Delta Tau Delta - University of Oklahoma

DELTA TAU DELTA Page 2 Continued Chapter Success under ASC Guidance O n behalf of the Alumni Supervisory Committee and all alumni involved with Delta Alpha, we are impressed and elated with the effort put forth by the undergraduate m e m b e r s h i p a n d l e a d e r s h i p o v e r t h e past 10 months. The executive committee stepped up to the plate with programming and risk management improvements. The undergraduates held to their promise to improve the chapter through involvement on campus, philanthropic endeavors, and respecting the Delta Shelter. After a successful recruitment, the chapter signed a new pledge of class of 43 outstanding men. We are proud to report the chapter successfully hosted their first social event since their probationary period and have led the state in fundraising for our national philanthropy, JDRF. This last accomplishment is by far the most impressive. Delta Tau Delta is partnered with JDRF nationally and is supported by all chapters. Delta Alpha leads the state in fundraising with over $8,800 benefitting juvenile Type 1 diabetes research. We are so proud of our brothers for the hard work they have put in to support a good cause and uphold the values our beloved fraternity was founded on. We are all very excited for what Delta Alpha is accomplishing and the direction the leadership has taken the chapter. We look forward to a strong future with many more accolades. Thank you to all the alumni who have given their time for the betterment of the chapter. Lastly, we invite and encourage all alumni to come and see what great things Delta Alpha is doing. It's a great time to be a Delt. Fraternally, Matthew Akins '13 Alumni Supervisory Committee akinsmr@gmail.com Welcome, NeW members Luke Adams Oscar Anyabolu Alexander Bleakley* (Father Chad Bleakley, TCU '88) Tanner Brooks Nelson Burnett* (Father Ralph D. Burnett '93) Edward Cohn Caleb Conley Philip Crowley Daniel Dye Cayde Edwards Daniel Fenton* (Brother Ross Fenton '18) Chase Freeman Bryant Frihart Jackson Goetzinger Bennett Hall Blake Harris Sam Hill Samuel Hilliard Logan Holtmyer Alec Hopper Mitchell Kepner Will Knight* (Father Richard "Rick" Knight '90) Alexander Lazar Ryan Leap* (Uncle Chris Leap '90) Matt Leonard Conor Maguire Tristan Miller Trevor Morris Rob Nayfa PJ Novak Fox Pever Tanner Profice Parker Rogers Eric Schoolcraft Jackson Schultz Joe Stanke Matt Thomas James Thompson Clint Ullrich* (Brother Troy Ullrich '18) Walker Ward Ben Wharton Travis White Brett Willard *Legacy, relative in parenthesis Delta Alpha welcomes 43 new members this fall. Alumni Update CHAPTER ETERNAL James McLaughlin '49 entered Chapter Eternal on January 2 as a resident of Midland, Texas. Prior to attending OU he served as a naval aviator during World War II. After graduating, Jim perused a career in engineering and worked for the Cardinal Companies for many years. He leaves behind his wife, Anne, of 65 years, three sons, and many grandchildren. J o e L . N o r t o n J r . ' 5 2 e n t e r e d C h a p t e r Eternal after a long battle with cancer. As an undergraduate, Joe was an intramural wrestling champion and participated in several other intramural sports. He was the owner of Norton's Luggage. William "Frank" Boucher '53 entered Chapter Eternal in June from Alzheimer's. Frank was an oil and gas investor. While an undergraduate, Frank was a multiyear intramural wrestling champion. Zack D. Pryse III '59 entered Chapter Eternal on December 7, 2016, as a resident of Ponca City, Okla. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot, earning a Purple Heart. Zach had a 30-year career with Delta Airlines, retiring in 1997. He was at his best when outdoors, and especially around the water and anything involving boating. His true passion and love was his family. He will be missed. ALUMNI NEWS Patrick D. Sullivan '49, a retired trial attorney, celebrated his 90th birthday in September. "Due to my age, I am living a very quiet life." John A. Brock '53 lost his wife in September 2016. He is starting a business with Alva T. Stair Jr. '52 called Tropical Weather Analytics Inc. He has been given the "Brock Prize for Education" (BrockPrize.org) for 16 years and has written a book, Rules for Leadership, Life, and Career, for young people. Printed copies total 30,0000. He is willing to give anyone who is interested a copy for one dollar to be sent to him for postage. Several schools have purchased for their graduates. His son, J. Vaughn Brock '80, has a commercial real estate firm in Austin, Texas, and has moved back from London. E-mail: jbrock@sptulsa.com Jerry T. Parker '56 and his wife, Cindy, live in Hot Springs Village, Ark., and are enjoying retirement. E-mail: cinjerparker@sbcglobal.net Kent W. Miller '62 lives in Roswell, Ga., with his wife, Judy. They have 14 grandchildren in school working on their careers. He and Judy are both still active in business, golf, community activities, and local charities. "We are blessed with family accomplishments, recognitions, sports successes, scholarships, leadership, and normal challenges. It's always good to (Continued on page 4)

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