1. Triangle
Est. 1912
A P ublication of A lpha D elta F raternity at W ashburn U niversity
S p r i n g 2013
Alpha Delta Looks Ahead
to Founders Day
Annual Giving Campaign Support Appreciated, Still Needed
room chairs and tables during the coming months.
I t’s hard to believe spring break is past us and in just
a couple weeks we will celebrate our 101st Founders
Day, April 19-21, and then the 2013 commencement.
We have only 14 of the original wooden chairs left (70
years old), and most of them are cracked, patched, and on
Throughout this 100th year of Alpha Delta, the alumni their last legs. We need 65 new sturdy, matched chairs, a
board and active chapter have successfully worked head table for the dining room, and a table for the active
together to carry on the traditions of Alpha Delta. chapter room. Last summer, we remodeled the kitchen
and dining areas of the chapter house. They are now
First and foremost, the chapter earned the first place the focal point of our house, and all we have now are
academic award for the fall 2012 semester with the highest a sad-looking group of folding and mismatched chairs.
GPA among Washburn fraternities. As a Washburn It is time we finish the project we started last year by
faculty member, and the chapter’s academic advisor, furnishing the dining room with new chairs.
I can sincerely say I am proud of this achievement.
The academic culture within the chapter has been We are going to extend an opportunity to alumni
transforming for the positive over the past several to purchase chairs for the dining room with names
years. Those efforts paid off this past fall, and the entire designated on brass plaques attached to the back of each
university community is now taking notice. chair. Furniture can be purchased and your name placed
on the plaque or you can have the name of someone you
Brotherhood amongst the members is growing, as well. wish to honor placed on the plaque. It would be a nice
This is due in part to maintaining higher recruitment and way to remember someone special to you, perhaps a
Our dining room chairs are academic standards for membership. Our members are brother or special faculty member who has passed on, a
wearing out after 70 years learning how to strive for the good of the organization and to housemother who helped you during your school years,
of use by many brothers. maintain the dignity of all concerned. They are putting into or your pledge father. We will have more information
Watch your mail soon for action the meaning behind a part of our purpose as Alpha on this important effort out to you in the near future!
an opportunity to help us Delts, which is to “be truly concerned with the betterment With your support, we will have strong and good-
replace these in your honor. of each individual member, the fraternity, and Washburn.” looking furniture for another 70 years!
The 101st Founders Day is shaping up to be another great In the meantime, please don’t forget to fill out the
event (full lineup on page 4). I am especially pleased gift form on page 4 and return it with your generous
to announce that Trey Burton ’86 will be our featured check to support the Annual Giving Campaign for
speaker of the evening. He was president of the chapter in 2013. We need your ongoing support for needed
1985-86 and is now assistant deputy chief United States house maintenance, alumni communications, taxes,
Alpha Delta probation officer for the District of Kansas, where he has and insurance.
worked for more than 22 years. He is going to speak on
Online leadership and his experiences with Leadership Topeka. Please join us for the 101st Founders Day Celebration
April 19-21. The years pass quickly, and we hope you will
Stay up to date with Because of your generous annual campaign donations take time to spend the weekend with your brothers and to
last year, we were able to not only renovate the kitchen, share the many great memories that are part of your Alpha
Alpha Delta online at
but also install privacy partitions for the two main Delta heritage. As always, your loyalty and support of
www.alphadelta.org!
bathrooms in the back part of the house. This has been a Alpha Delta is sincerely appreciated.
needed upgrade for many years, so thank you for helping
Send your e-mail address us make it happen. Fraternally,
to mcmgt5879@aol.com John Burns ’92
to receive our e-Triangle Finally, we are making it a priority to raise funds Alumni President
newsletters! for new dining room and and active chapter meeting john.burns@washburn.edu

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Alpha Delta Has Success in Recruitment,
Academics and Events
T his past semester we initiated five new members, and
we are confident that they will be able to help build
the fraternity with their hard work and dedication. The last
This semester, we have enjoyed events with Delta Gamma
and Zeta Tau Alpha, and we plan to hold a formal social
with Delta Chi and Kappa Alpha Theta. We also invited
semester pledge class was a very successful one, and we professional NFL football player Michael Wilhoite over
look forward to seeing them in action as full actives with to the house for dinner. Wilhoite played for Washburn’s
all the responsibilities it entails. football team a few years ago and now plays for the San
Francisco 49ers. It was a great chance for our new actives
The overall chapter GPA was a 3.0, making us first to meet with a Super Bowl player (see picture below).
among fraternities on campus. We are looking to raise
our GPA this semester even higher and remain in first place. The culture within the house is creating strong bonds
between brothers and helping us become men as we
We have started a new recruitment committee put together make the chapter and ourselves better. We are also
by Nick Morse ’13, our vice president and recruitment encouraging our members to get into the Greek and
chairman. With help from alumni, our goal Washburn communities to establish lifelong
is to have a pledge class of 25 for the fall relationships with others and to further
semester. With those numbers, our chapter Alpha Delta’s reputation as gentlemen and
will be stronger on campus and have a as scholars.
greater influence.
We are committed to keeping Alpha
Several of our new active members have Delta the strongest, most well-known, and
already started taking responsibility and most respected fraternity at Washburn
now hold chapter leadership positions. Two University. Thanks to all of the alumni for
new actives also hold executive positions your continued support of our great fraternity!
on campus. They are working hard for the
university and for the fraternity as a whole. Fraternally,
Brothers are also involved on campus in Zachary Phillips ’14
WSGA and the Campus Activities Board Chapter President
so that we get Alpha Delta out into the zacharyphillips723@
community and show everyone what it Former Washburn football star and current San Francisco gmail.com
means to be an Alpha Delt. 49ers player Michael Wilhoite (back center) enjoyed dinner
at the house with several of the actives recently.
Thank You, Loyal Alpha Delta Annual Giving Donors
2012 Campaign - $16,400 Raised
($12,700 to College Ave. Building Co.; $3,700 to MacVicar Educational Foundation)
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
Maroon & White R. Bob Rhodes ’50 David R. Oldham ’60 Charles A. Morgan III ’75 Joe T. Casper III ’69
Sustainer Richard J. Miller ’51 Jack R. Shutt ’61 Keith D. Olson ’76 Donn A. Land ’70
($500 and above) Donald E. Moore ’51 David M. Dunford ’62 Norman R. Kelly ’77 John R. McNee ’71
Alan W. Rolley ’55 Fred R. Guild ’52 Richard J. Rathbun II ’62 Martin L. Toews ’82 Paul K. Stuewe ’72
William D. Pantle ’58 Harold L. Hula ’52 Hayden B. St. John ’62 Whitney B. Damron ’84 Richard K. Friedstrom ’73
James S. Maag ’61 Frank M. Rice ’52 Larrie C. Bates ’63 James F. Zimmerman ’85 Larry D. Geiger ’73
Terry L. Marshall ’63 James W. Sloan ’52 Barry K. Wilkes ’63 Michael J. Kuckelman ’86 James R. Hanni ’74
Eldon R. Turner ’63 William H. Walters ’53 Richard R. Rosetta ’64 John W. Burns ’92 Bruce C. Perney ’77
Thomas A. Adrian ’66 Aspet V. Merijanian, John H. Resing ’66 Blake Cornish ’93 Steven A. Ferbezer ’78
Michael L. Worswick ’68* Ph.D. ’54 Francis E. Reardon ’67 Chris Shelton ’96 Ronald G. Schweer ’80
Kenneth R. Moran ’70 Lt. Col. Donald E. Robert A. Maxwell MD ’68 Clayton D. Pykiet ’00 Alexander T. Escandon ’85
Ron E. Wurtz ’70* Robson ’54 Fredrick J. Dodds III ’69 Jesse Long ’06 Scot W. Ferrell ’85
Timothy S. Durst ’84* Dwane L. Spohn ’54 Charles N. McLeod ’69 Nancy N. Scherer David A. Uphaus ’87
Thomas J. Schultz John P. Slater ’55 Bruce E. Jones ’70 James B. Wilmoth ’01
Gary A. Cook ’57 John D. Minnick ’70 Others Jarrett Kitch ’08
Alpha Delta Spirit Harry E. Parratt ’57 Lawrence S. Mitchell ’70 (Up to $99)
Squad Lowell F. Hahn ’58 Robert L. Edwards ’71 Wendell L. Gibson ’53 *Centurion donor
($100 to $499) Don B. Rolley ’58 Keith D. Adams ’72 Larry A. Miller ’66 ($1,000 or more gift for
Joseph P. Logan ’39 Art Glassman ’59 Danton C. Hejtmanek ’73 George D. Sloop ’66 Centennial)

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Larrie Bates ’63
Why I Give to the Annual Fund
T o Brig. Gen. Larrie Bates ’63, joining a fraternity was an
opportunity to broaden his college experiences through social and
academic success. He chose Alpha Delta because of the active members
He urges all alumni to take a
moment to think back on the
role Alpha Delta played in
he met. “They were the only local fraternity, and the quality of the guys their life, and consider making a gift. “When you realize the important
I met were top notch. I knew these were the kind of guys I wanted to part the fraternity played and how it shaped your life, everyone should
associate with.” Larrie also had several friends from high school who want to give back because only through giving back can the fraternity
chose to pledge Alpha Delta. grow and succeed. If every alumnus gave a few dollars, think of what
a difference it could make. I also think it will make you a stronger
While earning his bachelor’s degree in business administration, Larrie alumnus; once you have invested your time and money. You will have
served as the social chairman, vice president, and president of Alpha a stronger tie to the organization and want to see it succeed.”
Delta. Through Alpha Delta, he was able to participate in many
activities, make friends, and open doors to working in the community Larrie visited the Alpha Delta house last fall, while attending a WU
and on campus. He fondly remembers all of his experiences, because Foundation meeting. He met the actives, took a house tour, and saw the
without the fraternity he would not have had the same opportunities. improvements made to the kitchen. He was very impressed! As always
“There was never any doubt in my mind that I made the right choice. when he is back in Topeka, he stayed with Hayden St. John ’62, a
The fraternity helped me develop leadership skills and learn that the longtime family friend and fraternity brother.
group is more important than the individual.” One of his favorite events
was the Fireman Ball. “It was where my wife, Judy, and I got pinned, Larrie lives in Arizona with his wife, Judy, and they have two sons,
so it is always a special memory.” Kevin, 49, and Brian, 45. He retired from the United States Air Force
after 28 years, rising to the rank of brigadier general. He then went on
Larrie serves as a member of the Alpha Delta alumni board and is to be employed as the Safety Recommendation Program Administrator
a Trustee for the WU Foundation. “I believe very strongly that it is for Aviation at the National Transportation and Safety Board for four
important to give back to organizations that played a positive part in years in Washington, D.C., retiring in 1994. He now has a part-time
your life and the lives of others, so that it will continue to grow and job in security at the Charles Schwab Investment Company, but he
flourish. It seems like a natural thing to support the Annual Giving and Judy’s favorite activity is gardening. They are past co-presidents
Campaign. Alpha Delta is the kind of organization that enhances a of the Arizona Herb Association and are horticultural aids at the
student’s life. Without belonging to fraternities and sororities, I think Desert Botanical Gardens where he also serves on the Planned Giving
students miss out on a part of college that is very important.” Committee. They enjoy family activities and travel.
Passages
John A. Bausch ’49 (88) of Topeka passed Col. (Ret) Karl L. Losey ’49 (91)
away on March 3, 2013. He was mobilized and called passed away February 17, 2013, in Topeka. He was
into federal service with the Kansas National Guard active in sports and ROTC during his Washburn days.
in 1940, one year prior to Pearl Harbor. John was Karl enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served
wounded in action, received the Purple Heart Medal, overseas during WWII and two separate tours during
and was awarded the Silver Star Medal. He also the Korean conflict. He served three years during
received the Combat Infantryman’s Badge and earned the occupation of Germany and three years in Puerto
sergeant’s stripes in WWII. John was commissioned Rico as an advisor to the National Guard at El Morro
as an officer in the Kansas National Guard after WWII and retired at Castle. In 1969, he retired from the military and was awarded the
the rank of major, infantry. John was an original member of the Kansas Combat Infantry Award, the Purple Heart, and the Bronze Star. Upon
Bar Foundation and a member of the Goodell, Stratton, Edmonds & his retirement, he worked for the State of Kansas as a research analyst
Palmer LLP law firm at the time of his death. He was a member and for the Department of Labor. He and Julia E. Tanquary were married
past commander of Capitol Post #1 of the American Legion, past for over 62 years. She preceded him in death in 2008. He is survived
commander of the 1st District (Northeast) Kansas, and past president of by one son, Karl; four daughters, Victoria, Kris, Kim, and Karen; 11
the 35th lnfantry Division Association. He was married to Mary Bausch grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death
for 54 years; she preceded him in death in 2011. Survivors include his by one daughter, Kathryn.
three children: Sarah, Susan, and Stephen.

4. Alpha Delt’s 101st
Founders Day
Friday, April 19, 2013
7:30-11:00 p.m.
Informal Welcome Gathering
The Loft at Pigskins BBQ & Sports Bar Alpha Delta
Brookwood Plaza, 2833 SW 29th St.
No fee to attend. Buy your own food & drink.
Alumni Association
RSVP to Beth by April 17 at P.O. Box 1383
mcmgt5879@aol.com or (785) 272-4200 Topeka, KS 66601-1383
Saturday, April 20
1:30 p.m. Address Service Requested
Annual Business Meeting for
College Avenue Building Co. &
MacVicar Educational Foundation
Open House
Refreshments Served
6:00 p.m. Reception/Social Hour
7 p.m. Founders Day Gala
Topeka Country Club
Cash Bar
Keynote Speaker: Trey Burton ’86
Alumnus, Active & Pledge of the Year Awards
Cost: $45 per person
RSVP to Beth by April 17 at
mcmgt5879@aol.com or (785) 272-4200
9:30 p.m.-12 a.m. Post-Dinner Celebration
Topeka Country Club Lounge
Cash Bar
Sunday, April 21
6:50 a.m. Pre-Tee Off Meeting Let Us Hear from You!
7:00 a.m. First Foursome Tees Off
Cypress Ridge Golf Course
2533 SW Urish Road
D o you have milestones, anniversaries, or passages to share with your Alpha Delta
brothers? Are you planning a get-together or pledge class reunion? Let us know! Send
your news or event information to John Minnick ’70 at MINCAPMGT@aol.com or our PO
We have been allocated only 28 spaces for a
box to be published in the next issue of The Triangle.
total of seven teams, so slots will go quickly.
Cost: $34 per person with cart
RSVP with your foursome to Lance Quilling
’06 at lquilling@usd434.us or (785) 640-2212
Your Gift Helps Tremendously!
9:15 a.m. Pre-Tee Meeting
W e need your support for the 2013 Annual Giving Campaign today to help pay for insurance,
taxes, alumni communication, house maintenance, and other important projects at the Alpha
Delta house. To make your gift, simply fill out the form below and mail it and a check to our PO box
9:30 a.m. First Foursome Tees Off
Topeka Country Club using the enclosed envelope. Your support of the Alpha Delta is greatly appreciated and truly makes
18 Holes on Championship Course
Cost: $75 per person with cart
RSVP by April 17 with your foursome
a difference!
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Name: ____________________________________________________________________
to Beth at mcmgt5879@aol.com or
(785) 272-4200 Address: __________________________________________________________________
Hotel block of discounted rooms City: ______________________________ State: _____ Zip: _________________________
Capitol Plaza Hotel, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd.
$79 per night (complimentary parking) Graduation Year: ____________________
Reservations: (785) 431-7200
Book by April 17 for discounted rate Phone:_____________________________________________________________________
E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________
Founders Day ( )$100 ( )$250 ( )$500 ( )$1,000 ( )Other $_____
Celebration RSVP
Make your check payable to: College Avenue Building Company Inc. (non-tax deductible)
Reservations required no later than
Wednesday, April 17! Mail your donation to:
We are ONLY accepting payment at door by
Alpha Delta Alumni Association, PO Box 1383, Topeka, KS 66601-1383
cash or check, no credit cards.