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George A Long Jr., Illinois Eta, 6/6/1939 #586
George A Long III, Indiana Alpha 1413
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#539 Theta,
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10/19/1208
3/18/1937
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Theta, 4/5/1934 #504
Strawbridge,
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Theta, 4/19/1936
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Long, Florida
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4/22/2007
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Strawbridge,
Indiana
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4/27/1947
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Granville Moody
Jr. Illinois
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OREGON BETA STAR Official Newsletter of the Oregon Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta at Oregon State University
COVID-19 UPDATE
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THE HOUSE AT 610 JEFFERSON STREET By Erin Haynes 966 and David Clewett 1658
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n times of uncertainty, it is perhaps beneficial to pause a moment and look back on where we have been together, collectively. Recalling our communal history and the legends who paved a path of constancy. By turning to our earliest uniting roots of brotherhood, we might gain a clearer perspective of our bond and the feeling of pride we get when returning to our house at 120 NW 13th Street. In 1906, several young men formed the second local fraternity at Oregon State University. That group called themselves Kappa Sigma Nu. Together they spent six years moving from one rental house to another around Corvallis. In 1912, seeking more stability, they decided to build their own twelve-man house at the location of 610 Jefferson Street. In 1918 the brothers affiliated with Phi Delta Theta and the chapter continued growing in numbers. By 1928, membership expanded beyond the confines of the original house so the brothers determined to relocate once again and build a new house at 13th and Monroe. During the sixteen years Kappa Sigma Nu occupied the house, and before the Corvallis Gazette Times began utilizing the space for over forty years, the property at 610 Jefferson contained the foundation of many bright futures for prominent community and campus leaders. The building no longer remains and the location is simply a parking lot for an upscale apartment complex. However, the history prevails of the building that housed a venerable who’s who in Oregon State history. Now, only a single board from the original house remains at the site. Those stamped numbers 610 harken back to a not so distant time in Corvallis when several talented young men occupied this hallowed space. While we can no longer visit the old house at 610 Jefferson, it is possible to remember ten of the more impactful young men with affiliations to the original Kappa Sigma Nu home. Each man was a key member and played a leadership role in the operations of the chapter between 1912 and 1928. Continued on page 2
e all know of the unpresented event that has been COVID-19 on our society. From the very beginning the active chapter leadership and KSN Board had been working closely together and continue to monitor the situation. We are following Oregon State University’s lead and all state and county guidelines. We had twenty-two members choose to live in under the social distancing guidelines. This was the largest of any fraternity spring term with members respecting the new rules. We are optimistic that the fall will allow more normal operations, which thirty-eight already signed up to live in. In the event that guidelines change we have made sure the members are not on the hook for a bill Continued on page 3
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he best philanthropies, socials, and weather ensue around spring term but unfortunately things didn’t quite go as planned. The men of Phi Delta Theta have learned to adapt to life in quarantine in the chapter house during an unprecedented time. In order to ensure the house was safe during this time, we had extensive cleaning procedures in place as well as rules limiting the occupancy. Continued on page 4
2020 OREGON BETA CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT POSTPONED
Due to COVID-19 we are postponing the 2020 Golf Tournament to 2021 for the health and safety of all who participate. Please look out early in 2021 for details about the Golf Tournament. The Save the date is below: Where: Langdon Farms Golf Club, 4377 NE Airport Rd., Aurora, OR (south of Wilsonville on I-5; Charbonneau exit) Date: Friday September 10, 2021
THE HOUSE AT 610 JEFFERSON STREET: continued from page 1 Student Body President Douglas McKay 046 was graduating just as WWI was declared in 1917. As a wounded veteran he was involved in the auto industry and local government. He later became the only Oregon Stater elected as governor of Oregon and was selected by President Eisenhower as the US Secretary of the Interior. Armory T. “Slats” Gill 124, one of the greatest coaching legends of OSU, won 599 games and took the Beavers to the NCAA Tournament Final Four twice. He was inducted to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 1968, the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1980, and the Oregon State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1988. Walter A. Phillips was a tremendous OSU athlete of his day and a three-sport letter winner. He was a two-time sports captain and chapter officer at Kappa Sigma Nu. Like McKay, Phillips served in France but was killed when his spotter plane was shot down in the final days of WWI. Ashland High School’s football field still bears his name in memory. Wallace Kadderly 22 was an agriculture student and track star at OSU who later joined with the Extension Service. His work with reporting farm news and weather on the local KOAC resulted in him being called the “Father of Oregon Public Broadcasting.” Grant Swan 40 was a long-time faculty member in physical education and three-time Pacific Coast Conference champion miler who held the school record for thirty-four years. When he teamed up with Ralph Coleman, the two dominated west coast collegiate running in 1920–21. He went on to coach Oregon State track from 1946–70 and was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. Homer Maris was an Oregon grad who attended OAC after leaving a teaching job in Portland. In 1917, while he was a graduate student at OAC and a member of a popular campus male quartet, Maris wrote the words and music to the OAC Alma Mater Song Carry Me Back. Ivan Merchant 166 went on to become one of Oregon’s great bridge builders for the state after honing his skills in engineering
classes at OAC. He was involved with the engineering and construction of Astoria-Megler Bridge, Marquam Bridge, and Oregon’s tallest, the Thomas Creek Bridge. After graduating in 1922, the OAC alum Albert Bauer 66 went on to become one of the most successful shipbuilders in US history. Additionally, he later helped in the formation of the OSU Foundation in 1947. Percy Locey 112 was the student body president his senior year at Oregon State and was later the director of athletics for OSC from 1937–1947. He was inducted into the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Oregon State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1990. Locey was responsible for selecting Duke’s home campus in Durham, North Carolina for the 1942 Rose Bowl Game. Roy Servais “Spec” Keene 71 pitched for the OSC baseball team before joining Willamette University’s athletic department. There he coached football, baseball, and basketball winning nineteen Northwest Conference championships. He is considered the “father of Willamette athletics” and a charter member of the University’s Hall of Fame. He returned as Oregon State athletic director in 1947 and oversaw the construction of Gill Coliseum and Parker Stadium during his twenty-six years. While these young men were honing their skills in Corvallis, many were frequently visited by two particular faculty advisors. George Peavy 9, dean of forestry, and Arthur Cordley, Michigan State ’88, dean of agriculture, both frequently spent their time visiting the undergrads at the 610 Jefferson house. Today only a sign remains in the parking lot with the numbers 610. Memories of the old house that shaped many bright futures of heroism, servitude, and leadership. In its brief history, the original home at 610 Jefferson accommodated some of the greatest contributors to our shared communities of Oregon State, Oregon Beta, and the United States.
OREGON BETA’S FIRST IRON PHI
DANNY DHAS
By David Clewett 1658
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anny Dhas 1912 recently became Oregon Beta’s first Iron Phi after making forty-eight three pointers in eighteen minutes. He is the twenty-first Iron Phi of 2020 and he is Iron Phi #968. As Oregon Beta’s former philanthropy chairman, Dhas heard about the LiveLikeLou Foundation and looked for any opportunities to contribute. “It is a great feeling being Oregon Beta’s first Iron Phi and I hope to pave the way for future Phis pursuing the journey to becoming an Iron Phi,” Dhas said. Becoming an Iron Phi is a three-step process which includes determining an athletic challenge, fundraising at least $1,000 in donations, and then completing the Iron Phi athletic event. The accomplishment was completed at Dixon Recreation Center. Dhas decided on 2 The Oregon Beta Star » Spring 2020
the challenge of shooting three pointers because it was a way for additional practice during intramural basketball. Dhas raised $1,100 and hopes that more money will be raised in order to help others pursue the Iron Phi journey. Donations can be made on the Oregon Beta chapter page at https://phide.lt/IronPhiORBeta. “My success in becoming an Iron Phi is largely linked to Erin Haynes 966, who generously matched alumni donations,” Dhas said. “Reaching out to alumni was a good experience because it enabled me to communicate with older Phis and connect with them.” Dhas personally contacted alumni and used social media to raise awareness and support for his achievement. Connecting with alumni and participating in an enjoyable athletic event made becoming an Iron Phi worthwhile. “Raising the money to become an Iron Phi
would not have been a simple process had it not been for the generous alumni who supported me on my journey,” Dhas said. “Thank you to all who donated or showed their support!” Iron Phi’s mission is to utilize fundraising and athletic efforts of Phi Delta Theta members to fight against the Lou Gehrig disease. The cause offers undergraduates and alumni an opportunity to achieve personal athletic goals while strengthening the bond of the International Fraternity. Any athletic event is eligible and challenges are Danny (second from right) with..
determined by the individual athlete. “The benefits of becoming an Iron Phi go beyond any personal achievement,” Dhas said. “I tried to help find a cure for ALS any way I could. I have been rewarded with personal satisfaction that I have helped make a small impact in fighting the disease.” Oregon Beta
CAMPAIGN DONORS
The 1918 Society ($100,000 to $249,999) Craig Estey 1007 Oregon Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta The Bond Society ($50,000 to $99,999) Coleman Family Gift Richard A. Coleman 624 James E. Coleman 679 John N. Coleman 784 Timothy E. Coleman 1408 Jim Vance 914 Bruce N. Ritter 956 James D. Rodway 1104 The Oregon Beta Society ($25,000 to $49,999) Reynolds Family Gift Earl C. Reynolds Sr. 02 Charles J. Reynolds 14 Joseph A. Reynolds 37 Lee E. Reynolds 68 Everett J. Reynolds 338 Earl C. Reynolds Jr. 422 Edward J. Reynolds 526 Kenneth J. Reynolds 1166 Stevens Family Gift Robert E. Stevens 443 Thomas K. Stevens 1082 Camron D. Stevens 1750 Larry Brown 675 Robert E. Bauer 681 Thomas F. Haley 827 In memory of all Chapter Grand Phis–Class 1962–67 Robert R. Poole 846 Jon Sandstrom 894 Robert Olsen 927 Nick Johnson 941 Daniel A. Sanders 1002 Walker Family Gift J. Jeffrey Walker 1059 Steven L. Walker 1224 Gregory T. Walker 1281 Matthew J. Walker 1789 Parrish Family Gift Scott N. Parrish 1115 Dennis H. Steinkamp 1179 In memory of Erik Steinkamp Jones Family Gift
Jeffrey D. Jones 1200 Spencer Jones, Chapman ’16 George E. O’Toole Jr. 1233 Domonic G. Biggi 1286 Memorial Gifts for Daniel E. Dooney III 1171 Sean M. Dooney 1186 Robin K. Williams 1189 Bradley S. Kisner 1220 Michael Wells 1144 Chuck Fettig 1159 Roy Rose 1164 Dennis Dixon 165 Kenneth J. Reynolds 1166 Lee Johnston 1168 John Fettig 1172 Kevin Cady 1174 William S. Gray 1176 David Mingo 1177 Dennis Steinkamp 1179 Pat Shannon 1187 Mark Miller 1190 Steve Berkus 1198 Michael Bauer 1202 Craig Smelter 1203 Quincy Powers 1204 William J. Maguire 1208 Steven Roe 1210 James Young 1212 Scott Wiswall 1214 H. Craig Ramey 1241 Joseph Campbell 1243 Chris Bakken, Whitman ’83 The Kappa Sigma Nu Society ($15,000 to $24,999) Floberg Family Gift Ralph D. Floberg 356 Douglas Grim, WA State ’67 William C. Floberg 924 Charles W. Floberg 1014 Jon R. Floberg 1110 Richard L. Brooks 773 Stan Watters 1125 The Scroll Society ($10,000 to $14,999) Richard Granger 578 Craig D. Chambers 933 Charles J. Sauvain 1085 Fettig Family Gift Dick Fettig II 1107
Chuck Fettig 1159 John Fettig 1172 Eric J. Fettig 1688 Matt Fettig 1725 Blair Fettig 1759 Richard Fettig III 1780 Chase Fettig 1812 Mike Wells 1144 Mark Granger 1289 John S. Lidstrom 1641 The Brotherhood Society ($5,000 to $9,999) Thomas D. Little 612 Tom H. Tebb 617 Stuart Wilson 707 Gregory Johnson 668 Thomas J. Usher 928 Robert Hall Jr. 930 Erin J. Haynes 966 Wentworth Family Gift Robert C. Wentworth 1049 Anita Wentworth Timothy Nielsen 1113 Mark Hettum 1140 Marc Baker 1160 In memory of Neil W. Baker 648 Dave Mingo 1177 Patrick W. Shannon 1187 David A. Sly 1422 Henry T. Johnson 1513 Kyle Sullens 1516 Dale Yee 1527 Luke T. Eilers 1650 Aaron R. Kerosky 1666 Daniel A. Doumani 1668 The Sword and the Shield Society ($2,500 to $4,999) Bud Berg 533 Wes Ediger 633 Peter Stearns 639 John Lampros 653 Robert H. Baker 775 Bob Ballin 778 Nicholas Lampros 779 David F. Heniges 839 Russell Kuhns 848 James Mattson 871 In memory of Willard S. White 269 Raymond Carlile 855 John Jendrzejewski 883
Randall L. Hargens 996 Ronald Camden 1000 Thomas A. Mattson 1042 Charles J. English Jr. 1046 In memory of Charles J. English 389 John Bosch 1089 Col. Christopher Buescher 1130 In memory of Veterans of ΦΔΘ Mike Stack 1185 Sean Dooney 1186 In memory of Daniel Dooney 1171 Tom Bie 1349 Richard Phillips 1635 Chon L. Madrigal 1639 Peter D. Fahlman 1642 Eric J. Fettig 1688 Louis Barker 1829 The Argent and Azure Society ($1,000 to $2,499) Donald W. Moore 439 Wallace Gibbs 484 Shirley Carl In memory of Robert W. Carl 504 William Moore 516 Thomas Marineau 546 Donald S. Duman 591 In memory of Ron Fundingsland 587 Dal Brethauer Dr. Wallace Hodge 592 Edwin W. Dey 609 In memory of David A. Hasle 553 John Leffel 615 Fredrick Robertson 630 Frank Guthrie 652 John C. Narver 655 Stephen Merchant 668 Gerald M. Genzoli 680 In memory of Wayne Klavano 638 Clark Cubbage 658 Larry Massey 709 Larry Phillips 738 Terry W. Baker 769 Paul Stefani 785 In memory of Paul Tebb 764 Peter Goforth 795
Daniel Kline 826 Robert Handel 831 James Davis 834 Jerome Colonna 838 In memory of Justin Colonna Michael Porter 845 Raymond Carlile 855 Craig Sonniksen 859 Bill Dockstader 861 In memory of C. Fred Roberts Ralph Keck 952 Ronald Blackledge 957 Gary Lawrence 969 James C. Peterson 987 William Tingley 1010 John W. Anderson 1013 Chuck Swenson 1040 In memory of Gary Meyer 1088 Thomas R. Riggs 1081 Eric N. Day 1128 Robert Buhrow 1163 James N. Barnes 1178 Michael Bauer 1202 In memory of Albert Bauer 66 Johnson Family Gift Peter Johnson 1228 Adam Johnson 1788 Marc Doumitt 1342 Peter Jon-Chin 1360 Brett A. Johnson 1361 Kevin Gazay 1369 Chris Connelly 371 Shane Bangs 1434 Rob Kelleher 1463 Sean Lusby 1466 Brandon Burroughs 1468 Paul Woltze 1475 Chance Hansen 1616 Tom Gunness 1617 Garrett Courtney 1632 Charles Wente 1646 Paul K. Clem 1654 Ross Benedict 1673 Hayden McClellan 1720 Rodney Meserve 1859
COVID-19 UPDATE: continued from page 1 Fundraising efforts benefit the LiveLikeLou Foundation and Phi Delta Theta International Fraternity. Dhas currently serves as Oregon Beta’s chapter president and is majoring in business management with the goal of building a real estate brokerage firm. He hopes others will follow his lead by becoming Iron Phis. “The tone is set at the top,” Dhas said. “I think it is important that I lead by example and hopefully others will follow to help strengthen our philanthropy efforts as a chapter. Becoming an Iron Phi is easier than people may think, it just takes some persistence and dedication.”
REFER A PHI!
Know any young men who would be great Phis? Refer them here: oregonstate.phideltatheta.org/join/refer-someone/. Then, encourage these young men to visit futurephidelt.org. http://oregonstate.phideltatheta.org
they cannot use. We continue to be working closely with all applicable parties as we monitor the situation. Some of the changes in the spring that will continue to the fall: all food plated by the professional kitchen staff in single use containers with individual factory packed disposable silverware; temperature check station and log; enhanced cleaning schedule; multiple hand sanitation stations; updated layout for the sleeping porches; and decreased numbers in common areas at a single time. In addition to the changes from spring term, the chapter will have required masks when using common spaces. The sleeping porches will have fire-retardant semi clear barriers installed between bunks with the updated layout. Several desks in the study rooms will not be utilized. This will bring the fall term capacity to forty-six, down from fifty-one. The health and safety is the most important thing we can provide at 120 NW 13th Street and we feel we are poised well to continue providing the best living environment in Corvallis. Should you have any questions please reach out to the Kappa Sigma Nu Board. The Oregon Beta Star » Spring 2020 3
RECRUITMENT 2020 UPDATE By Ethan Cambell 1906
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ince the start of the spring term, the recruitment process has been difficult given the circumstances, we have been continuously adapting and moving forward. As we were not allowed to hold any events at the chapter house during the spring term, we did not have an official spring recruitment week. We were allowed to have Zoom calls with potential new members (PNMs) but we decided this would not be an effective way to interact. So, we only bid students that we were already in contact with. We were able to sign three out of the four students we bid. Going into summer we are optimistic about what we will be able to do as we are obligated to follow OSU and state ordinances regarding the COVID-19. We plan to hold events starting in late July and early August, in accordance with state regulations. To make up for not having events, we created a scholarship for incoming freshmen. We created a simple scholarship that requires students to discuss what they did in high school and a few short answer questions, only taking fifteen to twenty minutes to complete. There will be four individual scholarships each worth $500 totaling $2,000. To guarantee this scholarship is successful, we posted it on our Instagram page and emailed over 120 high school counselors in Oregon to share the scholarship. The responses from counselors were overwhelmingly positive and we are already seeing submissions come in. If we are allowed too, we plan on having a banquet at the chapter house the beginning of fall term to announce the recipients. This
will be another opportunity to get students through the great doors of Phi Delta Theta. We are currently in the process of editing a video of the chapter house. The video will serve as a virtual tour to show the house off to PNMs that cannot come over the summer and accommodate for the rules from surrounding COVID-19. Oregon State IFC has not set out what fall term recruitment will look like, but we are optimistic that we will have a recruitment week. We expect it to occur later in the term, at maybe weeks four or five instead of the typical week one. Nevertheless, we need and will get a new class that will continue our storied brotherhood and make our presence on campus and in the community better known. Given the circumstances, the recruitment team has set the target goal of thirty-five new members to become our fall Phikeias class. After a few discussions we feel that this number is achievable. This number may be difficult at times given the circumstances, but with help from the whole chapter and our alumni, we know it will be possible. If you know any unaffiliated male students coming to Oregon State next fall, we would greatly appreciate if you could send in a referral to us. The referrals always go a long way and help generate more names. If you would like to refer someone, please use the form included in this newsletter and place it in the mail, reach out to any of the four recruitment chairman whose contact information is listed on this page, fill out the online form at https://www.phideltatheta. org/join/refer-someone, or email Oregon. Beta.Alumni@gmail.com and our alumni
RECRUITMENT CHAIRMEN CONTACT INFORMATION: Ethan Campbell Phone: (503) 349-4209 Email: campbeet@gmail.com Marco Predovic Phone: (971) 295-0555 Email: predovic08@gmail.com Cameron Laroche Phone: (503) 869-8811 Email: larochca@oregonstate.edu Alex Gonzalez Phone: (503) 332-8113 Email: gonzmart@oregonstate.edu
board will forward over the contact information.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER: continued from page 1 We were fortunate enough to have twenty-three members signed up to live in the house, which was by far the most on Oregon State Campus. This comes as no surprise as the Phi Delts always show their dedication to the chapter and the desire to live in our beautiful chapter house. The brothers decided to take on a project of creating a home gym in the chapter house. Due to COVID-19, there were no open gyms which affected the health and fitness of our members. As Phi Delts always do, we find solutions, this time in the form of transforming the outdoor shed into a fantastic gym area with some updated equipment. We knew that not only would it be great to have the gym for members to use, but would also prove to be a great asset during recruitment. We had proper sanitation measures in place for the gym and 4 The Oregon Beta Star » Spring 2020
limitations on how many members could use it at one time. This has become a project that the whole chapter is very excited about and we hope to continue to improve the gym in the future. As we close out an unanticipated term, the men of Oregon Beta strive to continue their great academic successes. Over the past two terms, the chapter has received an average GPA of 3.26 and we hope to build onto that this term. In addition to academic success, the chapter also recognized some outstanding individuals in the form of scholarships. Yours in the Bond, Danny Dahs 1912, Chapter President dannydhas3@gmail.com
Oregon Beta
UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT By David Clewett 1658
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s another school year comes to an end, Joshua Cooper 1868 reflects upon his favorite collegiate experiences, avenues where Phi Delta Theta provided opportunities, and shares some of his upcoming career goals. Cooper was initially motivated to join Phi Delta Theta predominantly because he was from a small town. He came to Oregon State looking to expand and become part of something bigger than himself. “I quickly learned that the Phi Delts had a campus reputation for being outstanding gentlemen,” Cooper said. “I took interest after hearing only positive things. When I came to my first recruitment event, I instantly connected with a lot of the members and at that moment I knew it was the place for me.” He was initiated in spring 2017. Since then he has maintained a busy calendar being involved with university clubs and serving as a leader for the chapter. On campus, Cooper has been involved with Be The Match, OSU Bass Fishing Club, House of Representative ASOSU, and the Pre-Law Society. In the chapter, he held the position of risk manager from 2017–18 and Phikeia educator from 2018–20. He has been the recipient of the Colonel Julian McFadden Most Outstanding Sophomore and Jerry McCafferty Most Outstanding Senior awards. “Without Phi Delta Theta I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish any of these goals,” Cooper said. “In a leadership role, you have all the brothers relying on you. It teaches you a lot about yourself and refines skills that college classes can’t teach.” Cooper is a pre-law major studying political science and philosophy. He plans on attending law school in the future and wants to practice law before entering politics. Several experiences at Phi Delta Theta have helped prepare Cooper for his career. “Phi Delt has taught me responsibility, time management, organization, and leadership,” Cooper said. “I’ve been challenged with making decisions and having difficult conversations, meeting deadlines, and ensuring the job gets done the right way.” Cooper’s time as a member at Oregon Beta has been impacted by the effects of COVID-19 resulting in an anticlimactic spring term. “I think everyone was really looking forward to a fun spring term and then COVID-19 kind of put a halt to that,” Cooper said. “Things have changed so much. We are all split apart in the house and things are just completely different. A lot of the guys who are living in now get together but everyone http://oregonstate.phideltatheta.org
has been really smart and safe.” Ultimately, Cooper and the other members living in the house are persevering and looking forward to a return to normalcy. “I think a lot of the guys are just looking forward to having a full house where all the guys can come together without any fear of COVID,” Cooper said. “We miss sports, Greek activities, philanthropy, and all of the fun events that happen in the spring.” The chapter leadership has conducted meetings over Zoom calls and maintained contact throughout, but life in the chapter house has been far from ordinary. Despite an unusual spring term, Cooper and others are still able to reflect on fond memories of their time living in the chapter house. “I love living in the house because I know it is the only time in my life where I will be living in a mansion with forty of my best friends,” Cooper said. “I first moved into the Fraternity the year before its remodel, so being able to see the house transform into what it is today was awesome.” For Cooper, the location of the Phi Delta Theta chapter house has lent itself to some of his best memories. Not only is the house a convenient walk to campus but it also has essentially everything a student could ask for just off-campus. “What makes Phi Delt unique to other chapters at OSU is the fact that a lot of the time I don’t need to go to campus outside of class,” Cooper said. “We have a gym, library, the best lawn, and a giant parking lot. Everything you need is right here at a very convenient house.” During his time at Oregon Beta, Cooper embraced every opportunity presented and was rewarded through leadership and experiences. “My experience with the Fraternity has been amazing and I can’t express how grateful I am,” Cooper said. “Not only did I meet some of my closest friends, but I also got to raise money for amazing charities, participate in various community service events, and develop into a leader.” Cooper credits Phi Delta Theta for encouraging him to join other on campus organizations including student government, where he was on the House of Representatives for three years. Additionally, Cooper embraced the leadership opportunities he earned and rose to the challenge of becoming a risk manager and Phikeia educator. “These positions taught me a lot about being a leader,” Cooper said. “Most importantly, it allowed me to be a role model for the younger guys.” One of the premier highlights of Cooper’s
collegiate career has been attending the Kleberg Emerging Leaders Institute in Oxford, Ohio. “I was able to meet a lot of Phis from across the country who shared many of the same passions and goals as our chapter,” Cooper said. “It was awesome to connect with others and it reminded me that our brotherhood extends out to an international level.” While Cooper reflects on his accomplishments and cherished memories at Oregon Beta, it is easy for him to recall the many friendships, opportunities, and experiences. “Phi Delta Theta has made my college experience extremely Continued on page 6
2019–2020 CHAPTER AWARDS JERRY MCCAFFERTY AWARD (Most Outstanding Senior) Joshua Cooper 1868 VANE GIBSON AWARD (Most Outstanding Junior) Jem Taskin 1882
MADELINE “MOM” DYER AWARD (Most Outstanding New Initiate) Sam Burgener 1924 FAHLMAN AND STEVENS HOUSE PRESERVATION AWARD Wade Pickering 1897
COLONEL JULIAN MCFADDEN AWARD (Most Outstanding BOB EDWARDS Sophomore) RECRUITMENT AWARD Nick Bowermaster 1907 Marco Predovic 1919
2020 GRADUATES Vincenzo Tine 1861 Nick Reed 1867
Joshua Cooper 1868 Chase Kaloust 1902
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CHAPTER ADVISORY BOARD Steven L. Walker, Chairman Henry Thomas Johnson, Financial Adviser Aaron R. Kerosky, Phikeia Education Adviser Paul Kenyon Clem, Recruitment Adviser James Alexander Arnold, Risk Management Adviser Mealoha Margret McFadden, Campus Mentor Luke Thomas Eilers, Academic Adviser Erin J. Haynes, Alumni Relations Adviser CHAPTER OFFICERS Danny Dhas, President Ethan Campbell, Vice President Nathan Dank, Treasurer Ethan Campbell, Head Recruitment Chairman Marco Predovic, Recruitment Chairman Cameron Laroche, Recruitment Chairman Alex Gonzalez, Recruitment Chairman Daniel Zwemke, Risk Management Chairman Gurnaaz Kang, Social Chairman Nick Bowermaster, Secretary KAPPA SIGMA NU HOUSE CORPORATION John Lidstrom, President Steve Walter, Vice President Henry Johnson, Treasurer Erin Haynes, Secretary Members-at-Large: Paul Clem Luke Eliers Chase Fettig Eric Fettig Aaron Kerosky Chon Madrigal David Sly Shari Brumbach, Resident Director/House Mom
CHAPTER GRAND William Richard “Dick” Nash 364 passed away peacefully at home on December 8, 2013, at age 95. Donald K. Denman 613 passed away on November 21, 2015 in Medford, Oregon. Bob Gill 677 passed away on July 3, 2020. Douglas M. McDougal 811 passed away on January 20, 2019 in Newport, Oregon. Keith Steinkamp 1196 passed away on June 16, 2020 in Reno, Nevada. Carolyn Choate passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. She was the widow of Virgil Choate 662 and a resident of The Dalles, Oregon.
UNDERGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: continued from page 5 memorable and has helped me grow as a person,” Cooper said. “I hope to stay involved by participating in Kappa Sigma Nu meetings and coming back for alumni events. I would love for others to share the same experience I had and will continue to support Oregon Beta in any way possible.”
ALUMNI UPDATES Jason Gibbs 1636 recently got engaged to Brittany Badger. Their wedding is planned for February, 2021 in Houston, Texas. John Lidstrom 1641 and his wife Tia welcomes their second son John Odell, born on June 16, 2020. David Clewett 1658 just published his fourth book of poetry Lost Ponies Find the Way Home which is available on Amazon. Aaron Kerosky 1666 and his wife, Miriam, welcomed their son, Aiden James, born on April 2, 2020.
2020 HONOR ROLE For donations to the housing corporation and chapter outside of the capital campaign Thomas Little 612: $1000 John Narver 655: $100 Robert Bauer 681: $100 Erin Haynes 966: $500 Hank Johnson 1513: $100 John Lidstrom 1641: $100 Camden Wulf 1837: $20 Have some great news you want to share with your brothers? Want to see your update listed here? Please email Oregon.Beta. Alumni@gmail.com with your update and we will include it.
Austin Olson 1696 recently got engaged to his college sweetheart, Emily Rydinski Delta Gamma. Their wedding is planned for this fall in Santa Cruz, California. Ryan Johnson 1743 married Catherine Domjan-Yuhas on April 9, 2020 in Portland, Oregon. Jackson Van Winkle 1833 started his postcollegiate career as a sales representative for Milwaukee Power Tools. Jack Cole 1848 started his postcollegiate career with Universal Forest Products.