SIDELD&OLUIOD
FEATURES
1999 HOUSING AWARDS 6
ALPHA UPSILON CHAPTER RECHARTERED AT NEW YORK UNIVERSITY 9
PIKES ON THE COURT '99 16
FOCUS 0 LEADERSHIP: AN INTERVIEW WITH BOBBY BOWDEN 17
PIKEALUMNTMAKINGHEADLTNES 30
WHY I PLEDGED: THOMAS J. HA DLER 40
DEPARTMENTS
FROM THE PRESIDENT 4
UPDATE 5
CHAPTER OTES 10
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION NEWS 19
INTERNATIO ALALUMNT ASSOCIATIO NEWS&NOTES 27
ALUMNI OTES 32
NEWS OF BYGONE DAYS 37
TELL US WHAT'S NEW 38
RUSH RECOMMENDATION 40
CHAPTER ETERNAL 41
Above: On th e brink of a new century: The member of Gamma Chapter at the College of William and Mary as they appeared in the December 1899 issue of Shield & Diamond.
On til e cover: One oftheji·aternity world's most outstanding individuals, Congressman Edward A. Pea e takes the helm of th e Na tional Interfraternity Conference. He is th e fourth member of Pi Kappa Alpha to hold th is prestigious position. Sto1y on page 5.
VOLUME 110 I NUMBER 4/WINTER 1999 From the President,s- Desk Dear Brothers: SIDELD& As the calendar year draws to a cl ose, the signs of approaching winter are all around us and it seems pretty much like any other year. But, of course, this year is unlike any other year in recent hj story. This year marks the end of a century, the end of a millennium, and the beginning of a new century and a new millennium. It is unlikely DWIOND that any of us wi II ever fo rget where we were, what we were doing, OF PI KAPPA ALPHA or what we were thiniU ng as the clock strikes midnjght on Decem ber3 1, 1999. Published by Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity The twentieth century was the most dramati c, dynamic and excit Thomas J . Handler 8347 West Range Cove (Illinois, Beta Eta '74) Memphis, Tennessee 38125 ing time in human history, and in fact, some have predicted that it 9011748-1868 may define who we are as human beings for centuries to come. This century was no less dramati c for Pi Kappa Alpha. It is hard to imagine that Pikes watching the Steven S. Vincent clock strike midnjght on December 31, 1899 could have envisioned the fraternity of today. Ediror Barbara E. Perkins Through the effort of coun tless brothers, each contributing in their own way, in their own t\1anaging Editor time, we have inherited the pro ud legacy that is Pi Kappa Alpha today. We have been blessed Heather L. Huffman with ta lented leaders and great men who have risen to the chall enges of modern society and Editorial Assistant steadfa stl y defined, protected, and furthered the interests of our fraternity and its members. It Andrew Buzin is through the efforts of these men, our predecessors, that we stand here wondering what the Contributor future holds fo r us, our fa mil ies, friends and Fraterni ty. Gwen DeShazo Heather L. Huffman Carol A. Patton Pi Kappa Alpha will enter the twenty-first century as the preeminent North Ameri can col Proofreading lege fraternity. Onl y thro ugh the un wavering commitment to excellence of our alumni, staff, Sandra H. Newsom and undergraduate bro thers could this result have been achieved, or will it be maintained in Circulation the fu ture. I beli eve that Pi Kappa Alpha is very well positioned to meet the challenges of the next century and that leaders will continue to emerge to ensure our position within the Greek Raymond L. Ori ans world. Executive Vice President The values our ritual teaches are as valid today as when they were written. They will cer 1998-2000 Supreme Council tainly help to guide our members as they face new chall enges, many of which we cannot to Thomas J . Handler President day even imagine. It seems wholly appropriate then that we take this opportunity to thank al! of those who have been a part of the Pi Kappa Alpha we enj oy today. It is also a time to encour Wallace G. Long Ill Vice President age our undergraduate brothers, commend them on the fme job they are doing, and extend a D. Mark Anderson helping hand whenever we can. This new century will surely be an exciting time fo r all of us Vice President and fo r Pi Kappa Alpha. Best wishes for a joyous season and for a healthy, happy and prosper H. King Buttermore Ill ous new year. Vice President Howard E. Goldstein Vice Pres idem Tyler R. Greif Undergraduate Vice President Matt MacVey Undergraduate Vice President Allen W. Groves Thomas J. Handler Legal Co unsel International President MEMBER COLLEGE FRATERNITY EDITORS ASSOCIATION
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4 WINTER 1999 Update- Eric P. Wulf Rejoins Edward A. Pease Installed as President of Headquarters Staff As National Interfraternity Conference Executive Director Congressman from Indiana led Pi Kappa Alpha as I 988-90 National President
Executive Vice On December 4, 1999, Edward A. Pease quishing the post President Raymond (Indiana, Delta Xi '71) was installed as the when other Fraternity L. Orians (Memphis, 87th president of the National Interfraternity positions needed hi s Delta Zeta '68) is Conference. Pease is the fourth member of skill s. Pease was pleased to announce Pi Kappa Alpha to hold this prestigious posi named Pi Kappa that Eric P. Wulf tion. Past Pi Kappa Alpha NIC presidents were Alpha's Chapter Ad (Iowa, Gamma Nu C. Robertson Yeager (Kentucky, Omega '29), visor of the Year in '92) was appointed Robert D. Lynn (Presbyterian, Mu '3 1) and 1983. November 17, 1999 William R. Nester (Cincinnati, Alpha Xi '47). At the 1984 Na to fill the vacant posi The install ation took place in Denver, Colo tional Convention in tion of executive di EricP. Wolf rado at the NIC/ Association of Fraternity Ad Dallas, Pease was Edward A. Pease visors annual meeting. elected to a two-year rector.· Wulf is the (Iowa, (Indiana, Gamma Nu '92) The NIC consists of 67 member fraterni term as vice president Delta Xi '71) Fraternity's sixth ties. Founded in 1909, the NIC represents on the Supreme chief operating of- approximately 4) million alumni, over Council. He was re- ficer. Responsibilities include coordinating 400,000 coll ege students, more than 5,500 elected in 1986 at the Boston National Con all wnferences and conventions, primarily chapter and 800 college campuses. The NIC vention. Then in 1988 at the Chicago National the Chapter Presidents Conference, the Of advocates the needs of fratern ities through Convention, Pease was elected national presi ficers Leadership Academy and the Interna the enrichment of the Greek experience, ad dent, a position he held until the term's tional Convention. Wulfwill also manage the vancement and growth of the systems, and completion in I 990. During hi s time on the Fraternity's services and expansion depart enhancement of the educational mission of Supreme Council , Pease was a staunch sup ments. the host institutions. porter of the Fraternity's academic mi ssion, Wulf graduated from the University of Pease currently serves as a Republican leadership development and expansion. He Iowa in 1996 with a B.A. in political science. congressman in the United States House of also was known to always make time for any While an undergraduate, he served Gamma Representatives for the 7th Congressional Pi Kappa Alpha officer, staff member or un Nu Chapter as vice president, rush chairman District of the State of Indiana. Now in hi s dergraduate who sought hi s counsel. and pledge educator. Wulf was active in the second term, Pease's popularity was evident In I 998, Pease was presented with Pi Kappa Iowa Interfraternity Council and was a mem during his re-election when he captured an Alpha's highe t honor, The Order of West ber of the Haw keyes club lacrosse team. overwhelming 70% of the vote. He serves on Range. A generous alunmus, Pease is a mem ber of the Educational Foundation 's Oak Upon graduation, Wulf joined the Memo the judiciary and transportation/i nfrastructure committees. During the first session of the Trust, as well as the Junior Founders Donor rial Headquarters staff as a chapter consult l 05th Congress, Pease was one of on ly eight Society. He is al so a charter life member of ant. During 1996 he traveled to over 50 chap representatives out of 435 present for I 00% the International Alumni Association. ters throughout five different regions. In of the 633 votes taken. About Pease's NIC presidency, Executive 1997, he was appointed director of services, Prior to Washington, D.C., Pease was an Vice President Orians remarked, "I've known where he managed educational program attorney in private practice and served for 12 Ed Pease for over 25 years, and I can safely ming, regional conferences and the chapter years as a member of the Indiana State Sen say that he is one of Pi Kappa Alpha's most consultant program. At the same time he ate. During his tenure in the state legislature, outstanding individuals. His leadership, in served as program director of the Risk Aware he was named "Legislator of the Year" four tegrity, and commitment to the total Greek ness Foundation. Wulf also facilitated the times. After vo luntarily leaving state politics, experience wi ll certainly lead the NIC and the 1998 Chapter Presidents Conference while Pease went to Indiana State University where fraternity world to even greater he ig hts. the executive director position was vacant. he served at different times as an instructor, We're fortunate to have Ed as a member of He is an Educational Foundation contributor general counsel, and development officer. our Fraternity, and the NIC is fortunate to have and an annual member of the International Despite his incredibly busy schedule, him as its president." Alumni Association. Until rejoining the staff, Pease always makes time for Pi Kappa Alpha. Wu lf resided in his hometown of Chicago, He served Delta Xi Chapter as president while Illinois with his wife Bryn. He was employed only a sophomore, then the youngest presi Shield & Diamond dent in chapter history. Following his gradu as a financial advisor with Morgan Stanl ey SPRING ISSUE DEADLINE Dean Witter. Prior to that position, Wulf ation from Indiana University, Pease was named the 1973 Powers Award winner as Pi The deadline for material to be submitted for worked as a corporate recruiter for Kappa Alpha's most outstanding undergradu the Spring 2000 issue of the Shield & Dia TechniSource, Inc. ate. He then earned his juris doctorate in mond is January 15, 2000. All materials must be received at the Memorial Headquarters About the rehiring ofWulf, Orians com 1977, also from Indiana. In 1975, Pease wa mented, "Eric is exactly the man we were by that date to be considered for inclusion. hired to the Headquarters staff as director of Send materials to Shield & Diamond, 8347 looking for. Hi s professionalism, outside alumni affairs. West Range Cove, Memphis, TN 38125, or business expertise and prior headquarters In the volunteer ranks, Pease quite possi fax to 901-748-3100, or e-mail to staff experience make him the ideal person bly has no equal. He served Theta Omicron [email protected]. Check the Fraternity's web for this important position. We're excited to Chapter at Indiana State as chapter advisor page at www.pka.com lor chapter and alum nus news submission forms. have both him and Bryn back in Memphis." from the time of its colonization, only relin-
WINTER 1999 5 1999 Housing Awards
Wayne State and Nebraska-Kearney Chapters Take Top Honors
he Fraternity acknowledges those chairman is responsible for posting and su funera l home. The building was complete groups that do an exemplary job of car pervising weekly clean-up chedul es and or with viewing parlor , ca ket storage, an em Ting for and managing their houses ganizing all chapter clean-ups. balming room and a refrigerated area for ca through a recognition program that includes The brothers of Iota Gamma are to be com davers. It's believed that the g reat Harry awards for House of the Quarter, Chapter mended for exemplifying the high ideals of Houdini was prepared w ithin these wall s House of the Year and Chapter Room of the Pi Kappa Alpha by maintaining their facili ty upo n hi s death. Delta Nu purchased the Year. The Quarterly w inner each receive a as a model for all chapters. Congratulations. house in 1992 and retrofitted it as a frater $250 grant for maintenance and improve nity house. The building houses 26 men. ments, a certificate, and recogn ition in the Chapter House of the Year With the tile already in place, the embalm Fraternity's newsletter, TheForum. The Chap ing room became a great kitchen. ter House of the Year is selected from the Delta N u Chapter at Wayne State Univer The De lta Nu house is in a prime down quarterly recipients and receives a $ 1,000 sity was presented the Chapter House of the town Detroit location. The neighborhood is grant, a trophy, and recognition in the Shield Year Award at the 1999 Officers Leadership in a complete revitali zation phase. The uni and Diamond. The Chapter Room of the Year Academy. Delta u's home has a long and versity as well as the city are developing new Award is avai lable to those groups who do unique hi story. The slate roofed, red brick, buildings as well as renovating existing sur not have a " house" per se, but utili ze some white pillared, plantation-like home was built rounding bui !dings. The most pronounced form of physical chapter room. The wi nner in 1895. lt was constructed as a four-family improvement is the soon to be opened new of this award receives recognition in this ar residence and served that purpose for ap Tiger Stadium whi ch is only a few block ticle, a trophy, and a $500 grant. proximately 30 years. Jn 1925 it was pur from the Pike house. chased and renovated into a 7,500 square foot The house suffered damage in a relatively Chapter Room of the Year
Iota Gamma Chapter at the University of ebraska-Kearney was presented the Chap ter Room of the Year Award at the 1999 Of ficers Leadership Academy. Their facili ty ac tually has three rooms - a game room, a lounge and a chapter room that are a ll beau tifu ll y maintained. The chapter room is dedi cated to past Pi Kappa A lpha ational Presi dent Dr. Wi lliam R. e ter (Cincinnati, Alpha Xi '4 7). Dr. ester was in strumental in the fou nding of the Iota Gamma Chapter whi le president of the university. The chapter room has space to seat the entire chapter and is headed by a traditional mahogany presiden tial table. The room contains a trophy case that is home to some of Iota Gamma's many Rob ert Adger Smythe Awards. Pictures of the founders adorn the wall s to " watch over" the chap ter a it conducts busi ne . The three rooms are on the main floor of a Univer s ity dormitory building Above: that serves as a fraternity Iota Gamma Chapter's "William facility. Two chairmen R. Nester (Cincinnati, Alpha Xi '47) oversee the property, one Chapter Room" at the University respon ible for improve of Nebraska-Kearney won the ment and th e other main 1999 Chapter Room of the Year tenance . The improve Award. ments chairman i re Left: spon ible for pricing and In addition to the chapter room, co ll ecting material , then Iota Gamma Chapter's facility supervi ing the improve features a lounge as well as a ments. The maintenance game room.
6 WINTER 1999 HOUSING --·
Delta Nu Chapter, winner of the 1999 Chapter House of • The chapter has written live-in require Alumni, Parents or Guests: ments for all of its members. In the early spring, watch fo r an invitation in the mai l,check the International Fraternity's • The chapter has wri tten room contracts. Web site at www.pka.com , o r look in the spri ng iss ue of the Sh ield & Diamond to see if your chapter o r the chapter nearest you is partici pating. If you need earlier notice, call (90 I) • The chapter charges a market rental rate. 748-1868 or e-mail the Housing Department at [email protected] and ask fo r informa tion about getting involved. • The chapter charges in-hou e brothers a securi ty deposit equal to one months rent. Chapters or House Corporations: Call (90 I) 748-1868 o r e-mail [email protected] as soon as possible and ask fo r a fr ee The house corporati on and the chapter are International Work Day Pl anning Kit.The kit expl ai ns how to host the event and take ad to be comme nded for taking pride in their vantage of the many incentives offered by the Memorial Headquarters. To receive all of histori c home and managing it in such a suc the benefits offered, chapters must register their event with Headquarters befo re Feb cessful manner. Congratulati on . ruary I, 2000 . • WfNTER 1999 7 -Vl$0' i -c 5 Check out our redesigned web-site for on-line specials, new items, and additional product information! www.campus-classics.com i Olive w/cream stripe sweatshirt 1 Grey hooded sweatshirt has felt applique on center chest. sizes L, XL (XXL add $2) sizes L, XL (XXL add $2) #20-1011 $36.95 #20-1038 $37.95 · Aluminum license plate frame #20-9002 $9.50 - Greek letter pewter keychain Champion N Pike Mom sweatshirt sizes M, L, XL #20-9078 $