lEjjstlon Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta THE University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. January 1996 Chapter Thriving Despite Mistake Brothers Gain Insights, See Positive Outcome Mark Your Calendars! By W. Burch Perry Jr.'96, Chapter President Spring Pig Dinner Greetings from the Phi Gam come from this. First, the you have heard about and entertain 18-year-old minds. However, these groups viewed it quite differently followed the rush letter and made it their sole have committed, and the incident that occurred this purpose to bring this letter house. I am sure that all of brothers are fully devoted to righting the wrongs that we were written tongue-in- unity that has come from into the news, portraying it this incident is proof of the as our "rules of daily acdon." true meaning of Phi In hindsight, we realize Gamma Delta. Second, the that what had become a silly University has requested tradition in both ours and that we participate in other houses during rush is alcohol abuse and rape now our grave mistake. We awareness programs, which are deeply sorry and embar will be educational for the rassed for the negative brotherhood. Finally, the attention we have brought to Graduate Trusteeship that Epsilon. However, I do see we have been placed under cheek and intended to some positive effects that will fall, and I will bring you up to date on the situation. The facts are that a letter that was written and hand- delivered to our rushees this fall ended up in the hands of some women's rights groups on campus. Taken in context, it is clear that the tasteless choices of words March 16, 1996 This year the Pig Dinner weekend activities will include a golf outing. Watch your mail for details! closer relationship between the graduate and under graduate brothers. It is our full intention to prove the worthiness of Phi Gamma will be the source of a much Continued on Page 2 Epsilon's Attorney General Always Had Special Intensity By Jim Sessoms '76 When Mike Easley left Chapel Hill in 1972, many of his brothers at Epsilon figured they would hear from him again in a big way. His intensity and restlessness signaled that he had some thing special. That day has come many times over. Mike, a Rocky Mount native, went on to Michael F. Easley '72 Bladen and Columbus Mike left the D.A.'s counties in southeastern office in 1990 and went into North Carolina. Mike private practice. But public life beckoned again in 1992. That year, he ran for attorney general of North Carolina, and the people of the state gave him the most votes ever received by a statewide quickly made a name for himself as a tough prosecu tor and later became the district attorney. He used his energy as one of the state's youngest district attorney's ever to put corrupt local officials and drug kingpins candidate. law school and then took a behind bars. He succeeded So far, Mike's list of accomplishments is long. In job as an assistant district attorney in Brunswick, so well that one drug lord his three years as attorney took out a contract on his life. Continued on Page 3 \r\nPage 2 January 1996 Zebulon Vance Society Established Remember Tour Fraternity with a Bequest "Brothers who have included Epsilon in their estate plans have made a thoughtful gesture toward the fraternity," said Marvin Carver '75, president of the Board of Chapter Advisers. "It's an important way for graduate brothers to support Epsilon in the future. And since Zeb Vance left us a legacy of greatness, we thought it proper to honor those brothers who leave Epsilon a legacy as well." Organizations across the country have recognized the value of bequests from their loyal members. After much research on this subject, the House Corporation has announced the creation of the Zebulon Vance Society, an honorary society for loyal brothers who have remembered Epsilon in their respective wills. "While the House Corporation can't provide legal counsel in estate planning techniques, we can promote the idea that a simple bequest of putting Epsilon in your will is a method ofsupporting the fraternity in an important way," said House Corporation President Tom Nisbet '70. "Of course, every brother should look after the future needs of his spouse, his family and his favorite charities, but I believe most of us would like to remember the place where we made our best friends in life." To qualify for the Zebulon Vance Society, brothers need only remember Epsilon in their will, and report this fact to the House Corporation. In return, each Zebulon Vance Society member will receive a beautiful print of Epsilon's coat of arms, a distinctive lapel pin, and special recognition in the Epsilon Owl and at the annual Norris Pig Dinner. You can include Epsilon in your will with only a minimal amount of wording. All that is necessary is the language to include the correct legal name and address of the fraternity. A simple example of an outright bequest would be: "I give, devise, and bequeath to Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta, Inc., located at 108 West Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, the sum of dollars (or, percent of my estate)(to be used to establish a scholarship. Chapter House improvement, etc.)." Using this simple language can greatly reduce the potential for legal disputes during probate. This language can be shared with your attorney should you be interested in providing for Epsilon in your estate plans. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions. And, of course, it is important that you consult with your attorney or financial adviser. "To those brothers who have already provided for Epsilon in your estate plans, please let us know," said Tom Nisbet '70. "You have made a very important commitment to your fraternity, and we really appreciate your generosity." Chapter Thriving Despite Mistake (Continued from Page 1) chapter. In October, the four spring pledges were the exterior of the house Harrington's fried chicken, and enjoy watching the initiated as brothers, and painted and new showers Heels dominate in Kenan to put this incident behind we are confident that their installed on the second and Stadium. Graduates and us so we can move on. leadership, initiative and undergraduates alike enjoyed the weekend. all the graduate brothers Delta as a part of the University community, to restore its good name, and has also assisted in having press attention, the fall Epsilon strong in the years third floors. If you are in the area, please stop by and see the improvements that semester has been a very to come. we have made. Despite all the negative exciting one for all of us at Epsilon. For the third persistence will keep Vance Hall is looking consecutive semester, we as good as ever due to the hard work of pledges and are operating with a fully occupied house. Fall rush brought us five sturdy Sanctuary we have had the walls painted, the floor brothers alike. In the All the home football games this year have provided an opportunity for many graduate brothers to return to Vance Hall. Our I would like to thank for their continued sup port, true proof that Phi Gam is not for college days alone. I hope that each of you will have the opportu nity to come to Chapel Hill pledges from the eastern part of the state. We are refinished and the chande looking forward to their becoming familiar with the awaiting the arrival of new Homecoming Weekend, which took place on October 21, was a great success. Many of our furniture, which should add graduate brothers came feel free to stop by, say hello, and see how Vance Hall, B.T., and the traditions of Phi Gam and the final touch to the room. back to catch up on old undergraduate brothers of The House Corporation times, taste B. T. Epsilon are doing. the rich heritage of our liers installed. We are in the near future. Please \r\nThe Epsilon Owl Page 3 Two Great Phi Gam Weekends Homecoming and Parents' Weekend Highlight the Fall Epsilon Chapter By Robert J. Weaver '97, Corresponding Secretary Officers This fall has been marked by two great football weekends. weekend on November 17- On October 21, our home 18, our annual Parents' coming celebration at UNC the game. As usual, the Weekend. On Friday night, our wonderful banquet at The Pines (formerly Slug's), included a fine meal, an inspirational blessing given by Cynthia Harrington (B.T.'s wife), and some great speeches by Burch Perry '96, house, the undergraduate Garret Perdue '98 and brothers and of course, Burch's dad, Warner Perry '70. Following dinner we had and at Vance Hall was highlighted by a great Tar Heel win over Wake Forest. It was great to see all of our graduate brothers return to the house after B.T. were doing well. We had another great an intimate gathering at the house. On Saturday, our Tar Heel gridders capped oflFthe activities with a come-ffom- behind victory over Duke. These two weekends President were great for all who participated and provided an Warner Burch Perry Jr.'96 enjoyable way to recognize the two groups of people we, the undergraduate brothers of Epsilon, truly appreciate — our graduate brothers and our parents. Epsilon's Attorney General Always Had Special "Everything we do at the Department of Justice is done to keep North Caro lina a great place to live," "Our fraternity's those upon whom I know I can call to aid Epsilon. graduates have done great things," Mike said. "I'm glad that I can contribute to my community and live up to the values I learned in my family, my church and in Mike is one of those school." has remained a stalwart supporter of Epsilon. Even after a generation, there are individuals." Nearly every veteran Naturally, all of us at Epsilon are proud of Mike's politician in this state will tell you that Mike's future looks bright indeed. When accomplishments, perhaps '63, Epsilon's longtime Purple Legionnaire, he's not out setting up citizen advisory boards some small way 1 contrib remembers when Mike across the state and devel always been there for me," transferred to Carolina oping new ways to help said Cashion. "That claim of from Belmont Abbey. fight crime in North "When Mike arrived, there Carolina, he tries to take time out for woodworking, and hunting with his son one upon another, even long after you leave the confines of the chapter room, is what brotherhood Michael, 9. is all about." Mike said. Jerry "Pop" Cashion were those who argued to carry him on our rolls as a social affiliate. My response Hickory, N.C. English Historian George C. Venters Jr.'96 Economics Environmental Crimes Task districts across the state. Benjamin M. Bost '97 (Continued from Page 1) was that he should become Project in prosecutorial TREASURER Raleigh, N.C. a brother. He did. And he Child Victim Assistance Industrial Relations Intensity general, Mike has set up the Force and has supported children by creating the Edenton, N.C. Corresponding Secretary Robert J. Weaver '97 Rocky Mount, N.C. Biology Recording Secretary Guy B. Eubanks jr.'97 New Bern, N.C. Industrial Relations none more than Brother Cashion. "I trust that in uted to his success. He has Fall 1995 Pledges Charles R. Cooke '99 Goldsboro, N.C. Thomas E. Gallo '99 Goldsboro, N.C. Matthew D. Kennedy '98 Robersonville, N.C. 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. Jason W. Marion '99 Goldsboro, N.C. Matthew R. Paszen '99 Rocky Mount, N.C. \r\nPage 4 19305 mh '400 "At 87 years ofage, lucky to be able to play golf every nice day and to have a good group to play with!" writes James I. Miller Jr.'30(419 Walnut St., Springfield, KY 40069). Francis T. Sisson Jr.'35(26 Pleasant St., Potsdam, NY 13676) notes; "Thank you for The Epsilon Owl. I look January 1996 Carolina Inc. has benefited from the generosity of Leamon E. Rogers '46 (1080 Saint Joseph St., Carolina Beach, NC 28428). His latest contribution to the organization, which is dedicated to helping neglected, abused and dependent children in a ence on Violence. "Nothing new and/or different," reports William E. Mackie'47(920 McBryde Ln. N.W., Blacksburg, VA 24060), a retired professor. "Just hanging in there." private, home-like setting, 1950s was in the form of a Married 41 years to a "Dook" graduate, Kenton B. Creuser '54(641 Fern Hill Ln., Blue Ridge, GA 30513) has four children and three grandchil dren. His hobbies include model railroad, furniture building and refinishing, flying, jogging, fishing, working on his land, and volunteering for Habitat for Humanity. six-figure charitable remain der unitrust. forward to receiving it!" Attorney James W. Keel Jr. '36(P.O. Box 4307, Rocky ofthe Intemational Confer John L. Winship '46(131 N. Buffalo St., Springville, NY 14141) worked in When he retired from Kodak Dunwoody, GA 30338) Charles J. Sawyer IH'54 (R.R 2, Box 17N,Ahoskie, NC 27910) has been in family practice for 30 years and started a second career with continues to work full time in 1986, Lloyd B. Hedrick '51 (5566 Glenrich Ct., China, India and Pakistan Dataplex, where he now associated with the firm of with Standard Oil until serves as a senior account cians. He has two children and Keel, Lassiter & Duflfy. 1951, then revived his grandfather's business, executive. He enjoys spend is a grandfather. Charles plays ing time with his two grandchildren who live tennis twice a week, usually Mount, NC 27803)is with Ahoskie Family Physi with Dickie Hoggard '55. E. Ramsey Hardin Jr.'42 (101 W. Baptist St., Marion, SC 29571) would like news still active with the company. nearby in greater Atlanta. Lloyd has talked with Nick ofStuart Gregg '40. Paul B. Bissette Jr.'47 Boddie '51 and saw Bill With his move from Edgemore County,Josephus L. Quarles in August. Mavretic'56 now lives at As a director ofFactory Stores of America, Theodore E. (1000 Salem St., Wilson,SC 27893), a pharmacist with Bissette's Drug Stores, serves William D. Smith '53(P.O. NC 27609. He is a consultant Haigler Jr.'46(3304 on the N.C. Commission for Box 1089, Marietta, GA and president ofthe non-profit Carolina Gas Council. Winship Wholesale. He is 1112 Steinbeck Dr., Raleigh, Landor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27609) has enjoyed his asso Health Services, the execu 30061) is an insurance agent tive board of N.C. Retail with Little & Smith Inc. ciation with fellow director Merchants, and the board of "Enjoyed the Owl. Keep up Mayo Boddie and the com pany's chairman and CEO,J. directors of N.C. Free. He is After many years running in touch with Frank Ross companies in various parts of Dixon Fleming Jr.'76. '47, who is retired in the world, Rowland Bumstan Jr.'54(1022 Cherokee Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091) was "coerced" by an old friend into teaching Southport, and saw Billy In the last newsletter, Thomas A. Nisbet Jr.'46 Quarles '52 in Gastonia. (1901 Blackfoot Trl., Mes- Consultant Roger G. Hall '47(224 W. Willow Grove quite, TX 75149) appreciated the update on DeVan Barbour '48, whom he will always remember as pitcher on the 1943 Fiji champion ship Softball team. Thomas Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19118), a partner in Roger Hall Associates, is involved in a special music project at graduate students. As a professor and lecturer at Wayne C. Anderson '60(184 Lake Forest Graduate School of Christ Church in Philadel Girls Homes of North phia, he serves as chairman he writes. television's Channel 35. As part of the 300th anniversary 19E0S Cedar Point Blvd., Swansboro, NC 28584) is a dentist with For many years, the Boys and notes,"The graduate news section is great. Keep it up." Acme McCrary Corp. Northwestern University's of Management, he has been honored with a teaching excellence award. "Every time I walk into a classroom, I feel like I should be paying the University for the privilege!" Temple University and also in corporate development for the good work!" writes William H. Redding Jr.'58 (1538 Sylvan Way,Asheboro, NC 27203), president of Anderson & Slack. Working in commercial real estate, James N.Thomas'60 (912 Frankland Rd., Tampa, FL 33629) is a partner and \r\nThe Epsilon Owl secretary/treasurer at William T. Young and Associates. Wayne B. Venters '60,an orthopaedic surgeon at Onsiow Orthopaedics(200 Doctors Dr.,Suite J, Jackson ville, NC 28546),is happy that both his daughters, Lara and Gayle, have graduated Page 5 O'Quinn '68(25 Shore Dr., Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480)is an attorney and managing partner. His first Russell M.Carter'71(806 N.23rd St., Wilmington, NC 28405)informs us that a Self-employed and working in marine retail sales, Larry F. 25-year reunion is being novel. The Bermuda Virus, discussed for the Class of was published and released in May by the Bermudian Publishing Co. 1971 and surrounding years. Most likely, the gathering will be held this coming summer, president ofPark Boat Co. He now lives at 214 Hwy. 17 S., Washington, NC 27889. Attorney Robert T. Wright Jr.'68(201 S. Biscayne the UNC system. Blvd.,#1500, Miami,FL Rusty at the address above. Smithfield, NC 27577)is involved in shopping center Church St., Edenton, NC development. Those interested can contact For those who have lost 33131) has left a 70-lawyer firm to join the 100-member Warner Perry'71 (108 W. touch, Norman S. Goode law firm ofShutts 8c Bowen. m '63 resides at 702 Beverly His wife, Diana,is now in a 27892), who is in the cotton and peanut business with Perry Farms,writes:"I have enjoyed going back to Vance Hall the past three years with Burch '96 there. Mary Scott is in her second year at Way,#A, Martinsville, VA business partnership with 24112. Nicki Miller, the wife ofRick Miller '68. Eugene E. Record Jr.'63 (44 Clover St., Belmont, MA 02178), who is aiming to climb to the highest point in sional staff member of the each ofthe 50 states, con Senate Labor Committee, at quered Mt. Mitchell in 1995. a new address: 4208 S. 35th Scott H. Richardson '71 St., Arlington, VA 22206. (P.O. Box 7779,Winston He receives e-mail at harry__gurkin@labor.senate.gov. Salem, NC 27109)is presi dent ofVillage Tavern. Hiram J. Mayo Jr.'69(P.O. Box 1734, New Bern, NC "Still having fun in Florida," notes R. Stevens Gravely 28563), an attorney, an nounces the birth of his son, Hiram III, in March 1995. '74(7409 El Encanto Ct., David R. Bickel'67(7703 Chatham Rd., Chevy Chase, MD 20815), a senior trial attorney in the Antitrust Division ofthe Department of Justice, has three daugh ters, all college graduates. He updates us on these brothers: Harry Gurkin '69 is enjoy ing D.C. life; Frank Cloyes '67 is opening a new restau You can reach Harry W. Gurkin Jr.'69, a profes UNC." In the restaurant business, #201,Tampa,FL 33617). "Stop by if you're in the neighborhood." 1970a Walter E. Titchener 11'74 rant in Charleston, S.C., As chairman and CEO of Factory Stores ofAmerica,J. Dixon Fleming Jr.'76 (521 Rosewood Dr., and somewhere at the beach. from "Dook" and are now in Smitfawick'75 is vice (1000 N. General Lee Ave., called Crandalls; Bill Shell Also an attorney, R. Hart Lee '67 has become a South '70(111 Windsor Way, Dunn,NC 28334)reports American jet setter; and Richmond, VA 23221) that Robert Thurston '75 Hugh Eagleton '66 is pursuing a Ph.D. in college practices business law with has a new baby daughter. Everyone had a great time when J. Ed Peele'77(2190 Cape Jasmine Dr.,Sanford, NC 27330) met with A1 Chesson, Monty Pollard, John Hawkins, Wade Scales, Wayland Sermons and Lyle Tayloe (all Class of '77)in Greenville, N.C., as guests ofCharles "Junior" Young '77. "After losing in a round of golf. Junior agreed to pay for golfand fix dinner," Ed reports. "Wives attended and we had a grand time." Hayes R. Holdemess'79 (1612 St. Andrews Rd., Greensboro, NC 27408) has been made a partner in The Todd Organization, a nationwide executive benefits consulting firm. Hayes was the highest-producing third-year agent nationally for Northwestern Mutual Life administration. Williams, Mullen, Christian 8c Dobbins. In his free time, he Financial consultant Marvin Wholesale grocer Harry is coaching his daughter's seventh-grade basketball team. J. Carver DI'75(4026 Dover Rd., Durham, NC Insurance, the primary carrier Todd uses for corporate insurance used in financing benefit plans. Rd., Newburgh, NY 12550) Charles R. Brindell Jr.'71 is 27707) is a vice president at Merrill Lynch. "Still a Yankee," notes Van is president of Hilton, Gibson president and CEO of 8c Miller Inc. He has three Trammell Crow Southeast daughters. Scherr HI'67(24 Sloane W. Martin '79 from his address at 6241 Island Lake (6000 Poplar Ave., #150, Memphis,TN 38119), a real Charles M.Ivey 111'75 (1111 Latham Rd., Greens boro, NC 27408)is an At the law firm of Stevens estate investment, services and attorney with Ivey, Ivey, his first birthday last July. McGhee, Robert A. development company. McClellan & Gatton. Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823. Van's son, Cuder, celebrated Continued, next page \r\nPage 6 January 1996 778 =s>#«!c Since Blair D. Shwedo'79 (1528 Biltmore Dr., Char lotte, NC 28207)took over as president ofSouthEastem Petroleum Systems in June 1992,the firm has grown from four employees to 14. He and his wife, Laura, have At Coffman's Men's Wear, John H. Coffman '81 (602 Queen Annes Rd., Greenville, NC 27858) serves as co-president. He and Pam are expecting their by Inc. Magazine as 1995 Entrepreneur of the Year. Having graduated from Gordon Conwell Theologi cal Seminary, Nancy and second child in March and Durwood Robinson Steed two children. John is planning to be in Atlanta this year, attending his fifth Olympic games '87(c/o 761-206 Bishop's Park Dr., Raleigh, NC 27605) are now Presbyte B. Robert Williamson Jr. since Montreal in 1976. rian missionaries in Thai Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette Robert M. Woronoff Jr. until November 1997. Their since earning his M.B.A. in 1983. He was promoted to senior vice president several years ago and named top '82(2615 Lewis Farm Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608) is Observer Publishing Co. overseas address: c/o Kenneth MacKenzie School, 136 Chareon Prathet, Lampang, 52,000, Thailand. Services Group in 1994. With Thomas R. Prewitt'83 In July, Alice and Barton S. his wife, Caroline, and two children, Robert now lives at 1165 FifiL Ave., New York, (Rt. 1, Box 161, Hope Mills, NC 28348) is presi dent of Cypress Lakes Golf Arthur '88 (121 Bienville Ave., Mobile, AL 36606) treasurer of The News and salesman in the Investment lasos Attorney Andrew D. Bock '80(709 Rush Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28305)sent us the photo below of this "future Phi Gam," Andrew David Bock Jr., age 4. Course. When we heard from him in the fall, N. Gee Smith III '84(201 Elmwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408) was expecting the arrival of a second child in January. He is a vice president and address: 1312 Annapolis Dr., Suite 203, Raleigh, NC 27608. Letters for David G. McClure '93 can be sent to his new address: 1623 Fountain View, Apt. 2, Charlotte, NC 28203. first daughter, Holden. 19908 tial Securities and can be contacted on the Internet at School of Law. 76744,1777@compuserve.com. Gee noted that he's making regular donations to the Charles E. Bell III '91 branch manager at Pruden "Charles W. Holderness bimonthly card games. Kathryn and Miles G. Fleming '86 (508 S. Fourth St., Smithfield, NC 27577) announce the birth of daughter, Kate, in March 1995. Miles, vice president of retail operations at Carolina Pottery Inc., reports that J. Dixon Fleming Jr.'76 was selected John Fennebresque '94 (1844 Pinewood Cir., Charlotte, NC 28211), an analyst with NationsBank, is looking forward to the wedding of classmate Tom Archie in April. welcomed the arrival of their When he wrote last spring, Carl D. Taylor Jr.'90 (420 Pembroke Ave., Ahoskie, NC 27910) was in France as an exchange student, studying at the University of Paris Nanterre '74 Foundation" at their Andrew David Bock Jr. shows signs of having purple blood. You will find him at a new land, where they will remain '79 has been a stockbroker at NY 10029. serves as director of leasing. Since publication of our last issue, we have learned of the death of: Henry N. Lee '28 (2/10/95) Champ C. Henry '33 and Ralph Leach '36. Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their families and friends. (1829 Wilshire Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608), a =»e«= financial consultant with Smith Barney, married Kathryn in September 1994. David C. Burkhardt'91 is in sales with Cadmus Finan cial Communications. He now lives at 3205 Merriman Ave., Raleigh, NC 27607 and can be reached by e-mail at burkmims@aol.com. Thank you to ... John A. Holcombe '50, F. Rockwell Poisson '50, Harry Scherr III '67, Steve Mason '75, James M. Earnhardt '86, Tom Archie '94 and John Fennebresque '94 whose checks were In the mail when we At Hunter 8c Associates, published our 1994-95 David M. Connor III '91 Honor Roll of Donors.