During IWU’s 2016 Homecoming Weekend, another Special event was held. The Alpha Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta held their Sesquicentennial Celebration. The Celebration was held at The Doubletree Hotel on 9-30 & 10-1. Over 230 members gathered Saturday night for dinner. Unless someone else can show otherwise, we believe we are the oldest Chapter of any Fraternity in the State of Illinois.

The following Brothers from the ’50 era are as follows:

Robert Carden ’52
Robert Hildebrand ’52
William Meister ’56
Dean Padgett ’58
Ronald Bell ’59
Roger Colton ’59
Roy Ferguson ’59
Dennis Mattix ’59
Gerald Philpott ’59
Greg Gardner ’60
Elvin Gentry ’60
Edward Martinez ’60
Robert Ward ’60

During the Celebration Marvin Bower ’45 was awarded the Diamond Owl for his 75 years in the Fraternity. There were 45 plus in attendance who have been members for more than 50 years. A great event for everyone in attendance!

Submitted by Jerry Philpott ’59