-SL The Texas Fiji TAU DEUTERON CHAPTER UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UPDATE: FALL RUSH 1974 Through the combined efforts of our rush eaptains, Stephen Pearce, Jackson Hooper, and Doug Barnes, and with the support of many of the graduates, and 100% effort from the undergraduate chapter, Tau Deuteron had a very successful year by pledging 28 men. We are now enjoying listening to the talk around the fraternities and sororities that Fijis have the best pledge class on campus. Generous rush con tributions from the graduate chapter made it pos sible for us to have such a successful rush program. We wish to thank all of you who contributed and we know that if such support continues we can look FEBRUARY 1975 NORRIS PIG DINNER The ninety-first ann^l Norris Pig Dinner will be held Saturday April This year we are proud to present the first annum Fiji Open golf tournament to accompany the Pig Dinner festivities. We will play in foursomes of two graduates and two under graduates, and several awards will be given after a long drive contest, closest to hole contest on a par three, and for group scores. We hope everyone will bring their clubs and participate in this segment of the activities. Following the golf tournament we will head for Lake Austin for a river boat ride that will take us forward to nothing but success in the future. Our 28 to the dinner itself. Gocktails will be served during pledges added to the chapter brings the total number the ride which should last about an hour. When we in the chapter to 116. We are now looking at pro spective rushees for our spring pledge class. reach oiu destination, the tradition of the Pig Dinner FALL PLEDGES 1974: John Ames—San Antonio Brian Barnard—Hobbs, New Mexico Alec Beck—Austin Bill Bishop—Houston will take place along with the presentation of awards. We had a good graduate turnout last year, but we hope with this new format that all of you will take a small vacation and join us in the Pig Dinner tradition. We have planned the activities this year on your behalf and we look forward to seeing all of you on April 26th. Will Garter—San Antonio Rod Gorvo—San Antonio Robert DuBois-Beaumont Graig Duke-Pecos Mark Edwards—Wichita Falls Bill Finklea—Sonora Tom Gose—Wichita Falls Richard Hocott—San Antonio John Kent—Fort Worth Trey Kiel—Gorpus Ghristi Steve Kinney—Houston Todd Maclin—San Antonio David McAllister—San Antonio Ben McGaleb—San Antonio Byron McNnight—Hobbs, New Mexico Rick Nelson—Gorpus Ghristi Bill Netherton—Austin Marvin Rickabaugh—San Antonio David Robinson—Burkburnett Trebes Sasser—Uvalde Mark Sutton—Houston Scott Tellkamp—Houston Russell Thurman—Austin John Vance—Edna FALL 74 PLEDGE GLASS \r\nThe Texas Fiji February 1975 Page 2 THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE The undergraduate chapter here at Buen Retiro is looking forward to a very prosperous and fulfilling experience in 1975. Our optimism stems from the fact that we now find ourselves at a time when our fraternity is on the verge of obtaining a higher plateau of achievement. As you may know our Fiji chapter won the overall university intramural cham pionship last year, and at this point this year, we are again on top in the point standings. This in itself is a strong indication of our leadership on campus. I am also happy to report that for the first time in several years the undergraduate chapter consists of over 110 men strong. All of this immediate success 1 tV3 has instilled a new pride and optimism in our chap ter that will hopefully snowball. All of us in the undergraduate chapter are working toward this goal. All of our success here on campus could only be made possible with the very generous support of our graduate chapter. I realize that this has been the case in years past, but here again I view this year as a sort of unique experience. Tau Deuteron has, and is still going through, financial difficulties. PRESIDENT KENNETH PRUITT NEW CABINET FOR 1975 President: Kenneth Pruitt—San Antonio Recording Secretary: Kenny Creighton— But all of her problems seem solvable in the not too distant future. All the financial support that our Mineral Wells Treasurer: Glenn Mortimer—San Antonio graduates have sent to help the fraternity in its real time of need has not only helped the present Corresponding Secretary: Tom McCaughy- financial situation, but has also contributed to the Historian: Bob Martin—Fort Worth great pride of Tau Deuteron. This special sense of pride is our most valuable asset. It is truly a "lift" to the entire undergraduate chapter to see the support given to Buen Retiro from her concerned graduates. The combined support of the undergraduates and graduate chapter to our fraternity has given us the sense of optimism that I mentioned earlier. The pres House Manager: Neal Shudde—Houston Public Relations: Campbell Patton—Kingsville San Antonio NEW RUSH CAPTAINS FOR 1975 Mike Sawtelle—San Antonio Bruce Hill—San Antonio Robert Canon—Fort Worth ent cabinet would now like to make a sincere effort to tie the graduate chapter with the undergraduate chapter in a more positive way. We all know that this area has been seriously neglected in the past, and that it could be our strongest asset in the future. I welcome any and all suggestions whether person ally or by phone. Please feel free to stop by the house anytime, and of course to attend our approaching Pig Dinner, April 26. "To be a Fiji is not for college days alone." Fraternally—Kenneth Charles Pruitt IN MEMORIAL LOUIS E. SMITH JR. NEW CABINET \r\nThe Texas Fiii February 1975 Page 3 FIJIS SHOW INTRAMURAL STRENGTH The 1974 fall intramural season for the Fijis proved to be verv successful but the task of defend ing our intramural title is becoming extremely diffi cult. We hold a 150 point advantage over second place Acacia with several other fraternities within striking distance. This year looked like a rebuilding vear beginning with the "A" football team having lost six of fourteen starters, four of which were all-intramural picks. Long practice sessions and a fantastic defense proved to be the winning ingredients as the "A" team took m\ the University Championship for a second consecu tive year. Jack Nash, quarterback Ric Halden, block ing back Larry Abernathv and defensive back Mark Monroe were selected as all-intramural. The most outstanding play consistently came in the defensive secondary where the experience of three seniors Bill Rudd, Frosty Moore, and Mark Monroe kept the Fijis in every game. Special recognition must also go to a pair of sure hands, those belonging to Bob Martin, whose spec tacular catches many times brought spectators to their feet. Other members of the "A" championship team were offense: Rick Dollins, Ras Redwine, and Neal Shudde, defense: rushers Steve Lubke and Jimmy Gordon and linebackers Steve Pearce and Kenny Creighton. The "B"football team also captured the University Championship; its third in as many years. It took the help of eight new starters, a freshman quarterback and a superb defense led by Jack Womack, Vance STEPHEN PEARCE -15? IN THE FIJI SPOTLIGHT' We, at Tan Deuteron, are proud of our many scholastic achievements. However, standing above all others is brother Stephen Pearce who was elected this fall to Phi Beta Kappa. This honorary scholastic society is the most prestigious and esteemed goal of scholastic endeavor in higher education, and accep tance therein is limited to those very few who meet its exacting standards. Not onlv does brother Pearce excell scholastically, but he has also been very active in all phases of the fraternity. He served as a state rush captain this past year, he was a member of our intramural football "A"-team which has won the university champion Duncan, and Jon Levy. The Fiji swim team also captured a championship, ship the past two years, and he has consistently been that of the fraternity division, finishing third in the Stephen is completing his degree requirements as a standout in intramural track. University. Bill Kinney proved the dominant figure a biology major this spring and will enter Southwest in intramural swimming by setting new records in the 50 fly and the ICQ Individual Medly. Golf, Tennis and Ping Pong all gathered valuable ern Medical School at Dallas in September. points with John Saunders qualifying in the top 16 in golf and Ben McCaleb reaching the quarter-finals of tennis. Volleyball was less successful than last year al though the "B" team was able to battle to the fra ternity finals before losing in three games to defend ing champ Acacia. I believe the fall semester showed the pride and dedication that we have for our intramural program as we continually overcame tremendous odds to win. I feel like the spring semester will produce another Intramural Championship for us. Jay Turner—Intramural Manager Plan To Attend The 1975 Norris Pig Dinner Saturday, April \r\nThe Texas Fiji February 1975 Page 4 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT This past fall the undergraduate chapter contrib uted greatly to many of the underprivileged citizens of the Austin community. On October 5th we entertained thirty mentally retarded children at the Lake Club. We were able to match each child with a Fiji brother to give them the individual attention that they deserve. We all participated in a football game where every child called himself a longhorn and learned the wishbone offense and the four-point stance. Halloween proved an opportunity to entertain the deaf children of Austin. Brother Neal Shudde's ideas and effort transformed Buen Retire into a haunted NEW RUSH CAPTAINS house and the pledges dressed up as ghosts and goblins. Finally, at the annual Christmas party we joined with our sister sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta to enter tain the underprivileged childi'en of East Austin. Rush Recommendation Please cut out and send any recommendations, whether they attend U.T. or plan to in the future, to Bruce Hill, Mike SawteUe, Santa Clans provided a present for every child fol lowed by cookies and punch. We believe that this has been the most active and and Robert Canon, Rush Chairmen, 300 W. 27th, Austin, Texas rewarding semester experienced by a Fiji Chapter in 78705. the past few years. We would like to thank all the Name of Rushee Address Phone members who donated their time and effort to give each child a friend. Be assured that this type of High School Attended^ service will continue to be a part of this chapter with every member giving a little of himself for a less Activities & Honors Remarks fortunate individual. Recommended hy_ Address Contributions THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 300 West 27th Street NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Austin, Texas 78705 U.S. POSTAGE PAID AUSTIN, TEXAS Address Correction Requested Permit No. 2606 THIRD CLASS I480340T TEX DONALD J CLARK 1212 BROADWAY OAKLAND 1929 30 CA 94612