Che Gat R= BAS eS Cs), oP a Tank Georcia TECH GamMa TAU CHAPTER OF PH! GAMMA DELTA Pic DINNER 1998 72nd Pig Dinner to take place April 25 By Philip Hankinson ‘00, Graduate Relations Chairman, and Bill White ‘59. Gamma Tau’s 72nd anniversary Norris Pig Dinner will take place Saturday, April 25, at the chapter house. An hour-long open house will begin at 6 p-m., and the dinner will get underway around 7. Casual attire is appropriate. Brothers who wish to do so are welcome to arrive earlier. As usual, the event is for brothers only. Significant factors for 1998 The traditional event is especially significant this year because of several factors: * The 1997 dinner was the largest in recent memory, and the chapter is looking to surpass its attendance of 80 graduate brothers. In addition, a number of brothers attending had returned to the house for the first time in several decades. Many factors considered, the chapter is the leading fraternity at Georgia Tech, and the undergraduates wanttothank the graduates for their ongoing encouragement and support. Initial discussion will take place concerning Gamma Tau’s 75th anniversary in 2001, and ideas for the commemoration of that occasion willbe solicited from the graduates in attendance. Thisis the first Pig Dinner following Gamma Tau’'s record-breaking pledge class of 45 brothers last fall (resulting in29 new brothers being initiated in February 1998). Brothers would like graduates to see some new furniture, the library with tsincreasing Internet capability, the chapter's steadily evolving web page, and other house improvements. The featured speaker, Hugh Morton (Auburn 69) will talk about climbing, literally, to the top of the world. The chapter would like to thank the graduates who have contributed to the Board of Chapter Advisors Communi- cations Committee to fund graduate communications. Traditional presentations As in the past, the dinner will include several presentations about the chapter and theannouncement of variousawards. Several graduates will beinducted intoGamma Tau’s Hall of Fame. Brothers are still talking about Kirk Landon’s participation last year and his inspiring talk, and continue to beappreciative of his ongoing strong and generous support of the chapter. Cost for the dinner will be $30. The menu will be similar to that of recent years, with a Southern/barbecue flavor. The usual pig will be present for the traditional ceremonies. After the dinner and the post-dinner social hour at the house, groups of brothers will likely, as in the past, continue the evening at a Buckhead (or other location) club or restaurant. After the dinner, photos will be taken on the front steps of the house of graduates in attendance. Because of an anticipated and hoped-for large attendance, three group photos are planned: * Graduates up through the 1960s ¢ Graduates from the 1970s and 1980s ¢ Graduates from the 1990s. All graduates in attendance are urged to sign the guest book upon arrival at the house so that an accurate and complete list of brothers participating can be published in the next Gamma Tauk. Information on Atlanta hotels, attractions and events in Atlanta of interest to brothers and their families, and the dinner itself is available from Philip Hankinson at 404- 892-6177 or at gt1564d@prism.gatech.edu. The enclosed reservation form can be used to indicate attendance. Mt. Everest climber to address attendees By Philip Hankinson ‘00. High blood pressure has become a fairly common medical condition. Doctors often recommend an exercise program to help combat this problem, but mountain climbing might not be the first activity that comes to mind when thinking of improving one’s health. Brother Hugh Morton (Auburn ‘69) made just that choice, however, when he was diagnosed with high blood pressure in the early 1980s. His initial exercise choice of walking developed into hiking and ultimately a passion for climbing mountains. This passion literally reached its pinnacle in 1992 when Hugh traveled to Nepal and trekked to the peak of Mt. Everest. Extensive training Hugh's 20 minutes at the top of the world didn’t come without an incredible amount of training and commitment. In 1988 Hugh climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Then he (Continued on reverse side.) Brother Morton is proud of his quality homes as well as his climbing accomplishments. \r\nGamma Tauk Pic Dinner 1998 Mt. Everest climber (Continued from reverse side.) climbed Alaska’s Mt. McKinley in 1989 and California’s Mt. Whitney in 1991. All of this climbing experience was complemented by almost a year of training which included countless trips upand down Kennesaw Mountain near Atlanta carrying an 80-pound backpack. His obsession even drove him to mortgage his house to finance the trip. Two-month journey The two months that passed from the time Hugh left Atlanta until he reached the 29,028-foot summit were quite a journey. It began with a flight to Katmandu, Nepal, followed by a one-week hike to base camp some 17,000 feet above sea level. The following two weeks were spent setting up four camps at higher levels on themountain to make the final ascent possible. Weather, alwaysa major factorin attempts to climb Mt. Everest, forced Hugh’s group to make two tries for the summit, but on the second try the goal was reached. He became the seventh man over 40 to reach the summit and the first man from the Southeast United States to accomplish that feat. A home builder Today Hugh runs the business he started in 1988, Peachtree Homes, Inc. He grew up in the construction world. After teaching economicsat Auburn University and several other schools and a 16-year career in real- estate finance he returned to his first love. Peachtree Homes currently builds 100 to 120 homes a year, with growth every year. Hugh lives in Fayette County, south of Atlanta, with his wife Ellen and two daughters, Lindsey and Whitney. Heisactive in his local Rotary Club, the American Heart Association, and the United Way. Gamma Tau welcomes Hugh Morton as our 1998 Pig Dinner speaker. fa The GammaTaiik-is published at least iwiee‘annually by the Gangjma“lau Chapter of Phi Gdinunia Délta at the Georgia Instituté’6f Technology. " Editor in Chief: Philip Hankinson Contributing Writers: John Briggs William White Address correspondence to: Graduate Relations Chairman 841 Fowler St. N.W. Atlanta, GA 30313 Couser Golf classic returns to Atlanta International ¢ 5 ig S) Atlanta International Downtown Golf & Country ATLANTA Club Wesley { Chapel The Atlanta International Golf and Country Club is located east of the I-285 beltway, and is 20-25 minutes from the chapter house. By John Briggs '67. Brother Locke Trigg Jr., who passed away on August 28, 1997, will be missed by his fraternity, his church, and his fellow WWII Naval veterans. Locke was born in 1921, grew up in New Orleans, and came to Georgia Tech and Gamma Tau in 1939. After the attack on Pearl Harbor in his junior year, he left Tech for a Naval commission. After flight school he went to the Pacific theater with the first flight squadron in the Pacific. There he flew the F-6 Hellcat off the carrier Bunker Hill. During his first tour of duty, he fought in the battles for the Mariana Islands, the Brother Trigg provided outstanding service to his country in WWII and to his fraternity. In Memoriam: Brother Locke Trigg Aftera damp and dreary debutlast year, the 11th Annual FIJI/James Couser Rowe III Golf Classic will return to Atlanta International Golf and Country Club on Saturday, April 25. With Mother Nature’s cooperation the conditions will provide for a much more enjoyable round of golf. Atlanta International provides three challenging nine-hole courses appropriately named Spring, Summer, and Autumn. This high- quality course promises to bring out the best in every golfer. Range balls will be provided and prizes will be awarded for the coveted long drive and closest to the pin contests. The price per graduate will be $45 and reservations will be due by April 1. Playing partners Weencourage graduates toselect playing partners for the tournament and indicate them on their reservation form. Tee-off time will be 8 a.m. for undergraduates and 9 a.m. for graduates and the undergraduates partnered with them. Truk Islands, and at Rabul, among others. While escorting bombers, his Hellcat was crippled by the Yamato, the largest Japanese battleship. Locke was forced to ditch his aircraft into the sea. Men on the American destroyer who watched him crash into the water noted that he was out of the plane and in his raft in 13 seconds, just as his plane was going under. Silver Star recipient With his second Hellcat, he received the Silver Star for shooting down the Japanese dive bomber that had crippled the USS. Franklin. At the end of the Pacific War he was flying submarine patrols in the Tokyo Gulf and was selected with the squadron to fly guard over the surrender ceremonies. After the war, Locke completed his education at the University of Virginia and in 1956 he and his wife, Frances, a graduate of Sweet Briar College, returned to Atlanta where they raised three sons; Bruce Trigg’79 became a Gamma Tau brother in 1975. Service to others Locke and his wife were active at the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church and both served as elders. He served as the second president of Gamma Tau, Inc., following in the footsteps of Brother Earl Wheby ‘39. Brother Trigg was honored as Graduate Brother of the Year during his tenure. Locke was very proud to have beena FiJ[and a FIJI he will always remain.