Stephen F Austin State University - Stone Fort Yearbook (Nacogdoches, TX)

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Frats remember wall By: Lisa Santinoceto Along standing tradition among SFA fraternity members was broken due to the dedication of the Stephen Fuller Austin statue. The long time tradition among fraternity me mbers was their connection with the fraternity walls . The fraternity walls were located in between the education and business buildings, a location which is now oc- cupied by the statue. Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Tau Gamma and Theta Chi members were forced to relocate their meeting places to other areas around campus. Many of the members gath- ered at the walls before class to meet with other brothers in their fraternity. After learning about the wall situ- ation, many fraternity members had mixed feelings. I was mad at first because the wall has been a fraternity tradition for many years, said Robert Lagon, Phi Delta Theta member. However, according to Kyle Moss, an Alpha Tau Omega member, I was very excited, I feel the statue adds a whole new feeling to the campus. The tradition of the fraternity walls represented not only a meeting place but also represented a sense of unity and togetherness among friends. It ' s a place to mix and min- gle, gather important test information, and meet with the brothers, said Lee Kemick, member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. Students tended to gather at the walls before morning and afternoon classes to socialize and spend time with friends. One could walk by the walls and observe students with Greek letters on, girls talking to boys, or students just killing time between classes. When members were asked about their feelings toward the statue, many felt that the statue would in fact enhance the atmosphere of the campus and would also be a nice and attractive place to gather and socialize with friends and brothers. Mark Hollingsworth, member of Phi Delta Theta, felt the wall affected his fraternity by enhancing brotherhood since members were able to visit with each other on a daily basis. Futhermore, when asked where they would rebuild the wall , if giv- en permission, Keith Stulb, member of Alpha Tau Omega suggested, I would extend the wall from the library to the statue and have the wall along the walkway. Although plans are not being made about the rebuilding of the wall , it seems fraternity members are adjust- ing well to their relocation. Fraternity members gather around the old loca- tion of the wall . Standing behind the credit wall , fraternity members recollect old memories of times spent at the wall ' (irnii Pulli-.rson The wall - 19

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Greeks undergo change First ever dry rush Written by: Cindy Barnes Reported by: Lisa Santinoceto In the Fall of 1986, the Greek fraternity system underwent a major change - the decision to ban alcohol from rush parties. With the enforcement of the new drinking age of 21, on September 1, 1986, the fraterni- ties were forced to make some decisions about the format of rush parties. We had to take into account that the ma- jority of prospective members that go through rush are under the legal drinking age limit, Sean Guerre, Nacogdoches junior and presi- dent of the Interfraternity Council, said. In the Spring of 1985, the Interfraternity Council voted unanimously to have a completely dry fraternity rush. No alcohol was allowed to be served at any of the rush parties. In addition, prospective members were not allowed to consume alcohol at any time while participating in rush. Rushees favored the dry rush, according to Guerre, because it allowed them to acquaint themselves with each fraternity and to thoroughly examine the purpose and goals of each one. You were able to see the real fraternity, David Larza, Spring junior, said. Everyone was straightforward and more organized. According to Guerre, there were men who went through wet rush and didn ' t pledge because they saw nothing they were interest- ed in. They then tried going through dry rush and found that the fraternity system had made a good impression on them. Trenton Davis, Houston senior, said, You found the ability to move around and meet more people - to get to know the real person, without getting drunk. Before, people could come and go as they pleased without much organization, Guerre said. Rush was extremely structured, with set meeting times for each fraternity which enabled the prospective members to get a full view of the Greek system. Fraternities promote close lifetime friend- ships that are maintained after college and teach its members leadership through exper- iences of working with others on common goals. The Greeks here at Stephen F. Austin found that this can be done without the use of alcohol. i K I Pike fraternity members and rushees gathered together during the first ever dry rush at SFA. Drenun Bull During dry rush activities, participants had to find other ways of entertain- ing themselves. 18 - L Rush

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Drenan Bel] Homecoming Queen Ardyce Doty, Homecoming King Greg Robinson, Houston seniors, and SFA President William R. Johnson are all smiles dur- ing the official crowning ceremony at halftime. SFA ' s Homecoming - Texas Proud What comes to mind when you think of the month of October? You might think of cooler weather, Halloween and Homecoming. SFA-Texas Proud was the theme for the 58th annual Homecoming celebration. Homecoming activities began on Oct. 14, with window painting in the U.G. Various organizations, resident halls, fraternities and sororities used their creative painting skills that could be traced back to the days of cut, paste and color in Sunday school. Delta Tau Delta fraternity won the window painting contest. And what would Homecoming be without being bombarded by Home- coming court candidates campaigning to win a position on the Homecoming court? Candidates began campaigning on Oct. 6 until election day Wed. Oct. 8. Candidates are chosen by majority vote, but there ' s usually a run-off election, Jay Coppack, Montgomery senior and SGA Homecoming Com- mittee Chairman said. The top two candidates are in the run-off election. The 1986 Homecoming court was: Queen—Ardyce Doty, Houston senior; King—Greg Robinson, Houston senior; Princess- Kathi Jameton, Houston sen- ior; Prince— Todd Utz, Houston senior; Junior Duke-Sam Mallow, Houston; Junior Duchess— Kim Campo, Pasade- na; Sophomore Duke— Troy Stracener, Bastrop; Sophomore Duchess—Jenice Thornton, Richardson; Freshman Duke--Jeff Maxwell, Richardson; Freshman Duchess--Amy Charba, Brookshire. Basically, it was an all-greek Homecoming court, Coppock said. Oct. 17 was a busy day, with various Homecoming activities going on across campus such as resident halls and fraternity and sorority houses being judged for decorations. The RHA executive officers, advisor and assistant advisor judged the various halls. We look for orginality, creativity and hall participation when we judge, Kim Smajstrla, Houston senior and RHA president said. North and Griffith halls tied for first place. The Most Spirited hall was Griffith Hall. Winners of house decorations were: first place— Sigma Kappa sorority; sec- ond place— Sigma Chi fraternity. For the lumberjack wanna be ' s , Lumberjack Day was held that Friday afternoon in the wooded area 20 - Homecoming