FITIUGA A Publication of The Kappa Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta (ummer 1998 Gavel Report Perseveriesr Sturdilv by David Battle, Corresponding Secretary by Brian Nixon, President As the 1997-1998 Academic year comes to a close, the broth ers of Kappa Deuteron are able to look back on another out standing year. Led by a great senior class, the fraternity ex celled in all aspects of campus life. On April 25 of this year. Kappa Deuteron celebrated its thirtieth anniversary at an immensely successful Norris Pig Dinner. On this date, our chapter dedicated a book entitled Persevering Sturdily: The History of the Kappa Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Georgia. 1871-1998 Academically, the chapter finished the year with an incredible to the future brothers of our order. This 128-page 3.17 GPA. This placed the chapter in its usual position atop hardbound book is a very impressive history, and it all other fraternities on campus. High academic achievement records and illustrates the many accomplishments that is likely to continue as the Educational Foundation of the In- our chapter has attained since its establishment in temational Fraternity has recently announced $200 scholar 1871. Brothers Clay Stoddard and Joe Fleming ships will be awarded to pledges who make a 3.0 GPA during worked tirelessly to create and perfect this complete historv of Kaooa Deuteron. The result of their hard their pledge semester. J i. 1. work is a volume that will instill a sense of history, Involvement on campus and in the Athens community also tradition, and pride in Kappa Deuteron brothers for continued to be of great importance to the chapter. Through generations to come. out the year, over 2600 hours of community service were vol unteered by our brothers. This again was tops among the fra The book was distributed to aU in attendance at Kappa ternities on campus by a margin of over 500 hours. We also Deuteron's thirtieth annual Pig Dinner, and its had the largest percentage of the campus involvement among publishing was a direct result of the generous financial support of many of our brothers. Kappa Deuteron large fraternities, with a remarkable 76% of the members be wishes to gratefiiUy acknowledge Robert D. Cheeley; ing involved in cfunpus organizations. Joseph T. Fleming;Jery D. Guthrie; David G. Hanna; Frank J. Hanna, III; Thomas H. Rogers, Jr.; C. Clay In addition. Kappa Deuteron had outstanding fall and winter Stoddard, Jr.; and Terrance C. Sullivan for their pledge classes, totaling 31 men who proved to be "a cut generous financial support of the project above". The addition of these brothers pushed the chapter membership to a recent high of 96 brothers. This makes A very limited supply of this impressive books Kappa Deuteron the third largest fraternity on campus. As remains, and we are offering the remaining books to we begin another summer rush, we appreciate any assistance our brothers at a nominal cost of thirty dollars per you could offer in this most important task. Please contact booL We ask that you send a check (made out to Phi our rush chairmen, Travis Moore and Stephen Polhill, if you Gamma Delta) of thirty dollars per number of desired have any information that will help us with rush. copies to the chapter house. Please make this to the attention of David Batde, and we will then We are very proud of our accomplishments this year. Kappa immediately ship you this special volume. Deuteron thanks you, our graduate brothers, for setting the precedent of excellence that is continually expected of the If you have any questions pertainmg to this volume, brotherhood. We thank you for your dedication and support please contact David Batde at(706) 353-2666 or Brian Nixon at (706) 353-6644. This is a book that every and have a wonderful summer. Kappa Deuteron brother should possess. \r\non a 150 Years Old by fraternities in academics (3.18 group G.P.A), second in athletics, and first in campus involvement. Socially, the Chapter is faithful to the virtue of the chivalrous Southem gentleman while providing social events that are the backdrop for a lifetime of memones. Joseph T. Fleming Georgia 1985 It is relatively easy to quantify Kappa Deuteron's achievements, to count the number of academic and athletic trophies in the case. It One hundred-fifty years ago, on IVIay 1, 1848, six friends at is harder—much harder—to measure her skill at developing men, Jefferson College in westem Permsylvaiua foimded The inspiting life-long friendships, and inculcating in her members our Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. It wasn't long—^just twenty-two timeless trinity of principles. years later—^before the seeds of their friendship took root in Athens, Georgia. The Brothers of the Class of 2000 will be juniors in the fall, and in just a few years. Kappa Deuteron wiU celebrate the induction of In the fall of 1870, Edwin LeRoy Antony, Robert Lee Bemer, the 1,000th man into the mysteries of our great Chapter. As Emmett Cody, Charles Edward Harman, and William Wynn— much as she did in the beginning. Kappa Deuteron—^in the two sophomores, two juniors, and one senior—^petitioned the cauldron of mystery and friendship—ably fulfills its mission: to Grand Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta for a charter. In the winter make men better when they leave than when they first arrive. of 1871, their request was approved, and thus begins the story of Kappa Deuteron at the University of Georgia, the fifth oldest But even the ripest vine will wither if neglected. One bad rush fi:atemity on campus. and the whole crop can spoil. Inattention by her graduate members, and the Chapter, too suffers. For thirty years our great The first years of the chapter were difficult to say the least. Chapter has remained at the very top of the list ofits Greek peers. Twice settled and twice abandoned, each time Kappa Deuteron The tides that have carried other fraterruties to their zenith, have was resurrected. First, a ban on fraternities by the University in turn also carried them to their depths. And unless we are on administration forced the Chapter to go underground, where in guard, that the current is capable of carrying even us away. its hiding it died. Brought back from its sleep in 1884, the chapter was mysteriously vanquished again, unable to survive Kappa Deuteron is strong today—^very strong. But of the next even imfil the 20th year ofits founding. thirty years, unless we also continue to do our part, she could For seventy-six years, the Chapter remained lifeless until twelve wither. men, inspired by former Executive Secretary William S. is easy as we grow older and pass through the seasons of life to Zerman's caU, picked up the brittle bones of the once proud It forget the imprint our Fratermty made on our life. Occasionally Chapter and breathed life into it for a third time. we are reminded in a mailing from our fraternity that: "a fratermty...is of such a character that after men have left college In the thirty years since. Kappa Deuteron has compiled a record they delight to renew their own youth by continued association that is the envy of the Greek system in Athens and the pride of with it..." Or we recall"...the debt (we)...owe to the fraternity for her graduates. Since her re-chartering in 1968, no chapter in Fijidom has won the prestigious Cheney Cup more than Kappa Deuteron—six times. Only one Phi Gamma Delta chapter has produced more W^ilkinson Award winners than Kappa what it gave (us) in (our) formative years." The payment on this debt, however, is easy. It can be in part financial, but it also can be paid by reinvesting ourselves as Deuteron—fotir—and that chapter (Indiana) has been in graduates in the life of the imdergraduate chapter—by continuing continuous existence for more than 125 years. They have five. to support today's Brothers as they uphold the high standards set by those before them. By continuing to demonstrate our interest As undergraduates, we took great pride in otu: Chapter, its in Kappa Deuteron, we honor her today and her traditions, heritage, and its accomphshments. And we celebrate each heritage, and principles. achievement and honor, collective or individual, as the fruits of a close-knit, loving brotherhood. Without question,in thirty years. As Kappa Deuteron casts forth on its next thirty-year journey Kappa Deuteron has amassed an impressive record. But what of what it needs most from its 800 graduate members is a continued Kappa Deuteron today? And what of Kappa Deuteron in thirty expression of their devotion for her, their paternal guidance and years? As graduates, what role can we play to ensure that Kappa love. For Kappa Deuteron to continue to be the shining star of Deuteron lives on for the next generation...perhaps even for our Phi Gamma Delta, it needs its graduates to introduce themselves sons? to today's torchbearers. Those who have had the privilege to visit her recently know that of today"s Kappa Deuteron, we need not worry. Today s chapter is every bit as good as the Chapter we graduates bequeathed Brother Joseph T. Fleming received the 1997-1998 Randolph E. them—and quantifiably better. Mozley Award annually presented to Kappa Deuteron's most outstanding graduate brother. Kappa Deuteron thanks Brother In the most recent report of the University's Office of Student Fleming for his continued support of our chapter. Affairs, for instance. Kappa Deuteron placed first among \r\nThirty Years of Excellence by Brian C. Courcelle Georgia 1998 1871 and the charter that marked Kappa Deuteron's return to the University in 1968. These items were presented to the chapter by Brothers WiUiam R. Miller (Indiana 1962), Jere W Morehead (Georgia Fac. 1988), and William R. Bracewell (Emory 1966, Georgia 1968), and the charters are now proudly on display in the parlor of our chapter house. To conclude the It is with great joy that I report to you the immense success that program, Stuart Keimedy (Georgia 1990) was unerring in his was Kappa Deuteron's thirtieth annual Nonas Pig Dinner. This rendition of "An Exile's Toast". After the festivities at the year's Pig Dinner was significant in several ways. First, this year Classic Center, Brothers returned to No. 3 Cloverhurst Court to marks the 150th anniversary of the founding of The Fraternity of catch up on old times while listening to the music of Brother Phi Gamma Delta at Jefferson College in Canonsburg, Pennsylva Jonathan Burke (Georgia 1999) and his band. nia on May 1, 1848. Most importandy, however, the thirtieth Pig Dinner was a celebration of the excellence that Kappa Deuteron The whole night enabled brothers of all ages to reflect upon has maintained in the thirty years since its return to the University Kappa Deuteron's storied history and the thirty years of excel of Georgia on March 23,1968. lence that it has attained since its re-establishment at the Uni versity of Georgia. Presented to all in attendance was a book We were very pleased to see a large number of original members of the Delta Colony and Kappa Deuteron's earliest pledge classes in attendance on April 25. In fact, over 100 graduate Brothers along with Kappa Deuteron's 100 undergraduate Brothers packed the prepared by brothers Joe Fleming (Georgia 1985) and Clay Stoddard (Georgia 1970) that marked the history of Kappa Deuteron from its beginnings in 1871 to 1998. Through this of fraternal fellowship. This was the largest Pig Diimer in our chapter's histoiy, and I would venture to say that it was one of the cessful future. book, brothers had the chance to remember and relive past ex Classic Center, shared stories, and provided for a wonderful night periences while looking forward to the chapter's strong and suc It is erident to me that the night served to remind us all of how truly remarkable Kappa Deuteron is, and how blessed each of Throughout the program. Brothers were entertained by the Sympo- us is to be a part of her family. I was very honored to serve as most memorable. siarch. Trey Googe (Georgia 1991). An inspiring keynote address this year's Pig Dinner chairman. As I now graduate,I am look was given by Frank Hanna (Georgia 1983) who encouraged Kappa ing forward to returning to Kappa Deuteron in the future to Deuteron never to lose the intrinsic focus on excellence that it has witness the next thirty years of our fraternal excellence. maintained for thirty years. Furthermore, on this evening, our chapter was presented with both its original charter received in 11 m Kappa Deuteron's Founding Fathers in attendance and the 1968 charter: (from left to right) D.Laniar Orr,J. Ranee Cain;James C. Connah; C. Clay Stoddard;Jr.; Charles B. Rice; Anthony C. Smith; Morris L. Bradshaw,William R. Bracewell,Jerry D. Guthne,James E. Brady,Jr.; Michael S. O'Neil;John G. Hudgens,Jr.; Michael L.Jones \r\nFall Rush by by Stephen Polhill & Travis Moore Wes Blackwood, Treasurer Rush Chairmen The GAMMA project has been extremely successful thus far in 1998. The chapter has been able to make many improvements in its chapter house that would not have been possible without the funds generated by the GAMMA project The chapter would like to thank the following contributors: Matthew K. Abele; William K. Bass,Jr.; Dr.John R. Blair; Thomas R. Blando; Dr. Mark B. Bodenheim; William R. Bracewell; Ralph M. Braswell, III; Jeffrey A. Brown;Paul A. Cain,Jr.; Douglas C. Callas; Donald C. Chapman; Robert D. Cheeley; Douglas M Collins; Cale H. Conley; Joseph T. Fleming; Carlton M Guthiie; Jerry D. Guthrie; David G. Hanna; Frank J. Haima, III; John P. Hardin; Bryan Scott Hudgins; Randall W.Jessup; B. Scott Kenney; David M. Kiaebber, Dana G. Kuntz; hhchael L. Leonard; WiUiam Timothy Marlow; William T. McKenzie; Dr. Jere W. Morehead; Steven A. Nail; Michael S. O'Neil; R. Glenn Owen,Jr.; Warren A. Ragsdale; David G. Reddick; Dr. Sam W. Richwine; Thomas H. Rogers, Jr.; Samuel F. Smith; Thomas M. Strate; Michael R. Sullivan; Chadwik T. Teague; Andrew A. Wade; Thomas E. Watson,III; Kevin M. Williams. We would like to encourage anyone who has not jet contributed to send any contributions to the chapter house to the attention of Wes Blackwood. You will be individually recognized for your part in helping Kappa Deuteron continue its tradition of excellence at the University of Georgia and ensuring ^^.4. r J..,... , .» This fall's rush has gotten off to a great start with a wonderful native weekend and Jock Connell Golf Classic. This year's rush is especially important to Kappa Deuteron because of a short summer cre ated as result of the University's change to a se mester academic calendar. We have, thus far, had great graduate support of our msh program. Yoiu: support is essential to fostering the continued suc cess and future of Kappa Deuteron, and we would appreciate gready your help in providing us with the names of any men coming to the University whom you feel are a cut above. Several rush events are planned for the upcoming weeks, and they will take place on the following weekends: July 10,July 21,August 1, and August 8 leading up to the formal rush period from August 17-21. Please call Steven Polhill (706) 354-2514, Travis Moore (770) 977-9050, the chapter house (706) 353-8282, or write the chapter house with any helpful information. The Fraternity of NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PHI GAMMA DELTA PAID ATHENS,OA PERMIT No.122 Kappa Deuteron Chapter No.3 Cloverhurst Court Athens, Georgia 30605 Mr. Wilbam A. Maitin,lU Z ^ i* >4 40544-4599 - "t ,