Soonei* Griiisltei* University Df Oklahoma ..y,-'.. m63 No.1 /Fall 1978 Published hy Nu Omega Chapter of phi Gamma Delta 1979 Norris Pig Dinner C (B 1) C The 63rd annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner has TJ. IB been set for Saturday, February 24, 1979. The "ist'o Pig Dinner will be held in Tulsa and is tenta tively planned to be held at the Hilton Inn B) 3 c at 1-44 and Yale. To help us celebrate this event, the highest ranking official of our fraternity will be the .(I) featured speaker. Louis A. "Bud" Mangels (Indiana '56), Archon President will speak at the 7:30 dinner. 0 ® 0 3 E(D Prior to the dinner will be a cocktail reception honoring Brother Mangels beginning at 6:30. Graduate Brothers from the Oklahoma City area will have the opportunity to come to this year's Pig Dinner by chartered bus, if enough Graduate Brothers show an interest. The bus would leave from Penn Square Saturday after Bud Mangels is Manager of Public Relations noon and return the same evening. Planning for the Ohio Bell Telephone Co., Any questions or reservations for this year's Cleveland. At the University of Indiana he majored in physical anthropology. He served as Chapter Treasurer and after graduation was a chapter dinner or chartered bus should be directed to Kevin Meehan or Reggie Jensen at 405/329-4420. ' adviser at both Oregon and Kent State. He has been a Field Secretary, a Section Chief, Assistant Graduate Secretary, Ritualist, GOLD/SILVER OWL AWARDS The chapter is interested in finding the brothers who are eligible for Gold/Silver Owl Archon Councilor, and Archon Vice President. Before joining Ohio Bell in 1964, he was Assistant Dean of Men at the University of Awardso If you or anyone you know is eligi Oregon and Director of Student Activities ble, please contact Kevin Meehan at the return at Kent State University. address as we want to include everyone at the upcoming Norris Pig Dinner. Brother Mangels has been very active with the Boy Scouts of America, Jaycees, and Lions. 1 \r\nSooner Gusher rNew RusHee Purple Legionaire Brother Gary Purcell (OK '72) recently stepp ed down from his two year sevice as our Pur ple Legionaire. The brothers of Nu Omega Recommendation I We are striving to fill the house with qual for his two years of devoted service to the ity young men, we would further appreciate recommendations for our Spring rush, as well growth and improvement of the chapter. as for next Fall. wish to express our sincere gaditude to Gary Gary Please contact Tod Sanger and his wife Chris continue to reside in at the chapter house if you have any recom Norman, where he is an attorney. mendations. Replacing Gary as our new Purple Legionaire PRESIDENT'S is Frank ¥. "Pete" Howard, a graduate of the class of 19^0. the past 21 years. I was very proud and happy to be elected From 1957 to I96O, he President of Nu Omega Chapter in February of 1978. As a member of the pledge class of '75 served as a Professor of Aviation for the University of Oklahoma. He has since been working with the State Department of Trans portation. Since his installment. Brother Howard has selflessly devoted his time and efforts to the upward climb of Nu Omega. He has been very helpfiil and instrumental in the chapter areas concerning our finances, house condi tions, and relations with International Headquarters. many of and has ates in are all benefit MESSAGE Pete has lived in Norman for Pete has made sure to attend our chapter and cabinet meetings, been an inspiration to the new initi their post-initiation training. ¥e very proud and grateful to have the of his wisdom and experience in what we set out as our goal to become one of the top quality fraternities at OU, and to ac tively maintain such standing. I truly be lieve that we are fast achieving this goal. Chapter finances are in good shape, with several back debts getting paid. We also have a new house mother, Mrs. Reba Coley. We are very proud and happy to have her, as she is the first to grace 1200 College in nine years. Phi Gams are actively making themselves knoimj in the intramural athletic program. Our football team went undefeated in regular sea son play and earned a spot in the playoffs. Phi Gamma Delta is all about. As a result of a fine summer rush, Nu Omega has 24 outstanding pledges, who are proving Thank You themselves to be excellent Phi Gam material. In order to aid in rush and to assist the Bill & Cathey Spirit Committee, we have formed a Little William G. Abney, Jr. (OK "72) completed a Sister program. Fifteen women, representing two year term as our Graduate Adviser last five different sororities, have pledged to Spring. He and his wife Cathey have happily aid us in our endeavors. settled in Oklahoma City, where Bill is dil igently persuing his legal career. Cathey is the area software manager for McCartney For social service. Phi Gams and Delta Gamma sorority held our traditional Halloween function, in which we entertained many child-| Food Stores in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and ren from Norman Head Start program. The children were delighted and a good time was Dallas. We all dearly miss our unique and understand-, had by all. Already on the agenda and into the planning stage, our annual FIJI Nite Club| ing house-parents who served as two great Party is scheduled for December 2nd. inspirations to our goals. We'll always Over the Summer and during this Fall, we have| treasure the best gift they offer us while at the house—the gift of their precious received tremendous support from several individuals and organizations. To mention time. Mom and Dad, we all love you and wish you the but a few; the Phi Gam Dames granted us a very best in the years to come! substantial interest-free loan in order to clear up many years of back debts to Inter- % \r\nSooner Gusher a K Row 1; Craig Chaney, David Lovelace, Reggie Jensen, Kurt Watson, John Crawford, Gregg Overstake. Row 2: Charles Ray, Scott Lee, Greg Clark, Charles Chadwell, Mike Vogle. Row 3: Ray Cantwell, Charles Winters, Tim Keefe, Dirk Halaoul, David Reynolds. Row 4: Charley Hall (Pledge Trainer), Guy Patton, Miles Campbell, Clay Bennett, Karl Kerr, Dave Shorten, David Herritt (Assistant Pledge Trainer). national Headquaters, in addition to silver for the kitchen and a $300 maintenance fund; The Tulsa Graduate Chapter purchased many mattresses and serving dishes; Michael Thomas (ok '72) donated lights and ceiling tile, and is planning to replace our front entrance doors; and, of course, all those faithful grads who help us each summer by opening their doors and billfolds for our Summer Rush. All of these people represent the excellence that is Phi Gamma Delta, and we are keenly aware that we owe our past and our future to them. As you can see. Phi Gamma Delta has begun a rebirth of the strong tradition which this chapter has enjoyed since its founding, I, personally, would like to invite each and every one of you to come by, see the house, and visit with the Brothers who have chosen to uphold the outstanding tradition of Nu Omega Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Fraternally, MICHAEL FARMER President Purple Legionaire's Letter Since becoming Purple Legionaire last semes ter, I have been proud of the boys rallying spirit and brotherhood. I fraternally hope that you will be an integral part of their goals and success. We will be looking for ward to a rebirth of our Board of Chapter Advisers in helping the committees achieve their goals. Of course, the annual Norris Pig Dinner will be in Tulsa in February. I hope that everyone can attend! The house will be chartering a bus from the Oklahoma City area for the trip. But don't wait for Pig Dinner time to get involved! They need your sup port and time whenever you can give it to them. We will all welcome and appreciate your help in the interest of a greater Nu Omega Chapter! Fraternally, Perge! FRANK W. "PETE" HOWARD Perge! 3 J \r\nSooner Gusher rB.C.A. A lot of things are shaping up here at Nu Omega, and helping head the list is our Board of Chapter Advisers. We invite any "brothers ■who are interested, whether or not you have served "before to get involved for an evening or two each month to help us out with chapter admini strati on. COLEMAH B. FITE '52 is now the mayor of Muskogee, Oklahoma. RICHARD E. LAMPTON '58 is in the insurance "business in Oklahoma City and his daughter is now a Little Sister for Nu Omega. RANDY L. SHOCKEY '77 is employed at the regional office of State Farm Mutual in Dallas, Texas. Randy was also married on October 1^, 1978, congratulations Randy and Claudia. We can never have "too much" input from our graduate "brothers. We greatly need advisers for the following committees: Rush, Finance, Pledge Training, Social, Campus Relations, RICHARD A. CRISP '56 is the head of the Alcoholics Beverage Control Board. JOHN B. DOOLIN '39 will be serving another Administration, and Graduate Relations. term as Justice on the Oklahoma Supreme If you can possibly spare the small amount of time to help us, please write Pete Howard or Steve Hawes at the chapter house. Yoior time and interest would be greatly appre C ourt. ciated . "BENJAMIN T. BENEDUM '59 is practicing law in N orman, Oklah oma. B. LEE CATE '6^ has been re-elected to the State Senate representing Norman. grad notes JOHN R. FINDLEY °76 is a third year medical student at the University of Oklahoma Medical School in Oklahoma City. John also JAW E. CARTWRIGHT "60 is the new Attorney was married this year on July 29> congrat General of the State of Oklahoma. ulations John and Phyllis. HARRY T. GARRETT '78 is a first year medical student at the Oklahoma Osteopathic School of Medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Staff EDITORS: Steve Hawes, Kevin Meehan CHARLES R. LANE '66 is the senior attorney with Halliburton Services in Duncan, Okla CONTRIBUTORS: Ken Carson, Ken Watson, homa, Steve Ray, Mike Farmer, and Pete Howard, Sooner Gusher 1200 South College Norman, Oklahoma 73069 r, HA I t iSTAGt ID >N, OK .11! RH