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2012 Review www.pdtumich.com

VOLUME LXXXIII NO. 1 2012 REVIEw

The Alumni Association had a very productive summer

in 2012 renovating the chapter house. We are proud ofour accomplishments made possible by our alums ex-

tremely generous nancial support of the Annual Fund.Our maintenance contractors painted the second

and third oor hallways and several residential rooms,which needed new paint the most. The work list also

included xing many little, yet important, things thatneed attention every summer.

Although 1437 Washtenaw is now 109 years old,ur chapter house is considered the nest fraternity living space on cam-us. The Alumni Association and the active chapter are dedicated to keep-

ng it that way.

Major Window Replacement Project AccomplishedThe highlight of last summers work was the replacement of the old main

oor windows. This approximately $20,000 investment was challenging forur budget, but the Alumni Associations Board of Directors felt this was theght time to make an improvement that had long been on our wish list. Iiscussed the cost estimate with building construction expert Rocco Fat-ore 80 and his opinion was that the price was pretty close to the quote head obtained ten years ago.

The old windows had numerous panes broken and replaced over theears. The appearance was less than desirable and some windows couldot even be opened. And, of course, they were all single pane windows.

n summary, the old windows did not provide adequate house aesthetics,ecurity, safety or energy efciency.

The new windows have contemporary technology and functionality. Theyrovide double pane thermal protection with durable composite frames. Inddition, they will maintain the classic architectural style that we want onur historic chapter house.

Alumni Association Presidents ReportRenovating Chapter House Headlines 2012 Progress

By J.T. (Tom) Buck 77

(Continued on page 5)

November 28, 2014, will markthe 150th anniversary of thefounding of the Michigan Alpha

chapter of Phi Delta Theta. TheAlumni Association and activechapter are considering a range

of ideas to appropriately celebrate this outstandin

achievement that is a tribute to all Michigan men have signed the Bond.

It is the Alumni Associations understanding ththe chapter had a celebratory dinner event to mathe 100th anniversary in 1964. Depending on feedback from alums, it is a possible that the chapterwill host a dinner or perhaps have a brunch durinfootball Saturday, at which time the anniversary cbe commemorated.

The Alumni Association would like to collect pitures, old copies of the Sword & Shieldnewsletteand other items as well as positive memories thacould be published in a softbound 150th annivers

book. The book will also include the all-time memship directory and history of the chapter.

If you have suggestions or anything you wouldto share for this anniversary initiative, please senAlumni Association Secretary Greg Karmazin 87

e-mail at [email protected] or contact him by phon(313) 510-1188. His mailing address is 26110 Habour Pointe Drive S., Harrison Township, MI 4804

Old windows

The Alumni Association and active chapter held a dinner atMichigan League to celebrate the second re-ounding (frstounding occurred in 1887) o the chapter which took place

December 11, 2004. Would you be interested in attending a sitype o celebration to commemorate the 150th anniversary o

chapters ounding? Please let us know your thoughts.New windows

ANN ARbOR, MIchIgAN

Anniversary PlanningMichigan Alphas 150th Anniversary

2014, We Want Your Input

J.T. (Tom) Buck 77


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2 2012 ReviewThe Sword & Shield

The Sword & Shield EditorGreg Karmazin 87 - Harrison Township, [email protected]

Active Chapter Alumni Secretary

ach Quanbeck 14 - Maple Grove, MN

Alumni Association Ofcers andBoard MembersPresident

JT (Tom) Buck 77 - Farmington, MI

[email protected] PresidentRobert Lewandowski 79 - Alexandria, [email protected]

TreasurerJoe Kraus 82 - Shelby Township, [email protected]

Secretary

Greg Karmazin 87 - Harrison Township, [email protected]

Board MembersJohn Buck 54 - Farmington, [email protected] Parker 07 - Los Angeles, [email protected]

Cameron Young 08 - Ada, [email protected]

Chapter Advisory BoardChairmanCameron Young 08 - Ada, [email protected]

MembersMike Lisull 76 - Ann Arbor, [email protected] Barley 06 - Peoria, [email protected] Isaacs 06 - Washington, [email protected] Wezner 06 - Royal Oak, MI

[email protected] Bach 08 - Traverse City, [email protected] Brandt 08 - San Francisco, [email protected] Buck 08 - Vienna, [email protected] Johnson 08 - Ann Abor, [email protected] Lynn 08 - Port Huron, [email protected] Velker 08 - Ann Arbor, [email protected]

The Sword & Shieldelieved to have been founded in 1930,

he Sword & Shield newsletter is published

iannually by the Michigan Alpha Chapter of

hi Delta Theta at the University of Michigan

or its alumni members, active members and

iends. Printing and mailing of the Sword &

hield is paid for by the Alumni Association

with money from the Annual Fund. This is

our newsletter, so you are encouraged to

ontribute articles and information that can behared with your fellow brothers.

After sev-

eral yearsof extremely

demandingtraining, Pat-rick Moore09 became aPararescue-

man in theUnited States

Air Force. This is one of the most eliteprograms of the U.S. Militaryfewerthan 1 in 10 recruits make it throughthe training program.

In recognition of Moores strongsense of duty to the nation and

remarkable ability to make it through

this challenging initiation, the AlumniAssociation named him the 2012-2013 Alumnus of the Year (see pictu

and article on page 7).The mission of a United States Ai

Force Pararescueman is to recoverdowned and injured aircrew memberin austere and non-permissive envi-

ronments. Pararescuemen providethe emergency medical treatment

necessary to stabilize and evacuateinjured personnel while acting in anenemy-evading recovery role.

Pararescuemen also act as aircregunners and scanners on xed androtary wing aircraft while performing

ight duties.

Alumnus of the YearPatrick Moore 09 Became One of the U.S. Air Forces

Elite Pararescuemen

The AlumniAssociation main web sitecan be viewed atwww.pdtumich.com. Onthis site, there is a link toan online membershipdirectorywww.pdtma.com/directorythat isavailable to all alums whoregister with the AlumniAssociations serviceprovider.

To access thedirectory, you will needyour e-mail addressand password. If youare a rst time user of

the online membershipdirectory, please click onFirst Time Login. If you have difcultyusing our online membership directory,please click on Tech Support or e-mailus at [email protected].

The Alumni Association also en-courages you to join our social media

pages on Facebook (82 members) andLinked-in (100 members):

www.facebook.com/pages/Michiga

Alpha-Alumni-Association-of-Phi-D

Theta/10150132153750433?v=wal

www.linkedin.com/groups/Phi-Delta

Theta-Michigan-Alpha-1814340/ab

Michigan Alpha on the WebView Alumni Associations Web Site and Online Membersh

Directory; Join Our Social Media Pages


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Since publication of our last issue, theAlumni Association has learned of the

eaths of some of Michigan Alphas mostoyal and accomplished alums. A fewighlights of these brothers involvement innd support for Michigan Alpha is below.

To give these brothers a proper tribute,we have posted their full obituaries at www.pdtumich.com. Please visit our website toearn more about their distinguished lives ando post your condolences.

Michigan Alphas online Chapter Grandwill serve as a permanent memorial tohese ne men and the others that passedefore them:

Martin Newcomer 38 (October 2012)Michigan Alpha 2010 Alumnus of the

YearParticipated in the Michigan Alpha

Heritage ProjectLoyal donor to the Annual Fund

Richard H. Guthrie 43 (December 2009)

Loyal donor to the Annual Fund

Theodore R. Ted Spangler 40 (October 2011) Participated in the Michigan Alpha

Heritage Project

Loyal donor to the Annual Fund

Robert (Bob) Chappuis 48 (June 2012) Participated in the Michigan Alpha

Heritage Project Loyal donor to the Annual Fund Two time President of the Michigan

Alpha active chapter

Carl A. Bill Emmert 49 (September 2012) Attendee of PDT December luncheons

in Grand Rapids

Buried with his PDT pin on his jacket Loyal donor to the Annual Fund

John Ghindia 50 (March 2012) Participated in the Michigan Alpha

Heritage Project

Harold A. Hap Langstaff 50 (April 2011) Loyal donor to the Annual Fund

Charles Rubin 58 (November 2012)

Robert J. Bob Hamilton 66 (August 20 Loyal donor to the Annual Fund

James Michael Meidell 81 (May 2012 Loyal donor to the Annual Fund

Phi Delta Theta mourns their passinand extends condolences to their familand friends. In coelo quies est.

The Chapter Grand

We Sadly Say Goodbye to Ten Alums

Michigan Alphas active chapter accom-

lished many important goals during the 2011-012 year. The active chapter leadership and

members are mindful of the fact that the job

f upholding the excellence of the fraternity isne that will never be nished. But, as I ended

my tenure as president in December, I feelondent that the state of Michigan Alpha isolid and the future will bring the chapter greatccolades.

On behalf of the active chapter, I wish tohank the Alumni Association Board of Di-ectors and all alumni who have supporteds in the past year for helping to make PDT

Michigan Alpha 147 the 147th year since

ur founding on campus a team that hadgreat season.

The following are highlights of the yearhat your investment made possible:

Grade Point AverageAll PDT average: 3.28 (All men campusaverage: 3.19).

ntramural SportsTop 10 nish in the Fraternity League forall sports competition.

Promising outlook for the future withnumerous former high school athletes inthe fall pledge class.

Social Events Formal held at the Grosse Pointe War

Memorial.

Annual ski trip. Mixers with Delta Gamma, Pi Phi, ADPi,

ZTA, and D Phi E.

Philanthropy 4th Annual Boxcar Derby with Ann Arbor

Active Against ALS (A2A3) raised over$5,000.

Iron Phi national leading chapter raisednearly $10,000 for the year.

Banta Bash with Delta Gamma at Pizza

House in Ann Arbor. Participated in various sorority philanthro-

py events, notably Zetas breast cancerfundraising run.

Participated in Greek Week, won variousAnchor Splash events.

Rush and Chapter Membership More than 20 pledges for the year. Total membership is approximately 70.

28 men living in the chapter house (fuhouse).

High Bond number is 2,044.

Awards PDT GHQs Recruitment Recognition

Award (given to chapters that achievesubstantial growth).

PDT GHQs General HeadquartersAward (given to chapters with strongorganization and operations).

Alumni Always Welcome to VisitThe active brothers look forward to s

ing alumni visit the house on football gaSaturdays, or any time for that matter. Kin mind that the house has a security sy

tem and the doors are locked most of thtime, so please knock and someone wiyou in.

Come by the house, meet the guys ashare some of your stories. Rememberis still your house on campus.

I especially encourage you to attendAlumni Open House next fall. As alwaysproud to be a Phi!

Active Chapter Presidents ReportPDT Michigan Alpha 147 had a Great Season

By Zach Quanbeck 14

Honor Your Deceased Brothers

If you learn of the passing of a MichigAlpha man, please contact the AlumnAssociation by e-mail at [email protected]. We can also be reachedby regular mail at Phi Delta Theta -Michigan Alumni Relations ProcessinCenter, P.O. Box 7007 Albert Lea, MN56007-8007.

Please include obituaries and con-

dolences with your message. We willpost them in the Chapter Grand sectiof the Alumni Associations web sitewww.pdtumich.comas a permane

memorial.


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2012 Hiram P. Holmes andRobert Ufer Scholarship

Awards Winner

Adam M.Evanski 14

Hometown:Grosse Pointe

Woods

Major:Economics

Holmes and Ufer ScholarshipAwards

The Hiram Perry Holmes Scholarship Awardwas established in 1985. The annual honoris based on academic performance andprovides up to $3,000 to a deserving ac-tive member.Brother Holmes 17 was asuccessful businessman and served as anadvisor to Michigan Alpha for more than 30

years.The Robert P. Ufer Scholarship Award

was established in 1988. The accoladeawarded each year is based on academicperformance and provides up to $1,000 toa deserving active member. BrotherUfer43 was a successful businessman, butis best known for his announcer work asthe voice of Michigan football from 1945until his death in 1981 a remarkable 362straight games. Ufer was also highly sup-portive of the fraternity. He served on theAlumni Association board of directors aswell as attended numerous chapter func-

tions as an alum.

Charlie Green 58 re-tired last fall as manager

of the University of Michi-gan Golf Course. Greenhas worked for the U of MAthletic Department for a

remarkable 52 years.Besides golf, Green

has worked at footballgames for 46 years and mens basket-ball games for 45, retiring from both dur-ing the fall of 2012. He was one of theofcial timekeepers at football games.When the referee on the eld saysplease reset the game clock to suchand such, thats Greens cue. He alsokept a log of whenever the clock startedand stopped.

After receiving his Masters degree

in education and a teaching certicate,Green taught math in the Willow Runand Taylor school districts. During sum-mers, he worked at the U of M Golf

Course and Radrick FarmsGolf Course. After retiring teaching, U of M named hithe clubhouse manager in

1997.In addition, Green has be

a stalwart supporter of Micgan Alpha, serving as presdent of the Alumni Associa

during part of the 1980s. Green wasnamed Alumnus of the Year in recogtion of his service to the chapter. He

was also among the founders of the of M IFC Alumni Council, which bringtogether the alumni leadership of U oM fraternities with the U of M Ofce oGreek Life to discuss issues of mutuimportance.

The Alumni Association wishes G

congratulations on a well-deserved rtirement, but we are certain this Michgan Alpha Man will continue to serveand support the U of M community.

Charlie Green 58 Retires After 52 Years witthe U of M Athletic Department

Stephen S. Clark 74 was

recognized by University of Michiganleadership for his extremely generous

donations. His gifts made it possible

for U of M to add a state-of-the-artgeospatial computer laboratory andto signicantly expand the library ofmaps and government information.The Stephen S. Clark Library for Maps,Government Information and DataServices opened to great fanfare in

December of 2011.

The opening ceremony featured

speeches by University Librarian anDean of Libraries Paul Courant andClark as well as singing by the U of MMens Glee Club. An audience of mothan 100 people including students,faculty and administrators, plusmembers of the Clark family, witnessthe historic occasion.

In recognition of Clarks generositto U of M and his long-standing stronsupport of the Alumni Associations

Annual Fund, theAlumni Association

Board of Directorsnamed him the 201

2012 Michigan AlpAlumnus of the Ye

The Stephen S.

Clark Library can bvisited online at wwlib.umich.edu/clarklibrary.

Stephen S. Clark 74 Praised For Donationto U of M and PDT

Active Chapter Ofcers Fall 2012PresidentZach Quanbeck 14, Maple Grove, MN

Executive Vice PresidentJonny Silverberg 14, Glencoe, IL

nternal Vice PresidentMatt Kraus 14, Shelby Township, MI

TreasurerMatt Moy 14, Skokie, IL

SecretaryChris Jeakle 14, Macomb, MII

Alumni SecretaryJoshua Lowenthal 14, West Bloomeld, MI

Recruitment ChairMatt Weiss 15, Chicago, IL

Social ChairBoyce Oudersluys 15, Birmingham, MI

House ManagerRyan Yost 15, Pittsburgh, PA

Philanthropy ChairKeegan McDonald 14, Libertyville, IL

Scholarship ChairEric Pillado 13, Roswell, NM


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Keeping the Momentum GoingThe Alumni Association is generally

leased with the active chapters care ofhe house over the past few years. Al-hough they will probably never be perfect,his past years members and residents lefthe house in better shape than we haveeen in over a decade, and maybe even

wo decades.When annual cleaning and maintenance

s under control, it makes it much moreeasible for the Alumni Association to performpgrades. For example, during 2009, our

major project was replacing the front and rearriveway areas with new concrete, whichreatly improved the appearance of theouse and grounds while enhancing safetynd parking availability. That was a $35,000

nvestment. We also renovated the northorch that year at a cost of about $12,750.

It is our hope that we will be able to

ontinue focusing on other key improve-ment projects, such as renovating theaundry room during the summer of 2013nd perhaps starting the planning for theverhaul of the South Porch during 2014.

The improvement of the South Porchmay be done in conjunction with our effortso commemorate the 150th anniversary ofMichigan Alphas founding next year. TheAlumni Association is in the early stages ofonsidering how some type of sponsorship

or donation initiativeperhaps a brick buy-ing programcould help to fund this project.

Active Chapter Continuing to MakeProgressThe active chapter has had a very suc-cessful recruiting year, gaining over twentynew members during the 2012 fall term

and more than ten new Phikeia pledgesin the 2013 winter term. I am very im-pressed by the active chapter leaders whohave made Phi Delt among the strongestfraternities on campus. The progress ofthe active chapter is not just measured inmembership growth. They are also buildinga successful fraternity experience.

For example, last fall the active chapterleadership engaged a highly reputableprofessional food service to reestablishregular meals prepared and served in thechapter house. We are gratied that the

active chapter has been able to attainthe residential leases and membershipnumbers, as well as management skills, toaccomplish this goal.

The active chapter has also maintainedits strong commitments to philanthropy ac-tivities and improving relations with alums.Last fall, the Alumni Association and activechapter leadership organized a Homecom-ing barbeque that was attended by 35alums who brought 15 guests, including

wives and children!Combined with a strong turnout from

the active chapter and their sorority woguests, the chapter house was packedwith more than 100 people who createquite festive atmosphere. It was the larHomecoming event attendance since tmid-1990s. The Alumni Association ho

that more alums will return to the chapthouse in coming years as our Homecoing program continues to get better.

This spring, the active chapter will hthe 4th Annual Boxcar Derby on SouthUniversity in partnership with Ann ArboActive Against ALS. The innovative phithropy event raises awareness and funto combat Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS)Alumni attendance and donations for thevent are encouraged. Please view A2web site for more details (www.a2a3.ora2a3-phi-delta-theta-boxcar-derby/).

Your Input is Welcomed and Visit thHouse

As always, please do not hesitate tothe Alumni Association Board Membersor myself know of any thoughts orquestions you have about the fraternityI can be reached by e-mail at [email protected]. I very much hope see you in person during our 2013 alumevents.

Alumni Association Presidents Report Continued from page 1

Robert Morrison Level($1,000+)

Stephen Clark 1974

Robert Ufer Level($500 - $999.99)

Anthony Petrilli 1963Carl Annessa 1979Alexander Rothrock 1981ordan Dickstein 1984

Greg Karmazin 1987ames Kelligrew 1987

Bliss Bowman Level($250 - $499.99)

ohn Kunkle 1949Dean Finkbeiner 1958Bernard Rinella 1958Frank Sprague 1972William Waterston 1972Roger Dooley 1976Nathaniel Love 1981Edmund Feeley 1982Robert Boylen 1985

Marc Latman 1994Century Club ($100 -

$249.99)John Shields 1942Harold Langstaff 1943John Ingraham 1948Loyal Jodar 1949Richard Kempthorn 1950Arthur Prange 1950T. Shrefer 1951Richard Young 1951Peter Kinyon 1952James Root 1952Henry Heil 1953John Jenks 1953Fred Leydorf 1953David Chorski 1954Mitchell Drake 1954Donald MacLaren 1954William Michaels 1954Eric Wild 1954William Chapel 1956Richard Harrison 1956Frank Moore 1956

James Barger 1957David Hershey 1957Robert Sommer 1957Charles Green 1958T. Jackson 1958Robert Leland 1958Nicholas Mans 1958James Van Pelt 1958William Woodell 1958Edward Zeerip 1958Richard Staelin 1961C. Gregory Spangler 1962David Hood 1963James Waterston 1963Scott Hamilton 1965Patrick O`Neil 1965Robert Estes 1967Douglas McClintock 1967Joseph Valerio 1969Richard Rasmussen 1970Frank Mills 1974Bruce Young 1978Thomas Walsh 1979Jeffrey Allshouse 1980

Curtis Gano 1982Jeffrey Post 1982Robert Whims 1984Michael O`Connor 1985Mike Staiger 1986Bradford Burrows 1988Charles Abookire 1990Drayke Dondero 1991Steven McCormick 1992Eric Shufer 1992

Presidents Club ($50 -$99.99)

Charles Walton 1946Robert Chappuis 1948Theodore Wellerson 1949William Bartlett 1950Bruce Dutcher 1950Herald Hughes 1950Richard Ridgway 1951Earl Keim 1952Kenneth Copp 1955Maynard Stetten 1959Clell Boyer 1962

Charles Schieman 1Duane Bollert 1978David Brower 1978Douglas Benner 197Tom Horlacher 1981Thomas Ksoll 1987John Cacace 1996William Todd 2007

Contributors ($35 -$49.99)

David Dutcher 1948Dale Maxim 1969

AssociationSupporters ($25)

Timothy Reiman 195H. Patrick Hayden 1Ross Dean 1972James Montgomery Michael Adams 1974Charles Fowler 1979

Honor RollThank you to these generous brothers who contributed to the 2011-2012 Annual Fund, which accepted donations from

September 1, 2011, to August 31, 2012. We encourage your continued support of the 2012-2013 Annual Fund, which begaaccepting donations on September 1, 2012


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For Michigan Alpha alums, few placesn the University of Michigan campusring back more good memories on

Homecoming than 1437 Washtenaw.Back in the day, no Homecoming visit

y an alum was truly complete with-ut walking up the steps of the porticontrance and swinging open the mas-ive solid wood doors to be greeted by

active and alumni brothers in the foyer.

Thats exactly what more than 35 al-msfrom classes of the 1950s throughhe 2000sand their guests experienceduring Homecoming 2012.

Homecoming History

Due to a range of reasons, MichiganAlphas Homecoming tradition faded in

he late 1990s and nally ended whenhe active chapters charter was sus-ended in 1998. The closing of the activehapter also unfortunately marked theemise of the Phi Delta Theta - SAE Mud

Bowl rivalry game that began in 1934and was the oldest Homecoming tradi-on on campus after the varsity football

ame.Today, SAE (aka the house across

he street) doesnt regularly hold theMud Bowl on Homecoming as they haveurned it into a philanthropic tournament

pen to all fraternities that make a dona-on to the Motts Childrens Hospital.

When the active chapter was revivedn December 2004, the Alumni Asso-iation made the reestablishment of a

Homecoming event with alums a top pri-

ority. Homecoming during the mid to late

2000s consisted of opening the chapterhouse with light refreshments and a briefprogram to welcome alums. Alumni at-tendance gradually grew as more alumslearned that a trip back to the old RedBrick Barn was an enjoyable experience.But, the event still didnt have the highenergy of past years.

2012 Homecoming Revival

Seeking to fully restore the tradition,

Alumni Association President J.T. (ToBuck 77 challenged the active chap-ters leadership to co-host an old-style

barbeque during Homecoming 2012 twould attract strong attendance of aluand actives alike.

The actives responded by ring upthe grill on the South Porch and prep

ing an impressive menu featuring Italsausages, hamburgers and hot dogsalong with side dishes and snacks. T

Alumni from a wide range of years attended the festivities at the chapter house.

Alums from the1960s. Alums from the1970s.

Homecoming 2012BBQ Revives Tradition and Attracts Strong Alumni Attendance

Continued on p


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The fall 2012 opening of the 14-story,06 bedroom Landmark upscale apart-

ment building brought the biggest chang-

s to South University since the openingf University Tower in 1965.

For more than 40 years, Phi Deltsmade the short trek to the Village Cor-erknown as VCstore at the inter-ection of South University and Forest tourchase many essential

ems. That venerableesource closed in 2010

o make way for the con-truction of the Landmarkuilding.

With stunning views ofowntown from the apart-

ment bedrooms, the high-

se boasts a variety of

lavish amenities that, traditionally, peopledidnt enjoy until they secured their rstor even second job after college. Rents

range from $975 to $1,745 per bed.This development is another example

of the recent trend in the construction ofupscale, high-rise student housing nearthe perimeter of campus. It also con-tinues the trend on South University of

eclectic stores and restau-

rants along with nationalbrands opening to serve

students. Ground oorretail tenants include Tim

Hortons, 7-Eleven, NoThai! and World of Beer.

The new housing andcommercial establish-

ments on South University

have contributed to keeping the Phi Dhouse a desirable place to live. But, trising expectations of students about

quality of campus housing in general also put pressure on the Alumni Asso

tion to keep up the living conditions in1437 Washtenaw.

We are proud to say that as a resuof diligent maintenance and strategic

provements, the chapter house is setthe standard for fraternity house livingcampus, although it will never likely rethe benchmarks set by Landmark. Thsaid, the Alumni Associations investmin 1437 Washtenaw over the years haplaced the fraternity in position to ben

et from the growing popularity of SoUniversity.

Homecoming 2012 Continued from page 6

South University Sees Big Changes

ot the inside and outside of the chap-

er house in tip-top shape. They alsomade sure the Trophy Room was well-rganized, showcasing many pictures

and memorabilia of past Michigan Alphalories.

Approximately 60 actives and their

orority guests combined with alums toack the rst oor, which produced anspecially lively atmosphere when thetereo was cranked up. As always onootball game days, alums were permit-ed to park their cars on the lawn for free,ut this year it was nearly at capacity.

The alumni attendance for Home-oming was the best it has been since

the 1990s, Bucksaid. I wasespecially en-couraged to see

alums bringingtheir wives andchildren to the

chapter house, insome cases forthe rst time. Theactives did an

outstanding jobof organizing theevent and every-one had a great

time. The AlumniAssociation plans

to work with theactives to buildon this success

and keep the momentum going.

Alumnus of the Year Award

The highlight of Homecoming 2012

was the presenting of the Alumnus of theYear award to Patrick Moore 09. TheAlumni Association board of directors

unanimously chose Moore for his dedica-tion as a Pararescueman in the UnitedStates Air Force. Fewer than 1 in 10men who start this elite training programcomplete it. The Pararescue programhas highest training dropout rate in the

entire U.S. Special Operations commu-nity. Moores mission is now to aid and

rescue American pilots stranded any-

where around the globe, including beenemy lines.

Moore is an example of the highquality of young men joining andgraduating from Michigan Alpha todaBuck said. During a time of war, hechose to serve in one of the militarys

toughest programs rather than accephis admission to law school. While welook forward to learning of his futurecareer accomplishments, Moore hasalready brought honor to Michigan Al

by demonstrating the fraternitys coreprinciple of duty to serve and make apositive difference in society.

Many alums took advantage of our free parking offer.

J.T. Buck 77presents Alumnus of theYear Award toPatrick Moore 09.


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Scott Hamilton 65s twin brother,Bob 66, passed away after a long battlewith cancer. He leaves behind his wifeDiane, two children and three grandchil-ren. He was adored and loved by those

who knew him and will be sorely missed.

Fellow Phi Delts of the mid-60s whoare interested in planning a reunion,ontact Pat Hayden, Jr. 66 by email [email protected].

Mike Rossi 87 recently took part in2opens ringing of the NASDAQ bello celebrate the companys initial publicffering (pictured

econd from theeft). Rossi is

ice president ofField Operations,Sales & Alliancesat e2open, whichs based in

California.

Derek Stevens 89 was named asone of the 10 most inuential people inthe Las Vegas business community bythe Las Vegas Business Press. Stevenshas received numerous honors in recog-

nition of his dramatic restoration of the

600-room Fitzgeralds casino in downtownLas Vegas that he renamed The D. Ste-vens multi-million dollar renovation of the

property has received high praise in localand national media reports as the lead-

ing reinvestment in the downtown of thecity. Stevens also owns the Golden Gatecasino

on Fre-mont

Street,whichhereno-vated

after

buying it.

Fred Rick Friedman 91 was inter-viewed on camera in November by FoxNews reporter Anna Kooiman (shown inpicture) for a report by Fox News anchorMegyn Kelly on the Second Amendment

rights national debate. Friedman is anadvocate of responsible gun ownershand the Constitutional right to bear ar

Friedman has owned and operatedevents production and promotions co

pany named w5 Creative for more tha17 years. In November 2012, Friedmopened RTSP Firearms Training Facity (www.rtsponline.com) in Randolph

New Jersey, to service law enforcemeand civilian customers. This is the rsnew gun range opened in New Jersein 25 years. He is also a licensed rearm dealer and NRA-certied instructFriedmans wife is a U of M alum (Jul93), and they have three children.

Alumni Updates

The University of Michi-an Athletic Departmentfcially recognized the

Wistert brothers, Francis34, Albert 42 and Alvin50, as Michigan Football

Legends during a pregameeremony at the 2012

Michigan-Northwesternootball game. Albert, rep-esenting his brothers on

he eld of Michigan Sta-

ium, accepted a framedNo. 11 jersey and waved toheering fans.

Wolverine senior safety JordanKovacs wore the famed No. 11 jerseyuring the game and for the remainder of

he season. A Michigan Football Legendatch over the left upper chest was af-xed to the No. 11 jersey worn by Ko-acs. All other future players wearing the

Wisterts jersey number will also displayhis patch.

Comprising one of the greatest Michi-

an athletic families in school history,

the Wistert brothers each

wore the No. 11 jersey for theWolverines. All three brothers

played tackle, were selectedconsensus All-Americans andwere inducted into the Col-lege Football Hall of Fameand Michigan Hall of Honor.

Albert The Ox Wistert(1940-42 teams), commonlyknown as Al, was the MostValuable Player of the

1942 Michigan team coachedby Fritz Crisler. Al played in

the 1943 East-West Shrine Game andthen played nine seasons in the NationalFootball League (NFL) at offensive tacklefor the Philadelphia Eagles, which laterretired his No. 70 jersey.

Team captain for the Eagles, Al playedin the NFLs rst Pro Bowl and becameMichigans rst player selected for thehonor. He earned All-Pro honors eighttimes during his professional career.

Francis Whitey Wistert (1931-33 teams)

played on three consecutive Big Ten

Championship teams that included twback-to-back National Championshipsquads coached by Michigan Alpha aHarry Kipke 24.

Whitey was also Big Ten ConferenMVP in baseball and later played for Cincinnati Reds. He was an assistantfootball coach at Michigan in 1936.Alvin Wistert (1947-49 teams) began collegiate football career at age 30 fo

lowing 12 years of work in a factory aservice to his country in the United St

Marine Corps during World War II.Alvin played defensive tackle for theundefeated 1947 and 1948 Wolverinefootball teams, both of which nishedseason ranked No. 1 in the AssociatePress poll.

Alvin holds the distinction of beingthe oldest college football player ever

selected as an All-American, having bselected to the 1948 All-America Teamat age 32 and the 1949 team at age 3Also at age 32, Alvin became the oldeman to ever pledge and initiate in Mic

gan Alpha.

Wistert Brothers Recognized as Michigan Football LegendsAlbert 42 Honored on Big House Field


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The practice is more

are in todays U of MGreek System wherehapter houses are

ocked at all times,

ut as many MichiganAlpha alums know,here was little honor

among thieves ofraternity composites

ack in the day.And if stolen

omposites could talk,he 1974 MichiganAlpha composite, returned to the chapterouse last year after being missing for

more than three decades, would have annteresting tale to tell.

A 1970s U of M alumnus of KappaSigma contacted the Alumni Associationast year to right a long forgotten wrong.Our 1974 composite apparently ended

p in the basement of his Whitmore

Lake home, and he felt the time hadnally come to return this pricelessnapshot of the era of wide bow ties to

its rightful owner.The Alumni Association is working on a

plan to preserve and display at the chapterhouse as many composites as we cannd. We presently are displaying a fewcomposites from all decades except the

1960s, but wed like to eventually showthem all in a ip display case or perhapson a at screen video monitor.

If you would be willing to shareoriginal photos or scanned copies of the

composites from your active years in the

chapter, please contact us at pdtumicgmail.com.

Historic Picture of MichigaAlpha Chapter House

DiscoveredA picture of the chapter house takenduring, or a few years before, 1910was recently discovered on the Libraof Congress online archive of historicphotographs. The picture was taken bthe Detroit Publishing Company whicwas a photographic publishing rmbest known for its large assortment ophotochrom color postcards.

1974 Composite Comes Home After Long Strange TripMore Old Michigan Alpha Composites and Pictures Wanted

0 Year Flashback

PDT Defeats SAE 12-6 in Mud Bowl992

Special thanks to Andrew Brandner93 for donating to the Heritage Project a

ideotape of PDTs rst Mud Bowl victoryn the three-peat that took place between992 through 1994.

0 Year Flashback

PDT House Burns for 2nd Time in

Months

On May 25, 1972, the Ann Arbor

Newspublished the photo to the right

with an article about the second rein Michigan Alphas chapter housesince it was closed for repairs followingthe devastating re that occurred inDecember 1971. The Ann Arbor Newsreported that the blaze broke outabout 6 p.m. in the storage room in thebasement...ames were leaping out ofthe windows on the rst and secondoors...and stiing clouds of white smokewere billowing upward from the ragingre... before remen left the scene at8:15 p.m., they had shot more than

25,000 gallons of water into the building.The next

day, thepaperreported

that theAnn Arbor

Fire Chiefbelieved

the rewas likelycaused by

arson.

Heritage Project Michigan Alpha

Heritage ProjectMichigan Alpha has one of the most disti

guished and longest histories of any frate

on campus. Learning about the history of

notable house and the famous members

key part of the active chapters commitm

to maintaining a sense of continuity in the

fraternity and respect for tradition.

In 2010, the Alumni Association initiat

the Michigan Alpha Heritage Project to be

ter understand, document and preserve t

history of the chapter for the benet of ac

members and alums. To date, more than

10 alums have made contributions to this

endeavor.

If you have stories, photos, oldSword

Shields or memorabilia that would help to

the story of Michigan Alphas history, we

that you send this information to the Secr

of the Alumni Association, Greg Karmazi

87, at 26110 Harbour Pointe Drive S., H

rison Township, MI 48045.

He can also be reached by e-mail at

[email protected]. Greg will copy and retu

all materials that he is provided (if you wa

items returned).


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Recognizingour2011-2012DonorsRestoringaLong-LostHomecomingTraditionPhiDeltBrothersRecognizedasMichiganFootballLegends

Want to organize a reunion of your era?The Alumni Association can help.

View photos from across the decadesnside, and share your photos by emailing

hem to [email protected] for the nextnewsletter.

Reunions Held in 2012

Alumni from the 1980s and early 1990s gathered a

9th annual tailgate reunion.

Alumni from the 1950s held a reunion in Ann Arbor

Documents

PDT MA Sword Shield 2012 Review FINAL