* Vol. 36, Issue 1 Gamma Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Spring 1983 1983 NORRIS PIG DINNER College days are days of learning and perhaps the best method of learn ing is from the experience of others. A l)rime example of this is the knowledge that can be gained from a pi book chronicaling the surrounding area over a long period of time. "Charlie Brown Remembers Atlanta" is such a book. Charlie Brown (GT '2.5) has long been associated wi'h Phi Gamma Delta. He was a member of Gamma Tau Delta, the fraternal colony aspir ing to join Phi Gam, and has been Gamma Tau celebrated the 90th Jerry T. Hinson named Gamma Tau's most dis anniversary of the Norris Pig Dinner James L. Brown tinguished Fiji. He has also seen Atlanta grow and go through many changes, both politically and socially. at Atlanta's World Congress Center. Over 90 people attended this year's dinner. The basketball game and get John Burgin Throughout these years he has un doubtedly obtained a mass of anec acquainted party prior to the dinner served to benefit both graduates and undergraduates. The undergraduates especially appreciated the interest dotes, valuable lessons, and personal insight and glimpses that almost •anyone would find enlightening. These experiences have been put into jjrint to provide a lasting source as close as one's bookshelf. Charlie Brown has attended every I'ig Dinner since Gamma Tau's in stallation in 1926 and this year was no exception. On April 2, at the Norris Pig Dinner, Charlie Brown personally presented President Jon Strombom (1\1 '85) with a copy of his book to be placed in the Gamma Tau library for all past, present, and future Fijis to learn from and enjoy. —Stephen Cruiekshank Jim Jesse Stan Anderson Richard Rodgers T.R. Parish James E. Bell Joseph N. Bell shown by the graduates. The presence P.W. King of Tech's "Ramblin' Wreck" also ad •I.E. Aderhold Charles R. Smith ded nostalgia to the occasion. Dr. Thomas H. Williams, Jr., past Archon President (1974-76), spoke on "The Brotherhood Experience in 198.')." Tommy shared with us the Charles H. Suddith A.J. Gordon, III Leslie A. Spencer William R. Smith development of brotherhood over the Locke H. Trigg. Jr. course of his life. James D. Hamil. II At this time the Brothers of Gamma Brian D. Wright Dr. J. Eric Taylor, Jr. Tau would like to thank the following graduates for the support: •lames A. Russell, Jr. Gale Scozlitz Charlie Brown Russell J. Brooke Tom Bell Jr. —W. Mark Thompson Pig Dinner Chairman \r\nr (i(inim; I LTf I 1983 GREEK WEEK I'his sp! Ml; - iw a strong showing by I'hi (Jamma hi lia ,n the annual In- traf'raternilN iii(ek Week. The Fijis placed first iti i tn-lr division and fifth overall. TIk. 11: a live days of the week were filler! wif. Iiealthy Greek comjretition.. The "\ vnts ranged from the Keg Toss to tiie Ghariot Race, and from the Greek God contest to the Greased Wate'tiiclon Chase. We faired well in thi contests, placing in six of the twenty-two events. The week started off right Saturday hy the Phi Gam Running Team surItrising everyone, excluding them selves, by placing third in the Pi Mile Road Race. After the race, Brother Dirk Farrow was heard saying, "I'm going back to bed." Good fortune con tinued through the weekend to Sun day where the Tug-O-War team bat:.od ten minutes (the time limit) in a . ose match against the Lambda Chi \lphas, a perennial winner of the 'Mgging tournanient. Across campus oi the 1 Hi ll. Brothers Kevin O Mahoney and John Wells were niitking final preparations for their heat with the Betas in the Olympus Downhill Derby. The Betas had a sleek design but at the finish line our rolling-bed springs contraption had a comfortable letid. That evening was the Greek Goddess Contest. Lovely Litt le Sister Mary Van Deren represented ns daringly in a slightly revealing outfit she had made herself. The final three days of Greek Week passed quickly due to the rain can cellation of Tuesday's outdoor events. Monday's events, however, were filled with spirited competition. The Little team to second place with a win in the Fly-Weight Division. Thanks should go out to Rick Lawson for the con of the afternoon. As expected, the Mattress Race Team, buoyed by Lit tle Sister Mary \'an Deren's splendid trolled running of the tournament. Tuesday night, the Talent Show saw a a strong finish for Phi Gam by taking sharp Fiji rendition of the Beach Boys' second place. Sister Pass, where a girl is passed classic, "Barbara-Ann," take a third place for originality. overhead with a bucket of water needed to fill another bucket, was a good time for all. The Little Sister passee, Candace Mason, volunteered promptly after the event to do it again next year. The afternoon's events were topped off by the Greased Water melon Chase. Brother John Hewsley fought hard but was frustrated in the end. For the first time in its seven year existence, the Fiji Arm Wrestling Tournament was held inside due to rain. Brother Dave Phillipes led the On Wednesday, Greek Week spun down to a close. All of Tuesday's field display of drinking ability, completed Another successful Greek Week event was the Blood Drive, taking place over three days. The Fijis had events were moved to Wednesday for a sixty-two percent participation, one of the highest on campus. Blood Drive full afternoon of competition. One of the day's highlights came in the Chew-Out. Brother Jeff Beech, a new Chairman, Brother Allen Stanley, did a fine job in striving for his initial goals. Once the week was over, all comer to the sport, awed the spec Greeks assembled at the Sheraton in tators by spitting tobacco juice over downtown Atlanta for the presenta twenty-two feet. Brothers Mark tion of awards. Phi Gamma Delta Kehne and Kevin Ryan added good received a trophy for its first place. spits to take third place. Another bright spot took place in the twilight —Richard Alan Lawson Greek Week Chairman \r\npa