1993 Volume 116 No 1–4 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

Chapter Newsletters
America program which helps tutor underprivileged
children. We have shown a lot of support for
this program, and it looks like it will be a
pernnanent activity at Tennessee Alpha, The
brothers also helped repair an elderly man's
home here in Nashville, We spent a day of
repainting, landscaping, and doing otherhelpful
activities around his home. We realize that service
will help lead our chapterto betterthings.
We took a smaller pledge class than usual this
year, and ourcurrent probation prevents usfrom
taking a pledge class next year. This will make our
numbers in the house unusually small in the 1994-
95 school year. In orderfor us to get our numbers
back to a normal level, we will need alumni
support. We would appreciate recommendations
forany freshmen attending Vanderbilt, This will
enable us to get a wider range of potential
members of Tennessee Alpha during rush. Again,
we would appreciate your help in trying to make
ourchapter even betterthan it was before,
—Pryor Smartt
TEXAS
Baylor University
Texas Lambda (1977), Baylor Univ., Box
85601, Waco, TX 76798. Chapter Adviser -
Daniel M. McReynolds, 3806 Kimberly, Waco,
TX76708. Rush Chairman - Brian Blackstock,
1320 Park Boardwalk, Waco, TX 76706.
Sam Houston State University
Texas Pi (1992), 2310 Ave. I, Huntsville, TX
77340. Chapter Adviser- Brian J. Winterringer,
447 Elkins Lake, Huntsville, TX 77340. Rush
Chairman - Tommy White, 2310 Avenue I,
Huntsville, TX 77340. RecentiytheTexas Pi
chapter celebrated its most successful alumni
eventsince the installation of the chapter in
January, 1991, Alumni Day '93 was held April 17,
and started off early with a golf tournament at the
University Golf Course, Golf is a big pastimefor
the alumni and brothers of the chapter. Twentyfour
alumni and brothers attended the event.
After competing with each other, all alumni and
brothers were given the opportunityto come back
to the Phi Delt Lodge to enjoy a barbecue and
volleyball. During the week before the alumni
event, the brothers worked hard to complete our
new volleyball court. The alumni enjoyed thecourt
very much, and with the help of the brothers they
were able to break the new volleyball court in very
well. In the evening we invited hundreds of guests
tothe house, and the alumni reunited with old
friends. The entire event was a success,
TheTexas Pi chapter has worked hard to build
strong alumni relations. The chapter is very young
and is still in the stage of building programs. We
hopethatthis event will set a precedentforfuture
alumni events and activities.
Southern Methodist University
Texas Delta (1922), Box 4433, S.M.U.,Dallas,
TX 75275. Chapter Adviser - Hugh D. King,
4349 Fairfax Ave., Dallas, TX 75205. Rush
Chairman - Brandon Ranye, 118 Primera, San
Antonio, TX 78212.
Southwest Texas State University
Texas Mu (1980), LB J Student Center,
S.W.T.S.U., San Marcos, TX 78666. Chapter
Adviser - Raleigh H. Van Trease, 139 E.
Hopkins, Suite 200, San Marcos, TX 78666.
Rush Chairman - Ryan Lurich, 1102 Bishop,
San Marcos, TX 78666.
Southwestern University
Texas Gamma (1886), Box 6543, Southwestern
Univ., Georgetown, TX 78626. Chapter Adviser
- Albert W. McCullin, Jr., PO Drawer 110,
Cameron, TX 76520. Rush Chairman - Matt
Blair, 103 Englewood, Bellaire, TX 77431.
Texas Gamma has produced another year of
excellence in the areas of community service,
alumni relations, and brotherhood. Brothers are
finishing the year with a strong confidence that
Texas Gamma will again shine,
Ourfourth annual24-hoursoftball game raised
more than $1,000 forthe Williamson County Crisis
Center, Brothers from Texas Pi and Texas Xi
traveled to Georgetown to participate in the event
with us. This year's game was the most fun in the
history of the event. We extend ourthanks and an
invitation to those chapters and others next year.
We also assisted with the Caring Place (a secondhand
outlet), the Georgetown city clean-up of the
local swimming hole, and our Adopt-a-Highway,
Fall and spring rush added eight new brothers
to the chapter. In following with the national
decline, numbers were down, and we rushed only
25 men during spring rush. However, these eight
new initiates are fine new additions to the chapter:
Henri DeYbarrondo.EricSimon, John Veazey,
Keith Ellis, Mike Reeves (fall '92), John Endsley,
Scott Pedersen, and Ross Black (spring '93),
The alumni program atTexasGamma remains
strong. The graduation of 25 brothers thisyear
adds to the strength and quality of the alumni of
Texas Gamma. The 1992-93 alumni activities
included an awards banquette celebrate the
winning of the Kansas City Trophy; Homecoming
in thefall, which more than 65 alumni attended;
the Fourth Annual Houston Area Alumni Reunion
at brotherJoeRoyce's home, which drew the
attendance of over25 brothers; the Dallas Area
Reunion at Brother Chip Evans' home; and Alumni
Weekend on Aprill 6-18, which more than 40
Alumni Brothers attended, including thefour
distinguished alumni who were inducted into the
Golden Legion during the awards banquet. These
brothers were: John Score, Louis Pitcock, Charles
Stephenson, and William Stephenson, In addition,
BrotherTom Tammell was awarded Alumnus of
the Yearfor his hard work and devotion as a
memberof our house corporation,—Greg Rosner
Stephen F. Austin State University
Texas Eta (1962), Box7031, S.F.A.S.U.,
Nacogdoches, TX 75962. Chapter Adviser -
Frank Still, Rt. #6, Box 465, Nacogdoches, TX
75961. The 1992-93 year marked Texas Eta's 30"
year at Stephen F, Austin State University, During
this anniversary year, Texas Eta carried on the
tradition of being one of the most esteemed and
respected fratemities on campus.
The 8'" annual Texas Eta Alumni Golf
Tournament sawa record number of alumni make
their way backto Nacogdoches, The event
allowed brothers and alumni the opportunity to
show off their golf game and set the foundation for
the fund-raising campaign to finance a new
chapter house, Texas Eta is the firstfraternity on
campus to own land on the new Greek Row, and
ground breaking will be in spring, 1995,
Texas Eta initiated ten quality men. As
Phikeias, these men accomplished a lot in
community service, house projects, and
intramurals, Phikeias donated timeto help under
privilege children in the Nacogdoches Headstart
Program, Their involvement resulted in the
adoption of Little Brothers/Sisters, The renovation
of two rooms, the installation of window blinds
throughoutthe house, and the development of
regulations volleyball court were much needed
house projects completed bythe pledge classes.
In addition, Phikeias played an integral part in
athletics, boasting starts on both football and
Softball championship teams. These men are a
great asset to Texas Eta and their development is
due in large to the hard work of Pledgemasters
Tony Medina and Don Muzzy,
The 6"'annual Football Run to benefitthe
Nacogdoches County Boy's Ranch was a great
success. This year's run started in Lake Charles,
Louisiana and ended 28 hours and 175 miles later
in Nacogdoches, The three top runners(Steven
Gregory - 20 miles, Rodney Martin -18 miles, and
Chris Leonard -14 miles) presented the
Homecoming game ball to officials at Homer
Bryce Stadium before the game against McNeese
State, More importantly, Texas Eta raised more
than $1,000 forthe Boy's Ranch, The 5'" annual
Phiesta to benefit the United Way broke our
attendance record. More than 2000 people
enjoyed listening to two bands that played through
the night, Texas Eta raised more than $2,000 for
the United Way, The chapter continued to be
involved in various projects including blood drives,
Adopt-a-Brother/Sister Program, and volunteering
at local nursing homes.
Phi Delta Theta had more members than any
other fraternity on the dean's list. The G PA of the
Phikeias was improved to help set the tone for
Texas Eta academics in the semesters ahead.
This year, Steven Gregory served as vice
president of the IFC with several otherbrothers
serving on the recently formed IFC Rush
Committee, Greg Brown, Mike Gabler, Kenny
Hjelm, and Chris Wren all served the University as
orientation leaders. They were responsible for
4,000 incoming studentsand parents, Texas Eta
Phis are involved in various clubs and organizations
throughout campus.
In flag football, we were again division
champions, and Brothers Tony Meidna and
Rodney Martin were selected to the all Greek
team, Texas Eta's softball team continued to
dominate by posting an undefeated regular
season record and boasting our 3'" consecutive
championship. Brothers Sean Barrett and Todd
Kelly continue to dominate the links of East Texas
by capturing various golf tournament tities. We
also reached the playoffs in volleyball, soccer, and
fiickerball.
The hard work of our alumni secretaries, Paul
McNutt and Kenny Hjelm, has drastically improved
ouralumni newsletter and otherprograms.
Founders Day and alumni meetings in both Dallas
and Houston were huge successes, and Texas
Eta would like to thank all alumni fortheir
dedication and support,
Texas Eta would like to recognize the outgoing
officers who have provided excellent leadership
overthe past year: Chris Leonard and Paul
McNutt, presidents; Ron Henry, vice president;
Brent Bell, treasurer; John Porter and Mike
Gabler, secretary; Chris Wren, social chairman;
Greg Brown, aish chainnan; Doug Browne and
Jim Griffin, scholarship chairmen; MarkCemosek
and Rodney Martin, athletic chainnen; and Tony
Banzerand Phillip Villasana, wardens.
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