7^ OmicuMcc^ News of PHI GAMMA DELTA at OKLAHOMA STATE Vol. II, No. 3 Oklahoma State I'liixersity, Stillwater, Oklahoma May, 1965 Turnoul; is Large For Norris Pig Dinner in Tulsa March 6, at the Trade Winds Motel in Tnlsa, approximately one-hundred and twenty-five Phi Gams witnessed one of the most successfnl Norris Pig Dinners in this state's history. While l^ichard Lloyd Jones, Jr., provided some veiy good, serious advice. Broth er David Hall, Tulsa County Attorney, proved his ability as a comedian and emcee. The 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour and roast prime rib dinner, during which graduate and undergi-aduates enjoyed visiting and seeing old friends, were followed by the Tulsa newsman's speech. Brother Jones tried to make the undergraduates more aware of tlie tremendous obligation they have to prove the fraternity system useful, especially Phi Gamma Delta. The evening was climaxed with the dance held at the Trade Winds, where the Fijis and theh wives and dates danced to the music of tlie Knights. The dinner and dance also served as a celebration for Sigma Omicron's eleven new initiates. The undergraduates have tided their best to express their exLeme apreciation for the interest and attendance of Pip: Dinner dip-nitiirics p-athei* around the banquet table. L-L: Louis Trost, Tom Cornish, Joe Ellis, Art Black, Richard Jones, and Ike Smith. Sigma Omicron's New Housing Drive Stalls; Educational Foundation to be Established After a high and flying start, the 1965 Sigma Omicron Housing Drive has slowed to a snails pace due to numerous complications. The princi pal reason for the mediocre showing to date may be partially attributed to the fact that donations made to the Corporation are not tax deductible. In hopes of effecting a quick solu tion to this immediate problem. Hous ing Corporation President Joe Ellis has presently secured from one of the leading sororities a copy of a docu ment establishing an educational foundation which the corporation plans to use as a guide in establishing cron of Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, Inc., will purchase and hold title to certain real estate, and grant scholarships to deserving gi'aduates and undergraduates. Presently about $8,000 in cash and pledges has been collected since tlie February 1 starting date of the drive but a goodly share of tliis is contingent upon om- creating the tax deductible foundation. Brothers Ellis and other members of the Housing Corporation plan to be to know that tlie success of this great a similar foundation for the OSU Phi in Stillwater this month in hopes of finding more suitable rental property Fiji gathering was due mainly to the Gam Chapter. When established, the Sigma Omi for the Sigma Omicron Fijis to occupy during the '65-'66 school vear. the graduate brothers. They want all graduate brotliers. \r\nPage 2 May, 1965 THE SIGMA OMTORONICAL Housing Corporation President Joe S. Ellis, Nu Omega '50, Oklahoma City Secretary-Treasurer W, Dcvier Pierson, Nu Omega '53, Oklahoma City Members Gary C. LaGere, Nu Omega '60, Tulsa Louis F. Trost, Jr., Nu Omega '50, Oklahoma City John H. Gurley, Nu Omega '+1, Blackwell J. Littleton Daniel, Gamma Tau '30, Tulsa John H. Miller, Depaw '09, Tahlequah William J. Otgen, Jr., Nu Omega '+1, Enid John B. Doolin, Nu Omega '39, L.awton William M. Bell, III, .Arizona '5 8, Oklahoma City Board of Chapter Advisers President Art Black, Jr., Kansas '43, Tulsa Members Rex Evans, Missouri '24, Tulsa Bob Lindsly, Oklahoma '32, Bartlesville Grady Skillern, Oklahoma '24, Tulsa Jack Wolf, Oklahoma '45, Tulsa Jim Mayden, Oklahoma '46, Tulsa Max Hampton, Oklahoma State '64, Okla homa City Chapter Officers President Pat Gallagher, Oklahoma State '65, Tulsa Treasurer Bob Persson, Oklahoma State, '66, Tulsa Recording Secretary Jerry Robinson, Oklahoma State '6 5, Boise City Corresfonding Secretary Jim Elder, Oklahoma State '66, Bartlesville Historian Terry Potts, Oklahoma State '68, Bartlesville GRADUATE GOSSIP R. William Dozier, Jr. Nu Omega '51 EDITORIAL After reading the February Phi Gamma Delta, I could hardly keef> from thinking that tliis issue of our frateniity magazine must have been published with Sigma Omicron Chapter specifically in mind. Two articles in that edition, one by Archon President Hugh Baker and the other by Educational Director Bill Hauser, seemed extremely applicable to the Fijis here at Oklahoma State and deserve the attention and evaluation of us all. After a rather frank analysis of Phi Gamma Delta's scholarship progress in comparison to other National Interfraternity Conference members (which re veals Fiji is far below our usual high standard in this vital area) Brother Hauser gives much good advice for academic improvement on both the local and nation al level. However, the last paragraph of his article struck me as exceptional and I felt an obligagtion to pass it on to those who missed it the first time around. "The undergraduates' concern for their own scholarship is not enough. Graduates can help in three ways: First, they can, through active Boards of Ghapter Advisors, promote such programs and give such leadership as is iiecessary to improve tlie academic posture of the chapters they advise. Second, they can, through support of the Educational Foundation, increase the amount of the funds available for positive academic programs that will directly benefit the undergraduate student. Third, they can, through the fraternity's voluntary gi'acluate dues appeal, provide additional financial resources that can be chan neled into academic-support programs. If the prestige of our history is to be maintained, then Phi Gamma Delta must be a fraternity in which any and all problems are the care and concern of all brothers whetlrer in school or long out." These words alone are really more than enough to occupy our moments of thought, but President Baker's fraternity housing article also strikes very close to home. Pie discusses the numerous housing systems presently being used in om- greek system, their advantage and disadvantages, and the importance of competitive housing in our and new and old chapters alike. But as far as develop ing plans and raising money for additions and or new house construction, "The key for success seems, to me, to rest with that dedicated group of gi-aduate brotJiers who sense a need and who are willing to give a housing project the never-ending leadership it needs until the job has been completed." By now it should be apparent to all Phi Gam graduates in this Sooner State that Sigma Omicron is totally dependent on the interest and energy of each of you, not just the ten-odd graduates of our chapter. Tire Pig Dinner in Tulsa was the battle gi-ound on which both graduate brothers and undcr-gi'aduates were victorious. But the war is still undecided (in fact it's hardly begun when we consider that only $8,000 of the $40,000 goal of the New Plouse Drive has been raised) and now is the time for all of us to combine forces and get the job done. Phi Gams eveiywhere can and must meet these ehallenges! FUls PLAN MOTHER'S DAY President of the Dozier Company, Send Graduate News to: lite insurance consultants of Oklaho FESTIVITIES FOR MAY \ ma City, Bill has served as the presi dent of the Oklahoma City Graduate Chapter and the Nu Omega Housing Sigma Omicron plans its annual Corporation. Brotlier Dozier is past secretarytreasurer of the Sigma Omicron Hous ing Corporation. While an undergra duate at Nu Omega chapter, he served tlie fraternity as treasurer. Bill is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Asso ciation, the Lions Club and is present ly the Regional Vice-Fresident of the American Society of Chartered Life Undei-writers. He has two potential Fiji sons, Bill 12, and Ray 10. Fred Cornish 1224 University Stillwoter, Oklo. Mother's Day luncheon at the chapter house to coincide with Founder's Day on May 1. Before the luncheon there The Sigma Omicronical will be a social hour at which the mothers will have a chance to better acquaint themselves with each other and to have their pictures taken with then sons. The luncheon will be at noon after which there will be a Mother's Glub business meeting at which new officers will be elected. Vi)l. H, N(i. 3 Fred Cornisli Mav, 196 5 . - - _ . _ Et'itor Tt-rrv Potts Jim Eldor - - - - - - Jim Trcadway Staff Puhlishod tliive tinu-s annually by Si^ma Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Okla homa State Cnivci'sitv for the (ri'adiiate Broth ers. \r\nMay, 1965 Page 3 THE SIGMA OMICRONICAL SIGMA OMICRON ELECTS 1965-1966 OFFICERS Sigma Omicion has chosen an ontstancling cabinet of officers to serve for the coming academic year. Along with the five officers has elected a new Pur ple Legionarie, Mark Birmingham. The new officers are as follows: President — John Patrick Gallag her, Jr. Pat is currently a senior study ing chemical engineering. No new / comer to office, Pat has also served as president of his pledge class. Histor ian, and Treasurer. He was voted model pledge of his pledge class and is active in Lassos and Lariets. Pat's home is in Tulsa. Newly elected cliapter officers pose in front of chapter house. L-R: Teny Potts, Historian j Bob Persson, Xreasurerj Jim Elder, Corresponding Secretary} Pat Gallagher, President} and Jerry Robinson, Recording Socretar)'. Treasurer — Robert Brownlee Pers- son. Bobby is another Tulsan and he is presently a junior majoring in Persomrel Management. Bob has been chairman of Graduate Relatioirs and planned last years Pig Dinner and served as House Manager. He was chaplain of his pledge class and along this line is a member of the Order St. Dear Brothers: I am pleased to report tliat Sigma Omicron Chapter is running smoothly in all phases of fraternity life. We have achieved excellence in scholarship, Adwrews, an Episcopal organization. athletics, rush, and social affairs. Bob is also active in our intramural program. So far tlris sounds good and you might gather that tlie chapter does not have a woriy in the world. As you can guess, I would be kidding you and my self if I were to say such a thing. Yes, we do have some problems, but one big one far overshadows the rest and is probably the cause for the rest. This problem is inadequate housing. At tlris time we live in four different housing Recording Secretary — Jerry Mil ton Robinson. Jerry is a senior from Boise City majoring in Art. Some of his exceillent work can be seen thimughout the house. Jerry is one of our Charter members and has served the chapter in the capacities of song leader and Chairman of Campus Re lations Committee. Pie has been very active in our intramural program, participating in all sports this year. Corresponding Secretary — Harris James Elder, Jr. Jim, a sophomore from Bartlesville majoring in Political Science, has served as Chairman of Public Relations since his initiation last October. Brother Elder served as State Executive Secretary for "Youth for Goldwater" and is active in Young Republicans. Historian — Terrell Franklin Potts. Terry is a freshman for Bartlesville majoring in Indusbaal Engineering. Terry is the only new initiate to at tain an office. He was voted model pledge and served as Vice-President of the 1964 pledge class. complexes, one of which is three blocks fi'om the rest. Why has this sit uation arisen? The reason is simple— we are bulging at the seams and each year are having to find another or larg er annex. Because of tlris, I ask myself many questions. How can we feed the increased irumbers irext year in an al ready overcrowded dining room? What do we tell the raishee wlreir he asks where he would live if he pledg ed, as he looks arourrd aird sees every bunk filled? How catr the chapter maintain a good chapter tone aird brotherhood as we separate ourselves in separate housiirg complexes? Tlresc are a few of the questions to which I have no answers under the pi-eseirt circuiustances. Arrother questioir—^why have we irot gotterr a new house? It surely isn't because we haven't proven ourselves as a stable chapter, because we have. It surely isir't because some of you graduate brothers haven't helped us, because many have given generously of their time. The main reason tliat we don't have an adequate house simply is because of lack funds. I can easily see that it would be hard to expect graduate brotlrers to "kick in" the full $250,000 in loans. So whei-e do we turn? This is the question that con fronts our Housing Association at tliis time. I understand that there are still many areas to explore to find tire need ed funds. I am sure that with men like Joe Ellis, Devier Pierson, Louis Trost and many others we will soon find a solution to our major problem. As you can see, Brotliers, Sigma Omicron does not have a defeatist at titude. We will continue to gi'ow and exeell! All that I am trying to say is tliat we are a bunch of anxious Fijis that ha\'e already, and will continue to work hard to reach the pinnacle on OSU's campus. Fraternally, John P. Gallagher, Jr. Perge! Please send all Summer and Fall recommendations to: Jim Thomas, Rush Chairman 1224 University Stillwater, Okla. \r\nPag-e 4 A PROGRAM OF NOBLE VISION Refleciion of a Phi Gam Senior EDITORIAL NOTE: Brother Swagerty is Sigma Omicron's nominee for the Wilkinson Award for the outstanding Fiji senior. James Arthur Swagerty The challenges of a new and strug gling fraternity have provided many experiences which have been the foundation of my four years of college life. Sigma Omicron has not only pro vided a place to live, but so much more important, a place to grow. This growtli has taken many forms, but has always been positive. The associations and friendships gained through Phi Gamma Delta will always last in my memory. In a frater nity a man comes into an association of many types of individuals with quite diverse backgrounds. Some of the brothers and pledges become very close and lasting friends, others just acquaintances, but always a growth and learning process takes place in the associations. It seems like a manager in the busi ness world has a job which can be com pared to an officer of this fraternity. A manager has an objective of ac complishment and has to motivate his men to operate in such a way so as to be sure that the job will be done. The Mav, 1965 THE SIGMA OMICRONICAL EDITORI.-\L NOTE: Sigma Omicron has received iiumerous library contributions from our national Educational Foundation. .-\ml since Brother Jim Swagerty has applied for a Phi Gamma Delta Fellowship, it seems approp riate for OSU Fijis to take note of this article reprinted from the excellent February issue of The Phi Gamma Delta. "The Library program of your Ed ucational Foundation is an outstand ing example of noble vision and high performance in consbuctive fraternity achivement," wrote Delta Phi Frater nity's executive secretary last year in a letter to the editor of "The Phi Gam ma Delta. Since 1960, one of the projects of The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation has been its book pro gram, through which it offers $50 wortli of books annually to each of the undergraduate chapters. In 1963-64, 371 volumes were sent to 65 chapters, the majority consisting of reference aird history books covering a wide range of subjects. After receiving their requested book order, the McGill Chapter wrote, "The Educational Foundation's grant for books is jrro- backgrounds of each man to great ef ficiency. During this motivation pro cess he must strive to improve himself. It seems that many of the experi ences of Phi Gamma Delta have been magnified by association with such a young chapter. Since tire founding of our chapter in 1961, many growing pains have been incountered. When tliese occur it seems that we, the brothers, multiply them many times. But without any doubt every minute .spent working for Phi Gamma Delta has ])een wisely invested. In my mind there exists no better place to invest previously received such a degree within one calendar year prior to his entry into the service. In 1962, the Foundation began to present $500 annually to the President of the college or university whose Fiji chapter won the fraternity's Riverda Harding Jordan Bowl, to be used for scholarship aid at his direction. To date, these unrestricted grants have gone to Louisiana State and the Uni versity of Kentucky. A graduate broth er of Mil Chapter at Wisconsin has al so given $500 to be used for scholar ship awards in his chapter. The general headquarters building in Washington, D. C., is owned by your Educational Foundation. A fundraising drive begun in 1946 toward the acquisition of a suitable headquar ters site was accomplished ten years later. Leasing a large portion of the building to the fraternity for adminis bably the most graphic illustration of our fraternity's desire to promote . . . good scholarship." trative use, the Foundation has its of fice on the third floor and maintains During the present academic year, the handsome second-floor lounge and the Foundation has thus far sent 267 library, comprised of over 900 books written by or about Fijis. The Foundation projects are but first steps in a "progi-am ... of noble vision" representing Phi Gamma Del books to 46 chapters at an approxi mate cost of $2300. In addition to its book program, the manager does not try to help each man Foundation awards annual graduate as himself, but tries to use the diverse is July I, 1965. An applicant must have either received his bachelor's degree during the period beginning January I, 1965, and ending June 30, 1965, or have been honorably discharged from the U. S. military service after having fellowships with an average stipend of $500 based on scholarship, leader ship, extra-curricular activities, per sonality, and financial need. Two or ta's concern for and sustained interest in the advancement of higher educa tion. more $1000 grants may be made an nually to unusually worthy candi dates. Harry H. Dawson (Northwest ern '63), one of last year's award win ners, wrote after his first semester of graduate study at the University of Virginia, "The Phi Gamma Delta Fel lowship has been a tremendous bene fit to me . . . I'm rather proud that my fraternity has such a thing, as most men that I have talked with assure me that it is a unique institution as far as most national fraternities go." Application blanks for prospec tive 1965-66 candidates are available a young man's time and energies than from the Phi Gamma Delta Education in The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Del al Foundation, 1757 N Sti-eet, N.W., ta. Washington, D.C., and filing deadline PiiT Dinner cnuco David Hall ami ^'•ucst h|)faki'r Kiflianl Jones enjoy visifing' at the annual celebration in Tulsa. \r\nMay, 1965 Page 5 THE SIGMA OMICRONICAL Five to be Added to Graduate Roll on May 23 OSU Fijis Plan Sigma Omicron takes great pride in saluting the chapter's seniors tliis sining. The chapter is sorry to see for Summer Rush them leave as some of them were char ter members and all were stalwarts in rush as last year, tlie Fijis at Oklalroma our chapter organization and aetivi- State have formulated what should be Determined to have as successful a an effective summer imsh program. ties. First of all, there will be a man in four Those graduating are; strategic Oklahoma cities: Warren Thomas, Oklahoma City; Jim Thomas, James Arthur Swagerty — Jim has been extremely active both on campus and in service to tlie fraternity. He is a charter member of Sigma Omicron and has served as ti^easurer, scholar ship chairmai'i and pledge trainer. Jim is a member of Blue Key Men's Honor Fraternity and served as Engineering Senator. He is a member of Phi Kappa Pi and Sigma Tan honorary engineer ing fraternities. In his junior year he was selected outstanding junior en gineer and his senior year the honor of outstanding senior engineer was bestowed upon him. Jim is going to work for IBM this summer in Oswego, New York. In the fall he will attend Harvard's graduate school in the MBA program. James Dale Boyer — J. D. is another charter member of Sigma Omicron who has served the fraternity by being Historian of Delta Colony and later Graduatinf: Seniors arc from left-rig:ht; Brothers J. D. Bayer, Mark Binning;hain, Mel Henry, and Jim Swag'erty. Pi Tan Sigma, an honorary Mechani cal Engineering fraternity, and he was the director of the Engineering Exposition held at Oklahoma State tliis year. Mark plans to attend graduate School in the MBA Program at Okla homa State next year. Loren Jay Haggard—Jay has serv ed the chapter both as Corresponding and Recording Secretary. He has been Stillwater; Marshall Persson, Tulsa; and Terry Potts, Bartlesville. Each man will be in his specified town all summer, and since rush parties will be needed in eaeh town, gi'aduate broth ers should contact the proper man if they are interested in helping in rush or recommending a boy to be rushed. We feel tliat diis progi'am will ex tend our ability to contact more men and help eliminate some of the high costs tliat are always to be found with a good rush progi-am. Each of tliese men will have a com mittee of his own to help him. Alum support is very important for many reasons, one being the effect that it quite active in chapter intramurals. has on a mshee who sees older men who show an active interest in our Brother Haggard has also been listed fraternity. on the Deans Plonor Roll and is an ac tive member of Young Republicans and the Society for the Advancement MUSKOGEE GRADS ACTIVE been aetive in the Student Union Ac of Management. Jay is considering several job offers for employment af tivities Board and has been the back ter spring graduation. The chapter wishes to take tliis op portunity to recognize tire Graduate Brotliers in Muskogee who have ex as chapter pledge trainer. J. D. has bone of many intramural teams. He tended a much needed helping hand is planning to start work in Oklahoma to Sigma Omicron by way of Pig Din City after graduation. Melven Dale Henry — Mel is in the school of Hotel and Resturant Admin istration and is a member of the Hotel and Restaurant Society. Mel has serv ed as Historian, House Manager and chairman of the Pledge Board. He is going to woi'k for Krozer Company in Minnesota where he will receive man- gerial ti'aining. Mark Alan Birmingham — Mark is another Charter member of Sigma GRADUATE GOSSIP Gary C. LaGere Nu Omega '60 Gary, employed by IBM for the past UA years in Tulsa as sales represenative, has recently become the proud father of Shelley, his daughter of four montlis. While an undergraduate at Oklahoma University, he was a mem ber of Tail Beta Pi and Sigma Tan, honorary engineering fraternities, and served Phi Gamma Delta as corres ponding secretary and president. He is presently active in the Tulsa Jaycees, ing Secretary, House Manager, and is and the Phi Gam Graduate Chapter. currently the Pinple Legionaire. He Michael G. Crocker is secretary of the Enginering Stu Sigma Omicron '63 Omicron who has served the chapter as both Recording and Correspond dent Council, President of the student chapter of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, a member of As this chapter's first graduate, Mike has long been an example of the in- ner contributions and numerous rush recommend ations. Their aid has been very important in the OSU Fijis' plans to regain tlie fraternity domination and reputation that Phi Gamma Delta has had for many years in their community. terest and support so necessary for a new chapter. A sales representative for the Colgate Pahnolive Company for nearly two years, Brotlier Crocker has recently taken up residence in Ok lahoma City. During his undergraduatc days, he served tlie chapter as Recording Secretary and intramural chairman. June 26 will find Mike taking the momentous step of marriage, his brideto-be Miss Kay Meyer, a Pi Phi at Ok lahoma University. \r\nPage 6 May, 1965 THE SIGMA OMTCRONICAL Graduate Brothers Elgyen Initiated Mdrch 6 Active in Uklahoma The activities of two of the graduate chapters in Oklahoma have been step ped up during these early months of the spring. The Oklahoma City Graduate Chap ter's election of officers brought the following results: William C. Abney (Nu Omega '45), president; Mack S. Burks (Nu Omega '46), vice-president; William M. Bell III (Nu Omcega '58, Arizona '58), secretary-treasurer. The activities for the year have been many and diversified. Under the able leadership of Richard H. Cle ments and R. Wm. Dozier, Jr., financ ing was arranged throughout the state to build a beautiful new library at our chapter at Oklahoma University. Other graduate chapter members have been instrumental in the New House Drive presently underway in Stillwater. The Oklahoma City chapter also sponsored a Norris Pig Dinner in that capital city on April 10. Across the state in Tulsa, the Fiji graduate brothers spent much time planning and sponsoring the Norris Fig Dinner for Sigma Omicron Chap ter which was held March 6. Under Pictiirecl .ire .Sigm.i Oinieron Cli:i]ite r'.'i newly initiited brothers. Sigma Omicron initiated eleven new members into the chapter, March 6. Receiving their new black diamonds are: Terrell F. Potts, freslnnan Indus trial Engineering major from Bartlesville, who was voted model pledge; Peter D. Reynolds, Jr., freshman In dustrial Engineering major from Ok lahoma City; W. Roy "Kelly" Killough, Jr., freshman Architecture major from the able leadership of Art Black, Jr., the Tulsans have helped the chapter here in Stillwater in the role of Chap ter Board of Chapter Advisors. This clous job that both of these graduate chapters are doing to promote the con gi'oup recently worked with the chap tinued excellence of Phi Gamma Delta ters' scholarship committee in formu lating a more workable and effective program for academic improvement. These specifics add up to a tremen- throughout Oklahoma. The men of Sigma Omicron salute their untiring efforts and hope for their aid in con FR.VrERNITV OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 17 57 N. .Sti-L-t N. W. WCSHINCTON, D. (. . 2O036 Chapter Mailing Service THIRD CLASS Return Requested. tinued abundance. Oklahoma City; Jack M. Smith, fresh man Business major from Bartlesville; Warren Jere Thomas, Jr., freshman Arts and Science major from Okla homa city; G. Edward Melton, Jr., freshman Electrical Engineering major from Oklahoma City; Michael R. Wenclel, sophomore Psychology major from Eufaula: George H. Ramey, junior Political Science major from Yukon; Robert D. Varner III, freshman Busi ness major from Bartlesville; James E. Mayden III, sophomore Technical Engineering major from Tulsa; and Jack M. Wolfe, Jr., freshman Arts and Science major from Tulsa.