I ifmi □ SEMESTER RESULTS PIG DINNER The Ramada Inn in Jackson, Miss., was the site of this FIJI GRADES TOP AGAIN! Colony's First Annual Norris Pig Dinner. Though this was our first, we felt it was a tremendous success. Had it not Delta Colony at Miss. State began on April 20, 1969, with a two-fold goal - a Charter in 70, and the top grades on campus. Our Chartering is still some months away, but our other goal was realized quickly! At the end of Spring semester of '69 Phi Gamma Delta was on top. With Fall semester grades just in, Fijis are winners and still champions of the Greek system at Miss. State. FIJI PLEDGES SET SCHOOL MARK! The very first Pledge class of Phi Gamma Delta at Miss. State set a school record this past Fall by becoming the first class in the history of this Greek system to be 100% in making their grades. They were the top pledge class on campus in grades; 2.89 on a 4.00 scale. The pledge education program, led by Brother Mike Humphreys, brought other entirely new changes to the Greek system on campus; such as an end to the demeaning practice of hazing, and a more fraternal relationship be tween actives and pledges. The strength of this program Hes in the sound Big Brother program established, and the Pledge-Active Visitation program. The education portion of the program itself was based on the overall preparation of the pledge socially, emotion ally, and ment^y. The pledges responded, we feel, as true Fijis. At this time we would like to introduce you to these new Fijis: Aubrey T. Eamheart, Jr., a sophomore in Agronomy from Tunica, Miss. Stephen M. Edwards, a freshman in Pre-Vet from Jackson, Miss. been for the long hours of planning by Brothers Mac Wall and Elliot Burnside, this would not have been possible. Dr. William Hauser was superb in serving as our Symposiarc. It was our good fortune indeed to have Danner Lee Mahood, former President of Phi Gamma Delta, deliver the address. We were pleased as well to have several Fiji Alumni with us. Glad you could come: Mack Bicket, Kansas '33. Milton Cash, North Carolina '44. "Neg" England, Washington '35. Tom Garret, Tennessee '37. Bud Wolfe, Bucknell '39. Ellis Wolfolk, Davidson '23. SECTION CONFERENCE A SUCCESS Auburn University, January 30 thru February 1, was the site of this year's conference for section XIV of The Fra ternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Delta Colony of Miss. State was well represented with ten of the Brothers attending. An informal party was held on Friday evening. The entire day Saturday was spent in group education and discussion that had tremendous carry—over value for each of the chapters represented. That evening those present were the guests of Alpha Upsilon Chapter at their Ninth Annual Norris Pig Dinner. Those of us who attended from Miss. State, as well as those who could not, are deeply indebted to the Brothers of Alpha Upsilon and the others present for the tremendous advice, help, and encouragement they gave us. They can be assured it will be used well. DELTA COLONY AT WORK Philip J. Jones, a freshman in Business from Columbus, Miss. Dicky H. Kilby, a junior in Banking and Finance from Raymond, Miss. Gregory T. Mann, a freshman in Bus. Management from Jackson, Miss. Edward W. McLendon, a freshman in Business from Jackson, Miss. Curtis L. McNeer, a freshman in Civil Eng. from Jackson, Miss. James H. Wedgeworth, a sophomore in Pet. Eng. from Laurel, Miss. It has been said that "Faith without works is dead," and we of Delta Colony have vowed to never let our faith grow dim. At this time we are in the planning stages of two service projects in our surrounding area, one of which could have tremendous influence. The first of these is the estab lishment of a tutoring program for the children in the area of our campus. The paper-work outlining our intentions is near completion and is to soon be presented to EHstrict School Superintendent. We are at this time trying to estab lish a six week clinic to help those in our area who wish to stop smoking. We will of course be using professional help. \r\nthe college fraternity that moulded me." In trying to shape our lives as responsible Americans, we have founded this Colony on four essentials: Scholarship, Personality, Achievements, and Drive. We feel that these are admirable aims, but we remember that without the last of these aims -drive-, they are merely words. One of the brothers in our Colony has committed to paper what we hold as our guid ing light in life and in the Quest of the Black Diamond: Along with this, we have ready for the press a pamphlet (in conjunction with Dr. J.C. Longest, Director of Student Health Services, Miss. State Univ.), of quotations from Dr. "Our conception of life's values today will shape the world of tomorrow. We seek oppor Alton Ochsner, entitled; Dr. Ochsner Says: "Tobacco is the Greatest Health Hazard in America Today The feature we feel will be truly worthwhile is the fact that in conjunction tunity, not security. We want to take the cal culated risk; to dream, to build; to fall short with this clinic a campaign will be developed to promote the production of a color film entitled "Health Hazards from Tobacco" starring Dr. Alton Ochsner, the world's to the stale calm of indifference. We will not foremost authority on lung cancer. ' ABoUTIS ^ and to succeed. We prefer the challenges of life trade our dignity for a handout. Our education has eliminated the barrier of illiteracy and has opened the way to under standing; for whatever we cannot understand, we cannot possess. For this we thank our par ents and those who have taught us. We acknowledge our religious guidance. We must walk by faith, and not by sight alone, for faith is the substance of things hoped for-the evidence of things not seen. We show our love for our country. It is our heritage to stand erect, proud, and imafraid; to think and act for ourselves, to enjoy the bene fits of our creations, and to face the world boldly and say: "This I have done with God's help. This is what it is to be an American.' To us the highest thing after God is honor. With our honor we will fill our Uves with MISS. FIJIS - IN QUEST OF THE BLACK DIAMOND. We at Miss. State believe whole-heartedly in the words of late U.S. Vice-President, Fiji Thomas Riley Marshall, "The forces that have been greatest in my life have been God and Phi Gamma Delta Drawer FN State College, Miss. 39762 achievement of goals, and of personal ideals and thus fulfill our obligations to Society. The key of character is the way to success. In the lexicon of youth, which fate reserves for a bright manhood, there is no such word as-FAIL."