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FSU Pikes Delta Lambda Newsletter- October 2025
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Join the Old Guard of Delta Lambda!
 | Preserving our Legacy; Securing the Future The Old Guard is Delta Lambda’s alumni Annual Fund. Your gift goes toward strengthening the Bonds among alumni, enriching both the alumni and undergraduate Delta Lambda experience. Volunteer dues are $100 or more annually. Alumni who give as much as $1,000 are recognized as Sembler Society members. All new contributions are recognized monthly. |
Contributions to the Old Guard may be made by credit card through this secure link, or, if you prefer to send a check, please make payable to The Old Guard of Delta Lambda and send to Charlie Barnes / 1490 Saint Charles Place / Tallahassee, FL 32308
We were delighted and astonished at the speed of former Delta Lambda Vice president, and Varsity swimmer, Mike Halfacre ’85 [email protected] in expressing his support and loyalty to the Pikes of Florida State. Published Chris Dietz ’87 sent the September newsletter out 2:20 PM, and Mike’s contribution to The Old Guard was clocked in less than 10 minutes later at 2:29 PM.
Mike’s Wikipedia page says this: “Michael I. Halfacre is an American lawyer and Republican Party politician from New Jersey. A former congressional candidate, mayor of the Borough of Fair Haven, New Jersey, and Director of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control within the Office of the Attorney General in the state's Department of Law and Public Safety.”
We are grateful for the generosity of all alumni who support Delta Lambda by contributing to The Old Guard.
Delta Lambda’s MONTHLY LUNCHEONS
 | All are welcome to come and enjoy Pike Fellowship at these Monthly Luncheons featuring our Chapter Advisors and Undergraduate Officers. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month, at Madison Social in College Town.. |
Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 chairs the meetings beginning at noon and concluding by 1:00 PM.
Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 850-321-2198 [email protected]
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81 703-203-5494 [email protected]
Chapter SMC Owen Murtagh ’22 813-382-6340 [email protected]
The next Luncheon will be Wednesday, November 5th 2025
 | How Can I Receive Delta Lambda’s MONTHLY NEWSLETTER? Please send photos or correspondence to: |
UNDERGRADUATE NEWS
From SMC Owen Murtagh ‘22: “Our pledge class (85 men) is reportedly the largest in Pi Kappa Alpha this fall. This brings our current Chapter membership to 255, Brothers and pledges combined. The pledge class contains six “Legacy Pikes” (whose fathers or grandfathers are Pikes) and five more siblings (younger brothers of current Brothers).
Rush Chairman Cannon Diehl ’24 and his Rush Captains and the entire chapter should receive lavish praise for the result.”
“As of mid-October, our IM football, soccer and tennis teams are currently undefeated, and our 3x3 basketball team won the Championship.”
Another view of Delta Lambda's Fall 2025 pledge class after completing the Kappa Delta Sorority 5K run for charity. Several Brothers on the Pledge Education team are kneeling in front.
ALUMNI NEWS
At the most recent Monthly Luncheon, Andy Miller ’70 [email protected] announced that the Legends Campaign steering committee will be looking toward a major Founder’s Day Weekend in March….Peter Singhal ’15 [email protected] writes, “I must apologize for being so poor at keeping in touch. I made my first trip back to Tallahassee since 2019. The Miami loss was disappointing but it was still an excellent weekend reminiscing on good times and fond memories. I was even able to stop by the Pike House before the game, and it was great to see the place is still running so well….The mystery of who owns the PKA73 license plate has been resolved. Jimmy Keen ’73 [email protected] says, “Yes, that’s my truck. I was at the hospital for a tune-up. I’ve had that license plate since 2014”….Former Student Body President Patrick Suillivan ’01 [email protected] has made the promotion list to full Colonel in the Marine Corps. Patrick says, “I made the confirmation list, but there are still a few good Marines ahead of me before I’m officially promoted”. Responding to the new display in the Legends Room of all Pike campus leaders since 2000, Patrick says, “Brings back great memories and reminds me of how special the Delta Lambda brotherhood is. Thankful to be counted among (and still connected with) so many phenomenal leaders!”….Randy Parker ’70 [email protected] stays in touch with many Brothers from back in the day, most recently Mett Morgan ’70 [email protected] and Bob Gatchel ’71. Randy was sharing photos of the infamous ‘Holiday Cruiser’ which was raised from the depths and then somehow caught fire in the vacant lot across from the Wildwood house in 1971. “Gatch went on to become a VP at Lockheed Martin in Accounting. He’s got a place in New Smyrna Bch on water and his current “Holiday Cruiser” is a 34’ Scout a very nice boat, according to Mett ….Randy also mentioned, “Gale and I went to the game last week and were impressed with the stadium upgrades. Hope they will continue to improve. By the way, Jordan Rigsby ’05 is my dentist and a super guy. Jordan told me he lived in new Pike house for 1 semester and quickly realized he wouldn’t reach his Dental School goal if he stayed there. We chuckled at that.”….Former State Senator, lobbyist and author Bob McKnight ’62 [email protected] has developed a screenplay for a TV series about Florida political intrigue. “I’d like you to know how responsive Brother Ray Marchant ’81 [email protected] has been to me. He is pretty backed up with his film work but is taking the time to look at it with one of his Producers (Titanic and Avatar). He is very proud of his association with Delta Lambda Brothers. Thank you. Phi Phi.”
Bob White ’63, John Walsh ’62, Arne Johansen ’63, Ken McNulty ’63, Buddy Inman ’60
“PIKES OF THE ‘60S” REUNION COMING UP WEEKEND OF
NOVEMBER 14, 15
Contact Reunion Chairman Jim Riscigno ’65 at [email protected] or 850-322-8822 to confirm and pay. Send checks to Jim Riscino / 4180 Covenant Lane / Apt 307 / Tallahassee FL 32308
Also contact Bob Tunkel ’66 [email protected] with questions. 904-557-1407.
We greatly appreciate Jim’s and Bob’s involvement and leadership in these reunions.
Alumni will gather for cocktails and dinner at The Hilton Garden Inn, 3333 Thomasville Road Tallahassee 32308 on the evening of Friday, November 14th.
“The dinner price is $40 per person, payable to Jim Riscino. Contact him in advance. The price includes gratuity and sales tax.
“Cocktails and wine by the glass will be offered by our servers tableside starting at $9 each depending on guest choice and paid directly to hotel staff by each individual. You can also get your own drinks from the bar.
“Choice of Salmon with rice, veggies, and dessert or NY Strip Steak, mashed potatoes & green beans, and dessert. PLEASE alert Jim if you have any special dietary needs and we will try to accommodate your requirements. Each guest will be responsible for their individual charges.
“Football tickets for the Virginia Tech game November 15th are still being worked on but we are assured of as a minimum, a block of seats in the new west stadium chair back seating area with the possibility of Champion's Club seating still being explored.
“Transportation to the stadium will need to be arranged thru uber or ride share with brother that have a car in groups of 4 to 6 as the cost of renting a bus would exceed $3000.”
‘Pikes of the ‘60s’ Brothers vs Pledges Flag Football
 The Brothers: Gracious and Talented Winners |  The Pledges: Losers Still Complaining About the Officiating |
Tailgating Before the Miami Game.
From left: Scott Sears ‘83, Bill Kaler ‘81, Mark Gambill ‘81, Scott Jones ‘81, Charlie Benoit ‘81, Joe Feheley ’81.
Joe Fheley said “We should have taken the picture way earlier as we had many more Brothers at the tailgate. Scott Jones’ wife Molly took the photo.
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Several alumni have mentioned they’d enjoy having copies of the last several issues of Pikes Illustrated. We’d be glad to mail you a copy on request. Send your mailing address to Charlie Barnes [email protected]
COVID caused us to miss one year; finances caused another break in the sequence. The issue above in the middle says ‘Fall 2024’ but actually covers the 2024-25 school year.
The Fall 2024 cover features All-American left-handed pitcher Jamie Arnold ’22. Jamie’s father is a Pike Legacy Dad. Jimmy Arnold ’92 was initiated at Central Florida. Jamie was drafted by the Oakland Athletics with the 11th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft.
The Fall 2021 cover features five young Delta Lambda Brothers in military service. Still undergraduates at the time, they are, from left: 2nd Lt. Daniel Woodard ‘20, USAF; Corporal Brandon Edmonston ‘20, USMC; FSU Student Body President C/4C Jonathan Levin ‘18, Pilot Select, USAF; A1C Finley Underhill ‘19, USAF; 2nd Lt. Austin Guarino ‘18, USAF
The Fall 2022 cover features PGA standout and former All-American Daniel Berger ’12 along with PGA rookie and All-American Cole Anderson ’19. Cole was also a four-time All-ACC Academic Honor Roll scholar.
Pittsburgh Football Weekend was disappointing on the field, but Pike Brotherhood prevailed on the links: Thursday at Seminole Legacy; Friday at Golden Eagle.
From left: Joe Liguori ‘81, Paul Fontana ’79, Mark Gambill ‘81, Steve Smith ’78, Allen O’Brien ‘79, Mickey Fernandez ‘77, Brent Sembler ‘78, Doug Russell ‘79, SMC Owen Murtagh ’22.
Jimmy Graganella ‘14 and Nick Graganella ‘12 also played but are not pictured.
AD ASTRA
 Jason Vetzel ’01 | We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Jason Vetzel ’01. |
Kyle Steinke ’01 wrote, “We lost a good one; not sure there are many dudes like Vetzel out there. Had some great times at FSU in that ragged old house, Sweet Shop sketchiness, and when he ran one of those hayride places. Jay had a brilliant mind, was always there to back-up his friends, and had a positive outlook that made the world a better place. I’d be proud if my sons grow up and are known to be as good of a man as Vetzel was. Pray for his family, he will be greatly missed.”
Sunshine Region President and former SMC Eric Carr ‘01 wrote, “I am very sorry to pass along the devastating news that we lost Jason Vetzel '01 on Friday night to a heart attack.
In 2000, Jason was selected by Memorial Headquarters expansion consultants to be the Colony's first rush chairman. He did a spectacular job and was adored by all. Jason was instrumental in the Colony's success early on and thereafter.
Jason had a son, and was a tremendous father. He was a very smart, very talented engineer and worked for NASA among others. Most recently, he was working on a big job in Nebraska during the weeks, and commuting back to his hometown of New Port Richey, FL, on weekends.
Jason’s obituary excerpt: “Jay was born September 21, 1978, in Dunedin. He graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey, Florida and Florida State University, receiving his degree in Physics and Chemical Science. Jay worked for Reliable Horsepower (Industrial Irrigation) in Hastings. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and diving. He loved spending time with his family, especially at the family cabin.”
Old Guard of Delta Lambda (updated October, 2025)
The Annual Giving Outreach of Delta Lambda Alumni
(See the Sembler Society below, for single gifts of $1,000 or more)
THE OLD GUARD
Brothers making Annual Gifts of $100 or more.
Tim Allen ’76 2024, 2025, 2026
Lee Anderson ‘84 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dan Akre ’83 2016, 2017
Charlie Barnes ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Ed Barnes ’71 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Joe Beasley ’83 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Bowden ’49 [Alpha Pi, Samford University] (son Jeff Bowden ’80; grandson Michael Madden ’14) 2016, 2017, 2018
Richard Boyd ’66 2025
Gabriel Brady ’58 2020
Justin Buck ’96 (Southeast Missouri State) 2021, 2024
Peter Burnett ’68 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Sembler Society in 2025 with a Memorial gift
Anthony Cabrera ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Anthony gives more than the annual $100
Eric Carr ’01 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Cade Carter ’05 (father is Cadie Carter ’79) 2022
Jay Campbell ’87 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Jay, thank you for the additional gift this year
Bill Cheek ’61 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Jim Cobb ’63 (son Kevin Cobb ’06) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Frank Cooke ’65 2020, 2021, 2023
Chuck Cottrell ’80 2019, 2020, 20221, 2022 (also, see Chuck Cottrell, Brent Sembler Society)
Bob Coury ’72 2023, 2024, 2025
Ozmel Cuan ’02 2022, 2023, 2024
Wayne Curtiss ’83 2022, 2023, 2024
Dustin Daniels ’10 2016
Josh Davis ’02 2021
Phil Doumar ’09 2017, 2024, 2025
Bob Duggan ’64 2022
Jeff Epley ’96 (Iota Gamma, Nebraska-Kearney) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Miguel Fernandez ’77 (son Michael ’10) 2017 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Michael Fernandez ’10 2021, 2022, 2023
Jim Finch ‘81 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Jim Floyd ’76 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dave Frew ’67 2020
Lewis Fusco ’05 2020
Paul Gerding ’65 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Pete Gioitta ’82 2022
Dave Giordano ’65 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jon Graber ’02 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Glenn Grant ’82 2017, 2022, 2023
Connor Gray ‘11 2018
Bill Gregory ’77 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Mike Halfacre ’85 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bob Hall ’49 (grandson Andrew Hall ’15 initiated at Auburn) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Lawrence ‘Chip’ Hartung ’81 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023
Scotty Howell ’06 (brother Seth Howell ’84) 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Hicks ’83 2020
Kyle Hill ’16 2020
Howard Hunter ’73 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bruce Johnson ’81 2017
Jay Johnson ‘83 2016 Joined the Sembler Society in 2018.
Wayne Johnson ’72 2025
Harry Kapple ’69 2025
Ryan Kelly ’06 2023, 2025
Dick Klunk ’67 2020, 2021, 2023, 2025
Bill Knight ’69 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
David Kresge ’73 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Mike Lait ’78 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (see gift to Sembler Society)
Joe Liguori ’81 2021
Mike Lilly ’84 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Carlos Lindo ’05 2016
Steve Lowski ’84 Contributed $1,000 in 2025 to The Sembler Society; and an additional $1,000 to the Old Guard general fund.
David Lyons ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Sloan MacKarvich ’01 2021 (*also Sembler Society)
Harvey Mackler ’72 (Beta Pi, University of Pennsylvania) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Trent Mallory ’81 2017, 2021, 2022
David Markowski ’79 $1,000 (see Sembler Society)
Mike Markowski ’75 (sons Reeve Markowski ’13 and Brandon Markowski ‘16 ; brothers Craig Markowski ’79 and David Markowski ’79) 2016
Jordan McAlister ’07 2023
Noah C. McKinnon ’65 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Austin McLeod ’15 2022, 2023
Stuart McLeroy ‘79 2021
Jack McMullen ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Chris Merganthaler ’13 2022
Andy Miller ‘70 2021, 2022, 2023
J.L. Milton ’62 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Tom Misiuk ’83 2021
Jim Montano ’64 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Jeff Moore ’81 2018, 2022
Kyle Mowitz ’01 2017, 2021
Alex Mullineaux ’01 2019, 2021
Eli Nortelus ’01 2018
Marco Novak ’01 2016
Harry Orwig ’66 2018
Serge Osaulenko ’01 2017
Joel Padgett ’71 2016, 2019, 2023, 2024
Jim Parsons ’81 2017
John Peacock ’01 2018, 2019, 2020 Peacock also made an additional $500 gift to be applied to the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque
Chris Pepin ’01 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Khoung Phan ’01 2019
Jim Poe ’66 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
David Ponder ’80 2017
Gary Prescott ’72 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Dr. Jace Provo ’83 2020
Matt Raulerson ’83 2022
Ernie Reiter ’86 2023
Steve Roden ’71 2024 (brother is Scott Roden)
Tyler Russell ’10 2020
John Christian Scheldt ’64 2025
Matt Schulis ’01 2022
Randy Sears ’79 2024 $500
Lt. Col. Jerry Sexton ’74 (brother, Russell Sexton ’77) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Dr. Benjamin Sharp ’60 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 Dr Sharp also made an additional gift of $500 to be applied toward the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque. In August, Dr Sharp also made a gift of $525 to support digitalizing the chapter archives. Dr Sharp made an additional $500 gift in September, and an additional gift of $500 in May, 2024.
Tim Sheridan ’78 2022, 2023 Tim also made an additional $1,000 gift for 2024
Peter Singhal ’15 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024
Jim Smalley ’73 2022 ($500) ,+++
Barry Smith ’72 2024
Kevin Stokes ’13 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024
Bob Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
John Stoner ’64 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Rob Stoner ’88 2016, 2017, 2018, 20-19, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan ’01 2022 *Lt. Col Sullivan made an additional gift, $400 of which is designated to help fund the Veterans’ Recognition Plaque.
Cmdr. Jared Sweetser ’01 2022
Doug Tatum ’77 2021
Todd Trimmer ’69 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Tom Trotta ’81 (son Eric Trotta ’09, University of Florida) 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Bob Tunkel ’66 2020, 2021, 2022
Tarek Waked ’09 2019
Steve Walker ’81 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Bob Ward ’67 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Kevin Wheeler ’09 (father is Tom Wheeler ’78) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09) 2021
Wade Wilcox ‘86 (son is Griffin Wilcox ’15) 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
Griffin Wilcox ’15 (dad is Wade Wilcox ’86) 2020, 2021
Bill Williams ’85 2019, 2020
Rob Williamson ’87 2018, 2020, 2021
Alan Winslette ’77 2018, 2019, 2023
Manny Zamora ’87 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Bart Ziegler ’83 2021
THE SEMBLER SOCIETY of The Old Guard
Brothers have made single gifts of $1,000 or more to The Old Guard
(Sembler Society donors’ names are in boldface)
[John Baker ‘83: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in John’s name]
Ed Barnes ’71
[Herb Bowen ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Herb’s name]
Charlie Bradley ’81 a September 2019 addition to the Sembler Society
Peter Burnett ’68 January 2025 Memorial Gift in the name of older brother Russ Burnett ’65 Pete passed into Chapter Eternal immediately after he made this memorial gift.
[Craig S. Kavka ’66 : A Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society was made in Craig’s name in 2019]
Sean Carbonell ’86 Joined the Sembler Society in 2025 with his generous gift of $2,000
Chuck Cottrell ’80 Chuck Cottrell made an additional gift of $1,000 to be used in the best interests of the Chapter. And in 2022, Chuck made another gift of $2,500. Thank you, Chuck, for your lifetime of generosity to Delta Lambda!
Jim Crews ’78
Chris Dietz ’87 (son is Caleb Dietz ’11) annual Sembler Society member. Chris maintains the website.
Tobyn DeYoung ’86 (son is Steven Centeno ’16)
Col. Joe Feheley ’81 (son is Sean Feheley ’14)
Jim Finch ‘81
[Steve Goodloe ’79: An anonymous Memorial Gift was made to the Sembler Society in Steve’s name]
Chris Gutierrez ’83 [University of Florida] (son is Alex Gutierriez ’16)
David Gutting ’83 (son Sterling Gutting ’16)
[J. Bob Humphries ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2019]
Bruce Johnson ‘81
Jay B. Johnson ‘83
Bobby Jones ‘72
Jimmy Keen ’73 (son is Michael Keen ‘14)
[Don Kyle ’77 Memorial (Brothers contributing include Jim Finch ‘81, Joe Feheley ‘81, Chuck Cottrell ‘80, Glenn Grant ‘82, Mike Martin ‘79, Dave Henry ’81, Anthony Cabrera ’81 and Steve Walker ’81.
[Tracy Lee ’86: An anonymous donor has made a Memorial Gift to the Sembler Society in Tracy’s name]
Mike Lait ’78 generous 2025 gift places him in the Sembler Society
John Leavitt ’77 (brother of Jim Leavitt ’79)
Steve Lowski ’84 In 2025 to the Sembler Society
Sloan MacKarvich ‘01
David Markowski ’79 (son is Weston Markowski ’19, University of Oregon).
Ken Marks, Jr ’80 Contributed $1,000 in 2025
Craig Mateer ’86 (son is Charles Merritt ’16)
Lyle McAlister ’78 (new 2021) [sons are Lee ’09 and Jordan ’07]
Roy McDonald ’79 two gifts at the Sembler Society level
Ryan McElveen ’95 (2020)
Noah C. McKinnon ‘65
Rich Newsome ‘83
David Rancourt ’84 (son is Wyatt Rancourt ’16) annual Sembler Society member
Matt Raulerson ’83 (son is Zach Raulerson ’17)
[Robert M. Reeve ’66: A Memorial Gift made to The Sembler Society in Bob’s name in 2025]
Scott Roix ’85 and son Max Roix ’18
Rudy Rowe ’87 (son is Carson Rowe ’22) Rudy’s gift to enhance Brotherhood meals is already in excess of 5 figures.
Doug Russell ’79 (son is Tyler Russell ’10)
Harry Sargeant III ’78 (sons are Harry Sargeant IV ’02 and Garrett Sargeant ’17)
Brent W. Sembler ’78 (son is Logan Sembler ’09)
Russell Sexton ’77 (brother is Jerry Sexton ’74). Russell joined the Sembler Society in May, 2025.
Dr Ben Sharp ’60 Dr Sharp has given more than $3,000 in individual gifts. He makes many generous contributions to Delta Lambda.
Tim Sheridan ’78 (grandson of Ed Cubbon ’29; brother is Ted Sheridan ‘82); This is Tim’s second $1,000 gift to the Old Guard.
Peter Singhal ’15 joined the Sembler Society in 2022, and is also an annual donor.
[Kirk Smith ’86: An anonymous donor has made a memorial gift to the Sembler Society in Kirk’s name]
(The) Stoner Family (Bob ’64, John ’64, Rob ’88)
Bob Tunkel ‘66
Rich Wall ‘66
Tom Wheeler ’78 (son is Kevin Wheeler ’09)
2025 Chapter Leadership
2025 Delta Lambda Elected Officers
SMC Owen Murtagh ‘22 813-382-6340
[email protected]
Treasurer Andrew Schatz 610-585-9035
[email protected]
External VP Jack Lennon 813-340-2032
[email protected]
Internal VP Dylan Culmone ‘22 609-457-2248
[email protected]
Social Chairman Chris Johnson ‘22 407-421-3337
[email protected]
Sergeant-at-Arms Nick DiLeo 845-905-6685
[email protected]
2024-2025 Alumni Advisory Board
Chapter Advisor: John Peacock ‘01
Co-Chapter Advisor Steve Walker ‘81
Chapter Advisory Board: Rudy Rowe ’87, Joe Feheley ’81, Eli Nortelus ’01, Jeff Moore ‘81
Legends of Delta Lambda: Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Jimmy Keen ’73, Vice chairman
Legends of Delta Lambda: Peter Ford ’14, General Contractor
Rush Advisors: Doug Russell ’79 and Charlie Barnes ‘65
Faculty Advisors: Andy Miller ’70 and Doug Tatum ‘77
Finance Advisor and Advisor to Treasurer and Secretary: Eli Nortelus ‘01
Risk Management: Tor Friedman (Delta Tau Delta); Carlos Lindo ’05, Clint Wallace ‘01
Pledge Education Advisor: John Peacock ’01 an Eli Nortelus ‘01
Technology Advisor, newsletter Publisher & Webmaster: Chris Dietz ‘87
Alumni Association Activity Chairmen: Gary Prescott ’72, Mark Smith ‘78
Alumni Association President: Eric Carr ‘01
Advisor on Conduct of the Ritual: Scott Roix ‘85
Newsletter Editors: Tim Sheridan ’79 and Charlie Barnes ’65
Member-at-Large and Activity Advisor: TBD
Chaplaincy Advisor: Dylan Nielander ‘05; plus John Peacock ’01; Rev. Rick Blythe ‘72
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Ed Barnes ’71 National Chapter Advisor of the Year 2005
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Joe Feheley ’81 (son Sean Feheley ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Jimmy Keen ’73 (son Michael Keen ’14)
Chapter Advisor Emeritus Doug Russell ’79 (son Tyler Russell ’10)
These six alumni organizations exist to support Pi Kappa Alpha at Florida State
The Legends of Delta Lambda. Legends owns the Chapter House. Brent Sembler ’78, Chairman. Jimmy Keen ‘73, Legends Vice Chairman. Capital gifts may also be made directly to the Legends of Delta Lambda. Brent Sembler [email protected]
The Delta Lambda Chapter Advisory Board. Chapter Advisor John Peacock ’01 Chairs the Chapter Advisory Board. John Peacock ’01, 850-321-2198 [email protected]
The Delta Lambda Alumni Association. Eric Carr ’01, President. [email protected]
The Old Guard of Delta Lambda. The Old Guard is the alumni annual fund. Jack McMullen ’64 and Doug Russell ‘79 are Co-Chairmen of the Old Guard oversight board.
The Legacy Dads of Delta Lambda. Doug Russell ’78, Founder and President. [email protected]
The Delta Lambda Communications Team. The Delta Lambda Website and the Delta Lambda Monthly Newsletter are productions of Dietz Consulting, Inc. Chris Dietz ’87, owner. The monthly newsletter is Edited by Tim Sheridan ’78 and Charlie Barnes ’65. Len Tucker (and Jean) Tucker ’70 provides the chapter with its annual composite. The Team also consults with the Chapter on the annual production of Pikes Illustrated.
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