Alpha Tau Omega - University of Oklahoma

The Beacon 2 B efore becoming an Alpha Tau Omega, Gary Pierson '78 heard great things about the chapter. He knew a number of men who were actives and some of his high school classmates were prepared to pledge as well. "The summer recruitment team, especially Tom Garner '77, did a great job of convincing me that the Delta Kappa Chapter was where I belonged," Gary says. "I was the first person in our pledge class to sign a pledge card." His favorite memory as an undergraduate was the day his pledge class was initiated on March 4, 1978. As he grew as a person, he grew in the chapter. Gary served as vice president, fall recruitment chairman, and intramurals coordinator. He was also a T. Downs champ and Lone Star recipient. For Gary, Delta CHAPTER ETERNAL Hubert C. Chancellor '43 entered Chapter Eternal on March 14. He was a resident of Muskogee, Okla. Clifford B. Dobson '49 entered Chapter Eternal on June 15, 2015. He had a long battle with Parkinson's disease, which hindered his mobility, but not his mind. His wife, Mary, sends well wishes to all ATWs. Alan G. Bennett '69 entered Chapter Eternal on August 23, 2015. He was a resident of Pottsboro, Texas. Tom J. Wilcox '76 entered Chapter Eternal on December 17, 2015. He was a resident of Seiling, Okla. ALUMNI NEWS William H. Hintze '48 has visited more than 150 countries and hunted big game on all six continents. He has more than 100 articles published on geology, hunting, and tourism. At 86 years old, he is enjoying life. In November 2015, he was able to see the new chapter house. Bill resides in Sugar Land, Texas. E-mail: steveh1999@gmail.com Philip L. Stephenson '52 has been married since 1959 and has 19 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren. He and his wife, Chrys, live in Wichita Falls, Texas. They continue to combat age-related conditions, but stay deeply involved in their children's and grandchildren's life. E-mail: papadocret@aol.com Raymond C. Kerr '54 is blessed with good health. He plays tennis twice a week in Houston, Texas, with ATW brothers from Missouri, Texas, and Northwestern. Raymond is still practicing law and enjoys mediating. E-mail: raymondckerr@raymonckerr.com Rex T. Baggett, M.D. '56 was active in medical practice in Carson City, Nev., from 1969 until 2004. Since 1999, he has volunteered at the Ross Medical Clinic of FISH. He and his wife, Karen, life in Carson City, Nev. E-mail: rexbaggett@gmail.com Jack H. Marshall '57 has done some traveling in the South Pacific islands, Istanbul, Africa, Israel, Europe, South America, and Canada. He plans on traveling in the U.S. next. He lives in Mt. Pleasant, Texas. E-mail: jmars531938@att.net Don R. Hill '58 enjoys traveling, golfing, and meeting with old fraternity brothers. He is a resident of Argyle, Texas. E-mail: skezx@aol.com Spencer L. Knapp '58 and his wife, Carolyn, are enjoying retirement in Southern California, but stay connected to OU. He serves on the OKCHE board and attends meetings in Norman at least twice a year. E-mail: slknapp@aol.com Harlan L. Reams '58 spent 33 years in television managing stations in Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and Georgia before retiring in 2001. He lives in Tulsa, Okla. E-mail: harlanreams@att.net Charles R. Martin '59 retired from career law practice in 1999. He then opened a law practice doing civil and criminal work. He retired from that in 2010, but continues to do criminal defense work. E-mail: charlesrmartin@earthlink.net Fred L. Henneke '68 is the proud grandfather of three grandsons with one more on the way. He loves living in the Texas Hill country, especially when it rains on the beautiful Guadalupe River. In addition to law practice, he teaches history and political science at Schreiner University. E-mail: hennekefred08@gmail.com Louie C. Baxter III '88 has lived in Kohler, Wis., for the past eight years. He owns and operates LCB Properties LLC Commercial and Residential, and is the general manager of Firelo of Wisconsin LLC. Cap has the most fun as owner of Cap's Tap in historic downtown Sheboygan Falls, Wis. He welcomes any and all ATWs for a visit—various world-class golf courses and outdoor activities are just minutes away. E-mail: capbaxter@hotmail.com GARY PIERSON '78 THANKFUL FOR DELTA KAPPA EXPERIENCES Kappa was a journey. "It prepared me for a lot of the experiences life throws at you, principally about maturing—and there was a lot of room for that—getting along with others from diverse backgrounds, following the lead of more senior members on developing an education and career path, and of course having a little fun along the way," Gary says. As an undergraduate, none of his brothers understood why the famous Pete Boatright '56 remained so involved in the chapter house. But it all makes sense to him now. "He was simply giving back to something he strongly believed in and helping those that needed some guidance at an important time in their lives," Gary says. "Pete's gone now, so it's our time to take up the mantle." As an alumnus, Gary remains passionate about Delta Kappa and what the chapter did for him. "In many ways, my ATW experience was the most transformative of my life." Gary says. "We learned from both good and bad examples and, hopefully, are the better for it." Gary is the president and CEO of The Oklahoma Publishing Company and CEO of The Broadmoor – Sea Island Company. He and his wife, Myrla, have been married for 27 years and reside in Oklahoma City, Okla. They have a son who graduated from OU in May and is now attending the OU College of Law. In his free time, Gary enjoys hunting, golfing, skiing, and leisure traveling. E-mail: gpierson@opubco.com ALUMNI UPDATE

• Cover