Several issues ago I wrote an article regarding the status of a re-colonization of our beloved Theta Chapter of Beta Theta Pi. It has been awhile since this topic has been discussed. Last summer key members of the house corporation met in Oxford, OH to discuss steps to be taken to reestablish the oldest chapter […]
Board of Trustees Dr. W. Martin Haskell Ohio Wesleyan ’68
The General Fraternity Board of Trustees continues to address issues of performance. Our goal continues to be to develop Beta’s image so that all our constituencies (universities, parents, students and alumni) continue to see Beta as the most desirable fraternity to have on any campus. We are focusing on delivering value through our leadership programming and […]
Did You Know
• Momma Linn served as Beta housemother from at least 1937 until the early 60s. Shown left to right — Main, Armstrong, Sell, Linn and Turney
John Bolek 88 Wedding
Pictured are friends Dick and Sharlene Griffin holding the Theta Beta punch bowl, along with Julianne Carsone Bolek and John Bolek ’88 at their wedding reception on July 22, 2006 in Hubbard, Ohio. Also pictured on page 3 is brother Bolek’s Beta pin which he had made as a copy of the Thorpe pin. Brother […]
Ned & Barb Myers 50 th Anniversary
On March 11, 2006, brother Ned Myers class of 1950 and Barb, his lovely wife of 50 years, celebrated their “surprise party” 50th at the Warner-Robins AFB Museum. In attendance, and shown in the following pictures were brothers Norm Slenker ’51 and Bob Neff ’53. A good time was had by all. Congratulations to brother Ned […]
The 1955 Pledge Class
Left to right — Top Row: Larry James, John Funderburg, Bill Plavcan, Dave Boyle, Art Haight, Doug Boyle, Milt Irvin, Bill Kestle, John Hammond 2 nd Row: John Wedge, Ron VanBuren, Jack Hahn, Larry Linderer, Fred Smith, Dick Brown, Paul Nobis, Jim Watson Bottom Row: Dick Eitzel, Tom Halliday, Dick Davies, Dan Rich, Jerry Staley, […]
Speasmaker’s Pins
The pictured Speasmaker pins were sent to the editor from brother Ray Cheseldine with the following information: “Tom … these came from Ned Speasmaker ’50, (#798 on the Theta Chapter roll). One set is Ned’s … 1946. The other set is from his Dad—1910.” Skip’s father and Ned’s father were close friends from their London, […]
Headlines from the Marin, California Independent Journal
Dr. Horace Newhard among 16 Doctors praised by magazine. The winter/spring 2006 issue of Bay Area Consumers’ Checkbook magazine … singles out 16 of Marin’s primarycare physicians for their popularity among the magazine’s readership. The semi-annual magazine is published by the Oakland-based nonprofit Center for the Study of Services. Its new list of top doctors is based […]
Did You Know
Little known facts about BTP / OWU • In 1942, the OWU football team lost to Michigan State U, 31-7. Who was the coach? George Gauthier, of course. Big Ten opponents were a common challenge for OWU under Gauthier. • The OWU football team, On October 7, 1922 was the first team to play against […]
Ned Speasmaker’s 80th
It was like a royal affair with everyone there. The Monarch perched on a stool between the cold beer keg and a silver punch bowl across from a groaning table of warming trays brimming with barbecued pork, chicken, beef and beans, calmly accepted the homage and accolades of his court. Thus did brother Ned Speasmaker […]