Page 4 - Diamond News - May 2012

Upcoming Alumni Events Obituary As is the trend for this year, we are trying our Alumni, it is with great sadness that I notify you all hardest to bridge Alumni relations and pave a future where of the passing of one of our chapters founding fathers, there is more involvement on both sides. In lieu of this goal, Joseph Roy Depriest Jr. On February 22 , 2012, he passed nd there are a couple of great events coming up towards the away, leaving a legacy behind him. The Brothers were end of the semester that we would like all Alumni within the heartbroken to hear of the passing of one of our founding Atlanta area to attend. fathers. Our chapter would not be here if it was not for him and his drive to commit and execute a task to the best of Brothers and Alumni Golf Driving Range Event degrees. He laid the foundation for us to follow in his When: April 21st, 2012 (Saturday). 2pm to 5pm footsteps of holding true to our Fraternity's ideals and Where: Fox Creek Golf Club. Smyrna, GA principles. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family and friends, and extend a hand of support and grace. Poker Night! At 630pm (on April 21st) we have planned a Poker Night at the Fraternity house. We encourage all Alumni (within driving range) to come out to both events! Details: When: April 21st, 2012 (Saturday), Starting at 630pm Where: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House (154 5th Street NW, Atlanta, GA, 30313) Home brewed beer (provided by Alumnus Freddie Weiss and Alumnus Nelson Lourenco) will be up for sale at the event. Part of the proceeds collected will be donated to our chapter’s philanthropy in the Fall (Make-a-Wish Foundation). Additionally, we will be honoring our Brother Depriest Jr. was born on Oct. 7, 1937 in graduating seniors at the Poker Night event. Make sure you Norfolk, Va. He was a graduate of Granby High School, come by to welcome them into the Alumni group! The time Norfolk, Va. and a member of the Granby Marching Band. capsule from their class will also be sealed at this event. He attended and graduated from Georgia Tech in 1962. For any questions on the day of the event, please He enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his call Brother Tanveer Chandok (404 731 7776) or Brother country from 1962 through 1966. He was employed as a Ethan Lai (865 924 8267). Signal Supervisor for 34 years and retired from the CSX Railroad. Roy was also a long time member of the Georgia Hope to see you all at the events! Railroad Passengers Association. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Patricia Trish DePriest, daughter, Tanveer Chandok Lisanne (James, Jr.)Leeds and their son Daniel of Roswell, Alumni and Parents Relations Chairman Ga., son, Jamey (Jennifer) and their children Savanna, Jordan and Joshua of Ellijay, Ga. Tanveer Chandok Alumni and Parents Relations Chairman