THE NEWSLETTER OF DELTA DEUTERON , PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE In my short time as President here at Delta Deuteron, I have already had many gratifying experiences, culminating with the Hampden-Sydney College's final convocation, where Delta Deuteron received the Greek Week Cup, the Fraternity Intramural Award, and Honorable Mention for House Improvement. Brothers, THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING!!! Phi-Gam Scholarship remains num ber one, and we are look ing to be very competitive for national fraternity awards that will be given Editor's Note Allow me to begin this article by apologizing for the tardiness of this alumni newsletter. I am afraid that the rigorous academic obligatioi|^f HampdenSydney have kept me and others from being able to finish the layout process oi^^me. As you may already be aware, the 1987-1988 academic year was an outstanding opportunity for Delta Deuteron to excel in the many areas of campus activity. HampdenSydney's Phi-Gams had an excellent fall and spring rush, and finished the year by capturing the 1987-88 Fraternity Intramural at the Ekklesia this sum Cup, the College Bowl mer. Furthermore, I would trophy, and the '87-'88 like to give you an indica- Greek Week trophies, tion of the direction that Delta Deuteron will be tak- L Dave Weiss /^o-espectively. We are especially proud of this I ing in the upcoming 1988- accomplishment because 1989 academic year in our quest for continued not one of the eleven na excellence. Phi-Gam is launching a formidable house improvement campaign that we hope will make the fraternity house the finest on campus. We are tional fraternities on campus has ever won all three planning to expand our new addition into a room for Bill Stanley of these trophies in the same year. We hope to continue Delta Deuteron's "quest for excellence" in the upcoming '88-'89 a^demic year. We are also proud of Robert Citrorte'p, who was awarded the Wilkinson award for the inost outstanding Ph^^m two more brothers, as well as constructing a new brick walkway for the front of the house. Later projects will include refurbishing the house Senior by the national fraternity at the 20th Fiji bathrooms, replacing the second-floor hallway carpeting, and planting new shrubbery around the Phi-Gam to be awarded this prestigious honor by house. As you know, these improvements are very costly, and graduate donations are an important part of this process. Delta Deuteron gp*eatly appreciates all of the financial support that Phi-Gam graduates have given us. Brothers, over the past twenty years we have made incredible progress, and we hope to continue this momentum in the upcoming academic year. Please make plans to visit the house soon; we look forward to seeing you back at Hampden-Sydney! Academy this past summer. Rob is the second H-S Nationals, joining Joel C. Hutcheson '85, who received this award at the 19th Fiji Academy. We would also like to send our congratulations to Benjamin Robinson '86, who has been promoted by the National Fraternity office from the position of Field Secretary to the position of Director of Programs for Nationals. Wedding bells were ringing this past semester for Brother Edward Lyons '87, and will be ringing this July for Brain Keyser '87, who will be marrying Michael Geoly on the 16th in Northern David Weiss ('89) Virginia — Congrats B.K. and Ed!! And lest we forget Jeff Holland '85, who was married last fall in President Northern Virginia — Congrats Jeffrey! Fraternally, Hampden-Sydney Phi-Gams have always been Perge! strong participants in the direction of H-S's student continued on page 2 \r\nGovernment, and this year has been no exception. As 1987-88 student government president Hugo Rodriqi^ '88 left his position in favor of graduation, two Phi-Gams were elected to student government positions for the '88-'89 academic year. Paul Pisano, who has served on the College's Honor Court for(3^ years, was elected as Chairman of the Honor Court for the upcoming year. Also, Steven Riddle '89 was elected by the student body to serve as the Chairman of the College Activities Committee for the upcoming year. I would like to close this edition of the Editor's Note by expressing the fraternity's gratitude for all of the help and guidance that our graduates have gifted us with; without you all, we would not have been able to accomplish all that we have. We want to improve our graduate events that we hold during this year's Homecoming weekend in the Fall, and the Norris Pig Dinner in the Spring. We are also planning to put together a Delta Deuteron Alumni Directory in the fall, and we need for all of you graduate brothers to drop us a line to update your current addresses and tell us what you have been up to! We hope to have this directory completed by Winter '88, and we need your help. Please keep in mind that we are not soliciting funds, rather, we are soliciting your help in making the ties between the house and our graduates stronger than ever. We look forward to seeing you down at the house next year and in many years to come!! OFFICERS,KAPPA GAMMA-1965 Roy E. Robinson VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER DATE ORGANIZED L. Turner Trice, Jr. H.B. Myers November 5 & 8,1965 PLEDGED TO May 12,1966 DELTA COLONY NOV. 9: The first meeting of Kappa Gamma fraternity was held in the basement of Dean Ortner's house. It was attended by thirteen people. Those present were voted on, and the following twelve were elected to membership and signed a pledge promising their support of the fraternity: JIM LOCKE; TERRY HALL; TURNER TRICE; DON FRIES; ROY ROBINSON; JERRY TALBOT; BUCKY MEYERS; RICK CHILDS; MIKE WEDDLE; MIKE PETRIE; JIM RHODES; ART COSTAN. A committee consisting of five members was appointed to work on a constitution for the fraternity and suggestions were received for the name of the fraternity, and for a faculty advisor. In a short meeting on November 10 in Graham 102, five possible names for the fraternity were voted on, and "Kappa Gamma," meaning "Fellowship" and "Knowledge" received 2/3 of the votes, thus becoming the name of our local fraternity. AND DELTA DEUTERON WAS BORN! ♦ Fraternally, Bill Stanley '89 James Locke PRESIDENT Minutes recorded by L. Turner Trice, Sec., KAPPA GAMMA-1965 Perge! phegam flashback a* AS A NEW FEATURE OF THE PURPLE TIGER, THIS COLUMN WILL RECOUNT THE FIRST YEAR OF THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF Ph£P GAMMA DELTA AT HAMPDEN-SYDNEY BY RE PRINTING THE MINUTES OF KAPPA GAMMA DURING THE YEAR 1965. IN UPCOMING ISSUES OF THE PURPLE TIGER, WE WILL CHART THE PROGRESS OF KAPPA GAMMA AS IT COMPLETED THE PROCESS OF ORGANIZING ITS CHARTER UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY. "Which one is TED COX?" \r\nNEW ALUMNI SECTION CONVENTION '88 The annual PhiQGam Section convention was held on Saturday, February 13 at the Upsilon chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of North Carolina. There were brothers from all of the chapters of section VI, which includes: Old Dominion University, the University of Richmond, the University of North Carolina, and Hampden-Sydney College. David Weiss '89, Gar Byrd '90, and Fred Payne '89 were the representatives of Delta Deuteron at the convention. The day's agenda began with discussions of the rush program, accounts receivable and fraternity liability, the Norris Pig Dinner, Graduate relations, and discussions on how to better manage chapter business. Section Chief Marvin Carver was present to direct the program and to answer questions that fellow brothers raised concerning the operation of the fraternity. Also in attendance was Field secretary "Tiger" Thiel, who discussed various aspects of national fraternity matters. After a great lunch, talks resumed between the brothers of the various Commencement exercises were held for the Class of 1988 on May 8, 198^^n Fulton Field. Fifteen Ph^£^ Gams were awarded Bachelor degrees from Hampden-Sydney College. They are as follows: ALBERT BOLET BRUCE BESLEY ALFRED COLLINS III MARK CITRONE ELMO HALL NEAL DAVIS RAY HICKS GARREN HESTER CHRIS HUDSON ANDREW KAMM MARC LAZENBY EDWARD LYONS HUGO RODRIQUEZ CHRISTOPHER WELCH EDWARD THOMAS IV MICHAEL WHEELER The Brothers of the Delta Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta would like to congratulate our newest members of the elite PhjQGam alumni association, and wish them much success in their future endeavors. PHI GAMMA DELTA: "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE .. ." chapters over the ritual, national fraternity awards, and the Phl0]ram quest for excellence. NEW LINKS Many new and creative ideas were discussed that proved to be a good learning experience for all who The Brothers of Delta Deuteron are proud to attended the convention. Delta Deuteron will draw recognize the following gentleman as new initiates into the Brotherhood of the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Hampden-Sydney College: from this informative program in its "Quest for Excellence" in the upcoming academic year. STEVEN BEAR CHRISTOPHER ALLEN Fraternally, Fred Payne '89 ROBERT BEVERLY BRUCE BESLEY MICHAEL CITRONE LOUIS BIGGS STEVEN FORE PAUL ELLIS Perge! JOHN HUDSON ALLEN HARRISON TODD RODRIGUEZ GEORGE TRIBLE JOHN MELTON BARKLEY SHEPERD FallISpring Rush '88 - '89 MARK WALTHAL i^^^re REMINDER! Once again at Delta Deuteron, Phi Gams anticipating a strong rush season in the upcoming Fall Semester. In our never-ending search for potential candidates for brotherhood in Phi Gamma Delta, we would appreciate any recommendation from our Graduate Brothers of incoming students who HERE IS THE HOME FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR THE 1988 HAMPDEN-SYDNEY TIGERS (GAME-TIME: 12:30 p.m., at Fulton Field). PHl^ GAM WILL BE HOLDING A TAIL-GATE PARTY you feel exemplify the strong character and DURING THE GAME, AND WILL BE HAVING A upstanding qualities of Phi Gamma Delta and Delta PARTY Deuteron at Hampden-Sydney. We urge you, the Graduate Brother, to contact us about any men who are AFTER EACH GAME. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! SEPTEMBER 10: vs. Denison legacies of Phi Gam or who are men worthy of Phi Gamma Delta and will be attending the college in the Fall term, in order for Delta Deuteron to develop a SEPTEMBER 24: vs. Samford (Parent's Weekend) traditionally strong incoming class. NOVEMBER 12: vs. RANDOLPH-MACON OCTOBER 8: vs. Emory & Henry (Homecoming) OCTOBER 29: vs. Gettysburg \r\nltJUQ(t(g-iUQdmn^ i i fWWF iBfit BBBI 4aj(ttn|3 mu.ijnjQ nji-tg Di]aQ nmmn9) i tt «?«■« ? r- M ( ..-"■...L-. .,USA_ Purple Tiger «r