FIJI THETA UNIVERSITY, ALABAMA, May, 1974 THETA'S OWN "ROY" SERVING AS FIELD SECRETARY Charles R. Fletcher, a 1973 Political The field secretaries program of Phi Gamma Delta is now the best among all one of its four field secretaries. Theta is general fraternities, involving a three month training iirogram at national headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Being a field secretary, says Roy, is an excellent oppr.rtunity for a recent graduate. The work is interesting and is a great way to travel. Roy usually drives between chafiters, though sometimes he will fly. His days off, he says, a lot of limes are spent catching up on reports. It is with great pride Theta calls Charlie Fletcher its own. Who would have thought that the crazy guy running around in a proud to be the home chapter of "Roy," as he was nicknamed in his freshman year. We are not surprised to see Roy continue hi.s service to the fraternity beyond his school days. As a third generation Fiji, the Atlantic, Virginia native served his own chapter as historian and President. In a recent visit "back home," it was evident that he was enjoying his work, and had plenty of interesting stories to tell. Roy found a high regard for Phi Gamma Delta among deans on campuses all across hi.s region, which includes schools in the upper midwest and parts of Canada. He also has found Fijis wherever he visits to be friendly and warm, and they show a great Charles R. Fletcher deal of interest in ALUMS IN THE NEWS -Jack Nolen ('50), of Fayette, is practicing law and is in his second year as Chairman of the Alabama State Mental Health Board. -Jamie Propts ('67) is employed by Birmingham WEDDINGS -Tommy Heard ('70) to Judith Higgins on May 25. -Dexter Reese ('71) to Patti Ware on June 1. Trust National Bank in the -Billy Christopher ('74) to Evelyn Arnold on June 1. bond department. -Mike Hudson ('74) to Deb -Frank Anderson ('71) is working at Vulcan Materials -Chip House ('71) to Cindy in Birmingham. Burke on June IS. Wilkinson on June 15. -Dick Coffee ('49) is self employed as a publisher in Birmingham. -Don (Duck) Northington ('72) as far as we know, is still traveling incognito for Coca Cola. -Torrey Cochrane ('71) is selling real estate in Tuscaloosa. NEW OFFICERS ELECTED for 1974-75 are; Richard Reuben Cook Ogburn ['74], ['76], chat)ter.s. Science graduate of Alabama, has been serving Phi Gamma Delta in the past year as president; treasurer; Johnny Maxwell ['76], recording secretary; Turner Yarbrough ['75] corresponding secretary, and William Vickery ['74], historian. the affairs of other hoggy hat and a green silk suit after the Alabama-.'\uburn football game a few years ago would turn out to be a field secretary for Phi Gamma Delta? \r\nPage Two THETA FIJI May, 1974 PIG DINNER HELD MARCH 9TH Theta Chapter held its annual Norris Pig Dinner this year on March 9th at the Chapter house. Mr. Banner Mahood, former Archon president now residing in Greensboro, Alabama, was the guest speaker. The event began in mid afternoon with cocktails and the passing along of numerous stories. The warm early spring day provided an excellent setting. Before sundown, however, the traditional tune of "Bringing in the Pig was heard as all. of the brothers lined up in the usual procession. This year's dinner was not quite the same, as Andrew Drop Jackson, our faithful butler for well ov(m .50 y(!ars, was not able to attend, due to illnc'ss. No one was able to recall "Drop" having ever missed a pig dinner before, and we are sorry he was ill, however, he's back now, strong as ever. Among the recipients this year of the chapter's awards were: Don Bevill ('73) best alum; Mike Hudson ('74), best active, and Eric Wilhite ('77) best pledge. These young men are to be congratulated for a job well done, and we hope that their work and help h, will continue and al.so influence the rest of the chapter and its alums. FIJIS, young and old, meet again. ^—i- « ''X I ' t The Theta Fiji Published by the active chapter of Theta of Phi Gamma Delta Robert Nicol - Editor DON BEVILL, left, talks with 1973 president Steve Nichols ('74), center, and Purple Legionnaire, Tommy Keene ('70). Theron Nolen - Assistant Editor Mike Grayson - Sports Editor Robert Nicol - Photographer Special Thanks To Annette Wright \r\nPage Three May, 1974 THETA FIJI FIJIS feature only the best dressed 'BRIIMGIIMG IN THE PIG' pigs. FRED MAXWELL ('10) and Fulton Frazer ('17) share stories with John and Bill Soule ('76 and '31). RICHARD TEEL ('71), Tommy Keene ('70), Turner Yarbrough ('75)...(Turn around:)John Bostick ('71)and Torrey Cochrane ('71) don't let the cocktail hour get by unnoticed. \r\nPage Four May, 1974 THETA FIJI Fiji Sports FIJIS CAPTURE BASKETBALL TROPHY The p'iji sports program yioldc^ri (juitc a bit ol cxc-iLcmcnt over th(! course' of the; year as wf made a strong bid for the; All-Sports e'lifl-h.'inger. This was followed by an easier Trofihy. h'ading tei the Crimson League champion Our lootball team dropped their first two games, then rebounde^d to take their next tri[)|)e'd the' Sigma Nu's in a semi-finals vie'iory in the finals over Zeta Beta Tau ship. Sk'VF basketball was more successful Ihree oulings by blanking then'r opponents in than in j)ast years as they soared to a 3-3 every game. ()ne of the lessees was a 7-0 re'e'eerd. he-arl bi'e'.ike'r tee the- Sigma Nu's, whee The' ping peeng, golf and handball teams all e've'iilueelly ween the- campus champieenship. finishe'd third in their division helping to add Turne'r Y.irbreiugh sparke'el the- Fiji points teewards the quest for the All-Sports grieleb'is bo( h eeffe-nsive'ly anel deefe-nsive'ly Trophy. and will proviele- a streeng nucleeus feer what The' seeftball team was the biggest surprise looks lo be' the' te'am tee be'jit ne'xt ye'ar. of the' wbeele year. Tbe Fiji's were picked to 'I'lie SFVi''s (lilth' te'eim loeetball) did neet be' at the top of their league by the lai e' as we'll as the'y eireeppe'el all six eef theeir pre'-se-aseen experts. They astounded their MEMBERS OF THE Fijis championship games. The' high feeeint eef the' se'jiseen was in h'ague' by neet only finishing last but also by basketball team for 1974 are: Front Row [L—R]: Ray Cox ['73], Paul Dupont ['77], I lie' final g;ime' wheni roeikie' Jeihn Ke'nne'me'r nol winning a game. se-oreel Ihe' lone' TI) eel' the' se'eisem for thee Phi Giimma Delta finished the sports Turner Yarbrbugh ['751; Back row [L—R][: SFVI'-s. se'ason with 570 overall points and in fourth David Brown ['74], Lex Smith ['76], Reuben The basketball .se|u;iei heinelily whippe'ei all plae e'. Howe'ver. 1974-75, with a little luck, Cook ['74] and Tommy Edwards ['74]. live' of its re'gular se'ason eippenie'iits ;md the'n could very well be the year that the "Big Pur|)le" brings the sports trophy home whe'i'c il be'leengs. RUSH PROGRAM PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM FOR RUSH RECOMMENDATION OFF TO GOOD START Name: The'la has, see far, pledgeed four beeys for its pledge' e'lass ne'Xt fall, ;md has its eye's on a lot of goeiei preispe'cts. This se'me'sle'r, we have' hael Keijiring Twe'niie's ;inei PYJi Island as our two niiijeir rush e'vents. Also, we have gone' tei Hirmingham and Mobile for rush partie's. Theta is eie'cply indebted tei Dr. Max Me'Laughlin eif Meibile ;ind George Nolen of Hirmingheim feir doing a great job in pre'paring and rtiising support for these (larlies in their citie's. Home Address: Phone: Town: Campus Address, if known: Fraternity Affiliation: Father: Occupation: Other Relatives in Fraternities: High School Attended: Scholastic Record: Activities: We have selected June 21.st and 22nd as the' we'eke'nd for summer rush. Then, just Comments: be'fore' re-gistration during the third week of August, the University of Alabama will hold ofien rush. We would appreciate any Alumnus, Chapter and Class: recommendations lor rush that you might htive', by filling out the form provided. Please use this space for recommendations, suggestions, comments and News Items about yourself and friends. 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