FROM THE PRESIDENT Dear Graduates, Winter quarter was very exciting and productive for Theta Tau. After having announced to do “Even More In 84” we set out to prove it with atop four finish in all campus volleyball and our fifth consecutive All-Sing trophy. We also initiated three fine gentlemen that we are very proud to hail as Brothers. In addition, we also selected a group of eleven beautiful ladies to become little sisters. Winter has passed and April showers are bringing May flowers. These May flowers mean only two things to Theta Tau. Pig Dinner and Fiji lsland! Pig dinner was held at the Country Club with the keynote address being given by Lee Schmidt Archon, which was followed by the annual scramble. It was once again the “clash of the plaids.” Shortly after Pig Dinner follows Fiji Island. Wednesday May 16 slates the second Annual Fiji Island Tanning Contest. This year's contest is heating up to include more girls participating than before. Party attendance is estimated to be in excess of 600 people. After coming down from the Tanning Contest, Brothers will grab their dates and head to Dale Hollow Lake for a weekend of fun and sun. Several brothers have already rented houseboats for the weekend (sounds like high-5 activity to me!) While having our spring quarter fun and enjoying our great brotherhood, we are never forgetful of the bright examples that have made it all possible. Even though the faces may change from time to time, we are still the same hard working, goal crunching Theta Tau. | personally invite you back to YOUR home about old times and memories or create new ones. Hope to see you soon! anytime you want to talk Fraternally, Jay Clark GOLDEN EAGLE FiJl Volume VNO.2 May 1984 The Golden Eagle Fiji is published quarterly by the Theta Tau Chapter of the Fraterity of Phi Gamma Delta for its members, both graduate and undergraduate, family and friends. Editors: Danny Dotson and Scott Neal Photography & Layout: John Brummett OFFICERS: President: Jay Clark Treasurer: Martin Hunt Recording Secretary: Mitch Simpson Corresponding Secretary: Jay Wolverton Historian: John Brummett Purple Legionnaire: Lee Wray ('81) BCA Chairman: Ken Sapp ('82) House Corp. Pres.. Jack Southerland ('81) Field Secretary Motivates Chapter Theta Tau served as host to its section's Field Secretary Mark Wilkison (Vermont '83) during his visit Feb. 23-27. Mark arrived on Thursday to find the chapter hard at work on their All- Sing program. It was not an idle visit as he helped out with choreography as well as interjecting a motivational word when needed. He was as proud as the chapter was when the awards were announced at the end of the program. The five days were not only a time for us to get to know him, but a time for him to make us strive to be the best we can be and then work to become better. ; . Mark is from Shelton, Conn. He is a brother from the Beta Upsilon Chapter at the University of Vermont. During his time in the Southeast, he has visited 25 chapters. While at Theta Tau, Mark talked to all the committee chairmen and officers and gave help where needed. Wilkison said that “the Cheney Cup is well within the chapter's grasp." Lets see what happens at Ekklesia. We appreciate all of Mark's help and guidence during his stay and hope to see him back at Theta Tau very soon. : \r\nHouse Corp Makes Plans, Elects Directors The annual meeting of the Theta Tau House Corporation was held on May 5 in conjunction with Pig Dinner. Jack Southerland, President, chaired the meeting and gave a report on purchase plans for the present chapter house (see prior issue) and also on the status of a University developed fraternity row. Lee Wray, out-going Vice-president, presented the plans for reaching the $8400 fund raising goal. The two major activities are an “Evening of Summer Stars” (see related article) and “Change for the Best.” The “Change” program consists of the distribution of special jars in which to collect change to all undergraduates, graduates, and other interested persons. These persons will be asked to place change in these special jars for a six month period from May 5 (Pig Dinner) to November 3 (homecom- ing). Following this portion of the meeting, new members were elected to the Board of Directors. Those elected to three year terms were Rex Welch ‘82 and Carl Martin ‘83. Ken Sap ‘82 was elected to fill out the two years remaining on Lee Wray’s term who was elected to serve as Purple Legionnaire for the chapter. They join Jack Southerland (two years left), Russ Bradley (1 year left), and Al Enochs (1 year left}. The Board then met to elect officers. Those elected for 1984-85 are President, Jack Southerland ‘81; Vice- President, Russ Bradley ‘81; Secretary, Ken Sapp '82; Treasurer, Al Enochs U.T. ‘76. Fund Raising Dinner Planned for Summer The end of summer will bring the first major House corporation fund raising event, “An Event of Summer Stars,” an evening of dinner and entertainment. The affair is tentatively set for Saturday August 25 in Nashville (though an exact location had not been finalized at press time.) according to Lee Wray ’81, Summer Stars Chairman. The evening will feature a southern summer evening atmosphere of casual conversation and enjoyable entertainment. Special invitation will be issued to selected undergraduates, gradu- ates, and friends of the chapter who will provide various acts for the evening. The program will include song, dance, instrumentals, comedy and drama. The guest list of 400 is made up of graduates, undergraduates, parents and families, Nashville area Fiji’s, “Not for College the Headquarters staff, and friends, both past and present. “We hope to provide a classy, relaxing evening for all of the people who have ever been associated with Theta Tau Chapter. The end of summer is always such a great time to renew old friendships before the hustle and bustle returns to our lives,” Wray said. “And there’s so much talent in the chapter--we just thought we'd throw it all together.” Serving as subcommittee chairmen for the affair are Russ Bradley ’81, location; Ken Sapp 82, program; and Rex Welch ‘82, reservations. Wray emphasized getting your reservations in as soon as the invitation is received because seating is limited. BCA The Board of Chapter Advisors met on Saturday, April 28, in Bristol at the home of Jack Southerland ’81. The Board reviewed the progress and status of chapter committees and programs. The main business of the meeting, however, was the announcement of the reorganiza- tion of the Board and the election of the new chairman. The BCA will have the following members with the following responsibilities. All appointments are for three years: Days Alone” Russ Bradley '81, Finance; Eddie Johnson '83, Scholarship, Athletics; Carl Martin ‘83, Graduate Relations; Ken Sapp ‘82, Social, Alcohol Education; Jack Southerland °81, Pledge Education; Rex Welch ‘82, Ritual, Randy Wilmore "82 Service, Special Act., Public Rel.; Lee Wray "81, Rush, Administration, Fraternity Law. Ken Sapp was elected as chairman for 1984-85. \r\nGraduates Here And There Corey Garyotis ('84) will be graduating from the Univer- sity of Kentucky in May. After that he hopes to be going to Australia to participate in the summer Campus Crusade there. address: Corey Garyotis 650 Maxwelton Ct. Lexington, KY 40508 Ken Adcox ('85) is now in charge of InterFraternity Council publications at U.T. and also has the lead in Carnicus. address: Ken Adcox 2117 Andy Holt Blvd, Box 406 Knoxville, TN 37916 Perky Plumlee ('83) is still touring with Athletes in Action. He just finished a tour in Hawaii and was in Colorado during April. As of March, his team had 31 wins and 14 losses. address: Brothers Leave Kenny Perry will graduate spring quarter with a B.S. degree in accounting. While at Theta Tau, Kenny served as president ('82/'83) and has also worked on many of the chapter's fund raising events. He plans to enter graduate school at Mississippi State after leaving Tech. Scott Martin, married this past June, will receive aB.S. in computer science this spring and then plans to move to Huntsville, Alabama to work with SCI Systems. While at Theta Tau, Scott worked with numerous committees and was the chapter's Wilkinson Award winner. Todd Arrants, who has served the chapter in numerous areas Perky Plumlee Box 529 Sermas, WA. 98295 Robbie Simpson ('83) is now working as a Process Engineer for Texas Instru- ments’ Printed Circuit Board Shop in Dallas. Also in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area are Jerry Burns ('82) and Tony Locke ('81). address: Robbie Simpson 5850 Beltline Rd. #1923 Dallas, TX. 75240 Lee Wray ('81) is now working on his third degree just returning from U.T. While here at Tech, he is working as assistant to the Dean of Student Organizations and Conduct. address: Lee Wray 33 Ferguson Ave. Cookeville, TN 38501 The natives are restless again this year in Cookeville. The all- wonderful, all-famous Fiji Island celebration will be May 14-19. including rush chairman and recording secretary, will graduate this spring with an electrical engineering degree. He plans to work with the Utility Sales Agency after graduation. Hal Balthrop will receive his degree in civil engineering this summer and plans to work in Nashville with either Metro Public Works or the Water and Sewer Department. His work at Theta Tau included social chairman as well as working on pledge board. Sanders Watson will not only leave Tech with a B.S. in accounting but also an associates degree in criminal justice. He says that he hopes to find work after graduation this spring with the Federal Law Enforcement Agency. Glen Nabors will leave Tech this spring with a B.S. in electrical engineering but hopes to attend Med-School in the fall. While at Tech Glen was active in social service projects and the appeals board. Mike Macindoe plans to graduate Tech this summer with a degree in civil engineering. He plans to work in the Washington D.C. area as a civilian with the military. Here at Tech he was chairman of the finance and social committees. Tim Smith will attend Law School at Memphis this fall after receiving a B.S. degree in political science. While at Theta Tau he was the chapter scholarship award winner as well as the sportsmanship award winner. \r\nGraduate Spotlight Billy Joe Still Athletic Brother Billy Joe “Il Never” Worthington is presently teaching Biology at a Junior High in surburban Atlanta. Besides teaching, Billy Joe coaches the basketball and track teams. His coaching expertise carried the basketball team to an impressive second place position in a Country- wide tournament - the best record for the school ever. While at Tech, Billy Joe played a part in both Fraternity and University related activities. Within the Chapter he was Social Chairman and Fiji Island Chairman as well as the recipient of the Fraternity Scholarship Award. While having fun as a busy brother, he was also a varsity cheerleader, an ASB Senator for the Department of Education, and a member of Mortar Board. Along with all of this, Billy Joe was elected GreekGod by the sororities during Tech’s Greek Week. Not only did he coach his Junior High School teams to soaring heights but while at Tech, Billy Joe coached the first ever School of Nursing basketball team to win a championship. Billy Joe moved to Atlanta shortly after his graduation from Tech with a degree in secondary education in biology. Billy Joe continues to be a functioning member of Phi Gamma Delta through his support in graduate activities such as Pig Dinner. Chapter Pays Tribute to P.L. Over the past few years, Theta Tau has been fortunate to have the guidance and moral support of Jack Lepp (Ill. ’41) as our Purple Legionnaire. Jack accepted the task when Phi Gam was first established in Tech's campus. He has seen the fraternity grow from the ground up over the past five years and now Jack has relieved his position to graduate brothers from Tech’s own chapter. In honor of all the work and help that he has given us over the years, an annual Pig Dinner award has been introduced. The Jack Lepp Award, as it will be called, will be given to an outstanding graduate for his post-graduate work done with the chapter. In honor of it’s first presentation, this year two awards were given. The recipients of this year’s award were Jack Southerland ('81) and Lee Wray (81) for all the work they have done with the BCA/House Corporation. In addition to this honor, it was announced to all who had not heard that Lee would serve as the new Purple Legionnaire for the Theta Tau Chapter. He has done extensive work for the chapter as a graduate and we hope to utilize him even more now that he will be serving the chapter in this new position. In Winter 1984, Phi Gam added Little Sisters to the chapter. They are: (seated) Lauren Crowder, Beth Casteel, Gina Patrick, Sherrie Brown, Cindy Barnes, and Liz McSpadden, (standing) Cindy Martin, Leslie Latham, Libba Kilgore, Keri Elrod, and Leah Rochelle. \r\n PURPLE PRIDE * Activities on Campus: -Ken Hartman, Martin Hunt, Steve Wilson, and Kevin Whitehead will serve as Student Orientation Leaders on campus next fall. To the graduates of spring and summer. Congratulations and Good Luck. -Donald Dotson has the lead in the summer musical, “Damn Yankees.” -Martin Hunt is the new InterFraternity Council president. -Danny Dotson is the new InterFraternity Council rush chairman. -Martin Hunt, David Olive, and Kenneth Owen have been inducted into Mortar Board. sa -Paul Crowder is the new Programming Congratulations! Coordinator for WTTU. ; Greg Hamrick and Joan Garr are lavaliered. *New Initiates For Spring Quarter: Bill Jaco and his new bride Laura. Jeff Brown 87 | Scott Martin for being our James Clark '85 chapter's Wilkinson a award Jorge Ordonez ’86 aE oo * Spring Quarter Pledge: Bennie Copeland ’87 Millington, TN. Phi Gamma Delta u's Postage 421 N. Walnut bra Cookeville, TN 38501 Cookeville, TN #