Volume II, No. 3, Fall 1982 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Jeff Garr “Golden Eagle Fiji” has picked Jeff Garr for the graduate spotlight this quarter. While attending Tennessee Tech, Jeff served as fraternity president for the 1981-82 year and also as treasurer during 1980-81. Jeff also served as chairman of the social committee and the athletic committee. He also participated in intramural wrestling for the fraternity. On campus, Jeff was captain and president of the Tennessee Tech rugby team. He was also a member of Mortar Board, Omicron Delta Kappa, a Greek honor society, Pi Tau Sigma, an engineering honor society, and Kappa Mu Epsilon, another engineering honor society. Jeff also received the Phi Gamma Delta is Leadership award at Pig Dinner 1981. Since graduating in winter quarter 1982, Jeff has been employed by Southern Company Services located in Birmingham, Alabama as an assistant engineer where his job envolves keeping a safety analysis for the N.R.C. among other things. Jeff is taking a night class in how to invest his money and he is looking forward to attending graduate school next fall and receiving his M.B.A. Anybody wishing to contact Jeff may do so at the following address: 2569 C. Mountain Lodge Cir. Birmingham, Alabama 35216. GOLDEN EAGLE FUJI Theta Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Tennessee Technological University 82 deff Garr being serious for a deff being just plain Jeff. moment. Jeff receiving an award at Pig Dinner 1981 a \r\nDecember, 1982 Golden Eagle Fiji INSIDE THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT’S LETTER Dear Brothers: The Theta Tau Chapter has been very busy this quarter. An extended six day rush proved to be a success as the chapter inducted 14 new pledges. Todd Arrants ’83 is currently serving as IFC Rush Chairman and is working hard to update Tech’s rush program. Fall rush was “dry” campus wide and all of the fraternities seem to agree it was a change for the best. Parent’s Day and Homecoming gave the chapter a chance to display our remodeled living room. These events were well attended and very productive for the chapter as the newly formed House Corporation met at both functins. Al Enochs (UT 76) is serving as House Corporation president and has the corporation well on its way of achieving several goals and objectives. For the first time since the chapter’s founding, we did not enter the Homecoming float competition, but the Fiji Kazoo Corps lived on. The chapter also placed 2nd in the Homecoming games and worked the concessions at the football game, so Homecoming was just as hectic as ever. In sports, the Phi Gam football team was unable to repeat the 1981, IFC Championship as the chapter finished 3rd in the purple division with its only losses going to the hands of SAE and TKE. To illustrate the power of the division this year, SAE and TKE both advanced to the final 4 of the all-campus playoffs. SAE defeated the Tekes in the semi-finals before losing to Thunder and Lighting in the finals. Wrestling is just around the corner and the chapter will be defending its 1981 wrestling championship in hopes of staying at the top in the race to keep the All-Sports trophy. The chapter is proud to have Lee Workman ’82 serving as IFC Athletic Director. The 134th Maple Leaf Ekklesia was extremely fruitful for the Theta Tau chapter as the fraternitie’s representatives returned home from Canada with 2nd place in the Archon’s Trophy, our second academic achievement award, and special recognition for the Cheney Cup. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lee Moss (UT ’73) not only for his help at our first Ekklesia, but also for the sacrifices he makes for our chapter and other chapters in our section as our section chief. The chapter continued to lead the way on the Tech campus in scholarship as the fraternity was awarded the IFC Scholarship Trophy for spring quarter. This is the first time the trophy has been presented on campus. The trophy is presented on a rotating basis to the fraternity with the highest Q.P.A. and will become permanent property if a fraternity wins it three quarters in a row. Hopefully, the fraternity will havea new addition to the trophy case by spring quarter. Looking ahead to winter quarter The dates have been set for 1983 AllSing and Purple Garter Formal. AllSing will be February 19, and Purple Garter Formal will be February 26, at the Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville. Chapter graduates will be receiving more information in the following weeks. . Fall quarter rush included a cook out. "Big Brother - Little Brother pie fight proved to be a lot of fun. Page 2 Speaking of looking ahead, this is my final letter as chapter president and as an undergraduate. December will bring for mea new way oflife. only hope that 1 can take with me the knowledge, understanding, patience, and love that my brothers have taught me. I would like to thank the brothers who have served so diligently on cabinet this past year, the brothers who have worked on committees, the graduates who are living proof that Phi Gam is not for college days alone, and last, but not least, the brothers that have kept our chapter and its officers in their prayers. Above all, I want to thank God for allowing me this precious opportunity to serve my brothers and for allowing me to be the best- a Flul! FIJI Forever, Randy Wilmore TTU ’82 NEAR FUTURE PURPLE GARTER FORMAL February 26, 1982 Maxwell House Hotel Nashville, Tennessee GS, William and Cindy Bracy show off their new baby, Randall during rush. GSES \r\nDecember, 1982 . Golden Eagle Fiji HOMECOMING 1982 HOMECOMING Homecoming 1982 was the best Homecoming ever at Theta Tau. The weekend was filled with renewing friendships and many other activities. The weekend of October 15 began with a party at Dan Crunk’s house, followed by the traditional Homecoming parade and football game on Saturday. After the ballgame, a buffet supper and a party were held. Graduates attending the weekend’s festivities included Ken Sapp, Andrew Sowell, Clyde Gorman, Lee Wray, Dan Crunk, Jeff Garr, Craig Sheperd, Billy Joe Worthington, Russ Bradley, Matt Graves, and Jack Southerland. Chapter Purple Legionnaire, Jack Lepp also attended. Kazoo Corps ‘82 “marching” in the Homecoming parade. FIJI ISLAND Fiji Island was held in Kingston, TN during the weekend of May 21. The highlight of the weekend was the announcement of the Theta Tau chapter’s sweetheart-Jane McMaster. The majority of the weekend was spent swimming, water skiing and having fun. Several graduates attended along with Field Secretary Eric Veil. Graduate, Matt Graves makes waves at Fiji Island. Theta Tau Jane McMaster, chapter Sweetheart. Page 3 GRADUATE DIRECTORY Dan Crunk 800 West Oak Dr. Apt. H-6 Gray Hunter Arms Apts. Cookeville, TN 38501 deff Garr 2569 C. Mountain Lodge Cir. Birmingham, AL 35216 Clyde Gorman 1611 Poplar Oak Apts. Apt. 2 Memphis, TN 38119 Daniel Ray Tennessee Tech Univ. Box 10931 Cookeville, TN 38501 Ken Sapp White Oak Apts. Apt. F-18 Hermitage, TN 37076 Craig Sheperd 1076 Poplar Ave. Apt. 14 Memphis, TN 38105 Andrew Sowell 721 Due West Ave. Apt. F-203 Madison, TN 37115 Rex Welch Rt. #3 Box 21 Village Green Apts. Trenton, GA 30752 Steve Wilson 420 Longview Dr. Birmingham, AL 35216 Billy Joe Worthington 1759 Salina Dr. Jonesboro, GA 30236 SSS, NEWLYWEDS Jonathan and Karen Allred Daniel and Mary Katherine Ray Ken and Luann Sapp Andrew and Kerri Sowell GRE, \r\n December, 1982 K Lee Workman was elected IFC Athletic Director. K david Olive served as Vice- Chairman of _ Homecoming for Tech. * Fall Quarter Pledges: Buddy Bacon, Brentwood, TN ’86 Shane Burton, Ridgetop, TN ’86 John Curtis, Franklin, TN ’86 Danny Dotson, Dickson, TN ’86 Beri Fraley, Winchester, TN ’84 Kerwin Fulton, Johnson City, TN ’84 ‘Tommy Healy, Cookeville, TN ’85 Mark Holbrook, Nashville, TN ’86 Brad Langford, Brentwood, TN ’86 Scott Patrick, Knoxville, TN ’86 Mark Roberts, Houston, TX ’86 Mitch Simpson, Knoxville, TN 86 deff Strong, Church Hill, TN 85 David Wesch, Altanta, GA ’84 PURPLE PRIDE Golden Eagle Fiji * New Initiates: John Brummett ’84 Stan Hardaway 85 Mark Manasco '85 Glenn Nabors ’84 Kenneth Owen 85 Fall quarter 1982 pledge class. Phi Gamma Delta 421 N. Walnut Cookeville, TN 38501 Page 4 This Issue of Golden Eagle Fiji Is Dedicated To The 1982 Cabinet Members GOLDEN EAGLE FIJI Volume III, No. 3, Fall 1982 The Golden Eagle Fiji is published quarterly by the Theta Tau Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta for its members, both graduate and undergraduate, family and friends. Editor: Ken Adcox Photography: Ken Adcox and Martin Hunt Chapter Officers: President: Randy Wilmore °82 Treasurer: Eddie Johnson ’83 Recording Secretary: Robbie Simpson '83 Corresponding Secretary: Lee Workman '83 Historian: Carl Martin '82 Purple Legionnaire: Jack Lepp ‘41 Non-Profit U.S. Postage PAID Permit #241 Cookeville, TN