Delta Chi - University of Alabama

THE COUNSELOR 3 Over $3,000 Raised for Hurricane Relief In Wake of Natural Disasters, Alabama Chapter Helps F ollowing Hurricane Harvey, which devastated many in Houston, Texas, and the surrounding areas, Delta Chi co- hosted a philanthropy event with Delta Delta Delta, Chi Omega, Kappa Kappa Gamma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Delta Kappa Epsilon. e event had a band, served food and helped to raise money for the American Red Cross to help with Hurricane Harvey relief. rough our efforts, we were able to raise over $3,000. ank you to all those who came out to support those in need. Fraternally, Nick Principe '18 President (847) 345-8008 / njprincipe@crimson.ua.edu T he Alabama Chapter of Delta Chi has had many memorable periods during the 90 years since it was established in 1927. Based on the impressive record of the entire Chapter, as well as those of numerous individual student members, a good case can be made that the decade of the '50s is one of those memorable periods. In the fall of 1953, 45 young men were joined in what was the largest class ever in the old Chapter House behind Bidgood Hall. Delta Chi had a four-year run where it won first place in either the IFC float or lawn decoration competition. In the 1955 IFC Step Singing competition, we took first place. Our recording of "e Bond Song" was used by Delta Chi International Headquarters for the next 25 years at all official fraternity events. 1953 also saw the Chapter begin a period of sustained intramural sports success by winning its first- ever IFC football championship, defeating Sigma Chi 26-7 in the championship game that capped off an undefeated season. Johnny Gibson '54, our tailback, was one of the best to ever play intramural football. He was helped by several of the class, including Dan ompson '56, John Ed Willoughby '57, plus several upperclassman, Don Mace '57, Robert Joe Anthony '55, Louie Scholl '56 and Jim Dismukes '55. Much of the information above is available in more detail in three 1950s-era memory books. is article was written from memory and some inquiries made of a few '50s-era Brothers. Feel free to contact me at (205) 870-8272 or carlinua57@aol.com. In the Bond, Chuck Carlin '57 Nick Harvilla, University of North Carolina- Charlotte '18 with Nick Principe '18 at the National President's Retreat. Both are Brothers of our Chapter's New Member Class of 2014. Nick H. transferred to the University of North Carolina- Charlotte where he is currently the President of the Charlotte Chapter Delta Chi. The Fabulous '50s! A Great Decade for the Alabama Chapter President "A" Nick Principe '18 Chicago, Ill. Vice President "B" Grady Worsham '19 Sarasota, Fla. Recording Secretary "C" Mac Gardner '19 Vestavia Hills, Ala. Treasurer "D" John Steber '19 Sarasota, Fla. Corr. Secretary "E" Hayden Camp '18 Indianapolis, Ind. Sergeant-at-Arms "F" Mitch Salhaney '19 Detroit, Mich. 2017-2018 CHAPTER EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Executive Team enjoys a view of the Colorado State game. Le to right: Mitch Salhaney '19, Patrick Leitner '19, John Steber '19, Grady Worsham '19 and Nick Principe '18. President Joey Ritchey '78 Treasurer John Freeman '86 Faculty Advisor Allen McClendon '95 BB Scotch Ritchey '14 Members Andy Benefield '96 Matt Feller '98 Jeremy Wood '06 Alumni Board of Trustees House Corporation President Dwight Mixson '79 Members Bill Gullett '82 Craig Hill '82 House Director Debbie Kober 70 Total Active Members 46 Total Associate Members 16 Number of Brothers on President's List (4.0 or higher GPA) 38 Number of Brothers on the Dean's List (3.5 and higher GPA) 3.07 Spring 2017 GPA (Above e University's All-Male average) Chapter Profile

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