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1/7/02 - Happy New Year! Gregg Hochman and
his wife Michelle are expecting their second child. Can the world handle
another?? Congrats, guys! Also, a bunch of us old guys got together on
January 4th for a spontaneous night out. It included much beer, many
stories of small children, body functions, body parts, Bob (the guy who
used to play at Arlin's a lot), and comparisons of each other to minor
planetoids (good lord we're fat). Those who chose not to attend were
ridiculed behind their backs. Ha!
9/29/01 - John Godwin writes in to give me
his new contact info (now on the Brothers listing) and to let us all
know that he, his wife of 4 years, and their 3-year-old daughter Abby
are doing well. John's a Deputy Sheriff in Logan County, Ohio.
Gregg Hochman also writes to send us a photo
of him, his wife Michelle, and their 1-year-old daughter Madison.
7/14/01 - OK, lotsa happenings. Mike and
Heather Lord welcomed their daughter, Emma Catherine, into the world
on June 29. Congrats, you two...she's a keeper! Also, Craig Froehle
and his wife, Lori, moved from North Carolina back to Cincinnati on
July 9th. Craig, after finishing up his Ph.D. at UNC, will be
joining the faculty of UC's College of Business Administration as an
Assistant Professor of Operations Management.
12/11/00 - Kevin Leedy announced that he's
now engaged. According to Kevin, "her name is Kirsten Ostrander and
she is the best thing since sliced bread." Whether or not she is the
best thing since the remote control, however, may be a more contentious
debate. :)
12/2/00 - Becker tied the knot...now
everybody pay up who thought it'd never happen. ;)
10/6/00 - Jeff Becker reminds us all of his
impending wedlock to Kathleen, which should be taking place December 2nd.
Also, they ask for your best wishes for Kathleen's father, who is still
trying to regain his health after recent surgery.
5/15/00 - Mike "Sparky" Killian and his wife
Carol just welcomed a new addition to the family. On May 7, Eric Michael
Killian was born, and is the Killians' second child (his sister Amanda
is now two years old).
3/30/00 - Mike Internoscia wrote in to update
his new address and to let me know he's been keeping busy gardening,
training for a marathon, and taking tennis lessons. So, if you're in
need of a birthday gift for Nova, a fat, little yard gnome might be
nice.
3/13/00 - Jeff Becker finally got around to
telling me that he got engaged to Kathleen Herron on New Year's Eve. The
big day is December 2nd, unless Jeff gets cold feet before then. Congrats
to you both!!
10/30/99 - Mike Lord and Heather Donohue were
(finally) married in a wonderful ceremony in Lafayette, Indiana. There
were so many fat ATO's in attendance that it got dark an hour earlier
that weekend (our added gravitational pull caused the sun and moon to
align). The reception was a hoot, as were the many outings to Purdue's
fine drinking establishments (gotta watch out for that 'Sex on the Beach'
at Harry's). Pictures now available: ATO's (plus
Dave) before the wedding and the happy couple.
10/26/99 - Matt Cordonnier (Active) writes to
say that the chapter is continuing its success by doing float with the
KD's for Homecoming 1999 (November 6th if you can stop by). Also, the
house has "24 of the best pledges on campus" -- keep up the fine job,
gentlemen.
9/27/99 - Matt Wagner, a recent alum, writes
to say that the house won another True Merit bowl! That's great news,
indeed. He also would like your thoughts on setting up an initiative to
get the house rewarded for maintaining a 2.8 GPA. You can write him with
your thoughts and for more info at mw169@prism.gatech.edu.
8/30/99 - Ron Griffin writes in from
Pittsburgh to catch us up. He says, "Brenda (Strahler) and I were married
last October after 6 1/2 years of "living in sin", from a shabby little
apartment on Riddle Rd. to Columbus (Ohio State Dental School) to Toledo
(a dental residency) to Pittsburgh (a pediatric dental residency). In June
I'll be finished and getting a 'real' job. And we're going to have a
baby...next April (keep your fingers crossed.)" Good luck with
everything to you both!!
8/30/99 - Shawn Bogner is happy to announce
that they have a new member of the family. George Thomas Bogner was
born on August 8/10/99. He joins his big sister Christina (3 1/2) at
home with parents Shawn and Tammy.
8/22/99 - I just a copy of the Cincy Tau
newsletter, and cripes, is our active chapter ever kicking butt!!!
They came away from the Greek Awards banquet with no fewer than six
of the top nine awards, including Outstanding Chapter, Most Improved
Fraternity, Membership Development Award, Campus Relations Award,
Chapter Management Award, and House and Grounds Award. Gentlemen,
that's some serious metal you lugged back!! :) Congrats, and keep
up the great work.
5/11/99 - Bob "Captain" Kopp wrote in to let
us all know about the 'ATO 80's Reunion' happening on Saturday, August 14th
from 3:00 to 9:00 pm in Winton Woods at the Sweetgum Slopes Shelter. It's for
"ATO's and Little Sisters of the era," although I don't think many would be
turned away. According to Bob, you need to (1) SHOW UP! Bring a dish, snack
or dessert to share, your own drinks (beer and alcohol are allowed), and
$2/person to contribute toward the cost of the shelter and the inevitable
bratts and metts. (2) SPREAD THE WORD. Pass the word along to any ATO's or
little sisters you talk to via e-mail, phone or regular mail. (3) RSVP. Tony
and Maria Keri of Cincinnati will be coordinating the food, so a rough head
count would be appreciated. Contact via e-mail: amkeri@aol.com or
mariakeri@aol.com or by phone at (513)753-8708.
5/11/99 - Doug Turner writes in to say that
he and his wife are doing great, living in West Chester, and enjoying
their two child-substitute "floppy-eared dogs." :-) Hope the BBQ was
great, Doug...sorry we couldn't make it.
5/10/99 - Andrew Maddux, Active, informed me
that Founders' Day has moved from its previous date to June 6 (Sunday).
Contact him at madduxac@email.uc.edu
for more info.
4/6/99 - Andrew Maddux, Active, wants all us
old fogies to know that the 1999 Founder's Day golf outing will be
held on May 22, 1999. Contact him at madduxac@email.uc.edu for more
info.
2/8/99 - Eric Carlin, current Secretary at
Delta Lambda, writes to say that the house is doing float with the KD's
next year and that their pledges got top grades on campus for Fall
quarter with a 2.98. Way to go, guys! So who's donating the Float-mobile?
12/15/98 - Jen and Mark Dornoff have brought
forth new Dornoffs into the world once again...this time it's twin boys.
Nicholas and Nathan were born 12/2/98, and their singing ability (or lack
thereof) has yet to be determined. Good luck guys, and best wishes to the
rest of your family.
11/16/98 - Tim Stauffer writes in to say that he,
his wife Karen, and their two daughters, Madison (5) and McKenzie (2), are
doing great in Texas. (Is it just a coincidence that their children are
both named after famous food spokepeople...Dolly Madison and Spuds McKenzie?
You be the judge.)
9/18/98 - Mike Lord and Heather Donohue announced
their engagement today (finally ;-). Congratulations, you two! BTW, the
ATO's only have one request for the wedding: an open bar.
10/5/98 - Eric Carlin, current Secretary of the
house, informed us that we just initiated 4 new brothers! Also, Homecoming
'98 will be on 11/14 and everyone is welcome at the house at 10am before
going to see the Tau float motor down Clifton. Game time is at 3:30pm vs.
Houston.
9/14/98 - Shawn Bogner updates us on his life
since graduation (1989). He writes, "I was married in 1994 with a fine
showing of ATO's (Weikert, Dawson, Kratzer, Cooler, Stauffer, Janosik, Becker,
Bartson, Kopp, Lawrence, Dornoff, Maus, etc...) We have a 2 1/2-year-old
daughter named Christina. [Ed note: I'm assuming that he means his wife and
he had a daughter rather than the ATO's and he.] I started working for
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. when I graduated. In 1994, they reorganized and
I declined a transfer to Tennessee. I am working for a small Silicone Rubber
Manufacturer now as Plant Engineer and Quality Assurance Coordinator." For
his latest contact info, check out the 'Brothers' page (link above).
7/23/98 - When it rains, it pours. Corn and
Jen are expecting TWIN BOYS in December. They will join daughter Madison,
age 18 months, in lifelong lessons in the art of colorful speech and
truly tuneless singing. Also, Karl Klaus wanted us to know that all is
well in Western Florida (or at least what's left of it). He and his wife
will be moving to Chicago in August so he can pursue a new job opportunity.
I'm sure those in the ChicagoLand area will appreciate the new source
of gravity headed their way.
6/4/98 - I just learned that Matt Hutter is
doing well on the NASCAR Busch Grand National racing circuit. Currently
ranked #12 overall, you can visit the current standings
and then link to Matt's bio page. Way to go, Matt - you're living your
dream, that's for sure. Now if you could only drive while playing your
guitar...
5/2/98 - Troy Bartson was married to Barbara Ann
Tilsley in Cincinnati. Tim Weikert and Bob Kopp were groomsmen. Mike Torok
performed some of the readings. Also attending were Rick Luken and Ed Fitch.
Congratulations, and all the best!
4/27/98 - Mike and Carol Killian welcomed a new
daughter, Amanda Beth Killian. Click here to see
her with a proud papa. Let's hope she takes after Carol :^)
3/26/98 - Scot Jonas emailed me some photos from
a recent ATO trip to the races...horses that is. Click
here for Ed, Mike, and Heather looking like two J. Crew models and a drunken
frat boy. Click here for Leedy and Ed engaged in a
lively debate over the relative benefits of crystal lattice structures while Dan
thinks, "hey, horses!" Click here for a photo of Doug
right before he smacked Scot (holding the camera) while Pam and Angela, interrupted
from their game of "What's that smell?", look onward. Needless to say, everyone
had fun.
3/3/98 - Kevin Leedy recently started working at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio as a Materials Research
Engineer. He graduated with his Ph.D. from U. of Illinois in 1997.
By the way, Bones, do you still subscribe to Metal Chatter or
Carbon? ;^)
12/19/97 - Doug Lawrence finished his MBA (way
to go Doughead!) and his wife Julie is finishing up her nursing schooling.
The kids, Bronwyn & Alyssa are doing great and looking very much like Mom
& Dad! (hopefully they'll be taller)
12/1/97 - Dave Johns (1991) and his wife (well,
moreso his wife, actually) gave birth to their daughter, Katie Noelle, on
11/11/97. She joins her older brother, Christopher MacQuarrie (6/21/96),
to, as Dave puts it, "(hopefully) complete the Johns family." :)
10/4/97 - Pete Sodieka and Carol Taylor were
married in a lovely historic church in downtown Houston. Congratulations,
guys. (We Cincy Taus are dropping like flies! ;^)
10/8/97 - Rumor has it that Gary Meiners is
getting married December 6, 1997. (Thanks for the tip, Lou) Alleys are
mighty unpleasant during those cold December nights in Cincinnati!
9/12/97 - Scott Jackson and his new wife, Liz,
were officially joined in the holy bonds of matrimony. Congrats, kids.
9/4/97 - Dennis Decker writes in: "I just bought
a house! It is up in Deer Park [Cincinnati]. Just closed last Friday,
and will be moving in the 12th. Just think, I'm now in debt for the next 30
years! How exciting!" Not just in debt, now you have something to do
every weekend, too.
6/2/97 - Mark Dornoff and family are returning
to the Cincinnati area around July (welcome back, kids). Craig Froehle
and his wife are moving to Chapel Hill, NC at the end of June to pursue
a Ph.D. in business and a residency in Anesthesiology respectively
at UNC (see them off at Brew Works on June 26th ~7:30pm :)
3/21/97 - Chambo writes in to say "I wanted
to get the word out that I am hiring Softwa developers in my group at
Motorola. I am hiring both new graduates and software engineers with prior
experience." Call 847-632-2133 to contact him if you're interested.
2/26/97 - Mark and Jen Dornoff just had a little
girl, Madison Nicole, born February 18th. Mark is also considering a job
change and is looking in Charlotte and Cincinnati.
1/30/97 - Steve Kearney let us know that
he and Colleen are doing well and that
Scott Herrmann and his wife Melissa just had a baby boy in December. I
guess all those groin shots were to no avail ;-) Congrats you guys!!
1/3/97 - Troy Bartson wrote in and gave us
his new email address. Check it out on the
Brothers page.
1/2/97 - Scott Jackson announced his formal
engagement to Liz Will. No date has been set as of yet.
12/20/96 - Pete Sodeika and Carol Taylor
got engaged. The wedding is set for October 4, 1997 in
Houston, TX. I smell a road-trip...
11/16/96 - Craig Froehle and Lori Aronson were
married in Chicago. ATO's in the wedding party included Mike Lord, Kyle
Snyder, and Pete Sodeika. Thanks guys (especially for that serenade)!
11/13/96 - KenPen let us know that he's now
with Walt Disney (the company, not the deceased) in Florida. He also is
yearning to get together with ATO's or other UC Bearcat fans in the
Central Florida area for 'Cats games this season. And he points out that
UC does play South Florida this year (hmmm.....)
11/11/96 - Corn wrote in to sey "Hey" to a
bunch of folks, and to let those of us who didn't know already that Jen
(his wife) is six months pregnant. Way to go, Corn...so when you going to
start giving the little nipper(s) a vocabulary lesson? ;-)
11/4/96 - Doughead wrote to let me know that he
and his wife and two daughters are doing great. Doug is partway through his
MBA and working on a microbrew research project (go figure!) Help him out
by answering a few simple questions at his survey
page.
11/28/96 - Happy Thanksgiving! John Macomber
wrote in to say he's currently at UC working on his Masters degree in
Sociolgy at UC. Also, he let me know that Doug Turner just got engaged
(to be married in April) and just bought a house. Betcha it ain't got
as nice a basement as the ATO house! ;)
11/16/96 - Craig Froehle was married to Lori
Aronson in Chicago. They are currently living in E. Walnut Hills.
10/30/96 - Scot Kojola is now working in Chiba,
Japan and doing great. Email him a note (look on the 'Brothers' page!)
and say "Hi."
10/18/96 - Cooler informed me that he was
married on August 8th to Laurel Seton. He's now working for Ford doing
noise and vibration analysis.
10/8/96 - The active chapter has held elections
and the new list of officers is as follows: Pres. = Raj Ghia, VP =
Matt Cordonnier (Winter Qtr only), Chaplin = Andy Wilcox, Treasurer =
Scott Schroeder (Ralphy), S@A = Jason Nill, MEC = Dave Roller, and
PR = James Horrell.
10/2/96 - The much-unheard-from Matt Hutter ('89)
was spotted racing in an ARCA event (auto racing) in Charlotte,
North Carolina. As reported by ESPN2 (via Louie), this is Hut's first ARCA
race and he obtained the 5th qualifying spot. Way to go, Matt!
9/20/96 - The chapter is gearing back up for the
start of a new school year. Rush and fall quarter preparations have started
and the house is facing limited occupancy at this time. Rush hard, guys!
9/20/96 - Oscar and Chambo have started a
basement micro-brewery at Oscar's place in Madison, WI. It was reported
that the first draft came thru in July and was "very yummy."
8/30/96 - Pete Sodeika and his girlfriend, Carol,
were in town for the Labor Day weekend and Riverfest. Carol is a native
Louisianan, now practicing as a nurse at Houston Methodist Hospital.
8/28/96 - Dennis Decker was promoted at Entex
Netwrok Administrator. Way to go, Dennis.
7/20/96 - The house held it's annual summer
meeting over the weekend.
3/8/96 - Craig Froehle (1992) got engaged to
Lori Aronson, a resident doctor of Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's
Hospital, and will be getting married November 16, 1996 in Chicago.
Alpha Tau Omega HQ Homepage:
www.ato.org
ATO Delta Lambda (UC) Homepage: http://www.soa.uc.edu/greek/alphatauomega/
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