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ALUMNI NEWS Become a
TN Delta Mentor
Larry E. Matthews ’65 had a new book come
out last year: “Caves of Grassy Cove.” Grassy Do you have the inclination and
Cove is the largest sinkhole in the United States. time to be a mentor, coach, guide,
This book is lavishly illustrated, with photographs “Merlin” to one of the young men in
and maps. It begins with the use of these caves the chapter? We are looking for alums who
by American Indians, continues with saltpeter would like to guide our undergraduates in
mining during the War of 1812 and the Civil War, career research or life skills.
and continues with the current exploration by What is the commitment? That is up to
modern cavers. You can find it in the Vanderbilt the student and alum involved. It can
Library and the Nashville Public Library. be as little as one phone call or meeting,
Mark Browing ’70 shares with TENNESSEE or an ongoing supportive relationship.
DELTANS TRAVELING THE WORLD: You don’t have to live in Nashville
This summer on the Danube River, onboard or wherever the student lives, because
the Avalon Illumination River Cruise Ship, it can happen through old-fashioned
17 TND alumni & wives cruised through telephone calls, as well as meetings,
Hungary, Slovakia,Austria, Germany, & traveled whether in person or by electronic means
overland to the Czech Republic. In 2 weeks such as Skype. We are especially looking
they visited Budapest + Vienna + Durnstein + for alums that work in the following fields:
Melk + Passau + Regensburg + Nuermberg + engineering / wealth management / law /
Prague. Though their general business management.
time & itineraries were This can be a way to have a positive,
individual, booking as specific impact on the lives of our younger
a group saved ~30% off brothers! Eight of our students have been
normal fares. Everyone matched up so far, and these volunteer
enjoyed the trip & fellow alums are already making a difference in
passengers. Over half their individual lives.
that many are already To share your expertise and life experience
booked for another in a valuable, meaningful, one-on-
2-week trip in 2016… one format, contact Byron Cain ’70 at
Alaska & Alaska Cruise. bchome@texastourstrade.com.”
To join them, sign up
& place deposit here… ΦΚΨ
with final payment
not due until May
2016: http://vacations.
globusjourneys.com/
tripinfocom/natures-
best-alaska-with-alaska-
cruise-2015/.

Have Alumni News?

We want to hear from you! Send your personal updates, accomplishments, adventures, and
photos to our Account Manager Kasey Breedlove at kbreedlove@thelaurusgroup.net, or
simply fill out the tear-away form at the bottom of your cover letter and return it in the mail.
We want to share it in the next issue of The Delta Shield!

CHAPTER ETERNAL

We are saddened to have learned of the passing of the following
TN Delta brothers. Our deepest sympathies to their friends and families.

Walter G. Elliott Jr. ’56
Samuel Addison Marable IV ’76