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1 FALL 2007 INSIDE: A Piece of Eta rho History 2 Welch/Aull Memorial Scholarship 3 dedicated alumni and friends 4 Alumni Update 5 Alumni Push to Reach $1,000,000 to Start Construction Are you ready for the first chapter meeting in the Oma Kron Chapter Room in our new Fraternity House on 14th Street? You can help us get ready! The ΣΑΕs have moved in to their new house and Eta Rho is edging closer. Yet we still need to get to the $1,000,000 pledge level before we can break ground. I wish you all would visit the site and share the view of the campus from our vantage point. Look at our Web site: to get an idea. Better yet, visit WKU. If you have not been there lately you will be amazed at the changes. Our challenge of getting to the $1,000,000 pledge level is obviously up to all our alumni. We need more brothers to make a pledge. A combination of both large and small donations will get us there. Look over the list of contributors, call some of your pledge class brothers, and donate a gift together from your pledge class. Naming rights for a room are available. Wouldn t the Alpha Pledge Class Suite look nice on a bedroom door? The collegiate members are working hard to ensure the legacy of Sigma Nu at Western. Let s challenge each other to do our part and contribute to the building of a new legacy; a place where brothers can gather and grow for years to come. Call or me if you have suggestions or questions about the campaign. Fraternally, Tom Hart 66, HP 57 Campaign Vice Chairman (270) tom@bhtw.com Sigma Nu Celebrates Successful Recruitment Chapter Improves Campus Image The last few months have shown a new side of the Eta Rho Chapter, resembling the successful chapter of the past. Our members have put in time and effort to transform ourselves from the guys who barely show up to events to the gentlemen known as Sigma Nus. The most improved chapter on campus is none other than Eta Rho. With the plan put into motion a few years ago, combined with rising numbers and multiple awards, our active chapter is ready to be the best. Brothers and their dates enjoyed Spring Formal in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. ACADEMICS Last school year, one of our main focuses was our grades. Entering the spring 2007 semester, we were ranked 14 of 15 in grades with a 2.3 G.P.A. Entering this semester we are ranked 10th of 16 fraternities. The spring pledge class was fourth out of 11 groups. This semester our combined chapter G.P.A. was a This is above the all-men s average, meaning we are eligible for the Reed Morgan Award next year. Beginning the fall (Continued on page 2)

2 Eta Rho NEWS page 2 A Piece of Eta Rho History ALUMNUS SPOTLIGHT Dr. Randall Capps 62, HE 77 Dr. Randall Capps 62, HE 77 played an extremely important role in the history of Eta Rho. In 1962, Dr. Capps arrived at Western Kentucky University as an instructor in the Department of English, teaching public speaking and freshman composition. The Board of Regents had recently authorized the development of a national fraternity system on campus. Several local fraternities existed but were not officially recognized by the college. A student in Dr. Capps classes that year, Hub Reese 65, OK 78/HP 5, from Gallatin, Tennessee, happened to notice a Sigma Nu mug on his professor s desk. Capps was initiated into Sigma Nu at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Hub was a member of Oma Kron, a local fraternity at Western searching for a national fraternity with which they could affiliate. Hub later brought some of his Oma Kron brothers to talk about Sigma Nu, and Dr. Capps put them in touch with Dick Fletcher, the legendary Sigma Nu executive director. Soon after, a Sigma Nu colony was formed and chartered as Eta Rho Chapter in Today, Dr. Capps is the president and founder of Leadership Strategies Group (LSG) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The company assists clients in organizational effectiveness and human performance improvement. Similar to Sigma Nu, LSG s passion is to help clients improve their efficiency, productivity, and profitability by developing and aligning their people, systems, and processes to reach higher levels of performance. The company works with the clients leadership, culture, mission, and values to develop solutions. As brothers develop their skills through fraternal experiences, they are also running the fraternity as a business, caring and growing for future brothers and alumni. Over the years of Eta Rho s existence, Dr. Capps has witnessed successes and struggles, but the main theme he has noticed is the brotherhood enjoyed by the men of Sigma Nu. His personal reward has been to see the men mature, graduate from Western, and become contributing members of society. He was part of the original House Corporation and recalls the chapter house was intended to be temporary, due to the fact that it was built in 1928 as a residence. It will be wonderful to see Eta Rho occupy a house built for fraternity living. That is the reason I gave to the building fund. with a very large pledge class, we are pushing academic excellence to not only the new members, but the entire chapter. We have designated study tables that all new members and actives with a 2.0 G.P.A. and below attend twice a week. PHILANTHROPY The chapter had a very exciting philanthropic year. During the Greek Week award convocation, we placed third in the fraternity blood drive and won the philanthropic service award for participation in on-campus community service. We also had a successful powder-puff tournament last fall. This fall, we are holding the annual powder-puff tournament again at Hobson Grove Park, with a goal to donate $4,000 to Girls Inc. MEMBERSHIP We are a non-hazing fraternity. We do not breed frat boys; however, we do create Sigma Nu men. That statement echoed throughout the house during this year s recruitment. With an impressive showing of the active chapter and great guidance by our recruitment chairman, Brandon Bawcom 05, HP 801, we saw great results. A total of 27 new candidates signed, were installed, and started their Successful Recruitment (Continued from page 1) candidate process. We had the highest increase in chapter growth on campus and were given free head fees through the Inter-Fraternity Council this semester. ALUMNI/PARENTS EVENTS During WKU Parents Weekend, September 8, Eta Rho welcomed nearly 30 parents with house tours and a luncheon at T.G.I. Friday s. Afterward, the men of Sigma Nu arranged a parents tailgate and, as a group, cheered the Western football team to a remarkable home opener win. We invite all alumni to Homecoming on November 10 as Western plays Troy. The chapter will have a tent and luncheon set up for all Sigma Nu brothers on the South Lawn. We also want to thank all those who gave donations during recruitment and supported the chapter at the golf scramble on August 24. In addition, we greatly appreciate those who showed up during the recruitment nights to display our strong alumni support. INTRAMURALS The semester has begun, and Eta Rho is starting this year s intramurals with two flag football teams. The next intramural event will be the 5k Turkey Trot marathon. We anticipate making a competitive showing in all events. CHAPTER GROWTH Eta Rho is known for its success in the past, and I m proud to say we are working our way back to the top. We are fifth overall in chapter size, with 35 actives and 27 new members. We have raised the bar this year from Most Improved Chapter to winning the Reed Morgan Award. We set a goal during recruitment of 25 men and brought in 27. We set a goal of winning Most Improved Chapter on campus and last spring we brought that award home. We are a chapter that can think about the possibilities and achieve them. Our brothers may hold diverse opinions, but there is one thing we all can agree on: we like winning, and, during the Greek Week convocation, we like watching Sigma Nu go up on stage. Fraternally, Tye Lawson 06, HP 807 Eminent Commander (502) tye.lawson@wku.edu

3 page 3 Welch/Aull Memorial Scholarship Rapidly Approaching Endowment In the first year of the newly reactivated Welch/Aull Memorial Scholarship, the scholarship has already proven to be an effective way to promote growth to first-year chapter members, as well as a dynamic recruiting pitch. As stated in the last alumni newsletter, the Welch/Aull Scholarship is given to a first-year member who displays a high level of scholarship, campus involvement, and overall character. The 2007 recipient of the $1,000 Welch/Aull Memorial Scholarship was Marcus Moseley 06, HP 822. In Marcus s first active semester, he already holds the recorder office position. In addition, Marcus maintained a 3.0 G.P.A. and attended LEADERShape, a leadership conference for the top 50 young leaders of WKU. Five new members are participating in the Dynamic Leadership Institute on campus this semester as well. Eta Rho Annual Golf Tournament sigma nu Alumni and collegians gathered for the annual Eta Rho golf tournament on August 24. Prior to tee time, brothers enjoyed a barbecue lunch while catching up. Several generations of Sigma Nus were represented. The golf tournament s winning foursome donated their cash prize to the Welch/Aull Memorial Scholarship fund. Winners were Lou Lesemann 80, HP 354, Jeff Morgan 77, HP 300, Robert Huffman 81, HP 374, and Jeff Stone 77, HP 311. Left: Members and alumni gather before the golf tournament to enjoy a barbecue. Right: Brothers Reed Morgan 64, HP 15, George Wilson 64, OK 111/HP 18, and Ed Taylor 67, HP 95 catch up before golfing. Gamma Omicron Pledge Class Jack Blaha Warren Central H.S. Neil Goodin Adair County, Ky. Adair County H.S. Kevin McCall Memorial H.S. Chris Rose Franklin, Tenn. Fred J. Paige H.S. On August 24, the Annual Alumni Golf Scramble took place at Crosswinds Golf Course. At this event $1,100 was raised for the scholarship, putting us at $11,934. With a few more donations this scholarship will be endowed to a point where each year money will be used to give scholarships to first-year brothers. As you are well aware, this is a great recruiting tool our chapter can use to attract young leaders. Derrick Bratcher Jesse Caylor Lexington, Ky. Henry Clay H.S. Adam Coomer Adair County, Ky. Adair County H.S. Jack Grigsby Louisville, Ky. Trinity H.S. Dustin Harvey Adair County, Ky. Adair County H.S. John Horton Breckinridge County, Ky. Breckinridge County H.S. Josh McCoy Stanford, Ky. Lincoln County H.S. Adam Merrick Central H.S. Robert Moser III Hendersonville, Tenn. Hendersonville H.S. Darrius Rowser Harrison H.S. Josh Shuck Shelby County, Ky. Shelby County H.S. Dallas Stoller Louisville, Ky. St. Xavier H.S. All donations are tax deductible, and you must specify that the donation is for the Welch/Aull Memorial Scholarship. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the scholarship, feel free to andrew.rash@wku.edu. If you are interested in giving to this scholarship, you can make a donation to College Heights Foundation, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY Fraternally, Andrew Rash 04, HP 794 James Curry Floyd Central, Ind. Floyd Central H.S. Scott Davis II Sandusky, Ohio Perkins H.S. David Doolittle Louisville, Ky. Manual H.S. Edward Fisher Lyle, Ill. Lyle H.S. Jacob Kasinger Colt Kittrell John Oberton H.S. Matt Kryz Franklin, Tenn. Fred J. Paige H.S. Jarryd Lancaster Dustin Roberts Jon Tubbs Harrison H.S. Sky Yang Guangzhou, China Canton Garden School Contact Information for Recruitment Chairman Brandon Bawcom 05, HP 801 joel.bawcom@wku.edu (270)

4 Eta Rho NEWS page Brothers and Friends Show Their Support of the Honoring Our Past, Securing Our Future Campaign by Committing $625,700 The campaign will soon be coming to a close, and there is still great need for more commitments from our brothers. We urge you to make a pledge today. You can utilize the options to pay over five years or make a gift of stocks or other in-kind resources, and your company may be able to double your gift if they offer a matching program. Don t forget there are still many opportunities to name a room, which is a wonderful way to leave your mark on the new Eta Rho home. Please fill out the enclosed pledge form and send it back today! Your gift will truly make a significant difference and will be greatly appreciated. All donors contributing a minimum of $1,000 to the campaign over a fiveyear period will be recognized on a plaque prominently displayed in the new chapter house. If an error has been made in recording your gift, or your name has been mistakenly omitted or listed improperly, we sincerely apologize. Please send corrections to the Eta Rho Home Association, P.O. Box 1201, Bowling Green, KY We thank you for your support of this important project! Legion of Honor Society ($100,000 and above) Oma Kron Society ($50,000 - $99,999) Bob L. Bristol 61, HP 34/OK 69 James A. Scott 78, HP Brotherhood Society ($25,000 - $49,999) Thomas F. Hart 66, HP 57 Joe B. Natcher Jr. 76, HP 293 Jeff D. Stone 77, HP 311 Shane N. Van Meter 78, HP 321 The Rock Society ($15,000 - $24,999) Audrey Aull In Memory of Joseph M. Aull 77, HP 306 Harold E. Brantley 59, HP 40/OK 44 Jeff Ralph 73, HP 220 Dale A. Mills 74, HP 239 Timothy D. Huston 74, HP 243 Darell R. Pierce 77, HP 310 In Memory of Joseph M. Aull 77, HP 306 Eta Rho Society ($10,000 - $14,999) Gen. Earl L. Doyle Jr. 61, HP 1/OK 64 M. Reed Morgan 64, HP 15 Gerald L. Willis 66, HP 64 David N. Roberts 77, HP 296 Elbert R. Jones Jr. 78, HP 330 In Memory of Todd O. Travis 78, HP 332 Jamie D. Spurlock 82, HP 406 Michael L. Simpson 82, HP 414 Kenneth O. Rush 83, HP 422 Jason C. Mallory 89, HP 534 R. Robert Horton 90, HP 538 In Memory Of Mike Welch 89, HP 518 Bradley L. Williams 92, HP 592 White Rose Society ($5,000 - $9,999) Ronald W. Morehead 63, HP 10/OK 99 Charles F. Rice 64, HP 16/OK 109 Jay Horton 63, HP 35/OK 88 In Honor of Dr. William R. Hourigan James W. Denhardt 65, HP 45 William E. Menser 65, HP 50 Ronald L. Hall 66 In memory of Rich Vetta, Darren Tanner and Darrell Fox Kenneth P. Bowman 69, HP 140 Marshall L. Galloway 69 Andrew R. Stahl 72, HP 204 In Memory of Craig Burns 73, HP 224 David W. Marcum 72, HP 208 Paul B. Calico, Esq. 73, HP 225 In Memory of Craig Burns 73, HP 224 Judge Rick A. Johnson 73, HP 229 In Memory of Kent Stone 72, HP 211 and Craig Burns 73, HP 224 Paul M. Nation 73, HP 234 Joseph E. Bunch 74, HP 241 William R. Griffin, Jr. 74, HP 261 Dennis G. Vaughn III 76 HP280 Myron D. Graven 76 HP 291 T.L. Montgomery Jr. 77, HP 299 Jeffrey T. Morgan 77 HP300 Randall D. Warmath 77, HP 304 Michael V. Brodarick 77, HP 307 In Memory of Joseph M. Aull 77, HP 306 Robert K. Reynolds 78, HP 322 In Memory of Todd Travis 78, HP 332 Kelly D. Foster 78 Kurt A. Crenshaw 81, HP 385 Nelson L. Reynolds 89, HP 522 Black and Gold Society ($1,000 - $4,999) James R. White 05, HP 796 Peter McNeily 06, HP 806 Tim McClanahan 05, HP 802 Anthony F. Fargnoli 55, HP 750/OK 11 In Memory of Chester Corder 56, OK 17 In Honor of Mike Moore Charles C. Fuller 58, OK 35 Paul T. Fuller 62, OK 75 In Memory of Hub Reese 65, HP5/OK 78 and Jim Brown 60, OK 52 Otis H. Whitlock, III 62, HP 7/OK 84 Joe W. Clifton 60, HP 31/OK 58 Earl E. Edmonds 65, HP 46 John C. Ludwig 66, HP 60 In Memory of Frederick M. Dyrsen Jr. 64, HP 12 Dr. Paul E. Gerard III 67, HP 99 In Memory of Dennis Dearing 67, HP86 John T. Hutton 68, HP 122 Thomas E. Simpson 68, HP 126 ETA RHO Campaign Status At-a-Glance As of September 12, Active Alumni 149 Contributors $625,700 Total Commitments Joe F. Glasser 70, HP159 Richard N. Vilines 70, HP 162 Alan H. Vilines 70, HP 169 Dr. Jack G. Glasser 71, HP 177 Edwin E. Minard II 71, HP193 In Honor of Randall Capps 62, HE 77 Michael P. Davis 72 HP 0198 Robert T. Dye 72 Thomas R. Kovach 73, HP 222 Richard V. Wood 74, HP 250 Lynn Ashby 74, HP 251 In Memory of Ken Lovell Gregory H. Carter 74, HP 253 In Memory of Kent Stone 72, HP 211 David N. Ratliff 75, HP 268 Hal W. Shunk III 76, HP 290 Glenn S. Mitchell 77 Christopher J. Zirkelbach 78 Capt. Roger N. Hinkle 79, HP 339 Jeffrey D. Link 79, HP 340 Thomas J. Nord 79, HP 342 In Memory of Joey Aull 77, HP 306 and Todd Travis 78, HP 332 David A. Butler 79, HP 346 Nicholas G. Berryman 80, HP 349 Dennis V. Bradford 80 Louis F. Lesemann 80, HP 354 James S. Gardner 81, HP 372 Robert B. Huffman 81, HP 0374 John W. Reed 83, HP 429 Gary R. Brodarick 84, HP 431 John P. Simms 85, HP 449 John G. Carter 87, HP 493 Maj. Michael L. Johnson 89, HP 514 Donald T. Ray 89, HP 516 Bryan R. Cherry 89, HP 527 In Memory of Mike Welch 89, HP 518 Robert H. Foster 89, HP 531 Dean S. Montgomery 90, HP 540 M. Todd Mansfield 90, HP 552 David A. Vanderpool 93, HP 608 Jonathon D. Estes 93, HP 616 Jason S. Neagle 95, HP 659 Robert Allen Clark 00 S. John Coombs Jr. 55, HP 749/OK 9 Arnold R. Brown 56, OK 22/HP 752 Kenneth A. Bragg 58, HP 754/OK 34 Robert S. McMillin 58, OK 42/HP 756 In Memory of Donald W. McCubbin 57, OK 32/HP 753 Richard M. Roberson 58, HP 758/OK 43 In Memory of Chester Corder 56, OK 17 In Honor of Joe Clifton 60, HP31/OK 58 Brian Schorr 02, HP 764 Jeremy Caldwell 02, HP 765 Andrew Whitten 02, HP 775 Taylor A. LaGrange 02, HP 776 Ben Miller 02, HP 780 Joshua P. Richter 03, HP 782 Adam McCarty 02, HP 777 Chase E. Malone 04, HP 787 Five Arm Society ($500 - $999) Joel Bawcom 05, HP 801 Andrew Rash 05, HP 794 James A. Logsdon 06, HP 810 Matthew Lisby 06, HP 818 Justin Moss 05, HP 797 Charlie M. Oddo 06, HP 811 James A. Miracle 06, HP 813 Dave Rodriguez 06, HP 808 Dan Mancinelli 06, HP 819 Patrick O Brien 06, HP 820 Donald L. Timmons 65, HP 51 Glenn E. Racine 66, HP 81 Patrick A. Tierney 00, HP 732 In Memory of Danny Bratcher 99, HP711 Addam Pence 02, HP 781 Max Bradley 03, HP 779 Nick Hamilton 04, HP 789

5 page 5 sigma nu Alumni Update Alumni News 1960s Col. James Briggs Diuguid 65, OK 115/HP 21 sailed the Caribbean for a decade, moved ashore three years ago, and lives in Milton, Fla., with his wife, Suzanne. Briggs, once a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force, now spends time riding motorcycles and just being retired. diuguid@bellsouth.net Earl E. Edmonds 65, HP 46 participates in triathlons and road races around the Cincinnati area. He usually works out every day running, swimming, biking, or lifting weights at the local YMCA. Earl is also the coach of his two grandsons youth basketball team. Earl is married to Dianne and has two sons, Tim and Greg. earldianne@aol.com 1970s Charles Merrill 70, HP 163 married Mary Kelly in September 2006, after 13 years of courtship and an eight-year-long engagement! He says it s the best move he s ever made! They are both in the working-retirement stage. Mary works part time for Columbus Public Schools, and Chuck works part time at the United Airlines ticket counter in Columbus, Ohio. Their spare time is spent traveling the world, logging over 100,000 miles per year! Catch up with him at cmerrill@columbus.rr.com. Available Rooms for Naming Opportunities Alumni Room - $25,000 Social Hall - $25,000 Study Room - $25,000 Foyer - $25,000 Parlor - $25,000 TV Room - $25,000 Front Porch - $25,000 Bedrooms - $10,000 each (10 available) William Griffin Jr. 74, HP 261 and his wife, Mary Ann, have been empty nesters since 2001, after their now grown children, Justin and Lane, left home. He became a limited partner with Edward Jones Investments in They are working on their golf games and taking the occasional fishing trip to Cumberland River. Bill also picked up photography as a hobby, which he has enjoyed since sometime after his college graduation. Web site: Chapter Eternal Robert L. Howell 56, OK 18 of Owensboro, Kentucky, passed away April 19, 2007, at Owensboro Medical Health System. Born February 16, 1937, Robert was the son of the late Arthur Lee Howell and Pauline Tucker Duncan and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church and the 1954 Owensboro High School state championship football team. He was in the insurance business for 20 years before retiring as owner of the Howell Insurance Agency in Later, he owned and operated Howell Contractors. He served in officer positions on numerous boards, including president of Owensboro Jaycees, director and charter member of the Owensboro-Daviess County Tourist Commission, coach and assistant commissioner of the Owensboro-Daviess County Youth Football League, director of the Regatta, director of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Life Underwriters Association, and was active in Democratic Party activities. He (Continued on page 6) Named Oma Kron Chapter Room - $100,000 Pending Treehouse - $100,000 Amounts above are for individual gifts. Group gifts will be set at a higher amount and determined by the campaign board. Advisory Board Executive Advisor Rob Horton 90, HP 538 Hendersonville, Tenn. (615) rhorton@xtensiainc.com Finance Advisor Dean Montgomery 90, HP 540 Candidate Education Advisor Jon House 95, HP 648 Recruitment Advisor Mike Simpson 82, HP 414 Alumni Relations and Social Advisor Jason Mallory 89, HP 534 Philanthropy Advisor Will Fuqua 90, HP 546 House Corporation Advisor Brad Williams 92, HP 592 Alumni Officers Eta Rho Alumni Association President Joe Natcher 76, HP 293 (270) joenatcher@southernfoodsi.com Eta Rho Home Association Inc. President Brad Williams 92, HP 592 (270) blw3435@aol.com Treasurer (Eta Rho Home & Alumni Association) Darrell Pierce 77, HP 458 drpnbg@aol.com Secretary (Eta Rho Home & Alumni Association) Tom Hart 66, HP 57 tom@bhtw.com

6 Brother Inducted into National Alpha Chapter This summer at College of Chapters, an Eta Rho brother was inducted into the National Alpha Chapter. Andrew Vandiver 05, HP 795, a past commander, was one of eight inductees to receive an Alpha initiate number. Andrew has been a major part of the recent Eta Rho growth. As he furthers his education at Northern Kentucky University, he still plays a vital role in Eta Rho. ETA RHO HOMEASSOCIATION OF SIGMA NU INC. P.O. BOX 1201 BOWLING GREEN, KY ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Alumni Update (Continued from page 5) is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joyce Sublett Howell; children Lea Ann Collings of Sabina, Ohio, Melisa Kessinger of Temple Hill, Bobby Gackie Howell of Owensboro, and Matthew Gulie Howell of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; grandchildren Carlos Howell, Benjamin Collings, Zach Howell, Nathan Collings, and Laney Howell; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Don Howell; and two sisters, Marchee Day of Owensboro and Dr. Sheila Howell-Woods of Lexington. Donald M. Smith 58, OK 39 entered Chapter Eternal on August 20, 2007, at the hospice unit of Baptist Hospital Northeast in LaGrange. Born in Taylorsville, he was the son of Ruby Osborne Smith and the late Morris Smith. He retired after 23 years as a field representative of Chevron USA. With his brother, he was co-owner and operator of the Taylorsville Lake Dock and was past president and a member of the board of directors of the Kentucky Marina Association. Donald was a former Taylorsville city commissioner and served on the board of directors of the Spencer County Economic Development Authority. In addition to his mother, Donald is survived by his wife, Joan; one son, Ronnie; one daughter, Teresa Tolly and her husband, Mark; one brother, Barry; one sister, Joan Isham; four grandchildren, Kelly, Cory, Taylor, and Destiny; and two step-grandchildren, Alexander and Emily. Attention: This newsletter is intended for alumni and parents. If your son is still attending Western Kentucky University, he will receive a copy at the chapter house. If he has graduated, please send us his permanent address to update our records. Thank you. Darrell Fox 60, OK 59/HP 107 passed away August 6, 2007, due to health-related complications. He was a retired English teacher and athletic director at Seneca High School, as well as a baseball and softball coach at school and in the community. Darrell is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sherry Florence Fox; his children, Denny and Jesse; and his son from a previous marriage, Corey Lynn. He was a loving and much loved husband and father. Jerry G. Wilson 63, OK 91/HP 9, Eugene, Ore., passed away on June 11, He is survived by his wife, Kathy. Paulo Verason 69, HP 1, formerly of Atlantic City, N.J., passed away on April 16, 2007, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Susan Verason. He is survived by his sister, Annamarie Raco, and niece, Michaela Raco. Paulo served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a proud captain in the Merchant Marines, a master diver, and a twin engine airplane pilot. WKU Football Schedule 2007 Oct. 13 Oct. 20 Oct. 27 Nov. 3 at Ball State p.m. at Indiana State p.m. North Carolina Central..6 p.m. at Chattanooga p.m. Nov. 10 Troy (Homecoming) p.m. Nov. 17 Morehead State p.m. Nov. 24 at North Texas p.m. Home games in bold Order tickets at or call Big-Red Sigma Nu tailgate tent located on the South Lawn