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Why are these young men not demonstrating, picketing, or burning their draft cards? They are average young Americans, and some would have you believe that, as average young Americans, this they should do. Instead, although from all areas of the United States, they are gathered together in the confines of their Fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi, and are discussing in a very mature way "the college student and patriotism." The next five issues of THE STAR AND LAMP will contain a continuing dialogue—undergraduates discussing various issues which concern them—and you! Make the scene, and be where the action is commencing on page twelve of this issue.
From The Chaplain's Desk
The following is a contribution from Dr. Marshall C. Dendy, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in the United States and a Pi Kappa Phi. We hope to have other prominent Brothers share with you through this column from time to time.
A FRATERNITY CAN SERVE ... By DR. MARSHALL
We were encouraged to pursue our studies, to exercivsee of unselfish leadership on the campuses of our respact colleges or universities and to manifest a sPirit .ty friendliness not only to the Brothers of our fraterol..., but to all of the members of the student bodies of ow respective colleges. to A fraternity can serve a most worthwhile purpose to its members. The misuse of a fraternity contributee.no the failure of men in college as well as after graduath'es from college. The proper use of the fraternity PreP,,doy r men for useful vocations in college and in the every experience of life.
the Pi Kappa Phi held its national convention J Nat1921 the University of California at Berkeley. At that time a majority of the Chapters were located in the south and southeast. Those of us who attended the Berkeley Convention from this area of the country rode on a chartered Pullman car. The car was made up in Atlanta. We traveled by Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City, and across the Rockies to San Francisco. It was a wonderful experience to have been with fraternity brothers whom we had not seen previously but who had a kindred spirit with us. Among those present was Brother George Grant from the University of Alabama, If I remember correctly. He later became one of the national officers of the fraternity.
A fraternity ought to encourage excellence of schelli ship. This is an age that demands the very bloc. knowledge and of learning in every profession. Me rity in education is unworthy of any of us and Pr:sti ticularly of one who belongs to a fraternity. Educatl.,"d that is marked by scholarly research, diligent studY, critical thought should be the objective of every rile ber of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. of Our fraternity ought to encourage excellence A morals. Our country and our world is being threatelle; today by unethical practices, immoral behavior oeus,st loss of a sense of ethical values. The fraternity teo stand for the development of sound character.' fabric of society will be strong and durable only vyl! ethical values are sound and honorable. Those who are given the privilege of securing a4lot : 07e lege education must be mindful of the conditions exist among great masses of our people. We must'We a social concern for the welfare of our fellowmarb.00.. must be ready to become involved in correcting tices, helping people to achieve dignity in life e„d 'd work, securing adequate education, making jobs en vocations open to all who are qualified to fill them ei.gi eradicating the ghettos that create frustration a give rise to violence and strife. A The A fraternity offers experiences to be enjoye-• its fellowship of men of kindred minds and kindred sPlr;o can be one of the forces to encourage members 01 fraternity to live up to their full capacities in life.
On Christmas Day we were in Salt Lake City. We attended the services of worship at the Mormon Tabernacle. It was a wonderful experience to have been in that great auditorium, to have heard the splendid music by a great choir and to have listened to the messages brought to us at that time. After the convention in Berkeley we went to Los Angeles and Hollywood for the Tournament of Roses football game. The game was played between the University of California and Washington and Jefferson College. California had a great football star by the name of Brick Mueller. California was doped to win the game. The game resulted in a zero to zero tie. The most thrilling part about it was a long run for a touchdown, but the run was called back because one player was offsides. As far back as 1921 the Tournament of Roses was a spectacular event.
We had a one-day stop at the Grand Canyon. It was in the dead of winter. There was snow on the ground. We rode halfway down to the bottom of the Canyon, riding on mules shod with spikes to keep them from slipping. Even then it was a hazardous experience, particularly with one or two of the mules being quite frisky and at times kicking their feet over the side of the cliff. As I remember the convention I think of the very fine addresses and talks that were given to the Brothers who were privileged to attend our national gathering. 2
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Meet Pi Kappa Phi's New Traveling Counselors JOHN LOVELL, Omega '64, and LEWIS BOWEN, Beta Beta '65, have begun their new duties as traveling counselors for the National Office of Pi Kappa Phi. They are both June graduates. Lovell is a native of Mishawaka, Indiana. In high School he was on the varsity wrestling and golf teams, President of the National Honor Society, and vice president of the Hi-Y. At Purdue University he held a number of offices in Omega Chapter. He received the Pledge Improvement Award, and later the Pi Kappa Phi Meritorious Service Award for three consecutive years. He served the chapter as athletic manager, rush chairman, and archon. His campus activities included work on the Interfraternity President's Council and as an Old Master's House Host. His hobbies include golf, most other sports, and reading best-sellers. Bowen is a native of Bucks County, Pa., but has lived most of his life in Hialeah, Fla. He graduated from Miami Central High School. At Florida Southern College Lewis held a number of offices in Beta Beta Chapter. He served as warden, rush chairman, setiretary, and archon. His campus activities included service on the College Interfraternity Council, membership in Epsilon Pi Tau honorary industrial arts fraternity, and three years as an oarsman on the Florida Southern crew. He was an industrial arts major. • John and Lewis succeeded Bill Dicks and John Davis iri the traveling counselor positions. Bill has begun a business career, and John is doing graduate work at Indiana University.
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NUMBER 4 CONTENTS
PRACTICAL BROTHERHOOD
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AWARD WINNERS
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PI KAPP "BULL SESSION"
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MEN OF RELIGION
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TRAIL OF TRADITION: OMEGA
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ANTARCTIC PI KAPP
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NEWS AND NOTES
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LETTERS TO EDITOR Sirs:
My compliments on the cover theme of the May issue of The Star and Lamp. I will take particular pride in Passing this issue along to my Italian counterparts in this NATO Headquarters who are studying English. It will provide a pictorial as well as verbal example that some American university students work construetrvely by discussing problems and formulating plans of action (District VIII Conclave at Illinois). As my career precludes participation in an Alumni Chapter, The Star and Lamp is my sole contact with the Fraternity, and I am pleased to see the growth of Kappa Phi as evidenced within the pages of this laagazine. Fraternally, CAPT. DAVID C. WILSON, U. S. Army Dear Pi Kapps, Thank you for the honor of being your National Rose Queen. Like all of the queens before me, I never dreamed it would happen to me. When I came to college, I was coming to study, and, of course, to have a good time. I dated different people, but mostly Pi Kapps. I came to know all of them very soon, and I learned to have a high respect for them and for their fraternity. I am now pinned to a brother of Pi Kappa Phi, and I have come a lot closer to their chapter. This past April at their annual Rose Ball, I was crowned Rose Queen of Beta Tau Chapter. That was an important beinning to a wonderful experience—being chosen National Rose Queen. I have an interesting and exciting year ahead of me Working with and for Pi Kappa Phi. I hope to attend as many of the activities as possible and to get to know as many of you as I can. Whenever I can be of help to any of you, please let me know. Yours in Pi Kappa Phi, CAROL McKINLEY N O V E M B E R,
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Paul Plawin Managing Editor
THE STAR AND LAMP is published quarterly by the National Council of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 1924 Vail Ave., Charlotte, N. C., in the months of February, May, August and November. The life subscription is $15 and is the only form of subscription. EDITORIAL OFFICE: National Office of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, 1924 Vail Ave., Charlotte, N. C. PUBLICATIONS OFFICE: 224 W. 2nd St., Charlotte, N. C. 28202. Second-class postage paid at Charlotte, N. C. Changes in address should be reported promptly to National Office, P. 0. Box 4608, Charlotte, N. C. 28204. All material intended for publication should be in the hands of the Managing Editor, P. 0. Box 4608, Charlotte, N. C. 50 days preceding the month of issue.
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THEORETICAL vs PRACTICAL BROTHERHOOD A Proposal For Professional and Business Direction Through Pi Kappa Phi By E. BARRY CRIM, Lambda '28
THEORETICAL brotherhood creates a myth1 ical relationship between men which results in no constructive growth or progress for those involved. For this reason, it is likely that future historians will pinpoint this type of mythical relationship as being one main cause for some of the frustrating problems in our society today. Theoretical brotherhood is a facade or a "front" for those who wish to escape their responsibilities to those whom they've taken vows to help. This type of relationship was completely unknown and would have been repulsive to our Pilgrim Fathers who founded our nation. They gave unstintingly of their time and personal efforts to help their deserving brothers who were living in fear and poverty to harvest their crops, build homes, and to upgrade their cultural life in general. It was these efforts that cemented the "common tie" of brotherhood and self-preservation in the hearts of those pilgrims who were then laying the foundation for our nation's growth and progress. It is this type of brotherhood that is vitally needed today in all American college fraternities. And should Pi Kappa Phi create a broader and more meaningful program of practical brotherhood for both its alumni and undergraduates, its own growth and human rewards will be assured. In addition, it will have laid the cornerstone upon which other American fraternities can add to their strength and justification for existence, thereby repulsing the present attack on our entire college fraternity system. Maybe here are some facts our alumni might wish to consider. 4
Twice A Freshman All college alumni were twice a freshman and usually were in great need of practical brotherhood in the form of guidance and counsell.ng during both of those vital periods of their life. First, such assistance was needed when entered college, and it was given them by ec); lege counselors and, often later, by members the fraternity to which they were pledgee; Second, such assistance was greatly need° when they graduated or left college and Were about to enter a business or profession. You, as an alumnus, no doubt received nounseling and guidance when you were a freshniel' e from your college counselors and also fre' your Pi Kapp brothers. But, when you Wer about to graduate and were ready to enter at business or profession, was there any comPoten and trusted group to whom you could go for Ind indoctrination and orientation into the Ayer e of commerce and industry, which you W.erk about to enter as a freshman? Do you now thins such advice and assistance could have been 01 benefit to you? This practical guidance and assistance Wil2 not available to many of you, who are ner„ alumni; and it certainly is not available to TOT° of our younger brothers who now are readY enter their chosen careers. 1 Here is an area of great need in which 011,; Pi Kapp alumni chapters could conduct sell', nars designed to indoctrinate and orient 0.11e` younger brothers into this new phase of 114 they're about to enter. Such seminars could of everlasting value to many who are about4 graduate, and they could also become a nieJ°
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el:1 taken by Pi Kappa Phi toward the coninious rewards resulting from practical orotherhood. , To see the need for such seminars, one must ;)egin with the fact that about 30% of all college alumni, after graduation, "flounder" for a eriod of several years, going from job to job, ,1)..'ing to find a rewarding career. This is cerLamly no adverse reflection on their intelligence r ability. Rather, this condition quite often re°efts the highly complex conditions now prevalent in our system of commerce and industry, which space here will not permit me to discuss.
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Subjects such as those below, if properly developed and projected in our alumni seminars, :1 11ild be of invaluable assistance to our Pi Kapp °rothers who, soon, will be taking their first reer "plunge" into that sometimes unpreetable sea known as commerce and industry: —Self-discipline and constructive success in life --Education for a business or profession is a process, not a destination --Developing ideas for professional or business success --How to get the job you want —How to keep moving up on your job or in your profession —Will you be crying or trying for advancement? In addition to the advantages of such semi41 1tra previously mentioned, they would cer'ainly strengthen the ties between our undergraduate and alumni chapters. Now, Our Displaced Older Brothers , Unless one has made a study of this question, ge would never realize the vast number of per4)rinel that is displaced each year by company Mergers, automation, changes in management, ecwporate liquidation, company politics, etc. The 41nual displacements from these and other sinlilar causes, that are beyond the control of Workers at, or near, middle-management in cor!iorations, amount to about 25% of all personnel 4t these levels. Naturally, under such conditions, tllany Pi Kapps are caught up in these frusrating swirls, too. So, are we as their brothers to try to help them relocate and move , 11P the ladder . . . thereby demonstrating our l'elief in practical brotherhood ... or, perhaps uecause of their present lack of affluence, are O going to forget them under the sham of 1neoretical brotherhood? Here again, seminars combined with perchrial counseling from qualified members of our 1 41u1flni chapters could bring renewed hope and 11"v jobs to many of our displaced brothers. :10m/ever, it would be a serious ERROR to publeize these seminars as being conducted for
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those out of jobs or who are floundering; few who needed help would attend them under such circumstances. They should be truthfully publicized as a Pi Kappa Phi program of Career Motivation, and the subject matter of such seminars should be developed and projected so as to be of interest to our brothers at all levels of economic success. Not only should Pi Kapps be invited to attend such seminars, but a public invitation should be made to their families, friends, and co-workers. The subject matter for discussion at these seminars could be quite similar to those subjects previously mentioned for our younger brothers just graduating. In both instances, the goals and the problems are often about the same. In addition to Pi Kappa Phi achieving its prime mission of practical brotherhood from such seminars; of secondary importance, it is likely that the news media of any community would justifiably praise Pi Kappa Phi for its mature vision and for its greatly needed practical concept of the brotherhood of man. Such public relations would add prestige combined with a positive purpose to the life of any alumni chapter, and also it would cause many college freshmen to want to become a Pi Kapp. Christ believed in practical brotherhood; He fed the masses. Our Pilgrim Fathers believed in practical brotherhood; united, and with compassionate efforts they helped each other, thereby founding our nation. Our forebears believed in practical brotherhood; we can all remember our parents demonstrating this fact many times in their lives. Now, the question: Do we as Pi Kapps today believe in this humane precept? Or, will we compromise our integrity and accept the facade of theoretical brotherhood? About the author: Barry Crim is a 1928 law graduate of the University of Georgia. He began a law practice at LaGrange, Ga., in 1929; later organized and operated Southern Loan and Investment Co.; owned Acme Loan Co., in Hogansvine, Ga.; was president of LaGrange Mercantile Co.; and during the depression was management consultant to about 20 firms, none of which failed. He did graduate work in group psychology at Penn State University in 1945, and served as a U. S. attorney from 1945 to 1949. He then organized and directed the Adult Education Department at Florida Southern College, taught business and sales classes for chambers of commerce in several central Florida cities, and in 1951 organized and directed the Adult and Cooperative Education Department at Stetson University. He has served government and private business as a consultant, written and assisted in the writing of education and business publications, and is a well known speaker in the fields of employee motivation, career advancement, and business research. He is listed in Who's Who in the South and Southwest; World Who's Who in Commerce and Industry; The Dictionary of International Biography.
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It was a rewarding session for all who attended. You can get some idea of how things went from the candid pictures on these pages. Subjects reviewed and discussed included leadership, chapter operations, rush, scholarship, alumni relations, finance, public relations, and a remarkable talk on ritual emphasis. All told, there were 233 delegates at Pi Kapp College, including 22 graduate members—from as far and Wide as Washington, Michigan, and Texas— who participated as instructors and panel members. It was a great session of a great fraternity. That's why those guys on the cover are smiling.
HERE ARE THE WINNERS OF PI KAPPA PHI AWARDS
rocRepresenting award winning chapters at Pi Kapp College were: First Row, from Paul Regensdorf, Beta Eta; Ronald Gumbaz, Alpha Xi; Jeff Hires, Beta Tau; Car'Row--ilI Kinley, National Rose: Lee Sigmon, Alpha; Burch Williams, Kappa. Second Wayne Crosby, Chi; Robert Chandler, Alpha Eta; J. W. Kennard, Alpha 10 1째 Hack Walker, Epsilon; Dick Slaughter, Mu; Kim Jepson, National President; Jay Omega; Don Best, Beta Psi.
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WARDS for distinguished achievements by members and chapters of `I Kappa Phi were presented for the e,.urrent academic year at Pi Kapp college in Roanoke last summer.
The award winners were: THERON HOUSER AWARD for Ilapter Improvement:—Alpha Theta hapter at Michigan State. 0_ THE PRESIDENT'S PLAQUE for best chapter publication—Kappa ICQ13e rg of Kappa Chapter at the Urn4rsity of North Carolina. Runners-
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Miss McKinley receives her trophy from the National President.
up were The Psiren of Psi Chapter at Cornell, The Woodbird of Alpha Xi Chapter at Brooklyn Poly, and Alpha Musings of Alpha Mu Chapter at Penn State.
at Florida State University, Beta Tau at Valdosta State College, Beta Chi at East Texas State, Beta Psi at Tennessee Wesleyan.
CHAMPION MASTER CHAPTERS — Alpha at the College of Charleston, Epsilon at Davidson College, Alpha Eta at Samford University, and Mu at Duke University.
And, of course, the National Rose Queen, Miss Carol McKinley of Newnan, Ga., was presented to the brotherhood at Pi Kapp College and received a silver bowl in honor of her selection as the national sweetheart. Miss McKinley is pinned to a Pi Kapp from Beta Tau Chapter at Valdosta State, where she is a student.
Burch Williams accepts the Plaque for Kappa Chapter.
MASTER CHAPTERS—Omega at Purdue, Alpha Xi at Brooklyn Poly, Alpha Phi at Illinois Tech, Beta Eta
KAPPA KAPERS, the winning chapter publication.
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THE GREAT RACE
An all-girl crew against the river.
second annual regatta attracted publicity from as ft. fr° away as Florida and Wisconsin, and raft teams' several other colleges. Said Regatta Chairman Larry Losch when he announced this year's race would be open to other c°!" lege crews: "The Lambda Chi group from Marshall ls. really going all out. They are going to have a helicoptel equipped with walkie talkies to coach their raft!"
A wild, hairy idea dreamed up by three Gamma Zeta Pi Kappa in a 1:30 a.m. bull session two years ago, has turned into what could become a national event— with any more 1:30 a.m. sessions. The idea—originally created to promote a dance— spawned what is now known as the annual Oil Drum Regatta at West Virginia Tech in Montgomery, West Virginia. Now going into its third year, after the successful second annual Oil Drum Regatta last April, the event is sponsored by Pi Kappa Phi's Gamma Zeta chapter.
The race features a LeMans start at the falls on t,her Kanawaha River at Glen Ferris and a finish line nacie,,, the Montgomery bridge nine miles downstream. Thel; are rapids and white water near the starting line half a mile, and other hazards include shallows, a 11% row channel in spots, and bridge piers. It's a we' wild, woolly, screaming great time.
This year's regatta drew 60 rafts and more than 5,000 spectators, and a lot of good spirited publicity for the Pi Kappa. The event has the endorsement of the Tech administration, civic groups in Montgomery, and the Tech student body. It has been opened already to college and non-college groups anywhere in the country. And the
Mary Jane Higgins, a crew member of the "Aan.ie_ Marie," last spring provided her own view of the le gatta.
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, "Our raft was a sorority raft and had to have at least 4 girls on it. We were building it in my back Yard, and all the fathers on the block felt sorry for es girls. "They were all afraid that the raft would be too flinlBY and that we'd all get dunked. So, they'd come LOver at various times while we were building it. Each ulan added boards and braces to make the raft sturdy.
"When we finally got to Boomer, one of the two boys who was requested to be on our raft said, 'I can't take this anymore. Let me off here.' It took us an hour to get to the shore to let him off!
L "By the time they finished helping us, we had the eeaviest, clumsiest, most unmaneuverable raft you've ever seen!
"Poor Mother and Dad. They were all excited and were waiting to take our pictures. We had painted the 'Annie Marie' a bright turquoise. They finally saw us, but we never could get far enough downstream for them to take the pictures. We had to be towed in.
, "We were in the first heat. It took us so long to launch the raft that the second heat left before we did. "And once we were in the river we got caught in a Whirlpool and went round and round for ages! "The rapids didn't faze us. Neither did bumping into 4 Pier at the Silver Bridge. Our raft was too sturdy.
"We had 2 canoe paddles, but our raft was so high and so well built we couldn't reach the water with the paddles unless we practically fell in. So we were at the mercy of the current.
"It took us 6 hours to go 9 miles. Boy, did we get hungry! We had 3 peanut butter sandwiches and 3 candy bars on board for 6 people!" Alas, the "Annie Marie," with an average of 1.5 mph won last place.
The winners ... get dunked.
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PATRIOTISM A Continuing Undergraduate Dialogue Or Young Pi Kappa Phi's Speak Out
In but a few years the majority of Americans will be under the age of twenty-five—a nation of young people. Yet, even today too many say they do not understand the current generation of youth. How can you understand them when you haven't spoken with one—when one communicates, one understands. For the next issues of The Star and Lamp we will "listen" to undergraduates as they and an alumnus have a bull session. Various subjects will be discussed — RELEVANCY, PATRIOTISM, PARENTS, RELIGION — among others. For a start let's see what they have to say about PATRIOTISM. They come together from the West Coast—from the East Coast—from the North and South. They are representative of young Pi Kapps. Listen to them — think along with them — understand them—you cannot afford not to, for this is where the action is! 12
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• Participants: William Willis—Western Carolina; Russ Palmer—East Tennessee; Mike Anglin—East Texas; William Couper—Virginia; Jeff Hires—Valdosta; Paul Regensdorf—Florida State; Scott Evenbeck—Indiana ; Robert Chandler — Samford; Jack Kaplan —Wofford ; Benny Mitcham (alumnus)—Georgia.
Then the statement is made—"I don't think patriotism and the college student are relevant, one to the other." MITCHAM — They are relevant — students should express themselves.
The scene: living room of a Pi Kappa Phi Chapter House—it could be any chapter, at any school, at any state.
EVENBECK — I agree, for the student is only a few years away from the position of leadership in his country. His patriotism or lack of it now is going to greatly affect his country in the future years.
The statement is made—"Flag waving is passe! Patriotism is not an area of concern for college students."
ANGLIN—If you don't think they are relevant, look at what has happened in other areas of the world. I would guess that the vast majority of the Latin American countries' revolutions that we have seen since 1900 have been inspired and planned to a large extent within the college and university community.
CHANDLER—The topic may be overworked but the subject should be of great concern. A great majority of college students fear the Communist countries but have been warned of their danger so much that their senses have been dulled. This dulling effect has caused a lack of inspiration and interest in patriotism. KAPLAN—I feel that this is most definitely an overworked topic but it is an area of concern. Flag waving to the extent of "my country right or wrong" may be passe but the college students as a group can still feel deeply when the National Anthem is played. HIRES—In any group of people there will be those who feel strongly emotional about such things as patriotism. In reality most young People value their lives more than abstract emotional qualities such as this.
PALMER—I agree, but in a different way. Speaking as a veteran, it makes me shudder to think of what our military would face if most of the college students had a "I don't give a - - - - attitude." The vast majority of your military officers are former college students. CHANDLER—I think we all agree that they are relevant, and how could we assume any other position after viewing the draft card burners, anti - Vietnam demonstrators, and other similar activities on practically all campuses. I would definitely say that patriotism and our college youth have a great deal of relevancy, one to the other.
WILLIS—Adults used to be proud of the flag, and houses and business establishments would display a flag on the Fourth of July. This summer for curiosity I drove all over my town, and if I remember correctly there were only three houses in town displaying a flag. If I were to adopt the attitude of my townspeople I Would not be very patriotic. PALMER—I don't care if a student thinks he is being patriotic when he burns his draft card, or flag. To me he just proves he is a freak Of society. However, he is no more a freak than the student who has to toast "God, Mother, and Country" every time he lifts his beer. REGENSDORF—Yes, but the real patriotism is prevalent within the vast middle group You speak of. You are in that group, and you take a reasoned look at current events and form an opinion on each facet individually. Patriotism is seldom either constant agreement or disagreement but rather a give and take. I think that you and I belong to this third type of per1:)n who still shows what might be called "class1c" patriotism. NOVEMBER, 1967
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"Is it a matter of concern that the college student is of an age where he questions everything and only accepts answers grounded in reality?"—gets into the discussion.
COUPER—Of course these derogatory actions call attention to the subject, but they are newsworthy only because they are so bizarre.
REGENSDORF—It is true that we lean on reality, but what is so unreal about patriotism? I do believe that a patriotism in which everything was taken for granted, with no doubt or inquiry, would really be hurting.
"Has our generation changed radicallii from prior generations?"—is asked.
KAPLAN—Yes, I think the college student demands proof. HIRES—What more proof, or reality, do you need than the draft? MITCHAM—I think that all of us go through or have gone through this show me stage in life. Personally, this does not concern me too much because most individuals do grow out of it. PALMER — Life consists of questioning reality, student or not a student. At this moment he can express his questioning attitude by simply asking "In reality, are we fighting a war in Vietnam, or, is this just a police action?" EVENBECK—How can the student be a true patriot if he does not have the right to question such as Palmer has indicated? ANGLIN—This is only partially true, for I don't think that I can accept that the average college student bases all of his resolutions on reality. I think the spirit to search for truth is and always will be there, but it isn't infallible. This search develops patterns of thought, and these patterns will formulate his lifetime loyalty, or lack of same, to this nation. CHANDLER—I'm not so sure that students have to find answers based on reality. Most of us want to find our own answers, and blind unthinking loyalty to anything is highly detrimental. Patriotism is something that each person should examine for himself, then stand up for the conclusions he reaches.
REGENSDORF — What hasn't changed in the past fifty years, from morals to war? MITCHAM—I don't really think so, there are just a lot more young people to do things, and communication media can carry the message to so many more in a lesser time than before. REGENSDORF—I agree that the increased and improved communications has had lts effect, for more people now know more than ever before, and now have greater choice between acceptance or rejection based upon the knowledge available to them. HIRES—Which generations are you referring to? If you are facing the necessity of personally defending your country then your concern about patriotism would be greater than for the individual in that generation which faced only peace. PALMER—I don't think our generation changed, for patriotism is here with us as.in past generations, but the mass communication media has changed us falsely. Reporters would rather disregard college patriotism, when theY can expound a hell-raising subversive ramble which is much more entertaining to those watching the "tube." KAPLAN—If there has been a change it is in the fact that today's youth has more knowledge available than past generations.
The question is asked—"But aren't we dramatically illustrated by the derogatory actions of a few who give a bad name to the rest of us?" WILLIS—Everywhere the average citizen turns he sees where these few are doing these things, and it is only natural for them to assume that all college students are of this thought. The news media really eats this stuff up. CHANDLER—Freedom is a big word in America today, and a great number of students feel they must express their freedom openly regardless of the cause they support or however menacing it may be. 14
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WILLIS—The population as a whole does not appear to be as patriotic as past generations, therefore, I think the college students today, when compared to the general public, are just as patriotic as any other generation. COUPER—I have discussed this at home, and my father says that when he was in school the same mood of apprehension prevailed. EVENBECK—Students in the 30's said that they would never wear a uniform — yet, they did! The question is asked—"How does patriotism affect the fraternity's sphere of influence?" WILLIS—I don't think they conflict, for the fraternity should use every bit of its influence to make men sincere flag wavers. ANGLIN—I don't think there could possibly be any real conflict between the fraternity's Sphere of influence and American patriotism.
the first in our nation to help end much of the strife sweeping the country.
EVENBECK—I strongly disagree with any implication that there is a conflict between the fraternity's sphere of influence and patriotism. Fraternities are a stronghold against those elements that seek to tear down the government, instead of suggesting possible positive, alternative action. Fraternities could be among
REGENSDORF—I think the changes occurring in Pi Kappa Phi are a sign of our intent to improve and increase our sphere of influence. A fraternity with its exchange of ideas, its founding principles, and with its vast body of concerned young men is a place where the new patriotism can and must exist.
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You have now heard them, and hopefully better understand them. You can execute your own summarization, however, we can rest assured that what they have said will speak for the vast majority of college students. Perhaps their statements will never appear in the newspaper, nor their faces on the television screen. Yet, we Should listen to them. IOVEMBER, 1967
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Reader response to this "bull session" will be given coverage in the next issue of The Star and Lamp. Also appearing in the next issue of The Star and Lamp will be another undergraduate dialogue. Another group of young undergraduate Pi Kapps will be discussing an issue— the subject will be "Parents," 15
PAUL SCHERER
PAUL CROW
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OOK at the background of a Pi L Kapp and you will likely find that he is active in the church life of his community. In its ranks the Fraternity numbers not only thousands of prominent church laymen, but a good number of religious leaders. Pi Kappa Phi's National Chaplain, J. Benton White, has gathered these short biographies of four brother Pi Kapps who are especially prominent throughout the church world for their leadership and achievements. 16
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Two of these ministers were very recently in the news nationally. The Rev. William Moultrie Moore, A/Paa, the was elected suffragan bishop of North Carolina diocese of the Episo째pal Church, and the Rev. Marshall C. Dendy, Beta, was elected moderator of the 107th Presbyterian, U. S. General Assembly. The Rev. Paul E. Scherer, A/phol visiting professor of homiletics al . Princeton Theological Seminary, e the Rev. Paul Abernathy Crow, Jr" history Omicron, professor of church at Lexington Theological SeminarY, d are equally well known and respecte for their religious work. Paul Scherer, has earned the often cited title oi America's Greatest Preacher. An째 Paul Crow, who is presently completing study and research at Mollsfield College, Oxford, in England, on a sabbatical from Lexington Theological Seminary, is a prime mover in the ecumenical movement. Here then are brief introductions to these outstanding Pi Kappa.
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PAUL CROW Paul Abernathy Crow, Jr., is a native of Lanett, Alabama. He earned his B.S. degree in 1954 at the University of Alabama, where he was initiated into Omicron Chapter of Pi Kapp Phi.
MARSHALL DENDY Marshall Coleman Dendy was born in Lavonia, Georgia, in 1902. The family soon moved to South Carolina, where Marshall attended public school in Seneca. He earned his B.A. degree in 1923 at Presbyterian College, where he was the 42nd initiate of Pi Kappa Phi's Beta Chapter. He was Beta's archon in 1922. He earned his bachelor of divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, in 1926; completed graduate work at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in 1938; and earned an M.A. degree at the University of Tennessee in 1943. He received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from King College in Bristol, Virginia, in 1942. PAUL SCHERER Paul E. Scherer earned his B.A. degree in 1911 at the College of Pharleston, where he was initiated Into Alpha Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. He earned his M.A. degree also from the College of Charleston, and the bachelor of divinity degree from ,Lutheran Theological Seminary. He 'as received honorary doctorates from the College of Charleston, Roanoke College, Wittenberg College, Heidel4rg College, Gettysburg College, and Muhlenburg College. He began his career in the church an instructor at Mt. Airy Theotogical Seminary in Pennsylvania in 1914. His later posts included service aS assistant pastor of Holy Trinity Church in Buffalo, New York; pastor . Holy Trinity Church in New York (4 City; Brown Professor of Homiletics Union Theological Seminary in P+ew York; visiting professor at Un'on Theological Seminary in RichInond; and currently visiting professor cif homiletics at Princeton Theological Seminary. â– Dr. Scherer has conducted a num!Der of scholarly lecture series, including the Jarrell Foundation Lectures and the Mullins and Earle Lectures. His book, The Word God Sent, is the latest in a distinguished series of books he has authored.
Dr. Dendy was ordained in the Augusta Presbytery in 1926 and thereafter held pastorates at Crawfordville and Gainesville, Georgia; Newberry, South Carolina; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Orlando, Florida. He has served as moderator of the South Carolina and the Knoxville Presbyteries, the St. Johns Presbytery, and the Florida Synod of his church. His posts in the church include service on the Board of Christian Education of the Presbyterian Church, Religious Education Field Council, the Assembly's Advisory Council on Evangelism, Board of Women's Work of the Presbyterian Church, the board of trustees of Agnes Scott College, and the general board of the National Council of Churches. He is the author of two religious books. He also has served as president of the Orlando and Gainesville Kiwanis Clubs, and the Executive Club and Community Chest in Orlando. The Dendy family includes his wife, Nan; daughter, Nancy Elizabeth; and son, Marshall, Jr. The Dendys live in Richmond, Virginia. With his election to the post of moderator of the 107th Presbyterian, U. S. General Assembly last summer, Marshall Dendy became the leader of the Presbyterian Church in the United States.
He received an S.T.M. degree from Hartford Theological Seminary in 1958 and the Ph.D. from Hartford Seminary Foundation in 1962. In 1961 he joined the Lexington Theological Seminary, where he is now professor of church history, although currently on a sabbatical for theological study in England. Dr. Crow is well known for his work in the ecumenical movement and is currently associate executive secretary for the Consultation on Church Union. He has written numerous articles on the ecumenical movement, and is a regular contributor to such publications as Theology Today, Encounter, Mid-Stream, The Pulpit, World Call, and The Christian. He has traveled extensively in his work, representing the Christian Churches (Disciples of Christ) in Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. In addition to his work with the Consultation on Church Union, he has participated in Faith and Order Conferences at Oberlin in 1957, Montreal in 1963, and now serves on various commissions of the National and World Councils of Churches. Dr. Crow has served as pastor of local congregations in Alabama, Kentucky, and Massachusetts, and was also campus minister at the University of Alabama. His honors for scholarship include membership in Theta Phi honorary theological society, and the award of the Jacobus Fellowship for two years while a student at Hartford Seminary Foundation. He is a member of the American Society of Church History; the Commission on Theology and Unity of Disciples of Christ; Omicron Delta Kappa honorary; the Association of Disciples for Theological Discussion; the board of managers of the United Christian Missionary Society; the Faith and Order Colloquium of the National Council of Churches; and was recently appointed to the 4th Assembly of the World Council of Churches. Paul Crow and his wife, the former Mary Matthews of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, are members of Crestwood Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky. They have two daughters, Carol Ann and Susan Margaret, and a son, Stephen Paul. 17
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THE BEGINNING OF OMEGA CHAPTER AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY By JOHN LOVELL, Omega '64
G. M. Tilton, Robert E. Worstell, Richard B. Holmes, Melvin Honeck, Guy B. Huber, D. Kitchel, George W. Munro, Ito" ert Phillips, John M. Smith, Ira H. Swaim. An installation banquet and dance were held at the FowlerVan Orman Hotel. Brother F. B• Harrell was toastmaster at the banquet and called for toasts from Professor Munroe of Fur" due, Brother Grant, Upsilon Archon Nemoyer, and Omega, Archon House. The closing toast from R. Stanley Coulter, dean of men at Purdue (where two buildings now bear his narne), was a tribute to fraternities and the fraternity way of life. With its new name in 1922, Omega chapter also gained a, new house. The chapter move°, to a house just a block and a hall from the campus, much to tile joy of winter weary students who had hiked to class each daY from the original house. In 1929 the chapter moved to its present location at 330 N. Grant Street, where it has remained with the exception of the war years, wil, e9 „ it shared living space with ti' Sig Eps while the Pi Kapp hong served as the home of a Marine ROTC detachment. Such was the beginning of another step forward in Pi KaPP9 Phi's Trail of Tradition; the creation of a great chapter—Omega of Purdue University. —Edited from material blin 24 ' George J. Has Haase, Omega'
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HE roots of Omega Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi were planted in December 1920 when a Bible study group of the local Christian Church formed a fraternity at Purdue University. They called it Alpha Gamma Beta, the Greek initials A.C.B. meaning A Christian Brotherhood.
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R. G. Tilton, E. B. McCormick, W. B. Harper, and later Rev. M. Knight, the Bible study leader, were the charter members of Alpha Gamma Beta. By September 1921 they had received recognition from the Purdue faculty and had moved into a house on Sixth Street in Lafayette, Indiana, over a mile from the campus. In January 1922, Wade Bolt of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity visited the brothers of Alpha Gamma Beta to tell them of Pi Kappa Phi. He made a dynamic impact on every brother of the local, and by April 1922, Alpha Gamma Beta petitioned Pi Kappa Phi for membership. The petition that had been guided by Wade Bolt was approved.
cron, was installing officer. He was assisted by Supreme Alumni Secretary George D. Driver, Nu; Wade Bolt, Sigma, a member of the Supreme Advisory Board; and an initiating team from Upsilon Chapter at the University of Illinois. Initiated as charter members on that November day were:
On November 24, 1922 the group that now consisted of 20 undergraduates and 13 graduate members, was installed as Omega Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. Alpha Gamma Beta passed into history; the hallowed traditions and ideals of Pi Kappa Phi having become the new focus for the brotherhood of Purdue men.
William R. Amick, Hobart W. Behr, John W. Cade, Noah N. Cline, James R. Darby, John F. Eberts, John R. Edwards, Daniel L. Edlund, Leonard T. Evans, Ira V. Folks, Edgar L. Glossbrenner, Reuel W. Guthrie, Frederick E. Harrell, Ernest R. Hendrickson, Milfred W. House, Robert Knight, Lawrence P. Lang, Charles R. Lowe, Roy Magruder, Erwin K. Moore, Wendell P. Mor—Alpha Gamma Beta pin(10ton, Ora B. Remster, Howard J. Renner, Earl H. Shimp, Paul H. tutted by Fred Harrell, Ortega Stanley, Karl E. Stoll, Russell '22
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1'1 HE Secretary of the Interior has ¹ recently approved and promulgated a list of names for geographic features in Antarctica. These names were submitted to the Secretary by the United States Board on Geographic Names, an interdepartmental group that studies names of geographic features on a worldwide basis and submits its conclusions to the Secretary. The Board acted on the recommendation of the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names composed of experts in Antarctic history, geography, and science. Once a name has been approved, its use becomes binding on all governmental agencies. Names in Antarctica are of diverse origins. Some are descriptive, such as Cathedral Peaks; others are commemorative, as, for example, Departure Rocks. Ships that have participated in supply missions or exploration are another source. Many are named after individuals who have taken part in one or another of the United States programs related to the area. Typical of such names is Anthony Bluff, a distinctive rock outcrop along the side of Mulock Glacier, one of Antarctica's great ice streams. Located at 79°06' South latitude, 160005 East longitude, about 600 miles from the South Pole, Anthony Bluff was named NOVEMBER, 1967
for Maj. Alexander E. Anthony, Jr., Tau, United States Air Force. Maj. Anthony was connected with the Antarctic program from 1962 thru 1966, first on the staff of the United States Antarctic Projects Officer, and then with the staff of the Commander, United States Naval Support Force Antarctica. He visited Antarctica in 1963, and is recorded as being the eleventh Air Force person ever to visit the South Pole. A 1956 graduate of North Carolina State, where he was initiated into Pi Kappa Phi's Tau Chapter, Alex entered active duty in June 1956 and, prior to his assignment in Washington, D. C., with the Antarctic program, was assigned to the Air Force Special Weapons Center, Kirtland AFB, Albuquerque, New Mexico,for five years. In January 1967, he was transferred to the 731st Radar Squadron, Sundance AFS, Wyoming, the site of the Air Force's only power-producing nuclear reactor, which produces all the power needed to supply heat and electricity for the radar site. He is the Nuclear Safety Officer of the site. Alex and his wife, the former Kathleen Burke of Albuquerque, N. M., and their three children reside at the Air Force Station. 19
INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO SRADUATE MEMBERS OF PI KAPPA
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The pledges of Iota Chapter at Georgia Tech earned kudos for their assistance to the Adult Activity Center of the Atlanta Association for Retarded Children. In a letter to the National Office, Mrs. Betty C. Drewry, director of the association, said: "This is to make you aware that the current pledge class of your Georgia Tech Chapter has just rendered us a wonderful service. They have painted our apartment, the place we use so constantly teaching daily living skills, so beautifully. We are now ready for the new Fall session. It is wonderful to have young people give their time and talent." Detroit Alumni Meet Pi Kapps from the Detroit area gathered, as guests of Brother Avery Cameron, Alpha Theta, at the Oakland Hills Country Club for an enjoyable evening of fellowship. Brother Cameron requested that the Brothers present make contributions to the John D. Carroll Scholarship Memorial through the Foundation in lieu of payment for dinner. George Helmrich expressed the appreciation of the Foundation to the Brothers, stating that he hoped other Alumni groups would follow this lead. Director of Alumni Affairs Tom Deen briefed the Brothers on the Fraternity and answered questions. Steve Plato was selected as secretary of the Alumni Chapter. All Pi Kapps in the Detroit area should give Steve a call and let him know of their interest. Phone Home: 885-0923—Office: 882-7697. 20
IOWA PI KAPPS' FAMILY TREE GROWS The Pi Kappa Phi family tree grows strong at Alpha Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi. It started with James Scott Brown, 1301 Ashworth Road, West Des Moines, Iowa, city engineer for West Des Moines, being initiated on October 4, 1929, as the 44th initiate of Alpha Omicron. He was instrumental in the colonizing of Alpha Omicron Chapter. Robert Oscar Brown of Kansas City, Kansas, distribution manager there for Standard Oil of Indiana, was initiated on May 24, 1935, as the 93rd initiate of Alpha Omicron. He was instrumental in the purchasing of the present chapter house of Alpha Omicron. His son, Robert Scott Brown, and presently a student
at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was initiated as the 414t./1 initiate of Alpha Omicron. 1118 lovely daughter, Susan Brown, will keep it all in the family In December with her marriage to Daryl A. Pleggenkuhle, the 409th initiate of Alpha Omicron. Daryl's brother, Ronald R. Pleggenkuhle, is the 440th initiate and current undergraduate member of Alpha Omicron. Now Susan is being instructed well before her marriage t° Daryl that a legacy is expected. This would give the Pi KapP-t°be a dad, two uncles, a grand: father, and a great uncle in PI Kappa Phi. Where could you find greater devotion than this?
On December 10, 1904 seven young students at the College of Charleston t termined that their mutual affection and concern could better be served bY creation of a Fraternity. They met that evening in the parlor of the Foga home, 90 Broad Street, Charleston, S. C. As they deliberated their future the): gathered around this table, and on it was prepared the first minutes of the firs: meeting of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Two nephews of Founder Si FogartY presented this cherished memento to the National Headquarters—John F. ReY11 olds of Eastchester, N. Y., and Dr. Willard Reynolds of Charleston, S. C. THE
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RASH K. BURGER, Alpha Pi (Sewanee) 1, recently published his second book, Confed-
,ate spy: Rose O'Neale Greenhow. His first 00k, of which he was co-author, was South of ;PPomattox. Nash is on the staff of The New ork Times Book Review. ,His newest book, in his words, is "a teen-age ,10graphy of Rose Greenhow, Confederate spy f.no drowned in Wilmington Harbor while runIng the blockade after a mission to Europe ?I' the Confederacy. Rose was not only a fasInating Washington widow who bewitched 0th Northern and Southern Senators, but she a close friend of John Calhoun and Jeffer!II Davis, and her views represent the best of Southern tradition that sought to preserve ta.elf through an independent Confederacy. I tied to get both Rose's exciting spy career and ler philosophy into the book." Confederate Spy: Rose O'Neale Greenhow is Giniger Book published in asociation with Watts, Inc., New York. It sells for 3,95, • • • R THOMAS A. FRY, JR., Iota, pastor of ti• ,Irst Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, 181ted the UN recently and was so intrigued ver the operations of the international organiatioh that he taped a series of 30-minute inViews with UN officials. The interviews were ler featured on local radio programs in Texas Id now are being offered by the Mutual radio tvvork to its 500 affiliate stations throughout It nation. • • • , JOSEPH A. McLAIN,Alpha Alpha, has been leeted to the Florida State Senate. He is a Retiblican and his distinguished career has in'tided positions as counsel for the Wabash ilroad in St. Louis, dean at Mercer and Duke 41liversity law schools, and association with a 4.'ge law firm in Tampa, Florida. • • • Rho, has joined the staff of PLA WIN, .PAUL letter Homes and Gardens magazine as Travel itor. He compiles and edits the magazine's "•onthly family travel features, which comprise h foreign and domestic articles and suggests _ ere and how to take the most enjoyable rnily trips. , Paul previously was managing editor of New Weans magazine, after serving two years as utheast editor of Southern Living magazine. te was involved in creating the latter magazine tid handled the major part of its travel ar'cies. Paul, his wife, Joan, and daughter, Jennifer, ve in Des Moines, home office of Meredith Pubthing Co., publisher of Better Homes and Gar-
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YOU! YOUR Pi Kappa Phi Voluntary Dues help develop the complete college man—by sending undergraduate Pi Kapps to the Fraternity's semi-annual leadership school, Pi Kapp College, for instance. Exciting and constructive things are happening in Pi Kappa Phi because graduate members like you are giving time, knowledge, experience, and money. During the past year Voluntary Dues funds enabled the Fraternity to expand its operations to three new campuses; establish colonies at four more; develop a new and challenging program of work-study employment for field secretaries who travel and assist undergraduate chapters; employ a Director of Alumni Affairs to develop greater dialogue between undergraduate and graduate members; activate the National Chaplain position for the spiritual and moral counsel of undergraduates. The more who give to the Voluntary Dues campaign, the more the fraternity can accomplish. It's rewarding work. Again a record number of Pi Kapps are finding this true. Join with them and mail your check now! 21
MEET TOM DALTON, OUTSTANDING PI KAPP
Tom Dalton and friends take time out for a big orange in Vietnam.
The following is reprinted from Forever Lambda, the publication of Lambda Chapter at the University of Georgia. •
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JOHN D. CARROLL Sigma '10 THE trustees of the Pi Kappa Phi Memorial Foundation have apProved a resolution establishing a ,4cho1arship s in honor of the late John U.. Carroll, Sigma. Contributions for this memorial scholarship fund are welcomed and may be sent to the treasurer of the Pi Kappa Phi Mekorial Foundation. Contributions already have been received from the following men: Kim Jepson, Alpha Theta; Mel Metcalfe, Alpha Gamma.; Al Head, Alpha Zeta; John Deimler, Alpha Upsilon; „George Helmrich, Alpha Gamma;Jack sell, Alpha Eta; Ralph Noreen, Gam4c1.; Henry Harper, Kappa; Howard ,,Leake, Rho; Phil Tappy,Lambda; Bob kt.lhlman, Beta Iota; Durward Owen, 'II; Tom Deen, Chi; James M. Ward, Omicron; Joe H. McClure, Omicron; G. Pryor, Lambda; Dr. James B. Watson, Alpha; Guy A. Kirton, Alpha; John F. Reynolds, Alpha; William J. Barnhill, Gamma; James
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R. Morten, Epsilon; William H. Lawrence, Epsilon; Emory C. Pharr, Eta; Robert A. Flournoy, Eta; H. E. Erb, Jr., Xi; Ralph A. Hefner, Xi; George R. Surface, Xi; W. Frank Chapman, Xi; G. G. Poteet, Xi; Cecil D. McDaniel, Sigma; Thomas F. Chalker, Chi ($500); George T. Hepburn, Psi; W. Robert Amick, Omega; Robert Lee Bennett, Alpha Alpha ($250). John D. Carroll, the thirteenth initiate of Sigma Chapter at the University of South Carolina, was initiated on November 28, 1910. He was an educator, attorney, and above all a Pi Kappa Phi par excellence. He gave of his time, his material possessions, and of himself to our Fraternity. To those who knew him he was the epitome of brotherhood and of Pi Kappa Phi. At the time of his funeral, his wife remarked: "Half of John's life was Pi Kappa Phi." Certainly this type of devotion and love needs to be perpetuated. It is for this reason that
an appeal is being made on the behalf of John D. Carroll's memory. Brother Carroll was deeply interested in the academic endeavors of his younger brothers of Pi Kappa Phi. He was one of the instigators of the Fraternity's educational foundation, the Pi Kappa Phi Memorial Foundation. He served as its first Chairman and was on the Board of Trustees at the time of his death. He had great visions of this Foundation's value to Pi Kappa Phi. The Foundation monies are used for scholarship and counselling to individual Pi Kappa and for books for the libraries of the chapters of Pi Kappa Phi. Contributions are tax exempt and should be sent to the National Office or to:
The following story about Winston Petty, Gamma, is reprinted from The Statesman of Salem, Oregon. Arthur Sliffe, Alpha Zeta, and Thorne Hammond, Jr., Alpha Zeta, recently visited Winston and sent the newspaper story to The Star and Lamp.
a car in January, 1964, and claims there are some advantages. Long drives are less tiresome than they were in days when both he and his car were differently equipped, he maintains. One trip home from a camping trip last summer, 800 miles long, made in a single day of daylight driving, did not weary him, he recalls, adding "I enjoyed every turn in the road." Camping for a man who travels on wheels involves some special gear, Petty says, but most important to him is Tarbaby, who has only one eye but considerable affection. "I'm her seeing eve people; she's my walking legs dog," he says. Writing and camping are only two of Petty's hobbies. Currently he is deep in a gardening project at his recently-purchased home, 370 Myers St. S., on the lower reaches of Fairmount Hill, where he is endeavoring to plot and plant for perpetual bloom.
Mr. Jack Bell, Treasurer Pi Kappa Phi Memorial Foundation 6764 LaLoma Drive Jacksonville, Florida
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DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS AND WIFE CROSSED THE LAND VISITING PI KAPPA PHI ALUMNI CHAPTERS. IT WAS A BUSY TRIP FOR ALL. EBE'S Tom's wrap-up of his Htrip—the first time, incidentally, the National Office has sent a representative into the field to work solely with graduate Pi Kappa Phi groups. Tom and his wife, Betty Jo, talked to hundreds of Pi Kapps, attended banquets and informal barbeques, visited an alumni rush party, and came back "more convinced than ever of the great group of men that we call brothers in Pi Kappa Phi and their ladies." In addition to reports on the activities of the Alumni Chapters Tom visited on his recent field trip, the following columns will spotlight other activities on the Alumni Affairs front across the country.
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Some 20 Pi Kapps and their a had a dinner and organiladies zational meeting at the Red Lion Restaurant in Augusta. Jim Nettles, Beta Eta, was elected president; Roger W. Davis, Lambda, Secretary; Charles R. Parker, Alpha Alpha, vice president; and Rill McElderry, Beta, and Charles W. Beard, Alpha Iota, executive committee members. The Deens and their daughter, Teresa, were guests of honor at the dinner. Plans were made by the group for further gather-
Oaks Motel in Valdosta. Donald Bonner, Beta Tau, chapter president; and Benny Mitchum, Beta Tau, chapter secretary and advisor to Beta Tau undergraduate chapter, and their wives were hosts at the banquet held to introduce Pi Kappa Phi's national Rose Queen, Miss Carol McKinley, a Valdosta State College coed and Beta Tau pin-mate, and the Deens. The Bonners and the Mitchums put a lot of planning and energy into the banquet. Graduate Pi Kapps in the Valdosta area are encouraged to call Don or Benny and affiliate with the Alumni Chapter.
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About 100 Pi Kapps and their ladies enjoyed a full evening of fellowship and reminiscing at a get acquainted picnic held at the Lake Wylie summer home of Harold Albright, Epsilon. Represented by the assembled brothers were 15 different chapters of the fraternity and 42 different Professions. The afternoon session was enlivened by boat rides on the Yacht of Clyde Burket, Alpha Iota. In the picnic crowd were Bob Bourne, Lambda, District XIII president; Bill Fuqua, Mu, the national auditor; Dick Young, Kappa, former editor of rhe Star and Lamp; and Ed Price, Epsilon, president of the Charlotte Alumni Chapter.
The Jacksonville Alumni Chapter was reactivated at a summer dinner meeting and cocktail party held at the University Country Club. Tom Deen was guest speaker at the affair. Officers elected were: Roger Austin, president; Tom Sheridan, vice president; David Reid, treasurer; Tom Mahaffey, secretary; Guy H. Alley (Founders Day Chairman), Jack Bell, Morris Cummings, Robert Ferrah, Robert Mock, Jr. (Colonization Chairman for Jacksonville University), Ralph Noreen, John Pierce Stevens, Ralph Saffy, and Donald H. York (Rush Chairman) were elected directors. Graduate Pi Kapps in the area are encouraged to contact an officer of the chapter and to attend the Founders Day banquet and cocktail party to be held in December. Other activities being planned are a rushing program for next spring—in conjunction with nearby undergraduate chapters—and the preparation of a current directory of the nearly 200 graduate Pi Kapps in Jacksonville. Notices about all these activities will be mailed to Jacksonville Pi Kapps.
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It was a get-acquainted and organizational meeting for SaVannah Pi Kapps who gathered With their ladies at the Downtowner Motel. Officers elected Were Brooke Reeve, Lambda, President; John Peck, Lambda, Vice president; W. A. Blitch, Lambda, secretary; and Earl ,t1ennings, Alpha, treasurer. The peens were guests of honor at the dinner meeting. Valdosta, Georgia
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Pi Kapps and their ladies held a get acquainted and organizational meeting at the spacious home of Elmer Jost, Chi. Officers 25
side home of Tom Bissonnette, Beta Lambda, in Tampa. The men, ladies, and the kids showed off their skill at water skiing during the afternoon, and three former Beta Lambda Chapter Rose Queens were present: Rose Ann Burroughs, wife of Dean Burroughs, advisor to Beta Lambda; Gloria Bobier, wife of Jerry Bobiex, Beta Lambda; and Velma Dowd, wife of Aaron Dowd, Beta Lambda. After an afternoon of appetite building activity, Tom Bissonnette displayed his artistry as a barbequer of chicken, serving up a delicious meal for the crowd from his jumbo sized grill. Among the Pi Kapps at the affair were Robert Bradley, Beta Lambda, president of the Tampa Alumni Chapter; Aaron Dowd, Beta Lambda, vice president; Ed Sims, Jr., Beta Lambda, secretary-treasurer; and the Deens.
elected were George Borders, Chi, president; Tom Wrenn, Chi, secretary; and Barry Crim, Lambda, vice president. Jack Whitaker, Chi; Joe Landers, Chi; and Elmer Jost were selected as a committee to work with Chi Chapter at Stetson University on plans for a joint Founders Day banquet. The evening was enlivened by the organ playing of James Aldrich, Alpha Theta. The guests Mt. Pleasant, Michigan also included Gary Meadows, advisor to Chi Chapter and dean of Some 20 graduate Beta Xi admissions at Stetson; and the Kapps and their ladies spentPi a Deena. day renewing friendships and discussing close ties to the Beta Orlando, Florida Xi undergraduate chapter at Some 20 Pi Kapps enjoyed a Central Michigan University. fraternity dinner meeting at the The Pi Kapps held a meeting at Robert Myer Motel in Orlando, the undergraduate chapter house followed by a talk by Tom Deen, at which plans for organizing and an organizational meeting the graduate members into an to form the Orlando Alumni effective instrument for aiding Chapter. Jack Inman, Chi, or- the undergraduate chapter were ganized the dinner and meeting. discussed and planning was beNine different chapters and 18 gun. After this meeting, the Pi different professions were rep- Kapps and their wives adresented by the assembled Pi journed to the home of Al Bartlett and his wife, Nancy, for Kapps. lunch. After lunch the group Officers elected were Ronald traveled to a nearby lake for Irwin, Beta Eta, president; Rob- swimming, relaxing and remiert S. "Bo" Perry, Kappa, vice niscing. The guests included president; Peter Barr, Alpha Beta Xi's Chapter Advisor, Dr. Epsilon, secretary. Ron and his Edgar Briggs and his wife, Evewife, Corinne, are making an lyn, and Tom Deen. effort to contact all graduate Pi Kapps in the Orlando area about the Alumni Chapter, and plans are being made for a Founders Day banquet. Tampa, Florida About 25 Pi Kapps and their families enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship at the lake26
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Mobile, Alabama About 100 Pi Kapp graduate and undergraduate brothers and rushees attended the annual rusli party of the Mobile AluMin Chapter this year at the Scott Paper Company's recreation facility outside Mobile. Rushees from nine different colleges " where Pi Kappa Phi has dial) ters were there to get the word from the Pi Kapps. The archons of three Alabama undergrad,_11" ate chapters — Omicron, Alp" Iota, Gamma Alpha—were also on hand to lead the rush. The group feasted on a delicious seafood spread. The rush party this year Was planned by an Alumni Chapter committee headed by Charles Hartwell, Alpha Iota, chairman ; and Tom Johnson, Omicron, w.11° was in charge of the food. Als° at the affair were George Gunn' Omicron, president of the Aluni; : ni Chapter; Mac Matthews, Olni cron, secretary; Leo Pon, OWNacron, "Mr. Pi Kappa Phi";_148 , tional Chancellor Jimmy Ma." Omicron; District President Fo% Brunson, Omicron; Tom Cooper, past president of the chapter; and Tom Deen. In August Pi Kapps the Lambda Chapter during the years 1962-1964 gathered at home of District V President Phil Tappy in Atlanta, Georgia' to celebrate a five year reunion' It was a memorable evening as 35 of the 47 members of that period in the life of Lambda reshared fond memories and newed lasting fraternal Mena' ships. LAMP
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Active Alumni Chapters are a MUST for Pi Kappa Phi if it is to fulfill its role as a National Fraternity. If you live in the vicinity of one of the chapters below, contact the secretary and join in fellowship with brother Pi Kapps. Alumni chapter secretaries inform the Fraternity about your functions, send pictures and write-ups of what you are doing so they can be shared with other chapters. Secretaries Alabama Gulf Coast— Mack 0. Matthews, Ill 163 W. Berwyn Drive Mobile, Ala. 36608 Ames, Iowa— William Merrill 1709 River Street Webster City, Iowa 50595 Atlanta, Georgia— Larry Reinhardt c/o Trust Company of Ga. P. 0. Box 4418 Atlanta, Georgia 30302 Augusta, Ga.— Roger W. Davis 1225 Glenwood Drive Augusta, Ga. 30904 Birmingham, Ala.— Norman W. Robie 7725-A 3rd Ave., S. Birmingham, Ala. 35206 Charlotte, N. C.— Ed Price 215 Middleton Drive Charlotte, N. C. 28207 Cleveland, Ohio— Al Schachenman 21464 Sheldon Rd., Apt. 28 Cleveland, Ohio 44142 College Station, Pa.— Paul J. Wuest 154 Ellen Avenue State College, Pa. 16801
DeLand, Florida— Thomas Wrenn 119 N. Boulevard DeLand, Fla. 32720 Des Moines, Iowa— Dr. Eugene W. Young 2626 Shawnee Des Moines, Iowa 50310 Detroit, Michigan— Steve Plato 4832 Chalmers Detroit Mich. 48215 Eugene, Oregon— Phil Brinkman 1315 Betty Lane Eugene, Oregon 97402 Houston, Texas— Dick Brady 7738 Glenheath Houston, Texas 77017 Huntsville, Ala.— Stephen C. Jones 7903 Westhaven Dr., Apt. 4 Huntsville, Ala. Jacksonville, Fla.— Tom W. Mahaffey 2155 Belote Place Jacksonville. Fla. 32207 Kansas City, Missouri— Milton S. Broome 6210 N. Michigan Kansas City, Mo. 64118 Lansing, Mich.— Kim Jepson 4218 Mar Moor Lansing, Mich. 48917
Louisville, Kentucky— Robert Schroader 2161 Bonnycastle Louisville, Ky. 40205 Memphis, Tenn.— Gene Archer 5323 Mason Road Memphis, Tenn. 38117 New York— Floyd Baranello 268 N. Cedar St. N. Massapequa, N. Y. 11758 New Orleans, La.— William J. McDonald 4720 Deanne St. New Orleans, La. 70126 Norfolk, Va.— Norman W. Chalmers 9239 Be!grave Ave. Norfolk, Va. 23503 Orlando, Florida— Peter C. Barr 3316 Charow Lane Orlando, Fla. 32806 Philadelphia, Pa.— James F. Kelley, Jr. 220 Prince Frederick St. King of Prussia, Pa. 19406 Portland, Oregon William D. Elliott 546 S.E. 5th Beaverton, Oregon 97005 Raleigh, N. C.— Jack Alford 108 W. Drewry Lane Raleigh, N. C. 27609
Roanoke, Va.— Weldon J. Lawrence Box 416 Roanoke, Va. 24003 Savannah, Ga.— William A. Blitch 1507 Queensbury St. Savannah, Georgia Seattle, Wash.— Hare d V. McPherson 3043 N.E. 203rd St. Seattle, Wash. 98155 St. Louis, Mo.— Ronald Krebs 1601 Pierce Bldg. St. Louis, Missouri 63102 Tampa, Fla.— Robert C. Bradley 3403 Omar Avenue Tampa. Florida 33609 Toledo, Ohio— Fred R. Tiller 5350 Collomore Toledo, Ohio 43615 Valdosta, Georgia— Benny Mitchem 900 Wildwood Drive Valdosta, Georgia Washington, D. C.— Mitchell Disney 608 Niblick Dr., S.E. Vienna, Va. 22180
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YOUR LEADERSHIP AT WORK A Brief Outline of Recent National Council Activity The National Council of Pi Kappa Phi met in Publications, Leadership Training, ScholarCharlotte, N. C., over the weekend of October ship, Ritual Emphasis, and Alumni-Undergrad7-8, 1967. Meeting at the same time were the uate Dialogue—After some exploration of each ad hoc Structure Review Committee and the of these areas it was agreed that deep study:was officers of Pi Kappa Phi Properties, Inc. needed to provide resultful recommendations. The Structural Review Committee was The President was then directed to appoint a created by the 31st Supreme Chapter to study Select Committee of 6 to 9 highly capable Peothe leadership structure of the Fraternity, to ple from among our alumni to study these probdetermine changes needed in order to aid the lems and make recommendations. It is hoped leadership in becoming more responsive to the that a preliminary report will be available for membership. This body completed its deliberathe Supreme Chapter. tions and presented its report to the National Council. The Council approved their results and Efforts to Dictate to Undergraduate Chapters this will be presented to the next Supreme —In view of the hard stand taken unanimous Chapter for its consideration. by the undergraduate chapters, it was resolved Much work, primarily of a routine nature, to resist to the limit the demands of some uniwas done in needed areas. However, far reachversities for changes, such demands for changes ing areas of concern were given the greater being in the form of undemocratic edicts, and in amount of time and attention. For the most violation of individual rights and principles. part, only conclusions will be briefed here: Specific strategy for each school currently inExpansion—It was resolved that Pi Kappa volved was developed. Elsewhere in this issue Phi should take advantage of the current exthere is more information on the subject. pansion climate and make every effort consisPi Kappa Phi Properties Board—For the first tent with our resources and sound chapters to time, the entire board membership of P/CP expand to other schools. This will require that Properties met. Substantial progress was made District Presidents and Chapter Advisors be in providing basic and detailed policies. T' more active with our present chapters. The Exbasic philosophy of increasing the corporation e ecutive Secretary was provided with limited assets as rapidly as possible, and of providing funds from general funds to execute this prosupport, within reason, for building or remodel' gram. ing chapter houses was established. National Project—It was agreed that from one to three "National Projects" would be subAll-in-all, this was an exhausting but result mitted to the Supreme Chapter for selection packed weekend. Your National Council and and activation. committees are working for you.
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IS A PRINCIPLE INVOLVED? Pi Kappa Phi Undergraduate Chapters Think So
When it was asked of fraternities that they put away childish things it was right and just. It was wise for fraternities to respond in a positive way. In fact, fraternities have always responded positively to proper demands made of them by society. What demands are proper? That which may constitute a • proper or just demand to one, may be a violent infringement of the rights and princiNes of another. Pi Kappa Phi has adjusted many phases of its activities when requested to do so by university authorities. Yet again the demands continue. Three major universities Where Pi Kappa Phi has chapters have instructed our chapters that they cannot exist on their campus unless the chapter changes its 4tethods of accepting members to meet the deSires of the school. Does a fraternal organization, through a democratic process, have a right to openly disNss and arrive at its own policy for determinlog procedures to be followed in granting membership to the brotherhood? Do the undergraduate chapters have a right to select, through the democratic process at the Supreme Chapter, their methods or procedures to follow in the Veration of the undergraduate chapter as part of a larger body? The National Council of Pi Kappa Phi sought the opinions of the undergraduate members of the Fraternity at the recent leadership school, P1 Kapp College. There the fifty-six chapters !)resent unanimously approved the following 'consensus" resolution: "Be it noted that it is the sense of the
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delegates, both undergraduate and alumni, at Pi Kapp College, 1967, That, the action of the administration of any University in attempting to restrict the powers of a chapter of this Fraternity to apply any criteria in its selection of members is unwarranted, unnecessary, and unconstitutional. That, upon any action by said university to punish this chapter for failure to obey these restrictions, it is the sense of the delegates that the National Council should take all necessary steps, both administrative and legal, to protect this chapter's, and the fraternity's, right of association." The undergraduate chapter at Cornell University, one of the affected institutions, has this fall unanimously approved the following resolution: "WHEREAS, Psi Chapter of The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, located at Cornell University, desires to maintain its affiliation with our National Fraternity. WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Cornell University has enacted legislation potentially detrimental to the existence of Psi Chapter at said institution. WHEREAS, Psi Chapter, due to its turnover of personnel, cannot efficiently carry out a program to alter such legislation, RESOLVED, Psi Chapter of The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity formally requests that the National Council of The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity assist Psi Chapter with all necessary steps, both administrative and legal, to protect and insure this chapter's and this fraternity's right of existence. This motion was duly presented at a regular chapter meeting on the eleventh day of September, 1967, and received the unanimous approval of Psi Chapter of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity." Shortly after Psi Chapter approved its resolution, the alumni housing corporation of that chapter, with approximately thirty alumni members present met. After hearing the situation and reviewing the chapter resolution, the Psi Chapter alumni corporation unanimously approved the resolution and offered its assistance, to include financial support, to the National Council. At this time the National Chancellor of Pi Kappa Phi is studying the legal ramifications and constitutional involvement. Prior to the next National Council meeting, his report and action taken will be reviewed by the National Council, and then a future course of action will be determined. The National Council intends to support the request of this chapter, and others requesting assistance, to the fullest extent possible. 29
PI KAPPA PHI 1924 Vail Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina Founded at The College of Charleston, Charleston, S. C.—December 10, 1904
FOUNDERS ANDREW A. KROEG, JR.
SIMON FOGARTY
L. HARRY MIXON
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National President—Kim Jepson, 930 Michigan Nat'l. Tower, Lansing, Michigan 48915 National Treasurer—Charles Tom Henderson, 717 S. Ride, Tallahassee, Florida 32303 National Secretary—Jack W. Steward, 4375 Pearl Street, Eugene, Oregon 97405 National Historian—James R. Golden, 1616 Rhodes-Haverty Bldg., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 National Chancellor—James L. May, Jr., Merchants National Bank Bldg., Mobile, Alabama 36606 Past National President—Melville E. Metcalfe, 411 Adams Building, Port Arthur, Texas 77640
National Chaplain—J. Benton White, 441 S. 10th St., San Jose, Calif' 95112 park Trust Investment—Francis H. Boland, Jr., Chairman, 180 Central South, New York 19, N. Y. 10019, exp. Dec. 1967 Chairman: Pi Kappa Phi Memorial Foundation—George B. Helmrich, Noreen' 32990 Lahser Rd., Birmingham, Mich. 48010; Ralph W. Windso 32 4060 London Rd., Jacksonville, Fla.; Marvin C. Wilbur, JackRd., Tenafly, N. J.. Jack Bell, Treasurer, 6764 La Loma Southern sonville, Fia. 32217; ' Henry Harper, P. 0. Box 32, Birminghalll, North, Pines, N. C.; Howard Leake, 1631 Third Ave., Alabama. 21152 Scholarship—Bill Brinkley, 6 Bellclare Circle, Sparks, Md. Jacksonville, Endowment—Jack Bell, Chairman, 6764 La Loma Dr., Fla. 32217 Ritual and Insignia—James R. Golden, 1616 Rhodes-Haverty Building' Atlanta, Georgia 30303 17th Architecture—(Advisory)—Fred Hallmark, Chairman, 722 South Ave. St., Birmingham, Ala. 35222; Robert Register, 1932 York Columbia, South Carolina 29204 NatAdvisory—John W. Deimler, 1149 Green Tree Lane, Penn Valley, beth, Pa. 19072
NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 1924 Vail Ave., Charlotte, N. C. 28207 Executive Secretary—Durward W. Owen, Charlotte, N. C. Director of Alumni Affairs—Tom Deen Editor-in-Chief, STAR AND LAMP—Durward W. Owen Traveling Counselors—Lou Bowen, John Lovell Managing Editor, STAR AND LAMP—Paul Plawin, 3323 Cottage Grove Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50311
DISTRICTS OF PI KAPPA PHI DISTRICT I—Al Brown, 522 Devon St., Kearny, New Jersey 07032 Psi—Cornell University, 722 University Ave., Ithaca, N. Y. 14851 Alpha Xi—Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, 33 Sidney Place, Brooklyn, N. Y. 11233 Alpha Tau—Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 49 2nd St., Troy, N. Y. 12180 Beta Alpha—Newark College of Engineering, 249 High St., Newark, N. J. 07102 DISTRICT 11—Richard G. Andersen, 121 Charles St., Annapolis, Md. 24101 Alpha Mu—Penna. State University, Box 836, State College, Pa. 16801 Alpha Upsilon—Drexel Institute of Technology, 3405 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19104 DISTRICT III—Warren Lane, 12005 Trim Maryland 20715
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Xi—Roanoke College, 219 Market St., Salem, Va. 24153 Rho—Washington and Lee University, Locker Drawer 903, Lexington, Va. 23510 Beta Upsilon—University of Va., 510 Rugby Rd., Charlottesville, Va. 22903 Dominion Beta--Old Gamma College, 1516 Colonial Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23517 Gamma Zeta—West Va. Tech, 641 Fayette Pike, Montgomery, W. Va. 25136 DISTRICT IV—Woody Brooks, P. 0. Box 466, Andrews, S. C. 29510 Alpha—College of Charleston, 35 Philip St., Charleston, S. C. 29401 Beta—Presbyterian College, Clinton, S. C. 29325 Zeta—Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. 29301 Sigma—University of South Carolina, Box 4711, Columbia, S. C. 29204 DISTRICT V—Phil Tappy, 2788 De Foors Ferry Rd., N.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30318
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Iota—Georgia Institute of Technology, 831 Techwood Dr., N.W., Atlanta, Ga. 30313 Lambda—University of Georgia, 930 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, Ga. 30601 Beta Kappa—Georgia State College, 33 Gilmer St., S.E., Atlanta, Ga. 30303 Beta Tau—Valdosta State College, Box 433, Valdosta, Ga. 31602
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University, Box 867, Mercer Univ., Macon, Ga. 31207 DISTRICT VI—Allan Sundburg, Legal Bldg. Suite 208, 4473 3rd Ave., H., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33701 Chi—Stetson University, 1241 Stetson, De Land, Fla. 32920
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Omega—Purdue University, 330 N. Grant St., West Lafayette, Ind. 47906 Alpha Phi—Illinois Institute of Technology, 3333 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, III. 60616 Alpha Psi—Indiana University, 408 North Indiana, Bloomington, Ind. 47403 DISTRICT IX—Robert S. Kuhlman, 940 Alvison Rd., Toledo, Ohio 43612 Alpha Theta—Michigan State University, 121 Whitehills Dr., East Lansing, Mich. 48823 Beta Iota—University of Toledo, 1702 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio 43606 Beta Xi—Central Michigan University, 508 S. College St., Mt. Pleasant, Mich. 48858
ville, Fla. 32603 Alpha Chi—University of Miami, P. 0. Box 8643, Coral Gables, Fla. 33124
DISTRICT X—Vernon A. Sodawasser, 909 Fleming Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa 50310
Beta Beta—Fla. Southern College, Box 416, Lakeland, Fla. 33802
Nu—University of Nebraska, 229 N. 17th St., Lincoln, Nebr. 68508 Alpha Omicron—Iowa State University, 407 Welch Ave., Ames, Iowa 50012
Beta Eta—Florida State University, Box 3085, Tallahassee, Fla. 32306 of Beta Lambda—University Tampa, 304 Plant St., Tampa, Fla. 32606 DISTRICT VII—Dr. Fred Hoskins, 3040 Madeira, Baton Rouge, La. 70810
Beta Mu—McNeese State College, Box 708, Lake Charles, La. 70601
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State College of La.. Box 4268, Natchitoches, La. 71457 Beta Chi—East Texas State University, Box W, Commerce, Tex. 75428 Kappa Phi Colony—L.S.U., University Sta. Box 18640A, L.S.U., Baton Rouge, La. 70803
Beta Delta—Drake University, Blvd., Des 3420 Kingman Moines 11, Iowa 50311 Phi Beta Iota (Colony) Univ. of Missouri (Rolla), 1704 Pine, Rolla, Missouri 65401 DISTRICT XI—Kurt Engelstad, 4032 Camellia Dr., S., Salem, Oregon 97302 Alpha Zeta—Oregon State University, 2111 Harrison, Corvallis, Ore. 97330 Alpha Omega—University of Oregon, 1790 Alder St., Eugene, Ore. 97401 Alpha Delta (Colony) Univ. of Washington, 4733 17th Ave., N.E., Seattle, Wash. 98105
DISTRICT VIII—Vacant Upsilon—University of Illinois, 306 E. Gregory, Champaign, III. 61822
DISTRICT XII—Paul Perry, 3885 18th St., San Francisco, Calif. 94114
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ON'T forget to mark your calendar and begin making your plans now to attend the national conventIon of Pi Kappa Phi at Virginia Beach, Virginia, AuRoast 18-22, 1968.
Brother M. F. Ritter of the Virginia State Police Department wrote to remind us that for Pi Kapps who like camping, the site of the 1968 convention has one of the outstanding beach campsite parks in the country. Seashore State Park is just several miles from the convention headquarters at The Cavalier. The park has accommodations for over 300 campers and 20 cabins that can be rented on a weekly basis. Each cabin will accommodate four adults plus children and is furnished with linen and complete kitchen and bath facilities. Information about camping in Seashore State Park is available from The Department of Conservation and Development, State Office Building, Richmond, Va. We'll have more details and registration blanks for the 1968 convention in the next two issues of The Star and Lamp. But why not circle the dates—August 18-22, 1968—and put Virginia Beach and the Pi Kappa Phi Supreme Chapter in your vacation planning book now.
Headquarters for the 32nd Supreme Chapter of the fraternity will be The Cavalier, one of the country's !nost distinguished and elaborate beach resorts. It's an Ideal location for a family holiday; there is plenty for the wives and children to do while dad is in a business Meeting; and most of the activity is free. , Available for Pi Kapp families at the Cavalier will oe an ocean beach cabana; access to golf, tennis and Other sports facilities; a swimming pool; sandy beach and the Atlantic Ocean; clubs and lounges; and sidetrips _ to historic and natural beauty spots in the area. tlistoric Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown are only an hour's drive from The Cavalier.
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PI KAPPA PHI IN THE BEGINNING A New Record of Interest to All Pi Kapps Rare is the organization having its early history available in the spoken words of those who were intimately involved. In the case of a fraternity this is even more unusual. Pi Kappa Phi is fortunate to have a remarkable record available, recording for all to hear the beginning days of the Fraternity in the words of two of its three original Founders. In 1961, just prior to the death of Founder Mixon, Brother Richard Young of Charlotte, N. C., went to Charleston, S. C., equipped with a tape recorder. There he visited the two surviving Founders, L. HARRY MIXON and SIMON FOGARTY. During this visit he interviewed the two, questioning them of their recollection of the creation and early days of the Fraternity they founded. Dick Young, himself a significant part of the story of Pi Kappa Phi, was at that time a reporter for the Charlotte News and a quite capable interviewer. For a number of years in the 1930's and 1940's, Brother Young was the editor of The Star and Lamp. He has always remained interested
and involved in the affairs of Pi Kappa Phi, and his assistance in a multitude of areas has been valuable throughout the years. This new record is of the long playing variety, and is most unusual in its contents. The reminiscing of these two fine men, both in their eightieth year, is remarkably clear and understandable. The soft Southern accent, the touch of Charleston, the pride and love they express, all combine to allow you to relive "Pi Kappa Phi In The Beginning."
Order a copy now by sending your request with a check in the amount of $5.00 to: Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity P. 0. Box 4608 Charlotte, N. C. 28204