BETA PSI, TENNESSEE WESLEYAN "PI K APPS HAVE MORE FUN than people" is the motto adopted by Beta Psi of Pi Kappa Phi, and the Tennessee Wesleyan College campus rang with these words as the famed Pi Kapp spirit returned to campus this fall to be channeled into useful projects as well as fun and games. The brothers returned to school and to fraternity life for fall quarter with a new house, which is the largest on campus, to spur them on. A mammoth task lay in front of them. For the first time on Wesleyan's campus the Greeks were to engage in an open rush, and Pi Kappa Phi was faced with a severe power shortage. The two other fraternities on campus were considerably older, larger, and more experienced in the fine art of rushing than the Pi Kapps. But this challenge was met head-on and the brothers of Beta Psi Chapter rose to the occasion and outpledged both the other fraternities. On the night of fomal pledging 31 new men were introduced to pledgeship in Pi Kappa Phi. The story does not stop here, however, as more new men were pledged as the quarter drew to a close. Shortly after pledging, the new Rose of Pi Kappa Phi was notified of her selection by the harmonious ringing of 55 Pi Kapp voices singing the "Rose" and "Pi Kappa Phi Girl." Beta Psi is proud to announce Miss Rachel Edds as the 1965-66 Pi Kapp rose. Rachel is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority, and she is a resident of Madison, Tenn. Her court consists of Connie Beaver, Joan Mynatt, Nancy Ketchersid, and Hilda Martin. The brothers are proud of these radiant ladies of Pi Kappa Phi for all who meet them remember Pi Kappa Phi as it is reflected by their charm and poise. The many talents of the new pledge class first became apparent as the brothers prepared for the rigorous intramural football season. Pi Kappa Phi made a gallant effort for the first place trophy but clinched second place as we were beaten only in the tournament by a crack team of independent men. Leading Pi Kapp ground gainers were brothers Don Forshay and Joe Eldridge and pledges Vic Penn, Don Best, and Don Nation. The defense was led by pledges Rick Stanford, Ray Iberson, Byron Harmon, and Brother Joe Eldridge. Later in the quarter it was discovered that the pledge class was harboring some politicians. Two Beta Psi pledges captured freshman class offices: Don Best was chosen men's representative, and Don Nation was elected vice president of the freshman class. The Pledges do not have a monopoly on politics, however, as Brother Joe Eldridge is vice president of the student body. Joe is also the "Dream Man" of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority on campus. Brother Tom Gutridge is president of Circle K Club. Brother Dick Burdette is vice president of the senior class, and Brother Jim Whedbee is both president of Chi Rho and secretary of Circle K Club. In addition to his other offices and honors, Brother Burdette, along with Tom Gutridge have been named to Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities. The third annual Pi Kappa Phi Pancake Supper was held in November, and with much preparation and good support by the campus it was an unprecedented success. More than 250 Wesleyan students, well over half the resident students, turned out for the event. Prior to the Thanksgiving holidays, the Pi Kappa took time from their busy schedule to engage in a door to door campaign to collect food for the underprivileged in the local area. The food drive was well advertised on the local radio station and in Daily Post Athenian. The drive was well received by the townspeople. Over 800 pounds of food were collected in in a matter of hours. The name of Pi Kappa Phi is a respected one in Athens, Tenn., largely because of public service projects such as this.food drive. Brother Larry DeVault deserves much credit for the excellent job he did in planning, organizing and advertising this food drive. A similar project was planned for Christmas. Brother Don ForShay was in charge of a "fill the stocking
drive." These stockings were distributed to hospitalized persons during the Christmas holidays. Beta Psi Chapter owes much of its present good fortune to the knowledge and foresight of two individuals. One of these men is Brother John Eckman, an English professor at Tennessee Wesleyan who was initiated as a post-graduate member last year. Since that time his help, both materially and idealistically, has been a major factor in building Beta Psi to the level of accomplishment which it now enjoys. The other man is Brother Larry Hines, the chapter's alumni adviser. Through his guidance a sizable debt was liquidated, and Beta Psi is finally operating in the black. Cupid has been at work picking off the brothers and pledges of Beta Psi. Brothers who are lavaliered are: Steve Davidson to Susan Bardill of Knoxville, Tenn., Steve Ownby to Kathy Zirkle of Kingston, Tenn., Howard Lamon to Diane Klene of Maryville, Tenn., and pledges Charles Sweat to Suzana Smith of Knoxville, Tenn., and Chris Porter to Janice Crye of Cleveland, Tenn. Brothers who hear wedding bells are: Dick Burdette, who is engaged to Jill Rogers of Rogersville, Tenn.; Harry Howard, engaged to Nancy Ketchersid of Rich Creek, Va., and Richard Reynolds, engaged to Marie Dozier of Knoxville, Tenn. Pi Kapps do have more fun than people.
Top Row Opposite: Beta Psi men welcome rushees,
4 talk it over, make some points, "hot box" prospec-
tive pledges . .. Center: Beta Psi's Rose Court, from left, Mancy Kretcherside, Hilda Martin, Queen Rachel Edda, Connie Beaver, Joan Mynatt . . . Bottom Row: Beta Psi men move the football in 4 intramural game, after which Suzana Smith and 5. Charles Sweat discuss their recent pinning.
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ALPHA, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE year Alpha captured the honors at the annual Pep Parade. The parade marks the beginning of basketball season and generally gets things going with a bang. The Pi Kapp contingent was spirited by Alpha's own Dixieland band. Our lovely Rose Queen, Miss Barbara Clifton, led the way. After a summer of hectic disorder and disrepair, the chapter house has finally taken on a more finished and "liveable" appearance. The repairs include mainly a complete painting and cleaning of the interior. We are quite proud of the newly panelled hallway and recreation room. Another major project was making room for the increasing number of brothers living in the house. In October Alpha won the annual Fall Field Festival consisting of various track and field events. This is the second consecutive year this honor has been won by the chapter. On November 20, John Davis, traveling counselor, paid us a visit — two days early and unannounced. Brother Davis made a thorough study and analysis of the chapter's workings and status. We look forward to his return. December 10 we held our annual Founders' Day Banquet. The speaker was the Rev. Jesse Sparks, an alumnus and past archon of the chapter. A sight to quicken the pulse of any Pi Kapp was the presence of Brother Simon Fogarty. Brother Fogarty has been a faithful and unswerving bulwark behind "his" chapter through the years and is the living embodiment of the spirit and loyalty that are the lifeblood of Pi Kappa Phi. On November 19, two new brothers were initiated into the active chapter. Neal Golden, Jr., was initiated as an alumnus. Brother Golden teaches at Hemingway (S.C.) High School. Brother James Brevard Neely, Jr., a sophomore, was also initiated at this time. THE
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