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Scroll of Rho-Kappa
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Source for some of the material: The 10th Anniversary Rho Kappan, 1997, Stefan Harris, PK148, Editor.
Information provided by fraters and personal memories.Thanks to Grant Hayes, Terry Higgins, Justin Hoffman, Paul Dembowski, Alan Carrier, Pat Wright, Ryan Bonney and of course the infamous Will Birdsong memory for the assistance. Many thanks to Brian Wilson, Grant Hayes, Will Birdsong, Shawn Marshall and Terry Higgins for the pictures. Pictures without photographer credit are usually mine (PK15), if I missed giving proper photo credit let me know. If you find something something missing in yours or somebody else's bio let me know (occasionnally you might have to follow up, but usually I am pretty good about posting promptly),
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| Lexicon of Teke Terms | |||
| Prytanis = President | Epi-Prytanis = Vice-President | Crysophylos = Treasurer | Grammateus = Secretary |
| Hypophetes = Chaplain | Histor = Historian and Newsletter Editor | Pylortes = Sergeant at Arms | Hegemon = Candidates Educator |
| RCB = Red Carnation Ball , Tekes' annual formal event. Conclave = Biennial event gathering Tekes from the U.S and Canada | |||
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Ellery Bradley, Jr., PK 001(Alpha). "Jell Roy" Graduated from
Longwood with a BA (Arts Major). Ellery was the Vice-President of the Teke colony. Jell Roy was the D.J. for the Teke parties and also for DT Bradleys (a college hang out now defunct). Curently an Officer at a Credit Union.
Married to Lori (One cool dame).
Pets: exotic fish.
Viking fan (you should see the shrine!). Ellery and Lori do charity work for the Cure for Breast Cancer.
Together they love to travel, Summer 2002 was Alaska. Ellery was spotted in drag (!) by Darryl Morris PK171 at the Relay for Life at Lee-Davis High School. Ellery was taking part in a contest called "Queen of the Relay" to raise money for the American Cancer Society. He did very well raising $350 that day bringing his total contribution to the Race for the Cure this year to $1120. Goes to show that a Teke stops at nothing for charity. |
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Colonel John C. Pastino, U.S.Army, PK 002, (Alpha) Nickname is classified. Offices held in TKE: President of the Teke Colony. Campus organizations: ROTC Longwood (1984-1988) BS Administration, MS Administration Central Michigan University (circa 1992). Graduate of AMEDD Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, Combat Casualty Care Course, Emergency Medical Technician Course, Medical Facility Management Course, Combined Arms and Services Staff School, and Command and General Staff College. John is married to Sharon S. Selby, R.N. once an Army 1st Lieutenant herself, they have two children Alexander and Matthew. John was stationed in Germany with his family for a few years but is now back in Virginia in Springfield John serves in MEDCOM Contracting Center - North Atlantic, he was promoted to Major in July 1999 and to Lieutenant-Colonel in March 2005 and works at the Pentagon. John's father Marine Colonel Carmen Pastino was a Teke at Kutztown, PA, and one more reason why Teke was chosen. John's (blood) brother is a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Marines. Awarded Meritorious Service Medal (3 Oak Leave Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2 OLC) , National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Field Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge. Member of the Association of the United States Army. 2002 Recipient of the Major General Lewis A. Mologne Award.
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Michael Clements, PK 003 (Alpha) "Jabba". BS Political Science 1989, MBA University of Redlands.
Married to Priscilla Heyert and proud parents of a cat and and one Epagneul Breton. Alumni Vice-President (1989-1991), Editor of Rho-Kappan Sr. (1993-1994). Worked at the University of Redlands with Joe McGill. Spent two years in Austria. Spend several years as Director of Housing and Resident Education at Longwood University. In 2004 Michael and Priscilla moved to St Louis. Offices held in TKE: Crysophylos and Hegemon, Campus organizations: Chairman of the Honor Board. Association Prytanis (2001-2002). Chairman of the of Board of Advisors for Rho-Kappa Chapter (2001-003). 2nd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2001 (Partner Stefan Harris) (Picture by Beef, 1989) |
| Scott Robert Koenigsberg, PK 004, LPC (Alpha) "Special K" or "Koners" BA in Psychology (1989) from Longwood, Masters from Loyola. Koners was a Longwood Players, officer of Alpha Psi Omega (Theater Fraternity), he was the fraternity's Grammateus. Scott was known for performing the "worm" at parties. Scott married fellow Theater buff Laura. They have a daughter Alison and sons Savid and Michael. Scott is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He is working at Dominion Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in NOVA, as a mental health therapist, and is growing a private practice (for therapy) on the side. ("Toga Party with ADP" Picture by Shawn Marshall) 1st Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2001 (Partner Doug Shamblen) |
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Jett Driver III, PK 005 (Alpha) Pre-Med 1987. Jett was Vice-President of the TKE Colony. Jett was a Longwood Player and member of the Theater Fraternity. A campus leader, he was tapped into CHI. He is seen here some time after he graduated with his dog Ishtar in his trademark blue Chevelle. Alledgedly Jett had to precipititiously leave Farmville over some girl trouble and a pissed off mother. |
| Kyle Sterling Marion, PK 006 "Moo" Pylortes, a man of few words. |
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Mike Estes, PK 007, "King of Dine" Married Michelle while in College(no shotgun) and proud parents of Brandon, Mathew and Caitlin. At Longwood he was in Geist, Orientation leader and managed the Dining Hall and Alumni House. He secured the the Gym's concession stand for PK, assuring a steady income for the fraternity to this day. Longest serving officer of the Alumni Association as Crysophylos (1989-1999, 2001-2002) Mike is a CPA and worked for Capital One for many years. He is back in America after three years in England. His sons won the 3rd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2000. (Pictured at Kasper's Party in the late 1980s) |
| John Amos Schlesinger, PK 008, "Amos" "Big John" "JJ" BS in Business Administration, 1987. Masters in Computer Science. Was an RA at Longwood and as such could goad Freshman into the fraternity. John served Teke as Hegemon. John is never short of an opinion and likes to create havok with practical jokes. John is looking a bit peaked in this picture taken shortly after graduation. John has a wide variety of interests ranging from fishing to Shakespeare. 1st Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2002 (Partner Grant Hayes) In 2003 John became a Doctoral Candidate for Instructional Technology. |  |
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Stuart E. Hallett III, PK 009, "Iceman" Longwood 1984-1988. Rush chairman and Prytanis for TKE he earned Top Teke 1988, on campus he was a member of Geist, an Orientation Leader and a Member of the order of Omega. He served the Alumni Association as its Prytanis (1989-1991) and as Crysophylos (1999-2001). Also worked in the field for TKE International. Stuart s married to Mara Hayes and is daddy to Thomas Anthony Hallett (December 16, 2000), Conner Michael Hallett, (born in September 2002), and James William Hallet (born in December of '05). Article. 2nd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2002 (Partner Doug Shamblen). Stuart received another Eagle award which is given out to salespeople with at least $2.5 million in sales for the fiscal year. Stuart turned in $3.3 million in sales and ranked fourth in the entire HCI/Craftsmen company of roughly 25 branches and 500 employees. His branch also won the "Most Outstanding" branch award for the third time in four years. |
| Doug D. Shamblen, PK 010, known as "Doug the Hug". Very active in the Theater Department, Longwood Player and Alpha Psi Omega Doug was also an R.A.. Doug has been working at Boat USA a marine insurance agency since 1989, he started as Assistant Underwriter and quickly rose to Underwriter, Insurance Specialist and then Supervisor. In May 1999, he attained CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) designation -- which is a very big deal in the world of insurance -- and was promoted to Manager of the Underwriting Service Reps. Subsequently Doug was named as General Manager, Services Group Call Center (PSC) in September 1999. Doug led and implemented the reengineered work flow and systems to successfully go live in January 2000, and has been instrumental in the enhancement of productivity and service delivery to our members. In 2002 Doug added Assistant Vice President to his title. Doug is an avid fisherman and an occasional golfer. Ask him about skinny dipping in French pool. 1st Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2001 (Partner Scott Koenigsberg), 2nd Place 2002 (Partner Stuart Hallett). Doug tied the knot with Carla Marie Piscitelli on June 14, 2003 on the banks of the Rappahannock River. |  |
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Robert C. Clater, PK 011, Political Science, Longwood 1987. Big brother to Terry Peele. Clater's creative mind was a boon for the Fraternity, he always had a plan or a new idea. His activities on campus earned him a CHI commendation. He managed a Hyundai dealership for a long time, he now has a new show "Coons America Talk Show," Saturdays from 3 to 5pm on FM 106.7 WJFK. Married to Terry with daughters Ashleigh and Megan. He also wants the world to know that he is THE TRUE REDSKIN FAN! |
| Sonny Merchant, PK 012, Sonny was the General Manager of Longwood's radio WUTA later renamed to a more fitting WLCX and presided over the growth of the Longwood radio station increasing the quality of the programming and the range of the station (He kicked the Mad Frenchman off the air for not taking the matter seriously enough!). Sony and Stuart Hallett also broadcasted the Longwood Basketball games for WFLO Farmville Radio. Sonny has been coaching high-school sports. |
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| Ricky W. Stanfield, PK 013, PhD "Realistic Rick"
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| Class of 1989 Longwood BS in Physics with minor in Mathematics. Active in numerous organizations on campus including TKE, Geist, Order of Omega, LAVA, Resident Assistant, Sesquicentenial Committees, Peer Advisor/Orientation Leader, Dining Services, and perhaps a few other things. , Ricky served the Colony as its Hypophetes. He served as Alumni Prytanis (1999-2001) and Grammateus (2002). Ricky is a genuine Rocket Scientist and works at Nasa's Wallops Island Flight Facility in Virginia. He serves as a Mechanical Engineer/Systems Engineer and Project Manager on the NASA Sounding Rocket Operations Contract (NSROC) and has supported some 25 scientific and military sounding rocket missions. Before that Ricky was a Principal Engineer with NGC on the Navy Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense program, and before that he was a Physicist with the US Army Belvoir RD&E Center. Ricky has been married to Longwood Alumnae Theresa since 1989. They have two childen Jessica (1995) and Samuel (1997). They live on Chincoteague Island on the Virginia Eastern Shore. Ricky finished is Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanic Engineering at The Catholic University of America in May 2003. He is the Proud co-holder of the 2nd Place trophy in the Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2000. |
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| Boris J. Steinbach, DDS, PK 014, BS in Marine Biology, German Minor, 1989. With a name like Boris who needs a nickname, so he did not get one. I remember that Boris beside classes and partying would do much skying. He obtained his DDS in 1993 at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. Married Tracy Leach-Lewis (Longwood '91) a hubba-hubba Alpha Delta Pi, and fathered Karl and John. (Pict. Lancer Cafe 1987) |  |
Between lovely KDs -Favorite Teke moment: Winning the Chili Cook-off for the Language club with a recipe rejected by the brothers! |
Sebastian Völcker (also Volcker), PK 015 (Alpha) "Mad Frenchman" Longwood 1986-1989 BA History and Modern Language. MA in History at University of Richmond (1998). Served the chapter as Rush Chairman. Active on campus as IFC rep., Longwood Player, SGA Communication Coordinator, Political Science Club Secretary, Modern Language Club Secretary, VP and President, Co-Founder of NotOnlyNews Magazine, Founder and Chairman of Longwood Against Vandalism Association (LAVA), LAVA was the recipient of the 1989 Keep Virginia Beautiful Governors Award for Exceptional Services and a CHI Commendation. Volcker was honored with the Spanish Book Prize, membership in Delta Sigma Pi (Spanish Honorary Fraternity), Who's Who among International Students in American Universities & Colleges and received a CHI commendation. In Graduate School, Völcker was the editor of the Graduate Student Association Newsletter and attained Membership in Phi Alpha Theta (History Honorary Fraternity).
Sebastian lives in Goochland with his Wife Deidre, they are the proud parents of 6 cats, dog Water and her three buddies Frisbee Bucky and Glory As well as two Great Pyrenees, Doofy and Star who have been added to the family to protect the flock of 30 sheep and chickens from coyotes, Sebastian works on making Clover Forest Plantation, LLC www.cloverforest.com
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William R. Harbour, PhD., PK 016Honorary. PhD. Indiana University, Associate Professor of Political Science and Chair of the Department of History and Political Science at Longwood College. Dr. Harbour was the first Chapter Advisor.
John Henry Bellflower, IV, PK 017"Beta class" Pledge class president. Need Address
Andrew V. Smallwood, PK 018 "Sweet Cheeks" or "Cheeks" (Graduated in 1991) Cheeks served as Hypophetes and two terms as Prytanis! Cheeks married Janet Miles an Alpha Delta Pi. H lives and works in Virginia Beach.
Mike Sheffield, PK 019 "Sheffy." Psychology Major. Sheffy was in Geist. Served the fraternity as Histor (1987-1988). He worked for a time with the Longwood Alumni Office, worked with prison inmates and last talked to he was a Parole officer. He married college sweetheart Cindy aka "Smurf."
Terry Baugher, PK 020, Terry works in High Tech and married College Sweetheart Amy.
| Jason Thomas Blount, PK 021 "Wild Man" Business Marketing 1990. As befits a dedicated hunter and fisherman Jason is also a master story teller and some alledge that he might have been the cause of some of those long Sunday meetings. Jason was a two term Pylortes and was key in transforming the South Cuningham storage room into "The Cellar" with it's bar and dance floor.
Jason has been an independent financial advisor working with Mutal of Omaha in the Farmville and Greater Richmond area for many years. The man is so successful he had his own billboard in downtown Farmville before he moved his office to Mechanicsville! Jason now owns Cold Harbor Financial. He married the beautiful Carol, they have two daughters Jordan and Hannah.
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Second Lieutenant David Kevin Buchanan, U.S. Army Reserves, PK 022, "Buck" or "Buck Buck" (Beta Class) David was an ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Cadet and a member of CHI, (CHI is a secret organization at Longwood created to foster the positive spirit of Longwood and only those who demonstrated that spirit are ever asked to join). David passed on July 6, 1989, he was only 23.
Read more about David in: A proud moment at the Chi burning where the Chi members are revealed and members of the Longwood Community are recognized. |
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Paul Dembowski, PK 023 "Mighty Paul" BA Music Education 1989, Paul had the unique distinction of playing in the band at his own graduation. His trademark instrument was the Euphonium (a kind of Tuba) and other wind instruments. The demands of his art prevented him from participating in all TKE events, making his presence all the more appreciated when he could free himself to be with the brothers. Perhaps most remembered by the brothers when Paul performed was the huge quantities of spit Paul poured out of is instrument onto the floor during luls -- Disgusting. He served as Epi-Prytanis. Paul was the high-school band director in Staunton, VA (6 years) and Spotswood High School (3years). From 1998-2000 Paul worked on his Master's Degree in Wind Conducting at JMU. Paul now lives in Annapolis with wife Lynda (member of the United States Naval Academy Band) and works at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. Plans on doing is Doctorate in Music at the University of Maryland. (Pictured left after graduation at a wedding and As Paul Munster for a Teke Halloween Party) |
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| Steven Franklin, PK 024 "Guinea Pig" Served as Histor. Steve served two years as an Army Specialist (E-4), and six in the reserves. Steve found his niche in the world as a Computer Wizard, I have no clear understanding of what he does, but he is very good at it. He is married to Tracie, their son Andrew Tyler was born in September 1995. (In'The Cellar" Kevin Doley, Steve, Beef ) |  |
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Jon Goddin, CPA, PK 025 "Pea Head" BS in Business (Accounting) Served the fraternity as Crysophylos (1988-1989) Pea Head was key in Incorporating the Fraternity as a non-profit organization. He lives in the greater Charlottesville area (Bremo Bluff) with his wife Tabitha and their son Mathew. (Picture: Wrasling Security 1987, 88 or 89) |
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Keith Edward Johnson, PK 026, Physics Major, My favorite suitemate of two years. He married his College Sweetheart Leslie, a gal with great sense of humour and nice legs. Keith is working at a Nuclear plant near Newport News. Reports that he is gloing in the dark are unfounded.(A rare sight a Dancing Keith) |
| Darren C. McCauley, PK 027 "M.W." decency do not allow to explain the meaning of these two letters, especially since Darren is now a Sunday School Teacher!! ;-). 1989. BS Business Administration. At Longwood Darren was an Ambassador (Telefund Chariman), Public Relations for Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, a Stuntman for the Cheerleaders. With intramurals he was voted Most Dedicated Game Official and Most Valuable Player. He served two terms as Grammateus! Darren was working for Citifinancial in Charlottesville, VA, and in August 1004 started a new career as a Math Teacher at the Fluvanna High School.. He is married to Amy and spends his free time being a family man coaching his kids Cody (12/5/1992) and Laurelyn (9/30/96) in Baseball, Basketball, Football and Lacrosse. Darren also has an e-commerce side business. Member of the Order of the Elk? |
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James Sanders, PK 028, Music Major (Voice) Last heard from he was in a Graduate Program. Need Address
Darryl Wayne Shifflet, PK 029, "Invisible Teke"
| John Winston, PK 030 "Face" A dedicated Grateful Dead fan. John served the fraternity as Hegemon and Prytanis. John adopted Joe McGill as his big brother and heads one of three remaining PK family trees. John transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University from which he received his undergraduate degree. John received a Masters in Political Management from George Washington University, and since then has worked
on or managed campaigns in Michigan, Maryland, New Jersey, Texas, and Oklahoma (all successful except for his brief stint in Oklahoma). John was the House Caucus Director for the Tennessee Democratic Party (which meant that he managed all the state legislative campaigns in the state), where he was instrumental in maintaining the Democratic majority in TN despite a difficult political environment for incumbents. John worked on the Kerry-Edwards campaign and is now working here in Virginia for the Lieutenant Governor campaign of Democratic state Senator Phillip Puckett. John is married to Michelle, and they are the proud parents of Currin Taylor Winston, who was born on May 8, 2003. |
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Noah E. Wood III, PK 031, Noah was a Longwood personality, involved in many campus organizations such as Longwood Ambassadors, he was one of the initiators of the Senior Challenge. He served the fraternity as Hegemon. Sebastian wants to know "Where is my big brother paddle!" Noah is currently in Los Angeles working for Mayer, Brown & Platt a Big Law Firm. (Left "Apple Jack Club Initiation" right with bow-tie "Senior Ball 1989" with Wertz) |  |
| Joseph C. McGill, PhD, PK 032 "Flounder" There never was a worse nickname (see Animal House) for this first class human being. Joe was a Longwood Administrator for Student Affairs and it was our good fortune that he took an interest in us and in our colony and chapter. Often the amused observer he was also a valued "concilieri" and served on the Board of Trustees (1987-1990). Joe wrote these words about the Life of David Buchanan. Joe won Longwood's Most Outstanding Advisor in 1989. Unfortunately for Rho-Kappa Joe moved to work for the University of Redlands (California) before going to Richmond, The American International University in London. (England Duh) www.richmond.ac.uk/ finally a link to Joe. For the text of his farewell address click here. |
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Walter N. Alford Jr., PK 033 "Socrates" (Gamma class) Served in the armed forces before coming to Longwood College. He brought intensity and dedication to all he did whether it was the Jarman Stage or the Fraternity. He served the fraternity as Crysophylos ((1991-1992) and as Prytanis, he was also a great motivator. Socrates works in the high-tech industry. |
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Gianni Venturi, PK 034, "Jay," (Gamma class) WLCX General Manager.
Robert S. Smith, PK 035, "Cockroach" (Gamma class) Transferred north shortly after initiation. Need Address.
| Robert R. Essington Jr., PK 036. "Rooster" (Gamma class) was in ROTC, Intramurals supervisor and Student Union President. During his tenure as Student Union President Rooster had had the flair of booking the Bangles before they were famous and got them to perform at Longwood while they were at the very hight of their popularity with their hits "Manic Monday" and "Walk Like An Egyptian." It is not know whether having to perform in Farmville was the cause of the bands break-up in 1989. Jimmy Buffet was another good booking he made. Rooster is a dedicated Teke and served the active chapter as Rush Chairman, Histor and Epi-Prytanis and the Alumni Association as President from 1991 to 1995. (Pictured in Teke shirt with Lewie) |  |
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James E. Boston, PK 037, (Gamma). Graduated from Longwood in 1989. James was part of a number of campus organizations such as Longwood Ambassador (office holder), Residence Hall Council (office holder), Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity (office holder), International Studies at Longwood, Orientation Leader, Who's Who Among Students at American Colleges and University. Since college James has worked in sales for General Electric,7.5 years, USA Today (2 years) and is presently Director of Advertising Sales for Landscape Architecture magazine. He very much enjoys living in the nations capital where I has been since 1996. (Picture 2002) |
| Walter Christie "Chris" Douglas, PK 038, Chris was Deputy Sheriff in the Petersburg area in charge among other things of Drug Education in the School. He married Shel Marie Bolyard 16th September 1989. He attended RCB 2002 with Shel but the Histor was under the influence of The Good Captain and does not remember the content of the conversation. (Picture: "Wrasling security" with Mighty Paul (left)) |  |
Terry Peele, PK 039, From Newport News Terry was a Social Work major at Longwood before transferring to Old Dominion University. Need Address
| First Sgt Chris Daniel Warriner, Virginia State Police PK 040, Chris married Angie on March 18, 1988 in a ceremony in Farmville attended by many fraters. Last talked to, Chris rose to the rank of Sergeant in the Virginia State Police. At Longwood Chris was working as a Campus Police Officer and on the Farmville Rescue Squad. |  |
Stuart Edward Hallett, Jr., PK 041 Honorary, father of ...
Robert Clinton Clater, Jr., PK 042 Honorary, father of...
Aubrey B. Merchant, PK 043, Honorary, father of Sonny.
Michael Sheffield, PK 044, Honorary, father of...
Noah Edward Wood, Jr., PK 045, Honorary, father of...
Donald Douglas, PK 046, Honorary, father of Chris
Wade Douglas, PK 047, Blood Brother of Chris
Walter Alford, Sr, PK 048, Honorary, father of...
Stanley J. Smith, PK 049, Honorary, father of Robert S. Smith
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Mike P. C. Hart, PK 050 (Alpha) "Spikey" In his very long college career (7 or 8 years) , Hart was part of a large number of campus organizations such as the Honor Board and ROTC. He was the Colony's Sargeant at Arms and the Chapters first Hypophetes. The pictures were taken in 1987, note the lovely shade of strawberry red. Hart painted the room on 3rd Floor Cox before fraters Wertz and Völcker moved in. The "Red Room" came to be known as a party hot spot. Pictures also taken before Hart took the ridiculous habit of cutting his own hair, (still doing it). His morning College routine was: alarm going off, roommates and suitemates waking up, the same screaming to wake Hart up, Hart turning on the coffee pot, getting back into bed, smoking a cigarette falling back asleep and missing ROTC training. Repeat. Mike now lives in Richmond and teaches German and French. He has a daughter named Willow. |
(We lost our damage deposit & had to pay for the room to be repainted) |
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Eric Sanders, PK 051 (Alpha) "Norb" Anthropology Major Longwood B.A. 1989. Big brother to Mighty Paul and Beef. Eric was active in the Theater Department, Longwood Player and Alpha Psi Omega member. Was a D.J. on WUTA/WLCX, IFC Rep., Lifeguard, Pizza boy &c. He served TKE as Rush chairman and Chair for the United Way Gurney Push (raising $4,000.00 doubling the previous year's collection). His career took him to Canada, where he met Pam, a pretty and smart Canadian whom he married September 18, 1993. He sold the 1955 Chevy Bel Air which he had restored to buy his first home, arrg. Eric works for Zurich insurance. Eric still does Charity work such as Ride of Diabetes, climbing the CN tower for United Way and Meals on Wheels. Eric and Pam have two cats, eh. |
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Steve Wertz, PK 052 (Beta) "Less" Political Science Major Longwood 1989. Little brother of Ricky Stanfield. He served Teke as Hegemon and divided the rest of his time between his studies and cultivating the art of the good time, also was a Pizza boy. Ask him about a certain late night campus comando operation... His best vacation: Honey Moon in St. Barth. His hobbies: Cigars, poker with friends, restoring his old house, tractors and farm equipment. Most of these hobbies he left behind as he moved from the country to Leesburg. Steve Wertz is moving South to Chesterfield Virginia in 2004. He is married to cool chick Keri, they are the proud parents of Patrick Sebastian named for ole PK 15. Was working for Geotrans, to become Director of Contracts for Cexec, Inc. In 2003 he past the real estate State exam and is now a real Estate Agent, first with Weichert Realtor in NOVA, and now with Long Foster in the greater Richmond area. This is his website: www.stevewertz.com. He was the chairman of the committee for his 2003 High School reunion. He served the PKAA as treasurer (2003-2004). Hard won 3rd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2002 (Partner Sebastian Volcker)2nd Place Clover Forest Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2004 and 2005 with Sebastian Volcker |
Donald C. McCauley, Sr., PK 053, Honorary, father of Darren.
James O. Spevak, PK 054, (Delta) "Jimbo"
Scott Kasper, PK 055, (Delta) "Casper" or "Wide Open" BS Marketing Management 1991. It will not come as a surprise to any that Scott was a Cheerleader (girls), Teke's Social Chair (girls + beverages), Rush Chair (buddies to chase girls with), Hegemon (the art of skirt chasing) what might come as a surprise is that beside being the fraternity's Epi-prytanis Scott was chairman of the Longwood Honor Board. Today he is the Manager of Value Added Sales in the Internet Networking Sales Division of Worldcom, that's a mouthful. He is married to Cherryl and they are parents to Brennan Scott (02-02-2001). They live in Leesburg.Scott is the Chapter Board of Advisor.
Peter Kasper, PK 056, Honorary, father of Scott
Erv T. Spevak, PK 057, Honorary, father of Jim
| Brian Edward Shay, PK 058, "Mutt"A two term Hypophetes, Brian married his High School/College sweetheart Alison. He was one of the few who knew exactly what he was going to do out of College, run a Lawn Doctor outfit, he actually runs an irrigation business but close enough. He and Alison have three children: Madison, Colin, and Claire. |  |
Gregory T. McMahan, PK 059, "Big Mac" 1990 BS Business Administration. While in school and after Big Mac was a Corpsman in the Navy reserves. At school he was an R.A., Curry Hall Council President, and on the President's Council on Residence Halls. Greg is Microsoft Certified System Engineer and worked for Qs 1 Data Sytems in Richmond, VA and now as Technical Support for Wachovia Securities. Greg married Longwood Alumnae Annette and has two daughters Caitlyn and Jordann.
| John Devaney, PK 060, "Criminal" "Duhvaney" BS in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a Minor in Theatre Performance. John "earned" his nickname as a supporter of his Alma Mater's basketball team, his enthusiasm somehow got him in trouble with some rent -a-cop who did not like to see the home team loose. John was a big cheese in the Theater Department. John pursued his love of the stage by doing improv. with COMEDYSPORTz in Arlington and Alexandria and appearing as a cop in the Pelican Brief. John served the active chapter as its Crysophylos, the Alumni Association as Grammateus and Rho-Kappan Sr. editor (1995), and Mu-Omega Chapter of TKE (George Mason University) as member of the Board of Trustees. John worked for the Whitman-Walker Clinic of Northern Virginia, the largest AIDS Service Organization in Virginia from 1994 to 2003, as the Deputy Director of the Clinic. In July 2003 he became the Director of Operations for the Legal Aid Society of DC. In October 2001, John participated in and finished (!!!) the Washington D.C. Marine Corps marathon to raise money for the Whitman-Walker Clinic. He will repeat this performance in 2003. John lives in Northern Virginia with felow Teke Andy Hight. Andy and John host of PKAlumni Association Toys for Tots Party. One of the recipient of the 2003 Philanthropist of the Year Award |
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| Lewie L. Lawrence, III, PK 061, (Zeta Class) Lewie after graduation was doing Marine research somewhere in Eastern Va. He then opted to get a graduate degree in Memphis. He is now Director of Regional Planning for his home community (Saluda, VA) and its neighbors, he has a wife and a two year old. Pictured here in a Hawaiian shirt with Duhvaney |
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Joseph William Birdsong, PK 062, (Zeta Class) BS Biology. "Will" or "Beef" A TKE icon at Longwood who's popularity spans many Teke "generations" as he stayed in Farmville and hosted many field parties on his property. As social chair Beef brought the hotter sororities to the TKE parties. Will was also known for his freakishly amazing memory which made him a first class student and a master of fraternity lore and trivia. Long time manager of Macadoos before starting his own Restaurant in Farmville "205 Steak Club." He hosted Rho-Kappa's TKE centennial Party in 1999 at his restaurant. He later moved to North Carolina and where he became the co-owner of Crabdaddy's Oyster Bar in Wrightsville Beach (Wilmington, N.C.). He stayed there some three years before returning to Virginia in 2002. Will is satisfying his love of books and food now works for Barns and Noble and Clover Forest Plantation as a Chef. Click here to see some of Will's culinary creations.
Beef had a predeliction for the "Three Stooges" and delights in "B" films such as "Army of Darkness," the original "Evil Dead" and other pearls. As a dedicated movie buff, Will writes a Movie Revue column from time to time for the Rho-Kappa Times. |
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Kenny Lee Strawn, PK 063, (Zeta Class) "Bogey" BA Psychology? Kenny was a most devoted Teke at Longwood and still is today not hesitating to take on the 14 hour ride from Florida to Virginia to just hang out with the brothers. Active in the Theater department at Longwood. Kenny pursued his love of movies in Florida and has had some very lean time but he has persevered and many fraters live vacariously through Kenney: from an affair with a once married Australian actress, working the superbowl, being in "Playboy's Girls of Spring Break '97" as "schmuck farm boy in the break down scene" or going with Playboy Magazine to Club Hedonism in the Caribbean. Kenny finished in December 2002 a Poetic Techno Montage "Candé Coated Dreams" as the Writer, Producer and Co-Director. His first movie received and Honorable mention in the Category Short Film at the 2003 Tampa Bay Film Festival www.candecoateddreams.com/
In December 2003 Kenny put on his hat as Producer/Director/Camera/Editor and went to China to make Behind China's Great Wall a documentary on the the cultural exchange between Sarasota, Florida and the Chineese cities of Beijing, Guiyang, Zunyi and Dunyun. Kenny's China Pictures. |
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| Mohammed Naweed Stwodah, PK 064, (Zeta Class) "Sheik" or "Mo" Art Major. Like Beef, Mo's popularity span many Teke generations as he stayed in Farmville helping his family set-up and run the Restaurant Silk Roads. His sunny disposition always made him very welcome at any event. Mo lives in Richmond. (Picture by Beef, 1988 or 1989) | |||
| William Flannagan III, PK 065, "Bill" or is it "Jim" In the early days while bearing absolutely no resemblance to his roomate Jim, one would often be named for the other. Bill served the fraternity as Grammateus (1989-1990) Histor (1990-1991) and Prytanis (1991-1992) he also was the preferred D.J. at the Teke parties. Married Jenny Sue Glascow. (Pictured in a tie with John Schlesinger weekend of the TKE Centennial 1999) |  |
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James Bruce Thompson, PK 066, "Jim" or is it "Bill" In the early days, while bearing absolutely no resemblance to his roomate Bill, one would often be named for the other. Jim served the fraternity as Grammateus (1990-1991) Brother (blood) of Billy Thompson PK 118. (Pictured here during the weekend of the TKE Centennial 1999). Jim is married to Kellie and they live in Spotsylvania. |
Robert Donald Baker, Jr., PK 067, Sociology major, his first job out of Longwood (like Sheffy) was working with the prison inmates. He served the fraternity as Philanthropy chair, (1989-1990).Need Address.
Mark Oliver Thompson, PK 068, Served the fraternity as Pylortes (1990-1991). Entered the Coast Guards while in college (U.S. Coast Guard Reserve 1989-1995). Firefighter with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Dept. in Northern Virginia since 1994. Mark married Married Staci Lynn Greene (BA Longwood College Class of 93) in April 1996 and they have one son, Ian Layne Thompson born Sept. 15, 2001 and a dog named Sydney. Mark and Staci Thompson, and Michael "Chris" Dunn PK99 will be featured on the hit television show While You Were Out. Watch as Staci secretly has the master bedroom decorated while Chris keeps Mark busy in Harper's Ferry rafting and biking.
| Basil Harvey Johnson, III PK 069, "Bo" was Top Teke Athlete 1990-1992, he served the fraternity as Hypophetes and was a two term Hegemon. At Longwood Bo was Active with intramurals and was Head Supervisor of Computer Labs. His hobbies are snow skiing, drawing and all sports. Bo is married to Pamela (ADPi) and they have a daughter Haley Katherine. Father is an Honorary PK073. Bo is the Vice President for Diesel Power VA and Harvey's Transmission (8620 Broadway Ave, Richmond, VA), two family businesses he runs with his brother. |  |
Steve Mahr, PK 070, Alumni Epi-Prytanis (2001) Teke Fling coordinator and managed the supplies angle of Teke Alumni events(1998-2000).
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Matthew Fletcher, PK 071, (Eta Class) big brother of PK077. Married and lives in Portland Oregon and does not answer his e-mail! Nice wet pants Matt. (Picture by Beef). |  Matt and Shannon Hanover aka the "Keymaster" |
| Lyonel Richard Codding, PK 072,(Eta Class) might have been a Sociology Major. Rick was active on the Jarman Stage. (This is Rick's Rush picture -- Jim Thompson behind) |  |
Basil Harvey Johnson, Jr., PK 073, Honorary, father of Bo.
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Kevin Doley, PK 074, "Stanky" (Theta class) Served the fraternity as Rush Chair and Grammateus. Alumni Epi-Prytanis (1993-1994) Married and recent father. |
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Shawn Edward Marshall, PK 075, (Theta class) BS Marketing 1991. At Longwood Shawn was on the SGA, an orientation leader, R.A., Intramural Staff, and on the Tennis Team. Shawn is the Chief Financial Officer for JEMM Industries, Inc. Shawn Married Melanie Yowell in 2002(Wedding Pictures click here) |
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| John Dean Benton, PK 076, (Theta class) IFC rep. and an RA, John was the fraternity's Social, Fundraising and Rush Chairs. In 2003 John became a Business Analyst for LandAmerica Financial Group. One of the recipient of the 2003 Philanthropist of the Year Award |
David Warren Hicks, Jr., PK 077, Warren was a R.A., in the Colonades, I believe. I think that he held an office, either hegemon or hypophetes, but I'm not sure on that. He was also Andy Hicks older brother Served as Alumni Association president in 1996.
3rd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2003 with Brian Littman
Marcus Lee Paxton, PK 078, (Theta class) Married to Sally. Last heard, Marcus was living in Roanoke,Va.
Eddy Alvarez, PK 079, (Theta class)
W. David Meadows, PK 080, Served the fraternity as Epi-Prytanis (1991-1992)
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Clay Miller Hughes, PK 081, IFC Rep, IFC Philanthropy Chair. Served the fraternity as Concession Chair and Hegemon.Happily married to Kristen (an Alpha Gamma Delta) and parents of brand new Clay Miller Hughes Jr. |
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Kevin Brower, PK 082, "Ogre" Kevin has served as Fraternity Advisor ( -2001) and is best known as the gracious and generous host of many Field Parties. Works at the Farmville Chevrolet dealership, I believe as an Auto repair manager(Chris Strand in the red T-Shirt, PK 183) ("Latex, my friend" Picture by anonymous) |  |
William Robert Overstreet, PK 083, Need Address.
Charles Henry Maurice, PK 084, "CJ" BS Sociology. 1993 Top Teke, 1992 Top Rusher. Served the fraternity as Grammateus, Epi-Prytanis and Prytanis. On campus member of Gamma, J-Board and an Orientation Leader. Alumni Social Chair (1993-1994) Officer First Class in the Richmond area.
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Neil Riddock, PK 085, He served TKE as Hegemon, Histor and Epi-Prytanis. Proud maker of the Kegarator see www.riddock.com for details on that magnificent contraption. He married Carrie Lusby in April 1999. |  ("Haaaa" Picture by Anonymous) |
John Edward Fox, PK 086, Served the fraternity as Epi-Prytanis (1992-1993)
Bryan Clayton Wallin, PK 087, (Kappa Class)
Dwight Robert Hall, PK 088, (Kappa Class)
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Jeff Elmore, PK 089, "Spicoli" (Kappa Class) After graduating from Longwood Jeff taught English for two years in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) back in 199-. In 2001 Jeff graduated from VCU with a Masters degree in Adult Ed/Human Resources Development (4.0 GPA!) He returned to Korea in the Summer of 2001 to become the Curriculum Developer for the English Language Program for the Samsung Human Resources Development Center. Jeff is an avid cyclist, getting out on either the road bike or the mountain bike as often as possible. No wife or known children yet, but happy to report that he is dating a lovely little art student from one of the bigger uni's in Seoul. Bit of an age gap, but who's counting ;-) |
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Kevin S. Wasinger, PK 091, "Seiko" Lambda Class. Sociology Major. Served the Fraternity as Histor (1991-1992). He lives in Chesapeake, VA and teaches High School at Oscar Smith.. Kevin also leads an independent ministry at a local coffee shop--Java Junction--in Chesapeake. |
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| Terry A. Higgins, PK 092, "Squeeky", Lambda Class. BS Physics w/minor in mathematics 1993. Masters in Nuclear Engineering 1995 at UVA. Masters of Science degree in Statistics 2004, University of Tennesse. Longwood Ambassador, Alpha Psi Omega (National Honor Drama Fraternity) a DJ on WLCX 90.1. solo and teaming up with Frater Lipford for the show Altered Airwaves. Student Supervisor in the Dining Hall (4 years). "As a TKE, I held officer positions as Hegemon and Hypophetes (1992-1993). I was a chapter representative with Frater "Socrates" Alford and Frater "Seiko" Wassinger to Conclave, TKE's international convention, in 1991 held in Naw'lens Louisiana. I had a ton of fun being a TKE and I have some good friendships still today because of my involvement with TKE." Terry is also a Marathon Runner and an avid soccer player. He lives with his wife and fellow scientist Jennifer in Knoxville Tennesse, they are the proud parents of three ferrets. He works as manager on projects for packaging and disposal of radioactive waste, hazardous waste and mixed hazardous waste. He also does other nuclear engineering consulting work when they arise. For more on Terry check out his website www.jenandterry.com Baby Eric Nathan was born July 8, 2003, 6lbs 13oz, 18 1/2 inches. |
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David Matthew Boyd, PK 093, "Xerox," "Flipper" Lambda Class. David was an Anthropology Major with minor in Geography. David served the Fraternity as Hypophetes (1993-1994). He married "an awesome southern girl" in 2000. In 2003, they were blessed with the delivery of their first child. They reside happily on the West coast."
| Captain Eric Haupt, United States Army Intelligence, PK 094, "Flex" (short for Soloflex) Lambda Class.ROTC cadet. Captain Haupt, is a course instructor for the Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course at the U.S. Army Intelligence Center in Arizona. In 2004 he was recipient of the prestigious General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award which consist in a 15 pound bronze bust of McArthur. You can read all about it in the Fort Huachuca Scout. He is pictured here passing on what he learned from cave hunting in Afghanistan to his officer training class. |  Pict by SPC Susan Redwine of the Fort Huachuca Scout |
James Whitetree, PK 095, "Lost Boy", "007". Lambda Class. DJ on WLCX. . Terry Higgins recalls: <<While we were collecting wood for a TKE Date Campout & Ultimately Final Night, James would wander on Beef's property and come out with twigs while the four of us would come out with at least branches, if not logs. James' funniest quote, spoken to Scott Kasper early one morning while collecting wood: "Brother Kasper, there's no more wood in the forest">>. He earned his nickname Lost Boy for getting lost in Beef's forest.
William Robert Overstreet, PK 096, Honorary
Jesse Clayton Wallin, PK 097, Honorary
Robert Wassinger, PK 098, Honorary
Michael C. Dunn, PK 099, (Mu Class) is working as an analyst for the US Dept. of Treasury in Washington, DC.
Matthew Alan Jennings, PK 100, "Mat" (Mu Class)
Brian Jay Littman, PK 101, (Mu Class) Teaches Spanish I and II at Mills E. Godwin High School.
3rd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2003 with Warren Hicks
David Blount, PK 102, (Mu Class) Blood Brother of Jason Blount.
Robert Hammerschmidt, PK 103, (Mu Class) Need Address.
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Timothy G.P. Hansen, PK 104, "Brother Barefoot" and "Brother Pigpen" (Mu Class) So nicknamed for never wearing shoes... ever. Painted Zeke the Teke behind the bar and served the fraternity as Histor. Little Brother of Clay Hughes. Tim has managed Ruby Tuesdays for five years, worked for Capital One for three and now is with Red Cross Blood Services and set up blood drives in the Greater Fredericksburg area. He said "I must admit, it is perhaps the strangest job I've ever had and the pay is, by far, the worst, but I sleep well at night!" |
| Christopher Allen Hill, PK 105, "Cherry" (Mu Class) Psychology Major. Served the fraternity as Social Chair. Lived in Farmville for a few year before moving West to Sedona Arizona with Frater Davenport. "
"Here is a quick tale...Lived in AZ for about 2 years....just outside of Sedona...great place....hot, desert, not much to do. Ended up getting my Real Estate license and started selling homes...missed the green of the world...Troy found this growing area in AR up around some lakes and national forest (go figure). Moved to Arkansas. I am living in North Central part of the state around MT. Home and Bull Shoals Lake. Work as a realtor and am small property mogul. Ozarks Realty is the company to be specific....you know the one that did the whole Whitewater deal with President Clinton. Yeah I know funny, I fall into working for the most notorious realtor in the country (http://www.ozarksrealty.com/aboutus.asp) ...anywho...that is a story for another time. Opened a restaurant...got screwed by the partners and I also own my own video store (pimping movies on the side). Troy moved to the area as well and has started his own construction business and is currently building homes for people. I have just been recently married in Dec of last year to Chari, we have a 14 year old daughter Shelby and several critters... Chari is Hopi Indian and full of life. We are having fun but working our tails off...I am getting tired of redneck land and will be planning a trip back to the real world soon. I will bring the wife to show her off and leave the kid here locked in the basement with the still. That is the quickie." |
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James Donald Jennings, PK 106, Honorary
| Gregg Carl Baird, PK 107, (Nu Class) big brother of PK111. The sole survivor of the Nu class which started with four. A native Texan. Gregg grew up in a military family and lived all over the place, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Wisconsin, Georgia, Germany, and of course, Virginia. Gregg is serving on the Board of Advisors for the Teke Colony at Texas A&M. |
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Richard Holmes Dunn, PK 108, Honorary
Allen Ray Hill, PK 109, Honorary
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Troy DeWees Davenport, PK 110, (Xi class) Served the fraternity as Pylortes (1992-1993) and Prytanis (1993-1994) Moved West to Sedona (Arizona) with Frater Hill for a couple of years before discovering Arkansas. Troy lives in Flippin with his dog Chase the eco dog www.youtube.com/23tchase. |
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Medicine Train: The first (and only?) band ever to play in the TKE chapter room. Rob Johnston approached them and embraced the lead singer... |
Robert James Johnston III, PK 111, (Xi Class) 1993 BS Finance. Served Teke as Hegemon. Rob was a system analyst with America On-Line. He started is own company R1Johnston, LLC which conducts market research and competitive analysis for online and media related companies.The man who made the list serve possible!! He lives in NOVA with his dog Fiddich (Yes after Glen Fiddich) When it is up, his website is quite entertaining www.r1johnston.com
Rob married Maggie in September 2003. He serves the Chapter Board of Advisors in the position of Rush chairman (2004). |
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Patrick S. Wright, PK 112, (Omicron Class) Served Teke as Grammateus, Hegemon and Wresttling co-Chair. An RA, Orientation Leader, Treasurer of IFC and VP of Order of Omega. Animator of the Alumni Teke Happy Hours in Nova (Northern Virginia) 2002-2005. Patrick is married to Kendra. They both went over to Kenya in September 2005 to work for the State Department. Since being in Africa Patrick and Kendra have volunteered at an orphanage in town. Every 2 weeks or so they take fruit, veggies, and groceries to them so they won't go to bed too hungry. They have also helped errect a one room school house for the Samburu Tribe in North Kenya. One of the recipients of the 2003 and 2004 Philanthropist of the Year Award |
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| Grayson F. Lipford, PK 113, (Omicron Class) BS Physical Education 1994, MS Kinesiology James Madison University 1997. Served Teke as Histor. Hosted with Frater Higgins Altered Airwaves on WLCX Longwood Radio. At JMU Gray served as faculty advisor (teaching assistant) to the Mu Tau Teke colony. Gray has been working for the Richmond Athletic Club, known to Richmonders as the RAC, first as Fitness Director and was promoted to Athletic Director in 2003 . Alumni Association's Pylortes (2001-2003), Histor 2003.
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Jon A. Murray, PK 114, (Omicron Class) "The Heckler" (May be somebody will send me a BIGGER picture) |
Doug Jones, PK 115,"Chalupa" (Omicron Class) Married lives in Christiansburg, VA.
Mark Kendrick, PK 116, Honorary
Jonathan S. Mills, PK 117, (Pi Class)
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William E. Thompson, PK 118, "Billy" (Pi Class) Jim's Thompson's (blood) brother. Served the fraternity as Pylortes (1994-1995) Billy and Val are married and in law enforcement. He a Detective in the Homicide and Aggravated
Assault unit (Violent crimes unit) for Richmond Police Dept. since 2000. Her a Probation and Parole officer for the state of Va. (District 1), in Richmond. In 2002 they moved to a beautiful house on 6 Acres in Goochland, County.
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| Michael J. Leggiardo, PK 119, "Screech" (Rho Class) served the fraternity as Crysophylos (1993-1994) and appropriately works at ABNB Credit Union in Virginia Beach. |
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Andrew Fairbrother, PK 120, (Rho Class) Little brother of Dave Boyd.
Christopher Brian Herting, PK 121, (Sigma Class) Order of Omega. Served the fraternity as Rush Chair, Philanthropy Chair, Fundraising Chair, Epi-Prytanis and Prytanis. Made the Buchanan Room what it is.Worked as manager of Macadoos for a time before moving to Richmond. Herting is married to Allison, a Sigma Kappa Alumnae..
Keith D. Roots, PK 122, Honorary
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Captain James Eugene Monihan, United States Field Artillery, Inactive Reserves, PK 123, (Tau class)"Pi Boy" 1996 BS Forensic Psychology (special permission granted for this major by Psyc dep., last Longwood Graduate with this concentration.) Pi Boy was in the Order of Omega, Greek Judicial Board, ROTC, Ambassadors, Wrestling, Cheerleading, Concert Band, Theater, BMOC 1994, AST Sweetheart. He served the Chapter as Rush Chair Hypophetes and Epi-Prytanis. Jim was in the Active Army 1996-2000, he then worked for a security consulting firm in Chantilly, VA, Jim was also a Realtor with RE/MAX Gateway in Chantilly for a couple of years. As of August 2006, Jim serves as an ROTC Instructor/Recruiter at St Augustine College and lives in Ralleigh , NC.
In his free time Jim is a cheerleading coach at Cheer Madness All-Stars in Ashburn (was a Cheerleading Coach at Westfield High School) and is an aspiring Screenwriter. His two blood brothers are also Tekes. Jim M wed Abbie Martin -- Alpha Delta Pi at Longwood -- on December 31, 2002. |
Brian Sullivan, PK 124, At Longwood Brian was a Peer Helper, Greek Judicial Board, AMA, Class Council and Intramurals. He was the chapter's Hegemon (1995-1996), Epi-Prytanis and Prytanis (1994-1995). His (blood) brother Sean was President of Mu Tau Colony at JMU. Ask him about drunk tank ;-)
| Jeremy M. Crowley, PK 125, Longwood BA in Biological Sciences, Longwood Cheerleader, Intrafraternal Council Secretary. Jeremy served the fraternity as Grammateus, Hypophetes, Phylantrophy Chair, Fundraising Chair. Currently General Manager for Domino's Pizza. Jeremy married the lovely Heather in August of 2000. Jeremy and Heather live in Keswick, Virginia. |
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Jon T. Powell, PK 126, "JP" (oddly enough) (Upsilon Class). Psychology Major. 1995 Top Teke. Served PK as Histor, Rush Chair, Social Chair and DJ Supreme! Cisco Certified Network Analyst worked for WorldCom in Research Triangle Park, (in the Raleigh-Durham area) North Carolina until the Worldcom Debacle in July of 2002. JP worked for the Rosen Law Firm in Raleigh, NC as Office Manager (loved it!). Currently JP is the North American Marketing Coordinator for MED-EL Corporation in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Proud member of the Holmes Family Reunion comittee. | 
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Todd W. Vogel, PK 127, (Upsilon Class) Need Address
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Douglas E. Pepelko, PK 128, (Upsilon Class) Doug transferred to Virginia Tech from which he graduated in 1997. He married Veary in a traditional Cambodian ceremony (how cool is that!!), as well as a Christian ceremony on August 25-26, 2001. Here is a web page about Doug and more wedding pictures to be found on his friend Ayla's website (That's how I found Doug, thanks Ayla!) and Doug & Veary's very own website . |
| Mark B. Cole, PK 129, (Phi Class) 1997 BS Business Administration, At Longwood Mark was on the Rugby Team and the Tri Sig Sweetheart. He served TKE as Concession Stand Chair, Hegemon, Histor and Prytanis.Mark is married to Longwood Alumnae (1997) Michelle and is the proud daddy of Lab-mix Dakota. Works for First Union Securities in Charlotte, N.C. as a Bond Trader (Corporate and Taxable Municipal Bonds). Mark started his MBA at UNC, Charlotte in August 2001. Go Panthers. Recent career move brought Cole and Michelle back to Richmond in January 2003, they found a new home in Hanover County (near Atlee, VA) May 2003. With the new house came a new baby Jenna Marie Cole born December 28, 2003. |
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Kenneth O. McConnell, Jr., PK 130. (Phi Class) Art Major (a good one!) Need Address
Jeff Clements, PK 131, (Phi Class)
John A. Peterman, PK 132, (Phi Class) Crysophylos (1995-1996) Prytanis (1996-1997) John proposed to Leslie Stenson (ADPi) on a recent trip to tropical Aruba. She said yes.
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Major John M. Monihan, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Virginia Army National Guard, PK 133, (Phi Class) Order of Omega, ROTC, SGA, Cheerleading, Peer Helpers, Gamma Sigma Alpha (National Greek Academic Honorary Membership) Dean's List, Freshman leader award. Rho Kappa's as Fundraising Chair, Rush Chair, Histor, Crysophylos and Grammateus. John married Kathleen "Kathy" Higgins, a 1996 Longwood graduate and a Sigma Kappa, on June 4th in ST Thomas, Virgin Islands. Their wedding included a week long Carribean cruise with family and wedding participants. John and Kathy honeymooned the following week in Nassau, Bahamas. Lauren Scott Monihan. was Born at 7:14 PM, Thursday, September 14, 2006 at Reston Hospital in Reston, VA. Lauren weighed in at a slim 6lbs, 7oz and 19 inches long. John was in the US Army Active Reserves, he signed up with the Virginia National Guard 276th Engineer Battalion in 2003. It is as such that he was called on active duty on December 18, 2003. Approximately 525 soldiers from the 276th Engineer Battalion entered active federal service on December 18, 2003. First deployed to their mobilization station at Ft. Dix, N. J.; Cpt John Monihan and the 276th Engineers were "boots on the ground" in Mosul, Iraq in March 2004. John and the 276th Engineer Battalion returned to the United States in February 2005. In February 2007 John finished his company command time with the 276th. In February 2007 John was promoted to Major and now serves on Brigade staff as the S6 (Communications, Command, Control, & Computers) of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Virginia National Guard.. Kathy is working towards her masters' degree in Nursing.. Treasurer for TKE Rho-Kappa Alumni Association (2002-2003) |
| David J. Gordinier, Jr., PK 134, "Flash" (Phi Class) David only stayed at Longwood for three semesters and served the fraternity as Social Chair before transferring to Old Dominion University to pursue a Civil Engineering Major. He graduated from ODU in 1999. David works for ECS, a engineering company in Williamsburg. He lives in New Kent County, just outside of Richmond with his daughter, Alex (Born in 1996). David has not yet remarried. |
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Russ T. Hancock, PK 135, "Titanium Russ" (Chi Class) Served the fraternity as Pylortes (1995-1996). Like the 6 Billion Dollar Man Rus has been rebuilt a few times.Can you say accident prone ? He is teaching Algebra at James River High School in Chesterfield. Also, Stephanie and him had a baby girl, Madison Elizabeth Hancock on January 21, 2003. She was born at 9:19 pm at St. Mary's Hospital in Richmond. She weighed 8lb. 3oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. 1st Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2000 (Partner Grant Hayes). 3rd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2001 (Partner Big "D"). One of the recipient of the 2003 Philanthropist of the Year Award |
Zach T. Fisher, PK 136, (Chi Class) Last heard he was in the Charlottesville area.
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Michael Walter Miller, PK 137, (Chi Class) "Mike" Transferred to Old Dominion University and became active in Kappa Delta chapter.Graduated from ODU with a degree in Psychology. Living and working in Virginia Beach has a lovely girl friend, Jessica Rummell, and is returning to ODU to get a degree in computer science!!. Shared a house with Jeffery Ryan Woltz, PK 163 until 2002. |
Trevayne Friend Smith, United States Army Retired, PK 138, (Chi Class) "Trev" "Married to the most Lovely Jan Fazio." Thought to be in Northern Virginia after a stint in New York and Florida. Thanks to PK 137 for the info.
Bruce E. Thompson, PK 139, Honorary. Father of Jim and Bill Thompson.
Christopher H. Monihan, PK 140, Honorary (blood) brother of James and John Monihan, lives in Ohio.
Thomas W. Sawyer, PK 141, Honorary
Andrew P. Hicks, PK 142, (Psi Class) Served the fraternity as Epi-Prytanis (blood brother of Warren Hicks).
2nd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2003 with Ellery Bradley
1st Place Clover Forest Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2004 with Arthur Alexander
George Barry Lodge, Jr., PK 143, (Psi Class) Served the fraternity as Histor (1995-1996)
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Coxswain Brian L. Wilson, United States Coast Guard, PK 144. (Psi Class) Organized Red Carnation Ball 2001 in Williamsburg. Brian Wilson married Dorian Tinaro ZTA, Alpha 978, on October 5, 2002. Wilson Wedding pictures click here. In 2003 Brian completed the Boarding Officer Course top of his class and received the Jonathan D. Scotchmer award, the top honor at the United States Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement School in Yorktown, VA.
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Grant C. Hayes, II, PK 145, (Alpha-Alpha) Got his degree from Hampten-Sydney! Served the fraternity as Hypophetes (1996-1997) Returned in 2001 from a two months European tour. See article by Grant. Best man at the Brian Wilson wedding on October , 2002. Grant Hayes was accepted for the Fall of 2003 with a full scholarship to the MBA program at the University of Richmond which took him among other things on a trip to Brazil..
1st Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2000 (Partner Russ Hancock). |
Robert A. Hardy, PK 146, (Alpha-Alpha)
Andrew Polster, PK 147, (Alpha-Alpha) Once the manager of "Charly's" Farmville's finest dining, he now is semi retired and works but a few days a week. He is married with children and lives in Powhatan. His wife owns a gymnastics business.
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Stefan Harris, PK 148, (Alpha-Beta) BA Modern Languages, History Minor 2000. Of the Winston Family, Big Bro Brian Sullivan (PK124) and three(!) little brothers Conway Dooley PK165, Lindsey Ortiz PK178 and William Hottel PK180. Served TKE as Histor (1996-1997), Stefan was instrumental in organizing Rho-Kappa's 10 year anniversary party as active read all about it. As an undergrad Stefan spent one year in Austria with Longwood's study abroad program. After graduation Stefan spent (2000-2002) as a teacher in Sucany Slovakia! Stefan taught at Christ Church School in the Urbanna area for three years. In 2006 Stefan started a graduate program at UVA. . On June 24, 2006 Stefan married Elizabeth English.
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James Cooper Bell, Esq. PK 149, "Willow" "Jimmy" (Alpha-Beta) B.S. Political Science, 1999, J.D., Regent University Law School, 2002. PK's first lawyer. Served the fraternity as Grammateus (1996-97), Epi-Prytanis (1997-98), Prytanis (1998-99). He served as Rho-Kappa Chapter Advisor 2003-2004.
Jimmy was admitted to the bar in 2002. He is living and working in Farmville -- as an Attorney at Law. He very rapidly set up his own law practice "James C. Bell, Attorney at Law". He is married too.
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Adam Joseph Kozuch, PK 151, (Alpha-Beta) Served the fraternity as Hegemon, Crysophylos (1996-1997), Prytanis and Hypophetes. Also Sigma Kappa Sweetheart. Adam manages a Gap Store and lives in Richmond's West-end with frater Lindsey Ortiz. |
| Matthew Christopher Day, PK 152, (Alpha-Beta) (The unhappy looking one) (Girl is Gina -- ASA) |  |
| Kevin Michael Boyle, PK 153, (Alpha-Beta) (In the striped shirt) |
Scott Thomas Douglass, PK 154, (Alpha-Beta)
Daniel Britton Harrison, PK 155, "Dan" (Alpha-Beta) Dan was essentially nocturnal in College. In the computer world.
Arthur Alexander, PK 156, Honorary. Childhood friend of Andy Hicks PK142.
1st Place Clover Forest Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling 2004 with Andy Hicks
Michael Martin Valenzuela, PK 157, Honorary
Terrome DaShawn Reid, PK 158, (Alpha Gamma)
| Damon Howell, PK 159, (Alpha Gamma) Served the fraternity as Pylortes (1996-1997) and a Epi-Prytanis his senior year. |
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Christopher Edward Beach, PK 160, (Alpha-Delta) (Beach, Disney) While at Longwood Chris participated in Cheerleading, Judicial Board, VP of Rush for two years in IFC, Student Athletic Committee, Epi-Prytanis of chapter, Philanthropy Chair, and the only TKE from Longwood to win the prestigious title Greek Man of the Year for Longwood in 1999. His claim to fame was winning the dirty shirt 8 times straight, -- "half of the things I didn't even do" says Chris. He, his best friend and wife Alfreda Warren (married October 19, 2002) their two boys , Lil Chris and Lewis(who plan to go TKE) are living in Richmond,VA. Chris has taught seventh grade history, and now teaches 8th grade civics at the Henrico County Schools. He is currently attending VCU to obtain a Masters in Administration.
Chris says: "Of all of the decisions I made in school. TKE was the best and to this I am proud to be part of the best fraternity in the world." |
Jefferey William Bryon Ensor, PK 161, (Alpha-Delta)
Brian Peter Passerini, PK 162, (Alpha-Delta)
Jeffery Ryan Woltz, PK 163, (Alpha-Delta) Transferred to Old Dominion University. Graduated from ODU. Lives and works in Virginia Beach.
Robert Bradford Jones, PK 164, (Alpha-Delta)
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Sargeant Conway Dooley, IV, United States Army, 2nd Commando Brigade, of the 10th Mountain Division, PK 165, (Alpha-Delta) Conway joined the United States Army in 1998, in the reserves for a time Conway returned to active duty and was in Bagdad from May 2004 to June 2005 as Information Management Officer (IMO) and Communication Security (COMSEC) Custodian .As of August 2006 Conway is back on his second Iraq Tour this time as Team Chief and IMO.
On November 9, 2006 Conway received the Coin for Excellence (which is given for outstanding performance) from the hands of the Corps Command Sargeant Major for Iraq himself (the highest ranking non-commissioned army officer in Iraq).
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Sam B. Huntington, PK 166, (Alpha-Delta)
Darreyl Hodges, PK 167,
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Chris Ozard, PK 168, Honorary, Chris was part of the Gamma class, family troubles recalled him home before he was initiated. He was inducted as an Honorary member in 1997. Pictured after a game of Oozeball in 1987 (volley-ball in the mud). Chris lives in New York. |
Michael Kozuch, PK 169,
Michael Grier Forden, PK 170, Prytanis (2001) Fraternity Chapter Outstanding President Award, Longwood 2001. Michael married Brandy Lee Clements on May 4, 2003. They bought their first home in September 2003 in the quaint little town of Louisa, in Louisa County, VA. .Michael and Brandy had a baby boy Aidan Michael Forden, on July 27, 2004, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. He was born at 6:56 am, and was 6lbs 5oz, and 18 3/4 inches long.
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Darryl Morris, PK 171, "Big D" BS Business Administration 1999, Management concentration. Served as Pylortes and Social Chair and was an active member of the Longwood Players. Proud Teetotaler. May be best remembered by some for his exploits in his pickup truck, "The Red Flash". Big D is a utility appraiser for the State Corporation Commission. Philanthropy Chair for PK Alumni Association (2002-2003) . 3rd Place Snowden Horseshoe Tournament, Teke Summer Fling, 2001 (Partner Russ Hancock PK135). Recipient of the 2002 Good Samaritan Award. One of the recipient of the 2003 Philanthropist of the Year Award |
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| John Bridgeforth, PK 172, ("No comment" Picture by anonymous) |  |
Mark Williams, PK 173,
Matt Hines, PK 174,
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This could possibly the worse picture of anyone on this site. If anyone has a better one. Please e-mail. |
Alan Carrier, PK 175, Hails from Wisconsin (Green Bay area), Graduated in 2003 BS degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Economics. Chris is a dedicated Teke -- as Big "D" put it "Alan bleeds Teke" -- he served the fraternity as Epi-Prytanis (2001-2002), Rush Chairman Fall 2001, Spring 2003, Social Chair 2003. Member of Order of Omega (Honorary Greek Frraternity). Attended the Regional Leadership Conference in February 2003. Alan has moved to California in the Summer of 2003 to work for AMPAC Insurance Marketing where he is a captive agent with American General which is under AIG.His career prospect are looking bright and he likes California. |
Joseph Hopkins, PK 176, "Dirty Joe" Hegemon (2002) Social Chair (2002).
Kevin Imbert, PK 177,(Alpha Eta) Graduated December 2002
| Lindsey Ortiz, PK 178, "Cooter" Hegemon (2001-2002) also the host to the many football games played on his game console. |
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Matt Hescock, PK 179, Crysophylos (2001-2002) Organizer of Cocktail (2003), Graduated 2003. Matt lives in Reston, VA and as of October 2005 is the general manager at Einstein Bagels of Reston. Matt married Dorothea "Dodie" Kerber on June 3rd 2006. William George Hescock was born 5 pounds 8 ounces on october 11 at 7:27pm.
| Will Hottel, PK 180, Will (aka Wilhelm, Big Willy Style) Graduated Spring 2002. Served the fraternity as Grammateus (99-2000), Epi Prytanis (2000-2001) and Hypophetes (Spring 2002). He is currently living in Fairfax and attending graduate school at George Mason University. He is a proud member of the Winston Family! |  |
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Seamus Webb, PK 181, "Moose" (Seamus is pronounced Shamus, t'is Irish) Graduated in 2003 with a BS in Biology. The man who cooked the Chili that won 1st prize for TKE in the Spring Weekend 2001. Organizer of 15th Anniversary RCB (2002).Also instigator and head cook for the Chapter Thanksgiving dinners in 2001 and 2002. |
| Dave Mauch, PK 182,Crysophylos (2002-2003) Graduated in 2003. In May 2004 Dave moved to Los Angeles. In 2008 Dave came home to Virginia and now lives at Virginia Beach. |
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Chris Strand, PK 183, Graduated 2003 with a BS in Liberal Studies with a Minor in Communication. Chris served the fraternity as Hypophetes (2001) and Prytanis (2002). Chris lives 45 mn North of New York City with Laura, his wife. Chris is in the direct mail business. |
Sterling Edwards, PK 184,
Jonathan Brooks, PK 185, Grammateus (2001-2002), Fundraiser Chair (2001-2002)
Mark Waters, PK 186, Pylortes (2001-2002)
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Chris Costanza PK 187, Hypophetes (2002-2003) Hegemon (2003-2004). Chris was a Longwood Lancer Cheerleader.
Chris, an Avid Steeler's fan is a PE Teacher in Northern Virginia and lives in Springsfield, VA. Group Leader of the "Longwood Rho Kappa TKEs" on www.myspace.com |
Mike Passieus, PK 188, "Wu-Tang" Honorary. Initiated September 20th 200-.
Justin Hoffman, PK 189, Histor & Chapter Webmaster (2001-2002), Epi-Prytanis (2002-2003)
Ben Rogers, PK 190
Dan Steele, PK 191
Jake Strom, PK 192, Hypophetes (2003-2004).
Ryan Bonney, PK 193. While at Longwood Ryan was a Lance Corporal in the Active Reserves of the United States Marine Corps. Today Ryan is an insurance agent in Farmville, VA with Gantt Insurance 800-392-7201. On September 2, 2006 he married LaVonne Mehrens (he met her at a TKE party). Ryann and LaVonne are expecting a child in August of 2008.
Joey Vincent, PK 194, Honorary
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Brian Bishop, PK 195 Prytanis (2003) |
| Damien Coy, PK 196 "LFG" Graduated in December of 2004 with a B.A. in History, Longwood Varsity wrestler until "they" canned the team. After Longwood Damien worked as a "tech" at Henrico Doctors Hospital while studying at MCV. Damien is a volunteer firefighter in Ashland (2007-Present) . As of May 2008 Damien works for Richmond Ambulance Authority as an EMT soon to be Paramedic. On November 2, 2008 Damien is going to marry Heather Ludeke. | 
Damien and Heather at Toys for Tots 2007 |
Ben Dacey, PK 197
Robbie Dickinson, PK 198
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Mike Chechile, PK 199 Histor and Chapter Webmaster (2002-2003) |
Kenny Turner, PK 200 "Fat Kenny" Grammateus (2002-2003) Epi-Prytanis (2003-2004) Attended the TKE Arlington Regional Leadership Conference in February 2003.
Nathan Heggestad, PK 201
| Kenny Conklin, PK 202 "Skinny Kenny" Pylortes (2002-2003) |
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Michael Geppert, PK 203 (2002 initiate, Shamblen family)
Justin Welch, PK 204 (2002 initiate, Shamblen family)
Alex McGuirk, PK 205 Alex lives in Colorado and is a painter in Wyomin.
Joe Noonan, PK 206
Chris White, PK 207
West Bryant, PK 208, Grammateus (2003-2004)
Nate Dicken, PK 209, Histor (2003-2004) Nate is an Assistant Architect in Northern Virginia.
Matt Flanagan, PK 210, Prytanis (2006)
John Emond, PK 211, Pylortes 2003-2004
Scott Peay, PK 212
Scott Owen, PK 216, Prytanis (2006)
Chris Schoepke, PK 217,
Jude Coe, PK 218,
Berk Dunbrack, PK 221,
Kevin Davis, PK 223, Crysophylos (2006-2008)
Burk Dunbrack, PK 224,
Brett Massar, PK 225, Prytanis (Fall 2007)
Nick Castrinos, PK 226, Fucking hero, National Guard, did super dangerous convoy work in Iraq in 2007 and 2008.
AJ McEllen, PK 227, Prytanis (Spring 2008)
Andrew Tromey (pk 223)
Brett Massar (pk 225)
AJ McEllen (pk 227)
Zack Schmidt (pk 230)
Mike Alley (pk 231)
Brandon Nash (pk 232)
Derek Jackson (pk 233)
David Geraghty Honorary, Campus Advisor
Kevin Specter
Chris Storey
Joey Lee
Matt Brust
Jeff Luckring
Kyle Huffer PK, Transferred to UNC Wilmington in Fall of 2008.
Keith Madden
Jay Robeson
Robert Wright
Aaron Hallman
Tekes from other Chapters and Friends important to PK
(In no Particular Order)
| Sam St. Phard, Iota Theta 284, Originally from, Port aux Princes, Haïti, Sam a Teke from Centenary College, Louisiana, transferred to Longwood College to play varsity soccer, in 1983. before the Teke colony was started. Sam's enthusiasm for Teke was contagious and he was a charismatic Rusher. Sam transferred to the University of Maryland and was active in the TKE chapter there, and that is where we lost his trace. The Maryland Chapter being banned in 1995. Sam is pictured in Lancer Cafe in 1986 doing what he loves best, singing his own songs and playing the piano. |  |
Doug Knapp, Alpha Nu, University of New Hampshire, initiated 1968, graduated 1971. Doug was the TKE Regional President from 1983 until 1991. He was the frater from headquarters who was our main contact when Longwood Tekes were but a colony and who helped us get chartered. His strong conviction on the dangers and wrongs of hazing was a powerful influence on the Founders of Rho-Kappa Chapter. Doug is Director for Financial Development for the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond and lives in Goochland, Virginia.
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Andy Hight, Mu Omega 553, Andy worked full time while attending George Mason University, Andy Graduated in 2002. Generous with his time, he has volunteered at the Whitman-Walker Clinic, biked for for the D.C. Aids Drive, donates his web designing talents to good causes and hosted with John Devaney the PK Alumni Association several Toys for Tots Parties at their home in Sterling, VA. Andy is an avid collector of Volkswagen toys. |
Rob Blumel, XO 455, Beta Delta pledge class (1991) Virginia Tech graduate. former PK Chapter Advisor, lives in Old Town, Alexandria with his wife Dayna (who also went to Tech and is a DDD). Rob works as a Political Consultant.
Aaron Schwiegert (aka Coach) Friend of the Fraternity, Longwood BS (1991)
Coach transferred from West Virginia and was already a member of another fraternity, and thus could not pledge Teke. He was however a feature of the Longwood Tekes. We were all extremely relieved to hear that Coach escaped the World Trade Center five minutes before the second tower was hit!
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