Si&mci OmiCKMtc^ News of PHI eKN\tKK DELTA at OKLAHOMA STATE Oklahoma State University, Stilhvater, Oklahoma \''()liimo VIII, Number 2 April, 1971 NORRIS PIG DINNER 1971 — ... BIGGEST SUCCESS The year 1971 was a very big year for the Sigma Omicron Norris Pig Din ner. It was marked by the reunion of many Brothers, a very enjoyable ban quet, and a great party. The Lincoln Plaza Inn in Oklahoma City provided an excellent atmosphere for the Brothers to renew their ties in Phi Gamma Delta. Approximately 100 Brothers attended the dinner. Master of Ceremonies for the Feb ruary 20 affair was Chairman Steve Powell. for the highest grade-point during the initiate classes celebrated their initia fall semester. tion with the Ceremony of the Pig. All in all, the 1971 Norris Pig Din ner was the best in Sigma Omicron's history. Many Brothers from other A new award was presented this year. This will be given annually to the outstanding Fiji alum. Named the David Hall Award, it was presented appropriately to Gov. David Hall as the first recipient. At the close of the banquet, some 22 Brothers from the fall and spring states were able to be with us. We wish to thank all the Brothers who at tended and look forward to seeing them next year at an even greater Pig Dinner! He introduced the 1971-72 President Bobert Keating who in turn presented his new Cabinet officers than gave a "state of the Chapter" ad dress. Guest speaker was Mr. William C. Douce, Senior Vice President of Phillips Petroleum Company of Bartlesville. Other guests seated at the h.cad table included Phil Webb, out going chapter President, L. Thomas Dulaney, Section Chief, and Charles •A. Powers, Purple Legionnaire. Model Pledge for the 1971 initiate class was Jim Keating, younger broth er of the President. Other awards presented were the Gordon Elkins Award which is given each year to the outstanding senior for "service with unsought reward.' The chapter named as the recipients Mark A. Lobo and Ed Bogle. Selected to receive the Bob Mathias Outstand ing Athlete Award was Gene Kouba. In the scholarship division, Bill Douce received the Mike Monroney Award The B. B. Lmusly family made this year's Norris Pig Dinner a family re union. Posed at the dance are: Bro. Dick Lindsly, Nu Omega '56; Mrs. Dick Lindsly; Mrs. Rob Lindsly; Bro. R. R. Lindsly, Nu Omega '32; Mrs. R. R. Lind sly; and Bro. Rob Lindsly, Sigma Omicron, '56. \r\nPage 2 THE SIGMA OMICRONICAL April, 1971 THE SIGMA OMICRONICAL •CzJ^iS L^UKUTa''P HERSCHEL BEARD, Editor SIGMA OMICRON CHAPTER of the FRATERNITY of PHI GAMMA DELTA m Oklahoma State Univer.sity 1123 University Avenue Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 CHAPTER OFFICERS President Guest speaker for the Pig Dinner was Bro. Wm. C. Douce, Nu Omega. Others shown seated at the head table are Phil Webb, Tcm Dulaney, Nu Omega; and Steve Powell. J. Robert Keating NEW ADDITIONS! Treasurer Mark A. Lobo Recording Secretary Steve Sheehan Corresponding Secretary J. Herschel Beard Returning Brothers ma\' see some new additions to the Chapter House. Thanks to the Dad's Club we have recently paneled and painted the foyer and are making plans to put in new wall paper in the entrance. A look at the backyard will re\ eal a new patio, soon to be eepiipped with barbecpic pit and a backetball goal. Mr. Pary Shofner donated a day of his time to help lay the concrete. A special feature of the patio is a black diamond with a marble star in the center. We are eagerh' looking forward to many houi's of brotherhood with our new yard facilities. Historian Paul D. Parsons Purple Legionnaire Charles A. Powers, Oklahoma Cit\ Section Chief L. Thomas Dulaney, Oklahoma Cit\ Chapter Advisor Dr. B. Curtis llamm. Stillw iter Housing Corporation Chairman Joe S. Ellis. Oklahoma Cit\ Published tlnoughont the school year by Sigma Omicron Chapter for our alumni and friends. Send all changes of address, photo graphs, and item of interest to Her schel Beard. During dinner, many of the graduate Brotheis wcic cairer to icnew ac quaintances and talk about Phi Camma ]3elta. \r\nApril, 1971 Pag-e 3 THE SIGMA OMICRONICAL FIJI ISLAND PARTY 1 May 1, 1971 'Not for College Days Alone' TOP PICTURE: Brotlior Steve Smith '70 .signs the guest hook at the cock tail party as Rrothers Ilerschel Beaicl and Ed Bogle look on. MIDDLE PICTURE: Several gradu ate Brothers discuss the chapter's pro gress with a few of the undergraduate Brothers at the banquet. BOTTOM PICTURE: President Ro bert Keating bestows congratulations on his younger brother Jim who was selected as Model Pledge. GRADUATE NEWS Since our last publication, we have had sexeral letters and cards from graduate Brothers. Listed below are .'ome recent addresses. Mark A. Biiiningham 13905 Stonemoss Drive Dallas, Texas 7524() Mel . i') Dale Henry 1645 \E \'i\ ian Road Kansas Citw Missouri 64II