A Publication of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Oklahoma State University The Sigma Omicronical 1123 West University • SUUwater, Oklahoma 74074 • (405) 372-1699 "Bringing in the Pig!" Sigma Omicron projects that this year's Pig Dinner will be the most successful ever! On February 22, be prepared for not only renewing old friendships and remembering the past, but come and see how successful Sigma Omicron really is. Srhpdiile of events: Pig Dinner Agenda: 4:00 to 6:00 - Open House and Registration 5:00 - Drinks will begin to be served at Hotel 6:00 - Dinner 8:30 - Party Pix - Pig Dinner group picture 8:45 - Cassino / Drinks / Silent Auction 10:45 - Bank closes / Auction closes 11:30 - House wiU be open for those of you who wish to look around and remeber XO. Ladies Agenda: .4:00 to 6:00 - Open House and Registration 5:00 - Wine / Appetizers 6:00 - Dinner - Sponsored by Fiji Mom's Club ' 6:45 - Coffee / Style Show - Country Casuals 8:00 - Escorted to Hotel to join the men LADIES - Because our pledges will not be attending Pig, please allow them to be your "A New Outlook on Studying" Over Christmas break, the old weight room was converted into a study room. Not just another room, but one that was made possible by the Fiji Mom's Club. The room contains new walls and built in desks for convenience. It also has a new ceiling with flourescent lighting and new carpeting. The study room was not simply a one time project, but only the beginning of many wonderful things to come. To award brothers who give at least $25, one's name will be engraved into a plaque to be hung in the new room. For brothers wanting to give $100 or more, one's name will be boldly printed on a tile that will be displayed on one of the walls in "the row of tiles" where it will easily be seen by anyone who enters the room. "New Initiates at XO" On January 31,18 young men joined us at at Sigma Omicron. The Iota Pledge Class has a strong sense of persistence and dedication to make Fiji #1! They achieved over 1,300 conimunity service hours by showing that Greeks care about the community. hosts at the house. Tickets are on sale for $45 payable to Phi Gamma Delta (this includes your guest's ticket also). Dinner will start at 6:00. Please register at the house and sign our guest book. 'Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race." -Calvin Coolidge,President of the U.S. Many of the members of the pledge class not only have high Fiji loyalty to the house, but also to each organization they belong. Some of their activities include: Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature, SGA Senators, Mom's Weekend Steering, Agricultural Student Council, OSU Flying Aggies, SGA Executive Directorof Special Events, JuniorInterfratemity Council, Baptist Student Union Freshman Council, Greek Week, & Fellowship of Christian Athletes. \r\n"Words of Wisdom from Our Purple Legionnaire" Brothers, Once again,we are uponPig Dinnerandcelebration of PhiGammaDelta'spast,present,and future. It is the graduates turn to reaffirmthe motto: "PHIGAMMA DELTA- NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE." This can be accomplished by coming to Stillwater February 22 to relive the days of past brothers. I, for one, enjoy hearing the stories of pledgeship and the antics of brothers that lived in the house before me. It certainly makes me feel better to know other people did more bizarre things than me. This is the 30th anniversaryof Sigma Omicron and I would like to see at least 100 graduate brothers in attendance. We will be giving out Silver Owl Awards for those brothers who have been membersfor 25 years. (Now wecan seewho theold-timers really are). Wewillalsobe hearing from thenew BCA and Housing Corporation and find out what plans have been made for SigmaOmicron. I challegeeaclrof youto call one pledgebrotheror memberand invite him to come with you this year. It willbe a great time to reminence andto give each othera hardtime about the stupid stuffthey did while in the house. Perhaps we can get a new tradition started and come up with a award for the best graduate story. Please come and show your support for the undergraduates, this may be the only time they get to meet a great graduatebrother. Just pick up the phoneanddial 372-1699 and makeyour reservationwith Jeff Jones or Jeff Turner. Fraternally, Geoff Grabow Purple Legionnaire "i ne jorces that Have been greatest in my life have been uoa ana the college fraternity that moulded me*' 'Thomas Riley Marshall, Vice-President ofthe U.S. "On a Roie in Stiiiwater" Sigma Omicron at Oklahoma State University is on a role! Not only does Nationals continually commend us, but so does the university and faculty. We have become the model house for much of the Greeksystem simplybecauseof our obvious successin all areasof the GreekSystem. Fiji's are currently sixth in grades and are seen by students as a "an outstanding group of guys". The pride and selfconfidence levels have completely changed over the pa st two years since I pledged. We are more unified than ever and have a common goal in mind~"To be #1 at OSU!" I am so excited about the future and what's in store for Sigma Omicron. Although I have highlighted only a few achievements of our success, I hope to see you on February 22 so I can tell you even more about our search for excellence! Sincerely, Kip Cronkhite, Graduate Relations Chairman \r\n"XO Announces Its New BCA and Housing Core" Board of Chapter Advisors: John Doak (405) 532-6650 (405) 375-3286 (918) 492-1921 Russ McNew 1-800-999-2724 Bob Murphy, Jr. (405) 377-2167 James D. Beyer Keith Cupples Housing Corporation Members: (918) 532-6650 (918) 742-1306 Dr. John Gearhart (918) 496-8390 Jim Thomas (918) 743-9045 James Wuerflein (405) 237-6950 Mike Bass Pat Gallagher "A leader is best...When people barely know he exists. A leader is best...Who talks little when his work is done. His aimsfulfilled...They will say, 'We did this ourselves'." "Enthusiastic About Our Future" Dear Brothers, Once again, the brothers at Oklahoma State have continued to achieve success. Through our hard work we have accomplished goals which were dreams just a few years ago. Last summer we had the best rush in recent history. Our Rush Chairmen, Scott Bogie and Todd Allen, along with the help of countless brothers, signed 25 pledges. On January 31 we initiated 18 of the men, bringing our active membership to 64. With all but four brothers retmning next fall, our spring and summer rush should bring the chapter to 90 strong! But Sigma Omicron is not just growing, we're getting better. This fall our chapter ranked 6th out of 24 fraternities and were above the all men's average. Sports have also improved recently. Our volleyball team placed 3rd on campus by defeating the Sigma Nu's. Victories such as this these have made Phi Gamma Delta a threat to all fraternities. In addition to all these accomplishments, individuals in the chapter have been gaining positions on campus. Currently Ryan Welter is the SGA Yice-President and will hopefully be replaced this year by Russ Knight. Last semester two brothers were elected to the Student Senate and three brothers were elected to the SGA Executive Branch. Fiji's also hold many other prestigious positions on the OSU campus. Our success is great! But it would not have been realized if not for the help of several graduate brothers. This year GeoffGrabow, our Purple Legionnaire, established a Board ofChapter Advisors with Bob Murphy, Jr. serving as president. Also, Jim Thomas became the new president of the House Corporation and has been a great asset along with all our new BCA members. This truely exemplifies the slogan "Not for College Days Alone". Next year we hope to continue reaching new heights, with the help of brothers both young and old. Fraternally, Jason Turner Chapter President \r\nThe Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Oklahoma State University 1123 West University Stillwater, Oklahoma 74074 iinii in n i n n n n nnu i\ i AS MEWEI \ \ FEB 18 1902 1 0/f\ !v'i • / q o,9 1 / '12 Ft3 / fraternity of m\ QkfAfhk DliTA INTERNATIONAL H€AiQUART®S