Over S14, Raised for Dance Marathon By Scott Irvine Five years ago, Nick Johnson transferred to Kappa Deuteron from the Gamma Tau Chapter at Georgia Tech. With his love for both chapters, he decided to re kindle an old tradition that had been dormant for years. He or ganized the first annual Run for the River philanthropy event pairing Fijis from UGA and Georgia Tech in an effort to raise money for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Founda tion. For four years, this event has culminated with brothers from UGA and Georgia Tech to raise a $10,000 donation. running the game ball from Ath Hard work and persistence by ens to Atlanta, or vice versa, on the day of the big game. For the 2001 game pitting UGA vs. Georgia Tech (which the Dawgs won 31-17), the Kappa Deuteron chapter decided to raise money for Dance Mara thon rather than for the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper. the brotherhood and sacrifices by countless graduates enabled us to easily reach our goal. In fact, we surpassed our mark with two months to spare. The chapter Children's presented the Miracle Network with a check for $14,044 on the day of the Marathon. Dance Marathon is a 24-hour Deuteron charity event held in Athens every year that benefits the Chil Marathon as our chapter was the second largest donor. Dance Marathon is the highest dren's Miracle Network. Kappa Deuteron set a goal at the beginning of the year to become a corporate sponsor for Dance Marathon. With shined Kappa at the grossing student run philanthropy in the Southeast. We contributed almost 10% of the total amount raised at UGA. this pledge, we obligated ourselves Amazingly, our philanthropy total surpassed the previous year's total by $11,000. Not only did we contribute well financially, our brothers proved that they truly cared about the cause as we had more participants at the Marathon than any other fraternity on campus. Because of the efforts of the undergraduate brotherhood and support from Frank and David Hanna, Bob Cheeley, Joe Fleming, Jere Morehead, and so many others. Kappa Deuteron remains the best fraternity on campus. \r\nGAVEL REPORT By Kevin Carmichael '03 Brothers, it pleases me to report that the Kappa Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is stronger than ever! After finishing 2001 under the watchful eyes of Mason for CMN. We surpassed the last year's total by over $11,000. I implemented would like to personally thank As the pledges learned more about our values each week, they continually became more enthusiastic about pledging in Florence's cabinet, we have course, this would not have been Phi embarked on a promising start in 2002. Our cabinet promises possible without the graduate brothers' support, and our chapter is truly grateful. enthusiasm continued excellence to make Kappa Deuteron an automatic recipient of the Cheney Cup in years to come. Brother Scott Irvine for all of his help in making this event an overwhelming success. Of Our brotherhood is flourishing in 2002 with the addition of twenty-three young When the semester began in August, we set a goal to regain pledge class. the top spot in academics. We individuals attained week during their pledgeship by a value driven program a 3.20 GPA and recaptured the only spot that men from the Zeta were Tetraton These stellar aided each by Brother Florence and Brother Bracewell. Gamma Delta. that these This new brothers currently display has energized the fraternity. In order for the Purple Machine to continue its upward march, we will continue to focus on the values of our fraternity. Morale is at an all-time high and I anticipate working with brothers who hold Phi Gamma Delta close to their heart. Kappa Deuteron should ever seek ~ number one. In addition. Brothers Conly, Fenlon, M. Florence, Hawkins, Henson, Kubat, Li ttlejohn, Meisenheimer, Stakelum, Waters, and Williamson were named Presidential Scholars. Emphasis On Values By Mason Florence '02 Pledges Brown, Derrick, DeSart, and M. Moore also received the aforementioned they earned distinction as a 4.0 GPA. The values friendship, knowl edge, service, morality, and ex school boys into respectable col lege men. The new initiates' suc cellence are the foundation of cess is attributable to their fami our brothers will continue to Phi Gamma Delta. These up standing qualities transcend time, linking past, present, and lies past guidance as well as the undergraduate and graduate brothers who aided in the process. shine in the years to come. future Phi Gam brothers. I want to thank Brother and Mrs. Furthermore, fifteen brothers made the Dean's List. The scholastic accomplishments of Another noteworthy accomplishment was our fundraising for the Children's Miracle Network (CMN)capped off by the Dance Marathon on February 2, 2002. Kappa Deuteron achieved an all time high of fundraising for a philanthropic event with $14,044 Brother Bill Bracewell and I had Bracewell, Dr. Morehead, Brother the pleasure of ensuring that our most recent pledge class sur passed these standards so that they indeed would be a "cut above". Through thought pro voking and soul-searching ac tivities, we worked to begin the transformation of young high Joe Flemming, and Brother Frank Hanna for their direct participa tion in the pledge program. The future now rests upon these newly initiated brothers and it becomes their duty to continue the tradition of values that has made Kappa Deuteron successful. \r\nGovernor Roy Georgia Trend Magazine named Brother Barnes has appointed Brother Tim Hamil, initiated as a Kappa Deuteron in 1981, as a Superior Court judge. The ceremony took place at the opening of the 2002 General Assembly session. Brother Hamil, one of eight new appointees, said, "I aspire to be a judge you'll Keith Mason as one of the "100 Most Influential Here Comes the Judge! Georgians" in January 2002. Like Father, Like Son In 1968, Brother Bruce Bradburn, a member of the Upsilon Phi chapter at the University of Florida, attended truly be proud of." The brotherhood is truly Kappa Deuteron's reinstallation. Since that time, proud of Brother Hamil. the 17 individuals to serve as members of the his chapter lost their charter. Thirty-four years later, his son, Ryan Bradburn, an undergraduate member of the Kappa Deuteron chapter, will be attending the reinstallation of the Upsilon Phi President's Chapter. President George W. Bush has appointed Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans, including Kappa Deuteron graduate brother Frank J. Hanna III, who will serve as co-chairman. Coca-Cola awarded Brother Scott Mulkey one of five National Performance Always Awards. As well as earning this distinguished honor. Brother Mulkey was promoted to the position of Sr. National Account Executive. He will manage sales to national accounts for Business National Finalist Brother and current Re cording Secretary Emoiy Patterson was one of three national finalists for the position of Under graduate Archon for Phi Gamma Delta. Congratulations to Jay Roberts and Stephen Kinney on their recent engagements and on their admittance to the State Bar of Georgia. Innovation Group Services. Back on Top The fall semester for Phi Gamma Delta proved highly successful in an array of areas, but academics stands out. Despite the distractions of game days, girls, and band parties, the Kappa Deuteron brothers stayed focused on their studies and regained the number one spot on grades with a 3.20 GPA. Our pledges excelled as well as they placed first with a 3.19 GPA. Purple Legionnaire Dr. Jere Morehead noted that the chapter's long history of academic success is directly related to rush and our pledge program:"As long as we make academic success a criteria for membership and continue to stress its importance in pledge education, we can remain number one for the forseeable future." The brothers have the same academic goal for the spring and will settle for no less than first place. \r\nA Brother Remembered This past November, the Kappa Deuteron Chapter and the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta lost a shining star as Brother Ross Stillwell's long battle with cancer was lost. He passed away at the young age of 34. As every brother knows, Brother Stillwell's accomplishments in his shortened life were extraordinary. Brother Stillwell attained the distinction of Eagle Scout before coming to the University of Georgia and worked at the celebrated Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico during the summers while a student at UGA. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology from the University of Georgia (Magna Cum Laude) in 1989. As a Kappa Deuteron Stillwell also was awarded the Ronald M. Hudson award by the Kappa Deuteron Chapter as the brother who best exemplified the high ideals of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Stillwell went to graduate school at Harvard University and earned a Ph.D. in Immunology. He joined the National Institute of Health and continued to work despite his illness and numerous treatments. Many undergraduate and graduate brothers attended Brother Stillwell's funeral. Although his accomplishments were very impressive, the qualities most remembered by his friends and family centered around his humanity, caring nature, and love of life. Many brothers spoke of his gentle brother, Ross served as nature, his thirst for Recording Secretary and knowledge, and his wonderful President for Phi Gamma Delta. His was active in a sense of humor. Brother variety of campus leadership roles outside the fraternity as well. He is one of only four outstanding Kappa Deuteron brothers who have been awarded the Wilkinson Award by the International Fraternity. This award is given annually to the most outstanding senior in Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Brother Ross Stillwell as Chapter President from 1988-1989 Stillwell was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Throughout his shortened life, he personified the ideals of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Stillwell is survived by his father and mother, William and Shirley Stillwell. This year's Pig Dinner will be held in his honor and memory. A scholarship fund has been established in Brother Stillwell's memory to benefit current undergraduates. Brothers may make contributions by sending a check to International Headquarters or online through the Phi Gamma Delta website at http://www. phigam.org. Please designate your contributions to the "Georgia Scholarship FundRoss Stillwell." The mailing address is: Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation Lexington, KY 40544 P.O. Box 4599 \r\nner the best in Kappa Deuteron history. Graduate Brothers, "You will never regret being a Fiji at the University of Georgia, for as long as you live." Sammy Smith's words seem to have a greater connotation as I, along with the other seniors, enter our last semester here at Kappa Deuteron. This is reinforced by the fact that I believe the chapter is in excellent condition. This year has given new meaning to the saying, mighty proud to be a Fiji. Finally, 1 would Just like to con vey to all the graduates how much we appreciate your unwavering support. Thank you for the tradi tions that you created at Kappa Deuteron. As my undergraduate days come to a close, 1 realize that the genius of Kappa Deuteron is in the men that compose her. Mem bership in Phi Gamma Delta is a membership for life; and for that, we should all he thankful. The 34"" annual Pig Dinner will take place on April 20,2002. I feel that this year's gathering holds a greater meaning than in the past. Although the events of September 11, 2001 were sadden and have not love, I am be come as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have allfaith, so that I could remove moun tains, and have not love, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods tofeed the poor, and though I give my body to be profiteth me nothing. Love neverfails. Pig Dinner Golf Outing Providence Cluh flect on the essential values of life. 656 Providence Cluh Dr. "Friendship, the sweetest influ ence." Our fraternity revolves around this value and Pig Dinner Contact: is a time to renew that bond. This Charlie Conhoy year's Pig Dinner is in remem Though I speak with the tongues of men and ofangels, burned, and have not love, it ing, it did cause many of us to re brance of Brother Ross H. Still- Love Monroe,OA 30656 And now abidethfaith, hope and love, these three; but the greatest ofthese is love. 1 Corinthians 13 706-425-8651 charlieconhov@mindspring.com well. I urge you to contact your fellow brothers, and make a strong effort to help this year's Pig Din 34^** Annual Pig Dinner April 20,2002 \r\nk Dear Brothers, What a great time to be a Fiji. With so many successful graduate brothers making their impression on the world, and our undergraduate chapter striving for excellence in all areas of campus life, I can hold my head high as a Fiji. I can assure that our chapter will continue to pros per and "press on" for years to come. I look forward to seeing you all at Pig Dinner and trading stories about the great times spent here at Kappa Deuteron. Fraternally, Alan Jenkins m Perge!! NONPROFIT ORG. The Fraternity of U.S. POSTAGE PHI GAMMA DELTA PAID ATHENS. GA Kappa Deuteron Chapter PERMIT No. 122 No. 3 Cloverhurst Court Athens, Georgia 30605 Dr. Sam Richwine , Jr. 1520 Enota Avenue Gainesville, GA 30501 Please Send Any Address Corrections to the Chapter House