Shield & Diantond of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity VOLUME 78 NUMBER 3 MARCH 1968 -~ The University of Virginia at the time of the founding of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity March 1, 1868 A Century of Brotherly Love and Kind Feeling 47 West Range, The Birthplace of Pi Kappa Alpha. The Preamble is reproduced here from the early minutes of Alpha Chapter. The handwriting is thought to be that of James Benjamin Slater, Jr. It has served as a continuing inspiration to every generation of Pi Kappa Alpha members. New Founders Plaque 1937. This is Our CentenniiJI YeiJr! This March 1 issue of The Shield & Diamond marks IIKA's 100th Birthday ... 100 years young. You can renew old friendships ••• stir treasured memories •• • e nioy again the brotherhood of Pi Kappa Alpha ••• in several fascinating ways this year: 1. Attend your local Founder's Da y Dinner. If your name ha s dropped off the mailing lis t, phone some of your alumni friends and find out wh ere Founders' Day observance will be held--<md when. Or coli your nearest coll ege chapter (see directory in ba ck of this issue). 2. Plan your vacation around the Virg inia Centennial Convention in Charlottesvi lle - August 21 to 2-4 Richmond - August 25 to 29 Virginia is a marvelous vacation-land. Take you r fa mily (many events especially for a lumni and wi ves or g irl friends. Spend a couple of days , or more, ot Convention, then a week or 10 days enjoying 01 ' Virginny. Just fill out and mail the postage-paid card below For Convention and Vacation information- free- BUSINESS REPLY MAIL - MAIL f'IRST CLASS PII:RMIT NO. U88, MEMPH I S , TII:NNI:8SII:I: - fODAY - PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY - !577 U N IVERSITY BOULEVARD - M E MPHIS, TENNESSEE 38112 - - - Project Centennial PLANs NEw HORIZONS FOR CENTURY II Three Centennial objectives for the future of IIKA call for 1. more scholarships and fellowships, including undergraduate chapter counsellors, available to IIKAs for undergraduate and graduate study 2. Lasting memorials commemorating the Founding of the Fraternity on its 1 OOth Birthday-the refurbishing of Room 47, West Range at the University of Virginia and a perpetual scholarship for future occupants; establishment and furnishing of a campus-wide Inter-fraternity Council Room in John Lloyd Newcomb (former University President and IIKAl Hall; painting of the Founding; dramatization of the beginning of II KA at the Leadership School an August 24. See program on other side of this page.) 3. An ·extensive addition to Memorial Headquarters, Memphis, to accommodate the expanding ser­ vices of the Fraternity to its chapters. "Project Centennial" is nearing its $250,000 goal to finance these objectives. Won't you join thousands of other IIKA's and add your name in support of these Broader Service Goals? Yes, I'd like to be enrolled as a loyal IIKA Centennial supporter Send in the postage­ paid card at right to hecome a "Centen­ nial Medallion Mem­ Centennial Medallion Member ($1 00) ___ her'' or enroll yourself among your fellow Project Centennial supporter__ _ "Project Centennial" Guardian Member ($500) ___ supporters. Pledge Check enclosed ___ Stocks or Bonds Other__ _ Please earmark my contribution as a memorial to Name________________ Chapter ______ _ Address_________ _ ______________ P. S. Send me information about Convention FOUNDERS' DAY PROCLAMATION TrKA CENTENNIAL Be it known to the fraternity world, that on this day- March 1, 1968-Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity enters into Century II with vigor, anticipation, hope, and determination to meet the challenges of the future. One hundred years ago, six young college men at University of Virginia looked for a new way to strengthen the association of men and students. They looked to the new and exciting world of Fraternity as a way to firmer friendships and truer brotherhood through sincere regard and mutual effort. They believed and resolved that a fraternity was the most successful way they could accomplish their objectives. These ideals, best characterized some years later as ((Congeniality based upon Character," have stood the test of time for more than 70,000 initiates. I am certain that the strength, growth, and vigor of Pi Kappa Alpha has more successfully accomplished the object of our Founders than even they dared to dream. On this well-remembered day, let us further resolve to re-dedicate our­ selves to the purposes for which our Fraternity was founded, to further enhance the already proud name of Pi Kappa Alpha, and to pay tribute to our grand and valued heritage. On behalf of the Supreme Council and the Memorial Headquarters staff, may I take this opportunity to urge all of you to attend a Centennial Founders' Day Commemoration in your area. We hope that you will join many of your brothers in Virginia in August for the Centennial Convention. Fraternally yours, Donald E. Dickson National President The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity MARCH, 1968 1 Mii.JOB GENEBiiL SEITZ NAMED TO COMMITTEE OF 100 Kansas State University. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Infantry from Kansas State University ROTC in 1939 and entered active duty in the U. S. Army in 1940. After serving with the Infantry he was assigned to Fort Benning, Georgia and was among the first to com­ plete the parachutist course. He served with parachute units during World War II as platoon leader, company commander, and batallion commander through cam­ paigns in Italy, France, Belgium and Germany. After World War II his service included assignments in Washington and Japan. He graduated from the Com­ mand and General Staff School in 1950 and from the Armed Forces Staff College in 1954. He completed thP. Army War College course in 1958. Other assignments included duty as Military Assistant Advisor in Iran, Ex­ ecutive Officer in the office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, and Chief of the Combined Arms Division of the Officer Personnel Directorate. In June, 1965, he became Deputy Commanding Gen­ eral, U. S. Army Support Command in Viet Nam. He Major General Richard ]. Seitz is an alumnus of Alpha Omega then became Assistant Deputy Commanding General and Chapter at Kansas State University. He is a member of The Committee of 100. subsequently Chief of Staff, U. S. Army Viet Nam. In April, 1967, he was named Commanding General, 82nd Major General Richard J. Seitz (Alpha Omega- Kan­ Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina which is sas State) has been named to the centennial "COMMIT­ his present post. TEE OF 100" according to an announcement by National Brother Seitz received the promotion to Major General President Donald Dickson. The appointment became ef­ on March 1, 1967. His citations include the Distinguished fective immediately. Service Medal, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal w/ 2 oak Upon accepting membership on this select conunittee, leaf clusters, Purple Heart, and French Croix de Guerre General Seitz responded, "You have my full endorsement wj palm. of the centennial observance and I hope that Pi Kappa General and Mrs. Seitz, the former Bettie Jean Merrill, Alpha's influence for good continues to grow, especially have four children, Patricia Ann, Catherine Ann, Rich­ during our 100th anniversary year." ard and Victoria Ann. A native of Leavenworth, Kansas, General Seitz was General Seitz has maintained an interest in Pi Kappa initiated by Alpha Omega Chapter while a student at Alpha during his outstanding career. The Memorial Mall, Wa)ne State University, includes The Helen D eRoy Hall (left) and the Meyer and Anna Prentis Building. Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, is celebrating its lOOth anniversary this year. Its current enrollment exceeds 30,000 students. Delta Nu Chapter was chartered at WSU in 1950. 2 SffiELD & DIAMOND 75 YEARS AGO UNIVER ITY OF TENNE EE SHIELD& (Zeta) has this year thrown open its doors to women, and has started its DIAMOND session with forty fair students, who will strive to obtain the same prizes which their male friends have had OFFICIAL PU11.JCATION OF THE PI KAPPA ALPHA FRATERNITY for themselves these many years. MARCH. 1968 The College paper, commenting on VOLUME 78 NUMBER 3 the few absences from the chapel this year, say : "This marvel is probably due to the magnetic influence of the CONTENTS 'mermaids' on the right. 35 YEARS AGO Senator George Fetzer, Alpha Mu, FEATURES vice chairman of the rules committee of the state en ate, became just a bit Founders' Day Proclamation . 1 riled at the inability of President 1967 IIKA All America . .. .. ...... ......... .. .. ... ... .... .. 4 Me Whorter to keep the senators quiet Dillon Graham-A Sketch ............ .. .. .. .... ..... ...... .. 10 and attentive to business and offered New York Alumni Association Host II KA Delegates a resolution which provided as fol­ at NIC Luncheon .. ....... .............. ......... ..... 12 lows: Diamond Life Chapter to M eel During Convention .. ... .. .. ...... 13 That all senators desiring to hold conversations among themselves be Bring Your Family to Virginia for the IIKA National Convention ....... 24 required to talk in a loud and bois­ Project Centennial ........................... ........ ... ......... 26 terous manner and to station them­ History of Pi Kappa Alpha ..... .. .. .... ..... .. ... .. ....... .. 32 selves as near the president as possi­ ble; that all senators desiring to con­ verse with female attaches of the DEPARTMENTS senate retire to the gallery where they can attract more attention; that Brotherhood Through the Years . 3 all lobbyists be invited to come on the floor and have conferences with Diamond Life Members ............. ...... ...................... 14 senators they desire to contact pub­ Centennial Medallion Club Members ......... .. .. ........... ... .. 20 licly and audibly; that the door­ Guardian Members, Senior Guardian Members . .. .. ................. 22 keeper throw open the doors and in­ Memorial Gifts ... .. .. ................... ... .. .... ......... .. 22 vite all wayfaring persons to enter the senate chamber; that the mes­ Alumni Newsworthies .