Mf ” th if f Hs | Ws ie A a \r\nFagc 2 JUNE, 1962 THE LEHIGH ALUMNI FIJI . THE LEHIGH ALUMNI FIJI VOL. I No. 4 P" ublished quarterly by Beta Chi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, for its alumni and friends. Edwin Valliant '64... Articles by — Chuck Wistar A1 West Jim Ritz John Webber Cover by George Ballantine Bill Oskin John Burns Bob Titlow Galloway THE «E" SPEAKS This brings to a close one of the finest years in the history of Beta Chi. We are all happy and proud of the accomplish I believe special credit should go to last year's cabinet headed by Jim Mor began. DeForrest Bast, President of the Beta Chi Association, held a short meet ing of the Association first in which the gan. Without the hard work of each of new Trustees were elected. Afterwards these men the winning of the Condon Toastmaster Jim Morgan called upon Bill Cup would never have been possible. Beattie, our Purple Legionnaire, for an impromptu speech. Bill spoke briefly on the successful year that Beta Chi experi We are now presented with the task of improving and perhaps surpassing last year's record. We have already been given a boost in this direction by pledg ing one of the finest groups of freshmen about replace the eighteen seniors who are solicited at all times. Address mail to will leave the house. I am certain that Editor, Phi Gamma Delta, Lehigh Univer this class will add a great deal to the all- sity, Bethlehem, Pa. around reputation of the Fijis on the Le high campus. I would also like to thank the alumni Editorial Congratulations to Jim Morgan for winning the Shoudy Cup and to John Bums for receiving the Terry Schiff Scholarship award. Jim has truly ex emplified the spirit of Phi Gamma Delta throughout his undergraduate days at Le high. He has spent a great deal of time in attempting to improve the house through building on the strong founda tion the Lehigh Fiji has always main tained. He certainly transferred much of his devotion and spirit to the other Broth ers in their striving for the Cheney Cup. I only hope that we can all carry on the life of our chapter with as much enthu siasm and devotion as Jim Morgan has Miller. After a tremendous meal the festivities ments of the past year. in the class. The class of sixteen will just NEWS AND MATERIAL ing alumnus. Brother Alexander Shand, Class of 1912. The customary "tug" for the pickle was made by Pledge King Jim for their support in the past year and hope for their continued support in the enced and stated that he might have awarded the Condon Cup, but as it had not arrived as yet, this was impossible. Following Bill's talk, two annual Pig Dinner awards were presented. Jim Mor gan, retired "E", received the Doctor Shoudy Cup "for exemplifying through out his undergraduate years the true spirit of Phi Gamma Delta." John Burns, the new "E", received the Terry Schiff Scholarship Cup. Upon completion of the dinner, the order for the members of the Beta Chi activity returned to the Hut where Russel Young the man with 10,000 fingers, Association who have helped us out in so entertained on the piano. future. I believe special credit is in many ways. In attendance were Brothers Jim Ash, Although it may appear a bit early to Bill Beattie, Bill Reed, A1 Burfiend, DeForrest Bast, Art Brooks, Herb Christian make predictions, I assure you that the Fijis will continue their participation in sen, Andy Corcoran, Gene Guidi, John extra-curricular activities in the year to Highfield, George Herr,and Brian Hogan. come. With class elections coming up Also Brothers Scott Kress, Chuck Kent, soon we hope to have two of our three Scott Johns, Dick Smith, Fred Schaffer, class presidents re-elected. The third, Jim Morgan, will be graduating. A visit to Alexander Shand, John Wyceski, Bruce shown. We are all sure that the new the Hut in the fall will find many of the Wayne Parker. "E," John Burns, will follow in Jim's footsteps in his devotion to the chapter and the fraternity. men participating in football. These are Pig Dinner this year turned out to be a really good time for everyone who attended. My only complaint is that just to mention a few of the many diver sified activities of the Lehigh Fijis. In closing I would like to wish you all a very enjoyable and pleasant summer. there weren't more who could have en joyed the weekend along with us. The fact that we have a strong alumni back ing is evidenced by the efforts of those Fraternally yours, Perge! John F. Burns, Jr. directly involved in the Beta Chi Associ ation. They really do a wonderful job in helping us with our problems and in keeping the physical plant in good shape through large expenditures for new and better facilities. But we would like to see more of the alumni come back to the house just to visit. Sure, we want a big turnout for Pig Dinner, but we'd also like the alumni just to drop in and say hello some weekend. Included in this publication is a list of the 19G2 home football games. How about you alumni getting up a crew and dropping in to see us on one of those weekends ? The game will be good, and I assure you you'll get plenty of that traditional Fiji Hospitality. Crichton, Bob Macauley, Orm Long, and SECTION CONFERENCE Beta Chi played host to a Section Con vention on the 5th of May. The meeting was slow getting going, but shortly the conclave progressed well. This was the first convention for Section 5 in quite a number of years, and we hope that in PIG DINNER years to come such a productive meeting will not be overlooked. Section Chief This past weekend Beta Chi celebrated its 76th Pig Dinner with over ninety Fijis and Bob Alexander was in attendance and future Fijis in attendance. The occa from Washington. Lehigh was repre sion began with the informal get-together sented by the Purple Legionnaire and six delegates. From Lafayette we had the at the Hut on the afternoon of May 5th, followed by the traditional Pig Dinner at the Bethlehem Club. Sixteen newly - pledged freshmen took Peter Claus drew together the program Purple Legionnaire and two delegates. Rutgers sent five representatives, and two were in attendance from Penn. Activities part in the kissing of the pig, following were cut short but we were pleased with the snout kiss given by the oldest attend- the affair. J \r\nTHE LEHTGH ALUMNI FIJI JUNE, 1962 PLEDGES James M. Miller, III (Pledge King)— Johnstown, Pa., graduated Westmont High School. At Westmont, Jim was president of his senior class, the Inter-club Council, and the Key Club, Student Council Treasurer, and a member of the National Honor So ciety. He also participated on the track and golf teams. Here at Lehigh Jim is president of his dorm section, member of the class cabinet, and is on the lacrosse Page 3 artist. Here Bill is in the Ski Club, Presi dent of his dorm section and on the Class Cabinet. Michael J. Reber — Bethlehem, Pa., graduated Liberty High School. At Liberty High, Mike was on the stu Philip M. Parthemore—Narberth, Pa., graduated Lower Merion High School and Deerfield Academy. At Lower Merion Phil was on the varsity football, wrestling, and lacrosse teams for three years. He was captain and high scorer in lacrosse. At Deerfield he also played football and lacrosse. Phil was president of Savage House, an hon orary club. At Lehigh Phil was quarter back of the football team and plays la- Peter B. Beck—Jenkintown, Pa., grad uated Abington High School. In high school Pete was president of dent council for three years, a member of the Debating Society, and on the wrestling team. He was also a varsity golfer, shooting in the 70's. Richard J. Rizzo — Weston, Mass., graduated Weston High School. In high school Dick spent three years as class treasurer, was on the yearbook staff, and in the glee club. He also played varsity football and baseball for three years. At Lehigh Dick plays foot ball and lacrosse. the Key Club and his class, a member of the Honor Society, and the varsity tennis John A. Sawyer — New York City, graduated St. Luke's School. and basketball teams. At Lehigh he is active in all intramural sports and plans John was in the sports car club and played football for four years at St. to be an I. E . Luke's. Here he is active in the ski club William W. Dolben — Summit, N. J., and is out for lacrosse. graduated the Peddle School. At Peddie Bill was a football player, a varsity swimmer, coordinating editor of the yearbook, and also participated in the choir and glee club. Michael R. Swartz — Shaker Heights, Ohio, graduated from the Shady Side Academy. Mike was in the ski club, glee club, and played varsity football at Shady Side. James W. Drobnyk—Short Hills, N. J., graduated the Peddie School. _Here Mike is in the ski club and was a Jim was business manager of the year book, participated in the choir and glee club, and was a student prefect. He was a member of the baseball team and the weightlifting club. Thomas G. Frazier — Malverne, L. I., graduated Malverne High School. cheerleader. Kneeling: J. Sawyer, M.Yots, J. Drobnyk, J. Miller, P. Parthemore. Standing: R. Piwonka, M. Swartz, G. Milligan, B. Dol ben, A. Tate, M. Reber, R. Rizzc, P. Beck, T. Frazier, B. Murless, J. Walton. At Malverne Thom was on the varsity football and track teams for three years, being captain of both during his senior Allen W. Tate—Villanova, Pa., grad uated from the Haverford School. At Haverford A1 won letters in foot ball and wrestling and also won a num ber of wrestling awards and champion ships. He was also a contributor to the yearbook. At Lehigh A1 did a commend able job wrestling in the 137 lb. class for the Frosh. year. He was also a varsity wrestler for two years. Thom was president of the National Honor Society and in the top Joseph V. Walton — Johnstown, Pa., graduated Westmont High School. ten of his graduating class. Here at Le high, he is on the football and lacrosse In high school Joe lettered in football, track, and tennis. He was president of the Student Council and the Junior class, in addition to being in the Key Club and the National Honor Society. Joe is also teams. George M. Milligan—Pittsburgh, Pa., graduated from the Shady Side Academy. At Shady Side George was a varsity Pennsylvania State Junior Downhill and football player and wrestler for three Slalom Ski champion. At Lehigh Joe was years. Here he wrestled in the 147 lb. co-captain of the frosh football team and class for the Frosh. is on the track team. William G. Murless — Berwyn, Pa., graduated Conestoga High School. In high school Bill was active as a stu dent leader as vice president of his class for two years, treasurer of his senior class, and treasurer of the Smdent Coun cil. He played varsity soccer and basket ball, was in Hi-Y, and is also an excellent Richard W. Piwonka—Shaker Heights, Ohio, graduated Shaker Heights High A. Michael Yots — Verona, Pa. Mike played four yoars of varsity foot School. Dick was on the track and swimming teams for two yeais at Shaker Heights High. He also was a cheerleader and a ball and basketball. He was in the Na member is active on the football and baseball of the student Dick is a cheerleader. council. Here tional Honor Society and was valedic torian of his graduating class. Here he \r\nJUNE, 1962 THE LEHIGH ALUMNI FIJI win over Lafayette to crown the most successful season in Engineer history. For his Herculean efforts in the game, Boyd was awarded the Most Valuable Player Trophy. Congratulations to Lehigh Fiji Roger Penske '59 who was awarded the Presi dent's Cup for Sports Car Racing several weeks ago by General Curtis E. LeMay, Air Force Chief of Staflf. Penske had pre viously held the award in 1960. Roger was also awarded Sports Illustrated's U.S. Sports Car Driver of the Year Trophy SPORTS CORNER Spring Sports the 1961 team. Other men from the Hut With the Spring Sports season coming to a close, we find the Fijis well repre sented in Varsity as well as Freshman competition. John Webber '62, John Dyke '62, Ted Muendel '64, and Doug Galloway '62 have helped the Lehigh La crosse Team to a present impressive rec ord of eight wins and one loss. John slated to sec action next fall include Bob Dyke and Doug Galloway are continuing Bockrath '64, Howard Hobson '64, and pledges Parthemore, Yots, Frazier, Wal ton, and Rizzo. to lead the midfield in offense, each hav The schedule lists five home games with Delaware the opener on September 22, Gettysburg October 6, Bucknell October 13, Rutgers (Houseparty) October 20, and the Merchant Marine Academy on November 10. The all-important Lafay to hit hard on defense. The stickmen The 1962 edition of the Engineer team lists four Fiji's on the starting eleven. Jerry Sullivan and Jim Miller led by ends Ben Rushong and Jay Chambers will attempt to continue the success of U. S. Di'iver of the Year Page 5 ette Game is in Easton on November 17. ing scored a number of goals, while John Webber and Ted Muendel are continuing have yet to face their toughest teams, Rutgers and Penn. So far, the season has been one of the best in five years. Ben Rushong '64 has been the main stay of the varsity baseball mound staff. Benny has appeared in every game for the Brown and White this season. He has also won all of Lehigh's victories and aided his own cause at bat. The new Pledges have also been win for the overall excellence in major Ameri can road races during the year 1961. Road and Track featured in their May ning glory through their participation in Spring Sports. Phil Parthemore, Dick Rizzo, Jim Miller, and Tom Frazier, all issue "Roger Penske, U. S. Driver of the of the class of 65, represent the Fijis on the Freshman Lacrosse team. Phil has Year." scored at least' eight goals from the at In 1958 Roger attended Drivers' School at Marlboro, Maryland, with his fuel-injected Corvette. He finished the tack position for the team. Mike Yots has been doing a fine job for the Frosh Baseball team at shortstop and on the 1959 season third in the F-Modified Point mound. Joe Walton has been successfully Championships. 1960 ended with Penske taking his own F-Modified class, placing second in E-Modified, and winning the sprinting the 100 and 220 yard dashes for the Lehigh Thinclads. New York Times Driver's Award and the Intramural Sports President's Cup. When the 1961 season had ended, Roger had earned the D- The Intramural season is also coming to a close with the annual track meet Modified Point Championship, the SCCA, Sports Car Club of America, title of "The Most Improved Driver of the Year," and Competition Press' "U. S. National Champion." coming up this week. The Fijis have also fared well in Softball, golf, and especially tennis with Jim Morgan 62 and Jim HITTING THE BOOKS! Detrixhe '62 moving into the finals for the all-university championship. Rushing Recommendations 1962 Football Season It's not too soon to begin planning to return to South Mountain for the 1962 Football Season. The Engineers, winners of the Lambert Cup, symbolic of Eastern supremacy, and the 1961 Lafayette game, are rated by the experts as another ex citing and power-packed team in the coming season. Because of this, seats will be at a premium in Taylor Stadium. Beta Chi Fiji Boyd "The Crasher" Tay lor led the Packers to a thrilling 17-14 As you know rushing seems to get more competitive every year. If you are acquainted with any of the men in Lehigh's class of 1966 who would make good rushing prospects we would greatly appreciate hearing from you about them. This will enable us to get a head start on them, which has proved to be so impor morial Library. It would be greatly ap preciated if you, our alumni, would care to donate any further volumes. Preferably tant in the past. We might add that if the volumes should be non-fiction, and you learn of any prospective Lehigh men who plan to visit the campus next year, please urge them to visit the house dur ing their stay. should be able to serve as reference ma BOOKS WANTED We still have a long way to go in fill ing the bookshelves of our Shoudy Me terial for engineering, business, or liberal arts. Thank you for those we have al ready received. \r\nTHE LEHIGH ALUMNI FIJI JUNE, 1962 THE SENIORS - - WHERE THEY'RE GOING a A. ALEXANDER Curt will enter D. A. BAILLIE Officer's Candidate School at Newport, Rhode Island. "Beetle" is planning to seek employ ment, depending on his draft status. J. H.6ARBER T. P GRATTO Jim will work at the DuPont Com pany at Rochester, New York. The Marine Corps will be the recipi ent of "Grot's" services as a Second Lieutenant for three years. J. R BRAUN J. B. OETRIXHE Pete will do graduate work at Fels Institute of Local and State Government at the University of Pennsylvania. The "Count" has a three-year contract K.J. LEHR C.G.MOORE Ken will do graduate work at Lehigh in Industrial Engineering. Charlie is planning Graduate work in Economics in Germany. C. A. ROSAR J.S.SCHAUB A1 plans to do graduate work at Lehigh in Industrial Engineering. Steve has been employed by Irving Trust Company in New York City and will do graduate work at N. Y. U. R.C.SCHIER E. W. B. TAYLOR 111 "Ryl" recently signed a contract for a two year appearance with "Grand Ole Opery," Nashville, Tennessee! Boyd will work with the Atlantic Re with the Infantry Division of the U. S. Army at Fort Benning, Georgia, as a fining Company in Philadelphia. Second Lieutenant. I W. D GALLOWAY "Dyker" has signed a contract with Armstrong Cork Company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Humble Oil Company will train Doug for six months at which time the Armor Division of the U. S. Army will entertain him for a period of two years as a Sec ond Lieutenant. J. 6. MORGAN JR. T. J.O'NEIL "Morgs" will be stationed with the Air Force for three years as a Second Lieu tenant. Tom will travel to Salt Lake City to work for the Kennecott Mining Company. J. B. WEBBER "Doc" plans to attend medical school at Temple University. Jay goes to work for United States Steel on June 18.