(If(E lEpstlmt (©fill M Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta • the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. June 1995 A Great Time at Pig Dinner Graduate Feature: By Lee Knott'96 George Barclay'34 Once again, the Fiji brotherhood had a successful Pig Dinner. Approximately 60 brothers gathered to enjoy the festivities in Chapel Hill this past March. This year we were fortunate enough to have football legend George Barclay '34 speak of the importance of being a Phi Gam in his life. Coach Barclay also shared his experi ences as an All-American and head coach ofthe University of North Carolina. Introducing Coach Barclay was his lifelong friend, L.C. Bruce '35. Mr. Bruce entertained the audience with stories that Coach Barclay was too modest to tell himself. It was an honor to have both gentlemen join us and share in the "bringing in the pig." By Jim Sessoms '76 Even with today's modern transportation system, it's a long way from Natrona, Pa., to Chapel Hill. Just imagine how much longer that trip was in 1931 for a young 18-year-old who had rarely ventured more than a few miles from his Pennsylvania hometown. That was back in the dark, early days of the Depression, and folks were tougher back then, they'll tell you — there were few of the modem conveniences that make our lives so much easier. And yet, as tough as he was — and boy was he ever tough — young Ceorge Barclay (Epsilon '34) was still a lonely, homesick boy that first day in Chapel Hill. He had never visited the state, much less the campus that he was to represent so proudly for the next four years. Shortly after arriving at his new college home, he made his way over to the practice field where they were expecting him, and his Carolina career began. "I was so homesick that you wouldn't believe it. One of my roommates was a Phi Cam,and asked me to go with him to his fraternity house. I didn't know what a "Phi Cam" was, but he introduced me to his friends, and they made me feel so welcome that I felt right at home. And I tell you, if it hadn't been for Phi Cam, I don't know what I would have done." What he did was become Carolina's first Ail-American in football. This was in the days when players went "both ways," Left to right are Lee Knott '96, Ceorge Barclay '34, Marvin Carver '75, L C. Bruce '35 and Ted Griffith '47 display Epsilon's new famous Fiji athletes print featuring Ceorge Barclay '34. playing both offense and defense. There were no "specialists" as there are today, no "nickel backs," no short-yardage running backs. If you were good enough to be a starter, you played. About the only time you rested was during time-outs. Ceorge Barclay, a strapping 185-lb. offensive guard and defensive linebacker, dominated the field and was actually one of Carolina's leading scorers in 1934. Let me repeat that; a linebacker was one of the team's leading scorers. You might say he was a combination Lawrence Taylor and Natrone Means. "I remember walking down Franklin Street one day in 1934, looking into the window of a clothing store, when I saw a bolt of the most beautiful cloth I'd ever seen," Brother Barclay said when he spoke at the Morris Pig Dinner in March."The owner promised to give me a suit made from that cloth if I scored in our upcoming game with Virginia. Well, they had completed a long pass on us early in the game, and I just knew they'd try it again. When they did, I was ready for it. All I could think of when I ran for the end zone was that suit!" Brother Barclay stayed in football after his collegiate playing Left to right are Marvin Carver '75 and George Barclay '34 with our new picture. days were over, working his way up the coaching ranks until ' 6 / K 6 Continued, Page 2 \r\nJune 1995 Page 2 Epsilon Greetings From the Phi Gam House Chapter Officers President Warner 6. Perry Jr.'96 Edenton, N.C Industrial Relations Treasurer Benjamin M. Bast'97 Hickory, N.C. English Corresponding Secretary Robertj. Weaver'97 Rocky Mount, N.C. Mathematics Recording Secretary Guy B. Eubanks '97 New Bern, N.C. History Historian George C Venters Jr.'96 Raleigh, N.C. Economics By W.Burch Perry Jr.'96, Chapter President The spring semester has been a very busy but enjoyable one for all of us at Epsilon. We are proud to say that we began the semester in a positive manner with our second successful spring rush. The addition of four sturdy pledges has excited everyone and ensured a completely full house for next year. We are looking forward to introducing them to the traditions of Phi Gam and the rich heritage that Epsilon provides. In February the eight fall pledges were initiated into ranks of brotherhood. The leadership that they have already shown promises to keep our chapter strong in the years to come. The newly installed cabinet has been successful in taking over the reins of leadership in the house. The old officers and a leadership seminar sponsored by National Headquarters in February are largely responsible for this smooth transition. Our increased numbers have significantly helped our budget, and we are financially on course for a great semester. Vance Hall continues to look as good as ever due to the hard work of pledges and brothers alike. We have painted the interior of the house and done some landscaping in the front yard. The undergraduates are still working with the House Corporation to get the exterior of the house painted and a new gutter system installed. If you are in the area, please stop by and see the improvements that we have made. Phi Gam is still proud to have one of the strongest philanthropy programs on campus. In the past few years we have been involved with volunteer work for North Carolina Special Olympics. This was true again this spring as a number of our brothers helped with the basketball tournament that Special Olympics held in Fayettville. Community outreach of this type demonstrates the quality of our brotherhood. I want to thank all of the graduates for their continued support, true proof that Phi Gam is not for college days alone. I hope that each of you will have the opportunity to come to Chapel Hill in the months to come. If you have the chance, please stop by, say hello, and see how Vance Hall and the brothers of Epsilon are doing. Philanthropy: Special Olympics Welcome Our By Adam Herscher '97, Philanthropy Chairperson Spring Pledges Epsilon once again coordinated its philanthropy project with the North Carolina Special Billy 0. Hampton Jr.'98 Oak City, N.C. Matthew B. Haverkamp '98 Goldsboro, N.C. Constantino C. Hingson '98 Smithfield, N.C. Olympics,josh Weaver '97, Adam Herscher '97, Rob Young '97, and Billy Hampton '98 volunteered at the regional basketball competition held in Durham on February I I, serving as officials and statisticians for the S-on-S competition. Epsilon also assisted in the State Basketball Tournament at Fayetteville on February 24-26. John Robert Mattocks '95 and Wyatt Lane '95 served as gym managers and helped run the opening ceremonies. Michael Darst '97, Adam Herscher '97, Matt Murley '97, and Dean Hingson '98 officiated the games for the 3-on-3 competition throughout the weekend tournament, and also aided in the awards presentations. Brian C Vinson '98 Goldsboro, N.C. Graduate Feature: George Barclay'34 FROM Page 1 Thanks to your contributions, The Epsilon Owl is published for the members and friends of Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of North Carolina. Address changes, news items and photographs may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 3367, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3367. becoming head coach of the Tar Heels in 1953. Even after he left coaching and went into private business, he stayed close to Carolina athletics. In fact, when asked by thenChancellor House for his opinion on firing Carolina's struggling young basketball coach — name of Smith — Brother Barclay gave his unequivocable endorsement. The rest, as they say, is sports history. Without question, Carolina sports is a big-time business these days. It's nice to know that Epsilon has contributed her share of men who have represented the University so well on playing fields everywhere. So when the Heels take the field on Saturday aftemoons each fall, be proud that the tradition began with one of our own, and thank George Barclay that his first train ride down South didn't end in Durham. \r\nPage 3 The Epsilon Owl ^ %YVi^ViVih L, C. Bruce '35 (1522 Canterbury Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608), who introduced Coach Barclay at our last Pig Dinner, has many recollections about his days at Phi Gam. On the way home from a reunion last summer, Luke and Mary stopped to see Herbert H. Taylor,"one of UNC's/ term as senior warden of Christ Church Cranbrook, Michigan's largest Episcopal parish. Chester E. Mocker Jr.'44(10800 Old St. Augustine Rd.,#306,Jacksonville, PL 32257)is retired from Smith Kline Beecham. presidency in the spring of 1936,the fellow who held the mortgage on our house lived Austin Co., DeWitt R. Austin Jr.'45 (291 1 Ferncliff Rd., Charlotte, NC282I I) has his son and four other persons running the business which has offices in Atlanta and Charlotte. on us. It was after Herb Taylor's last year in law school. Through Purple Legionnaire "I really enjoyed the last issue of The Epsilon Jim Phipps, we discovered — Herb,Jim and (1901 Blackfoot TrI., Mesquite, TX 75149) who appreciated the updates on his eight percent The reward was fabulous! We received triple damages and refinanced the house. Even though I have not been a Owl," writes Thomas A. Nisbet Jr.'46 contemporaries. As for recent accomplishments, Thomas lists his retirement three years ago, beating lymphoma cancer in 1993 and being the only Tar Heel on Blackfoot Trail. great donor to Epsilon, I consider myself Henry A. Badgett'48 resides at 1745 one of the three saviors." Luke is a senior executive in L. C. Bruce Associates, a real Hendersonville Rd., Asheville, NC 28803. estate and insurance business brokerage firm in Raleigh. He has been elected Now a firefighter for the Pine Knoll Shores Fire Department, DeVan Barbour Jr.'48 (22 Reefstone, Pine Knoll Shores, NC 28512) writes:"What could be more soothing than to be rousted out of bed around 2:30 a.m. on a cold February night, see an orange glow in the sky with the knowledge that there is a free cup of coffee waiting for you when it's all over? Everyone president emeritus of Habitat for Humanity of Wake County and has received four community service awards from three governors. Retired physician James B. Greenwood '42 is keeping busy these days. Besides doing volunteer work, he is back in school Chamber's Small Business of the Year award,the Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Service award and the Rotary Club's first Senior Citizen of the Year award. He and his wife, Rachel, have two With his retirement from the DeWhx in St. Louis and he was about to foreclose I —that we had been paying usurious interest since 1928 on the house mortgage. The North Carolina ceiling was six percent, and this fellow's lawyer had charged us past president of the ECU Pirate's Club. In the past.Jack had also received the children and three grandchildren. Fiji's living legends — Member of the Class of'32, eminent lawyer, soldier, statesman — one of our forgotten heroes." Luke remembers this bit of Epsilon Chapter history that involves Herb:"During my ~ should try it!" taking course work and serving on the With the new title of regional vice president. Gene F. Lyon '54 (1723 Windingridge Dr., Richmond, VA 23233) has assumed responsibility for Fidelity Deposit Companies' recently-formed mideast region which covers five states. Kenneth F. Anderson '56(30 Middle Ridge Rd., New Canaan, CT 06840),the CEO of Lincoln Textiles Co. Inc., has a second home in Wilmington and spends as much time as possible away from his busy work life. He would enjoy seeing old friends from Epsilon. After I I years on Hilton Head Island, S.C., Donald A. Furtado '59 (902 Anchorage Rd., Tampa, FL 33602) became a Floridian in 1992. He and a partner are involved in developing Harbour Island, a mixed-use community near downtown Tampa. Don has three sons. His brother. Bob '59, lives in Chapel Hill. Jeffrey A. Hare '59 (9 Partrick Ln., Westport, CT 06880) is a senior partner in The Capital Planning Group. Hugh L. Patterson '60, an attorney with Willcox & Savage (1800 NationsBank Center, Norfolk, VA 23510), welcomed the arrival of his first grandchild, Andrew, Jimmie has a new address at 5501 Attorney Robert B. Broughton '48 (3400 Landor St., Raleigh, NC 27609) serves "of counsel" at Maupin Taylor Ellis & Robinhood Rd., Charlotte, NC 2821 1. He Adams P.A. He lives on the same street as reports that his brother, Micky '52, is Ted Haigler '46 and Sanford Thompson '49 and sees them often. "My twin daughters and son all graduated retired in Aldan, Pa., and spends time at his vacation cottage in Maryland. Jimmie sees Before Christmas,"Guv" talked with John Gip Kimball'42 often. Swanner *48. Eugene E. Record Jr.'63 (44 Clover Sl, Belmont, MA 02178). He notes that his When he retumed to campus for his 50th class reunion, Ben M.Snyder'43 (1207 Timberview, Bloomfield Hills, Ml 48304) enjoyed having a look at Vance Hall where he lived during his last two years in college. "It was a fine and memorable experience throughout," he notes. Ben is completing a Jack Edwards Jr.'49 (208 Windsor Rd., Greenville, NC 27858) was named 1994 Citizen of the Year by the Pitt-Greenville state appeal board for those who lose their driver's license due to medical reasons. in November. in May 1994 from Carolina," writes "extracurricular" activities got out of hand last spring when he climbed to 19,000 feet on Mount Everest January 19, 1995. In addition to starting E. Harvie Hill '64 (1 14 Strawflower Dr., Holden Beach, NC 28462), a pediatric several successful downtown businesses, dentist, has a new office in Shallotte, N.C. Chamber of Commerce at a banquet on Jack had been an instructor at ECU and is Continued \r\nPage 4 Now semi-retired, he is playing more golf and plans to become more active in fraternity events. At the next Pig Dinner, William E. Stanley Jr.'65 (16-B Fountain Manor Dr., Greensboro, NC 27405) is boking forward to seeing pledge brothers and classmates such as Tommy Baysden, Larry Maddison, Bill Nelson. An employee benefit consultant, William is senior vice president at W.E Stanley & Co. Inc He has four sons, ages 15 to 20. beautiful eight-point buck; his commercial real estate brokerage and investment business, Anthony & Co., is doing very well; and his four-year-old son can already hit the ball out of their front yard. Marlene and Ronald A. Batchelor '81 (1212 Blenheim Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612) announce the birth in October of a son, Maclin, who joins older brothers Andrew and Davis. A CPA, Ronnie is a partner in Batchelor, Tillery & Roberts. John W.Hughes *66 (1600 Alabama Dr., Robert P. Holmes IV '81 (221 1 Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607), a lawyer Winter Park, PL 32789) is president of with the firm of Smith & Holmes, welcomed Vista Technology Management, a company which owns and manages cable television and telephone systems in Fbrida and Chicago. his first child, Elisabeth, in January. Rob informs us that physician John Kirkland '81 will be one of the team doctors for the "Love being back in the South!" notes Ellis Carolina Panthers while maintaining his regular medical practice. T. Alexander'75 (6275 Harrow Trace, Norcross, GA 30092) who moved from northern New Jersey to the Atlanta area two years ago with his wife, Nancy, and two daughters. Last July, Ellis was named president of the Stein Printing Co. Since receiving a second degree in geology in 1982, Steven E. Mason '75 has been working in the environmental consulting field. For the last two years, he has been fully engrossed in running his own firm, Geoscience & Technology, which has been highly successful. Letters for Steve can be June 1995 778 Plumbing contractor Henry M. Kidd '83 (3312 Rock Creek Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609) is the owner of Kidd Brothers Plumbing. He writes, "I recently witnessed the amazing footwork of H. Reid Jones Jr. '82 on the dance floor while taking ballroom dancing lessons. Byron Kirkland '83 was also present" A sales engineer with the Wink Davis Equipment Co., William L. Clark '84 (1001 Pine Ridge Rd., Richmond, VA Chemical Co. He and Ann were married in August and now reside at 108-G Northbend Dr., Charlotte, NC 28262.John updates us on his two brothers: Louis'78 resides with his wife and two children in Fayetteville, N.C., and works for the Holt Oil Co.; and William '84 is now regional sales manager at Central Finishing Systems of America and living in Charlotte, N.C., with his wife and two children. Last November, Christopher Hawes Collier'87 opened a real estate appraisal firm. The Appraisal Group. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have moved to I 10 Summer Haven Ln., Washington, NC 27889. Paul W.Collins 11 '87, president of Paul Collins Produce Co. Inc.(570 Brevard Rd., Box 8, Asheville, NC 28806), has sold operations in Columbia, S.C., and relocated headquarters to the above address. His son, Paul III, will be two years old in June. Attorney David L. Ray '88, now with Faison & Fletcher, married Krista Combs in December. The newlyweds live at 61 32 Dorsett PL, Wilmington, NC 28403. Brannon L. Gilliam '89 (520 W. Parkway Ave., High Point, NC 27262) is general sales manager at Cable Adnet. He and his wife,Jill, became parents in September with the birth of their first child, Thomas. sent to a new address: Re 2, Box 29-D, 23226) reports that Prescott Spigner '85 has joined the company, replacing Will Pinnacle, NC 27043. He welcomes all Cox '84. Bill notes,"Great work, current In the furniture business, W.Lang Hornthal '91 (1336 Chester Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608) is the owner of Appalachian brothers to call (910-325-2884) or stop by Fijis. Great after-party following the for a visit UNC-Ciemson debacle! Thanks." A general contractor and the president of Ann and Gregory L. Richardson '84 (3605 Melinda Dr., Wilmington, NC 28409) are enjoying their first child, Madalyn, who was h>orn in June 1994. Greg Designs. A.R. Chesson Construction Co., A1 R. Chesson '77 (108 W.Academy St, Williamston, NC 27892) developed two projects for W.M. Green '55 last year. is an orthodontist When not on the job, Al is busy raising his two children, coaching baseball and football, serving as senior warden at his church and as a fourth-term town commissioner. He is also helping Mike Easley '72 with the finance committee. "Remember our attorney general with a donation. He's doing a super job." Julian R. Williamson '84, who graduated from the Kenan-Flagler Business School last year, is now marketing director for the Nike Carolina Classic, a PGA tour event He has a new address at 2635 St Mary's St., Raleigh, NC 27609. With his father and brother, Robert '79,Julian attended the 1994 Sun Bowl. "It's been a good year!" writes Lee Holder'79 (2101 Buckingham Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607), noting that he took a "I recently rode into Washington on a tidal wave of new Republicans. Thank Goodness!" writes R. Harris Vaughan '94 (318 1/2 Maryland Ave. N.E., Washington, DC 20002). He is a legislative assistant to Senator Lauch Faircloth. We regret to inform you of the death of Donald P. Cooke '32 (7/13/94), Walter R. Graham '36 (12/28/94), Lemuel D. Whitsett 111 '50 and David M. Connor Jr.'57 (I 1/10/94). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their In a new job, John McAllister Cox '85 is territory manager for the Ashland passing and extends condolences to their families and friends.