The Sigma Mu Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Mississippi State University 1SSSI iElUUIII f "Toward A Excellence" \r\npage ^ w*vTar*V Dr. William Parrish Purple Legionnaire One Tuesday night a cou ple weeks ago, HelenSue and I entertained 23 seniors on Editor's Note our back porch for our annual sen ior spaghetti supper. This is a tradition we started a num ber of years ago, but this was certainly the largest group we have ever had. Ail of" these guys are certainly going to be missed as they go out from Sigma Mu. But as they sat around for the last time as a group, it became clear once again how much the fraternity means to all of us. These suppers always become a time for reminiscing, and a lot of good stories come out during the evening. This was true again the other evening as a lot of good times were recall ed. be^ scattersed to us back to college days look back on a Fiji- Looking back or. rush I re member thinking to myself that everything I was hearing as I moved from house to house was hooplah, and somehow I sensed what they said and what they were two different things. Just that did Then as I walked into the Fiji house, I encountered a different atmosphere. I felt comfortable and I could see true brotherhood and not Just hear about it. is not that for As I association ^ a bid and found my home, as have the rest of my pledge brothers. We have become part of the best fraternity there is, and have found that putting something into what we get so much out of very rewardable. the brother of The can truthfully say that it has given me some of the most pleasant associations and exp eriences of my career. My thanks to all of you. I look remainder and I the and community service that they placed a true emphasis on them. Bo years Westminster, about knew four slogan talked I the each they with Phi Gamma Delta both here at be Five Points - leadership, scholar ship, social, sports, and campus alone." my to will certainly our proud past, year at Pig Dinner, you will never really lose that camara derie and brotherhood that you developed during your years at Sigma Mu. All of which brings "Phi Gamma Delta am has pleased that when winds. Yet, as I know from visiting with you on various occasions and to say that I very oth Soon this group, as ers of you in the As my first year at M.S.U ccMne to an endy I am and of graduate is forward my years Fraternity college as of a Phi Gamma Delta. Paul Matheny (*95) \r\npage 3 Reminder to Norrls Pig Graduates Dinner bit of your time to remind you that This February, Sigma Mu organ ized another excellent Norris Pig you can designate your funds to the Dinner rich in University to the Ken G. Graves Memorial Scholarship fund. We Saucier, I Just wanted to take a little appreciate the funds that you already contributed; still need more have however, contributions symposiarch, Chris master fully paced the dinner through each activity. Chris Rebmann, the guest we speaker, delivered to speech concerning the need for make this one of the University's established endowment funds. Also, remember that the Graves family will match your contributions. as tradition. We really appreciate your support. Mike West ('93) an dividuality within the interesting in fraternity. From socializing at a local 1ishment. The District, to estab- burying the pig's head, graduate and under graduate brothers alike shared an enjoyable weekend that reflected true brotherhood. Sigma Mu's Annual Norris Pig Dinner was 22nd ano ther super Phi Gam success. Walt Skupien ('94) Fiji Island Once again, the brothers of Sigma Mu enjoyed an incredible Fiji Island Weekend. rapidly With couldn't have been cut final approaching, loose from exams the any timing better our studies and to have some fun. The festivities began on Friday night with the Marriage Cer emony as Bob Thurman served as the Fiji King. The Housebusters were on hand entertaining as the awaited party moved back to the house. Saturday afternoon the brothers and their dates kicked back with some crawfish and Reggae Music from Exodus. That night. Exquisite Fashion provided an excellent per formance. Finally, on Sunday afternoon, Mike and Shannon played as the brothers unwound and looked back upon with satisfaction. were present and a the little weekend Many rushees enjoyed the festivities as well. Paul Matheny ('95) Editor Qraduats brother and Executive Director Billy Martin enjoya the Norria Pig Dinner \r\npage 4 Sigma Mu in the Community The brothers of the Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta were ex others. tremely active in community service in hosting Disability Awareness Day, a program held in The Union to this semester. We continued strong tradition of less fortunate helping than the those ourselves working with the children at by Pro ject Brickfire and the physically challenged students on our campus through Disability Awareness Day. Project Brickfire is day-care for underprivi1edged children. visited twice a week the kids, helping them English, Reading and jects. The children and We tutored with Math, other sub were always glad to see us, and we had a posi tive effect on their schoolwork and The FiJis were also involved educate the community of the diffi culties faced by the physically challenged students at M.S.U. We raised $200.00 for Student Support Services, the main sponsors of the event. We also put over thirty hours of work into the project. Brother Boobby Harper was in charge of coordinating the event, and he did an excellent Job. The brothers of Sigma Mu put a great deal of time and effort into giving something back to the campus and community, and we are extremely their attitudes concerning their education. We also co-sponsored an proud of the results. We gave over 150 hours and $250.00 this Easter Egg Hunt at ter, and it was well worth the effort. Campus and community ser vice is one of the five points we emphasize at Phi Gamma Delta, and this year's projects Justified that Brickfire the ladies of Kappa Delta. with On our last day at the center, we took the children various school supplies to aid in their studies. spent over one Project Brickfire. Chapter's The hundred Fijis hours This shows dedication to at semes statement. our helping Stephen Palmer ('94) Sigma Mu Sports The Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta had an outstanding sem ester in sports for the Spring of 1991. The first step was to enter the Chairperson Program, a program designed to recognize the best ath letic organization on campus by awarding a trophy to that particu lar group. After entering this program, great things began to hap pen for our chapter in the sports area. We participated in fifteen of nineteen sports offered by the Intramural Sports Department. The following is a summary of the key factors in our quest for excellence in the sports area. Dre of our basketball teams went feated during the regular One of our two teams unde season. competing in Pillo Polo won the post—season tournament championship. In racquetball and bowling, we had the top two finishers in both sports. We captured the most points in volley ball, racquetball, flag football, and basketball in our quest to win the All School Trophy. We also scored second place points in soft— ball and table tennis. At this point we are in first place in the point standings in the tight compe tition for the championship trophy. \r\nEditor: Paul Matheny ('95) Contributors: Stephen Palmer ('94) Roman Doty ('93) Walt Skuplen ('94) Mike West ('93) BJ Dr. William Parrlsh Published Semesterly by Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Deita at Mississippi State University for its Graduates, Members, Parents and Friends py ia !!'^ :i SIGMA MU CHAPTER O i ivi 'Oj FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA. . Drawer FN Mississippi State, MS 39762 USA Hall, Malcol® Burnett (Hac) 351 Raleigh Place Oviedo, FL 32765 hilhiililltiiliilinlii!!!!!!! ■ \r\npage 5 RUSH RECOMMENDATIONS Graduate Brother Address Recommendation Rushee Name Address Phone No. Credentials for Phi Gam