niiot Vol. XIV, No. 1 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Fall, 1983 SIGMA MU SWEEPS ACADEMY The Brothers attending the 18th Fiji Academy at Ohio State University in August were Paul Jonson (85), Kendall Moore (84), Tod Siedell (83) and Jeff Zadroga (85). Sigma Mu received the Archon's Trophy for Extracurricular Activities and the Brightman Award for Outstanding Graduate Relations. (Related story inside) From the desk of.. . — PORTER ROBINSON — the system, and expansion plans call for coloniza tion at several schools during the coming year. I recently had the opportunity to attend the 18th Fiji Academy at Ohio State and meet with under graduate and graduate brothers from across the Among the many positive facts about our Frater nity, one was evident at Ohio State and endorsed by Phi Gamms from across the nation; Sigma Mu Chapter exemplifies Phi Gamma Delta at its best! Once again, "our Starkville men" brought home nation and Canada. All national officers met during numerous awards and established themselves as one the Academy to discuss the State of Phi Gamma of the top Chapters in the country. I am sure you all share with me a strong sense of pride in our Chapter and its accomplishments during the past year. Every so often I meet Phi Gamms from other Chapters Delta, and I can report that our Fraternity is in ex cellent condition and positioned to meet the chal lenges of the '80's. As many of you know, a new headquarters building will he constructed in Lexing ton, Kentucky, and the fund drive toward this goal is well on its way. Programs initiated to eliminate hazing and alcohol abuse among the ranks have been successful in many cases. Our headquarters staff is dedicated to improving the weak Chapters in through business connections and other activities, and most of them still comment on the excellent reputation Sigma Mu has developed over the years. These praises, awards and honors did not come to our Chapter without the dedication and hard work (continued on page two) \r\nThe 18th PIG DINNER UPDATE Fiji Academy The four Sigma Mu brothers who attended the 18th Fiji Academy at Ohio State were truly honored to have the opportunity to receive both the Archon's Trophy and the Brightman Award on behalf of our noble chapter. The Archon's Trophy is awarded to the chapter which has excelled the most in Extra curricular Activities. The Brightman Award is pre sented to the chapter best evidencing that Phi Garnma Delta "Is Not For College Days Alone." Sigma Mu also received 3rd place in the Baker Social Service Cup, Honorable Mention in the Orion B. Cheney Efficiency Cup, and Honorable Mention in the Riverda H. Jordan Bowl. The chapter salutes the parents, graduate brothers, and friends who helped us attain these tremendous honors. To you we say "Thank You". by David Martin Pig Dinner will be held this year on February 11 at the Holiday Inn in Starkville. We are very pleased to have as our guest speaker Mr. Fred Manske, Jr. Fred is the Senior Vice President of Nationwide Ground Operations at Federal Express Corporate Headquarters in Memphis. This year's Pig Dinner will be the fifteenth such dinner at Sigma Mu. We are hoping that the tremen-dous success of last year's dinner will be an addi tional incentive for graduates to attend the "anni versary pig dinner" this year. Graduates, if you haven't received your invita tion yet, you should receive it soon. I would en courage each of you to attend, and to contact your fellow graduates about the dinner. Mark your cal endars, and we'll see you on February II! FROM THE DESK OF PORTER ROBINSON (continued from page one) of many undergraduate and graduate brothers. For those of you who have given time, advice and money to make our Chapter the success it is, I say thank you. However, maintaining excellence is not always easy. Each year brings new challenges. Though the Chapter is significantly different in many ways than you knew it as an undergraduate, Sigma Mu has carried on the initial ideals and be liefs that our founders established 14 years ago. Our Chapter needs the continued level of sup port we have given, and more. The House Corpora tion, BCA and Mississippi Fiji's need strong grad uate support to maintain their success. If these orga nizations are strong the Chapter will only benefit. The Chapter House on Campus is a beautiful re minder of what graduate support can do, but we Wayne Williams 'combats' the Enemy at the 1983 ZTA/Fiji War Swap 11. OFFICERS must continue our involvement so that future bro thers can enjoy the experience of Phi Gamma Delta. The House Corporation recently instituted a Bank Draft Plan where graduate brothers can contribute The newly elected officers for 1984: on a monthly basis. I wholeheartedly endorse this program, because if you are like me, we tend to pro STEVE WINESETT ('85) ALAN CALLICOTT ('86) crastinate on writing a check for our contribution. 1 sincerely hope that you will make the decision to help Sigma Mu continue its level of excellence by contributing in some form, whether it be financially or participation in the various graduate organiza tions. I look forward to seeing you at Pig Dinner this year and am confident that Sigma Mu will continue to be the top Chapter in Section XVII as well as the JOHN KING ('86) RECORDING SECRETARY TODD MULLINS ('86) CORRESPONDING SECRETARY JIM RICHMOND ('85) HISTORIAN The outgoing officers for 1983: Tod Siedell ('83) Ben Pace ('83) Fraternally, Keith Turnipseed ('85) Jeff Zadroga ('85) Porter Robinson, Chief of Section XVII Steve Winesett ('85) country. PRESIDENT TREASURER President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Historian \r\nFall, 1983 GRADUATE 1983 FALL GRADUATES: The chapter would like to congratulate these brothers on their commencement. Saying good-bye to a group of men that have contributed so much to Sigma Mu is very difficult, but we can be assured that these brothers will equal or surpass their under graduate involvement as graduate brothers. The chapter extends its warmest regards to these bro thers as they take this important step in their lives. Ben Pace Page 3 THE BULLDOG FIl Donald Seale Tod Siedell GRADUATE UPDATE: Robby Gathings ('81) is a CPA with Peat, Marwick, Mitchell, and Co. accounting firm in Jackson, MS. Robby lives with his wife, Anne Toy. He is the treasurer of Miss. Fiji's, Inc. and serves on the Board of Chapter Advisors. Ray Jordan ('74) has moved to 402-B Longwood Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Larry Blankenship ('69), his wife Barbara and their 2 daughters Michelle and Amy are now at Hinds Junior College in Raymond. Their new address is P. O. Box 225, 39154. Carey Lambert ('81) and his wife Amy are at 529 NEWS Baptist Theological Seminary in Memphis, TN. His address is 8242 Southhaven Circle, Southhaven, MS 38671. Jimmy Sneed ('76) has moved to 67 Banks Cove, Hernando, MS 38632. His daughter Emily is 4 years old. James Oliver ('82) and his new wife Luellen are now in Lawton, OK. James is currently a Lieutenant in the United States Army. Their address is Apt. 3G 5535 Cache Road, 73509. , Bill Branch ('80) is engaged to be married on Oc tober 20, 1984! Barry Lawrence ('83) and wife Julie live at P. O. Box 248, Elaine, AR 72333. Barry is a farmer in Elaine. Sidney Prosser ('73) and his wife Jennifer are proud to announce the birth of another son. Will. Steve Price and family will be moving to 3001 Beacon Light Road, Lot #15, Ruston, LA 71270. Steve is employed by Southern Natural Gas and will be Station Clerk at the Bienville Compressor Station near Ruston. Kevin Walters ('78) is a Manufacturer's Repre sentative for Fairfield Chair Company in Dallas, TX. His wife, Suzie, and their son. Web, will be joining Kevin in Dallas soon. 3rd Street in McComb (39648). Bob Stimson ('76) and his wife Cheryl are in Du Roy Stewart ('83) lives at 1200 Lowell Dr. S.E., Huntsville, AL 35801. mas, AR. Their address is 1150 E. Choctaw, 71639. Ken Meredith ('71) is a Major in the United States Army. Ken, his wife Glenda, and their two children Thomas Wiley ('73) lives with his wife, Merrie, and their four children, Tom HI, David, Betsy, and Julie, in Ocean Springs, MS 39564. Thomas is a Ma jor in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Melanie and Melissa are holding down the fort at 5965 Powell's Landing Road in Burke, VA 22015. Frank Melton ('82) finally has acquired a job. He is the County Operations Trainee for the Agricul tural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Con gratulations, Frank!! Kessler Air Force Base. Jan Clark ('74), his wife Judy, and daughter Emily currently live at 900 Autumn Way Ln., Signal Mt., TN 37377. He is plant manager at Industrial Filtration. Atlanta. He will be starting a new job and hopes to Steve Edwards ('73) now serves as Manager of Training for Jitney Jungle stores. He lives with his wife Kathryn at 5453 Pine Lane Drive, Jackson, MS be at the Norris Pig Dinner on February 11. 39211. James Davis ('75) is in the process of moving to Bob Raymond ('76) and his wife Nonie are ex tremely proud to be the parents of another illegiti mate child. Her name is Dawn Marie. Bob has also changed jobs. He is currently a Sexologist at the Artesia Medical Center. Bob, we wish you the best of luck in everything you do. Wesley Griffith ('80) and his wife Katherine will be celebrating their son's 1st birthday in March. His name is Tripp. John Fike ('82) is in Caruthersville, MO residing with a "live-in" wench. They have two children: Jo (4) and Juanita (4). Terry Carver ('82) is a student at Mid-America Mike Gentry ('73) now resides with his wife, Kathy, and son, Steven, at 11704 South 31st St., Omaha, NE 68123. Gary Knight ('80) is a Biomechanical Engineer and lives at 921 S. West St., Wheaton, IL 60187, with his wife Kimberly. Jerome Kittrell ('76) is a partner in the law firm of Dean, Cameron, Prichard, Young, and Kittrell in Meridian, MS. He was also selected as Outstanding Young Man of Meridian for 1983. Don Zecha ('82) is living at 2515 Center West Parkway Apt. #5K, Augusta, GA 30909. Don is a staff manager for Proctor and Gamble. \r\nPage 4 Fall, 1983 THE BULLDOG FIJI REMEMBER WHEN ... COMING EVENTS . . . Saturday, April 16, 1977 Last night: 'Rich Mills was so drunk!' Pig Dinner February 11 'How drunk was he?' Black Diamond Formal, Natchez February 25 Spring Flolidays March 12-16 'He was so drunk that the Sheik of Iran was pre tending to be a camel (in the front yard). The incident was viewed by two belly dancers, one Goo Roo, and transexual prostitute, and finally by two PIGS — who broke the train of thought during the transcendental meditation session.' MSU Spring Game April 14 Fiji Island (tentative) April 14 Easter Hohdays April 20-23 . . . Richard McRee got "commode-hugging" drunk at the Kappa swap and proceeded to expose himself Exams Begin to the brothers. Ekklesia, Nev/ Orleans .... August 12-16 April 30 . . . Lula Mae made her 1st appearance. She was seen groping at the feet of Boh Raymond in the cafiteria. Lula Mae was pleading for a ride in the luxury ride to Chicago. DLLDOfi Vol. XIV No. 1 Editor Contributors Tim Alford ('85) Jeff Zadroga ('85) David Martin ('85) Published Semesterly by Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Mississippi State Uni versity for its Graduate members, Parents, and Friends. Ed Norton ('76) and Pat McCIatchy ('77) are seen here proving once again that MSU was and still is a Send correspondence to: Drawer FN Mississippi State, MS 39762 'suitcase' college. SIGMA MU CHAPTER Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Drawer FN Non-Profit Organization U. S. Postage PAID MS State, MS 39762 Mississippi State, MS 39762 Permit No. 25 !1 ■ .IAM23 13S4 ' vK AV tK.TV OF PHI GAM. m ,NTF,E.h,ATIONAL HEALOUAr