RUSH EDITION 1997 KNOX COLLEGE PHI R F U I S J H I PrAdins SUMMORTHA TAUKUTATN GAMMA DELTA PHI GAMMA DELTAHAS BECOME one 07 THE MOST PROMINENT 07 THE COLLEGE FRATERNITIES. HERE ARE FEW 07 THE REASONS WHY. Founded in 1848, Phi Gamma Delta now has over 130 Undergraduate Chapters and Colonies in the United States and Canada. Over 100,000 thousand men have called themselves Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta. There are over 75,000 brothers living around the world today. Phi Gamma Delta's brotherhood extends to all walks of life; from government to athletics, acadamia to religion, Hollywood to Wall Street, our Brothers play a prominent role. Phi Gamma Delta's International Headquarters, located in Lexington, Kentucky, has a dedicated staff providing the continuity needed to keep the services and programs of the Fraternity accessible to all Brothers Every year the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation awards scholarships to deserving Brothers at each undergraduate chapter. The principles and ideals of Phi Gamma Delta have helped guide thousands of college men in owing, maturing, and becoming leaders. It has over 148 years of experience doing this... FAMOUS FIJIS Calvin Coolige - Vice President & President Thomas Riley Marshall - Vice President Charles E. Rushmore - Designed Mount Rushmore Frank E. Hering - Established Mother's Day Bob Kerrey - Nebraskan Senator Jack Nickolaus - Professional golfer Johnny Carson - Professional comedian Phil Knight - Founder and CEO of Nike Stuart Evey - Founder of ESPN Rush FIJI You are soon going to be faced with what could be one of the most important decisions in your life: whether or not to join a Greek organization. Contrary to the Animal House view held by most people, fraternity life offers many opportunities and entails many responsiblities. As a brother of Phi Gamma Delta, your first obligation at all times is to the pursuit of knowledge and excellence, both in and out of the classroom. This is more than evident in our house GPA, which is consistently higher than the all men's average, and FIJI's in campus activities ranging from varsity athletics to Student Senate to International Club. Financial obligations are, of course, a concern for almost every college student, but Phi Gamma Delta can offer a payment plan to suit almost any situation. The cost of joining FIJI is $215 the first year for pledge and initiation fees, and $175 dollars per year in chapter dues thereafter. For these fees you will get parties, food for study breaks and house functions, compostite pictures and opportunities for scholarships and career contacts with Phi Gam graduates. Less tangible, but even more valuable, are the lasting friendships you will form, friendships that will endure long past your years at Knox. Phi Gamma Delta is "Not for College Days Alone." Good luck in your decision. President's Message Editor's Corner Phi Gamma Delta is all about good friends, good This publication was produced grades, and having a good time. We are based on written and edited (well, most of it the formulation of high ideals, moral fortitude, anyway) by Truong Tang. Thanks and the tightly woven fabric of brotherhood. I to Bill Koc for photography and Thad Davis for some venomous, but invite you to come to our Rush functions, check insightful, copy writing. Oh yeah, and if out the quality of our house, meet the brothers anybody has complaints, let it be known within our Fraternity, and see what Phi Gamma that I am a master in the ancient art of Delta has to offer. I personally have benefited Mi got kno-dough. This consists of me greatly from my association with Phi Gamma cringing and screaming "Not in the face! Delta. It has provided me with meaningful Not in the face!" existence in a sometimes meaningless world, provided me with life long friends, and probably the best time of my life. I hope to see you all at the Rush functions, and I look forward to Let it be known that all material in this publication is welcoming you all to our house. Dain fictional and by all means a joke. It is a way to show that comraderie, friendship, and good-natured ribbing that occurs within the walls of Phi Gamma Delta. Thad Davis '98 President CANADA Seen here after a bout with Customs officials, Thad pays his tuition by smuggling cigarettes into Canada, and Booze back to the States. Truthfully though, the head wound was given to him by Wafer's girl. Truong Tang '99 Recording Secretary This is the only known photograph of Tang's entire immediate family. He, unfortunately, is not pictured here because he was sent to the Humane society to pick up dinner. Ed "Eddie" "Edwuardo" "Vince" "Vandy" Van de Sampel '99 Corresponding Secretary Ed's many aliases are the results of his exploits with last year's freshman class. Ed is now wanted in five states for failing to pay child support on his eighteen children. Nate Asbury '97, '98, '99.. Historian Known to never let the truth get in the way of a good story. Having no liver left, among other personal choices, Nate has no problem throating an entire bottle of rum. John Hongs '90-'99 John 'the Godfather" Hongs is one of those brothers who is ALWAYS around when you need him. Always being the key word. We think he was around before our chapter was, but we're not sure because he says he lost his birth certificate in the war of 1812. Larry Cloos & Brian Droz '99 These two can always be found in the back of the cafeteria waiting for them to throw out the food. What can we say, all they can ever get is seconds.