Delta Chi - University of Alabama

THE COUNSELOR 2 T he road to Delta Chi was full of coincidences for Dewey Camp '56. Not knowing if he would be attending e University of Alabama or not, Dewey received an anonymous $600 scholarship and two weeks later, was on a train bound for Tuscaloosa. Being from Mississippi, Dewey didn't know anyone until a member from Delta Chi introduced him to the fraternity while at lunch the beginning of freshman year. e next few days would become what Dewey has described as "a place of encouragement and support." Music has always been a part of Dewey's life, but he was able to realize his potential while at Alabama. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, as well as his Master's in Music from Indiana University. He is now a retired Professor Emeritus aer 33 years as a Professor of Music at San Francisco State University. Dewey's life centered on music and academics, but being a part of this Fraternity helped Dewey accomplish many things through the encouragement and support from his Brothers that he might otherwise have not. "Delta Chi contributed so much to my expanded campus life, including running in the campus election and winning the position of Editor for Rammer Jammer, the campus humor magazine," Dewey explained. A balanced campus life helped prepare him for a demanding career in music, as well as military service. Dewey recalls many Brothers and Alumni who were there for support, especially the late Dan Saltsman '56, who offered his continued guidance, and Richard Shelby '57, who encouraged him to think about law school and get more involved on campus. Others include Jeff Coleman Sr. '29, who was a Chapter founder, as well as their "BB" Walt Granger '50. ough his career has taken him far from Alabama, Dewey was able to visit the Chapter in 2014 and connect with Brothers Charles Carlin '57 and Jim Merrell '58, who nominated him for the Coleman Award. Giving back financially has been one of the ways that Dewey has been able to say thank you for everything the fraternity has given him. He shared, "My living with Delta Chi brought me early on toward a fuller awareness of life." Dewey now spends his time reading, investing and walking, as well as spending time with his four children and five grandchildren. Dewey is humbled and honored by the Coleman Award from the Chapter, and is deeply appreciative of all who have unknowingly contributed to his full life. "ank you, thank you for all you've added to my life and well-being." You can connect with Dewey at campdew@aol.com or (415) 587-6106. A Wonderful Life Why Dewey Camp '56 Is Forever Proud to Be a Delta Chi B orn in Florence, Alabama, John Freeman '86 attended Coffee High School and in 1982 enrolled at e University of Alabama. at fall, he joined Delta Chi along with 21 other Brothers. John graduated in 1986 with a Bachelor's of Science in Accounting, acquiring his Master's in Accounting one year later. While a student, John was involved in various on-campus activities, serving as Vice-President of the IFC in charge of formal recruitment, was elected to the SGA Senate, was selected to the Jasons Senior Men's Honorary, ODK, Mortar Board and Anderson Society. In addition to his on-campus activities, John was an involved leader in Delta Chi and served in various positions in the Fraternity, including Treasurer. When John le e University, he went to work for Ernst & Young, a public accounting firm, for five years before leaving to go work with JOHN FREEMAN '86 MAINTAINS BROTHERHOOD CONNECTIONS Winners of Alabama's Coleman Award, John Freeman '86 and Dewey Camp '56. Scandipharm, a startup pharmaceutical company focusing on cystic fibrosis. Aer the company was sold, John and three others founded VistaPharm, another pharmaceutical company. John served as Chief Financial Officer until 2015, when he assisted with the sale of the company to Warburg and Pincus, a New York private equity group. John is now a pharmaceutical consultant. One of the biggest impacts of joining Delta Chi has been the lifelong friendships that John has made. Everywhere he goes, it seems like John runs into a Delta Chi he knows. John likes to tell the story of being in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with his business partners. "ey were walking ahead of me looking for a restaurant and stopped a guy on the street to ask for directions. When I caught up with them, they had stopped Tommy Lewis '90, a Delta Chi a couple of years behind me in school." Many people think being in a fraternity is just about the time you are in school, but it's really about the years aer school and the friendships that you maintain. John admits that he's jealous of young Alumni who are able to keep in better contact with their Brothers than when he was a recent graduate. John has been married to his wife, Carolyn, for 22 years, and they have three children: John Jr., Reid and Madeline. ey live in Birmingham, Alabama. John has been actively involved in coaching kid's sports, the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, Red Elephant Club and St. Stephens Episcopal Church. You can contact John at jfreeman3309@gmail.com. Our 2017 Jefferson J. Coleman Recipients

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