aantt University of Oklahoma VOLUME 63 NUMBER 8 SPRING 1983 NU OMEGA Phi Gams Win Five Firsts In 1982 The men of Nu Omega worked hard last spring and this fall winning five first-place awards and two seconds. In May, we placed second in Sooner Scandals thanks to the hard work of Director David Cook and about 30 brothers. In September, we entered the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash, winning overall from 16 other fraternities. Brother Alan Morrison placed second in the Anchor Splash contest. In October, with the help of the Phi Gam Little Sis's, headed by Brother Greg Price and the hard work of Tim Nye, A ward Winning Scandals 8*'* s- Wayne Wiseman, Vance Beagles, Jeff Rowsey, and *wsrNT tlLT t WtW ivs tnmvr Of 82 TtAOITIONi PHIGAM-UL SI 1st Place Homecoming Float many others, we built a float, House display and decorated spirit window. We won the float and house display, placed third in spirit window and won first place for overall. Dad's Day and weekend was mark ed by a win for house display and an excellent party was held for the dads on Friday night. They generous ly donated the funds to buy a rug for our recreation room. Our thanks to all the dads and especially Mr. Kenneth Early. \r\nADMINISTRA TION President's Report w Dear Brothers, In case you haven't heard, it's been a very exciting yearfor the Nu Omega Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta. Although we have had many successes, we must not slacken our efforts to be a Chapter that both our undergraduate and graduate brothers can be proud of. You, the graduate brothers, have been a very important part of our success. It is your support and encouragement that has led us toward greatness, but it is the strength of the undergraduate brothers that will keep the chapter on top. We have already begun our summer rush program, which promises to be our most successful rush ever. Organization is the key to rush, and wefeel that we have the right man in Brother Brad Rollow ('84). Myself and the new cabinet are lookingforward to the upcoming year; we have great plansfor Nu Omega, and we are anxious to carry them out. Two ofthe areas that we are going to give special atten tion to are increased committee organization and greater involvement in Campus activities. Finally, Ilookforward to meeting all ofyou at Pig Dinner on March 26th. I would like to encourage you to come and meet the undergraduate brothers. We are confident that 1983 will be a great yearfor Nu Omega. Fraternally, Kevin W. Fisher, '85 Chapter President The New Officer Council Phi Gam's At OU Abolish Hazing The officers for 1983 were elected just before Christmas break. They are: Kevin Fisher (Chicago, IL) President; David Armstrong (Pittsburgh, PA) Treasurer; Vance Beagles(Okla. City, OK)Recording Secretary; Wayne Wiseman (Bartlesville, OK) Cor responding Secretary; and Paul O'Leary (Lawton, OK) Historian. The house would like to thank David Blackwood and his officers for their dedication to the fraternity during the past year. The members of Nu Omega have voted this fall to abolish all forms of physical and heavy mental haz ing. Our pledge program is to emphasize scholarship, activities, and fraternity. We feel we are taking a leadership position on campus in this area. Many other fraternities at OU still practice abusive hazing. \r\nh,- GRADUA TE NEWS Board Of Chapter Advisors Report The year 1982 has seen a tremendous change in numbers, attitudes and awards on campus for Nu Omega. We have accomplished a great deal but scholarship and rush are the number one items on our agenda for the spring semester. We have a big pro blem due to numbers. The total active members in the house for the second semester will number 36 with 25 pledges. Due to the past unfortunate circumstances we have lost legacies to other fraternities. Thus, our numbers have been reduced. We need names of legacies and top rushess. SEND THEM NOW to Brad Rollow, Rush Chairman, 1200 S. College, Bill Bozalis or Don Haskins, 5222 North Portland, Oklahoma City. To all fathers of sons who planning to enter OU in the fall - PHI GAM NEEDS AND WANTS EVERY With the redirection of the chapter to excellence in areas of scholarship, activities on campus, and rush, we feel we are beginning to make great strides in the rebirth of Nu Omega. The new house mother, Mrs. Robert Price, is a fine lady. She is every bit the equal of Mrs. Kramer (Mimi). We have reinstituted the songs, dress code, and conduct on campus. The young men have responded well.. Your fraternity is back with the ideals and stature on campus that you would want. With your support we shall continue to be successful. The BCA instituted a "speaker program". In November Bill Lockard spoke on self image and LEGACY. You can be well assured that we have a clean house and that the house is solid. (( ...scholarship and rush are the number one items on our agenda for spring semester." positive thinking. Jim Hyde discussed in December many topics related to the business world. Topics in cluded how to complete a resume, how to conduct oneself during a job interview, how to sell oneself. In January Bob Gingrich and Dick Howard presented a thank these graduate brothers for their time and energy. The speakers program will be continued each We would like to reemphasize the importance of having a large turnout of Phi Gam graduates from all over the state for the Pig Dinner. For one thing it would be good for our chapter to see you and feel your approval of them. They need this especially at month during the second semester. this time of rededication. We tell them of the seminar on rush. The members were so impressed with all of these speakers that they asked them to return as soon as they could. The BCA would like to The BCA would also like to thank the following graduates for their immeasurable support: Bob Harris, Tom Dulaney, Jack White, Dick Lampton, Stewart Meyers and Steve Jernigan. There are many others but these men have given countless hours to the chapter this fall. greatness of Phi Gam and its strong traditions and the strength of our graduate chapter. Your giving of monies is important but your physical presence is more important. So come to the Pig Dinner and get involved with the young men who are trying to rebuild your fraternity. You have a lot to be proud of at Norman. \r\nANNOUNCEMENTS Pig Dinner M * I '■ f l ^ Graduates at Pre Pig-Out dinner party New House Mother To Begin Tenure At Nu Omega The Pig Dinner will be March 26th at the Sheraton Century Plaza Ballroom in Oklahoma City.Graduates Bill Bell and Dick Lampton are working with Brother Vance Beagles to make this a gala affair. This will be an "old fashioned" Pig Dinner. The kind you remember in the 40's, 50's and 60's. A cocktail party, dinner and dance with the wives is planned. We plan to invite rushees to the "dance portion", so if you have a son and/rushee from your home town, bring him. Graduate brother Jack Jones, President of Getty Oil, will be our featured speaker at the dinner. Mrs. Robert Price of Oklahoma City has consented to become our new house mother. The chapter is very excited about her. She is the wife of the late Robert Price who was a member of Brother Bob Looney's law firm. Mrs. Price has a nephew who is a Phi Gam at the University of Tennessee. We hope our associa tion with her will be a long and happy one. We have many things to discuss this year and WE WANT YOUR INPUT. Our goal is to have the largest turnout ever by our graduates. Contact Bill Bell, Liberty National Bank - Oklahoma City, or Vance Beagles, 1200 S. College, Norman for more information and reservations. Rush Recommendation Please cut out and send any recommendation, even if they are still unsure about attending the University. Please send to Rush Chairmen, 1200 South College, Norman, OK 73069. Name of Rushee Address Phone High School Attended & G.P.A.. Activities & Honors Remarks Recommended by \r\n \r\nli •''■J w • '• f • A CHIE VEMENTS Phi Gam^s Win Scholastic Awards Brothers Kevin Fisher and Andy Bonham have been awarded academic scholarships for their fine achievements. Brother Fisher has maintained a four point and held the Alumnae Development Scholar ship. Andy Bonham was awarded the R. Boyd Gunn ing scholarship for his four point in high school. Phi Gam^s Work To Pay For Education Your fraternity has a unique experience occuring on campus. Over 70% of the chapter hold jobs in order to help pay for their college education. A sign of the times! 70% Phi Gam At OU Phi Gam's Hold Nominated For Outstanding Fourteen Offices On Campus Fraternity On Campus For 1982 - 1983 We were honored to learn that Phi Gamma Delta had been nominated by the IFC for outstanding fraternity due to our excellent performance this fall. In the spring we plan to enter Greek week and work hard on scholarship. We anticipate placing well in the voting in 1983. The fraternity is very proud of the members and pledges who have been appointed or elected to various offices of responsibility on campus and sta tion organizations. Gil Wright is grand chairman of Demolay and a judge on the University Tribunal (the highest judicial body on campus). Tony Rodriguez was appointed the student representative to the facul ty senate. Brother Rodriguez will enter law school in the fall. Jeff Early was elected President of Students for Responsible Drinking. Serving as members of his of ficers Nu Omega Has 100% Participation On Campus council are brothers Matt Martin, Mark Holmes, and pledge Ryan Bendell. Mike Brooks was appointed a judge for the Miss OU contest. Paul O'Leary is the editor for the IFC Greek newspaper and Kevin Fisher is a student congressman. Pledges Dale Burkett and Chuck Garrett were elected as presi OMEGA life, but one item stands out. We have dent and treasurer respectively of the State Young Democrats organization. Dale is also a member of the 100% of our members and pledges active in campus Presidents Leadership Council along with Andy organizations. Bonham. We are proud of the changes in every phase of NU \r\nPLEDGE CLASS OLD & NEW The Members of Nu Omega Are Pleased To Announce The Pledging Of The Following Young Men: Pledges of '57 re-unite Class Of '57 Pledge Class Reunion The Phi Gam Pledge Class of '57 held their 25th reunion during the OU-USC weekend. This nostalgic and exciting weekend began with a cocktail party for the brothers and their wives at the home of Bob Harris ('57). While at the home of Brother Harris, they watched old Island Party movies, and Albert Andy Bonham Dale Burkett Chuck Garrett Chance Williams Scott Herritt Steve Brown Dyke Mayes Kevin Flynn James Gorman Ron Roach Shawnee, OK Muskogee, OK Muskogee, OK Lawton, OK Lawton, OK Bartlesville, OK Tulsa, OK Edmond, OK Edmond, OK Edmond, OK Ryan Bendell Okla. City, OK Jim Devinney Cashion, OK Kenneth Wilcoxen Yukon, OK Gary Roper Wayne Richards Brett Medley Amarillo, TX Houston, TX Denver, CO Upsher ('57) began a successful effort to reinitiate the Thursday night Mother's Club. Later that evening, the brothers and their wives ate dinner at the Northwest Hilton, where they were staying for the S5 iti rUf» weekend. The next morning, they chartered a bus to the Phi Gam house, where they viewed the newlyremodeled house and ate lunch. Brothers in attendance for the '57 Pledge Class Reunion were; Jim Atkins, Kent Bogart, John Bozalis, Mark Connolly, Tom Dulaney, Terry Dunlap, Bob Eddind, Bill Gamble, Dick Griffith, Bill Gurley, Bob Harris, Hugh Jones, George Kadane, Joe Kennedy, Ray Kisinger, Pat Leathers, Denny Meacham, Walt Metcalfe, Jim Moore, Ed Moran, Jerry Neff, Rich Ratcliffe, A1 Smith, John Sparks, Albert Upsher, Robert Watts, and Noel Welsh. Pledges of 1982 take pride in this yearns awards \r\nPI6 - OUT Pig Dinner Saturday, March 26, 1983 We would like to re-emphasize the importance of strength of our graduate chapter. Your giving of having a large turnout of Phi Gam graduates from all monies is important, but your physical presence is more important. So come to the Pig Dinner and get involved with the young men who are trying to over the state for the Pig Dinner. For one thing it would be good for our chapter to see you and feel your approval of them. They need this especially at this time of rededication. We tell them of the rebuild your fraternity!!! You have a lot to be proud of at Norman. greatness of Phi Gam and its strong traditions and the Lost Brothers If you know of any graduate brother who has moved or is not receiving mailings from the chapter please send their name and address to Bill Bozalis, 5222 North Portland, Oklahoma City, OK. 73112. Name Address Phone. Year of Graduation 1200 South College Norman, Oklahoma 73069 £H1 GAMMA DELTA [1200 S. COLLEGE ISORMANa OK 73069 ^5107370 , Non-Profil Org. U.S. Postage PAID Norman, Okla. Permit No. 216