OF PI KAPPA ALPHA VOLUME 82 NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 1971

DRUG ABUSE AND FR4TERNITY RESPONSIBILITY 2 SHIELD & DJ4MOND September. 1971

EDITORIAL

Stan Love

I happen to have a strong conviction that, prevalent though the use of marijuana and other drugs may be on our campuses, there are a great many fine young men who do not have any need of it. It is absolutely vital that when these individuals arrive on a cam­ pus there is a fraternity to meet their needs-one which can match their own high standards. I hope our fraternity will be such a group. The permissive fraternity which ignores drug abuse in the house will probably let down the barriers in every other way. Can this type of organization possibly be a strong force for good on the campus? What kind of leadership can come from students who . are psychologically dependent on a narcotic? I personally feel that any chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha which con­ dones the use of drugs and whose officials are neither able nor in­ clined to set and maintain the highest standards will be unable to provide the strong leadership needed in these difficult times, and is selling out the national fraternity and its own members. Some have suggested that drug usage is a dead issue and should not be a topic for this publication to consider. It might be in some places where it is accepted or the group has rejected its usage. However, it is difficult to consider it as a dead issue when more than a dozen articles appear in the daily paper each week on drug matters. It has major impact on foreign policy, diplomatic re­ lations, industrial efficiency, mental health and all of society. It has an obvious impact on the rushing programs of our chapters. I urge continued discussion of the drug issue. If, as a result of our efforts we help one brother it has been worth it. Stanley F. Love EDITOR OF PI KAPPA ALPHA VOLUME 82 NUMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 1971 Features

Who Killed Joe Suds? ...... 4 An Introduction to Pi Kappa Alpha ...... 7 Brackins Selected Outstanding Student ...... 8 Drug Usage and Fraternity Responsibility ...... 10 Ru sh Film Finalized ...... 14 Our Goal Is A True Freedom ...... 18 Ecclesiastical Architecture Is Harold Wagoner's Bag ...... 24

Departments

Editorial ...... 2 Hey There, You With The Loosened Tie & Sagging Socks ...... 29 Iss ues & Trends ...... 33 Alumni News ...... 38 Chapter Notes ...... 40 Open Forum ...... 42 Chapter Eternal ...... 42 Diamond Life ...... 42 Directory ...... 43

The Fraternity was founded at the Univer­ Direct all correspondence and changes of The cover reflects some modern ideas sity of Virginia, March 1, 1868, by Julian address to: The Shield and Diamond Mag­ of drug usage and fraternity responsibility. Edward Wood, l ittleton Waller Tazewell, azine, S77 University, Memphis, Tennes­ It sta rt s with what might be a drug user and James Benjamin Sclater, Jr., Frederick see 38112. his thought . It concludes with the impact Southgate Taylor, Robertson Howard, and on rushing and chapter leadership. Can William Alexander. the drug user destroy the chapter? Can the The magazine is publis hed each March, Stanley F. love, Editor house and good leaders save the drug user? June, September, and December. Copy deadlines are: January 1, April 1, June 1, and October 1. The Shield and Diamond is published by It is mailed without charge to all members The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, 577 Uni­ of the fraternity. Please promptly report versity Blvd., Memphis, Tennessee 38112. changes of address-include both old and Second Class Postage paid at Memphis, new addresses. Tenn. and additional mailing offices. 4 SHIELD & Dl4MOND september. 1971

WHO EJ su Fraternity, Mini Society by Evan Zeiger Alpha Pi Chapter The Modern College Fraternity A lot of unsuspecting is an integral part of the individual citizens of this country had student's total educational ex­ no idea that joe Suds had perience. A student can acquire died. Just who is Joe Suds, Individualism or Conformity? knowledge in the classroom, but anyway? Who cares if he's by Stephen Piper it is only through associations with dead? Beta Eta Chapter people that this knowledge can The first section of this Today's college student is "ste­ be put to a productive use. The magazine is devoted to the reotyped" as a highly intellectual, Fraternity offers a " mini society" obituary of joseph F. (Frat) idealistic person wrapped up in where the beginnings of an in­ Suds and all he stood for the serious issues of the day with dividual's encounter with life and in the 'SO's and '60's. This little time for the small time en­ people can be molded. is because Joe Suds was deavors of the " frat." The college just as in the American society, the old Greek system, the student is likened to Henry David the Fraternity has a central leader outdated image of beer, Thoreau as he walks about Walden and every other member has a bands and broads, the Pond contemplating the problems particular job or task. If any one man who put forth the of the world-the true individual. member fails to accomplish his image that ul" is better Concurrently, it would seem job correctly either the other than ((You." that this Thoreau-like individual members take up the slack or the However, the Suds at­ would be totally antagonistic to the whole structure collapses. This ex­ titude was not fostered by fraternity concept. If this stereo­ perience is invaluable when the all, explaining the system's type were true, fraternities would time comes for the transition from perpetuation. be nonexistent. We know, how­ the " mini society" to the com­ Today's fraternity sys­ ever, that this is not true; there­ munity or society on a larger scale. tem is revolutionary, in fore, we can assume that the ste­ In this environment, the individual effect, when compared to reotype is incorrect. What then is will also have leaders and a partic­ that of twenty years ago. individuality? ular niche to fill. If the Fraternity Brotherhood has taken a To be an individual you must be has encouraged the individual new form-new to fratern­ in a group, but contributing in to discover his limitations and his ities, that is-love, respect, your own individual way. If every­ attributes, then the student's ed­ individualism, etc. How­ one was a Thoreau there would be ucational experience has been ever, when compared to little of the co-ordination and co­ complete and he will have no the ideals set forth by this operation necessary to run society. problem finding his place in the fraternity's founding fath­ The Greek system provides a for- community. ers, brotherhood has had co TI NUED O N PG. 6 CONTI NUED O N PG. 6 a rebirth. 5

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However, brotherhood is not the sole change in Cooperative In vel vemen t The Fraternity Image the system. Today, the word ((image" is nearly by Charles Bra ckins by R. Bryan Fawber non-existent; member­ Alpha Eta Chapter Epsilon Alpha Chapter ship education has re­ During the past two years, com­ In its proper form, an image is placed pledge training; in­ petition among fraternities at constantly in a state of flux. It is dividuality circumvents many schools has become as in­ ca pable of presenting many pic­ conformity; campus in­ tense in the service area as in intra­ tu res and of evoking diverse re­ volvement has taken on murals. actions to them. A rather univer­ new roles; the fraternity What we should now turn our sa l form of conceptualization, an has become a mini com­ attention to is the nature of the image can often be an effective munity. fraternity's involvement-how can means of communication. It can Presented here and the fraternity utilize to the fullest convey in the form of an idea throughout this section its most valuable resource, man­ much of what we know about ex­ are the ideas of others power? To what interests is frater­ perience. In its perverted form, within this fraternity with nity involvement best suited? however, an image can prove to respect to the new ((us," Unfortunately, some of the most be a barrier to communication as and how you as a rushee popular types of campus involve­ well. Modern advertising has pro­ or you as an interested ment, i.e., anti-war movement vi ded us with many examples of member of Pi Kappa Al­ and other highly publicized activi­ appearances which in the end con­ pha, fits in, or around, us. ties, do not lend themselves to in­ flict with the truth. As <1 result, we Four Regional Power's volvement by the fraternity. A fra­ tend to be skeptical in dealing Award (most outstanding ternity's success lies in assembling with images. We feel that some­ undergraduates) winners a group with relative diverse how they are hiding the truth. have formulated their backgrounds, values, and beliefs. From the start, then, the mod­ thoughts concerning sev­ Such an organization lacks the ern fraternity syste m is at a disad­ eral areas of fraternity liv­ homogeneity needed for involve­ vantage in its attempt to create ing and here present them ment in campaigns which are and convey a new image. The sys ­ as an introduction to Pi highly ideological. It is unfortu­ tem itself often further compli­ Kappa Alpha. nate that a fraternity must fre­ cates matters by using the Madi­ R. John Kaegi quently avoid controversial is- son Avenue approach. I have on Associate Eaitor co Tl UED 0 PG. 9 CO Tl UED O N PG. 9 6 SHIELD & ~l'v10ND september. 1971

INDIVIDUALISM ... MINI SOCIETY ..• um for the expression of individu­ Pi Kappa Alpha performs this al opinions. Thoreau had only his function well on many college soapbox. campuses. An entering student is confronted by a community of It is my philosophy that the only exist to serve members. Obvious­ two thousand to twenty thousand reason for the existence of a fra­ ly the two philosophies, no mat­ individuals. Mutual understanding ternity is to be of service and value ter what word game is played, are on a scale this large is impossible. to the individual who chooses to not identical, because they are The Fraternity is the " mini society" join. In that context there are two perceived as separate, antagonis­ which allows the student to pick prominent philosophies that move tic philosophies in the mind of the the type individuals he desires to about the fraternity system. One holder. associate with. Each Fraternity has is that the fraternity exists to serve It is with the aforementioned distinct goals, ideals and objec­ the fraternity. These apparent con­ perceptions that the problem of tives. The student can choose those tradictions of philosophy are, in individuality is centered around. which most closely approximate essence, identical with a defini­ We necessarily must bridge the his own. From this point on the tion of terms. semantical differences between Fraternity man is on his own. He If we accept the definition of a the two philosophies in order to may advance to positions of lead­ fraternity as the members of the achieve a useful and meaningful ership or be contented with simp- fraternity (rather than the physical fraternal existence. There is an underlying danger that people may be becoming too selfish. There seems to be more self-cen­ teredness now. People have come to need immediate rewards, and there has been a breakdown of re­ spect not only for love and order but for one another. The core values of a fraternity which can be found in any of the · creeds are those which seek "to bind men together for mutual benefit." Regardless of the par­ ticular climate of opinion at a Stephen Piper given time in history, these types Evan Zeiger plant), we can restate both philo­ of association, with service to oth­ ly being a follower. Thus the Fra­ sophies by substituting the word ers as a philosophy, are needed. ternity provides a training ground " members" for the word " fra­ ·At no time, perhaps, have they for individuals on their way to find­ ternity" as follows-that members been needed more. ing a place in society. MURRAY BROTHER GIVES LIFE AND SIGHT TO OTHERS Four people, unknown to the grammer from Huntsville, Ala­ body to help others and who per­ donor, now have either I ife or bama, the other to a 31 year-old formed probably the most unself­ sight, because of the humanity of railroad mail handler from Mem- ish act that one can do." His father a Pi Kappa Alpha brother from Ep­ phis. described Brother Douglas as one silon Lambda Chapter (Murray One cornea was transplanted to " who tended to take up the un­ State University). a fellow Kentuckian who is three derdog even while a child." He William S. Douglas was thrown times the age of Brother Douglas; died, then, as he had lived-un­ headfirst into a curb when the the other one was made available selfishly and with sincere concern chapter's firetruck bounced over to the Mid-South Eye Bank, which for others. a bump; he was rushed immedi­ has a long waiting list. By this writ­ At first glance it might be said ately to Baptist Memorial Hospital ing, it is probable that one more that this young man's life was in Memphis, where he died. His person is seeing the light of day wasted, nipped in the bud. He family, however, was prepared to once more. had just graduated with a B aver­ trade his death for the lives of two The doctor described William age and a degree in Psychology. others. Doctors transplanted his Douglas as " one who had enough Nipped in the bud-maybe-but kidneys-one to a computer pro- humanity to donate part of his surely not wasted. 7

AN INTRODUCTION TO PI KAPPA ALPHA

by john 5. Hille Administrative Ass istant

There are an infinite number of ways in which you active, elicits a res ponse or effects a change in the may have come to be associated with Pi Kappa Alpha. sphere of the action. From this has been developed Hopefully, in the process of association, you have a system of accountability-legal, moral, religious, become acquainted with the nature of the Fratern­ and personal-in which a man is held responsible ity and the substance of its objectives. for those actions of his which elicit changes in the However, you, like many men upon first associ­ situation. Inherent in this system is the belief that ation with a fraternity, may have less knowledge and each man has the ability to choose betweer.~ alterna­ familiarity with Pi Kappa Alpha than you might like tive courses of action and that he is capable of per­ or need in exercising the responsibilities of mem­ ceiving the difference in the resultant consequences. berships. For such men, this guide will further serve Certainly, responsible action is not expected of in­ to acquaint them with the traditions, nature, and ob­ fants, morons, or sociopaths. Likewise, responsible jectives of Pi Kappa Alpha. During the days, weeks, months, and years to fol­ low, your education will continue. Some will learn "to the experienced by their associations with other individuals, some member," most of through activities in which the skills they have ac­ these commitments quired and the objectives they have chosen will find have become so expression and utility, and some by participating in engrained they take discussions and programs designed for their edifi­ the form of reflex cation or the further elucidation of objectives. All, action." however, will learn and profit from their member­ ship only so long as they actively desire that such ed­ ucation will occur. john 5. Hille Membership in Pi Kappa Alpha is more than an action cannot be expected from one who does not affiliation, it is a commitment. Each man brings to know or understand the relationship of his ideals the Fraternity particular interests, special talents, to his actions or his place in interpersonal activities. and individual aspirations, hoping that in and through Though the actual role one must fulfill is subjective his membership these interests, talents, and aspira­ and dependent on one's own personality, there are tions may find form and fruition. Though the form certain dynamics which can be delineateq on a gen­ of the overall commitment varies from individual eralized basi s. to individual, the essence must always remain con­ The responsibility one has to himself covers a wide stant for five main dimensions. range of elements including scholastic performance, career advancement, fulfillment of social needs, PRIME RESPONSIBILITIES and fidelity to personal ideals and morals, to men­ These dimensions are: responsibility for one's tion just a few. During adolescence the stability of own actions, responsibility in contacts with one's the home and assistance of the parents alleviates Brothers, responsibility for maintaining the Fratern­ many of the decision-making problems that sur­ ity, responsibilities toward those outside the Fra­ round this sph ere. Consequently, as a college stu­ ternity, and responsibilities toward the alma mater dent, when one expresses his freedom from those and the educational system. Most of these respon­ parents, it is often difficult for the person to assume sibilities are implicit in one's background, presence the full responsibility this role entails. Though no one at an institution of higher education, and member­ but the man can take on the responsibility for his ship in Pi Kappa Alpha. Thus, it would appear that actions, interest, assistance, and an insistence that little additional investigation or explanation would responsibility be demonstrated are and properly be required. This assumption, however, is over­ should be the province of the Fraternity and one's idealistic and involves the same simple phenome­ Brothers. non of blind acceptance that is the very reason many To these Brothers the individual has a reciprocal men do not fully comprehend their responsibilities. responsibility, providing for them the same support Every action of a man, whether it be passive or and expectations that they supplied for him. Further- 8

INTRODUCTION TO IIKA ... more, the man in his acceptance of membership BRACKINS SELECTED in Pi Kappa Alpha has tacitly agreed to extend this sphere of responsibility to all members of the Fra­ OUTSTANDING ternity without regard to their chapter or status. He has, furthermore, committed himself to the ideal STUDENT of brotherly love and is bound to an expression of A 1971 University of Florida graduate, Charles Gor­ that love even though he may disagree with or see don Brackins, has been named the winner of this little affiliation to another member. year's Powers' Award, recognizing Pi Kappa Alpha's most outstanding undergraduate for the year 1970- INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION 1971. No organization will endure or prosper without The honor, based upon accumulated academic, the interest and support of its members. In accept­ fraternity and student government activities, was ing membership in Pi Kappa Alpha, an individual one of the highlights of the Memphis Leadership expresses his willingness to assure the life of the Academy held this month. Fraternity and promises the energy of a zealous Regional winners were chosen from a host of ap­ member. This, in the best interests of the Fraternity, plicants during the late spring. During the June meet­ must include financial, organizational, and direc­ ing of the Supreme Council, Brother Brackins was tional support as well as the contribution of personal selected as the recipient of the award honoring two time. past National Presidents of IIKA. He receives a $500 With such concern for Pi Kappa Alpha, the mem­ scholarship to the graduate school of his choice. bers thereof, and one's self, it is tempting to view the The other Regional recipients, who will receive a chain of responsibilities as ended. This most as­ $300 scholarship each to graduate school, are: Robert suredly would not only earn the justifiable contempt Bryan Fawber, Epsilon Alpha, Trinity, for Region I; of others, but would represent a gross miscalcula­ Stephen Robert Piper, Beta Eta, Illinois, for Region tion of the objectives of the Fraternity and the values II ; Douglas Evan Thompson, Gamma Epsilon, Utah of membership therein. The lessons of friendship State, for Region Ill; Herbert Evan Zeiger, Jr., Sam­ and concern for others inherent in Pi Kappa Alpha ford, Alpha Pi for Region V; and, Patrick Lynn Hod­ must be carried into our lives ~utside the Fraternity ges, Beta Mu, Texas, for Region VI. Brackins, Alpha and help us to mediate on amicable terms those Eta, represents Region IV. differences which we percieve between ourselves " Charles G. Brackins is an active and concerned and others. individual," says Alpha Eta SMC John C. Allen, Jr. Furthermore, Pi Kappa Alpha is not an amorph­ " He is highly motivated and ambitious, not only ous and independent organization. The Fraternity for himself, but for the organization with which he exists because there are colleges, without which becomes involved." there would be no students. Thus, our fate and the J. R. Stormer, Assistant Dean for Student Develop- · fate of the insititutions where we have chapters are ment at Florida, described Charles as "an individual closely linked, be it only from a one-sided point of who is thoroughly respected by students, adminis­ view. Because we reside in academic communities tration, and faculty at the University of Florida." and to remain faithful and true to our objectives, Charles has served his chapter, school and com­ each member has the responsibility, separately and munity in a variety of ways. At Alpha Eta, he held the corporately, to facilitate the work of those institu­ IMC and SMC offices and received the Outstanding tions, which is the education of the individual and Brother Award this year. He graduated with a 3.3 the achievement of an academic atmosphere. Also, grade average on a 4.0 scale entering Pi Sigma Alpha we have a role to fulfill in providing for the campus political science honorary. During 1970, Charles was a more rounded and total life for students. elected President of the Interfraternity Council and, Surely, these responsibilities may seem extremely subsequently, accepted the NIC Iron Man Award at ponderous to the neonate fraternity member, but the end of his term. The Iron Man Award signifies to the experienced member and well-established the most outstanding IFC in the nation each year. chapter, most of these commitments have become On the campus scene, Charles is a member of the so engrained that they take the form of reflex action, Florida Hall of Fame, Who's Who in American Col­ requiring little attention and the minimum of ener­ leges and Universities, Blue Key leadership honorary, gy. There are, no doubt, times when the fulfillment and Omicron Delta Kappa leadership honorary. He of some of these responsibilities will seem or be also served as IFC Treasurer and a Student Senator. impossible to accomplish. Nonetheless, it should Brother Brackins was the featured speaker at the ever remain your goal to exercise them faithfully 1971 Memphis Leadership Academy on Thursday, and to be satisfied with no less than success. August 12 at Memphis State University. 9

INVOLVEMENT . ..

sues but it should never risk be­ coming a group of identical acting, thinking, or appearing people Meaningful involvement will either of conservative or liberal not be a panacea for the fraternity nature. In order to preserve its di­ in this turbulent day. It must pre­ versity, it should find issues to in­ serve its status in other areas, so­ volve itself in that do not leave out cial, intramural, etc., while doing While it is true that Joe Suds may a majority of the members-for its part in providing a channel for still haunt an occasional fraternity example, curriculum reform, each individual to do his part to weekend, not all fraternities greater responsiveness of the uni­ improve the lot of those around choose to manifest their concern versity to the student, etc. him. for human desires in this partie-

"Meaningful involve-

ment will not be a pana­

cea for the fraternity in

this turbulent day."

{ Ch arles Brackins R. Bryan Fawber

Manpower represents the most IMAGE ... effective tool the fraternity has to work with. Regretably, many de­ numerous occasions been told ular manner (in any event, I have serving projects need money more that as fraternity men we are ob­ never really been able to view than manpower. The IFC at the ligated to do all we can to sell our beer as a reactionary beverage). University of Florida has found a product. I much prefer to believe Because they deal with individuals, way to allow the fraternities (them­ that we have something to offer fraternities themselves tend to be selves a needy and worthy charity), which may or may not be ac­ individualistic. Ideally, with each to fund worthy projects. Each of cepted. Because a fraternity is new member, a fraternity-and the twenty-nine fraternities con­ concerned so specifically with a thus its true image-changes. tributes five dollars per month. broad range of human interac­ "T:he new fraternity image, there­ This allows $150 per month to tion, it is difficult to convey such fore, must be developed and con­ work with. experience with an image bor­ veyE!d on the level of the individu­ A fraternity's involvement can rowed from economies. While it al chapter. A national structure usually be made more meaning­ may be difficult to offer friend­ cannot succeed in establishing a ful when done with other fratern­ ship, it is impossible to sell it. comprehensive fraternity image. ities. The fraternity should also To make things more difficult, For it is on the local level-mem­ maintain close ties with local the fraternity system in addition bers interacting with prospective VISTA volunteers. These workers suffers from what I would call members on a personal basis­ frequently know of worthwhile image-generalization. To many that the nature of the fraternal ex­ projects. By keeping in touch with observers, all fraternities may be perience can be best communi­ local service organization on cam­ categorized as traditional, con­ cated. In the correspondence of pus and in the community, the servative, reactionary, and irrele­ this image with desired experi­ fraternity can usually find a cre­ vant institutions which are doing ence lies the perpetuation of the ative and meaningful activity. little to ensure their own survival. fraternal ideal. 10 SHIELD & D.I

An Editorial

DRUG USAGE AND FRATERNITY RESPONSIBILITY

By Stanley F. Love

Today the use of marijuana has reached epidemic proportions in every small town, big city, and college campus in the country. What is the role of the fra­ ternity in all this-should each chapter just turn its back on the drug issue or is there some positive action it can take? First, let's talk about narcotics a little. The most widely used one is mari­ juana, or " pot." It is normally smoked, and has a generally uninhlbiting effect which ranges from euphoria to hallucinations. It can have unpredictable ef­ fects, however, and distort certain senses. Habitual smokers develop a phycho- logical dependence on marijuana-they count on the " lift" it .------. gives them-and though there is controversy about how habit- 11Drug usage is an individual choice, forming pot is, the fact remains that people who enjoy smok­ but one which may be the determin­ ing it intend to continue doing so. The physical harm it causes ing factor in ·the downfall of a chap­ has not been fully established, but the fact that it is used as a ter." physchological crutch should be warning enough. What about going from pot to stronger, more dangerous drugs? Well, progression does not necessarily follow. Still, a person who enjoys smoking pot might easily be tempted to try stronger drugs, especially if he is with people who use them. Heroin is strongly addictive, creat­ ing a physical dependence which is nearly impossible to break. LSD can resull in a " bad trip," which causes physical injury to the user and others, and may create permanent mental disorders. The above are just a few examples of what may lay in wait.

CHALLENGE FOR FRATERNITY

In spite of all the arguments in favor of drug-taking ("mind expanding/' "an increased sense of reality," " you just love everybody"), we need only to look at the countless drug control centers set up around the country and see some of the desperately sick young people who are trying to break the "habit," to convince us that the use of drugs is a terribly serious matter-one on which our fraternity must take a stand! What shall it be? Should we get behind stronger legislation? Help set up drug clinics in our own community? Where should our main thrust be? Let's go back first to the reasons behind the whole Greek system. Fratern­ ities originally came into being to promote brotherhood and leadership­ both academic and social. Ideally, fraternity men were the ones to provide strong leadership at their school, which came from their having a strong sense of purpose and a deep personal commitment-strengths which had been deepened by their fraternity. But during the last decade there have been great changes on our nation's 11

campuses. The focus of interest of college students tify its continued existence and maintain a significant has shifted, and one of the most noticeable effects leadership role on campus, they must hold fast to has been a drop in interest in fraternities. The first to high ideals, regardless of financial or social pressures. go were the ones which had degenerated into drink­ ing societies and purely social clubs-they were ex­ pendable. At the other extreme are fraternities with SOME ALTERNATIVES

The Wall Street journal on May 26, 1971 , reported "Strong chapter leadership is essential that some college students find a new kick in re­ to the maintenance of fraternity stand­ placing drugs with beer. We have many alumni who ards and ideals." could have given this counsel months ago. Perhaps the chapters should invite a few alumni in to argue about the drug issues. Also invite a few non­ extremely high standards and possessing many members who know the facts about drugs. This will leaders, which have earned a solid place on campus. allow you some ammunition to reach an intelligent Between these two extremes lie the majority of decision about drug usage. Try to answer this ques­ our chapters-trying to pick the right road to follow, tion in your group. What is the basic motive or rea- one that will allow them to maintain high standards and yet attract a good number of pledges. Drug usage has an impact on this. "What responsibility do I as an alumnus Trying to be loyal to their founders' goals of broth­ have in relation to the chapter's drug e l- hood, scholarship, leadership, and a strong sense problem?" of commitment, and yet knowing that there will be fewer young men on campus this fall interested in pledging any fraternity, our chapters are concerned that if they hold on to their original goals too firmly son for drug usage by a fraternity man? What respon­ they may not be able to attract what seem like the sibilities does he have to his Chapter, to his national best prospects, and there is the resulting concern that organization, to his campus? a house that is not full cannot afford to stay on cam­ If the drug problem does exist on your campus pus. or in your business, is there any way you can take advantage of it? Why not organize a positive pro­ gram to include facts, seminars, speakers, pamplets, CHAPTER LEADERSHIP and other educational tools? If good sources are available in your community, perhaps a guide of Good, strong leadership has always been crucial drug rehabilitation and preventative sources would to a fraternity. Such leadership can prevent use of be useful. Be visible as a group concerned about a drugs in the chapter house, and this strong (not vital problem. necessarily popular) stand may spread to other parts of the campus with a very beneficial effect. The fra~ ternity which lets it be known that there is absolutely RUSHING AND DRUGS no drug usage allowed in the chapter house will at­ tract the pledges who will make the best fraternity men and leaders for the future. Such a fraternity All of this has a direct impact on rushing. Strong must have top caliber officers, and must stand by the leadership is needed for a good rush program. The rules-any member who uses drugs in the chapter rushing plan will often crumble under poor leader­ house will be disciplined or asked to resign. Such ship. Since drug usage contributes to poor leader­ high standards are difficult to establish, and even ship, it clearly has an impact on our rushing prog­ harder to maintain, but if the Greek system is to jus- rams and subsequently our membership standards. 12 SHIELD & D14MOND september. 1971

3. Undergraduate Representative (student) 4. Convention Coordinator (student) "Recently, beer has become a popular 5. Secretary-Treasurer (either) 'discovery' among drug users. We The DEC officers are elected at annual District could have helped him long ago." Conventions with their responsibilities so divided to give representation to all segments of the IIKA population in each District. Among the Districts which currently operate on a How do you answer the rushee who asks, " Do DEC level are Districts 3, 4, 15, 16-B, 19, 22 and 23. you have members who use drugs?" or the alumni The new District Presidents are: who says, " We drank beer in my days, why is there so much drug usage today?" Be honest and give the DISTRICT 2 Edward L. Korwek, Epsilon-Upsilon correct answers. Do not avoid the question. 3 Timothy S. Sotos, Beta Pi 4 L. W. "Bill" O ' Neill, Delta Mu 9-A Douglass R. Cooke, Delta Lambda CONCLUSION 9-B Dr. 0. Nelson DeCamp, Alpha Eta 11 C. A. " Pat" McNease, Alpha Nu 12 James Steele Thompson, Jr. , Alpha We should never avoid the drug problem or pre­ Delta tend that it does not exist. Let us solve it and move 14 C. Rowe Harper, Alpha Lambda on to the positive aspects of our fraternity life . 15 John /1 . Trentanelli, Epsilon Iota brotherhood and kind feeling. 16-A N. Michael Galinis, Epsilon Psi 18 Dr. John T. Wynne, Alpha Phi 21 Ralph Edward Turner, Gamma Chi & Epsilon Omega 23 Jerry R. Prothro, Alpha Omicron PRESIDENTS, DEC NEW 24 Don " Mike" Thompson, Gamma ON DISTRICT SCENE Delta 25 Martin R. Griek, Gamma Gamma Following the 1970 Convention legislation limit­ 26 Brian C. Swinton, Alpha Tau ing District President's terms to one year and alter­ 27-A Capt. William R. Ford, Gamma Pi ing their selection method, several new faces sur­ 27-B David Lawrence Brown, Delta Rho faced at the District level. In addition, a District Ex­ ecutive Council program was developed and PUBLIC RELATIONS HONOR adopted by the Supreme Council as an aid to Pike DP's. A.W. " Bill" Stewart, (Beta Omicron-Oklahoma) news bureau manager for Beckman Instruments, Several of the below listed Presidents were selected Inc., Fullerton, California, has become an Accredited by the Supreme Council during the fall of 1970 to member of the Public Relations Society of America fill vacancies and were ratified later by District Con­ (PRSA). ventions. Others were elected during Conventions Accreditation is recognized as the highest profes­ and officially took office July 1, the revised beginning sional status in the public relations field and is open date of the DP term of office. only to men and women with a minimum of five years practice. PRSA is the world's largest organiza­ IIKA's weekly chapter and officer newsletter, tion of public relations practitioners. Not quite a Week End Report, reported the new District Execu­ third of its 7,000 members are Accredited. tive Council innovation following the Council's Steward has been with Beckman's public relations adoption. The new program, outlined in the Dis­ department since 1966. Prior to that he was a news trict President's manual, is designed to assist the editor of an Oklahoma City newspaper for one year governing burden of the District President by pro­ and served two years as an officer in the U.S. Army. viding for five officers instead of one. The District He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in journalism from board of directors includes at least two undergradu­ the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 1962. ates and gives both chapters and alumni associations Stewart is a member of Sigma Delta Chi professional opportunity for greater participation in the District. journalistic society and was associate director of the The five new officers are: Orange County chapter of PRSA and serves as 1. District President (alumnus) professional advisor to the student PRSA chapter at 2. District Vice President (alumnus) California State College, Fullerton. 13

Undergraduate Council Members View Experience as Meaningful

"In September of 1970, when I tions were soon put to rest. The Brother Colmenares sums up was selected to serve as one of the first and foremost interest of these his feelings with regard to the ex ­ first three undergraduates on our men focused on the chapter un­ perience gained like this : " I have Supreme Council, I had no idea dergraduates." been exposed to a wide spectrum of the role I was to play. I was of experiences, all of them inval­ aware it was the intention of the FIRST OBSERVATION uable in one way or another. I 1970 Convention delegates that "One of the first observations I have gained a high degree of so­ we were to be given full voting had of the current Supreme Coun­ phisticated knowledge of the in­ privileges and responsibilities as cil/' says Bud Banks, Alpha Xi­ ner workings of the fraternity and Council members. I was also Cincinnati, " was its seemingly in­ from this, I have developed a full­ aware, however, that some mem­ herent stability due to its wide di­ er appreciation of the work done bers felt the undergraduates versity. Youth is tempered with and the efforts put forth through­ would be intimidateq by the older, age and experience. Conservative out all levels of the organization. more experienced Council mem- viewpoints are debated by the I have yet to experience a better opportunity to develop leader­ ship abilities. It has been a vast " learning laboratory" in social in­ teraction and dealing with people and personalities," adds Tom. " The Fraternity has entered a period of unprecedented growth and progress," says Tom. " All of this year's projects have been foc­ Tom Colmenares Bill Kings ton Bud Banks used on the most vital element bers and lose their effectiveness." more liberal contingent at the of the fraternity, the undergradu­ The words of Bill Kingston, Del­ table. Sometimes, though rarely ates. The effects of these efforts ta Tau-Arizona State, sums up without much discussion, the are all-encompassing." the initial feelings of IIKA's first council acts unanimously." " The major source of this pro­ three student Supreme Council Bud adds, " I think the unique­ gressive trend can be directly at­ Members. The emotions with re­ ness of a fraternity board of direc­ tributed to the work of the Head­ spect to the incorporation of stu­ tors is extremely effective in that quarters Staff," comments all dents on this fraternity's board of it lends itself to more thorough three student directors. "'Dyna­ directors were greatly varied be­ discussions and the fluid exchange mic' is the only word that ap­ tween undergrads and alumni at of ideas, simply because there is proaches an accurate description the time of the move-not to a high degree of mutual respect of this group's abilities." mention the differing opinions for the members of the board. Says Bud, " Probably one of the dividing the students themselves. The undergraduates have had a disappointments during my term Now, one year later, Brothers significant impact in all decisions is that I had very little communi­ Kingston, Tom Colmenares and made by the Council." cation from any undergraduates Bud Banks recall their initial re­ " Upon arriving at o_ur first meet­ with the exception of the person­ actions and state their conclusions ing in October," recalls Kingston, al meetings with them at instal­ on this debatable piece of legis­ "I found that the entire Council lations and conferences. I hope lation. wanted to see this experiment in the future the undergrads will "Speaking candidly," says Tom fashioned just as the Convention utilize their Council members by Colmenares, Alpha Eta- Florida, had wished. During the past year, communicating with them " I felt that I would have to battle we have been included in all the through their 'direct line' to the for an established position of re­ major policy decisions, rep­ Council." spect for the feelings of the under­ sented our fraternity at various " I am sure," says Bill, " the next graduates. Unfortunately, my affairs, and offered suggestions three undergraduates will face thoughts were based on criteria that we felt would take the frater­ many new and challenging issues, from past experiences with uni­ nity in the direction the undergrad­ and that our experiences, this past versity officials. My misconcep- uates would desire." year, will prove helpful."

Production photos, from the shooting of IIKA's new rush film " Going Places With PiKA," effec­ tively portrays unique life-styles of Pikes. Upper left-Weekly chapter meet­ ings are utilized to enhance all as­ pects of life as a Pike. Upper right - PiKA pioneered membership education programs as an alternative to outdated pledge training. Center-Social endeavors play a major role in Pike life-styles. Per­ sonal development programs are unique to IIKA only. Lower left-" Once a Pike, always a Pike." Continued alumni partici­ pation in Fraternity activities as­ sures one that membership does not cease with graduation. Lower right-Pat Halloran, Execu­ tive Director, gains the spotlight briefly to direct attention to origi­ naiiiKA programs and policies. During rushing, one fraternity of­ ten looks like another-unless the rushee evaluates the involvement possibilities of Pi Kappa Alpha.

Upper left-The social sphere avail­ able to members of IIKA is limited only by their originality.

Upper right-Educationql experi­ ence is not confined to the class­ room. Academic excellence-and extracurricular enlightenment - are foremost in PiKA.

Center-Mother Nature provides the setting for rap sessions be­ tween Brothers and their friends.

Lower left-Athletic competition and enjoyment are never lacking in a Pike's college career.

Lower right-The community ser­ vice project has become a IIKA trademark-not a public relations tool, but a sincere effort to strengthen the community. 18 SHIELD & DJ4MOND sep tember.1971

OUR GOAL IS A TRUE FREEDOM

by Loren Hickerson agency. At least there is every logical reason for it Director, Community Relations to be such an agency today. The University of Iowa RELATION TO SOCIETY It is also a reality that the gravest problems of the (Editor's Note-Brother Loren Hickerson, Gamma times in which we live are human problems. The Nu-lowa, received his degree in journalism in 1940 greatest tragedies of our age are social tragedies. The and remained at Iowa City in the service of his alma interrelationships of individuals to the whole society mater, and eventually became Mayor of the city. hold the most important keys to the character and He is one of Iowa's best-known spokesmen. For strength of our people, and to the way of life of this nearly twenty-years he held the dual post of direc­ country. tor of alumni records and executive director of the As a human community of young men, perhaps Alumni Association before becoming Director of no single chapter of a college fraternity can solve any Community Relations.) of the great issues and dilemmas of our time. But any single chapter of a fraternity can help to solve the issues and dilemmas at the local grass roots, where American life is lived. Such vigorous influences are greatly needed in American higher education in this hour in history. The great need of the college fraternity today is what the need always has been: a clear sense of mission, and the courage to fulfill it. Because the need for grass-roots human influences has grown so great, compared with thirty years ago, the prime mission of the college fraternity is easier to sense now. But fulfilling it requires a greater cour­ age. Loren Hickerson FRATERNITY MISSION As a fraternity member active in the simpler (but What is the mission? not necessarily better) days before World War II, I It is to reflect in the fraternity a true freedom-a believed with all my heart in the great potential of freedom of enlightened reason-in a period marked individual fraternities, and of the fraternity system, by all manner of perversions of freedom. to reflect the finest and most productive way of life It is to exemplify standards of social excellence, the college or university experience could offer a in a time of wholesale assault upon such standards. student. It is to represent among the society of youth a high Compared to those days, the fraternity potential sense of human values; it is neither to lead a bark­ is infinitely greater today. ing pack in errant abandonment of values, nor to You may say that the problems fraternities face follow the pack. are more serious in these times. But the problems The fraternity mission is to be good enough-as faced by a// of society are more serious in these students, as citizens, as fraternities-to be worth times. Which is precisely the reason for the enhanced emulating by a whole society which covets a social potential of modern-day fraternities. leadership of enlightened reason. In a time of institutional size and complexity, the Ideals now threaten to become passe, the province college fraternity remains a relatively small group, of squares. in a home of its own. Its members experience the Loyalty? Of what use is loyalty? Loyalty to whom, full range of college and university influences, but or to what? To one's country? To one's parents? To beyond these, they also share rich personal asso­ a one-and-only girl? To the good reputation Qf a ciations with one another, plus the distinctive hu­ college or university? man heritage of the fraternity itself. How square can you get? Hence, in a time of concerns about many factors, Integrity still exists. Like loyalty, it seems to live in which tend to dehumanize the higher educational silence with few public defenders, and many of­ experience, the fraternity remains as a humanizing fenders. 19

TRUE FREEDOM ... able today. It is the quality of freedom which is at stake in the land, and which should be of greatest What of brotherhood? We believe in it, but we concern to me, and to you. cannot define it. Ironically, it is often brotherhood's Without dissent, the ills in our society could never most passionate proponents who hurt its causes be corrected and no higher social order ever could most. be achieved. Dissent is a vital and valid facet of free­ WRONGS LIE IN IGNORANCE dom. Don't misunderstand me. With numberless others But so are standards of social conduct, which lend of my own generation, I share the deep-set frustra­ qualities of excellence to freedom. The distinction tions of young people who are disillusioned by the between these separate aspects of the free society flaws, the grave inconsistencies in the society into now seems lost in confusion across the land-in­ which the members of your generation were born. cluding the land of the college and university cam­ We, too, are disenchanted by flagrant abuses of pus. power and privilege, and by man's inhumanity to As a result, mounting successes are enjoyed by man in all its virulent subtle forms. ------. destroyers of standards, hitchhiking on the coat­ "Our mission is to be good enough to tails of the freedom to dissent. be worth emulating by a whole society In its "purest" state, without sanctions of either which covets a social leadership of law or custom, freedom becomes rotten with im­ enlightened reason." purities. We now seem bent in this country on dis­ covering how " pure" freedom can be made; hence, But the wrongs in our society are not in its ideals. how rotten. The wrongs lie in the ignorance of those who never Is this the high quality of freedom to which we have come to know ideals. The wrongs lie in the now aspire? Ultimately, it is precisely this-if no dis­ human perversities of those who, for whatever rea­ tinctions are to be made between dissent on the one sons, resist the social fulfillment of ideals. hand and a pointed concern for the amenities of a If, simply because there are so many wrongs in the humane society on the other. world, an old idealism is to be abandoned, what, in It is not dissent which is spreading the seeds of the name of Heaven, is to take its place? decay in American society. It is the corrosive pro­ What is to replace integrity in those who possess cesses which are tending to de-civilize American it, in your generation as surely as in mine? If broth­ community life. erhood is thwarted through human ignorance and The great problems of our land for which solutions maliciousness, is brotherhood then to be achieved at must be fashioned-in education, in race relations, the points of swords, in sacrificial self-denial of its in every phase of our international and domestic very essence? affairs-will require the most persuasive dissent with If our traditional idealism has seemed to fail us, every kind of cause of the flaws and failures in our to what other kinds of stars shall we be loyal? society. But these problems will hardly be solved These, too, are valid questions-as valid as the more deliberately and certainly by loosening stand­ searching, condemning questions which rise from ards of social conduct and self-discipline, or by will­ the lips and from the spirit of your generation. ful alienation of those agencies and institutions "If a man does not keep pace with his compan­ whose persuasion is essential to the causes of social ions," wrote Thoreau in Walden, "perhaps it is be­ progress. cause he hears a different drummer. Let him step For the social ills reflected by the Watts district in to the music which he hears, however measured or Los Angeles, what solutions are implied in the free­ far away." dom enjoyed by hippies in the Haight-Asbury sec­ I agree. In these restive days, I know and under­ tion of San Francisco? stand why many a man, young in years or still young It is always too easy, it always has been too easy in spirit, hears new drumbeats. (especially for one of an older generation) to look But let those drums of discontent lead us to a down any given road society seems to be traveling greater freedom, not a lesser one; a freedom richer and to cry, "Doom I" But I share the view of the late and more prideful than men ever have known be­ Charles F. Kettering of General Motors who once fore, not a freedom cheapened and degraded by objected to people running down the future. " I ex­ the systematic rejection of authority, of law, of pect to spend the rest of my life there," he said, " and human decency, and of conscience. I should like it to be a nice place-polished, bright, REFLECT QUALITY OF FREEDOM glistening and glorious." The mission of the college fraternity today is to In my old square way, I like to think that the kind reflect the quality of freedom of which men are cap- of society we are trying to build will reflect an ever 20 SHIELD & D1<1MOND september 1971

broader and higher sense of human dignity} en­ concepts are better} or only the same} or worse than compassing every calling and race and creed in that concepts elsewhere in society is an inescapable part human brotherhood which is a shining goal of a true of your responsibility. freedom. You should cherish the right of dissent. But you Mark Twain once commented that " everyone is a must be as willing to dissent with the destruction moon} and has a side he never shows to anyone. }} of social standards as you are willing to dissent with Do you find inviting the prospect of a society in ideas in any other form-both privately and in every which} through whatever modifications of customs kind of public forum. of laws} we are to experience an incessant public I have said that your mission requires courage. It parade of the full moons of the human capacity for is not easy to be ridiculed by one}s contemporaries. behavior? It is easier to remain silent and detached and unin­ In our apprehensive and self-conscious respect volved. Which is precisely why the standard-de­ for the freedom to dissenc we are drifting toward a stroyers are achieving their successes-at potential community acceptance of social mediocrity} mas­ cost to the quality of the society in which you} too} querading in the guises of a true freedom. Which brings to my mind the wry memory of an ancient "Nowhere is fearless leadership more story of the two mourners at the death of an old needed at the grass roots than in the and close friend who had died an alcoholic. As reflection of a freedom which makes they left the funeral home after a last look at the no color distinction." departed} the one said to the other} "I can 1t get over how much better old Charlie looks since he stopped will live} and your children after you. drinking." TRAVESTY ON FREEDOM This brings us back to the local chapter house of There is perhaps no greater travesty on true free­ every fraternity on every college and university dom in our country today than in matters which in­ campus in the land. volve the various races of the human brotherhood. Your chapter cannot solve the issues of Vietnam} Nowhere is fearless leadership more needed at the the re-opened question of seating Adam Clayton grass roots than in the reflection of a freedom which Powell in Congress} the swift and certain imple­ makes no color distinction-no color distinctions mentation of the good intent of legislation in be­ whatever-on human worthiness. half of civil rights. " Every good and excellent thing/} wrote Thorn­ CHAPTER'S INFLUENCE ton Wilder} " stands moment by moment on the But your chapter can affect the local climate of razor edge of danger} arid must be fought for.'} social attitude and view on these and any other mat­ Many good and excellent things in American ter of social importance to the nation. society now are in danger. In our quest for a true freedom-a freedom of " The art of free society/} wrote the piliosopherJ enlightened reason-your chapter can reflect your Whitehead} " consists first in the maintenance of the sense of human standards} your concepts of loyalty symbolic code; and secondly} in fearlessness of re­ and integrity} your views of social responsibility; vision} to secure that the code serves those purposes and your chapter can proclaim these things} and which satisfy an enlightened reason." fight for their broader acceptance in the com­ In the fearless revision of our codes} let us not con­ munity of your campus. fuse revision with destruction. The sound influences which will guide the quality Our goal is a true freedom} a freedom fashioned of freedom in this country must be local influences} of enlightened reason} for our world and for our influences from within the body of the national time. structure of society} reflected beyond the shadow of I think we seek freedom as it has been defined by a doubt at the grass roots. Mauricio LasankyJ the master printmaker of the Influences from the top are not enough. How­ School of Art at this University of Iowa. In a time of ever good a social influence from the top} it is mean­ war} from another country} he came to America ingless until its goodness filters down through the in search of a new base of freedom. I think he would free society. However bad a social influence at the not mind if I closed these remarks with his definition top} it cannot be changed except as the pressure for of that precious and elusive quality we seek: " Real change filters up from the grass roots. freedom cannot exist without discipline. By disci­ You are at the grass roots} wherever you live} now pline I mean all those things that are synthesized and always. Today} you help reflect the grass-roots in a mature personality: understanding and love} concepts of freedom and social responsibility in honesty} control and order} self-criticism} and} above American college and university life. Whether these all, the ability to see reality without fear." 21

PIKE ALUMNUS SELECTED NEW HAMPSHIRE PRESIDENT

despair, but for tough-minded analysis and calm leadership that is able to deal forcefully with the problems. Such leadership," he continued, " will find support against both the extremists who op­ pose the system and the practitioners of deadly inertia who block significant change." · Dr. Bonner, in a recent New Hampshire interview said, " We live in a revolutionary time. The ideas that were current about higher education 10 or 20 years ago are now obsolete. Across the country, through the ranks of young men and women, has swept a revolution in manners and morals and stand­ ards and expectations that makes communications as difficult for them as for us." Succeeding the retiring John W . McConnell, Dr. Bonner is UNH's 15th President. He was a candidate for Congress in 1962 in Nebraska and served on the staff of Senator George McGovern.

Dr. Thomas Bonner Dr. Thomas N. Bonner, Delta Chi (Nebraska at IIKA COLLEGE PRESIDENTS Omaha) officially stepped into the presidency of & CHANCELLORS the University of New Hampshire, July 1. The ap­ pointment of the former University of Cincinnati W. Taylor Reveley (Iota-Hampden-Sydney) administrator was made in May by a UNH Presi­ Hampden-Sydney College dential Selection Committee. Dr. Bonner's selection raised the number of Uni­ Jermoe P. Keuper (Zeta Sigma-F.I.T.) versity Presidents and Chancellors affiliated with Pi Florida Institute of Technology Kappa Alpha to 11 including this month's model ini­ William K. Widger (Gamma Mu-New tiation of Dr. William L. Bowden, President of South­ Hampshire)- Belknap College western-at-Memphis. John T. Caldwell (Gamma Theta-Miss. Since 1963, Dr. Bonner has been associated with State)- No. Carolina State UC beginning his tenure as the head of the school's John Fincher (Alpha lota-Millsaps) - Car­ history department and recently retiring as Vice son-Newman College President and Provost of Academic Affairs. Prior to 1963 Brother Bonner held positions as Archie R. Dykes (Epsilon Sigma-Tenn. at both teacher and administrator at the University of Martin) Tenn. at Martin Omaha and William Woods College. He received Ben B. Graves (Gamma Iota-Miss.) - Univ. his B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Roch­ of Alabama in Huntsville ester in 1947 and 1948 respectively and his PhD. at James S. Ferguson (Alpha lota-Millsaps) Northwestern in 1952. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, University of North Carolina Dr. Bonner is associated with several academic and Fred S. Honkala (Gamma Mu & Alpha Nu­ civic organizations. N. H. & Mo.) Yankton College At a recent meeting in Cincinnati, the 47-year-old second in command, stated his educational philo­ Thomas N. Bonner (Delta Chi-Nebraska at sophy. "What kind of a university will survive in the Omaha) University of New Hampshire dangerous, complex world of the 1970's?" he asked. William L. Bowden (Theta-Southwestern­ "The times call, not for aimless violence nor for at-Memphis) Southwestern-at-Memphis 22 SHIELD & D.lllMOND september. 1971

Pikes find more success than most VI fraternities

By Raymond Jones There is w ithin the Greek sys­ sonal acquaintenceships, these In the three years that Tokars Characteristic duties and dis­ tem an observable process of are fraternities in a rudimentary has been associated with Pi Kap­ cussions then intensify for the " survival of the fittest." state," Bechtel said. pa Alpha both the theory and duration of the week, which cul­ To survive, a house must be The principal difference, how­ practice of pledging have minates in a final ritual which able to determine what is being ever, between close-knit floors changed radically. As a sopho­ Tokars himself considers " very sought by the prospective affil­ or coops and fraternities is that more pledge he was forced to inspiring"-"lt may be corny, but iate. The brothers must know the latter, in Bechtel's words, pick weeds with his teeth, take at the time of initiation it is ap­ what to provide- and then act to " recognize what they are doing." ice-water showers and drink a preciated." provide it. The fraternity consciously strives variety of " rank concoctions" Tokars said the house has The brothers of Pi Kappa Al­ to improve interpersonal relation­ prepared by the chef. The cur­ proved it can successfully supply pha seemingly know what to pro­ ships. rent program over which he pre­ a new demand, unfamiliar to the vide. Financially, they are among Independents are cordial be­ sides, however, is a progressive fraternal predecessors of only a the three most solvent Greek­ cause they want to be. Brothers model, which shuns completely few years ago. The house. in letter organizations on campus. often are forced into cordiality. traditional, " hardcore" shenan­ short, is able to offer what is now The Pike House. a red-brick They must work at it, and this igans. being sought, Tokars said. villa fronting 1st Street, houses makes the experience, in the Even the name " pledging" it­ Do the Pikes. nonetheless, a capacity brotherhood of 57, eyes of both Tokars and Bechtel, self has been dropped from the continue to fit any common ste­ although there are more than 75 more valuable and meaningful. Pike vocabulary. Neophytes are reotypes? Stereotypes, in Tokars' actives actually living on campus. Fraternity men have to know now referred to as " associate view. simply aren't that strong So far this year the Pike house what they are going through. members" and considered to or important anymore. So111e has had to turn away six prospec­ More telling clues to the under­ have all of the rights and privi­ houses have a reputation going tive pledges, a phenomenon lying ph ilosophy of a fraternity leges of brotherhood except full for them (or against them) but. " normally unheard of" according are provided by the manner in membership. The program runs on the whole. "general classifi­ to house president M ike Tokars. which its more overt programs, at least eight weeks. the mini­ cations" are more appropriate The house also has a large (1 5- such as pledging, are carried out. mum time designated by the In­ than actual stereotypes. 20 percent) number of seniors in terfraternity Council, during residence, another rare pheno­ which no physically or morally " You can usually tell which enon for an Illinois fraternity. degrading acts are committed. houses play clean sports and Tokars attributes Pike 's suc­ ABC VISITS The challenge of " pledging" is which play dirty, or which go all cess to a strong sense of group no longer physical but mental, out for social life. But you just recognition and cohesiveness Tokars said. The bulk of each af­ can't stereotype anymore on the and to a unique blend of both in­ FRATERNITIES filiate's pre-initiation time is basis of clothes or· hair color," dividualism and brotherhood, spent evaluating and diliberating Tokars said. both of which are considered es ­ An American Broadcas ting the commitment he is prepar­ Tokars said he does not believe sential. " Everyone still believes Company film crew recemly be­ ing himself to make. When "Hell that the fraternity system is dy­ in the idea of brotherhood," Tok­ gan an exploration of the modern Week" finally does arrive, pad­ ing. " The Greek names may go, ars asserts, " but our core motto fraternity at N orthwes tern Uni­ dles, blocks of ice and vessels of but a similar concept will always is 'everyone in the house is an versity (Evanston, Ill.) warm sauerkraut juice and the survive. The basic concept has individual.·" There are, at Pi Kap­ ABC News correspondem Jim like are exhibited, merely to show exist~? since the beginning of pa Alpha, no compulsory activi­ Kin aid and four ABC ca mera­ the pledges what could be done. man. ties, no pressures to conform, men conducted a week- long study Tokars said. " Everyone has a dif­ of Northwestern fraternities for ferent concept of what 'the house· ABC's H arry Reasoner - Howard really is, " he added. K. Smith network news. FRATERNITY GOING What are the attractions of a The film team arrived at PI KAPPA ALPHA chapter house fraternity? The Pike president be ­ by Ju lie Emery lieves that there are. basically, and inLerviewed fraternity mem- CO-ED two: A fraternity helps college to bers. · be fun. At the same time it is an " We wan ted to ee PI KAPPA Theta Xi Fraternity at the Uni­ University dormitories have educational experience. ALPHA beca use it is an experi­ versity of Was hington will take in shown that enthusiasm and parti­ Hence, in terms of " fringe ment in community living," Kin­ co-ed member in the fall to be­ cipation are greater in a co-ed liv­ benefits." the fraternity must be ca id sa id. Members of that fra­ ome the first co-educa tional fra­ ing group, Miller observed. competitive i n providing ade­ ternity cook their own food and ternity on Greek Row. "Therefore, we fee l that the quate living space: good food, wait on their own tables. The fraternity hopes to double founding of a new co-ed group on and an active social life. Charac­ Kinca id believes that the study its existing membership for a total the principles of the old Greek ter development. however, is a will show that the modern fratern­ of 34, half being women. Plan sys tem will prove better for the necessary by-producr of a lioving ity is " not dying, but is simply ca ll for hiring a husband-and-wife sys tem as a whole. environment so dependent for changing its shape. The fraternity tea m to erve as re idential advi­ " We fee l that the Gree k sys tem success on the collective efforts is becoming more politically and ser under the experimental prog­ i good beca use it gives _the stu­ of all those involved. intellectually oriented," he said. ram. dent a close group of friend that How does this experience dif­ Kincaid said that Northwest­ Will the prospective fem al e helps relieve fee lings of aliena­ fer from that available in a dorm? ern was chosen as the site to ex­ members go through men's ru h? tion in a large chool such as the " In one sense, " Tokars said, amine the fraternity beca use it " T entative plans are for the U. W." " there is no difference between " has just about every aspect of rushing to be on an informal ba­ Co-ed w ill be recruited in the 'dormies' and 'frat-men.' You fraternity life to be found on any sis," aid T had Miller, fraternity summer from classes, including can compare some dorm floors co llege ca mpus in the country." pres ident. graduate students, Miller sa id. with fraternities and find no sig­ The crew shot an hour and a Miller and A llen Phillips, vice Miller sa id the house at 4522 nificant differences." half of film for a possible three­ pre ident, sa id the fraternity is not 18th Avenue, N .E. will be " di­ Fraternities tend to have a stig­ minute do umentary. making the change for financial vided into zones with appropriate ma attached, as Dean Dave reasons. facilitie for each sex." Bechtel (a fraternity alumnus " We own our house-we don't The fraternity' alumni have himself) also noted. and tend to have' a mortgage," Phillips aid. given their bless ing to the trial be regarded with both negativism " We're financially hea lthy. " proje t, Miller added. and apathy. But. judg ing from Co-educational fraternities ex ist both return rate and demon­ in California. strated spirit. some floors are Many fraternities have been in literally fraternities under a dif­ tight financial trait for a va riety ferent name. " In the realm of of reasons, including decl ining sports, social activities. and per- member hip. 23 Final COLLEGE FRATS MAKE COMEBACK By Carl Jroing, Education Writer A Berkeley official ay mem ­ Omega a nd ZAP, formerly Phi Edition an Francisco Examiner bers tend to peak I ss of their Gamma Delta, whi h are oedu­ Gre k-leuer ti es a nd more a bout a ti ona l. The o llege fra terni ty ha , in re­ the ad antage of small-gro up, They are competing ucce ful ­ fir t time next fa ll , ma rking a n­ ent years, been regarded as an cooperative li ving. ly with the coeducati onal dormi­ other tep in La nford' effort to "The (ra ternitie , in their way, outda ted species, nearl y gone, a nd tories, which have bee me the make I a rning more informal and a lmost forgo nen. refl ect the univer ity of their day," mo t popular re idence a t tan­ mo re close! • a ociated with the But there i cheery news for a t he sa id . ford. Application fot those re idence . Few black students are joining lea t some bewi ldered o ld grads, dorm s next fall ex ceded avail ­ And one a bando n d fra ternity because the fra ternity is reponed up at either Stanford or Berkel y, able pace by o ne-third, a rever a l hou e become Ecology Hou;e to be regaining populari ty. Al­ altho ugh all racial barrier re­ of fo rmer years. next fa ll , in a growing move to­ though some hanges are in sight, ported ly have been removed. The La nford offi ial have ward re idence having p cial such as coed among the broth­ FUND CRISIS no t been slow to take the cue. Next mpha i in edu a tion. ers. The new intere t in fraternities yea r, a ll of La nford 's freshma n Robert ]. l\ ladix, a i ta nt T he lad a t La nford's Phi Kap­ eems to have saved a number o f dormitories will be oeducati ona l. profe or of hemica l engin ering, pa Psi a re pushing for girls in the organization , which had been In mo t insta nces, however, men who wi ll b the chid fawlt ad­ their fraternity, a move expected close to fina n cia l disaster , and women will have their room visor, say there wi ll b s minar to have campus-wide, if not na­ altho ug h a few have been thriv­ on a lterna te fl oors. and action group to tudy the tional tremors. ing right a long at Stanford, such Fres hmen eminat will be tie between man, na ture, cul ­ T hree S tanford frate rnities a the now-local Alpha Tau held in the dormitories for th ture, thoug ht, and b havior. which severed their ties to their nationa l organiza tions a lready have gone coeducatio na l a nd have This Fraternity Adding Culture To Usual Diet not lacked for member . By George Wood William Bl ackburn Lit erary F;es­ PSIS TEST Cherry. a nd poet Hal Seiber read Herald Staff Writer ti va l. That was ba ck in the ·pring for two hours. But the Phi Psis want to retain T he rah-rah and beer drinking of 1969 when the Above Ground There were brea ks after each poet their na tional affil iati on, and this and socia l life are still there, but Review, the tudent ni on, The read . and th e beer and conve rsation is the test which is a nracting con ­ one fra ternity at Duke Uni versi ty Engli sh Department , the SO made for a n informal atmo phcre siderable a LLention . has spiked its activities with I DO­ Found ation and the Publicati ons whi ch lasted until the recepti o n Meanwhile, those seeking fra­ proof cultural involvement. Board brought Pulit7er Pritc win­ end ed late that night. ternity membership next fall in­ Pi Kappa Alpha fra ternity has ning poets W. D. Snodgrass and Dea n William Grifith remarked creased 20 percent at Berkeley, had three Pulitze r Prize wi nners in Loui impson to Duke in honor about the Pi kas' acti ities. "That' and the number who p ledged their its cha pter room on Duke campus of retiring Profes or William M. wha t residential li vi ng is a ll a bout. membership a t Stanford i up con­ in as many yea rs, not to menti on Bl ackburn. I'm glad to see them doi ng th ese siderabl y. Fewer fra ternities are the four North Carolina poets who Snodgrass stayed in the fraternity things." on the brink of bankruptcy. read there early this spring. secti on, reading hi s poetry and talk­ Allan Freezor, assi ta nt to the " We seem to be on a new cycle Each time the " Pikas" have held ing with the students in a n informal dea n of men, sa id the acti ities were of fraternity popularity," says a receptions, they have bee n open to atmosphere. Bea rded Snodgra s "excellent. I th ink th ey point to a Stanford official. "The fraternities the public, and free. still rela tes the hocked ex press ion wid ening ro le for fraternities at seem to have retained their tradi­ Tennessee Williams, reading at on a student's face when nodgra s Duke." he said, "and we welcome tional reputations- some a re Duke as part of the Willia m Bl ack­ asked to borrow his razor. the development." where the jocks like to be, and burn Literary Festival la st spring, The open reception for nod­ Tom Kosnik, presid ent of the some are known as the party fra­ remarked during the Pika reception grass went deep int o the night. Pika chapter at Duke said a tu rd ay ternties." for him that in hi s college days, fra­ T hi s spring, the Pikas join"d The th e fra ternity may have a nother FEW NOW ternities showed little in terest in cul ­ Above Ground R ev i e ~ a nd the reading later in the spring. Chap­ Stanford now has 18 Greek-let­ tural affairs. T he chapter room was North Carolina Arts Council to pell ex pressed a de ·ire to return ter groups with na tional affilia­ as packed for the reception as Page bring four orth Carolina poets to a nd read, as long as there will be tions, where it u ed to have 24 . Auditoriu m had been for Willia m's their chapter room for a reading. some students reading with him. Berkeley has 27, where there used reading. Duke graduate and Bl ackburn-pro­ Said Chappell shortly before he LObe 52. T he Pikas were in on the firs t tege Fred Chappell, poet Kenneth read in th e Pika secti on this spring, " If a nyone had told me 10 yea rs ago I would be reading in a fra ­ Behind Prison Bars ternit y secti on, I'd have told them Inmates Meet Society they were nuts." T he Pikas ha en't dropped a ny­ Student group spearheads The community ni ght progra m attended by members o Pi Kap­ thing from their traditional image plan to bring outside world pa Alpha featured a student a nd as a fraternity. They've j ust added two inmate speakers. Stan Peter­ poetry to their list. a nd given a re­ 1nside penitentiary son, llKA, presented the theme fre shing twist to th e atmos phere of " We give a damn." poe try readings. not to mention the by Melinda Anderson Roy Wilson, a block re presen­ cultural contribution to the com­ The stereotype of convicts is Pikes Help tative, said, " If the public would munity. that of hard ~uys talking out the To break down this barrie r, a get interested, it would help ev­ corner of therr mouths and wear­ group of Utah State students e rybody." Wilson has been in ing dirty prison dungarees. And took part in " Community Night" prison three times and he con­ Developing Program that's the same image officials at held rece ntly at Point-of-the­ siders the students a help to the Jim O verson, Pi Kappa Alpha, the Utah State Prison are trying Mountain. Organized by Pi Kap­ inmates. is developing a plan to work with to eradicate through direct con­ pa Alpha Fraternity, " Commun­ Later, inmates and their st­ the inmates at Point-of-t h e­ tact with community life by pris­ rty Night" encompassed a series dent guests formed three g roups. Mountain. Hi s first experience oners. of tall