, 'i. \ i' \ \'J n /cTt fijiuga DELTA VOL I, NO. COLONY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FEBRUARY, 1968 UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA HOMECOMING '67 Homecoming weekend '67 was an 1II overwhelming success. On Friday after noon Clay "Phideas" Stoddard, with his eager band of bawdy builders, started construction on the homecoming dis play. They were well under way at dusk when a group of Fijis from Auburn's fine Alpha Upsilon Chapter pulled in. After numerous howdy-do's, everyone deserted the homecoming display, leav ing "Phideas' stranded on top without a ladder. Everyone left in order to pre pare for that night's party which fea tured the notorious Columbus Jones and the Rockers, an exciting soul-rock combo which included the smoothest sax heard in these parts in many a day. As it turned out, the party was a great one, with lots of merrymaking and "good cheer," and before it was all over it was rumored that Jim Allen had signed a contract with Columbus Jones to replace an ailing go-go girl. Be that as it may, after the party we all returned WE'RE HOME! After nearly a full academic year of virtual homelessness, Delta Colony final ly nestled into its very first house fall quarter. The house is situated in pleasant surroundings on Prince Avenue and is embellished by tall pecan trees and stately oaks. It is owned and rented by Mr. Phil Burden. All summer long professional and amateur work was being done to trans As it turned out, our renovated house exceeded our most distant expectations. Everyone gladly pitched in, and the whole landscape soon became alive with the pervasive Fiji spirit. Between the end of spring quarter and the beginning of fall, our house underwent a drastic metamorphosis. From the outside it has changed only to the Fiji house to complete the home coming display we casually disregarded for Columbus and Company. We also hurried a ladder to "Phideas," who, after being left atop the display in the cold for an estimated five hours, was suffering from exposure. Several Fijis stayed up all night working on the dis play under the frostbitten eyes of "Phi deas." It was finished Saturday morning, two hours before the Georgia-Auburn game, and it was really a very hand some sight. It consi.sted of two mam moth figures, a white Georgia Bulldog and a black Fiji Islander, shouldering a long pole onto which was tied an orange and black Auburn Tiger. The theme expected comfort. Under the guidance of graduate brothers Bill Hardell and in that it is brighter and cleaner, adorn ing smarter, well-maintained grounds. It still betrays hints of antebellum and Cape Cod architecture, and the whole aspect of the house is enhanced by an Dick and Tom Fickett, and with the active band of contented Fijis. The At about noon we all filed into Sanford help of a dozen or more brothers and pledges returning early, the house slow house's interior has changed most mark edly. Last spring one could not walk stadium to watch Georgia methodically demolish the favored Tigers. It was an ly began to assume an air of lofty fas more than a foot or two without en tidiousness. Everything was tidy and un- tangling himself in cobwebs or stumbling excellent game, even for our Auburn brothers who, to the final second, were soiled. Floors over broken boards hidden under several inches of settled dust or shattered glass. form the house from its former di shevelled state to its present state of un were sanded and var nished. Walls, ceilings, colonades and sidings were repainted. Chandeliers and new doors were hung. Windows were replaced. was, appropriately, "Pole The Cats!" That's just what our Bulldogs did. Today our house, as "new" as it is, al ready outshines the houses of many expecting their "War Damn Eagles" to pull it out. The final score was 17-0. After the game, those who could walk out under their own power headed back (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) \r\nPAGE TWO WHAT'S FYJY? by T. G. Bennett Early last fall, when we were gradual ly becoming established at Georgia, many of us would wear our Fiji jerseys day and night in a constant effort to better promote our image on campus. We were young, and like a young child we craved attention. We were a bit cocky, too — still are, I suppose. We almost took it for granted that notoriety would be more or less divined upon us, as if we had only to sit back and watch our reputation soar. But it wasn't that way at all, and we FEBRUARY, 1968 F I J I U OA HOMECOMING (Continued from Page 1) to the Fiji house where they either brushed up for dinner or changed for the concert that night in the Coliseum. The concert, by the way, included the Righteous Brothers, April Stevens and Nino Temple, and the Blossoms, and when it was all through everyone, al though nearly exhausted, had a wonder ful time. Sunday, of course, was reserved for recuperation. Blaine Brings Home The Bacon On December 1, in response to an in vitation extended by Don Lathrup, Presi dent of the Atlanta Graduate Chapter, Colony President Christy Blaine and Treasurer Chuck Crump travelled to At lanta for the graduates' fourth annual cocktail party and dinner. The festive gathering was held in the Kennesaw Room of the Top C Peachtree Restaurant on the 30th floor of the Bank of Georgia Building. Christy and Chuck were warmly received by every one present, and Christy was fully pre pared to report on the progress of Delta Colony. He spoke after dinner. Christy's talk, originally intended as a resume of the colony's development, soon soon found this out. One day, as two brothers and myself were leaving the gym wearing our Fiji jerseys, we passed a couple of boys out side. We continued for a few steps, when admitted curious overtones of salesman I heard one of them ask the other ship. The "pitch" this time was for a "What's Fyjy?" This was, indeed, a shock. I was at once hurt, enraged, humiliated, and puzzled. But it was a very vital $"750, the amount needed for our chartering fee and the lack of which had us worried continually. Apparently Christy was convincing, for immediately valuable lesson to all of us. After that and similar occasions, we after his talk, Frank Sheets and Alan finally realized that the only way we Weiss each pledged Delta Colony $250. We were two-thirds the way to financial installation, when Jim lessee, Section were going to have a good reputation was to build it ourselves. This has been our attitude ever since. 12 Section Chief, made a motion that Today, not that much removed from the remaining $250 be supplied by the Atlanta Graduate Chapter. The motion the incident at the gym, there is hardly a facet of campus life that doesn't F I J I U G A sparkle a bit of purple. In one way or was passed unanimously. another we've begun to search out that good reputation we wanted and needed much more than cocktails and dinner. so badly. It's coming to us easier now, and with no less majesty. It meant that we had taken yet another significant step toward installation as a ,1 chapter, and the members of Delta Colony offer their heartiest thanks to ask "What's Fiji doing now?" all the graduates for their spontaneous help. The general feeling of the colony As it turned out, that evening meant many people are asking What's Fyjy?" anymore. We've pretty well answered that question. Instead they can be best expressed by the last words WE'RE HOME (Continued from Page 1) other fraternities long-established at "The forces that have been greatest in my life have been God and the College Fraternity that moulded me." — Thomas R. Marshall UGA. Since early last year we of Delta Colony had been without a truly com Editor-in-Chief: mon stomping ground, without a place Contributors: where Fiji enthusiasm could grow and influence others. True, the Franklin Room of Memorial Hall served its pur- T. G. Bennett T. G. Bennett, Bill Braceiwell Lynn Douthit, Jeff Kryder pose as a temporary focal point for Fiji Photographers: T. G. Bennett, Jeff Kryder affairs, but this was merely a place of Nameplate Designer: Clay Stoddard congregation and not exactly the ideal hearthstone where brotherhood could be nourished and actively fostered. Delta UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS o ony was spawined on the principles President: Christy Blaine of Phi Gamma Delta, and we Fiji colonists have preserved these principles Historian: Jack Heilgeist Treasurer: Chuck Crump unerringly from our nomadic origin to Recording Secretary: our gradual settling down on Prince Avenue. The journey has not been easy, and for this reason we're especially glad to be home. Morris Bradshaw Corresponding Secretary: Jeff Kryder of Christy's speech: "We are mighty proud to be Fijis-to-be." Parents' Organization by Lynn Douthit A boy's parents build and mold a boy's life. The parents of the members of Delta Colony are likewise striving to form the future of this colony. On Sunday, October 8, 1967 an or ganizational meeting of the parents was held to formulate ideas for the improve ment of the colony. After receiving a tour of the house and getting to know each of the brothers, they returned to their homes filled with promising faith in and aspirations about our fraternity. The parents returned to the Delta Colony house on Sunday, November 12, 1967. This time they sought a more ac curate impression of what was needed in and around the house. Discussions (Continued on Page 3) \r\nFEBRUARY, 1968 PAGE THREE Fl J I UGA but we have to start building a strong graduate chapter here in Athens," He added further that the colony could best secure the graduates' help by "keeping their interest in the chapter after gradu ation." Mr. Hardell especially emphasizes this need of graduate support. He says that "the stronger our graduate chapter is, the stronger our undergraduate chapter will be." What we, the undergraduates must keep in mind is that these words are not just passing remarks — they are the very premise of any successful fra ternity. Success is our aim! We must constantly work toward the highest ideals L of Phi Gamma Delta. In assuming the vital post of Purple "Mr. Hardwell with wife, Lucy." Legionnaire, Mr. Hardell was never prodded into acceptance. He has offered himself wholeheartedly, and we salute him for his genuine Fiji spirit. To him we extend our most sincere appreciation. JAN BLEDSOE Profile Of A Good Guy The Sweetest of Them All by Jeff Kryder On October 2, 1967. Mr. Bill Hardell (Western Reserve, '51), already Vice President of the Kappa Deuteron Foun After interviewing one representative dation, Inc., was chosen as Delta Colo from each of the sixteen national sorori ny's new Purple Legionnaire. He suc ceeds Capt. Michael M. Morse (Texas Tech, '62), whom duty calls to Viet first sweetheart Miss Jan ties last May, the fraternity chose as its Bledsoe, a junior from Atlanta. Nam. Jan transferred to the University to From the very beginning of his asso ciation with Delta Colony, Mr. Hardell major in social work after spending a year studying music at Shorter College in Rome, Georgia. She is a member of proved himself a tremendous aid. His unflagging enthusiasm is matchless, and Delta Delta Delta Sorority and holds the he is the perfect example of lifelong office of song leader. Music, swimming, reading, horseback riding, and working Fiji dedication. Without his unselfish support Delta Colony would not be as advanced as it is today. with children intere.st our sweetheart, the eldest of a family of five girls (includ As Purple Legionnaire, Mr. Hardell's ing one set of twins). Her plans for the duty is to be of general assistance to future include traveling abroad. the colony, and in our case, to ease us into the ranks of the best fraternities on campus. But Mr. Hardell far exceeds the.se limits of mere utility. Truly, he is PARENTS' ORGANIZATION {Continued from Page 2) "one of us." He interacts and communi were held and a list was made. Again cates with us on all levels, and we love they returned to their homes, but this him as a brother. time to find those articles needed so Among Mr. Hardell's measures for colony unity and improved efficiency that they could be brought to the house. Since her selection as sweetheart, Jan has been called upon to represent the fraternity in beauty contests, to act as hostess at our open house, to act as matchmaker, to arrange socials with her sorority, and to act as co-ordinator with the parents' club. We received in the weeks that fol Agreement with the brothers is unani are lectures to the pledge class, instruc tion of correct protocol in colony meet lowed a television, a juke box, various kinds of furniture, silverware, garden mous on the fact that Jan is the best ings, persistent availability in times of tools, pots, and pans, and even a rose bush. We were also given $220 in cash have selected. need, and hardy development of Fiji public relations. Byond all this, he is al donations, part of which was used to ways tinkering with this or repairing that, always helping, always obliging. gravel the parking lot in the rear of the house, and the rest being placed in the chartering fund. When asked about overall graduate support for Delta Colony, Mr. Hardell replied "We've received good support from the Atlanta Graduate Chapter, We extend our most hardy thanks to the parents of the members of Delta Colony at the University of Georgia. possible sweetheart the Fraternity could Unhappiness IS I See page 51 \r\nPAGE FOUR FEBRUARY, 1968 F I J I U GA It didn't take long for it's competitors to Delta Colony Visited By Field Secretary find out that it was more than their colors that made them stand out. Kick ing off it's first football season, the Georgia Fijis were determined to make From September 24 to twenty-ninth, Delta Colony was pleased to entertain Field Secretary Robert F. Clark (Wis., their mark. Their debut came on Monday, Octo '66) who came to UGA to help us with "upper-class" rush and to make an over all survey of the colony's progress. ber 9 when they met the Baptist Student Union (undefeated in two previous seasons) in their first game. Untested against any team, the fraternity got its first look at its competition and at the Fiji team in action. The Fijis led by the great arm of Mike Leonard scored swift Bob has been travelling to a number of Fiji chapters and colonies throughout the nation, and his brief stay with us proved most profitable. He was very well-received by everyone of Delta Colony, and his impeccable grace and subtle wit appealed to all of us. We were sorry to see him leave. ly and took over the game. The first scoring came as Morris Bradshaw caught the bomb and went over for six. The game ended 25-0 in favor of the purple. In the weeks that folowed the team Two weeks following his visit, we received Bob's "Staff Visitation Report" in which he applauded Delta Colony as being "without question' the most suc went on to win two more games, tie one, and lose one. This placed the team second in the independent league for the cessful colonization effort on this cam Installation Weekend pus in many years." Bob stressed that in order to assume and maintain a strong continue to strive for excellence and to by Bill Bracewell With the completion of a successful Winter rush, and with the chartering book in the mail to General Headquar emulate only the best fraternities. "We want a fraternity, not a drinking club." to installation weekend. Installation is To facilitate Delta Colony's ultimate emergence from colony to chapter. Bob presented several recommendations that and 23rd. A bare outline of the events to be included in the weekend has been position on campus, the colony must could benefit us. These recommenda tions were in the areas of pledge educa tion, scholarship, singing, finances, and rush. All these areas have been modified so as to accommodate Bob's helpful sug gestions. LU LZJ ters, all of the men are looking forward tentatively scheduled for March 22nd developed, and committees are now at work working out the details for each. Although the installation program is pretty standard, careful planning will make the weekend really memorable. After the registration and pledging on Friday afternoon and evening the new pledges will entertain all delegates at a stag function in the new party room at the house. Saturday will be spent in the serious business of initiation, but the banquet and dance that night will be an appropriate climax to this historical oc casion. Sunday morning the new brothers and delegates will have breakfast to gether at the house, and the house wilt Strengthened by its numbers and athletic ability, the colony also parti cipated in horseshoes and volleyball for the Fall quarter. Horseshoes found the Fijis going all the way to the finals and losing in the playoff to place second in that sport. Volleyball seemed to be the outstanding weak spot in our ath letic ability, as the team was thoroughly trounced in single elimination. With the coming of Winter quarter and colder weather the Fiji footballers put up their spikes and turf in favor of gym shoes and the hardwood court. Soon to get its charter the colony was allowed to move from the independent league into the President's League. From the toss of the first ball, the Fiji word in basketball was success. It seems that Morris Bradshaw has the dubious honor of scoring the first point in the colony's athletic endeavors. Spear headed by Jerry Guthrie and Mike Leonard the Fiji five rolled over Phi Epsilon Pi by a 30 point margin. In the games that followed the team convinc ingly defeated Delta Tau Delta, Theta be open all day for guests. As soon as General Headquarters gives the go-ahead, detailed information will be mailed so that all interested may be game remaining the team is assured of gin making plans to attend this installa at least a place in the President's League. tion. Athens, Georgia will know that the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta has returned to the University of Georgia The colony also competed in other Winter quarter intramurals. The paddle- campus. "And the Beat Goes On" Fall "Delta Colony's Undergraduate Officers: From left to right: Morris Bradshaw, Jeff Kryder, Chuck Crump, Jack Heilgeist, Christy Elaine." season. quarter afternoons resounded Chi, Delta Chi, and Acacia. With one ball team defeated Farmhouse and the lost to Acacia in the second round. In badminton the team won it's first three rounds, finally losing to Acacia in the fourth round. The bowling team having trouble getting brothers to participate with the sounds of cheers and referee's because of class conflicts has a very whistles as the University of Georgia in terrible record of 0-3, not one of our more coveted records. With weight- tramural program got into full swing with six man touch football. A con spicuous newcomer to the gridiron was the purple and white jersey of the Fijis. lifting and free throw left the colony still is very much in contention for a place in Presidents League's standings. \r\nFEBRUARY, 1968 PAGE FIVE Fl J I UGA Phi Sigma Colony. The occasion was in formal and gala, and everyone had a ripping time, especially Christy and Jack, COLONY NOTES Last summer four brothers, Christy Blaine, Morris Bradshaw, Chuck Crump and Jeff Kryder, journeyed up to In diana University for the Tenth Fiji Academy. They report that the main who seemed either reluctant or unable to disclose any details of the tirp. point emphasized at the gathering was point struck home after Delta Colony's We have had three significant "treeings" so far this year. The first involved Jerry Guthrie who fought like a man disastrous spring quarter, for all four of these "stars" returned glossy-eyed and to the mob. The second involved Ranee scholarship, that grades come first and foremost. Apparently the Academy's gone mad, but who at last fell victim in a state of semi-shock. We feel con "Sugerfoot" Cain who likewise fought hard, but who, at the tree, philosophized fident that the grades of these brothers will help to raise the colony average. Right boys? in taciturn disgust. The third involved Christy Blaine who really didn't want to participate in all the fun, wanted Our lone graduating senior last year, rather to "be realistic about the whole Gordon Respess, was married to Susan Pacetti on October 15 in Savannah. Susan was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority at UGA, and Gordon was Morris Bradshaw, Delta Colony's damned thing," but who eventually wal lowed in the mire. As someone pointed out at the end of the treeing, Christy listed in Who's Who in American Col answer to Bennett Cerf, has been award looked leges and Universities and was the Deputy Brigade Commander of the Army R.O.T.C. We wish Susan and Gordon the very best of happiness. ed $1 in cash for submitting to the editor the winning name of this initial tomb. Jerry is lavaliered to Ann Weeks, Ranee to Cynthia Nevill, Christy to newsletter. The Sarah Dunn. name of course is FIJIUGA, and although some of us do have some reservations about his prize winning entry, everyone agrees em phatically that Morris is a real "win like Lazarus arisen from There never was a good war, or a bad peace. — Benjamin Franklin ner." Delta Colony has been informed by Mr. Fritz Rosebrook, the Adviser to Fraternities, that it has achieved suffi cient stability as a fraternity on campus to qualify it for the President's League Intramurals for winter quarter. At a meeting called before the end of fall quarter, the brothers of Delta Colony voted themselves out of the Independent League and into the larger, more com petitive President's League. Fiji was second in the Independent League fall quarter, a very good showing consider ing injuries and the number of events Unhappiness is . . . Having Missed 1967 Homecoming entered. When it was suggested to Christy Blaine that he might be using too many cliches in his rush speeches, he retaliated with "Who, me use too many cliches? Not a chance!" Then he quipped See you at 1968 "Cliches? Not me. I avoid them like the plague . . . ." On the weekend of November 3-5 three brothers. Jack Heilgeist, Christy Blaine and Chuck Crump, sashayed down to Florida State University in Tal lahassee, Florida for the installation of the Homecoming \r\nPAGE SIX FEBRUARY, 1968 F IJ I U GA Graduate Information and Rush Recommendations Name Class Address Occupation General summary of your activities since college Rush Recommedations Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chapter Mailing Service 1757 N. Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 THIRD CLASS Return Requested