Gilbert Lowell called the joint meeting of Lamda/Mu to order. Booger did his best to make sure it was literally a "joint" meeting. UN Jefferson quietly took a seat in the back room with fatherly pride of his "nerd" chapter. The Adams College of Lamda Lamda Lamda was quite an eclectic group, indeed. The chapter had the widest age range of any active Greek organization, ranging from ten-year-old child prodigy Harold Wormser to 40-year-old former castaway Willie Gilligan.

Gilbert addressed the group, "I am proud of my Lamda brothers and our sister sorority, Omega Mu, for what we have accomplished. I would like to thank Dean Ulich for giving us the use of the former Alpha Beta house while those jocks fix up our house. We also have the use of the football team to move what belongings of ours the Alpha Betas did not destroy over to our new house. The Alpha Betas are also under order to provide full reimbursement for items destroyed," Gilbert continued over cheers, "I would also like to recognize UN Jefferson. He took a chance on us when others wouldn't, and he had our back when we needed it."

UN Jefferson stood up among cheers, "I am extremely proud of this chapter, you may have a slightly different look than our other chapters…. but I wish they all had your Tri Lam spirit."

Gilbert smiled, "Thank you UN, the chair now recognizes brother Gilligan."

Gilligan stood up awkwardly and spoke, "Most of you know my story about being shipwrecked on a deserted island for thirteen years. What I have been keeping quiet is that I am a silent partner in Thurston Howell's Castaway's Resort which is on the island I have spent close to two decades of my life. I've called my partners, and they've agreed to allow me to offer you a two-week all expenses paid vacation on the island the fist two weeks of January. You too, UN."

Gilligan's offer was accepted by a loud chorus of cheers.

It was a crisp Arizona January day when the Tri-Lams and Mu's assembled at the Executive Terminal of Tucson International Airport

Gilligan asked one of the shyer freshman, "So Andy, are you excited?"

Andy replied, "Maybe I'll find some island girl."

Booger laughed, "Stitzer, you'll be a virgin until you are 40."

Gilligan scolded Booger, "Be nice Dudley. Andy, when its your time, you'll know it."

Booger apologized, "Hey, Stitzer, you know I was just giving you shit. You rock."

Both Andy and Gilligan smiled. Booger was already plotting ways to get everybody, including Andy Stitzer and Willie Gilligan laid.

Finally, their mode of transportation arrived. To Gilligan, it was just another airplane.

"Holy Shit!" Booger exclaimed as the Howell 727 arrived at the gate. The door to the jet way opened, and a very familiar brunette stepped through.

"Mary Ann!" Gilligan exclaimed, "I've missed you."

Mary Ann smiled, "I missed you too, Gilligan, I decided to fly with you to Hawaii, where the Skipper will be meeting us with the boat. Since you're bringing so many friends, he's bringing the Guppy."

Castaways Resort had a fleet of small charter boats to take guests to the island, each named Minnow (numbered V-X). Captain Grumby, and Mr. Gilligan, oversaw marine operations. The Guppy was a much larger 100' schooner, with a crew of five, reserved for larger groups.

Booger whispered to Louis, "I wouldn't mind getting stranded on an Island with Mary Ann."

Louis chortled.

When the Tri Lams and Mu's entered the plane, they were dumbstruck. The aircraft was top of the line luxury.

Llamar said, "I feel like Michael Jackson."

Wormser added, "I feel like Donald Trump."

Poindexter chipped in, "I feel like part of INXS."

The group flew to Honolulu, where they took a van to Pearl Harbor. After some sight seeing, the Tri-Lams and Mus met the Skipper and boarded the Guppy for their trip to the Castaways.

At the resort, they were greeted by the Howells, the Professor, and Ginger.

Booger greeted Ginger with, "Well, hello. Say, do you have in room movies here?"

Ginger replied, "Of course."

Booger followed up with, "Would you like to watch 'The Graduate' with me?"

Ginger decided to toy with the boy, "At least you didn't say 'Harold and Maude', are you sure you're up for the challenge?"

Booger gulped.

Gilbert immediately sought out the Professor, "Wow! I can't believe I'm standing next to Dr. Roy Hinkley, Junior. You are a legend. I've read all of your books. I'd love to see your lab."

The Professor chuckled, "I'm sure I can arrange some educational tours if there is anybody interested."

Gilbert replied, "I can tell you, with this group, there will be plenty of interest."

Wormser was busy chatting business with Mr. Howell when a familiar voice boomed across the lobby.

"I can't believe this. I get a trip as a Christmas present, and I have to spend it with nerds!" Adams College Quarterback and Alpha Beta Brother Stan Gable shouted.

A middle aged woman behind Stanley said, "Stanley Alfred Gable Junior! I taught you better than that!"

"I'm sorry mother." Stanly lowered his head, while sneaking a glare at the Nerds.

Mrs. Howell immediately addressed the woman, "Louise Wellington Gable, it has been far too long."

Louise took Mrs. Howell's hand, "Actually, its just Louise Wellington again. I left Big Stan with his secretary, and without a lot of his funds. I had to see this resort of yours."

"Well welcome," Mrs. Howell said graciously. Mrs. Howell then introduced the other castaways. When Mrs. Howell introduced Gilligan, Louise's eye's got a bit of spark.

"You're going to school with my Stanley, aren't you?" Louise asked.

Gilligan replied, "That's me, the world's oldest freshman."

Louise smiled, "No, its great you are improving yourself. I dropped out of college to marry Stanley's no good father. I wish I would have finished."

Gilligan replied, "You're younger than I am Ms. Wellington… if I can go back to school, you can."

Louise smiled, "You are the charmer. Please call me Louise. Would you mind showing me where my room is?"

Gilligan said, "Of course, Louise."

Ginger whispered to Mary Ann, "She's trouble," while Booger gave Poindexter a knowing look.

Louis Skolnick's girlfriend, Betty Childs, was sunning herself on the beach. Up until a couple months ago, Betty was a Pi, head cheerleader, and Stan Gable's girlfriend. After she gave Stan his pin back, and accepted Louis', Betty was now herself. Just plain Betty, a Mu, and loving it.

Stan walked up to Betty and said, "Betty, you made your point. When are you going to stop this foolishness and come back where you belong?"

Betty replied, "Take a hike, Stan, Louis does more for me than you can imagine."

Louis came running up with a metal detector he was combing the beach with. "Is everything OK."

Betty diffused the situation with, "Its OK sweetie, Stan was just leaving," Stan laughed at Louis, but Betty had no doubt Louis was fantasizing wrapping that metal detector around Stan's skull.

In the room, Louise asked Gilligan, "You want a drink?"

Gilligan replied, "No, ma'am-Louise- I don't drink."

While pouring herself a Baileys, Louise asked, "You don't mind if I have one, do you?"

Gilligan responded, "Of course not."

Louise started fiddling with the blinds, and was having trouble.

"Here let me help," Gilligan offered. Gilligan zigged when he should have zagged, tripping Louise. Both fell on the bed. Louise took advantage of the situation and kissed Gilligan, deeply.

Stan busted in the room, "Mom, I want to leave, NOW," Stan seeing what was going on in the room added, "Not you too, Mom…. What is it about nerds?"

Louise started laughing, and Gilligan had a look that was a combination of shock and confusion, that caused Louise to laugh even harder.

Louise said, "I'm sorry Gilligan. Sometimes I get a little carried away. There's somebody else isn't there?"

Gilligan blushed, "Yes, but I don't think she knows it."

Louise knowingly smiled, "She's a very lucky girl, whoever she is. Don't deny her the opportunity of getting to know you."

All Gilligan could say was, "Thank you."

Louise chuckled and said, "Go find her."

That night, A special dinner was held for the Tri Lams and the Mu's along with guests of honor UN Jefferson and Dean Ulich. Mary Ann prepared lobster, boar, seaweed salad, and coconut cream pie. The seven castaways, Jefferson, Ulich, Gilbert, and Gilbert's girlfriend Judy, sat at the front table.

Gilligan spoke, "I'd like to thank all my new friends for coming here. Now you can see why it's so hard to leave here. My life is here." Looking at Mary Ann, he added, "I don't know if I can leave here for four years."

Everybody gasped. Many of the castaways, and Adams students, were repeating, "No, Gilligan, finish your degree."

Dean Ulich interrupted, "I think I may have a solution here. Gilligan, as you know, Adams has a fine independent studies department. If your friends are willing to work with us, I don't see why you can't finish most of your degree here. I can't imagine a better opportunity to study with people who are at the tops of their fields, science with Professor Roy Hinkley, PhD, TCU; drama with Ginger Grant, SAG; seamanship with Captain Jonas Grumby, BS, USNA; business with Thurston Howell III MBA, Harvard; hospitality with Eunice Wentworth Howell, BA, Radcliffe; and culinary arts with Chef Mary Ann Summers. And with Professor Hinkley's reputation, your degree will be recognized by even the most competitive universities. You'll still have to come to campus for a summer session or two, but you should be able to finish a degree in Hotel Management in the usual four years. What do you say?"

Gilligan was stunned, "Will you do that for me?"

The other six castaways replied "Of course!" in chorus.

The Professor added, "I'm going to change the sign of my lab from 'Island Research' to 'Island University and Research Institute.'"

UN Jefferson took the floor and stated, "All those in favor of granting a Lamda Lamda Lambda charter to Gilligan's Island say Aye."

The room shook with the thunderous "Aye."