"We try to be well-rounded, to be a true social club," commented president Darren Johnson, regar mg Beta Phi. And well-rounded proved to describe the club well as they balanced social, athletic, and spiritual activities throughout the year. The sports facet of Beta Phi began with basketball in early spring. Frequent practices and games provided a good chance for members to get better acquainted and to develop their ability to work together as a group. The club placed second in small club swimming, with Theron Isaacs taking a leading role on the team. They also competed in spring softball. Social functions were important, especially as nearly half the club graduated in May, and their time together took on special significance. A banquet at Cajun's Wharf in Little Rock gave the members an evening with a more formal setting than usual , although the mood remained relaxed and full of fun. Awards, "quotable quotes," and the "Reading of the Will" reminded members of the special times of the past year as well as reminding them to carry on the special spirit of the club. A cookout at Riverside Park and the traditional ice cream party at sponsor Harmon Brown's house provided more casual fellowship. The fall semester saw a big change, when half the club was replaced with freshmen and transfers. Because of their large graduating number, the club had planned mixers strategically in order to attract new students to the club. Pledging activities included dressing as clowns, but pledges also contributed to the club straightway by writing letters to club queen Jill Smiley, who spent the semester in Florence, Italy, on HUF. Beta Phi combined with Kirei for a Halloween costume party. Games such as The Dating Game and The Newlywed Game were especially fun when the couples were paired according to who they didn't know! A hayride and Christmas get-together ended the fall semester for a club who truly enjoyed their time together. 56 Beta Phi Kappa Single Clubs Beta Phi Kappa. Front row: J Green, Ramey, Treisa , Marcum, Waller, Loe. Second row: Silva, Richardson, Johnson , Winbeny, Wimble, J Green. Back row: Hula , Morgan, Shauver, Hall, Randolph, White, Stewart, Longar. - photo by Bill Tripp. The epitome of diplomacy. While assembling his club together for their club portrait for the Petit Jean , Beta Phi Kappa president Darren Johnson, a junior from Hixson , TN, pacifies the photographer in order that the "stragglers" who always come late to photos and meetings would have a chance to also be represented in the yearbook. This was just one ofthe duties ofa club president . - photo by Bill Tripp. On the bench. During a game against Alpha Gamma Omega, the Beta Phi Kappa basketball team discusses team strategy. Beta Phi also participated in spring softball and club swimming. - photo by Bill Tripp. DARREN JOHNSON "I am happy to have been a member ofand to have served as president in Beta Phi Kappa. The guys which make up Beta Phi create an atmosphere for one to grow spiritually, physically and socially. Beta Phi has been, is, and will be small enough to appreciate and large enough to accommodate."
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