INSIDE: 5th Anniversary of our charter. Page 4. INSIDE: Remembering 1986. What a year. Page 3. COMING UP: Parents’ Day Oct. 18 took Homecoming Nov. 1 nak Pig Dinner May 2 The International Headquarters staff aren't the only ones with a new location. The new Phi Gamma Delta house at the corner of Peachtree Avenue and 6th offers the Theta Tau brothers larger common areas, more bedrooms, and the possibility of someday buying the house. If you haven't seen it, “Come home” to Tech for Homecoming ’86, November 1. Theta Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Tennessee Technological University Volume VII Grads Welcomed at ’86 Pig Dinner Thirty-one graduate brothers (over 30% of the graduate roll) returned to Cookeville the weekend of May 3 to celebrate Pig Dinner ’86, marking the seventh anniversary of Delta Theta Chi (May 3, 1979), the local predecessor to Theta Tau Chapter, and the fifth anni- versary of the chapter (February 28, 1981). Friday evening the Little Sisters hosted a reception for the grads, their wives, and undergrads. This was the first opportunity for many of them to see the new chapter house at 527 North Peachtree Avenue. Saturday morning began with do- nuts and juice at the house followed by meetings of the House Corporation Board of Directors and of the Board of Chapter Advisers. (see related articles inside) In a change this year the banquet was moved to a dinner to allow for more time both for the banquet pro- gram and for the golf tournament. Over 50 graduate and undergraduate brothers played in the four man scramble at Belle Acres Golf Club. As usual, no one is quite sure who turned in the best round of the afternoon, but there can be no doubt that the best “drive” went to Martin Hunt '85 who drove his cart into the cart driven by David Olive ’85 and Stan Hardaway ’85, resulting in a cracked fiberglass frame. It should be noted that Martin made a return trip to Cookeville the next week to repair the cart himself. The Pig Dinner banquet was held again this year at the Cookeville Coun- try Club. Mitch Simpson ’86, Corre- sponding Secretary, serving as sym- posiarch, added a special (and often humorous) touch to this year’s dinner by reading excerpts from past chapter please turntopage6 x et aoe PHI GAMMA DELTA \r\nGOLDEN EAGLE FlJI Volume VII The Golden Eagle Fijiis published quarterly by the Theta Tau Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta for its members, both graduate and undergraduate, family and friends. Chapter Officers - 1986 President - Scott Patrick '87 Treasurer - Bennett Jared '87 Recording Secretary - Bennie Copeland '88 Corresponding Secretary - Mitch Simpson '86 Historian - Phil Wallace ’88 Board of Chapter Advisers 1986-87 Todd Arrants ‘84 Hal Balthrop '84 Russ Bradley ‘81 Martin Hunt ’85 David Olive ’85 Randy Wilmore ’82 Purple Legionnaire - Lee Wray ’81 Tech Fijis, Incorporated (Formerly House Corporation) Board of Directors 1986-87 President - Todd Arrants ’84 Vice President for the General Fund - Randy Wilmore '82 Vice President for House Affairs - Hal Balthrop '84 Vice President for Scholarships - Russ Bradley ‘81 Secretary/Treasurer - Martin Hunt '85 Director - David Olive '85 Golden Eagle Fiji Contributors: Scott Neal Allen Ward Danny Dotson Lee Wray 2 House Corp’s New Name Todd Arrants ’84 has been selected as the 86-87 House Corporation Presi- dent. Arrants immediately announced plans for a revised corporation, to be known as Tech Fijis, Incorporated, to serve not only as the housing corpora- tion, but also a fund raising entity for the chapter. The corporation will focus on three areas, each overseen by a Vice President: General Affairs, House Affairs, and Scholarships. Plans are presently underway for the °86-87 membership drive and fund raising campaign. If you have not received any information and are interested, contact Randy Wilmore at his office number, 748-4491. Kenny Potts gets a helping hand from some of the brothers during the Home- coming games before the start of a great graduate Homecoming Week- end. BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISERS TENTATIVE SCHEDULE 1986-87 Sunday 9am, - 12 noon workshop/meeting ‘Cookeville September 7, 1986 possibly in conjunc- tion with graduate work day e Saturday late aftemoon meeting "Cookeville ‘October 4, 1986 prior to TTU vs. é : ‘Satur E ~ beginning at 12 workshop withnew December 6, 1865 a Cabinet Saturday and Sunday ‘Chapier/8CA January 10 & 11, 1987 retreat ee ae Saturday beginning at 12 meeting Cookevile ‘February 7 or 14,1987 See 2 y : ’ conjunction with \r\nPHI GAMMA DELTA — 1986 Tommy Jones ’85, Phil Whitehead ’86, Paul Gannoe ’88, and Scott Patrick ’87, were the chapter delegates at the 19th Fiji Academy at Ohio State University. The chapter took honorable mention in Owen Cup for most improved scholarship, a John Templeton McCarty Proficiency Award and a Five Year Award for superior Academic Achievement. Robert Lee Wray ’81 chapter Purple Legionnaire, was awarded the Durrance Award. In September the chapter leased a new house at 527 North Peachtree. Fall rush produced 11 pledges. Homecoming competition was entered into with ADPi. The Fijis and Pis took first place in float competition. The annual chapter retreat was held at Booker T. Washington State Park in January. The Fijis reentered All Sing competition after a year's absence. This year’s theme was “A Salute to Tennessee” in celebration of Tennessee Homecoming '86. This year’s show was held in Derryberry Auditorium. Phi Gam took first place in fraternity competition with 298 of a possible 300 points. This was 30 points better than the winning sorority (ZTA). The Fijis featured the different styles of music which have roots in Tennessee. Songs included /f Heaven Ain't a Lot Like Dixie, Your Cheatin’ Heart, Walk Him Up the Stairs, and Next to Lovin’, | Like Fightin’. Fiji took first place for the second straight year in Phi Mu’s Lion Roar for Project HOPE. The overall championship was highlighted by winning first places in fraternity tug of war and in fund raising. Little Sisters for the year were Elizabeth McSpadden, Sr, Kingsport, Kappa Delta; Cindy Barnes, Sr., Springfield, Kappa Delta; Gina Patrick, Jr, Knoxville, Kappa Delta; Michelle Boswell, Jr, Hendersonville, Kappa Delta; Donna Brown, Jr, Franklin, Kappa Delta; Carol Townsend, Jr., Lebanon; Terri Fosbinder, Jr., Mt. Juliet; Laura Ferguson, ur., Clinton; Gina Long, So., Nashville, Zeta Tau Alpha; Cindy Martin, Jr, Kingston, Alpha Delta Pi; Leah Rochelle, Jr., Waverly, Alpha Delta Pi; and Karen Couch, Jr Crossville, Alpha Delta Pi. (Twelve is the maximum number of Little Sisters allowed under the Chapter By-laws). Sweetheart for 85-86 was Sherrie Brown, Sr., BMGT major, from McMinnville. Sherrie is a member of Kappa Delta sorority and will be attending Vanderbilt University College of Law in the fall. On the way to retreat at Booker T. Washington State Park, Brothers Danny Dotson, Scott Anderson, Kevin Whitehead and Scott Neal stopped off at Signal Mountain Observation Deck to go hiking. And, of course, they were late for retreat. Brothers and their dates enjoy a festive time during the Fraternity pre-Christmas social. Jody Van Horn, Chuck Minor, Donna Brown, Michelle Boswell and Phil Whitehead. Sweetheart for ’86-'87 is Donna Brown, Jr., from Franklin. Donna becomes the sixth Kappa Delta in the past seven years to be named the Sweetheart of Phi Gamma Delta. Two men were pledged Winter '86. Three men were pledged Spring '86. Total membership Spring '86 was 38 plus 3 pledges. * \r\n Pages from the Archives... Golden Eagle Fiji Volume 2 No. 1 Theta Tau Chapter at Tennessee Tech 8 Daniel Ray accepting the charter A DREAM COME TRUE February 28, 1981 was the day for the Delta Colony at Tennessee Tech. For on that date the colony became the 116th chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, carrying the chapter name of Theta Tau. Activities for the installation weekend started with registration on Friday at the chapter house. At 8 that evening 54 men received the white star as they were pledged into the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Concluding the evening there was a Smoker at the chapter house. Saturday morning, February 28, in two separate initiation ceremonies, 49 colony brothers became Brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta and of the Theta Tau Chapter. At noon, a luncheon hosting University administrators and Greek presidents was held in the OVC Room in the University Center. Eighteen months had passed since colonization on Tech’s campus. Twenty-two months had passed since the founding of Delta Theta Chi, the local fraternity which became a Delta Colony. The feelings of the colony as February 28 drew near could best be expressed by an excerpt from the “petition for Chapter” — “In only a short period of time the Delta Colony of Tennessee Tech has made for itself ahistory of which to be proud. However, we will not rest on our laurels but continue to strive to become the best fraternity we can. The past is there to encourage us, to give us confidence, and to say ‘carry on’ so that the future may be even brighter.” \r\nHAPPY 5TH ANNIVERSARY The Theta Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta received its charter February 28, 1981. These pages in commemoration of our 5th Anniversary at Tennessee Tech. The brothers hope you enjoy this reprint of the front page of the Golden Eagle Fiji that announced our chartering. They also hope you will join us in remembering the feeling and determination of the brothers who. helped make Fiji #1 at Tech through the excerpts of the chapter diary. Diary excerpts from the week of February 22-March 1, 1981 “The week we've all worked so hard for has finally arrived. Let's make this a week the campus at TTU will never forget. Congratulations, men. Perge!” Jack Southerland ’81 “We beat Sigma Chi and ATO (twice) to win IFC volleyball championship. Scrubs got to cheer, and senior scrub BJ Worthington got to play. On to All-Campus. ---- Fiji minus three and counting (days till chartering).” Bill Jaco '82 “Friday night all of our fellow Phi Gams from national came down and registered. That night we met in the Executive Lounge at the UC and began the first step toward initiation. Afterwards, we had a smoker for guests. ... Mr. Bill Zerman, Executive Director of Phi Gamma Delta, can now spell, and has heard of, Ooltewah! | love Phi Gamma Delta! Perge!” Keith Theodore '84 “We did it!” Unknown “We finally did it! | had a great time at the ball. John Cox ’83 “What a banquet and Grand Ball! Had a good one.” Unknown “How ‘bout them Fijis! Today is a new beginning. Let’s go for it guys. | really had a great time last night.” William Bracey 81 “| feel like ten tons of bricks have been lifted off my back. It’s been a great experience though, one | will remember all of my life. Good luck to Jeff and the rest of the Cabinet.” Daniel Ray 81 “Our first meeting as a chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was held Sunday in a special meeting place . .. We love Phi Gam!” Keith Theodore '84 “First day to show the campus how proud we are to be Phi Gams. | love Phi Gam! | love my brothers! And | love life! Legs like a Scotchman. Soldiers like a ram. When it comes to lovin’. Uh — Phi Gam! What a weekend!” Tom Carter '82 INVOCATION Russell Bradley (TT.U. ’81) DOXOLOGY DINNER INTRODUCTION OF HEAD TABLE SYMPOSIARCH William S. Zerman (Michigan '49) PRESENTATION OF AWARDS INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER William S. Zerman (Michigan ’49) REMARKS FROM THE ARCHON PRESIDENT Joseph B, Carney (DePauw '50) PRESENTATION OF CHARTER BY THE LEGATE Robert Hobson (Tennessee '43) CLOSING REMARKS William S. Zerman (Michigan ’49) GRAND BALL To Begin At 9:00 PM. Music Provided By The Tennessee Tech Troubadours \r\nGRADUATE SPOTLIGHT RANDY WILMORE ‘82 was named Madison-Inglewood Jaycee of the Year. Randy has served in numerous capacities for the Jaycees, including president for 86-87. He is also vice president of the Madison Chamber of Commerce and has just finished a term as president of the Greater Nashville Area Chapter of the TTU Alumni Association. Randy is Assistant Manager of the East Nashville Branch of Third National Bank. He and his wife, Lesa, live at 1047 Nesbitt Lane, Madison, TN. DAVID OLIVE ’85 has been accepted into the University of Tennessee College of Law. He has just finished working the past thirteen months as Promotional Coordinator for the TTU office of Development and Alumni Affairs. David’s new address is 1721 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37801. RUSS BRADLEY ’81 has recently been named Head of Internal Audit for the Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Russ’s address is 5510 Country Drive #109, Nashville, TN 37211. JACK SOUTHERLAND '81 is the new President of the Upper East Tennessee Chapter of the TTU Alumni Association. Jack still lives in Bristol. ALAN PARRISH ’82 is beginning his second year at Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt University. MARTIN HUNT ’85 is beginning his second year at the Graduate School of Engineering at Vanderbilt University. His new address is 3805 Eckhart Drive, Nashville, TN 37211. LEE WRAY ’81 will be returning to law school at the University of Tennessee beginning fall semester. He has also taken a position with UT’s Office of Residence Halls. KERWIN FULTON ’85 has moved to Nashville. He is living in Stewart's Ferry. KEN SAPP ’82 has been named a Parole Officer with the State of Tennessee. He has responsibility for Warren and Van Buren Counties. TIM SMITH ’84 is beginning his third and final year of law school at Memphis State. His wife, Beth (Casteel), Fiji Little Sister 84-85, is beginning her first year of law school. REX WELCH ’82 has moved back to Petersburg and is working on a degree in computer science from the University of Alabama-Huntsville. 1986 TTU Football Schedule September 6 at University of Tulsa September 20 at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga October 4 GEORGIA SOUTHERN October 11 at Youngstown State University October 18 MOREHEAD STATE (PARENTS’ DAY) October 25 at Murray State University November 1 UNIVERSITY OF AKRON (HOMECOMING)* November 8 at Eastern Kentucky University November 15 AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY November 22 at MTSU *Tech Homecoming is scheduled for October 31 - November 2. All of this year’s festivities will center around Tennessee's Homecoming ’86 Celebration. Tentative plans include an encore performance of the winning Alll Sing shows — including Phi Gam’s. you will receive more information later from both the University and the Fraternity. But remember to make your plans to be in Cookeville the weekend of November 1. Grads Welcomed at ’86 Pig Dinner continued from page 1 diaries. Scott Patrick 87, Chapter President, presented the state of the chapter address to the graduates; Tommy Jones ’86, as the Wilkinson Award nominee, gave the senior address; and Lee Wray '81, Purple Legionnaire, was the featured speaker. During the dinner the wives and dates of the graduates were treated to a buffet at the house. Following the banquet the men joined the ladies at the house for a party of fun, music, and reminiscing. On Sunday morning the gradu- ates and undergraduates met to- gether. It was then on to lunch. And then the weekend’s concluding event, the “Grad vs. Undergrad” softball game. This year give it to the grads in an outstanding exhibition of their true athletic ability. Pig Dinner ’86 — old friends and good times - and if you missed it, you missed something special. So be there in ’87! May 2. ‘See back page for listing of award winners. \r\noy : § “ x Phi Gam Wedding Bells Tim Smith ’84 and Beth Casteel (Little Sister '84-'85) August, 1985 John Estridge ’84 and Lori Brown September, 1986 Carl Martin '83 and Sheree Dove June 21, 1986 Bennie Copeland ’87 and Kate Scheffer (Sister of Tech Fiji Charlie Scheffer) August 16, 1986 Martin Hunt ’85 and Elizabeth McSpadden ('84-'85 Fiji Sweetheart) December 27, 1986 Kingsport, TN Stork Visits Hal Balthrop ’84 and wife, Kerri, are expecting twins in October. Daniel Ray ’81 and wife, Mary Catherine, are also expecting in the fall. Jay Wolverton ’83 and wife, Anne, are expecting their second child. Ken Sapp ’82 and wife, Luann, are expecting in March. Drew Sowell ’82 and wife, Carrie, are expecting in the fall. A Special Invitation The Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta invite you to join us for Fall Quarter Rush. Rush week consists of activities planned to provide you with an opportunity to meet members of Phi Gamma Delta, ask any question you may have, and enjoy entertainment planned for you. Here’s an agenda of this fall’s activities: Saturday, September 20 Eagle’s Football Road Trip We'll meet at the house at 5:00 p.m. and travel to UT Chattanooga for the first game of the season. Monday, September 22 Cookout and Volleyball Game (6 p.m.) Our chef will grill a scrumptious hamburger to your specifications, and after dinner you can play a game of volleyball, spectate, or have more ice cream. Tuesday, September 23 Fiji Night at Varsity Twin Cinema (6 p.m.) We'll meet at the house for refreshments and later enjoy a complimentary movie at the Varsity Twin Cinema. Wednesday, September 24 Entertainment Night (6 p.m.) Our rush entertainment director has an exciting program lined up including some of our talented singers and a_ skit or two. Refreshments will be served. Thursday, September 25 Formal Night (7 p.m.) For those receiving an invitation, formal night includes a speech from our president, Scott Patrick, and a slide show about the many activities of Phi Gamma Delta. (Suggested attire: coat and tie) As you can see, there’s a lot in store for Fall Quarter Rush. We hope you can accept our invitation, and we hope you will put these dates on your calendar now. Our fraternity house is located one block south of campus on the corner of Peachtree Avenue and Sixth Street. We look forward to seeing you at Phi Gamma Delta Rush. \r\n PURPLE PRIDE x Activities on Campus: © Danny Dotson ’87 was the 1985 University Homecoming Chairman. @ Allen Ward ’87 has been elected the 1986-87 Associated Student Body President, after serving as the '85-'86 ASB Secretary. © Bennett Jared ’87 served as the 85-86 ASB Treasurer. © Scott Patrick °87 served as the President of a new University organization - Student Alumni Ambassadors (SAA). © Other SAA’s for ’85-’86 were Allen Ward '87 and Bennett Jared '87. e@ Bronson Casey ’88 and Danny Dotson ’87 served as members of the ORACLE staff. © Scott Patrick’87, Tommy Jones ’86, and Kent Browning ’86, were members of Mortar Board for '85-’86. *x At Pig Dinner Todd Arrants ’84 Hal Balthrop '84 Donald Kermick '84 Greg Hamrick '85 John Estridge '84 Mike Macindoe '83 Mark Weems ’85 Tim Harmon ’85 Russ Bradley ’81 Randy Wilmore, 82 Stan Hardaway '85 Jay Wolverton '84 Carl Martin ’83 Scott Martin ’84 Tim McMains '84 David Fox ’85 Rob Simpson '83 Steve Wilson ’82 Drew Sowell ’82 Bill Horn 85 Our 5th Anniversary * 1986 Pig Dinner Awards Jack Lepp Award for outstanding graduate .................2- Todd Arrants '84 Wilkinson Award for Outstanding Senior . Phi Gamma Delta is Tommy Jones '86, Cookeville EE .. Leadership . . . Scott Patrick ’87, Knoxville EE . . Brotherhood . Benneit Jared ’87, Baxter BMGT .. Dedication .. Don Marsee ’87, Detroit, MI CSC .- Scholarship . - Scott Patrick ’87, Knoxville EE ... Sportsmanship ...... Mark Griffith ’87, Oliver Springs EE Best Pledge Spring ’85.. ...Bennett Jared ’87, Buffalo Valley ACCT f oo Fall '85 .... .. Dennis Daniels ’87, Oliver Springs CSC Ken Sapp '82 Alan Parrish ‘82 WIMGT 86 iccsicaceasa rice David Einerson ’89, Waverly EE Rex Welch 62 Kenny Fett Bs Educational Foundation Scholarships BJ Worthington '82 Jeff Cupples ’85 . . P Lee Wray '81 Kerwin Fulton ’85 Outstanding Junior ........ Mark Smith '87, Brentwood BIOL David Olive ’85 Kenneth Owen ’85 Outstanding Sophomore .... Phil Wallace '88, Pulaski BMGT Martin Hunt ’85 Snake Award ...........00ccc eee Bill Scott 88, Knoxville EE z Non-Profit Phi Gamma Delta U.S, Postage PAID 421 .N. Walnut Permit #241 Cookeville, TN 38501 Seokerile. 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