Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Pi Kappa Alpha The second year since their reorgani- zation at MSU was an eventful one for the men of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. The group came in first in the homecom- ing float contest and they hosted a Hal- loween masquerade party. They also held a luau i n the spring and their annual alumni Pig Roast. The fraternity sponsored a national Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity convention and a regional convention in the fall and they were honored by their national group being the first runner-up for the most im- proved Pi Kappa Alpha chapter in the • ! •»». « - fr ' -?.«r.-.: First row, from left: Keith Frazier, Kent McGill, John Solomito, Mike Hoffman, Bubba Rush, Pat Winstead, Bob Allen. Second row: Chris Berner, Mark Neel, Gaylon Harris, Mike Repp, Garner Bailey, Greg Smith, Randy Greenberg, Mac Gardner. 228 PI KAPPA ALPHA

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, W:- ■ : mS On campus, the fraternity was well re- presented with Michael Lebovitz serv- ing as Editor-in-Chief of the 1982 De- Soto, four brothers serving on the camp- us Senate, and three brothers serving on the Interfraternity Council. Sigma Chi ' s calendar of events began with a prosperous fall rush. Under the guidance of Mike Young, Rush Chair- man, the fraternity pledged 23 men. The group sponsored a very successful Derby Day with Richard Rose acting as chairman. Several sororities joined in to make the October 9 competition an excit- ing day. Proceeds from this annual event went to St. Jude Children ' s Research Hospital, and to the Wallace Village for Children, Sigma Chi ' s national philan- thropy. Socially, the activites enjoyed a Big Brother-Little Brother night, a Big Sister- Little Brother night, the events of Greek Week, and several pledge swaps. They also enjoyed their Halloween Party a Christmas party a special New Year ' s Eve celebration, a DJ dance, and a Fourth of July party. The group also spon- sored a Neutron Punch Party, a reception for their alumni, and their annual Sweet- heart ' s Ball. First row from left: Alan Dawson, Vice President; Chris Holliday, Corresponding Secretary; Michael Lebovitz, Editor; Mike Young, Rush Chairman. Second row: Don Lashbrook, Eddie Bowers, David Densford, Jay Perkins, Doug Vandergriff. Third row: Craig Emerine, Chris Smith, Arthur Guy, Tim Nelson; Dan Millard, Pledge Trainer. Fourth row: Lee Conley, John Saxon, James Rowland, Charles Simmons, Bobby Bell, Ward Deaton. Fifth row: Robert Ford; Allen Ward, Treasurer; Richard Rose, Tom Ragan, Keith Tulley. SIGMA CHI 227

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country. They also continued to support local charities through their work for the Big Brothers of America and the Oak Hall Run for St. Jude Hospital. The fraternity ended the busy year with their annual Dream Girl Ball. . yxnw w.r . .. ., — .., ,,... t i,i M ,, ,.„— First row, from left: Lee Nanney, Secretary; Greg Voehringer, Brian Devine; Maurice Hollingworth, President; Steven Murrays, Tim Huffaker. Second row: Scott Nance, Pledge Trainer; John Huffman. Third row: Mike Orians, Marty Gaia, Craig Corey, Jeff Powell, Tim Harrelson, Randy Fussell, Joe Flynn. PI KAPPA ALPHA 229