Beta Theta Pi - University of Texas

Page 3 ALUMNI NEWS (Continued on page 4) Beta Omicron Pushes Men to Succeed Why Mark A. Womble '70 Values His Membership F raternity men strive to live by higher ideals than the average college student. Members of Beta Theta Pi go one step further and work to be Men of Principle who live by shared core values. Mark A. Womble '70 chose to join Beta Omicron Chapter because in recruitment he could see the members of the Fraternity were more in line with his personality and approach to college life. Mark credits Beta Omicron with helping him succeed in college. "It made me balance my social activities with my need to get an education. The support of people in the Fraternity helped me accomplish graduating," shared Mark. While he was studying as a finance major, he served as the social chairman and planned many memorable events, including a toga party and a beach party. After graduation, Mark worked as a real estate agent in Houston for a short time before going to law school in 1971 at St. Mary's in San Antonio, Texas. Today he is an attorney with a title insurance company. He believes the secret to success is hard work and getting along with people. Through the Fraternity he made great friends, whom he remains close to today. Mark has constant contact with many of his Fraternity brothers, including Mike Schuck '70, Bo Brown '70, Bubba Fitzpatrick '70, Rick Chambers II '70, Louis Baldwin II '70, Mac Churchill '72, John Cunningham '70, Buddy Hudgins '71, and Don Roberts '69. They keep up with one another via e-mail and phone and have a golf trip once a year. He believes it is important for all alumni to stay close to one another "because we aren't going to live forever and good friends are very important in life." Mark is optimistic for the future of Beta Omicron. "I hope that we can pull it together and generate enough interest and backing from alumni to recreate the Chapter and bring Beta Omicron back to UT-Austin." In his free time, Mark enjoys golfing and collecting vintage blues 45 rpm records. He and his wife, Jo Ann, live in South Lake, Texas. E-mail: mwomble@nat.com We Want to Hear from You Reconnect with Beta Omicron Today T his newsletter kicks off a renewed effort to keep in touch with Beta Omicron alumni. As we work to return to the University of Texas campus, we need the support of every alumnus to make our plan a success. Here's how you can help. Update your contact information: Cleaning up the list of e-mails, addresses, and phone numbers will allow us to keep everyone informed and connected. Visit www.texasbeta.org to update your information today. Identify potential advisors: We are committed to recruiting and training at least a five-person advisory team and your assistance in identifying candidates would be very helpful. Advisors are expected to come in with a passion for the organization, an ability to provide and accept feedback, and the desire to challenge the Chapter members and other advisors alike in living up to the standards and principles of the organization. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, connect with us today! Help identify potential members: Do you know of any gentlemen, scholars, leaders, or athletes attending or soon to attend Texas? Please send us referrals as we start growing our list of prospective members. William L. Stewart '50 is living every minute and loving it! He dances on the weekends, enjoys yoga, and is a member of the NRA, TSRA, JBS, and CRT. D. Nick Bailey '55 is still playing golf and working occasionally as a driver or supervising. He and his wife, Ann, live in Richmond, Texas. E-mail: dbailey210@netzero.com Ronald C. Crossman '55 shares that his daughter, who is a curator at UT's art museum, recently gave birth to twin daughters. He lives in Kingwood, Texas, with his wife, Halene. E-mail: rccrossman@aol.com B. Don Dean '56 spends November to May in Naples, Fla., with his wife, Diana. E-mail: dddean@mchsi.com Paul F. McKean '57 retired at age 67 and wonders how he ever had time to go to work. He lives in Relay, Md. E-mail: flavianschoise@hotmail.com Walter J. Wyrick Jr. '61 enjoys running, golfing, fishing, pickeball, and travel. He and his wife, Jan, live in Hot Springs Village, Ark. E-mail: waltwyrick@yahoo.com Charles M. Zeeck '63 and his wife, Linda, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last January. They live in Oklahoma City, Okla. E-mail: cmzeeck@gmail.com James W. McDugald III '64 and his wife Linda live in Franklin, Tenn. He is a senior project architect and partner at Solutions in Architecture. Jim was presented with a design award from Vanderbilt University for the total renovation of Rand Student Dining Hall and the second floor addition to the campus bookstore. E-mail: jmcduh50@comcast.net Alumni, visit texasbeta.org to submit your own news today.

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