The Cyril F. "Duke" Flad Award
In Lambda Chi Alpha there is no higher honor bestowed upon an undergraduate than the Cyril F. "Duke" Flad Outstanding Undergraduate Award. The award is named in memory of Lambda Chi Alpha's executive director, who led the Fraternity from 1942 until his death in November of 1968.
Cyril F. "Duke" Flad labored with love and profound dedication for more that a quarter of a century for Lambda Chi Alpha. Duke's predecessor, Bruce McIntosh, described Duke as "A capable executive - Duke Flad contributed much to the stability and prestige of the Fraternity. His greatest gift, however, was his character.
Duke's successor, George Spasyk, called Duke "a man of infinite patience, wisdom, and diplomacy --- He was a humble man in a world that almost had forgotten the meaning of humility. He was a deeply religious man who was greatly moved by lasting friendships at a time when men thought more of receiving than giving. He exemplified more brotherly love and concern than any brother I have ever met."
The Cyril F. "Duke" Flad Award was created by the Fraternity Board of Directors in 1970. Selecting one outstanding undergraduate from over 9,000 student members is extremely difficult. Thirty-five brothers from 24 chapters share in this most distinguished honor.
The following Alpha Pi's have been recognized as outstanding undergraduates in Lambda Chi Alpha:
1984 - Andrew Bowman #1222
1991 - Michael Moberg #1402
2005 - Brian Kelley #1781