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Alfred P. Mallett, 1939

5/26/2023

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, 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
Alfred P. Mallet,
1939

Omega Mu Years

Mrs. Bradley and Mrs. Vickers,
Omega Mu Housemothers.

Crimson Rambler

Homecoming with President Hauck

Arthur Hauck, President of the University of Maine, is seated at the center table, second person in from the left. Phi Gamma Delta brothers in this photo are George Hamlin, 1873, seated on the right front, second one in; Theodore Curtis, 1923, seated on the right, seventh person down.

"Departing from its annual custom of holding a Christmas house party, members of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity of the U. of M. gave a benefit party for the needy children or Orono Tuesday evening at the fraternity house. The Christmas tree yielded clothing, toys and candy for the little guests
who greatly enjoyed the festivities."

1936
Snow Sculpture

"Phi Gamma Delta artistic sculpture was awarded first prize."

"Phi Gamma Delta, with a most remarkably executed tableau of a set of three figures on a raised dais was adjudged as
the winner."

"The artists responsible for this fine piece of artistry were: Gordon Heath, James Dow, Robert Baker, and George Grange, although
the entire fraternity did its part."

1939
Snow Sculpture

University of Maine Athlete

Alfred P. Mallet, #29, on the left.

"Al Mallett, light fullback."

"Divided the assignment at fullback with Al Mallett, a junior, who also played well in the position."

"And Mallett plunged to tie the score."

"The efforts of Mallet, Thomas, Bennett, and Quigley failed to balance Colby's last minute drive."

Alfred P. Mallet was an officer in the United States Army Air Corps, serving as a squadron leader in the 9th and 12th fighter groups in North Africa, Sicily, Corsica, and Italy.

Alfred P. Mallet was a brigadier general
when he retired.

“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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Andrew M. Wiswell, 1927

5/16/2023

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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
Andrew M. Wiswell,
1927

Omega Mu Years

University of Maine Glee Club
Andrew Wisell, second row, second one in from the right.

Andrew M. Wiswell, fourth one in from the right.

Grammy Award Winning
Omega Mu Brother,
Andrew M. Wisewell

Andrew Wiswell,
producer

"Wiswell won a Grammy in 1968 as a producer for the original cast album of the musical "Hair," and was nominated five times in the same category for "I Do I Do!" in 1967, "The Happy Time" and "Your Own Thing" in 1968, and "Coco" and "Purlie" in 1970."

Andrew’s success continued as a producer of the Broadway musical albums with “The Music Man,” “Hello, Dolly,” “Kismet,” “Coco,” “Purlie,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “The Roar of the Greasepaint, The Smell of the Crowd,” and “I Do! I Do!

"Andy Wiswell,
producer"

Andy Wiswell
1 Win
6 Nominations

However, his work as a musical producer did not simply focus on Broadway. He also produced albums for a diverse group of musicians: Cannonball Adderley, Judy Garland, Kate Smith, Harry Belafonte, Perry Como, Chet Atkins, Barry Sadler, and many others.

For his dedicated efforts, Andrew M. Wiswell was the recipient of 18 gold records.

“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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David M. Rand, 1958

5/15/2023

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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. 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 Portrait
Dave M. Rand,
1958

Omega Mu Years

Dave Rand, 4th row: second left

Dave Rand, 3rd row: seventh from right

University of Maine Athlete

University of Maine Football Coach

Director of the Memorial Union at the
University of Maine

Dean Rand’s statement about our linked Omega Mu brotherhood.

Omega Mu Brother
Dave Sposato, 1974

Dave Sposato's Letter

“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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Winslow A. Work, 1945

5/4/2023

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Omega Mu Athlete
Winslow A. Work,
1945

Omega Mu Years

University of Maine Athlete

"Windy Work,..one of the greatest first-year backs in
Maine history."

Windy Work, #27

"Windy Work, a star guard."

"Windy Work, Bob Nutter, and John Whitten were the heavy stickers for the outfit."

Omega Mu Brother,
Bob Nutter

Winslow A. Work served in the United States Army during 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

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Brian J. Lyons, 1972

5/1/2023

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Omega Mu Athlete
Brian J. Lyons,
1972

Omega Mu Years

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

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Alfred P. Mallett, 1939

Andrew M. Wiswell, 1927

Omega Mu PortraitAndrew M. Wiswell, ​1927

David M. Rand, 1958

Omega Mu PortraitDave M. Rand,1958​

Winslow A. Work, 1945

Brian J. Lyons, 1972

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