Q ISSi m Epsilon of Phi Gamma Delta • the University December 1993 From the Purple Legionnaire Dear Brothers, Hello from the front end ofanother semester. Yep, another football season is well underway and it seems to be a good one.I hope that you have had a chance to get to a game and even to stop by the house. I always make a point to ask you to go by the house when you arc in Chapel Mil. Mostofyou don't go by,and I certainly understand.It's hard to get throu^ the traffic,and on mostSaturdays,there isjust not enough time. Well,I am not asking you to go by for yourself. I'm asking you to go by for all the brothers currently at the house. Believe it or not,they still put a lot ofeffort into sprucing up the house for a ball game and they work hard to keep Epsilon on top. Recendy,they garnered 10 pledges from one ofthe smallest rush classes ever. Over the past three years our men have led the way among fraternities in Risk Management(read "responsible drinking") while still maintaining the social status we are all used to. I work with these men all the time. I see the problems they fece and the inventive, mature ways they solve them.I am very proud ofthem,as a group and as individuals. Even though the times have changed,they are the same men we were at that age. So the next time you're up at a game,stop by and introduce yoiuself to just one undergrad. Then tell him you're glad he's there to carry on the Phi Gam tradition ... just as you did. Pergd, J. Ed Peele '77 The Epsilon Owl is published for the members and FRIENDS of Epsilon Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at the University of North Carolina. Address CHANGES, NEWS ITEMS AND PHOTOGRAPHS MAY BE SENT IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE OR MAILED TO GRADUATE RECORDS Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity, P.O. Box 3367, Chapel Hill, NC 27515-3367. North Carolina Chapel Hill, N.C. Hard Work Enables Epsilon to Remain THE StrongestFraternity at ChapelHill By John Fcnncbrcsquc '94, Chapter President /Vhis year the University of North Carolina celebrates its ^^bicentennial. At this time, ail Carolina graduates will consider their experiences at the oldest and greatest public university in the nation. At Epsilon we hope that you take this opportunity to remember the great experiences you had as an undergraduate member ofPhi Gamma Delta. You have a great deal of history and pride to recall from your fraternity. Established in 1851,Phi Gamma Delta was the first fraternity at the University of North Carolina. 1929 marked the year Vance Hall became the first fiatemity house in the state of North Carolina. The precedent for leadership by Epsilon can be found at its inception. Newton D. Baker has defined fiatemity as "an association of men selected in their college days because of their adherence to common ideals and aspirations." Epsilon ofPhi Gamma Delta fits this definition comprehensively. Every single person in this chapter has always worked eamesdy to ensure that Epsilon will remain the strongest fraternity in Chapel Hill. This year is no exception. We have gathered our resources to make the chapter as strong as it has ever been. Undergraduate brothers, the House Corporation and our esteemed Purple Legionnaire Ed Peele '77 have all worked intentiy to make sure that Phi Gamma Delta involves itself in the community while emphasizing the strong traditions that separate Phi Gams from others. We currently provide leaders in the struggle to deal with risk management policies implemented by the Greek system. Establishing a long-term relationship with the North Carolina Special Olympics gave Phi Gam the strongest "hands-on" philanthropy program on campus. We have also maintained our reputation as the helmsmen ofthe Chapel Hill social scene while simultaneously winning an award for academic performance. Phi Gamma Delta has offered many opportunities to its members to excel and become successful, happy individuals. It has given us all an education beyond university academics and a great head start into adult life. Epsilon is very important to all of us, and we hope that you remember your days as a Phi Gam as some of the best in your lives. Happy Houdays! \r\nThis Just In ... Painter Pm Gams aisd Special Olympics ... Elected IFC President A Winning Combination! By Harris Vaughan '94 Corresponding Secretary By Bryan McDowell '94 /T his summer, 10 Phi Gams ofVance Hall served as the advance team for the North VlUCarolina Special Olympic Summer Games in Greensboro. Over 1,500 Special ecendy, Vance Hall sharply increased our involvement in student affairs on campus when Michael Painter'95 was elected by the UNC Interfiatemity Council as president. This spring semester, the UNC Board ofTrustees will review Greek life on campus and the school administra tion's role in enforcing fiatemity and sorority regulations. This will be an important time to strengthen the cmdal relationship between the ftatemities and Olympians fr-om throughout the state were in attendance for the weekend. Our job was to set up and coordinate the various events. This event inspired us to forge a long-term relationship with the North Carolina Special Olympics. My brother, Patton McDowell,serves as the program director for the State Special Olympics. He recently held a seminar explaining how we could embark on this philanthropic venture. As a result, we have agreed to volunteer our assistance for several local, regional and statewide events throughout the years. We are very excited about this new relationship as are the Special Olympians and the frne organization that makes this event possible. We feel that the small amount of time that we will be investing vtiU be not only a worthwhile use ofthat time but also a gratifying experience for the Phi Gam brothers. In this activity, everyone is a winner. the administration. We feel fortunate to have Michael leading this process as IFC president and communicating the needs ofthe fraternity system to the administration. (©FFICERS Recently the photo^rceph below cucompcmied afront-papie article in the Chapel Hill Herald, discussing ways in whichfraternities at Chapel Hill have become more serviceoriented. (Our thanks to the Heraldfor allowing us to reprint the photograph.) President Recording Secretary John Fennebresque'94 Charlotte, N.C. Danny Summerlin'94 History International Studies Treasurer Winston-Salem, N.C. Corresponding Secretary Harris Vaughn'94 Edenton, N.C. Business Political Science Knston, N.C. Historian Baker Crawford '94 Winston-Salem, N.C. Political Science Scott Skidmore'95 \r\nThe Epsilon Owl Page 3 GRADUiVTE News A sclf-cmploycd attorney, William L. Crew '38(P.O. Box 160,Roanokc Rapids, NC a call and you can ^nd the night here and then beat up the beach." 27870)has been practidng law for 52 years. When attending legal seminars,"Crew" often sees Herbert Taylor'32,who still has a law practice in Tarboro, N.C. Jack W.Noneman'44(604 Sampson St., Raleigh, NC 27609)is a collector of antique fishing tackle. Julian T. CaudiU Sr.'40(CaudiU PL,P.O. Box 247,Elizabethton, TN 37644) has 42 years ofperfect attendance as a Rotarian. Athough he retired from the Ottawa Tmck Corp. in 1992,Thomas A Nisbet Jr.'46 is still consulting for the company and serving as a representative at industry afiairs Robert F. Ctaver'41(P.O. Box 5073, High Point, NC 27262)writes that his granddaughter, Sarah Haynes,entered UNC-Chapel Hill in the fall as a freshman. and on special assignments. He and his wifo, Millie, haye moved to 1901 Blackfoot Trl., Mesquite,TX 75149,and live near three of Married in May,£. Ramsey Hardin Jr. '42(101 W.Baptist St., Marion,SC 29571)is "settled down" with his new bride, Linda, their two cats and a chocolate A former general agent with Allstate Insurance,William E.EUington IQ'50 (1618 Longwood Dr., Greenville, NC 27858)retired in December 1992 after 39 years with the company. He and his wife of 43 years, Joanne,enjoy their seven grand children and often travel on group bus trips. A. W.Griffin Jr.'SO(602 Dellwood PL, Goldsboro, NC 27534),the owner ofthe Business Services Co.,was pleased to find information on so many brothers in The Epsilon Owl. Lemuel D.Whitsett'50(1157 Queens Rd.,Charlotte, NC 28207),ofthe Pictorial Engraving Co.,wrote in May that the business would be moving from uptown Charlotte to a new site four miles south. their grandchildren. From his days as an undergraduate,"Link" has fond memories Lem has eight grandchildren and sees of"Abert,Paul and *Shazam'keeping the regularly. Charlotte resident De Witt Austin'49 house in order" and ofPhi Gam's championship intramural teams. The president ofL & R Enterprises Inc., E. Labrador retriever. Ramsey enjoyed reading Rr^r G. Hall'47(224 W.Willow Grove about Jimmy Greenwood'42 aixi Clarence Ave., Philadelphia,PA 19118)docs consulting work in the performing arts and television production. He is president ofthe Philadelphia Singers, one ofthe country's top prqfhsstonalchoruses^ and is also chairman ofcelebratory events surrounding the 300th anniversary ofChrist Church in Lewis Bryan '53(108 N.Shore Dr., Beaufort, NC 28516) writes that he and his wife have antique shops in Beaufort, Ruffin'42 in the newsletter and remembers some good times with Charlie Hussey'42 and Bill Elmorc'43 during the 1940s. Ramsey notes:"Ifanyone is going to Myrtle Beach, you will probably pass Marion. Give me November 1995. Epsilon Welcomes Howard Aldrich as After 12 years ofservice, attorney Robert Academic Adviser Raleigh, NC 27609)retired in March as By Jonathan Blanco '95 Farm Bureau and its afiSliated companies. He is now serving ofcounsel to Maupin, Taylor, Ellis and Adams,P.A. B. Brou^ton'48(3400 Landor Rd., Morehead City, Swansboro and New Bern. Lewis enjoys playing golfand travels to Florida several times each year to see his grandchildren. In his 10th year with the Vitro Services Corp. and a member ofthe executive staff, James E. Adams Jr.'54(317 Jamaica Way,Niceville, FL 32578)is involved in marketing, proposal work and implementing"TQM." general counsel for the North Carolina Anew fece appears on the Phi Gam composite. After a meticulous search for an academic adviser, we found Lawrence G. Wilson Jr.'56(234 Magnolia Dr., Danville, VA 24541)works in an advisory capacity with his daughter and son-in-law in Riverside RoofTruss Inc. He also enjoys golf, hunting and fishing. Professor Howard Aldrich. Professor Aldrich attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he received his master's degree and Ph.D.in In October 1992,Thco H.Pitt Jr.'58 Freshman Pledge List sociology. He taught at Cornell for 13 years and then came to Chapel Hill, where he has taught for 12 years and is currendy the head ofthe industrial relations curriculum. Adnch's interests combine traveling, lectunng and consulting; he has traveled over 50 thousand miles this year alone. He really enjoys sports and is an active fan ofthe Ben Bost, Hickory, N.C. Michael Daist,IGnston, N.C. Ben Eubanks,New Bern,N.C. Adam Herscher, New Bern, N.C. Chad^ks,Goldsboro,N.C. Forrest Smith,Cary,N.C. David Stallings, Hickory, N.C. Josh Weaver,Rocky Mount,N.C. (318 Gravely Dr., Rocky Mount,NC 27804)became chairman ofthe Standard Insurance and Realty Corp. Previously, Theo was chairman and CEO ofPioneer Savings Bank and later served as a financial consultant. After 11 years in Hilton Head Island,S.C., Donald A. Furtado'59(c/o Harbour Associates Inc.,420 Knights Run Ave., Tampa,FL 33602) moved to Tampa where he has formed a series of new companies to women's soccer team. His main interest manage, market and develop Harbour lies with his family- Panny, his wife, is a Island. He has three sons and reports that learning disabled ^)eciabst and his two sons are Morehead Scholars. We are sure that Professor Aldrich will prove to be an asset to the Phi Gam house. Scx3AL Affiliates David Darst'95, Kinston, N.C. Charles Thomas *96,Wilson, N.C. his brother. Bob '59,lives in Chapel Hill and is an associate ofthe Digital Corp. Continued \r\nPage 4 More News Jack H.Spain Jr.'60(2309 Monument Avc., Richmond,VA 23220)infonns us that Thomas £. Capps'58 is chairman of Dominion Resources in Richmond,Va. December 1993 778 attorney with Brobeck,Phleger and Harrison and has a son. Marc. For 14 years,Steven C. Buchanan'74 George R- Komegay HI'81, who is now associated with James, McElroy and Diehl, PA., has a new address at 1418 Queens Rd. W.,Charlotte, NC 28207. (159 Pinewood Rd., Virginia Beach,VA An orthopaedic surgeon,Wayne B. 23451)has been a manuiacturers representative in the furniture industry. He has two children."Buck" notes,"IfI might brag for a minute — I broke the Amanda and Henry M.Kidd '83(3312 Rock Creek Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609),the parents oftwo-year-old Matt,traveled to England in May."Hank," a plumbing Venters'60 is associated with Onslow course record with a 64 at the Princess contractor with Kidd Brothers Plumbing, Orthopaedics,PA.(200 Doctors Dr., Anne Country Club in Virginia Beach." reports that Joseph "Buckley" Strandberg '82 ofRocky Mount now has a third daughter, Josey, who was born in July. Suite J, Jacksonville, NC 28546),and is president-elect ofthe Onslow County the Board of Councilors,representing the Charles W.Holdemess'74(2004 Dalton Rd., Greensboro, NC 27408),an associate ofthe First Piedmont Mortgage Co.,is North Carolina Orthopaedic Association looking ahead to the 20th reunion of his to the American Academy ofOrthopaedic class and reminds all 1974 graduates to mark their calendars for next year's Pig Medical Society. He is also a member of Surgeons. Dinner and golftournament. William E.Stanley Jr.'65(3104 St. Regis Rd., Greensboro,NC 27408)is an employee benefit conailtant. With his new position as director of customer service with Sprint, Monty R. Pollard '77 has relocated fi*om Hood The new address for James D.Justice'67 is 3701 Columbine Cir., Charlotte, NC River, Ore.,to 5505 Cameron Forest Pkwy.,Alpharetta, GA 30202. manager for the Robert Mondavi Winery. "The last issue of The EpsUon Owllooked pretty good!'* notes Harry Scherr HI'67 (24 Sloane Rd., Newburgh,NY 12550), whose youngest daughter,Caroline,started at Chapel Hill in September. Robert A. O'Quinn'68(25 Shore Dr., Wrightsville Beach,NC 28480)is managing partner in the law finn ofStevens, McGhee, Morgan,Lennon and O'Quinn in Wilmington, N.C. Attorney Charles M.Vincent'68 practices criminal law and served as the guest speaker at the ^ring conference ofthe North Hayes R- Holdemess'79(1612 St. Andrews Rd., Greensboro, NC 27408) works for The Todd Organization, an executive benefits firm which flmds nationwide for Northwestern Mutual life N. Gcc Smith HI'84 has moved firom Insurance. He and his wife, Cherie, have Charlottesville, Va.,to Greensboro with his three sons. new position as branch manager for You will find Blair D.Shwedo'79 at a Prudential Securities. His address: 201 new address: 1528 Biltmore Dr., Elmwood Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408. In Charlotte, NC 28207. He is president of Southeastern Petroleum Systems Inc., a petroleum and environmental equipment June, Gee wrote that he and his wife were expecting their first child in August. company. After 12 years as a vice president with First that in June Charlie BrindeU '71 was Jones Jr.'82 and Ronnie Batchelor'81 on the golfcourse. John T.Stanley'71(3811 Brown Bark Dr., Greensboro, NC 27410)serves as vice Susan and their two children, is one ofthe top salesmen in the company. Bill is very year, Hayes was the "top first-year agent" child and first son, William. Richard notes civic leadership. to the Virginia division. He notes that Will Cox '84,who resides in Charlotte with wife active in the Richmond Carolina Club and RusseU M.Carter'71(806 N.23rd St., Wilmington, NC 28406)has seen Donald Hobson '69 and Hart Lee '70. He reports event held in Memphis,Tenn.,in recognition ofoutstanding community and 23294). BiU was promoted fi-om the Florida chairs the newsletter committee. Union National Bank,Richard S. Battle '81(2820 Lakcvicw Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609)has joined Capital Investment Group Inc. as an investment consultant. In named "King Cotton" at an annual civic "I am very happy to be closer to UNC and 'The Hut,"' writes William L. Clark'84 (3311-F Sandy Spring Way,Richmond,VA programs with corporate insurance. Last He now resides at 1000 E. 10th St., Greenville, NC 27858. Carolina Association ofPublic Defenders. second child and first daughter, Dawson, this past spring. division ofthe Wink Davis Equipment Co. 28211. He is now the national accoimts He and his wife have two sons. Byron B. Kirkland'83(2505 Bccchridge Rd., Raleigh, NC 27608), a lawyer with Smith, Anderson,Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell and Jesnigan, announces the birth of his June, he welcomed the arrival of his third that he has been consistently beating Rcid Miles G. Heming'86(508 S. Fourth St., Smithfield, NC 27577)is associated with Carolina Pottery Inc. A student at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Hunter H.Bost'88 is pursuing his master's degree in public policy. He now fives at Soldiers Field Park Apt., Unit 10-D, Boston, MA 02163. Previously, Hunter spent two years in New York City working for Price Watcrhouse as an international auditor. He reports that Bart Arthur '88 has married Alice Martin and,since completing medical school at Robert P. Holmes IV '81,an attorney with the law offices ofRobert E. Smith, married Cindy in May.The couple now fives at 2211 Wheeler Rd., Raleigh, NC East Carolina University, is now an orthopaedic resident at the University of South Alabama in Mobile. 27607. president of W.E. Stanley 8c Co.Inc. 'T saw the Tar Heels win the Eastern Regionals with Allen Tanner'72 in New A real estate appraiser, Robert H.KcUy Jr.'81(1008 W.Broad St., Dunn,NC York," writes William B. Griffin '72(25 28334)is also launching a retail violin business with his wife,Pam.They have two King St., Mill Valley, CA 94941). Bill is an children. We regret to inform you ofthe death of Reginald B. Griffin'S3(4/3/93). Phi Gamma Delta mourns his passing and extends condolences to his family and fiiends.