November 1978 VOLUNTEER FIJI President's Report The Brothers of the Kappa Tau Chapter of The Great Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta wound up the summer and started off the fall quarter by putting together one of the most outstanding pledge classes that we have had in years. Thanks to our rush chair man, Mike Valentine, and the efforts of all our brothers, both graduate and undergraduate, we have reaped the benefits of many hours dedicated to our unceasing search for high caliber young men. Brothers, our chapter has made great strides in all areas of campus involvement since our last corre spondence. The Kappa Tau Chapter can proudly say that it is one of the most influential fraternities on campus in all of student activities. We have a host of brothers presently active on the University of Tennessee Judicial Board which is in charge of campus-wide disciplinary actions. We also have among our numbers, members of the Student Tri bunal, The Inter-fraternity Council, Student Govern- ment, the Food Co-op Board, All Campus Events, and we even have a reporter for the Daily Beacon. Our chapter has a high level of confidence along with VOL UNTEER FIJI an awareness of where we need to be and how to get there. Fall 1978 Kappa Tau of Phi Gamma Delta Our chapter has adopted a motto of working hard and playing hard. We have many outstanding social events highlighted by Fiji Island every Spring quarter. For this fall we have a slate of band parties scheduled along with a host of other exciting social events. With a quarter of experience behind the new cabi net, it has begun the academic year with great en thusiasm. It is our goal to strive for the traditional grade of excellence in all of our endeavors repre senting Phi Gamma Delta and the rich heritage of the Kappa Tau Chapter. John A. Parker Speaks To Pledge Class On Tuesday, October 3, Kappa Tau's own dis tinguished Graduate Brother John A. Parker was present to speak to our new pledge class on the night of their formal pledging. Brother Parker has led a life dedicated to the advancement of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. As everyone knows, John A. Parker is the author of our pledge education manual The Purple Pilgrim. Brother Parker has also served as our Section Chief and as Field Secretary in the National Fraternity. Kappa Tau could not have had Thomas Jackson Weaver III Chapter President a more dedicated Fiji present to impress upon our new pledges the significance of their new found af filiation with the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Parker not only spoke to the new pledges H about the high ideals and standards to which they must conform, but also of the tremendous impact the fraternity will have on their lives. KAPPA TAU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Non-ProfIt Org. University of Tennessee 1836 Fraternity Park Drive KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 402 Knoxvllle, Tennessee Another Graduate brother present at the steak dinner and pledging ceremony was William S. Arnett, Class of '46. Brother Arnett was present so that he could pin his son Steve, Class of '81. Our sincere thanks go out to Brother Parker for his continuous dedication to the Fraternity. We also offer our congratulations to Brother Arnett upon the pledging of his son Steve. Left to right: Jock Hardin, John Parker and Bill Arnett. a C.L.U., is presently employed as a managerial con sultant for American Amicable Inc. He is a Deacon at Central Bearden Baptist Church and is serving as Chairman of the Dogwood Arts Festival this year. Mr. Hardin's wife, and mother of his three Kappa Tau Fiji sons, is Mrs. Dortha Faye Hardin who inci dentally was a Majorette here at the University of FATHER OF THREE KAPPA TAU FIJIS INITIATED INTO FRATERNITY I- Cc, s jl, We have a new member among our ranks in Mr. Jack Malone Hardin. Mr. Hardin is the father of Tennessee from 1952-55. Congratulations are in order to Jimmy, Jeff, and Kevin upon the initiation of their father Jack Malone Hardin into the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. three Kappa Tau Fijis: Jimmy Hardin '77, Jeff ^ cA /!, OJh O. i5ox ^ Co . ^ Hardin '79, and Kevin Hardin '81. Mr. Hardin's bid for membership began when several of his close friends who are Fijis thought it would be appropriate for him to be initiated into the fraternity. Mr. Hardin was sponsored by the Knoxville Graduate Chapter. His election to membership was P76o approved by the Knoxville Graduate Chapter, The cJf ^ {j cn Board of Archons, and finally the Undergraduate Chapter. 3 Co CS> J Homecoming' 78 The undergraduate chapter would like to issue a special invitation to all Graduate Brothers to come by for homecoming before the Ole Miss football game. Along with Wymer's famous fried chicken, there will also be a bar run by our pledge class. We have entered homecoming competition with Kappa Delta Sorority; in addition to this, we plan to Jack Hardin is a pillar in the Knoxville com raise over $10,000 for the American Heart Fund munity. He graduated from the University of Ten Association. Saturday night at 9:00, we have a band nessee in 1958 with a B.A. in marketing. Mr. Hardin, party scheduled featuring the "Occasions". \r\nVOLUNTEER FIJI November 1978 Kappa Tau Pledges 26 Fine Young Men November 1978 VOLUNTEER FIJI Wymer's 16th Year As Kappa Tau's 1978-79 pledge class begins to For the past 16 years, Kappa Tau has been take shape, the brothers are realizing the outstanding quality of this group of young men. Perhaps the greatest asset of our pledges is their diversification. blessed with the services of multi-talented. Wymer Carr. Whether it be giving advice to the love-lorn or "cooking up" her world renowned fried chicken, Wymer has been one of the most spirited persons here at Kappa Tau. Due to Brother Valentine's successful rush this fall, we were able to pledge men from not only the four major cities of Tennessee, but also from the smaller cities of Columbia, Dyersburg, and Norris. This year proves no different. Wymer is back, and looking better than ever. She is already making plans for several date nights, and of course the Satur day meal before the football games. Wymer has This year's pledge program is dedicated to unity, tradition, hospitality, and secrecy; hoping to ulti mately mold these young men into better brothers. Every Kappa Tau pledge class finds itself with the responsibility of raising money for its pledge formal. This year's class is planning such activities as; bars before each home football game, raffles, The Pledges for 1978 ore pictured left to right, top to bottom: "educational films", and one other major money- ROBERT LoPRADE, FRANK WEAVER, STEVE ARNETT, HENRY making project. The pledge class will also be in GENY, MARK HILHOUS, CHRIS KELLEY. volved with many social service projects such as the MIKE MARTINY, DAVID LINEBAUGH, BARRY McCAUL, JOHN IFC Christmas Party, Heart Fund collections, and our HOLZAPFEL, WOODY SCAGGS. annual clothing drive for the underprivileged people START PRIOR, KEITH McCARTY, BILL BRACKNEY, JON HAST INGS, KEN FICKEN. of Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital. As one can see, our pledge program for 1978-79 has a balanced program of activities. PETE BROWN, GREG SIMPSON, AL HARLAN, CASEY HOPKINS, RANDY CHENNAULT, GARY CRAFT, JAMIE ANDERSON, GARY ERASER, DOUG TORRANCE. spoken many times of how she cannot wait to see some of her "Babies" once again. We urge everyone to try and come back for home coming to see for himself that Wymer's fried chicken has only gotten better. Winter Rush Kappa Tau has plans for a very active winter rush. We see winter rush as an opportunity which should be taken advantage of. We already have leads on several good prospects, and we have instructed our pledge class to take a close look at their class New Officiers For 1978-79 We have five very capable officers serving in our cabinet this year. They are a diverse yet cohesive New Initiates Winter 1978 Paul Wayne Tucker Z. Haskins group who provide excellent leadership for the Chap- John Christopher Groce Chattanooga Fayetteville our rush chairman, Mike Valentine, here at the house. ter. They are: Mike Valentine President Thomas Jackson Weaver HI, '79, Paris, Tn., Finance Treasurer John C. Harrison, '79, Milan, Tn., Finance Recording Secretary New Initiates Spring 1978 Nashville Glen Ray Davis Knoxville Edwin French Demoss —.Nashville Gill Cooper Duff ...Nashville D. Matthew Cowan, '80, Nashville, Tn., Finance Robert Marshall Fields Corresponding Secretary Gregory Kevin Hardin H. Gordon Wynn, '80, Nashville, Tn., Finance Historian Duke Bowers Clement,'80, Memphis, Tn., Accounting Steven King Marshall Anderson Mays, Jr. Charles Hill Powell, Jr. Mitchell Edwin Scruggs EDITOR'S NOTE If you know of anyone who is not receiving a copy of the VOL FIJI, please make a note of it on your information card. 1836 Fraternity Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 Phone (615) 522-8836 Matthew Allen Bright —Milan Knoxville Amherst, Va. Knoxville Graduate relations. A new Graduate Relations Com Knoxville mittee has been formed this fall headed up by Bill Evansville, Ind. David Arthur Thornton Dyersburg, Ind. Memphis Please fill out the enclosed card and send it to us so we can know what everyone is doing. We like to know what everyone is up to and our current alumni file is outdated. Fijis Dominate IFC Traditionally, the men of Phi Gamma Delta have dominated the Inter-Fraternity Council. This year is no exception. There are four Fijis serving on the executive council, Scott Mattice as Treasurer and Jeff Hardin as Rush Director which is one of the influential positions on the executive council. Bill Bundy holds an important position as Research and Records Director. Mike Valentine is Programs Di rector along with also serving on the IFC Judicial Board. The opinion of the undergraduate chapter is that our ties with Graduate Brothers can never be too Thomas Emory Slade BROTHERS, Graduate Brother Relations strong. There is always room for improvement in -..Knoxville Louis White Thornton III Chapter Goal To Improve Memphis Carl Mack Smith III Graduate Information Card mates. If any Graduate Brothers have any leads on any young men whose presence on campus has not been brought to our attention, please notify us by writing .Goodletsville Wymer Carr Fiouse Report Over the summer, some major repairs were made to the house by the Housing Corporation. Both Bundy and Matt Cowan. These two capable young showers were completely rebuilt, minor repairs were men have pledged to devote their energies to improv made to the roof, and we purchased a new ice ma ing graduate relations to the point that the potential chine. Our sincere thanks go out to Brother Gary of the resources of the undergraduate chapter and Graduate Brothers is completely utilized. Kromer who was instrumental in having these re pairs made. \r\nVOLUNTEER FIJI November 1978 Kappa Tau Pledges 26 Fine Young Men November 1978 VOLUNTEER FIJI Wymer's 16th Year As Kappa Tau's 1978-79 pledge class begins to For the past 16 years, Kappa Tau has been take shape, the brothers are realizing the outstanding quality of this group of young men. Perhaps the greatest asset of our pledges is their diversification. blessed with the services of multi-talented. Wymer Carr. Whether it be giving advice to the love-lorn or "cooking up" her world renowned fried chicken, Wymer has been one of the most spirited persons here at Kappa Tau. Due to Brother Valentine's successful rush this fall, we were able to pledge men from not only the four major cities of Tennessee, but also from the smaller cities of Columbia, Dyersburg, and Norris. This year proves no different. Wymer is back, and looking better than ever. She is already making plans for several date nights, and of course the Satur day meal before the football games. Wymer has This year's pledge program is dedicated to unity, tradition, hospitality, and secrecy; hoping to ulti mately mold these young men into better brothers. Every Kappa Tau pledge class finds itself with the responsibility of raising money for its pledge formal. This year's class is planning such activities as; bars before each home football game, raffles, The Pledges for 1978 ore pictured left to right, top to bottom: "educational films", and one other major money- ROBERT LoPRADE, FRANK WEAVER, STEVE ARNETT, HENRY making project. The pledge class will also be in GENY, MARK HILHOUS, CHRIS KELLEY. volved with many social service projects such as the MIKE MARTINY, DAVID LINEBAUGH, BARRY McCAUL, JOHN IFC Christmas Party, Heart Fund collections, and our HOLZAPFEL, WOODY SCAGGS. annual clothing drive for the underprivileged people START PRIOR, KEITH McCARTY, BILL BRACKNEY, JON HAST INGS, KEN FICKEN. of Eastern State Psychiatric Hospital. As one can see, our pledge program for 1978-79 has a balanced program of activities. PETE BROWN, GREG SIMPSON, AL HARLAN, CASEY HOPKINS, RANDY CHENNAULT, GARY CRAFT, JAMIE ANDERSON, GARY ERASER, DOUG TORRANCE. spoken many times of how she cannot wait to see some of her "Babies" once again. We urge everyone to try and come back for home coming to see for himself that Wymer's fried chicken has only gotten better. Winter Rush Kappa Tau has plans for a very active winter rush. We see winter rush as an opportunity which should be taken advantage of. We already have leads on several good prospects, and we have instructed our pledge class to take a close look at their class New Officiers For 1978-79 We have five very capable officers serving in our cabinet this year. They are a diverse yet cohesive New Initiates Winter 1978 Paul Wayne Tucker Z. Haskins group who provide excellent leadership for the Chap- John Christopher Groce Chattanooga Fayetteville our rush chairman, Mike Valentine, here at the house. ter. They are: Mike Valentine President Thomas Jackson Weaver HI, '79, Paris, Tn., Finance Treasurer John C. Harrison, '79, Milan, Tn., Finance Recording Secretary New Initiates Spring 1978 Nashville Glen Ray Davis Knoxville Edwin French Demoss —.Nashville Gill Cooper Duff ...Nashville D. Matthew Cowan, '80, Nashville, Tn., Finance Robert Marshall Fields Corresponding Secretary Gregory Kevin Hardin H. Gordon Wynn, '80, Nashville, Tn., Finance Historian Duke Bowers Clement,'80, Memphis, Tn., Accounting Steven King Marshall Anderson Mays, Jr. Charles Hill Powell, Jr. Mitchell Edwin Scruggs EDITOR'S NOTE If you know of anyone who is not receiving a copy of the VOL FIJI, please make a note of it on your information card. 1836 Fraternity Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37916 Phone (615) 522-8836 Matthew Allen Bright —Milan Knoxville Amherst, Va. Knoxville Graduate relations. A new Graduate Relations Com Knoxville mittee has been formed this fall headed up by Bill Evansville, Ind. David Arthur Thornton Dyersburg, Ind. Memphis Please fill out the enclosed card and send it to us so we can know what everyone is doing. We like to know what everyone is up to and our current alumni file is outdated. Fijis Dominate IFC Traditionally, the men of Phi Gamma Delta have dominated the Inter-Fraternity Council. This year is no exception. There are four Fijis serving on the executive council, Scott Mattice as Treasurer and Jeff Hardin as Rush Director which is one of the influential positions on the executive council. Bill Bundy holds an important position as Research and Records Director. Mike Valentine is Programs Di rector along with also serving on the IFC Judicial Board. The opinion of the undergraduate chapter is that our ties with Graduate Brothers can never be too Thomas Emory Slade BROTHERS, Graduate Brother Relations strong. There is always room for improvement in -..Knoxville Louis White Thornton III Chapter Goal To Improve Memphis Carl Mack Smith III Graduate Information Card mates. If any Graduate Brothers have any leads on any young men whose presence on campus has not been brought to our attention, please notify us by writing .Goodletsville Wymer Carr Fiouse Report Over the summer, some major repairs were made to the house by the Housing Corporation. Both Bundy and Matt Cowan. These two capable young showers were completely rebuilt, minor repairs were men have pledged to devote their energies to improv made to the roof, and we purchased a new ice ma ing graduate relations to the point that the potential chine. Our sincere thanks go out to Brother Gary of the resources of the undergraduate chapter and Graduate Brothers is completely utilized. Kromer who was instrumental in having these re pairs made. \r\nNovember 1978 VOLUNTEER FIJI President's Report The Brothers of the Kappa Tau Chapter of The Great Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta wound up the summer and started off the fall quarter by putting together one of the most outstanding pledge classes that we have had in years. Thanks to our rush chair man, Mike Valentine, and the efforts of all our brothers, both graduate and undergraduate, we have reaped the benefits of many hours dedicated to our unceasing search for high caliber young men. Brothers, our chapter has made great strides in all areas of campus involvement since our last corre spondence. The Kappa Tau Chapter can proudly say that it is one of the most influential fraternities on campus in all of student activities. We have a host of brothers presently active on the University of Tennessee Judicial Board which is in charge of campus-wide disciplinary actions. We also have among our numbers, members of the Student Tri bunal, The Inter-fraternity Council, Student Govern- ment, the Food Co-op Board, All Campus Events, and we even have a reporter for the Daily Beacon. Our chapter has a high level of confidence along with VOL UNTEER FIJI an awareness of where we need to be and how to get there. Fall 1978 Kappa Tau of Phi Gamma Delta Our chapter has adopted a motto of working hard and playing hard. We have many outstanding social events highlighted by Fiji Island every Spring quarter. For this fall we have a slate of band parties scheduled along with a host of other exciting social events. With a quarter of experience behind the new cabi net, it has begun the academic year with great en thusiasm. It is our goal to strive for the traditional grade of excellence in all of our endeavors repre senting Phi Gamma Delta and the rich heritage of the Kappa Tau Chapter. John A. Parker Speaks To Pledge Class On Tuesday, October 3, Kappa Tau's own dis tinguished Graduate Brother John A. Parker was present to speak to our new pledge class on the night of their formal pledging. Brother Parker has led a life dedicated to the advancement of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. As everyone knows, John A. Parker is the author of our pledge education manual The Purple Pilgrim. Brother Parker has also served as our Section Chief and as Field Secretary in the National Fraternity. Kappa Tau could not have had Thomas Jackson Weaver III Chapter President a more dedicated Fiji present to impress upon our new pledges the significance of their new found af filiation with the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Brother Parker not only spoke to the new pledges H about the high ideals and standards to which they must conform, but also of the tremendous impact the fraternity will have on their lives. KAPPA TAU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA Non-ProfIt Org. University of Tennessee 1836 Fraternity Park Drive KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE U. S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 402 Knoxvllle, Tennessee Another Graduate brother present at the steak dinner and pledging ceremony was William S. Arnett, Class of '46. Brother Arnett was present so that he could pin his son Steve, Class of '81. Our sincere thanks go out to Brother Parker for his continuous dedication to the Fraternity. We also offer our congratulations to Brother Arnett upon the pledging of his son Steve. Left to right: Jock Hardin, John Parker and Bill Arnett. a C.L.U., is presently employed as a managerial con sultant for American Amicable Inc. He is a Deacon at Central Bearden Baptist Church and is serving as Chairman of the Dogwood Arts Festival this year. Mr. Hardin's wife, and mother of his three Kappa Tau Fiji sons, is Mrs. Dortha Faye Hardin who inci dentally was a Majorette here at the University of FATHER OF THREE KAPPA TAU FIJIS INITIATED INTO FRATERNITY I- Cc, s jl, We have a new member among our ranks in Mr. Jack Malone Hardin. Mr. Hardin is the father of Tennessee from 1952-55. Congratulations are in order to Jimmy, Jeff, and Kevin upon the initiation of their father Jack Malone Hardin into the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. three Kappa Tau Fijis: Jimmy Hardin '77, Jeff ^ cA /!, OJh O. i5ox ^ Co . ^ Hardin '79, and Kevin Hardin '81. Mr. Hardin's bid for membership began when several of his close friends who are Fijis thought it would be appropriate for him to be initiated into the fraternity. Mr. Hardin was sponsored by the Knoxville Graduate Chapter. His election to membership was P76o approved by the Knoxville Graduate Chapter, The cJf ^ {j cn Board of Archons, and finally the Undergraduate Chapter. 3 Co CS> J Homecoming' 78 The undergraduate chapter would like to issue a special invitation to all Graduate Brothers to come by for homecoming before the Ole Miss football game. Along with Wymer's famous fried chicken, there will also be a bar run by our pledge class. We have entered homecoming competition with Kappa Delta Sorority; in addition to this, we plan to Jack Hardin is a pillar in the Knoxville com raise over $10,000 for the American Heart Fund munity. He graduated from the University of Ten Association. Saturday night at 9:00, we have a band nessee in 1958 with a B.A. in marketing. Mr. Hardin, party scheduled featuring the "Occasions".