Bronco lA • • • Kl 14 .Alft. I J t\=T5*e"/ Fill 1 » O 3 fiiia; Delta Colony of Phi Gamma Delta Summer, 1971 Kalamazoo, Michigan Chris Renouf, Although small in num ber, they made up for the lack of num ter is a graduate of 1960 from Kent State University. He was one of the bers in their enthusiasm. founding fathers of the Delta Colony at K.S.U. And because of his experi ence in budding a fraternity from scratch, he has served as an example, Our second pledge class, Winter 1971, consisted of four young men. They were Gary Deliso, Ken Kreikelt, Dan Hull, and Marvin Simon. We feel that these eight men will be a great asset to the Colony in our quest to be come an active chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. and inspired enthusiasm in all of the members of the Colony. Our, thanks and appreciation go out to Foster for everything he has done for us. Our thanks also go out to the other graduate brother's who have contri buted their time and energies to our fraternity. They are. Van King, Dan McCoy, Bert Hybels, and Glen Smith. Fall initiates (standing) Gregg Dix, Paul Miiis. (seated) Chris Renouf, Colony House Bob Brown. A fraternity house is a necessary fo cal point of a fraternity. Our search for a house has been a tiring one. The Colony has found a number of houses New Initiates Our first pledge class, Fall 1970, of it would like to have, but because of seven members helped us to get our Colony off the ground. Their names were, Robert Rrown, Gregory Dix, Dennis Hermenitt, Charles Kriedler, one reason or another, we couldn't get Lawrence Lamb, Paul Mills, and Chris Renouf. it. At present, we feel it would be more worth our while to find a house we VFmter initiates, (standing) Gary Deiiso, Marvin Simon, (seated) Ken Reing a small Colony, these first pledges were in a unique situation. They were given many responsibilities that helped us to improve our organi zational set-up and dispurse the heavy work load more evenly. Of these first pledges, four of them The Delta Colony at Western Mich igan University is proud and honored were activated. These were Robert to have had as its first Purple Legion Brovn, Gregory Dix, Paul Mills, and aire, Foster "Woody" Woodward. Fos Kreikeit, Dan Huii. could rent instead of buying. Finally, after more than a year of searching, we have found a house that fits our purpose. A business man in town, who owns a number of student rented houses, has offered to rent to us Honor Purple Legionaire a house on the East Campus of W.M.U. The house is not the perfect frater nity house, but being young, it should serve our purpose for a year or two, until a time when we can buy a real fraternity house. \r\nSummer, 1971 Sigma Cutie Contest The Bronco Fiji's came onto the campus this year in big style. In an attempt to get the name of Phi Gamma Delta known on campus the Colony entered a candidate in the annual Sig ma Cutie Contest. Brother Gary Dix did a fine job in representing the Colony by taking home the first place trophy. Congratulations Gary, and good luck next year in your quest to be the Fiji Queen. Delta Colony of Phi Gamma Delta Kalamazoo, Michigan strong this first year of existence. The Brotherhood, there must be more doers team swept all of the first six matches than thinkers. it played, until losing its first game at Our thanks to Mr. Jerry Solomon, the hands of Sigma Chi. Following that and our graduate brothers who first loss, the team lost its second game attended the dinner for making our at the hands of Phi Sigma Epsilon. Co- first Pig Dinner a tremendous success. ing into the final tournament play-offs, the team was in second place in its division. In the first game of the tour nament, the Fiji team was beaten by Sigma Pi. This left the Fiji's with an overall record of 6 wins and 3 losses, tied with Sigma Alpha Epsilon for third in fraternity competition. Score Several "First's" The first year on Western's campus was marked by a number of "first's" for the Bronco Fiji's. Although not able to be listed in the N.W. Jerry Soiomen (center) with Tim Macaddino (left) and Don Barnes (right) at the first Norris Pig Dinner. all campus fraternity scholarship aver age for the Winter semester 1970, the Colony here at Western unofficially was number one in scholarship. The Retreats fraternities average was a 2.98 overall, beating all other fraternities on cam It was decided in the Fall of this past school year, that the Colony would pus. hold a weekend retreat each semester We sincerely hope that this will set a trend for future semesters to come. Winning picture and trophy of Cutie Contest winner Brother Gary Dix. Right now the Colony is anxiously awaiting the results of the past years averages. Bronco Sports Round-up Basketball The Fiji's at Western had to enter their basketball team in the independ ent league of the intramural program, because of the fraternity league being Norris Pig Dinner On October 22, 1970, the Delta Colony at W.IVI.U. initiated their first Norris Pig Dinner in high style. Guest speaker at the historic affair, was the newly elected Arcon, Mr. N. W. "Jerry" Solomon. In attendance that historic night, be full. Playing much better and bigger teams than would ordinarily be found in the fraternity league, our brave team was lucky to escape the season with a sides the active brotherhood and the 1-5 wm-loss record. The lone win com pledges, was our Purple Legionaire ing in the form of a forfeit. We are hoping for a much brighter season next Foster Woodward and several other in year. Bowling The bowling team faired a little bet ter than the basketball team. They compiled an over-all mark of 11-13, good enough for fifth place in the divi sion. Although not making the final tournaments, the bowling team im pressed everyone with their consisten cy and good sportsmanship. Volleyball The volleyball team really came on for the pledges and the actives just before final initiation of the pladges. This effort was meant to get-to-loiow each other better, and to encourage a close knit brotherhood. This years re treats were especially important, be cause of being a new fraternity just starting on a campus not known for its Greek support. The fall retreat was held on Brother Larry Chase's farm in Paw Paw, Michi gan. The brothers decided to "rough" it in the dead of winter. Even though two tents were pitched, most of the brothers stayed in the warmth of Lar ry's trailer, conveniently near by. For those who chose to be outside, it was a cold experience. terested and active graduate brothers. A smorgasbord style dinner followed a brief informal get together. After a well fed meal, Brother Solomon spoke. He realted Phi Gamma Delta and the fraternity experience to the campus crisis found throughout the country to day. He claimed that Phi Gamma Del ta still has revelence today in spite of the loss of many school traditions and puses. He also stated that for a new Some of the brave brothers who have faced the coid winter weather on the group just starting out in the field of faif retreat. increased radical nature of our cam