SPECIAL EDITION MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FALL 1980 frn^ SIGMA MU CAPTURES CHENEY CUP This special edition of Bulldog Fiji is designed to share with all brothers the honor, excitement, and gratitude ex perienced this past summer at Ekklesia by this chapter. Every brother who has ever passed through the portals of Sigma Mu owns a part of the most prestigious award this chapter has ever received - the Cheney Cup. The Cheney Cup is given to the Phi Gam chapter that proves to be the most efficient. Through a well balanced program of leadership, scholarship, service, social, and intramurals, Sigma Mu has lived up to its motto - "Toward Excellen ce." The site of edition number 132 of Ekklesia was the fair city of Nashville, Tennessee. Ceremonies, meetings, and seminars filled the Opryland Hotel during the week of August 12 - 16. Archon President Louis A. "Bud" Mangels(Indiana '56) officially called to order the conven On Thursday night, in the Nashville Lobby of the Opryland Hotel, the Ekklesia Banquet was held. Lee M. Moss (Tennessee '73) was the Toastmaster of this event. The presentation of the Cheney Cup to Sigma Mu took place at this banquet. The numerous brothers of this cha pter who attended Ekklesia wished that every brother could have experienced this tremendous event. Since the founding of the Delta Colony of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta on April 20, 1969, this chapter has flourished and prospered in all directions. Sigma Mu should be proud of its achievements, but we cannot rest upon the past. We must build for the future. It took years of hard work and true dedication to reach this point in the history of this chapter. Let's keep this tradition of ex cellence up. tion of Phi Gams. Nashville Mayor Richard H. Fulton presented a welcoming address to the Fijis. A General Session consisting mainly of officer's reports filled the agenda on Wednesday. During the day on Thursday, the Permanent and Ekklesia Committees gave their reports. INSIDE Cheney Cup Sigma Mu received the Newton D. Baker Cup at the Awards Luncheon on Thursday. Master of Ceremonies for the luncheon was John D. Bishop (Colorado '81). The Pledges Baker Social Service Cup is given for outstanding social service, religious, and ethical activities. Charity drives, cleanups, and campus activities filled the award-winning agenda of the Campus and Community Service Commit- Intramurals \r\nPAGE TWO FALL 1980 BULLDOG FIJI BULLDOG WlJl EDITOR Terry Carver CONTRIBUTORS Hayes Johnson TommyThomas Walter Lindsey Raymond Hamilton A Semesterly Publication of Sigma Mu Chapter Phi Gamma Delta Drawer FN Mississippi State, MS 39762 House Phone: 325-6896 THE CHENEY CUP GRADUATE VIEW The 1980 Ekklesia held in Nashville will long be remem bered as the first time Sigma Mu won the Cheney Cup. Congratulations are certainly in order to the current un dergraduate membership of our fraternity whose efficient operation of our chapter brought this highly esteemed honor to Mississippi State. As Section Chief for this area for the past four years, 1 have had a unique opportunity to closely observe the operation and activities of our chapter above and beyond the years I spent with it as an undergraduate. Because of this, I have been able to watch as the chapter has developed and progressed. I believe that all graduates should be made aware, that although some things such as its house location have changed at Sigma Mu, the truly important ideas and motivations are no different in 1980 than they were ten years ago when we were chartered. Scholarship is still valued and given top priority; service to the com munity is still given its proper place of importance; and leadership at Mississippi State is still the domain of the Phi Gams in most student government areas and campus organizations. A first place finish again this year in NEW INITIATES scholarship among fraternities, the Baker Cup, and an incredible list of campus offices held is proof enough of the above mentioned assertion. Every member of Sigma Mu, whether a graduate now or With the completion of Pledge Education, making their grades, and surviving the "vote", four young men were initiated into the ranks of the Sigma Mu Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. These four men are as follows: still an undergraduate has helped in the molding and fine tuning of the programs, methods of operation, and traditions of the chapter that exists today. Each of our graduates have played an important part in building the structure and organization that supports Sigma Mu during this current academic year. For that reason, every graduate should not only feel the pride that winning the Cheney Cup evokes, but should also feel a sense of satisfaction that his own individual efforts and ideas have Keith Bustin - Haleyville, Alabama played a part in bringing this recognition to our chapter af ter only ten years of operation. Every initiated brother has been an integral part in this "quest toward excellence." To all Graduates: If you are ever in the Starkville area, Dewayne Cupples - West Helena, Arkansas do yourself a favor and stop by the house at #10 Fraternity Mark McDonald - Quitman, Mississippi Hill. The faces will be different, but the warm feeling of brotherhood that has been the most important aspect of Sigma Mu throughout the years is something that you will Roy Stewart - New Albany, Mississippi recognize as remaining unchanged since your years at Mississippi State. Attend the chapter's Pig Dinner this spring and share that "brotherhood" again. Robert Siedell \r\nPAGETHREE BULLDOG FIJI FALL 1980 THE CHENEY CUP PRESIDENT'S VIEW 1980 was Sigma Mu chapter. This moment accented by the standing ovation we received is something that we will cherish in our hearts forever. would receive on Thursday. The year for the chapter had I would like to close by thanking all the brothers of Sigma Mu chapter both graduate and undergraduate for allowing me to accept the Cheney Cup for our chapter at Ekklesia. It was truely the greatest experience that I could been a good one and we felt that we would have our best have ever undergone. I only wish that every brother could Our delegation arrived in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, August 12, totally unexpecting the honor that we have been with us at Ekklesia. chance at the Archon's Trophy and possibly place third or fourth in the Cheney Cup. Our goal had been that we would work toward winning the Cheney Cup at Fiji Academy in 1981. The first presentation of awards was at the scholarship luncheon on Wednesday. We received the award for having the largest delegation at Ekklesia. There were eleven undergraduates and three graduates from our chap Attention all guys who really like to swing! Get out your loin cloth and'practice your Tarzan yell. It's time for a ter in attendance. At the luncheon we won honorable men jungle swap. Thursday, October 2, the Fiji's will hold tion in the Jordan Cup for scholarship. We felt that this meant we might possibly do well in the Cheney Cup. The big day finally came and all our thoughts were cen tered around who would win the Cheney Cup. The day their first swap of the semester with the ladies of Delta began with another awards luncheon at which we were surprised by the outcome. We retained the Baker Cup for a second consecutive year, but did not even place in the Archon's Trophy. We also won honorable mention in the Brightman Trophy for graduate relations and Coon Plaque for publications. Needless to say we were confused SOCIAL Gamma Sorority. In keeping with the theme of the swap, everyone is asked to some in his or her own "jungle" at tire. The band for the evening will be Vision Track Four. Homecoming is only weeks away, and Frank Melton, Fiji social chairman, is still busy finishing plans for a great weekend. The band. Power Steering, will be playing at the House Saturday night, following MSU's game with Southern. Other events planned for the semester include a lun The evening brought the Ekklesia Banquet where the main event was presentation of the Cheney Cup. The cheon before the homecoming game and a big brother - lit tle brother canoe trip to be held October 18. Remember, everyone get involved, and let's make this a Banquet began by introduction of the Archon's and the great semester. about the awards. staff, and was followed by special entertainment by Ray Stevens. He sang all his hits such as Guitarzan and the Streak, but the humor only partially subdued the tension we had within us. Immediately following the performance came the highlight of the night. Archon Vice-President PHI GAMS FIRST IN GRADES James Jessee, who presented the award, started with the honorable mentions and worked up toward the winner. When he passed the third runnerup and we were not called our nervousness increased tenfold. We also knew that there were several chapters that we predicted to do very well in the competition. When he came to the first place presentation there was only one chapter that we knew was in the ''running." It was the chapter that had won the Ar chon's Trophy and we.just knew they had won, but we were hoping otherwise. We were on the edge of our seats as our emotion turned into celebration when Brother Jessee announced that the winner of the Cheney Cup for The Inter-Fraternity Scholarship Award for the 1979-80 school year was awarded to Sigma Mu by Shane Tucker, IFC Scholarship Chairman. The Phi Gams finished second for both fall and spring semesters last year, but finished first when both QPA's were combined for the whole year. Alpha Gamma Rho, an agricultural fraternity that was started last spring, finished first for the spring semester. Kappa Alpha finished third among the frater nity grades. The fraternities' grades were higher in the spring than they were in the fall, and better than the university average. \r\nFALL 1980 BULLDOG FIJI PAGE FIVE Baad LEER kt MS \r\nPAGE SIX FALL 1980 BULLDOG FIJI 1980 FALL PLEDGES The following men are Pledges of the Sigma Mu Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta for the 1980 Fall Semester: Frankie Allison - Amory, MS reservoir with many at the wet end of a ski rope. This was the event of the day which led up to a dinner party at the Eastbrook Condominium Clubhouse in the evening. The next weekend, July 19th, Jim Abel and Robert Sledge hosted a rush party at Lake Whittington. Once again rushees and brothers took to the water and the entire day was spent skiing. Followed by a catfish feast in the Clayton Bell - Quitman, MS evening, this was another of the many enjoyable **Delta" Steve Brunson - Moscow,TN parties given by the Phi Gams. Three weeks later, August 9th, was the date of the next David Carson - Greenville, MS summer rush party to be given by Phi Gamma Delta. This Mitch Clark - Helena, AR Bob Cozart - Brownsville, TN party was hosted by Bowen Flowers at his home in Tunica. Saturday was spent on the tennis courts and was followed Wesley Eubanks - Brownsville, TN by an evening in Memphis. Sunday was another day spent Bobby Eiland - Drew, MS in the fun and sun as the brothers and rushees headed back for one more chance on the skis. Kevin Ford - Lake Village, AR David Grady - Natchez, MS Raymond Hamilton - Pascagola, MS The extensive summer rush program, though only the beginning of a much larger plan, proved to be a success in its own right. Joey Jennings - Laurel, MS Chris Johnson - Vicksburg, MS Carey Lambert - McComb, MS Gaylon Lawrence - Sikeston, MO FALL RUSH Walter Lindsay - Starkville, MS Pete Matthews - New Orleans, LA Tim McDaniel - Summit, MS Kendall Moore - Jackson, MS Bill Morar - Panama City, FL James Oliver - Quitman, MS Carl Rushing - McComb, MS Terry Ward - Yazoo City, MS THE RUSHED SUMMER The fall semester began, as all fall semesters do, with the Rush Workshop. August 23rd & 24th were the days set aside to be spent on preparation for the upcoming week. Brothers met at Lake Tiak-O-Khata Saturday morning and began preparation for the week ahead. Many of the chapter's strong points were discussed as were the areas which needed improvement. Richard McRee and Robert Siedell also gave their insight and advice taken from ex perience as "prime" rushers. The program lasted well into Sunday and served to prepare the chapter to face rush with a positive attitude and confidence in Phi Gamma Delta. During the week of rush a series of informal parties were scheduled following the formal parties at the Phi Gam The outworking of an entire year's plans began to take shape in July as the first of the summer rush parties began. Much work went into this year's rush program at the Phi Gam House and the results speak for themselves. The kick-off of the summer rush program was July 12th. Rushees and brothers from around the state met in Jackson for a full day of enjoyment. The day began on the House. These parties, given at Bowen Flower's and Mark McDonald's, turned out to be a key effort in our rush program. This enabled the rushees and brothers to get out of the strict routine of the formal parties and to have a chance to really meet each other. These parties were the beginning of many friendships which have since become brotherhood. \r\nFALL 1980 PAGE SEVEN BULLDOG FIJI INTRAMURALS SENATE ELECTIONS UNDERWAY Fall 1980 finds Sigma Mu once again active in in tramural sports. Looking back on last year's accomplish ments, we placed fifth overall in All-School competition not bad for an organization that barely ranks in the Top Twenty on campus in size! Starting off the semester in Phi Gam style, we have four football teams this year. That Fiji Bunch, Chaos, Warriors, and Lagnaf represent us on the playing field. That Fiji Bunch has much talent, but is off to a slow start after losing 21 - 0 to the Sigma Chis and 42 - 36 to the Lambda Chis in double overtime. Chaos and the Warriors are both 2- 0, and play in the same league. If they keep winning, it could be Brother vs. Brother for the league championship. LAGNAF is composed mainly of pledges and seems to be learning the ropes little by little. The Fiji Aces and Fiji Wormburners wore the purple shirts onto the tennis courts and golf course. Bowen Flowers, R.J. Prescott, and Vic Ross are still winning in tennis, with Hayes Johnson and Bob Cozart as the lone survivors in golf. Coming soon will be tennis doubles, table tennis, racquetball, and an old Fiji favorite, pillo polo. Watch for big things to develop as the Fijis continue to participate and win in intramural sports. Perry Cliburn, a senior Chemical Engineering and Business Administration major from Jackson, is Phi Gamma Delta's newest addition to the Student Association Senate. Perry was recently elected to the senate post along with fifteen other day student candidates. When asked about his plans for the upcoming school year, Cliburn stated that he would like to see senior exemptions rein stated and the ground works for a minors program started on campus. Although he has never served on the SA Senate, Perry is very enthusiastic about his new appoin tment. "I'm really fired up about being given the oppor tunity to serve the Fijis and other day students," he said. The men of Phi Gamma Delta congratulate Perry on his nomination and look forward to being well represented on the senate again this year. NEW GRADUATE RESIDENT ADVISOR Our Graduate live-in is David Morgan. David's parents are Mrs. Ada Morgan of Mendenhall, and Mr. Tom COMMUNITY PROJECTS Morgan of Tupelo. Although born in Jackson, David has lived in Mendenhall all his life. He attended school at Simpson County Academy. The Campus and Community Service Committee has many projects planned for the Phi Gams during the 198081 school year. The Annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF will be coming up in October. The UPC Committee will be David came to Mississippi State in the Fall of 1975 and received his BS in Civil Engineering in 1979. Upon sponsoring the Halloween Carnival and Phi Gam will be represented by our notorious Horror Hut. The Kappa Delta's are sponsoring a MS Drive, in which all fraternities will be competing. The winner will be announced at the State - Ole Miss football game. Start saving all your aluminum cans for the proceeds will help pay for local Scout Troop to go on a Western Tour. Last but not least, a Campus Wide Blood Drive will take place in December. for the Western Production Division Eastern Region. In So lets get out and give a pint or two. to have David back with us! graduating, David took a job with Chevron, U.S.A. in Lafeyette, LA, where he worked as Construction Engineer the spring of 1980, David returned to Mississippi State to pursue a medical career and would like to attend medical school in Jackson. As an undergraduate, David was an active member of Chi Epsilon, in which he served as Marshall. He was a member of Tau Beta, an honorary engineering fraternity. David was also a membe> of ASCE. We are certainly glad \r\nRUSH RECOMMENDATIONS; Graduate Brother Address Recommended Rushee. 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