DX Memories, Staying in Touch, and Enjoying Family Life
By Joseph Burak ‘98
I would not be where I am without Delta Chi. I currently live in Arlington, Virginia with my wife Elisabeth (MSW, MPP ’00), daughter Maddie (6) and son Cole (1) and work for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) as VP of Federation Services.
Exciting and Enlightening- The Recollections of John Hasse ‘68
The verbosity of this DX Brother cannot be denied. And with a nickname like “Sweet Ass,” you’re pulled in from the word go. From fraternity, to family man, Brother Hasse is the perfect model of DX values.
A Lifetime of Service- Tom French ’57
Born in Muskegon, Michigan, Tom attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1957 with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and received his doctorate in Juridical Science from the University of Wisconsin in 1961. In February 1961, he was admitted to law practice by the Supreme Court of Wisconsin.
William Cortright ’55: “Do good work and never be satisfied”
“Delta Chi was just coming back on campus after a rather long absence when it had been a strictly law fraternity on State Street and now was a social fraternity with chapters across the country, though it still had a few law-only chapters in the states and in Canada. When I pledged in 1954, it had only been back as a social fraternity at Michigan for two or three years with a house on Hill Street. It was rather small in membership, but…”
Jim McComb ’61: Michigan and Delta Chi Prepared Me for the Future
“I entered the University of Michigan in the fall of 1957 after graduating from Elkton High School located in Elkton, Michigan—a small town about 100 miles north of Detroit. There were 39 folks in my graduating class, so it was a big change for me in going to the big “M”.
I was a total study nerd my first semester at Michigan and…”
Scott Walls ’83: “My experience…was the beginning of the best times of my life.”
“I really enjoyed my time living at 1705 Hill. I loved the family rhythm and the shared purpose of having co-conspirators available at any given time…who knew what hijinks might be cooked up.
If it weren’t for Jim Slawson ’82, who invited me over to rush…”
David O. Huggett ’64: “Delta Chi Fraternity has had a great influence on my life.”
While trying to decide which fraternity to join, David O. Huggett ’64 found DX to be a unique house full of a diverse group of guys, which appealed to him. His wanderlust took him to every single state at least once, as well as several other countries through either work or pleasure. During his travels, he learned how to scuba dive, hunt pheasants and fly planes. Today, he is retired in Florida and spends his days playing golf or fishing.
Click below to hear all about David’s time in the chapter and what he’s been up to since in his own words.
Alan Knaus ’66: This I Remember
“I grew up in Allen Park, Michigan. My parents were long-time season ticket holders of Michigan football, so it was kind of expected that I go to school there. I attended from September 1962 through December 1966, graduating with a degree in Industrial Engineering. I lived in West Quad Adams House my freshman year and the next three years in the Chapter House. I was Athletic Chairman as a sophomore, “D” as a junior and lived in Fireside with Ken Majchrzak ’66. I was “A” as a senior and lived in the basement room with John Holmes ’65. After graduation, I hired in at Ford Motor Company and spent 40 years there in IT before retiring in 2007. I’ve lived in Ann Arbor since 1976. I have three sons, one of which joined Delta Chi while at Wisconsin. In recent years, I’ve been the VP of the Building Corp. and President of the Alumni Board of Trustees working with the chapter officers. I’d be pleased to reconnect with the brothers from my era (734) 996-1718 or [email protected].
My memory is far from perfect, so please forgive me if everything isn’t quite how it actually happened. This I Remember:“
Wayne Nelson D.D. S. ’89: “[I hope you remember] that I always pushed the envelope of fun”
Wayne Nelson D.D.S. ’89 is certainly well-known for his sense of humor, including his wanting to be hazed upon pledging, in spite of DX’s policy. Since he joined Delta Chi Michigan, Wayne has been involved in, and more than likely instigated, plenty of shenanigans with his fellow brothers, who he still keeps in touch with today. His biggest success in life is his daughter, who happened inherit his uncanny sense of humor.
Click below for a full Q&A with Wayne about his time in the chapter and what he’s been up to since.
Charles Murdoch ’58: “I’d love to hear from you.”
One thing that Brother Charles Murdoch ’58 misses most is connecting with his brothers from DX Michigan. Living in Connecticut has proven difficult in terms of reconnecting, but he would certainly love it if brothers would send him a message. Click below to read about what Chuck has been up to since his time in the Chapter.
