the RARITAN FIJI is 1 the publ ication Nu PHI Rutgers University Beta GAMMA of of DELTA February 1, 1961 Rush Issue MAHLON H. SMITH III — Editor-in-Chief DONALD R. LEHMAN — Rushing Chairman GARY N. LAUTEN — Assistant Editor FRED F. LANGE — Photographer mn' IBS \r\nlAukuxSi^ NU BETA CHAPTER 78 Easton Avenue NEW BRUNSWICK NEW JERSEY cA (jUc88ag6 '^T/tom ©w/t '^kesideni.. Upon entering a fourth year as a Brother in Phi Gamma Delta, many tilings stand out that have student) we are divided into scholarship teams (monetarily rewarded each semester by our Alumni been learned from and will be learned from being Association for the highest team average), have a part of this national fraternity. My purposes here House study hours (entoreed!), and have aecess to a private study room in the university library. With the high scholastic example set by the present are to, in brief, outline some of these benefits and experiences to you — as beginners in the realm of "fraternity man"—in hopes that these words, coupled with the remainder of this booklet and informal discussion with us at Nu Beta Chapter, will answer many questions that surely arise in the minds of persons making a decision that results in a life-long affiliation. Fiji Chapters nationwide have three goals in mind: development scholastically, fraternally and socially. The professional interest and experience of our national directors and executive staff account for the basic homogeneity among 86 Chapters with 86 different individualities. This also accounts for our unparalleled rating of Chapters on campuses throughout the continent — of which we are quite proud. But what about the Rutgers Fijis? One of the most enjoyable features of our Chapter, I feel, is our geographieal representation. Over one-half of us are from out-of-state, elaiming hometowns from New England to Florida, to southern California to the State of Washington. Not only are we together seven days a week (weekend commuting being quite difficult), but a cross-section of individuals is brought together as freshmen and molded into a unit — wearers of the black diamond — looked upon as a unit, but never becoming stereotyped. Scholastically, we claim eleventh place among Rutgers' 26 fraternities. Not too proudly do we elaim it, but as being above the All-Men's Average and the All-Fraternity Average is a step in the right direction. For improvement (the first concern of any P.S. Concerning our new House: although we en joy the "home-i-ness' of our old, well used estab- senior elass, these next years hope to be ones of taking steps up the academie ladder of Rutgers fraternities. Paralleling geographieal diversification, we at Nu Beta are interested (in present practiee and future plans) in having Fijis in every phase of Rutgers life — athletically, politically, scholastically, militarily — as leaders and as followers. Not only does this aid the House by keeping it interested in the total University through its Brothers, but the indi vidual is a better person for his participation. Socially, party themes and activities are decided on by the Brotherhood as a whole. Not only are House parties, Fiji Islands, beaeh exeursions and the like included under "social," but so are emphasis on social graces (under the able tutelage of our house mother, Mrs. Sudie Lumpkin), erippled children's parties, inviting faculty members to supper each week, and "informals" with the coop. I hope your interest has been stimulated enough to informally drop by the House, party with us, and talk with us about Phi Camma Delta. And above all, be truly concerned about which frater nity you will choose, for it will constitute the major influence on your life for the next four years — and it will not be for college days alone. I am sincerely looking forward to meeting you in person CL'lwi.-cJc^ President, Nu Beta lishment at 78 Easton, we are financially able and ready in desire to move to the Heights as soon as the University plan is concretely settled. \r\nFrom left to right, First Row: J. Lindahl, H. Klug, K. luso, E. Tramont, D. Kowalski, M. Smith, C. Torpy, Mrs. R. E. Eumpkin, G. Van Dyke, J. Leeds, R. Gordon, D. Van Dyke, D. Saarel, P. Benke, B. Schoder, S. Hall; Second Row: D. Petersen, R. Yaksick, W. O'Brien, D. Rogers, M. Engle, S. Mudie, J. Kowalski, R. Vecchio, W. Russell, D. Lehman, G. Lauten, J. Baumgarden, F. Mencini, R. Janish, D. Robinson, P. Frauenheim, C. Nicholas, J. Anstatt, W. Libby; Third Row: J. Ferguson, J. Reinhardt, R. Tupper, J. Heinig, R. Waugh, D. O'Connor, D. Devine, P. Kusulas, J. Schmidt, T. Wirth, R. Egan, J. Olichney, J. Petrozzello, S. Di Franco, R. Meeker, L. Curley, T. Eakle, T. Rankin, C. Brelo, R. Sieredzki. CABINET OF NU BETA OF PHI GAMMA DELTA President Charles R. Torpy Treasurer Robert A. Gordon Recording Secretary John R. Leeds Corresponding Secretary Donald W. Van Dyke, II Historian J. Gary O. Van Dyke Seated, left to right: Don Van Dyke, Chuck Torpy, John Leeds, and Bob Gordon; Standing: Gary Van Dyke. \r\nPaul Benke is the outstanding athlete at Nu Beta this year. In his freshman year Paul didn't play football, but he did go out for baseball. For mer Coach Steigman convinced him to try out for football in his sophomore year, and he won the role as Rutger's star place kicker. For the past FIGHTIN' FIJIS i two years he has been starting end, and has kicked four field goals and numerous PAT'S. He has been named to the Academic AU-American football team two years in a row, and has been awaraed the National Football Foundation's Red Blaik Fellowship one of eight players in the country to get that honor this year. Paul has also earned a letter in varsity lacrosse. Sam Mudie, although just a junior, was starting quarterback this year. As such he piloted the powerful red squad and aided its efforts with a strong passing arm, powerful running, and booming forty-yard punts. On defense he was so valuable that he played both teams. During the course of the season he scored several touch downs and passed for several more. He was a weekly All-East section and was named back of the game three times. Sam also plays lacrosse and is a starter at midfield. Rich Janish wrestles in the 130-lb. class for the varsity and has won all his matches this year. Rich was an All-State champion at 123 pounds in high school and has continued to display the finesse and style in his college career. Rich was also a spunky player at halfback in 150's. / Until he broke his jaw last year, Hal King was starting catcher on the varsity baseball team. In his sophomore year he had alter nated between this position and the outfield. Now, once again in the best of shape, Hal is ready to add his power and experience to Rutgers' baseball. [.Rt#- Chuck Torpy is the captain of this year's crew. After showing his tremendous team leadership abilities on last year's varsity, he is bound to make his fourth year on crew his most successful. He also earned a jay-vee letter in football as a guard in his sophomore year. Pierce Frauenheim was one of Rutgers most consistent groundgainers, operating from halfback this year. His speed made him hard to bring down, and therefore he never lost a yard from scrim mage. Joe Baumgarden has been a particularly effective swimmer this year, considering he did not go out for the sport imtil the second semester of his sophomore year. Joe's forte is the 50-yard freestyle and he also swims in the freestyle relay. \r\nMarv Engle was right end on this year's blue team, and in that capacity caught many crucial passes, including several for touch downs. His speed and agility made him highly effective on offense and vital on defense. Bill Russell was an amazingly effective pitcher as a sophomore last year. The southpaw finished the season with a 2.21 earned run average, having posted a 7-0 triumph over Colgate. This year much of the burden of the pitching assignments will be on his shoulders. John Leeds plays attack on the lacrosse team. His natural abiUties in handling the stick should earn him a starting birth on this year's squad. John has three years of lacrosse behind him. Lee Curley is Phi Gam's third right end on the football team. He, too, accounted for many key receptions, including a touchdown pass against Columbia. As jay-vee quarterback. Lee scored several touchdowns and passed for several more. Jay Kowalski was an aggressive fullback on this year's team Playing defensive fuUback on both red and blue squads, he was one of the spark-plugs of Rutgers' football machine, inevitably making a key tackle. Though he saw little duty on offense, he averaged five yards a carry. Jay also plays lacrosse, and has earned a letter Don Petersen was the starting center on last year's frosh basket ball team, His height and rebounding abihty are making him a valuable part of this year's varsity. He was instrumental in sending the Princeton game this year mto overtime. Don was also starting firstbaseman on last year's frosh baseball team. This year he will be on the varsity. Tom Eakle was the star back-stroker of last year's freshman team. This year he is continuing to do well on the varsity. Bob Yakslck is a promising sophomore quarterback who was largely responsible for whatever offense the third team accounted for this year. He also plays a dynamic defensive halfback, playing on both red and blue team defensive imits. Bob's natural abilities will make him a strong contender for starting quarterback next year. \r\nDick Webb, who was sidelined much of last year with a serious knee injury, came back strong this year. One of the fastest men on the team, he was one of the leading ground-gainers. Only a wellbalanced team offense kept him from being the number one ball carrier. He also uses his speed to run the quarter-mile in track. Christ Nicholas is seeking a birth on the attack of the lacrosse team. Not havmg played the sport before the second half of his sophomore year, he spent last spring in learning the game. Now his stick handling and quick wrists should make him a valuable asset to the team. Doug Saarel was starting tackle on this year's 150-lb. football team. During his three years in this sport he has also played the position of end. Doug also has a letter as a pole-vaulter in track, and this year he played defense on Rutgers hockey club. In his freshman year Doug earned his numerals in swimming. Tom Wirth was last year's most valuable freshman oarsman on crew. He rowed stroke for the whole year. This year Tom is making a strong bid to row varsity. Joe Anstatt is a promising halfback who managed to see some action in almost evei-y game. With his experience from jay-vee play he should see considerable action next year. Joe also plays mid-field in lacrosse. Rich Sieredzki has seen little action so far this year on the varsity basketball team. But the effort that made him a stand-out guard on the freshman team last year is showing in his performances for the jay-vees. Pete Kusulas displayed his top ability in tennis as a member of last year's freshman team. This year, largely due to his efforts. Phi Gam placed second in intra-mural tennis. He will continue his efforts in this sport on the varsity this year. Bob Vecchio is a good player on defense in lacrosse. He has decided to concentrate on this sport, where he can display his aggressive abilities. Bob has also played three years of football. \r\nThe Social Life On Rutgers campus "German House" means real gone, swell, the greatest; and the whole cam pus knows that the Fijis' parties are "German House." Taking full advantage of the University's social calendar, the Phi Gams make each big week end a time for costumes, high times, and just plain fun. The emphasis of all the brotherhood is on the Fiji Island Weekend, which falls during Mili Ball every year. At this time the Fiji house and yard take on the aspect of a South Sea Island. Palm trees, cocoanuts, grass huts, giant Fiji warriors, vol canoes, and even our own ocean sprout up around the property as Fijis and their dates come dressed in sarongs and grass skirts to the cannibal banquet of roast chicken and Fiji punch. A band, like those that are present on all big weekends, adds the more civilized entertainment of dancing to the day's pro gram. The inventiveness of the Fijis knows no end, and each year some new tradition is initiated to be added to our Fiji island ritual. The Brothers Four entertain us in our kitchen. Left to right: John Paine, Bob Flick, Mike Kirkland, and Dick Foley. The parties on Soph Hop and Junior Prom weekends have varying themes, ranging from pajama parties, Roaring 20's parties, and Gay 90's parties to beatnik wingdings and Transilvanian Ghoul par ties. This past Soph Hop started with a Roaring 20 s theme but most of the fellows came dressed for the Gay 90's. The two periods mixed in all con geniality in our own speak-easy in the basement and on the dance floor upstairs. Last Junior Prom Nu Beta Fijis had a real toat as the Brother's Four, Phi Gams from the Univer- Dearie joins us for some Fiji Island joy juice. I The highlight: i \r\nin Fijiiand sity of Washington, stayed at the house for supper, and while they were prejDaring to be the evening's entertainment they presented us with a show of our own. This was at a time when their smash hit "Greenfields" was beginning to climb to the top of the hit parade. Their visit was one of the highlights of the weekend. Aside from the big weekends, the Fijis have several other parties each semester. In the fall these take the form of football weekend parties, where the day's victory is appropriately celebrated in the jumping Fiji house. Despite the fun of the big weekends, the so cializing of the football parties, and the comraderie of the stag blasts, the real favorite of Fiji parties is our Christmas formal. This Saturday party is pre ceded by a night of cooperation in decorating the house. Greens, holly, lights, tinsel, snow, and the tree add a Christmas warmth that seems to pervade our whole home. The next evening. Brothers dressed in tuxes and tlieir dates dressed in formals gather in an atmosphere of cheer and good will, around the dinner table, around the fire, and after dancing, in the living room for carols and a Christmas greet ing to all. Fijis do not live solely for their parties, but the parties become the evidence and the high points of the closeness of a group of men, called together in aspiration toward common ideals, and working Our own jazz combo blows up a storm (Frankie's just mugging). Left to right: Frank Mencini, Doug Saarel, Gary Van Dyke, Tom Scherr, Don Van Dyke, and Barry Schoder. John Lindahl on knees. together in all things. Christmas Formal Fiji Island chorus line entertains the troops. \r\nBeneath The Guiding Star The story of the birth and development of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta is filled with such words as "tradition," "sacrifice," and "loyalty": words which have held real meaning as the Fraternity grew to a position of dignity and respect. The dictionary aids us in defining such words, but their full mean ing cannot be found outside the partnership of ex perience that has been Phi Gamma Delta. As a background for the events which led to the founding of our Fraternity, we must know some thing about its birthplace, old Jefferson GoUege. This institution was started by John M'Millan, an or dained Presbyterian clergyman. As missionary in charge.of all the territory west of the Alleghenies, he received the title of "Apostle of the West." One of his main projects was the working out of plans for a hterary institution for young men. From the log cabin, budt to house M'Millan's school, one can trace the founding of old Jefferson Gollege (The Washington and Jefferson Gollege of today), a theo logical seminary, and eventually Phi Gamma Delta. This cabin is now the shrine of our Fraternity. With increasing enrollment a new permanent home had to be sought, and the school became Canonsburg Academy in 1791. The Academy became Jefferson College in 1802, and by the time of Phi on May 1, 1848 and rapidly grew in membership. Within a year they were establishing colonies at other colleges, insuring a growth that was to make Phi Gamma Delta one of the nation's three most prominent fraternal societies. And today we look to John Templeton McCarty, Samuel Beatty Wilson, James Elliot Jr., Elhs Bailey Gregg, Daniel Webster Crofts, and Naaman Fletcher as being the "Immortal Six" of Phi Gamma Delta. Today the international Fraternity of Phi Gam ma Delta embraces eighty-seven chapters, reaching thousands of men who have a common ground of understanding and concern in her ideals and aspirations. On almost every campus where she is located Phi Gam can be singled out as one of the top three locally, a national record of achievement unequalled by any other fraternity. Our chapter, Nu Beta of Phi Gamma Delta, finds its roots in the independent Scarlet Club of 1912. For awhile she was an independent local known as Rho Sigma Zeta or the Society of the Silver Fox, but she soon became a colony of Phi Gam. Having received her charter on December 28, 1917, Nu Beta Gamma Delta's foimding in 1848, was the third larg started a life of growth and development that has led her to her third home, at 78 Easton Avenue: the house with the purple door. Gradually she has at est institution in the United States. Because of de tained a position of eminence on Rutgers campus and pleted enrollments due to the Civil War, Washington and Jefferson Colleges combined in 1869. During the early years of Jefferson, there existed two hterary societies known as Franklin and Philo, who spent most of their time rivalling each other in debates. In opposition to the members of Philo, who belonged to a new secret fraternity, six of the promi nent members of Franklin met in Delta Hall on April 22, 1848 to form their own society "founded on the principle of secrecy." Their Fraternity, originally called the Delta Association, was officially established Our Providers ... Since 1936 Phi Gamma Delta has been very fortunate to have excellent cooking and house services, compliments of oui; providers, Ralph and Buelah Jackson. The Jacksons have their own home in Riverton, N. J., but during the school year, they within her own Fraternity. In 1958 Nu Beta received the Cheney Gup, the award to the outstanding chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. In her short life she has produced many noted alumni, and enjoys the full and active support of her alumni organization. With the aid of these alumni we are seeking to move into a new home at University Heights in the near future. Looking at the achievements of the past and present, Nu Beta seems to be headed for a prosper ous future, one in which the class of 1964 will have an important hand. take up their residence in their own apartment in the Fiji House, together with their son Jackie, a senior at New Brunswick High School. Ralph Jackson, better known as Deacon, not only gets up early to make our breakfast, but also makes our life a little easier by keeping the house clean and the greatly appreciated task of making our beds each morning. Buelah, affectionately called "Dearie", is an ex pert in the kitchen, verifiable not only by the brothers in the house now, but by all the alumni who come back to enjoy Dearie's meals once more. Buelah is not only a good cook, but a joy to work with on the kitchen crew. She makes the work seem lighter with her never-ending humor and hilarious laugh which can be heard throughout the house. The Jackson family is an integral part of the Fiji House and will be sorely missed whenever they decide to retire. \r\nA Word On Scholarship To pursue knowledge and achieve scholarship should be the ultimate goal of any college student. The Brothers of Nu Beta are continually aware of this fact, and are encouraged by many means to improve their scholastic status and achieve tlieir full potential. This year, as has been the custom for the past few years, the alumni have offered an incentive in the form of a fifty dollar cash prize to be awarded to the most improved scholarship team over a period of one semester. Bob Meeker, our scholarship chairman, and Rich Sieredzki worked out the teams so that there are eleven teams of five Brothers each, with the total cumulative averages of each team within one hundredth of a grade point of each other. The winning team will be the one having the highest semester grade total. This year, thanks to the efficiency of our cabinet, study hours are also being strictly enforced. Study hours are in effect Sunday through Thursday nights, from 8:00 p.m. 'til dawn; and so far this year, exces sive noise during these hours has been kept at a minimum. The third incentive to improve study habits Nu Beta scholars: Skip Smith and Hal BJug. of engineers within the house, and has thus been named to three honorary societies, including Tau Beta Pi. Junior, Joe Baumgarden posted the fighest was the acquisition of a seminar room in the hbrary semester average last year with a 1.167, enough to for the duration of tlie first semester. Scholastic achievement is the burden and re sponsibility of each individual Brother, but group earn him honorary fraternity membership already. Last year's junior class, the present seniors, posted the best class average with eight of nineteen averag methods of cooperation such as those mentioned ing in the ones for the spring semester. It is achieve above have led to some outstanding records by many brothers. Skip Smith is a Henry Rutgers Scholar this year, holding a 1.48 cum, which will qualify him for Phi Beta Kappa. Hal King has the outstanding record ments such as these that must spur us on to higher accomplishments in the future. Remember, a college is for education, and an education is something which requires effort on your own part. The Singing Fijis Traditionally the halls of Phi Gamma Delta are filled with song, the blended voices of a brotherhood Song chairman Bariy Shoder conducted separate part that likes to sing. Nu Beta has upheld the Fraternity tradition on Rutgers campus to the point of all but overwhelming all competition. For the past nine years she has been the recipiant of the coveted Brett Song fect their parts. However, they did not allow us the Contest trophy and has consistently placed high in the Glee Glub Song Contest, having won in three out of the past five years. Nu Beta even ranks high in vocal ability within her own Fraternity. Last year she won the Phi Gam Glub Cup for the third time,, thus rething the cup. As in previous years, the "Singing Fijis" again entered the first semester's singing contest sponsored by the Glee Glub. This contest, along with the Princeton and Columbia pep rallies, determines the winner of the inter-fraternity "spirit trophy." After getting off to a slow start with the Princeton rally, the Fijis bounced back to capture third place in the Columbia demonstration. Practice began early for the song part of the composite contest. Because of the large number of men from the house that played football, it was often difficult to get all the brothers together for rehearsal. rehearsals besides the regular praetices. These en abled the different vocal sections to learn and per practice needed for a good blend. When the football players were able to attend full practices, the results were amazing. More was accomplished in the final two days by the combined Brotherhood than in the preceding several weeks. When the judges for the contest appeared in the yard, it was a confident and practiced group that met them. The first song was the Christmas carol "Angels We Have Heard on High." The attack was strong and the dynamics throughout the performance were followed well. The arrangement of this song by Brother Schoder took advantage of the brothers voices and allowed the Fijis to demonstrate their flexibility. Our concluding song was '"A Hymn to Queens," long one of the Rut gers favorites. The amount of concentration needed to stay on pitch is great in this piece, but the Fijis lost only a fraction of a tone during the whole song. All things considered, a successful performance was accomplished. We took a second place in this contest, which enabled us to place high in the running for the spirit trophy. \r\nstanding- left to right, first row: Steve Hall, Carl Mann, Barry Schoder, Don Van Dyke, Doug Saarel, Frank Mencini, John Leeds, Gary Van Dyke, John Lindahl, Dave Robinson, and Fred Lange; second row: Hal Klug, Skip Smith, Paul Benke, Walt Hersman, Drew Kowalski, Bob Gordon, Ken luso, and Chuck Xorpy. Salute To The Class Of 1961 A fraternity is always more than the sum of its mem bers, but no Brother gets more out of it than what he puts into it. In recognizing this, we salute a class which has done its part for the past four years. Paul Benke is one of the busiest Fijis. A familiar face on several winning Rutgers fooball teams, a var sity lacrosse player, and a member of his class' fresh man baseball team, Paul is Nu Beta's outstanding athlete of the year. For the past two years he has been President of the Class of '61. He is also on Student Council, as chairman of the Activities Fee Committee, and Rescue; and last year he was chairman of Cam Walt Hersman is another officer in AFRGTC, and will be Cadet Colonel for the second semester. He is also Commander of Scabbard and Blade, Flight Instruction Program Commander, and Recorder of the Arnold Air Society. Apart from his military activities, Waldo is a preceptor and on the Academic Honesty Board. He has earned letter in varsity basketball and been on the freshman baseball and cross-country teams. He is also a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, the national honorary math fraternity. Last year he served as house steward. Almost needless to say, Walt plans to make the Air Force his career. pus Chest. He finds time to belong to Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship and be a preceptor in Wessels dormitory. In academic honors he has achieved the Dean's List, has been named to the Academic All- American team, and has been awarded the National Football Foundation's Red Blaik Fellowship. Last year he was President of Crown and Scroll and is now in Cap and Skull. For all his efforts he has twice been named to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Next year Paul plans to study at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. Bob Gordon is Nu Beta's Treasurer. He earned his nickname of "Flash" as a member of the Varsity cross country, frosh cross-coimtry, and frosh track teams. His speed was also evident on the 150-lb. football team. Flash Ken luso is another Fiji Who's Whoer. He's been Sports Editor of Scarlet Letter and now holds the position of Managing Editor. "Itso" also is Treasurer of Arnold Air Society and Vice-President of Inter-Fratemity Council. As a Lt. Colonel in AFRGTC, he is Commander of the Queens Guard and is a DMS. To round out his busy schedule this year Ken is on Scarlet Letter Council, a member of Newman Club, Cap and Skull, and serves as a freshman advisor. In the past he's been on Scarlet Key and the freshman football team. After fulfilling his obligation to the Air Force, Itso plans to work on Wall Street. was this year made Student Supervisor of the University Drew Kowalski is another busy senior and a Who's Whoer. This year he is chairman of the Freshman Commons, after three hard years of collecting trays. He Relations Committee, the Freshman Advisor Committee, serves as Brigade Executive Officer in the Army ROTC, and is in charge of Frosh Solicitations. As a member of holding the rank of cadet Captain. For his abilities he has received a DMS and holds the Army Reserve Officer Scholarship. After fulfilling his military obligation, Bob Student Council, Drew serves as Corresponding Secretary. will go into corporate finance or accounting. Steve Hall is one of two married seniors, in November having wed the former Miss Sacie Hooper in Kirkpatrick Chapel. In the past Steve has been on the wrestling, crew, and football squads. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury forced him to retire from sports. Active in Air Force ROTC, Steve is serving as a squadron commander. He is President of Radio Council and has served on Campus Chest. In athletics he rowed stroke on fresh man crew and has earned a varsity letter in that sport. To round out his campus life, he has been a preceptor for three years. Off campus, Drew is Editor of the "News letter" of the Young Democratic Club of New Jersey. He is on the Executive Council of this organization and served as an official at the convention in Atlantic City in 1958. He holds a State Scholarship. Following gradu ation, Drew will enter Law School at the University of Chicago. \r\nHal Klug has reaped many honors scholastlcally and is member of Tau Beta Pi, the national honorary engineering fraternity; Pi Tau Sigma, the national mechanical engineering fraternity; and Pi Mu Epsilon. He also belongs to the American Society of Mechancial Engineers. He has been consistently mentioned on the Dean's List. In the Spring he is a star member of the varsity baseball team, having played outfield and catcher. His plans for the future are imcertain. Fred Lange is also a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, and football teams and plays first line on the ice hockey team. After fulfilling his military obligation, Doug plans to enter show business as a folk-singer. Barry Schoder is also quite interested in music. He is this year's song chairman, plays the piano, guitar, and uke, and himself owns a good baritone voice. "The Elbow" was on the freshman wrestling team and for the past two years has been intra-mural champion in the 130-lb. class. After graduation Barry plans on entering a field related to accounting. has served on Prosh Council and Student Council. He belongs to the physics, ceramics, and photography clubs Skip Smith is this year's Editor of Raritan l^i. At on campus, and is currently a freshman advisor. Last present he is a Henry Rutgers Scholar in English* year he was publicity chairman for the junior prom and preparing a thesis on the plays of T. S. Eliot. His cumu held the same capacity the year before in connection lative average qualifies him for Phi Beta Kappa. On with soph hop. Fred is planning on grad school in campus Skip is President of Wesley Foundation and sings in University Choir and Kirkpatrick Choir. He has been Educational Chairman of Campus Chest and on Targum and Anthologist. He has had a poem and another short piece published and is working on more. Skip holds a General Motors Scholarship and has been nominated for a Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, to do graduate study in English, and a Rockefeller Fellowship to seminary. Off campus, he is President of the New Jersey Methodist Student Movement. Skip is imcertain of his immediate plans and may either go to grad school ceramics. John Leeds is this year serving as Recording Secre tary for the house and also holds the position of pledge trainer. In Army ROTC he holds the rank of cadet Captain, serves as a company commander and is in the flight training program. He has received the Old Queens award and is a DMS. He is a member of the honorary agricultural fraternities. Alpha Zeta and Pi Alpha Xi. John played freshman lacrosse and is on the varsity lacrosse team. He plans on graduate school in agricultur al economics at either Rutgers, Purdue, or Ohio State. in English or go to seminary. His ultimate aim is on university teaching. He will follow this with Army flight school. John Lindahl is in the Naval Reserve Officers Corps program and will therefore go straight into the Navy upon graduation. "Buzz" or "Ame" is also a member of Rutgers hockey club and plays third line. He's also on Scarlet Letter and is a member of SAM. This year he has been an active member of the Young Republican's Club. Frank Mencini has been the mainspring of the house intra-mural program, participating in almost every sport. Last August he married the former Miss Charlene Tashler, becoming the first member of his class to wed. Next year he plans to teach Spanish in high school. Dave Robinson displays his interest in languages as a member of French and Italian clubs on campus; he speaks both languages fluently. He is also a member of the psychology and philosophy clubs. In the past he has been on the freshman wrestling and lacrosse teams, been on the committees for sbph hop and junior prom, and been a member of Hegeman Hall Club. Dave's plans for the summer sound exciting: a trip to Europe. Next year Dave will attend graduate school in Canada through the French Canadian Scholarship which he has been awarded. Chuck Torpy is one of the busiest of seniors, holding positions as President of Nu Beta, captain of crew, and Cadet Colonel of AFROTC. He is a member of Scabbard and Blade, Cap and Skull, and Arnold Air Society. He also is Commodore of the Rowing Club, in Who's Who, and on the Dean's List. In the past he has been on Crown and Scroll, Student Council, Freshman Council, and several other organizations. Last year he served as house rushing chairman. Through his many activities and efforts on behalf of the house, he is to us, Mr. Nu Beta. After four years of service. Chuck plans on be coming an industrial psychologist. Ed Tramont is this year's steward and as such is responsible for our fine meals. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Scarlet Letter and is listed in Who's Who. His earnest work on the yearbook will make it one of the best in Rutgers history. In his freshman year "Doc" was on the freshman football team and freshman crew. He plans to go on with his studies and dedicate his life to medical research. Don Van Dyke is Corresponding Secretary for the house this year. He has been a member of the freshman and varsity wrestling teams, and also played in the Uni versity Band. Don is a member of RESCUE. After gradu ation he plans on entering business in the field of management. Doug Saarel displays his singing talent as a member of the Glee Club, University Choir, and the Regimental Singers (of which he is the commander). He also is talented on the guitar and banjo. Doug is commander of "B" Company in AROTC, and is also in the flight training program. He is a DMS and is a recipient of the Reserve Officers Award. He is on the track and 150-lb. Gary Van Dyke, Don's twin, has been in the same activities as his brother. Presently he is house Historian and representative to Inter-Fraternity Council. He has also played in the Scarlet Knights Band and worked on WRSU. Gary will follow his interest in drawing after graduation by becoming a commercial artist. \r\nBrothers of Phi Gamma Delta name hometown major class JOSEPH THOMAS ANSTATT JOSEPH FRANKLIN BAUMGARDEN ... PAUL JONATHAN BENKE CLAYTON EDWARD BRELO Williamstown, N. J Buffalo. N. Y Belvldere, N. J Cleveland, Ohio Ind. Ind. Eng. Bio. Sci Sociology 62 62 61 63 T.EF WAYNE CURLEY SALVATORE DiFRANCO THOMAS GILBERT EAKLE MARVIN CHARLES ENGLE JUSTIN GALE FERGUSON Bridgeton, N. J Brooklyn, N. Y York, Pa Kingston, N. Y Southbridge, Mass Bus. Ad Economics Economics Mech. Eng Economics 62 63 63 62 63 PIERCE GIRARD FRAUENHEIM ROBERT ALEXANDER GORDON STEPHEN MAUGER HALL WALTER CLAYTON HERSMAN KNENETH JAMES lUSO RICHARD JOHN JANISH HAROLD HENRY KLUG, JR ANDREW JOSEPH KOWALSKI Pittsburgh, Pa Marshalls Creek, Pa Arlington, Va Spencer, W. Va Scotch Plains, N. J Union, N. J Cleveland Hgts., Ohio Passaic, N. J Physical Ed Bus. Ad Amer. Civ Elec. Eng Bus. Ad Bus. Ad Mech. Eng Pol. Sci 62 61 61 61 61 61 61 61 JOSEPH PAUL KOWALSKI Johnsonburg, Pa Agr. Eco 62 FRED FOUSE LANGE GARY NEAL LAUTEN JOHN RAYMOND LEEDS Verona, N. J Glen Rock, N. J Absecon, N. J Ceramics Amer. Civ General Agr 61 62 61 DONALD RICHARD LEHMAN York, Pa Physics 62 WILLIAM ARTHUR UBBY JOHN ARNE LINDAHL ROBERT GRANT MEEKER Williamsville, N. Y South Weymouth, Mass Norristown, Pa Bus. Ad Bus. Ad Bus. Ad FRANK CHARLES MENCINI SAMUEL HUNTER MUDIE FRED KLAUS MULLER Cleveland Hgts., Ohio Eddington, Pa Ocean City, N. J Spanish Ed Mech. Eng. Mech. Eng CHRIST THOMAS NICHOLAS WILLIAM ANTHONY O'BRIEN DAVID EDWARD O'CONNOR RICHARD JOHN PALICKA CHARLES DONALD PETERSEN JAMES ANTHONY PETROZZELLO .... DAVID THOMAS RANKIN JEFFREY HARRIMAN REINHARDT ... Fort Lee, N. J Cleveland Hgts., Ohio Hurley, N. Y E. Cleveland, Ohio Ft. Lauderdale, Fla South Orange, N. J Perm, Pa Ridgewood, N. J Economics Economics Sociology Ceramics Bus. Ad Bus Ad Ceramics Bio Sci 62 61 62 61 62 62 62 DAVID PIERCE ROBINSON DENNIS FRANCIS ROGERS WILLIAM CLARKE RUSSELL DOUGLAS ANDREW SAAREL BARRY ERLO SCHODER SALVATORE JOHN SEDITA RICHARD JOHN SIEREDZKI MAHLON HARRY SMITH IH CHARLES RAY TORPY EDMUND CLEMENT TRAMONT REED JACKSON TUPPER Haddonfield, N. J E. Cleveland, Ohio Romance Languages Poli. Sci Johnson City, N. Y Midland Park, N. J Morristown, N. J Kenmore, N. J Fanwood, N. J Paramus, N. J Alexandria, Va Wethersfield, Corm Sheboygan, Wis. . Ind. Eng English Bus. Ad Education Mech. Eng English Psychology Agr. Research English DONALD WOOD VAN DYKE H Leonia, N. J GARY OWEN VAN DYKE ROBERT LOUIS VECCHIO RICHARD ALLEN WAUGH THOMAS EDWARD WIRTH Leonia, N. J Port Jervis, N. Y Wilmington, Del Hatboro, Pa '.'!!!!!!!! Psychology' 63 63 62 63 63 63 63 61 63 62 61 61 62 63 61 61 61 .... 63 61 Psychology Psychology Ceramic Eng Landscape Design 61 62 63 63 Beverly Hills, Calif River Edge, N. J Franklin Lakes, N. J Bio. Sci Ind. Eng Psychology 63 63 63 PLEDGES OF PHI GAMMA DELTA GARY ALAN CHASE, DANIEL EDWARD DEVINE RONALD EDWARD EGAN WILLIAM JEFFERY HEINIG Atlanta, Ga Economics 63 PETER KUSULAS, JR JOHN JAMES OLICHNEY Staten Island, N. Y Spencer, N. Y Elec. Eng Chemistry 63 63 ROBERT FRANCIS YAKSICK Clairton, Pa Education 63 By PARKER OFFSET New Brunswick, N. J. \r\nFaculty Fijis EDGAR G. CURTIN, Associate Dean of Men HENRY C. J. EVANS, Associate Director of Admissions DONALD F. CAMERON, University Librarian DONALD WHITE, Associate Professor of Physical Education DAVID A. DRINKWATER, Instructor in Music THOMAS J. RUSSELL, Teaching Assistant in Physiology and Biochemis try DWIGHT R. KIRKPATRICK, Teaching Assistant in Psychology ROBERT M. SCARI, Instructor in Romance Languages JOHN L. BUZZI, Assistant Instructor in Civil Engineering JAMES W. SHIVELY, Teaching Assistant in Physics Famous Fijis CALVIN COOLIDGE, former President of the United States HERBERT H. LEHMAN, former governor of New York G. MENNEN WILLIAMS, former governor of Michigan DR. NORMAN VINCENT PEALE, clergyman and author GEN. LEW WALLACE, author of BEN HUR LLOYD C. DOUGLAS, author of THE ROBE CHARLES A. BEARD, noted historian and author E. B. WHITE, famous journalist CHARLES P. STEINMEdZ, Nobel prize-winning scientist OTTO HARBACH, playwright GEORGE NADER, actor CHRISTY MATFIEWSON, baseball's "Big Six" ROCKWELL KENT, famous artist GLEN CUNNINGHAM, Olympic champion BOB MATHIAS, Olympic champion BERNARD KILGORE, publisher of the WALL STREET JOURNAL DANIEL LONGWELL, editorial chairman of LIFE GEN. ROBERT M. STILLMAN, Commandant of Air Force Cadets at the United States Air Force Academy BILL PELLINGTON, defensive line-backer of the Baltimore Colts (Rut gers '54) BILL AUSTIN, All-American tailback (Rutgers '58) BOBBY LACKEY, All-American quarterback (Texas) WILLIAM G. MENNEN, President of the Mennen Company WILBUR M. BRUCKER, former secretary of the Army CARL R. WOODWARD, SR., retired President of University of Rhode Island (Rutgers '14) NEWTON D. BAKER, former Secretary of War The nickname "Fiji" is derived from the Greek pronunciation of the letter "phi" and the first letter of "gamma." The Fiji Islanders were adopted as our unofficial mascots in the late nineteenth century. Our official Fraternity mascot is the snowy white owl that may be seen in our den.