April 29, 2021 |
Tom Perry
Marietta College’s Office of Campus Involvement recently announced several awards for student organizations and Greek Life, including Student Organization of the Year and the Chapter of the Year.
The Gardening Club, which boasts close to 50 members, was named the Student Organization of the Year. This award honors the student organization that exhibits a high commitment to improving campus life. The organization shows unity within the membership, produces strong programming for the campus, and excels at leadership.
Chi Omega sorority was named the Greek Chapter of the Year. Chi Omega has been active on campus since 1923. This award honors the accomplishments of an organization in the Greek community. The chapter receiving this award shows effective self-governance, embodies the values of the Marietta College Greek System, promotes leadership and student learning, and/or models social justice and service.
Duane Littlejohn
Duane Littlejohn, a lifelong resident of St. Thomas, ND passed away in his home April 26, 2021. He farmed and maintained his career in the insurance business there for more than 50 years.
The youngest of 4 brothers, Duane was born in Grafton on August 13, 1938, to Raymond and Florence (Hanna) Littlejohn. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of North Dakota, marrying his high school sweetheart, Carol (Larson) Littlejohn in 1959. They have been married for almost 62 years.
Duane’s high school music teacher, Elmer Anderson, helped Duane develop his singing ability, which led Duane to become a soloist for the men’s vocal touring group at UND, the Varsity Bards. Duane also became a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, serving as social chair and as president of the fraternity. (The same high school music teacher was also a Lambda Chi and suggested that Duane check out the fr
Duane Littlejohn
Duane Littlejohn, a lifelong resident of St. Thomas, ND passed away in his home April 26, 2021. He farmed and maintained his career in the insurance business there for more than 50 years.
The youngest of 4 brothers, Duane was born in Grafton on August 13, 1938, to Raymond and Florence (Hanna) Littlejohn. He graduated from St. Thomas High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of North Dakota, marrying his high school sweetheart, Carol (Larson) Littlejohn in 1959. They have been married for almost 62 years.
Duane’s high school music teacher, Elmer Anderson, helped Duane develop his singing ability, which led Duane to become a soloist for the men’s vocal touring group at UND, the Varsity Bards. Duane also became a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, serving as social chair and as president of the fraternity. (The same high school music teacher was also a Lambda Chi and suggested that Duane check out the fr
Dr. William âLukeâ Johnson, Jr., DDS, PA, age 79, died peacefully in his home surrounded by family on April 18, 2021, after a valiant fight with cancer. Born in Sullivan County, TN, on September 24, 1941, to the late William Luke Johnson, Sr., and Margaret Akard Johnson, Luke spent most of his childhood playing baseball with his late uncle, James Craft Akard, whom he loved like a father.
He received his BS from East Tennessee State University, where he was involved in ROTC and served as President of his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha. There he met the love of his life, Glenda Faye Prillaman. They married on November 30, 1963. Without a doubt, his favorite thing in all the world was to see her smile and hold her hand. In fact, his constant affection for Glenda was a source of embarrassment to his children.
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