1964–65 Volume 89 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

236 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for MARCH, 1965KENTUCKY ZETA INSTALLATION TEAM (left to right): Frank E. Fawcett, Assistant Executive Secretary;Clarence McCarroU, Kentucky '39; Jack E. Shepman, P.G.C; Dan M. King, Hanover '38, Adviser to the ^w «:hapter;Garland Howard, Centre '56; John Salyer, Chapter President; Jack Tankersley, Auburn '43; Dr. Elden T. Smith,R.G.C.; and Jack Ott, Rollins '35.gavel on behalf of New Mexico Alpha. Finally,Texas Theta crowned its 1964-65 Sweetheart.She is Miss NoUene Embry, a member of ChiOmega Sorority at WTSU.Perhaps the most meaningful presentation ofthe evening was made by Tommy Miles, whopresented the chapter with a plaque and establishedthe "John E. Harding Pledge ScholarshipAward." In making the presentation, herecalled what a major part Brother Hardinghas played in the affairs of the Fraternity ingeneral, and specifically in bringing a chapterto West Texas State. Brother Harding's fewwords of response were among the more memorableof a memorable and eventful week-end.He reminded the chapter that "/ have donenothing. We have done a great deal. You willhear it so many times from now on . 'Oneman is no man.' "The principal speaker of the evening was thePresident Jack Shepman. He told his audiencethe world is not as bad as everyone says. "In1965, 180 million Americans will not die of cancer,50 million automobile drivers will not bekilled in highway accidents, and 30 million marriageswill not end in divorce," observed BrotherShepman, and he went on to paint a pictureof optimism for the future of the Fraternity andthe world. The banquet was followed by adance.All in all, December 11 and 12, 1964, turnedout to be a tremendous success for 40 youngmen from the Top o' Texas. Being a part ofthe establishment of a new chapter is a rareexperience that even few Phis ever enjoy. Thecharter members of Texas Theta and theirfriends will never forget it.* 4 *With unofficial beginnings reaching back intothe fall of 1962, Phi Kappa Delta was formallyorganized on January 31, 1963. The local wasfounded by five men under the sponsorship ofFrank Heflin (Indiana Delta), and with theguidance of a number of area Phis, especiallyJohnny Janak, Phi transfer from Texas Epsilon.Phi Kappa Delta was pointed toward a*A9 charter from the very beginning, andalmost immediately aid was solicited from TexasBeta, Texas Delta, Texas Epsilon, OklahomaAlpha, New Mexico Alpha, Indiana Delta, andperhaps most important, John E. Harding. Inthe summer of 1963 the local came under theofficial sponsorship of the Amarillo AlumniClub, and in the fall of the same year she wasgranted unofficial colony status. In the springof 1964 the chapters of Rho North Province, includingthe Fraternity's largest (Texas Epsilon)unanimously approved her request to petitionfor a charter. She was chartered as Texas ThetaSeptember 4, 1964, by the 55th General Conventionin Pasadena, California. In addition tothose already mentioned, Texas Theta owes aspecial debt of gratitude to the following Phiswho were instrumental in her establishmentand growth: Don Bozeman, New Mexico Alpha;Wales Madden, Texas Beta; Bob Sanders, Ten-