fraternity of PHI! e-ftwm N THE GALESBURG, Volume XXXV ILLINOIS — O MAP 17 WINTER ISSUE, 1961 No. 2 HULT AT GOLDEN PIG DINNER April 9, 1961 has been set aside as the date for the annual freshmen, Norr s so that the celebration can be one of the finest ever seen on the Knox campus. It is conjectured that the observance of this, the Fiftieth Pig' Dinner, will surpass in grandeur the dinner of last tional ent of the coveted Jordan Bowl (the national scholastic trophy). The committee indicated that they could not promise to produce such a grand relic as the Jordan Bowl, but they did say that there would not be a dearth of award presentations or, for that matter, anything else in the which active "man about campus," partici pating in numerous campus activi ties. Fraternally, he was chapter historian and later president of the GD Fiji house. To indicate the extent of his abil ity to speak well and fluently w.e might mention the fact that Brother Hult was oratorical the winner of the s'^ate contest while an under graduate at Knox. cause of of the his Furthermore, be position National Dairy as President Council we know that he has retained his skill and is well qualified as an after dinner speaker. Following gradua tion Brother Hult went to Rockford, Illinois, to embark upon a career in the dairy business. From here he more are given to "deserving" In addition to these activi house and see how Phi Gamma Delta is progressing at Knox. MILTON HULT, '19 Hult Outstanding Fiji Member While at Knox he was an the Fijis can get together and exchange stories and experiences and renew old friendships. The alumni can also get a chance to take a look at the tution in 1919. alumnus. Among ties, other things are planned to help celebrate the "50th year of the Pork" in a special way. Alumni Urged To Attend Alumni are urged to attend this dinner if at all possible. It is the one time during the year that all GD joyment. The principal speaker for the ban quet will be Brother Milton H'.Tt of Chicago. Brother Hult is of 1919 vintage, being enrolled at Knox in 1915 and given leave of the insti and a distinguished Knox and Fiji awards. brothers. line of excitement and fraternal en tic Fiji upon graduation, and he has the important of this latter group, of course, are the "Virgin Trophy," and the "Lydia Pinkham Award" which found the chapter the recipi become a distinguished business man of sentation of the "somewhat" tradi year, Brother Hult was an outstanding member of the Fiji chapter while at Knox, an interested and enthusias presentation for 50 years, the alumni achievement award, the president's report on chapter condition, and a multitude of other specials such as the pre being layed and a Pig is being raised memorable the Golden Owl awards to brothers who have been with Phi Gamma Delta Pig- Dinner for the Gamma Deuteron Pijis at Knox College. Plans are As an alumnus and an interested Fiji, Brother Hult distinguished him self by serving as Section Chief for the national fraternity and was, in 1956, the recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award given each year by Knox College in recognition of service to the school. He was vice- chairman of the very successful Fiji house mortgage redemption cam paign of 1957-58 in which the mort gage of the house was completely paid off. More recently Brother Hult has been honored by becoming one of nineteen alumni elected to Of special interest might be such things as the improvements made in the house and, perhaps, a glance at the chron icle of the year's events as seen and experienced by the Fijis. Mark the date of April 9, 1961 — it is the Golden Pig Dinner! Letters and reservation cards will be sent out in a week or so to all alumni for the dinner. (Wives will be cared for.) If anyone does not receive one please write to the house and make reservations. Spread the word to other GD Fijis in your area. It's the event of the year! life membership in the Phi Gamma Delta Association of Knox. We could go on and on about Brother Hult and his accomplish ments, but suffice it to say that he is one of Gamma Deuteron's dis Bring Your Wives tinguished alumni and well quali fied to speak to us at the Golden Pig Dinner. "Pork Kissing" Time Again The festivities, besides the prin worked himself up into his present cipal speech by Brother Hult, will position as President of the National Dairy Council. also include such traditional activi ties as the "Pork kissing" by all the to the PIG DINNER \r\nPage Two THE G. D. Winter Issue, 1961 FIJI PHI GAMMA DELTA 1961 PLEDGE CLASS 1961 PLEDGE CLASS—FRONT ROW (Left to Right) — T. Short, T. Schmidt, D. Grossman, M. Lawrence^ M. Leighton, M. Parey. MIDDLE ROW L. Murdoch, S. Gamble, F. Cottrell, C. Junod, J, Sandburg, G. Book less. TOP ROW — B. Buck, L. Bartolini, G, Watts, D. Fletcher. Knox Fijis Retaining High Scholastic Standing Gamma Deuteron now has twenty men in its pledgeship program— more than any other fraternity on the campus. Seventeen men pledged on Novem ber 2Ci, and three more were added February 9. Those pledging in No vember were; Bill Buck, Manito; Frank Cottrell, Denver, Colo.; Dixon Fletcher, Darien, Conn.; Steve Gam ble, Pekin; Dave Grossman, Lincoln- wood; Ed Havens, Galesburg; Charles Junod, Pelham, rence, Galesburg; N. Y.; Mike Mike Law Leighton, Galesburg; Also Larry Murdock, Galesburg; Mike Parey, Chicago; Jeff Sandburg, Galesburg; Tom Schmidt, Jerseyville; Tod Short, River Forest; and Gene Watts, Florissant, Mo. The newest pledges are: Bob McComas, Beverly Hills, Calif; George Vlaisavl.ievich, Chicago; and Bob Woolsey, Galesburg. The pledge trainer is Phil Merikle, a junior psychology major from Tenafly, N. J. The Knox Fijis in their constant effort to accomplish a commendable scholastic standing, again have suc ceeded in achieving high-ranking scholarship. In keeping with the Gamma Gamma erage. This is the third time in the past four years that the Phi Gam pledge class has received this honor. Deuteron tradition — n'ne times in the last twelve years have the Fijis led the fraternities on the Knox campus scholastically — the chapter is making another strong bid this year with a total grade point of 1.8 for its 34 members (not including pledges) for the first semester of the academic year. This scholastic average, equivalent to a B-average, has bettered the average acquired last year and is hoped to bring the prized Jordan Bowl, where it found during the past year. three members classes this semester with a THE a straight ceived 2.0 averages or better (1.0 is a C and 3.0 an A). This praise worthy record clearly illustrates 1.6 av xni PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY GAMMA DEUTERON CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA KNOX COLLEGE home total of 17 re mind- KNOX G.Z). Galesburg, Illinois Individually, received 3.0 average while a its academic The chapter pledge class, also in keeping with Knox Fiji tradition, led the college fraternity pledge awarded to the top-ranking chapter in Phi Gamma Delta, back to Gamma Deuteron Deuteron's edness. WINTER G. D. ISSUE, FIJI Editor 1961 STAFF Pat Graham, '62 ASSISTANTS GAMMA A DEUTERON seldom CHAPTER recognized but RECOGNIZES very ACTIVE MOTHERS CLUB the addition of new curtains to the active group contributed its efforts living room and the TV room. to Gamma Deuteron is the Mothers has satisfied an acute need for Club. Mrs. proving the appearance of the fra- Jackson, tei-nity. It took many hours to measure, order, buy, and hang this drapery, which was rather expensive, White, Under the direction president; Mrs. of treasurer; and Mrs. McNamara, secretary, they have freely and fre quently contributed their services to the chapter. Their most recent help involved and the active chapter is This im grateful for their thoughtfulness in making this gift. Art Peekel, '63 Mike Lawrence, '64 rich Fulton, '62 Bruce Jackson, '61 PRESIDENT OF ACTIVE CHAPTER GORDON STAGG, '61 FACULTY ADVISOR TOM WILLIAMS PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE BAYARD G. alps \r\nWinter Issue, 1961 THE AeAilteiic .in /^lo-om the life of the wild Fijis Recognized at Fall Honor Chapel Passes Away — June 15th plunged into As rect a three-act play for the Knox Theatre. This, of course, is an honor afforded very few students on the Knox campus. Rich attacked the much gusto (and a has been the case in recent years, awards at the fall honor chapel was dominated bj' Fijis. For theatre world so heavily that he was asked to di problem with Page Three FIJI JUalJcvt (!!♦ Wonlsei) Brother Rich (Cecil B.) Fulton, one of Gamma Deuteron's sterling theatre regulars, has G. D. Gamma Deuteron lost one of its finest and most active alumni with the death of Robert C. Woolsey this past summer due to a coronary heart attack. Innumerable Fijis are in debted to his many years of faithful the ninth time in twelve years the fra'ternity scholarshi-p plaque re turned to its accustomed home at Gamma Deuteron. As the football season had just ended, several grid iron awards were also presented. Co- Captain Gordy Stagg received both individual trophies for Most Valu able Player and Outstanding Senior. large amount of verbrato that both service to the fraternity. ered Mr. Woolsey's contributions to the fraternity had just started with his graduation in 1909. He was a trus Junior Will Bandes was named Co- tee for the old Knox College Asso In addition, 11 Fijis lettered for the ciation year, which most of the brothers for months) and a great amount of con centration. The result was, we are forced to admit, a very respectable presentation. Critics acclaimed the work as a very good job for a "first attempt." The play was directed for a stu of Phi Gamma Delta from 1916 on. During this time he played a key role in commencing the con struction of the present 218 South Cedar Street. house at The recent dent work shop on January 18 and reorganization of the Alumni Asso 19 (this is the first opportunity we ciation would not have been possible without Mr. Woolsey, as he com have had to report on the event). It was entitled Like the Last Rose, an petently assumed all the legal duties original three-act play written by involved. Maury Klein who was a graduate college student and his parents. His Having torney in cades, he as one of mother is an alcoholic and his father was one of 19 elected to life mem is too weak to pull the family to bership of Knox last year. Its theme cen tered around the conflict between a gether. The son is then caught be tween the dilemma of living his own life and leaving his parents and the need (professed by his father) for him to stay with his parents in an attempt to "save" the mother. The play was an extremely good "first play" by a promising playwright. Like the Last Rose played before full houses on both nights of its "run" in the Knox "little theatre in Adelphi hall. Brother Art Peekle played the Doctor and did a very creditable job. The part was a minor one, but often these are the more difficult to do well. • In a house full of "jocks' ana "brains" it is nice to see that theie is an "aesthetic-tyipe" person m bloom. Rich announced that he has had no further offers to direct ou that he expects to remain open toi served as a respected Galesburg for several was recognized a year the few 50 year Fijis at de ago and in the Alumni Association. Captain-elect for the the further importance 1961 demonstrates of their For the third time in four years, the Zetterburg Award was presented to one of our sophomores. This award, presented to the man who made the most significant all-around contribution to the college as a freshman, went to Jay (Craening. Glenn Weyhrich was first team allconference and Little All-America honorable mention — both for the second time. The intramural bas ketball team was recognized for its undefeated season—a record cause of the slight turnout of BjO ers to see his "grand Phodu®"""'j But then he said later, "I ,®f=. maintained thus far this year. ma These awards provide ample evi dence that spirit and pride in the fraternity lead to accomplishment. Deuteron have been realized through the efforts of men like Rob ert C. Woolsey. IB A § IE T I& A IL IL Senior J. B. White is finishing his last season of basketball for Knox College. After playing an important role in two conference championship campaigns. White has had his finest season as a Siwash eager. This sea son he has been the team's best rebounder and second highest scorer. The 6' 1" forward also has the high est efficiency rating on the squad, Jay Graening has demonstrated his ability to hold down his position at guard. Jay scored 26 points in his first conference start of the year. At the other forward is junior Kip Welzel who is the most improved player on the team. Kip, of late, has taken up some of the scoring slack that has hindered Knox all of Knox's starting squad and both will return with which to work. which gives evidence to his consist ency. Two other Fijis are also members next year. Sophomore FIJIS make your Reservations IMIVIEDIATELY sionary work at the house." b'®'*' (actors, director, production peop > and writer) to participate in an e ceptional experience in the thea for the GOLDEN PIG DINNER The End (By the way, because of egotism and self-centeredness t article was written by Rich Fulton who otherwise is quite defenso in his efforts to be heard.) year. Next year these two, along with Will Bandes, Jim Walker, and the promising freshmen (nearly the en tire first team are Phi Gam pledges) will give Knox a solid Fiji nucleus that I must do some aesthetic theless. Like the Last Rose xg good opportunity for the stuaw it has The reputation and strength of Gam completely ignored them, exclaiming Rich also seemed disappointed^ contribu tions. any further suggestions. (He has received some suggestions but has that they were in bad taste.) squad. April 9,1961 \r\nI Page Four THE G. D. Winter Issue, 1961 FIJI HARRY ROW '60 is chasing Cali fornia women while studying Math fli ijn]j]j on the side at Stanford. BILL IVES '55 has graduated from Harvard Law school and has joined a law firm in Chicago. DICK JOHNSON '53 graduated from Indiana Law school and is now practicing law in Peoria. BAYARD G. ALPS, Colorado Col lege '18, our Purple Legionnaire, has become married recently to a lady from Sterling, Illinois. row Wilson Foundation. BOB COX '60 is currently attending Indiana Law School. He was married this summer to Mary Propeck of East Peoria. TREVOR WINEWRIGHT '57 and Bobbi are the proud parents of a girl. They have a son, Mike. Trev is still with the army in Maryland. F. RICHARD NEUMILLER '53 who PETE MEYER '60 after going through basic officers training at Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey, will be married to Sue Henderson on Mon day, March 20. is working in Peoria in his father's WHIT business has become engaged to a pleted his tour of duty with Uncle lass from Colorado. Sam and is now attending the Har vii-gin, vard Evanston JACK FISCHER '54 and Joyce McGrew Fischer became parents of another son. This makes two sons and one daughter. Jack is living in Galesburg and works for the Mc Grew and McGrew Insurance Agen cy. He is secretary of our Knox College Association of Phi Gamma Delta, Inc. TOM ZEMEK '54 His social izing is being financed by the Wood- with three sons HUMPHREYS School of '58 has com Business. New York. r H E SL in psychology and is now teaching at the University of Illinois. Mort paid a visit to the chapter last fall. Class of '60 BILL GRANING '60, past president, is a graduate student in Economics at Indiana, where he has recently been granted an assistantship. his bank position to serve with the an Army KENT RICHARDS '60 is studying history in the graduate school of the University of Wisconsin. This sum mer he was married to Carolyn Tetzlaff, sister of Ken Tetzlaff '59. ED GRUBE '60 is studying Political Science at the University of Pittsburg. GERRY HUDGEONS '60 is working on his Masters Degree in Psychology KARL TAYLOR '60 is doing gradu ate work in English at the Univer sity of Illinois and makes occasional visits to the Fijis at Knox. KNOX O./). FROM FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA KNOX COULEGE GALESBURG. left as an Infantry officer in Texas. MORT WIER '55 received his PhD and a daughter has moved to Sedan, Minnesota where he is a Presbyterian minister after recently graduating from Union Theological Seminary in DAVE SHANLEY '60 recent house ILLINOIS ..•p.frs F. Hudson 1757 IT St. IW '• .^fiinf'ton, D. C. at the University of Denver. During the summer he was married to Mari lyn Hawley, sister of our great ath lete Steve Hawley '61.