Just became aware of the sad news that Robert W. Spangler ’49 passed away earlier this year. He was an attorney for over 50 years in Missouri. Here’s a link to his obituary – http://www.demo-mo.com/2015/02/20/26462/robert-spangler.html
Gold Star Gamma Zeta Ceremony on Saturday
This coming Saturday, October 3 we’ll be honoring Bruce Capel ’65 pictured below and twenty-one additional Gold Star Gamma Zetas who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country in WWI, WWI, Korea and Vietnam. The ceremony will be held at the chapter house at 1:00 PM and will be led by Rear Admiral William Masters ’65 retired. All are welcome to join us in remembering and honoring these brave young men. Please stop by the house if you’re in town!
“Illinois Iron Man” – Jack Chamblin ’55
Jack Chamblin’s ’55 cousin has written a book about Jack’s life from Robinson, IL to West Point to U of I (and ATO) and back to Robinson. Jack was MVP of the Illini football team and went on to a very successful business career. Here’s a link to an article about the book –
http://www.robdailynews.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=2&ArticleID=12849
Chapter Eternal – Jack Allison Young ’54
Waldo Peterson called this afternoon to report the sad news that Jack Young ’54 passed away last week. Here is a link to his obituary – http://www.malonefh.com/obits/obituary.php?id=571156
This picture is Jack 4th from left along with Ed Ptacek ’54 , Waldo Peterson ’54, Jack ’54, Dane Luhrsen ’77, Paul Luhrsen (Sigma Chi ’54) and Big Young ’54 when they gathered after the Illini football game in Soldier Field in 2013.
Diamond Circle Member – William Lane ’39
This afternoon, Matt Dixon ’11 visited with William Lane who initiated in 1939 at Bill’s home north of Detroit. Matt delivered in person Bill’s Diamond Circle Certificate signifying 75 years of membership in Alpha Tau Omega. Congratulations Bill! Thanks to Matt for taking the time to meet with Bill!
Please welcome our newest Gamma Zetas!
Please welcome our newest Gamma Zeta’s – the new member class of 2019! Welcome guys to a lifetime of ATO!! Congrats to our rush team led by ’17s Sam Selby, Juliano Florio and Michael Weinstein who brought in this great class. Very cool that it includes at least three legacies – Will McCarty, son of Bill McCarty ’79, nephew of Matt McCarty ’90 and Grandson of Bill McCarty ’54. Sean Ewert, son of Dr. Greg Ewert ’82 and Matt Kleinhans, brother of Joe ’17 and Robert Kleinhans ’15. Sorry if I missed any more. This class is in good hands now with Joe Hagerty ’17 who will take over as VP of New Member Training.Meet the ’19s…
| Adam Maksimovich | Burr Ridge IL | Political Science |
| Andre Kohn | Palos Park, IL | Actuarial Science |
| Billy Barbour | Orland Park | Chemcial Engineering |
| Clay Dargert | Frankfort | Kinesiology |
| Colin Michels | Downers Grove, IL | Consumer Economics and Finance |
| Connor Sklena | Glenview | Undecided |
| Dan Gilbert | Woodridge,IL | Biology |
| Daniel Reinke | Elmhurst | Business |
| Dino DeVivo | Norridge, IL | Finance / Accounting |
| Doug Garza | Cheltenham, PA | Aerospace Engineering |
| Emery Parker | Wadsworth, IL | Accountancy |
| Eric Denby | Downers Grove | Undecided |
| Fayez Hneiti | Palos Hills, IL | Biology |
| Hayden Chromy | Homer Glen | Actuarial Science |
| Joey D’Alessandro | South Elgin, IL | Undecided |
| John Nolan | Chicago | Economics |
| Ketan Patel | Chicago | Industrial Engineering |
| Mark Diamond | Lockport, Il | Undecided |
| Matt Kleinhans | Elmhurst | Business |
| Matt Wicks | Skokie, IL | Kinesiology |
| Michael Kozyra | Elmwood Park | Undecided |
| Neal Currie | Jerseyville, Il | Undecided |
| Robert Dunn | Elmhurst, IL | Civil Engineering |
| Steve Vogrich | Lake Forest | Engineering Undeclared |
| Steven Berg | Elmhurst | Biology |
| Tigue Chimack | Bartlett | undecided |
| Tyler Kalinich | Elmhurst | I-Health |
| Will McCarty | Winnetka | Econ |
| Brandon Gilligan | Naperville, IL | Political Science |
| Josh Chopra | Queens, NY | Mathematics |
| Ross Tizes | Chicago, IL | Economics |
| Quinn Gaughan | Lake Forest, IL | Business |
| Sean Ewert | Lake Forest, IL | Engineering Undeclared |
Congrats Brian McDermott ’14 – police academy graduate!
Congratulations to graduate of the Illinois Police Academy Officer Brian McDermott ’14 of Palos Hills Police Department. Way to go Brian!!
Chapter Eternal – Hal McReynolds ’63
Chapter Eternal – Sorry to share the sad news from Kathie McReynolds that that Hal D. McReynolds ’63 ATO died on July 9, 2015. this summer. Hal graduated from U of I in 1965 and continued on at Loyola University in Chicago and receive a Doctoral degree in Anatomy. He taught at the Dental Schlool of Loyola University but resigned from Loyola in 1987.. He then went into business until he retired in 1996..
He was a loyal member of ATO and always enjoyed visiting Gamma Zeta when in town. During his retirement, he suffered for 8 years with Lewy Body Dementia which includes Parkinson’s Disease. It would be wonderful if some of his ATO brothers would make a donation to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (http://www.lbda.org/ ) in his honor. It is the second most common form of dementia next to Alzheimer’s Disease.
Hal and I married in 1966 and we have 3 grown daughters and 7 grandchildren. Our family misses his smile and laughter about his experiences at ATO and U of I. We hope that some of our grandchildren will follow in his footsteps to U of I and ATO.
Sincerely his wife,
Kathie Yeast McReynolds “64 AXO, graduated in 1966 from U of I
http://www.hjfunerals.com/…/2015/07/10/hal-david-mcreynolds/
Last Tau Standing update – 2 weeks – only 2 Taus still standing!
Last Tau Standing update – 36 entries – two weekends – only 2 Taus left!! – unbelievable!! Two undergrads, Cole Kirsh ’17 and Jack Ahern ’17, playing with Bill “BB” Barry’s ’77 money are still standing. They both picked Indy for tonight… can they live to play another week and win the $1800 pot?