  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 Athlete Thomas C. Rogers, 1988  Omega Mu Years   
       L-R: Tri Delt, Dave Barron, Joe Leporati, Jon Smith, Tod Marshall, Andy Bradford, Peter Switzer, Steve Kyd. Pig Dinner    L-R: Mike Plummer, Brian Smith, Bryan Bernard  Sitting on the top stair L-R: Chris Scarcella, Jack Hodgkins; seat front facing camera, Mike Klein; back turned, Brian Smith; Roger Routh, Paul Hesla.     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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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 George P. Merrill, 1879          
 Graduate Work   George P. Merrill did post graduate work at Wesleyan University from 1879-1880. and he was an assistant in the chemistry.    George P. Merrill did additional studies at Johns Hopkins University from 1886-1887.  Professor at George Washington University   George P. Hitchings was a professor of geology and mineralogy at George Washington University from 1893-1916. Smithsonian Museum Of Natural History  George P. Hitchings name is indelibly connected with the Smithsonian Institution. In 1897 George P. Hitching worked at the United States National Museum, later renamed the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, for over forty years. In 1897 was appointed the head curator of geology, and he achieved numerous accomplishments in geology, and he was a recognized as a leading authority in the study of meteorites. He was recognized nationally and internationally as an eminent scientist in geology, meteorology, mineralogy. He left behind an enriching scientific heritage that is appreciatively viewed by countless numbers of people who visit the Smithsonian Museum, as well as in Arizona.  Geology Rooms in the Smithsonian Muesum  George O. Merrill in one of the geology rooms the Smithsonian.     Meteorites Discovered by George P. Merrill 
Merrill Crater  "The Department of Interior has announced that a large crater in Coconino County, Arizona, near the Coconino National Forest will hereafter be known as Merrill Crater, in honor of the late Dr. George P. Merrill (Maine, '79)"  "Dr. Merrill was the world's foremost authority on Meteors, having written more than 60 scientific papers on the projectiles which strike the earth from outer space. The crater is the grave of a meteor."  Author  
    Jane Addams   Jane Addams was a leader in the women's suffrage movement, the founder of Hull House in Chicago, and one of the founders of the A.C.L.U. and the N.A.A.C.P.  "But what is more important Farrington could probably give a personal letter to Dr. G.P. Merrill, Curator of the Department of Geology at the Smithsonian or give important and helpful advice."  "Consult Dr. Merrill, the head of the Department of Geology at the National Museum, for his scientific report on the actual value of the (meteorite) collection to the museum would be the basis for whatever action is taken by the Museum or Congress. He is a most approachable and delightful man, but quite direct and much in earnest."  A letter written by George Merrill to B. J. Harrington at McGill University. Smithsonian Institution   George P. Merrill is sitting in the fourth, middle. National Academy of Sciences   In 1922 George P. Merrill was elected into the National Academy of Sciences, and he was awarded the J. Lawrence Smith Gold Medal for his research into meteorites. He was one of the first University of Maine graduates to receive such an honor, creating an enduring legacy which exists to this day for the university and our Omega Mu brotherhood.  At home in Maine, Fishing      “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 A century has almost passed since our beautiful fraternal home was completed in 1925, and there have been generations of brothers who have lived in the architectural charm of our historic fraternal home: The Castle. The visual charm of our fraternal home remains the same as when it was completed in 1925, and thoroughness and hard work remain the two principles that keep our brotherhood alive and well at 79 College Avenue. We are historically well-founded, and we continue to have enduring fraternal character. In short, although we have had a few rough periods of fraternal negligence and compromise in our history, we have wavered very little in our fraternal mission that was clearly asserted by our Q. T. V. brothers: "enjoyment, sociability, and the best interest of its brothers through life." Clearly, we remain a good fraternal model at the University of Maine, and we remain the preeminent fraternal brotherhood at the university. How fortunate it is that our fraternal soul and character remains intact. It remains a good brotherhood grounded in good men, graduate and undergraduate, now in our third century. Brothers who exhibit unwavering commitment, support, and ongoing hope for the continued existence of our historic brotherhood because our brotherhood transcends a narrow generational definition. Over and over and over again, generations of Q. T. V. and Phi Gamma Delta brothers, undergraduate and graduate, have set an example of responsible leadership, service, faith, and love that we must continue to follow in order for the proud legacy of our brotherhood to continue to flourish. Inspired by our past, we always look to our future in order for our fraternal life to benefit generations of young men, and we have a future to look forward to because our fraternal story continues to be guided and grounded in our fraternal grit and resilience. We have substance, and there is a simple reason for this, we have always been a scrappy brotherhood since our beginning. Now, in our 149th year, we continue to give our very best for our fraternal future: "Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." And finally, we remain dedicated and passionate about our fraternal way of life that is rich, rewarding, and purposeful because our historic longevity is principally grounded in fraternal responsibility. Over a lifetime, our loyalty and reverence for Omega Mu brotherhood, and our fraternal home. grows in appreciation and love, and I do not believe that is an overstatement. Throughout our long, meaningful fraternal history, generations of brothers have shown that reverence and love in their words and actions, and actions are always sovereign, toward our Omega Mu brotherhood. Two brothers who have shown that fraternal reverence, loyalty, and love since their undergraduate years are twin brothers, Andrew and Michael Soloby. There is nothing small or casual about their Omega Mu spirit. Far from it. It is absolute, and it is without compromise, and they remain that way today. They are both down-to-earth, genuine brothers. And it is also important to note that Bill and Mike always exhibit the courage to be joyful, happy, and optimistic. They are both special gifts in the history of our brotherhood because they have given their respective hearts and minds to our brotherhood for decades. They have stayed close to the heart of our brotherhood, and they have invested considerable time and effort, energy and enthusiasm, in being good, responsible leaders in our brotherhood. We have a fraternal future to look forward to because of their efforts. And now, almost a 150 years later, our fraternal history continues because of the uncompromising, resolute, abiding love, and faithful fraternal stewardship of Mike and Bill Soloby. Perge. Twin Brothers and Omega Mu Brothers
Twin Brothers, Andrew T. Soloby and Michael P. Soloby Omega Mu Years   Clara Hammond, housemother   Front row L-R: Dave Goode and Ray O'Keefe (Senior Skull); Standing L-R: Bill Soloby, Fred Galella, and John Duffy.  Standing L-R: Dave Smith, Dan Dodge, Pete Frost Sitting on the stairs L-R: Mike McInnis and Ray O'Keefe   Bill Soloby is #13, Mike Soloby is #15.  nSitting L-R: Rod Macklin, Jim Dunn, Steve Carlisle Standing L-R: Hans Kohler, Edson Smith, Jim Turner, Purple Legionnaire, ?, Paul Lausier, Chris Tremblay  Kneeling: Steve Hayward Standing L-R: Richard Paganucci, Mike Soloby, Bill Soloby Mud Bowl  Back Row L-R: Spook, Anthony Flaherty, Dave Smith, John Rhodes, Jimmy Dunn, Glenn Smith, Paul Dulac?, Rod Macklin, John Dolan, George Wiest, Jim Chaplin Front Row L-R: Ernie Niles, ?, Bob Duetsch, Bob Van Dyke, Tyler Libby, George Thomas, J ack McBrayne.  
   Fiji Island  Front L-R: Bob Mennealy and Paul Wood Behind L-R: Pat Ladd and Bill Soloby Snow Sculpture  Housemother Clara Hammond  Clara Hammonds and "Spook"         University of Maine Karate Club       Pig Dinner      L-R: Mike O'Leary, Mike Soloby, Bill Soloby.  Bill Soloby, Teddy Crowell, and Mike Soloby  Frank Danforth, wearing the blue blazer; Mike Soloby, reading the Pig Dinner program; Bill Soloby, wearing a yellow shirt and looking toward the camera. To the right, Chuck Hazard, Pat Perry,  John Collins, wearing the Fiji shirt Back L-R: Tom Richardson, Teddy Crowell, Mike Soloby, Sammy Cosgrove, Bob Doyle, and Paul Lessard  Brothers Together  Bill Soloby, Richard Paganucci, Mike McInnis, Mike Porter, John Nale, Tom Richardson, Mike Soloby.  Tom Richardson, Mike Soloby, John Nale, and Richard Paganucci at John Nale's home in Waterville.  Bob Doyle, Mike Soloby, Jim McLean, Tom Richardson in Las Vegas. 
“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. 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 Athlete Cecil J. Cutts, 1926  Omega Mu Years          The First Phi Gamma Delta house was destroyed by fire in 1924,  
Henry Eaton, Joesph Murray, William Murray
Clarence Hart, Donald D. Mitchell, Thomas Glynn, Russell Dyer   "Although the boys are having to put up with a lot of unfavorable circumstances, they are willing to, when they walk down College Avenue and at the new chapter house in the process of construction." Castle, 1925       "All in all the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity has a house, which can hardly be surpassed in New England."    "Each house was suitably decorated for the occasion, many of them having dance orders, favors, and confetti dances."
 
University of Maine Athlete       Quarterback, Cecil "Sam" J. Cutts         "Sam Cutts...often smashed through with the ball himself for gains."  Omega Mu Brothers at Homecoming 
Philip H. Taylor, Samuel J. Cutts, and Theodore Curtis  “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 veteran-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 we can all 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 Anthony P. Schneider, Jr., 1916  Omega Mu Years   Omega Mu Years      "About 12 p. m. the Smoker wound up with a sing, three cheers for 1915 and a return three cheers for Phi Gamma Delta re-echoed from the porch."
  "There were cigarettes and cigars for all, not to mention peanuts, ice cream and fancy crackers, and ginger ale."
 "They made themselves merry with cards and songs and talked over the old days. Military Career     Anthony P. Schneider, Jr. served in a Naval Aviation squadron as a Chief Quartermaster during World War I. Details are unknown as to how he died during World World War I.       “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 Christopher C. Eaton, 1971
Omega Mu Years
Housemothers Alma Pratt and Clara Hammond  L-R: Bob Duetsch, Bob van Dyk, John Collins, Chris Eaton, Fred Galella Omega Mu Snow Sculptures  Clara Hammond, housemother Clara Hammond and "Spook"  Chris Eaton, wearing a red sweater, hand over the pot.  Chris Eaton carving on the ice wall.  Chris Eatons's car after a blizzard. Fiji Island  Mud Bowl    
  Omega Mu Athlete    Chris Eaton, #23   
Chris Eaton, #24     Military Career 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.     Christopher C. Eaton was a Naval Diving and Salvage Officer on USS Hitchiti during the Vietnam War.    Chris Eaton would receive the Medal of Merit for being involved in the salvage operation on the Sgt. Jack J. Pendleton after running aground in the South China Sea on September 23rd, 1973. Pig Dinner   L-R: Bill Pond, Paul Lessard, Ted Crowell, Bob Doyle, Chris eaton, Sammy Cosgrove, Jack McBrayne.  Chris Eaton, Paul Pooler, Mike O'Leary, unknown, Sammy Cosgrove.  Omega Mu brothers singing a Phi Gamma Delta song with some demonstrative exuberance. L-R: Tom Richardson, Chris Eaton, Ted Crowell, John Collins in front leading the song; Sammy Cosgrove, Paul Pooler, Bob Doyle, behind.  “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. 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 Athlete Robert W. Nutter, 1944  Omega Mu Years        
1941 Snow Sculpture  "Phi Gam's snow sculpture last week was probably the most beautiful this university has ever seen."  There are those who say that is should have had first first or nothing....But if barred from first place for that reason, why was it given any mention? Because it was too good to ignore."   "Dudley Utterback was the chief designer."  Dudley Utterback   Senior Class Officers 
 Omega Mu Brothers, Alfred Hutchinson and Robert Nutter University of Maine Athlete  
 
  "Maine's best broke-field runner."
         "Windy Work, Bob Nutter, and John Whiten were the heavy stickers for the outfit."
 Omega Mu brother, Winslow "Windy" Work    “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 veteran-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 we can all 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 Howard J. Stagg, III, 1937  Omega Mu Years      1935 Snow Sculpture     1936 Snow Sculpture   "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 artist responsible for this fine piece artistry were; Gordon Heath, James Dow, Robert Baker, and George Grange, although the entire fraternity did its part."
Gordon Heath and James Dow  George Grange        University of Maine Athlete       
         European theater of World War II  Howard Stagg served with the Fourth Armored Division during World War II, and he retired a lieutenant colonel.  "Spearheading General Patton's Third Army in the European theater of World War II."       Fourth Armored in Coutances.   Fourth Armored Division approaching Bastogne.  Pacific theater of World War II  At the conclusion of the European theater of operations, Howard Stagg was assigned to the staff of Admiral Nimitz to help plan the allied invasion of Japan. Operation Downfall    “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. 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 Athlete Howard L. Farwell, 1909  Omega Mu Years    The library in 1906-1908  The library in 1908-1910. The piano has been moved to the front parlor.  The library in 1908-1910.  The piano in the front parlor, 1908-1910.       
     
University of Maine Athlete  Howard L. Farwell was the fullback on the University of Maine football team.  
   Howard L. Farwell was the shot putter on the University of Maine track team.  “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. 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 Harry C. Saunders, Jr., 1935  Omega Mu Years    Initiation
 
    "The lady guests were forced to enter this upside down party by the coal chute."     
1935 Snow Sculpture   University of Maine Athlete    "Harry Saunders trailing"  "One of America's Best Teams"  "The flying feet of the Black twins, Bill Hunnewell, Joel Marsh, and Harry Saunders carried Maine in 1934 to cross country heights which had not been attained since Lindsey and Richardson copped national honors six years ago." New England Cross Country Champions  Maine Cross Country, Second Place N.C.A.A. Championship Race            “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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