John Stinson ’75: That One Little Sister
When featuring our alumni, we are always pleased to share the stories of Delta Chi sweethearts. John Stinson ’75 met wife, Jennie, in tenth grade. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this summer. John shared a story about a visit to the Delta Chi house by 16 members of the Chi Delphia women’s auxiliary from Purdue. Let’s just say that there was no way Jennie was letting that happen without staying very close to her soon-to-be husband. Click below to read more.
John Heathfield ’86: A Good Dad, Son, Brother & Friend
Coming from a large family of nine children, Delta Chi was a great fit for Brother John Heathfield ’86. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting people from all over the country and being part of the brotherhood, even if that meant embarrassing moments like being dropped off at his girlfriend’s sorority in running shorts, lipstick and eyeliner in the dead of winter for a coffin party. Where’s the video? Just kidding. Click below to read more about Brother Heathfield.
Fred Jackson ’59: From DX to Mars, He Had a Plan
Have an objective and a plan. And live life. This is the advice to brothers — older and younger — from Brother Fred Jackson ’59. In his own words, Fred takes us through his journey from being the first in his family to attend college, to the wise choice to join Delta Chi, to marrying Mary Jo and starting a family and on to an impressive aerospace engineering career. Click below to read more.
John “Homely” Holmes ’65: Where’s the Phone Book?
One of his favorite stories is about a trip to the Rose Bowl game and staying at the USC DX house. When the fire in the fireplace started going out, Brother John “Homely” Holmes ’65 grabbed the phone book and … well, we’ll let you read the rest of the story from this brother who went on to a successful engineering career with Ford and an enjoyable retirement with Sandy, his wife of more than 40 years. Click below to read more.
Scott Leak ’77: A Life of Service
Veteran’s Day is less than three months away. That would be a good time to send a note of thanks to brothers such as Scott Leak ’77 for their lifetime commitment of service to our nation. Scott has traveled extensively and has lived in both North America and Europe in his 20 years with the Army (counterintelligence) and 16 years with the Defense Intelligence Agency. Click below to learn more.
Greg Haft ’94: It’s Super Brownie Man
That’s what you get for missing a night with the guys to spend the evening with your girlfriend (now wife). And, you should never return to the house with a pan of brownies because the name will stick. Greg Haft ’94 lived the scenario with his “band of brothers” such as Gary de la Pena ’94 and Steven DeLuca ’93. Greg delivered Gary’s eulogy earlier this year after Gary’s fight with cancer. As a result of that experience, he encourages all DX brothers to savor each and every moment. Click below to read more.
Henry Winchester ’51: A Prank of Shear Genius
Long live The Game — the annual Michigan and Ohio State rivalry. Brother Henry Winchester ’51 remembers this tradition well, especially the morning when he and his brothers awoke to find a sheep on the front lawn of 1705 Hill St. It was a “gift” received as a result of a bet over the outcome of The Game. Does anyone know what happened to that sheep? Brother Winchester went on to a 40-year engineering career with McDonnell Douglas and a marriage which produced four daughters, eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Click below to read more about the life of this brother whose class was instrumental in re-establishing Delta Chi at Michigan.
Warren ’53 & Ron Scafe ’77: Then & Now
We caught up with Brother Ron Scafe ’77. With the help of his dad, Warren Scafe ’53 (who just turned 85), Ron gave us a “then and now” comparison of life at Delta Chi across the generations. From life in the house to sleeping quarters to sneaking a few “drinks” into Michigan football games, it is clear that the more things change, the more things really stay the same. Enjoy this father-son retrospective.
Herbert Koenig, Jr. ’63: Life Is Good
There is a bit of a Delta Chi fairytale in the life of Texas boy, Herbert Koenig, Jr. ’63. He met his wife of 51 years, Mary Alice Burrell, at a fraternity-sorority party. In 1964, they became part of a group who married their college sweethearts and continue to return to reunions together (watch for an article on this in the coming months). Additionally, they had three sons who have all become successful in their respective professional fields. As Herb says, “Life has been very good to me.” Click below to read more about Herb’s life, family and memories of his days with his Delta Chi brothers.
Mark Dunning ’84: His Family’s First College Grad
He’s played Pebble Beach … twice. St. Andrews and Whistling Straits are on his bucket list. Additionally, Mark Dunning ’84 can be proud of a career in human resources and industrial labor relations spanning more than 25 years. However, his greatest achievement is being the first person in his extended family to receive a college degree (and, ultimately, a graduate degree) and demonstrate the true value of higher education. Click below to read more.
