The PODIUM
In Loving Memory DR. ROBERT LEE CHAMBERS
EPSILON EPSILON (ΚΚΨ), SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
JUNE 18, 2017
He attended college at Southwestern State College (SWSC, currently known Southwestern Oklahoma State University SWOSU), receiving the Bachelor of Music Education in 1974, and the Masters of Education in Music in 1976. He earned his Doctorate of Musical Arts (DMA) in Trombone performance with the minors of Music Theory and History from University of Oklahoma in 1986. He had an incredible career at SWOSU as a Professor of Music, where he mentored many students and taught applied lessons and classes in Trombone, Euphonium, Guitar as well as Graduate Classical and Jazz History and Theory Classes for 41 years, and directed SWOSU Symphony Orchestra for 38 year (when he also played violin occasionally).
SAMUEL HUDSON MCDADE, JR.
EPSILON GAMMA (ΚΚΨ), ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY
MAY 5, 2017
Charter member of Epsilon Gamma and legendary drum major of Alabama State Mighty Marching Hornets. Credited for creating the signature "Hornet Lean Back". He also served as Director of Bands for the Montgomery County High Marching Band. Samuel McDade performed on trombone in numerous Montgomery popular bands such as; King Tutt and The Untouchables, Syndicate Band and Harold Young and The Magnificents. He also toured internationally with recording artist, Clarence Carter.
LINDSAY ANNE RICE
BETA (ΚΚΨ), MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
JUNE 3, 2017
She graduated from MSU with honors and received a BS degree in animal science in 2008. Lindsay had a lust for life and enjoyed traveling, photography, camping, rafting and sharing great times with her friends and family.
MIN. SHAUN TIMOTHY VEGA, JR.
THETA LAMBDA (ΚΚΨ), UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS
JUNE 17, 2017
One of the 12 charter members of the Theta Lambda chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi at the University of Memphis. Since his initiation into the Fraternity on October 25, 2009, Shaun has championed its motto, "Strive for the Highest," in academics and personal aspirations. As a charter member of the chapter, Shaun is an integral part of the chapter's culture. We celebrate the life of our dear brother, always admiring his ambition and capacity to love.
MARK JAMES DANNA
BETA SIGMA (ΚΚΨ), UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
JUNE 20, 2017
Mark attended Pasadena High School, San Jacinto College, and the University of Houston where he was a member of Kappa Kappa Psi. He played saxophone during his academic years. He worked as a draftsman in his early career, and later as an I/T and automation specialist. Mark had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed camping, hiking, kayaking, birding and nature photography.
46 - Kappa Kappa Psi & Tau Beta Sigma