SPRING,1984 VOLUME LXXVVI 'We Theta 'T^iji LAuKVTdtn Theta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta PIG DINNER INVITATION Dear Graduate Brother, With the coming of spring, we are anxiously await ing our annual Norris Pig Dinner. Our festivities are scheduled for Saturday, April 14. This year for the first time we are having a country band and BYOB starting at 2:00 and dinner beginning at 6:00. This year we are proud to have Bill Zerman, Executive Director of the Fraternity, as our speaker. During the dinner, we will be presenting Gold and Silver Owl Awards to brothers for 50 and 25 years of brother hood. Following the dinner, we will have time for more visitation with cocktails and a casino party in the living room. — The University of Alabama of Supreme Beverages of Birmingham for helping us out with the purchase of our dining room furniture which is desperately needed. Also, thanks to Carl Jamison who did another fine job as our Purple Legionnaire and to Charles Fletcher(73), the section chief for the Southeast region. We would like to encourage you to become active in a Graduate Chapter. We are trying to revitalize them in several cities. To find out if there is one in your area, call National at(606)255-4227. Thank you again for making this such a successful year at both the graduate and undergraduate level and we look forward to seeing you at Pig Dinner. Phi Gamma Delta Is not forCollege Days Alone! Fraternally yours, If you need accomodations, we will have rooms at Doug Martinson ('86) the Holiday Inn at half price. For more information Graduate Relations Chairman contact Jim House at(205)752-7097. Please drop us a card if you plan on attending. We look forward to seeing you there. PERGE! PLEDGE TRAINING Fraternally yours. The Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta PERGE! Thanks to an outstanding job by rush chairmen Bob White ('84), Bucky Henson ('84), and Bob Wiltshire ('83) Theta's 1983 pledge class was an impressive group of young men from all over the southeast. This year's pledge class again did an outstanding job on the house, preparing for several rush week ends such as Homecoming and ail other home games. They also built a walkway deck as this years pledge class project. Pledge training this year consisted of the tradi tional study of the Purple Pilgrim as well as the history of the Theta Chapter. In addition, the pledges had weekly car washes, several closed weekends, and study hall during the week in order to enhance their academic performance. The 1983 pledge class officers were Bob English, Brother Fred Maxwell('10) at Pig Dinner 1983 GRADUATE NEWS This year proved to be very suocessfui as far as Graduate Relations was concerned. It could not have president, from Elba; Kavan Powell, vice president, from Tuscaloosa; Jeff Barnes, treasurer, from Monroeviile; and Greg Mathews, secretary, from Jacksonville, Florida. These young men showed fine leadership that contributed greatly to the success of this year's class that will hopefully enable them to continue to add to Theta's 129 years of excellence. been possible without your help. We had good atten Fraternally yours, Mike Marshall ('84) Scott Collier('85) Pledge Trainers dance for all of the home football games which we had a brunch and open bar before and after the game. Your presence was greatly welcomed as we ail enjoyed visiting with you, especially the pledges. We would like to thank Brother J.B. Schilieci ('66) PERGE! \r\nrushees in both Birmingham and Huntsville. As the spring semester of '84 gets going we are planning parties in Memphis, Birmingham, Mont gomery, Mobile, and Huntsville. We are anxiously anticipating our two biggest rush parties—"Roaring Twenties" and "Fiji Island" which always prove to be among the most exciting parties on campus. As always we are in constant need of your active EDITOR: Doug Martinson '86 The Theta Fiji is a publication of Theta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is intended exclusively for her graduates. participation and graduate support in rush. Without it we will not be able to carry on the proud traditions of the Theta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Fraternally yours, Jim House ('86) Bill Wright('86) Hugh Morrow ('84) Rush Chairmen PERGE! HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS i 1983 PLEDGE CLASS Front Row L to R: Trey Turner, Michael DeMere, Rusty Turner, F. J. Carlisle, Skipper Dickerson, Larry Murff, Bill Howard, Gerry Marlowe, Second Row: Dylan Cannon, Scott Sanders, Joe Long, Steve Collins, Russell Dennis, Scott Stamper, Kavan Powell, Jeff Barnes, Steve Stevens, Third Row: Mac Martinson, Jason Dowling, Greg Mathews, Brent Lee, Johnny Sumner, Bart Smith, Todd Rice, Bob English,John Jernigan. As in the past, the House has undergone many improvements both major and minor. In addition to the numerous small improvements and repairs made on the House, the landscape was also upgraded. Several gardens were redone and the yard received many improvements. This year the pledge class pro ject was constructing a sidewalk and retaining wail in the side yard. This project not only added beauty, but also created a convenient path to the patio. The House Corporation has set aside some money for the purchase of new dining room tables and chairs. We are also planning on redecorating the living room and library with new wallpaper, paint, carpet, and furniture. Fraternally yours, Jimmy Jeter('85)" House Manager PERGE! Don Bevill ('72), National Sales Director of Bunge 3n iEctminum Corporation in Birmingham, is to be married in late April. This Theta Fiji is dedicated to the living memory of Brother Kavan Powell. May his fond memories be cherished always Bob Nelson ('73) is to married in July. He is a loan officer for City Mortgage Services, Inc. in Destin, in the hearts of those who knew him. Florida. RUSH Theta Chapter maintained its proud tradition in rush by pledging an outstanding class from all over the Southeast. This accomplishment can be attrib uted to the three excellent rush chairmen: Bob White ('84), Bob Wiltshire ('83), and Bucky Henson ('84). The 1984 rush program got under way in the middle of October when the chapter welcomed more than 150 rushees for Homecoming weekend. Christ mas was another chance for members to meet SPORTS Sports have always been a proud tradition of the Theta Chapter, and this year will be no exception. With the effort of all members, the All-Sports trophy should reside here, once again. We have already finished second in the campus-wide foot-ball and placed high in soccer. Jimmy Hicks ('85) finished ifirst in the long distance run earning us valuable points for the sports trophy. Spring semester opens with basketball, which we have dominated for the past three years. Softball is \r\nanother spring sport which we enjoy playing and have high hopes in it. We hope to continue our winning tradition, though just a symbol, it is one that the men of Theta Chapter take deep pride in. Roll Tide! PERGEI Fraternally yours, Mark "Bear" Collier Sports Chairman SOCIAL CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT This has been a particularly great year for Theta Chapter in the area of campus involvement. Phi Gams are increasing their participation in student government, school organizations, and numerous professional and civic groups. Gary Toole ('84) has just completed his term as Interfraternity Council President. In addition, Gary is also a member of the Jasons, Order of Omega, and the Anderson Society. Brett Couch ('85), who has just completed his term as C&BA Senator, has been named as Executive Assistant to the SGA President. Doug Martinson ('86) As always Theta Chapter has had an excellent social year. The Phi Gams started the fall semester with a weekend of great bands to celebrate sorority "Squeal Day." Football weekends have traditionally been big events at Alabama and this year was no ex ception, as we had band parties for ttie home games and took busses to the Birmingham games. Another highlight of our fall semester was the pledge swaps with sororities including: KKF, AAA, XQ.AFA.KA,andOM. We are also preparing our annual spring events; "The Black Diamond Formal," "Roaring Twenties," "Fiji Island," and an "Old Row Lake Party." It is evident that the Theta Chapter has continued has just been elected C&BA Vice-President and it tradition of having a very entertaining social calen Steve Collins ('87) and Russell Dennis ('87) have just been elected C&BA Senator and Off-Campus Senator respectively. Theta Chapter's leadership at The University of Alabama has been well repre sented and it plans to continue. dar to break up the monotony of scholastic life. Fraternally yours, Chas Pell ('85) Social Chairmen PERGEI Fraternally, Brett Couch ('85) PERGEI GRADUATE NEWS Brothers: Please fill out this form today, as we want to keep up to date with our graduate brothers! Return the completed form to Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Corresponding Secretary, P.O. Box AN, University, Alabama. Name . Nickname. .Ciass. Mailing Address. 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