Saturday, April 1, 2000 marked a grand reunion and celebration for approximately 100 undergrads, and their dates, alumni and their wives, and our “stars” for the day….. six freshmen who were initiated into the chapter and 11 Fraternal Fifties recipients and their wives (or dates as the case may be!). The schedule for the day was highlighted by a morning meeting of the House Corporation, followed by the initiation ceremony bringing into the fold six young men who will make considerable contributions to the chapter and OWU campus life. The ceremony was done in a redecorated chapter room setting and was one of the most moving ceremonies witnessed by many of the attending alumni. Several commented that is was the most memorable delivery of the ritual they had ever experienced. One of the best I ever witnessed, said others, some of whom had not been back to the chapter since their campus undergraduate days. New initiates are Martin J. Adams, Xenia, Ohio: Jeremy A. Meade, Wayland, Mass.; William E. Mitchell II, Walpole, Mass.; Edmond G.H. Gorges, Pittsford, N.Y.; Robert P. Henderson, Alpeena, Mich.; and Matthew R. Rosenthal, Pittsford, Vt. Congratulations to these new brothers.
Not to be outdone by the initiation ceremony, the Fraternal Fifties recognition of 11 alumni was equally well done……and touched the hearts of those recipients from the classes of 52 and 53 who were recognized for their 50 year anniversary of their initiation. In attendance and receiving their 50 year awards were brothers Ted Chaney ’53, Dick Davenport ’53, Dick McClintock ’53, Bob Neff ’53
and Stan VanBuren ’52.
Recipients unable to attend were Grover Cooper ’52, Dave Dove ’53, Ed Lilly ’53, Harry Mowry ’53, Dale Mussellman ’52, and Bob Woolley ’51, each of whom were mailed their awards and congratulatory letters.
Following these events, the chapter was turned into a festive affair with a refreshment hour and a dinner served with all the trimmings including table cloths, candles and service fit for the event. To a man, the alumni attending remarked at what a wonderful day they had, enjoying the hospitality of the day and, more importantly, being refreshed with the knowledge that the young men of Theta Chapter were committed to the ideals of our fraternity.
New Betas (L-R): Martin J. Adams ’03, Jeremy A. Meade ’03,
William E. Mitchell II ’02, Edmond G.H. Gorges ’03,
Robert P. Henderson ’03, and Matthew R. Rosenthal ’03.
Fraternal Fifties (L-R):
Stan VanBuren ’52,
Bob Neff, Dick Davenport
’53, Ted Chaney ’53
and Dick McClintock.
Fraternal Fifties (L-R):
Keith Eiken ‘’57 (third
from left) congratulates
Stan VanBuren ’52, Dick
Davenport ’53 and Ted
Chaney ’53.
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