Sigma Phi Epsilon - Purdue University

From the heart Alumni News Frank L. Wellwerts '61 shares, "My wife and I enjoy living in Sun Lakes, an over 55 community in Chandler, Ariz. We stay very active between walking, the gym, golf, and swimming. We just had our first great grandchild and are expecting our second in September 2023. By the way, I was one of the original co-op engineering students sponsored by the U.S. Navy (civil service)." Email: golferfrank80@gmail.com Roger G. Blocks '62 lives in Three Lakes, Wis., and teaches aerospace topics to Air Force AOX cadets, CAP, pilots, civic, and air control. He's given 534 kids their first flights. Email: rgblocks@icloud.com Robert J. Gumaer '64 moved back to Walnut Creek, Calif., after the loss of his wife, Paula, to breast cancer. "In 2022, I had an opportunity to teach computer science at a high school in Georgia, so I had to learn JavaScript, having not programmed since learning COBOL at Purdue in 1962. Tough!" Email: bob.gumaer@gmail.com Gary N. Bolen '65 moved from Nashville and now resides with his wife, Julie, in Port Charlotte, Fla. "We keep ourselves active doing ballroom dancing three nights per week and cruising on our boat, 'Blue Tango,' in Charlotte Harbor. I enjoy playing trombone in three bands during winter season. Julie and I love to travel through Europe over the summer months." Email: bolen.gary@yahoo.com Fred "Flash" Lash '66 uses his military background and years of public relations experience to assist many military-related associations with their communication needs. He is also the PR director for The Little Theatere of Alexandria, a job that keeps him closely connected to his true calling, community theater. He lives in Springfield, Va. Email: fredanddonnalash@verizon.net Larry D. Morelock '71 retired from the Air Force and American Airlines and volunteers at Vets Helping Vets Anderson and Wild Hearts Equine Therapy. He and his wife have been married for over 50 years and live in Seneca, S.C. Email: kctoad135@gmail.com Larry M. Champion '73 shares, "I am a semi-retired attorney in Klein, Texas, with my own law practice. I remain close with brothers Dennis Schultz '68 and Greg Rinehart '68. We are in different states and try to get together at least once yearly." Email: lchampion@sbcglobal.net C. Michael Gillam '77 and his wife, Beverly, sold their longtime Orlando, Fla., home and moved to Franklin, Tenn., where they own a second home. They love traveling to visit their four kids and eight grandchildren in four states. Email: michaelgillam55@gmail.com Randy C. Lewis '80 recently retired and bought a ranch in West Chazy, N.Y. "Working harder than ever and loving every minute of it!" Email: rclewis213@gmail.com Todd A. Anderson '93 is entering a new stage of life as an empty nester and grandfather in Brownsburg, Ind. "My last two graduated high school in 2023. One will be attending Purdue and the other will be at Vincennes." Email: pegis99@gmail.com Samuel Siwy '22 recently relocated to Indianapolis for the final year of clinicals. "My intention is to work in the city throughout this year while actively seeking post-graduation opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry. Apart my studies, I explore Indy!" Email: siwy.samuel@gmail.com Alumni News SIGMA PHI EPSILON 5 B rothers from all over the country converged on West Lafayette recently to "compete" in the 40th (or so) Little Kings Open, an event that began in 1979. The late David Guinnup '75 and William "Billy" Mathias '78 conceived the idea upon discovering that seven-ounce bottles of Little Kings Cream Ale fit nicely in a golf bag without drawing the attention of the golf starter. It was also a great excuse for an annual reunion to enjoy the fellowship that began in the Ep Lodge. Since then, the tournament has moved to locations around the country, including Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, and Milwaukee, with occasional visits to Purdue. This year, the brothers made the half-hour drive south to Harrison Hills Country Club in Attica, Indiana, to wage the battle for the highly coveted crown and scepter prize. Sadly, the crown and scepter have been lost; we now earn participation points that are rewarded in the form of good times and memories that began many years ago. Some of the brothers stayed for Homecoming and the historic reopening of the SigEp house. Everyone was gratified by seeing the Sigma Phi Epsilon heart restored to its rightful location on the front of the house, beckoning us toward the red door and another era of brotherhood for generations to come. Participating golfers included: Avid spectators included: Brotherhood Is Its Own Reward Little Kings Open Recap Dean Behnke '77 Owensboro, Ky. Gary Kotterman '78 Columbus, Ind. Don Landwirth '79 Redwood City, Calif. Billy Mathias '78 Madison, Wis. Lloyd McGlincy '78 Carmel, Ind. Tom Shaw Cottonwood, Ariz. Dexter Skidmore '78 and Debbie Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Mike Downham '75 Indianapolis, Ind. Mark Easley '78 and Marita Cary, N.C. Tom Everly '75 Cary, N.C. Dale Giolas '75 Chicago, Ill. Steve Lapp '75 Indianapolis, Ind. Craig Wallace '75 Sheridan, Ind. Charlie Workman '75 Pittsboro, Ind.

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