THE WIJI FIJI NEWS OF ALPHA Vol. 41, No. 4 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA March, 1961 ALPHA STARS EIGHTEEN Only Fraternity FIJIS ELECT FRAZIER Officers Honored At* Banquet !Si Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta initiated six officers of the To Fill Quota As a result of Alpha's fine rush ing program, 18 second semester freshmen proudly bear the white star. We Fijis boast proudly of the fact that we are the only fra ternity on campus to fill their quota with 18 first choices. James Henry Alexandre from Duxbury, Massachusetts is one of our three graduates of the Brooks School. Majoring in economics, 1961-62 cabinet, following which the Pledge-New-Officer Banquet was given in their honor on March 4th. Hank holds an interest in the Red Brother John Earl Frazier, a pre-med major residing in Wash & Black and intends to play golf ington, Pa., was elected president. English major Arthur LIthgow Devons ill, also of the Brooks for W.& J. John has served in Student Coun cil as Secretary-Treasurer, and is currently the business manager of the yearbook. His scholastic achievement is evident by his membership in the Phi Sigma (bi ology) and Pi Delta Epsilon (journalism) honoraries. Fijis are confident that under John's leader ship Alpha will continue to re main outstanding at W.& J. Our new treasurer is brother Louis Lawrence Marines, a soph omore who hails from Paterson, N.J. Lou, an English major, is a Kappa Scholar, news editor of the Red & Black, and a member of the Franklin Literary Society. Havng served as past assistant treas urer the financial situation should be kept well at hand. Brother Robert Joseph Roma from Aliquippa, Pa. was elected corresponding secretary. Bob, a pre-med major, is a Kappa Schol ar, a Junior Scholar, and a mem ber of the Buskin Club. His hon oraries include Chi Epsilon Mu (chemistry) and Phi Sigma (bio logy ). He is an excellent writer and will faithfully carry out his newly-elected posiition. Past treasurer and now record ing secretary is brother Raymond Albert Hinerman, an economics major from Weirton, W. Va. Al- FIJI CALENDAR April 21 JEFF-DUO INTERFRATERNITY SING the French Club. President of the Freshman Class Jerry Ralph Duffie hails from (L. to R.) 1st Row—Don Lewis, Miies Prentice, Charles Eaton, Hank Alexandre, Tim Rielly. 2nd Row—Barry Hemphill, Tom Frazier, President, Tom Smith, Miff Devons, Sam Evans, Ken Mason. 3rd Row—Jerry Duffie, Job Taylor, Ml, Bill Macartney, Bill Tranter, John Dunning, Jan Gulden, Sec. Casey Roach. pha Phi Omega (service honor ary) and the Pre-Law Society are Ray's activities. Because of his Section Convention steadiness and keen interest it is felt that he will be a definite as set to the cabinet. On Saturday, December 3, 1960, Alpha Chapter of the Fra ternity of Phi Gamma Delta act Brother James Frank Slabs, the former steward, is our new his torian. Jim, from Johnstown, Pa., is an economics major, and is pres ently sports editor of the year ed as host to the annual Section FOUNDERS' DAY DINNER 20 SPRING PROM - FIJI ISLAND Alpha Host's VIH convention. John D. Shep- pha Jim is worthy of a cabinet ard (Pittsburgh '44), section chief, presided over the enlight ening discussions that prevailed. The officers from the Fiji chap ters at Allegheny College, Penn State University, and the Univer sity of Pittsburgh, as well as the bureaucrats from W.& J., met in post. two separate and distinct sessions book. His honoraries include Pi Delta Epsilon (journalism) and the Economics Honorary Society. Because of his enthusiasm for Al The important position of stew ard went to sophomore Thomas Fisher Upson, a history major from Woodbury, Conn. Tom is an active member in the college choir and writes for The Wall. Because during the day. The morning con ference dealt with the basic needs of man and his philosophy regard ing these prime essentials of life. How to improve a fraternity in all aspects was the topic that high of proper procedures in the regu lation of meals in the past the choice of brother Upson was an lighted the afternoon caucus. excellent one. imparted to those brothers who were not able to attend these in spiring meetings. Pledges, actives, and alumni enjoyed a memorable evening at the Pledge-New-Gfficer Banquet. Those present received many points of wisdom which they later Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Graduated from Cumberland Val ley Senior High School, Duff at tained such honors as president of his class, yearbook sports editor, and captain of the football team. John Archibald Dunning is an English major from Trinity-Paul ing School where he played foot ball, soccer, hockey, and tennis outside of the Glee Club and dra matics association. Majoring in mathematics, after attending the Brooks School, is Charles Patterson Eaton from Elyria, Ohio. At W.& J., Charlie plays football and intramural bas ketball. From Gardner, Massachusetts, Samuel Porter Evans successful ly continues his Wooster School dramatic experience by participat ing in both of W.& J.'s Buskin Club productions. Pre-med major Thomas Gibson Frazier from Washington, Penn sylvania, is Vice-President of the Freshman Class, pledge class pres ident, a member of the Pandora staff, and a member of the fresh man basketball team. Secretary-Treasurer of the pledge class, Jan David Gulden from Palmerton, Pennsylvania, is a pre-med major. A member of the Pre-Med Society, Jan also hclds lation between the alumni and the The evening was topped off with a most enjoyable steak din ner prepared by our cook, Mrs. Hazel Davis. Moreover, a house party following the basketball active chapter. game completed the glorieus day. Continued on Back Page Graduate brother Edward Sell May 5 May 19 School, furthers his prep school dramatic experience in W.& J.'s Buskin Club and participates in '4,5, was guest speaker who stress ed the importance of a strong re an interest in the freshman bas ketball team. John Barry Hemphill, also a pre-med major and a member of \r\nPresidenfs 0(Md. W — Place In P A C Washington and Jefferson win ter sports—ba.sketball, wrestling and swimming placed in PAC competition ending the season with one of the most successful records in many years. Courtmen Tie For Second Place The Wash-Jeff cagers tied for second with the Bethany Bisons in recent PAC competition. At the beginning of the season W.& J. was not even given an outside chance to cop the league title. Case and Bethany were the pre-season favorites with John Carroll and (L. to R.) Bob Roma, Corresponding Secretary; John Frazler, President: Tom Upson, Steward; James Slabe, Historian; Lou Marines, Treasurer; Ray Hinerman, Recording Secretary. Cabinet Message Each year as a new cabinet is elected and installed, Phi Gamma Delta finds itself faced with the occasion to accept six young neo phytes upon whom the responsi bility of formulating and uphold ing certain precepts and ideals is placed. Realizing that the fratern ity was founded upon certain ideals and knowing the regulations which the college dictates, this cabinet has set its aims high. It is our desire to do always that which is best for the fraternity and the college, but keeping in mind that this Utopia is sometimes bard to achieve. Therefore, the re spect of the entire chapter at the end of our term of office shall be Alpha Stars Eighteen Continued from Front Page the Pre-Med Society, is from Ok lahoma, Pennsylvania. Barry holds a reporter's position on the Red & Black. Prom Tucson, Arizona, is Don ald Burns Lewis, Jr., a graduate of the Mercersburg Academy. At W.& J., Don is majoring in premed and is a member of the Rifle Team. Intramural swimming and the Student Center Board hold the in terest of William Napier Macart ney, III of Utica, New York. Bill a goal. This cabinet will try to profit from the mistakes of pre vious cabinets and also attempt to emulate them in regards to certain successes. A fraternity must eith er move forward or fall by the wayside. It cannot stand still. is an economics major and gradu ated from the Suffield Academy. Phi Gamma Delta has enjoyed the staff of the Pandora. Kenny is an enviable position in Washing ton & Jefferson's campus. Here, the actives are afforded the oppor tunity to profit both academically and socially. This life is essential to a liberal arts education. Prom Lisle, Illinois, Kenneth Marcenus Mason, Jr. is a mem ber of the varsity football team, varsity basketball team and also a pre-med major and managed to obtain an average of 3.000 in January. Supporting the Prexys on the gridiron is Eugene Miles Pren tice, I I I, an economics major Wayne State running as dark horses. Tlie Presidents, however, held down the top spot in the confer ence for most of the season and finally finished with a 9-4 PAC record. Case, the league cham pions, posted a 10-2 slate. Mermen Stroke To Third Place Honors The Washington and Jefferson swimming team compiled an ad mirable score of 60 points to take a third in PAC competition while Allegheny and Wayne State took first and second with 82 points and 66 points respectively. The daymen swam against the highly favored Allegheny Gaters tvho won the Championship for the past three years. With their 8-2 seasonal record the Prexies put on a fine show but gave way to Alle gheny in the final events. Wrestlers Cop Second Place During the PAC wrestling tour naments held at Allegheny College in Meadeville, Pennsylvania, the Washington and Jefferson matmen turned in an unexpected 5 points to win a second place in the competition. Highly favored Western Re serve grapplers scored 57 points during the two days of matches and finished first as compared to W.& J.'s 51. Thiel College fin ished third with a total of 43 Being the number one house on campus is, of course, one of our goals but what is perhaps more mportant to Phi Gamma from Montpelier, 'Vermont. Delta is having a fraternity that will not only bring honor to the City comes to W.& J. after grad dent Council and played football uating from the Culver Military and basketball. college and to the community, but Academy. associated with it, alumni or From Long Island, New York, economics major John Hende Roach, Jr., is a member of the Red & Black staff, active in intramurals and plays tennis for W.& THE WIJI FIJI Published monthly by the Publica tions Committee of Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Co-Editors: Gordon S. Dunlop Anthony J. Nicolette Staff Cii.ARi-ES C. Pennypacker James D.Thompson Jajies F. Slade J. WASHINGTON, PA. Majoring in history is Job Tay lor, I I of Westport, Connecticut, where he was active on the Stu- the efforts of Brother Dick Per- rault '56, who was recently elect ed unanimously to the newly creat ed post of Assistant Purple Legion naire. In this post. Brother Perrault has been of gi-eat service and has demonstrated even greater en thusiasm working with the under graduates and the alumni. Of interest to some of the more recent graduate brothers is the re turn of several brothers during Pan-Hellenic weekend. Brother Bob Shoop '60 was back and is serving two years ac tive duty with the Military Police and is stationed at Fort Dix, N. J. Buff Donell '60 stopped in on his way to Fort Benning where he will begin training for six months active duty with Army Intelli gence. Nine Fijis Play Julius Caesar The Buskin Club of Washing ton & Jefl'erson College presented its annual spring play on the 16th and 18th of March. This spring's production of Julius Caesar, pro duced by Mr. Robert L. Brindley, was held in the Washington Elks Club Auditorium. Alpha's participation in this production was shown through the interest of nine Fijis, playing three of the four leading parts and six of the eight supporting parts. To be commended on their excellent lead performances are pledge brother Ken Mason in the title role, pledge brother Miff Devons as Mark Anthony, and brother of the citizens. Smith from New Castle, Penn are the Lettermen's Club and the wards Alpha's welfare and alumni will receive reinforcement through Team and intramurals. ALPHA CHAPTER Pre-Law Society. Whitworth and Miller. Alex Murdoch's endeavors to Another graduate of the Mer cersburg Academy is William Parke Tranter, Jr., son of Wil liam Parke Tranter, Class of '22. As an economics major. Bill is ac tive on the Pandora staff, the Rifle Another gridiron prexy is eco nomics major Thomas Spencer sylvania. Smitty's other intere.sts of mutual satisfaction. Especially gratifying was the appearance of graduate brothers Anderson, In the first part of the play, the eight supporting roles were divid ed between six fijis: brother Dave Schucker as Decius Brutus, pledge brother Tim Reilly as Metellus Cimber, brother Bill Todd as Artemidorus, pledge brother Jan Gulden as the soothsayer, pledge brother Job Taylor as Lucius, and pledge brother Sam Evans as one tholomew Reilly of New York friends, as being a group of fine graduate brothers for the occasion and over all indications was one Bob Roma as Cassius. English major Timothy Bar also will win the admiration of all college men. points. The annual Pledge-New Officer banquet heralded a fine turnout of Box 253