This week, Don “DA” Armstrong ’77 is chairing the Northwestern Mutual Annual Meeting in Milwaukee. This is a big deal as the event includes 10,000 people from across the country, comprising members of Northwestern Mutual and their families.
Congratulations, DA!!
Just heard that Matt Dixon ’11 has been awarded the J.D. Sinnock Michigan Law Scholarship which is awarded each year to a University of Michigan second year law student. It’s made in honor of J.D. Sinnock ’86 who was tragically killed in an automobile accident by a drunk driver shortly after graduating from Michigan Law School in 1989. This is the first time that a Gamma Zeta has won the Sinnock Law Scholarship. Both J.D. and Matt are former Gamma Zeta Worthy Masters. Congrats Matt!!
Another Tau Tank veteran, Michael Lavitola ’09 gets some recognition. His company Foxtrot was named one of Chicago’s 15 On-Demand Startups Making Life Easier in Chicago. Congrats Michael!! – http://chicagoinno.streetwise.co/2015/07/13/15-on-demand-startups-making-life-easier-in-chicago/
Congrats to Illini Golf Coach Mike Small ’88 – his peers rank him best in game!! – http://golfweek.com/news/2015/jul/08/ncaa-college-golf-illinois-mike-small-coaches-poll/
Congrats to Tau Tank veteran Kyle Cushing ’11!! – named one of the Top 20 Chicago Startup Founders Under 30 –http://tech.co/top-20-chicago-startup-founders-30-2015-07
This past month, Steve Weissenstein ’83, head coach of the Glenbrook South women’s basketball team, was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 26 years as a head Titans basketball coach (17 with the girls and nine with the boys) he owns a career record of 443-291.
Here’s a quote from one of the articles about Steve…“A great friend of mine, Rob Judson (Gamma Zeta ’80), was the boys coach at Glenbrook South, and he helped me get a teaching and coaching job at the school,” Weissenstein said. “When he left to become a college coach in 1989, I decided to throw my hat into the ring and got the job. I was very blessed to have learned so much from Rob, as he is an amazing coach (currently an assistant at Indiana). There is no way I would have become a head coach without his tutelage, guidance, and support.”
Congrats Steve!!
Weissenstein credits Ashley for career achievement
Weissenstein inducted into Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame
Congrats to Bill “BB” Barry ’77 who was recognized today at the All Stars Project of Chicago Partners with Youth Benefit Luncheon as one of two Partners With Youth Award Winners. The luncheon, due in no small part to BB’s leadership and support raised over $500,000. Thanks to the many Gamma Zetas who attended, sponsored or donated. Hope more can join in next year. Very cool program and event!!
Some pics from the luncheon…
BB with brothers John, Bruce “Carp” and Larry. Dan “Dog” also attended but slipped out before pictures. Carp “80” and Dog “84” are Gamma Zetas
Jimmy Kowalczyk ’16 and John Aymond ’80
Mark Faber ’75 and Bill Rolander ’83 with BB
Congrats to Blackhawks and team doc Michael Terry ’93 on winning their third Stanley Cup in 6 years!!!
Just heard that earlier this spring Bruce “Carp” Barry ’80 was elected to the Taylorville Board of Education. Great work Carp!!
Bruce – top row white shirt
Congrats to Robb Rugg ’79 for being selected to the Naperville Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame – Class of 2016! His induction will be in January!