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Spring 2017 | Sigma Triton Charge of Theta Delta Chi | Alumni Relations Office P.O. Box 80828, Atlanta, Georgia 30366 770-903-3987
Alumni President Alumni
Update Spotlight WILLIAM C. SHANNON ’72
Brothers, Editor’s Note: For this edition of the newsletter
we’re shining the Spotlight on Bill Shannon
This spring’s edition of the ’72. From the hometown of Allentown, PA, Bill
Pillars brings in new changes received his degree in hospitality management at
and new challenges. First, Penn State. As an active, Bill served the chapter
Brother Bill Shannon ’72 steps as kitchen manager. His dedication to the chapter
down as our president of the continued well after graduation. After six years
Alumni Association. We have on House Corporation, and previously holding
been blessed. Bill’s outstanding service has moved us the title of vice president, Bill has decided to step
forward in our growth as a brotherhood. His example down. Currently semi-retired from RCN Associates
of giving back to our charge and brotherhood is to be as owner and consultant, Bill is enjoying time
admired by all. He has volunteered for over 13 years, with his family. He and his wife, Susan, have been
serving as president for the last four. He has been our married for 23 years and have three kids: Bill,
annual fund chair from 2006 to 2011, and co-chair Steve, and Marika. For fun, he enjoys sailing and
with Brother Bill Rottschaefer ’01 from 2012 to being an active member of his church, New Life
2016. He coordinated the funding and construction Lutheran. He is also active with his high school
of the new roof, renovations to the sun deck, and the alumni association for Dieruff High School.
new sprinkler system. He has supported the bi-annual
Sigma Phi Sigma Reunion for the last eight years. He
has also initiated leadership training for our actives What are your best memories from being an I did not own much immediately after graduation!) Along
with assistance from our CFO in Boston. Finally, he active? the way, I stayed with Fred Axelson ’72 in Denver and
started our outreach program via our Regional House Hanging out in my room with brothers and other friends, Marty Oslowski ’71 in Salt Lake City. I went through two
Meetings. Bill is now moving on to assist our new major watching Twilight Zone and other late night television. Also, clutches on that car, considering that nearly every weekend
fundraising campaign that is to begin this fall. Bill, once “spur of the moment” road trips to other TDX charges – was spent traversing the hills of San Francisco.
again, thank you for your faithful and dedicated service one hazy trip to Cornell comes immediately to my mind.
to your fellow brothers. We are better today because of When did you decide to move back east?
your efforts. After graduation, what persuaded you to I lived in California for 11 years, moving back to the
As for me, I am humbled to follow Bill’s footsteps. My move to California? Philadelphia area after starting a family. It was great to get
name is Thomas Stephan ’73, but some of you may also My degree in hospitality management yielded several back east to be near family and Penn State friends. Overall, I
remember me as Wally. I graduated in ’73 with an MS in job offers, as Penn State’s program was (and is) nationally had a great time out west and I would do it again (including
’76. I entered the fray this year to new challenges. New recognized. I had job offers in Colorado and Hayward, moving back home).
rules that govern the Greek system and our fraternity are California, so I figured why not? move all the way across With so many years in the hospitality industry,
tough and serious. The board and I are actively involved the country. what did you enjoy most about your work?
and will update you all as we progress. What was it like moving across the country? I got to travel extensively with my jobs, mainly in the
We are preparing a comprehensive engineering The trip took eight days. I had all of my possessions plus a U.S. The hospitality industry is full of friendly people, so
evaluation of the house and we recently purchased new passenger in my powder blue 1969 VW Beetle. (Obviously those friendships were the most enjoyable aspect of my
living room furniture. Planned renovations include new work. I worked for Marriott for a few years and was able
flooring systems and new bathrooms, main floor and to visit several world-class resorts. One claim to fame is
basement common areas, and HVAC and electrical shooting par on the 17 at TPC Sawgrass. All three of my
th
systems. More will follow during our campaign this fall. playing partners hit the water on their tee shots. But in the
The actives are a proud 81 member strong group of end they prevailed, as I took my usual 120-plus strokes to
fine young Theta Delts. Thirty-five brothers live in the get around 18 holes!
house. They celebrate a 2.93 GPA with 60 percent of
the brothers over a 3.0. Well done. They also have over Why did you become involved with the
600 total hours of community service. They are leaders fraternity board?
in Thon and have raised over $133,000 this year. They It started about 15 years ago, after being welcomed back
are highly regarded by both the Office of Fraternity and into the brotherhood by the actives, who were living in the
Sorority Affairs and our CFO in Boston. They are doing house at that time. I brought my sons to home football
Bill, aka “Pops,” and his wife Susan with their grandson,
President (continued on page 4) Hunter. Shannon (continued on page 4)