THE EPSILON OWL PAGE 1 The Epsilon Owl E PSILON OF P HI G AMMA D ELTA • T HE U NIVERSITY OF N ORTH C AROLINA J ANUARY 2000 C HAPEL H ILL , N.C. HOUSE VANCE HALL GALA CORPORATION By Richard Battle ’81 and Reid Jones ’82 President David H. Batten ’79 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-828-5100 Renovation Chairmen James M. Earnhardt ’86 Chapel Hill, N.C. (O) 919-933-4422 Robert W. Winston III ’84 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-510-6002 Graduate Communications Chairmen Phillip Hornthal III ’89 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 252-335-0871 George C. Venters Jr. ’96 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-954-0840 Undergraduate Communications Chairman Joseph S. Hogan ’90 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-467-8141 Finance Chairmen Lawrence J. Caison Jr. ’78 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-821-5482 Laurence B. Maddison III ’92 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-821-5482 Fund-Raising Chairman Julian R. Williamson ’84 Raleigh, N.C. (O) 919-828-3866 T he Vance Hall Gala Reopening was held at the Phi Gam house on September 24-25, 1999. The weekend was a huge success with over 550 brothers, graduates, friends and families attending. The graduate response was overwhelming from all ages and all locations. Graduates from as far back as the 1940s to the present returned, and some graduates came from as far away as California, Michigan, New York and Florida. On Friday night, we had a catered reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres by Catering Works under a tent in the Phi Gam back yard. Dress was coat and tie and music was by the Risse band. On Saturday, a pig pickin’ barbecue lunch catered by the Barbecue Lodge was held in the back yard. We were entertained by a local bluegrass band. Two big-screen televisions were brought in so we could watch the Florida State vs. UNC football game, but strangely enough, after the first quarter ended with UNC losing 28-0, the channels changed to the Ryder Cup Golf Tournament. After the game, a disc jockey entertained in the front yard and a late-night band and disc jockey were in the backyard for the undergraduates. Hotel rooms were reserves with shuttle buses going back and forth. It was a memorable weekend to catch up with old friends and retell old stories about all the good times that we have all had at Vance Hall. It was also a special time for the brotherhood to come together and actually see the Phi Gam house come back to life after three long years, countless hours of work and numerous contributions. It was truly a time that made you proud to be a Phi Gam. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. However, there remains work to be done. A number of graduates have not yet contributed and many others have not been contacted. Over $1 million has been raised, but a mortgage is still held on the house. With over 50 undergraduate brothers and 15 new pledges, the undergraduate chapter is as strong as it has been in a long time. The physical facility is second to none on campus and a showcase for other colleges and universities. It is truly a wonderful time to be a Phi Gam. Many thanks to all the undergraduates and graduates who made this “historical weekend” happen. We had fun doing it! Pergé! \r\nJANUARY 2000 PAGE 2 WELCOME TO OUR FALL 1999 INITIATES! Thaddeus J. Barringer III ’03 Raleigh, N.C. William J. Bateman III ’03 Raleigh, N.C. Edwin M. Braswell III ’03 Kinston, N.C. Russell E. Byrd ’03 Hickory, N.C. Benjamin E. Brassau ’03 Dallas, Texas Christopher H. Calloway ’03 (L-R) Bryant Hare ’53, Larry Early ’53, Ben Walser ’52, Dick Hoggard ’55, Bill Smith and Bill Hedrick ’51 reunite at Vance Hall for the 1999 Reunion. Alexandria, Va. Justin M. Carreker ’03 Savannah, Ga. Lewis C. Deans ’03 Farmville, N.C. Adam T. Duke ’03 Kinston, N.C. Wood J. Farless ’03 Merry Hill, N.C. Justin M. Good ’03 Greenville, N.C. Penn M. Lawrence ’03 Smithfield, N.C. Travis B. Moser ’03 New Bern, N.C. David B. Strickland ’03 Rocky Mount, N.C. Terry F. Turner Jr. ’03 Wilmington, N.C. TO ALL PHI GAMS: Just a note to say thank you to all of you who were involved in making the Reunion a tremendous success! Needless to say, everybody who attended had a terrific time getting together. I was able to attend the Saturday events and just wish I had come in earlier to make the Friday night activities. Unfortunately, the ones from eastern North Carolina who had planned to attend could not make the Friday night or Saturday events because of the damage and hardships caused by Floyd. Also, and more importantly, we are all to be thankful for the fact that many of us did not have any damage and should pray for those who were less fortunate. Although it has been years since I have attended a Pig Dinner, I would like to challenge all of the Fijis who were at Epsilon between 1945 and 1955 to contact five Brothers who were there in the late ’40s and early ’50s to come back to Chapel Hill for the Pig Dinner next year! Everyone I have talked with since this past weekend agree that it was a most enjoyable time to visit after the 40 or 45 years. Let us know when the date is for the Pig Dinner so we can get started with the campaign for 2000. Thanks again for an outstanding job getting us all together. Also, the House looks great! Take care, Bill Hedrick ’51 (Ahh524@aol.com) Pergé! \r\nTHE EPSILON OWL PAGE 3 OF NOTE C ongratulations to the following Phi Gams, who have recently won awards for excellence: ROBERT W. WINSTON III ’84 Outstanding House Corporation Member, spring 1999 JUSTIN MICHAEL CARREKER ’03 Morehead Scholarship WILLIAM BATEMAN ’03 Needham Broughton Graduate Scholarship WINTER 2000 CHAPTER OFFICERS President Oliver G. Wheeler IV ’01 New Bern, N.C. Business Treasurer Christopher M. Kelso ’01 New Bern, N.C. Business Recording Secretary T he following Phi Gams are currently participating in UNC Varsity Sports: ROBERT SIMMONS ’01, WALTERBORO, S.C. AND ROBERT CHERRY ’02, WILMINGTON, N.C., ARE ON THE GOLF TEAM. BENJAMIN BROSSEAU ’03, DALLAS, TEXAS, IS ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE UNC FRATERNITY SYSTEM, VISIT THE INFORMATION PAGE ONLINE: WWW.UNC.EDU/DEPTS/GREEK. “T he brothers of the Epsilon chapter of Phi Gamma Delta unveiled one of the greatest accomplishments in their history. They bonded together in unity and brotherhood proving that the root of our chapter remains strong and runs deep. Thank you to the brotherhood for proving once again that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone.” — John Isaac Southerland ’00 Russell G. Hines ’01 New Bern, N.C. Business Administration Corresponding Secretary Julian B. White III ’01 High Point, N.C. Business Historian John B. Maddison ’01 Raleigh, N.C. Business Administration CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE BROTHERS, WHO EARNED A PLACE ON THE SPRING 1999 DEAN’S LIST Wood B. Gibbs ’01 New Bern, N.C. Christopher M. Kelso ‘01 New Bern, N.C. Justin M. Lewis 2000 UNC MEN’S HOME BASKETBALL SCHEDULE John B. Maddison, ’01 Raleigh, N.C. Michael B. McLamb ’01 Thursday, February 3 — Duke - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 12 — Wake Forest - 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 20 — Virginia - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 — Georgia Tech - 9:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to come by and see the renovated Vance Hall. Harris Vaughan ’94 has volunteered his home to any Phi Gam who needs a place to stay during a UNC home game. He can be reached at 919-788-8557. Raleigh, N.C. Matthew R. Paszek ’99 Rocky Mount, N.C. Julian B. White ’01 High Point, N.C. \r\nJANUARY 2000 PAGE 4 LARGE PLEDGE CLASS MARKS YEAR By David Fleming ’00, Oliver Wheeler ’01 and Chris Nuckols ’02 T his fall marks the first semester in three years when we had a house to entice potential members to the fraternity. Not surprisingly, we once again had the largest pledge class among the fraternities with whom we normally socialize. As usual, eastern North Carolina dominated the class; we also attracted three out-of-state pledges and one legacy. Towns represented by the new pledge class include Farmville, New Bern, Rocky Mount, Raleigh and Smithfield. We were successful in attracting one Texan, a “market” that we hope will prove bountiful in the near future. All of the brothers are excited about this year’s class, since it will mark the first year that we were back in Vance Hall. Screening the large numbers who will be attracted to Vance Hall will be a daunting but welcome task. Continuing the rich tradition of the Epsilon chapter will be the focus with each new class. Rush will kick off this spring with numerous events, as we look forward to our Millennium class. It would be helpful to receive the names and addresses of potential rushees. If you know of anyone whom you would like us to contact, please forward the names to either Lon Edward ’00 at 919-932-2621 or John Madison at 919832-8793. 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, photos and contributions may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, Graduate Records Office, P.O. Box 3367, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3367. WORKING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF VANCE HALL By Lon Edwards ’00, Chapter President G reetings from the Phi Gam house. We are pleased to report that the first half of the 19992000 academic year has passed smoothly, due to the efforts of the graduate and undergraduate brothers. Vance Hall reopened its doors to the brotherhood in August, allowing the Epsilon chapter to once again be united under one roof. This event has increased morale and the sense of fellowship among the undergraduates. Vance Hall symbolizes the common bond among past, present and future brothers of this fraternity. Epsilon chapter has continued to thrive in the areas of rush, philanthropy and campus involvement this year. Our three initiates from last spring and 15 this fall have brought our number up to 52 brothers. This is the first time in many years that the Phi Gam house has boasted a roster of over fifty brothers, and we are confident that we will add to this group of quality undergraduates this spring. This fall has also brought an increase in our philanthropic ventures and campus involvement. The house continues with the Adopt-A-Highway program and has also joined a campus movement to aid the flood victims of Hurricane Floyd. We were also active with a charity basketball tournament, an Adopt-aChild-for-Christmas program, and the Interfraternity Council. Our chapter received an award from the university recognizing our over-50percent participation rate on campus during the spring of 1999. The reopening of Vance Hall has thrust us into very exciting times which we hope can be shared by all. We will continue to work hard for the betterment of the house. With the support of the graduate and undergraduates alike, the Epsilon chapter will continue to flourish. A back view of the remodeled house. \r\nTHE EPSILON OWL PAGE 5 VANCE HALL STILL IN NEED OF FUNDS V ANCE HALL IS STILL IN NEED OF FUNDS TO COM- PLETE CONSTRUCTION. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED AND WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A PLEDGE, CONTACT JULIAN WILLIAMSON ’84 TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT. A front view of the remodeled house. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME BY 108 WEST CAMERON AVENUE TO SEE THE PROGRESS BEING MADE. PERGÉ! WHERE IN THE WORLD ARE THEY? The following brothers are on our “lost” list. We do not have correct addresses for them and they are not receiving any graduate relations mailings. If you know of a current addresses of any of these brothers, please include it on the enclosed news and contributions form, or on a separate piece of paper and mail it in the postage-paid envelope. Thank you! John W. Clinard Jr. 1932 Frank K. Jerkins 1936 James S. Johnston Jr. 1936 Adam R. Tucker Jr. 1943 John R. VanWagoner Jr. 1943 James B. Kelly 1944 Wallace C. Barrett 1945 Edward L. Hughes 1946 Vernon L. Rieser 1946 Richard B. Gibson 1947 Roger G. Hall 1947 Robert R. Cornwell 1949 J. Dickson McLean Jr. 1949 Allen D. Moore Jr. 1952 Ronald D. Gordon 1953 Carl D. Farmer 1957 Alvin L. Kirkman 1959 John B. Owens 1959 John C. Bryant 1961 John J. Schroeder 1961 David C. Reynolds 1964 H. Ray Sauls 1964 John L. LeGrand 1965 John W. Hughes III 1966 David M. Swanson 1966 Malcolm E. McGrath 1968 Richard J. Miller 1968 Donald G. Hobson 1969 Page C. Keel Jr. 1969 Robert Howard Jr. 1970 Frank C. Weed 1970 William L. Morehead 1972 Richard M. Taylor 1972 J. Daniel Gay Jr. 1974 Herbert S. Harriss 1975 Thomas W. Woodard 1976 Douglas J. Warwick 1977 James R. Connelly Jr. 1978 Charles R. Hardee 1978 Colvin T. Leonard III 1978 Charles F. DuBose 1980 Richard E. Davis 1982 Donald B. Freeman Jr. 1982 Lamar Jones Jr. 1982 Emmett F. Montgomery 1982 Michael B. Holder 1984 Richard A. Russell 1987 Thomas P. Camp 1988 Adam E. Hill 1988 William B. Mutschler 1988 Adam C. Team 1988 Brian A. Craver 1989 Dennis M. Owens 1989 James C. Sanders 1989 John G. Tillery III 1990 Thomas Davis 1993 Christopher A. Marshall 1993 Matthew K. Murley 1997 Jason Saylors 1998 Brian C. Uinson 1998 UNDERGRADS LOOKING FOR PHI GAM MEMORABILIA I F YOU G AM HAVE ANY P HI MEMORABILIA YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO LEND OR REPRODUCE FOR THE CHAPTER, PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE, SAM SIMPSON ’90 AT 336-282-3773. THE UNDERPLEASE CALL GRADUATES ARE IN DESPERATE NEED OF OLD PHOTOGRAPHS OR ANY OTHER ITEMS THAT MIGHT MAKE THEIR TEMPORARY HOUSING AND CHAPTER ROOM FEEL A BIT MORE LIKE “VANCE HALL.” \r\nPAGE 6 JANUARY 2000 778c Graduate News Thanks to James R. Hubbard ’33 (300 Blount St., Clinton, NC 28328), who donated a significant amount in memory of his brothers Howard E. Hubbard and Robert E. Hubbard ’31. Paul C. Darden Jr. ’38 (504 S. Deans St., Wilson, NC 27893) went on a fishing trip to Hatteras last May with Howard Hussey ’38. Paul enjoys being on his church’s Volunteer in Missions team, with which he has traveled to Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Belize and Florida. Paul Severin ’41 (702 Maple St., Ashland, VA 23005) writes that fraternity and friendship are still meaningful after all these years. In July, John L. Winship ’46 (131 N. Buffalo St., Springville, NY 14141) was able to go back to the house and view the progress. He noted many familiar last names of undergraduates, “probably grandsons of classmates.” “Congratulations on a very successful rush — you have an outstanding pledge class,” writes Lewis T. Nunalee II ’49 (1919 Live Oak Pkwy., Wilmington, NC 28403.) Bill Hedrick ’51 (5566 Glenrich Ct., Dunwoody, GA 30338; Ahh524@ aol.com) met Brad Cantwell ’52, Ben Yelverton ’51 and Nick Boddie ’51 in Wrightsville last May. Rowland Burnstan Jr. ’54 (1022 Cherokee Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091) had a great 45th reunion last May with classmates Jim Maynard and Bill Higgins. “Burnie” later visited Charles Sawyer ’54 and Dick Hoggard ’55. He says that it was fabulous and all the wives knew each other as well. Charles J. Sawyer III ’54 (112 Forest Dr., Ahoskie NC 27910) enjoyed the visit from Joan and Burnie Burnstan ’54 and Becky and Dick Hoggard ’55. He congratulates all Phi Gams for their dedication and contribution to restore the house. When he wrote in July, James N. Thomas ’60 (5403 Crescent Dr., Tampa, FL 33611; jnorth40@aol.com) planned on attending the grand opening of the house. E. Harvie Hill Jr. ’64, a pediatric dentist, has lived in the beach area of North Carolina for 6 years, and has just moved to his third house. He enjoys building and selling houses in the area. “Golf game very weak. Love of golf stronger than ever.” His new address is 101 Village Pines, Shallote, NC 28470. Robert T. Wright ’68 (200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 3100, Miami, FL 33131; rtwjr1 @aol.com) enjoyed the house-warming celebration. “Take care of it!” he writes. In the fall of 1999,Scott H.Richardson ’71 (P.O. Box 7779, Winston-Salem, NC 27109) was appointed to the UNC-CH Friends of the Library Board of Directors. Henry M. Kidd ’83 (613 Glen Eden Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612; thedecoykidd@ msn.com) enjoyed seeing John “Stan” Coffman ’81, Billy “Bone” Williams ’81, David Batten ’79,David “Burger” Smith ’79 and Bill “Les” Collier ’82 at Atlantic Beach over July 4th. After spending 5 weeks sleeping in the den while remodeling a new house with wife Amanda and sons Matt, 7, and Will, 3, Hank is finally sleeping in a bedroom. When Hunter H. Bost ’88 (264 Water St., Apt #1C, New York, NY 10038; hbost@alumni.mit.edu) wrote this summer, he was planning on attending the wedding of Phillip Hornthal ’89 and was looking forward to seeing the gang, especially the children of Bart Athur ’88, Holden and Charles. He has recently seen Charles Jones ’86, Paul Bitler ’86, Alfred Griffin ’87, Adam Jones ’86 and Warren DuBose ’92 in the Big Apple. Brother Phillip Hornthal ’88 (1619 Rochelle Dr., Elizabeth City, NC 27903) exchanged vows on July 24, 1999 in Nags Head, N.C. “A great time was had by all Brothers, especially at the after-rehearsal dinner party on Friday night, where guests spent most of their time shagging and drinking keg beer outdoors, due to the extremely high temperatures inside.” David S. Divine ’90 moved to a town house at 912 Blenheim Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612 last April. He works at York Properties with Joe Kalkhurst ’62 and John Kerr ’84. Congratulations to Kelly and Scott W. Pryzwansky ’90 (3505 Briaroak Ct., Greensboro, NC 27410) on the birth of their son, Theodore in December of 1998. George T. Barnes ’91 (1504 banbury Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607) writes to thank all his brothers from the Capital City who have been so nice to him since he moved to Raleigh from Wilson. “All the social events have been just ‘peachy’ and you all remember how much I love a function! Cheers to all the fellow! Hail Raleighwood!” Roger W. Smith ’91 (2218 Fairview Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608; rsmith@ tharringtonsmith.com) recently graduated from Campbell Law School, passed the North Carolina Bar Exam, and currently practices law at Tharrington Smith in Raleigh. After graduating from Campbell Law School in 1996, Jonathan C. Anders ’92 (613 Wills Forest St., Raleigh, NC 27605; janders@CSHlaw.com) married Robin in 1997 and honeymooned in Fiji. Lisa and Robert L. Harrell ’92 (2329 Kenmore Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204) opened a solo practice in Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in the Ballantyne/ Piper Glen area of Charlotte. They invite all Phi Gams to drop by anytime. The office phone is 704-541-9888. Michelle and James M. Tanner ’92 (2607 Grant Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608) are proud parents of twins Jack and Eli, born last February. Scott M. Skidmore ’95 1935 Gaston St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103) is attending Wake Forest University to receive his MBA. E-mail can be sent to scottskidmore @mba.wfu.edu. When he wrote in August, Brad Carpenter ’96 (4902 Hillandale Dr., New Bern, NC 27607) was looking forward to the completion of the house and seeing familiar faces. We regret to inform you of the death of Emsley A. Laney ’24, Robert D. Davis ’33 (5/26/98), William A. Howard ’33, Sam N. Clark ’36 (1/29/99), John C. Paty Jr. ’44 (4/12/99), O. Wallace Lane ’47 (10/19/99), John Swanner ’48 (1/14/98), John D. Fleming ’49 (5/4/99), Theodore Lynch Jr. ’56 (9/14/99), Marland C. Reid ’63 (12/15/98), Aubrey B. Taylor ’69 (10/21/98), William B. Griffin ’72 (7/10/99). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their family and friends.