Vol. XXI, No. 2 I Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS Spring 1990 t \ 21st ANNUAL PIG DINNER The 21st Annual Norris Pig Dinner ofSigma Mu held on March 3 was a huge success. Although the numbers were down from last year, the spirit of brotherhood and fellowship was the best ever. Those attending agreed that this year's Pig Dinner was the best in several years. Archon Councilor William BraceweU from the University ofGeorgia was the keynote speaker, and was well received by Sigma Mu. Brother BraceweU spoke about the ongoing traditions of scholarship and service by the undergraduates of Sigma Mu. The Chapter honored Porter Bobinson as outgo ing Section ChiefofPhi Gamma Delta. Porter had served this position for eight years. Sigma Mu is grateful for aU the dedication Porter has shown to Phi Gamma Delta. The Chapter also recognized Marc Anthony as Outstanding Graduate for the past year. The award for the farthest distance travelled was given to Curtis Bivens, who journeyed aU the way from Citrus Heights, California. Graduates and undergraduates alike enjoyed the Sigma Mu famUy tree, which was posted this year. Graduates especiaUy enjoyed the slide show put together by the undergraduates, which featured slides from every year of Sigma Mu's twenty year history. The evening climaxed with the singing of Phi Gamma Delta songs, the singing of popular songs from the graduates' coUege days, and the burial ofthe pig's head. For aU those in attendance, the 21st Annual Norris Pig Dinner of Sigma Mu will be an event long remembered. Mack Miller ('91) Pig Dinner Chairman \r\nPage 2 BULLDOG FIJI IULL006 'IJI Vol. XXI, No. 2 Editor Contributors Kevin Holland ('93) Mack A. Aliller ('91) Scott Owen ('92) Paul Craft ('91) Dr. William Parrish Published Semesterly by Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Mississippi State University jbr its Graduates, Members, Parents, and Friends. Send correspondence to: Drawer FN Mississippi State, MS 39762 EDITOR'S NOTE It's hard to believe another year has passed at Sigma Spring 1990 SCHOLARSHIP FUND A Match For The Ken Graves Scholarship Fund Several years ago Sigma Mu established the Ken Graves Scholarship Eund to memorialize our deceased brother; Ken Graves '76. Ken was not only a leader within the fraternity but also on campus where he served as Stu dent Association President. Each year Sigma Mu offers a $300 scholarship to an entering freshman male chosen by a committee of chapter members and the Purple Legionnaire from nominations submitted by high school counselors. Until the Scholarship Fund is built up suf ficiently to allow us to use the interest, this amount is currently being taken from the regular chapter budget each year. To date some $1500 has been contributed to the Ken Graves FIJI Scholarship Eund, which is administered by the Mississippi State University Development Founda tion. Contributions are tax deductible. Now Sigma Mu has recieved word through the Development Founda tion that Michael Graves, Ken's brother; of Raleigh, North Carolina, has agreed to match dollar for dollar any contributions made to the Fund in 1990. This is a generous offer and one which can certainly assist us in attaining the $15,000 necessary to endow the scholar ship permanently and increase it. We hope that all of our alumni will consider making a contribution to help us secure as large a match as possible. Contributions should be sent to the MSU Development Foundation, P. O. Box 423, Mississippi State, MS 39762, and designated for the Ken Graves FIJI Scholarship. Be sure to indicate FIJI as the family has endowed another scholarship for Ken in the College of Engineering. Mu. It has been a very productive and successful year Dr. William Parrish for the chapter. All the outstanding qualities and tradi tions of campus leadership and academics were upheld Purple Legionnaire once again. Next semester promises to be very busy for the brothers at Sigma Mu. We certainly hope that you wUl attend the football games and stop by the house, especially for Graduate Day. And don't forget to mail those cards back to me! The success of this special NEWSLETTER depends on each one of the graduates. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you in the fall! Fraternally, Kevin Holland Publications Chairman Stacy Murphree, Leon Brownlee, and Andrew McNeill enjoy the Christmas Party. \r\nSpring 1990 BUI.LDOG FIJI GRADUATE NEWS Sigma Mu's summer rush program is getting offto an excellent start. I sent out 180 rush letters inviting poten tial rushees to FIJI ISLAND and have recieved about Knox Ross and Jamie Lynn Eichelberger will be mar ried on June 9 at the Morton United Methodist Church 50 replies. I am looking forward to using this annual in Morton, Mississippi. Knox is graduating from the University of Alabama Law School in May. Congratula event as a rush tool. tions, Knox. This summer we have planned two major parties focus ing on Jackson and Starkville area rushees. On June 1st, we are having a ski / cookout once agdn at my house. Then,on the weekend on July 20th, we will come back to the house for a weekend fiill of eating, skiing, and Rushing. Our summer program is already getting off to a good start, even though we are still in school. I am excited about how the chapter is gearing up for an outstanding Rush in August. We are going to get things started with Rush Workshop on August 15th at the house. Formal Rush begins on Friday, August 17th, and ends with bid day on Wednesday, the 22nd. I have already received numerous letters ofrecommen dations for graduate brothers and look forward to get ting more. If you have any questions, suggestions, recom mendations, or want to help out with Rush, feel free to contact me at(601) 323-5467(school phone),(601) 992-9995 (Brandon). Pei^e! Fraternally, ******* Gary and Johanna Blair are the proud parents of a new son, Jonathan Alexander. Jonathan arrived at their home on March 16, 1990. Sigma Mu welcomes a new legacy. ******* Mac Wall('70) has been appointed the Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer for Channel 24 and 90.7 WMFE-FM, Central Florida's premiere public broadcasting stations. Mac had pre\iously served as the station's Vice President for Broadcasting and was influen tial in the station's growth. Congratulations, Mac! ******* Greg Weeks and Lisa Shawyn Smith wiU be married on May 19 at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Col umbus, MS, at 6:30 p.m. Greg is a 1989 graduate of Sigma Mu. Congratulations, Greg! Scott Owen ('92) Kevin Holland ('93) Rush Chairman Editor GRADUATE DAY m The 2nd Annual Sigma Mu Graduate Day will be held on September 22, 1990, in conjunction with the MSUUSM football game. This is a day the chapter has set aside to welcome graduates ofthe chapter back to MSU. This is being done apart from Homecoming because of the conflicts in the past with Parents' Day and other events that are scheduled around Homecoming. Specific details about events are forthcoming. If you plan to be in Starkville on September 22 for the MSUUSM game, plan to arrive earlier in the dav and join us at the house for a day set aside for you - the graduates. Mack Miller ('91) Corresponding Secrctar\ Scott Owen and Brad Rogers enjoying a little Brotherhood in Florida. \r\nPag^ 4 Spring 1990 BULLDOG FIJI LOST BROTHERS HELP! Graduate brothers, we need your help. Below is a list of the Sigma Mu graduates for which we have no cur rent address or phone number. If you have any up-todate information on one ofthese brothers, please send us the correct information. Thank you. In attempt to increase graduate awareness, 1 need your help. Please fill out the following card and send it to me. The information will be compiled and printed in the NEWSLETTER next fall. It will be a success if every brother participates, so please send it to me by June 9. Include anything on the card about what you are do ing, your femily, or just anything you would like to see printed. James Fred Abel Michael Gann Billings Richard Jerry Burkett Todd Campbell David Carson Ken R. Carson Mark Alan Colbert Dewayne Cupples John Douglas ("Tex") Harold W. B. Estes Michael Evans Gentry Raymon Hamilton John Harper Chris Jennings James Jennings Joe Roberts Jennings Samuel C. Johnson Kenneth B. Lightsey Ed McClendon Ken Meredith Mel Parks R. J. Prescott, Jr. Vic Ross, Jr. Name: Address: Information for Newsletter: Fondest Memory of Phi Gam: Charles Stephenson David Stevens Jerry Welch Chester Horton, Jr. Paul Craft ('91) Graduate Relations Chairman THANK YOU The following brothers contributed to the chapter fund and to the house corporation during Pig Dinner. Con tributions enabled the chapter to purchase a new dishwasher to replace the broken one and to repair the kitchen stove. The chapter would like to thank the following brothers for their contributions: Please mail it to: Kevin Holland 4207 Sir Richard Ave. Pascagoula, MS 39567 Robert Siedell John S. Rumble Johnny White Gary Blair Thomas Mize Steve Edwards UPCOMING EVENTS Thomas Scro^ns Robert Sledge, Jr. Terry Fuller August 17 September 8 September 15 September 22 Knox W. Ross, Jr. Walter Lindsey Gregory Adams Lt. Rusty Miller Russell L. Sandidge October 26 October 27 John D. Fike Kendall Moore Tom Cottom Mack Miller ('91) Pig Dinner Chairman Formal Rush Begins MSU vs Tennessee MSU vs Cal-FuUerton Graduate Day (MSU-USM) Homecoming Party MSU vs Auburn (Homecoming and Parents' Day) November 3 MSU vs Alabama \r\nPage 6 Spring 1990 BULLDOG FIJI FIJI ISLAND g FIJI Island proved to be an exciting, fun time for Sigma Mu. On Thursday, the marriage ceremony was held with Andrew McNeil serving as FIJI King. The Bedrockers entertained the chapter Friday night, despite the inclimate weather. However, the weather cleared for Saturday and the brothers en joyed an afternoon of crawfish and Reggae music, Saturday night. Upsetting the Mothers capped off the day with an excellent performance. Finally, Sigma Mu's own band. Indigo Mood, played Sun day afternoon to end the weekend. Many rushees ,^^came and enjoyed the festivities. Kevin Holland ('93) Editor SIGMA MU CHAPTER FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Drawer FN Alississippi State, MS 39762 Non-Profit Oiganization U. S. Postage PAID Mississippi State, MS Permit No. 25 \r\nSpring 1990 BULLDOG FIJI RUSH RECOMMENDATIONS Graduate Brother Address Recommendation Rushee Name Address Phone No. Credentials for Phi Gam Fag^ 5