RARITAN FIJI NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. FIJI ISLAND WEEKEND 1958 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY TAYLOR,KOEHLER Bill Austin and Line COP FIJI HONORS To recognize individual effort by a brother, two awards which adorn our den with other numerous trophies are the Pangborn and Kramer Awards. Yet no others are more desirable. Named for Clifford Edg^r Pangborn. '43, who gave his life as an Air Corps pilot in 1944, it is "awarded annually to that member of Nu Beta Chapter who best exemplifies the ideals and principles of Phi Gamma Delta." The qualities for such acknowledgment are high; the competition small. We of the Cheney Cup chapter are proud to announce Donald Jock Taylor as this year's recipient, for no other brother is so deserving of the Pangborn Award. He represents chapter tone it self, self-sacrifice for his brothers, and whole-hearted devotion to Phi Gemma Delta. In all deference to past treas urers, the time, effort, and concern Don put in that office is an example of what a true Fiji can do for a house. Taking over in March, '57, Don's first move was to bring all the bookkeeping up to date and correct past payments due. With the aid of the house auditor and Bill Andrews, '54, Nu Beta's Alum ni Association treasurer, Don spent six summer weekends and numerous week day nights in revamping the records in bringing the chapter to a sound finan cial basis. The end of Don's term saw the house with bank reconciliation— for the first time in four years—a bal1 Continued on Page 3) Fiji Parents Feted At Annual Chapter Tea Each spring it is the custom and tradition of this chapter to set aside a Sunday afternoon for the entertainment of parents. This event, the parents tea, has several purposes other than that of mere entertainment and social discourse. It provides the parents of pledges with a chance to meet the brothers with whom their sons will be associating for the next four years, as well as the opportunity to examine physical facilities. The Mothers Club elections are always held at this af fair and any pertinent business is dis cussed with the assistance of Mrs. Lumpkin. For the brothers, the after(Continued on Page 3) * .. John Bauer, Mike D'Arles, Bill Austin, Ed Seott, A1 Van Heuvelen NU BETA HEADED BY NEW CABINET Songsters Nail Brett Cup for Fourth Year Over the dull hum of voices striving to be heard between snatches of lunch came the familiar tinkle of a fork against an empty glass. John Bauer successfully quelled the roar and then came the endless announcement of "song practice after lunch. Come on guys, we've got to learn those parts." As usual it seemed to go in one ear and out the other of most of the broth ers. After all, one reasoned, the Brett Song Contest was at least a month off and why the big push so soon. However. John has succeeded, at least to a degree. The hardened vet erans of the previous campaigns turn out and learn their parts, and song sheets appear with words to be mem orized. Then one night at a fraternity meeting the realization comes to the brothers that it's hustling time again. Time starts to run out, the prelims .get closer, and closer. Targums and ches-; sets are deserted, brothers perspire (Continued on Page 2) Every Tuesday evening it is the cus tom of Nu Beta to hold a chapter meet ing of the brotherhood. The third week in March was no exception. However, there was something special about this particular meeting. Among these who filed out of the meeting hall, were eleven brothers whose continences de picted a different feeling than that of the other brothers. All the brothers were tired; it was 3:30 in the morn ing Yet these ten brothers didn't seem to be aware of the lateness of the hour. Five of these bore a look that showed the lifting of a great deal of responsibility. Yes. they were happy: but they were also sad. These were the members of the outgoing cabinet who had just presided over their last chap ter meeting. The other five gave the impression of being jubilant,, but also of being determined to fulfill the great responsibility that had been given them. A great honor had been placed upon these five brothers: they com prised the new cabinet of Nu Beta. Outgoing pre.sident Bill Whitacre shook hands with the new president. Bill Austin. Brother Austin, an English major from. Fanwood, New Jersey, had been selected to the highest post on 'Continued on Page 3i \r\nRARITAN PAGE TWO RARITAN FIJI Guess Who Finally Made It ? FIJI NU BETA of PHI GAMMA DELTA 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, N. J. Editors-in-Chief— JIM VAN ORDEN CARL MANN Assistant to the Editors— DUFF McKEE Editorial Scholarship With the exception of the last Raritan Fiji editorial, this column has been somewhat passive and ambiguous, con cerning itself with eulogies of the house. At this time the editors feel that deviation from this policy is in order. You will find a scholarship report is not presented in this issue. Last year we found ourselves fifth first semester and sixth second semester in schol arship among the fraternities. Twentyfirst is our official rating for the first half of this scholastic year; a drop of seventeen positions. A chapter that re ceived the Condon Cup just two years ago and was awarded the highly cov eted Cheney Cup this year, should pause to consider for what it might be headed: a regression. Just what will be the effect on our campus prestige, our future rushing program, and the internal motivations of the house is im measurable, yet could be a great det riment to our posterity. Nu Beta has been proud of the high position it has held on campus scholastically, political ly, athletically, and socially. Because all of these factors are intertwined, de generation of one leads to the degener ation of all. This reality confronts us now; the first stage in the pattern of regression has begun, as indicated by our scholastic drop. A series of seemingly insignificant steps which culminated in our schol astic decline can be said to have emminated from the brotherhood's direct and indirect participation in the Rut gers football team, the latter being more time consuming From an after noon at the stadium and the traditional house party at night, we gradually en compassed the whole weekend, forsak ing everything except our social inter ests. With no pledges upon whom to emphasize scholar.-hip and hence to be come motivated ourselves, we ignored the primary reason for being here. Lack of responsibility and the social pattern which had developed prevailed throughout the semester. Social cliques developed in this at mosphere and became the downfall of our chapter tone; a brotherhood, per se, had ceased to exist. Can this be attributed to any one class? No. If one class fell, it was joined by the other two. There was no concerted effort to stabilize that falling class. Hence, individualism supplanted Phi Front row: Lusardi, Fournier, Bobbins, Wilson, Whitacre, Imbach. Center row: Max, Kriney, Koehler, Alford. Back row: Taylor, Langford, Ens, Houston, Steinhaus. discourse; the once silent halls took on the aspect and atmosphere of a sports arena; the activities of individ ual rooms centered not on academics, but rather on such misdirected intel lectual endeavors as bridge and chess; the flicker of the midnight oil became the diffused glow of the T.V. screen. We now face two alternatives: the resignation to mediocracy or the res toration of normalcy. Which? THE EDITORS Songsters Nail Brett (Continued from Page D and become hoarse during the hot grinding last ditch practices. The night of the prelims arrives and a nervousness grips the long line as it slowly files out onto the dance floor of the Ledge. They wait tensely as John tries to instill confidence with a quick nervous smile and gives the pitch. First the "Wiffenpoof Song" and then "Old Rutgers" echoed through the Ledge. As the brothers marched off, the eternal nervous question flowed Liberty OR Marriage With the seniors about to graduate, the outside world challenges them with the goal of success. How will they be able to obtain this? After all, they have been living high with dates, par ties, dates, and sports events. They have been, of course, absorbing knowl edge of the outside by reading—"Man In The Grey Flannel Suit," "Peyton Place," and the inspirational "Peanuts." But only three of the fifteen senior brothers have found the solu tion: marriage. As the alumni continually tell us and will corroborate, marriage is the asset needed by today's businessman for success. Take Bob Lusardi for ex ample. By marrying Grace Simonelli of Somerville he will be receiving homemade cookies while enjoying a nine week southern vacation at Camp Gordon, Georgia, After he's given a permanent duty station by Uncle Sam, he'll have his uniforms starched and from brother to brother: "How did we sound?" The results were announced: his brass and shoes shined to his speci fications. What better way to prepare for a morning's conference with the CO at the mess hall, devouring coffee and buns? When the Army releases Beta Theta Pi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, and Bob, he can send Grace off to work to Phi Gamma Delta have been selected better concentrate on buying new suits at Luke's Haberdashery. We can remember Jerry Alford, the Fiji's answer to Humprey Pennyworth (without the house-on-wheels), walk ing near Corwin Campus at Douglass when he was ambushed by a comely coed. Miss Dede Seitz by name. Though he fought her to the end (intellectually, of course), the overpowering attraction of mutual love of Coca Cola and foreign cars completely subjugated him. As as finalists. One week later, at the same place, the same scene was again enacted. Perhaps there was more tension; even those who could not carry a tune be came fearful that they would bobble their non-existent parts. Pulses quickened as Tom Weber, the contest chairman, strode to the front with the trophy. A sigh of relief and a surge of pride burst forth in the form of back-slapping and hand-shak Gamma Delta. ing as he said, "Ladies and gentle men, for the fourth consecutive year, The den. supposedly a study room, was in reality a place for opinionated Phi Gamma Delta has won the Brett Song Contest." a.B. a result, Jer and Dede can be seen at the lacrosse games in their newly-ac quired DKW (Thirty-three more pay ments and it's ours!), complete with (Continued on Page 5i \r\nRARITAN PAGE FIVE Liberty Or Marriage Aliiiiini Owl It is a tired old owl that casts its eyes beyond the house and notes the activities of the brother Fijis out lin ing their pockets and FIJI making their marks. With the ever-present realiza tion that the same is in store for him in the near future, the owl sets to wing feasting on the sight of those brothers who have passed from the (Continued from Page 2) Coke dispenser. That's one way to beat double dating. Reporting to Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas, will be Bob Max. Now there's a brother who really used that old college intellect. Knowing San Antone to be sixty per cent Span'sh in Purple Door. population, he went to Douglass, sought out all the Spanish majors and chose Dave Murphy, '55, stopped by the house several weeks ago, having just ground, he can be a Romeo at the returned from USD; with her in the foreground, keep his tour with the Air Force. He was checking on the most likely method of supporting wife and child. Classmate James Tibbits, '55, was another visitor welcome to the old Fiji halls. Jim is planning to get married in July with his future resi Barbara Siclari. With her in the back ing pace with the martini set at the Officers Club and flirting with the brass. Bob is a sure bet for desk duty. And just to make sure nothing is left to chance, we understand he is nego presently taking courses at Columbia leading to a Masters in Business Ad tiating to take Beulah Jacks'^n v ith him—"Must keep my weight up," Yes, Brothers, that great institution of marriage can be an advantage. All ministration. it takes is motive. dence being in North Jersey. He is The class of '56 is rapidly being salt ed to the dearths of marriage. Latest prospects are Tom Kenney and Bob Howard. Tom's fiance is Pat Newcome while Bob will take the vows on June 14 with Miss Carole Riker. Danny Richards and Hal Leffler retain their devious methods of outwitting the girl 3 and there seems to be no apparent danger of their falling for the baited trap in the near future. Bob Kenney and spouse have dropped by Nu Beta at scattered intervals, and Vint Qwinn, another of the '56 stalwarts, has main tained his pudgy little legs on Beulah's food while doing research at Princeton, and more recently at the Heights. Vint C.M. Fiji At Ad Convention Ted Imbach, journalism major and member of the class of '58, was sent as Rutgers representative to the Ad vertising Association of America spon sored "Inside Advertising Week." The institute was held in the Biltmore Hotel, New York City and was attended by advertising students 'rom all the states in the union. The weekly Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and will soon start the Army's flight program with Warren Joyce, '57. Another member of '57, Jack Riordan, married Miss Carole Storrs, a senior at Skidmore last March 29th. Fred Pfirrmann, '53, was graduated from the University of Virginia Law School and is now practicing with a firm in New York. John Adams and John Melick have been seen passing out cigars in honor of new arrivals. A little news that may not be news to some but still worthwhile for all has been garnered about a pair of our '52 M.D.s. Dr. Churchill Franklin has been presented with a son within the past year, and Dr. Joe Bamford is now practicing in the Paterson area. Irving Quackenboss, '29, is Product (Continued on Page 6i since our house team was eliminated two weeks ago. Softball has just begun and our chances of placing in one of the top four positions appears excellent. We have a record of 4-0 and with the experienced yon. veying the philosophy of the advertis aid "Wimps" in fielding as well as hit ting are Cliff Robbins, Joe Ens, Arnie Steinhaus, Jim Van Orden, Bob Lusardi. Bob Natarelli, Bill Anthony, Bruce Cassella, Hal Klug, and Frank ing industry." Mencini. Imbach said that, "In a"l in gram were of the highest professional Eyermann on June 28 after his com mission as a Second John from the tough Air Cadets program. Another Air Force man, John Ohnemus, is in Ger many with his wife and son. John and Emma paid a nice visit to the house on their way to Europe. Another Nu Beta Fiji in Germany is Joe Lieblein. Joe is married—the Owl does not know to whom—and is serving with the Army. Robert John Paul Jones is in The intramural sports presently be ing contested are golf, handball, and Softball. Our chances for winning golf rest in a few experienced men on the greens. They are "Red" Wilson, Cliff Robbins, Ron Tucker, and Frank Mencini. Handball is not yet over, but there is no interest in its outcome, program was a combination seminar the summer on a geology expedition. aware. A1 will be married to Jeanne The various intramural sports thet were played a few months ago are football, basketball, wrestling, and swimming. Nu Beta placed first in football, third in basketball and third in swimming. In wrestling the Fijis looked strong, having six men going into the semi-finals. Unfortunately, due to a technicality, the six were disquali fied. Only four weight classes were represented, instead of the compulsory and laboratory workout with the mas ters of the great Madison Avenue can stances the personnel directing the pro with an Air Force MATS squadron out of Dover Air Force Base, Dover, Del The coveted Keller Trophy is given each year to the fraternity that excels in intramural athletic competition. This year the trophy has resided at 78 Fas ten Avenue. The future location of this prized award is being strongly contest ed at the present time. five for each house. will be in the wilds of Montana for A1 Prushinski is flying trans-Atlantic Keller Trophy Scene Fijis Need More Push skill—they had a real interest in con Ted had quite an experience at the graduation banquet when the chairman of the entire week's activities intro duced himself as a thirty-year Fin from the University of Texas at Aus tin. Ted later admitted th-t he f und out that this Texas Fiji, Mr. R. M. Grey, was president of the Adver tising Club of New York and director of advertising for Esso Standard Oil of New Jersey. "I met another Fiji from the Un - versity of Arizona," added Ted. "We talked about the Cheney Cup and it seems that they have a fair chapter in Arizona in fact, I didn't ask for too many details when the words 'cham pionship,' 'first place,' 'retired the trophy', came up!" THREE FIJIS GAIN OFFICE I Continued from Page 3i ing seven other candidates. Ath'etically. Chuck played tailback in football, and holds the captaincy of the Frosh crew. Along with his pledge brothers of whom he was president. Chuck was pitching of Tom Scherr the house victories should increase. To The intramural events approaching in the next few weeks are track and tennis. The track meet is one of the most well attended by the Fijis. Ev ery brother, from the afternoon sacker to the bridge player, regardless of size or shape, runs in one of the numerous races, .'\mong the most promising of our delegation to the staclium for the meet are Bob Max in the 100 yard dash, Crosby Houston and Bruce Cas sella in the 220 yard run, and Bob Ab- ernathy in the mile run. Last year the Phi Gams tied for first place in ten nis; however this year with the loss of Todd Morrison and new rules from the intramural department, hopes are not too bright. Instead of unlimited en tries, this year only one singles man and one doubles pair are permitted from each house. Our top three will have to come from the following excel lent netmen: Bob Abernathy, Pete Fourneir, Bob Fenstei'maker and Fred Koehler. Although support in the early part of the intramural season was lacking, the brothers of Nu Beta have rallied to on gether, spirited by the realization that April 27. Readers of the Raritan Fiji can ex pect to see the name Torpy in many the DKEs are a real threat. At this future issues. The time for action is now! initiated into Phi Gamma Delta point in the Keller Trophy race, the DKEs are leading us by nine points. F.K. \r\nRARITAN FIJI PAGE THREE Pangbom and Kramer NuBeta's New Cabinet (Continued from Page 1) (Continued from Page 1) the cabinet oniy after many hours of serious deliberation by the brother anced budget, and all past debts paid, including the last payment of our nine hood. But in the end it was a unanim year mortgage. ous what kind of a job Bill will do in this post needs only to look at Bill's extra In past years, Don prepared himself for house leadership as assistant to the treasurer and pledge trainer, ed curricular itor of the Raritan Fiji, and house decision. Anyone activities who and wonders scholastic record. Bill's football exploits need no further mention, and this record, along with his capable leadership in the advance AFROTC program and his commendable average, speaks for itself. As has always been the case, Nu Beta's highest office is filled by a very capable leader. committee co-chairman. In concluding, we can say that our indebtedness to and respect for Don goes farther than the Pangborn Award. Brother Fred Koehler was awarded the Kramer Award as the most out standing Fiji intramural athletic par ticipant. Fred is not a natural athlete, but when it comes to putting out, there is no equal. Besides having participat ed in the Keller Trophy competition, The new treasurer of Nu Beta is Ed Scott. Ed is an economic major from Somers Point, New Jersey. There was no question about the post of treas urer; Ed was the man all the way. Ed maintains a high one average while also carrying out the duties as presi dent of the Wesley Foundation. In the cabinet position of recording secretary is Mike D'Aries, an Agricul tural Economics major from West Or ange, New Jersey. Mike was last year's social committee chairman and, as such, led the house to a very suc cessful social season. Mike had his hands full this fall when he couldn't rely on any pledges to clean up after the traditional football house party. Mike has only to repeat this perform ance as recording secretary to do a top notch job. The next cabinet member, John Bauer, holds two high positions; that of corresponding secretary and stew ard. John, an outstanding member of Crown and Scroll and the Glee Club, headed the house committee this past year and did a terrific job, and with out the help of any pledges. John's im provements of the crew and the kitchen give an indication of the type job John will do this coming year. Rounding out the cabinet is its only sophomore member, A1 "Van Heuvelan. A1 is historian and the up-to-date scrapbook, full of all the sundry ex ploits of the brotherhood, shows that A1 is well worthy of this post. A1 is also president of the Scarlet Key and a member of the varsity lacrosse club, as well as the holder of a one average. These are the members of the new Fred was our athletic committee head BMOC'S: Weber and Tcrpy Three Fijis In Office Two members of Nu Beta's sopho more class have recently been elected to important presidencies on campus. Interestingly enough, they are both scholarship holders and out-of-state West Virginia, and since then has brought nothing but honor and prestige to Nu Beta. A ceramics engineer with a 2.6 accum, Tom was a member of iast year's undefeated freshman crew whiie this year he rows number 7 in the junior varsity shell. Being class president places Tom in Student Coun cil and adds responsibilities, i.e., chair man of the Brett Interfraternity Song Contest Committee, the institution of a Traditions Committee, and the recent motion to change the name of Rutgers to the University of New Jersey. In addition to his campus endeavors, Tom is our Funds and Relations chaii'man and assistant to the corresponding sec helped phy for the Fijis. This year, Fred was back to organize the house athletes in baseball, and track. Without his ac tivity, leadership, and encouragement, the house intramural program would have been doomed to mediocrity. C.M. Parents Annual Tea (Continued from Page 11 noon becomes a time of realization for our good fortune of having such a fine group of parents. The plans and prep arations were done jointly by the Stewards and the Funds and Relations Representing Nu Beta for the coming year in Scarlet Key, the junior hon orary host society, will be A1 Van Beulah. Guests began to arrive at 2:00 P.M. and were met at the door by retary. and various independents. operation, they are powerless. freshman football and basketball, and A National Scholarship holder en rolled in 5-year engineering, A1 played is currently on the varsity lacrosse squad. Within the walls of Nu Beta, he Diamonds and Diamonds serves as historian, thereby putting his Richard E. Wegryn—pinned Miss Julie S. Campbell of Gloucester City, New leadership qualities to good use. In freshman class politics we find another rebel—Chuck Torpy of Alex Jay E. Hunton—pinned Miss Barbara Decker of Green Pond, New Jersey. Fred clinch the tennis finals to win the tro Committees. Saturday night and Sun day morning were spent cleaning the house and preparing the refreshments, the fine quality of which was due to are the leaders who can lead us to a very successful year if we give them the necessary help; for without our co Joseph Ens—engaged Miss Janet Ressler of Irvington, New Jersey. The outcome went into week, when an effort to retain the three foot statue. are proud to add that A1 was elected president of that organization from among 25 fraternity representatives Jersey. ahead. The results can be shown in the fact that we won the football title for the third year in a row. In his years as a Rutgers Fiji, Fred has participated in intramural football, swimming, wrestling, handball, tennis, Heuvelen, from Bismarck, N. D. We J.V.O. road final-exam For the second straight year, Tom Weber has been elected President of the Class of 1960; this year doubling the vote of his nearest competitor. Tom came to Rutgers from St. Mary's, cabinet of Nu Beta. Each is highly let them do it all by themselves. They Nu Beta was in the thick of the inter fraternity athletic battles, with a hard residents. capable of doing an excellent job in his position. But let us not sit back and to whom goes the credit for keeping the house enthusiasm high. Last April when new committees were assigned, andria, Va. Chuck started the year by being elected to Freshman Council, and subsequently its president. In Student Council elections last month, he gained one of the two freshman seats, defeat(Continued on Page 5) the efforts of Steward John Bauer and President Bill Austin and the Cabinet. The bright sunshine and balmy weath er made the day, April 13, perfect for an outing and attendance was gener ally good. Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Austin took charge of the pouring duties and, with serving by the Funds and Rela tions Committee, all went smoothly. The afternoon came to a close around 4:30 P,M. with everyone declaring the 1958 parents tea a great success. T.W. PIG DINNER A SUCCESS + CHENEY CUP — MORTGAGE \r\nRARITAN PAGE FOUR FIJI STUDENTS TODAY; GRADS TOMORROW Bill Whitacre—One of the top men in Rutgers University, Bill has brought missile school at Fort Bliss, Texas ii fame to Nu Beta through his many ac complishments. A Henry Rutgers Scholar and Rhodes Scholar candidate, Fifteen members of Nu Beta will be leaving memories of Rutgers behind as they graduate and make their way in October. the crueler world of military and bus iness. Their names have appeared on as a dedication to their services to Phi Gamma Delta, the names are Allentown, Pa., Bob has helped the unversity athletic program by partici pating in football, baseball, and wrest ling, winning three letters in the for mer. Bob's spirit and interests in listed once more. athletics has also aided the intramural Jerry Alford—Calling Richmond, Vir ginia his home, Jerry served as His'.othe program at Nu Beta. He eventually plans to enter the insurance field after a three year sojourn in the Air Force. His efforts in the field of Fred Koehler—Returning to Rutgers these pages many times before. Now, rian and chapter. social chairman for Ceramics has won him a research fel lowship to the Rutgers Graduate School. Jerry's activities have not been limited within the chapter halls; extra-curricularly his interests have Bob Max—A German major from Bill's remarkable list of achievements include being named to Dean's List, Cap and Scull, and Who's Who in Amer ican Colleges and Universities. He has also played baseball, basketball, and received three letters in football. The vice-presidency of the Inter-fraternity Council, class presidency. Student Council membership, and Presidency of the Varsity "R" Club are but a few more of Bill's honors. Amazingly enough, he still found time to admir ably fill the highly important post of President of Nu Beta. Air Society to membership in Keramos, the Ceramic Honor Society. John Brugler—A professional con sales field, probably with the Lehigh Gerry Wilson—A Business major from Worcester, Mass., Gerry has served his university and fraternity equally well. He has held the post of Business manager of the Rutgers Scar let Letter and treasurer of the Society for the Advancement of Management. In the chapter, Gerry has faithfully held the unenviable jobs of Pledge tract with the former New York base Portland Cement Co. Trainer and ranged from secretary of the Arnold ball Giants prevented John from grad uating last June so he joined the class of '58 to graduate in January. His captaincy of the intramural football team enabled Nu Beta to gain the championship. Presently, John is serv ing Uncle Sam in Fort Hoed, Texas. Joe Ens—Hailing from Springfield, N. J., Joe has served the house in the capacity of athletic committee chair man. Joe's engagement to Janet Ressler, Miss New Jersey of 1858, has added to Nu Beta's laurels. Barring any military complications, Joe plans on entering either the insurance or sales field after graduation. Pete Fournier—A transfer student after a year at Bloomfield College, Fred has proven his loyalty to Nu Beta by deserving the honor of the Kramer Award for his accomplishments and interests in intramurals. Although the Army will claim him for six months, Fred eventually plans to enter the Gordon Kriney—Gordon is a sociology major from Island Heights, N. J. Serving the chapter as steward and grounds committee chairman, Gcrdon House Committee D.J.T. has also been active in intramurals— especially football and wrestling. His active and faithful participation in chapter activities will certainly be missed. He plans to enter the Marine DCS this September, and thereafter, three years as a Marine Corps officer. Bob Langford—Coming from Bis marck, North Dakota, Bob effirientl;-/ served as recording secretary during the past year. Campus-wise, he was treasurer of Freshman Council, a manager of the University Ghe Club, president of the Lutheran Student's Plii Gams In Athletics A number of Nu Betas are partici pating in the University's spring ath letic program. The Fijis are repre sented in lacrosse, baseball, crew, and track. Lacrosse claims the largest number of participants. Bill Austin is a mem ber of Coach Twitchell's first midfield unit and is one of the most highly touted team. members from Grove City College, Pete did not join the Raritan Fijis until his sopho more year. Pete's ability on the foot ball field, wrestling mat, and tennis court has been a great help to Nu Association, and held Dean's List hon ors. Bob has been accepted into the University of North Dakota Law School; he may, however, first enter Beta's His upon a three year tour of duty as an encouragement. voice, evidenced in Air Force lieutenant. Bob Lusardi—One of the most active fine intramural record. Chair man. As yet. he is undecided between graduate school and the military. of the Bob Clark, co-captain of last year's frosh team, is a defenseman along with A1 Van Huevelen who is playing his first year of lacrosse. Carl Mann, a most efficient manager, provides the sideline Brett Song Contest efforts. A three year hitch in the Air Force awaits Pete members of the class. Bob has been class president, vice-president of stu One of the outstanding ballplayers on the baseball team, and its only senior, is Bill Whitacre, a Phi Beta Kappa. Bill's outstanding performance this in June. dent council, on Dean's List, a mem year came against Princeton when he ber of Cap and Scuil, Crown and Scroll, went 4 for 4, and gained the team lead in hitting. Jim Rogers, a sophomore pitcher, shows promise to be a main stay on the mound for Rutgers in the talented his Glee singing Club activities, has aided Crosby Houston—Crosby did not be come a Phi Gamma Delta until his and Who's Who in American Colleges junior year, thus depriving Nu Beta of two year's worth of devoted participa and Universities. tion. Known for his skill in the swim ming pool, he has also starred as end on the intramural football team. Cros by's superior record in the School of Education has led to his acceptance in the Rutgers Graduate School for a master's degree. Ted Imbach—A journalism major from Ridgefield, N. J.. Ted's campus activities has earned him honors in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Although busy as presi dent of the Targum Council, he has yet found time to serve his fraternity well as Raritan Fiji editor and social com mittee chairman. Ted's businesi skill was demonstrated by his award win ning job for the Phillip Morris Com pany. The business world will have He has also served Rutgers on the field of athletics by winning three letters in football. Yet, Bob faithfully held the port of co.-responding secretary during the past year. He will serve first in the Army, after which graduate school will be his goal. Cliff Robbins—Hackensack. N. J. is the home of Cliff, who majored in eco nomics at Rutgers. His interest on the intramural basketball courts has help ed Nu Beta in its quest of the Keller Trophy. The military makes the fu ture uncertain for Cliff, who will enter in some area of business or sales. Arnie Steinhaus—Majoring in eco nomics, Arnie came to Rutgers from Irvington, N. J. A solid supporter of the Fiji intramural program, he has been active in football, basketball, and to wait, however, for Ted plans to enter Softball. the Army as an officer in the guided Army, Arnie will enter the sales field. After six months in th; future. A1 Bugg, captain of one of the most outstanding freshman crews ever to represent Rutgers, is number 5 man in the sophomore-laden varsity shell. Tom Weber, who makes up for his size with desire, is a member of the varsity crew. The powerful shot-putter. Bill Pulley, is Nu Beta's representative on the track team. Bill placed second in the first meet against Princeton with a 48'1" chuck. Unfortunate'y. Nu Beta's Jay Hunton, whose specialties are the 100 yard dash and broad jump, was forced to withdraw from track due to a knee injury. Since only one senior appears in the above list, we should be hearing quite a bit from Fiji athletes in the coming years. B.C. \r\nRARITAN PAGE SIX Pig Dinner A Success; Mortgage Is No More The annual Norris Fig Dinner was held on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Nu Beta chapter house. This year's dinner was one of the most significant ones our chapter has held over the past few years. A large, enthusiastic group of alumni were present to participate in the evening's ceremonies. The day started with an alumni meeting, followed by a cocktail hour downstairs. At 6 o'clock everyone gath ered at the dinner table to enjoy one of Beulah's fine meals. After the meal was finished, the evening's festivities began. Prominent Fijis, both graduate and undergraduate, were in the spotlight throughout the evening. Howard Huber, Nu Beta '14, was honored for the out standing work he has done in the Agri cultural Department here at Rutgers. The Nu Beta Educational Foundation FIJI ning. The main speaker, our executive secretary and editor of the Phi Gamma Delta Magazine Cecil J. Wilkinson, said a few wise and encouraging words to the undergraduates, graduates, and guests present. He then presented the chapter with the Cheney Cup, which will remain here for the ensuing year. This handsome silver loving cup is awarded each year on the basis of out standing achievement in scholarship, chapter relations, and extra-curricu lar activities. It now stands in the den as a constant reminder that our efforts should be increased; the goal time in the near future. and scholarship, activities. Donald Taylor received the Pangborn Award, which is given to that senior who best exemplifies the ideals and aspirations of Phi Gamma Delta. The Kramer Award, given to the outstand ing participant in intramural sports, was presented to Fred W. Koehle.\ William Austin gave the traditional presidential gavel to William Whitacre, in honor of the praiseworthy job he did as president. Now came the high light of the eveNU BETA of PHI GAMMA DELTA RUTGERS UNIVERSITY 78 EASTON AVENUE NEIV BRUNSWICK,, N. J. Doug Saarel of Midland Park has been doing well in freshman track Rutgers track. For the RU freshman baseball tesm one finds 6 foot 4 inche Walt Hersman wingin' 'em in from the mound—that stride sure is an asset. From Spencer, successful close. W. Va., Walt played freshman basket Alumni Owl The Owl is settling his wings for this year, but he would like to stack up some feathers to sleep on. He asks that every one drop a line, telling what they are doing, how many they are supporting, and any other bits of gos sip that will be of interest to their in ball, and track. Group singing of some fine old Fiji favorites brought the evening to a very and Johnson. time Our newly initiated brothers are no exceptions, representing crew, base meets as a double-threat in the mi'.e during his senior year; John Bauer, for the outstanding committee chair man; and Jim Van Orden, for the out of there are those who turn to athletics. and pole vault. If his diligence and perseverance are any indication, Doug will figure highly in the future plans cf Director of Baby Products for Johnson sophomore "In the spring a young man's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love"—then The mortgage was then held high by Eugene Maupai, Alumni President, and burned, while the entire group cheered loudly. This act officially opened the road for a new house some has done the most work for the house utilization Future Looks Serene never is attained. Awards were given by Don Creighton to: William Whitacre, for the highest cumulative average in the graduating class; Gerry Wilson, for the senior who standing Fiji's Freshman Flash, (Continued from Page 5) brothers. B.L. OFFICERS ball while maintaining a "1" average. The spring sport in which we Fijis are strongest is crew, with exactly half the Frosh shell seated by Nu Beta brothers. Ed Tramont holds down #2 oar, Steve Hall at #3, Chuck Torpy #7, and Drew Kowalski in stroke p ;sition. We might note that Drew is in the most important seat, from which the stroke count and lead is given for the rest of the shell. Chuck is the only experienced crew member in the boat, having rowed for George Washington HS in Alexandria, Va. In 1956 when Brother A1 Bugg and Torpy combinsd talents, their Alma Mater was high school rowing champions of the natio.i. Nu Beta is proud of its freshman President WILLIAM AUSTIN Treasurer EDWARD SCOTT representation in the spring sports program; and though the yearling Rec. Sec. MICHAEL D'ARISS teams have not shown winning ability, Cor. Sec JOHN BAUER Historian . . AL VAN HEUVELAN we must not lose sight of the fact that the goal, first and foremost, is to develope varsity material.