  From multiple angles, our QTV 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 outstanding. In each area of involvement, our brothers brought energy and enthusiasm, and one particular area where our brothers brought particular depth and color was in many wide-ranging Maine Masque theater productions. With fraternal strength, Omega Mu brothers became mainstays on the theater boards when Maine Masque was established in 1906-1907. What a long-lasting accomplishment for all of us to be proud as Omega Mu brothers. Over the years, our Omega Mu brothers have been involved in many Maine Masque productions, including Charles L. Pfeiffer, Malcolm E. Fassett, Harry Lovely, John D. Carlisle, Nathan F. True, Fernando T. Norcross, Theodore W. Haskell, Charles E. Stickney, Robert Irvine, William Demant, Evans B. Norcross, J. Richard Buck, Willam Keith, Harry P. Carle, Howard L. Farwell, Jacob M. Horne, Jr.; Bryant M. Patten, Sumner Waite, Norman D. Carlisle, Paul F. Slocum, Clifford H. George, Ernest F. Andrews, Robert S. Hussey, Elwood D. Bryant, Howard J. Stagg, III; Stanley T. Fuger, John T. Clark, John W. Ballou, George R. Berger, Robert D. Parks, Arthur B. Conner, Louis H. Thibodeau, Henry S. Simms, along with many others! Praise for them is merited. Exhibiting diligence and discipline, these Omega Mu brothers, through many decades, brought a joyful vibrancy and communal vitality to the University of Maine community. What a superb gift to give the community, rich, alive, and inspiring. Significantly, many of our Omega Mu brothers were a driving force in many of the plays because of the impactful, leading roles that they often played, luring and capturing the imagination of the audience as they moved and glided, with apparent ease and poise, on the theater boards. By all reports in the Maine Campus and the Bangor Daily, their performances were quit affecting. The quality and depth of their disciplined art form joyfully enriched the lives of countless numbers of people. Our Omega Mu Maine Masque theater brothers, just like our athlete brothers, are an enriching testament to what it means to be a fraternity brother in Omega Mu, and we are proud of their dedication, creativity, and commitment in adding such an important historic angle in our fraternal history at the University of Maine. They exemplify the good of what it means to be a positive part of the university community, and in doing so showing the good of fraternal culture. Attending a play is a special, spirited experience, and we are proud of the legacy of these brothers for their unbending commitment to the beautiful creative art and discipline of Maine Masque theater productions. These Maine Masque theater brothers make us proud, and their legacy in Maine Masque history continues to shine. They, too, like our Omega Mu athlete brothers, continue to enrich and strengthen our perseverant and determined fraternal identity, 148 years strong. Omega Mu Maine Masque Brother Norman D. Carlisle, 1937       1935 Snow Sculpture   "Second place to Phi Gamma for their All American girl."    1936 Snow Sculpture     "Phi Gamma Delta, with a most remarkably executed tableau of a set a set of three figures on a raised dais, was adjudged the winner."     
             
  The Harvard University "Crimson Ramblers" 1937 Pig Dinner
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        "Norman Carlisle is appearing for the first time in a Masque play, and for the sake of the local patrons I sincerely hope that this will not be his last appearance."  "This boy Carlisle is a find.... he has that elusive something so vital to be an actor."    "Norma Carlisle was probably the outstanding male of the cast. With a polish unusual to amateurs he seemed to be made for the part."    "Norman Carlisle, president of the Maine Masque, will present the first play of its thirty-first season on Nov. 11, 12"        "Norman Carlisle, General Lee"    Norman D. Carlisle served in the United States Army during World War II. Pig Dinner        “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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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 John L. Collins 1970
Omega Mu Years   Omega Mu Housemothers
 Clara Hammond   Back row L-R: BR, Spook, Flaherty, Dave Smith, John Rhodes, Jimmy Dunn, Glenn Smith, Paul Dulac, Rod Macklin, John Dolan, George Weist, Jim Chaplin. Fron Row L-R: Ernie Niles?, Bob Duetsch, Bob Van Dyke, Tyler Libby, George Thomas, Jack McBrayne.   Rod Macklin, right.  New Initiates at Pig Dinner   Adding their links L-R: Edson Smith, Steve Carlisle; going back to his chair is James "Red" Wolfe, Leigh Morrill, and John Collins.   John Collins, standing second from the left, looking to his left, Clifford Goudey, and Gary Sawyer.  James Wolf, Cliff Goudy, Tyler Libby, John Collins, Emerson Gorham.    Bob Duetsch, Bob Van Dyk, John Collins, Chris Eaton, Fred Galella.   Bob Duetsch and John Collins at Thunder Hole. Fiji Snow Sculpture  John Collins is the third brother in from the left. His back is turned, and he is wearing a white jacket.      L-R: Leigh Morrill, John Collins, front; Doyle Vauteur, seated; John Kimball, Dusty Rhodes, behind. Fiji Island    Center behind, Pat Ladd; Center front, Bob Meneally; Paul Wood wearing the bandana, Mike Soloby wearing sunglasses. University of Maine Athlete        Freshmen Football  Freshmen team: John Collins, #24 Varsity Football   
John Collins, #41   John Collins, #41   John Collins making the tackle.         All Fiji Football Team           Jack MacBrayne, John Collins, Doug Baston, Dave Smith.  L-R: Tom Richardson, John Collins, Ted Crowell, Mike Soloby, Sammy Cosgrove, Paul Pooler, Bob Doyle, Paul Lessard.    
“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 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 Darrell H. Brooks, 1954  Omega Mu Years   Mrs. Butts, Omega Mu Housemother 
1950 Snow Sculpture   "We was robbed!!"  1952 Snow Sculpture  Military Career  Darrell H. Brooks was a pilot in the United States Navy, and he was on the U.S.S. Saratoga.      Darrell H. Brooks was on the U.S.S. Saratoga, and he died during take-off, and the cause of the accident was mechanical failure.         “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 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 Fernando T. Norcross, 1914
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                    World War I     During World War I, Fernando T. Norcross served in the Army Corps of Engineers.   During World War II, Fernando T. Norcross was first assigned to duty in the Office of Robert B. Patterson, Under Secretary of War, above.  Army and Munitions Board. Fernando T. Norcross was then assigned as the Executive Secretary to theArmy and Navy Munitions Board.  Fernando T. Norcross was then assigned to the Civil Affairs Division of the General Staff in order to establish civilian relief in North Africa, Italy, and Greece. In this important assignment, he helped provide civilians with food, housing, health, and security. While in Greece, Fernando T. Norcross was a liaison officer with the British troops in Greece.  For his meritori0us work in Italy, Fernando T. Norcross was made an honorary member of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.  Order of the British Empire Fernando T. Norcross (Maine, '14)  Fernando T. Norcross was one of the first American soldiers to enter Vienna.   “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 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 Joseph T. Cuccaro, 1959
Omega Mu Years   Mrs. Tate, Omega Mu housemother  Joseph T. Cuccaro, bottom row, second in from the left.    
  Joe Cuccaro, second in from the right. University Involvement  President of the Senior Executive Council. Vietnam War   
Joe Cuccaro had two tours in Vietnam. The first was with the First Air Cavalry, and the second was with the 82nd Airborne.  After his two tours in Vietnam, Joe Cuccaro had assignments at Fort Belvoir and Fort Levenworth.  Berlin Brigade  Joe Cuccaro was Deputy Commander of the American Sector in Berlin.         Pentagon   After his posting in Berlin, Joe Cuccaro was assigned to the Pentagon as Chief of a planning and operations team of the United States Army Logistics Operations Center.  How fellow officers complimented Joe Cuccaro: "...insatiable capacity to understand complex problems" "...logical, common sense judgement" ..."speak plainly and talk infantry"  Joe and fellow Omega Mu Brothers, friends for life.  Ron Thurston, Joe Cuccaro, James Dibiase, above and below
“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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