The Texas Fiji TAU DEUTERON CHAPTER — UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS Austin, Texas, October 8, 1959 Vol. 2 No. 1 FIJIS DOMINATE THE GRIDIRON FOOTBALL IS NOW IN THE AIR That time of the year has rolled around again when the sportscasters are waging their reputations on the results of the unpredictable Southwest Conference teams. As usual, nobody really knows who to put their confidence in, especially when it comes to predicting the fate of the "new" Texas Longhorns. A combination of experienced seniors and a mob of inexperienced, but speedy sophomores comprise Bobby Lackey is a senior business administration major. Bobby is starting his third year as Steer signal caller. While in high school in Weslaco, Bobby was offered baseball scholarships, but he chose football, instead. Jack Collins is a sophomore business major. Jack was named All-American in high school at Highland Park, where he captained the State Champions in 1958. Jack is the most versatile back on the Longhom squad, as evidenced by his quick-kick of 77 yards against Nebraska and by his 86 yard touchdown run against Maryland. Larry Cooper is a junior engineering student from Midland. Always a de fensive standout, Larry quarterbacked until this year, when Darrell Royal moved him to end. Larry will meet a high school running mate, Wahoo McDaniel, head-on in the Oklahoma game. According to Larry, there will be no love lost. Jim Rose is a junior from Abilene, majoring in accounting. Jim was a co- captain on the Abilene State Champions. A starter in the Nebraska game, Jim's Number 50 can be seen running on and off the field. A husky 210-pounder, he is nobody's doormat. Bart Shirley is a sophomore business administration major from Corpus Christi where he was an All-State half back from Bay High School. Leading the Southwest Conference frosh last year in pass interceptions, Bart is a stellar defensive back. He also played shortstop for the frosh baseball team and in high school, he was offered bonuses by major league scouts. Tommy Newman is a junior from Phillips. A business administration major. Tommy has had the misfortune of playing in Bobby Lackey's shadow. However, two years ago, he and Larry Cooper directed the Longhom frosh in successful fashion. John Seals is a sophomore from High land Park. Unfortunately, John broke his ankle in the first thirty minutes of practice and he will, be out for the sea son. On a scholarship, John will have another year of eligibility. However, John said he might forego that year in order to enter medical school. a Steer squad with a new look and a n«V feel for the game. While the ma jority of the sports writers have given Texas a miserable third place rating in the Southwest Conference standing, we rise to protest! We contend that they are a Southwest Conference champion in the making and will give the Sooners even more of last year's prescription. First, the real potential of the '59 VpKi:; ;a^f , \ . Vv m ■(ex4^ ■(EX4^ ^ Longhorns lies in the superb coaching staff directed by the witty Darrell Royal. Second, the actual material is the finest that has played in Memorial Stadium in ^ . '\jit0t the past ten years. From one end of the ^ m line to the other spells ability. The big , Jk question is, as it always is with Texas, will they use it? ^ 9 That ability was displayed when the 'Horns slashed the Cornhuskers of Ne- ^ braska with a shut-out, 20 to 0. Then, in the following week, Maryland drew a i horsecollar, 26 to 0. Oklahoma and the ^ Southwest Conference foes will be tested turn. We trust that they will be dealt with as effectively. Why should a newsletter be enthusi- astic over the prospects of the '59 Longhorns? •. ■ '" ^ _ That question is answered with bone of this year's Longhom attack. Fijis hold down three key positions in the starting line-up and three other Fijis are in the "active reserve." Start- ing are Quarterback Bobby Lackey, Left JACK COLLINS Starting Starting Sophomore Sophomore , , . „ , x^... You will ^ be® hearing hearing of of these these Fijis Fijis on on the gridiron this fall as well as from the ^he chapter chapter room room of of Tau Tau Deuteron. Deuteron. We We Halfback Jack Collins, and Left End ^he gndiron this fall as well as fr^ Larry Cooper. In reserve are Center are justly proud of our Fiji athletes and Jim Rose, Left Halfback Bart Shirley, f ^tly proud of our Fiji athletes and and Quarterback Tommy Newman. Each of the fine Longhom team. of the Brothers has starred in the Steer publish this this newsletter, newsletter, because because We publish m-e interested in in you vou and and because because we we we are are interested want you to develop an interest in us victories to date. Schedule OCTOBER 10 Oklahoma at Dallas 17 Arkansas at Little Rook 24 RICE AT AUSTIN (Night game) 31 S.M.U. at Dallas NOVEMBER 7 BAYLOR AT AUSTIN 14 T.C.U. AT AUSTIN 26 Texas A&M at Col lege Station Longhom team, and in our activities. We would like to play host to you and all Fijis for the remaining home games; we want you to take us up on our Fiji hospitality. Please, come over and see some of your Brothers, for they will be here, and have lunch or dinner with us be fore the game. Meet the undergraduate chapter, then see us on the gridiron. We will make any arrangements neces sary for your visit, including a bus to the game if enough request it. How about it? We would like to extend that old grip to you. \r\nPag* 2 TEXAS Financial Report The President A tentative budg;et for 1959-1960 has been set up, which will exceed the 19581959 budget of $84,406.75 by almost $10,000. An increase in membership caused this. With the exception of rush Speaks Dear Brothers, Our rush captain, Brother Jon Brumley, started the year with a rush week which couldn't have been better. contributions, Tau Deuteron is 100% self supporting. The new pledges of Phi Gamma Delta are the finest young men assembled on the university campus and represent a ma jor sweep for Tau Deuteron. This initial success has given us a great impetus for a push in every major field of fraternity activity. The books showed a profit of $324.91 at the end of the school year. However, at the beginning of the summer, a loan of $3000 was financed to facilitate rush and to facilitate the operation of the I wish at this time to thank every As of September 30, $59,200 was owed on the chapter house and $2600 was owed on the Fiji Lake Club. The note on the chapter house is being paid off at the rate of $1333.33 per month by charging each member an overhead tax of $10 per month. In the future, we hope to start a fund raising campaign to pay off the Fiji Lake Club debt. chapter house during the summer. This loan has been repaid. SpjoilUflU Brother of Phi Gamma Delta for their wonderful assistance during the past year and especially for the much needed financial aid during our summer rush program. To me, and to every man in the chapter, this is a great tribute to the strength of the bonds of our fra Landon H. Cullum The Texas Fiji is proud to feature a man truly deserving of the honor, Landon Haynes Cullum of Wichita Falls. Brother Cullum, known to his friends as Shino, has lived a life dedicated to help ternity. This past weekend we had many of the Brothers come visit us before the ball game with Maryland. We all hope that every Brother who comes to Austin will drop by and say hello. If there is anything which we can do in the way of arrangements, please feel free to call. This is only a small repayment for the great work that each and every one of you have done for all of us in making this fraternity g^reat. Fraternally, Shannon H. Ratliff President Perge! THE TEXAS FIJI needs your sup port. The Financial Report found on this page indicates the strict ness of our budget. In order to keep all of you informed, we need your help. Send Buggestions and a check for $2 to THE TEXAS FIJI, 300 West 27th, Austin. ing others. Brother Cullum was bom in Dallas, Texas, and entered The University of Texas in 1908 to study engineering. In his pledge class was another illustrious Fiji, H. J. Lutcher Stark of Orange, Texas. Brother Stark is a former mem ber of the board of Regents and was featured in the last issue of The Texas Fiji. Brother Cullum's popu larity at the university and his devoted service to Phi Gamma Delta in his under graduate days suggested great promise in the years to come. This promise has more than been fulfilled. Successful Oil Operator When he left The University of Texas in 1911, he had several jobs. He was employed by the Engineering Department of the Southern Pacific Raliroad, the Engineering Department of the City of Dallas, and the Gulf Oil Company. In 1917, he went to work for the Perkins- Cullum Oil Company in Wichita Falls, which he now owns. Brother Cullum soon became promi nent in Wichita Falls. This is exempli Texas Fiji Staff Editor John Redfern Alumni Relations Committee: Dave Turner, Chairman; David Burke, Jetf Hayes, Lindsay Langham, Bill McCulloch, Roy Miller, Jodie Thompson, and Albert Williamson. Officers of PHI GAMMA DELTA for the year February 1959 — February 1960 President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Sec'y Historian Shannon Ratliff Fred Middleton Bill Weaver Tommy Oliver Arlis Parkhurst fied by some of his activities. He has served as Director of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, Di rector of the Mid-Continental Oil and Gas Association, Director of the North Texas Oil and Gas Association, Director of the City National Bank of Wichita Falls, Director of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce, and Director of the United Fidelity Life Insurance Company of Dallas. Also, he is a Thirty- versity. He became the Councilman of District 8 of the Ex-Students Associa tion in 1940. In 1946, he was named Chairman of the Ex-Student Athletic Association. In 1947, he was named 1st Vice-President of the Ex-Students As sociation by his fellow Councilmen, who were chosen by the members at large. In 1948, he was elected President of this organization and was re-elected to this important office in 1949. He has served on the University Development Board This is a board whose members with almost evangelical zest seek out contri butions, gifts, and endowments for The University of Texas. Brother Cullum has also served as the representative of the Ex-Students Athletic Coimcil Association on the since its creation. Brother Gilstrap informs us that he has been a great help to the Athletic Depart ment in recruiting of some of the great athletes which have come from his area. Great Fiji Brother Brother Cullum has done much for the fraternity, too. He has been very help ful in rush and was instrumental in the fund raising campaign when "Buen Retire" was remodeled in 1951. He gave the fraternity two fine sons, Landon Jr. and James, both of whom now reside in Wichita Falls. He was one of the founders of the Fiji Foundation and at present is President of that group. Something very evident is the great affection felt for this man by those who know him. Brother Cullum has second Degree Mason, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls, and the Wichita Falls Golf and Country Club. University Benefactor had a profound influence on all those Brother Cullum has conttlbuted an untold amount of service to the Uni- of our belief that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone." with whom he has come in contact. He has certainly been the living symbol \r\nTau Deuteron Pledges Thirty-Six Men Formal Rush Week brought to a close one of the finest rushes in the history of Tau Deuteron as thirty-six men ac cepted the White Star. Informal parties were held at Camp Craft and at the Fiji Lake Club, while the formal parties were held at the chapter house. De spite the usual difficulties, every move the chapter made seemed to turn out for the best. Deservingly, credit for this rush goes to Brother Jon Brumley, rush captain, and to the alumni for their support. Al though a part of our records were lost during that hectic week, we would like to thank the following for their support. F. Aldrich, C. R. Allen, R. Bailey, W. W. Breath, B. Bryan, C. J. Carter, D. Christian, S. L. Coulter, L. H. Cullum, P. Davis Jr., G. M. Echord, 0. Fernald, B. Fowler, J. Funk Sr., M. Gardner, L. E. Guillet, B. Hammond, J. P. Harle, J. A. Harnaday, 0. C. Harper, P. H. Hildebrand, T. F. Hogan Jr., S. W. Hoover, J. Hunt, F. R. Keith, S. B. Landram, D. G. Lattemer Jr., W. Lyons Sr., G. B. MacGregor, J. L. Matthews, J. B. McAdams, A. McCulloch, Mrs. Mighell, D. Miller, W. Newsman, B. G. Oberlin, W. Pellham, H. Peterson, R. W. Pratt, I. D. Robertson, F. Roddie, D. Sharp, H. Shaw, R. Simmons, W. B. Steele, H. Steinle, D. H. Thompson, J. Thompson, G. Toland, J. W. Turner, R. A. Walker, and D. Wukasch. We also thank all the Brothers who gave their support to their town rush captains for the fine summer rush. In deed, the succe.ss of this rush week was due largely to the intensive summer rush program. PLEDGES ON THE STEPS OF BUEN RETIRO — FIRST ROW (left to right); Bishop, Bower, Brindley, Campbell, Clinger, Coleman, Currie, Dutton, Esquivel. SECOND ROW: Fielder, Flannery, Giddens, Greenwood, Henderson, Hillin, Holford, Josey, Kemendo. THIRE) ROW: R. Knight, W. R. Knight, Lacey, Landua, Little, Looney, Malin, Marye, McCuistion, Moore. FOURTH ROW: Pipkin, Ray Riley, Roan, Stewart, Townsend, Turner, Willerson. Park Hi-Y Park base LOCKHART: Richard Aubrey Fielder, All-District football, track, student council. Boy's State Robert Waldo Little, Highland Park cer, class favorite, letters in football, basketball, track, and baseball MIDLAND: Don Ashley Hillin, Midland High School, letters in baseball and John Joseph Kemendo, Highland High School, football, baseball, William White Lacey, Highland High School, letter in football, ball and basketball High School, senior play, football, Hi-Y Thomas Henger Stewart, Highland Park High School, baseball and swim ming FT. WORTH: Richard Charles Campbell, Paschal High School, senior class president, service council vice-presi dent, All-State baseball Leo Clark Roan, Paschal High School, class office!'. National Honor Society president Richard Hunter Turner, Paschal High School, football, basketball, senior class officer The new pledges are; AMARILLO: James David Currie, Ama- GONZALES: William Richard Knight, Jr., Gonzales High School, class offi cer, Letterman's Club, honorable men rillo High School, AY, Thespians AUSTIN: Edward Hammel Esquivel, S. F. Austin High School, letters in base HOUSTON : Paul Claunch Brindley, Lamar High School, three year Golf ball and basketball Jack Dallas Holford, S. F. Au.stin High School, cheerleader, cross-country, track, student council BEAUMONT: James Harvel McCuistion, Beaumont High School, Hi-Y, student council, track John Stanley Pipkin, Beaumont High School, student body president, Mon roe Service Award, Optimist Award, football, baseball, Hi-Y, Key Club BRADY: Tony Randolph Dutton, Brady High School, track, baseball, student council, F.F.A. DALLAS: Robert Kemp Clinger, Jef ferson High School, letters in track tion on All-State football letter basketball Harvin Louis Landua, Midland High School, letters in football and track PASADENA: Thomas Franklin Coleman, Pasadena High School, letter in foot ball, drama club SAN ANTONIO: William Waring Flan nery, Alamo Heights High School, stu dent council president. National Honor Society, Most Representative Senior, Most Friendly, basketball, swimming Edgar Wayne Ray, Jr., Alamo Heights High School, letters in football and baseball, junior and senior class officer David Furman Riley, Jefferson High School, National Honor Society, year book editor, student council Robert Foard Townsend, Texas Mili Marvin Harris Greenwood, St. Johns High School, letters in football, basket tary Institute, glee club ball, track, and golf Thomas McDowell Henderson, Lamar High School, letters in football, basket ball, and baseball Lenoir Moody Josey II, St. Johns High School, letters in football, track, and tary Institute, National Honor Society, school paper editor, letter in tennis, student council. Cotillion president golf Winfield Hugh Looney, Lamar High School, three year football letter, class officer. Most Popular Boy Nolan Berkeley Marye, Jr., Lamar High School, two year football letter JEFFERSON: Arthur Michel Bower, Harold Norton Giddens, Jefferson High School, letters in basketball and base Jefferson High School, student body president, senior class president, basketball, track, honorable mention on ball All-State football and football MADISONVILLE: Roger Knight, Jr., Madisonville High School, class offi William Darrell Willerson, Texas Mili SWEETWATER: Don Clinton Bishop, Newmand High School, letters in foot ball and golf, honorable mention on All-State football, honor roll. Who's Who, honor graduate TEMPLE: Daniel Roman Malin, Temple High School, All-State football. Na tional Honor Society, student council TYLER: Dolph Beadle Moore, Robert E. Lee High School, vice-president of "T" association. Outstanding Boxer '58, two year letter in football, foot ball captain. Boy's State \r\nPag* 4 TEXAS FIJI 'i m IBSBBwv'- BOBBY LACKEY Beginning his third season Heller Named All-American Lost Fijis Jeff Heller,'61 from Tyler, was named All-American swimmer last year by the National Collegiate Athletics Associa tion. At the Southwest Conference meet, held at The University of Texas on March 15, he broke the individual medley record of 2:12.8 minutes with a time of 2:12.0. Then,in the butterfly, he bettered the record by an amazing 8 seconds. He swam a tremendous 2:08.0. In the N. C. A. A. Nationals, he placed seventh in both the individual medley and the butterfly. When asked about his chances this year, he replied, "Better times are not made by hard practice, but by continual hard practice. A fellow swims at a certain speed for a while, then over night, he is swimming a little faster. Although the period at which a fellow swims at a given speed cannot be deter mined, I feel strong and I am confident over the coming season." Coach Hank Chapman was optimistic, too. The freestyle relay, combining Fijis Heller and Jim Willerson, '61 from San Antonio, shows promise. This year. Southern Methodist University again appears to be our toughest competitor. Familiar Faces At Buen Retire Beginning her seventeenth year of turning out both exotic and chaotic meals Anthony, Bob G. Atheoton, Henry W. Baer, Charles E. Bairstow Lawrence M. Bales, Finis L. Barnett, Raymond C. Barron, Charles L. Belcher, Jerry Berry, George W. Bess, Howard H. Bills, J. T. Black, James R. Brown, Horace H. Burnett, Peter G. Gates, Lee Robert Chisolm, R. M. Clark, Don Clark, James Clark, William K. Clayton, William B. Combs, Cecil E. Costello, John Cunningham, Jerry Davis, Charles H. Decker, E. R. Decker, Robert Bruce Dooley, Bob Echols, David H. Eichelberger, H. L. Ellington, William Alvin Ferris, Warren L. Files, Francis M. Fisher, Robert S. Fitzgerald, R. W. Fleming, Herman V. Gaylord, S. W. Greenfield, Eric Hall, Edward Hall, Van Winter Hanger, Kenneth H. LARRY COOPER (left) and TOMMY NEWMAN Discussing Pass Paterns Hangis, A. D. Hatfield, John R. Jr. Haynie, Robert W. Jr. Henderson, Walter A. Hepner, Roger K. Hetzell, Edgar P. Hewnance, Paul B. Hopkins, B. W. Howe, Edward J. Howse. Lyle Godfrey Hucherson, George J. Johnson, Kenneth O. Jones, D. H. Justus, Earnest Larson, David Laumney, Walton Lea, Douglas J. Jr. McCialeb, John C. Meek, Dudley H. Miller, Ross D. Parker, Charles B. Perlitz, Werner J. Phillips, A. D. Purcell, Dave Raborn, Hubert H. Randolph, Tohn Repp, Don R. Reynolds, Horace Rivers, Wayland C. Jr. Rockholt, Raymond Ruppert, George Smith, Gregory D. Swan, Asa S. Warren, Robert S. Wood, Lawrence J. Woodward, David G. Please write us the address of any of these Brothers. Any information re garding their whereabouts will be greatly appreciated. Nan-Profit Organization PHI ©AMMA DELTA 300 West 27th St. Austin, Texas u S. POSTAGE PAID at Buen Ketiro is Miss Savannah Jack Austin, Texas son. Her homespun philosophy and or ganized orders keep her cronies and the waiters under rigid control. Dusty Ehodes, our thirteen-year-old canine mascot, although once again en Permit No. 1524 rolled for his Marriage and Morals class, still finds time to frequent birthday parties and a few select Brother's beds RETURN POSTAGE GUARANTEED at Buen Retiro. FORM 3547 REQUESTED