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∆ΣΦ Pro file Alumni with Phillip Smallwood ’62 Alpha Gam DATES Important PRESIDENT, Jim Adams ’60 678-297-3002 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT, Todd Mowinski ’93 [email protected] SECRETARY, Chris Shorter ’94 [email protected] TREASURER, Chris Call ’60 [email protected] CHAPTER ADVISER, Jeff Elkins ’83 404-522-0789 [email protected] Snap Shot Chapter Alumni Corporation 44 members GPA for spring 2003 – 3.06 (2nd-place fraternity) GPA for fall 2002 – 2.95 4 national awards at Convention (see article on page 2) Tony Kluemper is the editor-in-chief of The Technique. Kevin Haluska has been appointed chief justice of the Undergraduate Judiciary Cabinet. Tysen Persyzk attended the Delta Sig Leadership Institute. Saturday, October 4 Homecoming vs. NC State Pre-game lunch at the house E-mail Todd Mowinski for more details: [email protected]. Sunday, October 5 Golf Tournament for March of Dimes The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm, Woodstock, $75 E-mail Stan Hill for more info: [email protected]. Wednesday, December 10 Founders Day More than two decades ago, Phillip Smallwood ’62 and partners founded an Atlanta architectural firm that has since grown into a global presence with branches in Tampa and Singapore, and with 225 employees worldwide. But he remembers his roots — this past fall, when the chapter house underwent renovation, Phillip’s firm assisted with the project. For Phillip, who is now retired, his latest project has been renovating the old farmhouse where he grew up, and where his mother and her siblings grew up. “The house was falling down, but now it’s looking pretty good,” he says. “It was the home place where my aunts, uncles and cousins always came back for family gatherings.” Phillip owns the house and the farm. His career in architecture began in earnest after a stint in the Army. When he was mustered out, he returned to Atlanta, where he worked for a number of years for two architectural firms in succession. Then he, fellow architecture graduate and Delta Sigma Phi brother Bill Reynolds ’61 and others founded their own firm — Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates Inc. — which focuses on architecture, interior design and landscape design. Initially, the firm only worked on U.S.-based projects, but a fortuitous meeting with a developer from Jakarta gave them the impetus to broaden their scope. “We had successfully completed several Ritz-Carlton hotels,” says Phillip. “Ritz-Carlton recommended us to a developer in Jakarta, who later invited our firm to design a Ritz-Carlton in Jakarta.” Soon, the firm decided to open a branch in Singapore. “We thought Singapore would be a good place for expatriates to live,” he says. “It’s probably the most modern city in the world.” That was in 1990. Since then, he says, “As much as 30 percent of the firm’s work in a year has come from overseas business. We’ve designed projects in Singapore, Jakarta, China, Vietnam and Malaysia, as well as in the Middle East.” In the U.S. and abroad, the firm handles many large commercial projects, such as hotels, convention centers, prisons, schools, public buildings, high-rise residential complexes and more. Recent major projects have included a 43-story office building in Charlotte, N.C., and the new Federal Reserve building in Atlanta. One office project in Beijing involved more than one million square feet. Phillip credits the contacts he made during his fraternity years with helping him succeed in business. For example, when the firm was just getting started, he learned that one of his fraternity brothers, Roy Winfield “Wynn” Mothershed ’60, worked at First Atlanta Bank, now Wachovia Bank. Wynn introduced Phillip to one of the bank’s top officers, an act which proved very useful in obtaining the financing needed to establish the business. “First Atlanta has been our bank ever since,” he says. “Wynn did me a very big favor.” Another brother, Bob Whitley ’63, has been the firm’s attorney for 25 years. “Bob is a good friend,” says Phillip. “He has remained close to us in helping form our business and in handling the legal matters both in the U.S. and in foreign countries.” But that’s not all. “I met my present wife through Bob,” says Phillip. Well-Traveled Architect Still Calls Old Farmhouse ’Home’ (continued on page 3)

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DATESImportant

PRESIDENT, Jim Adams ’[email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT, Todd Mowinski ’[email protected]

SECRETARY, Chris Shorter ’[email protected]

TREASURER, Chris Call ’[email protected]

CHAPTER ADVISER, Jeff Elkins ’[email protected]

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AlumniCorporation

• 44 members• GPA for spring 2003 – 3.06 (2nd-place

fraternity)• GPA for fall 2002 – 2.95• 4 national awards at Convention (see

article on page 2)• Tony Kluemper is the editor-in-chief of

The Technique.• Kevin Haluska has been appointed chief

justice of the Undergraduate JudiciaryCabinet.

• Tysen Persyzk attended the Delta SigLeadership Institute.

Saturday, October 4Homecoming vs. NC State• Pre-game lunch at the house• E-mail Todd Mowinski for more

details:[email protected].

Sunday, October 5Golf Tournament for March of Dimes• The Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm,

Woodstock, $75• E-mail Stan Hill for more info:

[email protected].

Wednesday, December 10Founders Day

More than two decades ago, Phillip Smallwood ’62 andpartners founded an Atlanta architectural firm that hassince grown into a global presence with branches inTampa and Singapore, and with 225 employees worldwide.But he remembers his roots — this past fall, when thechapter house underwent renovation, Phillip’s firmassisted with the project.

For Phillip, who is now retired, his latest project hasbeen renovating the old farmhouse where he grew up, andwhere his mother and her siblings grew up. “The housewas falling down, but now it’s looking pretty good,” he says. “It was the homeplace where my aunts, uncles and cousins always came back for family gatherings.”Phillip owns the house and the farm.

His career in architecture began in earnest after a stint in the Army. When hewas mustered out, he returned to Atlanta, where he worked for a number of yearsfor two architectural firms in succession.

Then he, fellow architecture graduate and Delta Sigma Phi brother BillReynolds ’61 and others founded their own firm — Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart,Stewart & Associates Inc. — which focuses on architecture, interior design andlandscape design.

Initially, the firm only worked on U.S.-based projects, but a fortuitous meetingwith a developer from Jakarta gave them the impetus to broaden their scope. “Wehad successfully completed several Ritz-Carlton hotels,” says Phillip. “Ritz-Carltonrecommended us to a developer in Jakarta, who later invited our firm to design aRitz-Carlton in Jakarta.”

Soon, the firm decided to open a branch in Singapore. “We thought Singaporewould be a good place for expatriates to live,” he says. “It’s probably the mostmodern city in the world.”

That was in 1990. Since then, he says, “As much as 30 percent of the firm’swork in a year has come from overseas business. We’ve designed projects inSingapore, Jakarta, China, Vietnam and Malaysia, as well as in the Middle East.”

In the U.S. and abroad, the firm handles many large commercial projects, suchas hotels, convention centers, prisons, schools, public buildings, high-riseresidential complexes and more. Recent major projects have included a 43-storyoffice building in Charlotte, N.C., and the new Federal Reserve building in Atlanta.One office project in Beijing involved more than one million square feet.

Phillip credits the contacts he made during his fraternity years with helpinghim succeed in business. For example, when the firm was just getting started, helearned that one of his fraternity brothers, Roy Winfield “Wynn” Mothershed’60, worked at First Atlanta Bank, now Wachovia Bank. Wynn introduced Phillip toone of the bank’s top officers, an act which proved very useful in obtaining thefinancing needed to establish the business. “First Atlanta has been our bank eversince,” he says. “Wynn did me a very big favor.”

Another brother, Bob Whitley ’63, has been the firm’s attorney for 25 years.“Bob is a good friend,” says Phillip. “He has remained close to us in helping formour business and in handling the legal matters both in the U.S. and in foreigncountries.” But that’s not all. “I met my present wife through Bob,” says Phillip.

Well-Traveled Architect Still CallsOld Farmhouse ’Home’

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ReportTreasurer’s

By Chris Call ’60, Alumni Treasurer

The Best Years … the Best Friends … You Make it Happen!

Annual FundContributors

9/1/02 to 8/12/03

Thomas M. Fitzpatrick 1971Derek Shawn FowlerJackson M. Hall Jr. 1961A. J. Van Suetandael 1951J. Henry Etter 1932Peter J. Van Norde 1943Harold J. Lyons 1943Robert S. Divine 1952Frank H. Buffone 1953William S. Scott Jr. 1957Regis Vincent Walker 1956Thomas J. Fox 1957William M. Sloan 1959Kermit E. Gay 1959Thomas N. Herrington Sr. 1959Frank G. Worrall 1958David L. Herndon 1960Martin K. Hoffman 1961Milton S. Hall 1959Christopher H. Jones 1962Fred D. Anthony 1961Charles S. Gilbert 1962Charles W. Lord 1962Harry H. Davis 1962Donald M. McKay Jr. 1962Jon H. Akslen 1965Douglas A. Benton 1964James S. Carpenter 1965James R. Cochran 1963Robert B. McElreath 1962James K. Brookshire 1963Gibson C. Cornwell 1967Daniel L. Davis 1965Larry J. Farrow 1966Warren G. Sharp 1966Frank R. Webb 1964David E. Hawkins 1966Scott R. Penfield Jr. 1965John R. Powell 1965John H. Underwood 1966Richard H. Wynn 1968H. Warren Snipes 1968Nash O. Gerald 1968Thomas D. Thompson 1968Graham S. McFarlane 1969Michael Bachik 1971Ronald A. Edwards 1970Alan S. Bubes 1974James Collier Mullins 1975David J. Lach 1977Bradley C. Geddes 1978George R. Hayek 1980Francis J. Vari 1980Timothy J Cronin 1982Gregory P. Smith 1981Kenneth A. Pharoah 1983Craig S. Bowers 1983John Hann 1984Robert L. Cookson 1985Jeffrey R. Elkins 1988Maurice A. Trebuchon 1986Richard W. Wilkins 1985Normand A. St. Onge 1988Philip N. Watson 1987Anthony Jerome Bedard 1989Jack Finney 1988Richard M. Machado 1991Ping L. Wu 1990William K. Keal 1991James T. Mann 1994Christopher M. Goglia 1994Han-Song Kim 1997Gregory A. Davis 1995Andrew Gus Sanfilippo 1997

This year we were blessedwith strong support of ouralumni communicationsprogram, and thosedonations are now includedin revenue column. Yourcontinued support of theannual fund helps defraythe cost of preparation andmailing of these newslettersyou.

The house is beingleased to the chapter on afiscally responsible basis.Rents are based on straightpercentage of comparabledorm room rents, and theyincrease in step with anyincrease by Georgia Tech.A portion of revenues is set aside to handlemaintenance and to seed future renovationprojects such as enclosing the downstairs.

Proposed Budget for August 2003 through July 2004

RevenueRent Income $ 92,500Donations $ 7,000

$ 99,500

ExpensesHouse Operating Expense $ 43,400Mortgage Repayment $ 21,400Maintenance Account (15% of rent income) $ 13,900ACB Expense (newsletter, homecoming…) $ 9,000Residual Returned to Chapter* $ 5,600

$ 93,300

Projected Excess Cash Flow $ 6,200

* Incentive tied to utility usage, payment deadlines, etc.

Again, thank you for your commitment toour Alpha Gamma Chapter. We look forward toseeing you at this year’s homecoming!

Alpha Gamma received the Pyramid ofExcellence Award at this summer’sconvention. The Pyramid of Excellence isawarded based on a chapter’s overallperformance. Scholarship, philanthropy,recruitment, alumni relations, new membereducation and campus involvement are justa few of the criteria judged. Out of 100chapters, Alpha Gamma was one of only fivechapters honored by our national fraternity.The other winners were Millikin, Oregon,Transylvania and Grand Valley State.Especially impressive, Alpha Gamma’srecognition came only a year after last April’srechartering.

Additionally, John Powers, JasonRawson and Adam Tillery received theOrder of the Sphinx Award, which recognizesundergraduates for their outstandingcontributions to their campus, chapter and

Alpha Gamma Named in Top Five Nationwidenational fraternity. Alpha Gamma has hadfive honorees in two years. The chapter hasalso had at least one member accepted intothe competitive Delta Sig LeadershipInstitute each of the last three summers. Theeditor-in-chief of The Technique is a DeltaSig, as are the chief justice of theUndergraduate Judiciary Council (thejudicial equivalent of SGA) and last year’sNaval ROTC company commander.

The accomplishments of this chapter insuch a short period of time are trulyremarkable. The great news is the men theyare recruiting and winning are of equalcharacter and accomplishment. AlphaGamma chapter should continue to be a“Pyramid of Excellence” in the future. Pleasejoin our alumni brotherhood incongratulating these men on theirimpressive performance.

Chapter Wish ListAs we prepare the house for this fall semester, there are several items we could use includingblinds, landscaping supplies, kitchen supplies (utensils, cabinets, etc.), drop ceiling hardward,composite frames, vinyl tile, carpet, printer, copier, fax machine and a pool table. If you can helpprovide any of the following items, please contact House Manager Justin Stutts at [email protected] or 404-374-0519.

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Alpha Gamma Classic2003

On April 19, 2003, brothers from manydecades met at Stone Mountain Park totest their skills (and humility) on thelinks during the fourth installment ofthe Alpha Gamma Classic. Led by StanHill ’03, younger brothers, includingBurles Johnson ’01, Rusty Johnson ’01and Chris Ray ’02, were victorious. Stanalso won the closest-to-the-pin andlongest drive contests, prompting someelder alums to request reinstatement offreshmen ineligibility. Chris Ray wasquick to point out that he would have

Where the Boys Become Men By Jayson Blair

beaten Stan in the longest drive contestif the fairway were just a bit wider.Um… Chris, I would have won closest-to-the-pin honors if the greens keeperhadn’t screwed up the pin placement.

This year, tournament founder/director Jim Adams ’60 wasrecuperating from knee replacementsurgery and was unable to attend. Hevows a vengeful return next year withhis new graphite stiff shafts (knees, notclubs). At the post-tournament banquet,Doug Benton ’64 shared a rush

pamphlet from the’60s, demonstratinghow thin and handsomehis class used to be. Benton, the onlybrother who has participated in all fourtournaments, pointed out that he hasfinished last in all four tournaments.The ACB is currently considering a by-law to allow Benton to pick his ownteam next year.

Possible dates for next year’s tourn-ament are April 17 or April 22. Watchfuture Alpha Gam issues for details.

Alumni Profile: Philip Smallwood ’62 (continued from page 1)

Sue is Phillip’s second wife. He also has a daughter, Jolie,40, who is an architect in Charlotte. His son, Scott, 37, is azoologist working in biotechnology in Seattle.

Phillip is looking forward to an impending blessed eventinvolving Jolie. “For the first time, I’m going to be agrandfather this fall,” he says. “I’m very excited about that.”

Phillip is enjoying his retirement, with his hobbiesincluding cartooning and learning to play the mandolin,working on the family farmhouse, and spending more timewith family and friends. “In high school, I wanted to be acartoonist, so now I’ve taken it up again along with learningcomputer graphics,” he says. He doesn’t intend to cartoonprofessionally; instead, he sends his creations to friends.

“Life is less tense and less stressful,” he says. “I like where I

am and what I’m doing. I don’t have to meet deadlines anymore.”Phillip has fond memories of his fraternity years. He

joined Delta Sigma Phi during his sophomore year. Someother young men from his hometown were members as well.

Phillip had several roommates in the house, includingCarl Davis ’61, Dale Wintlend ’62, Bill McIntosh ’63 andothers. “Carl and I were probably the two sloppiest guys whoever lived in the house,” he says.

He remains in touch with a number of his fraternityfriends, such as Charlie Gilbert ’62, Jim Adams ’62, ChrisCall ’63 and others.

“The fraternity was an unusually good group of guys,”he says. “Looking back, the times spent there were all verygood times.”

Peter J. Van ’40(2920␣ Forest␣ Close␣ Dr., Duluth, GA 30097-7427; [email protected]) After careersin the Navy (three years of active dutyduring WWII and 26 years in the Reserves),as an engineer with C.W. Corp developingrocket engines under Dr. Goddard (rocketengines for Bell XS-2 aircraft) and practic-ing law for 45 years, I retired to golf,skiing, flying (the last aircraft I owned wasa 1960 Cessna 310D) and gardening.Photographs of my garden can be seen onthe Web site of the Greater Atlanta RoseSociety (www.atlantarose.org). Click onthe photo album, page down to 2002 andclick on my name.

George M. Elrod ’48(717␣ Cleermont␣ Dr.␣ S.␣ E., Huntsville, AL35801-1843; [email protected]) I retiredfor the final time in April 1998. At the time Iwas providing engineering support to missilesystems project offices at the U.S. ArmyMissile Command in Huntsville, Ala. Since

that time I have been volunteering at theHuntsville Historic Foundation’s HarrisonBrothers Hardware Store. It was opened in1878 and moved to its present location in1898. It is now on the national historicregister. I am also volunteering at ourHuntsville Hospital’s Joint Camp, a postsurgical recovery and initial physical therapyunit specializing in hip, knee, and shoulderreplacement. And, there is always golf.Oddly enough, the more joints I havereplaced, the better my golf game is. Mywife and I are trying to see as many nationalparks as we can. So far, we have been tonine, stretching from the Great SmokeyMountains to Volcano National Part onHawaii. Two special trips were to Alaska andDenali NP, the 49th state for our 49thwedding anniversary and then to Hawaiiand Volcano NP, the 50th state for our 50thanniversary.␣

Donald M. McKay ’60(5112␣ E.␣ Timbalier␣ Ct., Columbus, GA

31907-1771; [email protected]) Brother Jim Adams ’62and I worked the Southern Open Pro GolfTournament in Columbus, Ga., theweekend of May 23, 2003, at Green IslandHills C.C. on the Chattahoochee River. Wehad a great time. It is great to see Jimwalking so well after recent knee surgery.He had both knees replaced, one inJanuary and the other in April.

James S. Carpenter ’61(95384␣ Captains␣ Way, Amelia␣ Island, FL32034; [email protected]) It wasgreat reading about all the guys fromyears gone by. I discovered that brotherJim Cochran ’60 also lives on AmeliaIsland. Great story about Charlie Gilbert’59 (who has not changed a bit) and UGA.I was one of those on the bus returningfrom Birmingham and remember theshock of seeing UGA quite well! The“poor” dog refused to eat both dog food

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Alumni Updates continuedand ground beef. He only settled for steak.Keep up the good work.

Richard W. Hess ’62(313␣ Westwater␣ Rdg., Buford, GA 30518-5697; [email protected]) I am back in theNorth Atlanta area, and I am currentlybetween jobs. For those that don’t know, Ihave been married for 30 years and havetwo sons. One lives in Maryland and is also aDelta Sig. My other son moved back toGeorgia with us and is currently working forHome Depot. I look forward to attendingsome more activities at Alpha Gamma.

Philip M. McLaughlin ’62(1005␣ Adair␣ Ave.,␣ N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306-3829; [email protected])Three Delta Sig brothers from the ’60s gottogether recently. Warren Sharp ’62, JeffReuschle ’63 and Phil McLaughlin ’62met for supper at Sala, a Mexican eatery inthe Virginia Highlands neighborhood inAtlanta. Warren was passing throughAtlanta on business and set up the mini-reunion. It was great to talk about oldtimes as well as what is going on currently.Hopefully, this will lead to some repeatget-togethers.

Scott R. Penfield ’63(9␣ Overlook␣ Ln., Carthage, TN 37030;[email protected]) After 47 years ofbachelorhood, I finally married the nicestperson I ever met, Vivian Reynolds, in 1990.In 1995, we “won the lottery” by havingtwin sons, Jackson and Evan. My career haslargely centered on advanced nuclearenergy, with a later focus on gas-cooledreactors (GCRs). Our consulting firm,Technology Insights(www.technologyinsights.com), specializesin technical and economic assessments andsupporting the development and deploy-ment of advanced energy systems, includingnuclear. I do a little farm work when I gettired of high-tech stuff. I also continued myNavy career in the Reserve program andretired with the rank of captain. My hobbiesinclude running and flying, and of course,chasing the twins around.

John R. Powell ’63(6428␣ S.␣ Heritage␣ Pl.␣ W., Centennial, CO80111-4635; [email protected]) After 37 years in thepipeline engineering business (the last 21as owner of my own consulting firm), I ammostly retired and living in Centennial,Colo., (summer)␣ and Bonita Springs, Fla.,(winter). We play golf, travel␣ and take careof grandkids.

Stephen C. Boothe ’65(3331␣ Lee␣ St.␣ S.␣ E., Smyrna, GA 30080-4437; [email protected]) I have

had A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig’s disease) since1978. I am still surviving!!

Bradley C. Geddes ’77(6310␣ Sunshine␣ Canyon␣ Dr., Boulder, CO80302-9719; [email protected]) We are now in our 10thyear in Colorado and continue to enjoyliving in such a beautiful place. The skiing,hiking, fly-fishing, golf, mountain biking etc.,are just spectacular. We have lots of roomand would enjoy having an old friend or twocome to visit. I am working in my thirdsoftware startup and enjoy the excitement. Iam spending considerable time in the UK onbusiness and occasionally get a chance toexplore. A few weeks ago, I had a chance toplay golf at Carnoustie in Scotland. What awonderful place to visit and play golf! Weare doing well and hope that everyone elseis healthy and happy.

Anthony B. White ’78(8640␣ Forest␣ Pointe␣ Ct., Jonesboro, GA30238-4360; [email protected])My stepdaughter, Megan Stevens, isgetting married to a great guy, SamHarrell III, this August 2, 2003 — ourwhole family is excited! Megan had a verysevere and rare cancer from 1997 to 2001,but it has been in remission for two years,praise God. I have been with the GeorgiaTech Research Institute for nearly 18 years.

M. Tiffin Caverly ’85(6004␣ Massachusetts␣ Ave., Bethesda, MD20816; [email protected]) Our secondson (Spencer Maxwell Caverly, akaSpence) was born on May 12, 2003.

David R. German ’86(9665␣ SW␣ Allen␣ Blvd., Suite #112,Beaverton, OR 97005; [email protected]) I have been living in Port-land, Ore., for the last 10 years with mywife of one year, Liz, and my 10-year-olddaughter, Hanna. I left Osmose WoodPreserving after 10 years as an engineer/customer rep. Took a year and a half off tocycle, climb, and snowboard and did someconsulting. Took my present job two and ahalf years ago with Wunderlich-MalecEngineering. WME is a national engineer-ing company with a focus on controls,electrical and process mechanical. Ouroffice here in Portland specializes incontrol systems integration. If any of ourbrothers out there have any instrumenta-tion and controls projects with that, wemay be able to assist with give me a call at503-574-3097.

George L. Fechter ’87(715␣ Brookwood␣ Dr., Statesboro, GA 30461-6778; [email protected]) I havebeen working at Plant Hatch, a nuclear

power plant that is␣ operated by␣ SouthernNuclear Operating Co. and owned bySouthern Company in Baxley, Ga., for justover five years now. I just made seniorengineer. It’s been great living in Statesboro,Ga., which has enabled me to get Techseason tickets now for the fourth year. I amreally looking forward to seeing the newlycompleted and upgraded␣ stadium. My wife,Louise, and I have been married for 11 yearsnow. She works at Georgia SouthernUniversity in Auxiliary Services, InformationResources Group, and she’s much more of acomputer wiz than I am! Julia, our daughter,has just started first grade and is readingvery well for such a young age.

Eric J. Saunders ’92(715␣ Penn␣ Ave.␣ N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308-1501; [email protected]) I am wrappingup my intern year at MCG in June, and Tiffand I are moving to Birmingham, Ala.,where I will start my anesthesia residencyin July. More importantly, we haveanother baby on the way with a due dateof September 11.

Randolph W. McDow ’00(469␣ Tenth␣ St.␣ N.W.,␣ #4, Atlanta, GA30318-5757; [email protected]) I received my master’sdegree in public policy from Georgia Techin May of 2003. I continue to serve asrecruitment advisor for Alpha Gamma andas the president’s scholarship programcoordinator at Georgia Tech.

Brian Higgins(1850-204␣ Vienna␣ Woods␣ Dr., Raleigh, NC27606) Just recovered from a trip to Renowith the boys, then to Atlanta for the Ehlers-Kim wedding. On the move this summerwith brothers Lee Cox ’95, Chris Shorter’94 and Todd Mowinski ’93 — coming toRaleigh to visit and boat. I am then off toLebanon, Tenn., at the beginning of Augustto visit brother Dimitris Saratsiotis ’92, thenoff to Charleston, S.C., to visit brother JuddBaker ’95 and wife, Susie, and rest up forhomecoming when NCSU beats Tech!Starting my final year of school and shouldfinish in May 2004 with my MBA fromNCSU. I just proposed to my girlfriend,Robin Naylor (Clinton, N.C.), of two years,and she said “yes.” The wedding date istentatively scheduled for May 2004.

Since publication of our last issue,we have learned of the death of

John R. Dzamba ’37 (3/23/02).

Delta Sigma Phi mourns his passingand extends condolences to

his family and friends.