Alpha Delta Phi - University of Washington

3 many hands, one heart E d shared, there are countless benefits to joining a fraternity, but perhaps the most important is building friendships that last for a lifetime. Living in the Chapter House as undergraduates, one learns about others various backgrounds, character, and we even met each other's families. Many alumni were in the same room when brothers met their wives and although many brothers scattered after graduation, the ties that came from their days in Alpha Delta Phi remain. Brothers Ed '61 and Bob Kershaw '60 were partners long before they joined Alpha Delt. "We were born only 18 months apart, we were each others best friends, classmates, playmates, and eventually business partners. We grew up riding horses and even more time catching them, but out most famous exploit, at ages 4 and 5, respectively, involved sneaking into the back of an empty horse trailer and riding 40 miles to Toppenish, before our parents realized we were missing," In 1957, Ed met Bob Schloredt '61 when they were entering freshman year and pledging Alpha Delt. Ed didn't know much about Bob Schloredt other than he'd been recruited by the Huskies to play football, but Ed recalls even with all the attention he got, Bob was a humble guy. There was one memory that sticks out to Ed where Bob previewed his all-American athleticism in the spirit of friendly fraternity rivalry. "The Phi Delts were located just across the street and it was not unusual for us to exercise our competitive spirit. This day, we were all out on our lawns and the jawing between us began and then became louder. After a short time, one of our seniors brought out a football, handed it to Bob, then pointed at the Phi Delts' upstairs windows, and said to Bob, 'pick any one,' and Bob did. His first throw blew out a bedroom window. Bob knew how to silence a crowd. As we all watched him that day, the message became clear: the fortunes of Husky football were about to get better—and they did." Bob Schloredt was named a College All American Quarterback in 1959, was named MVP at both the 1960 and 19631 Rose Bowls, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. The Husky Stadium became Bob's playground, but he always remained humble. After graduating with a B.A. in Economics in 1961, Ed served in the US Army and eventually teamed with his brother to become the fourth-generation owners of Kershaw Companies, one of the Northwest's largest tree fruit growing and marketing operations. Ed, Bob, and Bob Schloredt all remained close over the years until both Bob Kershaw and Bob Schloredt passed away just a week apart in May 2019. Reflecting on two relationships that had such strong influences on his life, Ed related this final thought, "So how do you say goodbye to a lifelong friend who had the innate ability to make you feel better, even when you thought you were feeling good? You don't say goodbye, because they are already saving you a seat while they overlook their new playground." Being a member of the Alpha Delta Phi Class of 1961 was a special time and place that shaped Ed's life and future. He is proud to see that the chapter's standard of excellence from his time as an undergraduate is still upheld today. Today Washington Chapter still leads all campus fraternities in scholarship and opportunities for graduates. Ed and his wife, Mary Ann, live in Yakima, Washington. You can connect with Ed via email at ekershaw@superapple.com. eD KershAW exPlAiNs BrotherhooDs thAt lAsts A lifetiMe Bob Kershaw '60 Ed Kershaw '61 Bob Schloredt '61 was featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated on October 3, 1960. President Tiger McBurney '20 tigermcb@gmail.com Vice President James Mann '20 Risk Manager Frankie Stoner '20 Secretary Benjamin Stoops '21 Treasurer Braden Brock '21 House Manager Kyle Elliot '21 2019 Executive Council

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