Fall Quarter Rush, 1984 Volume V, No.3 RUSH CHAIRMAN’S INVITATION Welcome to Tennessee Tech Rushees! I hope you are settled in by now and are ready for an ex- citing year. I think you will find Tech has something to offer everyone, whether you are in- terested in Intramural sports, Drama, ASB, or one of Tech’s many religious organizations. I feel also that the fraternity system at Tech has much to offer including a stan- dard of excellence. Some of these include ASB President, ASB Senators, Cheerleaders and many other ranking positions on campus. We at Phi Gamma Delta are also dedicated to the standard of ex- cellence. While we've only been on Tech's campus for five years, we've established ourselves as one of the leading fraternities on cam- pus. Last year we won All-Sing for the fifth consecutive year. One of consecutive All-Sing victory. PHI GAM FORESIGHT Theta Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Tennessee Technological University our latest acheivements was win- ning the first annual Fraternity of the Year award. Rather it is the Friendship and Brotherhood that make for lasting memories. We welcome you to come by our house. Rush starts Tuesday night, September 11th with our Open House and free taco bar. This will give you a chance to meet some of our Brothers as well as other Tech students. I’m looking forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Kirk McLemore Rush Chairman Brothers Jeff Brown & Martin Hunt seem to be enjoying the annual P.J. Party. \r\nPhi Gamma Delta PHI GAM ACTIVITIES BROTHERHOOD- ASSOCIATION, FRATERNITY. FRATERNITY- BROTHERLINESS, BROTHERHOOD. The word “brotherhood” is what Phi Gamma Delta means to everyone associated with it. A unique bond is ever present at the Phi Gam house. It is a bond of sharing and caring for one’s fellow man. A fraternal association is a very important facet during everyone’s college career. Through a frater- nity one meets many diversified individuals with whom he learns to communicate, work, and recreate. The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta pride themselves on being individuals. Each brother con- tributes to the fraternity in his own special way. Phi Gam stays involved in many social, athletic, and academic activities that take each individual’s input for Phi Gam to do its best. Phi Gam actively participates in the intramural sports events that take place each quarter. This past fall the Fiji football team took third place in the Purple Division and tied for fifth in the overall fraternity competition. During the winter quarter Phi Gam was back in action with its Basketball and Volleyball teams. Also during the winter, Phi Gams take an active part in the wrestling tournaments. During the spring the men of Fiji take to the softball fields to par- ticipate in the always heated sof- tball games. During fall quarter, Parent’s Day is important to each brother. This is a time for us to notonly show how we live at school, but to let our parents see our unique fraternal association. Page 2 Homecoming is a major highlight of the quarter. It in- volves a week of parties, games, and fun. Last year Phi Gam built a Homecoming Float with Kappa Delta sorority that placed 2nd in the parade. We also teamed up with Zeta Tau Alpha to take Ist place in the Dinner Theatre com- petition. Winter quarter is the coldest, but it is loaded with fun. Two major activities during winter quarter are our Purple Garter Formal and All-Sing. The Purple Garter Formal was held last year in Knoxville at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Pledge Bennie Copeland gets into the true Fiji Island spirit as well as the dress. All-Sing is always a fun time for every Phi Gam brother. It is a time when many of our graduate brothers come back to see us par- ticipate. Last year our songs were from the 1960’s era and we came home with the first place trophy for the 5th year ina row. During spring quarter, Phi Gam is busy with many outdoor ac- tivities. Greek Week is a highlight because it is a time when all greeks on campus get together to par- ticipate in games, sun and fun! Last year at the awards banquet Cont. on page 3 The annual golf scramble is only one of the many ac- tivities enjoyed by Graduates and Undergraduates alike during Pig Dinner weekend. \r\nPhi Gamma Delta Phi Gam Activities cont... Sweetheart Elizabeth Mc- Spadden enjoys one of the many Fiji Island Kick-Off par- ties. during Greek Week, Phi Gamma Delta was named “FRATERNITY OF THE YEAR”. We plan to work even harder to win it again this year. Fiji Island is held each year at the end of May. It is a weekend when the brothers and their dates go the lake to camp, eat, and have a good time. During the week prior to Fiji Island, we held our 3rd an- nual Fiji Island Kick Off Party and Tanning Contest which was atten- ded by more than a thousand Tech students. Also during this week we announce our sweetheart. This year our sweetheart is Elizabeth McSpadden. She is a junior from Kingsport and is President of Kappa Delta sorority. Scholarship is an important part of our fraternity. We have the highest QPA of all fraternities and are striving to do even better. Whether or not you decide to pledge Phi Gamma Delta or another fraternity at Tech is a decision only you can make. Your pledge period lasts for one quarter. During this time you must main- tain a QPA of 2.0 to be initiated. The International Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta strictly prohibits any form of physical or mental hazing and our chapter at Ten- nessee Tech strongly adheres to this policy. We believe hazing inhibits true brotherhood. Through a fraternal association during your college career, you can learn to share of yourself, com- municate with others, and become a well rounded individual. You will also build memories and _frien- dships that will last a lifetime. You may have many more questions that are not mentioned above, and we the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta, sincerely hope that you will come to rush and ask them. Phi Gam Little Sisters enjoy one of the many Parties during the quarter. Page 3 \r\n The Brothers Say...WELCOME! Dear Rushee, Congratulations on your recent graduation from High School. What a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of relief after a twelve year upward climb! Now you must focus on both the most rewarding and frustrating four years of your life. Believe it or not, I was in the same position just four short years ago. What will I major in? Who will be my roommate? Will I know anyone? What does my college future hold for me? Don't worry!! Remember that there are several thousand other students on campus experiencing the same anxiety. Many students find that the best way to fully maximaze their college experience and cope with the occasional stress of class is to join a social fraternity, We believe that we are one of the bet- ter fraternities on campus and here are a few reasons why: -Five years consecutively above the all mens QPA -All-Sing champions five years straight -Former All-Sports trophy winner THE FRATERNITY OF ‘Several Brothers in top student leadership roles in the University Our most recent accomplish- ment was the “Best fraternity on Campus” presented to us by the Dean of Student Activities and the InterFraternity Council. As you can briefly see, Phi Gamma Delta offers you a part of personal development that can not be taught in a class room or from a book. She facilitates the PHI GAMMA DELTA FIJI TWO GOOD NAMES FOR ONE GREAT FRATERNITY Page 4 rounded individual. If you are searching for a home away from home, good brotherhood, and lifelong frien- dships, then Phi Gamma Delta is the place for you. When you get to Tech, please give me a call and I'll show you around campus and introduce you to several of the brothers. See you in September! Fraternally, Jay Clark \r\n PURPLE PRIDE -Each year the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation awards scholarships to deserving Brothers at each Un- dergraduate Chapter PERSISTENCE -Phi Gamma Delta was founded in 1848 and now boasts that over 100,000 men have been able to call themselves Brothers in more than 115 chapters and colonies across the United States and Canada -Mount Rushmore in South Dakota is in honor of Charles E. Rushmore (City College 1876) -Mother’s Day was established by Frank E. Hering (Bucknell 1896) -All of our founders entered law practice -Phi Gamma Delta is 130 years of tradition, service and -One co-discover of Illinum, the 61st element, was J. Allen much, much more!! Harris (British Columbia 1922) -Gene Cernan (Purdue 1956) walked on the moon December, 1972 As aman pledges himself to Phi Gamma Delta, he makes a commitment that will stay with him for a life time. Phi Gamma Delta is “NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE.” PERSISTENCE “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.” -Calvin Coolidge Page 5 \r\nPhi Gamma Delta PURPLE PRIDE * Rush Activities Tues., Sept. 11th, Taco Bar/OpenHouse, 5-1l p.m. Mon., Sept. 17th, Love Boat Night, 7-11 p.m. Tues., Sept. 18th, Phi Gam Bandstand, 7-11 p.m. Wed., Sept. 19th, Formal Presentation, 7-10 p.m. ua?en * 1984 Home football schedule Sept. 8 East Tenn State 7:30 | Sept. 22 Murray State 7:30 ees Oct. 13 Tenn. State 1:30 Nov. 3 Eastern Kentucky 1:30 Nove. 17 Middle Tenn. 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