i i/J& (Kje lEpstlmt wiisl Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta • the University of North Carolina April 1993 Chapel Hill, N.C. Early Planning Provides FOR 1993 Norris Pig Dinner Productive Spring Semester Enjoyed By All By John Fennebresque'94,Chapter President By Stephen Gould '95,Pig Dinner Chairman The spring l993 semester has been one of the rnost^n and productive semesters for the PI rnemory.The semester began wkfTthe cabinet': Ganruna Etelta Intematidnal Headquarters i The experience has proyen vaJtratrfe'aBlFgave the cabine opportunity to lay out its plans for the upcoming semester. Everyone agrees that the Semester has been facilitated by early planning.International Headquarters was so impressed rvith our brotherhood that they have asked us to host this year's section meeting. Our pledge program has been greatly improved,and we are very excited about bringing our newest pledges into The March 20 Norris Pig Dinner proved to be a success on all counts once again this year. Graduate brothers from the Triangle area and even a few bold men from Washington,D.C.,attended the event.Some Phi Gams arrived early to try their luck in a golf tournament held at Chapel Hill Country Qub,and it was decided that the tournament should become an annual event to promote a higher attendance for the years to follow. This year, B.T. Harrington was recognized for 25 years of dedicated service as cook.It was also the anniversary for classes 1943,1968 and 1983. the brotherhood. We have some of Vance Hall's history from The graduates arrived around 5:30 for the predinner cocktail party and all seemed to be having a Jerome 'Top" Cashion'63 in writing for the first time to insure that the pledges understand they are about to become involved in an organization with a history that few great time reminiscing about the years they had spent living the good life in Chapel Hill. At 7.-00 p.m.those attending boarded the bus to the Kenan Center where institutions in the country can share. Our scholarship they sto^ in line to kiss the pig. Brian Ward'96was chairman,Jonathon Blanco'94,started a voluntary pledge honored to be the Junior Initiate in charge of biting the tail off the pig,a great tradition, which he seemed to study hall session that has resulted in our pledge dass having some ofthe top grade point averages in the entire house. We have also established a temporary computer lab in the President/Treasurer's apartment,which has given us many needed resources that are important for today's academic endeavors. We hope to include a modem computer lab in the future plans of house renovation. We have already gained clearance from the university to be connected to their computer network if the computer lab becomes a reality. Everyone at the Phi Gam house has done their share to perform gracefully. Following,there was a delicious dinner feast, and Ted Griffin '71,the master of ceremonies,introduced speaker Joe Mauretic'56, who gave an inspiring speech on what fathers have failed to inform their sons about over the years. Awards were presented for the outstanding senior. Tommy Lee'93; most improved in academics,Mark Herpel'95; most outstanding brother Scott Skidmore'95 and the best pledge,Graham Underhill'96. Last,but not least, B.T. make our house the best one on campus. We continue to be made a short speech on what Phi Gam has meant to innovative as we seek improvement, while at the same time him,and a scholarship fund was donated by the House Corporation to his daughter. Overall,Pig Dinner was a great success and was enjoyed by all. Attendance was higher than anticipated, and with next year's golf tournament, we are hoping for an even larger turnout. Jim Sessoms will be coordinating next year's tournament so if you were we are being careful to continue the excellence and traditions that make Phi Gamma Delta special to anyone who has ever been a member of the Epsilon Chapter. There has been a great deal accomplished so far this semester,and we have enjoyed making strides to improve the house and ourselves. All graduate brothers should be proud to return to 108 West Cameron Avenue,and we encourage all of you to stop by the house anytime you are in the Chapel Hill area. unable to attend this year, plan to pack your sticks and take on some of your old friends at Chapel Hill Country Qub.A special thanks to all who canae out this year. \r\nPage 2 P6P/ M y— R.Birchall Kimble's Legacy ZGEND Lives On B.T. It was with deep regret that the House Corporation of Episilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta learned of the passing of R. Birchall JGTON Honored at Pig D By Wyatt Lane'95 January 1968 - America's at war in Vietnam; Richard Nixon is in thfe White Kimble'36 of Princeton,N.J. Brother Kimble, ' House;^d Benjamin Thomas Harrington takes a job as a house bov at the reaffirming his pledge of loyalty,had asked that contributions be made to Epsilon in his memory.His wife wrote,'This was the one wonderful source of a lifelong memory of Bert Kimble. He loved Chapel Hill and his fraternity above all the other lifelong associations." i Phi Gam house. Better known as the "Black Tornado,""Binnie" or''B.T.," this ydung man of 19 entered the house imder the supervision of Pa Minor. Now,25 years later, B.T. can still be found in the kitchenj up some of his infamous Binnie burgers,fried chicken, pork( Brother Kimble's devotion should be a lesson for us all. What a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loyal graduate of Efisilon! Mrs.Kimble also added,"My husband's * 50-piece Owl collection is in the memorial case V. (of the International Headquarters)in Lexington,Ky." bearu casserole and other fine tasting entrees. Upon his arrival, B.T. had no plans to stay more,dian a wa^k or two. How ever,it did not take him long to realize the RjiTlut had all the fringe ben ts a 19 year old could want. B.T. worked,wth Paul Minor for seven years\and in_1975,Mr. Minor's culinary sWisand legacy were passed on to B.T. During his 25 years,B.T.Tiasbedojn^!m integral part of Phi Gam and hejvas\yen initiated as a brotherjn'f975.)He is now seeing sons of fathers who weri From the Purple Chapter Officers President John Fennebresque'94 As social service chairman for the Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta throughout the last two years,1 have tried to target our involvement in the community to certain services, We have somewhat adopted the local and state levels of North Carolina Special Olympics by participating in two events. One,a local basketball clinic, and the other,a state-level basketball tournament involving 25 teams throughout the state. Finally, with spring right around the comer,preparations for Charlotte, N.C. History County Special Olympics are banning. Last year, T-shirts were made advertising Oange County Special Olympics as well as the tournament. It turned out to be a great success,raising over $300 for the Special Olympics. With a little experience under my belt,1 believe this year's tournament will be even better. 1 would also greatly appreciate any information or advice that would aid in our continual involvement in the community. On March 20,Epsilon hosted the 1993 Norris Pig Dinner. We held the banquet with our normal flair and grace at the Kenan Center after a social hour at the house. About 30 graduate brothers Treasurer Scott Skidmore'95 Winston-Salem Business attended and were greatly entertained by brother Joe Mauretic'56. In fact many of us received an anatomy lesson that was quite a revelation. Pig Dinner always gives us the Recording Secretary Danny Summerlin'94 Kinston, N.C. International Studies opportunity to actually see some of the tradition and heritage that Epsilon owns. When we line up by initiation date,the past and the future stand shoulder to shoulder,joined like the links in our chain. the 1993 annual Phi Gamma Delta 3-on-3 basketball tournament for Orange Legionnaire ByJ.EdPeele'77 By Bryan McDowell'94, Social Service Chairman rted working in the house in '68. ?s 25 years of service and loyalty to Phi Gam,this year's Pig Dinner was held in honor of the "Black Tornado.' Inreco; Phi Gam Helps Out Special Olympics April 1993 Corresponding Secretary Harris Vaughn'94 Edenton,N.C. Political Science The dinner also allows us a reflective time. One thing that 1 have noticed is that there is an ever-widening gap in our chain. Most of the alunuu who attended were pre-1980 graduates. Between 1980 and the current Historian Baker Crawford '94 Winston-Salem Political Science brotherhood,there has developed a void. 1 encourage brothers from those years to make an effort to drop by the house during football season,call a pledge brother you haven't seen in a while,and make plans to come to the dinner next year. 1 promise that you will not regret it. \r\nTta: E^lon Owl Page 3 Spring Social Scene Epsilon's Graduate Officers By Hooker Manning'94,Social Chairman House Corporation President and John R. Mattocks'96, Assistant Social Chairman This January the social scene at Phi Gam house never missed a beat We,as always,have been blessed this year with a fine freshman dass of young ladies. As a result, we did not hesitate to throw our annual Super Bowl party, which turned out to be a huge success. Thomas G. Nisbet Jr.'71 2018 Pembroke Rd. Greensboro, NO 27408 Durham,NC 27707 (919)279-8260 (919)493-5806 House Cori>oration Treasurer Purple Legionnaire Larry Caison'78 6004 Silkwood Way Raleigh, NO 27612 J. Edwin Peele *77 2843 Montclair Circle (919)782-7503 (919)776-4543 Since then,the Phi Gam house has become a favorite place for the freshman ladies. Our sodal calendar has been a tremendoussuccess this year. We have all remained continuously entertained by various mixers and the ever-so-popular Late Nights. With the spring coming,we are getting nearer to yet another Rji Island, and we all know how wdl our year ends on that note. Board OF Chapter Advisors Chairman Marvin J. Carver III '75 4026 Dover Rd. F.TumerMunsell'27(16051ndianRiverDr.,Cocoa,FL32922)was honoredatthel992AnnualCbnventionofdieAmericanSodetyof Sanford,NC 27330 LA 70131),retired,spendstime ata lakecottagein HotSprings, Ark.He's looking forward to the 50th dass reunion in May. Chartered Underwriters and Chartered Bnandal Consultants. A real estate broker, life insurance broker and public relations consultant,L.C.Bruce'35(1522 Canterbury Rd.,Raleigh, NC 27608) volunteered last year as Sr. Coordinator in N.C. for Clinton/Gore Campaign.He has been elected president ofthe State of N.C.Senior Democrats.He also managed to see every footballand basketballgameat UNC,N.C.Stateand Duke.L.C is serving his fourth term as corporate vice president of Wake Habitat for Humanity. "Thanks for a great issue of the Owl,keep up the good work," writes John H. Monroe '44 (236 Plymoutii Ave., WinstonSalem,NC 27104). An attorney with Smith, Helms, Mulliss & Moore,Julius C. Smith in'44 lives at 310 Irving PL,Greensboro,NC 27408. Retired from GRTT Publishing Co.,Howard J.Lamade Jr.'46 lives at 52 Grandview Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701. 'Tete" didn't like his third year of retirement any better than his first. Retired tobacconist Paul C. Darden Jr.'38(504 S. Deans St., Wilson, NC 27893) works with a Methodist mission team, 'T need a schedule." repairing homes and churches,in N.C.and in Puerto Rico and In December, Thomas L Stockwell '46 (2020 Thunderbird Trail, Maitland,PL 32751)was named Show Manager of 1993 COPYPRINT: New York's Print Show, owned by Coast Publishing,Inc. Costa Rica.Hehasninegrandchildren.Paul keepsin touch with Howard S.Hussey Jr.'38. A freighter trip to South America wason the agenda for John C Glover'40(821 N.El Camino Real #204,San Mateo,CA 94401) when he wrotein January.Herecently qienteigjit weeksin Palm Springs.John would liketo hear ftumDavidJ.Morrison'41(Villa 140,Carolina Meadows,Chapd Hill,NC 27514). Assodated with A &F Bookkeepers,Inc.,William Anderson'47 (832W.ComwallisDr.,Greensboro,NC27408)writes,"Atage70, still workingfor the toveofit"Ifeis married to Joanne MiUer,has three children,and is travelling the world -one trip a year. A 50th class reunion was attended last year by Gip I.Kimball Jr'42(233S.Canterbury Rd.,Charlotte,NC28211.Gip keepsin Lathrop'47livesat10971 FootwallDr.,Grass Valley,CA95945. A retired vice president of Wells Faigo Bank, Thomas B. touch with James B.Greenwood Jr.'42. After40yearsofpracticein obstetricsandgynecology,Clarence L. Ruffin'42(216 Tree Top Ln.,Johnson Qty,TN 37601) has retired. He spends half the year at Myrtle Beach."Ruff" visited R.William OwensJr.'43in JuneinSan Diego.Ourcondolences Retiredinl992,HeniyABadgett'48G-lCrowfieldsLane,Asheville, NC28803)writes that his first grandson wasbom last year. A districtcourtjudgefor Wade County,William A.Creech'48 lives at 1514 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh,NC 27608. to Clarence on the death of his wife,Jean,in October. Robert P. Neuhauser'48 lives at 10008 S. Glen Rd.,Potomac, Staying active with tennis, jogging, and 10 grandchildren, William C.Mehaffey Jr.'43(2721 Danbury Dr.,New Orleans, MD 20854."Best wishes to the chapter of 1993." Continued on Page Four \r\nPage 4 April 1993 778 MOHE GRADUATE HEWS.... At the Highland Mortgage Co.,James M.Tanner Jr.'68(917 Blenheim Dr., Raleigh, NC 27612) shares ofBce space with Eleanore and John C.DeVore'49(9222 Annhurst St,Fairfax, Carlton A.Pollock Jr.'67. VA 22031)live part time in Germany and travel extensively in Europe.John is retired from the Department of Defense. Honored as the 1992 Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Pitt District Boy Scouts of America,Jack Edwards Jr.'49(208 Winsor Rd.,Greenville,NC 27834)foimded the East Carolina University Book Exchange and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from that college in 1986. John D.Fleming '49 lives at 714 S. First St., Smithfield, NC 27577. Retired asdirector ofthe UNCPress,Matthew M.Hodgson'49 (2474 Foxwood Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514) has made two hunting trips to South Ainerica and spent last siunmer trout fishingin Montana and Alaska.Hehasserved asa consultantto the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, Stanford University,and the Whiting euid Mellon Foundations of New York City."lam very pleased thatEpsilonhasbegimto keep alumni informed about the chapter and its brothers." A self-employed real estate broker,R.BryantHareIH'53(4325 Gorman Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24503) and his wife travel extensively.Bryant keepsin touch with George A.CareyJr.'53 Hurricane Andrew removed the roof and rearranged some interior walls of the house occupied by RobertT.WrightJr.'68 and his family(10095 S.W.70th Ave.,Miami,FL 33156). They were hoping to be backin thehouseby March.Thefamilyisfine but,"It was a veiy interesting couple of hours." Bob,a partner with Mershon,Sawyer,Johnson,Dunwoody & Cole,recently worked with attomey David S.Morris'68 on a case inMiami. An attomQ' with Williams, Mullen, Christian & Dobbins,R. HartLee'70(lll Windsor Way,Richmond,VA 23211)writes, "New house and yard are getting the better of me! Law firm continues to grow and prosper-knock on wood!"He addsthat they had a great time at Wrightsville Beach for the reunion. An attomey with Hudson,Lawsonand Gwin,John D.Hudson '72lives at 12 Chapin Circle, Myrtle Beach,SC 29577. Serving his first term as the Hamett County commissioner, Walter E.TitchenerH'74(1000N.General Lee Ave.,Dunn,NC 28334)cmd his wife,Sara,own Titchener Travel,Inc. J.Dixon Fleming Jr.'76 lives 521 Rosewood Dr.,Smithfield, NC 27577. and Franklin K.Marshbiun'53. A commercial real estate broker, S. Lee Holder Jr.'79 (2101 NC 28584. His brother-in-law,Elisha P.Weaver'62,is a Delta Buckingham Rd.,Raleigh,NC 27607)and his wife,Joan,have one son. Lee went hunting over Christmas with David S. Airlines captain,living in Atlanta. DuBose'79 and Dan Woody'79. Donald T.Bryan'57lives at222Club Point Dr.,Cape Carteret, An Olds,Cadillac,and CMCTruck dealer,Hugh B.Cowan'57 Richard S.Battle'81(2820 Lakeview Dr., Raleigh,NC 27609) lives at 1701 Jennings Way,Paoli,PA 19301. and his wife,Carol,have twodaughtersand areexpectinga third child in May.He is associated with First Union National Bank- Retired from Prudential Securities,D.Ottis Fate'57(17Surrey Ln.,Durham,NC27707)has two children and one grandchild. He and wife Martha have been married for 37 years. Vice president of national sales and marketing for Mt. Airy Division of Bassett Furniture Industries, George W.Boss'61 (Westover Dr., Rt. 5, Box 851, Bassett, VA 24055) writes that Thomas E. Capps '58 is a member of the Bassett Furniture Owner of Coffmans Mens Wear, John H. Coffman '81 (602 (Jueen Annes Rd.,Greenville, NC 27858)has a new daughter. A lawyer with Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jesnigan,Byron B.Ktrkland'83(2505 Beechridgp Rd.,Raleigh, NC27608)and his wife haveoneson and areexpectingasecond child in May. IndustriesBoard and CEOofDominionResourcesinRichmond. H.Edward Boyles Jr.'84(2120 Princeton Ave.,Charlotte,NC William L.Dunn HI'62(6113RedmontCt.,Raleigh,NC27612) is vice president for Wachovia Bank. 28207) is an investment banker with Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp. A senior vice president and employee benefits consultant for W.E.Stanleyand Co.,Inc.,William E.StanleyJr.'65livesat3104 Since publication of our last issue, we have ^ teamed of the death of St.Regis Rd.,Greensboro,NC27408. Bill hasfour teenage sons. A real estate agent for 1st Charter Realty,John D.Titchener Jr. '66 lives at 2306 White Oak Rd.,Raleigh, NC 27608. A.Stoudemire'23{5128191) -j/ ® A'iEdwin Lyon'34(8/15/92)and Marshall Simpson'61.^/to/ Phi Gamma Delta moums their passing and extends Attomey ThomasD.HigginsID'68(708 Wellington Dr.,Chapel Hill,NC27514)reportsthatDavid S.Morris'68hasrecentlyjoined him at the firm of Higgins,Frankstone,Graves & Morris. condolences to their families and friends.