In Memoriam…
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of some of brothers A. Rodney Boren ’38, Ken Klug ’65, Robert Clark ’56 and John Beese, Jr. ’58. Though they are no longer with us, they will remain forever in the hearts and memories of their friends and family. Click below for full obituaries for these brothers and to submit your memories of them.
Checking In With Investment Guru Todd Ruppert ’78
R. Todd Ruppert ’78 is the Founder and CEO of Ruppert International, Inc., a firm with diversified interests globally in various fields including disruptive technologies, financial services, education, publishing, arts and entertainment, and youth development. He serves on over 20 boards globally, is a serial angel investor and has produced three movies, a musical and two TV shows.
Todd is also a venture partner with Greenspring Associates, a venture capital firm with $4.0 billion under management. He is the chairman of several firms, board president of London’s Royal Parks Foundation (USA) and board member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, INSEAD business school and Furman University, among others. He was a founding board member of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in the US and a global ambassador of the International Award.
John Clark ’61: “Good things will happen if you just keep going.”
Brother John Clark ’61 saw an opportunity in his career to branch out on his own, and he jumped on it. For 15 years, John was President of his own company, which employed exactly one person—himself. John is still friends with several brothers and their wives today, and has made it a point over the years to organize reunions whenever possible.
Click below for a brief Q&A with John about his time in the chapter and what he’s been up to since.
Peter White ’66 wins the Gregg Cup
Peter WhiteCongratulations to Brother Peter White ’66 who won the Gregg Cup, Kenyon’s highest alumni award for his long service to the College. Peter is the 17th member of Delta Tau Delta to win the award!
Thank You for Your Service
In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 21, we would like to thank the following brothers for their service:
Sgt. At Arms Charles Halsted
Lt. Col. Alexander Hetherington, USMC
Giles Roblyer, USN
Capt. Ronald E. Kendrick, USAF (General Medical Officer, 1962-65)
Capt. Charles “Cully” Stimson, USN JAG Corps, Reserve Component
RIP Tom Edwards, Honorary Delt
Tom Edwards passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, leaving behind his loving family as well as the many lives he blessed during 60 years of service in Gambier. Tom won 11 OAC swim championships before replacing himself with the indomitable Jim Steen in 1976. Tom continued to serve as Dean of Students until his 1990 retirement from Kenyon College. Tom lived on Kokosing Drive with his wife Gloria, just up the hill from the Delt Lodge. The Delt Lodge was built with Tom’s active support in 1969. Tom represented Kenyon in negotiating the title transfer of the land to the Delts. It was with his approval that Chi Chapter was granted the ability to house Delts at the Lodge and provide the necessary cash flow that sustains the building today.
What’s Up, Doc?
Doc Burns, Faculty Advisor Emeritus, reports that he misses Gambier and Kenyon tremendously but is adapting to his new life in Florida. Doc, who will be 87 years young on February 28, has started hormone treatment for prostate cancer. While he is not looking forward to the heat flashes, he is glad that his fraternity brothers are not around to rib him about getting in touch with his feminine side. Doc would welcome any calls or letters from his Delt brothers at 10901 Johnson Blvd, Apt J207, Seminole, FL 33772-7704 or 740-390-1018.
Alumni Association President Jeff Moritz ’86 Gives a Shout-out to DTD’s Amazing Alumni!
Greetings from your Alumni Association. As we look back over the past few years, it is truly amazing to observe all of the great programs we have developed and the progress we have accomplished:
Thanks to Our Generous Alumni, We’re Making Steady Progress!
Our gifts are coming in steadily, and we want to thank all our alumni who have made a contribution so far this giving year! Your support has been vital in maintaining our alumni relations program and upholding the rich DTD traditions for our undergrad chapter.
Jake Appleman ’06 on His Novel Brooklyn Bounce and His Days at the Chi Chapter
On February 4, 2014, a new book hit the stands (and, Amazon, of course). An account of the highs and lows of the Brooklyn Nets’ historic first season (2012) in the borough, Brooklyn Bounce by Brother Jake Appleman ’06 has been described as “a breezy, cautionary tale for modern sports fans in an era in which money trumps all, and owners who know nothing about the NBA meddle destructively.” The paperback version was released on the book’s one-year anniversary. We caught up with the native New Yorker to learn more about his inspiration behind the book and his days at Chi Chapter.