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. 111111° L Fall 1976
Best Programmed Pi Kapp College Ever! "One of the most exciting, meaningful and fun-filled periods of my life." "A super experience that all Pi Kapps should have the opportunity to share." These, and other similar statements, reflect the attitude of those student members attending the 1976 edition of Pi Kapp College. This five day event, labeled a leadership school, has to be experienced to appreciate. Description must become graphic and demonstrable in order to communicate the value and results. Following registration on Sunday there was held a "bitch" session for all participants to have an opportunity to express their frustrations, concerns, desires, and recommendations regarding the administrative and policy directors of the fraternity. President Scharfenstein and Executive Director Owen were on the firing line for this activity. The first meal, highlighted by roast beef, preceeded an opening welcome by President Scharfenstein and the official presentation of the National Rose, Miss Mary Kathryn
Fleming of Appalachian State University. (See summer issue of the STAR AND LAMP.) She brought the house down with her rendition of "A Grand Old (Pi Kappa Phi) Flag". Following a "get acquainted" session and a team building exercise, a model initiation resulting in two honor initiates becoming members was conducted by students from five different chapters. Those two honored are William C. Johnson, Associate Director of Student Affairs, Madison College, and Charles K. Grissom, Jr., Belmont Abbey. After a sudden awakening on Monday morning the students were given outstanding advice on seeking employment in the future by Mr. Steve Campbell, President of Lendman Associates. Excellent sessions followed during the next four days. Special recognition was given by the students in their critiques to Phil Tappy for his "selling" session, Lonnie Strickland and his M.B.O. presentation, and Dr. Ed King as he viewed our ritual through the
eyes of a Sigma Chi. These four days were found full of information gathering sessions on Recruitment, Member Education, Alumni Relations, Finances, Scholarships, Social, Retreats, Attitude Apathy, Awards, IFC, Public Relations, Publications, Alcohol and Drugs, Leadership Techniques, Constitution and By-Laws, FundRaising, House Management, etc. Constant informal discussion sessions, private conversations, late social activities, some athletic activities and other instructional events added much to the value of the experience. It is rumored that the "North" defeated the "South" in both football and basketball. Alpha Xi did not bring their Brooklyn trash can but did not let that deter their concocting some bash. There was a dramatic conclusion when, on Thursday, Mel Metcalfe mystified all with his traveling magic show and then brought all to their feet with his presentation on "Love". All in all, it was one of the best programmed Pi Kapp Colleges ever presented.
Student delegates at Pi Kapp College — 1976.