)6^ Th e 11 Deito Deuteron of\Phi Gamma Delta HAMPDEN-SYDNEY COLLEGE Vj!^' v> — • Dear Brotfe^r^i As corresponding secretary of Delta Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta here at Hampden-Sydney, allow me to extend to you my personal greetings. Part of my job is to maintain open lines of communication with one of the most vital parts of our chapter} our graduate brothers. This first informal issue of The Purple Ti,'^er will be followed by more formal and comprehensive issues during the year. In the in terest of keeping you, as well as the rest of the brotherhood infor med, let me encourage you to drop us a line and let us know how you are doing.( Information such as addresses, occupations, promotions, marriages, births, future plans, etc.) Your cooperation in this area will be greatly appreciated. All of us here at Delta Deuteron v;ill look forward to hearing from you soon, and hope to see you at parents & Friends and Homecoming, Sincerely, Tim Fitzpatrick Corresponding Secretary INTRODUCING OUR NFV/ CABINET President— Craig A. Folio, Senior, Greensboro, N,C,, Last year, Craig served Fiji well as Historian and succeeds Phil Bayliss as President, A Dean's List student, Craig is an outstanding member of this fraternity. Treasurer— Gerald F, Willman, Jr., Lynchburg, Va, Will did a commendable job in this position last year and is knov/n for his hard work for Delta Deuteron. He is one of the H-SC soccer team tri-captains this season. Corresponding Secretary— Timothy M, Fitzpatrick, Sophomore, Wilmington, Delaware. Tim, an English major and Patrick Henry scholar, brings jour nalism experience to this position. He is also an athletic trainer for the Tiger football team. Historian— William J. Hancock, Sophomore, 'Winchester, Va,, Affection ately known as Cookie, Bill is an experienced photographer, who is ex pected to fill this position more than capably, based on a wealth of experience. \r\n1978 HAMPDEN--SYDNEY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE September 9 16 23 30 Salem State College Away 8 jOO Sewanee Home Home 2j30 + Bridgewater Away 2i00 2i00 Liberty Baptist Washington & Lee Away Away 1 «30 1 «30 21 Davidson 28 Emory & Henry Home Home 2t00 James Madison * October 7 14 2i00 November 4 11 Guilford Away Randolph-Macon Home 1 >30 1 «30 + Inauguration * Parents & Friends Weekend - Homecoming Did You Know That, * The 1977-78 Pledge Class featured seven merit scholars— Doug Denham, Steve Farthing, John Keesling, David Fletcher, Tim Fitzpatrick, Sam Eggleston and Jon Kyle. *Doug Denham (Mentioned Above) one of three pledges from V/inchester, Va., lettered as a Freshman on last year's 10-3 lacrosse squad, "^Delta Deuteron is fortunate and delighted to have a new Purple Legionnaire, Buddy Falconer *71» from Lynchburg, Va., Buddy, an insurance salesman, has already made significant contributions to the brotherhood, and is a welcome addition. *The brotherhood raised $800 during a summer telethon, an impres sive figure, considering less than of those graduate brothers we attempted to contact, could be reached. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to those v/ho shared some of their good fortune with us during the telethon. ■*Thus far, Rush has been very productive, according to Rush Chairman Dave Porterfield, brother of Wendell '70. It will take a superior effort by Dave, assistant R.C. John Keesling, and the balance of the brotherhood to exceed last year's total of 22 pledges. ■""John Sommers *78, is now being emplo^^ed by the College as an assistant to President Josiah Bunting. ■^Last year, we are happy t6 report. Delta Deuteron recorded the highest C.P.A. among social fraternities on campus with a 2,Sk2 average for the year. (2.88 first semester, 3.01 second semester) \r\nAs the fall season approaches, we ?iois look toward this year's Intramural sports program with great optimism. Last year's pledge class featured an outstanding array of talented and diverse athletes. Nine of our new brothers lettered in one or more sports during their high school careers and are counted on to upgrade our Intramural participation. We have especially high hopes for success in the three major sports, football, basketball, and softball. In touch football, Mike Schumacher, John Keesling, David Fletcher, and Jon Kyle help comprise an impressive group of ends and backs. David Porterfield, Wes Schuessler, Doug Denham, Harold Gielov/, and Sid Hunter anchor rugged lines on both offense and defense. The basketball schedule also looks extremely promising, considering that three top starters and valuable substitutes return from last year's team. Doug Denham, David Fletcher, and John Keesling form the nucleus of a fine Fiji squad. As the season progresses, we will do om: best to keep you well informed of all intramural action. We hope to uphold the Phi Gam tradition of excellence, by making this our most competitive year ever. HOUSE There's a nev/ look at the Delta Deuteron House this year. The brothers have been quite busy getting the House back into shape after our problems last winter. The addition of a rail fence across the front and flanking the walkway to the side entrance r-eally has accented the House. The grass has been resown. The interior of the House features newly painted walls and ceilings. Due to v/ear on the upstairs, parties have now been moved to the basement which has been touched up enough to last through Rush. On plan, when time and money permit, is a nev/ coat of paint for the basement v/alls. Of special pride are our newly wall papered bathrooms due to the generosity and hard work of Fiji David Holder '80. V/e cordially invite you to come down and check out our recent improvements. MESSAGE FROM THE' Our recent telethon was a great success and I want to take this opportunity to thank those who made pledges. Thusfar, we have received approximately $200 of the $800 pledged. Those graduate brothers who have yet to send in their donation are strongly encouraged to do so, as the proceeds from the telethon are being counted upon to provide the funding for Parents & Friends and Homecomijn^. Each of these two weekends should prove to be exciting ones here at the Delta Deuteron house. Buddy Faulconer, our new Purple Legionnaire, brought in over half of the contributions, and we cannot thank him enough for all of the help he has given our chapter. I hope to see all of you on P & F week end and Homecoming. Perge! Craig Folio President \r\nDelta Deuteron Social SEPTEieER Tuesday, September 19— Open-bar Rush Party at the house, 9»00. Friday, September 22— Parents & Friends Weekend Party at the house. " Essence of Truth Mixers will be provided, B.y.O.B.. Saturday, September 23— Parents & Friends Day, Hampden-Sydney vs. James Madison University, Hundley Stadium, 2:00. Open bar at the house, before and after the game. Post-game buffet. " Corne lius Brothers and Sister Rose", Gammon Gym, Saturday Night. OCTOBER Tuesday, October 10— Rush Party( Formal) Saturday, October 21— Homecoming, Hampden-Sydney vs. Davidson, Hund ley Stadium, 2:00. A band has been scheduled for this weekend, more details on the Home coming festivities will be announced in the next issue of The Purple Tiger. ' ^ Delta Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta P.O. Box 2^1- Hampden-Sydney College Hampden-Sydney, Virginia f 239^3 -TTieFra+€rni+-v, op 3 \AJoi I ler Le-yCj ^ ^ Y