Sigma Alpha Epsilon - DePauw University

Indiana Delta Chapter A Diverse Group of Honorable Men Jake Jackson '81 Appreciative of SAE Experience A s Jake Jackson '81 reflects on his under- graduate experience, one of the first things to come to mind is the brothers of Indiana Delta. The chapter house served as the founda- tion for some of his greatest memories at DePauw and helped foster many lasting friendships. "The majority of my college experience ended up being the fellowship of the brothers in the house," Jake said. "It is the times and memories, which we expe- rienced, which make our current friendships and our paths in the world an easier one to take." The differing backgrounds and personali- ties of the brothers are what originally drew Jake to SAE. When he realized the mem- bers held similar values, he knew the frater- nity was an organization he wanted to join. "The diversity of membership is why I decided to join SAE. There was no cut-and- dried formula to the personality that any new member needed to fit in to other than the traditional values of the fraternity," Jake said. Those values were evident as Jake and his class went through pledgeship and resided in the chapter house. During this time, he served in a few leadership roles, including eminent chroni- cler and secretary. After earning a degree in political science, Jake became the owner of Ivanhoe Group, which refurbishes, services, and resells new and used barcoding equipment. He advises brothers who also want to open a small busi- ness to ignore those who say you can't and to ask a lot of questions. During his free time, Jake and his wife, Karen, enjoy doing interior work on their house and spending time on the back porch with their neighbors. The couple resides in Peachtree City, Georgia. Jake can be reached at jjackson@ivanhoegroup.com. Welcome, New Members Felix Amankwah Brooklyn, N.Y. Kerrigan Clark Cumberland, Md. Ben Crider Nashville, Tenn. Jack Evans Lexington, Ky. Kevin Feller Carmel, Ind. Teague Hampton Arlington Heights, Ill. Mo Hussain Brooklyn, N.Y. Cody Kniptash St. Louis, Mo. Jack Macias Phoenix, Ariz. Evan Miller Indianapolis, Ind. Aaron Orr Fort Wayne, Ind. Jonathan Pai St. Louis, Mo. Jarius Pierre-Toussaint Brooklyn, N.Y. David Prabhu Oak Brook, Ill. Brian Saulnier St. Peter, Minn. Nathanial Sprague Huntsville, Ala. Ismael Sylla Brooklyn, N.Y. Alex Tarr Fishers, Ind. David Tekien Chicago, Ill. Chapter Eternal Pastor Alan H. Black '63 entered Chapter Eternal on June 28, 2013, surrounded by his family at Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He married Annie Gerig on August 10, 1963, in the First United Methodist Church. Al began his career as a prison intake counselor and then was a research psychologist. Al was a well-loved teacher at Auburn and DeKalb high schools, also leading Youth for Christ clubs. In 1980, Al and Annie were called into ministry at County Line Church of God. Weekly children's lessons included chalk art or Toby, his handmade ventriloquist figure. In later years, they enjoyed mission trips in other countries and serving interim speaking assignments. Al was a former YMCA board member when the drive for the North Main Street YMCA began. He was a Hoosier Warbirds member and a private pilot. He also authored a book, Divine Reprisal. Alumni News Rev. Jay A. Morris '52 and his wife celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2014, on a Mediterranean cruise and by visiting all the state parks in Indiana that have inns. Bruce P. Spang '68 had his novel, The Deception of the Thrush, published by Piscataqua Press. Set in 1964-68 in a fictitious fraternity, DAE, at a small, southern Indiana university, it's a story of how a young man faces the social and political turmoil of the times. Jason Follett, the main character, has to wrestle with his inner demons as he tries to find his place in a fraternity. The trials of Hell Week, as it was back then, as Alumni Update (Continued on page 4)

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