Beta
Pi:
IS BETA PI BLOG without any redeeming social or
artistic merit?:
YEA
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. . or
NAY?
Beta Pi
Blog’s purpose: to bring ATO, Beta Pi Chapter Brothers and ATO Gal-Pals
together. The blog is not to be taken
seriously - it is meant for fun.
The
Beta Pi Blog is non-political. It
includes
pictures,
links, Archives of previous issues, and other time-wasters.
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So, a
few months back, my friend CLAUDE CODY called
me, he said the Swimmers (all Vanderbilt Swimmers) were planning a Reunion, and
he needed contact info on a few ATO Swimmers, as he was planning to rally our
ATO Swimmers to attend. I was only too
glad to assist. I also spoke with my
friend JEFF PEROUT, who said he was planning on attending the Swimmer's Reunion.
ABER
At first, I had assumed the Swimmer’s Reunion
would be similar to the Football Player’s Reunion which has been held simultaneous
with the Vanderbilt Homecoming/Reunion.
That always worked out well for us, because we have several ATO Football
Greats in our ranks – we were able to enjoy seeing our Football guys, and they
were able to attend their own Football activities, and everyone was happy.
THE HEME
I later learned my assumption was incorrect,
that the Swimmers Reunion had been planned for the weekend before
Homecoming. So, I asked Claude to be
sure to photograph our ATO Swimmers, and send pictures along with his take on
the event.
Back in
the day, ATO had several Swimmers, and somehow (gee, I wonder how?) the ATO Swimmers
got nick-named “Schwim-bags.” We were
all amused by this. I know my friend Jeff Perout was!
JEFF PEROUT
So, as Beta-Pi-Blog
presents Claude’s Report, the event is being nick-named with a name that fits
in historical context . . . SCHWIM-JAM. . . attended by the Schwim-bags. . .So, without further To-do, Beta-Pi-Blog brings you.
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EXTRA: THE CLAUDE CODY REPORT- “SCHWIM-JAM”
As you know there
was a Vanderbilt Swim Team Reunion on October 11-12. Swimmers from the late
60’s to the early 90’s attended. The get
together was to honor the Coach, John Smith, who never had a losing season at
Vanderbilt. Since several ATO’s were
swimmers, I have forwarded several pictures. It was great seeing the guys again
and reliving several questionable activities.
From the Reunion
Dinner, 10/11:
On the
left, Lee Hall, and on the right, Boss Stein
Left to
Right: Beth Stein, John Stein, Chad Weiss, Wendy Weiss
On the left, John Stein, on the right, Claude Cody
More pictures from
the Reunion Dinner.
On the
left, Chad Weiss, and center, Coach John Smith
On the
left, George Welborn, and center Lee Hall
On the
left, George Welborn, center Ken Linden, right, John Stein, far right, Claude Cody
The last group of
pictures from Saturday, 10/12
All the
swimmers with Coach Smith
At the
game George Welborn, Ken Linden, and Lee Hall
Dinner
with swimmers from the 60's and 70's
TO
CLAUDE: Looks like you guys had a great
time, and Schwim-Jam was a huge success! Thanks for sharing your pics and commentary with all of us
non-Schwim-bags. Excellent job my friend.
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THE LEE HALL FACE
The only other comment that comes to my mind, after seeing Lee Hall's face for the first time in 45 years...incredible. . . is it really him, or is it Maybeline? At first, I wasn't certain of my "feelings". . .then, it hit me. . .it reminds me exactly how I felt - back in the day - when I saw that Lee Hall face, way back when, every time I saw that Lee Hall face. . . an irresistable urge bubbled up within me, and bubbles up to this day, no other way to say it, an urge to SMACK it . . . .kidding. ILAMATOB.
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FROM
GEORGE WELBORN
“Hi Larry,
Yes it is still the best email address for me. Sorry I could not
make it to the ATO dinner but I had another engagement that weekend.
However I was in town the weekend before for a Vandy Swimmer reunion and saw a
number of the ATO swimmers including Chad Weiss, John Stein, Lee Hall, Claude
Cody, and Ken Linden (aka Harpo). It was the first time we had all gotten
together since the late eighties. Great seeing all those guys again.
We were hoping Perout would be there but unfortunately he had to cancel at the
last minute. Take care and thanks for hosting your blog. You do a great
job with it.
George Welborn”
TO GEORGE: George great to hear from you! Claude and Jeff told me about Schwim-Jam, and
Claude sent me pics…Missed seeing you at Reunion, Larry.
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KEEPING
TABS:
Here is
a reminder of the Brothers and Sisters we have lost.
ANTHONY
GUY MIRANDA, died June 18, 2019.
Beta Pi Blog, Vol.2019,
No.04. Archive: ___ 2019
Obituary:
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:
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
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
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
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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THE
ARCHIVES
To
explore the “Archives” in this Blog – go to the top of the latest “blog issue”,
on the right. You access it by
clicking on the Month and Year, and it will drop down with choices. For example, if you click on December, 2006,
a list will drop down listing all issues that were published that month. Click on an issue, and you can then post a
comment to that issue. It’s never too
late to post a comment, right?
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BETA PI
BLOG ROSTER STATS:
As of October 31, 2019, there are 132 ATO’s on the
blog email list, including 13 Brothers whose e-mail address is unknown, plus 18
ATO Gal-Pals.
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