^The Lonphorn Fiji ^ TAU DEITERON OF PHI GAMMA DELTA March 1993 The University of Texas at Austin Since 18H3 In Memoriam: David C. Bland T he Tau Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gainma Delta was deeply sorrowed in late December of 1992 to learn of President of the National Interfraternity Conference. Even after retiring from the position of Arehon President, he the death of David C. Bland, Texas '38. Mr. Bland was one of remained active in Phi Gamma Delta by attending the biannual the most active alumni that Tau Deuteron has ever had. He Ekklesiai and staying in contact with International who did everything he could to Headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. He left a lasting better both Phi Gamma Delta legacy with both his family and was a former Arehon President and the Tau Deuteron chapter at the University of Texas. During his days at the University of Texas, Mr. Bland, following in his father's footsteps, played center for the Longhorn football team. Upon graduating from the University of Texas and law school, he became a trial attorney who went on to have a long and successful career. One of the highlights of his legal career was when he tried cases before tbe United States Supreme Court. Phi Gamma Delta. Mr. Bland is survived by his faithful wife of fifty years, Trinka, and their two sons, Fred and Buck,and their daughter, Kathleen. The Tau Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is very blessed to have alumni like Mr. Bland who give both of their time and of themselves to make the chapter and fraternity great. I feel very confident in saying that Phi Gamma Delta and Tau Deuteron would not be where they are today with out David C. Bland. Mr. Bland's involvement with the alumni affairs of Phi Gamma Delta began in the midI960's when he took the position of section chief. In 1970, he was elected Arehon Treasurer, and later in 1972 he became Arehon President. While Mr. Bland was President,one of his greatest accomplishments was supervising the successful move and transition of the International Headquarters from Washington D.C. to Lexington, Kentucky in 1973. After leaving the helm of Arehon President for Phi Gamma Delta, Mr. Bland served as Ty Embrey '94 Corresponding Secretary \r\n♦ The Longhorn Fiji♦ 2 *4; 1993 Phi Gamma Delta Initiates Marshall Artnslroiig 1993 "A-Team" Intramural Battkelbal] Team Intramural Report This Spring semester is full of many fun and exciting Intramural Activites that we plan to participate and do well in. Basketball season is in full swing and there are five teams representing Phi Gamma Delta. The A-Teara, returning eight players from last years championship team, is undefeated and hopes to defend its title in March. Meanwhile, the Freshman,Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors all have their own teams and are all battling for a playoff birth in their respective divisions. San AtUonio Mark Auler Austin Miles Brandon Houston Demo Caravageli Galveston Chris Christenson Dallas Jud Clements Dallas William Coats Houston John Colglazier San Antonio McKeever Darby Mike Dellinger Houston Trevor Durham Midland Houston Doak Embrey Austin Ed Fisher Austin John Garrett Houston Mike Gray Chris Hodges Boerne Brandon Holeomb Austin Graham Irvine San Antonio Chris Johnson Dallas Isaac Lebow Houston Amarillo Craig Lesok Fort Worth Gamma Delta well in this sport also. We will have five softhall teams, and will David Livingston Dallas attempt to repeat last years post-season performance. There are some uidividual events that various members will be Will Marsh Tyler Chuck Mathews Houston Dallas stars are also anticipating the basketball competitions including the Slam Dunk Malt McNulty Ben Motilgomery Gintest, Free Throw Contest and 3-Point Shootout. Duncan Montgomery Dallas Ryan Moss Jim Musslewhite lay Musslewhite Tyler Tyler Keith Naples Texarkana Dan Nelson San Antonio Softball season is just around the corner and we plan to represent Phi participating in this Spring. Ipcoming events include raquetball, tennis and ping pong tournaments, with both singles and doubles brackets. Some of our basketball Kyan Brooks,'95 Dallas Social Report Dallas Austin Greg Parker Dalhart Carter Perrin Houston Graham Reid Will Rhodes Amarillo don't be mistaken, the Spring social calendar for the Phi Gams will remain Carlos Rosado Mexico City Prudential, both rock solid and market wise. Blake Ruff Tyler Jeremy Sanders Amarillo Patrick Smith Dallas Scott Snell Houston Brian Teeple Kyle Turlington Austin ^ew rules and regulations implemented on the Greek system at the University will alter certain arenas of social events held at the Phi Gam bouse; but Spring parties will include parties with the Delts and Pikes and a good number of events hosted by the chapter at Buen Retiro. Some of these are the traditional low-hoop basketbaU tournament during Greek Week,formerally known as Roundup, a crawfish boil and the annual Ping Pong Party on the final day of Spring classes. John Pritchett '95 Ganii Walton Social Chairman Eric Wroten Waco Austin Austin Eon Worth \r\n3 ♦ The Longhorn Fiji President's Report ./V a fun and relaxing (Jhristnias liuiiday, ihe chapter is back fur the spring semester. Everyone was happy to return, although most were more excited about Spring at the Fiji House than taking on another set of classes. Academically, the chapter continues to excel with the ever increasing entrance requirements here at U.T. This semester, we have 13 students in the Plan II honors liberal arts program, two men in P.P.A. Honors Accounting, two more in Honors Business, and nine Phi Gams have been inducted into the Order of Omega Greek honor society. As a Chapter, our last Spring cumidative average of 2.98 and the Actives Fall average of 2.93 both ranked as the fourth highest GPA among the 28 fraternities now at G.T. These GPA s are significant because they are head and shoulders above everyone we rush against. Kush continues to be one of our strengths. We recently initiated 40 new Texas Fiji's from 13 different cities and towns across Texas. We are proud to say that II of these young men are Tau Deuteron legacies, continuing Texas Fiji's rich tradition. As always, we have you to thank for our success in rush. Your recommendations and support are always key elements of our rush program. The house is looking great and running well. Mom Watkins continues to impress and Wade Roberts, our new cook, is doing a great job. We were very lucky to gel Wade away from Austin Country Cabuiel for ihe 1993 year New Cabinet Club last November, and he's cooking the best meals we ye ever tasted. Aubrey Brown is dependable as ever in Ivory s old position. This past fall, the chapter continued to give back to the community by taking part in numerous service projects Son.e of the :™,L .hieh » HdpeJ ou, HOBO. Help 0„, Br-.tc. President Patrick Walker '94 Ainarillu Out, which provides services for homeless and impoverished cUetens of Austin; tL Austin Humane Society; and Habitat for Ilum^i y which renovates housing for low income J^ Thanksgiving, the chapter gave up their dinner one nigh to give the Lrai .r ,h- .IH.nbsi.in8 Binne., .H.i .H. P^Se. b.lP CerUinl,.-e......» P'""J -"P"*''"";"'' t f;.ll and are looking forward to another great semester this IH^emtrip... nnB.....nd. » Ho.,., i. H in.p.r. f rr it'iii 4111(1 sirivtt" to conlinuti ihti rich .1 ,H. O0.H nf W 1 oiJ „.dili«n wHich ,nu H.ve ^ ^ .^,1^ „ Treastirer Davis PaiJtiock '94 Huustun Keconiiiig Secretary Shawn Clevelantl '94 Jacksboro „ Historian Doak Story '94 23rd and 24th. Dallas Patrick Walker '94 Aiiiariilo ('orresporuliii}; Secretary Ty Enibrey '94 Austin \r\nThe Loiighorn Fiji Rush Is Here Again X 1 I'iji Hush will hegin this year in April with Greek Week, formerly known as Kound-up. The rush eaptains are anxious to get started. Rush is a lime for us to show off our great ehapter, and to recruit the hest new memhers possible. Much time and effort will be put forth by the four of us to get the fraternity and alumni involved m the upcoming activiti.^s, and we will do all we can % to kee[) you informed of our |)rogress. IVl cif uur juli ilii, inuiu-), ami m- lm,,e i„ as and siiiiiiii. r is lii raise aliiiniii as |,„ssil,le "rsa|,,,„r,. Vfc. ]„„k f.,r„ar,l u, mrei.ns ,.,a„y al and .annp „f|,asl r.V|„.rirn,.,.s at ll„. Fiji H„„s... This seinrsltT Texas Fiji Alumnus ami lluuslon Oiler Offetisive Lineman Uuug Dawson who is the feaiured speaker fur ihe NurrLs Pig Uimier. I t ivt clai.liT lolh-.tril aiui set asid,- $211,(10(1 ill a « Id I... avc an, s,i.„.s,i,„is that ma,. |,a.., as wt I! as names of rushees. Norris Pig Dinner X l>« Ti-xas Fiji's liave {ilaniicil llie ^o^ris Pig DinmT and ihe 2nd Annual Faliier/Son and Aiuinni Golf Tournament fur Saturday, April 24tli. We encourage all alumni to gather up a team of their |)ledge brothers and return to Austin for this fine event. The tournament is As Texas Fiji's, we are proud of our uem-r-mhic pledging both small town and big citv lmivm the W tradition i ii oft pltdgtgh'u dm new initiates will he of great as^ •, ri.T,'; and we look forward m involvement. We are thrilled 1 ^ a-^exeited about another Saturday afternoon at the Blaekhawk Golf Course (they claim to have the hest hent greens this side of Augusta) with the Pig Golby Dennison '95, Houston Jeff Montgomery '95, Dallas Jas Lemert '95, Ainarilh. Dinner following at the Fiji house. Kevin Hunter '9.5, San An.t.ni,, Doug Dawson ('81), I'exas Fiji and Houston Oiler Olleiisive Lineman, will he s[)eaking Saturtlay night at tln^ dinner. Mr. Dawson is a highly-honored athlete and great speaker. It will l)e a treat to have him here. Immediately following the dinner, the casino party wdl open to eap off the night. It should he a great weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone. Doak Story '91 Pig Dinner (liairman -L Jim Walker '58 ami Mike Truticr '95 Kb>s The 1 railititiiial P \r\n♦ The Lunghurn Fiji 5 1993 Summer Rush Recommendations Name Address Phone Ru^h nwnnnenJalion -toe induJc na/ne,aJJres anJ/i/g/iseW Kush conlrihulion: _$50 $25 other $100 Linda Hudson Please return to: Phi Gamma Delta P.O. Box 49679 Austin, Texas 711765 Coif Touma,ne„.,April 23rd and 24.h Pig Dinner Price for Weekend: $75 Golf and Dinner $15 Dinner only [yyo Friday, April 23,1993 CalcuHarorleannalKiji 8:30 p.in. Saturday, April House WfTouruauteut 1:30 p.m. I Wives and Mothers. Please KSVP 'with Linda Hudson. 512-473-2322 Shotgun Start Blaekhawk Golf Course «;U(I p.in. Norrls PiS "iuuer Speaker-BouS ,ive fiuard, Houston Oilers Qff,„si,e dinner activities Casino Party I Saturday,dutch treat luncheun for \r\nThe Longliorii Fiji ^ he active Tau Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta feek strongly that there are many benefits to he reaped and goak to be met through serving the community. Acting on thk belief, the 1 copter mstituted a successful community service program in the fall of d For two Saturdays in September,the men of Phi Gamma Delta assisted fkhitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that builds subsidized housmg for needy families, and conducted a garage sale to raise money for their efforts i tie donallont and iupplm for Ike sale. ■ i ® "r ' "P •""! «'B>ni»d Tbank.ei,ing Dinner The nl !""l 7° '""a™ " chapterinfeektheihai "•BC e,..it.frof°LIrTOum' thr iTnn'itr''®:^ implemented thk program which we hn prosper. ^ ii '""""" wolf as part of deeoralions for the IWd Haunted Hmisc "-'""weeii Parly wilh ihe Thelas. *" continue to grow and Uavk Paddock '94 Philanthropy Chairman Fall 1992 If 0 of Tau Deuleron look good for iko 1 ''i. iioniester. Bills were sent out over the resDonde 1 • members have 's already "c schedule In addition,''Tmtter niaintenanee I. i " iiiilialctl in uurLr'fT"' ^ kriel" rttianeinl semester. O"''' antteipating a great Spring Havid Paddoek '94 Houston "joying ih,. I'lij Halloween ii lunleii house \r\n^ The Loiighorn Fiji Members who scored in the top 10% Nationally ACADEMICS Plan II - Liberal Arts Honors Program Trey Chambers Stephen Butler on ihe LSAT Shawn Cleveland Mike Oldham Mont McClendon Jay Brown Carl Moore Patrick Walker Davis Paddock • GRADES Mike Oldham Patrick Walker Carl Moore Donnie Koark Joseph Cahoon Members with a 4.0 for Fall 1992 Semester Jason Santamaria Jeff LaForce Rohy Norvell John Noack John Black Patrick Smith Trever Durham Craig Dawson PPA - Honors Accounting Kent Wallace Abe Lieck Honors Business Mike Oldham Colhy Dennison Members with a CPA of 3.5-3.99 for Fall 1992 Semester Stephen Butter Jay Brown Trey Chambers Chris Crow Craig Dawson Ty Embrey Jay Engel Joseph Cahoon Brian Hodges Tamir Mosharrafa Honors Economics John Noack Mike Oldham Davis Paddock Sloan Teeple Doug Wiley McKeever Darby Scott Snell Kussell Jacobe Jeff Jacobe Jeff LaForce Jason Santamaria Hunors En^ineerinif Scott Snell Members with a CPA of 3.0-349 for the Fall 1992 Semester Will Mannery Jody Hooten Grades - Fall 1992 Keyin Hunter Actives 2.93 2.74 Peter McGuire Fraternity All-Fraternity 16 Chad McLaughlin All-Men 163 Honors History Abe Lieck Donnie Roark Order of Omega Greek Honor Society Carl Moore Mike Oldham Todd Ragland Doak Story Stephen Butter Trey Chambers Gant Walton Actives are 4th out of 28 Fraternities Overall are 6th out of28 Fraternities Davis Paddock Doak Embrey Patrick Walker Graham Irvine Ty Embrey Patrick Walker Mont McClendon Matt Daly John Noack Tom Oliver Craig Dawson Mike Loeh Brandon Bichler \r\nThe Lonj^horn Fiji ♦ Fiji Cowboys and Silver Spurs Cowhovs Stephen Butter Trey Chambers' Christopher Crow Laurens Fish Jeff Jaeobe Patrick Walker ^ewman Corhy MeWilliains Kevin Hunter Silver Sours Justin Gifford Rob Sell Reid Sweet Ed Laiiune Trey Smith Loren Kirkpatrick Rowell Jeff Montgomery Tau Deuteron Committee Chairmen -1993 Social John Pritchett Public Relations/ Philanthropy John McGowan Alumni Affairs/ Fundraising House Operations Scholarship Awards intramurals House Manager PhotoTeeh Corby McWilliams Peter McGuire Jobn Noack Doug Wiley Ryan Brooks Ric Moseley Doak Embrey 1993 Fiji Cowboys \r\nThe Longliorn Fiji Cuiiclies refurbiiluHl by .Mom. Mark l.um and 19^2 Message from Mom I'ledue Class Greetings, 1 hope those of you who attended Parents weekend in the fall had as much fun as we did! It was wonderful having you here. We are now looking forward to the Golf Tournament, Ladies Luncheon and Pig Dinner on April 23rd and 24th. Please come; you'll have a great time! As most of you know,our living room has been quite bare in recent years. Last fall, Mark Lum came to me and asked if! would take a look at some old wood-frame couches stored in the back house,and see if I thought we could use them. Boy, they were rough-but did seem to have potential as they appeared to he indestructible. We embarked on a joint venture. I got three upholstery fabrics so the members cou make their choice. The pledge class sanded,stained and varnished the wood,and we wound up with three com orla and rather good-looking sofas that make a nice conversation This is a beautiful house in a lovely setting, and I think we all more fully appreciate it when we can share it. So on be a stranger, we'll leave a light on for you. Mothers and Wives Club Mark your calendar for two important dates: April 3 - Coffee at the home of Mrs. Byron Summers,8332 Suramerwood Drive, 10-30 a.m. It's not necessary to live in Austin to attend .all mothers and wives are welcome! Please RSVP to Janet llooten,512451-7766. A|iril24 - Lunch at The Granite Cafe,2905 San Gabriel, at 1:00 p.m.. This will he a casual, dutch-treat lunch while the Fijis are playing golf. The "Pig Dinner" is that evening,and all parents, alums and their wives are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP as directed on the invitation for the Gulf Tournament and Pig Dinner. XhankyoiLlo all of the mothers and wives who sent their dues and generous additional contributions. P!«.. SuDoer - The Mothers and Wives Club had pizza delivered to the ^;;;t~^ouse on Friday,December 11 during finals. Every "crumb" was r^2weduindj^ - h and was aWives beautiful November day for the Club, wuh lots of help from .he Housemother,Carolyn Watkins. Everyone seemed to enjoy the hospita ty and it was nice to meet the pledges and them families^ If you were unable to he there plan on attending during Parents Weekend next faU zu Rriinch - The Austin mothers and wives were joined by their hji :'d.»..»-p- h««l I, M,.. ■" B,.u, • Hope to see you m April Janet Hooten, Treasurer \r\n♦ 10 The Longhurn Fiji Golden Owl Recipients Message from the President of the Board of Trustees To ihe best of my knowledge, this is the first time the Tau Deuteron Alumni have heard from the President of the Board of Trustees. Since the inception of the Board's active involvement with the fraternity three years ago, I am proud to say that the fraternity has turned the corner on numerous problems that had sidelined the fraternity's and Board's efforts to take a more proactive approach to managing the fraternity's affairs. With those problems behind us, the Board continues to meet with the fraternity several times a semester to focus on twelve critical areas of its development: pledgeship, house operations, rush, the Lake Club, social, house management, scholarship, awards, alumni affairs, intraniurals, public relations/philanthropy and the IFC. The Board and the Cabinet have set up a committee for each of these areas and are determined to have each of the 130 members of the fraternity serve on at least one committee. Each committee member reports to the Board at every Board Meeting as to the status of their committee's projects. I believe that in the history of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Texas the lines of communication have never been more open. As a result, the Board has come to know the (iabinet, the rush captains, and other leaders of the fraternity very well. The Board also interacts with the international fraternity concerning matters that affect Tau Deuteron. As a Board we could not be more proud of the organizational ability of the fraternity, their dedication to the standards set by the men who went before them, and their appreciation for the need to be excellent in everything they do. I can truly say that the fraternity has never been in belter hands, particularly at a time when fraternities are (Men of Tau Deuteron who have been members of Phi Gamma Delta for 50 years) James Eppler Jack Hooper Frank Whaley Max Bumgardner BUlyCobb Sam Edwards '45 '45 Joel Rice '45 John Seibert '45 Doyle Wilcox '45 Ernest Fletcher '46 Howard Parker Jerry Robinson Stephen Schneider Arthur Hoag,jr. '47 '48 James Shaw '48 John Thompson J. Zach Thompson '49 (Men of Tau Deuteron who have been members of Phi Gamma Delta for 25 years) Alan Gates Gene Majors Stephen Livingston Board Members: Markiionnally '71 Jim Mci.uLstion '63 Steve Gunn '77 Baker Montgomery '69 Dick LeBlanc '69 Bob Nelson '68 '48 Silver Owl Reeipien8«< the IIT fraternith^s and i;ontinually receives excellent feedback frcmi university administrators about its good works. Fraternally yours, K.(i.(Bobby)Orr, Jr. 79 '46 '47 William Penn Stephen Knowles house the next chance you have. •46 '46 Hugh Dahlberg in disfavor not only with the City of Austin, but with the Iniversily. Phi members lisle.l below lo get involved. We appreeUle your ongoing commitment to the fraternity and look forward to seeing you at the '45 '45 Wayland Myers Gamma Delta at the Iniversity of Texas is considered the leader among encouraged to contact the fraternity directly or any of the Board '44 '45 James Malone W.Glenn Jarnagin As alumni your involvement Is welcome and wanted. You are '43 '44 John Stabler James Erazier B. Scott Yankee David Barbour Boberi Birdwell '69 '69 '69 '69 '69 '69 '70 '70 '71 '71 l-awrenceCarmichael William Ghihs J">f>eph Davis. Ill Michael Dean '71 '71 '71 Tiimniy Pigg '71 William Katliff,||| '71 Gerald Stone '71 ■litik Thompson '71 (.eorge Tu.ker JuhnTunks '71 ^"•rald I pshaw ^lichael\\ right Paul Adkins '71 \r\n♦ The Luiighorn Fiji ♦ 11 Fiji News About You! Jim Delk,a past Phi Gam President, Cbss of 1989 is attending Harvard Business School, and will graduate there in 1994. joe Merrit, Class of 1985 is workmg in the Keal Estate Field for S&B Financial, Inc. in Dallas Texas. Kobhy Walls, Class of 1982, was just named General Counsel for Enron Power. John W. Elliott, Class of 1981 is an Attorney with Drenner & Stuart, in Austin, Texas. He is one of the founding jiartners. k Thomas Keller Towns, Class of 1978 is a Staff Engineer with the Exxon Company, International. He got married October 1992. He also really enjoyed the 1979 pledge class reunion during the SMC game and can't wait till the next Mike Andrews, Class of 1967, is a C.S. Congressman from Houston. li Tommy Pigg, Class of 1971 is in the Investment business and is living in Dallas, Texas. Dick Gannett, Class of 1958 is the President of Gannett Advertising and Marketing, Inc. in Dallas, Texas. His sun pledged Phi Gam at the Cniversity of Kansas and is an officer of his pledge class. Dianiuiui Eiiihlein over fire|)laee at llie original Fiji Lake (Job. Don Mighell, Class of 1956, is the Associate Dean of Student Life at Indiana State Cniversity. W.M.(Bob) Brown, HI, Class of I95I is enjoying retirement. He retired from Blip Petroleum. He is in the process of building a New Protestant Church and maximizing his investments through Mutual Funds. Tau Deuteron Ad Astra Randall Clay, Class of 1950 is the Regional Manager for National Healthcare Alliance, a National PPO health organization. He also owns his own Insurance Agency. In 1949 he was an All-American halfback and is a member of the CT Hall of Honor. Charles William Bolin, Class of 1948 is in the Environmental Field. He has two • William B. Bruwj], Class af HM,.lied Sc-|)laillber 5, 1992. • beorge Julius lluehersoii,(Jass ol 19110, died July 7, 1985. • JiniMeCanii, Class of 1950, died Ueeeinber 21,1991. • Alex Palmros, Class of 1958, died August 8,1992. • ^ Kiel, Class of 1919 beautiful grand daughters. He lives in Wichita Falls and from what he says so do a lot of his old Phi Gam friends. Thomas E. Price, Class of 1943 is the President and Treasurer of Price V Cia, Inv Recently the first Thomas E. Price Cincinnati Metropolitan Tennis Championship was a great success. Ur Joe N Weatherby,Class of 1930 won the Philanthropist of the Year. He has served on Howard Payne Cniversity board of trustees for a record breaking THAms FOH THEimmiA rm Am mr IKMlim! \r\nr ♦ The Lunghurn Fiji 12 ♦ THE WAT WE WERE Larry Franks '65, Dean Greenwood '65, Tully Embrey '65, Tommy Nelnis '65, and Jimmy Clark '65, al the Fiji Lake Club in 1961 It* liSaK '"W. OLD FIJI LAKE CLUB,1963 rra A WHITE tllKISTMAS AT BEEN KETIKO THANKSGIVING PAHTY 1962 \r\n♦ The Lunghorn Fiji 13 ♦ THE FIJI LONGHORN NEEDS NEWS ABOUT YOU We are interested in what you are doing and where you are. We want to tell your friends the hest news. Also we need to know your current address so that our computer will be up to date, guaranteeing prompt receipt of your Longhorn Fiji newsletter. Please fdl out and return this form today. Your brothers are waiting to hear from you. (Please print & use black ink) CLASS. NAME HOME ADDRESS. FUiM OCCUPATION _ BUSINESS ADDRESS. HOME TEL( ). BUSINESS TEL( ). Tell us about yourself and other Tau Deuteron alumni: Linda Hudson P.O.Box 49679 Austin, Texas 78765 ^ .' .. ^ W Senior Class of 1993 \r\nanx a iHrr V^NlfcA..'; i*fi>v Phi Gamma Delta P.O. Box 49679 Austin, Texas 78765 *• - - Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Austin, Texas Permit Number 1599 AFFRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED