Golden Eagle Fiji - Dialiec Mel hearyo} Cae) Meet PyanC) Tennessee Technological University Volume9 No.3 — eat * ey — Project Stars-- “A Quest for Excellence” x Grads during the Past year + All-Sing--Make it 8f et: Spring always means Piers: Shown here from 1 are Matt Graves 82, oe el Ray “81, John Estridge _ 784, Ken Sapp ’82, Knox Fuqua ’83, Dan Christian ’86, and Tom Carter ’83. | \r\nFrom the President’s Desk... Hello Brothers, We did it! Yet another first place All-Sing trophy has been added to our collection. Thank you to all who came up for the weekend. Speaking of winning, | hope you all enjoyed the scholarship article in last quarter's GOLDEN EAGLE Flu! about our rise from the cellar to second place. The scholarship committee and all the Brothers continued to work diligently winter quarter as well, placing first with a 2.64 (second place was 2.54). lam sure that you all know that our chapter house is for sale as is the lot immediately across the street towards campus. TFI met on April 17 to discuss a possible purchase, and the undergraduates are excited about Volume 9 No. 3 The Golden Eagle Fiji is published quarterly by the Theta Tau Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Detta for its members, both graduate and undergraduate, family and friends. Chapter Officers - 1988 President - Barry Bell 89 Treasurer - Neil Brown ’89 Recording Secretary - Tim Hemken ’89 Corresponding Secretary - Chuck Minor ’88. Historian - Dewayne Coffey '89 Board of Chapter Advisors 1987-88 Todd Arrants '84 Hal Balthrop ’84 Russ Bradley '81 John Brummett 84 Kerwin Fulton ‘85 Martin Hunt '85 Mike Macindoe 84 David Olive ’85 Randy Wilmore ’82 Purple Legionnaire - Lee Wray '81 Tech Fijis, Inc. Board of Directors 1987-88 President - David Olive ’85 Vice President for General Affairs - Randy Wilmore '82 Vice President for House Affairs - Hal Balthrop '84 Vice President for Scholarships - Russ Bradley '81 Secretary/Treasurer - Martin Hunt ’85 Directors - Dan Crunk ’80 Stan Hardaway ’85 Daniel Ray ’81 Golden Fiji Editor: Mike Jones '91 Golden Eagle Fiji Contributors: Barry Bell, Dewayne Coffey, Bill Scott, Danny Dotson, Lee Wray, and Richie Elmore actually owning a house. | personally cannot wait to donate the $10 million that Ed McMahan is sending me! (It’s lost in the mail somewhere | think!) Purple Garter, on March 25 in Sweet- water, helped to get spring quarter started off with a bang. If any of you are looking for a vacation spot just to get away from it all, ! strongly recommend the Sweetwater Ramada Inn! Softball season is underway with Dr. Carlson from the College of Business serving as coach. We lost only three starters from last year’s championship team, so watch out for an encore. The Service and Quality of Life committees have teamed up to make Tuesday evenings meaningful for Phi Gams. These two committees alternate ALL-SING each week with Quality of Life focusing on current issues, such as date, rape, alcohol education, and sexually transmitted diseases, while Service promotes activities with Triad Youth Home. Fiji Island is slated for the weekend of May 21 and from the planning being done, I’m sure it will rival any fraternity event for fun. Well, take care, thanks for all the support during the year, and please know that you are always welcome at the House. Have a great summer. Fraternally, Barry Bell ’89 Chapter President TRADITION CONTINUES This year Phi Gamma Delta participated in their eighth All-Sing. We paired with Zeta-Tau-Alpha and entered the mixed group competition. The mixed groups are now the largest division of All-Sing. The name of our program was “Broadway Through the Seasons,” since this year’s theme was “Showtunes.” The songs that we sang were Aquarius, My Funny Valentine, Summertime, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Try To Remember, and Need A Little Christmas. Brother Chuck Minor and pledge Ritchie Todd Dunn gave two outstanding solos. Roger Boyers, Ritchie Todd Dunn, Sharon Johnson, and Sandra Collie sang an incredible quartet. With team work by the ZTAs and Fijis and an excellently written show by Lonnie Good, the Phi Gams again dominated the competition and brought home their eighth win in a row. THIS IS THE THIRD AND FINAL ISSUE OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE FiJl FOR 1987-88. OUR NEXT ISSUE WILL BE PUBLISHED IN SEPTEMBER, PRIOR TO FALL RUSH. YOU WILL HOWEVER, RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE GRAD GRAM THIS SUMMER TO KEEP YOU UPDATED. ... WISHING YOU A FlJl FANTASTIC SUMMER. PERGE! YOUR UNDERGRADUATE BROTHERS \r\nPROJECT STARS--“A Quest for Excellence” by Robert Lee Wray ’81 Purple Legionnaire Nine years ago Phi Gamma Delta began on the Tennessee Tech campus as Delta Theta Chi local fraternity. In those nine years 166 men have been initiated into the Theta Tau Chapter. And while much has changed, much remains the same. But as with any complex organization there comes a time to evaluate the past and plan for the future, regardless of how much has been accomplished, for that is the only way to truly grow, to really succeed, to achieve excellence. And that time is now for Theta Tau of Phi Gamma Delta. Project STARS (STriving After the ‘Reward we Seek’) has been implemented at Theta Tau to achieve the following goals as stated in its “Charge and Purpose”— 1 - To introduce and implement the International Fraternity’s “A Quest for Excellence”; 2 - To review the past 8.5 years by both graduates and under- graduates; 3 - To provide continuity through graduate involvement; 4 - To build a proper foundation for the Chapter; 5 - To provide revision of programming in weak areas; 6 - To provide for long term and short term development of the Chapter through the adoption of goals and action steps. tot ttk kt tottkddtcsk STARS - STriving After the ‘Reward we Seek.’ toto tttttcdokivtd: Project STARS is Theta Tau Chapter’s “Quest for Excellence.” You read about the “Quest for Excellence” recently in the last issue of THE PHI GAMMA DELTA. That article gave you an idea of what is happening in the Fraternity on the International, as well as, local levels. No longer is Fraternity just about fun, friends, and good times — although that certainly continues. But today the Fraternity is striving to meet head-on the concerns and problems which are confronting college men, including career preparation, sexual and other health issues, etiquette, time management, alcohol and drugs, moral values, and financial management. To meet these and other needs of the Fraternity man and his Chapter the International Fraternity has begun on its “Quest” — our “Quest.” Kk kkk kk ttt ..four subcommittees — Philosophy and Standards, Administration and Laws, Programming and Committees, and Housing and Finance. toto ttt tttkddtcst At Theta Tau this “Quest” will be built around Project STARS. The Project is made up of four subcommittees — Philosophy and Standards, Administration and Laws, Programming and Committees, and Housing and Finance. Each undergraduate Brother and each BCA member is assigned to one of these subcommittees. But we need your involvement, too. Your knowledge and thoughts will help in the work of the Project. Each subcommittee has been given a list of Charges which they are to accomplish within the next 12 months. To state it in the most simple way — every facet of the Chapter is being carefully reviewed, from secrecy policies to committee notebooks to annual scheduling under the semester system. No aspect will escape scrutiny. You can look at it as starting a Fraternity chapter — except this time with nine years of experience on our side. The entire Project will take about five years. During the second phase all of the changes adopted will be implemented completely. The third phase during 1990-91 will include the continuation of the adopted programs KKK KKK KKKK KK KKK as well as the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the chartering of Theta Tau. As a matter of fact, put that on your calendar now — the 10th Anniversary Banquet/Pig Dinner will be held sometime between February and April of 1991. The exact date is not known yet because the University will then be under the semester system with classes ending the last of April. In the fourth phase the subcommittees will review their respective areas and recommend any further changes or the return to former programs. These will then be implemented during the fifth and final phase (92-93) with the result being a better Theta Tau Chapter and better Theta Tau Phi Gams. And at that time we should be ready for some new projects and focuses. During the next few issues of the GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI you will continue to hear about STARS. When you read something that triggers an idea in your mind, jot it down and send it to me or the Chapter President (we will be serving as co-chairs of the Project). And if you like to be on a subcommittee, please call or write me for further information. We really want to know what you've learned about. Fraternity. PRIA A ek ke ..the 10th Anniversary Banquet/Pig Dinner will he held between February and April, 1991. dort kk We are on a “Quest for Excellence.” We are striving after the “reward we seek.” You, me, and our 164 Theta Tau Phi Gam Brothers. Do you remember what is the “reward we seek”? If you think carefully | think you will. Or maybe just feel — feel what it means to be a Phi Gam, and the answer will be right there in your heart. It is an ideal worth remembering, a goal worth achieving, a ‘Star’ worth striving for. Our quest continues... \r\nGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Ken Adcox ’85 0 3660 Peachtree Rd. N.E. #E8, Atlanta, GA 30319-1236 “| teach emotionally disturbed adolescents and counsel handicapped adults. Also, this past summer | began working on a Master's degree in special ed. at Georgia State University.” Jeff Brown '87 0 842 N. Parkway Apt. J-8, Jackson, TN 38305, 901-424-6101. (Shares an apartment with Jeff Cupples.) John Brummett ’84 0 John served as coach of the Vanderbilt University Marching Band Flags Corps during the past football season. Jerry Burns ’83 0 101 Jim Wright Freeway, Suite 201, ATTN: TAIWAN, Ft. Worth, TX 76108. Electrical Engineer with General Dynamics. “I got married on January 19, 1985 to Elaine Renee Sopher. | am currently living in Taiwan. We arrived here on November, 10, 1987, and will be back in the states in late April of 1989, if we don’t have our contract extended. Perge!” Jeff Cupples 84 0 842 N. Parkway Apt. J-8, Jackson, TN 38305. 901-424-6101. (Shares an apartment with Jeff Brown.) Scott Glenn ’84 O Scott was in Cookeville on business in the fall and called the Chapter House to say hello. Thanks, Scott. Clyde Gorman '81 and his wife Mary Anne are the proud parents of a son born this past fall. Congrats! Matt Graves 82 0 717 Delapp Dr. #10, Knoxville, TN 37912. As of January 30, Matt was with Guitar Shop (7317 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, office phone 573-7881). Also on January 30, Matt wrote “I just passed along the Fiji Chain Letter to Russ Bradley. This is a great idea, kudos to Graduate Relations Committee....Fiji Pride starts with you. Pergel” Mark Griffith ’87 O 1703 Tamarran Pkwy, Smyrna, GA 30080. 404-355-2553. (Shares an apartment with Kevin Whitehead.) James Guthrie '87 0 Cemetary Road, Spring City, TN 37381. Kenneth Hartman '86 0 3337 Johnakin Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. Thomas Healy '86 01 835 Bing Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Mark Holbrook 86 0 PSC’#5634 H & HS 1 ATC, MCAS Cherry P, NC 28533-5000 Above: “Fiji Golf and Country Club” was the theme for this year’s second formal fall rush party. A putt-putt course was constructed through the house. Here, Tim Hemken 89, putts on hole #1. Right: PL Lee Wray ’81 and the undergrads enjoyed a night of bowling and brotherhood in January, \r\nBill Horn ’85 and wife Kim are the proud parents of a daughter, Amy Leeanna, born April 5. Congrats! Martin Hunt ’85 CO 1333 Candlewick, Knoxville, TN 37932. Martin is a developmental engineer with Martin-Marietta in Oak Ridge. His wife, Elizabeth (sweetheart ’84-’85) is an in-house accountant with a local company. Eddie Johnson ’84 0 150 Ridgeview Drive, Athens, GA 30606. Carl Martin ’83 0 96 Woodwind Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29302-4519. Mark Midgett '81 0 1125 White Mountain Lane, Antioch, TN 37013-1773. Kenneth Owen ’85 0 106 Pinewood Drive, Dickson, TN 37055. Kenneth is still working for the TBI computer division along side Dennis Daniels ’87. Terri is teaching school in Dickson County. Doug Roberts '81 0 5657 Chelmsfort Court, Burke, VA 22015-1854. Charlie Scheffer '87 0 PO. Box 1244, Dahlgren, VA 22448. 703-663-3644, David Turner ’85 0 817 Restover Court, Nashville, TN 37214-3953. J. Allen Ward '87 (after May 15) 0 101 Apache Trail, Westwood, McMinnville, TN 37110. 615-473-7241. Kevin Whitehead '87 0 1703 Tamarran Pkwy., Smyrna, ie 4 GA 30080. 404-355-2553. (Shares an apartment with Mark Griffith.) Randy Wilmore '82 0 2507 Tinnin Road, Goodlettsville, TN 37027. Jay Wolverton 83 0 4324 Japonica Court, Lilburn, GA 30247-4563. Lee Workman '83 0 103D Concord Drive, Greenville, NC 27834, 919-756-8941. “The Golden Eagles will be playing East Carolina on Sept. 3, 1988, here in Greenville, Labor Day weekend. We’re one hour from the beach at Morehead City, NC, three hours from Virginia Beach, and 4 hours from Myrtle Beach. Fijis who are looking for a long Labor Day weekend can see the Eagles play, see a sweetheart and graduate brother (Jan and Me!), and could take a weekend at the beach. Tickets to the game are $15. If enough brothers contact me by August 1, then a group rate is possible (since lam ECU Athletic Marketing Director). Enthusiasm, fun, and tailgateing will be abundant, and the team in purple and gold will win. Hope to see some of you then. Office #919-757-6491. Lee and Jan.” (Come on Lee, did you really think we wouldn't know that East Carolina's colors are purple and gold, too!) Robert Lee Wray '81 0 33 Ferguson Avenue, Cookeville, TN 38501. 615-526-9072. Lee received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from UT College of Law in December and is awaiting the results of the February Bar Exam. He is also serving as aide-de-camp to the Republican candidate running for the 42nd District House of Representatives seat. wig ‘Above left: David Olive ’85 was the featured speaker at “Gentlemen’s Night” — fourth and final party — during fall rush. David has given a great deal of time during the past year as President of TFI. Under David’s leadership a new giving program was begun, as were plans for purchase of property for construction of a new Chapter House. Above: Phil Whitehead ’86 and Susie Simpson {sister of Mitch ’86 and Rob Simpson ‘83) enjoy themselves at this year's Homecoming dinner. Over 30 grads were in attendance during the weekend's festivities. Right: Don Marsee "89 and Jill Jenkins, Fiji Little Sister and a ZTA. '87-’88 was certainly a FijiiZTA year with the Chapter combining with the 65 sisters of ZTA in both Homecoming and All-Sing. It was definitely a winning combination as the groups took first place in both events. \r\n GRADS SEEN AT THE CHAPTER HOUSE DURING ’87-’88 It was great to see the following Graduate Brothers at the house during the past year. (We apologize if we left anybody off.) One hundred eleven men have become Graduate Brothers since our chartering in February 1981. Thanks for everything that all of you have given through the years. It’s you that have made Theta Tau Chapter. -('87-'88 continued) Above: lon ar ts the ups irs of the house de: E To his left is Gre. g Money "89. F Gay oie ati wan a fallguarer aerobics class with Russ Bradley ’81 Randy Wilmore ’82 Rob Simpson ’83 Mike Macindoe ’84 Hal Balthrop ’84 Charlie Scheffer 87 David Olive ’85 Danny Dotson ’86 Kerwin Fulton ’85 Mark Holbrook ’86 Tommy Jones ’86 Joey Fann ’88 James Guthrie ’87 Matt Graves '83 Lee Wray ’81 Steve Wilson ’82 Drew Sowell ’82 Bill Carman ’85 Martin Hunt ’85 Buddy Bacon '86 Mitch Simpson ’86 Mark Griffith ’87 Phil Whitehead ’86 Adam Rodgers ’86 Jeff Ralph '86 GRAD HAPPENINGS Joel Beecham '83 Bennett Jared ’87 James Clark '85 Todd Arrants '84 Allen Ward ’87 Jay Wolverton ’85 Stan Hardaway ’85 Scott Patrick '87 David Patterson ’86 Jeff Brown ’87 Bill Horn ’86 Ken Owen ’85 John Brummett 84 Paul Crowder ’85 Jay Clark ’84 Greg Hamrick ’85 Dan Crunk ’80 Daniel Ray ’81 Tom Healy ’85 Ken Hartman ’86 Kevin Whitehead '87 David Graveno ’87 Dennis Daniels ’87 Ken Sapp ’82 Kell Stott ’82 \r\n GRAD HAPPENINGS BS chan Letter eft- . Wedding Bells Kenny Perry ’84 and Jennifer Fuqua were married on April 16. Mitch Simpson ’86 and Carol Townsend were married on April 16 in Lebanon. Todd Arrants '84 and Barbara Francis will be married on May 29. John Frank '88 and Cindy Martin will be > married on June 11 in Harriman. Jeff Brown ’87 and Lacey Payne will be married on June 18 in Jackson, TN. David Graveno'87 and Dana McMillan will ve be married on June 265 in Franklin. een ee et te Kevin Whitehead ’87 and Pam Fugaie “en series announced their engagement in January. Seen above is the “CHAIN LETTER ” which is d é presently being circulated among Theta Tau Graduate Brothers. Keep your eyes open for it. This is just one of the many projects Graduate Relations has sponsored during ’87-’88. Above: Thanks to the ‘support of the Graduates. TFI was able to convert the downer ieeoc into a library/conference room during Graduate Work Day and Undergrad Work Week in the fall. Shown studying is a group of winter quarter ‘pledges. igre se Eos "88, Don Marsee ’89, Rob Simpson ’83, and Buddy Bacon 86 enjoy sharing fun and brotherhood during lomecomi \r\n PURPLE PRIDE IS... * IFC Winter Scholarship 1st Place * All-Sing 1st Place Mixed Division * Student Government Association - Senators Ross Jones ’90 Robby Peters ’91 * Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary Of 20 fall initiates, five were Phi Gams-- Barry Bell 89 Blaine Brint '89 Bill Scott '89 Phil Wallace ’88 Brandon Walker ’88 * Student Orientation Leaders Of 75 SOLs for fall ’88, 11 are Phi Gams-- Jeff Black ’90 Ross Jones '90 Blaine Brint ’89 Richie Macon ’89 Scott Brewer ’89 Chuck Minor ’88 Dewayne Coffey ’89 Robby Peters ’91 Jayce Fritts 91 Phil Wallace ’88 Randy Gibson 89 * Barry Bell ’89 received a $1000 Scholarship from the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation * Recent Lavaliers Blaine Brint 89 and Jenny Peters Kenny Potts ’89 and Donna Risner Randy Gibson ’89 and Sheila Lee * New Little Sisters Sherry Dougay, Chattanooga - ZTA Cindy Garrett, Chattanooga - ZTA Jill Jenkins, Cookeville - ZTA Having Our 111 Grads Visit During ’88-’89 * New Brothers for Winter and Spring ’88 Jeff Black ’90 Channing Campbell ’90 Steve Clark ’91 Mark Conatser 90... David Freeman ’91 .. Jayce Fritts '91 Jeff Hibdon '91 Stacy Hunt ’90 Mike Jones ’91 Corey Loughren '91 . Robby Peters '91 .... John Rector ’91 . Bill Reno ’90 .. Doug Rodgers ’91 . Lee Scarborough ’90 Brandon Walker ’88.... Columbia Mt. Juliet Morristown Karns Ft. Lauderdale, FL . Chattanooga .. Nashville . +» Norris Brownsville Phi Gamma Delta 527 Peachtree Avenue Cookeville, TN 38501 (615) 526-1251 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Permit #241 Cookeville, TN