Nu Chapter Alumni Association • Tau Kappa lEpsilon lFraternity • lDecember 1994

Fall Reunion a Big Success

Nu Chapter Tekes enjoyed a Lehberg from Escondido and Fred

chance to get together and renew
friendships on September 10
Spenger's Fish Grotto in Berkeley-­
their first opportunity to do so for
several years. "This is the first of
many such events," said Alumni
Association President
"Chip" Wray, who went on to speak
of Nu Chapter's commitment to
return to the "Fraternity For Life"
concept . by
emphasiZing the
importance of Tau Kappa Epsilon
in terms of the camaraderie and
caring nature of its members.
Almost 40 Fraters attended the
event. Coming the greatest distance
to renew friendships were
On December 19th
Lusk from Fresno.
at An extended social hour was
held in the lounge prior to dinner,
giving everyone present a chance to
become re-acquainted and
news about each other, as well as
Charles about those Fraters who couldn't
attend.
Adjourning to the dining room,
everyone ordered from an ample
menu-- no small task
Spenger's serving staff.
Everyone present appeared to
feel the evening was a success,
prompting the Alumni Association
to put a similar event on.the agenda
Jack for discussion soon.
WELCOME TO THE
NEW NUNEWS
With this issue, we return to
publication of Nu Chapter's Nu
share
News with some notable
changes in format.
More important though, is
the fact that for the first time
since its inception a generation
ago, Nu News becomes a
for the p;ublication by and for Nu
Chapter alumni instead of the
undergraduate chapter.
Although news of the
undergraduates in Berkeiey wili
be carried in subsequent issues,
the avowed purpose of Nu
News will be to carry articles
and profiles about alumni. Thus,
it better meets the needs of a
much vaster group of readers.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS To further this goal, we solicit

news of Fraters far and near,
from the immediate and distant

LUNCHEON TO BE HELD past. We're looking for

paragraphs for inclusion in
Frater Dan Costello has has been reserved this year; Focus/Alumni, but we'd also be
confirmed that the 39th annual however, this increases the interested in longer articles
Teke Christmas Luncheon will be importance of the RSVP which is about Nu Chapter Tekes who
held Monday, December 19th at the requested by December 12. The are making significant changes
Olympic Club in San Francisco at Costello emphasized that the in our nation and our world.
524 Post Street. For several years, Olympic Club needs to know how Please let us know about you

thanks to the efforts of Frater many Fraters will attend, but also and your family by sending a
note to us at
Costello of the San Francisco said, "We still want to hear from
NU NEWS

Graduate Chapter, Tekes have you if you find at the last minute
P. o. Box 400

enjoyed the club's sumptuous that you can be there."

Boonville, CA 95415

surroundings for this event.
social hour will begin at 11 :30
a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30.
The cost of $30 includes one drink,
and additional drink tickets may be
purchased.
In anticipation of a larger
than usual turnout, a bigger room
The RSVPs can be telephoned to Remember, if you don't send
Costello at (510) 827-9249, Tom us the real news of your present
Morgan at (510) 934-2747 or Robin and past accomplishments,
Harris at (707) 895-2613. some other well-meaning Frater
Parking is suggested at may do it for you!
Sutter-Stockton Garage, but Guest editorials will be of
Christmas shoppers fill it fast, so interest to us, too.
Fraters are urged to get there early.
 NEWS OF YOLJR FRA TERS

A little bit of history on Tom Robin Harris '56 and his wife Christopher Murray '85 says, "As
Morgan '50. Tom worked for an Donna are the Directors of Quest, a 1994 winds down I am finishing
office furniture firm until 1954, residential school for special my third year as President of the Nu
when he joined the insurance children, ages 6 to 18, in southern Chapter Board of Advisors. I will
industry with Great American. Mendocino County. Daughter, Ann step down as President at the end of
Through a series of mergers he and her husband are also involved this year, but maintain membership
arrived at Continental Insurance, with the school, as is son, Dan, who on the Board. The House faces big
and in 1970 joined a brokerage firm, also races late-model stock cars. challenges in the next 18 months
Johnson and Anton, where he They have four gradchildren, ages and the undergraduates need a
remains today as Vice President. six months to 12 years. strong advisor during that period.
Tom married Carole in 1952, and My own new business now
they had two children, Stephanie and Mike Wray '79 lives in Fairfield, is demands a significant amount of
Evan, who attend The University of married to Eileen and has 2 112 my time. I have a Certified Public
California at Berkeley. Carole children. He's a District Manager for Accountancy practice in Emeryville
passed away in May of this year. Groundwater Technology in which I started with a partner. I
Tom still resides at 375 Muller Road Concord. "We love to sail and water also enjoy spending time with my
in Walnut Creek. ski," he says, "not to mention fishing wife, Kris, and daughter, Elizabeth
in the Bay and Delta. Go Bears!" 6, and son Adam 3. We will
Leonard Corsentino '50, rejoined celebrate 0!1! lOth anniversary next
the Army after service in World War Having now lived in all the U.S. June."
II, retiring as a Lt. Colonel in 1968 time zones, Dan Bryan '87
when he joined Safeway Stores until completed his MBA in sports Jack Lehberg '57 is President of
he retired again in 1982. Following marketing and has recently Lehberg Accountancy Corporation in
this he entered the real estate field completed an internship with the Escondido, California. He and his
until 1986 when he retired for good. U.S. Olympic Committee. He;s wife, Sandy, have five grown
He and his wife, Mary Gretchen, presently looking for a permanent children. The homestead is at 1710
have five children and five position in sports marketing. In Jeffrey Avenue.
grandchildren. The two of them August, Dan (like 500,000 others)
enjoy traveling, having returned made his way to a small town in Fred Lusk '56, is still teachi'ng
from trips to France and England. upstate New York to take in the 25th chemistry at Bullard High School in
They are at home in Petersburg, anniversary of Woodstock. It's good Fresno. Fred and Ann have been
Virginia. to hear that road trips are still in the married 38 years and have five
blood of Teke Alums. grandchildren, ages 7 to 11.
Chip Wray '53, finally retired to
Sonoma after 25 years of teaching in Retirement has made John Bell '57 Peter Komor '49, is still enjoying
Marin County. He and Andrea now just that much busier. A former pilot retirement in Santa Rosa where he
have more time for traveling, and for Pan American, he still flies a few lives with his wife, Lorraine.
they volunteer to support community days each month as a consultant. An
interests. They'd like to see Tekes avid barbershop quartet singer (after
drop by to
number is (707) 938-8458.
visit. Their phone an intensive apprenticeship in the :!Itrry
Teke House) he sings around the
North Bay area with a quartet. As if ClL4rilifttUtli
Jack Lehberg '57, Carl Anderson this weren't enough, he also pours
'57, Robin Harris '56 and their wine at Benziger Family Winery in an a
wives enjoyed a weekend wine Glen Ellen, and by the time we go to
tasting tour. through the Napa and press he may know whether he's
Jrllliptrnuli
Sonoma Valleys in November. going to be flying
Engineer for United Airlines.
as a Flight
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 C£rom iflie !Ardiives

OLD NEWS FROM NU NEWS

10 Years Ago 30 Years Ago

Carl Anderson '57 was appointed to "I am now with IBM as a systems YOUR NU CHAPTER

the post of Presiding Justice of engineer," Bill Heath '48, tells us. A LUMNI ASSOCIATION

Division Four of the First District "We enjoy living in the country
Court of Appeal by Governor outside of Martinez, and now have
Deukmejian on November 4. three children." BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Thirty-two Fraters from 19 different Fred Lusk '56 , who is an engineer Chip Wray '53
chapters of TKE met for a 1984 for Dow Chemical Company, says, President
TKE TODAY Luncheon hosted by "My wife and two sons and I are now
Executive Vice-President T. J. residing in our new home in Will Deady '55
Schmitz. Nu Chapter Tekes in Fresno." President-Eled
attendance were Ward Ingram '31,
Jim McCollum '34, Tom Morgan "I am now a first year law student at
Robin Harris '56
'50, Dan Costello '51, George Dove Hastings College of Law," writes
Secretary

'51, Barrett Madrigal, Nu Prytanis, Robert W. Crabtree '62. Bob lives

Editor, Nu News

and Dave Levine, Nu Pledge. in Oakland.

Wayne Martinez '72

James C. Megas '72, has relocated
to the Department of Psychology and
Sociology at Angelo State University
in San Angelo, Texas.
Nu Chapter mascot, Brutus Epsilon
placed second in the annual Ugly
Treasurer
Man Contest. Brutus and his pledge
escorts received a plaque, as well as Tom Morgan '50

a cake, which Brutus himself ate, at John Bell '57

the annual Beauty and Beast Ball. Christopher Murray '85

20 Years Ago

35 Years Ago
Bill Graham '51, and his brother Elections of the Nu Chapter
Bob have purchased the Universal Alumni Association Board of
"I passed the bar exam," writes AI
Travel Agency in San Francisco. Directors are held in June
Nelson, '55. Al is the newest
Bill resides with his wife, Claire, and each year.
member of the Board of Control. He
their three children in Walnut Creek
lives in Davis.
Next Meeting:
Nu Chapter Prytanis Bruce Thursday, January 12
Welcome back to Herb Turnbull
Talmage '74, reports that "high Eugene's Restaurant
'48. Herb has been working in New
morale continues" in the House. Larkspur Landing
York, but has accepted an
"The men of the House helped
assignment with the Livermore 12:00 Noon
Larry Miller and me refinish the
Radiation Lab. Herb now resides in
dining room floor and replace the
Livermore. Nu Chapter of Tau Kappa
living room ceiling.
Epsilon is 75 years old.
"I'm operating my own construction
George Magee '19, writes "Still company now and am set up to build
skiing at 77 despite two heart anything from a patio to a dam,"
attacks." He resides in Zephyr Cove,
writes William Rus '48. If you need
Nevada. «If what you did yesterday
either one, call Bill. Bill lives in
Palo Alto. still looks big to you, you
Loren Ryder '24, and his wife haven't done much today. JJ

celebrated their 50th wedding

anniversary in August.
 DON'T FORGET
The 39th Annual

DUES ARE DUE

<1J4ristmas

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It's not too late to send

in your 1994-95 dues.

Monday, December 19
Please make your check for $30 Social Hour 11:30
payable to Tau Kappa Epsilon
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Lunch 12:30
and mail to
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