War Eagle Fiji X Published by Alpha Upsilon Cmpter of the Fraternit)' of Phi Gamma Delta at Auburn University AUBURN,ALABAMA FALL 1998 ALPHA UPSILON FINISHES A GREAT YEAR Hello from Auburn,everyone! This past school year, as it seems true for all of them, has truly flown by. We have been very busy down here on the plains, landscaping the front yard, ini tiating pledges and of course, enjoy ing Fiji Island. Since you last heard from us, we have initiated a total of32 pledges who came to us from as far away as Oregon and as close as here in Auburn. This year has truly been a success! We are pleased to tell you that once again, we won the All Sports Trophy in intramural athletics. After a strong showing in all of our fall sports, we were able to win the fraternity basket ball championship in the winter. We 'iiBi continued to be strong in the spring with a championship game appearance in Softball and wins in many other spring sports. The beginning of spring quarter brought about what we hope to be the start of a new tradition here at Alpha Upsilon. For the first time in a few years, we had the Pig Dinner during the spring. We had a band party on Friday night, a golf tournament in the morning on Saturday and AU baseball in the afternoon. The 36th annual Pig Dinner that night was a success, and it was good to see so many graduates. We appreciated everyone who was able to make it and we look forward to more of you coming down next year and possibly joining us on the links again. For some, that means we need to start practicing now for next year! In ajoint effort with the House Cor poration this year, we set out to im prove the front of the house. From repairing the wall in the front to laying sidewalks and planting sod and new Fim trees, we have continued to be certain Some new initiates celebrate with the brothers during the Burn the House Down party in February. Spotlight on an Alpha Upsilon Graduate John Arthur Keyton III '80 is a den tist in private practice. He and his wife. Christy (Alabama ZTA), who runs a home business, have five children, John IV, 8, Wood, 6, Will, 3, Jordan, 2, and Mary, an infant. He tells brothers, "I love being a "I really was able to be a part ofa great, diverse group ofguys. The Lord taught me a lot about people and my self. My collegefraternity brothers are the people I keep up with in life and am still the closest to." Johnny is a member of Kiwanis and an elder at First Presbyterian Church of Dothan. He enjoys golf, playing with his kids and coaching. Brother we make a good impression on visi tors to Auburn as they drive down College Street. We also added spot lights to enhance the appearance of the house at night. We look forward to all of the graduates being able to see the improvements in the fall during football season. As it seems every year, Fiji Island was bigger and better than it has ever been. It served as a great relief from the rigors of studying and tests that often. Lee Van Corrall '81 has his Alabama in 1984, currently makes his seem to get in the way of"experienc ing college life." Along those lines, though, we continue to finish within the top three fraternities in grades competition every quarter. dental practice in the office behind home at 4 Woodmere Dr., Dothan, AL For all of you graduates, we look dad. Call on your way through Dothan and I'll put you up andfeed you. Email me at jakmein@aol.com. I get together with Clay Howell 80 very Keyton. who received his DMD from 36305. (Continued on page 2) \r\nPage 2 WAR EAGLE FIJI War Eagle Fiji is published by the brothers ofthe Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta at Auburn Univer sity for members and friends. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address no tices should be sent to Alpha Upsilon ofPhi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 7311, Macon, GA 31209-7311. Fall 1998 Alpha Upsilon Preparing for Rush As you well know,rush is the single ing rush. We would like your help. If you know of anyone who may be coming through rush this fall, please let us know. We have already had four sum mer rush parties this summer, and we would like any recommendations you might have. The fall rush dates are September 28-October 1. most important activity our chapter is involved in. A good rush makes a huge impact on a chapter and a quality pledge class is what turns a good fra ternity into the best fraternity. We at Alpha Upsilon Chapter have prided ourselves in giving bids to some of the finest young men who have come through the doors of Au burn University. Our goal is to con tinue to make our fraternity better by continuing to strive for excellence dur Will Godwin Rush Chairman (334) 502-4283 Perge! FallFootball Tailgating Last year's Auburn football season was full of much anticipation and excite ment. It was great to watch the team capture the SEC Western Division Title and compete in the SEC Championship. The 1998 season will be underway shortly, with many exciting games on the schedule. We encourage all graduate brothers to come by the house to tailgate before each home game. Fiji's own chef extraordinaire, Luther Ford, will be serving lunch prior to each game. This is a great time to see old friends and meet some of the new brothers. Please feel free to drop by anytime. Auburn Football SEPTEMBER 3 VIRGINIA September 12 A group of the new brothers at the Casino Christmas Party prior to initiation FINISHING A GREAT YEAR (Continuedfrom page 1) forward to seeing everyone in the fall for football season and tailgates. Please send us any recommendations that you might have for rush. We are very interested in your ideas and recommendations for rush. We are looking forward to a very good rush in the fall, having graduated one of the best pledge classes this spring that we have seen around here in a while. Many of them, as many of you did yourselves, are headed on to graduate school or are starting their new jobs soon. Good luck with every thing, and we look forward to hearing from you all soon. War Eagle! Eric M. Cerny '99 President Perge! at Mississippi SEPTEMBER 19 OCTOBER 3 LSU TENNESSEE October 10 at Mississippi State October 17 OCTOBER 24 at Florida LOUISIANA TECH OCTOBER 31 NOVEMBER 7 ARKANSAS CENTRAL FLORIDA(HC) NOVEMBER 14 November 21 GEORGIA at Alabama For ticket information, contact the Auburn Athletic Ticket Office at 1 (800) AUB-1957 or(334) 844-4040. Spring Semester News preciate all the graduate brothers who great job. The winter pledges were initiated in early spring and are proud to be came by the house, and we encourage brothers. They are listed on page 3. those who have not been recently to stop by next year. this year and the brothers enjoyed a Alpha Upsilon senior Will Stegall was elected president of the Student Body of Auburn University. After a great campaign, he was voted in and great weekend with great weather. The chapter won the Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity Achievement Award this year, as well as the All Sports Trophy. The 36th annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner was another success. We ap took office in late April and is doing a Fiji Island was bigger and better \r\nNew Initiates FallInitiates Adam Harris Birmingham, AL T. Chad Thrasher Alex Muncie Dan Crosby Chris Canale Marietta, GA Auburn, AL Lake Oswego,OR Memphis,TN Josh Youssef Atlanta, GA Walker Renneker... Birmingham, AL Will Stewart Gadsden, AL Clay Hamblen Nashville, TN Matthew Hudson ... Birmingham, AL Stan Felton Birmingham, AL Ben Wise John Fiori Atlanta, GA La Palma, CA John Threadcraft.... Birmingham, AL Ben Bricken Tullahoma, TN Luke Williamson Conor Farley Matt Newman Brad Hawley Arlington, TX Seattle, WA Green Bay, WI Cullman, AL Brandon Hasen Fuss Josh Nelson Warrior, AL Marietta, GA Andrew Colvin Birmingham, AL Denton Lunceford.. Birmingham, AL J.D. Van Eaton Birmingham, AL Winter Initiates Nashville, TN Hunter Atkins Lee Caldwell David Harper Birmingham, AL Atlanta, GA Jake Leve New Orleans, LA Tyler Smith Ryan Fiersant Trent Ross Jimmy Palik Atlanta, GA Chattanooga, TN Marietta, GA Huntsville, AL Our Graduates Write In William J. Christenberry '83 is a Andrews PCA. His hobbies include veterinarian at the Caldwell Mill Ani mal Clinic. He and his wife, Kim playing tennis, golf, water sports, hik ing and coaching little league. Drop (AAfl), a retired teacher, have three children, Wilson, 6, Boyd, 5, and him a line at his new address, 2201-8 Old River Rd., Fortson, GA 31808. Steele, 3. Bill shares these thoughts with brothers, "My years as a Fiji taught me responsibility, consideration, con fidence, character, concern, accep tance and desire for good. I met my Christopher J. Hughes '86 is an at torney and partner in the law firm of Beers, Anderson, Jackson, Hughes & Petty. He and his wife, Kathy (Hunt wife at the Fiji house. I met my busi ness partner at the Fiji house. These two people alone have had more to do an infant. Chris is on the executive commit with what I have become over the last the State Bar Association and the 15 years than anyone else. I am hon ored to be among the Fijis ofAY and am thanlfulfor what it has meant. My partner, Jimmy Jordan (Auburn Fiji), board of directors. He is also on the board of directors of Catholic Social Services. 1998 Officers makes his home at 4608 Fox Den Ln., Bill is a family care minister and is Church of Brook Hills. He is a M.M."Don"Baker'70 is vice presi monthly guest on Pet Pages Pet Talk, a program on WERC 960 radio. He enjoys mountain biking and hanging out with his boys. Brothers can con dent of EPRl, a science and technol ogy firm for energy businesses. He and his wife, Judy, also an Auburn graduate, have two children, Garrett tact him at 623 Signal Valley Trl., and Ginger. Chelsea, AL 35043. Den Irwin '93 sends us this news, "On August 26, 1997,1 leftfor Rome, Italy to beginfive years ofseminary in preparation for the Catholic priest hood."Write to him c/o North Ameri Europe. Eric Cerny Richard K. Straus '80 is a general dentist in private practice. He and his wife, Julie(Mississippi KA),have five Social Chef Extraordinaire Advisors John Scott Brandon Bishop Pledge Trainer Rush children, Richard Jr., 10, Virginia, 8, Gracie,6,and twin infants Charlie and Minna. Luther Ford Dickie writes, "Our new twins were born December 5, 1997. Come Gladys Small visit us on Lake Martin this summer Norman Godwin in the slough near Lake Martin RV Wayne Alderman Montgomery, AL 36106. on the finance ministry team at the Kevin Stacker Historian Montgomery County Bar Association around town." Treasurer Alan Coshatt Matt Allen tee ofthe Young Lawyers Section of in Birmingham. Ienjoy seeing Fijis at church, as our clients at the clinic and President Corr. Secretary Rec. Secretary ingdon), have a daughter, Mary Kate, Chris enjoys hunting, fishing, offi ciating high school football and fol lowing Auburn athletics. He currently and I own the Caldwell Animal Clinic can College,00120 Vatican City State, House Mother Pages WAR EAGLE FIJI Fall 1998 Resort." Andy Glenn Brother Straus is director of the Will Godwin Boys Club and is a member of St. Alpha Upsilon Chapter brothers can catch up with Brother Baker at his new address, 369 Eagle Trace Dr., Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Address Updates Randall T. Cox '87 4022 Medford Dr. Huntsville, AL 35802 Ronald E. Wenzler Jr.'83 5904 Robert E. Lee Ct. Nashville, TN 37215 Trey Clegg '95 305 Dixon Ave. Birmingham, AL 35209 Philip W.Hay '96 1813 Amberley Woods Way Helena, AL 35080 \r\nPage 4 Fall 1998 WAR EAGLE FIJI Help Us Locate Our 'Lost' Graduates We want all of our Alpha Upsilon Chapter graduates to begin receiving War Eagle Fiji, however, we do not have an address for any ofthe following "lost" graduates from 1961-89. If you know the current address of any of the following graduate brothers, please take a minute to send it to the Newsletter Program Headquarters address listed on page 2. Thanks! Emmett P. Johnson '61 John G. Wilkinson '74 Dave J. Clark '82 Christopher P. Hammond '62 Stanley L. VanEtten '62 Robert B. Ingram '75 Barry D. Rush '75 Jeffrey B. Plynn '82 Charles T. Mathews '63 Robert E. Bonner '64 Robert L. Barron '76 William P. Perrel '76 Hal W. Brendle '77 Donald L. Cameron '77 Joseph R. McBride '65 Charles A. Hunt'66 Kenneth T. Husted '83 Clif Martin '83 Joseph N. Shepherd '83 Donald J. Black '84 M.Carl Leary '66 Robert A. Preyre '77 Thomas H. Cochran '84 William D. Graves '84 Arthur P. Cliff'67 William T. Meadows'67 Warren H. Amason '68 Herbert L. Jeffords '77 Daniel W. Scruggs '84 Peter B. Wann '77 Ronald R. Woller '84 John T. Worth '77 Douglas H. Beverly '85 Michael P. Bufkin '69 James E. Sheffield '69 Ronald D.Brandon '70 Charles M. Bruney '78 Charles L. Highley '78 Eric H. LaPayette '78 William K. Ethridge '70 Thomas C. Wallace '78 William E. Hubbard '79 Kirk A. Patterson '85 Ronald L. Anders '86 C. Michael Smith '86 John D. Irwin '87 Fisher C. Smith '87 Tim Douthit '88 William H. Evans '88 William A. Coons '71 Charles W. Jones '71 Kenneth L. Parmer Jr.'72 Kenneth P. Bentley '73 James W. Putral '73 G. Scott Morrow '73 Jerry J. Driscoll '80 Gregory W. Boles '81 James M. Everidge '81 George H. Godwin '81 Arne J. Lee '81 James R.Pitzpatrick '74 James E. Mayo '81 Richard E. Plowers '74 William T. Waters '74 John S. White '74 Thomas C. Mclntosh '81 Matt Patrick '81 Mark Lytle '88 S. Scott Estes '89 Steve T. Lee '89 Todd B. Lucas'89 David R. McNeil '89 Gary M. Waller'81 Graduate Assistance Ensures BestRush Results While much can be said about the recent advancements made in nearly every facet of fraternity and campus life for Alpha Upsilon Chapter, there is a particular facet about which enough can never be said. The chapter's rush chairmen have been doing an excellent job locating and pledging the best young men at Auburn University, but there is always room for improvement. The best im provement any of the brothers can come up with is more interaction by graduates in the rush process— namely,recommendations. If you know of young men who are or will be attending Auburn—and Fiji Rushee Recommendation Age: Name: Home Address: School Address: Phone: Home: _ School: Classification: Major: Comments: Your Name and Address: whom you would be proud to call brothers—please take a momentto get the information to us. With your input, we will be ensured of top rush results for years to come. Mail to Phi Gamma Delta,275 S. College,P.O. Box 1311, Auburn, AL 36830. Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks!