Bob Schieffer visits GHQ

One of the many benefits of being a Phi Delt staff member is meeting famous Phis.

Today was one of those days as Brother Bob Schieffer (TCU '59) stopped by General Headquarters. He is in town as part of Miami University's Lecture Series where he will speak tonight in Hall Auditorium. The title of the speech - "From the Anchor's Desk, Facing the Nation."

I was fortunate to play photographer for the quick tour given by Brothers Bob Biggs and Bob Miller. Fellow TCU alumnus and current Educational Foundation Board Chairman W.L. Gray, Jr. and his wife Lynn made a special trip from Texas to spend time with Brother Schieffer as well.

Bob was impressed with the GHQ building and enjoyed his trip down memory lane in the alumni room where he found his own picture as well as the picture of his college roommate, Brother B. Charles Coody, former Masters Champion. When he met the leadership consultants, he told stories about some of his visits to their respective college campuses.

Brother Schieffer's love for the Fraternity is strong; exemplified by the Phi Delt ring he wears everyday. He happily recounted several Phi Delt stories including one about his first out of town trip without his parents. As accomplished and well-traveled as Brother Schieffer is today, he can say his travels started with a cross country trek from Fort Worth, Texas to Asheville, North Carolina in 1958 for the 52nd General Convention of Phi Delta Theta.

We are looking forward to hosting a reception tonight in the Alumni Room of GHQ after his lecture. I'm not sure who is more excited about meeting Brother Bob, me or my wife!

Until the next time, remember... Go far.