K THE N O X fn/ Volume GALESBURG, ILLINOIS — XXXIII SUMMER ISSUE, 1959 No. 3 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REORGANIZED Gamma Deuteron is pleased Alumni Association, which has been dormant these last four years, was reorganized at the 48th Annual Norris Pig Dinner on May 17. At a morning meeting of the newly appointed Board of Chapter Advi sers, Brother Luke Obradovich dis tributed a brochure upon which he and a few undergraduates had been working for the preceeding three weeks, and the reorganiza tion was discussed. After the festivities of the Pig Dinner, an informal meeting was held of all bers who those graduate attended the mem dinner. Norris Pig Dinner to announce that the Gamma Deuteron At that time a tentative organizational chart was set up and election held. A group of honorary trustees and a group of active trustees were nominated; Luke Obradovich, '57, was elected acting president with Ja.v Fucilla, '51, and Jack Fischer, '54, chosen as acting vice-president and treasurer, respectively. We are glad to report that an other successful Norris Pig Dinner was completed Sunday, May 17. A delicious ham dinner was preceded by some exchanging of stories and the annual pig ceremony. After wards, Toastmaster Chuck Gamble, '41, presented Purple Legionnaire chapter-house in Galesburg. Also at this time, permanent officers will be elected, and a date for future meetings will be set. In the Spring issue of G. D. Fiji, you were informed of a future an Ranks High lationaliy Alumni of Gamma Deuteron can rest assured that their chapter is maintaining standards. by the Bayard G. Alps (Colorado College, tional '19), who spoke a few words. Last year's president, Ron Dudas, gave an account of the chapter's progress awards throughout 1958, and President Bill Graning presented a few of the aims for the coming year. The various trophies and awards were distributed by Tom Neumiller. This was a very entertaining part of the program. The was completed when George R. fine afternoon Section Eshelman Chief (Washington and Lee, '43), spoke on the frater nity in general. unscheduled All this and a few comments by Brother Woolsey made it a very enjoyable dinner. gome time in July there will be a meeting of the Trustees and the Officers of the Association at the Gaiiiiiiii Ueutei'on its This fine traditionally can be showing made in competition of high evidenced the for the Fraternity of na top Phi Gamma Delta. The Knox Fijis were judged to be the third best all-around chapter in the nation by receiving third place in competition for the coveted (5heney Cup. The award was given for the school year 1957-58, which found Fijis campus in many leadership, positions pacing of nearly every varsity athletic team, and first among the Knox fraternities in scholarship. There were many in ternal improvements, high-lighted by the burning of the twenty-yearold chapter-house mortgage. Gamma Deuteron was also given a third rating nationally in scholar Luke Obradovich Wins Alumni Achievement Award ship. In 1957-58 the house was the At the 1959 Pig Dinner Luke Obradovich, '57, won the Alumni Achievement Award. He also was presented with the fraternity won the IFC scholarship trophy. The G. D. FIJI was also given top Knox fraternity in scholarship, as it had been for eight of the past nine years. The pledge class also national recognition, by being rated second-best chapter publication in nual program of graduate dues col lection. With the reorganization of the Alumni Association, graduate pin of Brother Jay J. Hammond, the national fraternity. '97, membership cards will be sent to all graduate members who will be Hammond, son of Jay. This pin is given each year Deuteron did not rest on her lan. assessed two dollars dues by the association. In this way, a special drive for additional funds will to be by the Calvin G a m m a Deuteron g r a d u- avoided, and graduate members will ate not D-a s contributed the most during be burdened with it. The an nual dues received by the Associa tion, will be eventually returned to the chapter-house in the form of major improvements. A great aid in this reorganiza tion was the discovery of the origi nal Charter of the House Corpora tion among some old papers of Dr. Jay J. Hammond, '95. If you have any old papers, documents, or let ters which might be of value to (Continued on Page Two) LUKE OBRADOVICH member who the year to the chapter. The se- igction of Luke was due to his "pioneering efforts" in getting the Chapter Alumni As In spite of these awards, Ganinra rels this past year. In 1958-59 pj. jis literally dominated all of the leadership positions on canipus holding the presidency of nearly every campus organization on cam pus, and the captaincy of nearly every varsity sport. Scholastically the house grade average was raised' from a 2.63 to a 2.89, or almost a B average. Many internal iippvovements were seen, with the purchase of chapter-room robes for overy big con tribution by Luke the past year, it was not the only one. He has al member and the I'e-organization of the Alumni Association. With all of these achievements behind them, the men of Gamma Deuteron ai'® rightfully optimistic that this ha® ways maintained an active interest (Continued on Page 3) year. sociation organized again. Although this was the been the long-awaited Cheney-Cup \r\nPage Two THE G. D. Summer Issue, 1959 FIJI FIJI FULLBRIGHTS NEW CABINET TOM NEUMILLER TOM MURPHY Two Fiji roommates have been awarded Fullbright scholarships for study in Europe next year. Tom Neumiller and Tom Murphy, both graduating seniors, received these KARL TAYLOR BILL SRANING New officers already assumed Ron Dudas and cabinet. He was E. F. GRUBE BRUCE JACKSON GORDON STAGG of Gamma Deuteron were elected this spring and have their new duties. Bill Craning has taken the gavel from is next year's president. Bill was Historian in last year's a delegate to the Ekklesia and has been the backbone of the majority of Fiji intramural teams. Aside from his work in the fraternity, he has received many athletic honors, among which are his unanimous selection to the All-Conference Basketball Team, breaking the Knox College scoring record, and being selected captain of the basketball team. Karl Taylor was re-elected to the post of Treasurer. Under his ex perienced hands the fi-aternity finances are at one of the healthiest positions in years. Karl is an English major from Elmwood. Ed Grube has taken over the post of Recording Secretary. A straight "A" student, he is a political science major from Downers Grove, the birthplace of leaders. Gordy Stagg is Historian for next year. A regular in the varsity backfield as a sophomore, Gordy is an economics major from Wyoming. Replacing Ken Tetzlaff as corresponding secretary is another sopho more, Bruce Jackson. He is a pre-medical student from Macomb. He is also a National Merit Scholar. ALUMNI ASSN. REORGANIZED— (Continued from Page One) the chapter, please send them to the chapter-house in Galesburg. Every member of the chaptershould be proud of the support which has been shown by its gradu ate members. It is hoped also that every graduate tinue to member support the will con chapter by joining the Gamma Deuteron Alum ni Association. THE ^ KNOX PUBLISHED QUARTERLY BY GAMMA DEUTERON CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA They did it again! FIJI STAFF • - - - Pat Graham, '62 STAFF Bruce Jackson, BILL Craning. members '61, '60. Ken Tetzlaff, "59, Ron Dudas, "59. president of active chapter WILLIAM CRANING, campus. Tom's leaders Neumiller have been the Knox on was editior of the Knox Student in his junior year, and then was elected president of the Student Senate his senior year. (His only opposing candidate for this office was roommate Murphy.) Murph was not to be outdone, how ever, as he was elected president of the senior class the next week. He also served as chairman of the Hon or Board his senior year, while pick ing up a Phi Beta key along the way. Both were members of Friars. The chapter is justly proud of our globe-trotter scholars, and wish them good hunting across the pond. CAROUSEL For the sec ond consecutive year the Fiji pledge class has walked away with the Pledge Class Scholarship Trophy. Tris trophy is given to the pledge class with the highest cumulative honor point average. Winning this for the second time is a fine ac trophy has been awarded. Thus, the chapter has a very good oppor tunity of repeating as the winners of the Charles G. Farnum Cup which is presented to the fraternity that has maintained the best grade point average. this The Phi Games have won trophy in seven of the past WILLIAMS two Fiji seniors pictured theatre production of Roger's and This year's pledge class had an average of 2.01 (1.00 is an A, 2.00 ers, in his first appearance on the is a B, etc.). This is .5 of a point better than last year's wining ef Billy Bigelow. fort. It is interesting to note that nine of the eighteen pledges main tained better than B averages, and it looks as if they have a fine chance of improving on this record. '60 Hammerstein's Carousel. Knox stage, sang the Bill Rein- male lead, The other character is John Ralston, veteran singer and actor. He played the part of the villainous Jigger. This production, incidentally, broke all attendance records at the Knox theatre. Both men have distinguished them selves as campus leaders. Have We Heard PURPLE LEGIONAIRE BAYARD G. ALPS The above sang leads in the recent Knox nine years. FACULTY ADVISOR TOM Both outstanding Scholarship Trophy Won Again by Pledges KNOX COLLEGE Galesburg, Illinois D. Scotland. complishment when you consider that this is only the second year that the ^.D. 8 xni Editor . - famed nat'onal awards. Brother Neu miller will study languages at the Free University of Berlin, while Brother Murphy will study neurophysiology at Glasgow University in From You? Bill is an Honor Scholar who found time to be Midwest Conference wrestling champ as a junior. John has ap peared in numerous theatre pro ductions, was president of the famed Knox Choir, and pitched varsity baseball team. for the \r\n;Summei» Issue, 1959 THE BASEBALL TEAM RELIES ON FIJI STRENGTH G. D. Page Three FIJI Fijis Dominate Hudgeons, Richards Frosh Track Team Bolster Track Team As was the case with the fresh man basketball team, so was the Although they did not bring back the conference championship, never theless, the varsity baseball team freshman track squad dominated by Phi Gams this year. The Fiji frosh could not have enjoyed the success led the cindermen to an undefeated it did without the aid of the Phi Gams to carry them through their tough schedule. To give you an season. Out of a team consisiting of twelve men — seven were Phi Cams. idea of what this means, we need Kip Welzel was the most active only point out that several times member and top point-winner on the team. He consistently won the 120 during the year six Fijis could be found in the lineup at one time. The team was led by two veterans. yard high hurdles and the 220 yard low hurdles. Besides this, he several dashes and scored ran well in Junior Brown and Ed Moore. Brown finished an illustrious athletic career at Knox the javelin. Two other Fijis, Glenn Weyhrich and Steve Hawley, also with the end of this season. He won a total brought back their share of the hon ors. Weyhrich had little trouble in of eight letters in base- wining the shot put and diiscus in .y • /''ball, basketball and in r. - /A football. Twice this JUNIOR BROWN ycai' he won games in the late innings by coming through with clutch hits. Moore, also, did his share this season. With a .300 most of the meets, while Hawley excelled in the high jump and the javelin. In addition, Scott Bensen scored often in both the high jump plus average, he was one of the and high hurdles, while Will Bandes and Jerry Peterson ran the 440. Needless to say, the future of the team's leading hitters. In addition to sophomores bright. In the past they have lacked these two, four played important roles on this year s squad. J. B. White and Gordy Stagg were key performers in the infield, track team appears to be will eliminate that problem Jack Gorby and John Gibas did a Board of Advisers outfield, respectively. The fortunes of the baseball team look very good right now with these four men re turning. Senior Prexy Harold Row succeeds Brothers Tom Murphi' and Mondo Lopez as the third consecutive class president. Fiji senior Harry is attending Knox on a National Merit Scholar ship. He has had two years experi ence as a varsity wrestler in which he compiled an excellent record. Presently, he holds the title of con ference champion in the 137 pound class. In addition, Harry rounded out this year's activities when he was pinned to a Peoria girl. We congratulate Harry on a very suc cessful year. GAMMA DEUTERON RANKS HIGH NATIONALLY— (Continued from Page 1) in the chapter and its affairs. Since holding the office of Fraternity President, Luke has become a mem ber of the Chapter Board of Advi sors and is now president of the Chapter Alumni Association. When ever at the house he always lends his mechanical knowledge to help in the up-keep of the physical plant of the fi-aternity. "Hats Luke for a job well done!" off to track squad. Even though only two Fijis took part in track, they were not too far outnumbered since there were only ten men on the entire team. The Siwash were usually cap able of winning their share of the first places, but did not have the over-all depth to win many of their meets. However, our upcoming fresh men should remedy this problem next season. In any event, these two Fijisturned in excellent performances. Jerry Hudgeons won several first places in the broad jump as he fre quently soared over twenty feet. He also took part in the 440 yard dash, and rang a leg of the mile relay. The wrestler-footballer Kent Richards was a reliable scorer in both the discus and javelin. Both these boys will be back again next year to cause trouble for Knox's opponents. next ATTENTION! year. Archons Appoint fine job behind the plate and in the were represented on Knox's varsity depth, but we are sure these boys and Knox was seriously weakened when they were forced to miss a few games because of injuries. Also, very Just as they have been in all other sports this year, the Phi Cams At the 110th Ekklesia held last September in Swamscott, Massachu setts, an act was passed which gave the Archons the right to appoint a Board of at least four Chapter Ad visers for each undergraduate chap ter. In compliance with this act (Act 33 of the Acts of the Ekklesiai). Gamma Deuteron nominated the following men, all of whom were appointed by the Archons; Bayard Join Purple Legionnaire, Calesburg; Fred H. Burgland, '29, Calesburg; Jay The C. Alps, Colo. '18, who is also our Pucilla, '51, Calesburg; Chuck Cam- j ' ,,r' Garrett Jordan, 45, Calesburg; Galesburj^; C. Dick Neumiller, 53, Peoria; Luke Obradovich '57, Alumni '24, Calesburg; and Robert "Cardi Association Gary, Indiana; Athol P. Odell, Wise., nal" Woolsey, '09, Calesburg. According to Act 33, each Adviser shall be appointed for a term not exceeding three years, and the duties of the Board shall be to promote the welfare of the Fraternity and the Constitution, Rituals, and the chapter: (a) By advising the chapter on all matters except those of chapter developing a program and perfecting house financing; plans for the annual Pig dinner; (b) By advising the chapter-house corporation on chapter-house mat ters ; (e) being Acts of the Ekklesiai are observed; strictly By assisting the chapter in (f) By making an annual report on the condition of the chapter each year. advising with the Section Chief and Purple Legionaire on all matters pertaining to the operation of the chapter; (d) By supervising the chapter to see that all of the provisions of Under the ahle guidance of this Board of graduate members whose officers are C. Carrett Jordan Chuck Gamble, Gamma Deutei'on cannot help having an even niote successful yepr in the future. \r\nPage Four THE G. D. Summer Issue, 1959 FIJI Information Needed Spying on ifie ^xaduatcs David Leland Swanson, '10, form er Knox football captain, has retired from his job with the Chicago Con sumer Produce Commission after 33 years of service. In his recognition the company is giving him and his Neither Gamma Deuteron nPr Na tional Headquarters have the names of the chapter officers from 1923 Arthur Anderson Accounting Firm. Harry Boggs, '99, drops in at the house a couple times a year on his periodic visits to the campus and Galesburg to visit friends and rela tives. Court Newton, '57, is work wife an all expenses paid trip to ing in Chicago with an advertising Sweden next spring. Brother Swanson is moving to Galesburg to live. firm. Jack Fisher, '54, is back in Gales burg and with McGrew & McGrew Insurance Agency. Harry Neumiller, '51, is returning to the Knox cam pus. He will become an assistant professor of chemisti-y. He is leav ing the research chemistry depart ment of Eastman Kodak. Robert Fett, '54, stopped at the house dur ing the finals week and had lunch with some of the members. Karay, '59, came back for graduation. Since college in January he ing in Florida with his Nick to the house his finishing has been liv wife (daugh ter of Fred Burgland, '29). He is working at the Bank of Clearwater in a training program. Bill Ingersoll, '51, has accepted a new job in New York. He will still be with the THE At the recent spring senior con vocation a mace in honor of Ira E. Neifert, '15, was used for the first time. It is a mace mounted of trustee members. Richard Whit- comb, '57, and Lynn Nelson, '57, are working for U. S. Gypsum in the same office building in Chicago. E. A. Robertson, '15, dropped in the "house" the other day and added some more information to our chap ter history. He also informed us that Cloud Wampler, '16, was pre sented the 12th Annual Tipp-off awarded by the Tipperary Hill American Legion Post. The inscrip tion on the plaque read; "for out- KNOX G.Z). FROM FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA KNOX COLLEGE GALESBURG, silver on walnut and was presented to the college in "honor of the high ideals" of Brother Neifert by three board ILLINOIS to the 1933. We have presidents 1955, but other officers. not the names from 1933 the names The chapter of through of the would like to know who these brothers are for the archives. If you happen to know who they are, please inform the active chapter. standing management ability with a deep sense of responsibility . . ." Although the following three men have not graduated from Knox Col lege yet, they will be considered graduates of the Gamma Deuteron Chapter next year. James Sidney Tarbox, '60, is transferring to Stan ford University next fall. He is on a three-two engineering program. Rudolpb "Butcb" Ebrenberg, '62, has accepted a West Point appoint ment for the next four years. Butch made the big jump from the Knox ROTC unit to the United States West Point Academy in one year. Scott Allen Benson, '62, Is going back East to attend M.I.T. Scottie is a mathematics major who took junior level mathematic courses in his first year at Knox.