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Butch Houston's '62 and John Dorminey's '66 setter, Shadow Oak Bo, was recently featured in and on the cover of national magazine Garden and Gun. Bo is the first setter to win (twice in a row) the National Championship for field trialing bird dogs since 1901. Butch, of Nashville, Georgia, and John, of Tifton, Georgia, joint ventured Bo and will no doubt enter him in the 2015 Nationals. The magazine dubs Bo as the country's "finest bird dog."
Brothers,
I am happy to report that last year's matching gift challenge proposed by Doug Smith '82 was a big success! He pledged to match up to $25,000 to the 2013-2014 Epsilon of KA Campaign and we were able reach $16,780 of that goal. That's a record and about 25% more than we raised the year before. Thanks to everyone who contributed - especially Doug.
The contributions were particularly helpful with rush activities. In the last edition of the Epsilon Enquirer, we commented on the fact that Epsilon Chapter was struggling to fill the 42-occupant house. Thanks to a highly successful rush, the chapter gained 23 new members in the spring and three new members in the fall. The house is now full and Emory (our mortgage holder) is off of our back. Since the renovation about 12 years ago, this is the first time the house has been fully occupied.
In this edition, you will notice articles about our recently honored alumni - John Stephenson '70 and Jim Ferman '65. Congratulations to them both. On an unhappier note, Brother Randolph Thrower '34 passed away on March 8, 2014 right after the release of the last Enquirer, which paid tribute to him for celebrating his 100th birthday. Randolph was one of our most distinguished alumni.
The actives continue to distinguish themselves on campus and seem to be a responsible, quality group of guys.
Fraternally,Fred Neely '66
Shadow Oak Bo - Two-time National Champ
Letter from the Alumni Advisory Council President
Kappa Alpha Order • Epsilon Chapter • Emory University • Winter 2015
Epsilon Receives Scholastic Excellence Award
Epsilon was one of only 14 chapters to receive a Scholastic Excellence Award from Kappa Alpha Order. The award is bestowed upon chapters that achieved at least a 3.25 overall grade point average during fall 2012 and/or spring 2013 semester. Epsilon salutes the active brothers for their continued commitment to academic excellence.
A Letter from the Outgoing Chapter President
Undergraduate Officers
Number IJacob Durst '17
Number IIEli Moses '17
Number IIIMichael Frank '17
Number IVNathan Janick '17
Number VJohn Heil '16
Number VIAndrew Burnside '[email protected]
Number VIIJoe Asaro '17
Number VIIIZak Hudak '17
Number IXJosh Davila '16
Brothers,
The past year was filled with great accomplishments for Epsilon. We increased our chapter size with 23 new members in the spring and three new members in the fall. These young men are all eager to make great contributions to the Order.
Our philanthropic efforts included hosting a tennis tournament in the spring that raised $1,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. I know the incoming leaders of the fraternity will build upon our past success and take Epsilon to new heights.
I would like to thank my friends, family and brothers for their support during my tenure. I would also like to give special thanks to Andrew West '93, Fred Neely '66, James Edlen '09, Jonathan Swartz '94 and James Tallman '68 for their advice and guidance during the year.
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Spring 2014
Joe Asaro Long Island, NY
Santiago Bolanos Guatemala City, Guatemala
Andrew Burnside Salt Lake City, UT
Andrew Doestch Atlanta, GA
Jacob Durst Dallas, TX
Jesse Elkin Baltimore, MD
Michael Frank Long Island, NY
Phil Golodetz Westchester, NY
Henry Hays Boston, MA
Kamil Heerji Dallas, TX
Arlen Ho Beaufort, SC
Zak Hudak Pittsburgh, PA
Nathan Janick Lansing, MI
Will Koval Atlanta, GA
Jake Lynch Boston, MA
Preston Miller Atlanta, GA
Eli Moses Baltimore, MD
Alvaro Palomera Madrid, Spain
Aanand Patel Los Angeles, CA
Evan Reilly Hong Kong
Jebb Ricketts Atlanta, GA
Richmond Sheedy Rock Hill, SC
Allen Wu New York, NY
Fall 2014
Evan Burdzinski Tarzana, CA
Robert Howell Atlanta, GA
Andew Lo Saratoga, CA
Epsilon Welcomes 26 New Members
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Outgoing Number I Matthew Cole '15 (Lafayette, LA) hands the gavel to incoming Number I Jacob Durst '17 (Dallas, TX).
Brothers take a break from studying to continue the Epsilon tradition of playing a friendly game of Go Fish. (Take note Dr. Juan Lee '89, John Vinton '91, Phil Carpio '91, Sammy Peroulas '91, Jason Semple '92 and John Copeland '92.)
from across the country is one for which I am truly thankful. Joining the Order was one of the best moments of my life and I look forward to sharing my experience with many others on my journey.
The incoming leadership has great ideas and high expectations. I am excited to see what they accomplish in the future. Fraternally, Matthew Cole '15
Epsilon Alumni Treasurer Jonathan Swartz '94 and Eric Main '93 continue to manage the Mrs. Ida Shingles Assistance Fund. Mrs. Shingles served as the Epsilon cook from 1990 until 2006. Beyond her work as the chapter cook, she also served a maternal role to many of the brothers and is remembered fondly for her love and devotion to our chapter.
Over the past year, Epsilon alumni raised $2,500 to add to the Mrs. Ida Shingles Assistance
Fund thanks to an appeal sent out in December 2013. Epsilon thanks the following brothers who made donations this past year:
Malcolm R. Bruni '92 Robb D. Edmonds '93 Kevin P. Forster '96 JJ Gorsuch '95 William T. Mattice '01 Mark W. Maurer '98 James H. McFaddin '00 Arthur Patten '91 Gordon Kyle Sommers '97 Thomas E. Toombs '90
A portion of the funds were used to assist Mrs. Shingles with property taxes and electrical expenses related to rewiring her home. The current balance in the account is $2,300.
Donations are always welcome and can be made by mailing a check to:
Mr. Jonathan D. Swartz Bennett Thrasher PC One Overton Park 3625 Cumberland Blvd., Ste 1000 Atlanta, GA 30339
Please make your check payable to "Epsilon of Kappa Alpha Order" and indicate "Mrs. Ida Shingles Assistance Fund" in the memo section.
Alumni Advisory Council
PresidentFred Neely '66
Vice PresidentAndrew West '93
TreasurerJonathan Swartz '94
AdvisorJames "Coach" Edlen '09
AdvisorJames M. Tallman '68
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Mrs. Ida Shingles and her husband, Edward.
Thanks to the 105 brothers listed below, the 2013-2014 Epsilon of KA Campaign raised $16,780. A very generous gift match challenge offered by Brother Doug Smith '82 propelled the total to $33,010. In addition to paying for communication items (newsletters, appeal letters and website), funds were used to pay for composite restoration and three rush events - Halloween event at the Mansion, luncheon from Community BBQ and outing at Wildfire Paintball.
The actives' ability to host top notch rush events led to an outstanding 2014 rush with 26 new members and a full house. The actives are hopeful that their efforts coupled with the generous donations from alumni will lead to another favorable rush this spring. We currently have $12,300 in the account. Epsilon leadership is overwhelmed by the generosity of alumni brothers and will continue to spend donations carefully.
All alumni are encouraged to support annual Epsilon of KA campaigns. To make your pledge, visit www.epsilonofka.com and click "Support the Campaign." All pledges can be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or as a one-time gift.
2013-2014 Epsilon of KA Campaign Raises Close to $17,000Gift match pushes total over $33,000
Ida Shingles Assistance Fund
Seriously True Southern Gentleman $10,000 - $20,000Douglas R. Smith, M.D.
True Southern Gentleman$1,200 - $9,999John F. Foster '80
Superlative Southern Gentleman$750 - $1,199Giving opportunities available!
Serious Southern Gentleman$500 - $749James L. Ferman, Jr. '65Jason R. Hubbard '92George R. Lee '92John B. Reynolds '86Bryan L. Woods '85
Southern Gentleman$250 - $499In Memory of Mark Pruitt
Eugene G. Beckham '79John M. Beckham '81Charles William Brougher '81E Russell Greer '80Robert S. Harkey '63W. Douglas Henderson '61James M. Jones '72William C. Lang '65Mark W. Maurer '98Thomas Sean Murphy '88Corey Neal '05Harry L. Shufflebarger '63H. Hamilton Smith '57Robert G. Stokes '57Ty Tison, III '86C. Wilbur Warner, Jr. '62Mell B. Welborn '59Andrew C. West '93Lane P. Williams '80Sidney Halleck Yarbrough, III, M.D. '59
Gentleman$100 - $249Timothy K. Adams '60William F. Allen, III '77F. Brooks Arnold '75
Frank L. Asbury, III '49Harris W. Asbury '53David R. Barber '67Gregg A. Bauer '84Walter H. Beckham, III '70Charles L. Blalock '57Donald E. Brunson '68Thomas B. Buck '59Jack C. Bulloch '59D. Melson Butler '50A. Stuart Campbell '75James David Carico '87Langdon Cheves '62William M. Dallas, III '85Ralph H. Deas '54Philip A. DeLaney '71Richard C. Doub '52Robert J. Edenfield '66Eric Paul Edwardson '92Shellie H. Elliott '69J. Paul Ferguson '59Lee R. Fontaine '86William D. Fortson '62J. Harper Gaston, IV '52Joseph C. Greenfield, Jr. '54Alton V. Hallum '55C. Lash Harrison '62
J. Madden Hatcher, Jr. '60Matthew J. Jewell '88James W. Jones '76J. Harry Lange, Jr. '63George M. MacNabb, Jr. '63Thomas B. McCandless '09James H McFaddin '00Richard P. Morthland '63Frederick L. Neely, Jr. '66Allan D. Nichols '59Steven E. Nicley '79J. McDowell Platt '76Mark C. Post '89James S. Ramsey '61Lucian C. Rice, Jr. '66Carroll H. Roe, Jr. '68Philip T. Schley '53Carl C. Schuessler '64Charles H. Schwaner '81R. Brooks Scurry, Jr. '66H. Harlan Sears '52William B. Shadburn '62Carter Smith, Jr. '56Richard A. Smith '52In Memory of Bill Meng, Ben Kinard & David HagoodRobert S. Thornton '64
Frank C. Tindall '52William D. Tinsley '69John C. Toole '65Thomas E. Toombs '90Bert P. Wall '90Joseph B. Williams '64Charles H. Yates, Jr. '50
Rebel$1 - $99Hunt Campbell '76William D. Crosby, Jr. '72James Frazer Durrett, Jr. '52John H. Goff, Jr. '55W. Jerry Head '55Ralph W. Howard '64Eli B. Kalika '12John V. ManatisDutton M. Miller, Sr. '71Jacques O. Partain '40Kevin P. Platt '87Robert C. Pool '64Cubbedge Snow, Jr. '51Craig Steelman '97
Donor List - $33,010 pledged as of January 9, 2015
John Stephenson '70 Receives 2014 Emory MedalAdaptation of article written by Michelle Valigursky and posted on October 6, 2014 in the Emory News Center
Jim Ferman '65 Sets High StandardsExcerpts from article titled, “Auto Mogul Ferman sets high standards” written by Yvette C. Hammett of the Tampa Bay Tribune and The Tampa Times 12 Oct 2014
The Emory Medal is the highest alumni award given by Emory University and recognizes alumni who represent the very best of Emory University. John Stephenson '70 received the top alumni honor on October 7, 2014.
The award typically recognizes alumni for their accomplishments in one of the following areas: distinguished service to Emory, the Emory Alumni Association (EAA), or a constituent alumni association;
achievement of the highest distinction in a field of learning, the arts, the professions, or public/community service; or compelling reasons why it would be particularly fitting for the EAA to honor the nominee.
John Stephenson is the executive director of the J. Bulow Campbell Foundation, a private charitable foundation established in 1940. The Atlanta philanthropy awards grants in education, human services, youth development, arts and cultural institutions and Christian-based charities.
Stephenson has spent his entire career in education administration and philanthropy, which earned him the honor of being named a 175 Emory Maker of History. Over the years, Stephenson counseled Emory students on their career aspirations, guided Emory officials in the course of his duties at the foundation and took every opportunity to reveal to others Emory's strengths and values.
While a student at Emory, Stephenson served Kappa Alpha Order as Number I, was president of the Emory Men's Glee Club and was among the founding members of Ad Hoc Productions. He was elected to Emory's Senior Society (DVS) as a member of the Class of 1970 and has remained close to DVS current and alumni membership, enjoying time with students and young alumni alike.
Stephenson serves in leadership roles for several Atlanta-based foundations and is actively involved in many community and scholarship organizations. Prior to joining the Campbell Foundation in 1985, Stephenson served Emory Presidents Sandy Atwood and Jim Laney for 12 years as assistant to the president, secretary of the university and vice president. He also served as Epsilon Chapter Advisor during this period prior to Fred Neely '66.
Stephenson is married to Lizanne Stephenson and has two sons, John W. Stephenson, Jr. and J. David Stephenson, two step-daughters, Claire Abreu Webber and Katherine Abreu, and three grandchildren.
Jim Ferman '65, CEO and president of Ferman Motor Car Co., received the University of Tampa's Ethics Award on October 17, 2014. The ethics award is given to an individual who demonstrates integrity, virtue and character in everyday personal and professional activities.
Ferman, 70, is a third-generation CEO, preceded by his father, James Ferman '37, and his grandfather, W. Frederick "Fred" Ferman, a former bicycle salesman who started the business in 1895. Ferman Motor Car Co. started out with one Chevrolet dealership and now includes more than 1,000 employees, 15 auto dealerships and five Harley-Davidson Motorcycle dealerships.
Born in Tampa, where he raised his own family, Ferman is a 1961 Plant High graduate who attended Emory University in Atlanta and received his bachelor's degree in business administration before spending six years in the Coast Guard Reserve.
"Not only does Ferman Motor Car Co. train its employees to seek the higher ethical ground, it also monitors its vendors for compliance," said Ferman. "Suppose a vendor wants you to make exaggerated claims to sell their product. You have to monitor to see if the advertising reflects your own sense of integrity."
Ferman's own sense of integrity comes from a combination
of family ethics, Christian faith and ethics he learned in business school, he said. "You try to do it right and make sure that others who represent you do it right. There's never a consideration of how to do something that is on the edge."
Ferman is in the Tampa Bay Business Hall of Fame, received the Florida Family Business of the Year Award from the John H. Sykes College of Business at the University of Tampa and in 2010 was presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award by the Gulf Ridge Boy Scouts of America.
John Stephenson '70 received the highest alumni award given by Emory University, The Emory Medal, on October 7, 2014.
Jim Ferman '65 received the University of Tampa's Ethics Award on October 17, 2014.
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Several maintenance projects were completed at the chapter house in 2014. The kitchen floor was replaced with new tile and drains to provide durability and easy maintenance, new carpet was installed in the west landing, the interior and exterior received new paint and the outside of the house was pressure washed.
Additional improvements include the purchase of two new picnic tables, new tables and chairs in the dining room, and mitigation of drainage and lighting issues. Major upcoming improvements include a new make-up air unit and chiller and replacement of the basement tile.
Epsilon thanks Jeff Tate, Emory Associate Director of Facilities and Operations, for all of his efforts to maintain and improve the Mansion. Epsilon also thanks the following brothers for donating over $14,000 to the Epsilon Building Fund from December 1, 2013 through December 14, 2014:
James David Carico '87Langdon Cheves '62C. Edward Cloaninger III '93Deriso Family Trust (Mr. Walter M. Deriso '68) James L. Ferman, Jr. '65J. Harry Lange, Jr. '63Amy McGraw Lee (Dr. George R. Lee III '92)Christopher Seldon Mann '94Herbert McKoy, Jr. '63
Epsilon KAOEF Scholarship Winners
Epsilon Mansion Receives Upgrades
After graduating from Emory, Hansol Lee '14 returned to South Korea to work for Samsung SDS, a major IT firm assigned to development of global business opportunities, especially in China.
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Epsilon salutes the 36 brothers who donated $32,304 to KAOEF from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
Epsilon KAOEF Contributors
Timothy Killen Adams '57Thomas A. Barrow, Jr. (Alpha Phi '45)Hayes L. Basford, Jr. '57Haskell H. Bass, Jr. '49Charles Lanier Blalock '55L. Adolph Casal '84William H. Chew, Jr. '51Carl J. Davis, Jr. '48Ralph H. Deas, Jr. '51Walter Mabry Deriso, Jr. '65W. Gus Elliott (Gamma '51)James L. Ferman, Jr. '62Joseph H. Gaston, IV '49Howard C. Glover, III '61John H. Goff, Jr. '51Francis Dickson Hand, Jr. '54Norman George Houston, III '63Ralph Wallace Howard, Jr. '62
Hansol Lee '14 received the 2014 James H. Sammons M.D. Scholarship and Jesse and Lala Sammons Scholarship.
Victor Taylor Warren '13 lives in Chapel Hill, NC and is in his second year at UNC School of Dentistry. He is staying busy, helping out with research in the Craniofacial Center and serving as one of the lead coordinators for the school's weekly free community dental clinic. In addition, Taylor is a member of the university-wide graduate honor court. He is considering specializing following four years of dental school, with oral and maxillofacial surgery as
one of several options. This past summer, Taylor became engaged to Hillary Burdette-Sapp, former Emory student and KA Rose. The wedding is planned for October 2015 in Atlanta.
Victor T. Warren '13 was the 2014 recipient of the Mark Huntington Pruitt Scholarship and the Harry J. Breithaupt, Jr. Scholarship.
During Fall Break 2014, the entire kitchen floor was removed, replaced and reinforced with durable tile which will last for decades. The new floor includes drains to low points and will be easier to maintain.
New carpet was installed in the west side landing of the chapter house.
Matthew J. Jewell '84James M. Jones, III '69John Harry Lange, Jr. '62George R. Lee, III '89William Phillip McCurdy '83J. T. McGaughey, Jr., DDS '52J. Gordon McGill '68William D. Morrison '41T. Sean Murphy '85Brown L. Murr '49Corey N. Neal '02J. McDowell Platt '75James M. Tallman, MD '68John Cleghorn Toole, MD '62Walter Wingfield Walker, Jr. '66Mell B. Welborn, Jr. '56Andrew C. West '90Charles H. Yates, Jr. '47
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Richard Epes McMurran, Jr. '78Paul W. Miles '57William D. Morrison '44Bradley S. Salzer '82Robert Edward Schwarzmann '94William Burton Shadburn '62JoEllen WaldenAndrew C. West '93
The donations from generous alumni brothers and their spouses to Emory University for the KA Building Fund allow the Alumni Advisory Council to maintain and improve the Epsilon Mansion while keeping rent at a reasonable rate. Again, thanks to all who continue to provide funds to maintain the Epsilon Mansion.
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Epsilon's 2014 Star AthleteEmory University's baseball
team completed a historic 2014 campaign with a run to the NCAA Division III Championship game and a second-place finish at the World Series, matching the best finish in Eagle's history.
The Eagles' 2014 season saw the squad accomplish a number of achievements and milestones - both as a team and individually. The team won the NCAA Regional and University Athletic Association (UAA) Championships, a new single-season program record and NCAA-leading runs batted in (RBI) mark and a plethora of postseason honors.
Epsilon brother Jared Welch '14 of Alpharetta, Georgia was one of the team's stars. He was included in the D3Baseball.com All-tournament team; batted .314 with 39 runs, 15 doubles, 5 triples, 46 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases; won the Rawlings Gold Glove as the top fielding catcher in NCAA Division III; and named the 2014 NCAA South Regional Tournament Most Valuable Player.
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Jared Welch '14 named 2014 NCAA South Regional Tournament Most Valuable Player.
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Please consider a gift to the KA Building Fund by mailing donations and/or pledge payments to:
Jessi Grizzard Arnidis, Director of DevelopmentDivision of Campus Life and AthleticsEmory University, Development and Alumni Relations Drawer PP, 605 Asbury Circle Dobbs University Center, Suite 409 G Atlanta, GA 30322
Make checks payable to Emory University and include "C8038800 KAPPA ALPHA BUILDING FUND" in the memo section.
You can also give online at www.emory.edu by selecting "Give to Emory" in the upper right hand corner. Be sure to direct your donation to 'Other Designation' and specify 'C8038800 KAPPA ALPHA BUILDING FUND.'
With questions, contact Director of Development Jessi Arnidis. Office: 404.712.4682 Cell: 404.938.3354 Fax: 404.727.0281 Email: [email protected]