Delta Kappa Epsilon

Dick Quible (Fall '51) 1928-2009

With deepest regrets we are sorry to announce that F. Richard (Dick) Quible passed away in November.

Dick was an ardent supporter of the University, VT Athletics, and yes his beloved fraternity Delta Kappa Sigma.  Included in his obituary among his many accomplishments and associations it was proudly stated that “… Dick was a member of Delta Kappa Sigma, now Delta Kappa Epsilon, serving as the fraternity’s president his senior year.”

Many Dekes had the opportunity to meet and speak with Dick over the years and he was always generous with his time to talk about the history of the fraternity.  Dick was also a regular financial supporter of the fraternity alumni association and a member to the 10-YEAR-CLUB.  His presence will be missed by those who knew him.  Our deepest sympathies go out to his family.

Click below to read his full obituary.

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Thanks to the following that have supported the fraternity with dues/donations/gifts/tailgate sponsorships  in Calendar year 2009 .  A total of 74 individuals provided financial contributions totalling $22,015.  WE THANK YOU!  Please check our donor lists under the Fundraising tab for a cumulative listing of all supporters for the past 10+ years!

• Dick Anderson (Winter ‘64) New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• William Atwell (Fall ‘58)
• Tom Aud (Spring ‘54) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• Jerry Augst (Spring ‘67)
• Jack Baker (Winter ‘79) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• Jerry Ballengee (Fall ‘60)
• Bruce Beam (Spring ‘53)
• Mike Beam (Winter ‘85) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• Barry Bishop (Spring ‘70)
• Rich Bomgardner – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• Phil “Theta” Bowden (Fall ‘70) + tailgate sponsor
• Chuck Bradley (Winter ‘76)
• Bert Burson (Winter ‘79)
• Dave Calhoun (Spring ‘76) – New RE-FOUNDING FATHERS tier!
• Dave Church (Spring ‘80)
• John Collins (Spring ‘74)
• John Crawford (Spring ‘61)
• Steve Cronemeyer (Winter ‘75) – w/ matching Verizon gift
• Jack Cullen (Winter ‘75)
• Mike Davis (Winter ‘72)
• James Day (‘61)
• Jeff DeSchon (Fall ‘85)
• Sam Dibert (Fall ‘04)
• Bob Dreelin (Winter ‘72) + tailgate sponsor
• Bill Driskill (Winter ‘61)
• Steve Gadinis (Spring ‘76)
• Joe Goodrich (Fall ‘05) – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• Erik Gordon (Fall ‘89)
• Ed Greene (Spring ‘64)
• Dave Haskins (Spring ‘79)
• Michael Hawkins (Winter ‘81)
• Mickey Hayes (Spring ‘62)
• Phil Hickman (Fall ‘98) – New donor
• John Hinkle (Fall ‘74)
• Brian Hoffman (Fall ‘03)
• Bill Holden (1958)
• Dave Holliday (Fall ‘67)
• Raymond Huntington (Class of 1952)
• Daniel James (Winter ‘69)
• Daniel Johnson (Spring ‘74) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• Pat King (Spring ‘01)
• Bill Lewis
• Cliff Lilly (Winter ‘54) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• Dave Mason (Spring ‘82) – New TEN-YEAR CLUB member!
• Hank Mattox (Spring ‘70)
• Brian Moody (Spring ‘01)
• Charlie Munn III (Fall ‘74)
• Tom Overton (Spring ‘85) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member  w/ matching Verizon gift
• William ‘B’ Passan (Fall ‘87) – New TEN-YEAR-CLUB member!
• Scott Pennington (Fall ‘76)
• Brian Perris (Fall ‘77) – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• Bob Phillips (Spring ‘78)
• Cliff Phillips (Spring ‘49)
• Kenneth Poore (Fall ‘62)
• Dick Quible (Fall ‘51)
• Dave Rayburn (Fall ‘94)
• Adam Read (Fall ‘92)
• Paul Rinaldi (Winter ‘62)
• Tim Riordan (Spring ‘88)
• Lyman  Ben Robison (Fall ‘65)
• Bill Rohrer (Winter ‘71)
• James T. Scanlon (Spring ‘02)
• Dan Sexton (Fall ‘04) – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• Patrick Sheehan (Fall ‘76) – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• George Sisson (Fall ‘74)
• Jim Stein (Winter ‘86)
• Harold ‘Buzz’ Wainman (Winter ‘75) + tailgate sponsor
• John Walker (Spring ‘77)
• Charlie Webb (Winter ‘85) – Tailgate sponsor
• Charles T. Wilkinson (Winter ‘71) New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• Tom Wilkinson (Spring ‘79) – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!
• Peyton Winfree (Fall ‘85) – Tailgate sponsor
• Sands Woody (Winter ‘64)
• Rebekah Beyer – Little Sister – New SIGMA ALPHA CLUB tier!

We’re pleased to announce our 2009-2011 Board of Directors for the Alumni Association. They held the first teleconference of their term tonight.

Check out our Board of Directors page in the Alumni section to meet them.

Many thanks to our outgoing elected board members Jim Scanlon (Winter ‘76) and Jim Daniel (Fall ‘84) – we appreciate all the time you’ve given and are grateful to have you sticking around as board committee members when time allows.

The Nebraska Tailgate was a complete success not only reuniting dozens of alumni, but also aiding in securing 10 pledges for the fall semester.  With this game being “the game” of the year, numbers are expected to be even greater.

Theta and his wife will be hosting.

As usual, our spot is Lot 94 spot 4 (the very interior corner spot).  It is very close to the light at Southgate and Spring St.  Come out, it’s sure to be a great time.

View map of tailgate spot

After a successful first tailgate for the Marshall game, which attracted about 20 alumni brothers (plus the entire active chapter and a flock of prospective Dekes), we’re looking forward to a larger showing this weekend for what could be the biggest home game of the year.

Bob Dreelin and Buzz Wainman graciously volunteered to be our alumni organizers for this week – come join them and others! Kickoff is at 3:30 pm, so we’ll start at 11:00am.

As always, our location is Lot 4, Space 94, located across Spring Drive from the football stadium and just down from the softball field. We’re in the corner, with one side facing Southgate Drive and the other side backing up to the track. See you there.

In an obvious example of how your little bit helps us go a long way… since our last print newsletter, 23 brothers contributed a combined amount totaling $3,200. Wow. Let’s keep it up!

Many thanks to our brothers who generously paid their dues and donated to the house renovation fund:

This is the first home tailgate.   We know many of you will be in town… please join us on Saturday for the Marshall tailgate!

The active chapter is hosting the event this week to help you rekindle old friendships with familiar faces. Kickoff is at 1:30 pm, so we’ll start at 10:30am.

The actives are using the tailgate as a rush function to attract new members and as such we are looking for a large alumni turnout to help demonstrate the strength of the brotherhood and friendships that last for many years past our undergraduate days.

As always (second year in a row at least!), our location is Lot 4, Space 94, located across Spring Drive from the football stadium and just down from the softball field. We’re in the corner, with one side facing Southgate Drive and the other side backing up to the track. See you there.

The Nebraska game is the next week and Alumni Bob Dreelin (Spring ‘71) and Buzz Wainman (Fall ‘74) have graciously offered to be the organizing hosts for the event.  A 3:30 pm kickoff means we will be going by noon with tailgate.  This game is expected to be the largest crowd of the season.

We are starting the tailgate season in Atlanta for the VT-Alabama game. Bob Snyder has scoped the area and we have settled on meeting at the STATS Food Play Sports Bar & Grill.

All area restaurants and bars are expected to be packed and private function rooms were either unavailable or exorbitantly expensive, so we decided that a designated pre-game to the pre-game meeting point location lunch/drinks was the best alternative.

Look for the DKE/DKS tap table gathering and check at front door for location.  A few brave hearted Dekes have volunteered to get there around noon to secure a tap table or two.  Show up anytime on Saturday September 5th, between 12:00pm and 3:00pm and ask for the Deke table and we should be present.

The location is 300 Marietta Street approximate 3-4 blocks from the Georgia Dome Stadium.  Maps and restaurant information can be found on following website: www.statsatl.com

In the 1972-73 academic year, brother Hank Mattox (Spring ’69) was elected the very first president of the newly recognized Virginia Tech Interfraternity Council.

We’re thrilled to share that on November 8, 2008 at the 35th Anniversary Greek Alumni Gala in Blacksburg, the Virginia Tech Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life honored Hank with the establishment of the Henry S. Mattox Fraternity Alumni of the Year Award.

This award will be given annually in recognition of a Virginia Tech Fraternity Alumni who demonstrates the most outstanding service and commitment to the Mission of Virginia Tech and the Principles and Values of the American Fraternity Movement.

Congratulations Hank – thanks for representing us so well, then and now.

Check out the PDF of the actual award.

After what seems like a very long hiatus due to the holidays, some business travel and a general feeling of being overcome by events… we’re back.

Check out the latest alumni newsletter, now posted in our Newsletter Archive and arriving in your mailbox shortly.

If you’re a regular visitor, thanks for being patient.

Watch this space… lots happening soon. Cheers.