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Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Army (1941-1946)
Elected to Congress in 1946
House Majority Whip (1955-1961)
House Majority Leader (1962-1971)
Chairman of the Platform Committee (1964)
Chairman of National Democratic Convention (1968)
Speaker of the House (1971-1977)
Oklahoma Will Rogers Award (1979)
Distinguished Alumnus Award
(College of Arts & Science at University of Oklahoma) (1990)
Honorary Degree from University of Oklahoma (1991)
Oklahoma Statesman of the Year (League of Women Voters) (1993)
Oklahoman of the Year (Oklahoma Broadcasters Association)
Minute Man Award (Reserve Officer Association)
Distinguished Service Award (University of Oklahoma)
Member of Oklahoma Hall of Fame
Member South McAlester Lodge #46
Scottish Rite, 33rd Degree
Legion of Honor
Initiated: Daniel M. Hailey Chapter (1926)
McAlester, Oklahoma
"In reflecting on my 49 years of public service, I find that the precepts of the Order
of DeMolay have been invaluable to me. This was particularly true the two times I
was just a heartbeat away from the Presidency of the United States and faced very
difficult decisions. My public life, as well as my private life, have been guided
by the DeMolay vow - To love and serve God, my country, and my fellow man."
Governor of Idaho and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior "The young men of the DeMolay organization are taught responsibility, There are hundreds of thousands of examples of men whose adult careers were
Representative Florida Legislature 1958 - 1962.
"DeMolay played an important role during the formative years of my life.
Inducted June 13, 1997 Soldier, International Educator "The DeMolay experience lasts a lifetime. It begins with the inspired and ever-inspiring
Professional sports broadcaster. "DeMolay meant a great deal to me in my late adolescent years in Sanford,
College track coach. "DeMolay gave to me another set of values...that have helped
America's favorite cartoon voice. "I have been a member of DeMolay for 63 years. I thank God and DeMolay for
Commander Gemini 7 1965. "My DeMolay experience was a very positive part of growing up. I remember
Astronaut "DeMolay's positive values and high standards improved my moral and
Businessman "DeMolay was the first step on the path to fraternal comradeship that has
Governor of South Carolina and former United States Congressman "In our time, as perhaps never before, young men everywhere need the positive
"The Ultra Entrepreneur"
CECIL D. ANDRUS
Inducted June 24, 1994
Began political career at the age of 29 when first elected to the Idaho State Senate-1960
Served four terms in Idaho State Legislature
Elected Governor of Idaho - 1970
Chairman National Governors' Association - 1976
First person in Idaho State history to be elected Governor four different times
Re-Elected in 1974 - 1986 - 1990
Served the United States as its 42nd Secretary of the Interior - 1977
Served four years as a member of President Jimmy Carter's Presidential Cabinet
Four Honorary Degrees from Institutions of Higher Education
Veterans of Foreign Wars' "Man of The Year" -1959
The National Wildlife Federation's "Conservationist of the Year" - 1980
The Wilderness Society's "Ansel Adams Award" - 1985
The Audubon Society's "Audubon Award" - 1985
Idaho State University's "Statesman of the Year" - 1990
Political Science Honor Society's "Statesman of the Year" - 1990
B'nai Brith's "Torch of Liberty Award" - 1991
Eugene Chapter, Eugene, Oregon
Initiated: 1949
Legion of Honor
integrity and honesty, and those have been the central values in my life. All of us
who were involved in DeMolay in my time benefitted tremendously from it.
greatly enhanced because of their participation in DeMolay. The sad part of it is
that it is such a brief period in our lives that we are able to be a part of it, but it
occurs at a time of great change in a young man's life. DeMolay's lessons last a lifetime."
REUBIN O'DONOVAN ASKEW
Inducted November 13, 1986
Senator Florida Legislature 1962 - 1970.
Governor of Florida 1971 - 1979.
Delivered Keynote Address to the
Democratic National Convention 1972.
Elected Chairman Democratic Governors' conference 1976.
Elected Chairman National Governors' conference 1978.
Appointed by President Carter to the Cabinet position
of United States Trade Representative.
Presidential candidate 1983.
Legion of Honor 1971.
Escambia Chapter, Pensacola, Florida. Initiated 1944.
It gave me one of my earliest opportunities to learn about leadership
and brotherhood. The values taught in DeMolay continue to be highly
relevant and necessary to character development in young people
in the difficult world of today."
JOHN STEPHEN BAILEY
US Army 2nd Lieutenant (1951), Recalled to Active Duty as a Major
during the Berlin Crisis (1961), Promoted to Colonel (1967)
As an educator, Brother Bailey has served as: Assistant to the President, Dean
University Relations; Dean, University College, Northeastern University, Boston
(1957-1969), President, Nasson College, Maine (1969-1975), President, The
American College of Greece, Athens (since 1975), President Emeritus,
Association of American International Colleges and Universities.
Included among the many honors bestowed upon Brother Bailey is: Finis
Engleman Award for Distinguished Leadership in International Higher
Education from the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools;
New Delhi, India
Past Master Councilor (1945-1946)
Chevalier (1948)
Legion of Honor (1966)
Initiated: Battle Green Chapter (1944)
Lexington, Massachusetts
ritual - and the wisdom behind those words gives each new member a moral North Star
to guide him for all the years ahead. Practical opportunities abound in DeMolay to
learn teamwork - the true foundation of leadership. Is it any wonder that DeMolay
develops so many outstanding leaders in all the important fields of human endeavor?"
WALTER "RED" BARBER
Inducted November 13, 1986
The voice of the Cincinnati Reds 1934 - 1938.
The voice of the Brooklyn Dodgers 1939 - 1954.
The voice of the New York Yankees 1955 - 1968.
Announced 13 World Series Championships,
4 All Star Baseball games,
8 Orange Bowls, 2 Rose Bowls and 1 Sugar Bowl and
4 National Football League Championships.
Inducted into Baseball's Hall of Fame 1978.
Seminole chapter, Sanford, Florida. Initiated 1925.
Florida. My high school principal, G. E. McKay, guided us in our DeMolay
work. Those influences taught me about character, about holding your faith,
about truth and keeping your word. I shall be always grateful to
Professor McKay and to DeMolay. I was blessed to have such guidance at
such a period in my life. I pray such good influences may come to more and
more teenagers today in these troublesome times."
E. P. BARUTH
Inducted November 13, 1986
Coached McCook Junior College track team to twelve
Nebraska Junior College championships.
Second place, National Jr. College Title 1965.
Legion of Honor 1984.
Hastings Chapter, Hastings, Nebraska. Initiated 1925.
me work with young men through my coaching years,
and their response was more than gratifying."
MEL BLANC
Inducted April 27, 1987
Voices include: Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Sylvester
the Cat, Tweety, Elmer Fudd, Foghorn Leghorn, Road Runner,
Barney Rubble, Speedy Gonzales and many, many more.
Recognized as an intregral part of American History with a permanent
exhibit in the Smithsonian Institution.
Recipient of Congressional and Presidential Citations for
outstanding contributions to society.
Selected by young people in 1986 as one of the five individuals
they would most like to meet. Others included were George Washington,
Ronald Reagan and Abe Lincoln.
Legion of Honor 1966.
Sunnyside Chapter, Portland, Oregon. Initiated 1925.
helping me become kind and thoughtful to my parents and all my friends.
I had many opportunities to do the wrong things and I might have done them
if it were not for DeMolay. God Bless them."
COLONEL FRANK BORMAN
Inducted November 13, 1986
Commander Apollo 8, the first manned lunar orbital mission 1968.
Received the first Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
Chairman of the Board of Eastern Airlines 1976 - 1986.
Elected Vice Chairman of the Board of Texas Air Corp 1986.
Arizona Chapter, Tucson, Arizona. Initiated 1943.
it with pleasure and I recommend a similar experience to every young man."
VANCE D. BRAND
Inducted April 14, 1989
Apollo-Soyuz mission: Acted as command module pilot on board Apollo
Spacecraft. Mission was first historic meeting in space between
American astronauts and Soviet cosmonauts.
STS-5 mission: Commanded STS-5, the first fully operational flight
of the Space Shuttle Transportation System. This mission was
flown in the Space shuttle Columbia.
STS-41-B mission: Commanded the Space Shuttle Challenger on the tenth
Space Shuttle flight. This eight day orbital flight culminated in the
first landing to the runway at the Kennedy Space Center.
Longmont Chapter, Longmont, Colorado. Initiated 1945
patriotic awareness and that has served me as a fountain for later life.
I will always remember the friendship and good times too."
Floyd A. Cailloux
Inducted June 21, 1996
Chairman, Keystone International
U.S. Army (1942-1946)
Founded System Engineering & Manufacturing Company (1955-1968)
Elected Chairman of the Board of Keystone Valve Corporation (1968)
Chairman of the Board, Keystone International (1970-1978)
Life Member - Houston Livestock Show
Life Member - Houston Farm & Ranch Club
Founder, Cailloux Charitable Foundation
32nd Degree, Scottish Rite (1940)
Honorary 33rd Degree, Scottish Rite (1981)
Golden Chalice Award (Grand Encampment of Knights Templar) (1994)
Sam Houston Award (Grand Lodge of Texas) (1995)
Oak Forest Lodge #1398 (Texas)
Lorenzo DeZavala Lodge #1397 (Texas)
India Shrine Temple (Oklahoma) - Shrine Club (Texas)
Arabia Shrine Temple - Royal Order of Jesters
York Rite Houston Chapter & Council
Red Cross of Constantine - High Twelve Club
Emeritus Representative - National Court, Royal Order of Jesters
Emeritus Member - Nominating Committee, National Court, Royal Order of Jesters
Legion of Honor (1995)
Initiated: Myrtle Chapter (1932)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
been an intricate part of my life. The vast majority of the persons who
shaped my life and contributed to my success have had an involvement in the
Masonic fraternities."
CARROLL A. CAMPBELL, JR.
Inducted June 25, 1993
Began political career at age 20 by helping a friend run for public office - 1960
Elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives - 1970
Re-elected - 1972
Elected to the South Carolina Senate - 1976
Elected to the United States Congress - 1978
Named Outstanding Freshman Congressman - 1979
Elected Governor of South Carolina - 1986
Named to the National Governor's Association Executive Committee - 1988
Co-Chairman National Governor's Association Task force on Education
Re-elected Governor of South Carolina by one of the biggest margins in history
1990
Greenville Chapter, Greenville, South Carolina
Initiated: August 3, 1955
Legion of Honor 1988
influence of the Order of DeMolay. In the Vows and Cardinal Virtues of the Order,
any young man may find a straight and clear path to manhood: to honor, to dignity,
to self respect, to accomplishment and success in his most difficult undertakings.
In the face of all the challenges and all the obstacles one must confront in life,
the lessons and the ideals of the Order of DeMolay are a source of wealth beyond price,
and of truth which will endure forever."
CURTIS L. CARLSON
Inducted June 16, 1995
Businessman - Philanthropist
Chairman and sole owner of the $10 billion plus Carlson Companies, an international
conglomerate which includes more than 100 different companies providing employment
for over 118,000 people in 125 countries.
The Carlson Travel Group comprises one of the two largest travel agency networks in
the world. The Carlson Hospitality Group is a major force in the world's hotel, resort,
and restaurant industry and includes Radisson Hotels International; TGI Friday's
restaurant chain; and The Country Kitchen restaurant chain. Carlson, at the age of 24,
started his "Gold Bond Stamp Company", the trading stamp company that would
eventually lead him to other fields and to be known as "The Ultra Entrepreneur".
"The values of the DeMolay brotherhood are essential to building leadership skills,
creating self-esteem, developing collaborative experiences, and instilling the sense of
individual responsibility that is essential to a healthy republic."
Starred in "The Wackiest Ship in the Army" television series 1965. "Needless to say, DeMolay had a profound effect on me. It arrived at a
Inducted November 13, 1986 Cartoonist Extraordinaire. "I feel a great sense of obligation and gratitude toward the Order of DeMolay
Educator, Governor of Wisconsin, Motivational Speaker For over 50 years I have regularly thought about my Creator and
Actor Television Acting credits: Broadway credits: Film credits: Initiated: John M. Cheney Chapter (1926) "As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.
Oklahoma Executive Officer (1952-1954) "DeMolay and Frank Land had a profound influence in my entire life."
CNN Headline News Anchor "Toss a pebble in a pond. The waves may spread far beyond what you
Radio Journalist "It seems that today, many young Americans flock to gangs. They are starved for a
United States Senator and former Governor of Oregon "The foundations of this great Nation are embodied in the very principles of
Beloved American folk Musician and Actor Burl Ives was called by author Carl Sandburg, "The mightiest ballad singer of this His song "The Blue Tail Fly" has become a "National Institute of Song". Brother Ives' movie credits include" "East of Eden", "Desire Under the Elms", His honors, awards, and recognitions are too numerous to list. Highlights include: "I was fortunate to be born into a family of Masons. Indeed, my older sister Audrey was
Inducted April 14, 1989 United States Congressman "The more things change, the more they are the same. Regardless of the
Governor of Kentucky "DeMolay gives every young man the opportunity to grow
Washington Senators 1954 - 1960. "I believe the principles taught by DeMolay are invaluable to young
LIFE MAGAZINE: 1944-1951. "The DeMolay movement was important to me from the date it was
Gold Medal Olympian "My experiences in DeMolay most certainly were greatly beneficial in my
University of Nebraska football Coach I enjoyed my association with DeMolay in my youth and
Representative Missouri Legislature 1931 - 1932. "Aside from my home, DeMolay has been more helpful and made a greater
National League Rookie of The Year 1963. "As a kid growing up, DeMolay was one of the few organizations
Educator, Researcher, Administrator He is listed in: Brother Roskens has received: "DeMolay was an anvil on which character issues of great consequence to
Inducted June 13, 1997 Deputy Director/Operating Head "As a young boy, who had lost his father, the interest taken in me by the men of DeMolay
Inducted April 26, 1991 United States Army "Working in the Order of DeMolay filled in much of my spare time,never
Philanthropist - Entrepreneur - Businessman Harold Schafer founded the Gold Seal Company in 1942 when he was 30 years old. By Harold Schafer is well known for his 50 plus years of love for, and the restoration Founder, Gold Seal Company (1942) Recruited personally by Dad Land to serve as Executive Officer for "Fatherless, I joined DeMolay in 1929 at the suggestion of my Masonic
Inducted June 13, 1997 Builder, Developer, National Football League Team Owner "Family and country mean everything to me. A person is taught values such as
Inducted June 16, 1995 Pulitzer Prize Winning Author - Nobel Laureate The works of John Steinbeck are among the best known and best loved in American Steinbeck's 33 major works include 17 novels (three adapted for stage and Most notable works: Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature (1962) Received both degrees of DeMolay on October 8, 1921 "Although "Dad" Steinbeck was an unwilling celebrity who zealously (Quote from the DeMolay CORDON, March 1969)
Television's first "Big" Newscaster. "Born in the Heart of America, DeMolay now spans the world,
All American quarterback - University of Georgia. "It is a great honor to be inducted into the DeMolay Hall of Fame.
Gary Collins
Inducted November 13, 1986
Headlined in "The Sixth Sense","Born Free" and "The Iron Horse".
Made motion picture debut in "Cleopatra" and later
appeared in "The Longest Day".
Host of "Hour Magazine".
Awarded an Emmy in 1984 for being an Outstanding Host of a
Talk Show/Information Series.
Annual Host of "Miss America" pageant and
the National March of Dimes telethon.
Triangle Chapter, Venice, California. Initiated 1952.
critical point in my life. For at fourteen, the issues of fraternity, faith and
trust were insignificant. The example of Jacques DeMolay's courage helped
me see that there was another dimension to one's life and that the attempt
to reach a worthy goal could give so much more meaning to one's life.
Of course, the opportunity to go through the chairs was an honor and
certainly nurtured whatever leadership qualities I might possess today."
WALT DISNEY
December 5, 1901 - December 15, 1966
The creator of Mickey Mouse and founder of Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Produced full-length animated classics such as "Snow White and the Seven
Dwarfs", "Pinocchio", "Fantasia", "Dumbo" and "Bambi".
Created and produced the "Wonderful World of Color" and the
"Mickey Mouse Club" television shows.
Walt Disney, along with his staff, received 48 Academy Awards and 7 Emmys.
Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Legion of Honor 1931.
Mother Chapter, Kansas City, Missouri. Initiated 1923.
for the important part it played in my life. Its precepts have been invaluable
in making decisions, facing dilemmas and crises. DeMolay stands for all
that is good for the family and for our country. I feel privileged to
have enjoyed membership in DeMolay."
LEE SHERMAN DREYFUS, PhD
Inducted June 24, 1994
Professor of Communications, University of Wisconsin, Madison - 1962
Chancellor, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point - 1967
Governor, State of Wisconsin - 1979
President, Sentry Insurance - 1983
President, Lee Sherman Dreyfus, Inc. - 1984
Honors and Awards:
The United States' "Distinguished Public Service Medal"
The Episcopal Church's "Cross of St. Luke"
President's "Gold Medal" - Association of the United States Army
Masonry's "33rd Degree"
Kappa Sigma Fraternity's "Man of the Year"
"Who's Who in America"
"Who's Who in the World"
Washington Park Chapter, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Initiated:1940
Past Master Councilor - 1943
Legion of Honor
His gifts of good life, family, and friends. This occurred whenever
something made me aware that it was nine o'clock in the evening. This is
the hour when, as a DeMolay, I learned to interrupt whatever I was doing,
kneel and bow my head in a prayer of thanks during interpolation."
BUDDY EBSEN
Inducted June 21, 1996
Barnaby Jones - "Barnaby Jones"
Jed Clampett - "Beverly Hillbillies"
Georgie Russell - "Davy Crockett"
"Whoopee" (1928)
"Flying Colors" (1933)
"Ziegfield Follies" (1934)
"Yokel Boy" (1939)
"Showboat" (1945)
"Male Animal" (1953)
"Broadway Melody of 1935"
"Broadway Melody of 1938"
"Born to Dance"
"Captain January"
"Banjo on My Knee"
"Lucky Star"
"Mail Order Bride"
"Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Orlando, Florida
Often the value of the influences imposed on us by our mothers and fathers, our
teachers and certain friends are not realized until years later, when we, as a sailor
does, look back at our wakes to determine the course we have steered that got us to
where we are. Today, when I look back, then look around me to see with whom I am
standing, I fully realize the influence on my life that must be credited to DeMolay."
ROY E. "FRIDAY" FITZGERALD
Inducted June 19, 1998
Served as Assistant to Frank Land and Director of Field Activities
Senior Vice President of Fidelity National Bank & Trust Co. (Retired)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Executive Assistant to Governor of Oklahoma (1950-1954)
Founder/Organizer and the first National Chairman of the
AAU Junior Olympic Program
Past President of the Missouri Valley AAU Association
Past President of the Oklahoma Amateur Athletic Union
Assisted in the original organization of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Member of the Oklahoma Athletic Hall of Fame (1975)
First Worshipful Master and organizer of Day Lodge #547 AF&AM
Siloam Lodge AF&AM #279
India Shrine Temple
Past Director of Oklahoma City Court #78, Royal Order of Jesters
33rd Degree Scottish Rite Mason - Guthrie Consistory
Tonkawa Chapter, Tonkawa, Oklahoma
Initiated February 7, 1924
Past Master Councilor
Legion of Honor
Founders Cross
International Supreme Council Membership
Deputy (1952) - Active (1953) - Emeritus (1988)
DAVID C. GOODNOW
Inducted June 19, 1998
Joined CNN Headline News as one of the original anchors at the
Atlanta International Headquarters (1982)
Principal anchor at WTHI-TV - Terre Haute, Indiana
News anchor, weather person, and sports reporter at
WTVW - Evansville, Indiana
Manager of the first non-publicly supported educational TV station in Indiana
WVUT - Vincennes, Indiana
Charter committee member of the Indiana Higher Education Television System
Recipient of Media Fellowship International's Ambassador Award (1997)
Honorary Doctorate degree in broadcasting from
Vincennes University in Indiana (1996)
Vincennes University Faculty Citation (1989)
Member of Lessing Lodge F&AM #464 - Evansville, Indiana
32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason - Valley of Evansville, Indiana
(33rd Degree conferral September 1998)
Vincennes Chapter, Vincennes, Indiana
Initiated: September 16, 1952
Legion of Honor
expect. The life of a DeMolay may be like that pebble. I learned that taking
a stand for what is honorable can make a difference and spread out to influence
the lives of many. In this way, DeMolay builds better citizens and better lives."
PAUL HARVEY
Inducted June 25, 1993
Born: Paul Harvey Aurandt
Began his radio career in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
His five weekly broadcasts hold the highest rating ever achieved in radio
programming
His radio shows, broadcast on more than 1000 radio stations and have
a weekly audience of over 23 million listeners
Accomplishment have been recognized with the following citations and honors:
Radio's Man of the Year
American of the Year
Father of the Year
11 Freedom Foundation Awards
Inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
He is also featured in the Museum of Broadcast Communications - 1988
Delta Chapter, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Initiated: September 30, 1936
Legion Of Honor
surrogate family. They don't have to be. In my generation, and in this one, there is
DeMolay to funnel the energies of young Americans into building challenging,
inspiring, rewarding and constructive lives for themselves. Young Americans,
it's all here in DeMolay. Come and get it!"
MARK O. HATFIELD
Inducted June 25, 1993
Began political career at age 28 when he ran for and was elected
to the Oregon State Legislature - 1950
He served two terms in the Oregon House of Representatives
and one in the Oregon Senate
Became Oregon's youngest ever Secretary of State - 1956
Elected Governor of Oregon - 1958
Became the State's first two-term Governor in the 20th century - 1962
Elected United States Senator - 1966
Re-elected 1972 - 1978 - 1984 -1990
One of the most respected Senior Senators in the United States
Chemeketa Chapter, Salem, Oregon
Initiated: March 14, 1940
Past Master Councilor 1940
Oregon, Past State Master Councilor 1941
Legion of Honor
DeMolay Brotherhood. I have found DeMolay to be an inspiration in my public life
and I am honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame."
BURL IVES
Inducted June 24, 1994
or any other century." With a professional career spanning 80 years, Burl Ives has
seen and experienced it all. He's produced 74 record albums, starred in 12
broadway musical shows, appeared as a regular on numerous television shows,
and has guest starred on 10 television specials. He has authored ten books, and
has starred or appeared in 32 major motion pictures.
Other songs made famous by Brother Ives include: "Little White Duck",
"Holly Jolly Christmas", and hundreds of folk songs.
"The McMasters", "The Brass Bottle", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof",
"Green Grass of Wyoming", "Ensign Pulver" and "The Big Country"
for which he received an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
The National Cowboy Hall of Fame's "Trustee's Gold Award"
The State of Illinois' "Lincoln Laureate"
The J.F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' "Arts and Entertainment Award"
Television's coveted "Emmy Award"
Masonry's 33rd Degree
The Boy Scouts' of America "Silver Buffalo Award"
The United States' "National Award of Merit" presented by President Gerald R. Ford
The Academy of Motion Pictures' "Oscar" for Best Supporting Actor
George N. Todd Chapter, Charleston, Illinois
Initiated: December 5, 1927
Legion of Honor: July 20, 1986
Grand Matron of the Order of Eastern Star in Illinois. My DeMolay experience came
very naturally because of my father and brothers. Thus was my youth enhanced."
HENRY M. (SCOOP) JACKSON
May 31, 1912 - September 1, 1983
United States Senator
Historians claim he was "the best President we never had."
Elected from Washington State to Congress at the age of 28.
Elected to the Senate in 1952.
Known for both his tough stand on defense issues and
for his hard fought conservation legislation.
Chosen by fellow senators in the 1970's as "the most effective senator."
Twice a candidate for the Presidency of the United States.
Chevalier
Legion of Honor
Cascade Chapter, Everett, Washington. Initiated 1928.
great changes in our society, there is something immutable about DeMolay.
The molding of the character and the integrity of young men, that's the
greatest accomplishment of DeMolay. By serving the Order of DeMolay, we
can bring the light of ideals into the lives of young men."
(Quote from DeMolay CORDON, April 1975)
Brereton C. Jones
Inducted June 21, 1996
(1991-1995)
Served as Lieutenant Governor for four years
Elected Governor in 1991 by the largest margin in Kentucky history
Founder/President, Kentucky Health Care Access Foundation
Distinguished Service Award (American Medical Association) (1990)
Established Airdrie Stud Farm
Past Master Councilor
Legion of Honor
Initiated: Chief Cornstalk Chapter (1956)
Point Pleasant, West Virginia
in a moral and healthy way."
HARMON C. KILLEBREW
Inducted November 13, 1986
Minnesota Twins 1961 - 1974.
Kansas City Royals 1975.
Selected 13 times to American League All Star Teams.
American League Home Run Champion six years.
Most Valuable Player American League 1969.
Inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame 1984.
Captain American League All Star Team 1985.
Legion of Honor 1985.
Templar Chapter, Payette, Idaho. Initiated 1954.
people and are something that can be carried out and used throughout
a person's entire life. DeMolay can help mold a person's character
and leadership skills through their activities."
ELMER W. LOWER
Inducted May 1, 1988
Los Angeles Bureau Chief
Paris Bureau Chief
COLUMBIA BROADCASTING SYSTEM: 1953-1959.
Washington Bureau Chief
Director of Special Projects and Operations
NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY: 1959-1963.
Washington Bureau Chief
Executive Producer
Vice President and General Manager
AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANY: 1963-1978.
President of ABC News
Corporate Vice President and Company Officer
Winner of two Emmy Awards 1970 and 1975.
Inducted into the Journalism Hall of Fame 1981.
Leader in Broadcast Journalism Education
Legion of Honor
Mother Chapter, Kansas City, Missouri. Initiated 1929.
founded. It made a strong contribution to my character at a very
formative period of my life. It showed me that I could set and achieve
a high standard of ethics and morals, although at that time I doubt
that I ever used those words."
BOB MATHIAS
Inducted April 14, 1989
United States Congressman
Director of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, CO.
President and Chairman of the Board of the American Kids Sports Network.
The only active DeMolay to ever win an Olympic gold medal.
The first person in history to win two gold medals in the Olympic Decathlon.
First, at the London games in 1948. Then at the Helsinki games in 1952.
Four term United States Congressman from California.
Respected Businessman and community leader.
Chevalier
Legion of Honor
Tulare Chapter, Tulare, California. Initiated 1945.
careers of sports, politics, and now in the business world. I am grateful
that DeMolay helped me learn many important values that have
always remained with me."
TOM OSBORNE
Inducted November 13, 1986
Coached Nebraska to six Big Eight conference Titles
1975, 1978, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984.
Big Eight Conference Coach of the Year
1975, 1978 and 1980.
District VI Coach of the Year 1978, 1979, 1980 and 1983.
National Coach of the Year 1978 and 1983.
Legion of Honor 1984.
Hastings Chapter, Hastings, Nebraska. Initiated in 1953.
believe that DeMolay has served the young people of the United States
well over a long period of time."
Walter C. Ploeser
Inducted November 13, 1986
United States Congressman, St. Louis, Missouri 1941 - 1949.
United States Ambassador to Paraguay 1957 - 1959 and
to Costa Rica 1970 - 1972.
Sovereign Grand Inspector General in Missouri,
Scottish Rite Southern Jurisdiction.
The first Senior DeMolay to become the
Grand Master of the Order of DeMolay 1952.
Legion of Honor 1927.
St. Louis Chapter, St. Louis, Missouri. Initiated 1923.
contribution to my life than any other single thing or activity. That is true
from the standpoint of spiritual understanding as well as the brotherhood, and
wherever I have been or whatever activity in which I have been engaged,
somewhere along the line DeMolay was there."
PETE ROSE
Inducted November 13, 1986
National League's Most Valuable Player 1973
Led Cincinnati Reds to World Series Championships in 1975 and 1976.
Most Valuable Player 1975 World Series.
Led Philadelphia Phillies to World Series Championship in 1980.
Established Major League Record by having ten 200 hit seasons.
Baseball's All Time Career Hit Leader.
Initiated into DeMolay in Cincinnati, Ohio.
of which I was a part that helped me think about responsibility outside
of sports. That is something that has been a part of me over the years,
and I can thank DeMolay for making it a part of my life."
RONALD W. ROSKENS, PhD
Inducted June 25, 1993
Began career in education as a high school teacher - Milburn, Iowa 1954
Assistant Counselor to Men, University of Iowa - 1955
Associate Professor, Dean, Assistant to the President - Kent State University - 1959
Professor, Senior Vice President - Kent State University - 1966
Professor and Executive Vice President - Kent State University - 1971
Chancellor and Professor of Educational Administration - University of Nebraska
Omaha - 1972
President, University of Nebraska - 1977
Appointed by U.S. President George Bush to serve as Administrator of the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID) - 1990
President and Chief Executive Officer - Action International Incorporated, an
organization created to maximize the impact, and ensure the continuation of the
INTERACTION Council, a group of former world leaders who meet annually to
consider proposals and recommendations intended to effect positive changes on
the global scene.
Leaders of the English Speaking World
Community Leaders of America
Who's Who in America
12 Honorary Degrees from institutions of higher education around the World
Spencer Chapter, Spencer, Iowa
Initiated: 1949
Legion of Honor 1980
young men were hammered out. The impact upon me at the time of active
membership was immense. I can only hope that my subsequent actions have been
faithful to the lessons that I was privileged to learn in the DeMolay environment."
Judge David Gray Ross
Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement, ACF Department of Health & Education
Washington, D.C.
Judge Ross has devoted most of his career to public service:
Associate County Attorney, Prince George's County, Maryland (1965-1967)
Master (Judge) of Juvenile Causes Circuit Court, Prince George's County (1968-1970)
Senior Partner - Law Firm of Ross, Lochte, Murray, Redding & Devlin (1970-1978)
Circuit Court Judge Seventh Judicial Circuit Upper Marlboro, Maryland (1978-1993)
Among the many honors bestowed upon Judge Ross are:
Warren E. Burger Healer Judge of the Year Award, Children's Rights Council (1993)
Outstanding Family Court Judge of the Year of the United States, National Child
Support Enforcement Association (1989)
Judge of the Year Maryland Joint Child Support Enforcement Council (1986)
Distinguished Citizenship Award given by the Governor of Maryland (1978)
Brother Ross is a Mason and a member of both the Scottish Rite and Shrine
Legion of Honor (1971)
Chevalier (1960)
Initiated: Robert Le Bruce Chapter (1950)
Washington, D.C.
provided encouragement, leadership, and opportunities which in hindsight seem
impossible. The vision of the Order of DeMolay kept me focused on the truly
important things in life and taught me a morality which remains with me today.
As the Director of our Nation's primary support system for America's alienated
children, I am mindful of the old adage that says, 'as the twig is bent,
so grows the tree.' We must join together to bend our children toward what is
right and good, and necessary to make them productive citizens of the future."
COL. JAMES NICHOLAS ROWE
February 9, 1938 - April 21, 1989
Prisoner of War in Vietnam for 5 Years
Captured: October 29, 1963
Escaped: December 31, 1968
West Point graduate and "best commander" 1960
Silver Star
Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Service Medal
Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster
Vietnam Service Medal with Eight Campaign Stars
Freedom Foundation's American Patriot Award
U.S. Army Special Forces
Assistant Chief of Staff, Army Intelligence
M P James Chapter, McAllen, Texas
Initiated: April 30, 1955
Master Councilor: February 8, 1956
Blue Honor Key
Representative DeMolay
Chevalier 1958
Legion of Honor 1972
AUTHOR: Five Years to Freedom (1971)
realizing how I would (later) draw on that experience." (Five Years to Freedom, 1971)
"Thanks for showing me that patriotism and faith in God are not dead in the
United States." (CORDON, April 1969) "DeMolay can and should provide our
(Nation's) leaders today and tomorrow." (CORDON, May 1969)
HAROLD SCHAFER
Inducted June 16, 1995
the time he reached his 36th birthday, he was a self-made millionaire. He is best known
for the money he has given away - not for the money he has made. It is said that he has
made millions and has given away millions.
of, the North Dakotan frontier town of Medora which is the starting point of the
Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
The Gold Seal Company made products that became household names:
Glass Wax, Snowy Bleach and Mr. Bubble
Horatio Alger Award - (1951) Youngest recipient ever
North Dakota Rough Rider Award (1975)
Founder - Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation (1989)
Member of the National Cowboy Hall of Fame
Honorary Degree from Dickinson State College
Recognitions from Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, YMCA, and 4-H Clubs
Masonry's 33rd Degree
Potentate of El Zagal Shrine
DeMolay in North Dakota (1951-1961)
Legion of Honor
Initiated Bismarck Chapter (North Dakota) - 1929
employer. DeMolay taught me to accept my own and others' strengths and
weaknesses, achievements and failures, likenesses and differences as I
grew from a boy into manhood."
ALEX G. SPANOS
Owns the A.G. Spanos Companies, a group of 11 corporate entities
Owner & Chairman - San Diego Chargers National Football League Team
Brother Spanos is the recipient of many awards and titles such as:
Stocktonian of the Year Award (1980), Horatio Alger Award (1982),
Aristotelian Award Order of AHEPA (1984), Ellis Island Medal of Honor (1986),
Boy Scouts Man of the Year - San Joaquin Chapter (1987),
Golden Achievement Award - San Diego Boys & Girls Club (1995)
KCCH by the Scottish Rite (1981)
Invested with a 33 degree at the San Francisco Scottish Rite Cathedral (1995)
Ben Ali Shrine - Sacramento, California
Stockton Scottish Rite - 33 degree
San Joaquin Lodge #19 - Stockton, California
Legion of Honor (1996)
Initiated: Stockton Chapter (1940)
Stockton, California
these during the early years of growing up, and I am tremendously grateful to
DeMolay for what I have learned and treasured all my life."
JOHN STEINBECK
February 27, 1902 - December 20, 1968
Literature. When John Steinbeck died in 1968, he was the most popular American
Novelist in the world and one of a handful of writers whose work deeply affected the
American people.
13 made into films), three original screen plays, and four books of short stories.
Tortilla Flat (1935)
Of Mice and Men (1937)
The Red Pony (1937)
The Grapes of Wrath (1939) - Pulitzer Prize (1940)
Sea of Cortez (1941)
The Moon is Down (1942)
Cannery Row (1945)
The Wayward Bus (1947)
East of Eden (1952)
The Short Reign of Pippin IV (1957)
The Winter of Our Discontent (1961)
Travels with Charley in search of America (1962)
United States Medal of Freedom (1964)
Charter member of Watsonville Chapter (California) 1921
Transferred to Salinas Chapter (California) 1922
guarded his privacy, modestly took little part in the public literary life of his time
and rarely served on committees, he retained his interest in, and regard for , the
Order of DeMolay. At the time of his death, he was serving on the Executive
Advisory Committee of our 50th Anniversary..."
JOHN CAMERON SWAYZE
Inducted November 13, 1986
The "Camel News Caravan" - NBC 1948 - 1956.
ABC News Anchor 1957.
Host of "Who Said That?" 1948.
"Watch The World" 1950.
"Guess What Happened" 1952.
"VacationLand America; Sightseeing With the Swayzes" 1953.
"Chance for Romance" 1958.
"It's A Wonderful World" 1963.
Long Time Commercial spokesman for Timex Watches.
Legion of Honor 1938.
Washington Chapter, Atchison, Kansas. Initiated 1922.
opening the door for aspiring youth about to seek success
in a tough world. It is key to the kind of future we all desire."
FRAN TARKENTON
Inducted November 13, 1986
National Football League Most Valuable Player 1975
Led the Minnesota Vikings to Three Super Bowls 1973, 1975, and 1976.
Member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Set National Football League record for most touchdown passes,
most completions and most yards gained passing.
Legion of Honor 1973.
Frank Hardeman Chapter, Athens, Georgia. Initiated 1954.
In today's society where there is so much violence and heartache, it's
a gratifying feeling to know there is such a fine organization as DeMolay
to look up to and lean on for guidance and support.
I am proud to be a member!"
JOHN WAYNE
May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979.