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| For the folks who flew to Indy for the weekend, this was their view of downtown. |
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| For John '82, he brought his home with him. |
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| Beautiful central Indiana sunset, followed by the Northern Lights. |
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| These early arrivals caught the basketball game at Chadwick Court. Murph '76, Randy '77, John '82 |
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| Our basketball team dominated almost the entire game and the score reflects that. |
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| At the entrance to Chadwick Court. |
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| Why does Randy have a football uniform? (separately, check the sign over his head) Look closely at the helmet. |
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| The Wabash athletes walk under this every day. |
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| Notice that this helmet is from the set that honors Chick Clements, long-time equipment manager and trainer for Wabash. Every Wabash athlete and almost everyone else at Wabash knew and loved Chick. |
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| Randy found a gent to wear the uniform during the game and represent the team inside the Delt Bigtop Tent. That's John '82 with the new player. |
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| Randy '77 poses with his find. |
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| Friday night before the big game, many Delts and friends met for dinner at the Covington Beef House. |
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| At the Covington Beef House |
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| At the Covington Beef House |
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| The ladies took this photo of the brothers at the Covington Beef House. Rick '78, Craig '79, Dan '79, Mike '79, Murph '76, Randy '77, Max '81 Chong '80, John '81, Greg '79, Tim '79, Ralph '79, John, 82, Derek '79, Rand E. '79 Brad '79, Brian H'79, Earl '75, Jim '77 |
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| Steve and Brenda Wakefield have been key, for the past several years, in planning, and successfully operating the 603WW Bigtop Tent and Monon Bell Weekend. Thankfully, they inspire many others to help, especially on Saturday morning when many Delts and friends pitch in to set up tables for food, stage for live music, bar for exquisite drinks, and ice tubs for cold drinks. This is after key volunteers Jim Evans '77, Randy Allen '77, and Charlie Hutchins '76/'77 have spent months enabling the big event to come together. |
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| Steve and Brenda donate high quality wines from their extensive collection as part of the fund raising to support the mission of 603WW, enabling active students to improve their opportunities post Wabash. |
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| As in every Delt Gathering since the original "Squatfest" in 2018, Chuck and Darrell provide the bar service, including liquor and ingredients that are ALL Top Shelf. |
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| Delts from the Seventies recall their hosting of the popular "Friday Afternoon Drinking Club" in the basement of 603WW. |
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| A caterer provides excellent servings for the luncheon in the big tent. |
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| Live music was provided by Wyatt. generously paid by Randy Allen '77. |
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| Before game time, Delts gather to enjoy fellowship, coffee, donuts and possibly a bloody mary. You may notice Biology major, Ed Wanamaker '76 is Not wearing Scarlet. His white sweatshirt is sporting three birds, Swallows. A single word on his sweatshirt: "Depauw." 😊 |
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| Greg '79 posted this on Facebook. |
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| John '82 with his son, Patrick and grandsons, River '45 and Rhodes '47. |
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| Wabash students are into the big event! Sphinx Club Members were hawking game merchandise throughout Mud Holllow. |
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| Roger '76 found this inviting location for the dannies. |
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| After lunch and before the game, the biennial recognition of a Delt brother who has gone above and beyond takes pace with the presentation of the Brooks/Seymour Award. Everyone gathers in the tent for this major event. |
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| Ralph Dixon '79 earned this year's Brooks/Seymour Award. He was the first Chairman of the 603WW Board when 603WW was initially established. In addition, Ralph has actively volunteered for many 603 events over the years, is honored in the Wabash Athletics Hall of Fame based on his All-American Swimming performances, as well as leading multiple service posts including missions overseas and supporting his local community. |
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| Drawings were held to see who won the donated gifts. Craig '79 donated a beautiful print of the Wabash Chapel enclosed in a gorgeous wooden frame, handmade by Craig. |
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| Greg '79 must have been generous in his bidding, as he won a fine bourbon and wooden vessel for tasting. |
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| These items were also won in the drawings. |
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| The fellowship of brothers is always the best aspect of the weekend. |
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| Ed Parada '95 is sporting a new Jon Pactor '71 pin. |
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| Pactor's pins are always fun (for Wabash grads). |
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| Patrick, Rhodes '47, John '82 watch the game, streaming on John's laptop. |
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| While unnamed alums donated some regular beer, the brothers' Dixon provided the top shelf brews. |
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| Many fans walked through Mud Hollow to attend the game. While windy and cool, it was remarkably wonderful weather for mid-November. |
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| John appreciated this RV in their lot. Notice both Wabash AND Ohio State logos. |
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| It is important to note that the Wabash flag is above OSU. |
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| As fans entered the stadium, this sign reminded all of the one, only and important rule at Wabash. The Gentleman's Rule (from the Wabash College Parents' Handbook): "RULE OF CONDUCT AND ACADEMIC HONESTY Perhaps the most striking aspect of student life at Wabash is personal freedom. Believing that students ought to develop self-reliance and personal responsibility, the College has long prescribed only one rule of conduct: The student is expected to conduct himself, at all times, both on and off the campus, as a gentleman and a responsible citizen. Adherence to this code of conduct is primarily a student’s responsibility. Enforcement of the rule lies with the Dean of Students Office." |
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| Always impressive to see 10,000 in attendance for a division III football game! |
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| Roger '76 and Rosie have attended more Monon Bell games than almost anyone, except possibly Bill '75/'76 and Sue Hill. |
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| Plenty of fans followed the game via streaming or radio while enjoying the camaraderie in the tent. |
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| Scott Feller, Wabash President, was met on campus by Bill Hill '75/'76 and Roger Wilson '76. The end result of the game is not to be discussed here. |
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| Jon Sunde '78 found this missive and another one like it in the Delt Chapter Room. They were written, along with a few others, for the celebration of Beta Psi's 150th Anniversary in 2022. The two letters found by Jon were penned by Steve Wakefield '77 & Allen Murphy '76. |
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| Bill & Sue Hill hosted a wonderful dinner celebrating the Delt brotherhood at Wabash. The ladies attending captured this pic of the brothers. Chuck '78, Ed '76, Diz '76, Randy '77, Hutch '77, Roger '76, Prof. Hadley H'76, Murph '76, Bill '76 Brad '79, Peter '78, Gumby '73, Jim '77, Batch '77, Bob '75, Earl '75, Ralph '79, Jon '79 |
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| Many brothers slept at Camp Rotary for the weekend, which included campfires and conversations. |
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| Then all went their separate ways via trains, planes and automobiles. Here Murph '76 and Jada arrive early at the airport for their trips home. |
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| Jada's plane departs Indy Airport. |
