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~aurelOf Phi Kcppo Tou Volume 85, No. 2, Fall1997 Deadline for Winter: October 15 contentS TerriL. Nackid, Editor William D. jenkins, Business Manager Eli:abeth S. Runyon, Senior Editor James A. Walker, Assistant Editor
Contributor this issue: John T. Chafin II
COVER It's a bird! It's a plane! It's ...w ell, no, it's not him. Illustrating the conflict between t,shirt and tie; a Phi Tau busts out. More on the clothes debate on page 6. Photo by Ron Kolb, Exposures Unlimited.
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• T H E P H I KAPPA TAU Maill5CYX FOUNDAT I ON W!e welcome your leuers. Please send ro: Terri Nackid. Ediror, Phi Kappa Tau Foundarion, 14 Norrh Campus Avenue, Oxford , OH 45056. You can reach us by e-mail arlaurel_ediror@phikapparau .org \Ve Pres1dem ami CEO Ross E. Roeder Vice President Thomas C. Cunnmgham reserve che righ1 ro edi1 all material for concenc or ra fie available space . Executive Vice Pres1dem William D. )enkms Treasurer Donald E. Snyder, Sr. The covers of the Wimer and Spring Secretary Norman W. Brown Reactions to Recent Laurels Counsel Raymond A. Bichimer issues of The Laurel made me feel that I After reading the article on Gary did not want such a trashy, juvenilesque Trustees include ch~ officm and: Robert G. Aldndge, Raphael and his fight with cystic fibrosis, I (sic) magazine on display in my home, so I John L. Bartholomew, C. M. Bnu, Ra1• A. Clarke. John F. Cosgro\'e, Mel Detrra, C. Brent DeVore, felt better with myself than I have in the was not going to subscribe. After reading F. Frederick Ferner. Lawrence L. Fisher. Hugh C. last few months. I also have cystic fibrosis Brother Jenkins' eulogy on page 58 of the Fowler, John D. Good, John M. Green, James S. and within the last year have been dealing Spring issue, I decided that perhaps there Hamilton,). K. Hc1lmcler, Theodore A. Hendricks, Thomas E. Hendricks, Dan L. Huffer. Dav1d W. with the possibilities of a lung transplant. were a few refined and cultured brothers Lawrence, Robert D. Leatherman, Edward L. Mnrye, I am 24 years of age and felt it was unfair remain ing in the fraternity who deserved James C. McAtee, F. L. McKmley, Frederick E. Mills. that I had to live my life in this condition. support. My $15 is enclosed. Harold L. Short, Robert F. Ten hover. Carl D. Vance, Graydon Webb, Dr. Rodney E. Wilmoth It seemed to get worse in March of 1997, Frederick W. Vogt, UC-Berkeley '32 when I was going through a divorce and Foundation Administrative Office Wow! I just received the 1997/Spring Executive Vice PreSident William D. )enkm~ also leaving work for the Long Term Dis Administrative A-s1stnnt Patricia Parker ability Plan. The doctors feel with my Laurel and am very impressed. Your team Finance Administrator Barbara Fabelo conditions being as they are, the stress of has grown The Laurel into a fine represen DirectOr of Communications TerriL. Nackid Senior Ed itor Eli zabeth S. Runyon working causes more problems than it tation of what Phi Kappa Tau is all As.~istant Editor )ames A. Walker does good. I am now living with my par about-brotherhood for life. ents, [who] help me each day with treat· Enclosed is my subscription card Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Funded ments and support. I thank them dearly. $! S is a deal for a magazine like this! Scholarships, Grants, Assistanrships and Awards However, I am still scared. Jay McCann, National Councilor, Elfe.., Omega Sehola~h1ps Six (6) awarded annually $2,250ea. Reading the article about Gary made Spring Hill College '74 me realize there are other people out there Named Scholarships Nine (9) awarded annually $1,250cu. that had a great life, went to college, The Laurel looks great. .. nicely de Parents Fund Schol3fship$ joined Phi Tau, and are loved. People deal signed, reader-friendly, colorful, profes Two (2) awarded al\Dually with problems everyday of their lives. I sional, well printed, good use of white Undergraduate $1,000 feel! live day by day and hope for the best. space. The writang is OK ... my guess is Graduate $1,000 Thank you for showing that fraterni that there are a bunch of contributing Foundation Grams ties are not just made up of hazing and writers, and thus there is no one style Twenry (20) awdrded annually $1,000 ea. parrying people, but of people who have throughout the magazine ... Interfraternity Educational Fellowships Up to three (3) nwarde..l annually $5,000 cu. feelings and problems. It also shows that The one rhing that strikes me, and the bonding of brotherhood is important impresses me, is that the same people are Emergency Educauonal Grants Up to $1,000 ea. (Applicarions selected annually) later in life. in the magazine, and have been in the Kelly D. Koch, Oklahoma State '91 Selected Chapter/ magazine for the past 20-plus year , from Individual Awards Varymg Amounts issue tO issue, from year to year, decade to Graduate Assistantships $1.000-5,000 ea. On page 4 7 of the Winter 1997 issue decade. These are the people in the lead {Available where chapters of The Laurel you failed to indicate the ership positions of the Fraternity-the and colonies need as;iswnce) identity of the men in the photo. Perhaps John Greens, Bill Brasches, John Phi Beta Kappa/Phi Kappa Phi you did not know who was pictured. Cosgroves, Tom Cunninghams, and yes, Scholastic Honorarics I knew all of the men pictured but Membership fee rebares the Bill Jenkins's. Why is that? Have we recall the names of but two. Front row, not been able to attract much new blood? AddirioMI &lucanonoll'~ams art f..,J.,d Urrough granu appliM for tJr.o.yJ. Plu IGoppa Tau FrtUmV.ry Ht~ man on right is John Y. Mace. Back row, Or, once we're involved, we stay forever man second from right is Sterling Schultz. involved with Phi Kappa Tau ? ¥./I.PP ... I was a member of College '31, Den I don't pretend to know the answers. Q.~ ..,~~·~ .>t tal '35 and when you reach my age instant Just curious. just an observation. It's deja recall is not too good! However, I'm ..., ~ vu, all over again (Yogi Berra??). I feel like 0 0 "Staying Connected"!! 0No/l.i~ I'm back in the earl y '70s again. ••• Matthew C. Catuna, Pennsylvania '27 Terry Leaman, former Laurel Editor, The Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Ohio '63 14 North Campus Avenue We cerwinly didn't know thac che phoco used in our "Stay Connected" ad was !he Alpha Oxford, Ohio 45056 Iota ream. Thanks for letdng us know! (513) 523,1778 4 THE PH I KAPPA TAU FRAT ERN I T Y
National Officers Jusr a quick note of compliment over Grammatically Correct Like Me Presidem G regory Hollen the Winter edition of The Laurel. Never Vice President Todd Napier have I enjoyed the magazine so much as I [I] came across Sig Redelsheimer's Executive Director John M. Green Financial Advisor Earl Folker have with this recent light-heartedness criticism of James Walker's use of "like." Educational Director Joel Rudy within the pages. Thank you for your This is to defend James. Legal Counsel Richard Ludwick efforrs and good humor! A Grammar of Present Day English Past President Stephen Brothers Chris Parrish, Colorado '79 says "like may, for convenience, be re The National Council garded as a preposition governing the Consists of: The National Presidcm, National Vice Thank you, Bill, for the beautiful substantives that follow (it)." As I inter Presidem, Past President, Executive Director and: tribute you wrote in the Spring 1997 Bill Crnne, Thomas Cunningham, Ray Cox, Nadim pret this "me" would be the object of the Homsany. Jr., Dave Lapinski, Jay McCann, Sean Laurel in memory of Mrs. B. You said it preposition "like." McManus, Ben Nelson, Steven Patrick, Ross E. Roeder well and in just the right mood of fond In addition," ... present-day practice remembrance and deep appreciation. frowns on its use as a conjunction." Phi Kappa Tau Fraternjty Properties, Inc. At a social occasion on April 121 Just thought (I'd] set the record President Robcn D. l...!athennan had asked Louisa Phillips (Brian Phillips' straight. Executive Vice President John M. Green mother who lives here in Galion) if she Curt G. Muller, Cornell and National Headquarters had heard anything recently from or about Case Western '30 IS North Campus Ave., Oxford, OH 45056 Mrs. Bertsch, and it was then that l Executive Director john M. Green learned from her that Mrs. B had died just In the Spring '97 im~e. Sig Redelsheimer Direcror of Chapter Services Brian Lawrence Director of Risk Management recenrl y at 9l. questioned ]ames Walker's use of grammar in &Expansion John T. Chafin II Those days back in 1957-60 seem the title of rhe article, "Blonde Like Me," Director of Financtal Servtces Barbara Fabelo like another whole lifetime in a wholly (Winter '96). The r.itle of the article, which is Finance Assistant lisa Adams different time and place from the shape about Walker's experience as a blonde man, is Director of Administrative Services Diane Rorcinghaus and style of life in the 90s. a play on the title of the novel Black Like Me Administrative Secretary Carol Colwell I suppose that marks me as getting by John Howard Griffin. Receptionist Kathy Schulte old now. But you recalled vividly for me Chapter l...!adership Consulranrs Todd Carley AdamGoeu an important memory of a very significant Cal Who? Stephen Wheaton person who helped shape me and my life, Exp
T--SHIRT AND JEANS OR COAT AND TIE? CoNFUSED ABOUT WHAT • TO WEAR TO WORK? TAKE A NUMBER.
ressing for work used to be easy. For A RosE JS STu 1. A RosE... the average white,collar, middle, D As adoption of new dress policies spreads through the management worker, a closet of dark suits American workplace like e-mailed "top ten" lists, changes in terminology have marked its progress from trial to and white shirts fit the bill. (We're talk, acceptance. Originally dubbed "dress down day" or "casual day," wording mutated to "business casual" or "corporate ing something beyond a purple polo with casual" and has now evolved into "business appropriate the little golden arches on it here.) casual." Same look, better marketing. Even conservative corporate soap giant Proctor & Maybe the light blue button,down for a G amble, long noted for variance in employee attire running the gamut from navy blue to navy blue, has little excitement. opened up. An April 1997 memo stated: "Effective !mage guru John Malloy summed it up in his bibles of immediately, we will be changing the concept of 'casual the '70s, with their "dress for success" mantra. Suits meant respect, suits meant conformity, suits meant power, suits meant upward mobility. Sign on with IBM and remove any ambiguity from your future. Dress the part, do the work, count on a lifetime of secure employment. The '80s brought the high rollers in Armani-the Wall Street look, the Madison Avenue look. Malloy's 1988 New Dress j07· Success still proclaimed the suit king of menswear: "The suit is the single most important Friday' and replacing it with 'business appropriate' dress garment worn by men," he writes, "it is the garment on five days a week in our downtown offices [national which most people judge the wearer's status, character headquarters]. That means formal business attire will no and abilities." longer be automatically expected Monday through In these ending days of the '90s, a suit is still a suit. Thursday. .. Instead, we expect everyone to dress every day As Rick Bragg wrote in the New York Times, "most days in a manner that's appropriate for the business they'll do women and men of corporate New York look as if they that day, shows respect for others, and reflects P&G's are on their way to a rich man's funeral." professional image. Sometimes that may be business But another movement is blowing winds of change formal-but quite often it may be more casual." through the valleys between skyscrapers. "Increasingly," P&G's changing policy simply reflects a changing Bragg continues, "corporate America is loosening its tie, environment throughout the American workplace. A or discarding it altogether, for one casual, comfortable day nationwide poll of human resources managers published of the week, a 'dress down' day." in an April l996 issue of USA Today indicated that 90 percent of their representative companies allow office ] workers to wear casual clothing to work, either regularl y ~ 7 Maybe the move to casual has something tO do with leadership from the top down. (Think of President Bill Clinton in his jogging shorts-or then again, nor.) Or perhaps a generation exposed to Mr. Rogers' daily exchange of a jacket and dress shoes for cardigan and sneakers has proved you can be comfortable, approach able and authoritative at the same time. The experts point to several influences. A Levi Strauss survey found that four out of every five white collar workers surveyed said a day of casual dress im proves morale. Half think a day off from a strict dress code improves productivity. The human resources managers surveyed by USA Today report a perception of similar benefits from relaxed or on special occasions, up 27 percent from a similar study policie: done in 1992. • 85 percent aid it improves employee morale The arne USA Today survey said of the firms allow • 82 percent felt uch a policy would be perceived by ing casual dre , 42 percent do so once a week, up from 17 employee a an added employee benefit (free ro percent in 1992. Fully one-third permit casual dress every the company, of cour e) day or on mo t days (unles employees are meeting with • 72 percent said workers can ave money because of key client ). up from 19 percent. Eleven percent allow casual dre s (that is, if they're not spending even casual dress on special occasions and one percent on a more as pointed out above) seasonal basis. • 66 percent said 'uch a policy could be used to C lothing sales support the survey statistics, with attract employee "business casual" a boom to retailers. Marketing experts • 45 percent believe it improves productivity. call it a "megatrend" in corporate dressing. Clothing "We have always been casual in the five-plus years manufacturers gloat that casual is "the business dress of I've been here," said Todd Napier, Evansville '83, vice the furure." president of marketing at Alliance Research, a national Figures back up the claims, with 1996 sales of men's marker research company headquartered in Cincinnati. shirts, swearers, t-shirts and knit tops up 31 percent since "We have that policy because we believe people are more 1990. Sales of khakis, casual dress slacks, jeans and golf productive when they are relaxed and there is less cost pants are up 36 percent since 1990. Total sales of men's associated with maintaining one wardrobe versus two." clothing grew 21.3 percent, to $41.2 billion (a record high) between 1989 and 1996. Though still significantly L II FLY IN F ARGO? higher ($75.4 billion in 1996), sales of women's apparel have fallen ince 1989. Even the" ingle most important garment" has taken Policies can depend on the type of business and its a hit. Sale of men's uits fell 11 percent between 1994 location. New York ha been, and will always be, more and 1996 while ales of sports coats grew 14 percent, formal than Tampa. Kansas City will always be more according to the NPD Group, a market research firm. conservative than San Francisco. St. Louis will always be Dress shirts gained a respectable 12 percent in the period slightly behind Seattle on the fashion curve. but sales of knit shirts jumped 22 percent. Computer firms and virtually any industry identified with a high atmosphere of creativity have long ignored the traditional. (When was the last time you saw a photo of Bill Gates wearing a tie"?) jason Crawford, Bradley '92, works for Digital Vision Communications, Inc. in Chicago, an interactive marketing agency focusing on 8 web sites, CD-ROM and on-line marketing. "Our office is very casual," he says, "we can wear whatever we feel like. Most of us wear jeans every day, except when we are meeting with clients ... [dress] is up to the employee." Boomer-intense firms also tend toward the casual look. After all, this is the generation that made a revolution against "the suits." As rhe world market has led to increased competi· tion and "downsizing" has replaced "fired," in business termino logy, two school of thought emerge. On the cyn ical side, employers are ever looking for ways to keep the kids down on the farm. Pitching a casual workplace as a perk (read: costs the company nothing) reinforces the "office as home" motif. Other trends along these lines include job sharing and flex time. On a more positive side, maybe changes in techno l ogy and life itself have prompted a loosening in corpo rate thought. With telecommuting and other work-at home options, dress becomes irrelevant. Your client or co-worker at the end of the modem won't know, or care, if you're wearing the three-piece or the green chenille bathrobe. The policy at N apier's firm is part of an overall aim BRAVE NEw WoRLD for innovative, employee-friendly options. His company offers massages on Wednesdays and "spring fling" Fridays The brave new world of " business appropriate," when employees are permitted to go home early if the designed to make life simpler, can often make life more weather is nice. confusing. After all, for years most of us have gotten by with two basic wardrobes: the suits for weekdays and the ancient sweats for weekends. Whether it's called "dress down" or "business appropriate casual" it really means "I have to go out now and buy a whole new wardrobe of nicely pressed khakis and polo shirts." John (a Phi Tau who wishes ro remain anonymous) is employed by a large manufacturing finn with factories all over the country. Tn his white-collar, middle-management position, "corporate casual means slacks and shirts. Depending on your position or what you are doing that day, you add a tie." Then the fine print: "the day prior to holidays and tbe last day of each month is a dress down day. This means jeans, but no shorts, ever. " Sam, a Phi Tau employed by a large accounting firm wi th offices across the country, says no overall policy bas yet been declared. "We are permitted to dress down on Fridays in our [midwestl office. That means you can wear khakis and a button-down. You can wear a golf-type shirt, roo, but really only in the summer months, an unwritten policy. I know the policy changes from office to office. l believe our C hicago office permits business casual all summer and I would also su peer it's a li ttle more lenient in our offices out west." 9 Basic questions on the new policy are answered and a checklist of virtually every garment that could possibly be worn are included with a check for appropriate or inappropriate. Examples: Yes: Polos and turtlenecks No: t-shirts, sweatshirts Yes: non-denim casual pants, slacks, khakis No: spandex, painter panes, sweat pants, bike pants Yes: deck shoes, flat shoes, dress boots, loafers No: sneakers, sandals, thongs Yes: small designer pocket logos No: large logos or sayings, stains, tears, rips, wrinkles. The policy of a large chemical firm is more to the point, simply listing everything that is not acceptable (including combat boots and spandex), encouraging individuals calling on or being called on by customers to "follow the dress code of the customer" and permitting blue jeans "at our manufacturing plant and lab facilities only." Crawford's free-range policy includes shorts in the The bottom line, actually good advice in any summer. So does Napier's: "Casual for us means no ties, situation: if in doubt, don't wear it! P&G's bottom line: usually polo shirts and slacks with a corresponding dress "Let's use common sense and ground our decisions in the for women. During the summer months-Memorial Day principle of 'showing respect for all individuals.' We want through Labor Day-we wear shorts. And throughout the to be known for our work and results, not our dress year, Friday is jeans day." either formal or informal." American Financial Group, like other major corpora tions, leaves nothing to chance. Virtually every aspect of dress is covered in an eight-page policy on "appropriate business attire" initiated in January 1997. The checklist is backed up by a carefully-worded introduction outlining reasons for adopting the policy. It states, in part, "Our operaring philosophy confirms our belief that superior results are obtained by talented, energetic and well-trained people who are motivated to achieve clear objectives... Feedback from American workers makes it clear that being able to dress casually but professionally when in appropriate business settings is a morale builder for many employees. Management consult ants believe that business casual also improves productiv ity, builds a team atmosphere and promotes creativity."
10 THE INTERVIEW: LEAVE THE I 1 1 by Elizabeth Runyon ames Gilbert "Gil" JPaltridge has done things you and I have only th is was about 100 years ago. Very few dreamed about. He's vis, ordinary people in Europe could speak ited places we've seen only English ... Most of the time he stayed overnight at farm houses, often sleeping on the Travel Channel. in the hay loft ... He had many interesting adventures and used to tell about them And at 84, he still looks to (over and over again!)." Gil's father worked his way each new day as something through Kalamazoo College and his mother, Maude Raffin Palaidge, fresh, something holding graduated from the University of California at Berkeley in 1907. "My bright possibility. mother always encouraged me to go as It's hard to imagine the scope, far a I could go in education," said the breadth of a life 80+ years long. Gil. His intimate book, A Letter from Papa Both also encouraged a strong Gil, explains it all in the form of an work ethic. intelligent conversation with his "When I was 10 or 12 years old, I eight great-grandchildren (one great The stories combine to piece a started mowing lawns for a list of granddaughter enters Cal State Long fascinating quilt of Americana: from neighbors for 50 cents a pop. I saved up Beach as a freshman this fa ll). ancestors like old Christopher enough to buy my first and only bicycle ... ''The reason I am writing such a Paltridge who lived in Devonshire, When I was in eighth grade ... I got o job long letter is because there ore so many England, to ancestors from Scotland, delivering papers on my bicycle and then interesting stories. Many of these stories Denmark, Ireland-and tales from the when I was in high school! got o job in were 'handed down' from older earliest days of California's founding. Sweet's Drug Store. I went to work at members of the family to younger ones. G il's own tale begins in Alameda, 7:30 or so in the morning, washed the Some were written down and others California, where he was born in front windows and the glass display simply told in family gatherings ... This is 1913. His father, John Cadd Paltridge, counters and mopped the tiled entry not a family history ... This is to be a was a teacher and principal who before time to go to school. Then after book of stories ... " encouraged travel, based on a year school, I worked 'til 6 p.m.; Saturdays One story, Gil's own, describes he'd once spent bicycling through from 7:30a.m. 'til 8:00 at night, and the first airplane he ever aw. Europe. every third Sunday. I saved my money ''They had to fly low over our "Dad was on excellent linguist. He for college ... " houses coming in to land on the wet spoke German and French fluently... And The hard work paid off, and in sand at Neptune [Beach]. It was only ten could get along with people who spoke August of 193 1, Gil's father took him years before this that the Wright Italian, Spanish, and even a little Dutch. to Berkeley. brothers, Orville and Wilbur, hod He hardly ever stayed in hotels or 12 invented the airplane ... " country inns. We have to remember that 11As was the custom in Nigeria, the old Chief had three wtves• •• and 32 children ••• I lived there in the family compound for two and a half weeks." ''I got out, reached into the backseat "I did quite well-1 mode a point of and got my old leather suitcase, shook asking for a raise in pay every six hands with my father, and he drove off. I months, and always got it! I remember had no ideo where I was going to live in that after the second raise I was making Berkeley or even where I was going to the huge sum of $1 00 a month, which I sleep that night." decided was enough to get married on. Another man standing in line to So, on April18, 1936, Toffy and I were register was also toting a suitcase, and married ... " that's how Gil met Carleton Green. The little family prospered and "The two of us joined the some grew, with the addition of Emily fraternity, Phi Kappa Tau, and we were Catherine and later Jim {James Borge sat down at the piano and the best of friends for more than 50 G ilbert Jr.) in the early '40s; Blair played and entertained on the air as years 'til he passed away in about Allen was born in 1947. only he can. "He kept this up for 1990." Gil joined a friend working at a about three hours," said Gil, "got up, radio station, KFI. He was assistant thanked us for letting h im play," and Nu Chapter manager and as KFT was the NBC left. Gil was initiated into N u Chapter affiliate in southern California, also Gil continued to work in radio in in 1932 and graduated from Berkeley worked as a staff producer for war the '50s, first as vice president of a in 1935 with a degree in economics effort programs. "I produced the firm in San Francisco that owned and business administration. He overseas version of the Bob Hope radio stations and newspapers Ln started out in his freshman year in the Show and one with Jerry Colona and Oakland and Coos Bay, Oregon. He Cal Band and on the management a couple of od1ers," said Gil. was general manager of the Oakland staff of the Daily Californian, the radio station, KROW. He was ahead of student newspaper. The band started KGIL his time in starting an all-news radio taking up too much time. In 194 7, Gil, with some other station, KFAX, in 1959. "So I dropped out of the band in my backers, applied for and received a "We were too for ahead of the junior year and concentrated on the license to build a new radio station in times, and the station wasn't particularly Daily Cal and on a girl who was on the San Fernando. "All the frequencies for successful." promotion deportment staff of the paper, new radio stations had been frozen About the same time, the whose nome was Catherine Curtis through the war," he explained, "and University of California started (''Toffy'')." were now going to be available. The building new campuses in places up The newspaper connection paid idea of having you r own station was and down the state. Clark Kerr, the off in more ways than one. Gil burning holes in the shirts.of young new state-wide president, was handled all San Francisco sales whipper-snappers like me." interested in developing the use of accounts for the Daily Cal and got a The license application required radio and television as teaching aids in 15 percent commission, making three alternative sets of call lerrers, the new campuses. almost enough money to live on. He and KG IL was born. The station "I was asked if I would toke a leave won a prize from an advertising course started out on a shoestring. of absence for one year to help get these in the business school, which led tO an "] actually put in several days in new things started. I did this, and at the invitation to speak at the San overalls nailing shingles on the roof of end of the year, instead of going back to Francisco Advertising Club, which the transmitter building," said G il. my old job, I resigned from the broad resulted in a job in advertising. It was "We finally went on the air in 1947 casting business and stayed at the 1935, jobs were scarce even for college with as much hoop-la as we could University as assistant to the president." graduates, and World War II loomed manage. I remember that we were on the horizon. G il enjoyed working pumping out some music and showing in advertising. people through our meager studios when in walked one of our neighbors, none other than the Norwegian comedian Victor Borge." 13 Back to School "I figured out once that I averaged This was the start of a new and a plane trip across the countrY··· different career for Gil, who decided to go back to school after 25 years. He aliout once everY. three weeks ••• I earned a doctorate in higher education even took on giving a few lectures administration after six years. "When I hod my degree I become a (once a monti1J at lancaster member (and later associate director) of University in northern England." a think tonk called the Center for Research and Development in Higher finally arrived at the family compound of After retiring, Gil and Taffy Educotion ... [hired to] sit and think about Mozi's father, who was a chieftain of a traveled extensively, and Gil problems (in my case, the problems of section of the lbo tribe. As was the developed his third career as an artist. colleges and universities) and then write custom in Nigeria, the old Chief hod "Ever since I was a kid, I books or articles about what might be three wives, one of whom was the mother loved working with wood-making done to solve these problems. Well, I of my friend, Mozi .. . and 32 children ... I little tables, cabinets, etc.," he said. wrote a bunch of books and articles, but lived there in the family compound for "Then, the furniture-making hobby I don't know how many times I thought of two and a half weeks." really grabbed hold and I built all the the best answers for solving these He also visited Ghana before redwood furniture in our weekend and problems!" returning to Paris, France, for vacation cabin." He also designed and meetings with people in the built a complete mahogany dining The World educational section of the United room set including table, six chairs, Always a traveler since college, Nations Economic and Social and cabinet sideboard. He studied Gil's world opened up. He was invited Commission {UNESCO) and others carving with a Napa Valley carver and to the London School of Economics working with the Organization for started reading about the work of {parr of the University of London) for Educational and Cultural Barbara Hepworrh and American post-doctorate studies and lived in Development. sculptors who worked in wood. Bloomsbury with Taffy (while the Gil continued traveling as parr of "Then I found that an art gallery children remained in the States with his work before retiring. in San Francisco would like to sell my their grandmother). There was lots of "I figured out once that I averaged a stuff," he said. "I had gotten to the time for weekend trips exploring the plane trip across the country to point of not knowing what to do with countryside. Washington, D.C. , New York, or Boston all [of it]." The pieces sold, first for "One weekend we went out to St. about once every three weeks ... I even $50-60, then $150, then $450, then lves, in Cornwall, where we visited the took on giving a few lectures (once a $500-2,000. He's also worked in home and studios of the famous English month) at lancaster University in bronze. sculptor, Barbaro Hepworth. She showed northern England." us her big sculpture garden which must hove contained 40 or 50 huge pieces of bronze or marble sculpture." Gil's work took him to Korea as an advisor to the Minister of Education, and to Nigeria, in Africa, to report on changes in their school system to the Ford Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation. "I arranged to go to Nigeria at the some time that my friend-and one of my former Ph.D. Students at Berkeley Mozi Okoro Ojoiku, was returning to visit his home in the little village of Umuorko-Ubo, Nigeria [with his wife and twins] ... I spent a few days in logos, meeting with the Notional Office of Education, and then Mozi and his family and I got into a Peugeot station wagon, driven by a friend of theirs, and went 350 miles bock into the jungle to lbolond on the east side of the Niger River... We 14 Gil and Taffy were m Ediror' Note: All quored material in differen r l)•pe i~ taken from Gil Paltridge's book, A Letter from Papa Gil, published in /996. Best ore Shideler winners discuss their lives and careers m this issue of The Laurel. Surveys were sent last spring to 60 former winners asking what the award by ELizabe Lh S. Runyon meant to them at the time, what it's meant since, and what "words of wisdom" they'd pass along to today's students. Those profiled in this issue continue to demonstrate that this elite group of Ph i Kappa Tau's most outstanding men live the example of Founder "Doc" Shideler each and every day. SeHing the Standard William E. Cromer, Miami ate helps stimulate the desire to become involved in one's community, 1938 W inner civic, church and company acti vities," he said. "It reinforces a person's confidence in his own abilities." illiam E. Cromer received the very first Cromer has enjoyed a balance of career succe and "giving back" to W Shideler Award, presented by Founder the community in his 44 years of employment and IS years in retirement. William Shideler, in L938. C romer was ap· C romer joined General Electric Co. after graduation and held plauded for a successfu l and diverse undergradu· accounting and fin ancial positions through 22 years and moves to several ate career. As detail ed in states. Other positions were with the Kaman Corporation. East O hio Gas the Laurel article Co. in C leveland, and as controller, then National Di rector, Treasury announcing h is selection, Division, for the Boy Scouts of America National Office, working in New his achievements Brunswick, New Jersey, and Dallas from 1969-82. included receiving a Since his retirement, C romer and his Betty Anne (Miami C lass of '41) university prize as most have li ved in Flat Rock, North Carolina. They "re parents of two Miami outstanding member of grads, Carol and Kenneth, as well as William, Jr., a Case Western graduate, his class of more than and five grandchildren. (Daugh ter Carol died in 1981. ) 500; serving as president Recent activities for C romer mclude serving on the board of trustees of of the senior class; and Hisroric Flat Rock, Inc. and the Hendersonville Symphony O rchestra. He a1,. I..J.ol,f'..jikK.t."'!f lettering in basketball for is on the National Board of Advisors for Brevard Music Center and has ~. two years. "His height of served on boards of rhe Hendersonville First Congregational Church. ~ more than six feet, C romer's advice to today's undergraduates echoes h is own work: "Get L--.------' combined with fi ne involved in activitie . physique and better than Studying is importanr average ability, marks him as one of the fin es t and your number one centers the school has known," noted the article. priority, but mosr men C romer remembers feeling elated. "[It was] need to develop other about the highest honor I had received at that interests while they time," he says. In the years since, it has faded to have the opportunity the background, though when prompted by wife in order to live a Betty Anne, C romer admitted that winning the happy and interesti ng Sh ideler promoted ''a good desire to continue life after graduation those kinds of activities. I definitely believe that and after establishing being involved in activities and assuming a career." leadership responsibilities while an undergradu- Wil liam and Betty Anne Cromer 16 A Shy, Small-Town Kid Harold H. Short today. "l have lbted Ithe award] on my resume a:. a mark of distinction r. Larry H. Westerfield is one of six boys rother Oscar Westerfield recalls winning the Shideler Award as Din the Westerfield family. Four were B"the highlight of my four years at the University of Kentucky. I was initiated into Kappa Chapter at the Univer the president of a chapter that had made substantial improvements over sity of Kentucky: Larry, Jerry, Joe and Oscar. a three-year period, both academically and in the quality of the "Tom, unfortunately was a Sigma Nu," writes individuals we were pledging. We also had a very strong alumni group Oscar, who followed Larry as who stood behind us and supported our efforts to do better." He a Shideler winner in L967, credits all these reasons as supporting his recognition. "I don't think the only time two biological it was as much an honor of myself as it was for all the hard-working brothers have ever received actives and pledges of Kappa who went rhat extra mile to set the the award in the history of chapter apart from others." Phi Kappa Tau. To this day, he is proud of his Shideler. "It set a standard for me ro From his birthplace in match in other aspects of my life," he writes. Hanford, Kentucky, to his That life focused on service to his coumry. "After graduating I current position as diagnostic enlisted in rhe Army and received a lieutenant's commission through radiologist at the Holston Officer's Candidate School," says Westerfield. "l was subsequently Valley Hospital and Medical assigned to a combat unit in Vietnam in 1969. Upon finishing my Center in Kingsport, military obligation I applied for and was Tennessee, Larry accepted into the Federal Bureau of Investiga Westerfield's path has been tion as a special agent. l spent the next 24 focused. After graduating years as an FBI agent with many interesting from the UK College of lorry Westerfield ass ignments. My last seven years in the bureau Medicine and completing internships in were in Tampa, Florida, where I ran the Philadelphia and Boston, Westerfield earned a investigative operations for Cemral Florida." He master's degree in physiology (radiobiology) at retired from the FBI in 1995 and set up a security Harvard University. He completed additional consulting and investigations business, coursework in radiologic pathology at the Westerfield & Associates, in Tampa. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, was a His FBl career, involving many moves, teaching fellow at Massachusetts General didn't allow him to continue his involvement Hospital and a clinical fellow in radiology at with the fraternity, though "l still stay in rouch Harvard Medical School. with a few of my Kappa Chapter brothers and Westerfield served as a major in the get together periodically." Oscar Westerfield United States Air Force. After working in Westerfield credits his success as an hospitals in Louisville and Indianapolis, he undergraduate as viral to later success. "It has been my experience that came tO Kingsport in L977. He is a member of leaders are developed early through participation," he writes, "whatever numerous professional associations and the activity might be. Leadership participation in a fraternity is a committees, publishes in medical journals, learning experience that pays big dividends when it becomes time to and frequently gives lectures on medical compere in rhe real topics to community groups. His outside "Learn to be multi world. Young men who interests include the First Broad Street U nited dimensional with many do not take advanrage Methodist Church, Dobyns- Bennett High interests. It's what keeps of this opportunity School Parent-Teacher Association and Band while sti ll in college are Booster C lub, Kingsport Area Chamber of life interesting ... " only cheating them- Commerce, Friends of Kingsport Public selves." He'd advise Library and Friends of Allandale Mansion. young men to "learn to be multidimensional with many imeresrs. It's He's a divorced parent of two teenagers, what keeps life interesting, reduces the impact of disappointment and Mark and Laura. For the past 20 years he's keeps your mind sharp." played tuba in a German band for church and Westerfield's extracurri cular involvement relates to his work. He is other community groups. active in rhe American Society for Industrial Security in the Tampa Westerfield today values the Shideler "as Bay area, serving as a board member for the past five years and as a it represents a unique group of Phi Taus."His volunteer for special projects and training seminars. "I also belong to advice to undergraduates reflects what's the Society of Former FBI Agents and we get together from time to worked for him. "Prepare for your future by time to tell 'war stories,"' he writes. He is also board member of his first clearly defining your goals and ambitions homeowners' association. and then applying fully all of your energy Westerfield and wife, Cheryl, are parents of two daughters, towards achieving those hopefully worthwhile Kathryn and Emily. 18 and and ambitions." Learning How to Live James Kaster, Texas-EI Paso Kaster returned to El Paso in 1977 as a 1957 Winner newly-appointed tax assessor-collector and was elected to the position in 1978. He later was a ames Kaster took a lor from his fraternity experi legblative liaison during Bill Clement's fim and J ence. "Participate as much as possible in Phi Kappa second terms as governor. lie ts currently chatr of Tau while in school," he advises current brothers. "In the Texas Employment Commission. ~choo l you learn how to make a living-in Phi Kappa I lis college skill s have served him well Tau you learn how to live." throughout. "I learned how to work with people," Kaster's college years at [then] Texas Western write ~ Kaster. "Together we did amazing rhings. Coll ege were bu~y and focused. He wa chapter That helped me immensely later on when I got president, leading the chapter to receive a top national into the political arena. The legislature was awarJ at the Golden Jubilee Convention. He was president of the student almo t like a big Phi Kappa Tau !chapter]. The body, an IFC reprcsenrative, and recogm:ed for community activities by the people skills you learn carry on the rest of your mayor of El Paso, all while earning a 3.8 CPA in business administration. life." Winning the Shideler was special. "I had met Taylor Borradaile, so it Kaster is a pilot and member of the Confed meant a great de;tl to me," writes Kaster. "He had said the reason the four erate Air Force, a group that restores and snmed what became Phi Kappa Tau was they didn't like the way other maintains World War II aircraft. He's on the fraternities were. That is board of visitors of rhe McDonald Observatory, is "The legislature was almost why I joined !the a life member of Lions International and has like a big Phi Kappa Tau fraternity]." received the Lions' International Presidents [chapter] .•. " Kaster has enjoyed a Award and Ambassador of Goodwill Award. career both in private Kasrer also is a lay reader and chalice bearer at St. industry and the public secror. After graduating as one of the top ten David's Episcopal C hurch. srudenrs of his class, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard a destroyer off the A widower, Kaster recently married Nancy coast of Korea. He wa~ president of a casket manufacturing business and a Graham. Their blended family includes seven funeral home director prior to being elected to the Texas Hou e of Repre children. senratives in 1970. During four consecutive terms, he never missed a day and was present for more than 8,000 record votes. Saving Manatees into the Everglades and Florida Bay. James M . Harvey, Delta State, 1970 Winner Harvey cites hts leader hip role in Gamma Chi Chapter at Delta Stare University as one of ames M. Harvey's career has been devoted to pre erving Flonda's unique the reasons behind ht~ ~ucce s. "Active partictpa J aquatic creatures and environment . He's founder and chairman of the tton in Phi Kappa Tau allowed me tO develop my board for the 12,000-member Florida Conservarion Association; serves on leadership, management and interpersonal skills rhe board of directors for the Florida Aquaculture Association; and has a and build a career in the public sector," he says. gubernatorial appoimment to the Save the Manatee Committee. "I have hired hundreds of people ... and the mnsr Harvey has worked for two Florida governors and spent 20 years successful ones have always been well-rounded "generally all tn senior management at two of Florida's largest water manage a person who not only developed a succe sful ment districts," he wrires. He has been ins£Tumental "in pa~sage of many track record in school-but also developed an environmemal and energy pieces of legislation." Currently, Harvey is a equally uccessful track record in his social life lobbyist and ftsh farmer. He is chairman of the board and CEO of South and personal growth." Florida Aquaculture, Inc., and executive vice president of Florida Govern The Shideler was especiall y meaningful to mental Relations, with cl ients in health care, environmenc and general Harvey, as he served in rhc United States Air busmess fie Ids. Force as a dog handler (one of the fir t group of "I have enjoyed dog handlers to be sent to Vietnam), before gomg my conservation work ro college. "It was a great honor for a rerurnmg most of all," Harvey Vietnam vereran to recetve and also a great writes, "having been ~urpnse," he writes. "I will always cherish the CEO of the group rhat relationships and the overall ability of a very new enacted a total net ban chapter to achieve such heights in such a short ro save our fish here in rime." Florida to now helping Harvey and wife, uzanne, are parents of get the former com· Danielle, Jason and Jaime. "For spare time my mercia! fishermen re wife and I like w go to the out islands of the employed mostly as Bahama~." he says. The beauty of the islands only reinforces his desire to keep Florida a special clam farmers." He's Jim and Suzanne Harvey also pur a lot of effort place. 19 Quality Preparation continually reminds him of this sense of awareness of and responsibility to Pat GriHin Phi Kappa Tau. "It serves as a source of motivation to remain active," says Illinois Griffin. Griffin stayed on staff for a year before auending law school at the 1991 Winner Northern Illinois U niversity College of Law in DeKalb, Illinois. While at Griffin was working attending law school he clerked at the Office of the Cook County Scates Pas director of alumni Attorney and at the law firm of Shearer & Agrella. Upon graduation, he relations at the National accepted a position as an associate at Shearer & Agrella where he now Headquarters in Oxford focuses on state and federal legislation. when Executive Director Griffin now serves Zeta Chapter as a member of the Board of Governors John Green announced at and House Corporation. "My location, three and one-half hours from a staff meeting that he'd won the Shideler. It is Champaign, and work schedule make this a difficult task," he says. "It seems the only time a staffer has received the honor. there is always more that I could be and should be doing with rhe chapter. Griffin reflected on winning the Shideler in "Incidentally," he adds, "we're always looking for willing alumni to help as the 1991 Laurel. "I was formally initiated into volunteers!" the Zeta Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau in Novem Griffin hasn't limited his service to Zeta. He's a member of the St. ber of 1987," he wrote. "At the time, I had no Charles (Illinois) Kiwanis Club as serves as a Kiwanis advisor to rhe Sr. dynamic expectations. Nor did I have any Charles High School Key Club. concrete goals as far as the fraternity was The service has its rewards. "There is simply no question that the concerned. I was quite content to simply enjoy fraterniry, and, in particular, raking on leadership roles within the fraternity, the privileges. The concept of responsibiliry had is qualiry preparation for the many challenges, career and otherwise, we face nor yet confronted me. I quickly learned that after graduation," he writes. "The fraternity experience also reminds us that these two things, responsibilities and privileges, we have obligations nor only ro ourselves, but to the communities in which went hand in hand. Ldiscovered that when no we live and work. Whether this translates into success depends in large parr one bothers to take on responsibility, there are on whether we apply what the fraternity experience teaches," no privileges to be enjoyed. Nothing at all ever He urges undergraduates ro "look beyond today and this semester. happens LLnless someone specifically makes sure Think about the future of the fraternity and what you're doing to improve it. that it will. Fortunately for me, the members of Look beyond your own chapter and campus. Realize that you're part of a Zeta Chapter were always making things national fraternity and rake advantage of what it has to offer." happen." G riffin was married to Sarah Leah Blood on May 31. The couple The award, hanging now on his office wall, recently moved into a new home in St. Charles. Gator in the Basement life! Actually thawed out-since it is a cold-blooded critter it had survived Gene A. German but in a dormant state. Of course the name Lazarus was appropriate-it Michigan State lived in the house for some time until it was returned to its owner." 1954 W inner German also recalled one of the glory events at MSU: a road trip to California for the Ros~ Bowl. "The 1954 Rose Bowl was the first for ales from Gene German's LLndergraduate Michigan State since it had just been admitted to the Big Tyears capture the flavor of one of the Ten," German writes, "so it was a big deal... Lots of guys golden decades for Greeks: rhe '50s. There's from the fraternity traveled to California-! went with the Lazarus, the alligator, for example, mentioned cheerleaders-all male!-and the MSU Band. The in a Laurel report from the time. cheerleaders sort of marched with the band in the Rose When asked, German recalled the derails Bowl parade. L had borrowed a raccoon coat from a brother easily. "A group [of Alpha Alpha associate and a straw hat that 1 wore in this parade and on the members] was sent across the state during the sidelines during the game." winter quarter to bring back an alligator from Receiving the Shideler crowned a successful four years an alumnus. They picked up the alligator and for German. "It was a special honor," he says. "(The) most put it in the trunk of their car. During the trip significant of my undergraduate days as a Phi Tau." home the water in the cage froze, as did the German continued his studies, earning a master's and alligator. [Michigan doctorate at Cornell University. He worked in industry for seven years and "Get involved winters being what they spent two in the military before settling in for 32 years as a professor at .m campus are.] We all thought it Cornell in business management and marketing. His family includes wife, was dead and placed it in activities." Jean, three daughters and seven grandchildren. Activities outside of work a basement room next ro include serving on the school board, chairman of the Camp Fire Girls the kitchen. Everyone Council and trustee of the Village of Dryden, New York. was a little sad thinking that we were respon "Get involved in campus activities," he encourages undergraduates, sible for this creatLLre. "and get acquainted with your professors. Be a teaching assistant or grader in "About three days later we heard a scream your favorite course." 20 from our cook-the alligator had come back ro Corey L. Wilson Today he cchoel> those thoughts. The Sh1deler "meam everything to Cal Poly-Pomona me," he writes. "It was, and still is, the highe>t honor I've ever received. It was such a sweet reward-a culmination of three ye<~rs of hard work, fun 1985 Winner and dedication." orey Wilson's fraternity involvement in The award brought tangible results for Wilson as it "has given me Ccollege gave hi m a broad perspective that's instant recogniriM and consideration in job prospects, particularly with se rved him well ever since. "When you deal Phi Kappa T1u nlumni." Wilson worked for Phi Tau alumni both at with people of various backgrounds, races, General Dynamics and religions, etc.," he writes, "you learn (if you Northrup before becoming a haven't already done so) that regardle of a project manager With K.C. person's 'packaging' on the outside, people will Perry, Inc., a small general be people on the inside. That is-there wdl contractor, where he worked always be a rainbow of character types from for five years. Thi year he aggrel>~ive to timid to ream players to lone accepted a po ition as wolves-and once you recognize people for their project manager with individual talents and characteristics, and learn Magnum Enterprises, a how to bring out the best of them-you will be medium-sized general successful no matter what you do." contractor. Wilson was 24 when he was initiated into Following graduation, Delta Tau Chapter at California State Polytech Wilson served on Delta Tau's nic Institute, at the time Delta Tau officially Board of Governors and became a Phi Tau chapter and bought a chapter worked with the chapter's house. Wilson earned a bachelor's degree in alumni group, receiving a economics while holding various chapter offices, Phi Award for his efforts in 1987. "Regardless of a person's Wilson supporrs a variety of philanthropic 'packaging' on the outside, efforts. "Having lost my people will be people brother to AIDS," he writes, on the inside." "I've made donations to the AIDS FoundatiOn, and I mcluding president. He wrote a 102-page continually gtvc financial h1story of the local fraternity that became Delta support to variou~ chariues Tau and led the chapter to win the Poly Gold such as the alvation Army, A wart! as the best overall fraternity on campus. Red Cro·~ land others)." He completed hands-on work Corey ond Beth Wilson on o In the Laurel article announcing his recent trip to Singapore. Shideler win, Wilson thanked h is Delta Tau participating in the C ity of brothers: "They are the best group of guys I have Pomona's ami-graffiti and clean-up program. ever known and we are even closer than real Wilson credits h is undergraduate involvement as "absolutely" vital to bwthcrl>. They showed me a need to belong and his later l> uccess. "Ant! that has nothing to do wirh financial success," he they inspired me to better my elf. I owe all my says, "but being ucce~sful in leadership ro l e~. interpersonal relations and ~ucccss to my brothers and to the fraternity team work." experience." Wilson and wifl.' Beth live in Corona, California, ami are expecting their firl>t child in eptember. Gone But Not ForgoHen wo Shideler recipients are deceased. Hank As noted in the Laurel article at the rime, "The occasion was a solemn TAdler, Bowling Green '56, w 21 R. Douglas Trezise electrical engineering, Trezise worked for a local telephone company 111 Michigan State Owosso, Michigan, that is now a part of the GTE Corporation. In 1951 he was district manager and in 1957 became central division manager with 1949 Winner responsibility for all operations in the mid-Michigan area. .Douglas Trezise was Throughout, he was active in public affairs, leading to service on an Rpresented his Shideler O wosso City C harter Commission, a position on C ity Council, and fin ally in January of 1950 at the ro the mayor's office. "In 1970," he continues, "my avocation of politics Olds Hotel in Lansing, became my career when I sought and was elected to the Michigan House of Michigan, during a winter Representatives. After four years l was named deputy state treasurer, a tenn parry. The Laurel position I held until my retirement in 1990." He remains active in state anicle describing the government, currently serving as chairman of the board of directors of the occas1on lauded Trezise as State Employees' Retirement System. "an inspiring chapter Also since retirement he has written a regular political commentary for president. He compiled a good scholarship the local daily, the Owosso Argus Press. average and actively participated in IFC and Trezise has been a Rotarian si nce 1957, including a term as president. campus affairs." Trezise was president of the "During my younger days, as a Jaycee, I chaired an inter-service club Michiga n State IFC and served two terms as a committee which ... succeeded in having a public outdoor swimming pool nationaiiFC representative. built in this community,'' he adds. That effort led to Trezise being named to When contacted recently, Trezise wrote: "I an area-wide committee appreciate, and am even flattered hy, your studying operations of 20 "The time spent in request for information concerning my activities school di trices, leading to preparing this response in the almost 50 years since I was honored to consolidation of the schools has been a delightful receive the Shideler Award. Certainly that and erection of a new high flight of nostalgia." recognition was the highlight of my years at school building to serve Michigan State and as an active member of them. Alpha Alpha Chapter." In the '60s he was chair of the county Red C ross Chapter, chaired a His efforrs then "were not solo affairs. I had regional fund committee, and attended the National Red Cross Convention the support of the active chapter and others on as a member of the nominating committee. O ther activities include serving the campus in everything I did and I viewed the on the Planning Commission for Owosso, board of the Owosso Memorial hideler Award as recognition of their efforts Healthcare Foundation, and numerous offices during 40 years as a member and that together we were able not only to of the First Congregational Church. mcrease awarenes ... on campus but maybe even "There's more to a complete college education than classrooms, draw some attention withm Phi Kappa Tau textbooks and lectures," he writes. "While those can prepare [students] for nationally" to the chapter and university. the academic aspects of their chosen fields, their real development, as The rewards of the Shideler are subrle. "lr individuals and leaders, will come through extra-curricular activities which isn't just receiving the award that is significant encourage initiative, acceptance of responsibility and afford opportunities in later life," says Trezise. "I uppose the fact that for developing leadership and can lead to longtime personal relationships." I had been recognized by others could have Reach beyond the fraternity, he adds. "Certainly active fraternity participa· impressed a prospective employer but, at that tion encourages that personal growth but, on most campuses, there are many stage in life it is really the experiences and what other opportunities waiting to be taken advantage of by interested students." a person learned from them-the leadership Trezise and wife, Barbara, are the parents of six grown children, "four training, the confidence, the poi e and all those girls and two boys, including rwo sets of twin -and 12 grandchildren plus other traits which a per on carries through life one grcatgrand on." are what really stays with you. To adapt an old Trezise was happy to contribute to th1s series. "The time spent in :.aying about happiness, 'it's not the award, it's preparing this response has been a delightful flight of nostalgia," he wrote, the road there,' that counts." "if nothing is printed at all, be assured the trip back through the years has Trezise's 'road' led down a path of publ ic been worth it to me." service. After graduating with a degree in Watch for Part Ill has meant to them. Reader comments on Part l, featured in the Spring Laurel, were extremely positive and told us that you are imerested in what in the Winter Laurel these men have to say. The ten former winners featured in this issue he response to a questionnaire sent to all represent the second of three parts. Part Ill, to appear in the Wimer Laurel, Tprevious Shideler winners last January was will wrap up our look at these exceptional Phi Taus. overwhelming, with 30 of the 52 winners We thank all of the men who responded and ask that if you have not writing in to discuss what winning the Shideler responded, please do so, as there is still time to tell your story!(~ 22 IF YOU THINK ALL T H E PHI KAPPA TAU FOUNDATION DOES IS ASK PEOPLE FOR MONEY, THINK AGAIN . Of course, we do ask for money, but that's not all we do. We also provide scholarships and support educational programs that give young men the chance to realize their full leadership potential and to gain a sense of philanthropy (as these men did as part of the Into the Streets program at the 1997 National Convention). Programs like TEAM Discovery and the Phi Kappa Tau Leadership Academy wouldn't be possible without your gifts to the Foundation. THE PHI KAPPA TAU FOUNDATION CMttfmu/Jlfl to bm"k£ j.e n,.eJr(l t(~n b!J !JC7U~J'-etl:icn Phi Tau • ( onnections · · · ••• • Inside CONNECTIONS: • Alumni Profile: Mike Berry ...... 26 • Ph i Tau laurels: he College Fraternity Editors Association (CFEA) named William D. Jenkins, Bowling Green '57, the News From You ...... 30 Trecipient of the 1997 Evin C. Varner Award-its highest honor. Jenkins received the award on July 13 at • Alumn i News ...... 32 CFEA's awards banquet held during the 1997 CFEA Annual Conference in Snowmass, Colorado. • On Campus ...... 35 Jenkins was recognized for his outstanding service to the G reek community as an interfraternal communicator. His communication skills have been exhibited frequently • Expansion Report ..... 38 over rhe last 30 years-since January alone he has been a featured speaker at several interfraternal meetings. Jenkins' writing has been displayed in numerous professional • Chapter Focus: and interfraternal publications, including his regular column, "My Side of the Desk," in Longwood College ... 40 The Laurel. The Varner Award also recognizes personal qualities- throughout his personal and • Chapter Eternal ...... 41 professional life, Jenkins has served as a role model and mentor. Jenkins' interfraternal involvement is impressive. He's on the board of directors of • lnterfraternal News ... 42 the National Interfraternity Conference (NIC ), N lC Foundation, and National ~~ Interfraternity Foundation. Last fall, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the NIC-sponsored THE Foundations Seminar. Jenkins is also a member of the Fraternity Executives Association and has been a member of CFEA for many years. He is a co-founder of the Association of Fraternity Advisors and a member of various professional fundraising organizations. 24 ...... , BROTHERS Across Generations by Richard W. Ricker, Nebraska \Vesleyan, '57 hat a great time for fellow hip there is whenever Phi Taus get together! Lee Taylor and 1 met W about 30 years ago. We borh happened to retire in Nash ville, Tennessee, and ended up living three blocks from each other. We attended 1he same church, Belle Meade United Methodist, where we met after a service. We got to talking and discovered we had the same fraternity hackground-PKT-and of course that brought u~ even closer together. Lee b a graduate of the Univer ·iry of Georgia and a member of the Beta X1 chapter ( 1952) where he erved as president. For 34 year:. he wa:. with Lhe South Central Telephone Company where he hended up the Nashville area office. I am a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University and a memher of the Up ilon chapter (1937) where I served as house manager. I then ancnJed Garrett Seminary in Evanston, Illinois and after gradu:uion in 1942 I entered the U.S. Navy a a chaplain where l served for 30 year· and retired a a Captain. l then :.erved a a ociate editor of The UpJJer Room, the worldwide devotional. Thi~ pa~t December Lee and I, together with our wive , had a most enjoyable get together on a three-day excur ion. We traveled by bus from Na lwille w Pine Moun tain, Georgia to take in the grand Christmas spectacular offered hy Callaway Gardens. Then we had two days in Momgomery, Alabama, where we enjoyed rhe presentation of two plays. We returned home just in lime to watch our favorite football game. Numbers are not necessary when Phi Taus gather, only the usu::tl and long-lasting qun li ty of fellowship for which Phi T.1us are known. In Search of••• AII Phi Taus Trr~cking down fellow 50,000 brothers ever mailed to each member memher:. can sometimes compiled! This library this Fall. (If you prefer not turn into a worldwide quality publication will to he listed, please contact search. But now, your include current name, Phi Kappa Tau Headquar troubles arc over. Soon an address, phone number and ters a:. soon as possible.) If impressive directory of our bu ·ines information where you don'l receive a members will be available applicable. questionnaire, it is possible to help ytlll locate your Bernard C. Harris that you may be colleagues and friends. Publishing Company, Inc., inadvemmtly omitted or The new Phi Kappa Tau pub!. her of the directory, that your information will Fraternity Membership will ~oon begin researching he printed incorrecdy. o Directory, :.cheduled for and compiling the infor don't mke a chance release in the Spring of mation ro be printed in wmch for your question 1998, will he the most up this publication. A naire and return it to date reference of over questionnaire will be prompdy. 25 ••••••••• •• ••••••••••••••••• • Mike Berry They Run for the Roses, He Runs the Festival by Elizabeth S. Runyon ike Berry is Founded in 1956, efficient. He was the festival showcases Minterviewed on his Louisville in a two car phone, driving to the week whirlwind of 70 airport, heading for Europe. official events leading He's very much in control. up to the nationally And he's very good at what celebrated Kentucky he does. Derby. Berry, Georgecown As president and College '80, was named CEO, Berry heads up granddaughter of the 1955 President and Chief Execu 20 fu ll-time paid employees Derby winner, Swaps. The tive Officer of the Kentucky and more than 4,000 filly won stakes races at volunteers, working with a Derby Festival, Inc. in Ch urchill Downs and February. budget of Keeneland in Versailles, $4 mi llion. Kentucky. Her picture is on Berry's Mike Berry's office wall. education Mike Berry graduated and experi from Waggener High ence along School, was a page in the the way state Senate and volun seem tailor teered as a teenager for made for his various political campaigns. present He enrolled at the responsibili University of Kentucky but ties. He ended up at Georgetown grew up in College, a smaller and more Middletown, personal school. "It was Kentucky, important for me to know where the the people I was going to fami ly farm school with, to know my included The Belle of Louisville winning the 1993 Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race. The professors," he said. thorough annual race between the Belle and the Delta Queen is just one highlight of Derby Berry was initiated into Festival events. {Photo by Richard Bram) breds. Phi Kappa Tau's Delta Theta Berry's father Edward, a Chapter and held offices sales manager for Sunoco including alumni secretary Oil, usually sold the year and vice president. lings. He held on to a filly, however, Think Swaps, 26 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connections Founded in 1956, the Derby Festival showcases Louisville in a two-week whirlwind of 70 oHicial events leading up to the nationally celebrated Kentucky Derby. As vice president, he Berry held chaired the executive minors in history committee. This involved and poli tical finance, event planning, science. He was recruitment-all activities headed to law Other Phi Taus ore associated with the Derby Festival in addition to Berry. Left to right, during o break in the 1997 celebration, are Cloy Campbell, Kentucky that proved u efullater on. school, and had '79, director of events for the festival; Berry; and Michael Seeber!, Louisville "It's the first time in your taken the LSAT, '68, executive board member for the festival and regional director, BeiiSouth. life you have to adhere to a when one of his budget," aid Berry of one Delta Theta brothers In Frankfort, Berry had The emotional impact benefit. Another memorable provided him with an met Diane Mangeot, an of Mangeot' death has been time was a mortgage burning opportunity he couldn't executive assistant in the hard on 13erry and other ceremony held while he was refuse. governor's office, and her sraffers. "1n some sense, you at the chapter, paying off Steve Collins, husband, Dan. Dan was can take some shelter in the mortgage on Delta GeorgetOwn '79, is the son of Derby Festival President. knowing that your mind i Theta's house. Martha Layne Collins, The couple became a going to be occupied with The Berry family took Kentucky's first woman "surrogate family" to Berry taking care ofbu iness," their racing seriously. Mike Governor. Berry got a job in and he joined the fe tival Berry said. "The emotion of remember his graduation in Collins' administration in raff in 1986 as an events the hour are kind of overrid 1982 as "one of the few 1983. The position included coorJinaror. den by the fact that the times that Georgetown's coordinating special Two years later he was festival is about celebrating. graduation was on Derby projects, like the 75th named director of marketing It should be about celebrat Day." Anniversary of the State and corporate relations, ing Dan's life." His father threatened to Capitol and the Bluegrass selling corporate sponsor The celebration will it in the car with the motor State Games. Berry also was ships for the festival. continue; plans are already running, ready to pull out the governor's Liaison with In I 990 Berry was underway to make the 1998 the minute graduation the Derby Festival Board of named executive ,·ice fc:.tival even more spectacu fe tivities concluded, in Trustees. pre ident and took over lar. The eyes of the country order to be back in Louis Berry reconsidered a Jaily operations; his mentor go to Loui ville the first vi lle for post time. political career because of Mangeot concentrated on weekend in May; and the lie majored in Ameri Frankfort's beautiful but policy and long-term growth eye of Mike Berry will can studies, a program "fishbowl" atmosphere. "In strategies. insure viewers are not embracing a va riety of the public eye you don't Mangeor's sudden denrh disappointed. disciplines including history make too many moves that from a heart attack in and literature. The major people don't know about," Fchruary led to Berry's was designed as a pre-law he said. appointment ro his current curriculum at Georgetown, po ition a week later. recognized then and now as a ngorou ly academic school. 27 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •• Kent Bailey, Arkansas '89, and Tim Simon, Maryland '76, are two of the newest members of the Heritage Society. Both men, as well as National President Greg Hollen, received plates at the 1997 National Convention in recognition of their planned gifts to the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation. The Heritage Society was established in 1996 to recognize during their lifetimes-alumni and friends who have made provi· sions for future generations through will bequests, life insurance, trusts, life income arrangements and other planned gift vehicles. For information on how you can become a member of the Heritage Society, contact the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation at Kent Bailey (left) and Tim Simon (right) s 13/523-1778. receive their Heritage Society plates at the 1997 Notional Convention in ScoHsdale, Arizona. '97-98 NATIONAL STAFF Five new consultants joined the Phi Kappa Tau National Headquarters staff for the 1997-98 school year. Chapter leadership consultants are: Todd Carley, Adam Goetz and Stephen Do you have a Wheaton. Expansion/ Leadership Consultants way with words? are: Jeremy DiMaio and Todd Lucas. Stephen Rodrigues-Pavao is Other staff changes writing and compiling a new former consultants Brian Phi Tau Songbook. Under Lawrence and John T. graduates and alumni Chafin II have been promoted to director of interested in writing lyrics for chapter services, and new Phi Tau songs ~hould director of risk manage contact Rodrigues-Pavao at Top row, left to right: Brian lawrence, Jeremy DiMaio, ment and expansion, S. Lawc St., Appleton, WI Executive Director John Green, Adam Goetz, Todd Carley. respectively. 206 BoHom row, left to right: Todd l ucas, John T. Chafin II, 54911 or e-mail him at Stephen Wheaton. [email protected]. 4~ fj/) Foundation Fellowship At its spring meeting in Tucson, the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation executive commit tee approved a new Foundation Fellowship. This unique award recognizes selected staff members and volunteers of all men's and women's fraternities (NIC, NPC, NPHC and PFA) who enter a graduate program following outstanding service and leadership to their respective organizations. Each year up to three individuals will receive Foundation Fellowships in the amount of $5,000. A preference will be given to those who plan to study student personnel. To apply for the Foundation Fellowship, contact the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation at 28 (5l3) 523-1778. Deadline for 1998 applications is February I. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CONNECTIONS ;r ,lfiiii.IF:t~ . ~··;: Fraternity alumni fram 25 ~~ .....~ · ~, f states gathered in Jacksonville, i,~-v;. ~~· ... Florida this past February for the second annual Snake Eyes Frater· nity Golf Festival. The event in· vofved participants from 18 national fraternities including Phi "-' - . ~ .. ~ ~' ~ Kappa Tau. ' Pi Kappa Alpha dethroned Phi ~-~ ~ · ?~ Delta Theta for the overall fraternity '\. ., __ championship. Phi Delta Theta and Phi Taus at Snake Eyes: (left to right) Don't Be Delta Chi tied for second place with Harrison F. Green, Gary Thrash and Sigma Alpha Epsilon finishing Carl Dombrowski-all from Ole Left Out! fourth. Miss-with Executive Director John Order your copy of Charlie The 1998 Snake Eyes Fraternity Green. Golf Festival will take place in Ball's groundbreaking look March 1998. back at the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. From its beginning as the Non-Fraternity Associa tion to current day, From Old Main to a New Century Is the definitive historical account of Gerald Discovers Wrestling Brother the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. Not long ago, Mike As it turned out, Bancroft transferred to Gerald, Oklahoma Swte '64, "grandpa" was no ordinary Cornell University where discovered that a brother college athlete. While only he was initiated into Alpha from Cornell was not only a sophomore, he became Tau chapter in 1930, an outstanding athlete, but the fifth NCAA wrestling Bancroft eventuall y earned a remarkable individual. champ from O.S.U. But degree in chemi try and Gerald, who writes a this wasn't his most geology as well as his regular column for Amateur impres ive physical Reserve Officers Army Wresrling News, recently achievement. At age 13, commision. After serving met George Bancroft, who proudly wearing his Boy his military obligation, he was performing at a local Scout uniform, Bancroft entered the oil busine·s in "watering hole." At the pedaled his bicycle from his Texas. Years later, Bancroft time Gerald was research- parents' Tulsa, Oklahoma, and his wife retired ro a ing a historical article home to his grandparents shoreside home on Lake about wrestling at Oklaho- residence in Warsaw, New L.B.J. in central Texas. Get yours today at ma State. He noted the York. It was a journey of Bancroft died in 199 1. the low-low price name George Bancroft in a close ro I ,500 miles! Plans In the acknowlcc.lge- of $35 by calling 1929 team photo. As a gag for his trip made national ments on his first ca~sctte, the Phi Kappa he ent a copy of the photo headlines long before he the young George Bancroft Tau Foundation at to the musician he had departed. Although qumes his grandfather, (51 3) 523· 1 778. met, with a note that said Bancroft intended to ride "Find something you love "another fa mous George the entire way, fl ooded to do, learn everyLhing you Bancroft." roads and other hazards can about whatever that A few weeks later forced him to rake a short thing might be, and then Gerald saw Bancroft train ride and a few lifts give it hell, boy!" perform again. Bancroft from motorists. But, he -Modified from Mike 1 ru hed over to him and said arrived in good health and Gerald's col~tmn in the j "Hey, where'd you find that enjoyed a pleasant summer january 11 , /997 issue of photo of my grandfather? visiting relatives. Wrestling News. ~ I've never seen it!" 29 I······················· Ph•· Tau· · i.U• ~ ~ urels Thomas B. Hudson, Georgia '40s '62, has formed the 11-partner law Ramon S. (Ray) Saul, Penn State '48, retired as managing firm ofHudson Cook, LLP with offices editor of the HazletOn Sumdard-Speaker on January 31. He worked for in WashingtOn, D.C. and Maryland. the daily and Sunday paper in Hazelton, Pennsylvania, for nearly 47 The firm's area of practice is consumer years. He wi ll continue at the paper working on special assignments financial services. Hudson was and as a sports and local columnist. formerly a partner in the 300-lawyer firm of Venable, Baetjer, Howard & Civiletti in Washington, D.C. and '50s chair of their Consumer Financial Colonel Thomas S. Merritt, Purdue '54, has announced Services Group. his retirement as superintendent of Howe Military School. He was Thomas is also founder and the eighth person and first alumnus ro hold the office of editor-in-chief ofCarla«iiD, a monthly superintendent in the 110-year history of the school. Colonel Merritt reporting service of legal developments in auto finance and leasing. received the Howe Military School Alumni Association Special He and his wife live outside Washington, D.C. Recognition Award in 1971, the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1985 and was honored as Howe's Alumnus of the Year in 1987. This past February, Kenneth E. Smith, William & Mary '66, Colonel Merritt and wife Barbara reside in the Howe, Indiana, area. became associate director of auxiliary services for The College of William & Mary. In his new position Ken will supervise a major new Major Rodney B. Corona, USAF (retired), Texas effort in conference services at the university. Austin '55, and wife Marilyn work seasonally in the Grand Canyon National Park. Major Corona is a supervisor/dispatcher and Marilyn Jim Yockey, Texas-EI Paso '68, is the author of Money is a driver for the shuttle bus system. T he rest of the year they are Moves ...Take a chance or rake charge! pub! ished in 1996 by Kendall/ fu ll-time RVers. Hunt. Jim also has a Louisville radio program, called "Money Moves," that is based on the book. A second book, Swne Face, Clay Feet will Lawrence H. Skelton, Indiana '57, is president of the Kansas be published in 1998. Jim is a Certified Financial Planner, is listed in Geological Society, editor of the Kansas Academy of Science Bulletin, the Registry of Planning Practitioners, and has spent the last 15 years and has published several papers on geological and h istorical topics. with investment managemem firms. He is a retired Lt. Colonel, USAF, we re he was a manager/resident geologist with the Wichita Branch of the Kansas Geological Survey. '70s Phillip C. Ashley, Ohio State On January 1, H. Michael Lewis, M.D., Ohio State '70, '58, retired this past March from merged his Paris, Texas, practice of cardiovascular-thoracic surgery Columbia Gas System Service Corp. with CSANT. Dallas-based CSANT is the largest group of cardiac after 27 years. Most recently he was surgeons in north Texas. Service Corp. human resource manager. Bruce A. Vollertsen, EC Oklahoma State '71, was named manager of the Business Development unit of Texaco Exploration Dr. Frederick E. Machmer , Jr., and Production Inc's Onshore Division. In his new position he Mt. Union '59, is director of supervises all property acquisitions, financing, divestitures and special USAID/Nepal. He is a member of projects in Louisiana, East Texas and the Texas Gulf Coast. Bruce the Senior Foreign Service of the was formerly business process improvement coordinator for the U.S. Government/State Departmenr. Onshore Division. William Winston, EC Oklahoma State ' 73, received an '60s author's acknowledgement for his contributions to Stephen King's Joseph H. Pulliam, UC-Davis '67, moved to San A ntonio, best-seller Desperation. Texas, in 1994 after retiring from the Army as a LTC. He is now credit manager for San Antonio Brake and C lutch Service, a major Donald Mcintosh, Louisville '78, recendy became controller parts rebuilder and distributor for medium and heavy duty trucks, for General Railway Signal Corporation in Rochester, New York. buses and farm/construction equipment in South Texas. The compan y is a manufacturer and engineering company specializing in the railroad and transit industries. Terry J. Renninger, Akron '61, received the 1997 Simonetti Award from the University of Akron's College of Business Tom McGehee, Georgia '79, was awarded the 1996 E.B. Administration. The award honors distinguished alumni for their Gould Research Award by the City of Mobile's Historic Development achievements in business and sign ificant contributions to their Commission. His research into Mobile, Alabama's lost architectural communities. He retired in 1993, after a 30-year career with past and the work of architect George B. Rogers, designer of Bellingrath 30 Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. He was then chief financial officer of A.G. Gardens and Home, were cited for the award. Tom is museum director Simpson Company, a Canadian automotive supplier, for two years. for Bellingrath Gardens and Home and was recendy interviewed on Terry now lives in Uniontown, Ohio. the Arts and Entertainment network's "America's Casdes" series. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connections Greg Kennedy, St. John's '88, '80s is "enjoying success" as vice presidenr Rick Wilson, Indiana '81, is of investments and financial director of community relations, aide consultanr with A.G. Edwards & for defcn:.c, military and vereram Sons Inc., a national stock exchange aff Christopher Becker, Wright State '80, is now a regional mana~cr for National C ity Investments, a subsidiary of National City Corporation. '90s Charles A. Rinkes, Julie and Victor Hudy, Muskinghum '90, recently Michigan Tech '84, announce the travelled to France wsth a school birth of a son, Joseph Michael, on group. He and wife Kelly have March 13. He was welcomed home by moved ro Coshocton, Ohso, a si ter, Eli:abeth. Vic is a former where they both teach for national sraff member. T he fami ly lives Riverview Local Schools. in Fairfield, Ohio. PJ Stravino, Westminster College '90, "got a great systems Norville Donald (Don) Maston consulting job" with A nder on Consulting. He is working on a high Ill, Ohio '84, and his wife Paige budget project for the Pentagon. annoltncc the birth of Thompson Chase on July 29, 1996. Older brother Michael C. Sanford, Norvslle IV "North" is three years old. Washington State ' 90, Don is a computer programmmg married Jeannie Couch, an Alpha consultant m Columbus, Ohio. Chi Omega from Washington rare, on July 20, 1996. The couple ~penr In Deccmhcr, 1996, Darrel Geis, Ohio State '85, was named their two-week homeymoon in the pressdenr of the Christian Bl ue Pages, puhl is her of C hristian business Hawaiian Islands and now res ide in directories in Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Da rrel started Lynnwood, Washington. Mike works as a sales representative with rhe company in 1991. fur the United States Postal , ervicc and Jeannie works for Eddie Bauer. Christopher D. O'Bryan, Louisville '87, has joined Fetter Pnnting Co., as an account executive for the Louisville marker. Eric Shea Bow, Kentucky '91, married Dawn Melissa Chre~te Sean M . Gilsenan, East on October 26, 1996. Enc i general Carolina '87, recently transferred manager at Ruby Tuesday in ro Greemhoro, North Carolina, pringfield, Kentucky. where he ban investment broker with Centura Bank. Anthony D. Anton, Wash ington State '89, married Tina McBath tm July 27, 1996. He is the lcgblarsve coordinator of the Washsngton Stare Restaurant Assocsanon. The couple lives 111 Olympsa, WHshington. 31 I • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • A1 ~:r:ni News Beta Gamma Hits 50 I Plans are afoot to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Beta Gamma Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau on the University of Idaho campus. E. B. "Jim" Newsome, Mississippi Sr.ace '40, Moscow businessman and a founding member of Beta Gamma, and Charles Decker, Idaho '48, retired longtime Dean of Students at Idaho, are Honorary Chairmen of the reunion committee. Jon Scripter, Idaho '82, is reunion coordinator. The reunion will take place during Idaho's Homecoming weekend, October 10- 12. Plans include golf and a barbecue on Friday, homecoming festivities (including a part in the parade), a banquet following the football Phi Kapitol Tau Celebrates First Year game on Saturday, and a no-host he brothers of Phi Kapito1 Tau, the Washington DC alumni dub, recently breakfast Sunday morning. Tcelebrated the completion of their first year with "a night at the races" at "We're looking forward to a Rosecroft Race Track, November 2, 1996. great weekend of fun and "This past year was quite a learning experience." Charles Carbone, Ohio '75, club reminiscing," Scripter said. "We treasurer, said. "With families, careers and other commitmems, getting the club off want all our alums to make the the ground proved quite a challenge. The most important lesson leamed was that a pilgrimage to Moscow and successful club must have all its members share the organization responsibilities." celebrate with us." The club is always looking for volunteers. Interested parties should get in touch For more information contact with the Phi Kapitol Tau comacr members listed on page 34 of this issue. Scripter at (208) 885-6312 or (208) 882-6817. elta Beta chapter at the center on the Evansville their donation, businesses DUniversity of Evansville campus. will have a large banner by has announced plans for an Further ahead, Delta the hole they sponsor and delta beta plans alumni dinner at the chapter Beta is planning an alumni their logo will be printed house to kick off Homecom golf tournament for Satur on the tournament t-shirt. alumni dinner, ing Weekend Friday night, day, April25, 1998. The Interested parties should golf tourney October 3, 1997. Addition cost is $60 to enter and contact Delta Beta Vice ally, following the college proceeds will benefit the President of Alumni football game, there will be Evansville Children's Relations, Lou Pickney '97, an undergraduate vs. alumni Psychiatric Hospital. For at [email protected] or basketball game at Carson $75 businesses can sponsor a (812) 474-4003. 32 hole for the tournament. For ••• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connections Buckeye North Alumni Domain Conference a Success he Buckeye N orth Domain insides of the Fraternity and were lively and ranged from lans are well underway conducted a highly discussing ways ro improve grades and scholarsh ip ro risk T for Beta Beta Chapter's successfu l Alumni Domain chapter performance. management issues, rush vs. 50th anniversary Conference in Febmary for Williams provided info rm a recruitment, hazing, substance P reunion, October 24-25 in chapter advisors and Board of tion on Foundation scholar free initiatives and rhe louisville. Organizer Bill Q overnors members. Featured shi ps and grants, fundraising, perspective of professional Brasch, Louisville '67, said: speakers at the afternoon and setting up and maintain campus advisors on roday's "There are alumni who have event were then-Director of Lng alumni clubs. Norrheast Greek system. not been back to louisville Development for rhe Phi Tau Ohio is capable of hosting at Plans are now underway for 30 or 40 years who are Foundation William D. least three clubs and work is for the Buckeye North coming back for this Williams, Fraternity Director beginning in rhat direction. Domain to hold a group of reunion." Brasch also has received of C hapter Services Darrell Wells provided inform ation specialty workshops at the tentative commitments from beginning of the Fall Wells and four professional and guidance on common 1 7 of the 19 living chapter student services G reek Affairs pitfalls in alumni/undergradu semester which will concen charter members who plan to coordinators from the four ate relations and common trate on recru itment, risk attend. schools in the Domain. The weaknesses that are seen management, chapter Reunion festivities are workshop was hosted by nationall y among chapters. leadership and financial scheduled during University Alpha Phi Chapter and was The hits of the afternoon management. Domain of l ouisville homecoming held at the chapter h ouse on were the presentations and Director Rick Vomacka activities and the reunion is the U niversity of Akron the "Q&A" session provided expects each of these an official U of l Bicentennial event. Planned Beta Beta Campus. by the college Greek advisors: workshops to not only better events include a golf outing, Twenty alumni members Cassey Bailey, director of prepare undergraduates and campus tour and reception on alumni ro serve their representing Baldwin Wallace G reek Affa irs at Baldwin Frida y, October 24; and College (Alpha O mega), Wallace; Lori Bowen. director chapters, but also to establish basketball team scrimmage, University of Akron (Alpha of Greek Activit ies at Mount domain-wide policies that chapter house tour, picnic in Phi), Kent Srare University Union; Frank Axell, ass istant can be worked-on and fine the oval, tailgating prior to (Beta Mu), and Mounr Union to the dean for studenr tuned thereafter. The Fall the football game against College (Epsilon) braved the conduct, University of Akron workshops will also establish Houston and a reception after cold and snow to spend and Man Butts, coordinawr of the dare and location fo r a the game on Saturday, several hours together Greek Affairs at Kent State domain-wide conference in October 25. The weekend learning more about the University. The discussions 1998. concludes with a reunion dinner on Saturday at 8:00P.M. For more information, call Brasch at (502) 852-0201. 33 • • • • Alumni News • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Alumni Clubs & Interests Groups Brotherhood lasts a lifetime. Alumni clubs give you the opportunity to link up w ith other alumni to reminisce, build friendships, establish business connections and just hav~ fun. With nearly 50,000 alumni th~ re's. bound to be a club in your part of the country. To find out more about a club m your a rea, contact the representative hsted below. ALUMNI CLUBS MO: St. Louis Area PA: Three Rivers CO: Den ver NE: O maha Club-St. Louis Club- Pittsburgh Bill Csrnko, Harold Walsh, AZ: Valley of the Sun Phi Kappa Tau Foundation Bob Ape!, Penn State '66, Kansas State '76, Club-Phoenix (5 13) 523-1778 Westminster College '92, (303) 290-8644 ( 402) 289-4213, Geoff Pfeiffer, ( 412) 946-1884 [email protected] Centre College '69, MS: Mississippi Gulf Matt Hillebrand, FL: Miami ( 602) 860-1545, work: Coast Club-Gulfport Westminster College '91, Tony Marucci, OH: Canton (602) 954-7511 ext. 401 Steve Nelson, (412) 941-8895, Mississippi State '89, Mike Fredericks, Southern Mississippi '73, [email protected] (305) 538-8904, Bowling Green '90, CA: San Diego Club (601) 896-5496 work: (305) 575-6045 (330) 308-5777 Fred Olivo, Texas-El Paso Todd Stennis, TX: Lone Star Club '83, Mississippi State, '91, Dallas FL: Tampa/St. Petersburg OH: Cincinnati (619) 236-8201, (601) 864-7384 G reg Hollen, Chuck Van Middlesworth, Steve Spaeth, Miami '92, work: (619) 236-9100, Maryland '75, Florida Stare '52, (513) 721-1102 [email protected] NJ: Garden State Alwnni (972) 620-8267. (813) 821-2006 Club-New Brunswick work: (972) 684-4512 OH: C leveland DC: Phi Kapitol Tau Vinnie Brigandi, GA: Atlanta Fr. Nicholas Rachford, Club- Washington Rutgers '93, TX: Longhorn C lub Bill Crane, Georgia '80, Cincinnati '64, Greg Blaisdell, St. C loud (908) 388-6181 Ft. Worth work: (800) 462-8596 (216) 661-9264 Srare '91, (703) 241-2629, Chris Booth, Texas '81, Robert Warren, [email protected]. com NM: Anasazi C lub (817) 498-5324 Georgia Tech '83, OK: Tulsa Tom Moss, (703) 971-7742 Albuquerque Ben Nelson, (404) 248-8008, David Miller, Dave Blankinship, Transylvania '78, work: ( 404) 996-6955 Oklahoma State '89, FL: C entral Florida New Mexico State '83 (817) 4 78-3192 ext. 347 (918) 488-8231 Club-Orlando (505) 275-0547, Chris Stemley, work: (505) 821-1234, WA: Puget Sound IL: Chicago OR: Portland Wright State '88, [email protected] Club-Seattle Jason Crawford, Bradley Brian Wilson, ( 407) 330-6356 Max Kohler, Ryan Malane, Washing '92, (847)358-8721' Florida State '76, Nebraska Wesleyan '59 ton '92, (206) 522-1460, [email protected] (503) 786-4386 IN: Indianapolis (505) 294-7830 [email protected] Club-Indianapolis KY: Louisville TX: El Paso Michael Reed, NY: Big Apple Club INTEREST GROUPS Bill Brasch, Louisville '67, Albert Villa, San Francisco State '90, New York work: (502) 852-0201 Texas-EI Paso '91, (317) 849-1254 Lorin Cone, Mount AZ: Tuscon (9 15) 858-2649 Union '93, (908)753-4668 Dr. Ron Almgren, MA: Boston MD: Chesapeake Phi Louisville '48, William Cole, TX: Houston Tau's- Baltimore OH: Columbus Old (602) 885-7551 Tennessee '84, David C. McCormick, John Roschella, G old Club-Columbus (617) 734-9878 Wisconsin '84, Bethany College '82, Tim Cochran, O hio '90, CA: San Francisco Bay Mat Tuttleman, (713) 370-9930 (4l0) 576-7928, (614) 888-2159, Area Northeastern, work: ( 410) 633-1800, [email protected] East Bay-Eric C line, home: (617) 277-2594, VA: Richmond/ [email protected] Cal State-Ch ico '91, work: (617) 367-2990, Petersburg PA: Philadelphia Area (510) 680-0960 MATNJENO.shore.ner Gary Kalmes, MO/KA: Heart of Club- Philadelphia work: (800) 481-8722 Iowa State '68, America Club Adam Bronstein, San Francisco-Jerry MN: Minneapolis/St.Paul ( 804) 360-0485. Kansas City Penn Stare '83, Rand, Ohio State '71, Mark Miller, work: (804) 965-7043 Clint Coulter, Truman (610) 519-9454, (415) 552-2953, Wisconsin '87, State '90, (816) 965-0994 work: (610) 566-5366 work: 415-626-0858 work: (612) 351-9065 VA: Tidewater Area Robert Green, Kansas '87, Wayne Crowther, Dan Schleck, Donald Mardis, (913) 649-4573, Penn State '90, CO: Colorado Springs Coe College '83, Wright State '85, [email protected] (610) 664-4640, John D. Thomason, (612) 474-2493, (804) 397-0860 34 work: (215) 557-1920 Oklahoma State '68, work: (612) 470-3949, wo rk: (7 19) 520-4634, schleO L8©tc. umn.edu [email protected] onCampus· ...... Connections Beta Omicron Scares up Funds for Hole in the Wall ure they were wearing masks and wielding butcher knifes at co-eds in an abandoned house, but it was S. all for a good cause. The brothers of Beta Omicron at Maryland per formed a live action version of the classic horror film "Halloween" this past October to raise money for the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps. In association with Alpha Epsilon Phi and help from alumnus Dan Kelley, Wright State '86, and creative consultant Curtis Walter, the brothers were able to raise $1003 for the camps. The project involved a three-week renovation of a run-down house implementing $1,500 in donated build ing materials and $7,000 in sound system consign ment. The house was given a lived-in Look from the outside and the special effects (including secret doors and a fa ke window) were built into the inside. The performance itself required seven actors for each tour including three to play Michael Myers, a corpse, a Jamie Lee Curtis and a Detective Monahan. Audiences of ten at a time were paraded through the house as the story of Michael Myers' return unfo lded before them. "This is the type of service all of our chapters should be engaging in," said Kelley. "This project encompassed the spiri t of team building, fundraising, community relations, time management, business management, and marketing." The group grossed $6,000 in ticket sales, and after Yoo-hoo! We'll Make You Famous. (Sorta) expenses Beta O micron was able tO send a $1 ,003 check to the Hole in the Wall Gang Camps. he Laurel staff is the first to admit thar we are fa llible. We "The destination of the funds certainly had a huge Tcannot cover every chapter, everywhere in the country. hand in motivating the brothers of Beta Omicron ro work What we want, nay, crave, in order co service all of our as hard as we did," Brian Flower, chapter president, said. readers is cooperation from undergraduate members and con nected alumnus members. At press time the brothers of Beta O micron were Your brothers want to read about you. Your national officers busy planning their next Haunted House, for this wan r to read abour you. A nd to he perfectly frank, everyone love October. reading about themselves. ls it hard to get printed? No. Our threshold for newsworthiness is very low indeed (we're kind of like Enrerrain ment WeekLy in that regard}. A ll we need to put you and your chapter in here is an inkling of just what's going on at your chapter. It's really not that hard to get in The Laurel, trust us. So what are you waiting for? Send us ' torie -,send us pictures! You can'r expect us to do all this work our elves, can you 1 35 • • • • On Campus • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• The brothers of Beta Valentine's Day "Hugs and Epsilon became the first Kisses" fundraiser and the on the University of "Road Block" fund drive. Southern Mississippi's campus to incorporate a On Sundays, groups of five business sponsored Desig to 15 Chi (North Carolina nated Driver Program. With State) brothers go to the help of PoBoy express, Dorthea Dix Hospital and they helped curb the brighten the day for chil drinking and driving dren. They play basketball, problem. Additionally, the kick-ball, ping-pong and men at Beta Epsilon hosted other games with seven- to a seven on seven soccer thirteen-year-old children. tournament in March tO The brothers of Chi are also benefit the Children's Heart jointly responsible for Miami River. The cleanup the Peoria Big Brothers and Foundation. organizing the Inter was scheduled for June. Big Sisters. The chapter Fraternity Council Canned received the Brotherhood Phi Kappa Tau won its sixth Food Drive. The drive Throughout the year the Award at Bradley's Grand straight Greek Week provides for about 80% of brothers of Delta Theta at Chapter for the third Championship this April at the canned food collected Georgetown have partici consecutive semester. The the University of Louisville. for Wake County, North pated in programs for the award is voted on by all Beta Beta brothers raised Carolina, each year. Also, children of the Georgetown/ chapter presidents and the the most money in the the brothers were given an Scott Co. Readiness Center, IFC president. During spring Greek Walk for Kosair award of appreciation from a day care for low income break at Bradley, brothers Charities in Louisville the County Board of families. In the fall, the Kilby McCurley, Mike ($370) and took first place Commissioners for their brothers held their lOth Denning, Nate Derhammer, in the 60th annual Fry work at the Tuttle Commu annual Christmas Party for Adam Molberger, Scott berger Sing. nity center. Each of the the kids. Brandon Wilson Webb, Jamie Johnson, Dave brothers spent approxi dressed up like Santa and all Janis, Justin Kuch, Rich The brothers of Delta Rho mately five hours at the of the kids received a gift Mingalia and Dan Panattoni at Eastern Kentucky are Raleigh.Civic Center ro and a picture of themselves volunteered to work at the celebrating their 15th raise a total of $1000 for the on Santa-er, Brandon's lap. Hole in the Wall Gang anniversary, but the gifts are Hole In the Wall Gang Also, the kids were over to Camps in New York and going to the community. Camps. the house again in April for Connecticut. The men of Delta Rho have Delta Theta's first annual continued tutoring in the Epsilon Pi at Northern Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter But won't their doughnuts Adopt-A-School program Kentucky recently partici event was co-sponsored by get soggy? The brothers of and also helped the Salva pated in a service auction to the women of Kappa Delta. Alpha Nu (lowa State) tion Army recover from a benefit the Hole in the Wall answered that very question disastrous fire. Additionally, Gang Camps in which they A chapter house can be a when they had Ames police they participated in Habitat raised $350. Campus scary place. The Gamma take turns in a dunk tank to for Humanity week (raising sororities bid on brothers to Mu chapter house at benefit the Hole in the Wall funds for Habitat building do cleaning around their Bradley University was gang camps. The event, projects) and organized apartments and houses. converted into a haunted during homecoming, was a Future Business Leaders of Philanthropy officer Steve house last October with good chance for anyone America Day and Bingo Cahill and Vice President mazes and scares in common with an axe to grind to Night on campus. The Hole Gavin Ellis organized an rooms and hallways. They humiliate a cop while in the Wall Gang Camps event with a local environ even brought in $2,500 for supporting a good cause. were made $1 ,000 richer by mental group to clean up the Hole in the Wall Gang 36 Delta Rho's efforts in their the river banks of the Little Camps and another $500 for • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connections Epsilon Rho Charters in Record Time nly seven months after colonization, Epsilon Rho O chapter received its charter at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, April 26. The seven month period makes Epsilon Rho the fastest to receive its charter. Already making an impact on campus, the brothers are second on campus in grades and have a good aim on first place with many of the brothers making Dean's list each semester. Philanthropy is another strong suit for Epsilon Rho. The men raised $500 during the 1996-97 school year. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camps received $150. Additionally, the brothers have dedicated themselves to serving their surrounding community. With over 300 hours of community service the brothers are giving back to a community that is hesitant about Greek involvement. Their participation in a Halloween block watch, the safe communities phone survey, Red Cross blood drives, Toys for Tots, and the decoration of downtown Indiana for the holiday season, put Phi Tau in first place in community service on the lUP campus. Epsilon Pi Charters at NKU he Epsilon Pi chapter you-the chartering members the future of this fraternity. Twas recently chartered of Epsilon Pi. You have taken The more Epsilon Pis that at Northern Kentucky a group from zero to charter charter, the better off the University (NKU). Scott in less chan two years. No National Fraternity will Shearer, Transylvania '93, small feat and one which you become. I encourage you, Undergraduate National should be extremely proud of. through interactions with Councilor, was on hand to ]usc as Phi Tau credits four other chapters at the national deliver the keynote speech gentlemen named Borradaile, and regional levels, to stress for the event. Some Shideler, Douglass and Boyd your ideals and vision for the highlights: with its creation, future future of this fraternity to "Although many of you members of Epsilon Pi wilL other Phi Tau men who might probably view this weekend look to you as its immortal not have the fresh perspective as the end of a hard-earned members. By signing this that you do. road, T see it as a beginning. charter, your place in history "Continue to have fun. The beginning of Epsilon Pi has been reserved. Continue to strive for Chapter, and the end of the "The fraternity world is excellence. Continue w NKU colony. Epsilon Pi changing. Chapters which police yourselves instead of joins such historic chapters as focus their existence on being policed. And always Gamma Beta across the hazing and drinking are remember the Cardinal river, Alpha up highway 27 disappearing. Chapters like Principles. They will forever in Oxford, and Theta, 80 NKU, who see themselves as lead you on the correct path. miles south in Lexington in a catalyst for individual The prologue of the next ] rhe heart of Phi Tau growth, are pushing tO the great chapter in Phi Tau country-the Ohio Valley. top. The fraternities of history has just been written. ~ "Credit for this yesterday will not be able to And its title is Epsilon Pi." 37 accomplishment belongs with survive tomorrow. You are • • • • On Campus • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • A Banner Year FOR EXPANSION by John T. Chafin II, Transylvania '93, Director of Expansion hi Kappa Tau has made substantial movement toward true growth and development. Executive Director John G reen, Nebraska Wesleyan '60, said, P"Th e 1996-97 school year has been the most successful year for expansion in the history of the National Fraternity." In the past year the expansion staff reestablished colonies at three schools where chapters had closed: Virginia Wesleyan (Epsilon Delta), Western Michigan (Gamma Theta) and Northeastern (Gamma Phi). Seven colonies were established at new schools: University of South Florida, University of Arizona, Arizona State U niversity, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Georgia State University, Indiana State University and Chapman University. John Chafin presents on Expansion The Indiana University of Pennsylvania Colony (now Epsilon Rho), joined colonies Director Citation to Mark Horiuchi at the University of Kentucky (Kappa), Frostburg State U niversity (Epsilon Omicron), of Chapman Colony. The first-ever University of Cincinnati (Gamma Beta), Northern Kentucky University (Epsilon Pi) Colony Awards were presented at and Ohio State (Gamma) in achieving chapter status this yea r. the 1997 Notional Convention. All these groups are committed to excellence. They built chapters that stand for leadership, scholastic achievement and community service. They successfully recruit and develop men who are not satisfied with the status quo of the Greek system. During a recent evaluation of the expansion program, Past National President Stephen Brothers, UC-Berkeley '66, said, "I am elated with our success in expansion this year." A very strong expansion schedule is planned for the upcoming yea r, with grass roots expansions scheduled for St. Louis University and Chowan Co llege in Murfrees boro, North Carolina. The expansion staff is also coordinating Phi Kappa Tau's return to the University of Michigan (Tau) and Muhlenberg College (Eta). REASONS FOR SUCCESS liorthem Michigan • "" Phi Kappa Tau's commitment to personal development has garnered a strong reputation in the interfratemal community. Brothers said, "1 Mkhlgon e Northeosttno . ?. think we have been doing the right thing by West1K11 Mkllltan ill e M... en~ rg stressing risk management, academics, communi IUP . ty service, and value-based leadership for the • ~urg Cildllall A • Olllo State past ten years. We are now reaping the benefits Inc&""' Slah • • NKU • rginia Wosleyan of doing so. Many of the top campuses across the St. loois Univ • K~y 0... College e >I country have Phi Kappa Tau at the top of their • Ariz.,. State University list the next time they want to add a new fraternity." • University of Ariz- Gtarpt State • To support the continued emphasis on expansion, the Fraternity has hired three full • Existing colonies \ time expansion employees for next year- • Colonies opening in 97-98 1 will serve as director of expansion; expansion • Chapters chartered in 96-97 ~) consultants are Todd Lucas, Wright Sate '94, and Jeremy DiMaio, Longwood College '94. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • CONNECTIONS Get Involved at a Colony Near You! National Vice President and Expansion Committee Chair Todd Napier, Evansville University of Arizona '83, said this operational structure has enabled the Fraternity tO expand with aggression Tucson, AZ and precision. "Having three fu ll-time expansion employees enables us to provide an contact: Tim Holman enormous amount of human resources to our new colonies. It takes a lot of dedication 520-579-9443 (work) and commitment for undergraduates to build a new colony, so they must have the 520·621·6097 (home) complete, undivided attention of staff members to build such intensity and pride. University of Michigan Through such human resources, the expansion staff has been able to develop cutting Ann Arbor, Ml edge educational prog rams such as TEAM contact: John Chafin Colony, which provides professional training on 800-PKT-1906 ext. 240 how to build a new colony, and regionalize an Northern Michigan University expansion consultant in Atlanta." Marquette, Ml contact: Marian Kitchen 906-343·6689 ALUMNI-THE CRITICAL LINK National representatives can't do it alone. Chowan College lt takes an enormous amount of time and effort Murfreesboro, NC by local alumni as well. Through the efforts of contact: John Chafin 800-PKT- 1906 ext. 240 National Councilor Bill Crane, Georgia '81, a consultant lived and worked out of Atlanta last Arizona State University year, and an expansion consultant will do the Tempe, AZ same dming the upcoming school year. Rob Contact: Geoff Pfeiffer (602) 860·1545 Warren, Georgia Tech '83-the "founding father" of regionalization-made it all possible by Virginia Wesleyan College providing lodging for the leadership consultant. Virginia Beach, VA Obviously, alumni support for new colonies Contact: John Chafin Rob Warren in front of the expansion ·800·PKT·1906 ext. 240 consultonl apartment. is crucial. Former Director of Expansion Todd Justus said "Alumni support has been outstand Chapman University ing in isolated areas, but we can involve many more alumni in the expansion process." Orange, CA Contact: John Chafin The best way alumni can become involved is by serving in an advisory capacity on a new 800-PKT-1906 ext. 240 colony's Board of Governors . The National Expansion Committee, at its summer meeting in Oxford, addressed Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA how to get more alumni involved in the expansion process. Napier said "The Expansion Contact: John Chafin Committee has made alumni support for our colonies a top priority for the upcoming 800-PKT- 1906 ext. 240 year. Through the hard work of the Expansion Committee, domain directors and expa nsion staff, we will find dedicated alumni committed to being part of a building Georgia State University process." Atlanta, GA Contact: Bard Brockman A lumni support and supervision is essential to the long-term success of a new 404·572· 4507 (work) colony. A lumni are invaluable resources. They provide the continuity that is needed for the new group to be around hundreds of years from now. Brothers said, "The chapters St. Louis University with alumni support are consistently better than those without it. I have now visited St. Louis, MO contact: John Chafin over 30 chapters and colonies during my term as national president. During the '60s and 800-PKT-1906 ext 240 '70s, the prevalent attitude was that you should never trust anyone over 30. Times have changed and so have attitudes. Our members now crave alumni involvement." Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, Ml Alumni have a unique opportunity to serve as mentors for colony members-these contact: John Chafin young men are the leaders and scholars on their campuses. In the process alumni build a 800·PKT·1906 ext. 240 chapter for the National Fraternity. Perhaps Napier said it best- "I'll never forget when Ls igned Epsilon Pi's charter as their colony adviso r. I felt their pain at every step along Northeastern University Boston, MA the way. Seeing them grow throughout the past two years has been one of the most contact: Kirk Wilcox rewarding experiences l have had in my involvement with Phi Kappa Tau. And, 800-995·4473 ext. 1324 39 hopefully, I've made a difference too." • • • • On Campus• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • D College 1996 Maxwell Chapter Epsilon Lambda Quickly Established Tradition of Excellence ew chapters have so Faculty and alumni serving quick ly gone from on the first Board of Governors Fchartering tO Maxwell included Dr. Irving Gottfried, winner than Epsilon Lambda at Franklin & MarshalL '73; Lloyd Longwood Coll ege. From its Bost, NC State '60; Brian founding with 34 men on Chodrow, Penn State '76; Bill September 18, 1992, to official Bell, Transylvania '63; Scott chanering on April 9, 1994, to Daubert, Penn State '80; and H. winning the Maxwell at the Reed Edwards, William & Mary 1996 Leadership Academy, '88. Epsilon Lambda has been a The colony wasted no time beacon to all chapters striving in making its mark, earning the for excellence. highest member class GPA, In the fall of 1992, winning the semi-annual Greek students of Longwood College "Lip Sync" competition, and The Rotu nda, Ruffner Hall, longwood College. returned to Farmville, Vir taking home the prestigious ginia-a small town of about brotherhood award (all in the Longwood College: A Brief History 6,000 people located in the first semester). south central part of the state From then on, there was Founded in 1839 as the Farmville Female Seminary Association, the College was a pioneer first in private to a new buzz in the air. no stopping the men of Epsilon and later in public education. The State of Virginia The bun was Phi Kappa Lambda. Highlights from the acquired the College in 1884 a s the first state institution Tau, led by then-expansion chapter's 1996 Maxwell of higher learning for women in Virginia. directors Rob Reese and Steve application include achieving a Over the/ears, the college expanded its academic Hartman. Two organizations chapter GPA of 2.804 (all programs an had a succession of names, becoming Longwood College in 1949. Longwood has a strong had initially contacted the men's: 2.438), raising $1,800 Greek tradition; four national sororities were founded Greek Affairs Office at fo r the Hole in the Wall Gang there: Kappa Delta, 1897; Sigma Sigma Sigma, 1889; Longwood with the goal of Camps, and performing 260 Zeta Tau Alpha, 1898; and Alpha Sigma Alpha, 1901. establishing a colony. hours of communi ty service. Longwood became fully coeducational in 1976. Reese and Hartman [Chapter GPA this year was Today, Longwood offers more than 100 ma',ors, on a campus located in the heart of historic Farmvi le, flooded the campus with 2.97!] Virginia. The red-brick Jeffersonian buildings provide information. On September 15, From membership excellent facilities while reflecting the charm, beauty they set up a table in Lankford recruitment to social program and character associated with its long heritage. Student Union, planning to ming to alumni relations, the seek out new members all week. chapter has focused on Epsilon Lambda: The Founding Fathers They were soon overwhelmed brotherhood. As stated in the by the response from students. chapter's Maxwell application, Darrell Wells Dwight Spencer Out of 64 candidates, 34 "Our chapter builds self-esteem Bryan Weaver Sean Rayner were accepted as new associate beginning with each brother's Eric Wilson Mark Ferraro members, chosen on the basis entrance to the membership Donald Goding Anrhony Ferrara of the ideal of the innate worth orientation process. The John Borowiec Elmer Goff of the individual and what the program stresses self-confidence Robert Houts David Boyer individual could offer Long and group rel iance that in tum ;:S William Darton David Place wood as a Founding Father. leads each brother's actions in ~ Daniel Ellis A lan Kidd These initial members the chapter as an individual. ~ .0.. Michael Grise Jeffrey Sebastian were involved and dynamic Chapter unity is the result of .0.. Herbert Hurst Matthew Copsey leaders, including Darrell the combination of all the ~ John Richard Patrick C urtis Wells, president of the Student events of our chapter, li ving ~ Jimmie Morris Government Association and ·0...- together, and supporting the David Mabe Brian Weaver, all-American individual as a whole." 40 Arthur Wilson captain of Longwood's basket Christian Snidow ball team. • • • • • 1• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •C oNNECTIONS Chapter Ef erna Oliver Amos These men were reported deceased to the National Headquarters from March 1-July 1 , 1997. Dead at 87 J. Oliver Amos, Miami '28 Marc G. Lipetz, Northeastern '88 orn in 1909,J.OiiverAmos Rulon S. Ashby, Delaware '25 Don M. Lowrie, Ohio State '30 Bwas initiated into Phi Kappa Melvin Aungst, Penn State '31 Marvin Macy, Nebraska Wesleyan '53 Tau at Miami University with D.M. Babbitt, UC-Berkeley '31 M.L. Madison, Colorado Suue '29 his cousin Bill in 1928. He was Paul Babcock, Connecticut '61 Michael Marks, Tramylvania '61 among the first to move into the Richard Bahn, Jr., Pe1m State '59 Harold J. Marshall. Idaho '48 brand new chapte r house in Kenneth Benz, Cincinnati '76 Johrlj. C. Martin, Syracuse '49 Oxford during his senior year in J. Oliver Amos, Miami '28 Thomas Black, Transylvania '35 Harold Martin, Jr., \.Vashington '57 1931. As an undergraduate, Bill Boone, Old Dominion '67 Robert A. Maurer, Ohio '41 Amos was a membe r of Tile Miami Student staff for four years a nd Richard W. Bristol, Coe '54 Albert L. Miglin, /!linois '50 served as editor h is senior year. Jay C. Buckey, Mount Union '32 Gregory Miller, Washington '67 After earning a n M.A. ar the Mcdill School of Jo urnalism at Raymond Buller, Michigan Suue '38 Wallas W. Moore, UCLA '51 Charles A. Bush, lAfayette ' 31 A. Carl Moser, Cornell '37 Northwestern, Amos returned ro S idney and Tile Sidney Daily Lynford W. Butz, Muhlenberg '36 Warren Mueller, Iowa Stare '42 News which his grandfathe r had founded. A mo built Tile Sidney Russell W. Cheadle. Ohio '34 Allen Mullen, Oregon Sate '47 Daily News into the Amos Press, which now publishes the world's Robert N. Clingan, Ohio '38 Linwood Mumford, Delaware '57 largest publications for stamp a nd coin collectors including Coin Raymond Cogar, Centre ' 18 Ronald T. Newman, Pt~rdue '32 \Yiorld and Linn's Stamp News. Johnny Cosentino, New Me»co St. '92 William Nims, WashingtOn Swte '43 He married his co llege sweetheart, Margaret Barr of Massillon Robert Crabtree. Washingwn '47 James R. Park, Kansas '94 in 1936. They had two children, John and Ma rgaret Anne. Harold J. Crooks, Delaware '24 George Paschich, Texas-EI Paso '57 Amos served on the board of trustees of Miami Unive rsity Frank Curran Jr., Pennsylvania '34 WalterS. Paskevich, Syracuse '36 from 1953- 71 and was its chairma n in 1969- 71. He was a n able RichardT. Delp, Miami '33 Jewme R. Peck, Illinois '41 leader during th is time of unrest on college campuses. Miami Earl A. Erich, Muhlenberg '46 E. Herbert Peirce, Delaware '24 Thomas Finical, Ohio State '19 Kenneth Peters, Kansas Srate ' 26 recognized Amos's contributions with the 1971 Alumni Awa rd David J. Finley Jr., Penn Swte '65 joseph Poxson, Case Western '50 and in 1973 awarded him an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree. L. Dwight Franz, Miami '26 lrven Prettyman, Case Westem '30 His inreresrs in Phi Kappa Tau remained solid thro ugh the Hope Freeman, Univ of Miami '48 Luterh T. Price, Texas-EI Paso '57 years, in spite of professional comminnenrs. In 1973 he received David M. Gautier, Florida '49 Bi lly Ramsey, Southwest Texas '68 the Borraclaile Award. He was a Foundation trustee for many year Willard Ghormley, WashingtOn '46 George Rees, \Villiam & Mary '48 and established a n endowed cholarship in his name. Carl Goeringer, Muhlenberg '47 Douglas J. Reid, Jr., Miami '47 Roben Goodman, Penn State '36 Bernard Reilly, Pennsylvania '39 Alan Grandy, Michigan State '89 Jack Renfrow, Southern ILlinois '53 Miglin Dies in Chicago Dudley Granr, UC-/3erkeley '33 Ge(31d E. Renrschler, Muhlenberg' 38 Real estate developer Alben "Lee" Miglin, lllinois '50, wa David E Guess, Auburn '46 Darrell Cecel Rogers, Goergia '89 murdered in Chicago this past May. Harold B. Hanes, Purd11e ' 26 Phil W. Roulac, '34 USC Miglin was regarded as a n e;:~ rl y creator of business pa rk Marcus A. Hanna, Jr., Miami '65 James E. Runyan, Louisville '49 developments that combined office and wa reho use space. Miglin Gilbert K. Hardacre, Illinois ' 21 Walter Shambach, Penn State '40 was best known for his pla ns to build the world's tallest sky Virgil Harwood, Kamas State '25 Richard Shanaman, Penn Stare '31 Albert R. Haske, Rensselaer '31 Raymond B. Smith, Purdue '33 scraper- a 125-story building- however, the project never Roger Hekhuis, Michigan State '51 Vil as Smith, Wisconsin-Madison '34 acquired financing. Milford 1\. Heyman, Miami ' 19 A. Kohr Sprenkle, Pennsyl11ania '28 Miglin began his career at Anhur Rubloff & Co. and in 1982 Glen Roy Hill , Transylvania '59 Charles M. Staton, Kenrucky '56 started his own company with J. Paul Beitler. Miglin-Beitle r now George B. Hooper, Ohio '52 Jean M. Stevenson, Miami '23 ranks among the top real estate management firms in C hicago. Jack Hurlock. lllinois '27 Elden Sroskopf, Kansas Swte '32 George Horst, Jr., Baldwn1-Wallace '65 William E. Tinney, Rensselaer '29 Marrin A. Johnson Jr., Purdue '32 Raymond Toldan Jr., Texas-Austin '48 Harold J. johnson, Colorado '30 Robert L. Tropp, Uifayeue '65 In Memoriam Brian Vabolis, Longwood College Karl W. Johnson, Iowa Swre '28 Honor your deported brothers with a memorial gift in their name Roy Johnston, Transylvania '27 William Walters, Muhlenberg '39 to the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation. For more information on this Ely S. Kash, Transylvania '25 William H. Webb, Lor~is vi!le '48 meaningful remembrance, contact: C.R. Kelly, \Vesrminster '51 Lawrence S. W illis, Akron '44 Joseph A. Kish, Jr., Delatvare '84 Everr M. Winks, Purdue '23 The Phi Kappa Tau Foundation )ohn A. Lee, Rensselaer '37 Pershing L. Yon, Florida '36 14 North Campus Avenue George Linkletter, Jr., F & M '38 Oxford, Ohio 45056 (513) 523-1778 41 • • • • lnterfraternal News • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Phi his past spring, Phi In making its decision, 7,500 undergraduate Delta Theta announ the General Council cited members implement the Tced plans tO ban several studies on alcohol policy. Chapters that alcohol in all fraternity use among college stu volunteer to take the lead houses by the year 2000. dents. The General in removing alcohol from The fraternity's General Counci l also considered their residence faci lities Council adopted the the rising cost of liability will receive such incen following substance-free insurance due to claims tives as grants to upgrade • Sigma Nu has also an involving alcohol. their educational capabili nounced that it's chapter policy by a unanimous vote houses will be alcohol-free this past February. "We want to give ties and to make structural by the year 2000. renewed strength to the improvements to their "Effective July I , 2000, all core principles of our houses. • Farmhouse chapter houses existing chapter facilities in Phi frounders," said Robert B. At the time the have been alcohol-free since alcohol-free policy was 1974. Delta Theta Fraternity will be Deloian, president of Phi alcohol-free. Alcoholic beverages Delta Theta's General announced, the fraternity • After a failed attempt at will not be perrnitted in the Council. "Our objectives had 11 alcohol-free mandating alcohol-free chapter facility or on any are friendship, encourage chapter houses. Since then events, Greeks at the property at any time, or under ment of academic achieve the number has risen to University of Colorado have 43-nearly 25 percent of once again taken steps to any circumstance . All new ment and development of eliminate alcohol at parties colonies, re-colonizations, and leadership and community Phi Delta Theta's chapters. on fraternity and sorority any other existing chapter service. Abuse of alcohol Although reaction properties. By the Fall of without housing that may among college undergradu within the fraternity has 1998, no alcohol centered acquire a facility, will be ates endangers these been mixed, Phi Delta functions will be allowed on University of Colorado alcohol-free, effective March 15, principles." Theta has received many chapter property. 1997. The implementation of The fraternity has put letters in support of the these procedures is a continua together a program of new policy from alumni, tion of the ongoing efforts of the educational incentives to students, parents and General Fraternity." help its 180 chapters and campus officials. Phi Kappa Tau's Reaction to the Substance-Free Housing Trend At the 1997 National Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona, convention delegates passed a resolution strongly support· ing chapters who choose to have substance-free housing, but in no way mandating it. The resolution also requested that the National Council not take further action on the substance-free housing issue during the next two years. Many delegates on the convention floor felt more time was needed for gathering information about the substance free issue, such as determining what a " substance" is and understanding the full ramifications of any national action on the issue. Convention attendees from Phi Chapter raised nearly $1 00 for The Hole in the Wall Gang by selling t·shirts that listed Webster's definition for " substance" followed by the slogan " Phi Kappa Tau-a fraternity of substance." 42 1997-98 PHi KAPPf JAU FOUND~TI9N Sc h o arshtp Rectptents Paul A. Elfers retired from Fisher Controls, Inc., in Marshalltown, Iowa as an executive. He was a chemical engineer by education and training and his interests included farming, citrus groves and apparel manufacturing. The Paul A. Elfers Omega Scholarships are awarded to six outstanding undergraduate or graduate students. One award is reserved for an outstanding chapter treasurer. Each applicant is required to write an essay highlighting how his scholastic achievement, leadership and contributions to Phi Kappa Tau demonstrate a belief in the capitalistic system. An excerpt from each recipient's essay is printed below. Michael Hewes JefH Kretschmar Southern Mississippi '88 Baldwin Wallace '96 University of Mississippi Law School Psychology & Criminal Justice "Our motto at Beta Epsilon is 'Success is Never "If Baldwin Wallace were, in theory, on institution Coasting.' It is o motto that I hove tried to adopt which supported the redistribution of its primary com· personally and will continue to follow as I move modity, grades, there would be o limited number of through life. I feel it represents the characteristics students who would continue to work as hard as they looked for in o recipient of the Paul A. Ellers Ome currently do. There would be no motivation to put ga Scholorshtp." forth the extra effort if everyone, regardless of merit, would receive the some grades. Capitalism, on the other hand, insptres such hard work and dedico· lion. This dedication is what guided me to Phi Kap pa Tau, and now, Phi Kappa Tau is preparing me for the next stage of my life." Mason R. Seachrist CliH D. Unger Mount Union '95 University of Arizona Colony Elementary Education Marketing "I believe in the Amencon ideal that, through ed· " .. I began to realize that for me, being o student ucotion and hard work, people con better them· also meant being o student leader.. The brother· selves and be successful in their chosen fields. As hood and friendship that I hove fostered within o result, those who help themselves ore reword· this group hove motivated me to continue to de ed. I hove worked as hard as I con to reach my mand the best of myself " goals and help others because I appreciate and remember those who hove helped me." Christopher Krieg Richard S. Wang Louisville '94 Georgia Tech '95 School of Medicine Computer Science ''Being o leader in Phi Kappa Tau , much like being involved in o "I spent much of lost summer volunleenng for the Olympic Gomes. capitalistic society, is not centered on on individual striving to collect The contacts and experience from the few short weeks were greater ] earnings or glory, but recognizing that due to determination and hard than most people could gain in a year of work. I become recognized work one con creole change, stimulate growth, and find as o knowledgeable leader very quickly.. It was one of the greatest ~ ~ potential in those that ore affected by your actions." experiences of my life, and it has helped me more than I could hove imagined with [obtaining] paid internships for this upcoming summer. " 43 Nine scholarships, named after the individauls who established the scholarship endowments, are awarded each year. An excerpt from each recipient's application is printed below. Rea A. and Lela Axline Scholarship E. Thomas Boles, Jr. Scholarship Joson Luring, Miami '96 Spencer Petersen, Idaho '94 Public Administration Computer Engineering "The most important decision of my life to this " A Foundation scholarship would help tremen point was my choice to rush and then pledge dously in keeping my education consistent. I the Alpha Chapter of Phi Kappa Tau. It has would be able to continue to participate in all led too life full of opportunity, leadership and of the organizations of which I am a part of brotherhood." and graduate with the rest of my class. " Jack L. Anson Scholarship Ernest H. Volwiler Scholarship Ryan Modlinski, Louisville '95 Jeff Kretschmar, Baldwin Wallace '96 Biology (pre-med) Psychology & Criminal Justice "While I will move on in just o year, I feel I am "I have appeared on the Dean's List each just another small contributor representing the quarter of attendance, and currently have o true ideals and pride of a Phi Tau in all my en 3.94 cumulative grade point overage. deavors. " J. Oliver Amos Scholarship J. Franklin S. McMullan Scholarship - . Brent Miller, Miami '96 Scott Nass, Bradley '93 Speech Communication and English and Psychology Vocal Performance "After four years of attending Bradley Univer "In my life I have found dedication to be sity and being a member of Phi Kappa Tau , I paramount in order to be an effective hove learned a lot about life and myself and student, leader ond fraternity brother." my position in this world." t Ewing T. Boles Scholarship Harold H. Short Scholarship J. Christopher Webster, Florida '94 Chad T. Morris, Centre College ' 96 Chemistry Biology and Anthropology/Sociology "I am applying for this scholarship because I "I feel that my dedication to goals academic hove decided to continue my education beyond and fraternal make me worthy of this honor." my bachelor's degree in chemistry and enter medical school or pursue my second bachelor's degree in English." Paul A. Elfers Scholarship Josh Contrucci, Kent State '94 Secondary Education- Physics "I am asking for assistance from the Foundation to lessen the burden on me and my parents." The Parent's Fund awards two scholarships annually to a graduate student and an undergraduate. Mike Demczyk, Muskingum '89 Brandon Schirg, Tennessee '96 M iami Political Science Graduate Finance Program "Receiving a Foundation Scholarship ...wou ld "My research in Europe would allow me to help me stay involved in my fraternity and my . ~ community, and il would help me better pre carry out valuable surveys and interviews ...Th is , ,, type of field research is instrumental if I am to pare myself for the future." ~ ._, accurately assess the implications of European ' I 0 integration on subnational and national gover " 44 ments, economies and cultures." The Foundation awards up to 22 scholarships each year to deserving undergraduate and graduate students. Eric Byers Aaron M. McClain Baldwin Wallace '96 Baldwin Wallace '96 Business (Finance) Business (Accounting) Matthew D. Craig Trenton C. Nehls Purdue '94 Miami '89 Management Marketing Graduate Program Jeffery Doane Timothy H. Peterson North Carolina State '94 Bradley '96 Electrical and Computer Engineering Accounting Berton T. Fleenor Brian C. Ring Colorado State '95 North Carolina State '93 Finance Mechanical Engineering Sean P. Flinn Mason R. Seachrist Auburn '95 Mount Un ion '95 Chemical Engineering Elementary Education Michael Gabhart Frank Skrtic Georgetown College '95 Ba ldwin Wallace '95 Physics Computer Science Sante Ghetti Robert P. Sullivan Ohio '96 Rutgers '95 Political Communication Electrical Engineering Michael Hewes Scott C. Swenson Southern Mississippi '88 Cal State - Chico '95 University of Mississippi Law School Biology/Pre -Medicine Nadim Richard Homsany Eric Tarquinio Rutgers '96 Penn State '94 Electrical and Computer Eng ineering Education ] Brice E. Love Cosmo J. Tedone Ohio State '95 Rochester Tech '86 ~ Pharmacy Thomas Cooley Law School 45 ell, it's probably about time l There is a sense you get that the W came clean. The cover photo? whole clothing industry is sitting It's me. The shots throughout Elizabeth somewhere laughing. Take corporate Runyon's piece on business casual?Those casual, for example. The men's fashion too are me. Not bad for a guy who never industry hadn't had a major upheaval in, modeled before, eh?(I don't see what the well, ever. So someone somewhere at a big deal is, most of the time you just stand clothing company decided to change all there. I could've just as easily been working the rules and trick us into buying a for the highway comtni£ e m bracing t h e B lutarski w ithin. WHILE "NATIONAL lAMPOON ' S ANIMAL HOUSE" GETS FLACK AS A POOR EXAMPLE OF GREEK- LEITER FRATERNITIES, IT .JUST MIGHT BE T HE BEST REPRESENTATION OF GREEK LIFE IN AMERICAN CINEMA. B Y J A MES A . W A LKER ention the word "fraternity" to the general populace and chance are you will conjure up images of "National Lampoon' Animal M Hou e." Thi albatro has hung around the Greek system's neck for some time, but amazingly, of the major portrayals in American cinema, "Animal House" appears to be the best of the bunch. From the blatant hazing of Spike Lee's "School Daze," to the forced exile of the Greek system in "PCU," the strongest showing of fraternity life comes from a film that many in lhe fraternity world would just as soon not be tied to. "Animal Hou e" shows a fraternity at it worst, that much is true: rhe members of Delta Tau Xi are drinker , they are vandals and they don't make grades. But at the root of it all they are a right cohesive unit with a strong en e of justice and brotherhood. The brothers of Delta Xi's real problem is rhat they were never policed properly. They arc despised by other fraternities, they are hated by the commu nity, and the administration is only looking to get rid of them, most notably by putting the chapter on "double-secret probation." Eric Stratton (Rush Chairman, damn glad m meet you) sums it up to rhe Greek Council: "The Issue here is not wether we broke a few rules... we did. But you can't hold a whole fraternity responsible for the behaviour of a few sick perverted individual . For if you do then shouldn't we blame the whole fraternity system? And if the whole fraternity ystcm is guilty then i n't this an indictment of our educational institution in general? I put it to you, Greg: isn't this an indictment of our entire American society? Well, you can do what you want with us, but we're not going to sit here and listen to you bad mouth the United States of America!" Now, that was a joke, and a way for the Deltas to get our of a jam, but it is 48 more profound than it seems. When the administration throws up its hands and says, ''that's it we can't deal with entire campus. It's been o long :.incc They are handed condoms and a goat you so we're going to eliminate you," the students had fun that they don't 1s heard bleating in the background. it is in essence giving valitlity to rhe remember what a "kegger" b. T he The cene curs to an interrogation Deltas' actions. administation has divided the campu where the nerds are asked pointed Nor once are the Delta educated into factions and they fight each que:.tion and doused with water. on proper behavior. Nor once are the other rather than tho:.e who seek to G il bert and Loui return to their dorm members advi ed as to what is keep them down. Un ity amoung CO\'C red in chicken feather . (Note: expected. And their national offi ce students is non-exi tent. when the group forms a chapter of isn't mentioned until the Dean wanr Lambda Lambda Lambda, no hazing i co revoke their charter. O ne of rhe '"Ye s, b ig b r other D e an hown to occur. ) greatest trength · of the G reek system a llmightee!" The mo r d i ru rbing image of is its ability to help others of its kind G reek hazing come from Spike Lee in when needed. By writing off Delta n "Revenge of the Nerds," ostra his 1988 film , "School Daze." et at Tau Xi, Faber College is writing off I cism is at its highest. The G reek the mythical all-black Mission the G reek system in general. have separated themsclve from nil College, "Daze" portrays, among other who are not of their ilk. Rather than issues, the struggle of a young student '"Ge e, s c ooter, f r ats w e re arrack the G reeks that fight them and ro be accepted by The Gamma Ph i b a nned I n t h e ' 6 0s." their kind , the nerds-cr, Lamhdas, Gamma Fraternity, Incorporated. The join the Greek system in an attempt pledges to Gamma (called either he kind of behavior typifi ed in to find a niche on the inside for a Gammi tes or Dogs) are treated with T "Animal House" is probably fraternity made up of non-stereotypi the utmost di respect, forced to sleep what led ro the exile of fraternities at cal G reeks. sitting up in a basement, wear chains Port Chester Univer iry, in the film As far as stereotypes go, "Nerd:.," ("Dog" collars) and shave their heads. "PCU." has just about all of them perpetuated Con tantly they are talked down to The World of "PCU" is a world by the Alpha Beta fraternity. Thi and hara eel, remini cent of the way without sanctioned fra terni tic . This film seems more to be a deri vati ve to recruit are hollered at by their drill farce of polirical-correcrne s gone roo existing Greek stereotype rather than ~ergea n t in Stanley Kubrick's "Full far has but one fraternity (formerl y Psi a reaction to G reek behaviour (as in Metal JackeL" Kappa Mu ) which has been living "School Daze") or a catalys t to A drill sergeant's purpose has underground (al> the secret society of stereotypes (as in "A nimal House"). always been to tear them down to Balls and Shaft) since the college The Alpha Betas are "football build them back up. The difference banned fraternities in the '60s. players and face men." They rule the here is that these men are not being "PCU " replaced G reek letter campus and the Greek system. groomed for war. They are not organizations with social-outrage Fullfilling the G reek stereotype, learning discipline to save their lives. groups covering every stereotype the protagonists in "Revenge of the They arc being tortured to amuse the imaginahle. T he on ly somewhat N erds" face hazing without actually acti ve brothers. Tbey are proving normal orga nization is the group of becoming part of the fraternity in their worth and in a sense showing students who live in "The Pit." question. G ilbert and Louis, obliviou:. their weakness, their lack of any Members of th;u group stick together to the fact that they are not what indivitlualiLy and their mob mentality. out of a total detachment to the Alpha Beta looks for in rush candi In "Animal House," it would madness of the cliques on campus. dates, go w the house to inquire about ~ecm that our heroes, or rather They belong together imply because membership. Here, the filmmaker protagonists, are against the notion of they don't belong anywhere else. drag out almost every hazing tcrco ha:ing. On pledge nigh t, the new Thrown into the :.oup at PCU i · type. While humorous in context with hrothcrs are given their pledge names Tom, a pre-fre hman ju t in town for the film, the scene erve up biting and pledge pin , and a party follow . the weekend. The :.ituation i comentary about the ocietal ill of Meanwhile, aero s fra ternity row, del.cribcd to Tom by Jame "Droz" hazing. the O mega' are having their own Andrews, leader of the Pit: "Ttmes T he pair arrive and are led lO the ceremony. Active brother tand have changed my dear Thoma , we no "Altar of Sacrifice" by a hooded watch in black hooded robes while longer will herry and crew goats for Alpha Beta. There they meet more ini tiate , stri pped to their underpant , fun." The fraternity sy, rem ha all but hooded brothers who instruct Loub arc paddled to show their alligance to vanished and in its place remain the and Gilberc to prepare themselvc:.. the fraternity. It is the O megas, who stereotypes of the G reek life. By repressing the entire campu , "Animal House" shows a tight and tricking them to turn nn each other rather than authori ty, PCU li t a cohesive unit with a strong sense powder keg that could destroy the of justice and brotherhood 49 ANALYSIS The story line in "School Daze" picks up after pledges have been the so-called "Animal House" has selected. In "Revenge of the Nerds," a something that the other film fire in the freshman dorm allows fraternities do not: an honest freshmen to join fraternities a week into rhe school year and the rush is interest in finding quality members not shown. And in PCU there are no fraternities hence no formal rush. "Animal House," on the other for the most part are tools of the Dean Deltas ("Animal House") follow hand, opens with two freshmen, Larry in his effort to wipe out the Deltas, almost no tradition whatsoever. The that blindly follow tradition and seek oath members swear to the fraternity Kroger and Kent Dorfman going from fellow hip through pain. While the is for the most part made up on the house to house attending rush parties. degredation that the Omega pledges spot by chapter president, Hoover. The Omegas select members on sight, undergo isn't close to what the Perhaps it can be said that the Deltas sending those who don't fit the part Gammites face in School Daze, it does are their own entity unto themselves. (including Larry, Kent, a blind go to show the luducrous behavior of The traditions of their national office student and two international these types of tactics. are not adhered to and it is only when students) off to the comer to sit out The Pit, in "PCU," only suggests Dean Wormer reports them to said the party. the threat of hazing as a scare tactic to national and their charter is revoked At Delta, every man is treated prefrosh Tom. Many symbols of that the Deltas spring into action to with the same respect, or lack thereof. unsavory torture are implied: hockey defend their honor, such that it is. The brothers take the time to talk to masks, rubber gloves. We are told that the freshmen and get to know them. these hazing traditions are the only .. T h at w a s E r ic S t ratton, Sure, the rush chairman reluctantly traditions to survive Balls and r u sh c h airman, h e w a s attends and spends his time needling Shaft ... a scary thought indeed. d a mn g lad t o m e et y o u." Kent, but others like Hoover and Boone seem to actually be communi ••De lta H o use h a s a lo ng A n integral part of the G reek cating with the freshmen class. Again t r aditi on o f e x i stence ... " ~ys tem has always been its rush, it apears that the so-called "Animal how it selects new members for House" has something that the other A t the backbone of the Greek admittance. To perpetuate the system, film fratemities do nor: an honest ~etter fartemity system is new members must constantly be interest in finding quality members tradition. It is tradition that strength added. In most of the portrayals of (arguably, however, this spell is ens the bond between brothers and fraternities in American cinema, this broken when they allow Kent to join gives men an overall sense of pride in aspect is glazed over at best. because they "need the dues"). the organization and the men who have come before. The Pit members are not a fraternity, per say, allthough they are a brotherly organization. They have no tradition to adhere to and are rhus free to tweak the situation as they de ire. Composite pharos of the Pit members have gone downhill over the years, the latest is just a Polaroid of no one in particular. Their initiation is a joke, their trophy case is lined with beer bottles, and their great hall has become a stage for a college band. Tradition is pretty much all the secret society of Balls and Shaft have left. A the only remaining fraternity on campus, the brorhers have held on to only one thing... tradition. So much so that it hampers their selection process. ~EEK TO ME: Forced bonding through persecution by the elite creates a need and a It stands to mention that the mc~e for the brothers of lambda Lombda Lambda in "Revenge of the N erds." The "Nerds" 50 senes, how~ve~, portrays ~re~~· l e~er fraternities at their worst, w ith elem ents of hazing, drug-use, dnnkmg and ob1eclif1callon of women running throughout the fi lms. -photo by Ron Batzdorff for 20th Century Fox .. R o ad t r lpl" his girlfriend to have sex with the The nerd:, bond because they are not virginal Half-pint. He puts the new accepted by anyone else. The Pit he purest fraternity experience brotherhood before the respect of members bond because they don't T in American cinema is por another person. Dean believes that hare the political views of anyone else. trayed in "Fandango." Boiled down to this is brotherhood at its utmost, but just five friends and brothers, "The it is not. The sacrifice being made ..M r. B lutarsky,... ze ro-point Groovers" (a group of five fraternity isn't Dean's to make. The brother z e ro." brothers, showing the group within hood ideals and the ideals of a the group scenerio) et off on a road gentleman are not upheld by the t i interesting to note that of all trip days before two of their group are Gammas. I the films mentioned in this article, scheduled tO leave for Vietnam. The brotherhood at Lambda the only one that acrually shows the The five show what the basic Lambda Lambda ("Revenge of the inside of a class is "Animal House." premise behind a fraternity is in the Nerds") and the Pit ("PCU") are While one of the Deltas biggest first place: brotherhood. For the brief never really at question, which is odd drawbacks is their members inability time we see them, we have no doubt judging by the bond shared by the ro make grades, they are the only ones in our minds that these five, although people in these respective groups. shown in a lecture and taking a test. not flesh and blood, arc brothers. The road tri p serves as a quest for the group, a quest to reunite with "Don" the missing sixth G roover who awaits on the Mexican border, which isn't a bad place to be if you're holding a draft card and don't want to go. Hammered home time and time again is the en e of brotherhood. It almost replaces an aspect of love in this film as one of the Groovers forsakes his fiance for the road trip, and another forsakes all women he meeL , but would never let down his brother. These are five very different and diverse men, but brotherhood pulls them all together. PCU: In o school ruled by a political correct mindset, fraternities hove been reduced to one This kind of bond is shown in underground group, Bolls and Shaft. Chapter president Rand McFeorson (David Spade, "Animal House" as well as the Deltas above left) is doing everything he con to get his chapter house bock from the members of pull together in the film's finale ro the Pit, led by the chorosmotic, Droz (Jeremy Pivern, above right). The void left by the Greek system has been filled with reactionary groups like The Womynists (below). fight for their honor. Facing seem -photos by Rob McEwan for 20th Century Fox. ingly insurmountable odds, the men of Delta House rely on the one thing they have going for them ... their brothers. The brother of Gamma Phi Gamma ("School Daze") have a m1 concieved eme of brotherhood, to say the lea t. They treat candidates for brotherhood like cum but as soon as the pledge "come over" and are initiated, that all change . Like flicking a light switch, suddenly they would do anything for their new initiate . Dean, the pledgemaster, goes from trying to destroy pledge Half pint to hugging him and call ing him brother. Dean goes as far as to force 51 ANALYSIS Sure, they cheat on that test and they simpler idea: when the worst of us can This is not the kind of tolerance don't pay attention in class, but that's prevail under devestating odds, than we should be teaching in our social really not the point. we too can hope to overcome our own groups, now is it? The one class shown is a litera obstacles. It is comments like that of Rand's ture cia s involving the works of However, of the three aforemen that prove the plight of Balls and Milton. It could be said that the tioned films, "Animal House" (and Shaft is not a righteous battle. They filmmakers are making the statement Delta house) has the only righteous are basically fighting just to fight. that the fall of the Deltas from the battle. The members of Delta in It is no wonder that the heroes of pantheon of the Greek community is "Animal House" use brotherhood, PCU are the most non-organized, like Satan's fall from heaven. The creativity and courage to overcome non-Greek group on campus. G iven professor even poses the question, "Is the adversity of a system designed to the alternatives, who else is there to it more fun tO be bad than to be keep them at bay. That, essentially, is root for? good?" The Deltas' actions answer the point of the film. That is what has with are ounding yes. They give up gained the film such a following, and uoo n•t B e T h at Guy." serving under the college's thumb (so that is why it still holds up today as a called Heaven), to rule in their own popular comedy. o what does all this mean? Not right (He II). That being said, the fraternity S a great deal. From one tact, it It is amazing that the tri-Lams world shouldn't condemn "Animal would appear that "National ("Revenge of the Nerds"), although House" as a reflection of the worst in Lampoon's Animal House" is not the supposed geniuses, are never shown in us, but rather embrace it as a depic pawn of Satan that many would class, or studying. And the mention of tion of the potential in all fraternities charge. It is, apparantly, the best academics in "PCU" barely touches to be the best at what they do. representation of G reek brotherhood the surface. We do see people working ln "Nerds" the Tri-Lams embrace in American cinema. on senior theses, and we also see Droz the system that has kept them down Why is that? Why haven't there selling senior theses, but the inside of and try to fit in. They are the square been other films that portray the a classroom? No. pegs in the round holes of campus Greek system in the same if not better society. The truth is, the Tri-Lams just light? Who knows. Is it art imitating .. N o body will e v er t r uly don't get it. It takes almost utter life or visa versa? That's hard to say. b e f r ee u ntil N e rd destruction of their existence on No matter how well the Greek p e rsecution e n ds." campus before they even realize that ystem acts, the ideas presented in they are proud of who they are. "Animal House" are already burned he unsetteling trend in Holly N ot the Deltas. The members of into the conscience of American pop T wood's attempts to portray the "Animal House," know who they are culture. Deal with it. Greek fraternity system is that the and what they want out of life from When it comes down to it, these classic fraternity, or rather the group day one. With the power of a well are merely films. Makebelieve. portrayed as the norm, is never the defined self and a cohesive unit, the Entertainment. And one can draw hero. Delts are way ahead of their counter pretty much any conclusion from In three of the films the protago parts the Tri-Lams in "Revenge of the them. nists are operating outside of the Nerds." Is "Animal House" evil? No. Is it accepted Greek system, for the most The members of Balls and Shaft messianic? Assuredly not. It is a film part. The Deltas in "Animal House" of "PCU" are not simply out to and not capable of being evil. What are not only hated by the administra protect themselves from persecution. matters is what is drawn from it. tion but by the Omegas, the darlings Rather, they are vindictive and petty If the actions of these ficticious of the campus. The members of the and seek to destroy all other groups people disturb you then don't mimic Pit ("PCU") are hated by the entire that they don't deem worthy. Through them. If Delta's ideals annoy you, be campus, they are ostricised because them one could learn anger, selfish better then they are. they refuse to get caught up in the ness, snobbery, and racism. Members The final product of any work of politicaly correct madness. And the seek to return the campus to what it art is the change it has on the Tri-Lams in "Revenge of the Nerds" was when their fraternity ruled the audience. That being said, watch are, well, nerds. So what we see is the roost. President Rand complains these films again and judge for misfits as heros, a trend in American endlessly about the state of the yourself. 0 cinema and fiction for years. campus. He says: "Whiney minorities Where does this come from? run the student government, they let Assistant Ediwr ]ames A. Walker's life Possibly it is from our own history, homosexuals on the football team, once imitated art , 'cept it was dogs playing America was an upstart nation who and you can't even coerce a woman poker ...quite unsettling. came to glory and freedom by fighting into sex without being brought up on 52 the establishment. O r perhaps it is a charges" TEAM PLAYERS Story and Photos By TerriL. Nackid FOR THIS" BLARES FROM 05 ·"CtPLE ANXIOUSLY WAIT. BRIGHT COLORED BANNERS LINE THE WALL. THE COACHES DISCUSS THEIR STRATEGIES BEFORE THE START OF •••••• TEAM! EAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes have more in com Tmon with a sporting event than a cl students take away leadership and communication skills they have learned elsewhere. TEAM's atmosphere reflects the attitude no reason learning can't be fun. Fifteen minutes jumping rope is more to teach someone how to be a leader than 50 minutes listening to a is if he' jumping rope with ten other people at the same time. The TEAM Discovery wee around small groups of men and women from different Greek and different schools. In the process of gains insight about group dynamics, Fes~.-.. achieving goals and of course, leadership. Phi Kappa Tau and Delta Gamma. Since Chi Omega have also joined. Regional academic year, generally taking place at group dynamics depend on individu als. As an exercise for learning more about themselves, each person is asked to create a personal crest- " omething to explain 'you' and what you're about." Some might think th1s is an activity from 1st grade-what with the marker~ and barely ledgible drawings- but it is really a serious look at what makes each person Landon Leclair, Fiji, discusses the 1-Sight test w ith his group. unique. How often do people take the time to think about the concepts that volunteer for the Fraternity because I they live their lives by? have a better understanding of what is A small group's first real TEAM going on in our colleges and universi challenge is to create a "creature" that ties today," he said. "Meeting our will be their identity throughout the undergraduate leaders at TEAM weekend. The creature can be Jay Trueman, Mount Union '88, motivates his group and brings renewed enthusiasm to the anything imaginable-an animal, a encourages discu ssion. volunteer work we have undertaken." person, an icon, or even just a con Director of Chapter crvices cept-but it must have a visual sign state parks or YMCA camps away Brian Lawrence plans tO continue hi and a name. Every member of the from the hustle and bustle of campus. TEAM involvement. "I had a blast. It group acts as a part of the creature Nearly I 00 men and women, was great to work with o many it' head, body, tail and so on. mostly freshman and sophomores, dedicated alumni not only from Phi C reativity was endless at TEAM attend each three-day TEAM week Tau, but Fiji, AXO, and DG al> well." Ohio. Creatures included: "The end. The reasons they come are as Blob-a melting pot of ideas," "The varied as they are. "Our chapter is CREATURE HABITS Chain Gang-each link for the new and we need ideas," said one Probably the most meaningful common good" and even "Team participant. "I want tO improve part of the TEAM experience ill O nium- the only molecule that is communication between the Univer participating in a small group. Each po itively charged and indivisible." sity and Greeks on our campus," said coach leads a group of eight to I 5 Each small group communicated their another. Their Greek experiences give people throughout the weekend. The identity in a unique way. "Barrel of them a common ground to build on. first small group "huddle" begins with Monkeys" came into the room making Attendees commented, "we're trying to an expected ice-breaker-a variation chimp noises and cratching their create a more positive image for our on "the name game." Each person armpits. "The Light" formed a chapter," and "I hope to learn how to thinks of a food to associate with their lightbulb and set off a flash. motivate members to participate." name. The trick is repeating them: Saturday morning finds each "Banana Blake, Eggplant Emily, small group in TEAM Scrimmage. ndergraduates aren't the only Manicotti Mia, Carrot-Chris?" This series of events forces group Uones involved. Fourteen alumni After some small talk and a little members to learn tO work together "coaches" are key to each event's bit of getting to know each other, success. The coaches aren't just things turn more serious. One of the speakers or instructors, rather they're messages taught at TEAM is that actively participating role-models. Phi Tau's involved at 1996-97 TEAM events included head coaches Todd Napier, Jay McCann, Ben Nelson, Mal Pacheco and John Green. Other coaches included Jason Ralph, Ray Cox, Andy Masterson, The Ice Andy Katz, Reed Panos, Bard Brock Breaker man, Pat Griffin and many more. line up by birthdate, National Councilor Jay McCann but no reflected on his experience as a talking. The King Pins " creature" was a TEAM coach and head coach. "These Clever rack of bowling pins waiting to experiences have made me a better attendees get knocked down. 54 looked at licenses. while exploring certain challenge TEAM gave them kill that ultimate aren't women very direct when they such as members with physical ly led to their success in politics, show communicate?" "When do men feel disabilities or un-seen per onal business, sports, etc. It's all in fun threatened or intimidated by a woman problems. It is also an opportunity co the more creative the better. in a leader hip role?" "Why are under tanJ more about group dynam women le prone to start a confronta ics and communication styles. IT'S HOW YOU PLAY tion?" The answers and the en uing Later after a large group discus THE GAME discussion enlighten each group about sion on tradition, each group develops TEAM may be a Greek event, the other and perhaps open rhe door thei r own ritual. Although the ritual but it instills knowledge that is useful to more effective communication. that are shared later that evening are in other aspects of life. Topics like TEAM participants also learn the fun, and in keeping with the spirit of communication style , gender and importance of planning their future . the entire weekend, the motivation communication, goal- etting, values A ses ion on vision and goal setting in tradition and ritual, all have every encourages participants to think day uses and implications. "These abour what they want our of life and skills will help them not only in their how to achieve it. Whether it's chapters, but they wi ll be successful improving their grades or landing leaders in any their ultimate job, attendees have the opportunity to make a track plan for organization. achieving their goals. You hear that o much of the LEARNING FROM work environ EACH OTHER ment today is Bright idea:. are hared in small dependent on group huddles, during large group teamwork and meeting , and of course at meals and people skills. during free-time. ''They hare ideas Building towers with tinker toys shows that a team is only TEAM gives that work on their campu with rhe as strong as it's parts. srudcnrs a hope that their uccesse will benefit a chance to group who needs help," said Diane develop the skills that employers are Rottinghau , Phi Kappa Tau's director looking for," commented Lawrence. of admini trative ervices, who's joh Each TEAM participant takes the revolve around TEAM much of the It takes creativity and experimentation 1-Sight test to learn more about his or time. "You'll ce a rudent arri ve for for a whole team to stand on the box. her personal communication style. the weekend rather discouraged with Understanding the ways people his or her chapter and after a few behind them is serious. The process of communicate and being able to session they are rejuvenated and fee l creating a ritual and thinking about identify behavior in others can make like they can go back co that weak the imended meaning helps attendees a group more effective. chapter and make it strong again," she under rand the importance of the The TEAM ses ion on gender said. One entire wall of the meeting value:. and ideas behind their own communication shed light on the room has p(ner-paper for people tO Greek rituals. different communication style share ideas on tOpic uch as fundrai - Handshakes, ritual reading , between men and women. The men ing, parties, philanthropy and ru h. ~oong and even Greek-letter names and women, a separate group , ask At the end of the weekend the mp were created reflecting each group's each other questions uch a , "Why ten "bright idea " receive a prize. fo unding principles. Each member of Lambda Iota Tau Epsilon (UTE) held a flash light during their part of the ritual. Team Onium formed an infinity sign as their ritual handshake. The small group's last experience together is creating a commercial to Jumping rope teaches ell the TEAM experience and teams ta encourage people to attend a TEAM learn from weekend. One group took on the experience and set per ona of their most famous mem attainable bers, who refl ected on how attending goals. Each group creates a creature identity. Here a participant draws "The Light." Each TEAM event features a In L997-98, LO TEAM Discovery session about tradition, ritual and weekends are scheduled and possibly history, to show attendees that five TEAM Campus programs. although their founding principles Alumni are always needed to serve as may be different, each Greek organi coaches and staff for each event. If zation shares many things: secrecy, you're interested in being a part of loyalty, friendship, higher values and TEAM, contact Diane Rottinghaus at standards such as scholarship, unity, the National Headquarters. fa ith and honor. A coach from each Attending TEAM is required to group reflects on his or her organiza receive order of The Star or Maxwell tion's founding, emphasising the recognition. lf your chapter has never values the founders shared and what sent participanrs to TEAM, consider was happening at the time. The tone doing so. The experience won't just is solemn during this time of intro benefit the few who attend, it will spection. It heightens the sense of better your whole chapter.{;; brotherhood and sharing that perme ates the whole TEAM weekend. Terri Nackid attended TEAM-Ohio this past April. OWNER'S MEETING Each individual organization Members of LITE recite their founding meets once as a group. It's a chance principles while holding a flashlight. Iota Tau for national staffers or officers to Epsilon answer questions, and pass along (LITE ) information on new initiatives. It's creates also an opportunity to make members it's ritual. lliiil••••• feel a part of the national organization, rather than just their own chapter. TEAM tries to bring down the At TEAM-Ohio, Lawrence barriers between Greek organizations talked about Phi Kappa Tau's current by showing that everyone has things expansion efforts and the upcoming in common and all Greek organiza convention. He dispelled myths about tions face similar challenges. Sharing the Total Man program, and quieted solutions and bonding together as fears about substance-free housing. Greeks makes us stronger. "The The session ran over the time students gain a better perspective on allotted-these men took advantage what it is to be Greek in general," said of every minute to gain more informa Lawrence. "They see, l believe for the tion about their fraternity. first time, that all Greeks are striving for the same things. Hopefully if they EXPANDING THE see a Phi Tau and Fiji working PLAYING FIELD together at TEAM, they will see that It's no wonder Phi Kappa Tau and they can all work togther on their The Phi Kappa Tau Foundation are so own campus." committed to the TEAM Discovery At TEAM-Ohio there was much program. The goal of providing Team Onium created a ritual "hand discussion about the impact of outstanding opportunities for personal shake" -the infinity sign. substance-free housing and other growth and leadership training truly alcohol-related issues. People shared sets Phi Kappa Tau apart from other THE PHI KAPPA TAu FouNDATION has sup· ported TEAM since its creation. The ideas about "safe-ride" programs, Greek organizations. Foundation helps oHset expenses for alcohol-free parties, and ways to TEAM's success has led to the educational materials and profession· develop good relationships with their development of TEAM Campus, al support necessary for each event. schools. Other topics discussed which began in 1995. TEAM Campus In 1996-97 the Foundation provided a $25,000 grant for TEAM related ex· included shortened pledge periods, is an opportunity for all Greeks at a penses. Support will in· open bidding, and Greeks on the college or university to learn the crease to $40,000 in internet. Attendees were very will ing personal leadership skills previously 1997-98 as part of anini· to share their experiences, with the offered only to the organizations tiative to reduce fees and hope that they will help each other. encourage more Phi Tau 56 participationg in TEAM Discovery. participation. "But it's dry heat. " f I never hear tho e four words from Iagain it will be too soon. A I dictate this co lumn, Phi Tau's newly elected national president, Gregory My Side D. I Iollen, Maryland '75, only h our ago gaveled rhe Fraternity's 53rd of the National Convention to a close in Scottsdale, Arizona. I can tell you first-hand that not all the heat in Scottsdale was being generated by our delegates. But Desk by William D. Jenkins Arizona native are quick to suggest humidity is found only back ea r of the Missis ippi. In spi te of C hamber of Commerce attempts to convince otherwise, l can tell you humidity This was my 1 8th conven wall very much with u · during our tion (the ladder bars are convention deliberation and quite beginning to produce a likely conrributed it hare tO the electric ity of our proceedings. visible tilt to port). Every Phi Tau convention ha memorable moments. O ur 53rd was no different. Most men's and Borradaile's last. If memory serves, I believe we came nearer to women' fraternities and sororities Ewing Boles', Centre' 14 , last accomplishing that objective than c;~ n trace significant event of their convention wa 1987 at Kings I land ever before, certainly in the 18 ht ~tone to national conventions and in C incinnati . And Jack Anson, conventiom I've anended. conclave . And again, Phi Kappa Colgate '47, attended his final Thi fa ll , when my travel take Tau is really no diffe rent. convention in 1989 in New O rlean . me to every corner of our country to Probably our mosr important If only we had known they meet with donors and prospecti ve convention ever was our 7th, known wouldn't be back, we could have said donors and alumni clubs, 1 intend to fo r yea r~ as the "C hampaign Con appropriate good byes . .. we certainly include chapter on my itinerary at vention" held at the University of would have spen t hours saluting every chance. Our trustees reali ze the Illinois. Founder Bill Shideler served their individual and collecti ve Fra ternit y'~ student member arc the as acting national pre idem in the involvement in this organiza tion. ultimate source of our ability to ;-tb~e nce of Ewing Boles who was in provide educational funding in the the N avy. That convention was would certainly rank our gather years ahead. O ur staff and trusteei> important- it was the fir t gathering I ing this summer as historically will spend time in the months ahead under the name Phi Kappa Tau, and significam ... but maybe fo r rea on helping tudcm member who the ignificant achievements of its other than you might suspect. We weren't able co join u in con dale delegate placed the groundwork and met, deliberated, argued, smiled, understand what alumni gift mean foundation upon which our organiza expressed opinions, debated, to rhe educational process. tion continues to operate to this day frowned, cheered and experienced Now, as classroom doors open all with only minor changes. the meanings of brotherhood and over the country, a growing number fri endship fro m early morning 'til of our tuden t member find them- h is was my 18th convenrion (the late, late at night. You could say tha£ elve the direct beneficiarie of Tladder bars are beginning tO about all our convention , however, alumni giving. Brothers as i ting produce a visible tilt to port). If I and those are the very experiences brothers. T hat's what's memorable. would ponder each of those events, lhat make them memorable. That's what counts. And so we build, I'd probably come up with special From my perspective, this 53rd generation by generation. moment of my own. Four of those gathering also brought important gatherings were the last fo r some visibility to our Foundation. O ur taff Best fraternal regard , mighty special people in my life. My had a primary objective when we fir~ t convention- in 1958 in headed to Ari:ona: e tablish for our Pasadena-was Founder hideler's student members what the Founda bst. My ninth- in 1977 at Keystone, tion is all about, how it operates, and Colorado-was to he Founder who benefits from our endeavors. 57 CONVENTION HIGHLIGHT PH! KAPp~AU NATIONAL CONVENTION ....,... 4... Good morning Laurel Staffers: The man you are looking at is John H. Sayers. He runs a ~ conventioncovert team. of reporters that cover Phi Kappa Tau's national Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to work with Sayers to produce a comprehensive acount of the goings on at convention. As usual if you, or any of your undergrad volunteers, are captured the frate rnity will deny all knowledge of your activities . (This message would self-destruct' in five seconds, but pyrotechnics are expensive so ... crumple it up or something when you're done.) ,J()IIN S 1\YI~ItS: ~ II)I~IJI ~ ()Nl~ll) t's hard to excitement of I National prings, Florida, one alumnus and his dedi of followers, the "Phi Mafia" have attempted to do j that. And describe it they do, down to the smallest detail, not just once but once a day. John Sayers, Bethany '78, has been keeping people informed in his own style for years. In his days at Bethany, Sayers chronicled campus politics with "Bethania" a satirical comic strip that set Bethany's administration in medieval times. The widely popular strip was lauded by both students and faculty alike, and has since become required reading in a Bethany satire class. His satirical eye now translates into both his work on Sidelights and his other newsletter, "Now and Forever" the alumni newsletter for Phi Chapter. (In fact, he is so tied into Phi politics that undergrads often call him by no other name than "God.") Sayers has a day job as a computer consultant, most recently working on publications and the web site of the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. At the 1993 National Convention, he brought those skills, and more importantly, a whole truckload of computer equipment, to Florida to rev ive the Fraternity's publication Sidelights. His editorial staff included other Phi alumni John Faber and Ttm Smith, Paige Smith and undergraduates who volunteered on-site. Sidelights was made available every morning for delegates and alumni to read with their breakfast coffee and find out exactly what's happened and what's going to happen during the intense five days known as National Convention. Sayers was again on hand in 1995 in Washington, D.C., in an office situated deep in the heart of the Marriott Hotel to produce and distribute Sidelights. ost days found him seatef s surrounded by wires link 62 laptops and unaergra101 staff helping type, write, edit and design pages of Sidelights. Most issues "went to bed" around 3 A.M., when Sayers walked Thello• ...... ,.M.... it up to a Kinkos for printing. The faithful Faber was again on Univert(ty UniOn hand, as well as lAurel staffer Elizabeth Runyon. group mwgall wilh MI••UJinh,...Jiil.l In Scottsdale for the 5Jrd National Convention, Sayers and PhrtN1ocon In 1911, _., ua,.,. --~ Faber came out early to take a vacation and see some of the the new group's official publication. sights before settling in at the computers to produce the late t Sidelights. Undergraduate volunteers abounded this time out As Phrenocon became Phi Kappa Tau, and major support was provided by lAurel taffer James Side Lights remained in various formats, Walker, who is, you gues ed it, a Phi alumnus. Including a tabloid-style newspaper. It was briefly discontinued in 191 8 Sidelights traditionally includes a schedule of events for the because of World War I and resumed day, up-to-the-minute reports on convention floor issues, and publication in 1919 at the Ninth statements from candidates running for national office. Of National Convention. At this convention, special interest are ads sold to anyone who'd like to say The Laurel was adopted as the something. Sayers' column, "Editor's Notebook," is eagerly Fraternity'1 official magazine and Side anticipated, with its behind-the-scene look that capwres the Lights became a secret " member$·only" true flavor of the frenetic atmosphere. publication, designed to be read and Readers this year were treated to Sayers' musings on the then destroyed. substance-free situation on the floor, stimulating vox populi reports from undergrad field reporters, the truth behind this As Charles Ball points out in from Old "dry heat" business from Fireman Mike, and more Main to a New Century: "Interestingly, information than anyone could possibly usc on the genealogy from the few extant copies of the post- of the cactus, thanks to self-appointed expert Faber. 1919 Side Lights, the secrecy seems to have been unnecessary. Though its What readers didn't see wa the madness behind the contents would hardly be interesting to production of the finished product. The daunting computer outsiders there is very little that could failures. The problem with a snotty Kinko employee and hi be considered 'secret'." surfer-dude counterpart across town. They also didn't see the selfless effort and scrutiny that Sayers puts into Sidelights, his The publication is not mentioned in the little comer of the Phi Tau universe. history book again until the Eleventh The reestablishment of the Sidelights tradition has become its National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, own, new tradition, thanks to Sayers and his dedicated band when the Eleventh Convention Morning of reporters. Call was printed and distributed by two brothers from Muhlenburg College. by james A. Walker, photos by Terri Nackid. Writes Ball: "This mimeographed b~ john Faber. Swry by Elizabeth Runyon newsletter Sidelights was a forerunner of the newsletter Sidelights published by John Sayers at recent conventions." There's 110 explanation given for the lost space between Side and Lights! "If I had not been a part of Phi Kappa Tau during my years at the University of Arkansas, I would not be sitting in my own business composing such a letter. Through the Delta Phi Chapter, Phi Kappa Tau, and most importandy the Foundation, I was able to attend such noteworthy activities and seminars as the Heartland~~ · sas and I~·~~ ~ · ~IMi!f;fn Oxford. SUch actiVitieS~ to fine, tune and enhance my ~rship abilities, as well as those ever so ~t peogft:...,.ls. I would have never ~hat kind of boWledge--inih cfassroom alone. For that I am erethally grateful to Phi Kappa Tau, a the Phi Kappa Tau Foundation. "It was after opening my own business, buying a new car, and a new hom that I felt I should return some of g good fortune to those-who ga'l it to me. Though much oflwhat 1 !.ave learned comes from my • parents, and much of what I have gained is because of perseverance and hard work, I owe a great deal to Phi Kappa Tau, and the Phi Kappa Tal\ Foundation. By giving yearly donations and, more importandy, by bequeathing my entire estate to the Foundation, I hope that many more young Phi Tau men can learn as I did, and find the ability to live their dreams. I know I have." -Kent BaiJfv, A1amas '89 Non-Profit U. S. Postage Paid *M.IT0$'*"'"'"''"'*'3~~ Permit No. 64 57 6-'j S79 Pi Greenfield OH L EDW\RD Kli'\E SOS E 2HD S1 PERRYSBURG OH "\3551-2110 l.l •• l .. ll •• l.l •• l.l •••• ll •• l.l ••• ll ... llll ••• ll •••• l.l ••• ll.l