On a personal Web site he made for a class, Adam Hampton, a junior and crime, law and justice major said, "Thus far I have truly enjoyed my college experience and am excited for what's to come."

Hampton, 20, had his dreams cut short on Jan. 4, when wet roads caused his car to spin out of control. According to a Pennsylvania State Police report, Hampton was traveling eastbound on Route 642 near Danville at 11:05 a.m. when he lost control of his vehicle on the wet roadway and hit a telephone pole. He was taken to Geisinger Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 12:42 p.m.

Yesterday, members of his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, 240 N. Burrowes Road, recalled Hampton as, "inspirational, strong-willed, comforting, artistic, supportive and a dream-follower."

Philip Donegan and Hampton were best friends and roommates, and had known each other since kindergarten.

"He was never cruel, never mean, never negligent. He was always caring, always listening and always compassionate," Donegan said. "He was just a blast to be around."

Other members of the fraternity remembered Hampton, who served as the fraternity's social chair, as a dedicated friend and brother. Many agreed that he was well-rounded and always trying to better the fraternity.

"The amount of stuff he did for this house is unbelievable," Justin Wilson (senior-computer engineering) said.

Donegan said Hampton was persistent about making improvements to the fraternity. He pointed out different aspects of the house that Hampton had enhanced, including their newly painted pillars and the letters hanging above the doorway of their house.

"Every bright idea for improving the house came from Adam," Marc Celler (sophomore-economics) said.

Sitting in the room he had shared with Hampton, Donegan reflected on the time they spent renovating it during the summer.

"We both put about 100 hours into this room, which really showed his dedication," he said.

When Donegan built a bar in the room, Hampton detailed it. Hampton had also covered every open wall with his own artwork, including a portrait he painted of Jimi Hendrix.

Donegan said Hampton was close to his family. "He loved his little sister, his mom and dad so much," Donegan said.

Hampton's father said the family was not ready to speak about their loss.

Donegan said he knew Hampton well, and if he could speak for him he thought he would want, "everyone to cherish the time they had spent with him and share his love by staying close to their family and friends."

A memorial service is being planned for some time next week.