Alpha Tau Omega - University of North Dakota

THE DELTA NUS 3 THE RECEPTION T he Ralph Englestad Arena lobby ("e Ralph" to locals), the site of our reception that evening, was viewed in awe by the many who were seeing it for the first time. Team Rios (Sandy and Mark Rios '69) and Mohn (Kathy and John Mohn '68) organized the evening to perfection. e catered food was five out of five! e venue allowed easy conversation and mingling. ere were stories told, some embellished over time perhaps, but more oen toned down, as the company was mixed. Chapter members circulated and introduced themselves. e program, brief though it was, moved all of us in a way these words here cannot even remotely capture. Pastor Mike Rohrer '69 told the remarkable story of Mike Hilgers '69, a cherished friend and fraternity brother to many, who was unable to join the evening's enduring camaraderie. Mike had been injured in a car accident the summer following his senior year in high school, losing the use of both legs. He pledged ΑΤΩ that fall and went active, following in his brother's footsteps, and though wheelchair bound, he enjoyed a longtime successful farming business and tax preparation practice following his collegiate years that continues today. e "Be Like Mike" plaque presented by Pastor Rohrer to the chapter said it all and said it best: Few people face great adversity without self-pity or complaint. ose few should serve as a role model and inspiration to all of us. Mike Hilgers has always shown great courage, fortitude, optimism, and perseverance. He is a role model to emulate. We should all strive to ... Be Like Mike. Howie Dahl '68 spoke, too, of friendships built at 3000 University, and those lasting, deep roots, though not always realized during their formation. He reminded us of Greg Page '70 and his challenge when he made that eureka moment leadership pledge of $1,000,000 to build at 3000 (Continued on page 4) Howie Dahl '68, reminds the Taus of the common bond that brought us together. Max Hergel (Toronto, Ontario), Tyler Guenther (Carver, Minn.), Chaplain Isaiah Nault (Chanhassen, Minn.), Erik Brownell (San Luis Obispo, Calif.), Recruitment Chairman Mac Kramer (Fergus Falls, Minn.), and Sweetheart Jess Chandler (Jamestown, N.D.). Dedication Weekend co-hostesses Sandy (Mark '69) Rios and Kathy (John '68) Mohn. UND Delta Gammas Monica (Mark '71) Fering and Patty (Dick '62) Anderson light up the room. Marc '69 and Renee Olson enjoying the evening conversation.

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