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Omega Mu Voice: Charles E. Chapman, 1982

8/31/2023

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We savor
The sustained
Good
​

In the rich
Tapestry
Of our

150 year
Fraternal history
At the University

Of Maine. 
From moment-
To moment,

Year-to
Year, and
Decade-

Decade, we
Celebrate
Our 150 

Fraternal history,
The original
Fraternal

Brotherhood at
The University of
Maine. 

It is 
A very 
​Big deal.

As such,
We all 
Celebrate and

Are thankful
For the brief
Gift of

Time that
We had
In living

With each
Other in
The Castle,

Our historic
Fraternal
Home, that

Is filled
With an
Absolute 

Treasure 
Trove of
Generational

Memories, and it is
Devotionally

Worth

Pondering

The long,
Uniting,

Encircling

Chain of Q. T. V.,
Omega Mu

Nicknames, our deep
Rooted fraternal
Sacrament

That dates to our
Groundbreaking
Q.T.V founding

In 1874
That has
Remained

A linking
Fraternal strength,
Nickname-

To-nickname,
To nickname
One-by-

One, in
Linked
Poetic

Form, our
Inimitable,
Singular

Fraternal
Pulse of
Initiation;

A cheerful,
Humorous
Rite of

Passage within
Our Q. T. V. and
Omega Mu

Brotherhood,
And, thankfully,
We do

Not have
Stereotypical
Low-

Brow,
Pedestrian
Nicknames that

Are vapid,
Trifling,
Irreverent,

Sordid and
Shocking like
Weasel, Mothball

Pinto, Stork, D-Day,
Flounder, and Bluto.
Oh, no,

Oh, no, our
Q. T. V. - Omega Mu

Nicknames are

Burnished,
Ennobling
Jewels with


William F.
Buckley gravitas:
Rich and high-

Minded with
Urbane,
Thought-

Provoking wit

Class,
Style, and

Civilizing good
Taste and
High

Intellectual
Import that were
Arrived at through

A sober, clear-
Eyed fraternal
Divination

Process of
Depth,
Precision

Reflection and
Examination of
The highest

Order, almost
Jesuit-like,

In being

A spiritually
And
Intellectually

Robust
Discernment
Process

Requiring clear-
Thinking; not
A trivial

Process,
Mind you,
But a sacred,

Mystical  Q. T. V. -
Omega Mu

Process, a

Rigorous rite of
Mystery and
Magic,

Nobility and
Purpose, that
Takes

Calm, measured,

Scrutinizing
Care;

Time and
Patience;
Literally soul-

Searching,
In order to
Discern the

Distilled,
Archetypal
Essence of

Each Q. T. V.-
Omega Mu
Brother, and

These names endure
Link-to-fraternal
Link, generation-

To-generation-
Due to there
Rhythmically

Resonating
Good taste and
Soulful

Profundity that
We cherish in
Our seam

Lessly - linked
Q. T. V - Omega
Chain of

Nicknames
Because of
There

Distinctive
Sense of
Taste,

Wit and
Charm
That we

Pride our
Selves on
As Omega Mu

Fiji brothers, a
True historic,
Poetic

Testament in
Full fraternal
Amplitude

That captures
Our extraordinary,
Q. T. V. - Omega

Mu style in our
Rich, thought-
Provoking

Nicknames
That elicit
Fraternal felicity:

​​Sluggo, Brick, Batch,
The Missing Link, The Spook, S. P.,
Dusty, Humpy, Swampy Pond,

Dippy, T. Pictum Pursch, Natty Bumpo,
Jordan the Lion, Judge, Lengthy,
Lamb, Sin, Pater

Gloomy, Puss, Froggie,
Wizard, Bopper, B.V.D.,
Chappy, Clyde Crash-Cup,

Gangster, Hazey, Marks-a-lot,
McCerebral, Pecadora, Pizza,
Sola, Solu, Swampy,

Hog, Leo, Dewey,
Apple Jack, Fella, Gandhi,
Mongo, Shetland, Spike,

Shoes, Sweetie, Scud,
Big Daddy, Skillsaw, Bug,
Jughead, Cranium, Granddad,

Popeye, Razor, Ant-Man.
Philthy, Shab, Homer,
Whoa, B.F., Scooter,

Bean Hole, Swany, Fella,
Toad, Mad Dog, Stick,
Buckwheat, Garland, Bart,

Stroutie, BooBoo, Snake,
Weasel, Shack, Bunny,
Tuner, Jag, T,

Rip, Jock, Dr. Cook,
Huddy, Wafer, Grace,
Baldy, Infant, Hoot,

Jingles, Giggles, Scout,
Morrgy, Shorty, Hoss,
Prep, Count, Sasquatch,

Snap, Harpo, Beaver,
Stevo, Smitty, No Hair,
Grape Nut, Drool, Buster,

Sleep, Toots, General,
Stiff, Sphinx, Spanky,
Hashi Mura, Puffy, Love,

Ding-Dong, Brick, Yap,
Bitter, Slicker, Soup,
Cubby, Mama Colucci, Munchie,

Squire, Father, Capt.,
Ikey, Prunes, Fang,
Flea, Lumpy, Stork,

Bosco, Thug, Patty Me Groin,
Root, Dogger, Yorkie,
Red Wolf,  Sister, Scrapper,

Big Chief, Deak, Hudson,
Brusier, Cupid, Windy,
Tracy, Bush, Uncle Munn


Cat, Rat, Rusty,
Zin, Zip, Zinc, and
Mao,

Never to
Be forgotten,
Secure in the

Rich tapestry
Of our historic Q. T. V.-
Omega Mu memory

Of our linked
Fraternal
Brotherhood,

One generation
After another,
Eternal as

Law in being
Fraternally
Linked with

Our historic
Q. T. V. past
As unbroken

Brotherhood of
Fraternal well-
Being of good

Decent, perseverant
And d
etermined
Men linked by


One unifying
Fraternal
Spirit;

One enduring
Fraternal 
Name: Omega Mu Fijis;

One life-long
Gift through
All of life


Because we
Embrace, without
Reservation,

The simple
Q. T. V, principle
That is woven

Through our
Our 150 year
History:

"Enjoyment,
Sociability, and 
The best

Interests of 
The Brothers
Through life"

And it remains
Our sustaining
Hallmark

Credo that keeps
Us thriving and
Going strong,

And it will guide 
Us into our
Fraternal

History to
Come in the
Next

150 years,
A continuing
Statement

Of Phi
Gamma Delta
Commitment.

You
Bet it
​Is

It is always
Good to
​Be Fiji.


​Chip Chapman
Perge
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​“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)
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Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, '82
​Perge
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Allen C. Hardison, 1890

8/25/2023

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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.
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Allen C. Hardison,
1890

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The second Q. T. V. house, middle.
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#9 is Coburn Hall, #10 is the second Q. T. V. Chapter Hall, and #11 is Holmes Hall.
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The white building on the right, with one window on the back, directly behind Coburn Hall, is the
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Hosea Buck and B. E. Clark
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Q. T. V. Banquet
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"Origin and Growth of Engineering, Allen Crosby Hardison, Caribou"
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After Allen Hardison graduated from the University of Maine, he set out for Peru to be a mining engineer for the
Inca Mining Company. 
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After working for five years in Peru, Allen Crosby returned to the United States and was the manager of the
Gladiator Mine in Arizona.
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A. C. Hardison's home
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Doctor of Laws
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Fiftieth Reunion 
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Q. T. V. Phi Gamma Delta Brothers in this picture: A. W. Drew, G. P. Gould, E. F. Heath, F. G. Quincy, F. T. Dow, and J. W. Owen. 
Seventieth Reunion
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​"All Omega Mu Fijis"
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“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)

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Chip Chapman, ’82
​Perge

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Raymond W. Davis, 1914

8/18/2023

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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, singers, 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. 
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Raymond W. Davis,
1914

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Omega Mu Brotherhood
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"Managing Editor....R. W. Davis, '11"
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“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)
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Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
​Perge

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Maurice L. Hickey, 1956

8/3/2023

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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. Fraternal 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.V. 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. W
ith 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 149  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! Perge. ​
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Maurice L. Hickey,
1956

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Maurice Hickey is the first brother on the right on the top row.
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Omega Mu Housemothers,
Mrs. Butts and Mrs. Tate

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Fiji Island
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"Tom Tear, Phi Gam's cook for the past 35 years, prepared a buffet supper Saturday night
at the castle."
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"Moe Hickey, City Editor"
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"Editor 
Maurice Hickey"

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF...Maurice Hickey
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“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)
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Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
​Perge

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Owen O. Dow, 1908

8/2/2023

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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. 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
Owen O. Dow,
1908

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“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)
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Fraternally,
Chip Chapman, ’82
​Perge

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