Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2019, No.03 – Tison Keel unearths historic document!

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ATO ARCHEOLOGIST TISON KEEL

Tison notified me that he has unearthed a historic ATO document. . . .entitled










“DIRECTIONS TO THE MYSTIC PARTYPLACE IN THE SKY” –

Check it out, we had guys preparing for the Ship Wreck party at Riverwood Riding Stables who actually had our safety in mind . . .

Arrrrrghh. . . the good old days!  When Pirates were free!

Thanks Tison!

 

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FROM THE MIND OF DICK STONER!

So, Dick Stoner, WM 1978 was moved by the demolition of Carmichael-3, and sent me the link, and some musings.  However, after watching the video of Zeppo pushing the detonator, with a very smug look on his face, I never want to watch that video again.  So, for poetic reasons, Beta Pi Blog is not promoting the link. 










Here is the Charmichael Towers story Dick Stoner sent in:

“…and the floor is open to the Best Carmichael Towers story:  I'll start with Chip Heartfield and me bringing a running chain saw (with chain removed, since we exercised more judgement than some folks in 1977) onto the elevator, as part of Halloween costumes -- Something about Jason and the Texas Chain Saw Massacre.”

Chip Heartfield

Dick, thanks.  I admire your spirit…take joy in the memories. 

 

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RESIDENTIAL CASTLE!

ZEPPO!


Zeppo is building a Castle at the corner of West End and 25^th Avenue…no other way to describe it.  Complete with CHEESY TURRET and fake-looking old stone construction. 

But you won’t believe the part that sits next to the ATO House.  Zeppo constructed this . . . . .

HUGE MEDIEVAL "COLLEGIATE GOTHIC" ENTRANCE . . . . .
just feet from the ATO Fence.  Collegiate Gothic architecture is desireable to some, because it looks way older than the old and "dilapidated" structures on campus built in the 50's, 60's and 70's - yet it is new.  And what could be better than restoring majestic older structures?  Why, demolishing them, to build something that looks older, but is actually newer.  And what better way to provide 5-star high-end housing to freshmen, to lure them with luxury, correction, old looking luxury?

And this is a nice touch… Zeppo had them line up two dozen “Johhny-on-the-spot” shitters along our fence.  I have words, but I dare not print them.

Look closely at the sign on the ATO Fence. . . . it says "Residential College A."  I am going to venture a guess what the "A" stands for here. . . . . . let's see, could it be . . . . . . . 
"ABOMINATION?"

If anyone can, please tell me how all of this “Residential Colleges” construction is going to actually improve the quality of education – not the quality of accommodations, living quarters and dormitories -  but the quality of education, I am open to listening. 

Let us never forget, it was just 2 or 3 years ago, Chancellor Zeppos announced the “upgrade” of Fraternity Row and the new construction of “Residential Colleges”, and mentioned in passing that he expected Carmichael Towers to be replaced.  He chuckled, and remarked that Carmichael Towers “looked like Stalin-era buildings.”  I genuinely guess Zeppo thought that was amusing.  (This may be a clue to explain the smug look on his face as he plunged the detonator.)

After he said his piece on rejuvenating Fraternity Row, I raised my hand and asked him “What will become of the Fraternity Houses?”  He was very curt, and had a ready answer, he said that many of the Houses looked “dilapidated” and that “if we tear down your House, we’ll build a new one.”  Suffice to say, I bit a hole in my lip that drew blood, to avoid publicly telling Zeppo what I thought of his recklessness.

As we bid ZEPPO goodbye . . . . . . . . . . . . . the ATO HOUSE is STILL STANDING!  For the record, our ATO House is not dilapidated, it is beautiful.

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JACK MUENCH TO BE 2019 ATO REUNION POINT MAN FOR CLASS OF 74

The ATO Class of 74 is a large Class, with some of our great Potentates, and JACK MUENCH, aka Muenchie has graciously agreed to rally the greats of 74 to our annual Reunion bash. 

One of my great memories of Jack was from Fight Night.  Prior to the Fight, Jack played the role of Muenchie the Odds Maker, elbow proudly held high, making book.

Thanks Jack!

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KEEPING TABS: 

Here is a reminder of the Brothers and Sisters we have lost.

 

MARK McGANN, died December 10, 2018.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2018, No.07. Archive: Dec. 2018

BECKY BRUNING MANYAK, died October 19, 2017.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2017, No.07. Archive: Sept. 2017

Obituary:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=rebecca-manyak&pid=187110606

ROB BLANKENHORN, died December, 2016.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2017, No.05, (See Comment by Dick Stoner). Archive: Sept. 2017
 

EDWARD G. “TED” STEPHANY, died January 20, 2016.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2016, No.01, Archive: Jan. 2016

J. NEAL CRENSHAW, died November 12, 2014.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2014, No.08, Archive: Nov. 2014
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2014, No.10, Archive: Dec. 2014

MILES WALSH, died in July, 2013.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2013, No.05, Comments Section (over 50 comments), Archive: Aug.2013

DAVID HOWE, died November 30, 2006.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.68, Archive: Dec. 2006.   
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2007, No.30, Archive: May. 2007

KURT WAGNER, died in July, 2002.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2016, No.02, Archive: Jan. 2016

ALEXANDER WILSON, died April 9, 1977.

Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.25, Lowenstein Essay Contest. Archive: Aug. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.33, Honoring Alex and Laura. Archive: Sept. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.45, Tale-o-Pig-Roast. Archive: Sept. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2006, No.50, Winner Essay Contest.  Archive: Oct. 2006
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2017, No.05, Alexander Wilson. Archive: Sept. 2017

Alex and Laura are buried at the Nashville National Cemetery. The cemetery is at 1420 Gallatin Pike South, Madison, TN 37115.  Alex and Laura are at Section KK, Site 794. 

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VTL,

 

Larry Simons

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