//; WINTER 1992-a9 p Omicronica A Publication or the Sigma Omicron Chapter of The Fraternity oi Phi CJamma Delta AT Oklhoma State University The 30th Annual March 2, DMA Gams to Speak Beat Delts! Volleyball team goes all out in all-Greek. ♦-Page 4. Meet our new House Mom.♦-Page 3. Sigma Omicron proudly welcomes Archon Treasurer John Gottschalk (Nebraska '65) to speak at this year's Pig Dinner to be held February 6. A native of Nebraska, Brother Gottschalk has become OSU/OU football game ends with the usual disappointment. ♦-Page 4. FIJI charm shines through with ZTAs 1993 Pig Dinner Arrhnn Trt^SLSUrGr INSIDE: Phi 1963 FliBRlJARY 6, in Varsity president, Homecoming, huge success raising funds for Gameball Run. ♦-Page 6. became chief operating officer. "What's Up!''^-Page 2. The Phi Gamma Delta. It will be an honor to host such a distinguished Phi Gam at this year's Pig. Please, make plans now to attend.♦ a very distinguished and respected individual. He has literally worked his way to the top of The Omaha WorldHerald since ioining it in 1975. In 1980, he became vice Revue.♦-Page 5. Graduates send news of Brother Bob Kerrey in the Winter/Spring 1992 issue of supervising production, and in '85 he Then in November of 1989, Bother Gottschalk was named chief executive officer. If you would like to read more about Brother Gottschalk, he is featured along with John 1 Gottschalk \r\nPAGE Dear Sigma Omicron. 2 is vice president at Douglas Aircraft and has recently had his second back surgery in the last six months. He also reports that Brother Jim Swagerty (20 '65) We would like to share some works as CEO for Orchid Paper news about some of our Ca Thanks Brother Potts! We hope news about you/your family/ your new job goes well. other graduates and we will Brother Pirkle, we hope your include it in the next lO. surgery was a success. And Brother Swagerty, CEO, way to •Roy J. Anderson - '78 go! ♦ as a Pipeline Engineer for All American Pipeline Co. in •Jay Reinking - '90 Brother Reinking works Bakersfield, CA. He manages a as a Market Analyst at Texaco control center responsible for in Tulsa, OK. He wrote in to let the operation of a 30" crude oil us know that he married pipeline from California to Charlene Howell on October 3, Texas. 1992. He recently coached a division 5 boys soccer team to the Southern Conference Sounds like everything is going Brother Reinking... Congra tula tions! of our graduating seniors aren't wasting any time getting married. Summer 1993 ??? Brother Eric Knam (Fall '92) will wed Miss Christi Housley. May 22, 1993 Brother Shawn Yates (Spring '93) will wed Miss Michelle Bylow. May 29, 1993 Todd Allen (Spring '93) will wed Miss Kristi Aneshansley. June 5,1993 If you are trying to get in Brother touch with anyone from SO, (Spring '92) will wed Miss we can lend a hand. We have Dana Peacher. up-to-date mailing addresses Thanks for letting us hear from on most of the Graduates and great, W Brother Championship and served as Asst. Scoutmaster for Troop 80. Announcements Recent Graduates and some graduates we've heard from recently. Please send us good Brother Anderson works Wedding Scott Bogie Brother Anderson! you! would be happy to help in any ♦ •Terry Potts - '68 way possible. We are putting together a Graduate Directory July 10, 1993 Brother Clint Johnson (Spring '92) will wed Miss Inger Stenson. Brother Potts recently and moved from Dallas to Mission Viejo, CA where he took a new will have more information about it in later issues. Contact: job as a Business Unit Manager for Douglas Aircraft in Long Jeff Jones August 7, 1993 Brother Chad Alexander (Spring '93) will wed Miss Kelly Lewis. Beach. (405) 743-3542 Brother Potts reports 1123 W. University that Brother Joe Pirkle (5D '66) StillI^O,OK 74074 CONGRATUlATIOm \r\nlite emulj About Our New House Dear Sigma Omicron Graduates, Director In the decision to further her education, Miss Malinda Waugh tal realized that becoming a House Director in one of the Greek houses would provide the perfect solution to working and going to school at tlie same time. A native of Stillwater, she went to New York and received her Associates Degree at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. mom's Message After my Pirst semester with the Sigma Omicron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta comes to a close, 1feel fortunate to have been chosen by these young men to represent them as their House Director. 1 have enjoyed meeting and becoming better acquainted with each member and pledge, as well as visiting alumni. ^ At a time when the Greek system is under scrutiny and has exhibited characteristics that are not becoming to young men and women in a college environment, the men of Phi Gamma Delta manifest respect and conduct becoming to gentlemen, always being polite and respectful. 1 hese men have shown a maturity and depth of character well above the norm. They express a desire to do things correctly, do what is proper, and conduct themselves in a manner that brings pride and dignity to the brotherhood they represent. As we prepare for the transition of new officers, 1look several years working in the city, she decided to forward to a continuation of this positive direction, vdu may come back to Stillwater to Gamma Delta in a manner in which you can be proud. be assured that the Sigma Omicron chapter is representing Phi continue her education, majoring in Psychology. Sincerely, ♦ Malinda Waughtal 1louse Director New Mom and Moms' Club to Host Dinner for Wives/Dates at Pig Dinner As in ihe past few years, the l iji Moms' Club, with the added Iielp this year of Miss Waughtal, will hold a dinner for the wives and dates of Graduates attending Pig. The Dinner will be followed Pig Dinner - Saturday Pebruary 6, 1993 will then join the men for the ♦ silent auction and casino at the and dinner will begin at hotel. 7:00. This added feature to Pig Dinner keeps getting rave reviews from the ladies and we hope that by a style show put on by Shirley's you will bring your wife or date Country (.asuals (a ladies dress shop share in the good time.^ in Tulsa). After that the women to ♦ Cocklails begin at 6:00 The price of one tit kel ($45) includes your guest. ♦ (xmlacl: lirik Scott or Darren Turner (405) 572-1600! ♦ Make reservations today! \r\nSports 92 The Year in Review Phi Gamma Delta reached new heights during the 1092 Intramural season. At the conclusion of the year, Fiji finished Gth out of 22 1992 became the year But, the fall belongs to the Fiji that Sigma Omicron entered A-team volleyball players. every intramural event. From They dedicated themselves to bowling and pool to floor placing first because three of hockey and wrestling, the Fijis the six will graduate in the fraternities. This allowed us entered even though the spring. The team defeated the to be placed into the Olympian chances of winning some of Delts soundly to go on to play league for the 1993 Intramural them compared well with the the Sigma Nus for the title. year. The league is at the top likelihood that the Deficit will But, the win wasn't to be ours. of the Greek ranks and will ever be reduced. Just finishing aliead of the Delts guarantee Fiji a top six finish Both the Softball (spring) was quite an accomplishment at the end of '93. and flag football (fall) teams in itself. The '92 year began on a performed exceptionally well With the addition of new postive note in the spring with and with the addition of new faces in the house, the future the basketball team placing pledges. Phi Gams plan to place of Phi Gam intramurals looks very bright. 1992 carried with 4th in the overall standings. in '93. That should improve in '93 Water Polo became "the it many successes and paved with all of the starters sport" in the fall. We had to the way for an even better returning determined to be add an extra team to satisfy year in 1993.# number one. everyone who wanted to play. osu Bedlam Battle Ends in a... TIE??? fhis year OU managed to squeak out a last-second OSU and OU fans stood for several minutes in shock and field goal to tie the game. (Shouldn'l il he the other way outcome. around?) OSU led the entire game (il can happen!) and when the cannon sounded to mark the end of the game the stands remained quiet. Both disbelief at such an indecisive "NnnnnooooooooU!" "It's worse than losing!" common "I guess it just wasn't expressions heard after the game (among many others too expressive to print): meant to be." "Does this mean we Some don't go to a bowl game?" \r\nQkiaiicima PAGl^ The 5 be their partner in the annual Charm This p^isl fall marks the first time since recolonization that Sigma Omicron participated in Varsity Revue. Zeta Tau Alpha sorority selected Phi Gamma Delta to RETREAT! On Friday, November 20, a group of about 25 brothers and pledges embarked on a weekend away from school to enjoy a great time of rest, relaxation, and recreation. in which many others across show performed in Pebruary. campus have: Even though long hours of "We are really practice were spent in impressed with you guys. Guys preparation, the "winning" in other fraternities just want ZTA/Fiji show will not appear to get drunk and party, but in the production due to the you guys really put forth an apparent failure of the try- effort. We had a great time out judges to see its incredible with all of the Fijis," stated Jill entertainment value. Stewart, co-director (or Z'FA. Sigma Omicron plans a Stunned by the shock of not making the show, the ZTAs function with Z'FA in the spring responed to the Fijis in a way to keep up our new relations.♦ Chrisitian camp located in the ♦ Ozark foothills of Eastern Oklahoma. From basketball to like to thank those of the The Undergraduates would hiking in the woods, the Housing Corp. and BC^A who attended dinner and a meeting brothers enjoyed many hours in of unending entertainment. stronger, Both Friday and Saturday nights were capped because of it. November. We arc a better chapter Thanks! off with fireside Bible studies ♦ We welcome into our ranks led by Mark Foster, the the fourteen young men of the assistant director of the Baptist Lambda pledge class. Student Union in Stillwater. will be a true asset. After the Bible study, the brothers and pledges went ♦ They Sigma Omicron would also indoors, turned off the lights, like to welcome the Mu pledge and each shared what being a class: James Boggs, (Okeene, OK); Stephen Tolar, (McAlester, Phi Gam meant to him. Everyone involved had a great time and would like to Sponsored by the Fiji Bible sincerely thank Brother Study Committee, the time was Ronald E. Woosley, M.D. for his Paskowski, (OKC, OK); Justin Alver, (Dalhart, TX). devoted to physical and generous contribution that I spiritual renewal with an made the retreat possible. emphasis on developing Plans are now being greater bonds of brotherhood. made for a spring retreat and The accomodations were many more brothers and provided by the New Life pledges look forward to Ranch, a non-denominational attending.# OK); Mark Strotheide, (Rockwall, TX); Kevin ' . • J Housing Corpora tion m MAKi; Important Pri:st:ntation AT Pig \r\nPAGE 6 FALL 1992 PHILANTHROPY Making a Difference in the Community for The Camp Fire Association Gameball Run raised money for the Camp running, the OU/OSU gameball Fire Association. Camp Fire runners finally arrived at the provides many needed Fiji house in Stillwater with services to inner-city youth After almost 90 miles of the football. Tired and hot, throughout the nation. By they made it just in time for raising money for the dinner and the campus-wide Oklahoma chapter, we help to pep rally and bonfire send less fortunate children to organized by Eskimo Joe's. Fijis summer camp. Camp Fire also handed the ball over to Head provides these children with Coach Pat Jones at the bonfire school clothes and shoes where effegies of OH were because many of their parents burned. cannot afford to buy them. The 9 th Annual Each year the football Gameball Run philanthropy game alternates between Norman and Stillwater, requiring the run to Stillwatet" this year. Members of Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Alpha Theta at OH and QSU participated to raise more than $3000 for the Camp Fire Sigma O micron operated a dunk lank in the in the attempt to dunk one of the three presidential front yard for our candidates. Homecoming '92 activity, Parents which also raised $300 for around" at "walk- appreciated the Camp Fire. With the rising opportunity for their costs of contructing a float children to participate in the or house decoration, ZO activity. It gave the kids decidcxl to donate the money something to do and broke budgeted for Homecoming the monotony of walking '92 to (."amp Fire. A large crowd gathered on the front lawn to watc h children hurl a bail from house to house and provided a "cleaner" entertainment than the infamous Beta Skit.^ Association. The four houses participating held a competition to see which could sell the most raffle tickets, which cost two dollars each. Fiji-OSlJ won, raising $1700; Theta-OlJ raised $1300; Theta- OSIJ raised $230; and Fiji-OH raised $100. The OSU total clearly beat OU's by more than $500; a small consolation considering what happened in the football game.4 \r\nPAGE 7 •riA members who met with us in ♦ ♦ early November. They expressed some concerns they Michael Finnell ,Chad Peace, and Rob Renfro. have about the house while ♦ Housing Letter From the Editor: Dear Graduates: Corp. and BCA the undergraduates were able to clarify some issues that have not been defined in the past. The meeting formed a link that had been missing for quite With two years some time between the under experience in high school on graduates and the yearbook staff, I graduates. Determined to this new volunteered to make The capitalize on relationship the undergrads Sigma Omicronlcal a news letter that the house could be are having a chapter retreat proud of. As its new editor I Jan. 30 with both the Housing decided it should serve a Corp. and the BCA so that we greater purpose than just might learn more from their being an informing letter of experience. the happenings in Stillwater, The Sigma Omicronical is a publication of the Sigma Omicron Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma. ♦ The Sigma Omicronical was produced on a Macintosh Classic using Microsoft Word 5.0 and Aldus PageMaker 3.0 in New York font. ♦ Special Thanks to Dr. John Gearhart and IJiomas Pyron for their generous With our new outlook contributions toward the Sigma and renewed relationship, the continued publication of The Sigma Omicronical. Hopefully, The Omicronical conveys the undergraduates are in for an renewed strive for excellence exciting time in the house. within the chapter. Spring '93 marks the first big We are beginning a new graduating class in the house era in the house, one in which and they will be missed, but change is good and necessary for the further development of the chapter. But, this new thinking comes from the realization that we are not yet number one on campus. With 3rd in membership and 6th in grades and sports, we have achieved a great deal. But, to attain the goal of recolonization, which was to become the best house on campus, we must not become complacent with accomplishments. Editor: Jeff Jones Contributing writers: our with great prospects for the summer rush, house NYU, and Phi at Northwestern for ideas and inspiration to improve The Sigma Omicronical. should be In for a smooth ♦ Thanks Chad Alexander transition. and Kenny Marchetti! What will we do next year without your Finally, I would like to personally thank you, our Graduates for your support and the house you helped develop. I hope to hear from many of you, if not at Pig, then please send me a letter. Your computers?# $%! ♦ Thanks to the Brothers and Pledges of Sigma Omicron for their hard comments about the 20 will work in making Phi Gamma Delta a strong be appreciated. Fraternally yours. presence at OSU. ♦ Thanks Graduates! Without you we would not j«f^^'BUG!" Jones I attribute some of our renewed enthusiasm to the the ♦ Thanks to Gamma Tau at Georgia Tech, Nu Epsiion at Perge!^ exist. D \r\nPAGI- 8 ll you would like lo conlribule lo the continued publication of The Sigma Omicronical please make your check out to Phi Gamma Delta (Memo: Sigma Omicronical) and send it to: jeff Jones The Sigma Omicronical 1123 W. University Stillwater, OK 74074 If you have any questions or comments about the contents, contact Jeff at (405) 743-3542 or write to the above address> ) ♦ DO so:-;ET[:r:c ^ iv/Li.-: The f raternity of Phi Gamma Delta Sigma Omicron Chapter 1123 W. University O L L. L'. 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