ODK - The Leader - Spring 1984

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The alumni newsletter of the Sigma Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland

March, 1984

Alumni and Parents Highlight Spring Initiation George Herman To Be Honored

Alumni Invited To Banquet

All Omicron Delta Kappa Alumni are invited to "I have covered wars, insurrections and riots, as the annual Initiation Banquet to be held on Sunwell as more ordinary forms of politics since I join�-..-:, day, April 29, 1984, at the Best Western/Maryland eel CBS news in 1944." Who is this mystery jourInn, 8(i()l Baltimore Blvd. (Rt 1) in College Park. nalist?

The Banquet will take place immediately following --None other than George Herman, CBS News the Spring Initiation which begins at 4:00 PM in Economics Correspondent and this year's ODK the Memorial Chapel on campus.

Honorary Initiate and guest speaker at the IntitiaEveryone is encouraged to attend both events as tion Banquet. But among all his experiences, one we will be inducting 31 undergrauates, 3 graduate can probably best associate Mr. Herman as the students, faculty members Dr. Margaret Bridwell, longest serving moderator of "Face the Nation."

M r. George Hennan Dr. Roger Folstrorn, Dr. Al Klavon, Dr. James So, with his extensive background of interviews Newton, Mr. Del Salmon, and honorary member, Mr. George with such newsrnakers as Menachem Begin, Anwar Sadat and Herman.

King Hussein, Mr. Herman is sure to be fascinating.

The Intiation Ceremony is a very beautiful and moving exHe and some forty others will be intiated on April 29 at 4:00 perience and for those of you who have not seen one in some p.rn. in the Memorial Chapel. Immediately following will be time, it will bring back memories. Parents and family of the ODK's Annual Spring Banquet at which Mr. Herman will new intitiates are being invited to attend in order that they speak. This year it will be held at the Best Western Hotel on might share in the honor being bestowed upon their son or Route One, just five blocks from campus.

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Mr. Herman's career is indeed sparkling. In 1945, he made Mr. Herman will be the featured speaker at the Banquet (see his on-air debut with the first detailed account of the Japanese adjacent article). Over the past three years our speakers have offer to surrender to the Allies, "ad-libbing for 20 nervous been Congressman Steny Hoyer, Basketball Star Torn minutes."

McMillen, and Richard L. Coe, Drama Critic Emeritus for the His first television appearance came in 1948 when he analyzWashington Post. Last year over 150 parents, members and eel the trend toward the renomination of Harry Truman at the alumni shared in this exciting event.

Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. One year Tickets for the Banquet are $15 each and can be obtained by later, he toured Asia as a stringer, covering the Vietnamese tereither calling Mandy Moore (301) 454-5783, or by sending your ror attacks against the French Army in Hanoi,. Communist check to Omicron Delta Kappa Banquet, c/o Dr. Drury jungle warfare in Malaya and border raids by Communist Bagwell, 2108 Nonh Administration, University of Maryland, North Koreans. During that trip, Herman served as his own College Park, Maryland 20742. cameraman and sent CBS News its first sound-and-film reports We sincerely hope that you and any guest(s) you may wish to from abroad. bring will join us on April 29 at 4PM. After covering the Inchon invasion at the beginning of the Korean War, Mr. Herman was named Far Eastern Bureau Manager in 1951. He reported the signing of the Korean arIn our last newsletter we asked you to send in "Alumni Up­ mistice from Panmunjom, as well as the 1953 prisoner ex­ changes. In October of that year, he returned to the U.S. and dates" so that we could let other members know what you are doing. The response was overwhelming, and regretably, space • served as White House Correspondent, a post he held for two years. prohibits our giving information for everyone in this newslet­ • He returned to that position with the election of John F. ter. Consequently, we will cover the graduates from 1928 to 1959 in this issue and will pick up from there in the fall issue Kennedy, and covered his inauguration, the nationally televised of "The ODK Leader. " "Conversation With the President," and his state funeral.

John E. "Jack" Savage '28, is a retired Physician and lives On radio, Mr. Herman co-anchored presidential primaries,

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President's Letter They say it is better the second time around, and this newsletter can only prove it. With the advent of beautiful weather in the Washington area, may we take a moment to reflect on what has happened since the first newsletter, and what is still to come before the conclusion of this academic year.

There is not much I can say in regard to the incredible response we have received from our alumni except --WOW! Our alumni now stretch to the four corners of the world. They range from Florida to Alaska and from Hawaii to Maine. There are very few places now where our Sigma Circle alumni do not make a dif­ ference. We are certain that the response to this second newsletter will be just as impressive as it was to the first.

Last fall, the Sigma Circle was indeed busy.

We began with the First Look Fair which gave the campus community a chance to discover the three hundred campus organizations in a festive, two day outdoor event. We continued to balance the circle's activities by providing a tailgate party before the presentation of our forty-two newly tapped members at the home football game against North Carolina.

With the formation of "Maryland Images", a one day program for prospective students sponsored by the Admissions Office, a great number of our circle members are offering a unique perspective of the university to high school seniors and their families. Truly, a rewarding experience.

During our annual Pot Luck Dinner, we asked several of our ODK faculty members to address the topic: "Life after college -- how to apply your leadership skills to the 'real' world."

And finally, we held our fall initiation in a setting that will long be remembered. Coach Bobby Ross, Head Football Coach of our ter­ rific, terrorizing Terrapins; Dr. John B. Slaughter, Chancellor of the University; Peter F. O'Malley, past Chairman of the University of Maryland Board of Regents; Dr. John Burt, Chairman of the Dept. of Health Ed.; Dr. Henry Heikkinen (Chemistry); Dr. George Ross (Music); and Dr. Jerry Wrenn (Phy. Ed). were all made new members.

This semester, which has only now moved into full gear, began with our "Welcome Back Brunch," at which we set goals for the rest of the year. In addition, we have selected 39 new members, and we will be sending the largest contingency in the country to Birmingham, Alabama, for the ODK National Convention.

Also, for the first time, we are presenting the "Top Ten Freshmen" and the "Sophomore Leader of the Year" Awards at the Third An­ nual Campus Awards Banquet.

And finally, there is our double header weekend of Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. During this particular weekend we will help the University celebrate the 350th

Birthday of the great colony of Maryland. In commemoration of this festive event, Omicron Delta Kappa cordially invites you to our annual 99 cent car wash on Saturday, from 10-2:00 p.m. If you cannot lend a hand, please lend us your car. ODK will provide a few extra sur­ prises during Maryland's Heritage Days.

On Sunday the 29th, we will hold our An­ nual Spring Initiation and Banquet starting at the Memorial Chapel at 4 PM. If you are in­ terested in attending Sunday's events, please call Mandy Moore at (301) 454-5783.

With so much of a successful road behind us each brick we lay now can only further brighten the future for ODK. I am very proud to be a part of and to help lead this Circle. As I move on to new challenges, another president of ODK will fill my shoes. However, as our ritual reads: ".. .it must also be to you a cons­ tant inspiration to spend the rest of your days climbing higher and yet higher, ever remember­ ing that death comes.apace aI1tl that the longest span of human life is all too short for the com­ pletion of the tasks that lie ready to our hands."

Through hearing from so m�y of you, it is clear that you have indeed achieved such an

ideal. Now, as I climb higher and become an alumnus of this great. University, I can only begin to appreciate the omnipresent principles of our Omicron Delta Kappa Society. I thank you for the experience of serving as your Presi­ dent and also for offering me so much to aspire to -- especially at a time when I must look for­ ward to whatever tasks may ready my hands.

-John R. Tegen

Dr. Drury Bagwell, Faculty Secretary­ Tresurer; Sheryl Silver s tein, Vice• President; and John Tegen, President.

Celebrate 350 for 99¢

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IIS OKD 99 cent Car Wash on April 28 from 10·2 at Ritchie Coliseum.

While the entire State will celebrate its 350th anniversary on April 27 and 28, the University will join in the "Heritage Days" euphoria by offering a "Spring Homecoming" of sorts.

All alumni and their families are invited to come back and commemorate the contribu­ tions the University has made to the State by taking part in a variety of activities. Among the many scheduled for the weekend will be ODK's annual car wash.

For just 99 cents, on Saturday, April 28, you can get your auto cleaned at Richie coliseum and then walk - across- the· street for some "Chesapeake Wild Berry Ripple" ice cream, especially made by the University's dairy for the State's birthday.

And if you really want to see how ice cream is made, make sure you take part in the events of "Ag Day", sponsored by the Agricultural Student Council. Amid a county fair at­ mosphere, you but eat from a barbeque, listen to some original Bluegrass Music, tour the barns and participate in various contests. It will be an exciting opportunity to learn of Maryland's history as an agricultural college.

On Friday, April 27, a performing arts festival will feature the best of the University's performing arts groups including mime, dance and theatre.

For more information, contact Dr. James Osteen, Director of the Office of Campus Ac­ tivities, at 454-5605 and don't forget to bring your car by Ritchie from 10-2:00 for a great car wash on April 28.

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Has Sights Toward A Better Quality of Life ·LSlaughter A New ODKer: John B. ·

When John Brooks Slaughter came to the University as its new Chancellor in November of 1982, he brought with him a plethora of achievements and honors that ranged from "Who's Who in Engineering" to "Who's Who in America."

At that time, what was not on his vita was "Member, Omicron Delta Kappa." That changed last semester.

At last, the 50 year old Topeka Kansas native and one of a handful of Blacks to head a major public university had been selected into one of the few honoraries that eluded his brilliant career. And Dr. Slaughter was indeed honored.

It was a great honor to be inducted into ODK," says the Chancellor. "I am very proud of ODK's roll on campus and pleased to be associated with such a fine group of student leaders."

Since the age of 14, Dr. Slaughter wanted to distinguish himself in the engineering field. In 1971 he earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from the University of San Diego. Last October, he was inducted into his high school's Hall of Fame, the first Black and only the fourth person to receive such an honor.

What is even more interesting about the man is how he came to be interested in the job.

When Dr. Robert Gluckstern announced he would be leaving the Chancellor's post it sent the University's hierarchy scurrying for a for­ midable replacement. After much time and lit­ tle progress, it was by mere fluke that Dr. Slaughter became a candidate.

While waiting to speak to the May 1982 graduation class, Dr. Slaughter was chit­ chatting with Chairman of the Board of Regents, Joseph Tydings. Tydings asked

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Chancellor John··e. Slaughter Slaughter what his plans were for the future.

Slaughter said someday he would wish to be the head of a major university.

That someday came six months later. A lucky break for the University, but Dr. Slaughter considers it mutually so.

"It was a wonderful opportunity for me," he says. "It represents a natural culmination of my career as an engineer and an academic ad­ ministrator.''

When he came to the University, Dr. Slaughter was the director of the National Science Foundation. He was first associated with the NSF in 1977 after he served the Univeristy of Washington as director of the ap­ plied physics laboratory. He returned there in 1979 as academic vice president and went to the NSF on a full-time basis in 1980.

Dr. Slaughter's research specialties are in the fields of electrical engineering and computer systems. He was elected in 1982 into the Na­ tional Academy of Engineering and is a

I Remember When...

by Sean Lonergan

The Sigma Circle of ODK has perhaps the finest membership roster among its sister circles across the country. From politicians such as Vice President Alben W. Barkley, the Earl of Halifax, Governors Harry W. Nice and the Tydings duo to other such notables as J. Edgar Hoover, Steny Hoyer, Edward Teller, Jack Pardee, Tom McMillen and a host of generals and academicians whose names appear on buildings all over campus, our circle's list just might top the rest.

Not that we wish to name-drop or anything, but ... Oh, let's name-drop shall we? After all, what circle can say they initiated a president of the United States! In the Oval Office no less!

Truly, our most famous of intitates is Franklin D. Roosevelt. Initiated during the 1939-40 academic year, the circle then of less

than a doz.en members got the unique occasion to sit and talk with the President in his oval of­ fice.

Logan Schutz, '37-'38 circle president remembers. "We first shook hands with him while he was sitting behind his desk. We then moved to a coffee table when he asked us all about ODK and what we stood for. He was very interested in each of us, asking us many questions.

"We were there for not more than half-an­ hour. He was very pleased to be honored that way. What I remember most about him was that he made sure we didn't feel like college students talking to the President of the United States. He was very low-key and reserved.

"It was clear to see that he had a tremendous enthusiasm to learn about people and new things. He seemed very personable and com-

member of Tau Beta Pi engineering honor society. A Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Slaughter was selected as U.C.L.A.'s as well as the U. of Cal.-San Diego's Engineering Alum­ nus of the Year.

He holds honorary degrees from eight universities and has written ten major research papers for publication. In addition, he is listed ih "Who's Who Among Black Americans" and in "American Men and Women of Science.''

But these citations only scratch the surface.

Dr. Slaughter is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and serves on the Board of Directors of the Monsanto Company, the Commercial Credit Corporation and the Baltimore Gas and Elec­ tric Company.

What is to Dr. Slaughter's great credit, however, is the transition that he has made with the University. Much has occurred since he has taken office and the media has been at­ tuned to it all. Still, Dr. Slaughter hasn't faltered from his agenda toward excellence with the University.

In his quest for excellence and improved "quality of life" he feels that "we must open our doors to create educational opportunities for a wide variety of students," as recently stated in an "Ebony" article. "And we must recognize the potential for excellence in a diverse student body. Equality and quality are not mutually exclusive."

Indeed they should not be, and in Dr. John Brooks Slaughter, they represent one and the same.

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passionate in this way. He was very sincere and gracious.''

Logan could not recall how Roosevelt, who was handicapped brought himself from behind his desk to the coffee table, saying "That was typical of his character. He wasn't one to show he couldn't walk, but certainly wasn't one to hide it either. I don't remember because, to tell you the truth, I was so taken by his leadership that it obviously presevered over his presence.

He was a remarkable man.''

The quote President Roosevelt subsequently made to the group has and, unless another president says it better, will continue to be etch­ ed in stone with our circle, as it appears in the program for every initiation: "I know of no greater collegiate honor than being elected into Omicron Delta Kappa.''

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Chapel, Our Chapel

by Jan Weinberg Fmally, after 32 years of symbolic leadership and thousands of "Maryland, My Maryland" chimes, the Memorial Chapel will receive a badly needed renovation effort.

Some $25,CXX) is needed to replace or renovate draperies and carpeting as well as to buy a grand piano, says Jim Youmans, Chapel Executive Secretary.

"The drapes are more of a necessity because they're in pretty bad shape," Mr. Youmans says. "The piano is desired to make the Chapel useful for larger activities, such as concerts."

Presently the Chapel is the site for religious services, weddings, forums and a host of other ceremonies. It actually houses three separate chapels and has a combined seating capacity of just over 1500.

All alumni, faculty, staff, students and members of the surrounding community can take advantage of the Chapel's facilities.

A portion of the plans are already under­ way. A new lighting and sound system has

been installed and the Main Chapel is being painted. Some funds, provided by the Capital lmprovements Committee, were temporarily delayed due to budget complications. More money is expected by May. The Chapel is the home of Omicron Delta Kappa's intitiation ceremony. Because of the close association of our organization and the Chapel, the members of ODK have taken a particular interest in this renovations project.

With the estimated total cost an imposing $25,CXX), Mr. Youmans hopes to match in­ dividual contributions with University funds.

Says Youmans, "The Chapel is one of the most public buildings on campus and we want to make it as attractive as possible."

Anyone interested in making a contribution to the Chapel and thereby perpetuate this ODK tradition can do so through this address: The Central Administration Chapel Fund, c/o James Youmans, Room 2108 North Ad­ ministration Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

Continued from P�e 1 conventions and elections since 1972. He traveled the campaign trail with several White House and vice-presidential contenders, among them Adlai Stevenson, Lyndon Johnson, Hubert Humphrey and Edmund Muskie.

Three and one-half years after he covered the Nixon inauguration, Mr. Herman was the first journalist to report the break-in of the Democratic National Committee Head­ quarters, the first of many related stories he was to file. He also co-anchored CBS News coverage of the Senate Select Committee's

hearings on Watergate in 1973.

Mr. Herman is a member of the Washington Hall of Fame of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi. A graduate of Dartmouth College (mathematics), he also graduated from the Columbia Universi­ ty Graduate School of Journalism in 1942.

A native New Yorker, Mr. Herman is mar­ ried to the former Patricia Kerwin, whom he met when she was a member of President Eisenhower's White House staff. They have three sons.

One of the many anecdotes George Herman is likely to recall at the banquet is his thoughts and respect for Golda Meir, whom he inter­ viewed: "She had a steel-trapped mind. She never forgave and never forgot. She never missed a trick of any kind and would always amend her comments. She was a brilliant • leader."

All alumni are encouraged fo attend both the Initiation and Mr. Herman's speech. We are honored to be able to welcome into ODK someone with his credentials.

C.Ontinued from Page 1 Ft. Pierce Florida, where he and his wife Louise (fownsend) '30 recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary.

Ross V. Smith '29, served for 16 years on the Frederick Co. Board of Education, 6 of which he was President. He also served 5 years on the Maryland State Board of Education. He is retired in Thurmont.

Gibbs Myers '30, is a retired Management Consultant living in Upper Montclair, N.J. He is still a frequent speaker and recently made a presentation at Jersey Systems Conference in Atlantic City.

F.dwin M. Gue '31, is a registered profes­ sional Engineer with two retirements behind him - as a Major in the USMCR and as Ex­ ecutive Vice-President of the Public Service Co. of Indiana, lnc. He lives in Indianapolis.

'Theodore F. Meyer '32, is retired and lives in Boise, Idaho.

J. Wayne Hisle '32, retired since 1976, plays as much golf as possible in Boynton Beach, Florida. He was the Former Vice-President of Fmance and member of the Board of Directors for Rockefeller Center, Inc., home of the New York City Rockettes. He and his wife Elizabeth have been married for 44 years.

Walter N. Talkes '35, and his wife, Myrtle, live in Bethesda. After WWII service, where he was a Colonel in the US Army, he obtained his JD degree from Georgetown (1950) and re­ entered the retail field. He is now retired as Vice-President of Central Charge Service, a subsidiary of Riggs National Bank.

Eugene L. ICresgn '35, lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland.

Herbert M. Allison '35, following gradua-

tion served for 18 years in the F.B.I.; 3 years at Sears National Headquarters in Chicago; then 17 years with J.C. Penney in New York and Pittsburgh, where he retired in 1973. Living in San Antonio, Texas, he is enjoying new in­ terests in archaeology, stained glass, and amateur radio.

Leonard Smith '36, is retired and lives in Raleigh, NC. Robert L. Walton '38, is a retired Colonel in the US Army and lives in Franktown, Virginia.

Benjamin C, McCleskey, '38, is an electrical design engineer for P.R. Jones and Associates in Pensacola , Florida where he lives with his wife Mary Jane (Ferrell) '40. He retired in 1972 from the US Civil Service. Ben was the only undergraduate to ever hold the three major military offices of cadet colonel of Jhe ROTC C.Ontinued on Page 5

University of Maryland Memorial Chapel.

George Herman to be Honored----

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ODK Alumni Highlight The News Continued from Page 4 regiment, Captain of Pershing Rifles, and Cap­ tain of Scabbard and Blade.

Edwin Johnson '39, is a farmer in Dicker­ son, Maryland.

George H. P Eiennan '39, is a CPA and At­ torney, and is retired as Marketing VP for Greif/Genesco. He and his wife Jane live in Timoniwn and love to travel.

Joseph M. ManoH '40, is retired from the Naval Research Laboratory and is the holder of 9 patents. He lives in Falls Church, Va. Tomer G. Timberlake '41, retired as Chief Engineer for Engineer Research and Develop­ ment Laboratories in Fort Belvoir, Va., in 1974. He spent 37 years in the Army as an of­ ficer in the Corps of Engineers. He now lives in Savannah, Ga. George 0. Kephart '41, is a retired federal employee and farmer in Poolesville, Md. He served as Commissioner on the Maryland Na­ tional Park and Planning Commission as well as serving concurrently as a member of the Montgomery CoWlty Planning Board from 1975-79. Since 1978 he has sailed his Cabot 36 sailboat from NewfoW1dland, along the coast of Nova Scotia, and from Maine to the Bahamas, including the Turks and Caicos. In 1982 he crossed the Atlantic by way of Ber­ muda and the Azores to Ireland! Other trips in­ clude Scotland, the Irish Sea, along the South coast of England, and up the Seine to Paris.

David 0. Johnson '41, is the President of Princeton Polychrome Press in Princeton, NJ. He is still doing photography along with na­ tionwide printing.

Allan Fi<lher '41, a Charter Member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Hall of Fame has a distinguished career as an editor and writer, in­ cluding winning the James J. Strebig Memorial Award of the Aviation Writers Assn. Listed in Who's Who in America, he now lives in Savan­ nah, Ga. Judson H. Bell '41, is retired and living in Ft. Pierce, Fla. Edward H. Price '42, received his PhD in '49, and is Manufacturing Manager in the Polymer Products Dept. of E.I. DuPont.

Edgar H. Steinberg '43, lives in Annapolis' Md. Edgar A. Schaeffer '43, owns a farm in Westminster, MD. John F. Miller '43, just retired as the Presi­ dent of Dulany-Vernay, Inc. a commercial printer in Baltimore.

Clifton B. Currin '43, has worked for 36 years as Manager of Operations of Philadelphia Atlantic Richfield Co. refinery, �d now as Manager of Special Projects na­ tionally. He has 4 grown children and lives in Newton Square, Pa.

R� Schumacher '44, retired in 1978 as Chief Executive Officer of Schumacher & Seiler, Inc. in Baltimore. He is also President of Rufus, Inc., a commercial real estate firm.

Edward J. 7.eigler '46, is an Associate with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl Consulting Engineers in Baltimore. In 1983, he was selected "Engineer of the Year" by the Engineer's Week CoWlcil of Baltimore!

John I. "Jack" Heise, Jr. '47, Senior Part­ ner with Heise, Jorgensen & Stefanelli PA may be the Maryland Terrapins' bigges� fan'.

He is Chairman pf the Maryland Educational FoW1dation, past Presid�nt of the Alumni Board of Trustees, Terrapin Club, "M" Club, and the Alumni Associatien.

Philip Glazer '48, is President of Associated Pictures Co., Inc., theatrical film distributors in Pikesville, Md.

In Memoriam Omicron Delta Kappa and the University of Maryland lost a good friend and great supporter with the death of Norman K. "Pete" Laffer on January 21, 1984. Pete was initiated as a faculty member on May 21, 1963, and served both as a Faculty Ad­ viser and Province Deputy of ODK. He served for four years on the National CoWl­ cil of Omicron Delta Kappa. He had retired in 1978 as Professor in the department of Microbiology and had recently served as a docent at the National Portrait Gallery. No one has ever been more dedicated to ODK or worked harder to strengthen 'the organization than Pete Laffer. Although he had been retired for over five years, he at­ �ended almost every Initiation Ceremony, mcluding one last December. We all share in the loss of a wonderful individual.

Harry Bonk '48, is Chairman of Draper­ .

King Cole, Inc., and lives in Rehoboth Beach ' Delaware.

Sheldon B. Akers '48, is a Staff Computer Scientist for General Electric and is an AdjW1ct Professor at Syracuse Univ�rsity. Married with 4 children, he has over 40 published papers, is a Fellow of IEEE, and is listed in American Men and Women of Science.

William J. McDonald '49, since graduation has worked for the Baltimore SWl, the "Breeder Stockman" (purebred cattle

magazine), LoudoWl Times Mirror (Editor), Washington Times Herald, Washington Post, Air Force Times, and is currently Director of Marketing, Advertising, & Public Relations for the Shenandoah Corporation. For the past 20 years, he also has had his own advertising and public relations firm. He is a member of the National Turf Writers Association, the Turf Publicists of America, and the Morven Park Steeplechase Committee. He and his wife, the former Dorothy Willis, have two grandchildren and live in Leesburg, VA. John P. Young '50, is a Professor in the School of Hygiene and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.

Oyde F. Houle '50, retired a year ago from Del Monte Corp. in Oakland, Ca., and now does limited consulting work in the Bay Area.

Married, with two sons, he is a grandfather of a girl and a boy.

Robert Paul Mann '51, has been married for 30 years, has raised 2 children, and is an at­ torney with Mann & Clark in Towson.

Arthur E. Biggs '51, is President of Mobil Chemical Co., a diversified $2.5 billion chemical company. Living in Greenwich, Ct. Continued on Page 6

Zanger is Leader of the Year Matthew Zanger, a pre-med architecture student from Silver Spring, was voted by his ODK peers as the Sigma Circle's "Leader of the Year" • and is eompeting against other ODK'ers on the regional and national level for the overall award.

Among Matt's many accomplishments are past Orientation Advisor and current Student Coordinator for that entire program, Resi­ dent Assistant, engineering aide and assistant to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

A senatorial scholar, Matt was vice­ president and sports editor for his residence hall community newspaper. He has judged speech tournaments and talent shows and has participated in such University events as Dancers Against Cancer and the UM Talent Show.

A member of the campus speech team, Newman Center Liturgy Committee and "Maryland Images" Admissions Recruiting Team, Matt is listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and presently serves as Corresponding Secretary for the Sigma Circle.

Best of luck, Matt, in the National Competi­ tion.

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Continued from Pagei5 He is married with 4 children. He is on the Board of Trustees of Quinnipiac College, the Board of Directors of Pace University, the Board of Directors of the Visiting Nurse Ser­ vice of New York, and Chairman of the Board of Partners in Care.

Jack D. I..etzer '53, lived in San Salvador, El Salvador for 11 years, and since 1979 has lived in Panama where he is the President and General Manager of McCormick de Centro America, S.A., a subsidiary of McCormick & Co., Inc. Bernie Faloney '53, an All American Foot­ ball player, played 12 seasons of professional football, and was selected as the Outstanding Football Player in Canada (Schenley Award) in 1961. He played in 6 Grey Cup games (Cana­ dian Super Bowl), and was the winning quarterback in 3 of them. In 1971 he was in­ ducted into the canadian Football Hall of Fame. Presently he is President of Contractors Machinery and Equipment, a Division of Kidde Canada, Ltd., which distributes hydraulic cranes, as well as President of Grove Industrial Products. He and his wife, Jan, have two sons and live in Ontario, Canada.

Robert R. Winkler '55, is an Associate Pro­ fessor of Chemistry at Ohio University, and says that he enjoys teaching very much. He is married to UMPC graduate, Margaret King, and they have 2 sons and a daughter.

John Daniel Little '55, lives in Springfield, VA where he is a Professional Staffing Ad­ ministrator with Science Applications, Inc. Elbridge 0. Hurlbut '55, is a Contracting Officer for the Smithsonian Institution, and lives in Berwyn Heights.

Reyburn E. Browning '55, is the President of Browning Equipment, Inc., a retail farm, in­ dustrial, and lawn & garden dealership in Purcellville, Va.

Omicron Delta Kappa c/o Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs 2108 North Administration College Park, Maryland 20742

Ralph W. Crosby '56, living in Edgewater, Md. is President of Crosby Communication, Inc., an advertising and public relations finn.

He is currently President of the Annapolis Business Coalition and is the former President of the Annapolis Chamber of Commerce.

Philip Calder '57, is National Director of Governmental Accounting and Auditing for Arthur Young & Co. in Detroit.

Roi>ert T. Brown, Jr. '58, is an Insurance Agent and Vice-President of Business & In­ surance Management, Inc. in Annapolis.

John C. Viner '59, received his MS degree in Civil Engineering from the U. of Illinois in 1961, and has been with the Federal Highway Administration since 1967, currently working as Senior Research Engineer. He and his wife

Elaine and son Doug live in Rockville, where he is a Boy Scout Scoutmaster.

Gene Danko, MD '59, is Director of Radiology at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Sewickley, Pa. and is a Consultant Radiologist for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Although his son strayed to another college, his daughter, Aileen is a freshman at the Universi­ ty of Maryland.

John Richard "Dick" Coates '59, works for Control Data Corp., in Westfield, NJ, where he is the Northeast Regional Manager.

The Omicron Delta Kappa Leader Sean Lonergan Editor

Omicron Delta Kappa Officers John Tegen, President Sheryl Silverstein, Vice-President Matt Zanger, Corresponding Secretary Sean Lonergan, Newsletter Editor Drury Bagwell, Faculty SecretaryTreasurer

Mailing Address: c/o Office of the Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs 2108 North Administration Building University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742

Richard L. Coe, drama critic, and Dr. Drury Bagwell, Faculty Secretary, at 1983 Ban• quet.