•■i --.I-, Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta • The University of North Carolina September 1998 House Corporation President David H. Batten '89 Renovation Chairmen Robert W. Winston III '84 James M. Earnhardt '86 Graduate Communications Chairmen George C. Venters Jr. '96 L. Phillip Hornthal III '89 Undergraduate Chapel Hill, N.C. The Rebuilding of Vance Hall Begins Homecoming 1998 By George Venters '96 and Phil Hornthal '89 Novkmber 7,1998 The Epsilon House Corporation is pleased to report to the brotherhood that the long-awaited rebuilding of Vance Hall has begun. Thanks to the efforts of the rebuilding committee, led by Bob Winston '84, physical progress has now emerged from hours of negotiations over zoning issues, building regulations and other forms of political "red tape. " Several changes to the new Communications Chairman Vance Hall were mandated by today's building codes, hut a Joseph S. Hogan '90 concerted effort was made to Finance Chairmen Lawrence J. Caison Jr. '78 Lawrence B. Madison III '92 retain as much of the original appearance as possible. Those of you who once knew the "Cracker Box " or the "lYench Quarter" will find that Vance Hall's tradition will live on. Fund-raising Chairman Julian R. Williamson '84 The Epsilon Owl is published for the members and friends The construction of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Address changes, news items, photos and contributions house will have changed, the new structure will be state-of- Please plan to join us the-art, arguably the finest fraternity house on campus. Among other things, each room will he specially wired for computer/Internet access and the house will have a sprinkler system throughout. Several and meet the measures were also avoided, disappoint! such as the need lor expensive elevator cabs and equipment, as well as the requirement to com pletely transform our treasured hack yard into a parking lot. Physical evidence of the rebuilding began in mid-August, first with the cleaning up of the yard and the removal of dis- undergraduates for pregame festivities at the Finley Golf Course house. house has tallen upon the shoulders of Resolute Building Company; they recently completed a comprehensive renovation of the PIii Ii)elta Theta house. While little about *. BT is sure not to . Mark your CALENMikMl!^ brotherhood remains. If you would like to learn how you can personally aid and pLy an active role in this rebuilding campaign, please contact colorations to the exterior brick. Julian Williamson '84 at 919- The entire project is contracted 782-7436. If^'ou have made a pledge to to he completed in 360 days; of Epsilon Chapter of the University of North Carolina. UNC vs. Maryland the physical appearance of the however, incentives have been the Vance Hall rebuilding put in place if completed by July 15, 1999. We are all very excited with the progress that is taking place, hut the need for campaign and have not been properly hilled, please contact the constant support ol the the address at left. the Phi Camma Delta Frater nity' Graduate Records Office at Fund Raising for Reconstruction By Julian Williamson '84, Fund-Raising Chairn Let me start by thanking expensive reconstruction would every'one for the remark more than $1 million in cash and pledges receivable, an extraordi envelope or mailed to able ellort m our lund raising. nary amount m tralernil\' circles. be. The booming Triangle econoiiiy has created high may be sent in the enclosed Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Jim Sessoms '/6 and countless However, il we are to rebuild demand lor new construction, Graduate Records Office, others ha\'e done an incredible Vance Hall, this ellort must causing huikling costs to P.O. Box 3367, job during the iirst phase. The lo\'alty and generosit\' ol so many Phi Cams has helped us total Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3367. continue. Tv\'o years ago, I do not think anvone could have imagined how- skyrocket. The fact that the town will not allow us to demolish the CoiltilUlL-lU'll Pll(]C -i \r\nPage 2 September 1998 Graduate Relations Program Needs Your Support Too! By Tom Nisbet '71, House Corporation President There has rarely been a time when graduate support for our fratermly has been more important than it is today. With this fact in mind, here are a few thoughts as we begin the 1998-99 operating year. Hardly a week goes by without students somewhere taking part in some type of questionable activity. This will probably never change. But when these students are fraternity members, media and administration attention greatly intensifies, and we all suffer. Attitudes about alcohol use, relationships and acceptable behavior are changing in society, as they are at Epsilon Chapter. Be assured that we on the House Corporation Board are committed to making changes if needed, and then confidently facing the future. So why is your support important? Because our undergraduate brothers are doing a good job dealing with today's difficult issues. Your graduate leadership and our national organization have set clear guidelines for behavior and performance that support the chapter's efforts to operate in a safe and stable manner. We need to MmoRtXBiLiA Needed! If you have any Phi Gam memorabilia you would be willing to lend or reproduce for the chapter, please call Purple Legionnaire Sam Simpson '90 at 910-274-9151. The under graduates are in desperate need of old photographs or any show our undergraduate brothers that our graduate brothers care about Epsilon's future. A small percentage of our graduates find it possible to be active with our house corporation, but there is another very important way to show that you care about Epsilon's future and the quality of its operations. Your annual support is a tangible way to show your interest and provides essential operating income. This income enables us to continue our graduate relations and communications program and our work with the chapter. It is as important as our house reconstruction program to the survival of our chapter. If your name appears on the list of contributors on Page 4, we offer our very sincere thanks to you and hope you will commit to helping us again this year. Ifyour name is not listed, we hope you'll lend us your support as we work to sustain an organization that continues to provide its members with lifelong rewards. We hope you will join us in this very important endorsement. Chapter Continues to Thrive Bricks and Mortar By Charlie Cooke '99, Chapter President Updates Greetings,from the Epsilon chapter. During fall 1997 and spring 1998, we have taken many steps toward preparing for the exciting changes that will other items that might make their temporary housing and occur over the upcoming semes ters. As a group, we excelled in community service and campus chapter room feel a bit more involvement as well as increas like Vance Hall. ing our brotherhood numbers by initiating 17 in the fall and Epsilon Lends a Hand en the Community An update to our graduates one in the spring. Our fall rush began with events in August, and we e.xpect to be very successful. This year the undergraduate will follow this issue of The Epsilon Owl. Watch for future reports with campaign and reconstruction news. brothers will continue to reside and meet at the temporary house on Finley Golf Course. BT is still cooking his line Southern cuisine while taking breaks during the day to improve his drive at the range. Epsilon appreciates your sup port throughout the rebuilding process of our permanent home on Cameron Avenue. We hope to see everyone in Chapel Hill this fall at the football festivities. I 1998 UNC Home Football Schedule By Charlie Cooke '99, Chapter President This past spring, the brothers of Epsilon became very active in various community service projects and other campus activities. As a fraternity, the brothers initiated a food drive for a local food shelter, we were able to collect approximately 900 cans of food. Individually, several members volunteered at McOoughley Middle School and Seawell Elementary School, offering after-school tutoring programs in English and math. Others revisited their high school glory days by coaching the Culbreath baseball team, while a few members volunteered with local rebuilding projects. Epsilon was well represented on the UNC campus with Student Congress representatives, a manager of the varsity football team. Executive Branch Ambassadors, FTA Board of Directors and participation in intramural sports. We plan to participate, along with other fraternities and sororities, in a ,5K run for charity this fall. We have found that community service can be as rewarding for us, on a personal level, as it is for the children and others whom we help. It has become an integral part of our lives at F-psilon. September 26 Georgia Tech 7:30 p.m.(ESPN) October 3 Clemson 10 Pittsburgh TBA TBA November 7 Maryland TBA All games are on Saturdays On Saturday, November 28, UNC plays NC State at 1:00 p.m. at Charlotte, N.C.(ABC) Alex Galloway '93 has volunteered his home in Charlotte to any brother who needs a place to stay. \r\nThe Epsilon Owl Page 3 RADUATE Attorney \V. Lunsford Crew '38(Box 160, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870) has been practicing law for well over half a century. He has served as city attorney for Roanoke Rapids and as attorney for the Halifax Department of Social Services. In 1997, he was selected to the Wilmington, DE 19803) has attended both domestic and international Elderhostel pro grams and enjoyed \nsiting with Phi Gams at UNC reunions. He has attended the University of Delaware Academy of Lifelong When we heard from him in the fall ol 1997, Theodore E. Haigler Jr. '-16 (3012 Sylvania Dr., Raleigh, NC 27607) had recently seen Jack Swanner '-48 (P.O. Box 1767, Washington, NC 27889). Ted noted that Jack was ill and would enjoy Record Jr.'63(44 Clover St. Belmont, MA 02178). He's N. Gee Smith III '84 (214 Airdale Rd., Rosemont, PA still wondering how Doug Fambrough '63 got a 4.0 and how Edgar Garrabrant '63 19010; geesmith@msn.com) is a senior vice president at could burp the enrire Carolina fight song. reports that both Kenneth Tart years. Prudential Securities. He '83 and John Cox '85 wel- comed baby daugh-ters in the Learning for the last several Charles R. Brindell Jr.'71, summer of 1997. William E. Ellington III '50 (1618 Longwood Dr., Green managing director of Crow Famil3' Holdings (3200 Leigh and Robert L. Edwards Trammell Crow Center, Dallas, Jr.'89 (2815 Hampton Ave., ville, NC 27858) and his wife TX 75201), has been appointed Charlotte, NC 28207; robert.l. have three children and eight grandchildren. They were expecting the arrival of a greatgranddaughter in November 1997. trustee of the Hutchison School edwards@nationsbank.com) in Memphis and to the National Development Council at UNCChapel Hill. announce the birth of a son, North Carolina Trial Lavvyers Hall of Fame. EWS Robert III, m October of last year. Rob is an associate at NationsBank Capital Investors. Henr3' N. Lee Jr.'52 (1003 Russell M. Carter '71 (806 N. Riverside Blvd., Lumberton, NC 23rd St., Wilmington, NC 28405) writes:"The Fijis of Wilmington are to be com mended for rising to the need of rebuilding. Thanks to everyone (204 Elmwood Dr., Greens who shook the trees and all who Schulman Commercial Real stepped up to the plate." Estate. Sam and his wife, Physician Herbert R. Clai-k '77 (22722 Woodwa^' Park Rd., Woodway, WA 98020) is in Ashley, are eagerly awaiting the birth of their new daughter, Ctystal Dawn Simpson. He sends congratulations to the hearing from the brothers. We 28358) retired last year from the wish Jack well. practice of medicine. Michael L. Hamilton '46(616 Birch St., McMinnville, OR 97128), a real estate broker with Laurence E. Earlej''53 (209 Huntington Dr., Chapel Hill, NC27514;jseleech@aol.com), Realty WorldWalley Properties, vividly remembers fraternity days. "My association with other Fijis clearly marks the high point of my years on the UNC campus." emeritus chairman of the Realtor Robert H. Tate Jr.'56 at the University of Washington William I. Andei'son '47(832 W. Cornwallis Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408) is the owner of A&F (27 Village in the Woods, Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He has three children. Bookkeepers Inc. He has fond Bob Tate Real Estate Services. Department of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, is now a clinical professor at the UNC School of Medicine. private practice with OCW Inc. and an associate clinic professor Southern Pines, NC 28387; When he wrote earlier this year, E. Samuel Simpson PV '90 boro, NC 27408) had left CB Commercial to start Simpson & undergraduates on improving their GPA and having a great rush last fall and spring. Lang Homthal '91 (11 Miller Rd., Fairview, NC 28730; bobtate@ac.net) is president of In the summer of 1997, J. Ed lhornthal@mindspring.com or memories of friendships with He serves as director of the St. Peele '77(360 E. Illinois Ave., www.appalachiandesigns.com.) the brothers during school years and of entering the Army Air Andrews Society of North Southern Pines, NC 28387) and Hillaiy Black were wed in Carolina and is a member of hosted a "gathering of cronies " July 1997. They own a Corps with Bob Bourne '43 and the National Trust of Scotland at his home. Ed and classmates furniture and accessories other Phi Gams. and Scottish Heritage USA Working Group. For recre ation, he enjoys fo.x hunting, ^^'aight3' Scales, John business, Appalachian Designs. Hawkins and Wa^'land Sermons enjoyed some golf and sailing, skiing and golf. then had dinner with their Thomas P. Stratford '48 (201 N. Hamilton St., Richmond, VA Attorney Jonathan C. Anders '92 (613 Wills Forest St., 23221), a retired physician, wives.(How about sending a Raleigh, NC 27605;)anders@ serves on two boards and works Jack H. Spain Jr.'60 (2309 photo next time, Ed!) cshlaw.com) is an associate at with Prevent Blindness. He Monument Ave., Richmond, John D. Marriott Jr. 82 and Robin Rosebern/ were married in June 1997. travels to Manhattan often to see his twin grandchildren. His other activities include golf, year-round tennis and winter ski trips. An avid traveler, William A. Crump '50 (241 1 Graydon Rd., VA 23220; jspain@hunton. com) enjoyed talking with classmates last year in connec tion with the campaign for house construction. "Great times, great memories ol Epsilon, writes Eugene E. Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog. He (1504 Pinecrest Rd., Rocky Mount, NC 27803) welcomed the arrival of a daughter, Sarah, in September 1997. "Please e- Charles C. Green '92 (3811 Browning PI., Raleigh, NC mail me at work at )ohn@ 27609) IS a financial adviser and fundsrus.com so 1 can keep in insurance agent at Equitable. Conliniu'4 on inwl paqc touch unth eveiyone." \r\nSeptember 1998 Page 4 Thank You to Our 1997-98 Contributors 1998 CwiPTER As we begin a new operating year for our annual giving program, we want to thank the graduate brothers listed below, who contributed to our program. Your support enables us to maintain our graduate programs, including the publication of The Epsilon Owl. President Charles R. Brlndell Jr.'71 James W. Keel Jr.'36 Howard S. Husseyjr.'38 E. Stuart Gregg Jr.'40 Charles J. Sawyer III '54 Robert H. Tatejr.'56 Paul V. Severin '41 William S. McLean '57 Thomas G. Nisbetjr.'71 John T. Stanley '71 John R. Bourne '43 William C. Mehaffeyjr.'43 Theodore E. Haiglerjr.'46 Henry H. Caldwell Jr.'58 Eugene E. Record Jr.'63 John M. Winesette '74 William P. Hobson '64 Marvin J. Carver 111 '75 Michael L. Hamilton '46 James B. Sessoms '76 William E. Mackie '47 Laurence B. Maddisonjr.'65 J. Dwight Hudson '66 William P. Mayo '48 David M. Kiser '67 William M. Smith '77 Thomas P. Stratford '48 Averette M. Lamm '68 Hayes R. Holderness '79 William A. Crump '50 Alfred W.Griffin Jr. '50 John B. Beall '70 David P. Gwyn '87 R. Hart Lee '70 George C. Venters Jr.'96 NickB. Boddie '51 Officers Charlie Cooke '99 Russell M. Carter '71 Goldsboro, N.C. Economics William B. Griffin '72 TREASURER Matthew Lazenby 'DO Miami, Fla. English Herbert R. Clark '77 Recording Secretary Jeff Strickland '00 Rocky Mount, N.C. History We APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! Historian Fall Rush Going Well; Recommendations Welcome Tom Gallo '99 ORE W RADUATE Goldsboro, N.C. Biology Ml EWS By A. Hobgood '00, Rush Chairman The brothers of Epsilon are looking Forward to another successful rush this fall. Activi ties began on August 8, when rushees and the undergraduates Corresponding a dinner at the Rathskellar, Stuart Hendren '91. will prove themselves in the face of the legendary "bowl of New Bern, N.C. Thomas J. W.Archie '94 has a Journalism new job and address. He is an analyst with Societe Generale and is living at 260 W.52nd St., Apt. 27-A, New York, NY cheese. " Finally, a rush cocktail will be sponsored, featuring the annual Atlantic Beach Boat band The Brothers just before Party aboard the Captain Stacy. bid day. If you have the names of any freshmen who would make good Phi Gams, please contact A. Hobgood at 919-932-2621 or 10019. Tom and Haynes Jefferson were planning to be wed in May 1998. Durham Bulls, now a AAA Devil send their names and addresses Rays laiin lectiii. 01 cuuise no rush would be complete without to A. flobgood at 801 N. Columbia St., Chapel Hill, NC27516. Whit Eidwards '94 (2900 Forest Park Dr., Charlotte, NC 28209) men will be given a break from school with trips to support the Dave Fleming '00 where rushees and brothers alike tested their "sea legs " at the Once back at the Hill, the fresh Secretary He would like to hear from Dean's List Spring 1998 Congratulations to ... Thomas E. Gallo '99 Goldsboro, N.C. Wood B. Gibbs '01 IS associated with MJD New Bern, N.C. Communications Inc. He is enjoying Charlotte with many Fund Raising for Reconstruction Russell G. Hines '01 other brothers. New Bern, N.C. Continiu'd from Page / existing structure and start from high costs when combined with we must press forward in fund raising. Epsilon is not only important to the brotherhood, the interest carrA'mg cost will but to many others such as close reijuire us to raise more money. relatives and social affiliates. scratch also increases our expense. We know that these We realize our fund-raising Christopher M. Kelso '01 construction working against us, I hese people are not on any ol efforts thus far have not been our lists, but would like to be perlect. Many brothers have never been contacted, billing has contacted. death of Bradley M. McLamb '01 Carl R. Hackney '49 Raleigh, N.C. (10/10/97), S. Smith Bradfield '58 Julian B. White '01 (10/20/97) and High Point, N.C, John F. Renger Jr.'61 (9/12/97). Phi Gamma Delta mourns problems persist. With all ol II you have any c^uestions regarding fund raising or il you wish to make a pledge, please thai, and the soaring costs ol gi\ e me a call at 919-782-7436. families and Iriends. been slow at limes and other New Bern, N.C. We regret to inlormyou of the Spring Pledge their passing and extends Marion Robert Simmons condolences to their Charleston, S.C. L