ILlDOt Vol. XII, No. 1 December, 1981 Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS FIJI ACADEMY ii. The 17th Fiji Academy, held this past summer, proved to be exciting and beneficial to Sigma Mu chapter at Mississippi State. The seven undergraduate and three graduate brothers attending the leadership convention from Sigma Mu were indeed honored to represent their chapter which captured the Cheney Cup for the second year in a row. Every brother of this chapter - both graduate and undergraduate - is, in part, responsible for Sigma Mu receiving this most prestigious award of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. This 17th leadership school, conducted by Phi Gam ma Delta, was held August 9-13 at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Executive Director/Editor William S. "Bill" Zerman opened the convocation on Sunday evening. William R. Nester, Vice-President for Student Affairs at Ohio State, and Joseph B. Carney, Archon President, pro ceeded with their respective welcomes to Ohio State University and to the 17th Fiji Academy. The theme of the convention, "Phi Gamma Delta - Meeting the Challenges of the 80's", was then introduced with Robert T. "Sonny" Davis(Texas '52) conducting. Brother Davis, Director and President of the National Leadership Institute, held meetings throughout the week on "Leadership Training Methods". Sigma Mu received the Archon's Trophy at the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday. Master of Ceremonies for the luncheon was Kenneth A. Harris (Michigan '82). The Archon's Trophy is given for outstanding involvement in extracurricular activities. Each undergraduate member's involvement on campus culminated in the winning of this award. Also at this Awards Luncheon, Sigma Mu placed second in the Baker Social Service Cup and third in the Brightman Trophy. These awards are for outstanding social service, religious, and ethical activities and for outstanding graduate relations, respectively. On Tuesday night, t^ie delegates were in for perhaps the most exciting event of the week. The 17th Fiji Academy Norris Pig Dinner was held in the Ohio Union East Ballroom with Michael E. Hagarty (Western Ontario '80) as Master of Ceremonies. It was at this dinner that Sigma Mu was again awarded the Cheney Cup for being the most efficient chapter in the conduct of its affairs. The final award received by the chapter was given at the Scholarship Awards Luncheon on Wednesday. Sigma Mu was recognized for maintaining a grade point average above the All-Mens average for every semester in its twelve years of existence at Mississippi State University. The success enjoyed at Fiji Academy was a great motivating factor"leading Sigma Mu into another semester of devoting its attention to leadership, scholarship, ser vice, social and intramural programs in the unending quest "toward excellence". We would again like to express our gratitude to the graduates of this chapter for laying the foundation upon which we were able to build in attaining these awards. \r\nTHE IH'EEDOG FUI December, 1981 LEADERSHIP .r X* viD] Sigma Mu was recognized at Fiji Academy this past summer by receiving the Archon's Trophy for outstanding Vol. XII, No. I Editor Kevin Ford ('84) involvement in extracurricular activities. Phi Gamma Delta at Mississippi State is continuing its tradition of T-ontributors Mike Waddell ('83) Walter Lindsey ('83) DeWayne Cupples ('82) Published Semesterly by Sigma Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Mississippi State University for its Graduate members, Parents, and Friends. leadership with numerous brothers holding elected and ap pointed offices on campus. Some of these positions in clude: Student Association Vice-President Max Bowman ('82) Student Association Treasurer Send correspondence to; David Grady ('82) Drawer FN Interfraternity Council President Jim Abel ('82) Mississippi State, MS 39762 Interfraternity Council Vice-President Joey Jennings ('84) Interschool Council President Dale Currie ('82) OFFICERS Blue Key President Max Bowman ('82) College of Agriculture President Election of new officers was held at the end of November. The Cabinet-elect is preparing for a year they hope will be beneficial to each member of the chapter. The new Cabinet is; School of Accountancy President Dale Currie ('82) College of Business President Walter Lindsey ('83) Mike Waddell('83) President Walter Lindsey ('83) Treasurer Wesley Eubanks('84) Joey Jennings('84) Joey Jennings ('84) • Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Tod Siedell('83) Historian College of Engineering Vice-President Johnny Rumble ('82) College of Agriculture Treasurer Bowen Flowers ('82) Blue Key Treasurer The outgoing officers are to be congratulated for a very successful year and recognized for all the work they put into their offices. The old Cabinet consisted of: Terry Fuller ('82) President Dale Currie ('82) Treasurer Frank Melton ('82) Mike Waddell('83) Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Max Bowman ('82) Historian Mark Tubb ('82) College of Engineering Treasurer Bill Cranston ('82) \r\nTHE BULLDOG FIJI December, 1981 Page 3 EIJI SPOTLIGHT MEMBERSHIP Pete Matthews ('84) has been chosen as one of the Fall initiation was held to initiate spring pledges before fall rush activities began. The fall initiates were: eleven members of the "Junior All-American" Golf Team by the American Junior Golf Association. Pete received the award on November 25, 1981 at a banquet preceeding the Burch Estes('84) Hughes, AR Brad Keeler ('83) Clarksdale Springs, FL. Terry Ward ('83) Yazoo City Pete's selection to the team was based on his play in Junior golf tournaments during the 1980-81 season. His Preparation for the rush parties began on August 21 with Rush Workshop Weekend. Formal rush parties and bid acceptance at Humphrey Coliseum preceeded the pledging ceremonies at a nearby church in Starkville. The Fall 1981 Pledge Class consists of: Ail-American Junior Golf Classic - Nov. 26-28 in Tarpon tournament results were: •Winner in the American Junior Classic •2nd in the National Holiday Junior Tournament Tom Burris(FR) Tim Clements(FR) Columbus Greenville David Day(FR) McComb Mattson Flowers(FR) Ricky Hollomon(FR) JohnHuntington(FR) Bill Jollit(SO) Malcom McClanahan (FR) Jim Richmond (FR) Jimmy Rumble(SO) Donald Seale (JR) Keith Turnipseed (FR) Tunica Laurel Hazelhurst Tuscaloosa, AL Brownsville, TN McComb New Orleans, LA McComb Collierville, TN Steven Welch (FR) Soso Everett Woods(FR) Stanton, TN Jack Woods(FR) Jeff Zadroga (FR) Stanton, TN Brandon •2nd in the Future Legends Tournament (teamed with Marc Howell) •5th in the Junior Tournament of Champions During Pete's collegiate 1981 Fall season play, he won a qualifying medalist position to play in the U.S. Amateur Tournament. Pete is the first Bulldog to receive such an honor and was named low scorer for the 1981 Fall season. We are all very proud of Pete and his ac complishments in the game of golf and wish him continued success. Lessons Anyone? Throughout the semester the pledge class has been in volved in various activities of their own as well as the ma SPORTS jor chapter functions. Some of the pledge service projects have been a clean-up of the football stadium, helping in the registration of participants in the Homecoming Fun Run, and a landscape project at the house (putting in flower beds). For their money-raising project, the pledges held a The Phi Gams enjoyed a successful semester in sports, very successful barbeque. They sold tickets to this event participating in tennis, football, and volleyball. The sports program for the fall semester was coordinated by De- which they completely planned and served. Social under Wayne Cupples ('82). takings by the pledges include a "Preppy Swap" with the pledges of the Chi Omega sorority, a challenge football game with the Sigma Phi Epsilon pledge class, and perfor ming the skit at the Christmas Party. Other pledge projects held were: the Big Brother-Little Brother Breakfast, Canoe Trip, Banquet, and the Homecoming Pledge-Active Foot ball Game. In addition to this, the fall pledges are already The final results in tennis showed that there were two Phi Gams among the top fourteen participants in in tramural tennis. Four teams were fielded in football, compiling an overall record of 24-9, with "That Fiji Bunch finishing 12-3 and second in the All-School Playoffs out of 208 teams. actively involved on campus with the campus newspaper, yearbook, modeling squad, and student government posi There were three volleyball teams that captured titles. These teams were: "That Fiji Bunch placing fifth on cam tions. and the making of their grades, the chapter is looking for pus and winning the IFC Championship, Chaos winning a League Championship, and the Co-rec team, Chiji (com posed of Fijis and Chi Omegas) finished second in their ward to the initiation of these fine pledges. league. Upon completion of the Pledge Education program \r\nPatje 4 Tin: BULLDOG FIJI December, 1981 (Service, continued) SOCIAL Starkville Head Start Center make pine cone turkeys. Our final project of the semester was held the tirst week in December when we sang Christmas carols at the Starkville Manor Nursing Home with the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Sigma Mu has had an active social calendar this fall giving the brothers time to set aside scholarly activities and relax. This has been made possible by the planning of Mark McDonald ('83), social chairman. The first party held was the Champagne Party celebrating the new addition of an excellent pledge class. The Zeta Tau Alpha sorority then "invaded" the Fiji house at the "Armed Forces" Swap where the "Slob" Hope USO GRADUATE NEWS Show and lots of camouflage were strategic in providing a good time for all. Graduates, parents, and friends of the Phi Gams were NEW ADDRESSKl honored guests of the activities at the house during weekends of campus games. The weekend of the Vander- bilt game, lunch was served at the house, and a party celebrating the Bulldog victory was given with music by Short Wave. Homecoming at the Fiji house was a busy time with Mary McCarty Club and BCA meetings, brunch, and the victory party Saturday night. The Mary McCarty Club elected Mrs. R. B. (Janet) Flowers (Box 38, Tunica, MS 38676) president of the organization. The Phi Gams were awarded 1st place in the Homecoming sign competition among fraternities. Rounding out the semester the Alpha Chi Omega sorority gave the Fijis a Scavenger and Cookout Party. Tommy Thomas ('81) 1040 Terpischore 5 Elizabeth Place New Orleans, LA 70130 Mobile, AL 36606 Porter Robinson ('75) Lee Miller ('79) Phil Posey ('80) '•—' Memphis, TN 38111 502 Jamestown Way Jackson, MS 39211 Gordon Stewart ('81) Brandon Bell ('80) "3165 Lowden ^601 Vintage 'Harper Ferry Box 1429 Apt. A-6 Landmark Apts. Apt. E 239 Kenner, LA 70062 Meridian, MS 39301 The last social function was the Christmas Party held before exams to give everyone a chance to unwind before settling down for finals. David York ('81) 6951 Scotch Drive L Chuck Lott ('79) Laurel, MD 20810 Bill Branch ('80) 106 Riverplace Old Canton Rd. Jack Gaddis, Jr. ('70) Jackson, MS 39211 P. O. Box 73 SERVICE Carcross, Canada YOBlBO Leigh Hummer ('75) '~12G4 Maebeth Circle Huntsville, AL 35803 -Bev Kennedy, Jr. ('69) P- O. Drawer 38 Hartsville, SC 29550 This semester has been an active one in the area of campus and community service. Walter Lindsey ('83) is to Ken Meredith ('71) be commended for his hard work in organizing the projects and furthering campus relations. 5965 Powell's Landing Rd. Ken Lightseyt('78) Bruke, VA 22015 25243 Shepardson Drive R. J. Prescott ('80) Loma Linda, CA 92354 Apt. 2 Our first fund drive was held in September for the United Way of Starkville, and, with help of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, we raised $200.00. In October, the David Stevens ('81) American Red Cross made use of the house for a blood drive with several brothers participating. At the end of the month the brothers transformed in appearance to hideous Bayou Shadow Phase V Rod Little Apt. 726 Lafayette, LA 70506 3195 Royal Knight Cove §16 Memphis, TN 38118 characters for the operation of the Horror Hut at the cam pus Halloween Carnival. Our efforts were rewarded by winning the Most Original Entry Award and 2nd place in proceeds earned (for the Columbus, MS Palmer House Or phanage). Before Thankgiving break, the ladies of Delta Gamma sorority assisted us in helping the children at the (continued on page 6) \r\nDecember, 1981 Page 5 THE BULLDOG FIJI 0.^1 n • "Toward f i PLEDGESHIP,A GROWING EXPERIENCE! \r\nPage 6 THE Bl LLDOG V\]l December, 1981 (continued from page 4) GRADUATES Scotty Sumrall ('71) is the Manager of Market Develop ment at Howard Industry. Scotty was Colony President and served as Social Chairman. Scotty is married to the former Nancy Weems. His home address is 5th Avenue, THE FOUNDING BROTHERS Laurel, MS 39440. Tommy Boyd (73) is farming in Tunica. Tommy and his wife, Meg, have two children, Taylor and Jennifer. Tom my served as Social Chairman for the fraternity. His ad dress is Box 1132, (zip) 38676. Mac Wall ('70) became the first Rush Chairman at the Col Mike Farrow (70) was the Colony President. Mike and the former Linda Pugh have two daughters, Jenny and Emily. Mike is a stockbroker and can be found at 3263 Kings ony and in 1973 was selected Outstanding Graduate. Mac is the Director of Broadcasting at Louisiana Public Broad casting. Mac and Ruth Ann have two children, Duncan and Campbell. Mac lives at 848 Tifton Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Arms, Memphis, TN 38118. Norman Williamson ('69) was the Colony Treasurer in 1969. Norman is now a CPT in the United States Army. Norman and Elizabeth have a daughter, Anne Elizabeth. Jack Gaddis, Jr.(70)a Colony Historian has a new address The Williamsons are found at 7616 69th Avenue CT/NW, which can be found above. Gig Harbor, WA 98335. John "Dub" Garrett and his wife Sue have two sons, Brian Joe Wilson ('70) is an Aerospace Engineer. Joe served as the and Toby. "Dub", a farmer, makes his home at Route 2, first Corresponding Secretary at the Colony. Joe and the former Sylvia Schreiner have two children, Carrey and Jaime. Write Joe at 726 Whitecap Drive, Seabrook, TX Box 188, Dundee, MS 38268. /Terry Hollowell (70) is an Industrial Engineer for the 77586. Uiuted States Air Force. Terry's home address is 315-5 Ha cienda, Bluff City, TN 37618. MORE GRADUATES: Bill Howard, Jr. ('70) was the Colony Recording Secretary, was recognized in 1978 as the Outstanding Graduate, and serves as President for Mississippi Fijis, Inc. Bill sells in surance at the Howard Insurance Agency. Bill and Kathleen have two children, Paige and Anna. Bill's address is 321 Dobson Avenue, Canton, MS 39406. Mike Humphreys ('70) is a Sales Engineer for Trane Air Conditioning. Mike can be found at Box 15218, Baton . Bill Adrian (77) served the chapter as Rush and Social (Chairman. Bill's employment is in real estate. Bill can be found at 8 Robin Hill Lane, Belleville, IL 62221. Joe Boland ('70) is a Public School Teacher. Joe served as Sports Chairman at Sigma Mu. Joe and Melinda have a child,. Lynn. The Bolands reside at 5646 Meadowood Drive, Acworth, GA 30101. Rouge, LA 70895. Burke Fisher ('74) farms in Indianola, MS. He served as Bev Kennedy, Jr. ('69) and his wife, Frances, have two Campus and Community Service Chairman. Burke and children, Julie and Price. Bev's work in the ministry is in Hartsville, SC. Send your correspondence to P. O. Box 38, Rita have two sons, Gayden and Matthew. Burke s address is Route 2 Box 37, Indianola, MS 38751. Hartsville, SC 29550. Mac McCjellan ('69) is the Executive Director of the Catd^^fish-^fowers Association. Mac and the former Brenda Fratesi have three children. Bill, Phil, and Kahn. Write Mac at Box 1596, Indianola, MS 38751. Ken Meredith ('71) is a Lieutenant in the United States Ar my. Ken and his wife, Glenda, have a daughter, Melanie Ken served as Colony Historian and as Pledge Educator Ken's new address can be found in the new address section Mel Parks ('69) Ken Starnes II ('69) Henry "Buzzy" Hanwerker ('74) is a salesman for the Helena Chemical Co. Henry and the former Gwen Hastings have one child, Carlie. Write to 2705 Blair Circle, Greenwood, MS 38930. Bob Slimson (76) farms In Dumas AR^ Bob » Recording Secretary and as Scho ars 'gjd,ess named Outstanding Pledge for the fall 1972. Bob s address is South Main Street, Dumas, AR 7163y. Curbs McNeer(73) .Wf-oSe'; |^:;Yjr-.°v'2ba"ve a son, Christopher. Cu^-lces his home at 3408 Fox Run Road, Haughton, LA 71037. \r\nDecember, 1981 Page 7 THE BULLDOG FIJI (Graduates, continued) I^bpmas Wiley ('73) is a Physician in Jackson. Thomas is married to the former Marie Coburn and they have two Jerome Kitrell ('76) is presently serving as Vice-President of the Mississippi Fijis. Jerome also was the Campus and Community Service Chairman and was named Outstan ding Brother in 1976. He practices law and can be reached sons, Thomas and David. Thomas was named Outstan ding Spring Pledge in 1972 and served as Pledge Educator and Scholarship Chairman. Thomas resides at 1675 Win chester, Jackson, MS 39211. at 3409 Grandview Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301. [Aubrey Earnheart ('72) is Vice-President of the Union Planters National Bank of Memphis. Aubrey served the Kevin ^^arfters ('78) works as a Furniture Representative Burlington Company. Kevin served Sigma Mu as Pledge Educator, Rush Chairman, Publicity Chairman, chapter as Recording Secretary, Rush Chairman, and as and Graduate Events Chairman. Kevin's current address is Pledge Educator. Aubrey is married to the former Nancy Bagley and they make their home at 1913 Danville Road, 1707 Craig Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Memphis, TN 38117. Bobby Henry ('75) is a Computer System Analyst. While at Sigma Mu, Bobby was Recording Secretary, Scholar ship Chairman, Meals Chairman, and Graduate Relations Chairman. Bobby's address is 120 Grove Circle, Apt. D, Jackson, MS 39206. Richard McRee ('79) has recently become a Stockbroker iTrainee for the A. G. Edwards firm in Jackson. He was President, Treasurer, and Rush Chairman at Sigma Mu. Richard currently serves as Rush Advisor for the BCA. He and his wife, Kay, live at 5880 Ridgewood Road, LOST BROTHERS: Lockwood Place Apts., Apt. E-45, Jackson, MS 39211. Phil Abernathy ('72) was active at Sigma Mu as President, Pledge Educator, and more recently a member of Mississippi Fijis. Phil is an attorney and may be found at The following brothers have no address or information in our files. If you have any information about these brothers, please drop us a line. Tracewood Apts., 7-104, Jackson, MS 39211. Kyle Steward Ray Jordon James Allison ('79) farms in Sarah, MS. While at MSU, Ken Starnes, II Mel Parks James served the chapter as Building Chairman, Graduate Events Chairman, Graduate Relations Chairman, and House Chairman. Write James at Route 1, Sarah, MS David James Ed McClendon 38665. Bill Caver>(^) works for Farm Supply. Bill is married to thejotlner Anna Ross. Bill served as House Chairman as an undergraduate brother. The Caver family lives at Box 406, Booneville, MS 38829. David Gaddis ('74) served as Social Chairman while at Sigma Mu. David and his wife, Sara, have three daughters, Leeann, Melissa Jane, and Leighton Page David farms at Route 3, Box 140, Forest, MS 39704. Lee Miller (79) is a Dispatcher for Miller Transporters / hjc^LTels married to the former Mary Hunt. Lee served as Rush Chairman, Building Chairman, and Pledge Educator Lee resides at 5 Elizabeth Place, Mobile, AL 36606. Chris Rebmann ('77) served the chapter as President and Tre^sur^r and was awarded the Outstanding Pledge ^.---Award. Chris works as a Helicopter Foreman for the United States Forest Service. Chris's address is Box 621 McCall, ID 83638. COMING EVENTS Kappa Delta Swap Spring Rush Black Diamond Formal January 12 January 14-18 January 30 Norris Pig Dinner February 20 Fiji Island April 24-25 \r\nRUSH RECOMMENDATIONS! Graduate Brother Address Recommended Rushee. Name Address Phone No. Credentials for Phi Gam SIGMA MU CHAPTER Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Drawer FN PAID Mississippi State, MS 39762 MS State. MS Permit No. 25 - \" ^(5 5"o