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D
id you catch the two Epsilon shout-
outs in the summer issue of The Teke?
Frater Ed Droste E-1004 '70 had a dedi-
cated feature on page 38 for becoming a
Life Loyal Teke. The chapter received a
nod of its own on page 23.
Epsilon Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon
Iowa State University
P.O. Box 442100
Lawrence, KS 66044-2100
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Attention: This newsletter is intended for Tau Kappa Epsilon alumni and parents. If your son
is still attending Iowa State University, he will receive a copy at the Chapter House. If he is no
longer in school, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you.
THE CHIMES
"When I applied to be an officer in the United States Marine Corps, I had to take a picture
in a suit for my application package," Damon recalls. "A lot of my peers had to scavenge to
acquire this simple item of being a gentleman. Kingford Bavender E-926 '68, the owner
of Bavender Custom Clothiers and an alumnus of Tau Kappa Epsilon, already had created a
tier-one suit for me.
"This relieved some unneeded pressure and made me look like a professional, not a pieced
together man like the other applicants. Also, during the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and other
formal military functions, you are expected to act like an officer and a gentleman. The Red
Carnation Ball and other equivalent events I attended while in Tau Kappa Epsilon did a tre-
mendous job at preparing me for such occasions."
When time allows, Damon returns to Iowa and reconnects with many brothers who were
influential in his college experience.
"It's a brotherhood, or in layman's terms, it's the closest friendship you'll find aside from
going to war with somebody," Damon said. "It's a fraternity for life, so when it's possible,
members should reconnect and enjoy their past. Anybody who had an inspirational father
figure growing up knows that time creates wisdom through experiences. These experiences
will help develop current members of the fraternity."
Damon can be reached at schmidtdamon28@gmail.com or damon.schmidt@usmc.mil.
Officer and a Gentleman
(Continued from page 3)
Homecoming and
Annual TKE Tailgate
October 28 vs. TCU
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
Informal meet-up happening Friday night at
Whiskey River in downtown Ames.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
Tickets to the tailgate are $25 each and in-
clude food and drink from ISU Greek Chefs
and seating at our tailgate tent equipped for a
large crowd. Tailgate ticket sales will continue
through game day. TKE game tickets ($61.75 for
game and tailgate admission) may still be avail-
able for purchase dependent upon remaining in-
ventory. Contact Bill Schaphorst at schaphorst@
hotmail.com to purchase or check availability.
Individual game tickets that are not part of the
TKE block of seats should be purchased through
ISU Athletics.
