WAR EAGLE FIJI ALPHA UPSILON . . . PHI GAMMA DELTA Phi Gamma Delta, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama President Brainard Auburn Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was indeed privileged on March 3 by the visit of Mr. Henry S. Brainard, Archon president from National Headquai'ters in Washington D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Brainard were in the midst of a toim of twelve southeastern chapters. Such a tour was the first undertaken Frank Jenkins, fourtii from left on the second row, is pictured at one of the first Pig Dinners at Auburn. Spotlight Frank Jenkins In order to relate adequately the fraternal influence of some graduate brothers, one must necessarily resort to superla tives. This necessity is obvious when faced with the fact that this chapter has been blessed with many graduates who selflessly give their energies, talents, and love to Alpha Upsilon, wishing nothing for themselves—only the ultimate betterment of the chapter. A single figure, however, stands out as the example to which all graduates should seek to emulate. Yet even superlatives fail to express what he has meant to this chapter. Frank Jenkins defies definition or description. He is an experi ence, one that should be had by all who wear the black dia mond. His sphere of influence concerning "fraternity bus iness" is indisputably commen dable, but this influence is not the quintessence of his pai-ticipation. Frank's main contribution to this fraternity is in his ability to touch people's lives, to be a brother to all, and to live an exemplary life committed to the ideals of our Fraternity. Although Town and Country Interiors in Montgomery occu president by any Archon to become familar with the Phi Gamm chapters in this area and to discourage the idea that .Archon particul arly the president was anvthing but a normal human being. Along with his charming wife. Presi dent Brainard accomplished these aims leaving us with a closer feeling with National. The evening was highlight ed by a dinner in the Brainards honor, followed by a reception at the fraternity house. Guests to the reception included chai>— ter advisors, faculty represen tatives, student leaders, and representatives from the other Auburn fraternities. The sche pies much of his time, it is, dule of events proved to most nevertheless, not an unusual enjoyable for all who attended. Brother Brainard showed his sight to see his Austin-Healey parked alongside the House. Of course he could be drumming human side to the fullest. Both he and his wife were very up business. More likely, he complimentary of Alpha Upsilon, would be attending a Chapter Mrs. Brainard even commented Meeting, participating in the on our chai'ming old house and ritual, Oreater Auburn Graduate Chap the warmth thcu'in. The Brain ards' visit was unfortunately ter. limited to only one day, for h"rank Jenkins is, deservedly in the spotlight. they were soon on their way to the University of Georgia. or working with the \r\nALPHA EPSILON Message From The President WAR EAGLE FIGI The brothers of Alpha Up silon Editor: Dave Thornbury Contributors: Robert Rodwell, Bill Barren, Tidwell Gamston, Scott Morrow, Charles Cobb can look back on the be a very rewarding experience for all those who attended. past year with a great deal of pride due to the many accom plishments and milestones As it is every spring, the fraternity has been extremely active. Socially, we have enjoy that have been achieved. ed one rush party, the house party, and the Fiji Island party. Partying has not been the only activity, however. Fall quarter was high light ed by the winning on the first intramural football champion ship in the history of our chap ter. Sports have been a strong point for us this year and our teams have represented the fraternity well at all times. The pledge class also Graduate Chapter. After the formal presentation by Dr. Chapter achieved a first for our chapter. The pledges captured the Phi Thomas Williams, Jr. to Luther Fuller, the graduates adjourned Elects New Slate of Eta Sigma trophy for the third straight year and the fifth time in the last six years, thus retiring the trophy for our house. We were also very proud of our pledges as they won the annual Wreck Tech Float Competition. During winter quarter, the chapter entertained Archon President Henry S. Brainard The War Eagle Fiji is published three times yearly for graduates and friends. Officers In February, Alpha Upsilon elected its new officers for the coming year. Tidwell Gam ston, a senior engineering in industrial from Langdale, Alabama, will serve as Presi dent. He is also a member of AIIE (American Industrial Institute of Engineers) and has served as social chairman of Alpha Pi Mu, an industrial engineering honorary society. Again serving Alpha Upsilon as Treasurer, will be John Busenlener, a junior in Account ing from New Orleans. "Buse" has served as business manager and his wife on their tour of Phi Gamma Chapters in the Southeast. Also, we held this year's section convention at Auburn. Chapters sending dele gates were: L.S.U., Alabama, F.S.U., Emory, Mississippi State, and Southwestern Louis iana Bud Mangles, Fraternity Ritualist, was present along with many other distinguished guests. The weekend proved to of the Plainsman, has done work on teacher evaluation, and is now a senior in electrical engineering. He is a member f)f the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, the elec trical engineering honorary Eta Kappa Nii, and Circle K. Serving as Corresponding Secretary is Decatur Alabama's Lonnie Cain, a sophomore cont. on page 4 Founder's with Day we met many graduates at the house to witness the presen tation on the first Auburn to the Heart of Auburn Motel for a business meeting. The undergraduates are looking forward to working very closely with our graduates. I would like to urge each graduate to write us whenever you can because the under graduates are very interested in keeping in touch with you. We would like to know as much as we can about our graduates, but can't do so unless we hear from you. We are all looking forward to a great summer and an even better and prosperous year to follow. Tidwell Gamston President New Intiates presently an advanced ROTC officer. Hub Harrington was elected to the position of Recording Secretary. Hub comes from Huntsville and is On During the winter quarter, seventeen new members took their place among the brother hood of Phi Gamma Delta and four more were added to this number during the spring. The new brothers intiated during the winter made up the fine pledge class which last fall retired the Phi Eta Sigma trophy and won the Wreck Tech parade. Th(> members of this pledge class who w(>re> intiated ar