9 9-. Wi)t(§awna Cauk Georgia Tech SUMMER 1991 GAMMA TAU 1991 Pig Dinner—A Great Success The 65th Annual Norris Pig Dinner on April 20,1991 was a tremendous success,thanks to the many graduate brothers who participated in the weekend activities. The day began PHI GflMMfl OELTfl with the early tee offtimesfor the 4th Annual James Couser Rowe m/FUI Golf Classic. This year Atlanta's finest golfers gathered at the Sugar Creek Golf Course in Atlanta to challenge each other for the coveted red and white checkered jacket. The Norris Pig Dinner began that evening. It was an Homecoming 1991 — informal affair that was held at Don't Miss It! the Yet another exciting fall quarter is approaching us here at Georgia Tech. With 1990 football triumphs now a great the memory,we direct our attention to our 1991 team and hope they can match that success. Much of Georgia Tech's Chapter House. To start evening. Brother Charhe Brownled aU the brothers in success hes in the hands of our All-American Candidate "Bringing in the Quarterback, Shawn Jones, who will seek that coveted Pig." We then trophy named after our very own John Heisman. We enjoyed a huge balance this high-powered offense with AU-American Free (l-r)ManuelR. Walters,'92;RobertE.Leckrone barbecue feast Safety, Ken Swilling on defense. With these two stars (keynote speaker),'42;"Gamma" 1848 Our keynote leading our Ramblin' Reck team, it looks to be another thrilling season. speakerthis year was Brother Robert Leckrone(FT '42). Brother Leckrone With National Champion fever in the air we hope all of travelled from Joliet, Illinois to be with us for Pig Dinner. you wiU support our Yellow Jacket team by coming to our Brother Leckrone has served as President ofthe Johet Bank home games.Included in this issue ofThe Gamma Tauk,is & Trust Co. and President of the Northem Illinois Bank a listing of Tech's 1991 schedule. Please check the paper Corp.,in addition to many other activities. He shared many for times or call the GeorgiaTech BuzzHotlinefor 24-hour- heartfeltremarks with his brothers atGammaTau.Through a-day ticket and schedule information at(404)222-TECH. out his insightful speech, he expressed his enthusiasm for Take special note of October 26, Homecoming Day, Phi Gamma Delta and Gamma Tau and his feehngs were where Tech will host the North Carolina Tarheels. We certainly shared by aU. encourage everyone to return to Tech, visit the Chapter House, and reunite with old college pals. (continued on page 8) (continued on page 2) \r\nGAMMA TAUK Page Two SUMMER 1991 Pig Dinner A Great Success (continuedfrom page 1) (l-r)Richard W.Starke.Jr.,'47;Harold J. Von Hasseln,'44;Robert E.Leckrone,'42;Francis B.Sheetz,'43. 1991 Couser Classic—(l-r) Scott E. Miller,'89; Craig Tootle, 't Robert C. Oglesby,III,'89; William N. McQueen,111,'93 President Dave Hronchek gave a brief state of the chapter address and presented chapter awards. They in cluded the following: the 1991 Outstanding Senior Award —KarlMeihofer;the 1991 Outstanding Pledge— MichaelPray;the 1991 Outstanding Athlete—EllisKirby. The 1991 "Bumper" Bragg Graduate Support Award was presented to Brother Les Spencer(FT 73). Brother Spencer has served on the Gamma Tau House Corp. for several years and hassupported thechapterin many endeav ors. Over the past year, he has drawn plans for the new 1991 Couser Classic Results: Graduate: Low Gross: Michael L. Spears(FT '85) Low Net: James C.Rowe,lU(FT '87) Undergraduate: Low Gross: Mike Reynolds(FT '93) Low Net: Dan Spinetto (FT '92) chapter room and library addition, helped obtain new furniture for the house, and has always enjoyed a great The 1991 Norris Pig Dinner was a huge success. relationship with the undergraduate brothers. Everyone had extremely positive comments,and alllooked The 1991 Golden Owl and Silver Owl Awards were forward to attending next year. These graduates prove that then presented to the graduates who have shared brother Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone! hood and achievement in Phi Gamma Delta for 50 and 25 Gamma Tau is dedicated to excellence in our graduate years,respectively. 1991 Golden Owl recipients included: relations program. If you have any comments or sugges Brother Robert Leckrone (IT '42), Brother Harold Von tions please write orcontact me at(404)872-6323.Graduates Hasseln(FT '44), and Brother Richard Starke Jr.(FT '47). are always welcome so feel free to drop by any time. This year's Silver Owl recipient was Brother George Stewart Jr.(FT '69). Their commitment and dedication to Phi Gamma Delta and Gamma Tau serve as a model for us all. To conclude the evening, the Couser Classic winners were announced and prizes(including the coveted red and white checkered jacket) were awarded. Manuel R. Walters Graduate Relations Chairman \r\nPage Three SUMMER 1991 GAMMA TAUK Joe Bell — Gamma Tau '78 1991 Norris Pig Dinner The following Brothers attended our 1991 Annual Norris Pig Dinner and/or the James Couser Rowe m Golf Brother Bell has been extremely busy starting up a new business. According to him it is a 24 hour,7 day a week job. He is still trying to get home to introduce himself to his wife and the dogs. Steve Cruickshank —Gamma Tau '87 Brother Cruickshank,an applicadons engineer with Parametric Tech nology,is currently attending Boston College in pursuit of his MBA. Classic. Charles M.Brown '25 Steven A. Kendrick '88 Robert E.Leckrone '42 Craig Tootle '88 Brother Morse is a mechanical engineer with Sargent & Lundy Francis B. Sheetz '43 Peter C. Weiland '88 Harold J. Von Hasseln '44 F. Todd Acree '89 Richard W.Starke, Jr. '47 '89 Hugh S.Pearson '53 Thomas E. Bell '55 M. Andrew Clark '59 Gregory S. Corley Eric Dipietro Billy R.Edmonds,Jr. Jeffrey S. Elam David A. Gracey Jody T. Kinney Anthony S. Matthews Engineers.He married KeUy Hale on November 3,1990.He began his job in May of this year,and has moved from Jacksonville, Florida to '62 Gale E. Sights '67 John 0.Briggs Joseph S. Baugmarmer '68 '89 '89 '89 '89 '89 '89 William A.Morse — Gamma Tau '87 Napervdle, Illinois. Alex A.Tymchuk — Gamma Tau '87 BrotherTymchuk is afinancial analystwith NYNEX.Heand his wife, Grace,currently live in Roswell and love it They plan to start a family sometime soon. Thomas M.McGough — Gamma Tau '88 Ronald L. Thomas '68 Scott E. Miller '89 Brother McGough is an assistantproduct manager with H.J.Heinz.He George A. Stewart, Jr. '69 Robert C. Oglesby,111 '89 received his MBA from Duke University in May 1990. Leslie A.Spencer '73 Wade T.Puckett '89 Peter C. Weiland — Gamma Tau '88 Jack 0. McMillan '77 '89 Joseph N. Bell '78 Brother Weiland is a Senior Methods Analyst with Delta AirLines.He currently resides in Marietta and has once again been chosen as James D. Hamil,11 '78 Wayne Landon Michael L. Spears Allen D. Stanley '84 Tylan H. Shultz Michael R. Troup Jeffrey L. Crumley John W.Dmry '85 James S. Jarrard '86 '85 '89 '90 Gamma Tau's Purple Legionnaire. '90 Scott E.Miller — Gamma Tau '89 Mitch E. Polonsky John E. Stangel Gregory S. Warren '90 Brother Miller resides in West Bloomfield, Michigan. He is an '91 '90 Account Manager in Automated Production Systems at IngersoU- '90 RandCo. James C. Rowe,lU '87 Bret D. Anderson Sandy M.Stephens '87 Jon E. Strombom '87 Robert J. Laporta '91 Michael Fligg—^Zeta Phi '61 Alex A. Tymchuk Jeffrey C. Buder '87 C. F. Clark—^Zeta Phi '59 '88 Jeff L.Crumley — Gamma Tau '89 Brother Crumley is currently living in Atlanta, and is working as an international export agent with Emo Trans. David A. Gillam — Gamma Tau '89 Brother Gillam is still single and still at Georgia Tech.He was recently accepted into the Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. program. He and Brother Jay Carson share an apartment in Atlanta. FIJI Fables Ronald Harper—Gamma Tau '89,Derrick Duell—Gamma Tau Robert E.Leckrone — Gamma Tau '42 '90,Pat Smiley — Gamma Tau '90 Brother Leckrone currently lives in Joliet,Illinois and worksin managementconsulting with Robert E. Leckrone and Company. He recendy was the Beaumont, Texas. In addition to working together, they are room keynote speaker at the 1991 Norris Pig Dinner. Jeff W.Kitchens — Gamma Tau '89 Harold J. Von Hasseln — Gamma Tau '44 Nothing is new in Brother Kitchens'life,butforthoseofyou whoknow Brothers Harper,Duell,and Smiley are all working with MobU Oil in mates. him it should be no surprise that he's "still drinking and raising hell. Brother Von Hasseln retired in 1986 after working 36 years with the Sperry Corporation (now Unisys) and has since moved from New Steve Sebastian — Gamma Tau '89 York to Hilton Head,South Carolina. Brother Sebastian is attending military flight school in Lubbock, Donald L. Towns — Gamma Tau '57 Texas. Brother Towns' wife is working for Raytheon, the company that produces Patriot missiles. His daughter, Jean is an engineer with Codex,and his son Erik attends the University of Massachusetts. John E.Stangel — Gamma Tau'90 Procter & Gamble in Cincinnati,Ohio.He is in town often to"sharpen George A.Stewart,Jr. — Gamma Tau '69 up his golf game." Brother Stangel is a chemical engineer in product development or Brother Stewart and his wife Amy (FIJI Island Queen '69) recently started the Stewart Consulting Group. They audit gas, water, and telephone bills of businesses to find potential savings. Gamma Tau is interested in hearing from you! Please send us Jim A.Rhodes — Gamma Tau '71 information about you or any other graduates so that you may he Brother Rhodes is a chemical engineer with Occidental Chemical.He included in future FIJI Fables. was recently promoted to production managa for the newly built VCM plant in Corpus Christi, Texas. \r\nGAMMA TAUK Page Four SUMMER 1991 President's Message have an extremely positive attitude about the chapter. Our only need is to do more as an entire chapter. A chapter retreat is scheduled for this fall. The retreat willrenew ourenthusiasm in PhiGam and in each other. We wiU address some serious issues including: the need for an Greetings from Gamma Tau! The last few months have outstanding rush, increased community service activities, been a time ofgreatsuccess and enjoymentfor all ofus.This and long term goals for 1992. Also we will address the year at the IFC awards banquet Gamma Tau placed first in question,"Is Gamma Tau committed to winning the IFC, scholarship with a 2.95 overall GPA, third in campus and are we willing to put forth the effort to do so?" Who leadership, fourth in intramurals, and third in the overall competition. knows what the answer will be?! As always,I'm mighty proud to be a FIJI! However, the brotherhood is at least as important as fratemal competition, and at Gamma Tau the brotherhood Dave Hronchek is strong! Another successful FIJI Island Party brought in President large crowds and was a great time as usual. We've also enjoyed shooting the Hooch,Braves' games. Beer League Softball, weekend golf outings, mixers with sororities and hanging out at the reopened P. J. Haley's Nest.In addition, a great deal of Olympic planning has been occurring on campus. Many brothers are involved with the Student Government Olympic Committee and are concerned with The Hill Dean Dull Retires its effects on Tech and on Gamma Tau.The nextfive years James E.DuU,Vice President and at Georgia Tech promise to be a time of great change. This Dean ofStudent Affairs, will retire this July, after serving at this post Govemment have been completed.The new Student Center for more than 26 years. During his past26 years at work, Galleria and Theater will soon be complete.This 2,500 seat facility will be used for guest lectures,concerts, plays, and and partly due to his efforts, Georgia Tech has evolved year new offices for the IFC, Student Center, and Student greatly as a school. In 1957, when Dull arrived at Georgia movies and other large events. The following brothers are officers for 1991-1992: Tech and began to work in the Housing Department, the President—David Hronchek ofAkron,Ohio; Treasurer— campus had few student amenities. There was no Student Ray Sheppard of DaUas, Texas; Recording Secretary — Center on campus,and even though Tech had a reputation Marc Perla of Moorestown, New Jersey; Corresponding as an athletic school, there were few campus facilities Secretary—SteveSchafer ofNovi,Michigan; Historian— dedicated to physical activity. When Dull assumed the role ofDean ofStudent Affairs, Jeff Waller of Cumming, Georgia. As a cabinet, we have he had to contend with a newly-added female student body, focused the chapter on its goals and strengthened the predicted to increase greatly over time, and a growing ing,especially in the areas ofPledge Education (as always) undergraduate and graduate student body. His long term planning has allowed Tech to reach a and Finance. Our pledge program wiU stress the"Values of point where itis housing more than 50percentofits students Phi Gamma Delta" and a more active pledgeship. In addi tion, the cabinet recently held a retreat with all committee in 6,000 beds.(There were only 1,100 when he arrived.)He heads to determine areas of improvement and establish also had a part in planning for the Student Center, the goals. Our conclusion was self-evident — the chapter is in Galleria, the Student Athletic Complex, and the Student phenomenalshape and needs only fine tuning. Specifically, Counseling Center. Said Dull,"My foremost preoccupa we are working on pride in the house, improved brother tion was students. They were the pinnacle of every goal." Dull was bom in 1928 in ConneUsville, Pennsylvania. hood,and increased participation in the committee system. brotherhood even more. Our committee system is improv We feel these goals are synergistic and interrelated; when He attended Slippery Rock University,founded like Geor we improve one, the others will follow. The brothers all gia Tech in 1888, and earned an undergraduate degree in (continued on page 7) \r\nPage Five SUMMER 1991 GAMMA TAUK HOMECOMING BRUNCH RESERVATION FORM Please complete and mail by September 1,1991. NAME CLASS/MAJOR HOME ADDRESS HOME TEL.( ) WORK TEL.( )_ □ I will attend the 1991 Homecoming Bmnch at the Chapter House on Saturday, October 26. My check for ^5.00 per person is enclosed. □ Number of guests attending □ Sorry, I will be unable to attend, however a contribution is enclosed to help defer publication costs of the Gamma Tank. Comments: RUSH RECOMMENDATION GRADUATE BROTHER CLASS ADDRESS RUSHEE NAME RUSHEE ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER i )_ CREDENTIALS FOR PHI GAM! \r\nPage Six SUMMER 1991 GAMMA TAUK THE GAMMA TAUK NEEDS NEWS ABOUT YOU! We are interested in what you are doing and where you are. We want to tell yourfriends the best news. Also we need to know your current address so that our computer database will be up to date, guaranteeing prompt receipt of your Gamma Tauk. Please fiU out and return this form today. Your brothers are waiting to hear from you. (Please print) CLASS NAME HOME ADDRESS. FIRM. OCCUPATION- BUSINESS ADDRESS HOME TEL. i BUSINESS TEL.( L What's new with you and your family?_ Tell us about other alumni. PLEASE SEND TO MANUEL WALTERS 841 FOWLER ST., NW ATLANTA,OA 30313 \r\nPage Seven SUMMER 1991 Fall Rush 1991 GAMMA TAUK Dean Dull Retires (continuedfrom page 4) biology. After graduation he was drafted by the United States Army and served two years in Korea, primarily teaching soldiers how to be teachers.He wasa contenderfor the 1952 Olympic Modem Pentathalon Team, and taught at West Point for six months while in training. After this, he studied for a Master's degree at Miami University in Oxford,Ohio. While studying health edu cation he was asked to supervise a graduate resi dence house and became interested in student services. It Fall Pledges, 1990 was also there that he married. In the never ending search for those to carry on the Phi Gam tradition, Gamma Tau begins its Summer and Fall Rush After graduation, he came to Tech to serve in the Housing Department.In 1957, Tech had only five profes programs. This year's Rush is an exciting time as we seek sionals serving 5,200 students,and he was placed in charge to replace the large number ofseniors graduating next year. of Housing.He chose thejob because it would allow him a Gamma Tau would like your help in selecting a new pledge chance to build the department almostfrom the ground up. class. We would appreciate any recommendations or infor mation you have on any incoming freshman. Your In 1960, he was promoted to Associate Dean of Stu dents and in 1964, when Dean Griffen retired, he was recommendations wUl be very helpful in getting an early advanced to his current position. start on Rush. The Rush Committee has several exciting events planned for this summer. Summer events include a Dull will officially retire in July,but he wUl probably be around for several months after that to help in the transition lake retreat at Brother Jeff Waller's house and a backyard toa new vice president.According to him,"Myreplacement cookout at the Chapter House. is going to have good physical facilities and good director Fall Rush will also be an exciting time as we seek out level staff to work with." He summed up his contribution new pledges. The Fall calendar is as follows: Sat. 9/21, and attitude to Georgia Tech's student life with the state Casino Night; Sun. 9/22, Georgia Tech Night; Mon.9/23, ment"Students is where it's at." Root Beer and Wings; Tues. 9/24, Two-man band and Cookout; Wed. 9/25, Island Party Night; Thurs. 9/26, (This article was taken from an issue of the Technique.) Formal Night; Fri. 9/27, Ice Cream Social; Sat. 9/28, Georgia Tech vs. Clemson Football Game. All graduate brothers are strongly encouraged to attend all Rush func tions. We would especially enjoy your attendance at the invitation-only Formal Night. If any ftuther information is needed, please contact John Petrella (404-939-8599). Rush is the lifeblood ofthe fratemity. The undergradu ates are committed to having an outstanding Fall Rush and look forward to many enthusiastic and dedicated pledges. We hope that the graduates will support us in this endeavor. John Petrella Rush Chairman \r\nGAMMA TAUK Page Eight SUMMER 1991 In the past year Gamma Tau has seen many chapter FIJI Powerhouse oriented awards, but it has also had individuals who have achieved leadership positions on campus. Brother Steve Regitz and Torsten Wegner were recently elected President This past year has been a and Vice-President, respectively,of Omicron Delta Kappa truly rewarding one here at Leadership Honor Society.Brother David Katzis President Gamma Tau. The chapter of the Georgia Tech Institute of Industrial Engineers. In hasreapednumerousawards, addition, he is the Section IX candidate for the Wilkinson and many of the brothers Award (the most outstanding senior in Phi Gamma Delta). have received personal rec Eight brothers were also elected Student Government rep ognition. As always scholar resentativesfor various groupson campus.Itis clear thatPhi ship is our first priority, and Gam's certainly make their presence felt on campus! to prove it Gamma Tau had KarlMeihofer holding 1991IFC forty-four brothers on the Todd Ketner Scholarship Trophy Dean's list this winter quar ter! With approximatelyfifty Homecoming 1991 percent of the chapter on the Dean's list. Gamma Tau won (continuedfrom page 1) the IFC Scholarship Award. On Friday, October 25,the Mini 500 Tricycle Race is Gamma Tau was not only successful in scholarship.In scheduled to start at 3 p.m. along with Fraternity Display athletics we won three school championships; in 5'11 judging. Homecoming Day — Saturday, October 26, be Basketball, golf,and swimrning,and made playoffappear gins with the Freshman Cake Race at8 a.m.and isfollowed ances in soccer, basketball, and softball. Another facet of by the Ramblin' Reck Parade at 9 a.m. When the Parade is Gamma Tau is our campusinvolvement,in which we were finished we will hold our Annual Homecoming Brunch at third overall on campus. Our eighty-eight brothers were the Chapter House. Also,our House Corporation will have involved in 240 activities and honor societies, that averag on display the fundraising progress being made for our ing 2.7 activities per brother. Gamma Tau also placed first house addition. in Homecoming this year. All these accomplishments dur We invite you to return to Gamma Tau and join in the ing the year earned Gamma Tau third place overall in the brotherhood once again and make this year's Homecoming IFC competition. a festive occasion. See you there! Wins Greek and Campus Awards Marc D.Perla I99I Georgia Tech Football Schedule (subject to change) Date August 28 Opponent Time Perm State (Kickoff Classic, 9 p.m. The Meadowlands, New Jersey) September 14 at Boston College Date October 19 Opponent Time TBA at South Carolina October 26 North Carolina (Homecoming)TBA November 2 at Duke TBA November 9 Furman TBA TBA September 19 Virginia(ESPN) 8 p.m. September 28 at Clemson TBA October 5 at N.C. State TBA October 12 Maryland TBA November 16 Wake Forrest TBA November 30 Georgia TBA For 24-hour-a-day ticket and schedule information call the meiwe® Georgia Tech Buzz Hotline — (404)222-TECH Listen to all the games on WCNN-Radio 680 AM AU6 26 FnftiETitnt OF iMTrRt: