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<![CDATA[79 COLLEGE AVE WELCOME HOME - Blog]]>Sat, 16 May 2026 11:39:33 -0700EditMySite<![CDATA[Herbert I. Libby, 1898]]>Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/herbert-i-libby-1898

From multiple angles, our Q.T.V. and Omega Mu brothers have enriched the civic life at the University of Maine, and we are fortunate to have had many hardworking, talented brothers throughout our history. The balance between our athletic involvement, intellectual pursuits, and campus involvement is compelling. What they accomplished in their respective pursuits at the university constitutes a wonderful achievement in our fraternal history. There efforts were good and laudable, and there efforts represented the very best of our core values of persistence and determination. It is, believe me, a wonderful achievement, on the part of generations of Omega Mu brothers, for the respective gifts that they gave for the civic good at the University of Maine. In our historically calm, customary fashion, 150 years and growing, it was a rich yield for the common good of the Maine community, All of them, through their various commitments and endeavors within the University of Maine community, improved and brightened up the quality of life of the university community with their enthusiasm and dedication to their respective University of Maine teams, organizations, and clubs. They each had uniques strengths as actors, artists, musicians, athletes, and journalists, and they all embodied the shared commitment to do something well for the University of Maine community. Fraternally integrity demands that, and we are proud of all of these brothers.

Over the years, many of our Omega Mu brothers held leadership roles on various University of Maine newspapers and yearbooks. Their contributions in creating something good in the university community cannot be overstated. "Good" does not, in reality, do justice in acknowledging their positive contributions. Each of them performed a vital function for the University of Maine community. They had a willingness to work, the willingness to accept challenges, in order to be focused, informative journalist in order to create daily newspapers and yearbooks that were interesting and informative. Their leadership style was authentic, and their generous, laborious work deserve praise and recognition in our brotherhood. They collected information, organized information, checked and re-checked facts, shared ideas, read and re-read every article, and proofed and re-proofed every page in the yearbook. They always gave of their time and talent in attending to each of these elements in order to write commendable, informative, and properly edited newspaper articles, and in sifting through thousands of pictures and thoughtfully crafting, shaping, and editing yearbooks. Their hard work, in turn, was to produce something, whether it was the university newspaper or yearbook, that was well-written, well-edited, and journalistically constructive, interesting, meaningful, and significant, in the short or long term.

With drive and persistence, what our Q.T.C. and Omega Mu brothers achieved, in their numerous leadership roles on various newspapers and yearbooks, was complementary to everything we fraternally applaud for all of or brothers who were positively involved in the University of Maine community. What they achieved had real, enduring worth and value for the University of Maine community. They were indispensable. They made lasting contributions to the social well-being of the university community in keeping students well-informed and enlightened. These Omega Mu brothers embodied our old fraternal truth in being perseverant and determined in being faithful and generous with their gifts. In other words, our journalist brothers are a testament to our collective fraternal spirit of genuine integrity, industry, dedication, creativity, and commitment in adding to our long-standing history of civic engagement at the University of Maine.

The noble ideals of our linked fraternal brotherhood started in 1848 and 1874, and our fraternal wheels have not stopped turning in continuing to create a generationally great brotherhood, and there will not be a breakdown. With enthusiasm and dedication, we will continue to build upon our unique fraternal legacy at the University of Maine for many decades come! It is exciting and rewarding to know that we will continue to have a great fraternal future because we have an undisputed claim to durable greatness in being the oldest, most dedicated fraternal brotherhood at the University of Maine. Again, again, and again, we have always gotten on with the job of continuing to be the standard of fraternal excellence. And so, the passage of our 151st fraternal years will never stop us from honoring the rich legacy of those years as we look fraternally forward to the rich promise of our fraternal future.

From our fraternal founding through today, we remain the premier fraternal brotherhood at the University of Maine, and with equal parts of generational vision and vigilance that will continue for another 151 years. That's all. Perge.

Omega Mu Portrait
Herbert I. Libby,
1898

Q. T. V. Years

"The Q. T. V. Society gave a card party
Friday evening.."

BUSINESS STAFF
H. I. Libby

Herbert I. Libby, standing, second person in from the right.

Associates
Herbert I. Libby

Herbert I. Libby, second row, second person in from the left.

Captain, Herbert Ivory Libby

Debating Society

Members
H. I. Libby

H. I. Libby

Toastmaster....H. I. Libby

Poem...Herbert I. Libby

"What Constitutes Success? Herbert I. Libby"

Prentiss Junior Prize Essay
Winner

Prentiss Prize for Juniors
Herbert I. Libby

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Brian A. Daly, 1976]]>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/brian-a-daly-1976

Truthfully, there is no fraternal brotherhood quite like Omega Mu at the University of Maine. We are proud of our history, and we are proud of the impressive number of fraternal brothers who played on many University of Maine athletic teams. With conviction and commitment, our Omega Mu athlete brothers brought a great deal of joy and satisfaction to the university community, creating many wonderful memories since the first baseball team was established at Maine State College in the 1870's. The worked together for the success of each Maine team, and the overall civic good of the University of Maine. The sheer number of Omega Mu athlete brothers is an unqualified triumph for the University of Maine. They each gave their best efforts on each team, and what they achieved perfectly compliments what we fraternally believe: drive and determination. It is a heady athletic legacy. Accordingly, their accomplishments claim our fraternal attention and respect. For the eminence of their athletic success; and, above all, for being our Omega Mu brothers, we are proud. Therefore, in the linked soul and spirit of our long fraternal history, we gratefully remember and celebrate our QTV and Omega Mu brothers who participated on many varsity athletic teams at the University of Maine. Their sacrifice of time was worth the effort for them and the student body at the University of Maine who watched them play. They created many warm memories since the early 1870’s. For the eminence of their athletic success; and, above all, for being our Omega Mu brothers, we are all very proud.

Thoreau said it best: “What a difference, whether in all your walks, you meet only strangers, or in one house is one who knows you, and whom you know. To have a brother…How rare these things are.” How true that is, and we remain that way to this day. That is a proud fraternal legacy.

Omega Mu Athlete
Brian A. Daly,
1976

Omega Mu Years

"Great to be a Fiji!"

Dinner For Local Kids

University of Maine Athlete

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Carlo M. Cimino, 1960]]>Sat, 02 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/carlo-m-cimino-1960

Our brothers careers have been productive, constructive, spirited, and prosaic. They displayed impressive skills, talents, and abilities They were, and we continue to be, a beautiful and lively expression of our enduring fraternal beliefs, and that underlying harmony is far-reaching in expectation for all brothers’, undergraduate and graduate. It is the core of what our fraternal founders asserted in 1848 and 1874 and 1899: to live active, commendable, and responsible lives, and to build up community. Clearly and compellingly, they added, and continue to add, positive value at the local, state, national, global, and fraternal level because they engaged life fully and responsibly. In short, they were authoritative pillars throughout life. They were-are exemplary in their citizenship, character, and their sense of dutiful responsibility, and, in many instances, they were leading voices in their career fields. They prove that success of any kind does not occur by luck or accident, and we remember them because they continue to provide that message for our time. Their spirit permeates our brotherhood, and it always will.

We have long been, from one generation to the next, proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. We continue to cherish our fraternal friendships, our shared memories, and our evolving, forward-focused history at the University of Maine. These things, above and beyond everything else, are the underlying rooted connections that make us proud to be Omega Mu Fijis. Why, after all, should we believe otherwise? We have always exhibited a can-do fraternal spirit since 1874. We have achieved solid accomplishments in a broad range of academic disciplines, in athletics, in the arts, in journalism, and in many other co-curricular activities at the University of Maine since our fraternal beginning. And it seems obvious, of course, based off or 150 year history at Maine, that the present generation of Omega Mu undergraduates, as well as all future generations of Omega Mu Fijis, will continue to do the same, with enthusiasm and commitment. As a brotherhood, we always see the path behind us and the way forward with equal clarity, and our future remains bright at 79 College Avenue because we fearlessly move forward, always guided by sound fraternal principles. Perge.

Omega Mu Portrait
Carlo M. Cimino,
1960

Omega Mu Years

Omega Mu Housemother,
Mrs. Tate

"Molly Inman was in charge of the Pi Beta Phi party at Phi Gamma Delta."

Cimino Construction Company

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Joseph C. Mawson, 1955]]>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/joseph-c-mawson-1955

Omega Mu Portrait
Joseph C. Mawson,
1955

Omega Mu Years

Omega Mu Housemother,
Mrs. Butts

Tom Tear,
Phi Gam's Cook For
35 Years

University Of Maine Athlete

M.F.
Duke University

M.A.
University of California,
Berkeley

Professor
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[John W. Brookings, 1949]]>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/john-w-brookings-1949

Our Omega Mu brothers who served in the military are cherished and constant fraternal friends, and we would like to say thank you for the steadfast, purposeful commitment you made to our nation to defend those four freedoms we all believe in: “Freedom of speech, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear.” For those brothers who were killed in defense of these freedoms, they will always occupy a consecrated place in our linked fraternal heart because they exemplify the idea of superlative commitment, strength, and fortitude for the good to the end itself. The greatness of their collective purpose and will, on our nation’s behalf, will never be forgotten. By their “clear-eyed faith and fearless heart,” these brothers have left us a fraternal legacy that echoes what we often say about Omega Mu Fijis: “Perseverance and determination are omnipotent.” Their code of integrity, courage, duty, responsibility, and self-sacrifice on behalf of our nation is a powerful legacy that we will always be proud of as Omega Mu Fijis.

Whether it was at New Orleans, Red River, Fort Blakely, Marianna, San Juan Hill, Santiago de Cuba, Chateau-Thierry, Verdun, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, Coral Sea, Midway, El Guettar, Elba, Monte Della Vedetta, the Battle of the Bulge, Rabaul, Inchon, Pusan, Chosin Reservoir, Pork Chop Hill, Hue, Easter Offensive, Phu Cat, The Iron Triangle, Hamburger Hill, la Drang Valley, Bien Hoa, Khe Sanh, Rumaila, Al-Batin, Medina Ridge, Kabul, Kandahar, our Omega Mu brothers have demonstrated devotion to duty in defense of freedom and liberty. They are the stability of our nation, and we, the Omega Mu brotherhood, revere, honor, and salute their persevering and determined spirit within our great nation and our historic brotherhood. We will always honor the heroism of all of our brothers who have served in the armed forces from the Civil War to the present. Thank you.

Omega Mu Veteran
John W. Brookings,
1949

Omega Mu Years

Mrs. Houston and Mrs. Butts,
Omega Mu Housemothers

"Smoker on Friday"

"Backward Party"

"The girls had to ask the boys to dance, for refreshments, and for cigarettes."

"Phi Gamma Delta royally entertained fifty school children at a Christmas party the fraternity house...This event is an annual highlight of the Christmas season at Phi Gam."

1948
Snow Sculpture

John W. Brookings served in the 145 Infantry Regiment in the Asian Pacific Theater during World War II. He earned the Silver Star and three Bronze medals.

37th Infantry Division Patch

Omega Mu Brothers:
First Lieutenants Robert H. Eddy and
John W. Brookings. Both of these brothers fought in the United States Army in the
Pacific Theater of Operations.

The 145th Infantry Regiment distinguished itself in the brutal fighting on Mount Pacawagan in the Philippines."

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Lawrence W. Lyford, 1945]]>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/lawrence-w-lyford-1945

Omega Mu Veteran
Lawrence W. Lyford,
1945

Omega Mu Years

Omega Mu Housemother,
Mrs. Hewitt

Larry Millers' Orchestra

University of Maine Athlete

Omega Mu Brothers on the 1842 Varsity Football Team:
James Donovan, Garrett Speirs, Sherwood Gordon,
Lawrence Lyford, Winslow Work,
Dana Bunker, Robert Nutter, Alfred Hutchinson,

Lawrence W. Lyford served in the 104th Infantry Division in World War II.

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Frederick J. Johnston, 1940]]>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/frederick-j-johnston-1940

Omega Mu Veteran
Frederick J. Johnston,
1940

Omega Mu Years

Omega Mu Housemothers,
Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Vickers

"Frederick Johnston,
representing the initiates."

TOASTS
1940
Bro. Frederick Johnston

Homecoming Dinner in the Castle,
1937-1939

"Crimson Rambler"

Watie Akins' Orchestra

"Phi Gamma Delta entertained forty-five Orono children at a Christmas party at Fiji Castle."

1939
Snow Sculpture

"The background was made of ice squares with a diamond-shaped piece in the middle."

1940
Snow Sculpture

Dudley Utterback

University of Maine Athlete

Omega Mu Basketball Brothers:
Ed Stanley and Fred Johnston

Frederick J. Johnston was a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy for over thirty years, and he served in
World II and Vietnam.

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Herbert E. Aldrich, 1950]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/herbert-e-aldrich-1950

Omega Mu Veteran
Herbert E. Aldrich,
1950

Omega Mu Years

Before he became an Omega Mu Fiji brother, Herbert E. Aldrich enlisted in the Army Air Force, and he was the first flight engineer the first B-29 Superfortress.

"he was the first flight engineer on the first
B-29 Superfortress."

Herbert Aldrich served in the 40th Bomb Group, 25th Squadron, 20th Air Force in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. He was the first flight engineer of a
B-29 Bomber.

Omega Mu Years

"Phi Gamma Delta: Herbert E. Aldrich and Arthur W. Charles"

"a buffet supper followed by a dance with music provided by Sammy Saliba and his orchestra."

1950
Snow Sculpture

"WE WAS ROBBED"

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[George A. Whittier, 1929]]>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/george-a-whittier-1929

Omega Mu Music Brother,
George A. Whittier,
1929

Omega Mu Years

PHI GAMMA DELTA
OPENS NEW HOUSE

"The Maine chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity officially opened their new house with a week-end of social activity. The celebration was initiated with a banquet held held at the chapter house, presided over by Frank Fellows."

Omega Mu Fiji Brother,
Frank Fellows

"Its location, first of all is most advantageous. Situated upon a rise which gives it a splendid view on all sides; and a moderate distance from the campus proper, it has at once the advantage of of being in contact with the college, and yet isolated enough to be unhampered by other houses."

Chaperone
Hosea Buck

"Phi Gamma Delta entertained Phi Kappa Sigma at the chapter house for their Tenth Annual Peanut Drunk. Fraternity songs, cards, and a fireside session were
enjoyed by all."

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

]]><![CDATA[Jean G. Hufnagel, 1947]]>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.omegamu.org/blog/jean-j-hufnagel-1947

Omega Mu Veteran
Jean G. Hufnagel,
1947

Omega Mu Years

Omega Mu Housemothers,
Mrs. Hewitt and Mrs. Walker

"Interfraternity smoker to be held....at the
Phi Gamma Delta House."

"Phi Gam went all out for a rustic dance. Plenty of hay, a regular barn theme..."

"The couples came in old clothes and had to climb through a window to get into the house. The girls had to ask the boys to dance, for refreshments, and for cigarettes."

During his high school summers, Jean Hufnagle worked for Great Northern Paper Company in Millinocket, and in 1938 he participated in the search for a young boy, Donn Fendler, who got lost on Mount Katahdin.

12-year-old Boy Scout Donn Fendler

"Donn Fendler, who become s dangerously lost on Mount Katahdin."

"Support from President Roosevelt."

"DONN FENDLER FOUND ALIVE"

"Fendler Reunited With Mother"

"As Maine Honored Boy Scout Hero"

Jean Hufnagle served and United States Army Air Corps during World War II, and he was responsible for training navigators and bombardiers for the B-17 and B-29.

B-17 Flying Fortress

B-29 Superfortress

“What if the space be long and wide,
That parts us from our brother’s side
A soul-joined chain unites our band,
And memory links us hand in hand.”
(Phi Gamma Delta fraternity song)

Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
Perge

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