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O
n Friday, October 15
th
, Pi Deuteron hosted
its 140th Pig Dinner reunion. Many brothers
from far and wide joined us to rejoice in the glory
of our Chapter and envision its future.
The dinner started with the ceremonial "Kissing
of the Pig," in which Phillip Miller '22 kissed the
rear end and Rich Barr '59 the head. Our current
President, Will Draper '23, then addressed a few
key topics of current news within the Chapter.
Our newest pledge class has a 3.45 GPA (at the
time of writing), which is the highest among
recent years. Congratulations, gentleman; let's
keep up the hard work!
Brother Draper also presented the most recent gift
of Pi Deuteron memorabilia: the cup of John Dice
MacLaren, M.D. 1886. It is a roughly 114-year-
old cup with FIJI-relevant symbols located in
our trophy case; we hope you can all stop by and
view it at some point. We would also like to honor
John Bumgarner '64, the genius behind the
house's recent remodel, including the fourth floor,
patio, exceptional first floor, and recent addition
of the heated pergola to the patio, for all his
generation contributions. Also, a huge thank-you
to John Martin '59 for the development of John
Bumgarner's portrait.
Following this, the classes of 1974 and 1975 (Gold
Owls) and the classes of 1999 and 2000 (Silver
Owls) were recognized. It is a pleasure to be a part
of an organization that represents so much more
than just individuals. To add to this sentiment,
Dean Newton '92, our keynote speaker, had a
few quotes that expressed the incredible feelings,
relationships, and presence our home has on all
its inhabitants. "I felt anchored by the friendships
and the relationships that I found in the Fraternity
when others around me were experiencing
uncertainty." He later stated, "You will be faced
with opportunities, challenges, and choices where
you will fail. Everyone fails, and if you understand
that failure is a part of life, then you will succeed
after you go for it every single time."
In other words, "Press on, Brothers!"
Fraternally,
David Brockman '23
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Perge!
Brothers
Celebrate Pig
Dinner 2021
Steve Horejsi '59 speaks at the Pig Dinner.
The ceremonial "Kissing of the Pig" with
Phillip Miller '22 and Rich Barr '59.
John Martin '59 (left) presents
John Bumgarner '64 with his portrait.
From left: Jeff Robbins '92, Lock Walker '93,
Kevin Kuster '91, Alan Lowden '92,
Sean Williams '78, Tom Poer '92,
Kurt Goeser '93, Dean Newton '92,
Doug Draper '92, Jeremy Haas '93,
Cliff Cate '92, and Andy Draper '90.
On the ground: Tommy Marcrander '95
and Steve Gulick '95.
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