Spokane architects Walker, McGough and Trogden presented this drawing of what the new addition, to be added on the Kappa.-Fiji lawn, might look like. The view is from Elm street, and faces what will become the new entrance. Kappa Kappa Gamma is just to the right of the picture. Plans Progress For New Addition Plans for the new edition to be built onto the Fiji house are quickly begin ning to take shape. At the spring meet ing of the board of directors, the AKE authorized the firm of Walker, McGough, and Trogden, Spokane architects, to draw up several ideas for the much needed addition. These ideas were pre sented to a joint meeting of AKE's and actives in July, and the best ideas were incorporated into the schematic plan Ron Thurber has prepared here for the Gem State Fiji. Basically, the plans call for a separate three story building to be constructed on the Kappa-Fiji lawn and connected to the main house by a two story "bridge." Since modern costs and building meth ods would prohibit the duplication of the architecture of the existing house, it was felt the use of the connecting bridge would eliminate any drastic clash be tween the design of the new and old. The ground floor of the new building will consist of a new entrance facing Elm street, an entry hall, guest and re ception rooms, recreation area, and a TV lounge. The second and third floors will be filled with additional study rooms and much needed shower and toilet fa cilities. Also included is extensive remodeling to the existing house. The kitchen will be moved to one side and the back wall of the dining room extended to the rear wall of the house, making room for more brothers at our table. The present second floor shower will be converted into a study room, new storage areas will be created, and the entire third floor of the present house will be turned into a sleeping porch. The plans the architects have submit ted so far are only preliminary draw ings. Modifications and changes are stiU being offered and considered, and the final plans probably will not be establish ed until next spring or summer, when it is hoped construction can begin. The plans presented here show what the (Continued on Page 2) \r\nFALL. 1960 STATE FIGI PAGE 2 / This schematic plan shows what the first floor of the new addition will look like in relation to the rest of the house. The drawings shows the new entrance, recreation roo-ms, and guest 2treas. The new part will be one half level helow the existing house. PLANS PROGRESS FOR NEW ADDITION (Continued from Page 1) chapter is working for, and points up the features that will definitely be in the final plan. The present house was built in 1927 The "Gem State Fiji" is the official publication of Mu Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Published four times yearly by the undergraduate chapter, its aim is to keep alumni informed and interested in fraternity activity. Editor Contributors Duff McKee Ron Thurber and Bob Peterson for raising the needed money. Present at the meeting were the board of direc tors. Jack Lee, Paul Tobin, Dr. Roy Stalsberg, Conway Frazer, Bill Barnes, and Dean Boyd Martin. A goal of $140,000 was established as necessary to build and furnish the addition. It was stressed that an essential part of the program will be he support of all Fiji alums. to house 37 men. Its present occupancy In line with this, a special publication averages over 48. With the new addition, the comfortable living capacity of the house will be increased to 60 men, plus providing needed modernization of plumbing, electrical, storage, recreation, is being prepared by the AKE explaining and guest areas. The AKE have stressed that we do not need a new house. The existing structure is sound and should last far into the future. But we do need, and need desperately, an overhaul job. What we have is fast becoming inade quate to meet the demands of the competive Idaho fraternity system. The AKE met at the chapter house November 21 to discuss the progress of the building program, and set up plans fully the plans and objectives of this pro gram. It will be sent to all alums in the near future. The importance of this program to the under graduate chapter is emphasized by the fact that a number of other fraternit ies on the campus have undergone or plan to undergo similar addition pro grams. The Kappa Sigma's and SAE's have undergone extensive remodeling work, the Sigma Chis' are in a brand new house ,and the Delts' plan a new ad dition for next year. It is considered vital to the position of our chapter that we kep up with this competition. \r\nFALL, 1960 GEM STATE FUJI PLEBES OF MU IOTA ' A Fiji pledges pose for the camera. Left to right, top row: Brian McDowell, Gary Reagan, Terry Gustavel, Gary Hubble, Dennis Walker and Mike Oliver. Middle row; Bjorn Bergvall, Terry Groth, Bill Goss, Tom Ballantyne, Steve Kimball, Gary Gagnon, and Jim Sullivan. Bottom row: Steve Pope, Leonard Fowler, Steve Edwards, Chuck Potter, Jim Potter, Jim Hunter, and John Carson. Not pictured, Tom Hutchinson. 19 Men Don Fijis' White Star After a most successful rush at Mu Iota, 19 new men donned the white star town for Leonard is Twin Falls, and he ready picked up the nickname "Waco" is the son of Mr. Leonard H. Fowler. of Fijiland. The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta take pleasure in introducing the following new pledges: From Port Angeles, Washington, comes a scrappy quarterback, Gary Gagnon. Gary was vice-president of his boys because of his Texas drawl. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Hunter. Dr. From Twin Falls, Idaho, comes John Carson. Johnny was active in band in high school, and plays now for the ROTC marching band. He is the son organization, plays frosh football for Idaho, and plans to major in history. of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carson. Tom Ballantyne, another Twin Falls boy, is an outstanding basketball player. In high school, he held the Southern Idaho Conference scoring record, and led the state in scoring for 1959 and 1960. He was also named All-Conference and All-State first team in basketball, and he now plays for the Vandal frosh. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Ballantyne. One of Idaho Falls' contribution is Steve Edwards. Steve was president of his junior class and president of the student body his senior year. He is al ready serving the house as frosh repre sentative to United Caucus. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Hays Edwards. Leonard Fowler, a sophomore, trans ferred to Idaho from Northwest Christ ian College in Eugene, Oregon. Home He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Gagnon. Another Washington boy. Bill Goss, hails from Spokane. Bill is a pre-dent major, was a boys' state delegate, and an all city basketball player. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Goss. Terry Groth, another I. F. boy, plans to major in business. Terry's claim to fame is skiing—he raced for the Junior National Racing team and ranked 19th in the nation. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Groth. , Terry Gustavel comes to us as an AllConference basketball player from Borah high in Boise. He plays now for the Van dal five, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Gustavel. Gary Hubble is a new business major from St. John, Washington. Another of Joe Cipriano's boys, Gary was AllState in basketball. A Moscow donation to FijUand is Jim Hunter. A well traveled lad, he has al Hunter is the head of the University's English department. From Walla Walla, Washington, comes Steve Kimball. "Bones," as he is called, is another outstanding skier and tennis player. He is majoring in business and is the son of Mrs. Judd Kimball. Brian McDowell, a pre-dent major from Boise, is an all around activity man. He served as vice-president of his student body, and was vice-president of his boys' organization for two years. He is already active around campus, serv ing on the Student Union Building's rec reations committee. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harley M. McDowell. Mike Oliver, a merit scholar from Idaho Falls, plans a medical career as his goal. Mike was active in high school in varsity track, held a student body office, and worked on the University's Dads' Day committee. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Oliver. Chuck Potter, Twin Falls' last con tribution to the Purple Band, was a boys' stater in high school, an active (Continued on Page 4) \r\nFALL, 1960 GEM STATE FIGI PAGE 4 New Pledge From Norway 19 Men Don Fijis White Star (Continued from Page 3) bandsman, and one of the twenty five most valuable seniors out of Twin Falls Fijis are again this year sponsoring a foreign exchange student. Shortly be fore rush began, Bjorn Bergvall, from Oslo, Norway, arrived at 600 complete with bag, baggage, and a Olympic Gold Medal. A few days prior to his departure for the States, Bjorn had triumphantly represented his country by winning for Norway its only Gold Medal in 1960 Olym pic competition. Bjorn learned of the University while a student in Norway and applied for participation in the exchange student program. After his application was ap high school. He is the son of Mr. and Kimberly, Idaho, is the home of Gary Reagan, another business major. Gary was also a boys' stater in high school, and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Reagan. Idaho Falls is the home of the hat of •Jim Sullivan, freshman business major. Jim was cheer king in high school, and provides much of the pledge class spirit. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sullivan. proved, Phi Gamma Delta was asked if it Somebody slipped, and Gordon Walker's (M.I. '61) little brother is now would like to sponsor him. The Fijis re plied by inviting Bjorn to live in the chapter house during his stay, and now Bjorn wears the gleaming star of pledge- a Fiji pledge. Dennis Walker hails from Sandpoint and plans to study pre-dent. Denny was active in dramatics in high school, and was president of his senior ship, and Mu class. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan P. Walker. His high school years were filled with interesting and important positions among Oslo students. He was president of his student body and participated in public relations by coordinating stu dent activities in the city. After high school, Bjorn did some study on a uni versity level, and served for a year and a half in the Norwegian army. For most of his 21 years, Bjorn has participated in sports of some kind. They include golf, skiing and bandy, a form of ice hockey. But his Olympic fame was won in yet another sport — sailing. His initial interest in yachting came from his association with the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club. He and a fellow Norwegian passed the Olympic try-outs for sailing in the "Flying Dutchman" class. Bjorn and his partner, Peder Lunde, traveled to Naples and, as the youngest competing team of the 31 na tions entered, sailed their dingy, "Sirene," to first place. Their victory was The last, but not least, of our pledges is Tom Hutchinson, who pledged early in November. Tom hails from Seattle, Washington, and is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Hutchison. Tom is the only will be initiated with lota's class of 1963. > Mrs. Russell F. Potter. Sire-Son legacy in the class. Dr. Hutch inson was a member of Mu lota's class of '27. Tom is a pre-med major, and a halfback for the Vandal eleven. We are mighty proud of these boys, and think all alums will be too. On be half of the active chapter, we would like, from this corner, to express our thanks for the tremendous job the alumni did in helping us put our rush program over. the only gold medal won for Norway in the entire summer Olympic games. Bjorn plans to return to Norway after graduation and work in his father's ship ping company. He is presently studying Business, and has junior standing from university work in Europe. MU IOTA of PHI GAMMA DELTA K ,caR 0 600 University MOSCOW, IDAHO '7S7 > Jj, C.