Lambda Chi Alpha - University of Alabama

ENCOURAGEMENT Early in his life, Thomas knew he wanted to be a pilot. Wade's father supported his decision and laid the runway for his career to take off. He and Wade both enlisted in the Navy, among other brothers who joined as well. "I served eight years of active duty, seven in the reserve, and this year I will be celebrating my 30th year with American Airlines as a captain/check airman on the Boeing 777." Thomas recalls a career high point was the day he got his wings in the Navy. "Flight training was intense, and you had to remain focused. Due to the lessons I learned while at Alabama and being a member of LCA, I was able to push through." Another high point was being hired by American Airlines, making captain. "The only thing that will top those is when I retire!" Alpha-Phi Zeta 3 1917 Club ($5,000 and above) Alton R. Brown III, AF827 Vir Quisque Vir Club ($2,500 to $4,999) Bobby Ray Hicks, AF520 George H. Jones, AF673 John F. Ellis, AF686 Purple Club ($1,000 to $2,499) P. Rodney Ross, AF682 Terry J. Falkner, AF711 Charles J. Keith, AF855 Donald R. Rhea, AF859 Green Club ($500 to $999) Keith "Philly" Morris, AF1238 Taylor A. George, AF1400 Gold Club ($100 to $499) Fred T. Lackey, AF471 Robert L. McCurley, AF610 J. Ted Leach, AF783 Lt. Col. Bruce L. Kidder, AF844 Dave Mock, AF961 The Honorable David A. Kimberley, AF985 Michael W. Peltz II, AF1152 Michael C. McAbee, AF1176 W hen Thomas Lawhon, AΦ967 reflects on his time with LCA, he's reminded of some of the best memories and times of his life. He recalls the friendships and bonds he made all those years ago at The University of Alabama. His favorite moments were spent attending football games and cheering on the Crimson Tide with his brothers. "The football team at the time was having an exceptional year." Many of the memories that stand out the most involved Mike "Pods" Chesnut, AΦ907, Ralph Wayde Kivette, AΦ911, Harry Appling Jr., AΦ940, Michael Schwartz, AΦ1027, and Tim Cady, AΦ1013. "They all seemed like a great group of members that knew how to have a good time but also focused on the educational aspect of college life," he said. His first years as an Alpha-Phi Zeta member created some of the deepest and truest bonds that Thomas could ever imagine. PRIDE Thomas notes The University of Alabama was an exciting place to be in the 1970s and being part of LCA gives him an immense sense of pride. Many of the members are now prominent businessmen and have had suc- cessful lives and admirable personal lives. "It's empowering to see how far we have all come!" DEVOTION Tomas plans on attending some Crimson Tide games this year, his job permitting. He has been able to visit a few times over the years but admittedly not as much as he would like. "The Chapter is doing well; the football team looks to be following the same pattern as back in the '70s, and—once again—Alabama is the place to be." Thank You for Generously Giving This Year! T hank you, alumni, for contributing $6,325 so far in 2019 to our annual campaign. Each donor is listed by giving level based on their cumulative donation history to the annual campaign. Your recent generous donations help ensure that our Chapter House is well maintained so that the undergraduate brothers can keep recruiting the best and brightest at UA. We hope more alumni will join the annual campaign this year. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please advise Wayne Keith, AΦ775 so that we may make the correction. He can be reached at wayne@keithair.com. Thank you for your support! Thomas Lawhon, AF967 Reflects on His LCA Days FAST FACTS • Favorite food: Steak • Memorable place visited: Rome, Paris, and Maui • Favorite quote: To the apostle Paul, "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." • Favorite author: Harper Lee, To Kill a Mocking Bird • Advice to collegians: Savor every moment! Your time in school doesn't last but the memories do. Stay in touch and don't forget those who came before you. • Best advice Thomas has ever received: Don't dwell on the past; focus on the future. • Upcoming life plans: Thomas will be wed in late winter or early spring 2020.

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