2000

Welcome to the trimmer news page, articles that appeared in the Rho-Kappan Senior in 2000 are found on the Rho-Kappa Senior (click here) section of the website. Announcements are removed after their usefulness has passed.

Young Fraters beat old in Horseshoe Tournament

Eight teams of two entered in the Horseshoe Tournament held during Summer Fling, 2000. Ricky & Jason; Schles & Doug; Koners & Hart; Criminal & Keri Wertz; Mutt & Daughter Madison; The Estes Sons, Mathew & Brandon; Wertz & Frenchman; Hamster Grant & Russ. Two teams dominated the bout for first place: Old Timers Ricky & Jason battled, the wiper snappers Grant & Russ, with victory going to youth. Third place trophy going to The Estes Sons, Mathew & Brandon. The "last" ribbon was bestowed on the Wertz-Frenchman team for their low-low score. The victors, Russ and Grant received in addition to the First Place trophy the cash prize of $25.00. The victors generously turned over the Cash and the trophy to the chapter. Steve Wertz will send check for $25.00 to the chapter in Russ and Grant's name

Brother News in Brief as of August 7, 2000 (from the "News of Note" on the fund-raiser form)

-Ricky Stanfield: 1st complete year in private industry.
-Steve Franklin: Senior Soft. Eng. At Veridian, a mid-size defense contractor.
-Pooky Pastino: Graduated from the Command and General Staff College June 2000. Promoted to Major July 2000.
-John Monihan: Released from Military and moving into Corporate Life.
-Big Mac: Starting a MCSE class at U of Richmond.
-Benton: Baby to arrive October 18, 2000.
-Kasper: Baby due Feb. 15th 2001.

Brother News in brief as of July 11, 2000

-Steve & Keri Wertz had their eyes lasered.
-Eric Sanders and his wife, Pam, bought their first home, and has room for visitors eric.sanders1@zurich.com.
-Mike Estes, got promoted to Audit Manager, went skiing in the Austrian Alps and likes the boiled beef so much that he is staying another year in England.
-Russ Hancock is having his home built.

Brother News in brief as of April 25, 2000

-Sheffy (PK 19): "Cindy and I bought a house last April. I can't wait until the August Reunion. I've already put it on the calendar. Let me know if I can do anything to help." Mike_Sheffield@ca5.uscourts.gov
-Brian & Alison Shay moved from Mechanicsville, VA to... Mechanicsville, VA. brianshay@aol.com
-Mark B. Col (PK 129) was transferred by his company to Charlotte, NC. "I'll certainly try to make it up for the next get-together." Cole_Mark@email.msn.com
-Jim Monihan (PK 123) "Looks like this year I'll finally be able to make it to the Alumni Reunion for the first time in four years." " Hope to see everyone soon. VIVA RHO KAPPA!"
-Gregg Baird who has helped out Tekes at Texas A&M in the past wrote this: "Some interesting news from Texas. I've been invited to attend the Volunteer Academy in Indianapolis next month. Since I'm located in central Texas and near half a dozen [TKE] chapters, I guess I'm a good candidate to be a Province Advisor. Who knows?" mailto:acu@tca.netCongratulations!

Brother News in brief as of April 17, 2000

-Mighty Paul has a fiancee, Lynda, and is moving to beautiful Annapolis.
-Jason & Carol have a little one on the way.
-Noah Wood is doing great, he has recently moved into his new home in Washington D.C.
-Would you believe John "Face" Winston has a Masters Degree and manages a political campaign!?! What no more Grateful Deads? Well, he does works for a Democrat. (-;
-Realistic Rick has a new Job as a Rocket Engineer! Wow.
-Jabba is in charge of Housing at Longwood!!
-Mike Estes is doing very well in England (recently promoted).
-And... most of the brothers continue to live vicariously through Kenny who is about to embark on a working trip with Playboy Magazine to Club Hedonism...