Page 6 - The Alpha Gam - Delta Sigma Phi GT - Winter 2018-19

Alumni News

Decades of Delta Sigs Reconnect, Celebrate at Chapter House

On Friday, October 12, over 350 large) chapter room. Drinks and great
Delta Sigs and their guests gathered conversation flowed late into the night.
to dedicate the new chapter house The next morning, the brotherhood
and celebrate a successful Century rallied to cheer on Delta Sigma Phi’s
Campaign. This is believed to be the fixed body entry in the Homecoming
largest gathering of GT Delta Sigs Wreck Parade as it earned first place
ever. honors. With foggy heads and hoarse
After a cocktail hour and house voices, the brotherhood dutifully con-
tours, brothers and guests gathered for vened for the annual ACB meeting.
the formal house dedication. Century This writer suspects that attendance
Campaign Chairman Moe Trebuchon was largely sustained by a well-timed
’83 delivered remarks and thanked Chick-Fil-A catering delivery.
the dozens of era leaders, class What was an all-time high point
agents, ACB members, and building for Delta Sig was followed by a low
construction partners who made the point for GT football, losing to Duke
dream of a new chapter house a real- in the Homecoming game. Fortunately,
ity. There was a dedication speech, the 2018 season sharply turned around
where Moe was surprised as the chap- in the weeks to follow.
ter house was dedicated in his honor. Setting aside the disappointment
In the final ceremony, glasses were on the gridiron, Homecoming 2018
raised to toast the foundation to Delta will long be remembered in Delta Sig
Sig’s bright future at Georgia Tech. lore. To view and download photos
A tasty dinner was served, fol- from the Friday night celebration at
lowed by Delta Sigs dancing through no charge, visit https://rebeccaclaire.
the decades in the new (and still quite Members from various decades returned to the chapter house, to reconnect and zenfolio.com/deltasignewhouse.
celebrate the end of a successful Century Campaign.

Alumni Spotlight (continued from previous page) NOTES AND NEWS FROM OUR ALUMNI

we work to give them a safe envi- Australia this year, we hope. George L. Fechter ’87 writes in, saying, “Going to
ronment where they can learn and What advice can you give many, many concerts and searching for a new job.
develop their skills. the alumni and young But recent opportunities with AFLAC, and hopefully
Why do you feel it’s impor- actives about life? Lowes, are making life better. I just went on Rock and
Roll Legends Cruise IV with Sammy Hagar, Quiet Riot,
tant to give back to the Count your blessings! Simply Bad Company, Molly Hatchett, Blue Oyster Cult, Uriah
community? attending classes at a well-known Heep, Artimus Pyle Band, and many more.”
My wife Nancy and I have been and highly respected institute such
very blessed, and we recognize that as Georgia Tech is a privilege that
we didn’t get here on our own. Our very few people will ever have.
schools, which were a large part of Recognize the gift you have been A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
why we are where we are today, given, appreciate it for what it is,
depend on the donations of alumni and use that gift for the good of In the previous issue of the Alpha Gam we mistakenly
and friends, as does the fraternity. Bill and Nancy at the Fox Theatre yourself and those around you. listed Brother Stephen Boothe ’65 as deceased. Brother
The house I enjoyed when I was in Atlanta. Boothe is very much alive and with us! We apologize
there was built by the generosity for the error and any unnecessary distress that it may
of brothers before me, and I want to continue that legacy. have caused you or your family. Thank you for your
And, in a more general sense, there are those out there who understanding and for assisting us with this correction.
for whatever reasons have not been as fortunate as we have SAVE THE DATE!
been so we give back as we can, when we can. “There, but
for the grace of God, go I.” ALPHA GAMMA OPEN Bond Eternal
In your free time, what do you do for fun?
I love to tinker—take stuff apart, see how it works, and the second most prestigious golf tournament We are saddened to learn of the
fix things. I also like to come up with new ideas, or new in georgia in april passing of the following brothers:
ways to do things. I keep a pad close by and write down Saturday, April 27, 2019
ideas constantly… and every now and then I’ll actually Marietta City Club Ronald C. Mazeau ’55
build something. I’ve played softball for over 40 years
now—since intramurals, and with Bill Rhinehardt ’77 (also Scramble format, mid-morning shotgun start Welborn O. “Ned” Darden ’66
the best man in my wedding)—and I hope to continue play-
ing for years (I’m only 62!). Nancy and I love to travel and RSVP to Stan Hill by March 31:
see the world. Trips are mostly for history (Italy, Egypt) and j.stan.hill@gmail.com
for nature (Africa, Galapagos, Madagascar); we’re off to

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