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EpsilonEpsilonA publication of Epsilon Chapter • Kappa Alpha Order • Emory University • Atlanta, Georgia • July 2001
EnquirerBy Fred Neely ’63, President, House Corporation
As reported recently to all alumni, Emory willrenovate the Kappa Alpha mansion at a cost of$1.8 million. Final bidding plans are beingdrawn now; construction should begin in Augustof this year and be completed by fall of 2002.
The plans include: gutting and renovatingthe first, second and third floors as well as thechapter room; adding new rooms and a bath-room over the dining wing; installing a new roofand new cooling, plumbing and electricalsystems, along with new windows, new columnsand new kitchen equipment; and correcting alldeferred maintenance problems. The Pit willneed only minor work since it was completelyrenovatedin 1999 inhonor ofTomParrott,although anoutsideentrancewill beinstalled.
Whencompleted,the housewill meetcountycodes,containsome 40beds inabout 20rooms (it now has 13) and will have a housedirector’s suite. It will be operated under thecomplete control of Emory through the PhoenixPlan, under which all Greek houses now operatebut Delta Tau Delta. With this arrangement,Emory will make needed repairs immediately, sodeferred maintenance will no longer be an issue.Rent charged will be on par with Emory’s dormrents (about $2,500 per semester).
“Pit” Renovated in Honorof Tom Parrott ’64
On April 17, 1999, alumni and undergraduatesattended a ceremony and barbecue dedicatingthe newly renovated Pit to the late Tom Parrott.L.O. Benton ’60, Tom’s classmate and closefriend, instigated the funding and renovation ofthe Pit in Tom’s memory, while Walt Beckham’70 was responsible for a major piece of thefundraising effort in finalizing our $65,000 goal.Below is a copy of the plaque commemoratingthe dedication.
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What’s InsideFlag Focus of Debate........... 2Mansion Renovation ........... 2Old South Celebration ........ 22001 Convivium ................... 3Spring Initiates .................... 3New Officers ........................ 4We want to hear from you! 4Court of Honor Attendees... 4Alumni News .................... 5,6
Walter Beckham ’70, Harry Lange ’63, Fred Neely ’63,Billy Allen ’62, Tom Parrott’s wife Lane, Robert Young ’62,and L.O. Benton ’60 with the newly installed Pitdedication plaque.
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UpdateFrom the ChapterMansion Renovation to
Begin in August
The approximate date is now set. Workers areready to begin the renovations of the KappaAlpha mansion in August. Last year, after someproblems with the university, the Kappa Alphabrothers, along with the housing committee andthe alumni advisory council, decided to relin-quish operational control of the house to EmoryUniversity. In return, Emory agreed to renovatethe house and operate it under the Phoenix Plan.
The estimated cost of this renovation isapproximately $1.8 million, which will place anew face on the house after 73 years of havingEpsilon brothers live within its walls. Therenovations will take no more than one year tocomplete, after which the brothers will be ableto move back into the house during the fall 2002semester. Brothers Aaron Milledge, ClintMalcolm ’01 and Ramsey Hammad ’02 currentlyserve as the KA members on the buildingcommittee.
As the KA mansion prepares for a greatfacelift, we, the brothers of the Epsilon chapter,eagerly await moving into the house with itsanticipated many new rooms and many greatupgrades. That date will mark a new future forEpsilon, while still reaffirming the traditionalvalues of Kappa Alpha Order and of being trueSouthern gentlemen.
National News:Battle Flag Major Focus
As Kappa Alpha was faced with three chapterclosings in the month of February alone due tothe display of the Confederate flag being deemedinappropriate, the national office has decided toreview its position on the use of the Confederatebattle flag. The executive council has beendiscussing many different possible moves to banthe flag’s use. The flag’s possible disassociationfrom KA comes in response to the assertion bymany universities that the Confederate flag is asymbol of racism.
This topic has sparked multiple debateswithin each chapter of our order. The HardemanProvince even set aside more than an hour todiscuss the thoughts regarding this symbol at theannual Providence Council. The discussion, ledby executive counselor Tom Faircloth andprovince commander Mark Thompson, revealedthe emotions regarding the flag’s meaning to theorder. The discussion centered on the relation-ship between the Confederate flag and Robert E.Lee, and the fact that the flag is by no means anofficial symbol of the Kappa Alpha Order.
A resolution and/or an update regarding thisissue should transpire before or during conven-tion, which will be held in August in Savannah,Georgia.
The confederate BattleFlag… Help, hinderance,or heritage? That’s thequestion up before KA
right now.
Andrew West ’93, Chapter Advisor, supervisesactive brothers Travis Blalock, Cass Nix ’01 andMike Ross ’02 in building a wheelchair ramp for
an elderly woman in Dekalb County.
Old SouthCelebration
What is arguably the most traditionalcelebration of Southern heritage washeld during the weekend of April 21.Yes, the time for Old South had comeagain.
Brother Edward Nix had beenplanning the event for months, and thisyear the brothers made the march downto Destin, Florida, to celebrate.
The Epsilon chapter is very proud ofthe Kappa Alpha traditions that weobserve and the commitment we haveto sustain them. The Confederateuniforms, the Southern belles, and theKA pride are all outward signs of thechivalry and grace characterizing theSouthern gentlemen that we strive tobecome.
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Epsilon’s 2001 Spring Initiates
Joshua T. MccalebSuccasunna, NJMusic/Sociology
Russell W. JacksonMemphis, TN
Business
Mitchell J. ThoresonMarietta, GAUndecided
William A. RayYazoo City, MS
Business
James B. AllisonMorristown, NJNeuroscience
Robert L. WinfieldSanford, NCUndecided
Epsilon Celebrates 2001 ConviviumOn Saturday, February 17, 2001, the Epsilonbrothers held the 123rd annual Convivium incelebration of the birthday of our spiritualfounder, Robert Edward Lee. This first-classevent, set up by brother William Mattice ’01,was held at the Atlanta Ramada ConferenceCenter. Not only were we blessed by the atten-dance of many distinguished alumni, but wewere graced by the presence of Mr. TomFaircloth, who serves as a representative on theKappa Alpha National Executive Council.
The program began with a surprise forbrother Travis Blalock. He was presented by thebrothers with an Excellence of Chapter ServiceAward. Mattice, who emceed the program, then
introduced Mr. Faircloth, who delivered anastonishing speech on the life of Robert E. Lee,which deserved and received a standing ovation.Mattice then invited the outgoing president,Clint Malcolm ’01, to deliver the commemora-tive toast to Lee, which Malcolm — to theamazement of the crowd — perfectly recitedfrom memory.
The brothers then closed out the eveningwith a lot of dancing and reminiscing with thealumni.
The brothers would like to thank the alumniwho attended this year. With their presence,Convivium was a grand success.
Jim Crews, National HQ, and escort; Tom Faircloth,featured speaker; James Tallman ’68; and Allen Long
’55, with escort at Epsilon Convivium.
Wilbur Warner ’62,David Carko, NathanAtkinson ’62, Frank
Asbury ’49, R.E. Lee,James Tallman ’68 at a
recent AtlantaConvivium
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We want to hear from you!
The Epsilon Chapter Alumni News section (on pages 5 and 6)contains interesting and important news of what has transpiredsince the graduation of our Epsilon brothers.
The brothers of the Epsilon chapter of KA invite you to take aminute to update your fellow brothers on occurrences in your lifesince graduation.
The events occurring in a member’s life are not only impor-tant in your life, but are also of great importance to fellowbrothers.
Please send us any news items, photographs, and/or changesof address to Kappa Alpha Order at Emory, Alumni RecordsOffice, P.O. Box 161188, ATLANTA, GA 30321-1188!
We apologize for themisspelling of the nameof the Beckham familyin the December 1998
issue of the newsletter.— The editors
New Officers Take Reins
Number IRamsey Hammad
Atlanta, GA
Number IIKinan Obeidin
Athens, GA
Number IIIAaron MilledgeBirmingham, AL
Number IVJames Dills
Jonesboro, GA
Number VTravis Blalock
Dallas, GA
Number VIBenjamin McMurry
Knoxville, TN
Number VIIScott BridgefordMary Esther, FL
Number VIIIMatthias KasulisColumbus, OH
Number IXMichael RossGreenville, SC
Scholarship ChairJeffrey LewisMemphis, TN
Social CommitteeTravis Blalock (Social Chair)
Nicholas GeorgeAaron Milledge (T-Shirts)
IFC RepresentativeNicholas GeorgeSavannah, GA
Sports ChairEdward Nix
Greenville, SC
Philanthropy/ RushNicholas GeorgePhiladelphia, PA
GAMMAFraser BocellHouston, TX
Public Relations ChairEric UsitaloDallas, TX
2001 Court of Honor Attendees John Akin ’37, Bruce Logue ’31,Madden Hatcher ’60, Frank Asbury ’49, Fred Neely ’63, Paul
Ferguson ’59, John Cox ’52, L.O. Benton ’60, James Tallman ’68,Terry Pope ’65, Tim Adams ’60, Melson Butler ’50,Walt Beckham ’70, and Gilbert Turner ’53, seated.
KappaAlpha Order
seeks to createa lifetime
experience…
Mint Juleps on the Veranda at the “Pit” Dedication
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Note: Much of this news was sent to us a whileago, and may be dated. We look forward toreceiving new updates!
For the last 20 years, Forrest H. Shropshire ’36(3 Luminosa Ter., Rome, GA 30161) has beenteaching “Southern History” to the Elderhostelgroups and Senior College at Berry College.
Since retiring from the practice of internalmedicine in 1990, C. Daniel Burge ’40 (1027Robin Ln., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30306 ) has beenworking part time in peer review managementwith the Georgia Medical Care Foundation.
William L. Bates Jr. ’41 (3155 Verdun Dr. N.W.,Atlanta, GA 30305) is busy with travel, golf andchurch activities. He also serves on severalboards.
Charles D. Hollis Jr. ’45 (1610 Valencia Dr.,Albany, GA 31707), chairman emeritus of MAGMutual Insurance Co., received the “OutstandingMedical Alumni of the Year” award from EmoryUniversity in 1998.
Now retired as a professor of Christian theologyat the Pacific School of Religion (1798 ScenicAve., Berkeley, CA 94709; [email protected]),A. Durwood Foster Jr. ’46 is traveling a lot andvisiting old friends. He continues to teach andlecture on occasion and to be involved inresearch and writing.
Robert L. Hilten ’47 (P.O. Box 374, 3422Andersonville Hwy., Norris, TN 37828) is retiredas a pastor with the United Methodist Church.As Holston Conference historian, he has writtenfive books of church history.
B. DeForrest Jackson ’48 (320 Kennon Rd.,Knoxville, TN 37909) is retired from the Coca-Cola Co. and the University of Tennessee. He andhis wife have two sons and two grandchildren.
Keeping active in his retirement, Frank L.Asbury III ’49 (914 Clifton Rd. N.E., Atlanta, GA30307) enjoys fishing, tennis, travel and workingfor the fraternity. He serves as president of theKappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation.
W. John O’Shaughnessey Jr. ’52 (460 Pine VistaDr., Macon, GA 31204) has retired from theprivate practice of medicine.
Gilbert E. Turner ’53 (P.O. Box 603, MountainCity, GA 30562) reports that 15-plus Epsilonbrothers and their “Roses” gathered for a week-end in Rabun County, Ga., in June 1999.
General surgeon James J. Thomasson Jr. ’56(56 Woodbine Dr., Newnan, GA 30263;[email protected]) retired in February1999 due to a career-ending injury. He enjoys
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Alumni Newsspending time with Susie and his four childrenand six grandchildren.
When we heard from him in March, Charles L.Blalock ’57 (109 W. 8th Ave., Rome, GA 30161)was soon to retire from the insurance businessand planning to settle in his house inWaynesville, N.C.
After being nominated by the Tukabatchee AreaCouncil, Richard P. Morthland ’63 (The PeoplesBank & Trust Co., P.O. Box 799, Selma, AL36702) was awarded “Distinguished Eagle Scout”in October 1998 by the Boy Scouts of America.
J. Patton Hyman III ’64 (P.O. Box 7, Barnet, VT05821; [email protected]) has retired as apartner in Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan.
In June 1998, Lucian C. Rice Jr. ’66 (1 Park Rd.,Asheville, NC 28803) welcomed the arrival of histhird child, son Candler III.
“I would like to see you guys again!” writesphysician Robert M. Alsup ’70 (940 KenleighCir., Winston-Salem, NC 27106). “Let’s try to setup a reunion for the Class of 1970.”
At Vanderbilt University, attorney John C.Callison ’71 (2505 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN37069; [email protected]) serves asdeputy general counsel. He has wonderfulmemories of Emory and the Kappa Alphamansion. “Truly, those were four of the bestyears of my life.”
Steven E. Kitchen ’73 (2501 Doubletree Ct.,Albany, GA 31707; [email protected]), a physi-cian with Ob/Gyn Associates of Albany Inc., ismarried and has three daughters. From under-graduate days, he fondly remembers rush parties,intramural sports, Willie Harmon, and sitting onthe front porch.
Physician Ira M. Klein ’82 (41 Garretson Ln.,Belle Mead, NJ 08502; [email protected]) is anassistant professor of medicine and a full-timemember of the faculty at UMDNJ/RWJMS.
J. Bradley Deal ’85 is married to Holly Ann, andthey have a daughter, Caitlyn. They live at 2519Lauderdale Dr., Atlanta, GA 30345. He reportsthat Evan Jones ’86 was promoted to regionalmanager with Home Depot and they haverelocated to 14604 Dearborn, Overland, KS66223; David Walker ’86 and wife Stacey have ason, Drew and were expecting another child;and Kimberly and Matt Jewel ’88 have a daugh-ter, Jillian.
After 12 years in Virginia, J. David Carico ’87has moved to 619 Carriage Place Ct., Decatur,GA 30033. David is executive director of theKappa Alpha Order Educational Foundation and
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Alumni Newscan be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. “Anyone looking for a golfgame should give me a call (404-508-3412).”
In January 1998, physician L. Adolph Casal ’87took a new position as medical director ofBehavior Health Services at Egleston ScottishRite. He now resides at 3153 Peachtree Dr. N.E.,Atlanta, GA 30305.
“Eager to renew old friendships and always upfor a round of golf!” notes Shell L. Rutledge ’87from his new address at 2321 Danielle Ct.,Marietta, GA 30062. He is an attorney with thelaw firm of McCalla Raymer and married to Kim.You can contact him electronically [email protected].
T. Sean Murphy ’88 (2090 Calmwater Ct.,Suwanee, GA 30174; [email protected]) and his wife welcomed the birth of theirsecond child, Ryan, in June 1998.
After graduating from medical school, physicianBert P. Wall ’90 (4 Boxwood Ct., Rome, GA30165; [email protected]) joined RomeFamily Practice.
Marine biologist Jose D. Hernandez ’92 (338Coinbow Dr., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464;[email protected]) is the co-founder ofBarrier Island EcoTours. Aboard a 40-foot vessel,he takes visitors on educational tours of the SaltMarsh and Barrier Islands. Jose keeps in touchwith Eric Main ’93 .
William H. Buntin III ’93 (202 W. SlappeyBlvd., #PMD-141, Albany, GA 31701; [email protected]) is an anesthetist at St. Joseph’sHospital. Bill misses seeing his Kappa Alphabrothers and would like to hear from any in theAtlanta area.
To take a new job as a banking officer withSunTrust Bank, Eric A. Main ’93 relocated to305 Mulberry Way, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.E-mail for him can be sent to [email protected].
Andrew C. West ’93 (119 Candler Oaks Ln.,Decatur, GA 30030; [email protected]) gradu-ated that December from Georgia State Univer-sity with an MBA and a master of healthcareadministration. He has been promoted tonetwork manager at the Wesley Woods Center ofEmory University.
Greg Cook ’96 (3018 Oak Park Ave., Atlanta, GA30324; [email protected]) is a sales associateat Turner Broadcasting.
Matthew McBee ’96 (1220 S.W. 129th St.,Oklahoma City, OK 73170) is an attorney. Heand Jennifer married last June.
We regret to inform you of the death of John S.Candler II ’31 (6/28/00) Phillips R. Bryan ’35(11/27/98) and Raymond N. Snead ’45 (1/10/01), Robert M. Foster Jr. ’48 (9/5/98). KappaAlpha mourns their passing and extends condo-lences to their families and friends.
