The Delta Tau Delta Rho Chapter Alumni Scholarships

In the Spring of 1998 over 20 Rho Delt Alumni led by Pete Stamer Class of 1961 and Bruce Boylan Class of 1963 joined forces to raise money towards what is now known as the Delta Tau Delta Rho Chapter Alumni Scholarship Fund. As of January 2000, generous Delt Alumni have pledged close to $250,000 towards the program which is scheduled to be completed by January 2003. At that time our goal is to have collected a grand total of $280,000 which would enable us to award at least 8 undergraduate scholarships of $1000 on an annual basis. Awards are named based on the consensus of the committee, however, those Delt Alumni who donate $25,000 or more will have the opportunity to name their award. The current list of awards is shown below.

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Lee Allen Dowches '91 Memorial Scholarship

Lee Allen Dowches

The story of how we started the first scholarship is quite tragic, but important to tell. Lee Allan Dowches Class of 1991, was a Rho Delt who died in 1988 as a result of injuries sustained when the rung of an extension ladder on which he was standing broke as he was affixing letters to the rear of the Rho Chapter House. At that time, Lee's pledge class, fellow Delts and other Stevens IFC members assisted in raising money toward what would be known as the Lee Allan Dowches Memorial Scholarship.

Previous Winners:

• John Davidovich (1998-1999)

• Istvan Nyilas (1999-2000)

• Mike Michelini (2000-2001)

• Rory Jennings (2001-2002)

• Ken Henriques (2002-2003)

• Nicholas Mabunay (2003-2004)

• Mark Bielicky (2004-2005)

• John Dolny (2005-2006)

• Brian Reckdenwald (2006-2007)

Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a brother-in-good-standing (first preference shall be given to a sophomore) who has exhibited devotion and unselfish spirit towards his peers.
 

The Walter Stamer '64 Memorial Scholarship

Walter Stamer grew up in Sparta New Jersey and graduated from Newton High School. He earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree in 1964 and a Masters of Management Science from Stevens in 1970.

Walt was nicknamed the big "W" by his Delta Brothers based on his large size and his athletic ability. In addition to interscholastic and inter-fraternity sports he played varsity basketball and lacrosse. He was a part of the 1963-lacrosse team that won the Mid-Atlantic Conference Championship and was Co-Captain of the 1964 team. He scored 89 goals during his lacrosse career placing him fourth on the all time scoring list. After college he became an avid tennis player and won the North Carolina doubles championship five times in his respective age group.

Walt began his career with Union Carbide and rose through the ranks to become Director of Operations for Rhone-Poulenc at Research Triangle Park in North Carolina. Professionally, Walt was a registered professional engineer, and a member of the Society of Plastic Engineers. As I am sure, you will agree Walt Stamer represents the outstanding example of athletic and career accomplishment that is a part of the Stevens and Delta Tau Delta Tradition.

Previous Winners:

• Chris Etim (1998-1999)

• John Davidovich (1999-2000)

• Justin Brinkerhoff (2000-2001)

• Mike Baumbach (2001-2002)

• Brian Lalli (2002-2003)

• Patrick McCann (2003-2004)

• Joshua Ottinger (2004-2005)

• Joshua Ottinger (2005-2006)

• Floyd Morris (2006-2007)

Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a brother-in-good-standing who has participated in extracurricular activities and demonstrated leadership, team spirit and good sportsmanship.

The Edward Dalton '60 Memorial Scholarship

 While at Stevens, Edward Dalton, served in a wide range of leadership positions that led him being selected for Khoda, Gear and Triangle, Pi Delta Epsilon and the John Henry Newman Honorary Society. A Jersey City native, Ed attended Stevens on a General Motors Scholarship. As STUTE editor 1959-1960, he first protested, then ultimately accepted the demolition of the Stevens Castle. He memorialized its replacement by the Stevens Center with the STUTE's first color issue and an editorial entitled "The Proud Past Must Yield To An Even Prouder Future." The New York Collegiate Press Association recognized his efforts by naming him Editor of the Year in 1960.

When he was presented with the 1994 Stevens Honor Award, Ed's advice to his fellow alumni was simple "Dare to dream." Ed's dreams included completing an MS at Stevens in 1960 and a Harvard MBA in 1966. He then embarked on a 24-year career with New York Telephone.

Ed's most recognizable and lasting achievements evolved from his community service. He served as chairman of the Jersey City Planning Authority during the 1970's. Where others saw rotting piers, rusty railroad tracks, and abandoned factory buildings, Ed envisioned and fought for what we now know as Newport Center, Jersey City. It has become the paradigm for waterfront development throughout America.

As chairman of the Boys Club in the 1980's, Ed led an effort to replace its dilapidated clubhouse, transforming an abandoned coal bunker into contemporary facility that has received national recognition. It also introduced basketball to several youths who ultimately reached the NBA.

Although multiple sclerosis forced an end to his NYNEX career in 1990, Ed continued to teach in the Stevens telecommunications graduate program until 1994. Ed currently resides at St. Ann's Home in Jersey City.
 

Previous Winners:

• Manu Tandon (1998-1999)

• Kevin Frei (1999-2000)

• James Staffan (2000-2001)

• Hasan Kasmi (2001-2002)

• Ranole Beng (2004-2005)

• Evan Swiker (2005-2006)

• Kevin Clerkin (2006-2007)

Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a brother-in-good-standing who has attained a Dean's List average for the prior two semesters and has exhibited leadership in student activities and/or honorary societies.

The Ed Mullowney '65 Memorial Scholarship

Ed Mullowney, 1965, was a member of the SIT Board of Trustees and instituted the "Heart and Need Award".
 
Previous Winners:

• Jesse O'Brien (2000-2001)

• Jesse O'Brien (2001-2002)

• Hasan Kasmi (2002-2003)

• Jonathan Dubinski (2003-2004)

• Ken Henriques (2004-2005)

• Ken Henriques (2005-2006)

• Steven Suggs (2006-2007)

Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a brother-in-good-standing who has the greatest accumulated debt and greater than a 2.0 Cumulative GPA.

The Larry Babbio '66 Scholarship

Larry Babbio

Larry T. Babbio, 1966, is the current Chairman of the SIT Board of Trustees.
 

Previous Winners:

• Kevin Frei (2000-2001)

• Mike Michelini (2001-2002)

• Mike Michelini (2002-2003)

• Ryan Sullivan (2003-2004)

• Nick Mabunay (2004-2005)

• Nick Mabunay (2005-2006)

• Tom Olsen (2006-2007)

Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to a brother-in-good-standing who has the highest cumulative GPA for the previous scholastic year.

The Calex Scholarship

Steve Cuff, 1953, currently a member of the SIT Board of Trustees, instituted The Calex Award (named after Steve's company).
 

Previous Winners:

• Kwesi Kerr (2001-2002)

• Kwesi Kerr (2002-2003)

• Kwesi Kerr (2003-2004)

• Robert Leming (2004-2005)

• Robert Leming (2005-2006)

• Robert Leming (2006-2007)

Criteria:
This scholarship is awarded to an Electrical Engineering major, with need (debt) and scholarship (Cumulative GPA), in that order.