April 1997 • Volume XXVII, Issue 1 The Graduate Newsletter of Sigma Mu Sigma Mu welcomes graduate brothers for 27th Annual Norrls Pig Dinner Once again proving Board of Chapter that Phi Gamma Delta is Advisors, the chapter "not for college days convened at the Holiday alone," Sigma Mu wel Inn for the traditional comed its graduates as feast. they returned to Starkville on March 1 for Returning to his alma mater, Sigma Mu's the 27th Annual Norris own Pig Dinner. Executive Director of After a morning of golf and productive Bill The Martin, Fraternity, addressed the chapter. meetings between mem Purple Legionnaire Dr. bers of the undergrau- please see PIG DINNER on pagefour date chapter and the CAMPUS UPCOMING INVOLVEMENT Student body elects Richardson SA president majority It took weeks of cam paigning and a runoff elec the March 3 tion, but when the dust set tled following the 1997 general election, forcing Mississippi State Student own March 5 Mike Richardson: Richardson ('98) emerged as the MSU student body's choice for SA president. With a platform that SA President- against Chris elect B r u n e 11 i. included a commitment to streamline the SA constitu charges of election fraud by Brunetti, Richardson tion and increase student was declared the winner. involvement in SA affairs, Amidst growing antiGreek sentiment and envy Richardson failed to get a tion ensures Gamma Delta that Phi and the entire MSU Greek commu Association elections. Phi Gam's from the independent constiuency, Richardson's elec Graduate ledaderslilp reorganizes p. 2 runoff Fiji lsland May 2-9 Final exams May 10 Commencement July 12 Summer Rush: nity will continue to have a voice in campus govern A Natchez July 19 ment. political major from unfounded Miss., Richardson Summer Rush: Reservoir Lodge, science Despite Jackson Vicksburg, also Summer Rush: serves as the president of Starkville MSU's Stennis Scholars. Aug. 12 Formal Rush begins Undergraduate cabinet, conunittee head listings Apr. 18-19 p. 3 Rushi^mi^ \r\nThe Bulldog Fiji page two (; R A D U A 1 E U N I V K R S I I V N E W S A I H I. K I I C S Bulldogs''97 football schedule features seven home contests Graduates should take note that Mississippi State's 1997 football squad will play seven of its 11 games at Scott Field on the MSU campus. The season begins with four Graduate leadership reorganizes consecutive home contests versus After years of tireless dedication by a select few individuals, the grad uate leadership of Sigma Mu has reorganized in hopes of increasing graduate involvement in chapter has finally begun to appreciate the need for a solid relationship between graduates and the undergradate Florida in consecutive, non-confer ence home games. affairs. to the graduate leadership will make The Bulldogs then face a gruel ing series of three-straight road games at Auburn, Alabama and Arkansas before returning to Starkville to face Mississippi. ident of the Memphis, Kentucky, LSU and South Carolina. After the team travels to Georgia, State returns to campus to face Northeast Louisiana and Central Ticket applications should be mailed soon.Ticket information can also be obtained by contacting the MSU Ticket Office at(601)325-2600. Marc Anthony will serve as pres Mississippi been tapped," Lee said."This chapter chapter, and I think these additions that much easier." Fiji's A meeting of the Governing Governing Board, while Bill Hardin and Briar Jones will serve as treasur Board is scheduled for 10 a.m. on man of the House Corporation. Saturday, April 26 at the Chapter House.During the meeting the board will address issues such as long- and short-term chapter finances, The undergraduate chapter will be represented by two members, president Jason Lee and graduate accounts payable for the House Corporation, the construction of a permanent fence enclosing the back er and secretary, respectively. Anthony will also serve as the chair 1997 MISSISSIPPI STATE FOOTBALL relations chair Trent Hitchcock. Lee yard of the house, kitchen repairs Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. and Hitchcock will serve as liasons and general repairs to the Chapter betweent the graduate leadership and the undergraduate chapter. House. 30 6 13 27 4 11 25 1 MEMPHIS 6 p.m. KENTUCKY 6 p.m. LSU 6 p.m. SOUTH CAROLINA 6 p.m. at Georgia TBA NORTHEAST LOUISIANA 6 p.m. CENTRAL FLORIDA 1:30 p.m. at Auburn 1p.m. Nov. 15 at Alabama Nov. 22 at Arkansas Nov. 29 MISSISSIPPI Brad Wurm will assume the chairmanship of the Board of Chapter Advisors, while Greg Weeks TBA will serve as chairman of Graduate 1p.m. 1:30 p.m. Development. "Our graduates are a source of •home games in ALL CAPS •all times local to game site The undergraduate chapter would like to thank Porter Robinson, Al Brock and those dedi cated graduates who have devoted so much of their tune to overseeing the chapter's interests. support and guidance that hasn't UNDERGRADUATE NEWS Phi Gam adds 21 to membership Fowler (undecided), (mechanical engineering), Newbern, Madison, Miss.; Chris Heard (banking and finance), Natchez, Miss.; Jay Holiman (general business). New Madrid, Mo.; Jason Lamb (civil engi Tenn.; Russell Reed (pre-medicine), Spence (biological engineering), Natchez,Miss.;Watts Ueltschey(engi Jonathon Aguilar (mechanical engi neering), Gautier, Miss.; Clint Avery (mechanical engineering), neering), Hattiesburg, Miss.; Ryan Marchbanks (agricultural pest man agement), Natchez, Miss. Tommy McDonald (pre-medicine), Natchez, Miss.; Steve Miles Pascagoula, Miss.; Tim Bryan (civil (professional golf management), (mechanical engineering), Natchez, engineering), Hattiesburg, Miss.; Bert Emrick (biology), Natchez, Miss. Fulton, Miss ;Andrew Newcomb (his Sigma Mu added 21 members to its ranks following the fall semester. Follwing are the names, majors and hometowns of the most recent addi tions to our brotherhood: Jeff Adkerson (professional golf management), Jackson, Tenn.; Donald tory), Jackson, Miss.; Michael Page Natchez, Miss. Stevie Smith (wildlife manage ment), Church Hill, Miss.; Adam neering), Jackson, Miss.; John David Vickery (mechanical engineering), Clinton, Miss.; Daniel Wentworth Miss. \r\nSigma Mu Chapter page three GRADUATE RELATIONS In an effort to provide graduates more direct access to the undergradu ate members, particularly members of the Cabinet and committee chairs, we have provided below the names and phone num Rushee name(s) bers of those individuals. Rushee address(es) If you have any ques tions or suggestions, please feel free to contact the appropriate officer or committee chair. I High school(s) and graduation year(s) I President List any relevant information you know about the rushee (legacy status, sports,interests, grade-point average, etc.): Jason Lee 325-8634 Treasurer Jason Bush 325-0910 Recording Secretary Todd Arnold 325-0986 Corresponding Secretary Thomas Whitehead 325-0986 Your association with the rushee (relative, neighbor,friend, Historian etc.) Will Barnett 325-0988 Graduate Relations Trent Hitchcock 325-8995 Relay For Life Bob Myers 325-8995 The following information will enable the chapter to stay Scholarship in contact with you regarding the rushee. Jeff Adkerson Your name Social Phone( Graduation year ) - Gabe Marshall 325-4807 325-8736 Community Service •Please complete and return to: Phi Gamma Delta,Attn: Rush Chairman, PO Drawer FN, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Rush is a vital aspect of our chapter and your help will ensure that Phi Gamma Delta continues its tradition of extending invitations of membership to only the most elite young men.In addition to reccommedations, the undergraduate chapter welcomes any assistance with summer or formal rush. Please contact rush chairman Bo Hrom to find out how you can help. Alan Jones 325-6175 Rush Bo Hrom 325-0911 Awards Jason Lamb 324-1862 \r\npage four The Bulldog Fiji to maintain the Fijimailer newsgroup Special thanks is due Pig Dinner DINNER that allows members of Sigma Mu to Chairman David Algood and his com continuedfrom page one stay in touch with each other and mittee—Jeff Adkerson, Alan Jones, William Parrish also took the podi chapter keep up with the latest Donald Fowler, Sterling Carr, Shane um, eloquently conveying his mes chapter news via e-mail. Reed and Thomas Whitehead—for Recently initiated Jay Holliman, sage that "good is bad if it isn't your another successful event. capped the formal festivities by ful best." The chapter continued its tradi filling his role's traditional obligation tion of naming an Outstanding to the pig as the chapter's youngest Pledge (Russel Reed), Sophomore member or pledge. Having shed coats and ties for (Todd Arnold),Junior(Johnny Olsen) and Senior (David Sessions). Mark Dumas was named this less formal attire, the chapter retired to the house to undertake the con year's Outstanding Graduate Brother tinuation of those traditions of the for his continued service to the Norris Pig Dinner that are unique to chapter,including his dilligent efforts Sigma ATTENTION GRADUATES: Pleases send all address changes to Phi Gamma Delta, Attn: Graduate Relations, PO Drawer FN, Mississippi State, MS 39762. The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Deita Sigma Mu Chapter Mississippi State University _ Drawer FN Mississippi State, MS 39762 (601) 325-6896 LDU Bill Martin, III 3260 Carriage Lane Lexington, KY 40517-3800 POSTMASTER:Please forward and notify sender of new address.