MARK M. MCCLOY SCHOLARHIP
THE HISTORY
On March 18, 2006, four members of the Theta Theta chapter, as well as one of the member’s girlfriends, were returning from Colorado from a Spring Break trip, when their car was struck by a drunk driver near Underwood, IA. Tragically, the President at the time, Mark M. McCloy, along with Brooke Walton, the girlfriend of David Hartwig, were killed in the accident. Fraternity Brothers David Hartwig, Chris Wallner, and Paul Dornbier survived the accident, but not without injury.
Chris Wallner spent 35 days in Intensive Care at Creighton Memorial Hospital in Omaha, NE with serious injuries from the accident. Today, Brother Wallner is in good health after several follow up surgeries, and works with Chase Financial in the Chicago area today.
David Hartwig spent 11 days at Creighton Memorial Hospital with a shattered hip, knee, and broken lumbar bones in his back. He was told by doctors that he would never walk again. After 11 days in Omaha, NE, Hartwig was flown to Colorado, where he spent 14 days at Mapleton Rehabilitation Clinic. After those 14 days, Hartwig was released walking with crutches, and after two and a half months, Hartwig was walking without the assistance of crutches.
Paul Dornbier sustained broken ribs, and a concussion as a result of the accident. He was transported to Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA, where he was released the day after the accident. Dornbier had to struggle with returning to the University of Iowa for the remainder of the Spring Semester in 2006. Dornbier made a full recovery, and is now working in Chicago, IL.
THE SCHOLARSHIP
The Mark M. McCloy Scholarship has been established in memory of former Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity President Mark McCloy. The purpose of the scholarship is to reward deserving young men with outstanding high school careers who are entering their first year at The University of Iowa. Both scholars will be awarded $1,000.
Mark M. McCloy was a loving son, loyal brother and dedicated friend. His passion for life and his fraternity leaves a legacy for others to follow. As a student at The University of Iowa, Mark was the founding Warden of the Theta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, later to become Archon of the chapter. Mark was an active volunteer for Push America, Pi Kappa Phi’s national philanthropy, helping to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities. Mark was a finance major in The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business and had aspirations in Hospital Administration. Mark’s leadership, devotion, and willingness to help others is memorialized through this scholarship.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Mark M. McCloy Scholarship process begins in early August when potential scholarship recipients will receive an application electronically. Please refer to the schedule on the form for more information on when rounds will be and when the winners are announced.