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Donnie Wade story–corrected
81) 1986
Lamar University (Texas)
Omega Psi Phi with involvement by non-member
Physical hazing
Pledge Harold Thomas, 25, died on a track of heart failure when a non-member in a fraternity shirt made him exercise. Authorities ruled the death non-hazing, but the incident sparked national interest in taking strong measures against renegade chapters and members. Thomas did not have the university-mandated gradepoint average required for pledging eligibility.
82) 1986
University of Texas
Phi Kappa Psi
Alcohol-related hazing
Mark Seeberger, 18, died with a blood-alcohol level of 0.43 when members gave him rum and beer. A Travis County grand jury refused to indict anyone.
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Donnie Wade Facebook Memorial
News from Houston
Mr. Wade apparently was completing physical exercise with members of his intended fraternity when he collapsed. Too soon for conclusions, except that it seems to be that he collapsed and died there or en route to a hospital.