The Greek Life Newspaper, All in a day's work By LES ROBERTS community and local businesses, we can establish good rapport based on mutual goals. We can The definition of unity can be work harder for humanity. found in any dictionary. Research The Parthenon is our voice to of the word only outlines his sig- the University. The voice encour- nificance ia the structure of a fra- ages support for each other to ternity. The actual formation of achieve new heights of accom- unity and the ability to make it plishment. Let's reach out together. work requires belief in its value. The newspaper is a tool for It was a belief in unity that made building stability that is a trade- The Parthenon a reality. There is a mark for the Greek System here at clear message in these pages and it Jacksonville State University. That reads "alive and kicking." trademark should be upheld and This publication stands for the preserved. By standing united, we meaning of the Greek system. That can serve an even bigger purpose meaning concerns reaching out. and strive at even larger goals. The opportunity to reach out to Achieve beyond the limits. potential future brotherslsisters to Unity will determine the success join our family is important to the for the future. The university and Greek system. Jt will allow the uni- the community laid the foundation. versity and the surrounding com- The Greeks must do the building. munity to see that we can assist in Twenty three organizations collab- spreading knowledge. The very orated in this unity. foundation of the Greek system It is called The Parthenon. involved helping others. Now it is time to concentrate By believing in ourselves, the more on what we can give back tradition of our founding fathers rather than what we can receive. It can continue. It is also important is time to repay the loan from our that we support the leaders of founders by giving back to the today. By setting standards for Greek Society that which was so today, we are mhghistory for graciously endowed to us. Greek Week was observed recently at Jacksonville State University. Members of Greek fra- posterity. By reaching out to the Greek life is the news! ternities and sororities gathered on the lawn of the newly constructed Paul Carpenter Village. Greek Week at Jacksonville State University By Stacy Goode Week Committee and the ROTC at Gaterz. 4/400 relay, or leaned toward a fied what it means to be Greek. department. The ROTC depart- "The all-star softball game was more wacky definition such as the There was at tie for Greek April 5 through April 9, fratemi- ment set up the obstacle course and a big hit," said Will Cambardella, a Belly Flop/Dive contest. Goddess between Beth Bules, an ties and sororities got together to supervised in order to assure safety Kappa Alpha. This week was not only about Alpha Xi Delta, and Shelley Knox, celebrate 'Greek Week", a time in the events, while the Greek Admission to the game was a having fun and friendly competi- a Delta Zeta. Greek God was won loaded with activities designed to Week Committee, as in all other canned food item and according to tion, it was also about education by Shane Rehberg, Sig Ep. bring Greeks together for a time of Greek Week activities, acted as Rusty Taylor, over one hundred and helping others. Elections were held for Most fellowship, competition and educa- judges. cans were collected and will be Included in the Greek Week Valuable Person and most spirit tion. Kelly Brown, a ZTA, competed donated to the Salvation Army for agenda was a blood drive and a and best Volleyball beat. In the New activities were added this in the obstacle course. "It was real- the Disaster Relief in Jefferson date rape seminar. Over 140 pints sororities, Heather Dizon won year to make the week more enjoy- ly a lot tougher than I thought it County. Jennifer Steight, a Phi Mu, of blood were donated. ZTA and MVP, ZTA won Most Spirit and able and to get more people would be. People were over- who ran in the 41400 relay said, "it Epsilon donated the Alpha Xi Delta won the volleyball involved. Delta Chi member Greg whelmed. We don't train for this was a hard event. Nobody had real- most blood. Although the blood tournament. In fraternity competi- Swindal said, "There was more kind of thing; that made it a lot Iy trained for it but everyone took it drive and date rape seminar were tion, Al Restrepo, A Kappa Sigma crowd participation this year. harder," Kelly said. The obstacle seriously." both Greek Week events, they won MVP, Sigma Phi Epsilon People were more excited and course consisted of dips, pull-ups, a Not all of the events were based were open for public participation. won most spirit and Kappa Sigma seemed to enjoy events this year, rope bridge, a wheelbarrow race on physical strength and agility, In fact, notices were sent to won the Volleyball tournament. especially the obstacle course." and a grenade throw. and people turned out to watch schools and news organizations According to Jaime Henderson The obstacle course was one of Other new activities this year their fellow Greeks display their welcoming them to the seminar. of Delta Zeta, "Greek Week is this year's new activities and also included an all star softball game talents through competition, There was a contest for Greek always so much fun and it is com- one of the main attractions. It was a and a night of pool, darts, foosball whether those talents were tradi- God and Greek Goddess to find petition, but everyone really joint project between the Greek and air-hockey for the fraternities tionally competitive, such as the the two people who most personi- enjoys it." Page 2 The Parthenon April 19198 issue

THE GREEK LIFE NEWSPAPER

Les Roberts, Editor in ChiefWounder, Alpha Tau Omega

EditorsJFounders: Mike Williams, Delta Chi Patrick Murphy, Kappa Alpha Orde~ 11 1 Chad Lee, We finally have a voice.. Stephen Hunt, Kappa Sigma . Jason Kelley, Pi Kappa Phi RUSSELL LEE TAYLOR the efforts of Les Roberts, the nity. over the last few years. Joe Harbinson, Sigma Phi Epsilon Co-Editor/Parthenon President of Alpha Tau Omega. One good thing the negative By returning to our true goal Eric Bourne, The media at large has publicity has done to help the as an organization, positive Leo Davidovich, Tau Kappa Epsilon The idea of a Greek newspa- focused its negative sights on Greeks is make us take a long, changes will occur. The goal of per has been talked about quite the Greek system as a whole hard look at ourselves and see the Parthenon and the Greek 'CO-~ditors/stafPcontributors: a lot for the last few years. It over the last few years. what is wrong. community is to encourage Russell Taylor, Tau Kappa Epsilon has been brought up in every The results of all of this neg- It's time we returned to our Greek unity. James Hall, Alpha Phi Alpha type of meeting you could pos- ative publicity has been made roots and philosophy on which Individually our voice means Will Cambordella, Kappa Alpha sibly imagine. evident by the drop in our num- we were founded, and lead col- little, but collectively we will Order It appeared that the problem bers here at JSU. lege men and women in the be heard. Kevin Hoult, Kappa Alpha Psi with the production of a Greek Much of the negative public- pursuit of academic enhance- We strive toward these goals Richard Bynum, Alpha Tau Omega paper was that it would take a ity may have been deserved, ment. with all of our efforts, because John Johnson, Omega Psi Phi Greek wide effort to put a pro- but a lot of positive publicity is We have strayed somewhat without unity this paper will Bobby Kelley, Phi Beta Sigma ject of this magnitude together. also deserved for every Greek from what our founders passed never grow to be the great Josh Bearden, Sigma Phi Epsilon/lfc This Greek-wide effort came organization's dedication to down to us due to the decline media vehicle it could be for Brad Miller, IFC President, Alpha about this semester thanks to public service and this commu- of the Greek system as a whole US. Tau Omega

Fraternal Committee Staffs: (F'ublic Relations, Historians, Scribes, General Assembly) Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Tau Sterotyped for life Omega, Delta Chi, Kappa Alpha Order, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa By RICHARD BYNUM It is, however, my responsibili- After the Fraternity was informed plans can be affected by such Sigma, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Co-EditorIParthenon ty as Co-Editor of this publication of the accusations made against negative stereotyping. Sigma, Pi Kappa Phi, Sigma Phi and a member of the Fall 1997 the pledge, he was relieved of his Respecting the guidance and Epsilon, Sigma Nu, Tau Kappa The orginal intent of this edito- pledge class of AT0 to state the responsibilities as a pledge of opinions of university faculty is Epsilon rial was to be a detailed and con- facts and defend the Fraternity ATO. The individual was never part of the training received by all cise rebuttle to the accusations and its members against this alle- convicted of these charges. members of a Fraternity. Equally Sorority Editors: made by a faculty member of gation. Each Fraternity plays a Making such comments as important is a reciprocated Adrian Henderson, Alpha Kappa JSU labeling the Alpha Tau vital part in the structure of this regarding the character of AT0 effort on the part of faculty mem- Alpha Omega fraternity as the "date University, and there is intense members in a public forum is bers to not make derogatory com- Lolley Tillet, Alpha Omicron Pi rape7'Fraternity on Campus. loyalty among each Chapter. unfair to the men of this ments based on vague facts. Jennifer Esce, Alpha Xi Delta Realizing that to do so would Here are the facts related to the Fraternity. In this incident, the facts speak Shadice Potts, Delta Sigma Theta only create more turmoil, a differ- incident. A pledge in the Fall of The lives of AT0 members, for themselves. The accusations Renee Hewton, Delta Zeta ent approach is warranted. 1994 was accused of "date rape". their reputations and future career are untrue and unwarranted. Crystal Harbin, Phi Mu LaCheresa Greene, Sigma Gamma PARTHENON MISSION Rho Music Review Erin Henley, Zeta Tau Alpha LaQuacher Kidd, Zeta Phi Beta ten. Tab Benoit is definitely some- The Parthenon, a Greek Life TAB BENOIT REVIEW newspaper was founded by mem- By MARTAIN SULIA With three studio albums one we will hear more about. Sorority Contributors/Staff: under his belt Tab Benoit has bers of the Greek system for the Deidra Xdwell, Alpha Omicron Pi purpose of promoting Greek life About two years ago, going established himself in the Stephanie Runyans, Alpha Omicron at Jacksonville State University on sheer word of mouth, I world of blues, caught often and the communities it serves. Pi decided to make the time to playing in Memphis and New The Parthenon will serve as an Lauren Wein, Delta Zeta walk through the thousands of Orleans. informative tool for the student Betsy Wheeler, Delta Zeta fellow listeners at city stages It is not an uncommon site body, faculty and members of the Leigh Ellen Fagan, Zeta Tau Alpha to hear this blues man. I had to see him accompanied on community to make them aware Libby Taylor, Zeta Tau Alpha heard nothing but praise about, stage with the likes of blues of the benefits of Greek life. Our Angie Ball, Alpha Ei Delta Tab Benoit. As I approached, legends such as B.B. King and goal is to share knowledge of the Kara Sayre, Panhellenic President there he was sitting on stage, other greats. His new live significance of the University's playing his guitar and scream- album titled Live:Swampwater Greek system. We wiil report the Sorority Committee Staff: ing the words of "sweet home Jam, released late last year on positive and negative issues and (Public Relations, Historians, Chicago" into the mic. I was the independent label Justice cover stories related to Greeks as Records, captures the talents well as other student body of Scribes, General Assembly) convinced. I had to stay and Jacksonville State University in Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha listen to the rest of the show. of Benoit and the way the blues should be heard. an objective, unbiased manner. Omicron Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta The only thing that I didn't By promoting business through Sigma Theta, Delta Zeta Phi Mu, care for was the fact that he Unlike most live albums advertising we can be seen as a Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Tau could only play for the tradi- Live: Swampwater Jams con- positive influence throughout our tains all new material along Alpha, Zeta Phi Beta tional 45 to 50 minutes city . - community. Bv utilizing such stages allow each band. Comments should be mailed to: Born in Louisiana Benoit The Parthenon, P.O. Box 3024, developed a love for blues man" and "too many dirty Jacksonville, Alabama 36265. right from the first time he picked up a guitar at the age of The Parthenon April, 1998 issue Page 3 Introduction to Greek Life at JSU PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO friends to his is a senior from ATO: )(1 home and read Birmingham Les Roberts is the President of - them the majoring in Alpha Tau Omega fraternity at Constitution he Biology and is Jacksonville State University. Les had written and also a member has held several positions within invited them to of the NAACP. the fraternity including IFC rep- sign up. She has also resentative, social chairman, wor- It was the held the posi- thy sentinel and treasurer. first fraternity tion of Les is originally from San AT 0 founded after Treasurer in Diego, California. He is majoring the Civil War, 1997. Alpha Kappa Alpha is the in commercial design and minor- and the first sign of Greek life in oldest Greek Letter organization ing in coaching. the old Confederacy. Founded at established in America by black Jacksonville State in 1969, the college women. This sorority HISTORY: Eta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau was founded in 1908 at Howard Alpha Tau Omega began as an Omega is still a leader among University. Some efforts of AKA idea in the mind of a young Civil Greek organizations. include scholarship, vocational War veteran named Otis Allan and career guidance, health ser- Glazebrook, who wanted peace. RECENT EVENTS: vices, and advancement of His people were defeated, Members of AT0 and Kappa human civil rights. Our colors many of their cities burned, much Alpha Order recently worked are salmon pink and apple green. of their countryside ravaged. together to build low income Our flower is the pink tea rose Glazebrook, who had helped houses for Habitat for Humanity. Members of Alpha Tau Omega and Kappa Alpha Order and our stone is the pearl. bury the. dead of both sides, Both organizations also con- recently held a clothes and food drive to benefit the Christian believed in a better future. saw ducted a canned food and clothes Outreach Program. UPCOMING EVENTS: the bitterness and hatred that fol- drive with proceeds being donat- Wessex House recently in school fraternities to host a blood 1. June 15-2-3rd annual PIMS lowed the silencing of the guns ed to the Christian Outreach Jacksonville. drive for the American Red youth summer camp and knew that a true peace would Program. Cross. 2.July 4-10-58th Biennial come not from force of law, but AT0 was also involved in con- UPCOMING EVENTS: PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO Boule National Convention in rather from within the hearts of structing rooms for the Odessy of AT0 will host a fund raiser for AKA: Chicago men who were willing to work to the Mind, which is a competition the American Cancer Society in The President of AKA is 3. July 11-21-The post Boule rekindle a spirit of brotherly love. held recently on campus. AT0 July. They will also host a March Adrian Henderson. She is the Tour in Italy On September 1 1,186, entertained senior citizens by of Dimes fund raiser. In June, President of the Lamda Pi Glazebrook invited two close sponsoring a Bingo game at the AT0 will join forces with other Chapter of AKA at JSU. Adrian Please see GREEK, page 4

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HISTORY: activities chair- A$% their new marching ballerinas. ed to found the Kappa Alpha working on his Delta Sigma Theta was found- man of Delta PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO Order in 1865. Kappa Alpha masters in ed in 1913 in Howard University. Zeta. Shc. has KAPPA ALPHA: Order is a contemporary order of counseling. The founders envisioned an orga- Thomas Patrick Murphy came knighthood. nization of college women who to Jacksonville State in 1994 ro HISTORY: believed in series and strong com- play baseball for the Gamecocks. RECENT EVENTS: In January, munity endeavors. Through its Instead of playing ball, Patrick The Kappa Alpha Order 1911 a 20 year programs and activities, Delta as lhe AZ became a part of the Kappa Alpha recently participated in the old student led Sigma Theta demonstrated its Fastbreakers Order at the end of that year. Habitat for Humanity project. a group of 10 vital concern for social welfare, dance line for I rxth2,riiri* \ b Patrick grew up in Atlanta, Working with Alpha Tau Omega black colle- academic excellence and cultural two years. She Georgia where he developed an fraternity, the KA's worked to -gians in form- - enrichment. There are over is full of ideas for Delta Zeta and early interest in the teachings of construct a house for a couple in ing a fraternity at Indiana 200,000 member and 890 plus JSU. Robert E. Lee and the confederate need of a place to live. Other pro- University. They could not use chapters from the United States to war. Patrick is a business manage- jects in the last few months have most of the school's facilities, res- West Africa today. HISTORY: ment major and was secretary included time well spent with kids idence halls, or dining rooms. But Delta Zeta was founded in before he was elected president. from the Coosa Valley Detention limited only by their imagination, RECENT EVENTS: Oxford, Ohio at Miami Center. A bowl-a-thon was held they persevered, forming a bond Delta Sigma Theta volunteered University on October 24, 1902. HISTORY: to attract support for the Muscular that would expand, flourish and at the Anniston Middle School to The Lambda Gamma chapter was In the summer of 1865, Dystrophy Association, which is produce. help children. They also assisted founded in Jacksonville in March Washington College in KA's national philanthropy. The The Eta Mu chapter of Kappa with the Habitat For Humanity of 1977. Lexington, Virginia voted unani- KA's are also planning a golf tour- Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated project recently. The group also mously to offer nament some time in May at is a imperious chapter that was sponsored one child with RECENT EVENTS: the college Stoney Brook golf course in founded at JSU May 5, 1974. Children International for the Delta Zeta has taken on many presidency to Jacksonville. Details will be welfare and children in need. fund-raisers and projects for their Lee. Among forthcoming. RECENT EVENTS: philanthropy supporting the the students at The fraternity also has been PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO speech and hearing impaired and Washington PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO involved in several community DELTA ZETA recently sponsored a golf tourna- College were KAPPA ALPHA Psi: outreach projects including a Jennifer Renee Newton is the ment in which the proceeds were James Ward The President of the Eta Mu Kappa's Kummunity Klothing new Delta Zeta president at donated to the organization. Wood, William chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi drive, and the Anniston High Jacksonville State University. Delta Zeta had a motherldaughter Nelson Scott, Fraternity Inc. is Kevin J. Hoult. Scholl Kappa League, which Renee is from Leeds, Alabama retreat and a fatherldaughter Stanhope Kevin is a native of Hartselle, AL, seeks to inspire young men of the and is in her third year at JSU. retreat. Both were successful ~c~lellandand a graduate of Hartselle High community to strive for excel- She is working on a pre-business events and presented a positive Scott, and William Archibald class of 1991. He is also a recent lence. They invite all fellow major. She has previously held view of Greek life. Delta Zeta Walsh-all attracted by the pres- graduate of JSU, earning a B.S. in Greeks to participate. would like to congratulate all of ence of Lee. There the four unit- psychology and is presently offices of academic chairman and Please see GREEK, page 6

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GREEK - continued from page 5 PRESIDENT'S INTRO These principles are exhibit- HISTORY: TO KAPPA SIGMA: ed in the fraternity motto, Phi Mu was founded in 1852 Steve Hunt says that becom- "Culture for Service and at Wesley College in Machine, ing involved with the Greek Service for Humanity." GA and is a non-profit organi- system here at JSU was the As one of the eight predomi- zation. greatest decision he ever made. nately Black Greek Lettered Their national philan- Steve chose Kappa Sigma in organizations, Phi Beta Sigma thropies the fall of 1994, and was initi- has a membership for over include: -y ,' ated the fol- 105,000 with 650 chapters Project Hope lowing throughout the continental a n d January. United States, Switzerland, Children's Being a mem- Europe, the Caribbean Islands Miracle ber of Kappa and Africa. Network, Sigma helped Wesson him get elect- EVENTS: House, ed to the SGA Phi Beta Sigma's three Children's and get totally National Programs are Social Hospital, and IZ involved with Action, Education, and Bigger the Battered Women Shelter of t h e and Better Business. In order to Gadsden. They are the second University. implement these and other pro- oldest sorority in the nation. grams. the Fraternitv works HISTORY: Greek unity continues during spring break in with organizations such as: RECENT EVENTS: The Kappa Sigma Fraternity Panama City Beach, Fla. The National Pan-Hellenic Achievements this semester evolved from an ancient Council, the NAACP, the include: a $100 donation to European student society in Bobby Kelly from National Urban League, March Applebee's coaches for cancer Bologna, Italy during the EVENTS: Tuscaloosa who is the of Dimes Birth Defects and participated in a fashion 1400's. It was founded upon Along with being one of the President of Phi Beta Sigma Foundation, National Boy's show sponsored by Zeta Phi the idea of mutual benefit for largest fraternities, the fraterni- graduated from Central High Club of America. Beta sorority. membership. ty also stresses academics by School in 1992 and entered Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is The sorority also held a food The same ideal was the basis presenting more than $70,000 military training at Fort an organization that is con- drive on March 15 and donated of five students at the in scholarship and leadership McClellan. Bobby is a senior at cerned and involved in meeting money and clothes to the recent University of Virginia to found awards to undergraduate in the Jacksonville State University the needs of the community. tornado victims in Alabama. the Kappa Sigma Fraternity in U.S. and Canada. majoring in social work. 1869. The fraternity also has a PRESIDENT'S INTRO UPCOMING EVENT: Kappa Sigma has now $26,000,000 insurance policy HISTORY: TO PHI MU: Four members of the sorori- grown to be the fourth largest for its undergraduate chapters, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Crystal Harbin is the ty will be participating in the fraternity in the nation. along with a nationally recog- Inc., an international organiza- President of Phi Mu and offices Boy Scouts of America Golf Kappa Sigma here at JSU nized alcohol and substance tion for college and profession- in Phi .Mu previously held by Tournament. Several members have started a long tradition, abuse program. al men, was founded in 1914 at her include: assistant treasurer, will be attending the Phi Mu since their existence in March Howard University and has as chairperson for intramural, convention in July in Palm, of 1972, and this tradition still PRESIDENT'S INTRO its principles, Brotherhood, chairperson for ritual. Springs. holds true today. TO PHI BETA SIGMA: Scholarship and Service. Please see GREEK, page 7

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GREEK - continued from page 6 PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO upholding its PI KAPPA PHi PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO principles of Jason Kelly is the President of SIGMA PHi : virtue, diligence Pi Kappa Phi. He is from Marietta, Joe Harbeson is the President of and brotherly Georgia and a 1994 graduate of the Alabama Theta Chapter of love. North Cobb High School. Sigma Phi Epsilon. He is majoring in Physical He has been enrolled at P R E S I - Education. Jacksonville State Universitv since D E N T ' S the fall of 1995 and has 6een a INTRO TO HISTORY: brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon since SIGMA Pi Kappa Phi originated at the 1996. GAMMA College of Charleston on He has held several positions RHO: December 10,1904 with the Alpha including Academic Chairman, Lacheresa Greene is the Chapter. Vice President of Programming President of Sigma Gamma Rho. Simon Fogarty Jr., L. Harry and has been active on the goal set- Mixon, and Andrew Alexander ting council for 1996-1998. HISTORY: Kroeg Jr. were the main three He is currently a senior major- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, founders in Charleston. ing in Law Enforcement with a Inc. was organized by seven young Delta Episilon Chapter started at minor in Political Science. women on the campus of Butler Jacksonville State University on Upon graduation, he plans to University, Indianapolis, Indiana on May 13, 1972. Clyde McSpadden pursue a career in politics within November 12,1922. was the first initiate of Delta the State of Alabama. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is a Epsilon. nonprofit collegiate organization HISTORY: with focus on community service. RECENT EVENTS: Sigma Phi Epsilon was founded Its purpose is expressed in its After serving a two year leave of . at Richmond College in slogan "Greater Service, Greater absence, Pi Kappa Phi started the Richmond. VA on November 1, Progress. fall started off with a minimal num- 1901. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, ber of members, and after the frst Since that time, JSU's chavter of Inc. gives leadership, service and semester, membership increased Sigma Phi Epsilon, ~libama resources toward removing barriers by over one hundred percent. Theta, was chartered on April and inequalities so that all people In Intrarnurals we finished sec- 14,1990. may develop their potential and ond overall in fraternity sports. The Alabama Theta chapter of exercise full citizenship. Activities are encouraged that GOALS: Sigma Phi Epsilon provides posi- The fraternity's expected goal in tive programs developed to mold will encourage the positive thinking the fall of 98' is to have 35 plus new members into positive role concerning the dignity and worth of models for soci- the individual members. members, so they can start re char- ety. They are committed to working tering and the building of a new tet house. By provid- improve the quality of their lives They would like to thank the ing a productive and the society they serve. fraternities and sororities for their atmosphere for support and motivation. its brothers, UPCOMING EVENTS: The fraternity would like to say Sigma Phi Develop program to ensure a special thanks to Dr. John Epsilon fully equal opportunity for its minority to Hamrnett and Mr. Clyde . memberseducates into its channel the dynamic energies of its McSpadden for making this all young people into creative outlets. possible. successful col- " lege men bv Please see GREEK, page 8 I JACKSONVILLE TANNING I

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GREEK - continued from page 7 PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO ter of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. SIGMA NU She pledged Zeta in 1995 and has Eric Bourne is the President of held many positions in ZTA Sigma Nu. including 1st Vice President in 1997 and activities chairman. She HISTORY: is an elementary education major Sigma Nu has had a proud his- and currently a junior planning to tory, since its founding at the graduate in Spring 1999. Virginia Military Institute in 1869. Along with Sigma Nu, HISTORY: Alpha Tau Omega, and Kappa The chapter of Zeta Alpha Order Tau Alpha was chartered at JSU were founded on December 6, 1969. For nearly in Lexington, thirty years, Zeta has remained a Virginia. strong organization for women on Together they this campus. Zeta's strong sister- have formed hood has aided in their ability to what is known meet quota and remain at total as the ~.* +.-,d-2 --- Lexington Triad. Sigma Nu was fo;nd- ed against haz- EVENTS: ing and it Zeta proudly stands on three powerful Members of Sigma Nu return to their founding chapter in Lexington, Va. principles which are Love, Truth, President of Tau Kappa Epsilon. colonies in the U.S. and Canada. Olympics each spring. TKE also and Honor. Over the years, He is originally from Tau Kappa Epsilon has built a helped sponsor the Salvation of Sigma Nu has produced many Philadelphia, PA. and arrived on solid foundation of more than Calhoun Count and participated well-known and respected lead- the campus of Jacksonville State 200,000 brothers: a number that in the Annual Adopt an Angel nursing home ers. A few of these individuals University in the summer of is steadily growing each year. Tau program with the campus radio visitation, and include: Senator Trent Lott- 1995. Within a few days after Kappa Epsilon has only been on station, 925. This past year TKE the support of under privileged Senate majority leader, Harrison checking out the campus had the campus of Jacksonville State and 925 sponsored over 100 chil- children. On a national level, Ford- movie actor, Paul "Bear" learned from the Student University for three years. dren and collected over 200 hun- ZTA gives it's time and money to Bryant, Pat Riley- hall of Fame Activities Director that a new dred toys for needy children. support the Susan G. Komen coaches, and Charles Schwab- colony of TKE was trying to be RECENT EVENTS: TKE also had clothes drives and Breast Cancer Foundation. They founder of the Charles Schwab established. I and three brothers The philanthropy of TKE is canned-food drives for the are actively involved in fund-rais- investment firm. from UAB, along with the Alpha the Special Salvation Army. They collected ers and benefits to help in the class of 1995 are considered the 0 1 y m p i c s . over 1000 articles of clothing for research, prevention, and search UPCOMING EVENTS: colony founders. TKE has the needy of Calhoun County. for a cure for breast cancer. Each Sigma Nu recently visited helped raise Turgeon received a B.S. in October they volunteer at the their founding chapter in HISTORY: hundreds of Personnel Administration from Race-for-the-Cure in Lexington, Virginia and held Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity dollars for this Kansas in 1987. Birmingham, an annual marathon their annual "ship wreck" event. was established in 1899 at Illinois organization, to benefit the foundation. On the Wesleyan University and has along with PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO JSU campus, Zetas have had PRESIDENT'S INTRO TO grown to become the world's coaching youth ZETA Psi: many fund-raisers including a TAU KAPPA EPSILON: largest international fraternity mFm softball during Erin Henley is currently serv- Bowl-for-the-Cure to raise money Leo Davidovich is the with over 300 chaoters and o%$ the Specia1 inn as president of Zeta Psi chap- to fight breast cancer. I

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JSU tabs Turgeon for men's basketball post NBA assistant hopes to take Gamecocks to a higher level By MIKE GALLOWAY Sports Information Director

-- Jacksonville State University basis. A has stepped into the National Turgeon brings an impressive Basketball Association ranks to array of playing and coaching hire a coach for its men's pro- experience to the table. gram. A four-year letterman at Mark Turgeon, 33, currently an Kansas, where he played for assistant coach to Larry Brown Brown, Turgeon was the with the Philadelphia 76ers, is the Jayhawks' team captain in both man Gamecock Athletic Director 1986 and '87 and was named to Joe Davidson tabbed to replace the Big Eight All-Freshman team Bill Jones as JSU's new coach. in 1984. Jones retired at the end of the He was a member of four 1997-98 season. Kansas teams that consecutively "We're extremely excited appeared in the NCAA about the addition of Mark Tournament, including the 1986 Turgeon to our staff," said squad that advanced to the Final Davidson in making the Four. announcement. He began his coaching career "With his valid background, he as an assistant to Brown at brings a new dimension to our Kansas in 1987-88, the same year men's basketball program. We're the Jayhawks captured the confident in Mark's ability to help National Championship. us compete in the Trans America New Men's Head Basketball Coach hclike Turgeon ~thleti: Conference on a yearly Please see COACH, page 10 Now Open Pink Photo CONGRATULATIONS 40 White's Gap Road, SE, GREEKS Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 (205) 435-3377 Monday 12-8 TWTF 4:30-8:30 On The Parthenon Sat & Sun by appointment only

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By JOSH BEARDEN nation have steadily declined. als and show our interest in ters need to provide more being considered. Pan , I.F.C. Rush Chairman What can we do about this? their involvement. information on these ser- Hellenic and the Inter frater- There is a communication Certainly, every system has vices.. nity Councils are doing this, It is that time of year again. problem. a case of the "bad apples." The Inter fraternity and Pan but support is needed from Classes are over and summer Most students are not aware Unfortunately, that is what Hellenic Councils are forming each and every chapter to vacation is about to begin. of the best work that we do in society sees most of the time. Rush committees to hopefully make it work. However, this is also a very the Greek community. All 22 chapters at do a better job of getting our Recruitment must be a pri- vital time for all of our chap- More information needs to Jacksonville State University positive side heard and seen. ority. ters. be provided concerning our have good chapters with lead- Also, for the very first Good luck to every chapter It is rush preparation time. community oriented efforts in ers whose intentions of being time, the Greek organizations in making this a tremendous Over the last couple of order to silence our critics. recognized as a positive orga- have been given a mandatory rush year. years, our numbers through- More effort is warranted in nization are a priority. orientation session for all out the university and the order to reach out to individu- Food drives, blood drives, incoming freshmen and par- interaction with our youth and ents. seminars on important issues This is a tremendous oppor- are all part of fraternity life. tunity for our system to make Over 80 percent of our some gains in our rush num- S.G.A. officers, 50 percent of bers. - P our S.G.A. senate-, and 50 Plans are being made to 1 I percent of Peer Counselors contact every incoming fresh- have been Greek. man and transfer student com- They the leaders and the ing to J.S.U. Annual rush student voices for our school. booklets will be passed out at Why aren't students aware? orientation. We have not told them. It's The purchase local newspa- as simple as that. Our chap- per ads for our system is also

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