^ War Eagle Fiji X Published by Alpha Upsilon Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Auburn University AUBURN, ALABAMA SUMMER 1996 Spotlight on Scott Blansit Murrav '69 GRADUATE BROTHER LOVES TO FLY with Delta Air Lines. month at noon at the Terrace Garden With a degree in electrical engi neering and further study at Purdue Hotel across from Lenox Mall (2619250). We always have a speaker. Dave Watson (Georgia '79) is the new president." country team, and he is still physically active, participating in golf, sailing, snow skiing and backpacking. He also enjoys traveling and genealogy. Of his fraternity experience, he writes, "I believe the lessons offriend ship, leadership and teamwork never grow old, even though we doT Brother Murray is married to the former Karen Maginnis, a weather an During his collegiate years. Brother Murray was a member of the cross 5635 Colton Dr., Atlanta, GA 30342. As the undergraduates continue to fly high in academics, athletics and philanthropy at Auburn, at least one graduate brother is literally flying high. Scott Blansit Murray is a captain and Georgia Tech, Brother Murray is very well suited to the rigorous technical demands of piloting a com mercial airliner. He has also been president of the Atlanta Graduate Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and tells us, "For those ofyou in the Atlanta area, we have a graduate chapter that meets once a chor for CNN. You can reach them at The State of the Chapter: A Presidential Letter The Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has once again been truly blessed with an incredible year. God has given us a brotherhood that is united. We are able to draw enormous the course of the last year, and the office of Interfraternity Council president is currently held by Matt Clegg. Fiji proudly boasts many Tigerhosts, SGA senators. Squires, strength from a diversity that is Honor Society members and also two grounded in the very principles for Plainsmen. which we stand. On the academic level, we once We have truly set a standard throughout the Auburn campus with again finished with the highest GPA our involvement, athletics and aca demic achievement. In recognition of our leadership we were once again awarded the James E. Martin Award for the best fraternity on campus! This tradition of character, leadership and excellence will undoubtedly follow for years to come! War Eagle and God bless, David Newman President among fraternity men. This has been a lasting tradition that will, without a doubt, extend for years to come. Athletically, we have risen to the top once again. Alpha Upsilon Chap ter won the All-Sports Trophy for interfraternity athletics, finishing in first place in the majority of the sports in which we were involved. We have also been truly blessed with character that is uncompromised in the lives that we lead. The Lord has provided many available means for spiritual growth, development and fel lowship. Our brothers have also taken it upon themselves to serve the campus in many ways. Shannon Scarbrough served as the SGA vice president over Chapter President David Newman speaks at the Parents Day Luncheon. \r\nPage 2 WAR EAGLE FIJI War Eagle Fiji is published regu^ larly by the men of Phi Gamma Delta at Auburn University for Auburn Football: It's Almost That Time ofYear Again members and friends. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address notices should be sent to Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Headquar ters, P.O. Box 7311, Macon, GA ^31209-7311. ^ The Auburn Tigers are preparing once again for a great football season. As in the past, there will be many events at the Fiji house throughout the season. Please stop by to visit or enjoy one of Luther's superb lunches. We especially look forward to your visit during Homecoming. This year, the Tigers take on Northeast Louisiana on November 9. We hope to see you there! War Eagle. The Rush Report Once again it is time for the most important thing that we do all year, rush. We had a really good winter rush, and I am excited about the up coming summer and fall. I have heard of a number of fine young men who want to rush Phi Gamma Delta. Sev Summer 1996 1996 Auburn Football Schedule Date Opponent Site Aug. 31 Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 UAB AUBURN 6:00 Fresno State AUBURN 6:00 Ole Miss Oxford 6:00 LSU South Carolina 1:00 Mississippi State AUBURN AUBURN Starkville Florida Arkansas Gainesville 12:00 AUBURN 1:00 AUBURN 1:00 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 eral graduate brothers have sent me Oct. 19 letters of recommendation on young Nov. 2 .men they feel would be an asset to the Nov. 9 Time* 1:00 6:00 fraternity, and I really appreciate that. Nov. 16 N.E. Louisiana(Homecoming) Georgia AUBURN 1:00 Feel free to write me in care of the Nov. 23 Alabama Birmingham TBA fraternity house, or call me at (334) 502-8310. I would appreciate receiv ing the names of prospective mem * All times are P.M. Central and subject to change. bers, as well as comments or ideas. The main summer party will be statewide and will fall on August 10. The Seales have once again been very For ticket information, contact the Auburn Athletic Ticket Office at 1-800- AUB-1957 or (334) 844-4040. The number to call for the hearing impaired is 1-800-446-0378. You can also reach Auburn Athletics on-line at http:// www.aubum.edu/athletics. generous in allowing us to use their Speaking of Sports... lake house. When night falls, we will go back to Auburn for a band party. That completes the rush report. I feel that we are going to have an out- Alpha Upsilon Chapter once again captured the All-Sports Trophy, finishing in first place in several sports. Below, Matt Turpin makes solid contact during the Standing pledge class this year. I Softball playoffs. The Fijis went on to win the fraternity Softball championship. welcome any names and recommen dations you wish to give me and appreciate all the support. Fraternally, Joshua Threadcraft Rush Chairman 1996 Meet Our Initiates Brandon Bishop Birmingham, AT Frank Brown Monroeville, AL Eric Cemy Todd Flaralson Jonathan Hombuckle Chuck Huie Todd Hunter Mike Park Huntsvilie, AL Birmingham, AL Huntsvilie, AL Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Clearwater, PL Trent Ponder Michael Whitten Birmingham, AL Birmingham, AL Austin Greer Mobile, AL \r\nSummer 1996 Page 3 WAR EAGLE FIJI Support Strengthens Newsletter RequestReceived The brothers of Alpha Upsilon Chapter would like to offer a word ofthanks to the many graduate brothers who have made voluntary contributions to our newsletter program in recent months. Your support makes a difference! In addition to helping us produce War Eagle Fiji, your voluntary contributions are making a number of improvements in our graduate relations program possible. We have already updated many addresses on our mailing list, and are working on even more; we have received many letters with positive comments, suggestions and personal notes to help us keep you better informed and involved; and we have seen greater graduate interest as a result of our efforts. Thanks to the following brothers for their investment in the future ofthe Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta—without your support, these improve ments would not be possible: Bruce E. Bartholomew '78 Jack Riley '67 John D. Braddock'71 Walter M. Rush '68 The following are two letters sub mitted to the War Eagle Fiji by Spence Spenser. The first letter was sent out to graduate brothers by Spence through a request included in a previ ous issue of the newsletter. The sec ond letter is the response he received from Willie Mae Marshall. April 24, 1996 Dear graduate brother, I received a visitfrom Willie Mae Marshall, one ofourformer cooks, in March 1996. She told me that her con gregation was attempting to build a new church on Harper Street in Au burn. Willie Mae prays that present andformer Fijis will help her in this Clifford M. Butler '67 J. Edward Ruzic '69 Lonnie P. Cain '72 Vince Saia '94 Harold C. Cooper '76 Wade K. Cunningham '66 Steve Sartain '92 quest. All donations are tax deduct Rayford L. Scarbrough '69 Edward B."Bus" Fischer '67 Kenneth E. Scheinert '76 ible. If you think the effort worthy, please make checks payable to "God's House ofPrayer"and mail the checks William G. Gibson '71 Gerald D. Shaw '82 Malvern U. Griffin '88 Jack D. Sherrer Jr. '79 W.R. Gunn '64 Marc V. Stephens '75 Sid Hare '71 Richard K. Straus Sr.'80 John K. Harrell '88 Greg W. Taylor '85 Hub B. Harrington '71 Hugh C. Henderson '75 Douglas R. Honbarrier '89 Hugh W. Morton '69 Jeff Todd '90 David P. Waggett '91 Rick Watson '77 Robert H. Welch '88 to Willie Mae Marshall, 748 Clark Ave., Auburn, AL 36830. Below is the note she sent to us after 1 told her 1 would put her request in the War Eagle Fiji. I'm sure any amount will be a great help. Thank youfor reading this and helping Willie Mae ifyou can. Spence Donald W. Murphy '86 Scott B. Murray '69 Ronald E. Wenzler '83 Mark Pelham '93 Jeff Wilson '84 Joseph E. Perdzock '91 I thank you so much, and may God bless andforever keep you. Ipray that Kenneth C. Winter '63 the Lord will always have a prayer in Bill F. West '67 Hard Work Makes Fiji Island a Success Preparing for Fiji Island requires a lot of time and a considerable amount of hard work. But as shown below, the brothers of Alpha Upsilon Chapter were once again up to the task. Dear Spence, my heartfor the brothers and sisters ofPhi Gamma Delta. Willie Mae Marshall 'Behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it.' Rev. 3:8. Chapter Officers President David Newman Treasurer Ryan Duncan Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary Historian Rush Pledge Trainer Chaplain Jim Sexton Tyce Hudson Abel Schaefer Joshua Threadcraft Michael Parsons Ted Rusch Sports Rob Abercrombie Grades Brady Haynes War Eagle Fiji John Scott \r\nPage 4 WAR EAGLE FIJI Summer 1996 Alpha Upsilon Chapter Graduate News Aubrey Dennis Scott '83 earned his MD from Alabama in 1990 and is now a physician in private practice. He and his wife, Jennie(Baylor KA),had their first child on January 22, a son they have named Austin. Send your con gratulations to them at 897 Mountain Ridge Dr., Birmingham, AL 35209. Reid Tate McCormick'79 is a semi nary student at the University of the South. He tells us, "I am currently studying for a master's in divinity. Following graduation I hope to be an ordained minister in the Episcopal OM), a writer, have a 5-year-old son, Trippe. Bill claims to be "competing for the Strom Thurmond Award for Mid-Life Parenting."Write to Bill at 1840 Winter Run Ct., Chesterfield, MO 63017. Kenneth C. Winter '63 earned a master's degree in political science from Kentucky and is now a financial planner with FBMM Financial. He is a Douglas R. Honbarrier '89 is direc tor ofsales for Senior Campus Living, a management company and devel oper of retirement communities. "Shnooky" stays in shape by running and hiking. Drop a line to Brother Honbarrier at 7818 Johnnycake Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244. member of the Nashville Country Jack F.Riley'67 eamed his EdD from Georgia in 1980 and is now the chair of the Department of Curriculum In Dancers and the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association. Ken is the father struction at the University of Montevallo. He is a church elder, Sunday ofthree sons and resides with his wife, School teacher and volunteer at a homeless shelter and for Habitat for Church. I don 7 know where we will Cally, a nurse working in pediatric end up—going where the Lord calls home health care, at 3717 Meadowbrook Ave., Nashville, TN 37205. Humanity. He writes, "I'm finishing my 28th year ofteaching—10 years in public school, and the last 18 in higher David L. Neely '93 is the owner of a education, at colleges in Georgia, Texas and Alabama. I've found Phi Gams everywhere I've been. Ifyou're us." Brother McCormick was the mayor of Jacksonville Beach, FL, from 1989-93. He is also charter presi dent ofthe Oceanside Rotary Club and has served as president of the Jack sonville Beach Chamber of Com merce. Of his years at Alpha Upsilon, he writes, "My fraternity experience helped me to form an identity at Au burn. I developed friendships with brothers that I know will be lifelong. Fraternity life brought me in touch with the friends most responsible for me finishing school." You can write to Brother McCormick, his wife, Jackie (Florida A All), and their chil dren, Molly, 11, and Natalie, 9, via P.O. Box 3334, Sewanee, TN 37375. Sid Hare '71 is a 727 captain for Fed eral Express who also volunteers his time as a Little League coach. Sid tells us, "Ice kept mefrom the Pig Dinner, but I hope to make it next year." He and his wife, Susan (KKF), a teacher, have four children: Nicholas, 17,twins Chick-Fil-A outlet in St. Petersburg, FL. He and his wife, Michelle, an Au burn alumna, have two children, Drayton and Caroline. Write to Brother Neely at 14518 Alejo Ct., Largo, FL 34646. Donald W. Murphy Jr. '86, 801 Hillshire Dr.,Birmingham, AL 35244, is a partner in the CPA firm ofBarfield Murphy & Shank P.C. He and his wife, Sandy (ATA), have two children, Madison and Meghan. Write to Jack at 416 Oak Glen Ln., Birmingham,AL 35244,ore-mail him at Rileyj@um.montevallo.edu. David M. Holcomb '90, 8077 Meadowlark PI., Bartlett, TN 38133, is a production manager for Sonoco Prod ucts. He and his wife, Christy (AFA), have a 2-year-old daughter, Lauren. Wade K."Kirk" Cunningham '66 is president ofPres Glas Corporation, an automotive insulation (noise and heat control) firm. In his spare time he en joys fishing and playing golf. Brother Cunningham and his wife, Naomi, David writes, "We have been in Mem phis now for over two years andjust love it here. After shortstays in Dallas and Orlando, it has been nice to get somewhat settled. Barring any unfore seen events, we should be herefor at have three children, Kirkland Jr., Ben least afew more years, and we always jamin and Anna. Greet Kirk at 11142 enjoy taking visitors to see Elvis." St. Charles PI., Carmel, IN 46033. Hugh W. Morton '69 earned his Raymond and Joel, 15, and Georgia, 13. The Hare family resides at 1263 Main St., Roanoke, AL 36274. on the 'Net, e-mail me!"Brother Riley and his wife. Dot, an Auburn alumna, have two children, Patrick and Drew. Mark D.George'90 earned his MBA from Auburn in 1991 and is now the MBA in 1970 and is now president of Peachtree Homes, Inc. He is an avid owner of a Nationwide Insurance mountaineer who has climbed the tall William G. Gibson '71 earned his Agency. Last January, Mark wrote to est mountains on four of the seven MBA from Georgia State in 1974 and is now vice president/general manager with Ameritech Cellular. In his spare tell us that he and his wife, Julie (Ala- continents, including Mt. Everest in time he enjoys fly-fishing, pocket bil liards and malt scotch tasting. Brother Gibson and his wife, Susan (Georgia bama-Huntsville AZ), who owns a 1992. Brother Morton and his wife, dance studio, were expecting their first child in May. Write to the Georges at Elle (FIBO), have two children, Lindsey and Whitney. You can reach 22508 Indian Trace, Athens, AL Hugh at 330 North Dr., Fairburn, GA 35611. 30213.