University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

Page 358 text:

The men of Phi Gamma Delta treat their dates to a rose at formal. The guys enjoyed the formal because they could spend time with their girlfriends while developing their brotherhood. photo courtesy PKi Qamma Delta Hanging out at Charley ' s, the men of Phi Gamma Delta enjoy a night out. Local bars were a hot spot because no driving was neccessary. photo courtesy Phi Qamma Delta phi gMmm deta By Erica Chernick I would have to say that Fiji is something different, quipped Phi Gamma Delta president, biochemistry student Brent Jacobs, who added that that, in and of itself, was precisely what attracted the most guys, as well as the fact that Fiji practices what they preach. The mission statement of the Greek organization, according to the fraternity ' s president, was to promote lifelong friendships, to reaffirm high ethical standards and values, and to foster personal development in the pursuit of excellence. In addition, the fraternity strived to afford each of its brothers ample opportunity to develop responsibility, leadership, scholarship and social skills in order to become a fully contributing mem- ber of society. The members of Phi Gamma Delta primarily lived accord- ing to these fundamental values: friendship, knowledge, service, morality and excellence. Phi Gamma Delta, known as Fiji, was founded at the University in 1885. Initially closed in 1999 and subsequently recolonized in 2002, there were more than one hundred recommendations for men, over 50 in- terviews conducted and over 24 bids given out and 24 accepted. This year, there were 24 men in the first pledge class; these 24 individuals consisted of two seniors, one junior, one sophomore and 20 freshmen. Phi Gamma Delta ' s primary objective was to find men who, as Jacobs said, fit the profile of a scholar, an athlete, a leader, and above all else, a gentleman. They majored in various areas, including engineering, pre-business, pre- med, chemistry, biochemistry and history, among others. Jacobs added that members of Phi Gamma Delta were broth- ers in a fraternity that focuses on its founding principles and leadership development, and not so much on the stereotypical aspects that currently plague many fraternity chapters. He noted that its members find a strong balance between development and mature social activity. Front Row: Jon Sockolosky Enk Syrjanen. David E. Aurt, Jeff Rapp, Chns Rogers, Stewart Scott Row 2: Jeff Chiampretti, James Olander. Brent Jacobs, Gale Johnson, Derek Buwalda. Travis Swartz, Phillip Vlisides, Nick Benson Row 3: Bryan Jacobs, Dustin Hughes, John A. Coury, Nick Simone, Nabil Daoud. Chris Peoples, Carson Berish, Kevin Orr. C. Tedjosukmana photo , 354 MICHIGANENSIAN

Page 357 text:

Keeping control of the crowd, the brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity check with their guest list before admitting party-goers on Jan- uary 1 1 . The greek social policy demanded that Fraternities kept lists of all attendees. 5. Tedjasukmatia photo These sisters of Kappa Alpha Thela prove that a good time can still be had under the new social rules. Rules slated that all mem- bers of a party had to wear bracelets, and beer could only be seved in can form. photo courtesy Kappa Alpha Theta GREEKS 353

Page 359 text:

zzx rfasiqma zefasigma chi Front Row: Jessica Boyd, Rachel Spoelhof, Jaya Som, Nagmeh Shauiathmadan, Shelty Anarado Back Row: Kelly Sappington, Kimberly Sampson, Robin Bradley, Kenya Hunter. S. Thomas photo n pi Front Row: Jason Weiner, Ian Gross, Jordan Tamchm, Ari Cohen, Jason Kesner Row 2: Brad Brodie, Jared Cohen, Russ Garber, Josh Moradfar, Lonny Osterman. Sam Singer Row 3: Scott Siglin, Gary Aronovitz, Andrew Schwartz Justin Brock. Brandon Lefkowitz, Ryan Zimmerman Row 4: Joel Danto, Brian Shulman, Garret! Brooks Row 5: Danny Katz, Jesse Levine, Alex Leb, Justin l.oeb, Dan Hertz, Peter Battm, Mike Baltus, Dan Lubetsky. Jake Feingold, Phil Kohn, Scott Hollander Row 6: Gary Verasco. Jon Gross, Ron Alkalay Row 7: Bnan Marion, Bryan Sack, Jeff Rezmovic. Andrew Fulop, Lee Doren, Jake Cohen, Joel Block, Matt Goldenberg, Mark Hutchinson, Everett Wong Row 8: Brian Komfeld, Aaron Mmkus, Brad Chicorel, Dave Binswanger. Josh Pagan. Russ Bloch, Adam Linkner, Brett Bielory, An Scharg, Seth Zuckerman Row 9: Aaron Pressel. Jay Fox, Joe Seymour, Jesse Spevack, Nick Speyer, Alan Ratner, Jamie Luria. Mike Landau, Jeremy Read. Lee Grzesh, Matt Silver- man. J. Weiner photo GREEKS 355