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. ' . " . most Fraters were . .taken by surprise. wis. a long t ime .;oming, and there were'some false alarms throughout the nine-year hia;tus, but with a concerted effort on local and national levels, a new NuColony was born at the UniversitY of Calitornia. ;',:

diverse backgrounds and skills. 30 new have already begun the process of ie-establishing the finest traditions of fraternity life ever seen in Berkeiey. Officers have been elected.. and the Founding Fathers of the Colony are alreadv hard at work. Prvtanis Michael Chong points out that in three short months, a group was formed to almost equal the size of Berkeley's average fraternity, and they hope to receive their charter just as fast.

The is flourishing under the guidance of Frater Stephen Schmidt '90, of San Francisco. "Working with the new Nu Colonv is an honor and a privilege, " he states: "The 30 Founding Fathers are all impressive young men, and I'm proud that

A COLONY OF 30 MEN! - '"':: >;., >' ! ; ,.

U' Cbapl,er raturns to 8arkalay I to work so closely with them as Chapter

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of the Colony, as well as biographies of most of the men . Nu Colonv boods at retreat

ne of the defmition f fraten:ity is quality or condItIon ofbemg

brothers. your persona before a group of your peers is never easy, but toward furthering the goal of becoming

brothers, it is absolutely essential. On April 19, the brothers of TKE set out

on their retreat to the Fort Mason Center in San F mnciseo to further their education on the history ofTKE and to become closer brothers. The morning began with the Education Committee, headed by Ian Walmer and Brett Breitenbucher, presenting five"'weeks worth of Candidate Education materials. What was covered included the six elements ofTKE: Expectations for

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Nu Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon The U niversi t"9 ot California at BerkelelJ

Officers - Nu Colony Pl'l}tanis Michael ChOD$ Epipl'l}tanis Robert FriD$S

undergraduates are making things happen. No, these men don't need much help.

What they do need and deserve, is the support ofNu Chapter Alumni. It will not be within our purview to foist our values upon this new colony., but I am sure we will be

Grammateus KinmanK.ToD$ Cl'l}sophglos Yaniv J. Alfasg HlJpophetes Bl'l}an F. BailelJ Histor JeHrelJ D. HolidalJ PlJlortes David W. Wen He8emon Ian Walker

O££icers - Alumni Association President Chip WralJ Vice President John Bell Secretal'l} Robin C. Iiartis Treasurer WalJne P. Martinez

Don't Shoot The 'Editor

ith this issue ofNu News, we begin

W the transition to a new order. These are exciting times, as we

watch a fledgling colony begin to grow and prosper. It is not unlike grandparenting, as we learn to step aside, resisting the temptation to interfere, when we would like to step in and help the new Founding Fathers raise this new blessed event.

It becomes very obvious, right here at the outset, that, although they have much to do, these new men don't really need much help. As you read their biographies in this issue, you will see an incredible array of diversity and talent. You will also see evidence of great enthusiasm and gratifYing vision for the future ofNu Chapter ofTKE. Already, wonderful things are happening, because the

asked for help when it is needed, and of course we will be there for them.

Of course, many things will remain the same. \-Vhen Nu has a physical home once again, we will stop in after football games as we have so often done. The men will be invited to attend some of our functions, and we'1I attend some of theirs, too. But new traditions (to use an oxymoron) are being established, as well. The values ofNu's Undergraduate Chapter must be a reflection of the times within which it lives. We hope Nu Chapter will continue as a musical house, for instance, but it will be their music.

Although a final decision has not been made, I suspect this will be my last issue as Editor ofNu News, a position I have enjoyed tor eight interesting years. That mantle must also be passed. I will continue to maintain the alumni database, and to coordinate news of alumni and alumni events, but even now we are relegating this iniormation to the latter pages of this issue where it rightfully belongs. Until 1994,Nu News was an undergraduate publication, and now it will be once again.

Congratulations to the Nu Colony. We wish for you the wonderful days that we cltioyed when we occupied your shoes. We share your enthusiasm, we hail your vision. We are proud to be your Fraters.

Yours In The Bond. Robin C. Harris '56, Editor

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NEWS o F NU COLONY

NO COlONY BONDS AT RETREAT (From page I)

prospective members, the history of TKE. and more And it was especially interesting when : candidates were asked to visually portray what TKE meant to them.

After the Candidate Education session wTapped up. the brothers sat down and were each given five minutes to talk about themselves. their fears, their hopes and dreams, what motivates them, and so on. It was inspiring in the sense that egos and pride were laid to one side, and everY brother p esented himself openly and honestly in front ot the group. Emotions were running high bv the end, as many brothers shared trulv • touching and e otionally inspiring lite stories.

Emerging from the room at 3:00 o'clock. the brothers walked down by Pier 39, stopping: to eat lunch at In and Out. Walking back to Embarcadero, they arrived at PUl1ch­

of a gentleman. brother Kinman Namnik ordered a drink for a lady acquaintance of his whom he recognized sitting in the audience. The brothers ordered drinks toasted to the night as the started.

What had been an emotional morning "vas complemented perfectly by a jovial even In short, it was a great bonding experiel1 e and many thanks are due to our fantastic Hypophetes. Bryan Bailey. for putting on this event.

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local Takes Reach Nirvana U.c. Berkeley's newest fraternity is

already impacting the communitv. The men of Nu Colony of Tau Kappa Epsilon participated in their first community service activity since the fraternity's rebirth during the 2002-2003 school vear.

On Saturday, April 5, Tekes from the Berkeley campus ventured down to the local Dharma Publishing building on San Pablo Avenue to help send out a ass mailina benefiting the preservation of the Tibet n culture. Their efforts lasted five hours. and consisted of assembling international letters concerning the need to preserve the greatIv endangered Tibetan wav of life.

" From 10:00 am to 3 :00 pm. thev folded.

attached. assembled and sealed em elooe after nvelope in groups of fOUf or five that offered'

the men quality time to learn about each their new fraternity brothers. su1fering little more than a few paper cuts. Midwav:-throuzh the experience, they were served a \,,-onderft;l vegetarian lunch provided the staff Dharma Publishing that accomoanied a tour ofthe facilities and an explanaiion some of the ins and outs of Tibetan culture, from prayer wheels to the sacred books of Tibetan Buddhism.

A few thousand letters after that. tbe men of Tau Kappa Epsilon left the buildin

thanking the gracious staff and cooks: snapped a tew photos. and left their community service event with a strengthened bond bet\Yeen the brothers. and a dee er understanding of what being a frater ity means .

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LETTER FROM THE PRYTANIS

Dear Fraters:

I am very proud to write to aff of you, the people who put their hard work and love into the Nu Chapter and to the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. As the new Prytanis of the TKE Nu Colony, I am writing on behalf of all our current brothers who put forth all their efforts this semester toward bringing back the Nu Chapter to Berkeley, and brining the name of TKE above all other organizations at the University of California, Berkeley.

As our first semester as a colony comes to an end, we look back at this past semester and see a big change compared to our other semesters here at Berkeley. In just three short months, a great group of guys have gone from total strangers to a great group of friends. By recruiting strong individual members for the alpha class, we have taken the next step above and beyond the word "bond," and achieved a level of ('brotherhood" that f would never have fathomed before joining this fraternity. With the dedication and leadership of the founding brothers, we hope to achieve all the chartering requirements in the first few months of the fall semester of 2003, and hopefully going into TKE records as the fastest chapter to receive a charter. With the fast growth of the Nu Chapter of TKE, we are already getting the name of TKE out into the Berkeley campus and making a name for ourselves, not only in the Greek system, but in the undergraduate way of life.

The summer break will soon be upon us; however, we have great plans for the coming fall semester. In just three months, we have completed numerous philanthropic events, placed second in the schools Charter Games, and plan on putting on a big social event before the end of the semester. The chapter has high hopes and plans for the coming fall semester, including adopting a portion the Strawberry Creek (Teke Creek), raising money for philanthropic events, doubling our chapter size, making a name for ourselves in the athletic community by taking part in intramural sports, and becoming more involved in the Creek community with other fraternities and sororities.

We hope that everyone, including the alumni, the National Chapter, and the numerous local chapters will provide their continued support as we move through our chartering process and bring the name of TKE back to the University, stronger than ever before.

Yours in the Bond, Michael Chong Pry tanis, Nu Chapter

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A FEW GOOD MEN

:More than a few ... 54..ctua[[y 30 ana counting. These are the men of the Nu Co[ony, presentea to you 6y way of these Erief biographies generated: from the Co[ony itself.

• MICHAEL CHONG - PRYT ANIS

Born in Pusan, South Korea, Michael grew up near downtown Los Angeles. A junior majoring in Business Administration, attending the Haas School of Business at Berkeley, Michael plans to make it big in the entertainment industry, becoming a movie producer, and hoping to one day start his own production company. His hobbies include sports such as basketball, and trying to watch every movie ever made.

Prytanis' Progress: As the Prytanis for the Alpha Class, Nu Colony, I have big hopes for the future of this fraternity. In three months we recruited nearly as many brothers as the average size of the Berkeley fraternities. We also started the process of receiving our charter at the beginning of next fall, to try to become the fastest colony in TKE history to receive its charter Next semester we plan on building our fraternity to become the biggest chapter on campus by doubling in size, getting involved in the community, getting the TKE name out to the Berkeley campus, and building a strong bond among all the brothers.

ROBERT FRINGS - EPIPRYT ANIS Robert was born and raised in California,

residing the last 10 years in Tracy. The youngest officer in the Nu Colony, Robert is a sophomore majoring in History. He is uncertain what this major will be used for, but has a feeling that law school is in his future. Robert's interests include basketball, music, and long walks on the beach (preferably with a girl).

Epiprytanis' Progress: Robert has laid out the law of Roberts' Rules of Parliamentary Order, and is doing his part to help meetings run smoothly. Additionally, Robert has worked closely with the committees to increase membership, and rekindle old sorority ties .

KINMAN K. TONG - GRAMMATEUS Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

Kinman Tong is a graduating senior at the Haas School of Business at the University. The current Grammateus for the Nu Colony, he will be launching his career as an associate with Deloitte and Touche in San Francisco. He hopes to pursue a joint JD/MBA degree in the near future, hopefully on the East Coast. He hopes to continue his passion for TKE as an alumnus, with the aim of seeing the Nu Colony grow in numbers and stature, obtaining its charter in the coming months.

Grammateus' Progress: As the graduating Grammateus, I<Jnman has found a successor in Chris Grigsby to fill his shoes in the coming semester. ,'-Ie has started an effective and concise agenda and minutes system to be sent to brothers and alumni of the Nu Colony/ Chapter. At the same time, correspondence with headquarters in Indiana has been thor­ough and frequent, creating a strong linkage and support system for the growing Colony. He hopes to create the new class paddle before he graduates. to be hung proudly in the Nu House when it returns to its glorious state.

YANIV J. ALFASY - CRYSOPHYLOS Yaniv was born in sunny San Diego among

five siblings and two loving parents. He is a third year business major at Berkeley, and a charismatic leader in many organizations. His hobbies include athletics, travel, computer programming, investing and teaching. Yaniv plans to eventually pursue a career as a portfolio manager for a large mutual fund.

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CRYSOPHYLOS' PROGRESS: Yeniv has collected all member dues and paid all national insurance fees. He has also proposed and updated the TKE Nu Colony budget. Yaniv has promptly paid all reimbursements and balanced the budget.

BRYAN E. BAILEY - HYPOPHETES

Bryan graduated high school in Anderson, Indiana, and then resided in Los Angeles, California prior to attending the school of business at the University of California, Berkeley. A non-traditional student, Bryan spent his years out of high school serving in the U.S. Navy and working in the financial services industry. His future plans include getting an MBA and eventually running his own business. His likes include running, movies, baseball, basketball and good conversation.

HYPOPHETES' PROGRESS: Bryan has done extensive work in bringing the Nu Colony back to greatness. Not only has he created a great academic environment for the Colony, but he has also kept morale high through a membership retreat and his great attitude. Bryan is committed that Tau Kappa Epsilon is the best fraternity at Berkeley before he graduates, He is committed to doubling the size of the fraternity by that time, and he plans on being an active alumnus.

JEFFREY D. HOLIDAY - HISTOR

Jeff was born in Northridge, California, and grew up in Medford, Oregon. He is a highly motivated junior attending the Haas School of Business Administration. His hobbies include travel, golf, tennis and reading. Jeff wants to pursue a career in corporate finance by starting as an analyst at a major investment bank. He would like to go on to get a JD/MBA degree after his two-year analyst program.

HIS TOR'S PROGRESS: Jeff has been proactive in connecting the alumni with the brothers at the Nu Colony He has been

effective in getting the alumni and the brothers together by putting on various events. Jeff is reestablishing the Nu News news/etter, which will be produced quarterly by the Colony. He has also taken the initiative to put together a scrapbook and keep records of the progress of the Nu Colony

DAVID W. WEN - PYLORTES

David was born in China, raised in Singapore, and is currently a junior at the Haas School of Business Administration, He plans to launch his career in financial services after graduation, preferably in corporate finance or investment banking. His long-term goals include obtaining an MBA degree and starting his own business in the future. As a driven individual with a variety of interests, he is also involved in leadership roles in many other student organizations at Berkeley.

PYLORTES' PROGRESS: As the Pylortes, or Sergeant-At-Arms, David has worked hard on thoroughly familiarizing all the Fraters with important facts laid out in the TKE Risk Management Guide, In order to uphold the TKE respectable image, he has also developed an enforcement system to ensure proper speech and conduct of the Fraters in public places, Currently, he is focusing on forming Risk Management Committee to head up the security task at upcoming TKE social functions. He has also been working closely with the Athletic Chair to draft the plan for TKE's participation in intramural sports next semester.

MARK MADSEN - PHILANTHROPY AND

COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAIR

Mark was born and raised in Santa Clara, California. As the Philanthropy Chair of the Nu Colony, he aspires to make the chapter the most visible community advocate. His hobbies include basketball and making music, and he will try out for the Cal men's volleyball squad in the fall. As for future plans, he would like to pursue a career in corporate law.

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ERIK LEWIS - RUSH AND RECRUITMENT CHAIR

Erik was born and raised in Sacramento, California. He is an Electrical Engineering and Computer Science major. He has one brother named Michael He would like to pursue a Masters or PhD in Engineering or maybe a law degree. He likes to spend time with friends and family. Besides that, his hobbies are soccer, chess, poker and pool.

ARAS EMDADI - SOCIAL CHAIR

Born in Minnesota, raised in California, Aras struts around in a calm demeanor, ready to pounce on any opportunity or challenge set before him. He lives for the present, but dreams for the future. He is currently a Molecular Cell Biology major, with intent to dive into the field of Immunology. He also aspires to join the medical field to become a pediatrician. Currently, when this health nut is not studying, he spends his spare time at the gym or socializing in Berkeley's night scene.

ANUJ AGARWAL

My name is Anuj Agarwal. I was born in Brooklyn, and then moved to Hemet, California at a young age and lived there until graduation of high school. I then moved to Berkeley to start school here. I am currently a sophomore, and hobbies include playing basketball, tennis, football, soccer, lifting weights, playing piano, and pretty much whatever a sophomore at colleae likes to do. I intend to go to medical scho; 1 ,and am planning to major in either Integrative Biology or Psychology.

THOMAS BELL

Thomas was born in Imperial Beach, California and grew up a few miles up the coast on the island of Coronado. He is a first year student at Cal, and hopes to major in Business and Legal Studies. He enjoys sailing, baseball, ultimate and listening to music in his spare time.

Tom plans on earning his JD and expanding the family automobile sales business.

VIT ALI BORISHANSKY

Vitali is currently a sophomore studying Political Science. He is very interested in international and domestic politics and has become very involved in several political groups on campus. He wants to go on to law school and then pursue a career in public service. He also loves to play basketball, and of course would never mind a good debate.

NOEL V. CABELLO

Noel is originally from Folsom, California. He is a confident and ambitious second year, majoring in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research. He plans to establish a technical background and follow it up with an !VIBA degree in hopes of starting his own tech­nical company-"why climb the ladder when you can own it?" Furthermore, Noel is a Resi­dent Assistant at Clark Kerr, as well as an avid basketball player and health junkie. He also has a deep passion for investments, including the stock market and real estate. "Don't work for money; let money work for you."

CHRIS GRIGSBY

An immigrant from the Midwest, Chris now calls Pleasanton, California home. He is a second-generation T eke and a second year bio-engineering major with plans for graduate studies in both engineering and business. He will succeed graduating Grammateus Kinman Tong. Other interests include running, reading and riding motorcycles.

DARYL D. GRIFFIN

Born in Newport Beach and raised in Danville, Daryl is an Anthropology major in the Colleges of Letters and Science. Hobbies include soccer, swimming and coaching youth teams. Daryl hopes to continue toward a Masters in Anthropology.

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NIKHIL COOPER

Nikhil was born in Los Angeles, and was raised in San Diego. He wants to graduate Berkeley double majoring in Political Science and Rhetoric, and pursue a career in law. Yet, he wants to accomplish and experience many things in life outside of his career. Among his more serious passions and pursuits are traveling, movies and politics. When he is not in school, he spends time with family and friends, sports, eating late night breakfast at Denny's, or spending the day on beaches in San Diego.

NASIR KHAN Nasir (Nas) Khan was born in Fremont,

California. The son of an Air Force officer, he grew up moving around from state to state, and came into contact with many different kinds of people. He is a freshman at Cal and is very active in the Cal Berkeley Democrats. In his spare time, Nas likes to write, and helps manage the Smart Ass, Berkeley's democratically liberal publication. Nas is majoring in Political Science and Classical Civilizations, and wants to attend law schooL

VADIM PERELMAN Vadim was born in a land far, far away at the

tail end of the Soviet era. He was forced to major in Computer Science and Economics, and has been suffering the slings and arrows of that outrageous fortune. Hobbies include sports, reading and travel; but he mainly prides himself on indulging his vices. He plans on a management consulting career and an MBA, but is willing to concede to recessionary pressures and become a lawyer instead.

IAN G. QUIN Ian was born in San Diego where he lived

until he came to Cal. He is a freshman planning on majoring in Political Scien e or

History. Ian plans on traveling abroad his junior year to Spain, hopefully perfecting his Spanish. Hobbies inciude reading, movies and music. He played piano and trumpet in high school and hopes to continue playing music sometime in the future. After Cal, Ian plans on attending law

chool. In the meantime, his goals are to get Involved at UC Berkeley and rebuild its TKE.

MICHAEL J. WEBER, JR.

Born in Pico Rivera, freshman Michael Weber is an inspired Biology major. In the future, he plans to attend medical school and pursue a career as a surgeon, Hobbies include lifting weights, hanging out with friends, and playing football and basketball on the Bowles Hall intramural team. He is also a member of the Bowles Hall Student Group, and wishes in the future to return the favor to those who have motivated and greatly influenced him in his journey in life.

PAUL A. YOUNG

Paul was born and raised in San Francisco. He is a freshman pursuing a degree in Mech­anical Engineering. His hobbies are freestyle BMX, skateboarding, and playing the drums. Out of college, Paul desires to get involved wit!--' alternative fuel and fuel-efficiency research,

RYAN S. COMMONS Ryan grew up in Los Altos Hills. Prior to

college, he was highly involved in Boy Scouts of America, high school sports and climbing, He is now studying at the Haas School of Business. The past two summers, Ryan has delved into the fields of strategy consulting and investment banking, and he hopes to pursue his passion for finance in venture capital following his graduation.

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ALUMNI

A TRIP TO THE PAST TO

CELEBRA TE THE PRESENT

The old Ineets the new Fraters who remember Kip's on Durant

Avenue from 50 years ago would find it little changed from their Berkelev days, except that it's f ur times as large. It .:vas the nostalgic setting for a get-together with the alumni-- an event planned by the men of the Nu Colony.

And what an event it was! With 30 members ofNu Colony and 27 alumni, the place was hopping. The mens' hospitality was wonderful, and enthusiasm ran high, as alumni enjoyed what may have been their most unforgettable night out in many years.

Brief introductory speeches were made by everyone present, and five members of the T eke Quartet (go figure) were there to do some impressive woodshedding in the comer of the room, and the numbers gathered around grew larger as the songs increased in volume. By the end of the evening, "The Rambler" was being sung by all and sundry.

Present from the Alumni Association were Tom Morgan' 50, Dan Costello' 51, Chip Wray '53, Will Deady '54, Garth Wilson '54, Doug Patton '56, Robin Harris '56, Carl Anderson '57, Don Romeo, '57, Howard Nemir '57, John Bell '57, Hal Plimpton '58, Jerrv Boddum '66 Jim Clardy '67, Larry Brehm '68, Greg ioe '72, Kevin Collins '83, Mark Edelstone '83, Jim Wilson '87, Sean English '87, Tim Collins '87, Gil Gassuan '87, John Paris '88, Dave Lavine '88, Justin Kestelyn'88, Kimio Steinberg '88, and Steve Schmidt '90.

Everyone Jeft the party that night, finnJy convinced that the future ofNu Chapter is in very capable hands.

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HERE'S SOMETHING NEW!

A Founders 'Dell) Picnic Plans for a new kind of Founders' Day

celebration have been under way since last November. This is a family picnic, and it wiIi be held on May 24, 2003 at the Chip Wray home in Sonoma. We hope some of our Nu Colonv members will be there. Steaks done to ' order, hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids, and fantastic side dishes will emanate from

the grill. Imagine an exquisite ribeye, an inch thick, or chicken breast as an aiternative, done to your order, for just a fraction of the cost of our traditional Founders' Day banquets.

Adults will be charged $25.00 apiece including wine and beer. Bring your own if vou want something harder. Children may

hoose hot dogs or hamburgers and soft drinks, and are invited free of charge. Festivities will begin at noon, with hors d'oeuvres available, and the entrees coming off the grill beginning at 2:30 pm. Visiting. relaxing, swimming or maybe even horseshoes will complete the a1temoon.

This is in the beautiful Sonoma Valley wine country. Perhaps make a weekend of it.

A reservation form is on page 15. Please return it with your check by May 20.

Directions to the Wray home From take Highway 29 at Vallejo. Continue on Highway 12i29 and then 121121, following signs to Sonoma. Before you reach Sonoma, go left on Bumdale Road. Go one block. From 101. take Highway 37 just south of Novato to Highway 121. Take 121 to 8L Street East. This is past the Sonoma turnoff, which you do not take. Left on 8th Street to the 4-way stop. Tum left on Napa Road. In approximately one mile, turn right on Burndale Road. Go one block.

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JIM SHERK '65 writes, "In January I retired from American Airlines (but if you cut me open I'd bleed TWA) as a 767 captain after flying for 36 years and 3 months for the two companies. A month later' got involved in a boat selling venture that's still developing. So much for retirement. Besides our boating activities, wife Teri, two step-kids and my own 27-year-old son, and various Fraters who live in the southland, keep me entertained.

"It's hard to believe that "m as old as Soph Goth was when I met him. Now if I can just live as long and as well as he did! Long live the Tekes."

Jim's address is 513 Dianthus, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, and email is

BOB COLLINS '54, a retired General Manager of General Mills, tells us that he and his wife have a permanent resident in Bradenton, Florida (near Sarasota), and spend the summers at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. How they got there from California, he says, is a long story, but he didn't offer to share it with us.

He has joined, as a founding member, a South Central Florida Cal Alumni group, and he's looking forward to its activities. "Go Bears," he closes.

Bob's Florida address is 4829 88th Street email is E., Bradenton, FL 34202.

CLARK GROSS '74 says it's great to hear that the house is being reactivated. He and Wendy have two daughters, 2 and 12, and live in the Westwood area of L.A. (near the second-best public university in the country, he says). "I'm still practicing intellectual property law (a rancy name for patent, trademark and copyright). I recently spoke to

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Frank Nemec in Las Vegas, and see Richard Ulyate now and again. If any Tekes find themselves in L.A., please stop by."

Clark's address is 12424 Wiishire Blvd .. Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90025, and email

STEVE SCHMIDT '90 sent us a long letter which we print in its entirety because we haven't heard from him for a long time.

"After finally graduating in 1990, I moved back to King City and began my teaching career at King City High School. Three years later I began teaching in San Francisco. I'm just finishing my ninth year in the district and my fifth year at Lowell High School where I teach social studies, primarily Advanced Placement United States History. I've also been serving as Lowell's Student Activities Director. It's my job to make that high-stress school a little more fun for the kids. We throw the staff parties, buy presents to celebrate occasions, and send flowers. I love my job!"

Last summer, along with John "Cubby" Eubanks, I helped start a group called the "Young Blues" which is an offshoot of the Cal Athletics Office and the Bear Backers. The intent is to get Cal alums from 20-45 to give to Cal athletics and have some fun while doing it. Our first annual Spring Extravaganza is Saturday, May 17 at Gravity in the Marina District of S.F. Primarily, I want to help Cal win national championships, but selfishly I'm kissing a lot of ass to try to get better seats for football games, I'm still a season ticket holder to Cal football, and next year my seats will be in Section H, Only made it to six basketball games this year,

I still love going to see live music and hanging out with friends. Recently, I saw The Wallflowers with Frater Joe Brabant, and saw Joe Jackson with Frater Kimio Steinberg.

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Last year I saw Paul McCartney four times in concert, once with Frater Steinberg, and another with Frater Thor Oxnard.

I spent last summer working at Princeton University. I was hired by the Junior Statesmen Foundation to help run a summer program for high school students to attend Princeton, taking classes in foreign policy, speech and comparative government. As Assistant Director, I hated my job! I'm a classroom teacher, and having to conSistently deal with everyone else's problems was not my thing. However, it must not have been so bad, as I've taken the same position with the same foundation this summer at Yale University."

Steve's address is 255 Buckingham Way, #255, San Francisco, CA 94132, and email is

FOSTER SHANNON '52 continues to serve as interim Head of Staff at Arcadia Presbyterian Church, and as President of Green Leaf Press, I nco He has written five books and is at work on number six. He says, "My dear wife, Janis, our children and our three grandchildren are doing well."

The Shannon address is P. O. Box 7212, Alhambra, CA 91802-7212, and email is

Here's a letter from DAVID E. KERR '67 ("or '66 if I'd worked harder," he says). "Many thanks to all the Fraters who are volunteering on the newsletter, accounting, and working on the Channing Way deal. Some relatively new news to share .. Got married (finally, she said) to Barbara after 13 years of courting. Got hitched in the Santa Ynez Valley on 9/7/01, just days before the 9/11 tragedy. We put off our honeymoon for a year and combined it with out first anniversary trip to

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Big Sur a couple of months ago. Still working on our plan to retire to our place in Santa Ynez, but the stock market tanking set us back a little. Write or email to David E. Kerr, 1428 Ohialoke Street, Honolulu, HI 96821.

WILLIE MOORE '50 writes, "Enjoyed the November '02 edition as always. A bit surprised to see the squib from me .. had forgotten all about it. Two corrections; however, in our address and phone number: It is Laukahi Street, not Laukehi, and phone number is (808).].73-4949, not 873. Say Hi to the old '50's gang for me at the Luncheon, but we'll be in Antarctica then. Maybe next year!"

So \/IJith corrections duly noted, the Moores are at 1839 Laukahi Street, Honolulu, HI 96821, and email

And JERRY BLALOCK'54 says, "No new news for me. Ann and I remain in Carmichael and she's still flying the no-so-friendly skies of United Airlines. What with the bankruptcy, she knows not her future. This worries me too, because I told her she could retire at age 89.

Just got back from a great trip to Paris INith friends. At at all the neat places and gained about 10 pounds-but wear it well, uh huh. We're thinking of spending Christmas in Hawaii just to get away from the "rush."

Looking forward to seeing more of Dave

and Marj Jo Francis now that they are living near us in the valley. Dave and' are on the

th50 Reunion Committee of the Cal class of '54 so we'll also see each other from time to time on campus."

The Blalock estate is at 4646 Marlborough Way, Carmichael, CA 95608-6240. email is

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HAL PLIMPTON '58 has located JOHN BOLAND '57, originally through an article which appeared in the "Frisco Cricket," a newsletter of the San Francisco Traditional Jazz Association. We'll be telling you more in our next issue, but for now, Hal and John have communicated, and John is pleased to be reconnected with us. He is living in Kennewick, WA, and has continued his jazz pursuit John's email is

NORBERT REICH '75 writes that he has been married for 26 years to his wife, Elisa, and they have two daughters 21 and 17. He is a professor of Biochemistry at UCSB. His address is 1241 Mission Ridge Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, and email is

PAUL MARIGONDA '82 says, ''I'm still in the District Attorney's Office after 14 years, and am now prosecuting felony cases. I'm living in Scotts Valley with my wife and two sons, 7 and 9, and I've been a member of the Scotts Valley City Council since November 2000. I have football and basket bail tickets with

fellow Fraters Tom Steig and Anders Torgerson, and I'm happy to see Nu Chapter up and running again."

Paul's address is 594 Skypark Drive, Scotts Valley, CA 95062, and email is

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RICH MILLIKAN '59 updates us thusly: "I've moved back into my house last October from Aegis, the assisted living facility where I lived for 2V2 years. I'm pretty well moved in now. The last big project was to get my front bedroom set up as a guest room, ready for any visitors. My entertainment center is complete, even including a DVD player. (Finally decided they were here to stay.) I've cleaned up all my landscaping that I had put in back in 1999, and have planted vegetables in half wine barrels around my patio. The fist of household projects gets ever longer. I cross off two at the top and add three or four at the bottom. Oh, the joys of home ownership!"

Rich is driving a vintage1978 Buick Regal, inherited from his mom, with only 63',000 miles. He has fixed it up completely mechanically and had it repainted the original two-tone blue.

He goes on to say, "I have been cooking almost all my meals .. . I guess my cooking agrees with me because I've lost 20 pounds since I left Aegis. All in all, I'm feeling great

"My son Chris and his wife Jessica are in good health and are expecting a little girl the !atter part of June. I'll be a grandpa for the -.

first time! "I still have my lakefront cabin at Lake

Almanor. As some of you know, someone stole absolutely everything out of it in 2001, including the drapes, shades and curtains ...

JACK LEHBERG '57 and wife Sandy went to Charleston and Savannah, and then a visit to their grandchildren in Bradenton, Florida. Then Jack will spend a week at Lake Tahoe for continuing education. On June 21, Jack and Sandy leave for a two-week vacation on St. Martin. When they're in residence, they

so we collected everything we needed and trucked it up to the lake last summer. So now it's refurnished, completely, stocked and ready to use. It's available for rent during the summer to friends and relatives. Give me a call if you're interested."

Rich's home is at 2953 Pine Street, Napa, CA 94558.

hold court at 1710 Jeffrey Way, Escondido, CA 92027. email

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and then he has to start over. Jeff and Shirley live at 57 Bahama Reef, Novato CA 94947.

Fraters will not be happy to learn that BOB

SHARP '56 suffered a stroke recently. He is recovering at home at the present time, but is on the waiting list to enter a state-of-the-art facility in Vallejo for additional therapy. He will welcome mail at his home, 2123 Knollwood, Martinez, CA 94553. email

It was off to Europe again (ho hum) for the traveling Nemirs. HOWARD NEMIR '57 tells

s, "Claudia and I celebrated my 6ih birthday .In Madnd, then went on to ring in the new year on the Costa del Sol with friends. Our trip continued on to a week in Morocco and another few days in Portugal. Lisbon is a beautiful city and the Portugese Coast most enjoyable.

"Upon returning, Carl Anderson and I had a fine time catching up with what was new with Frater Fred Thill visiting from EI Salvador where Fred's wife's family manufactures pharmaceuticals.

"I hope all those Fraters who pledged the House in the Fall of 1953 will make it to the annual Christmas Luncheon, a celebration of

ROBIN HARRIS '56 says, "I moved out of my farm in Kelseyville (though I still own it) and Moved into "town" where I am running a foster care facility for pre-teens at risk. This makes it really hard for me to get away, but I manage to make the Christmas Luncheon and Founders Day, and a few events in between. No vacations in the near future. LIfe is laid back in Kelseyville, except in my house. Donna and I started doing foster care in 1962. Our first urchin is now 52 and a grandfather. Daughter Ann and three of five grandchildren live nine miles away. The oldest two are out on their own now, in Redding, California." Address is 4607 Sylar Lane, Kelseyville, CA

Kelseyville is not on the way to anywhere, so , don't imagine anyone will be dropping by."

50 years as Tekes,"

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95451 and email Howard and Claudia reside at 1566

94507. email is

tfjapter -ttternaf Victor Shick '49

William McCalla '67

For those who didn't know, CHIP WRA Y '63 had eye surgery this past winter, and his bride Ann writes, "The eye surgery is considered successful, as progress is in the right direction and at the right pace. Chip is beginning to even do crossword puzzles again, although his answers are no more correct than before the surgery. Can't have it all, I guess."

Chip and Ann spent a week in southern California and a week in Washington State recently. They are now at home at 2081 Hyde Burndale, Sonoma CA 95476. Email is

It's off to Spain for TOM MORGAN '50 and Marcy. When they're home, they can be found at 375 Muller Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598.

JEFF GRAVES '56 keeps reorganizing his antique toy collection which is housed in his double garage and the room above. That figures to almost 1,000 square feet. It probably takes him weeks to dust everything

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CHRISTMAS RETROSPECTIVE

Once again we gathered at San Francisco's Olympic Club to celebrate friendship, enjoyed and nurtured in The Fraternity For Life.

John Phillips; Cliff Ceridono, Terry Mcllraith, John Sooklaris, Wayne Martinez

Jack Fleming, Ed Dermott, Andy Viscovich, Len Schlussel , Don Lawrie

John Bell, Jeff Graves, Fred Lusk, Peter Winkler, Frank Smith, Dan Costello

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