Honor Society.

In the spring of 2014, just prior to his passing, Brother Dorsey was inducted into the University of Maryland Centennial Honor Roll honoring outstanding fraternity and sorority members over the last 100 years.

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James Vincent Gilder December 2, 1963 – July 8, 2014 Life is not fair. For if it were, you would not be reading this tribute to my friend and fraternity brother, Jamie Gilder. Jamie passed away at age 50 on July 8, 2014 at his home in Houston, Texas, after a courageous two year battle with colon cancer. He leaves behind a beautiful and loving wife, Dee Dee, two sons, Riley, age 9, and Reid, age 8, and numerous family members and friends. He was one of my roommates at Maryland, we were ushers in each other’s weddings, partners in crime over countless road trips, and he was my dear friend for more than 30 years.

If you went to the University of Maryland in the early to mid-80’s, and you were a member of the Greek system, you knew Jamie Gilder. For the Phi Sigs during this era, he was likely your first and favorite bartender. Jamie was that guy who made every event fun. He was a great fraternity brother and fantastic ambassador for Phi Sig during his time at Maryland and thereafter.

Jamie’s funeral was incredibly sad, yet inspiring. There were about 40 guys from all over the country from college, beach houses over the years, and bars he worked at in attendance. On the day of his funeral, many of us sat for hours after breakfast telling Jamie Gilder stories - each one wilder and funnier than the next. As heartbroken as we were, it felt good to laugh in between tears at our favorite memories of him. And leave it to Jamie to set up an open bar reception at the church hall immediately following the service. We went to Houston to celebrate his life, not to mourn his death, which is what he wanted.

When I think of Jamie, I see him bounding into a room with his huge smile, perfect hair, and ever-present glint of mischief in his eyes. He was habitually an hour late for everything (“Jamie Time”), which was part of his charm. He packed about 250 years of laughter, love, carousing, and real living into his 50 years. He lived as if he somehow knew his life would be shorter than normal. As Phi Sig Harry Geller so aptly stated years ago: “I spent a week with Jamie Gilder last night.” When I think about the times in my life that I have laughed longest and hardest, Jamie was often there.

Life has become less fun without Jamie, and also more expensive. Whenever you were out with Jamie, you would have to physically wrestle with him in order to prevent him from picking up every bar tab. And on those rare occasions when someone else got away with paying a tab, Jamie would nonetheless leave the waitress or bartender another tip-bigger than what was originally left. I once took him to a Redskins playoff game at RFK Stadium, and he bought us a full case of beer from the first vendor who approached us before the game. He then started passing out beers to those around us.

That was Jamie.

On a road trip to Houston a few years ago, Jamie took a group of us to one of his favorite restaurants for drinks and dinner. After a large pitcher of Petron margaritas, Jamie called the waitress over to order another pitcher. The

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waitress leaned in and quietly said, “Excuse me sir, I just want to let you know that those pitchers are $75.” Without hesitation, Jamie smiled at her and said, “Thanks - please bring us three more.” That was Jamie.

After he graduated from Maryland, Jamie began a long and very successful career in wealth management, ultimately going to work for Oppenheimer & Co. He, Dee Dee and the boys moved to Texas about eight years ago after he was tapped to manage Oppenheimer’s Houston office. They embraced their new home and quickly became immersed in their support of community and charitable causes. Jamie’s employees at Oppenheimer were devastated by his passing.

They spoke warmly of how he treated everyone at the office the same, whether they be his top sales producers or the mail room clerks.

That was Jamie.

Despite his health condition, we had three long guys’ weekends (12-15 guys each time) with Jamie over the past year. One of these trips was to Florida, and it fell in the midst of his sons’ little league baseball playoff run. Jamie was one of the team’s coaches, and twice flew back and forth from Florida to Houston in the middle of a mini road trip with his college buddies for the semi-finals and championship game. Jamie, of course, had to be there to see his boys capture the title.

That was Jamie.

The last of our road trips with Jamie was in early April when a large contingent of Phi Sigs and others traveled to Austin, Texas. Upon seeing Jamie in Austin, it was clearly evident that cancer was robbing him physically. However, he never complained about his plight for a second, and remained incredibly positive and upbeat until he passed. Over our more than 30 years of friendship, I cannot remember a single conversation or encounter with Jamie during which we both did not laugh out loud-even after his cancer diagnosis.

That was Jamie.

Singer/songwriter Warren Zevon recorded his final album, “The Wind,” all the while knowing he was dying from cancer. On one of these songs, “Keep Me In Your Heart,” he wrote: “Hold me in your thoughts, take me to your dreams, touch me as I fall into view. When the winter comes, keep the fires lit, and I will be right next to you.” This is a beautiful lyric, and it is how I am going to remember Jamie.

I believe he will always be with me.

Cancer did not define Jamie Gilder. Rather, Jamie was defined by how he so positively impacted the lives of his family and friends, and by how much we all loved him. Jamie’s dignity and grace in his final years is a testament to which we can all aspire. I do not know that I will ever fully accept that he is gone. I loved him like a brother and will miss him every day.

Jim Fields, H ‘85

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Philip Robert Lamb

Eta Class of 1954

July 14, 1932 – January 4, 2015 Philip Robert Lamb, age 82, formerly of Potomac, Maryland, died from heart failure in Williamsburg, VA on January 4, 2015 in WindsorMeade, a continuing care senior community. He leaves behind his wife, Margaret Lamb; daughter, Kathleen Lamb; and son-in-law, Terry Ricks. He was a life-long resident of the Washington, DC area, born in Washington and lived in Potomac, MD for 43 years. He graduated from Georgetown Preparatory School in 1950 and started his college education at Georgetown University. Then he transferred to the University of Maryland and worked to pay the tuition himself. He graduated with a BA in Psychology and remained a loyal Terps fan to the end of his life.

In 1954, he joined the Army where he served in Germany, repairing optical instruments, for two years as part of the clean-up after World War II. When he returned to the U.S., he sold real estate and then became a real estate appraiser where he found a lifelong career. He earned the highly coveted Appraisal Institute designation, and he started the Philip R. Lamb & Co., Inc., an appraisal firm, in 1966. Known for his ethics and skill, the firm grew.

During his career, he served as presidents of local chapters of the Appraisal Institute, the International Right of Way Association, and the Kiwanis Club. His firm still exists today. He loved bicycling, collecting coins, and travelling with his family. He also mentored a boy through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America in the 1970's. He was an excellent provider for his family, and he was very reliable. When he said he'd do something, he did it.

In 1997, he retired and purchased his beloved home near Bethany Beach, Delaware, where he enjoyed playing golf with the VFW Men's Golf Association, Post 7234; as well as fishing; and playing bridge with his friends at the CHEER Center in Ocean View, Delaware.

In 2014, he and his family moved together to Williamsburg, Virginia. The family will have a private service at Arlington National Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with other family members on a date to be determined. Arrangements made by Bucktrout Funeral Home In lieu of flowers, contributions made be to the University of Maryland. Notes of sympathy may be emailed to the family at plamb1234@aol.com

John Robert Wicklein

Eta Class of 1959

July 14, 1932 – June 23, 2014 John Robert "Jack" Wicklein, age 79, of Sunset Beach, NC, passed away peacefully in the early morning of June 23, 2014.

Jack was born in Washington, DC and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He later resided in Ellicott City, Maryland before retiring to Sunset Beach, North Carolina. He was an avid golfer and a lifelong fan of the Washington Redskins. Known as “Jake” in Phi Sigma Kappa, he graduated with a B. A. in English from the University of Maryland where he also played freshman and varsity baseball. He enjoyed a successful career with the federal government followed by a second career as an executive in the software industry.

He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Wicklein, of Sunset Beach, North Carolina; his daughter, Megan Lowe and her husband Ben, of Arnold, Maryland; a son, Vince O'Brien and his wife, Susie, of Tarpon Springs, Florida; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Leslie Carol Wicklein and his brothers, Blaine M. and Lester C. Wicklein.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401-7335.

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Robert Paul Lamolinara

Eta Class of 1984

March 6, 1964 - August 15, 2014 Robert Paul Lamolinara passed away peacefully on August 15, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. A memorial service and celebration was held near Annapolis on Aug 19th and attended by over 45 Phi Sigs and more than 500 other friends & family. Of note was the colorful attire that Rob had requested be worn by everyone attending.

Rob was born on March 6, 1964 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. He attended Greater Latrobe High School where he wreaked havoc on both the community and football field (1st team All-Foothills Conference defensive end in 1981).

After graduation, he followed his sister Lisa (Theta ’78) and his brother David (PSK – ETA ’82) to College Park and Frat Row. Rob had quite an active and illustrious career during his time at #7 on the row.

He not only served ETA as chapter President in 1985 but also served on the Phi Sig regional leadership team as vice president. Rob was Phi Sig… whether it was leading the RUSH support team to help the chapter at Stetson in Deland, Florida (real tough duty!) or convincing his parents to continue hosting the legendary annual pledge retreats at the Lamolinara cabin in western Pennsylvania. Rob was also ingenious on the social side as well, being one of the instigators of the infamous Bahama Mamma parties along with many other schemes that only can be acknowledged among the initiated.

The stories are still alive!

Rob met his future wife Christine (Pi Phi) while at Maryland and received his B.S. in Industrial Manufacturing in 1986 before pursuing a career with Northrup Grumman as director of manufacturing. He lived most of his adult life in and around the Baltimore/Annapolis area and remained close to his American-Italian roots having recently completed a beautiful refurbishment of his row house in Little Italy. He also was captain and “best player” on the Medigans (Italian pronunciation for “Americans”) Bocce Team in that same neighborhood.

Rob’s passions included his kids and in most recent times his support as a proud parent of the Syracuse University men’s lacrosse team. He also was a member of the Knights of Columbus, as well as, Sons of Italy and served on the board of directors for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. As most know, Rob actively provided support for the re-chartering of ETA chapter and the drive to “get back to the row”.

Rob fought a courageous battle, bullheadedly confident and upbeat, carried by the strength of his own character as well as your many messages and texts. Rob is survived by his parents, Edward and Joanne Lamolinara of Latrobe, PA, daughter Bethany of Philadelphia, son Dominic at Syracuse University, daughter Alison, at NC State and a cherished friend in Christine of Arnold, MD. - David Lamolinara, H’82

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Wayne Irving Robertson

Eta Class of 1963

March 8, 1941 - October 7, 2014 Wayne I. Robertson, 73, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center. Born in Washington DC, and growing up in Silver Spring, MD, he was the son of the late Helen Gessford Robertson and Walter Robertson, Jr. Wayne graduated from Montgomery Blair High School. He earned a B.A. degree from the University of Maryland College Park, where he was a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. At the University, he was elected as president of his class and served on the student legislature. It was there that he met Sylvia Brittingham, to whom he was married for 50 years.

After college, Wayne joined his in-laws, the late James and Hazel Brittingham in their nursery business, Brittingham Plant Farms. Wayne’s favorite pastime was spending time with his family which he loved very much. He also enjoyed softball, tennis, skiing and golf.

Wayne is survived by his loving family: wife, Sylvia and their two sons, Scott Robertson and wife, Laura of Salisbury and Bruce Robertson and wife, Mary of Germantown; three grandchildren, Alexis and Mariah Robertson of Salisbury and Matthew Robertson of Germantown; four siblings, Donald and wife, Maita of Culver City, CA, Walter and wife, Nona of Johnstown, PA, Gary and wife, Susan of Marriottsville, MD and Bonnie Miller and husband, Tim of Laurel, MD, along with all of their children; and a special sister-in-law, Sharen Brittingham of Princess Anne and her family.

Contributions may be made in his memory to Trinity United Methodist Church, 112 High St., Salisbury, MD 21801.

Thomas M. Russell

Eta Class of 1952

April 28, 1926 - May 18, 2014 On Sunday, May 18, 2014, of Fripp Island, South Carolina. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane Russell; father of Lynn Trimmer and Christine Wells; grandfather of Stacey and Andrew Trimmer and Connor and Hayden Wells; brother of Jack Russell.

Brother Russell was a 1952 graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned a B. S. in Civil Engineering. He was a member of the Camera Club, the American Society of Civil Engineers (AFCE) and served as Secretary of the Eta Chapter.

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James E. Starnes

Eta Class of 1954

August 31, 1932 - October 6, 2014 James E. “Jim” Starnes, son of George E. and Margaret Starnes of Annapolis, passed away on October 6, 2014, in Silver Spring, Maryland. He is survived by his wife Mary, his sons Michael, Mark and Jeff, his daughters-in-law Tracy and Elizabeth, and his grandchildren Sandy, Julie, Stephanie, Austin and Daniel.

Jim served as President of the Eta Chapter and later as President of the Eta Alumni Association. As a leader of the Eta alumni from the 1950’s, Jim kept the brothers involved and motivated with several reunions during the 1970’s and 1980’s. In 1985 Jim was inducted into the Eta Chapter Hall of Fame. In the spring of 2014, Brother Starnes was inducted into the University of Maryland Centennial Honor Roll recognizing outstanding fraternity and sorority members from the past 100 years of Greek Life at the University of Maryland.

Funeral services will be held at Arlington Cemetery at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 13, 2015. At Brother Starnes’ request, the service will be simple in that there will not be any military honors (21-gun salute, flag-folding, etc.). The service will be presided over by the Air Force Chaplain. Guests should gather at the Old Post Chapel by 12:30 pm. Jim’s family welcomes all of the Phi Sigs and would be honored to have them attend! If you require more information, please get in touch with Mark Starnes at 301-512-7477 or at mstarnes4@gmail.com. Memorial donations may be made in the name of James E. Starnes to either the American Heart Association or The National Parkinson's Foundation.

Richard David Walker P.E., Ph.D.

Eta Class of 1952

September 18, 1931 - January 12, 2015 Richard David Walker, P.E., Ph.D. stepped forth on the Heavenly Highway to answer God’s call on Monday, January 12, 2015 in the presence of his loving family. The son of Stanton and Amelia Ramseyer Walker, Richard was preceded in death by his three brothers, Emil, John, and Robert Walker. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Alice (Peg) Walker, their three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Jordan (Paul), Jean White (Alvin), and Sharyl Ogle (Marcus); their six grandchildren, Heather Jordan Murphy (Jason), Richard Jordan (Ashtin), David Jordan (Kasey), Cathy Jordan Purvis (Michael), Cameron White, and Mariah White; as well as numerous adored nieces and nephews, extended family, neighbors, friends, and associates.

Dick and Peg met in junior high school and graduated together from Montgomery Blair High School and the University of Maryland. Dick was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. The newlyweds moved to Lafayette, Indiana, where Dick received his M.S. at Purdue University. They then moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where Dick served at Elmendorf Air Force Base, and their first daughter, Patty, was born. Returning to Purdue, Dick earned his Ph.D., and second daughter, Jean, arrived. Upon graduation, the family moved briefly to Christiansburg, Virginia. As soon as their new home was built, they moved to Blacksburg, Virginia, and daughter Sharyl was born. Enough moving! Dick served the Department of Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech for thirtyfive years before retiring.

Dick was a high school quarterback, captain of his football team, an avid sports fan, lifelong supporter of the Washington Senators (Nationals), Washington Redskins, and Virginia Tech Hokies. His interests included classical music, photography, daily walks, golf, Sunday school and church, charitable organizations, but most of all he was devoted to his family, and to his Savior, Jesus Christ. A Memorial Service was held at the Christiansburg Presbyterian Church, 107 West Main Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073 on January 17, 2015. The cremated remains will be laid to rest at the Virginia Tech Columbarium at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Christiansburg Presbyterian Church or to the Richard and Alice Walker Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund, c/o The Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 200 Patton Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to friends for their thoughts and prayers and to all the health professionals who cared so compassionately for Dick.

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New Eyes on the Guys “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”

– Steve Jobs Many of the brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa can already attest to my love of quotes. The words litter my bulletin boards and are frequent fliers in our lunch conversations. Of all of the quotes that resonate with me, none better describe my decision to willingly live with 28 undergraduate fraternity men than the one above.

After college, I decided to “follow my heart and intuition,” leave my science degree behind, and hit the road as a national Tri Delta Field Consultant. With two 48.5-pound suitcases in tow, I took 89 flights to 50 different college campuses and shared my love for leadership and values with sorority women across the country. After living and breathing my work for a year, I was hesitant to say yes to another intensive Greek life experience.

However, with that quote in mind, I decided once again to follow my passion, attend the University of Maryland to pursue my master’s degree in Higher Education, and accept a position as a Resident Director for the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life.

Reflecting on that leap of faith, it’s hard to believe that a semester has already passed. While I have one younger brother, a sophomore at Penn State and the new President of his own fraternity, I’m still adjusting to the noise, 3 AM wake-up calls, and cleanliness - or lack thereof. That being said, nothing quite compares to the relationships that come with younger brothers, and I’m lucky to have been welcomed by the wonderful brothers of Phi Sigma Kappa. Their tendency to seek advice, drive me crazy, and express concern for my growing coffee addiction all in one interaction isn’t something that I would trade for the world.

In addition to my quote collection, “Make Good Choices” has become a motto of mine. It’s the last thing seen when you exit the chapter house, and it echoes throughout the halls, whether in relation to going to class or choosing how to behave on a Friday night. While I try my best to encourage the men of PSK to follow these three words, I myself have grown to do the same. With one entertaining, loud, and enlightening semester under my belt, I can honestly say that I made a good choice in following my heart and intuition and becoming the new House Mom for the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa.

Thanks to the chapter and many alumni for welcoming me so far - I look forward to more introductions in the future!

Lindsey L. Templeton is the new Resident Director for the Eta Chapter of Phi Sigma Kappa at the University of Maryland.

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Photo Courtesy of Lindsey Templeton

I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA as a Steelers fan (and proud of it, despite my recent move to Ravens country!), but decided to leave the City of Black and Gold for warmer weather when it came time for college. I joined the Class of 2013 at the University of Richmond - Go Spiders! - as a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major. My four incredible years were filled with football games in sundresses, late nights in the library, and a growing love for Greek life. I became the Chapter President of the Gamma Eta chapter of Delta Delta Delta in my junior year, and my passion has flourished ever since.

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