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University of Missouri
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Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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CHAPTER GRAND
Donald Linn '73 passed on to Chapter Grand on February 22.
He will be missed by his friends, family, and Alpha Tau
Omega brothers.
ALUMNI NEWS
Bill Ceverha '55 will never forget the Chapter House burning down
during his senior year. Email: bceverha@att.net
Dennis D'Amico '61 was elected to the Southwest Advertising Hall
of Fame in May of 2020. His induction was delayed until this year
due to COVID-19. Email: dennisdamico@att.net
Graham Peterson '67 worked in commercial real estate from
1979-1997. From 1997-2011, he was part of Graham/Peterson
Desk Co., and from 2011-2017, he was employed with Gulfrunner
Kayak. Since 2017, Graham has been a celestial navigation
instructor for United States Power Squadrons in Sarasota, Fla.
Email: gpete909@gmail.com
Richard Wilson '68 retired as vice president from Black &
Veatch in 2013. He and his wife, Kitty, remain busy with their
16 grandchildren. They reside in Kansas City, Mo. Email:
rick.wilson04542@gmail.com
Michael "Curly" Powers '74 has been in education for over 40
years in the St. Louis area. He taught for 15 years, was an assistant
principal for 11 years, and has been a principal for 18 years. Email:
mpowers19540916@gmail.com
Jon Hartmayer '91 shares that his daughter, Emma, started school at
Mizzou last fall! Email: jhartmayer@sbcglobal.net
Erick Finnestead '96 is the principal at Silver Creek High School,
an award-winning and nationally recognized school. He enjoys
skiing, snowboarding, and fly-fishing, and is a proud husband, father,
community volunteer, coach, and much more! "I'm glad to see the
Chapter is back on track!" Erick and family reside in Berthoud, Colo.
Email: finnestead2001@yahoo.com
Eric Bowring '04 loves going to tailgates, seeing lifelong friends
from ΑΤΩ, and celebrating all the Mizzou traditions. He also enjoys
helping recently graduated brothers with their transition into the
professional world. Email: eric.bowring@gmail.com
Michael Rowe '12 remembers the work that it took to restart the
Chapter at Mizzou: finding the right men, developing processes and
events, and getting the Chapter House back. "Having most of us in
the cottages was awesome." Email: mrrowe14@gmail.com
ALUMNI UPDATE
SAVE THE DATE
Alumni Weekend on
Saturday, September 18, 2021
See page 2 for more information