ANSWl^Rrn _ 9n 1390 ™ j THE ALPHA NEWS Published by the Alpha Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of New Mexico Vol. 1, No. 1 UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SPRING 1990 PHI GAMMA DELTA CELEBRATES HOMECOMING 100 By John Benavidez The University of New Mexico closed out its Celebration with Centennial a week of Homecoming activities October 1115. Alpha Nu welcomed home 14 graduate brothers for the historical event. In attendance were: Jerry Sensabaugh (Southern Methodist '51), H.V. Hopkins (Arizona '44), Gary Derr (New Mexico '85), Yarbrough (New Mexico Steven Taylor (New Mexico Charlie High (New Meixico Dave Hill, Don Clampitt, and Jerry Sensabaugh. On Saturday, the chapter preceeded the football game with a barbecue for all Phi Cams and their dates. Brian Conzales was gracious enough to donate elk meat, which went over really well with all in attendance. With a full stomach, everyone then headed to University Stadium to watch the Lobos face Wyoming. Unfortunately, UNM fell short and lost 45-27. Homecoming 100 Notes: Graduate brother Randy Martin (New Mexico '88) and undergrad Hans Huber won the annual Pie- Eating Contest during Homecoming. It is the chapter's understanding that this is a honor many Fijis have held in the past. Paul '84), '87), '82), Dave Hill (Arizona 79), Phil Rivera (New Mexico '81), Tom Joule (New Mexico '69), Mike Caldwell (New Mexico '70), Alan Rose (New Mexico '78), Brian Conzales (New Mexico '88), and Alpha Nu founding father Sam Honegger (Illinois '65). A cocktail party was held the evening before the football game for graduate brothers and their dates; and once again. Creek Row lit up the Albuquerque sky with some very creative house displays. The Fiji display was exceptional for Kit- ^ the 100th Homecoming thanks to the contributions of graduate brothers Brian Conzales, Tom Joule, Pictured above is the Fiji housedisplayfor the 100th Homecoming celebration. \r\nPage 2 THE ALPHA NEWS SPRING 1990 Alpha Nu Pledges 19 Men By Brett Lipinski & John Benavidez With the help of our new Purple Legionnaire, Joseph Samora, the chapter has made numerous strides the past eight months. Many people feel the chapter is the best it has been in over ten years. The school year began with an extremely well planned Rush which yielded 19 quality men. Even though the chapter did not get the most pledges on campus, we did have the highest retention rate by retaining 17 pledges. Our success carried over into the spring semester, as we pledged 13 men, the most on campus. Cups and Awards Committee. Alpha Nu submitted an outstanding UNM awards packet and we plan to be taking home with us several big awards. In addition, the chapter will be submitting an entry for the Phi Gamma Delta Condon Cup for Most Improved Chapter. Here is a short biography on each of our pledges for the Fall golfMike McGlue, who is from Lakewood, CO, enjoys skiing and soccer. He is majoring in Communica tions. Brannon McPherson, also from Lakewood, CO, is a Communications major, and his interests are skiing, volleyball, and soccer. 1989 semester. Tony Anthony is a Portuguese/Political Science major from Somerset, NJ who enjoys lacrosse, racquetball,and skiing. Hoy Benson, who is currently Paul Newey, an accounting major from Los Lunas, NM, is interested in baseball, football, and music. Leroy Ramirez attended Santa Fe high school and is majoring in ranked number two in the nation in Communications. an integral part of the fraternity by working on many committees. freestyle moguls skiing, is an Architecture major from Evergreen, include swimming, hiking, and Brannon CO. These individuals have become McPherson, Public Relations Chairman, has the Fijis involved in many campus/community projects, including; Safer New Mexico Now Campaign, Big Brothers/Sister Bowl-a-thon, Team Against Substance, UNM School Relations Calling Campaign, and United Blood Services. Joel Hauswirth is assisting treasurer Jeff Thompson with chapter finances and is also serving as the chairman of our The Alpha News is published bi-annually by the Alpha Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, and is distributed to Alpha Nu Graduate Brothers, interested Albuquerque area Fijis, and Phi Gamma Delta Chapters across the United States and Canada. All changes of address, inquiries, and contributions should Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106. music. Lance Stendal, a native of David Bettes plays lacrosee, basketball, and golf. Dave is from Fallston, MD and is majoring in Minnetonka, MN, enjoys cycling, debate, and tennis. He is majoring in Meteorology. Political Science. Patrick Stewart enjoys playing Eric Boeglin attended La Cueva high school in Albquerque and enjoys basketball. golf and is enrolled in the ROTC program at UNM. He attended Manzano high school and is majoring in Political Science. Bernard Fuemmeler, a Psychology major, attended Valley high school in Albuquerque. His Jesse Thomas, a marketing interests are racquetball and reading. major fron St. Michaels high school in Santa Fe, enjoys soccer, water polo, and yoga. Joel Hauswirth, a farm boy from Omaha, Nebraska, is majoring in Chemistry. His interests include Manzano high school, enjoys skiing, racquetball, and soccer and skiing. motorcycles. He is majoring in Steve Thomas, who attended Business. Greg Hunter enjoys skiing and racquetball. He is a Biology major and attended Manzano high school in Albuquerque. Will Thomas enjoys video production, mountain biking, and soccer. He attended St. Michaels in Santa Fe and is now majoring in be sent to Graduate Relations Office, Phi Gamma Delta, 1801 Mesa Vista Road Northeast, His interests Brett Lipinski is an Electrical Engineering major from Las Cruces and enjoys basketball, baseball, and Media Arts. \r\nSPRING 1990 Page 3 THE ALPHA NEWS Alpha Nu Graduates Across the United States By Brett Lipinski & John Benaivdez Chris Stagg (73) now resides in Taos, NM with wife Wendy, who earned her masters degree at U of New Mexico. They have a daughter Erin, age 8 and a son Keith, age 5. Chris is currently working as the Vice-President of Marketing for Taos Ski Valley Inc. He would like to hear from other graduates and can be reached at (505) 776-2291. Brad Steward ('82) is presently a CPA for Peat Marwick Main & Co. He resides with his wife Lori, an alumna of Cal State Long Beach, and 3 month old son Michael. He says he would like to know how everyone is doing. Ask Brad about involvement with his the undergraduate chapter when you drop him a line at PO Box 1027, Albuquerque, NM 87103 Mexico where she was a member of of the New Mexico Public Service Pi Beta Phi and a daughter Katie, age 3. Commission in Santa Fe. Eloy Gutierrez ('74) is enjoying life with wife Mary Kay, also an Ask Joseph about the progress the undergraduate chapter has made when you give him a call at (505) 827-6942 in Santa Fe. alumna of Pi Beta Phi from the U. of New Mexico, and daughters Genevieve and Cecily, ages 5 and 2 respectively. Eloy is currently a dentist and preparing for his wedding on the 28th of April. Congratulations! Since graduating Brian has been you can get a root canal by sending working for Financial Concepts in him a letter at 59(X) Canyon Creek Dr., Albuquerque, NM 87111. Santa Fe. Prescott, AZ 86301. Tom Joule ('69), has a wife Lauren, who is an Alpha Chi celebrating after winning the PGA Phoenix Open earlier this year. He Pat McMurray ('69) is currently a Vice-President of The Boehning Omega, daughter Lindsey, age 8 and son Tonie, age 12. Tom served Partner, Inc. He has a wife Lori, as also placed second in another tournament just following the Phoenix Open. Thomas Snavely ('70) enjoys the sun in Prescott, AZ with wife Linda, daughters Joanne, age 7 and Carolyn, age 4. Thomas is currently employed as a CPA and would like any of his pledge brothers to contact him at 2060 Victoria Dr., who is an alumna of Alpha Chi Omega at the U. of New Mexico, and two daughters, Kurson, age 17 and Stephanie, age 13. Ask Pat about the 1969 Black Diamond when you contact him at 6441 Concordia NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111. resides in Grapevine, Texas, where he works as a manager for Tandy Corporation. He has a wife Carol, who attended the U. of New Gonzales ('88) is Tommy Armour III ('81) is still the Rush Advisor to the undergraduate chapter during the Fall semester which yielded 19 pledges. Renew your Fiji bond of brotherhood by contacting him at 8820 Horacio Place, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Joseph Samora Jr. ('78) has Charles Lanier ('79) currently Brian been busy serving as the Purple Legionnaire for the Alpha Nu chapter since this summer. He recently moved to Albuquerque, but is still serving as the Chairman Send a letter of congratulations to Tommy at 6985 South Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89120. Lost Touch With A Pledge Brother? The Undergraduate Chapter maintains a up-to-date list of addresses and phone numbers of most Alpha Nu Graduates. Contact Robert Campbell at (505) 242-0761 \r\nPage 4 THE ALPHA NEWS SPRING 1990 Albuquerque Area Graduate Chapter A Reality By Brian Gonzales Presidentqerry Sensabaugh There are Fiji's continuing their brotherhood after their undergraduate college days in the Albuquerque area. We are proud to announce the founding of the Albuquerque Graduate chapter. The Chapter has been meeting for the last year on a regular basis and has received increased enthusiasm from its (505) 827-6942 VP/Treasurer/Brian K. Gonzales The annual dues are only $20.00 and they support continued (505) 983-9646 Secretaryyjames E. Sweeney excellence for the "Pursuit of Excellence" through Phi Gamma (505) 897-0864 Housing/David Hill Delta. For more information feel free to contact any of the officers. (505)828-1018 1990 NORRIS PIG DINNER growing number of members. By 4pril 21,1990 laws have been finalized and a newsletter was recently sent out by the chapter. We plan to put together a strong chapter that would meet every other month in order to continue the friendship and brotherhood that began in college. The officers of the graduate chapter are: Purple Legiormaire/Joseph Samora (505) 888-0305 6:30pm - Pre-Dinner Cocktail Party 7:30pm - Dinner/Buffet Continuing Eciucation Center University of New Mexico For more information, contact Denver Miller at (505) 255-6853 THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA ALPHA NU CHAPTER 1801 Mesa Vista Road NE Yoscmitc Albuquerque, NM 87106 1/01\\ OF A. j_lL [jCX \1/1 OiVdia , Ky PHI iMlERNATSeMAL HEASOOAi««« POSTMASTER: ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED 1990 NORRIS PIG DINNER APRIL 21 \r\nTHE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO 1990 NORRIS PIG DINNER Schedule of Events Dear Brother, TheAlpha Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta invites you to join us for the 24th Annual Norris Pig Dinner. This year's Pig Dinner promises to be a great time as the theme is "Silver Anniversary - Just Around The Corner". We will pay tribute to the Delta Colony and Chapter Presidents of Alpha Nu. In addition, the Special Graduate Brothers Cocktail Party is to raise funds earmarked to defer travel costs for Alpha Nu brothers to attend this year's Ekklesia in Chicago. We hope to win Condon Cup this year! If you plan on attending please R.S.V.P by completing the registration form and returning it by Monday, April 16. We hope you can join us as we prepare to celebrate Alpha Nu's Silver Anniversary. So call up a brother and plan on being in Albuquerque April 21. Saturday, April 21,1990 4:30p.m. - Special Graduate Cocktail Party Fundraiser featuring Gene Fuller, Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Director The event is hosted by Purple Legionnaire Joseph Samora and Graduate Chapter President Jerry Sensabaugh 7017 Aztec Rd.NE ($100.00 per person) 6:30pm - Pre-Dinner Cocktail Party 7:30pm - Dinner University of New Mexico Continuing Education Center 1634 University NE ($30.00 per person) Fraternally, The Brothers ofPhi Gamma Delta Perge it He -Cc ih -1^ ^ All brothers welcome to return to the chapter houseafter dinner. Norris Pig Dinner - 1990 Reservation Form STAYING OVER NIGHT? - CALL THE ALBUQUERQUE HILTON FOR RESERVATIONS (505) 884-2500 • YES, I will be attending both the Special Graduate Cocktail Party and the Norris Pig Dinner. Enclosed is $130.00 check payable to Phi Gamma Delta Q YES, 1will be attending the Norris Pig Dinner. Enclosed is a $30.00 check payable to Phi Gamma Delta Q SORRY, give my regards Class Year Name Street Address City State Zip If you have questions regarding Pig Dinner, you should call Denver Milleror RobertCampbell at the FIJI House (505) 242-0761. If you have questions regarding the Special Cocktail Party Fundraiser, you should call Joseph Samora (505) 827-6942 in Santa Fe.