  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, 149 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, our Omega Mu brothers have been involved in many musical productions at the University of Maine, and praise for them is merited. With the same unconditional focus, diligence and discipline as our athlete brothers, our musically focused brothers, through many decades, brought richness ands joy to the University of Maine community because of their involvement on various bands, orchestras, and choral groups. Their commitment was compelling, and the quality and depth of their art form enriched the lives of countless generations of students at the university, as well as many towns and cities throughout Maine and New England. Generously, with never-ending joy and inspiration, they always gave of their time and talent for the good in all of their musical performances. The embodied our old fraternal truth in being perseverant and determined in being faithful and generous with their beautiful musical gifts. Our Omega Mu Maine music brothers, just like our athlete and Maine Masque brothers, are an enriching testament to what it means to be a fraternity brother in Omega Mu. We remain proud of their dedication, creativity, and commitment in adding such a rich angle in our fraternal history at the University of Maine. Above all, what a superb gift to give anyone: music. Omega Mu Portrait Arthur B. Plummer, 1903  Omega Mu Years               "Omega Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity entertained their friends with whist and dancing at their chapter house."     Toward Omega Mu We Ride  "The second annual banquet of Omega Mu"           Board Of Directors Arthur B. Plummer, '07       Conductor A. B. Plummer, '07     "Leader of Glee Club....Arthur B. Plummer"      "Director A. B. Plummer, '07"  University Of Maine Chapel   Omega Mu Brothers on the University Quartette G. P. Goodwin, A. B. Plummer, and T. F. Bye     Coronets A. B. Plummer, '07    “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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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, 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 Everett H. Brasier, 1918  Omega Mu Years            Alumni Smoker      "On Saturday evening the Phi Gams held their annual alumni smoker."   "They made themselves merry with cards and songs and talked over the old days."      "The Phi Gams will have a sleigh ride to Eddington. Supper will be served at Ward's Farm."  
     "Dean J. N. Hart, a member of the fraternity, extended a welcome from the university to the visiting delegates."   World War I     Everett H. Brasier served in the Army Medical Corps during World War I.                  Commemorating The End Of World War I At The University Of Maine. MA Degree Harvard University   After his courageous service in the Army Medical Corps during World War I, Everett H. Brasier earned his master's degree at Harvard University, and he then taught at Gould Academy in Maine, and after several years he became the headmaster at Colebrook Academy in New Hampshire. He was a life-long educator, and by all reports, as a classroom teacher headmaster, Everett Brasier excelled in leading, advising and guiding all of his students and faculty members. He lead with enthusiasm, provided advice, encouragement, support, and a willingness to listen to the students and faculty. In short, Everrett Basier measured up to the task - the calling - in being an excellent teacher and an inspiring leader for his entire career; therefore, he is worthy of our honor and regard. Our Omega Mu fraternal life provides a wonderful opportunity, a fraternal incubator, to grow and develop positive leadership skills that will prepare them for their future careers.  Gould Academy  Colebrook Academy In history and fraternal name, we are fraternally unique and privileged at the University of Maine, and we have wavered little in helping develop men to become good leaders in their respective career callings, and that unwavering commitment to help develop young men to be good leaders continues to this day. Honestly, it is the blood and marrow, the heart and mind, of who we have been as the oldest fraternal brotherhood at the University of Maine since 1874, and we will continue to be fraternally robust for generations and generations of future Omega Mu Fiji brothers to come. We are exceedingly proud to be Phi Gamma Delta Fijis, and our continued success and longevity is due to undergraduate and graduate brothers who, throughout our long history, have joined together, in fraternal partnership and abiding respect, to preserve all that is uniquely good about our Omega Mu fraternal life. This is, perhaps, the greatest thing about our brotherhood: generational connectedness, in heart and mind, for our our continued existence for young men to enjoy the good of fraternal life. Consequently, the long-rooted fraternal richness of brotherhood will continue within our cherished fraternal home, on our cherished fraternal land, at 79 College Avenue. It is an incredibly huge blessing to be part of our rich fraternal history at the University of Maine, and no other fraternity can historically boast like we can, and they never will. More importantly, we have a great fraternal future, and our Omega Mu pride is only getting stronger with the present undergraduate brothers. In conclusion, we will all be deeply grateful when we return to the Castle for Pig Dinner and the 100th anniversary of the Castle this coming April. Perge.  “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 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. And, to be sure, all present and future generations of Omega Mu Fijis will continue to do the same, with fraternal 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, and because of that we are an exceptional brotherhood because we remain committed and hardworking to assure that our Omega Mu brotherhood will continue to be the jewel at the University of Maine. Perge. Omega Mu Portrait Everett F. Heath. 1890  Q. T. V. Years  Second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall  The second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall behind Coburn Hall.   The second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall next to Holmes Hall during graduation week in the early 1890's. Third Q. T. V. Chapter Hall   In 1889 the Q. T. V. Brothers moved into the "White House", on the site that is now Sigma Chi.       "The hall of the Q. T. V. Fraternity was thrown open to the visitors and was well inspected." Reunion      "At the conclusion of the literary exercises, the alumni partook of the usual banquet, A. R. Saunders officiated as the toast-master, and various toasts were responded to by members and alumni. The reunion was prolonged until a late hour, and was one of the most enjoyable for years."    "The meeting was largely attended, for many of their alumni had returned to participate in this pleasant event. The festivities did not end until a late hour and all voted it a most pleasant reunion."  1989-1990 Q. T. V. Cabinet  "V. G. M....E. F. Heath." Academic Average    The special prize for the Sophomore maintaining the highest rank, both in deportment and studies was awarded to Chandler Cushman Harvey (Q.T.V. Brother) ...."E. F. Heath, of Bangor, 94.14."      "The Fireman's Prayer.....Conwell E. Fenno Heath, Bangor"    "E. F. Heath Co. B"    "E. F. Heath, 90...Assistant"    Board Of Editors E. F. Heath, 90.   Everett F. Heath Excused From Exams    "Heath......was excused from taking examinations in every study this term."        "Address To Under Graduates..... E. F. Heath"    Naval Architect    E. F. Heath had a distinguished career as a naval architect at Newport News Shipbuilding from 1890-1929.     "We Shall Build Good Ships Here"                  Class Of 1890 50th Reunion  Omega Mu Brothers in this photo: Albert W. Drew, Gorge P. Gould, Allan C. Hardison, Everrett F. Heath, Frederick G. Quincy, Fred T. Dow, and John W. Owen,   “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 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. In addition, we are equally proud of our brothers participated achieved national and international recognition in sports 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. Their positive impact on the University of Maine community cannot be overstated. 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. Our scorecard is deep, and we appreciate, and we are proud of, all of our Omega Mu athlete brothers. 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. Omega Mu Athlete Charles S. Bryer, 1897  Q. T. V. Years     The last Q. T. V. Chapter Hall became Mount Vernon Hall, a dormitory for women, after Q. T. V. affiliated with Phi Gamma Delta 1899.  Mount Vernon Hall is first on the right, and newly built first Phi Gamma Delta Castle is next door.  "Three new men enrolled on our fraternity lists.....Bryer, Q. T. V."    Our 1896-1897 Q. T. V. Brothers      "The banquet was held in the banquet hall of the chapter house...The banquet passed off pleasantly and at its close the toast-master of the evening, Prof. H. M. Estabrooke, rose and called for the following toasts..."  Isaac G. Calderwood  Walter Flint  Horace M. Estabrooke          "Captain,....Charles S. Bryer"        University Of Maine Athlete           50th Reunion  Omega Mu Brothers in this picture: Charles Bryer, Justin Clary, Byron Porter.  “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 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. In addition, we are equally proud of our brothers participated achieved national and international recognition in sports 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. Their positive impact on the University of Maine community cannot be overstated. 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. Our scorecard is deep, and we appreciate, and we are proud of, all of our Omega Mu athlete brothers. 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. Omega Mu Athlete Paul E. Murphy, 1921  Omega Mu Years                 "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,"  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,
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