Theta Chi - University of Florida

THETA CHI PAGE 3 TheTa Chi a Model organizaTion aT UF A long with the incredible transformation of the Chapter House itself, Tau Chapter continues to develop within. Our momentum and direction places us as a benchmark chapter at the University of Florida, and we invite our alumni members to share in the active Chapter. Theta Chi has become a model organization within the Interfraternity Council by broadening our scope and influence over the past four years, and being a consistent producer of campus leaders at every level. Fall 2014 was an exceptionally productive semester, including involvement with student government, honors society inductions, and outstanding academics. The Chapter maintained exceptional involvement in philanthropy, most notably with its performance in sorority events and University of Florida's marquee campus- wide philanthropy, Dance Marathon. The fall 2014 pledge class initiated 35 new members, demonstrating along the way the success of the new pledge program. Tau maintains high academic integrity, upholding the maxim of Theta Chi for Alma Mater, by ranking sixth in campus GPA with a 3.36 cumulative GPA. In addition to a changing of the guard at the executive level, brothers Bradley Wheeler '12 and Bobby Finigan '12 assumed high leadership positions on campus. Brother Wheeler became chairman of student government productions (SGP), the premier campus entertainment engine that attracts renowned artists from around the country, while Brother Finigan assumed the role of SGP comptroller. Futher, Joseph Michaels '11 completed a successful term as Senate President. Lastly, we welcomed brother Garrick Harding '08 into the Chapter House as our new house director. Brother Harding proves a valuable asset as the Florida Blue Key president from fall 2014. Theta Chi tapped three additional members to the society last fall. As we get close to our 100-year anniversary, Tau Chapter continues the legacy our alumni set before us. We welcome all Tau alumni and their families to join us at the house for the Orange & Blue Game, and thank our alumni members for their continued support of the Chapter in our efforts to be the best fraternity on campus. Without you our success would not be possible. Fraternally, Griffin Rapp '13 Chapter President (561) 889-6393 oxtaupresident@gmail.com Brothers Bobby Finigan '12, Zane Katz '14, Joshua Pittell '11, Joey Michaels '11, and Bradley Andersen '11 met ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith. Tau Chapter has many university leaders, including former Senate President Joey Michaels '11 and Jose Cadillo '14. Alumni News Nathaniel L. Storms '44 recently turned 88 and his wife, Alice, is 90. They celebrated their 65th anniversary in September 2014 and have five children, nine grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. "God has been good to us. Look up Matthew 6:33." They live in Valrico, Fla. E-mail: kelly.storms@verizon.net Jack Sherman '49 hopes to be with Tau in 2016 for the 100th anniversary. He lives in Blowing Rock, N.C. E-mail: jonscot2@charter.net Tommy W. Thornton '50 wants his Tau brothers to know he and his wife, Mary, are still here and enjoying their life in Jacksonville, Fla. Marvin L. Ivey '51 lived in Flavet III from 1957-59, received his master's of education in 1957, and doctor of education in geology in 1961. He taught at St. Pete Jr. College from 1959-87, received his J.D. degree from Stetson University College of Law in 1978, practiced law in Pinellas Park from 1987-94, and retired in 1994. Marvin, who lives in Largo, Fla., sailed in the Pacific for a few months and has traveled with his wife, Bette, children, grandchildren, and friends ever since. E-mail: mivey@tampabay.rr.com James D. Anderson '56 was so sorry to read of the death of Ron Acree '57. He and Ronnie were next door neighbors in Winter Haven during their high school years and became good friends. Brother Harold Daniels '56 and James were instrumental in pursuing Ron, George Neilson '57, and George Lanier '58 to join Theta Chi. James lives on Deewees Island, S.C. E-mail: alittledeewees@bellsouth.net John C. Tindall '59 was a baseball coach at St. Johns River Community College for 30 years and athletic director for four years. He now winters in Florida, summers in North Carolina, and fills his time with reading, golfing, and yard work. Hon. Leroy H. Moe '60 is happy to be retired and lives in a condo on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, close to his two daughters and two granddaughters who are 5 and 8 years old. Robert J. Lancraft Jr. '60 attended the Florida bowl game in January. Brothers George Nielson '57, Wesley Kirkpatrick '58, Bob Harris '59, their wives, and other Gators stayed on a ski mountain in Gatlinburg. They raised a toast to brother Ron Acree '57. "We miss him! It will not be the same without him joining our merry band of brothers." Robert lives in Maidstone, Vt. E-mail: bobgator@peoplepc.com (Continued on page 4)

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