Florida Beta University of Florida Installed April 1, 1967 - 70th Active Chapter by DAVID C. HAGUE and ALLEN L. PORTER “chapter home” provided a place for meetings, meals, parties, and snost important, a home to call our own. ‘The main objectives during the second trimester of Florida Beta’s existence were continued growth and the acquisition of a suitable home for the next school year. It was also during this wimester that the colony produced the Florida \umni Directory—a listing of the more than six hundred Florida Phi Psis in book form—which we distributed to the Brothers through: ‘out he state. Close relations with these Phi Psis were stressed and many responded with aid, encouragement and visitations. Florida Alumni rallied to support the colony in Gainesville, much as they had done for Florida Alpha which was chartered at Florida Stace University in 1962, Phi Psi interests in the Universicy of Florida dates back to at least 1926 when the Exccutive Council received a petition from the local Alpha Delia Fre ternity, on which the Grand Arch Council extension committee recommended that no aetion be taken. Farlicr interests in Phi Kappa Psi may also have been expressed lis the University or other local groups. It was in September, 1965, that Florida Beta moved Srase, 1967 into its first suitable home, A small and comfortable red brick structure located four blocks from campus, it became home for seven brothers and pledges and was the focal point of all Phi Psi activity. Priot to the beginning of the school term, several of the colony brothers embarked on a one thousand mile “lurniture caravan” throughout Florida in order to acquire fur nishings for the new chapter home. the third trimester af the colony's existence, was accented by regular parties, a float in the Home. coming parade, intramural participation, and com: tinued growth in numbers and in a sincere feeling of brotherhood and devotion to Phi Psi. The goal of chartering was ever before us and all of our ene! was directed toward the achievement of that foremost ‘objective. During that memorable year spent in our first home, additional men were initiated into the colony. Wayne Harley, Joel Aptaker, Pete Gorles, Everitt Howe, Dick Clarke, Jerry Lahey, Warren Ren. hinger, Brad Steen, Dan Garvy, and “Tom Waddell strengthened the ranks of the brotherhood. Unfortu nately colony brothers Garvy. Renninger, Waddell, Rogers, and Steen were unable to remain with Florida usttester Men Florida Beta Chapter University of Florida hare Members David Chass Hague lord Thome W fet Lake Porter Wayne His Hacy Event Weir Howe Jn 1c Jerome Lahey Joel Nathan Aptaker Peter Lundgren Codey David John Hitchock ‘Timothy Phillip Brodeor Shroot Lindon Stokes Jr 1 Lawrence Ira Feld 18 fom Suton Lindsey 19 Ort Haein Suleiman 2 Robert Alon Goplen 21 Roger Kenneth Sercdand 22 Davi Brioe Goal 2 Rha Enony Willowghby Olinger 24 Alexander Anthony Kelas sarod Jerome Wares 25 Lloyd Clitord Cheesy 27 Robert Pat Reith On Haar Nicholas Orr 11 138 m of Flide Beta Chapter of the Universi of Fe ‘Beta, but they, as each member of the colony has, ‘made their contaibution to our success TThe school year 1965-66 ended with high hopes for installation in the fall. The colony remained active during the summer of that year. Florida Beta House Corporation vas established, with Charles Heimburg as president and Donald Wilcox, Sam Banks, Robert Hamilton, and David Hague serving on the Board of Directors. Active correspondence was carried on with the Phi Peis in Florida in preparation for a second furniture caravan. Late in the summer plans were fi nalized for the colony's move to the old Kappa Alpha ‘Theta sorority house only two blocks from campus Florida Beta’s greatest challenge vas before ic ‘The colony now had a white wooden frame struc ture with a rear annex—quite large and quite empts. with room for twenty-one men and only twelve avail able to move into it. The task of filing the house ane thus paying for it, furnishing it, and renovating the entire structure, was 2 challenging ane. The brothers ‘worked continuously until the opening of rush and the results were a freshly paineed gray house anda semblance of furnishings lor every room. A large dele gation of colony brothers returned from the ELC at Dickinson College with high hopes. Fall rush began with high expectations A small but excellent group of five men comprised the first trimester's pledge class. Once again installa tion plans were postponed due to the lack of strength in numbers. The first wimester in the new home proved to be a memorable one. Phi Psi hecame better The Swen oF Pat Kares Pstknown on campus as the colony's participation in ae- tivities gained increased attention and respect. Pros pects for installation during the second trimester be: ‘came dim and the colony struggled through a period of soul searching and reevaluation, With a decreased number of brothers and a four-man pledge class, the decision was made to double our efforts for chartering. the following trimester. The last term as a colony began with the initiation of four fine men into the brotherhood: Bob Rile, Tracy Stafford, David Hitchcock, and Tim Brodeur, All dhoughts were directed toward installation ax Phi Psi’s proud 70th chapter early in April. January rush began and continued at a high tempa. The resale ‘vas an excellent sixteen man pledge class from which thirteen qualifed for initiation into the colony. Colo- ny activity became geared for installation and it was late in February that the anxiously awaited word was received from Cleveland. All was okay for the First of April. INSTALLATION WEEKEND THE activities for the weekend Dogan. with a recep tion in honor of the officers of the Fraternity, com mencing at the chapter home at 7:80 pm, Friday, March 31, 1967. In attendance were President Ralph R. Haney, Vice President Walter Lee Sheppard Jr., Executive Secretary Ralph D. Daniel, Chaplain Fd. ward E. Tate, Assistant Executive Secretary Haldon . Dick, Assistant to the Executive Secretary Philip H. Davidson ITT, and Past President Louis D. Corson. The colony brothers were able to talk with and meet each officer. Initiation ceremonies began at 1:00 pam,, Saturday in the Tona Chapel of the First Preshyterian Church of Gainesville. The visiting Brothers from Florida Alpha headed by John Wimberly, GP, Tennessee Delta headed by jerry Steinberg, GP, and Rhode Island Alpha, consisting of Brothers Uphouse and Jessup, presented the Challenge. The officers of the Fraternity conducted the Induction. In four hours there were owentyeight new Charter Members of Flor ida Beca Chapter. The ceremonies were concluded at the church with the signing of the Charter The Formal Installation Banquet commenced at 6:00 pam. with a social hour at the Holiday Jan (South), followed by dinner in the Green Room. The Symposiarch for the occasion was our faculty advisor, Donald B. Wikox, Penn Slate '33, Professor of In- dustrial Systems Engineering. ‘The invocation was agiven by the Chaplain of the Fraternity, Rev. Edward E. Tate, D.D., Virginia "$3. ‘The Welcome was given by Dr. Frank T. Adams, Dean of Men at che Univer sity of Florida, Remarks were then given by President Ralph R. “Tiger” Haney. Guests included: Horace Jacobs, Dickinson "09; Harvey Breeding, Indiana "36; Rev, William Bosbyshell, Swarthmore; J. Viekers Hill, Mississippi ‘60, the organist for the Induction Cere monies; and Dean of Fraternity Affairs at the Univer sity, W. Harvey Sharron, a Phi Gamma Delta. Four members of the Order of the S.C. were present. Seunse, 1967 fs Cheplr home, 125 5.0. Ath Aves Confident and beaming cloner David C, Haque, West Vesiie 13, Fords "Gt, sojopel theposbitallsion lcivion, at id ‘pry Horace L.Jaesbe, Dicker "0%, Orland, Fe: Horace ‘Betty ares Hoa!10 ‘The Suu oF Pus Karen Pesintallton toum: for let, Dit IV Fit Deputy Archon Ret Rainwater, Avicart Executive Secretary Haldon C. Dick, Evcatva Searatty Ralph D. Daril, Aatstant he Excsnve Sur ctary Prlip H. Davidson Il, Vies Patident Wala Lee Shepard Jr, President Raiph Re Hamy, Chaplie Gdvard E Tel, Colonzor David C. Haque, ard Chapter Adviter Donald 8, Wiese. ee vupde, Acitant Exceaive Secreta Dick proton the Gaapecr Mlauts Book te Lan Jerome Lahey, Re Ening ervey (Gh Boeid C Lage open tas Chapter Seal ar Concpooding Seeraary (0G) from Rent A. Reiner, Fire Depry Archon, Distt TV Chaplain Edvaed E Tass proewol the Rita te Jou Ne Aptaker, Chaplait (1): Viee resident {Wor} Test W, Howe teceived the Constention By Laws te Rules from View Prodent Sheppany and Peston: Uomer cemmel te Cee CN ap eoodly and lal seepted by Allen Porc Pra dent (GP), Presentations from Chapter, Alumnl Auocitions, and indliduals were then ede, They coabeat af Newiran Die GP' Balge fom Florida Alphas an em feaved grvel hom Obie Theta: a Phi Pa Record with Ei writen words in an acompanying book. rom Netra tay an engeved pared tase ta dladieg ligne, uit tay, ed gaat, cue fom aT nate ne Cpe Sle Rete Sores Bead Wl Executive Coundl, two altar lamps, one trom the {nha lene tg Trctanapolis Alama Association sna the sean ren Tdi tas aa Accerbam Bag Bom Maal ee Fhilip M. Coralia four bald, one Som Manis Hoel Aipi, wo from tn Cleveland Atsnat Atoci 3 cl one esp ecto oul mao {Centennial History fom Hinorian Ken Chase md the Sovlen Alena! Amecaion i traley Ray bore West Virgina Alpha: alloc box from the Phil dehy Newt Satin « bea’ tegle. af te Sige st the Hsseady fee de Hagontve Connell 2 Selon E” Summerfld Award Plague fem the Tvanon of ie Eadownacat Pend; Ra af ct, ts Baby Chapter Award cousing of Browe Buby Shoes ‘An offer was made by George Philips, Wese Virgina “1a 0 390000 to the Chapter every oar we place fet oon campus in schol, Philip Taken Presciins Allon Ex Pose Sean post a ok the Contconia! Mistry for his work us GP. The Chap fe ponies obsee, Goned Kinde Bir LEFT: Rorida Bate, GP Allon, Pocor and, Proven! Ralph R. ; Haney (harter of thee installed Siging the Florida Bote (Farida) charter. Srarss, 1967 utCentury Tower and Usivenity Autcim, Usivety of rida an engraved Newman Die Badge for the contribu: tions and work that Dave has given to the Colony. Humor Awards were presented to lighten the mood after which the Chapter presented its Faculty Advisor and Symposiarch, Donald B. Wileox, with an em graved Fraternity Badge to replace the one he lost ‘many years ago, ‘Monetary gifts were received by the Chapter from Horace Jacobs, George Hhilips, Harvey Breeding, Bill Walling, and the Southern California Alumni Associa tion, as installation gifts. There were also numerous congratulatory telegrams and letters from chapters, alumni aswociations, clubs, and Brothers all over the Dr. Louis D, Corson, Past President (1962.64), West Virginia ’$4, delivered the main address, an excellent speech, and the banquet was closed with the singing of Amici ‘At 9:00 am., Sunday, a model chapter mecting was conducted by President Haney. Mystagogue Sheppard and other officers of the Fratcrnity explained meet Collage of Architects ad Fine As Unive f rida ing procedures and reviewed portions of the Ritual. ‘A reception for the campus was held at 1:30 p.m. where such guests as J. Wayne Reitz, President of the University, were in attendance. ‘The weekend will remain a bright memory in the minds of all those who were a part of the Installation of Florida Beta, University of Florida, Gainesville, the Fraternity’s seventieth chapter UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, THE University of Florida is the oldest and largest university in the state, It is a combined state uni versity and land-grant college. While its beginning {goes back prior to Florida’s aclmission to the Union in 1845, the establishment of the University of Florida's first college, the College of Arts and Science, did not take place until 1855. A consolidation of the state's institutions of higher learning took place in 1905 and the University of Florida officially opened on a new Gainesville campus in 1906, with an enrollment of 102 male students. The University became co-educn onal in 1947, as did the Florida State College for Women, now Florida State University, in Tallahassee. “Today the University of Florida has over 18,000 stu denis and spreads aver 1,800 acres, ineluding smaller campuses Guroughout the state. The University of Florida is a giant among universities. It is the largest and one of the most progressive and highly respected universities in the South. ‘The University has achieved excellence and international renown in academics, research, and in athletics ‘The fraternity system at the University of Florida old and well entrenched. Prior to Phi Psi’s arrival, ere were ewonty-six national fraremitiet on campus with a to1al of almost three thousand active under graduate members, Thirteen of the fraternity houses are located along the newly constructed fraternity row, while the remaining fourteen are scattered around the ‘edge of the campus. University of Florida fraternities and their local chartering dates are: Alpha Tau Omesa (1884), Sigma Alpha Epsiion (1884), Kappa Alpha Order (1904), Pi Kappa Alpha (1904), Theta Chi (1916), Sigma Nu (1920), Kappa Sigma (1922), Phi Delta Theta (1924), Pi Kappa Phi (1920), Sigma Chi (1924), Alpha Gam- ma Rho (1925), Delta Tau Delta (1925), Pi Lambda Phi (1928), Sigma Phi Epsilon (1925), Tau Epsilon Phi (1925), Delta Chi (1926), Phi Kappa Tan (1926), Beta Theta Pi (1980), Delta Sigma Phi (1980), Lambda Chi Alpha (1983), Chi Phi (1935), Phi Gamma Delta (1940), “Tau Kappa Epsilon (1950), Alpha Epsilon Pi 1951), Delta Upsilon (1951), Phi Epsilon Pi (1960), and Phi Kappa Psi (1967), Sororities; Alpha Deta Pi (1948), Alpha Epsilon Phi (1948), Chi Omega (1948), Delta Delta Delta (1948), Kappa Delta (1948), Alpha Chi Omega (1949), Phi Mu (L949), Sigma Kappa (1949), Zeta ‘Tau Alpha (1949), Delia Gamma (1949), Delta Phi Epsilon (1955), Kappa Alpha Theta (1962), and Phi Sigma Sigma (1967) ‘The Sues or Prt Karen Psp