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Special Thanks

Thanks to Jim Poe ’66 for his annual $100 gift to the Old Guard. This marks the tenth consecutive year of Jim’s expressed loyalty to Delta Lambda. [email protected]

Thank you also to Jay Campbell ’87 whose generosity to Delta Lambda can be counted on regularly. His 2025 gift of $100 marks his tenth consecutive giving year. [email protected]

And we’re especially pleased to thank Peter Burnett ‘68 for his Memorial Gift of $1,000 in honor of his older brother Russ Burnett ’65. Russ was certainly one of the most celebrated and storied Brothers of the 1960s. He entered Chapter Eternal 2020, his passing mourned by many. [email protected]

Link to the official DELTA LAMBDA WEBSITE: www.deltalambdapikes.com

Here is the Facebook page for ‘Pikes of the ‘60s’
Delta Lambda Pikes of the 60`s | Facebook

This is our Undergrad Chapter’s Facebook Page:
UnderGrads / Pike at FSU Facebook

A Second Undergraduate Chapter Facebook:
Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida State University | Facebook
Here is the Delta Lambda ALUMNI Facebook Page:
Florida State Pikes Delta Lambda Chapter | Facebook
This is the Delta Lambda LITTLE SISTERS Facebook Page:
FSU Pikes Lil Sis Social | Facebook

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 chairs the meetings beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM.
Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected]  
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected]  
Chapter SMC Owen Murtagh ’22 813-382-6340 [email protected]

The next Luncheon will be Wednesday, April 2^nd, 2025

Hundreds of Delta Lambda alumni and spouses and friends gathered over a three-day weekend, culminating in celebration of Founders’ Day, March 1st, 2025. The photo above shows those alumni who enjoyed the catered brunch at the house on Saturday, along with several Ritual Special Initiations, which took placed in Sembler Hall. Though some alumni were able to attend only one event; many more were able to enjoy experiences across three days.

We estimated about 200 alumni attended one or all of the weekend events.  They travelled from as far away as Los Angeles and Chicago.

Thursday was a day of Pike golf at the Seminole course. Thursday night featured a massive gathering in College Town at a popular club called ‘Bowden’s’. The first wave of alumni mixed there for hours and then dispersed with their friends to other eating places in the area.
Friday was another day of Pike Golf. We arranged to get three luxury lounge boxes for the Seminole baseball game Friday afternoon to accommodate our alumni. There was a huge Pike tailgate event before the game hosted by our undergraduates. Other events Friday night included informal pledge class reunion dinners through downtown and College Town.

For the big finale on Saturday night, heavy hors d’oeuvres and multiple bars were available to the huge, exclusive Pike gathering. Hundreds of photographs were projected on continual rolls on video screens throughout the club. One screen was reserved for a list of Delta Lambda Chapter Eternal. All other screens promoted memories of Chapter Days. At 8 pm, a local band hit the stage, and Pikes hit the dance floor (or the bars, or the food tables).

The Chapter had photographers present at all the alumni events. There are many, many photos, and you may access all of them through this link: PLEASE PUT LINK HERE

Many of the principal organizers of this reunion are Legacy Dads: Reunion Chairman Joe Feheley ’81, Golf Chairman Doug Russell ‘79, Thursday Events Host Andy Miller ’70, Webmaster Chris Dietz ’85, Brunch Sponsor Rudy Rowe ’86, David Rancourt ’84.
Plus Joel Padgett ’71, Charlie Barnes ’65, Newsletter Editor Tim Sheridan ’79, Wayne Curtiss ’83, SMC Owen Murtagh, and Carlon Baldor as well as Chapter Advisors John Peacock ’01 and Steve Walker ’81.

It was a terrific weekend, and many alumni expressed strong feelings that a Grand Reunion should be repeated at appropriate intervals.

The Markowski Family – three fathers, three sons – are credited with the original concept for a quadrennial Delta Lambda Grand Reunion.

Pike News…

There are entire national fraternities that do not have even one alumnus on an NFL roster. Delta Lambda had two alumni who on the Eagles’ roster for the Super Bowl: Landon Dickerson ’17 (G #69) and Johnny Wilson ’23 (WR #89). Landon, now the highest paid offensive lineman in the NFL, transferred to Alabama after his sophomore year…

Big feature in the Miami Hearld on Harry Sargeant III ’79 conducting negotiations between President Trump and the President of Venezuela. “A Florida magnate with close ties to the Republican Party helped set up the recent meeting between Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro and President Donald Trump, laying the groundwork for a major deal that would allow the Caracas regime to boost its oil sales to the United States in exchange for accepting hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan deportees.” Harry is a Legacy Dad twice over, with sons Harry IV ’02 and Garrett ’17….

With victories in flag football, 3X3 basketball and other sports, the undergraduate Chapter is closing in on their 15^th Overall IM Championship in the last 25 years; more than all the other fraternities combined since 2001….

American television personality, and general heartthrob, Tyler Cameron (you can read about him on his Wikipedia page) visited the Pike house for the second time in three years to conduct a ‘Celebrity Workout’ for FSU sorority girls. More than 1,000 young women flooded into the Pike courtyard for the pleasure of working out with Cameron…

Larry Steyerman ’58 is a retired boat captain, and former owner of The Talem (a popular club back in the day). Larry called and arranged to send his Pike athletic jersey and huis jeweled Pi Kappa Alpha pin (complete with Delta Lambda guard) for display in the Chapter Archives. Thank you, Larry; we’re arranging now to have your jersey and pin framed for display. Larry in Ft Walton Beach 850-830-5511.

Proud New Legacy Dads Add to Delta Lambda’s Roster of Sires and Sons

In addition to these above, on Founders Day, Bill Pfeiffer ’25, founder of the Pfeiffer Law Group, was initiated by a Delta Lambda Ritual Team that included Bill’s sons Will Pfeiffer ‘20 and Reagan Pfeiffer ‘22.

Also, on Founders’ Day, William Saint Galvano ‘25, President of New College of Florida, and Past President of the Florida Senate, was initiated by our Delta Lambda Ritual team including Bill’s son William Sterling Galvano ’17.

We bid them all a hearty welcome into the Delta Lambda Brotherhood! Phi Phi K A

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Brothers Entering Chapter Eternal

Bob Tunkel ’66 writes, “Brother Paul (Buddy) Inman ’60 passed away on February 22, 2025. May he rest in peace.” Richard Finlaw ’61 added, “I do remember him well. So sad. My condolences to his family and to all of Chapter Brothers for the loss of  Brother Buddy.  He was truly a beloved member of our Delta Lambda family.”
Bob White ’63 said, “Buddy was a great brother and a great person! Rest in peace Buddy! Phi Phi K A.” Fred Ingley ’62 wrote, “A loss to all of us. Buddy was a great Brother and a Real Pike.  Several times while we were returning home from North Carolina to Florida we enjoyed stopping by for a get together and lunch or coffee. I’m sure that our Brothers in the Chapter Eternal will welcome him as he joins them. Phi Phi.”
J.L. Milton ’62 added, “Thank you. Buddy was a good fraternity Brother and I certainly remember him fondly!”

Peter W. Burnett ’68 entered Chapter Eternal on St Patrick’s Day, 2025. Pete was a life-long loyal and generous Delta Lambda. His older brother Russ Burnett ’65 passed in 2020.
Upon hearing from Janet of Pete’s passing, Randy Parker ‘70 was the first to send notice. “It is with heavy heart that I share sad news today. Our loved Brother and friend Pete passed away within the hour.” Randy will be travelling to the service in Maine. Mett Morgan ’70 wrote, “I’m sorry for the loss of such a kind, humble, funny and generous friend. He was a gentle giant.” Jim Provencher ’71 responded, “Pete was the reason I loved you guys. A real friend-advisor. He also loved the Pi Phis (sorority).” Andy Miller ’70 wrote, “Pete was a real thoughtful and gracious Brother.” Jim Barth ’71, Robert Heath ‘72, Rob Macklin ’70, Tim Marston ’70, Joel Padgett ’71 and others also expressed immediate condolences

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (updated January 2025)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni

THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more.
(See: The Sembler Society members here, for single gifts of more than $1,000)
Tim Allen ’76 2024, 2025, 2026
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Richard Boyd ’66 2025
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Sembler Society in 2025 with a Memorial gift
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Wayne Curtiss ’83 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 Joined the Sembler Society in 2018. 
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (see gift to Sembler Society)
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
Steve Lowski ’84 Contributed $1,000 in 2025 to The Sembler Society; and an additional $1,000 to the Old Guard general fund.
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (*also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
David Markowski ’79 $1,000 (see Sembler Society)
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83 2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01 2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Steve Roden ’71 2024 (brother is Scott Roden)
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016 2017
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 *Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY of The Old Guard
Brothers have made single gifts of $1,000 or more to The Old Guard

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Peter Burnett ’68 January 2025 Memorial Gift in the name of older brother Russ Burnett ‘65
Sean Carbonell ‘86
[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Chuck Cottrell ’80 *Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
Mike Lait ’78 generous 2025 gift places him in the Sembler Society
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Steve Lowski ’84 In 2025 to the Sembler Society
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
David Markowski ’79 (son is Weston Markowski ’19, University of Oregon).
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2025 Chapter Leadership

2025 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

SMC Owen Murtagh ‘22 813-382-6340 
[email protected]
Treasurer Andrew Schatz 610-585-9035 
[email protected]
External VP Jack Lennon 813-340-2032
[email protected]
Internal VP Dylan Culmone ‘22 609-457-2248
[email protected]

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Legends of Delta Lambda

GRAND REUNION

All the latest information on the Delta Lambda Legends Reunion, February 27, 28, March 1, 2025. Join your Pike Brothers in celebrating 20 years in the new house, memories of the old houses on Wildwood and Woodward, and 75 years of Delta Lambda Chapter.

The schedule is informal with lots of options. Three nights and days of Pike fun, fellowship and Brotherhood, finishing with a party and a band on Saturday night.

Hit this link for everything you need to know.

Click the link below:

Please, forward this information to your own unique circle of Pike Brothers, and encourage them to attend. Only 600 Brothers receive the monthly newsletter, so don’t assume your Pledge Brothers know about this event. Please spread the word. We’re not getting any younger and life happens fast, so come join your Brothers for a weekend of fun.
From the Thursday evening mixer at Bowden’s through Sunday’s departure breakfast we guarantee you will relive old memories and make new ones.  
Call me with any questions and thank you for encouraging all the Delta Lambda Brothers to attend.

We’ve planned some awesome group events, and we also left time for you to get away and spend time with your inner circle of Pike friends. Andy Miller has made special arrangements for hotel rates at the Indigo, but for Brothers on a budget there are tons of inexpensive hotels in Tallahassee since this isn’t football season. We probably won’t repeat this kind of a reunion for another 4 or 5 years, so don’t miss out.
You became a Pike for a great reason, so come join us and relive the best of your college years.

Please send me a text or email now to let us know you’re coming. We can let other Brothers know and that will encourage them to join us. Send names to [email protected] or text to 305-776-3221.

Joe Feheley ’81

[email protected]  305-776-3221
Retired F-16 Fighter pilot LTC Joe Feheley ’81 is a former Delta Lambda Chapter Advisor, and is a Legacy Dad.

The flat rate per person “Landing Fee” is $100 per person. That will cover Thursday’s incidentals, Friday’s Tailgate at the baseball stadium, Saturdays Brunch at the Pike House and Saturday Evening’s food at “The Moon”. Everyone is on their own for other entertainments, such as Cash bars at Bowden’s and The Moon. Options like Golf, Pickleball, and Sporting Clay shooting will be ad-hoc per individual. You can pay your landing fee on Eventbrite at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/legends-of-delta-lambda-founders-day-reunion-2025-tickets-1138381653169?aff=oddtdtcreator  

Eventbrite is preferred to help us with tracking who’s attending.

Please send me a text or email now to let us know you’re coming. We can let other Brothers know and that will encourage them to join us. Send names to [email protected] or text to 305-776-3221.

Reserve your hotel rooms now. The Hotel Indigo is in the heart of College Town, close to the Pike house and Campbell Stadium. Andy Miller has negotiated a three-night and a two-night rate. King Rooms: $189/night / Double Rooms: $179/night.

Booking link: Pike Weekend Feb 2025 “Please use the booking link. Once your guests put in the correct dates of stay, it will unlock the discounted rate.” Last Day to book Discounted Rate: February 6. 2025.

Pickleball: The Pickle Pad is located at 1925 N Monroe St Suite 109. We will have a doubles tournament that includes Brothers and their significant others. They have 6 courts, and an awesome restaurant called Crave that also has a full bar. Joe Feheley 305-776-3221 is the contact person if you want to show what a kitchen monster you are.

Sporting Clays: Talon Range, (550 Commerce Blvd, Midway, FL 32343). Phone 850-597-7550. They have a 12-bay course with key fobs to track all the clays shot. The clays are 50 cents per clay with deductions for any bad clays.

Non sporting events: Possible tour of Doak Campbell Stadium for anyone not attending a sporting event, details to follow. Shopping in the College Town area.

Friday afternoon TAILGATE at the Seminole Baseball Stadium 3:30 – 4:45 PM 
Located under the oak trees. We’re working Special arrangements for a Pike Baseball Suite; the game starts at 5 PM. More info on Baseball arrangements and tickets to follow. BTW Many of the Seminole Baseball players are Pike undergraduates.

Saturday, 1 March, 2025: 
Breakfast We will plan and publish a few great breakfast locations for Brothers wanting to eat together and enjoy fellowship early.
Brunch (approximately 1100, actual time to be determined). All Pikes and all significant others are welcome. Brunch will take place at the Pike house courtyard, or in Sembler Hall as weather dictates. We will provide refreshments, light food, and drinks. Tours of the Fraternity House will be hosted by Carlos Baldor ’21 and his team of undergraduate presenters.

Special Initiation  We will have a Special Ritual Initiation at the house, with all available Alumni and Undergraduate Brothers attending. This will bring you right back to

Saturday Night: The Legends of Delta Lambda Reunion Gala 
The Moon Nightclub (1105 E Lafayette St, Tallahassee, FL 32301) About – Moon Events. Food and brief program 5:30-7:30 pm, with live band starting at 7:30 pm. “We will supply food for all, and there will be a cash bar to keep things simple. Format for the evening will include screens with photos of Brothers from every year constantly rolling. Andy Miller and I have met with Scott Carswell, owner of The Moon, to plan our main events. The Moon has been extensively upgraded and remodeled.” Please gather your prized photos, scan and email or text them to [email protected] 305-776-3221 before 25 Feb.

Sunday, 2 March, 2025
Breakfast at one of several recommended places as Brothers depart town.
Reunion Weekend Details will be continually updated.

Check your Monthly Newsletter or, click these links: Florida State Pikes Delta Lambda Chapter | Facebook. Or, see the FSU Pike website at: Home – Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni

Support the Old Guard of Delta Lambda!

Preserving our Legacy; Securing the Future

The Old Guard is Delta Lambda’s Alumni Annual Fund. Your gift goes toward strengthening the Bonds among alumni, enriching both the alumni and undergraduate Delta Lambda experience. Volunteer dues are $100 or more annually. Some Alumni choose to give more. These funds underwrite special projects like the Military Plaque, the monthly e-newsletter, the Delta Lambda website, monthly meetings with Alumni Advisors and Chapter officers, alumni reunions and more.

Click here to Join the Old Guard Now!

Please use the secure link above, or the link on the Delta Lambda Website. Or, some donors prefer to write checks. Please make payable to The Old Guard, and send to Charlie Barnes, 1490 Saint Charles Place, Tallahassee Florida, 32308

We’re always gratified by the response to the monthly newsletters. And we are especially gratified by the generosity expressed by two large gifts to The Old Guard.

First, thank you to Steve Lowski ’84 for his gift of $2,000. ““I am always interested in learning more about the future of the house. It’s my pleasure to support the amazing efforts by the local Alumni in support of the Chapter. For the Legends Reunion, I am rallying all the Fall 84-86 for this opportunity. I’ll be bringing Scott Roix ‘84 and Sean Carbonell ’86.
In the interim, I dropped a donation in mail today to catch me up on the Old Guard & The Sembler Society. It’s my pleasure and an honor to be a Delta Lambda Pike!” [email protected]

Next, Mike Lait ’78 demonstrates his loyalty to PiKA and Delta Lambda by driving down from his home in Enterprise, Alabama every month to join attend the Monthly Alumni/Undergraduate Luncheon. In addition to contributing his time and leadership, Mike has pledged $1,000 to The Old Guard in 2025. We are deeply grateful to Steve and Mike for their loyalty and generosity in supporting important programs to sustain excellence in Delta Lambda. [email protected]

Contributions to the Old Guard may be made by credit card through a secure website, or, if you prefer to send a check, please make payable to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308

Our next Alumni Advisors/Undergraduate Leadership Luncheon will be on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025.

Our regular monthly meetings are now at Madison Social, in College Town. The University Center Club/Osceola Grill has been permanently closed.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 will host and chair the meeting, beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. All alumni are welcome to attend.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected]  
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected]  
Chapter President Owen Murtaugh ‘22   813-382-6340  [email protected]

OUR CHAPTER ALUMNI WEBSITE IS: Home – Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni

A pair of Delta Lambdas were honored during the National Football Awards Show, December 12, 2024. It could be argued that our men, Mastromanno and Fitzgerald, got robbed. The reality of a 2-10 season probably entered into voters’ minds. But each of our men had the best national record at their respective positions.

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Rich Wall ‘66 said, “Wayne was a Pike pledge classmate and Brother of mine, as well as a fellow Air Force ROTC, Arnold Air Society, and Business School member. He was always a cheerful guy who enjoyed a good laugh. He was a wonderful “Brother” in every sense of the word.  I remember watching him run the 440 at FSU track meets – smooth and powerful. His obit is stocked with achievements I would have expected of him. In the Bonds, Brother Wayne!”

Dave Frew ’66 writes, “Bob and Brothers. I remember the first day I arrived on campus in 1964 and being on a track and field scholarship, I was assigned to a housing dorm room in Smith Hall. I walked into the room and sitting on his bed was a tall. gangly fellow by the name of Wayne Currie. He also was recruited by coach Mike Long to compete in the open 440 event. Wayne and I became the best of friends, both pledging the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity together. I have wonderful memories of Wayne and all of the track meets we competed in together. When running on the back stretch, Wayne had an incredible stride and was very smooth and fast. He was the anchor of our 440 relay team, usually making up the yardage the rest of us gave up. Ha. He was a great athlete and now after reading about his post FSU military accomplishments, I am not the least bit surprised. Phi Phi K A Brother. I look forward to seeing you again.” 
Dave Frew [email protected]  404.275.1319 (cell)

From Jack McMullen ’64: “What a great tribute to brother Wayne by Brother “Silly Frew”……..In the mid 80’s I had learned that Wayne Currie was stationed here in Tampa @ MacDill Air Force Base…..But before I could arrange a get-together meeting, Wayne was transferred out…And that was the last time I heard about Wayne, who has now entered Chapter Eternal. It is amazing how much we learn about the careers/life of our brothers, as we have to wait for an obituary to learn the good things accomplished in life………🤷‍♂️
In the bonds, Jack McMullen ’64 

Dave Orr ’62 wrote, “So many pleasant memories! Watching Wayne down the backstretch and Silly (Frew) gliding over the hurdles. Remember when Rocco (Jim Montano ’64) and I roomed across the back hall from them! Can you imagine having Frew and Rocco in the same atmosphere all the time? So many fun times!! I can now confess my new “golf” shoes episode – came back to the house early one semester. In their room was an old pair of brown and black brogans under the bunk bed with the soles torn up and the heels very worn out – obviously thrown away. However, the tops were okay and with some polish and replaces soles/heels would make a great looking pair of golf shoes!! Well, the fit was perfect and the rest is ancient history. Now Dave, can you tell me: were they yours, or Wayne’s shoes???(Ha-Ha)” 

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (updated December 2024)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni

THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more.
(See: The Sembler Society members here, for single gifts of more than $1,000)
Tim Allen ’76  2024, 2025, 2026
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Richard Boyd ’66 2025
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Wayne Curtiss ’83 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell  ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 Joined the Sembler Society in 2018
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (see gift to Sembler Society)
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
Steve Lowski ’84 Contributed $1,000 in 2025 to The Sembler Society; and an additional $1,000 to the Old Guard general fund.
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
David Markowski ’79 $1,000 (see Sembler Society)
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83  2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01  2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Steve Roden ’71 2024 (brother is Scott Roden)
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016  2017
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13  2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 *Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY of The Old Guard
Brothers have made single gifts of $1,000 or more to The Old Guard

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Sean Carbonell ‘86
[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Chuck Cottrell ’80 *Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
Mike Lait ’78 generous 2025 gift places him in the Sembler Society
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Steve Lowski ’84 In 2025 to the Sembler Society
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
David Markowski ’79 (son is Weston Markowski ’19, University of Oregon).
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2025 Chapter Leadership

2025 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

SMC Owen Murtagh ‘22 813-382-6340 
[email protected]  
Treasurer Andrew Schatz 610-585-9035 
[email protected]  
External VP Jack Lennon 813-340-2032
[email protected]  
Internal VP Dylan Culmone ‘22 609-457-2248
[email protected]  
Social Chairman Chris Johnson ‘22 407-421-3337
[email protected]  
Sergeant-at-Arms Nick DiLeo 845-905-6685
[email protected]

2024-2025 Alumni Advisory Board

Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01 
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 
Chapter Advisory Board: Rudy Rowe ’87, Joe Feheley ’81, Eli Nortelus ’01, Jeff Moore ‘81
Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Jimmy Keen ’73, Vice chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Peter Ford ’14, General Contractor
Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65
Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77
Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01
Risk Management: Tor Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ’05, Clint Wallace ‘01
Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01
Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87
Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78
Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01
Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85
Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65
Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBD
Chaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72

Chapter Advisor Emeritus Ed Barnes ’71 National Chapter Advisor of the Year 2005
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Joe Feheley ’81 (son Sean Feheley ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Jimmy Keen ’73 (son Michael Keen ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Doug Russell ’78 (son Tyler Russell ’10)

These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida State

The Legends of Delta Lambda. Legends owns the Chapter House. Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman. Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Vice Chairman. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda. Brent Sembler [email protected]  

The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board.  Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board. John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198  [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Alumni Association. Eric Carr ’01, President. [email protected]  

The Old Guard of Delta Lambda. The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund. Jack McMullen ’64 and David Rancourt ’84 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board. 

The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda. Doug Russell ’78, Founder and President. [email protected]  

The Delta Lambda Communications Team. The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc. Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’78 and Charlie Barnes ’65. Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite. The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.

Please forward this copy of your Delta Lambda Newsletter to your Pike friends and encourage them to sign up to receive the monthly letter. It’s free. Sign up HERE to receive your free monthly newsletter

SAVE THE DATES: February 27-March 1, 2025

FOUNDER’S DAY REUNION/CELEBRATION WEEKEND AND 20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW HOUSE GRAND OPENING
Calling all Delta Lambda alumni and undergraduates, all Pike Parents, all former Little Sisters, all Pike wives and sweethearts! In 76 years, more than 3,000 men have passed through our Initiation Ritual at FSU. The largest fraternity house in America was dedicated 20 years ago. Now is the time for every good PiKA to embrace the Lifetime Friendship and celebrate the Magnificent Legacy of the best college fraternity.

Founders Day Reunion Chairman, and past Chapter Advisor LTC Joe Feheley ‘81
81%EF%BF%[email protected]   305-776-3221
Founders Day Reunion Co-Chairman, past Chapter EVP Carlos Baldor ‘21
81%EF%BF%[email protected]  813-240-3415

HOTEL INDIGO
Reserve your hotel rooms now. The Hotel Indigo is in the heart of College Town, close to the Pike house and the Champions Club. Andy Miller ’70 has negotiated a three-night and a two-night rate. King Rooms: $189/night / Double Rooms: $179/night.
Booking link: Pike Weekend Feb 2025 “Please use the booking link. Once your guests put in the correct dates of stay, it will unlock the discounted rate:

Last Day to book Discounted Rate: February 6. 2025.

Thursday evening, February 27, 2025, Informal welcome & cocktails at the Hotel Indigo. Early arriving Pikes will gather for informal fellowship / cash bar. Possible airings party for Friday golf.  Dine with friends afterward, stroll through the night life of College Town.

Friday, February 28, 2025: 
*Pike Golf at FSU Seminole Course. Tee-times beginning at 9:30 am through 11 am.
Guest fee is $95 including cart and range. Sign up before February 14^th .
Contact Golf Chairman Doug Russell ’79 81%EF%BF%[email protected]  850-445-0206
*Pickleball and sporting clays may be available.
*Seminole Baseball game at 5 pm. Special seating for Pikes. Tailgate for Pikes prior to the game. Many of the current players are Pike Brothers.

Saturday, March 1^st, 2025:
*Morning: Possible Special Initiation in the Legends Room at the Pike House.
*Open House, and family brunch at the Pike house sponsored by the undergraduates. Possible Dagger & Key Auction. 
*Founders’ Day Banquet in the Champions Club at Doak Campbell Stadium. Join in celebrating Delta Lambda’s 76^th Anniversary at FSU.

Reunion Weekend Details will be continually updated.
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Support the Old Guard of Delta Lambda!

Preserving our Legacy; Securing the Future

The Old Guard is Delta Lambda’s Alumni Annual Fund. Your gift goes toward strengthening the Bonds among alumni, enriching both the alumni and undergraduate Delta Lambda experience. Volunteer dues are $100 or more annually. Some Alumni choose to give more. These funds underwrite special projects like the Military Plaque, the monthly e-newsletter, the Delta Lambda website, monthly meetings with Alumni Advisors and Chapter officers, alumni reunions and more.

Click here to Join the Old Guard Now!

Please use the secure link above, or the link on the Delta Lambda Website. Or, some donors prefer to write checks. Please make payable to The Old Guard, and send to Charlie Barnes, 1490 Saint Charles Place, Tallahassee Florida, 32308

 We’re always gratified by the response to the monthly newsletters.

Thank you to Manny Zamora ’87 for his $200 contribution. “I trust this finds you doing well, notwithstanding this very difficult football season! I’d like to send in my contributions for 2024 & 2025”. 619.316.5511  81%EF%BF%[email protected]

Thanks also to Richard Boyd ’69 for his annual gift of $100 to The Old Guard. 81%EF%BF%[email protected]

And we are especially appreciative of Tim Allen ’76 for his generous $300 gift to The Old Guard. 81%EF%BF%[email protected]

Contributions to the Old Guard may be made by credit card through a secure website, or, if you prefer to send a check, please make payable to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308

Our next Alumni Advisors/Undergraduate Leadership Luncheon will be on Wednesday, January 8^th, 2025.

Our regular monthly meetings are now at Madison Social, in College Town. The University Center Club/Osceola Grill has been permanently closed.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 will host and chair the meeting, beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. All alumni are welcome to attend.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 81%EF%BF%[email protected]  
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 81%EF%BF%[email protected]  
Chapter President Owen Murtaugh ‘22   813-382-6340  81%EF%BF%[email protected]

OUR CHAPTER ALUMNI WEBSITE IS: Home – Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni

Seminole Baseball Captain Jamie Arnold ‘22 is a sophomore LHP; First Team All-ACC; his dad Jimmy Arnold is a Pike from UCF.
Seminole Basketball Captain Taylor Bol Bowen ’24 is a 6’10” forward; 1^st Team All-ACC Academic.

Our 10-loss football season aside, FSU’s special teams unit ranked #1 in the nation in ESPN Special Teams Efficiency Rankings. A pair of Pikes are star performers.

Lou Groza Award finalist Ryan Fitzgerald ’19 finished the year 13-for-13 on field goals, including 5-for-5 from at least 50 yards in 2024. His 13 made field goals are the most in the country without a miss this season, and he joins 2013 Groza Award winner Roberto Aguayo ’12 as the only Seminoles to make their first 13 field goals in a season (14 in 2014). Fitzgerald ended his Florida State career having made 112 consecutive PATs. 

Ray Guy Award finalist Alex Mastromanno ’21 played in his 59th career game, the most in Florida State history. Mastromanno entered Saturday leading the country in punting average (49.1) and 50+-yard punts (28); he averaged 51.4 yards on five punts with a long of 62 against the Gators. He is now averaging 49.3 yards per punt with 30 punts of at least 50 yards. 

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Jimmy Keen ’73 wrote, “Randall and I were close Brothers when he was SMC and I was a pledge. I travelled to North Carolina to meet him for four days of golf at a resort.”

Andy Miller ’70 remembers, “Randal was a bigger than life character. Great Brother, and friend to many. The last time I saw him, he and I spent a night at Waffle House. I value that time we spent together and will always fondly remember Randy.”

Lou Andreana ‘79

Jeff Hattem ‘81: “A very sad loss to our community today. Sweet Lou and I were close for a few years after college. I remember him telling me how he met his wife when she worked in the Galleria Mall and he went every day to talk to her until she finally agreed to go on a date. Big Lou was beyond the shadow a doubt the jolliest and sweetest soul I have ever met. Rest in Peach Louis Andreanna. You are now with your best friend Steve Goodloe ’79 in Heaven, a loss shortly after college that absolutely devastated him. My heart is heavy for his wife and step-daughter who he loved so much.”

Chuck Cottrell ‘80: “Brothers mine, wanted to let you know that Lou Andreana passed on at 0715. Rest in peace, Sweet Lou… Ut Nunc in pace… I’m sure that Steve Goodloe ‘79 and Paul Reddish ’82 are thrilled to have him around now, along with our other faithful departed Bros. ΦΦΚΑ – Cottrell”

Judge John Hurley ’79: “My lifetime friend and pledge brother Lou Andreana passed away on November 23, after entering hospice here in Ft. Lauderdale.

Lou and I played little league together. We played on our high school football team together (he was a running back; I saw him get his helmet ripped off, and run for another 20 yards until a defender caught him!).  Lou was voted “Best Personality,”  of our senior class. We both pledged Delta Lambda in the Fall of ’79. Lou was named “Pledge of the Year,” for the ’79-’80 school year.

During his years at FSU, Lou buzzed around campus in his red Fiat convertible (he once pointed out that a keg fit perfectly in the smallish backseat). His second vehicle was an older blue chevy van, which became known as the “death van.”

After graduation, Lou and I stayed close while we both lived in Ft. Lauderdale.
 
At one point, when we were both single and in our 30s, we travelled to London for Christmas and then walked down the Champs de Elysee, in Paris on New Year’s Eve.

Lou earned an MBA in his 40s, and went on to create a successful real estate investing business. In fact, he became so successful that, over the last 15 years he spent at least 10 days per month on a cruise ship, somewhere around the world.

About three weeks before his stroke, Lou asked if we could have breakfast together. He was using a walker, and probably hadn’t left his house in months. After breakfast, Lou asked if we could just go on a drive, past the little league baseball field where we had played, past the local airport where we learned to fly, all the places we knew as boys together.
Lou reminisced and spun yarns about Chapter Days back at the Pike house. Looking back now, I think that he knew his time was at hand.”

In the bonds of PKA, Jay Hurley, ’79.”

Desmond Harrington ’81

Bill Beaton ’79: “It is with a heavy heart that I have to report our friend & Brother Desmond Harrington ’81 “Demy” has passed away. He died in Boquete, Panama of a heart attack. Demy pledged Spring ’81, graduating with Honors, Dean’s List, and a member of Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society. Demi served his Country in the United States Maines. Afterward, he was recruited by IBM in Panama. He is survived by his only daughter Valerie Harrington. Demy was a “True Marine”. Godspeed my friend! You will always be remembered by your Pike Brothers!”

Dave Henry ‘81: “Godspeed Desmond. You were one of the best and the brightest. A true Pike. I will never forget your epic intramural wrestling matches. It pains me that you fell upon hard times. Phi Phi K A”

Anthony Cabrera ‘81: “What a great Brother and person. Loved hanging with him in Miami the years right out of college. Always cared very much for his friends and family. A few years ago, he kept a watchful eye on my daughter her best friend when they were in Panama for World Youth Day! We felt much better knowing Uncle Demy was there for them. Always in our prayers.”

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (updated December 2024)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni

THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more.
(See: The Sembler Society members here, for single gifts of more than $1,000)
Tim Allen ’76  2024, 2025, 2026
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Richard Boyd ’66 2025
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Wayne Curtiss ’83 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell  ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 Joined the Sembler Society in 2018
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
David Markowski ’79 $1,000 (see Sembler Society)
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83  2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01  2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Steve Roden ’71 2024 (brother is Scott Roden)
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016  2017
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13  2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 *Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY of The Old Guard
Brothers have made single gifts of $1,000 or more to The Old Guard

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Sean Carbonell ‘86
[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Chuck Cottrell ’80 *Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
David Markowski ’79 (son is Weston Markowski ’19, University of Oregon).
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2025 Chapter Leadership

2025 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

SMC Owen Murtagh ‘22 813-382-6340 
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Treasurer Andrew Schatz 610-585-9035 
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External VP Jack Lennon 813-340-2032
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Internal VP Dylan Culmone ‘22 609-457-2248
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We’re very gratified by the strong response to the September newsletter.

We are always grateful to hear from our long-time supporter of The Old Guard Todd Trimmer ’69.  Todd and Annie (Wyrick) Trimmer (Annie was Pike Dream Girl in 1970) live in Marietta, Georgia.  Todd sent a check for $200 “to combine my 2024 and 2025 donations in one mailing.”  Todd wrote a letter with reminiscences of friends from chapter days.
“I thought it would be nice to catch you up on our life since (you and Aaron Beam ‘68) were so instrumental during my college days. How many trips did you mask to my dorm room when I was a freshman? If it hadn’t been for PiKA I probably wouldn’t have met Annie. We celebrated 50 years of marriage this past June.  And I never would have met Fred Buhl ’69 (who told me to get out of Army ROTC and join the Air Firce to become a pilot). I listened, and spent 6 years in the Air Force and 25 years with Delta before retiring in 2004.  Annie and I had game packages in The Champions Club where we saw Wayne and Kathy Johnson ’72 until they moved to North Carolina.  We’ve talked about moving down your way but right now our son (FSU Class of ’10) lives only 30 minutes away and his wife is ill, so we will stay here a while. He works at a country club; our daughter (FSU Class of ’05) lives in Clinton, Mississippi where she teaches 1^st grade.  We visit often.  The Boosters have two great guys (Bo and Chris) up here in Atlanta. We love both of them,  and they guided us to join The Bowden Society. Annie is just arriving home – very gingerly. She has six fractured vertebrae in her back from chronic osteoporosis. She had to give up teaching her aerobics class, but she runs a county Glee Club, so she keeps busy. I got a new titanium shoulder last year, but otherwise I am in great health.  We’ve been invited to sit in the President’s Box for the November 2^nd game vs. N. C.  State. We’ll stay Bainbridge overnight because I refuse to pay what they’re asking for hotels in Tallahassee! We’ll do the Bainbridge Shuttle.  I hope to connect with other Brothers. I wanted to send more than just a check.  Phi Phi K A In the Bonds.  Todd”   [email protected]  

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Our next Alumni Advisors/Undergraduate Leadership Luncheon will be on Wednesday, November 6^th  2024.

Our regular monthly meetings are now at Madison Social, in College Town. The University Center Club/Osceola Grill has been permanently closed.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 will host and chair the meeting, beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. All alumni are welcome to attend. 

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected]  
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected]  
Chapter President Lucas Bozeman ’21 501-626-6488 [email protected]

OUR CHAPTER WEBSITE IS WWW.DELTALAMBDAPIKES.COM 

Introducing Delta Lambda’s fall, 2024 pledge class!  As always, it is comprised of the best young men Florida State University has to offer.  Congratulations to Rush Chairman Trevor Vogel ’22 and his rush captains for a phenomenal job.

Wearing the garnet Pike Polo shirt is SMC Lucas Bozeman ‘21. In the white shirt is Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav ’22.  Yes, Brian really is that big.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 announced that a small group of alumni have raised $6,000 to underwrite the cost of sending our chapter officers to Memphis for the Leadership Conferences.  John wrote to SMC Lucas Bozeman, “I’m pleased to share that several of our dedicated alumni have generously donated to help offset the costs of sending our chapter leadership to Pike University. Their support speaks volumes about their commitment to and belief in the future of our chapter… The alumni’s generosity reinforces our shared goal of building a strong foundation for future success. We are confident that the lessons learned at Pike University will allow our members to become even better Pikes, dedicated to the values and leadership principles that define our organization.  Thank you, Lucas, for your continued dedication to our chapter and for all the work you do.” 

In other Chapter news, Delta Lambda began their defense of the 2023-24 Overall IM Trophy from by winning 3×3 Basketball this September.  Two of our men are currently competing for Sorority Man of the Year honors. 

Former Seminole quarterback Jordan Travis ’22 congratulates current quarterback Brock Glenn ’24 on his first start of the year vs. Clemson.  Kelly Lowrey ’80 would be proud.

Brock is one of five Delta Lambda Pikes on the team this fall, including punter Alex Mastromanno ‘20, kicker Ryan Fitzgerald ’19, defensive back Dylan (Harold) Stubbs ’23 and freshman kicking sensation Jake Weinberg ’24.

New pledges rode the firetruck up and down sorority row, visiting houses and introducing themselves.  Rudy Rowe ’87 (behind the wheel) is the only one ever allowed to drive the beast.

Delta Lambda Sires & Sons
The sons of twins Stephen MacDonald ’85 and Michael MacDonald ’85 have followed in their fathers’ footsteps to become Pikes at Florida State. They are Christian MacDonald ’23 and Noah MacDonald ’24. With them is the founder of our Delta Lambda Legacy Dads, Doug Russell ’79.

Current Delta Lambda Risk Manager Andres Aceituno ’20 is excited to demonstrate FSU’s new $100,000 flight simulator. He is joined by our own former chapter advisor Joe Feheley ‘81 (Lt. Col. Retired). Joe “graciously took time to speak to the ROTC cadets, sharing his experiences as an F-16 instructor pilot in Homestead.”

In the middle is ROTC Detachment Commander Col. Kevin Ogle.  Andres says, “I had the privilege to assist in a small way as Col Ogle and others led the acquisition of the FAA-certified advanced RedBird Flight Simulator for FSU. [This] is a game changer, providing ROTC Cadets with hands-on experience to hone their skills for future careers in aviation.”

Here’s ‘the rest of the story’ as they say.  Coach Bowden established a friendship with Dabo back when Tommy Bowden was Head Coach of the Tigers. But they also had another tie, a Fraternal that went beyond coaching.

Bobby Bowden ’49 (Samford) was team quarterback and captain, and SMC of Alpha Pi Chapter.  William “Dabo” Christopher Swinney ’89 was initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha’s Gamma Alpha Chapter at the University of Alabama during his playing days for the Crimson Tide.

John Stoner began selling insurance for Jefferson Standard in the early 1960s. In the span of six decades, he and his family grew that business into The Stoner Organization, now one of Florida’s most prominent and influential insurance institutions, specializing in employee benefits.  Employee Benefits Specialists – The Stoner Organization – St. Petersburg FL

John recently discovered an old document while searching of long-ago photos.  It is titled, “Annual Meeting of the Jefferson Standard Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha – 1967” It is very much in the same vein as the weekly updates from 1963 through 1967.  With John’s permission, here is an edited reproduction of the “Minutes” of the 1967 meeting.

This year’s meeting was called to order on the turf of Florida Field following the Seminoles’ 21-16 victory over the gators in Gainesville. J.L. Milton ’62, past SMC and presently 1^st Lt in charge of the Medical Section at McCroy AFB is Presiding.  IMC is Bob Stoner ‘64, General Telephone’s next President. Secretary is Jack McMullen ’64 who had to squeeze time out from his General Manger job (Jenne Fixture Co.) to fly his private Lear Jet down from Charlotte. Treasurer is John Walker ‘63, rising young CPA from Miami, who replaced Jim Cobb ’63 since Jim decided to take up Dentistry.

Due to the excessive debating we’ve had to put up with at recent meetings, Ed Blanton ‘64, the Perry Mason of FSU Law School, is now appointed Sergeant-at-Arms and interpreter of Milton’s Rules of order.

The first item in Old Business is the age-old question: should we inform the Air Force that Lewis DeLaura ’64 won the White Glove Award once, but deserved it three years in a row? Lewis is presently U.S. Ambassador to the Far East.  Bruce Cannon ’64 serves as Ambassador to the Middle East, and our North African Ambassador was Frank Loeser ’64 who has since resigned as Commander of the Armed Forces Staff College.

The meeting was briefly interrupted for a 10-minute Air Show during which two members of The Blue Angels – Barry Drossner ’63 and Grant Franzel ’66 – offered a spectacular display of air power. As usual, Barry had to go to the toilet 10 times before he calmed down enough to fly.

The first item under New Business was to decide whether we want to boycott Steve Bogan’s ’66 flower sales this Homecoming. Points in favor of boycotting were, 1) Steve did not donate a flower arrangement at Copper’s funeral. This really hurt Gomer’s (Van Williams ’64) almost to the point where Van was going to cut off his valuables and be buried with Copper, and, 2) Russ Burnett ’65 was planning to steal 200 flowers and share them with his hippy friends. It might also be mentioned that while John Walker ’63, Sandy King ’63 and Burnett were high on pot at Homecoming, Walker told the hotel manager (to his face) that he looked like a frog.

The second item of New Business was whether Don Bryan ‘63, St Petersburg’s #1 sports coach, could bring his first-string basketball team to scrimmage PiKA’s team. It looks as if PiKA might be tough in basketball this year. Phil McCool ’64 (yes, he really got a little in his ’68 Corvette) at Center; Ed Garrison ’65 (Claude Kirk’s firsthand security guard) at Forward; Dave Lyons ’65 (the lover who pinned two girls at one time) at Forward; Rocco Montano ’64 (the man of few words and even less action) at Guard; Van Williams ’63 (Barry’s old roommate and secret lover) at Guard.

Questions subject to debate included:
1.  Was Paul Donovan ’65 home the night [name redacted; known throughout the brotherhood as “Hose Nose”] spent the night at Jack’s place, or was he studying at the library.
2.  Will Dave Frew ’67 ever beat Wayne Currie ’66 in a track meet? Will anyone?
3.  Will Bob Gleason ’66 ever make President at Southern Bell, or will he continue to play around with his operators?
4.  Does Ken Jensen ’65 really have a chance with any girls in Birmingham, or does Hubert (Green ’65) have a jinx on that?
5.  Will Mack McKinnon ’65, Stetson’s #1 Law student, ever forget his college sweetheart? You know who, Mack.
6.  Does Dave Orr ‘63 still check the closets every time Dave Frew ‘67 is at a party?
7.  How does Bob Tunkel ’66 really feel about having Randy (the White Glove Man) Wilson ‘65 in the same room with him?

To close the First Annual Meeting of the Jefferson Standard Chapter of PiKA, J.L. Milton called on Russ Burnett for the prayer.

Fraternally and Sincerely,
John Stoner ‘64

“Thought you might put this photo of me (Pete Burnett ’68) and Janet in the newsletter so the guys of my era can see I’m still alive.  Enjoying living in rural Maine near Bar Harbor; the nearest traffic device is 8 miles away.  Recently bought one of those chairs that help you stand up. Email address is [email protected] ”

AD ASTRA

Clarence Eugene Halley ’67 entered Chapter Eternal on July 4, 2023. There, he was re-united with his son Josh Halley ’01 who had previously entered Chapter Eternal in 2015.

Charlie Barnes ’65 writes, “Past SMC Mike Ripingill ’65, and Gene Halley and I all graduated from Leon High School together.  Mike and I entered FSU right away; I think Gene went the junior college route before arriving here in 1966.

“Each of us was commissioned as an Army 2^nd Lieutenant, and all went to Vietnam about the same time. Mike was an Artillery officer; Gene was in Intelligence. Both Mike and Gene were combat decorated heroes of that awful war.

Gene was so proud when his son Caleb became a 2001 Re-Founding member of Delta Lambda. At the same time, Caleb was chosen to ride Renegade as Chief Osceola, a role he reprised for four years. Till the end of his life, Gene Halley remained a loyal member of the Renegade Team despite Caleb’s tragic death in 2015.

In 1972, he was hired as a Special Agent for the FBI and was one of the first to serve in the FBI undercover program. He traveled extensively throughout the United States on special assignments including task forces for serial killers and kidnapping cases.

Gene was always loyal to Delta Lambda, and served the Chapter at Sergeant-at-Arms.

Dick Klunk ‘67: “I remember Gene well.  Great guy.  He was on the 3rd floor with (Dave) Giordano ‘65, (Charlie) O’Neil ’68 and (Vince) Favarato ‘67.  A criminology major.  When we had a spring beach party at Alligator Point we double dated.  I had a blind date and her attention was on Gene. He brought a guitar and his singing did the trick.  Prayers and condolences to his family.”

Billy Raymond ’79 wrote on October 7^th ,”Dear Brothers please keep in your thoughts and prayers of our brother Charles ” Chuck” Pistole who according to his close friend will pass away this week; he’s in hospice in North Pinellas County. I had many a fun time on his boat, the “Wake & Bake” you know, waves & sunburn he explained, ha ha.”

Doug Sullivan ’77 added, “Very sorry to hear. Great memories with Chuck back in our FSU Pike days, ‘76 – ‘79. We called him Pistele’ ( like Pele’) for his soccer skills!

Jerry Sexton ’74 commented, “Always a smile and a joke with Chuck. Very sorry to hear this. Had a great time playing soccer with him in fraternity intramurals. Chuck was also a member of the FSU Intercollegiate soccer team. Prayers are with him and his family.

David Mims ‘71

David’s pledge brother Joel Padgett ’71 writes, “David was from Titusville. He and Steve Roden ’71, Jay Ginn’71 and I all roomed together at Prince Manor our first year.”

David’s obituary was written by his son. “My father passed away October 8^th. A kinder, more loving person the world has rarely known.”
Memorial service will be held November 1^st at Volusia Memorial.

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (updated September, 2024)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni

THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more.
(See: The Sembler Society members here, for single gifts of more than $1,000)
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83   2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65   2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Joe Beasley ’83  2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80;  grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Gabriel Brady ’58  2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State)  2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68  2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Anthony Cabrera ’81  2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Eric Carr ’01  2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79)  2022
Jay Campbell ’87  2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bill Cheek ’61  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63  (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65  2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80  2019, 2020, 20221, 2022  (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72  2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02  2022, 2023, 2024
Wayne Curtiss ’83  2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10    2016
Josh Davis ’02  2021
Phil Doumar ’09   2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64  2022
Jeff Epley  ’96  (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney)  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77  (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10  2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81  2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76  2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67  2020
Lewis Fusco ’05  2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82  2022
Dave Giordano ’65  2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jon Graber ’02  2022, 2023, 2024
Glenn Grant ’82  2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11  2018
Bill Gregory ’77  2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85    2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49  (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81  2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06   (brother Seth Howell  ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83  2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73  2020, 2021, 2022
Bruce Johnson ’81  2017
Jay Johnson  ‘83   2016 Joined the Sembler Society in 2018
Ryan Kelly ’06  2023
Dick Klunk ’67  2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69  2023, 2024
David Kresge  ’73   2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Lait ’78  2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84  2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05   2016
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01  2021 (also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72  (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Trent Mallory ’81  2017, 2021, 2022
David Markowski ’79  $1,000  (see Sembler Society)
Mike Markowski ’75  (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16  ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79)  2016
Jordan McAlister ’07  2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15  2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy 2021
Jack McMullen ’64   2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13  2022
Andy Miller ‘70  2021, 2022,  2023
J.L. Milton ’62  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83  2021
Jim Montano ’64  2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01  2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01  2018
Marco Novak  ’01  2016
Harry Orwig ’66   2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01  2017
Joel Padgett ’71    2016, 2019, 2023
Jim Parsons ’81  2017
John Peacock ’01  2018, 2019, 2020 Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01  2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01  2019
Jim Poe ’66   2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
David Ponder ’80  2017
Gary Prescott ’72  2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Jace Provo ’83  2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86  2023
Steve Roden ’71  2024  (brother is Scott Roden)
Tyler Russell ’10  2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79  2024 $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74  (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60   2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78  2022, 2023 Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel  ‘78    2016  2017
Peter Singhal ’15  2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72  2024
Kevin Stokes ’13  2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64  2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88  2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 *Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01   2022
Doug Tatum ’77  2021
Todd Trimmer ’69  2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66  2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09  2019
Steve Walker ’81  2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67  2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09  (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78  (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)  2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86  (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85  2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87  2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77  2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87  2021, 2022, 2023
Bart Ziegler ’83  2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY of The Old Guard
Brothers have made single gifts of $1,000 or more to The Old Guard

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81  a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Sean Carbonell ‘86
[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Chuck Cottrell ’80  *Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter.  And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500.  Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
John Leavitt ’77  (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
David Markowski ’79  (son is Weston Markowski ’19, University of Oregon).
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79  two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95  (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Dr Ben Sharp ’60  Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2024 Chapter Leadership 

2024 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

President Lucas Bozeman ’21
[email protected]
IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22
[email protected]
EVP Carlos Baldor ’21
[email protected]
Member-at-Large Brandon Marsh ’21
[email protected]
Treasurer Alex Ward ‘21
[email protected]
Sgt-at-Arms Brian Lensengrav ‘22
[email protected]

2024-2025 Alumni Advisory Board

Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01 
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 
Chapter Advisory Board: Rudy Rowe ’87, Joe Feheley ’81, Eli Nortelus ’01, Jeff Moore ‘81
Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Jimmy Keen ’73, Vice chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Peter Ford ’14, General Contractor
Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65
Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77
Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01
Risk Management: Tor Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ’05, Clint Wallace ‘01
Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01
Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87
Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78
Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01
Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85
Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65
Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBD
Chaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72

Chapter Advisor Emeritus Ed Barnes ’71 National Chapter Advisor of the Year 2005
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Joe Feheley ’81 (son Sean Feheley ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Jimmy Keen ’73 (son Michael Keen ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Doug Russell ’78 (son Tyler Russell ’10)

These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida State

The Legends of Delta Lambda.   Legends owns the Chapter House.  Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman.  Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Vice Chairman. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda.  Brent Sembler [email protected]  

The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board.  Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01  Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board.  John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198  [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Alumni Association.   Eric Carr ’01, President.  [email protected]  

The Old Guard of Delta Lambda.   The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund.  Jack McMullen ’64 and David Rancourt ’84 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board. 

The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda.  Doug Russell ’78, Founder and President. [email protected]  

The Delta Lambda Communications Team.  The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc.  Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’78 and Charlie Barnes ’65.  Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite.  The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.

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 The Old Guard is Delta Lambda’s Alumni Annual Fund. Your gift goes toward strengthening the Bonds among alumni, enriching both the alumni and undergraduate Delta Lambda experience. Volunteer dues are $100 or more annually. Some Alumni choose to give more. These funds underwrite special projects like the Military Plaque, the monthly e-newsletter, the Delta Lambda website, monthly meetings with Alumni Advisors and Chapter officers, alumni reunions and more.

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 We’re very gratified by the strong response to the August newsletter.

Thank you to former SMC Jon Graber ’02 for his $100, 2024 Old Guard contribution. Jon is Real Estate Manager for The Sembler company. [email protected]

Thank you to Steve Roden ’71 for his $100 gift to The Old Guard. Steve is the CEO of Guy Harvey Enterprises, as well as Chairman of the Board of the Guy Harvey Foundation. [email protected]

Thank you to Harvey Macker ’72 (University of Pennsylvania) for his annual $100 contribution. Harvey has been a consistent supporter of the Old Guard. [email protected]

We are exceptionally grateful to Wayne Curtiss ’83, Founder of Smack Apparel, located in Tampa. www.smackapparel.com Wayne’s cell is 813-842-2682. His email is [email protected]   Wayne has outfitted a number of Pike reunions over the years and we are grateful for his involvement. His check for $300 to the Old Guard is most welcome.

And we are extraordinarily grateful for the generosity of former Rush Chairman David Markowski ’79 whose $1,000 gift to The Old Guard will be purposed toward rush. David’s brothers are Mike Markowski ’74 and Craig Markowski ’79. David’s son is Weston Markowski ’19 Mike’s two sons are Reeve ’14 and Ryan ’16.
David is President/CFO at EmotionTrac, Inc. [email protected]

Contributions to the Old Guard may be made through a secure website, or if you prefer to send a check, please make payable to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308

Our next Alumni Advisors/Undergraduate Leadership Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 2^nd 2024.

Our regular monthly meetings are now at Madison Social, in College Town. The University Center Club/Osceola Grill has been permanently closed.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 will host and chair the meeting, beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. All alumni are welcome to attend.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected]  
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected]  
Chapter President Lucas Bozeman ’21 501-626-6488 [email protected]

OUR CHAPTER WEBSITE IS WWW.DELTALAMBDAPIKES.COM 

Alumni Advisors present included Ed Barnes ’71, Brett Fisher ’05, Pete Ford ’14, Jimmy Keen ‘73, Mike Lait ’78, Bob McKnight ’62, Andy Miller ’70, Jeff Moore ‘81, Dylan Nielander ’15, Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01, Doug Russell ’79, Co-Advisor Steve Walker ’81, Charlie Barnes ’65.

Chapter Officers included SMC Lucas Bozeman, EVP Carlos Baldor ’21, IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22, Treasurer Alex Ward ’21, Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav ’22, Ben Porter ’21.

The order of the day was good news all around. An enthusiastic group of Pike alumni and undergrad officers met at Madison Social in College Town (our new venue after the old University Center Club permanently closed).

Jimmy Keen and Pete Ford gave an overview of the $100,000 worth of improvements to the house, which were accomplished during the summer “Turn” just prior to occupancy this fall. “The house has been painted throughout, and house walls will be further decorated with framed composites and historical memorabilia to underscore the Delta Lambda traditions.” Keen and Ford gave special praise to House Manager Carson Marcil ’21 for his exceptional work preparing the house for fall occupancy.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock noted that Heritage Grove’s management is restoring many of the original features. “The community swimming pool is operating now.” The pool is conveniently located directly behind the Pike house.

SMC Lucas Bozeman reported that summer rush is strong. “Trevor Vogel ’22 is exemplary. Formal rush isn’t until September 10, but we already have over 60 ‘pre-bids’, including members of the varsity football, baseball and basketball teams.” He introduced new Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav. Lucas also noted that he and Carlos Baldor and Alex Ward all attended the 2024 Pike National Convention in Oklahoma City.

Treasurer Alex Ward presented the welcome financial news. “We raised the dues from $1,300 to $1,500, but our city utilities, Memphis (National Pike) and IFC are all paid off!”

Finally, IVP Owen Murtaugh confirmed that Pikes won “all five Sorority-Men-of-the-Year competitions in which we competed. Last year, the chapter raised more than $80,000 for various philanthropies.”

EVP Carlos Baldor proposed an auction the weekend of the UF game to provide financial aid to our own Pike Brothers in need.

Our next meeting with be Wednesday, October 2^nd at Madison Social in College Town.

Kneeling from left: Todd Vargo ‘76, Ed Jordan ‘76, Tom Dzein ‘76, Joe Fontana ‘76.
Back row: Donny Roberson ’76, Danny Abel ‘76, Vern Vokus ‘76, Alan Riddick ‘76, Burt Chandler ’76.

An August 2^nd feature in the Wall Street Journal called Bob Bowman ’85, “the most successful coach in the history of U.S. Swimming.” Bob was one of 17 Delta Lambda Brothers who populated FSU’s Varsity Swimming team from 1981 through 1986, including six Team Captains in a row.

The Scalphunters were a Seminole Men’s spirit group founded in 1978 as a sponsored organization of Seminole Boosters, Inc. The original group consisted of selected individuals from PiKA, Lambda Chi, Theta Chi, SAE, KA and Phi Delt. Five of the original 12 Founders were Pikes: Jim Floyd ‘76, John Leavitt ’77 (brother, Jim Leavitt ’79), Steve Shambach ’76 (son, Brett Sambach ’07), Tom Dzein ’76, and Todd Vargo ’76 (son, Austin Vargo ’09). Leavitt and Dzein served Delta Lambda as SMC. Jim Floyd was Pike Treasurer, and was the first President of Scalphunters.
The vests were original authentic garments provided by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Scalphunters met in the old railroad car owned by Seminole Boosters, and travelled to away games with the goal of promoting student spirit. Eventually, a companion organization for Women called Daughters of the Sun was created. Scalphunters first introduced the Seminole War Chant to a student pep rally in 1984 (although the original War Chant was inspired by a Theta Chi named Rob Hill). The Scalphunters grew very quickly and became an influential organization, selecting the top men in many of the top fraternities into membership.
The organization evolved over time, and may not be the same bright engine of enthusiasm today that it was 45 years ago. But for decades Scalphunters was undoubtedly the most prestigious interfraternity club at FSU.

Pikes in Ireland for the Game vs Georgia Tech

I did not save either Cozart’s or Prescott’s photo

NEW WEBSITE: WWW.DELTALAMBDAPIKES.COM

*Some sections of the new website are public: the Monthly Newsletters, the digital copies of Pikeboys and Pikes Illustrated, Chapter History & Traditions, Leaders in Military Service are all easily available.

*Delta Lambda Alumni should sign in and create an account to view the ‘Brothers-Only’ sections. These sections, including Class Notes and the Directory, allow alumni to update their contact information, and to keep track of their friends. Please encourage you fellow Delta Lambda Brothers to create their own accounts.

*The new website is ongoing effort. More information and features will be routinely added and enhanced over time.

*Yes, you may sign up to receive the monthly newsletter without creating an account. Please encourage all your fellow Delta Lambda Brothers to sign up for the free monthly newsletter.

The new website is the brainchild of David Rancourt ’84.

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The annual contribution to be a member of the Old Guard is only $100. The Old Guard account is located at BB&T (is now Truist) in Tallahassee.

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Or, if you feel more comfortable sending a check, please make it to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda, and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (last update August 2024)

The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni

THE OLD GUARD

Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more

(See: The Sembler Society, below, for annual gifts of more than $1,000)

Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 — Joined the Sembler Society in 2018
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (– also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83 2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01 2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 — Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 — $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 — Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 — Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016 2017
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 — Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY

Brothers have made at least one gift of $1,000 or more

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Sean Carbonell ‘86
[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Chuck Cottrell ’80 — Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2024 Chapter Leadership

2024 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

President Lucas Bozeman ’21
[email protected]  
IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22
[email protected]  
EVP Carlos Baldor ’21
[email protected]  
Member-at-Large Brandon Marsh ’21
[email protected]  
Treasurer Alex Ward ‘21
[email protected]  
Sgt-at-Arms Brian Lensengrav ‘22
[email protected]

2023-2024 Alumni Advisory Board

Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01 
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 
Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman
Legends Board member & General Oversight: Jimmy Keen ‘73
Law Enforcement Liaison: Jimmy Keen ‘73
Legends General Contractor: Peter Ford ‘14
Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65
Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77
Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01
Risk Management: Tor J. Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ‘05
Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01
Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87
Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78
Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01
Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85
Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65
Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBD
Chaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72

These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at FSU

The Legends of Delta Lambda. Legends owns the Chapter House. Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman. Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Oversight and House Management. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda. Brent Sembler [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board. Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board. John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198 [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Alumni Association. Eric Carr ’01, President. [email protected]

The Old Guard of Delta Lambda. The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund. Jack McMullen ’64 and David Rancourt ’84 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board.

The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda. Doug Russell ’79, Founder and President. [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Communications Team. The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc. Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65. Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite. The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.

Please forward this copy of your Delta Lambda Newsletter to your Pike friends and encourage them to sign up to receive the monthly letter. It’s free.

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 Support the Old Guard of Delta Lambda!

 Preserving our Legacy; Securing the Future

 The Old Guard is Delta Lambda’s Alumni Annual Fund. Your gift goes toward strengthening the Bonds among alumni, enriching both the alumni and undergraduate Delta Lambda experience. Volunteer dues are $100 or more annually. Some Alumni choose to give more. These funds underwrite special projects like the Military Plaque, the monthly e-newsletter, the Delta Lambda website, monthly meetings with Alumni Advisors and Chapter officers, alumni reunions and more.

Click here to Join the Old Guard Now!

Please use the secure link above, or the link on the Delta Lambda Website. Or, some donors prefer to write checks. Please make payable to The Old Guard, and send to Charlie Barnes, 1490 Saint Charles Place, Tallahassee Florida, 32308

 We’re very gratified by the strong response to the August newsletter.

Thank you to former SMC Jon Graber ’02 for his $100, 2024 Old Guard contribution. Jon is Real Estate Manager for The Sembler company. [email protected]

Thank you to Steve Roden ’71 for his $100 gift to The Old Guard. Steve is the CEO of Guy Harvey Enterprises, as well as Chairman of the Board of the Guy Harvey Foundation. [email protected]

Thank you to Harvey Macker ’72 (University of Pennsylvania) for his annual $100 contribution. Harvey has been a consistent supporter of the Old Guard. [email protected]

We are exceptionally grateful to Wayne Curtiss ’83, Founder of Smack Apparel, located in Tampa. www.smackapparel.com Wayne’s cell is 813-842-2682. His email is [email protected]   Wayne has outfitted a number of Pike reunions over the years and we are grateful for his involvement. His check for $300 to the Old Guard is most welcome.

And we are extraordinarily grateful for the generosity of former Rush Chairman David Markowski ’79 whose $1,000 gift to The Old Guard will be purposed toward rush. David’s brothers are Mike Markowski ’74 and Craig Markowski ’79. David’s son is Weston Markowski ’19 Mike’s two sons are Reeve ’14 and Ryan ’16.
David is President/CFO at EmotionTrac, Inc. [email protected]

Contributions to the Old Guard may be made through a secure website, or if you prefer to send a check, please make payable to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308

Our next Alumni Advisors/Undergraduate Leadership Luncheon will be on Wednesday, October 2^nd 2024.

Our regular monthly meetings are now at Madison Social, in College Town. The University Center Club/Osceola Grill has been permanently closed.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 will host and chair the meeting, beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM. All alumni are welcome to attend.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected]  
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected]  
Chapter President Lucas Bozeman ’21 501-626-6488 [email protected]

OUR CHAPTER WEBSITE IS WWW.DELTALAMBDAPIKES.COM 

Alumni Advisors present included Ed Barnes ’71, Brett Fisher ’05, Pete Ford ’14, Jimmy Keen ‘73, Mike Lait ’78, Bob McKnight ’62, Andy Miller ’70, Jeff Moore ‘81, Dylan Nielander ’15, Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01, Doug Russell ’79, Co-Advisor Steve Walker ’81, Charlie Barnes ’65.

Chapter Officers included SMC Lucas Bozeman, EVP Carlos Baldor ’21, IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22, Treasurer Alex Ward ’21, Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav ’22, Ben Porter ’21.

The order of the day was good news all around. An enthusiastic group of Pike alumni and undergrad officers met at Madison Social in College Town (our new venue after the old University Center Club permanently closed).

Jimmy Keen and Pete Ford gave an overview of the $100,000 worth of improvements to the house, which were accomplished during the summer “Turn” just prior to occupancy this fall. “The house has been painted throughout, and house walls will be further decorated with framed composites and historical memorabilia to underscore the Delta Lambda traditions.” Keen and Ford gave special praise to House Manager Carson Marcil ’21 for his exceptional work preparing the house for fall occupancy.

Chapter Advisor John Peacock noted that Heritage Grove’s management is restoring many of the original features. “The community swimming pool is operating now.” The pool is conveniently located directly behind the Pike house.

SMC Lucas Bozeman reported that summer rush is strong. “Trevor Vogel ’22 is exemplary. Formal rush isn’t until September 10, but we already have over 60 ‘pre-bids’, including members of the varsity football, baseball and basketball teams.” He introduced new Pledge Educator Brian Lensengrav. Lucas also noted that he and Carlos Baldor and Alex Ward all attended the 2024 Pike National Convention in Oklahoma City.

Treasurer Alex Ward presented the welcome financial news. “We raised the dues from $1,300 to $1,500, but our city utilities, Memphis (National Pike) and IFC are all paid off!”

Finally, IVP Owen Murtaugh confirmed that Pikes won “all five Sorority-Men-of-the-Year competitions in which we competed. Last year, the chapter raised more than $80,000 for various philanthropies.”

EVP Carlos Baldor proposed an auction the weekend of the UF game to provide financial aid to our own Pike Brothers in need.

Our next meeting with be Wednesday, October 2^nd at Madison Social in College Town.

Kneeling from left: Todd Vargo ‘76, Ed Jordan ‘76, Tom Dzein ‘76, Joe Fontana ‘76.
Back row: Donny Roberson ’76, Danny Abel ‘76, Vern Vokus ‘76, Alan Riddick ‘76, Burt Chandler ’76.

An August 2^nd feature in the Wall Street Journal called Bob Bowman ’85, “the most successful coach in the history of U.S. Swimming.” Bob was one of 17 Delta Lambda Brothers who populated FSU’s Varsity Swimming team from 1981 through 1986, including six Team Captains in a row.

The Scalphunters were a Seminole Men’s spirit group founded in 1978 as a sponsored organization of Seminole Boosters, Inc. The original group consisted of selected individuals from PiKA, Lambda Chi, Theta Chi, SAE, KA and Phi Delt. Five of the original 12 Founders were Pikes: Jim Floyd ‘76, John Leavitt ’77 (brother, Jim Leavitt ’79), Steve Shambach ’76 (son, Brett Sambach ’07), Tom Dzein ’76, and Todd Vargo ’76 (son, Austin Vargo ’09). Leavitt and Dzein served Delta Lambda as SMC. Jim Floyd was Pike Treasurer, and was the first President of Scalphunters.
The vests were original authentic garments provided by the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Scalphunters met in the old railroad car owned by Seminole Boosters, and travelled to away games with the goal of promoting student spirit. Eventually, a companion organization for Women called Daughters of the Sun was created. Scalphunters first introduced the Seminole War Chant to a student pep rally in 1984 (although the original War Chant was inspired by a Theta Chi named Rob Hill). The Scalphunters grew very quickly and became an influential organization, selecting the top men in many of the top fraternities into membership.
The organization evolved over time, and may not be the same bright engine of enthusiasm today that it was 45 years ago. But for decades Scalphunters was undoubtedly the most prestigious interfraternity club at FSU.

Pikes in Ireland for the Game vs Georgia Tech

I did not save either Cozart’s or Prescott’s photo

NEW WEBSITE: WWW.DELTALAMBDAPIKES.COM

*Some sections of the new website are public: the Monthly Newsletters, the digital copies of Pikeboys and Pikes Illustrated, Chapter History & Traditions, Leaders in Military Service are all easily available.

*Delta Lambda Alumni should sign in and create an account to view the ‘Brothers-Only’ sections. These sections, including Class Notes and the Directory, allow alumni to update their contact information, and to keep track of their friends. Please encourage you fellow Delta Lambda Brothers to create their own accounts.

*The new website is ongoing effort. More information and features will be routinely added and enhanced over time.

*Yes, you may sign up to receive the monthly newsletter without creating an account. Please encourage all your fellow Delta Lambda Brothers to sign up for the free monthly newsletter.

The new website is the brainchild of David Rancourt ’84.

Join the Old Guard of Delta Lambda!

The annual contribution to be a member of the Old Guard is only $100. The Old Guard account is located at BB&T (is now Truist) in Tallahassee.

Please use this link to contribute:

Or, if you feel more comfortable sending a check, please make it to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda, and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308

Old Guard of Delta Lambda (last update August 2024)

The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni

THE OLD GUARD

Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more

(See: The Sembler Society, below, for annual gifts of more than $1,000)

Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 — Joined the Sembler Society in 2018
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (– also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83 2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01 2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 — Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 — $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 — Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 — Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Griffin Siegel ‘78 2016 2017
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 — Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021

THE SEMBLER SOCIETY

Brothers have made at least one gift of $1,000 or more

[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Sean Carbonell ‘86
[Craig Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Chuck Cottrell ’80 — Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); Tim published the newsletter. This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)

2024 Chapter Leadership

2024 Delta Lambda Elected Officers

President Lucas Bozeman ’21
[email protected]  
IVP Owen Murtaugh ’22
[email protected]  
EVP Carlos Baldor ’21
[email protected]  
Member-at-Large Brandon Marsh ’21
[email protected]  
Treasurer Alex Ward ‘21
[email protected]  
Sgt-at-Arms Brian Lensengrav ‘22
[email protected]

2023-2024 Alumni Advisory Board

Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01 
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 
Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman
Legends Board member & General Oversight: Jimmy Keen ‘73
Law Enforcement Liaison: Jimmy Keen ‘73
Legends General Contractor: Peter Ford ‘14
Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65
Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77
Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01
Risk Management: Tor J. Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ‘05
Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01
Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87
Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78
Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01
Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85
Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65
Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBD
Chaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72

These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at FSU

The Legends of Delta Lambda. Legends owns the Chapter House. Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman. Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Oversight and House Management. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda. Brent Sembler [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board. Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board. John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198 [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Alumni Association. Eric Carr ’01, President. [email protected]

The Old Guard of Delta Lambda. The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund. Jack McMullen ’64 and David Rancourt ’84 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board.

The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda. Doug Russell ’79, Founder and President. [email protected]

The Delta Lambda Communications Team. The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc. Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65. Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite. The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.