THE WIJI FIJI NEWS OF ALPHA \ 35. \(). 1 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA SPRING, 1953 NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED Pete Fairbaugh,'54 Elected To The Office of President On Alarch 30, at an informal meeting, the officers for the school term 1953-5-1 were elected by Alpha of Phi Gamma Dellti. The new cabinet includes Raw- lin Fairbaugh. Duncan Oliphant, Wil liam Rommel. John McElravey, Alalcolm Reed. Charles Muetzel, and Don - ald Kamerer. Viii Alpha's new President, Rawlin A. F'airbatigh, hails from AIcKeesport, Pa. While attending high school, Pete was on the varsity basketball team, assistant editor of the yearbook, and a member of the National Honorary Society. Now in his junior year here at Jay, he has participated in all of the intramural sports programs, and is an active mem ber in the following campus organiza tions: Pi Delta Epsilon. Kera, the econ omics honorary, the Intercollegiate Con ference on Government, the school news Pictured (i/wve arc Alpha s new officers. Seated—lejt to right: Pete Fairl)augh, President; Steve Oliphant, Treasurer; and Jack McElravey, Corres ponding Secretaiy. Standitig—left to right: Chick Muetzel, Stezvard; and Mac Reed, Historian. \ of pictured: Peter RommeL Recording Secretary. paper, the Red and Black, and the Pan dora, the school's yearbook. Treasurer Stephen Duncan Oliphant Irom Beaver F'alls, Pa., attended Beaver High and was the president of the school's social organization, on the year book staff, and on the varsity football PAST PRESIDENTS REPORT \\ hill.' tlif Cdiidiliiins 1 liroiij-'iiDUI ihc world arc in turnioil. llic .\lpha chap ter i.s cxpcriciicinK llic finalities of .settl ing back to normtil fraternity life, after overconiinL' the difficulties inxolved in the chtinge of order that necessai'ily follow.s .1 change of residence. The finttncnd status of the cntiptei is sound and normal. J he board deiiart- inent. a repettted hetidtiche of the ittisl few years, is fimdiy stabilized and. there fore. earning a profit. Recent changes weekend meals, and the hiring of a new W e have been striving in the past and baseball squads. Now a sopho more. ''Dune" plays first string football for the Pre.xie eleven, handles customs year to raise our scliol.istic standing and .'Old traditions here in the house, and still m;iint;iin a well-rounded chapter in order to preserve our enviable position on this campus. At this time. 1 can not lielp but feel that we arc closely appro.ximaling this goal. Our scholar ship rating has. in general, improved tremendously: this past semester, wa rose from eightli place to that of fourth and we are still progressing upward. participates in ICG. cook. William Peter Rommell. new record ing secretary from Rockaway. New Jer sey. attended Columbia High School and was a member of the "pep " committee, the student council, and participated in varsity track. Finishing his junior year here at W. & J.. Pete is the acting com manding officer of the RO'FC s Pershing One of the greatest aids to the upward trend of scholarship now is the contribu- Rllle .Military fraternili'. on the Pan oi our ]sledgc class. For tlic first time dora. and a member of the student includes an increased numiier of men in years, it appears that they will not council. On loji of all this, he has been very active in the intramural program. eating in the house, the abolition of Cantinucd on ptigr S, column 2 Continued on page S, column 1 \r\nTHE THE WIJI FIJI WIJ I FIJI Spring. 195.1 SEEK NEW BIG CUP Published by the Alumni Relations and Publications Committee of Alpha Chap Beams of Alpha's ter of Phi Gamma Delta. Chairman: .'\ndrew N. Farley Editors: Thomas G. Grocott Anthony S. Mastrian CONTRIBUTORS The Brothers of Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Alpha's Marita! Slolus Alpha Chapter is proud to announce that to date we have five men pinned, three engaged, and two married. I know Fiji brothers everywhere wish these men a lot of luck for future Alumni Gossip Star Turned To New Trophy Having .iicizcd permanent possession of the 1951-52 Intramural Big Cup, Al pha has focused its lustful beams with great fervor on the new big cup of the 1952-53 Wash-JelT Intramural Program. .'Vlready two trophys stand upon the Fiji mantle, symbols of the stepping stones toward successfully winning the new big cup. Last year's Greek sports season ended with the scramble for the Softball trophy with Fijimen engaging once again in tills spectacular intramural sport, .\ddis and Fleming took their stands on tiic mound, while Oiiphant and Mannci rotated the backstop duties. The Fijimen moved ahead with a 4-1 record, tiic only loss at happiness. Edward James Duignan the hands of the Skulls for the section championship before the final piayolT for the cup. 'I'iiis year's intramural ]irogram got underway witii a quick start, and as usual, volleyball headed the agenda. Under the capable leadership of Pete Fairbaugh. the Fiji mentor, llie le;im tallied six wins in ten thrill-packed con tests. Because most of last year's Fiji nine arc no longer with us. a new team had to be organized. Coach Fair baugh worked hard with the new men but unfortunately this third defetit re lieved .\lpha in the scramble for the cup. SWIMMING The Fiji ttinkmen sleanirolled its way back to "gralibers grab" for the water championship by winning the intramural swimming trophy for the second con secutive year. The latest pledge in the Alpha Chap ter of Phi Gamma Delta is Edward James Duignan. '56, from Butler, Penna. While an undergraduate in Butler High School. Eddie was active in many ac tivities including the Youth Assembly, the senior play, the Prom committee, and Intramural basketball. He was an Breaststroking Bert Fnglehardt paved the way for :i speedy Fiji team compos ed of veterans George .Augur, past prexic Jim Flaherty. ''Dune" Oiiphant, Peter Rommel. Lee Ross and neophyte Byron have lost in one manner or another, and if you know where they are. tind what they arc doing, we would ap preciate hearing from you so that we may once again serve them through the luiblications of .Mpha. 'i'hey are: AlKFN. Richard L.. ("40): BL.ACK. Ariliur ().. ('42); CARPFX IKR. John \V.. ('28); COOPER. Edward M.. Jr.. (■28): D.WVE, Hariv E.. ('18): FLOW ERS, William J.. Jr.. ('40): GER.AGHTV, Lawrence E.. ('26): GILLESPIE. Benjamin S.. ("31): HlGllFIELD, Al len R.. ("19): .MASSEY. Ralph W.. ("39): McCOR.MlCK. Charles L.. ('26): .McXAMEE. Hugh A., Jr., ('17): MIL LER. IGuntley .\1.. Col. US.\. ("05): MILLER. S. Johnson. ('12): RICH ARDS. Paul G.. ('20): ROSSELE'i'. Rolliii R.. ("16): RUP.IAXO. .Moises. (46); SClll'.E'lS. Thomas C.. (32): SII.AFEER. George A.. ('33): SMITH, Car". E,. ("34): S'TEWART. James G.. ('32): STIEEL. M. Leslie. ('43): .SlREllLER. Heruard L.. ("46): \ AX 1)1 SE.X. Sidney J.. ("99). John Robert Curry Biotlier ITih Cuiry "53 and hi.s wife. .Xancy. were recently blessed with a prospective I' iji. John Robert was born December 24. 1952. weighing eight and one-half jiounds. Brother Curry, him.-clf a legacy, is hoiieful for a future Phi Gam. Boll finishes the jire-law cour.«e at Jay in June and plans to study Law at the University of Pittsburgh next fall. Alpha Triumphs In Hoover. The mermen scored 40 points in all. which was twelve more than their Initial Section 7 nearest opponent. Much credit to Fngelhardt for his wonderful •stacking performances and to Demas McVay. the .sophomore Tournament is due poinlCoach lettcr- officer of the Hl-Y for four years and also of his class in his junior and senior years. Here at W. & J.. Eddie's pre law courses keep him busy, but he has Con/iiiiird rill pai^r 6, rnlumn / found time for the Buskin Club, the In W'f wish to express our sincere thanks tu Brother Jack Georj-re for his effort, tercollegiate Council on Government, and a place on the championship Fiji wrestling team. Down through the years, we have tried to keep track of our .ALU.M.Nl, but every now and again some seem to escape us by moving and neglecting to send us information regarding their new address. '1 he following men we 'Twas a cold and raint' day on De cember 6. 1952. when the Phi Gamma Delta chapters of Washington and Jef ferson. Pitt. .Allegheny, and Penn State To Jack George beyond the call of duty, to make our Pig Dinner a success. met at PiltslnirglTs new fi eld house for their fi rst Section 7 tonritamcnt. l''irst :-:anic: .Alpha 45. Sigm.a Pi 37. Second game: Pi. 34. (lamma Phi 26. Final game; .Alpha 40. Pi 15. \r\nTHE \y I]I Spring, 1953 FIJI NEW LINKS IN ALPHA'S GOLDEN CHAIN If llilbcrl Carl iMigdharJl is never reliieinbcreJ for anylliing el>e. he will noi be forgoUen as the aulhor of a snapjn' version of Fiji Rag. But. besides his musical ability. Bert is interested in many other fields. graduate of i'ittsburgh's Peabody High School, he was a member of both the Biology and Spanish clubs and in the National Honorary So ciety. His sterling perforinanee in the swimming pool earned him a inenibersliip in the X'arsity Club, liaxine been one of the "anchor men" !or ihe i' iji tank team, ]3ert went on to fame, through his breast-stroking performances by helping the Jay mermen cop several of their meets. .\ liberal arts student, he is also a member of hte Pershing Rifles. Kiski lias sent to us Henr\- W . Hul- ton. better known as Pete, from Ihlt - burgh. .'\n economics majc)r, Pete i> also on tile stafT of the Pandora, the College yearbook, and the Red Bhn.k. While attending tli Saltsbiirg sehodh he played soccer, basketball. aiKl b.iseba and participated in the i.anguage Club, the Dramatics Society, the Leader's Club, Hi-Y, and the yearb(H)k sta!l. "Senator'' Andrew Xewell h'arlev's main ambition now is to see the Demo crats get back into oiTice. 1 hns, a jnelaw student with niaj(.)rs in economies and political science, his go.al ;s the field of politics and a job as a career diplomat. In addition. .\ndy is a mem ber of the Pershing Rifles, the Xafional Defense Transportation .\ssoc:ation. the Buskin Club, the Red Black, the in tercollegiate Conference on CiovernmenL and the Pandora business staff. Thi^ Spring, he hopes to take jvirt in intra mural track and is the manager of the President's track squad. At Charleroi. Pcnna.. High School, lie was editor ol the newspaper and the year book, a'ul an active member in the Key Chib and in the class play. The "Senator' also has an interest in radio work, having worked at station WFS.V in Charleroi and now broadcasting over \\JP.\ here in Washington. Probably the busiest of the new initi.ites in his prc-college dav's was Paik James (k)odwin of Pittsburgh, who at Page 3 med society, the Red and Black, and the Patidora. While still in higii school, Tony kept rather busy. He was vicepresident of his class and a member of the student council committee. He also Stephen Foster Honor Society. This semester found "Cn)ody" playing football served as president of the Latin Club, editor of the newspaper and the year book, basketball manager, and member of the cross-country team. Just recent ly, however, he was elected by the stu dent body to serve as the president of his class here at Jay, the class of 1956. William Leonard McFwan graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington. D. C., last June. While attending school. Bill played two years of varsity football and became a mem ber of the student council. This past fall found him at College Feild every for the Pre.xies and coaching the intra afternoon mural wrestling team. practicing the plays. Bill is majoring in tiatphv. During the winter season, Paul pt busy witii wrestling, as captain in the 1950-51 season and taking second place in the Xation.d Prep school cham{honship in '51 and '52 respectively. He also pl.ayed varsity baseball, track, and tennis, and in his senior year was elected President of the \ arsity Club. Besides being an athlete, Paul akso was a mem ber of the Cadet Honor Council, the .Masli and Spur Dramatics Club, and served as the secretary-treasurer of the 1 homas George Grocott. another eco nomics majt)r. calls Clairton his home with the other footballers economics here at the College. Square Dance Club, and the president ot the Xati(.)nal Honor Society's local chapter during his senior year. In ad Wayne .Arnold Sclierz. also hailing from Wilkinsburg, was quite active in high school athletics. Not only did he serve as football manager, but with the coming of Spring, he played baseball and was a hurdler on both the varsity dition to his regular academic work, and intramural track teams. w ork. I om is kept bu.sy at Jay as Adam Sanders basketball m.anager. 1'rom W ilkinsburg. Pa., comes Byron W av ne Hoover, brother of Stanley (j. Hoover. 5.L He is deeply involved in as secretary of the Junior Kiwanis and low n. W hile in high school, Tom was a memoer t)l the student council, the work on the Pandora staff and th.e Red 5: l>lack. In addition, he was a Jay cheerleader, a member of the ITiskin C lub. and is striving hard to attain niembershij> in the Fconomics Honorary when he become.s a junior. But this tv'jH' of work is nothing new for Byron. • ince he was President of his high .^chooi s National Honorary Society, a member of the Student Council, the junior Kiwanis. the yearbt)ok staff, the was a He served member of the varsity club. W ayne is another of our economics ma jors and .served as manager of the Prexie eleven this fall. He is playing fratern ity basketball and has already begun practice for intramural track in the later part of April. .A future lawyer is found in John W illiam Wayman of Dormont. While at Dormont High School, he was a mem ber of the class play, the basketball team, the Glee Club, the track suad. and the yearbook staff. Here at Jay, Jack has played on the Fiji volleyball team and the varsity golf squad. school newspaper and an officer in the Barrie Ross Wood of Teaiieck. X. J., Sixinish club. Also. Ihs artistic ability was athletically inclined in high school and has kept right on going here at the College. In high school, he played has added much to the decorations of our parties. An eneineenng student. Joseph Phillip L.Iuif ot Midway. Pa., who played end on the Prexie eleven this year, helped the Mil mat men c:qMure the wrestling trophy as he compiled a string of vital points. At Midway High, Joe particijMtcd in tooiball. basketball, track, and baseball, and was elected President of the \arsitv Club. Later, he became a member ot the student council and football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. Not only did he fulfill the.se jobs, he also was a member of tlie student council and a senior Monitor. This sea.son. Barrie played on the Wash-Jeff eleven and probably will see more ac tion next fall. He is one of the start ing five on the Fiji quintet and plans to l^arlieij^ate in the intramural track pro gram. The President ot the recentlv* initiated achieved tlie office of class president. Here at Jav". Joe also plays basketball pledee class was Charles Gerald Chrow. •Goody" made quite a name for him- aiui coinjH'teel in tlie 44()-vard dasli and '59 of Baltimore. MJ. In h:s higli scliool (feli as an athlete. He wa> a mem.ber ot ihe varsity football si;uad for hmr vee!iniid captain of the team m 1951. the till- mi le rclav in intramural track. Ant lMiiy Sanuk'i Ma>trian i> a pre- t^ame vear that he won the loot ball heix at \\ a^h- je-!] jVin K ij\itt. v in the pre- da\>. Jerrv was quite active in extra cuiricular aelivitie>. He jvirlIcipated in V r>;ly ba>ketbal! and intramural sports. C.ontinut'd on pa;■!, the most outstanding Fiji in academ ic and extra-curricular activities. Brother Stuart certainly qualifted for the award in all respects. Not only was he a member of Jay's Phi Beta Kap pa honorary, hut he also received the .Alpha Ffficiency award which is given to the outstanding graduating senior who has contributed the most to thrc chapter in his last year. Js Jim is now a freshman in the Uni versity of Pittsburgh's School of Mcdicme wcere he is seeking his medical degree. Alpha says "hats oil" to Broth er Stuart for his achievements and may 1 / 'ir^ iie have continued success. Alpha To Sponsor Fiji Academy Seated — left to right: Hilbcrl (larl Kiigelhardt and Henry II'. fuUon Standing—lejt to right: John U"dluim ll'ayinan, Paul James Guudzvin Andrew NewcU Farley and Anthony Samuel Mastrian. Readily aware of the fact that Alpha is again fortunate enough to be the host chapter for the forthcoming Fiji Academp, her members are already mak ing plans to be on the W ashington and Jeilerson College campus this coming .August 26. 27. and 28. Having spent f '"'•i ^ i" • '/A last summer in Toronto at the Fkklesia, we understand how important these gatherings of Phi Gams arc to the ungraduatcs as well as to the Alumni. If thiis coming academy is as half as suc cessful as last year's 'loronto gathering, all will reap many wonderful benehts. .Alpha has already volunteered her service.^ to National in hopes that shemay be able to ease the burden of pre paration that arises witli Mich an ailair. It is our hope that we -hail be able to slv:w thtise Brother^ who w:ll iI i- K tra\'el long distances just to be with us. some of the additional benefits of being a Phi w l. ■ Gamma Dcltan. .Alpha's new house w.ll be ready and waiting, home away from home, for t .lose Brothers in attendance. IB * i We are justly proud of the fact that we areable to ha\-e Fijis from all parts of the C(juntry come to "the oldest college west of the Alleghenics" and meet in a spirit of brotherhood and fraternal association Srctrd—lejl (o at the initial chapter of this national organization. Thomas George Grocotl, and Uarne Ross ff'ood. Standing—lejl to -nght. Byrt))! ff ayne Hoover, Joseph Phillin Land, and CAnarles Gerald Ghrow If uync Arnold ScJirrz, ll'iliiam Leonard .l/cAceua \r\nTHE Spriiii;. 195.1 W I J I FIJI GRADUATING SENIORS Instruincnial in I he honors won by Alpha this year were oiir twelve senior h'ijiinen. Ileadiny liie list is Cieurye Auyur who hails ironi tmr nation's eapitol. Georj^'e was >tewarJ last year, member of the Spanish Club, and on the Jay football team. McKeesj^ort's eontribution to the chapter is Hob Gurry. Hob was editor of the year book, and a eonsiant mem ber of the Dean's List, l ie reec:\ed an early jtradnation yitt in the lorm of a bouneiny bai y boy from lbs eharminy wife, Xancy. Bob J'irtel. from Wesltield. N. is one of the most rabid bridue ians in the house. "Krt" was steward last year and is an eayer participant in intra- tramural bowling team. As historian, i^ill began the lirst chapter liistory and scr.,jibook. Alpha's contribution to tlie "All Fiji" lootball team is Stan Hoover from \\ il- kinsburg. Pa. Stan, in addition to nail ing down the center spot on this All.\merican e'excn, was corresponding sec retary, \'.irsity trackman, a valuable as set to intramurals. While Stan leaves, liis younger brother Hyron, now a fresh man. remains to maintain the Hoover name at Alpha. Found constantly on the basketball court IS l.r. Hea\er Falls' Nils Liebcndor- "ivuke' was a member of Kera, I'.co.iomics Honor.iry, and acti\'e in var.• ity basketoall and lootball. This Dean's murals. A member ol R.O.'l'.G.. Hob List lad plans marriage in June. jdans a stretch in the army. Our onl)- New Jerseyite is Gordon Mt. Lebanon, l^a.. can be provid of its ]\-a>-. who hails from Fast Orange. y.lt. James Klaiierty. to Alpiia. "biab" 'Gordie' has been acii\ e in the Span past prexie. has been a yreai aid to the ish Glub. Spanish 1 lonorary. and was a ch.ipier with his line le.ulership and inmember of the prom committee. He is Iranuiral play. Jim is consistenib- on engaged and also plans marriage in June. the Dean's List and was a star perAliie;uiiti\'i's 19Ty state championship lormer for the l^residenls' yrid team. basketball team ga\"e us Joe Richards. I 'is loyal service has won for him the Joe, majoring in education, was a stel "Alpha Etriciency Award". lar performer for Jay the past three Another Dean's List man is Joel Flem years. 'Fhis high scoring forward brought ing. Joel, a Butler lad. was treasurer, many monors to W. J. and Phi Gam member of Kera, and active in intrama Delta. Married this spring, he is not murals. lie plans to take graduate work sure of his future plans. in physics. Tom W alters from Craflon rounds Our only local boy is Ted llammcrs. A pre-med student. Ted is a stellar 'Fit our senior Fijiinen. "Leity" was the star pitcher for the Jay baseball dancer and intramural wrestler. Me will suad and a ct;onsianlly high scorer on be long remembered bu" the tine enter the Fiji bowling team. tainment he provided at jtarties. l''rom Pittslnirgii. comes Ibll I I :r\ey. While Alpha will miss these Fijis. the chapter wishes them tb.e best of Hill was histori in. head cheerleader. Ghesterlield representative, member of luck and the good fortune they so justHi Delta Fpsi.on. and cajHain nl the in 1\" deseiwc. Page S to imbed memories of a joyous weekend in our minds. With Baron Elliot ofTering a smooth variety of danccablc music, providing just the type of entertainment that was needed to make the second inter-fra ternity atTair of the year a success. Yes, the Pan-Hell weekend was referred to by the seniors as "one of the greatest'' and all cert only had a "whale" of a time: Friday evening's lormal started oil the festivities followed by ilic usual break fast in the house. Drowsily but me thodically the Fijis decked the house on Saturday afiernoon to the theme of sh.tAvboat. It was a night to remember as the combo jirovided an evening full ol dancing highlighted by a stage show iealuring versatile Fiji talent. Many a date left with an impression of the Phi Gams that will remain dear to them for a long lime to come. On the weekend of April 10-12, the I'ijis teamed with the Phi Psi's for a weekend comiiosed of a formal on Fri day evening followed by a breakfast in the house and a party Saturday night. With winter fraternity relationships at a new high, this weekend proved to be one to look forward to in years to come. Saturday proved to be a warm sunny day. of which all took advantage by trcking out to a Softball game with their dates. The Phi Psi's were host for the evening witli the party being based on "Xame your .-ong . On May cigluli Toin- Pastor's rhyth mic nuisic will hnd the hijis and their dates in the last big social event of the N'ear. .Vfter an evening ot dancing, chat ter and thirst quenchers, the carefree Grteks will lead their lovely ladies back to ihe Phi CLun house ior a breakfast serwd to revitalize the weary couples. Saturday atlernoon the I'ljis will warm the hearts of their lady friends with A GOOD TIME WAS HAD BY ALL! An essential accej->ted part oi our col lege days is the social life, and we here at .\lpha eagerly await the ii\'e weekend.^ a year when Jay becomes co-ed. Shoes shiiied. "tux" pressed, a young lass of your fancy and all worries are obliterated ior a weekend. Heginning the ali-c.'llege .social calendar was Home- lomiiig eirly in .Xovember which (fj'JcneJ with the impressixx' Military Ball on b'r;d.!\' night at the Pjallroom ol the George Wasliineton Hi)Iel. where most college funelions arc held. .\mid the festi\'iLies of Homeeoming Da\" the Jay grid squad took the held eni Saturday afternoon for the linale of a winning season to pound out a decisive 41-21 \ iciory o\ er L psala College. That 'weniin: the i'hjis gathered at the George Washington ior the Homecoming Dance with the alumni and their collegiate buddies. December brouglii the Inghliglit ot the inter-lralcrnity social e\eiUs of the hr.-t semester with the Greek Swingout. R i>s Cari\'le prox'ided the rytlimic mii>ic whicli w,i> iollowed 1 y a candlelight breakfast in the bhji house and a eontimiation of lae parly until the wee hours of the morning. Saturday after noon was ^pent decorating the lunise in the novel pri.M)n theme with the eosrumes being based upon "Supressed De sire". winch bianighl some hillarious cos tumes bv the brothers and their dates their annual orphans picnic for the orplians of Washington. 1 hat evening we are eagerb- awaiting the grass-skirted i''iji Island parly, the party of parties. Beside these "big" weekends iheere have '.H'en other small dances after basketball games, pledge weekend, and a going awav partv to enliven a well stacked .•()cial calendar . Leibendorfer To Wed Among h'iji couples to hear wedding bells this summer will be Brother Nilcs "Duke" Liebeiidurfer and his. bride to be. Sue Ann Cooper. Duke plans to be ma t ried June 17 before he goes to the scrvcic. \r\nTHE Pago 6 Seek New Big Cup Possession CoJitinued irom page 2, coliinin 2 man, for his top-notch job in assembling the tankmen and getting them in shape for competition. WIJI FIJI Mac Reed 175 lb., Stan Hoover 185 lb., and Jim Flaherty heavyweight. Four of the eight were edged out during the eliminations leaving Stan, Don, Joe, and Mac in the finals. The Phi Gams pick ed up enough points to win the cup. Special mention should be given to Mac Reed, who did an excellent job in winning his weight class. Spring, 1953 Annual Pig Dinner Climaxes Initiation After many weeks of planning and hard work by the local .-Muinni and undergraduate chapter. .Alpha's annual Pig Dinner and initiation were held here Saturday, February 21. BASKETBALL Coming as a quick follow-up to the intramural swimming was basketball, a sport which has always had a great following at Jay whether varsity or in tramural. This year was no exception and again big crowds of students and faculty entered the college gym to wit ness some very exciting and colorful games. The Fijis, which were last year's champs, again floored a very well round ed squad, possibly the strongest that Alpha has had in years. The season started with three or four lop-sided games in the Fijis favor, but then a defeat at the hands of a tall Pi Lam team put an obstacle in the way which was never to be overcome. The Pi Lams went on to take the cup undefeat ed and Alpha finished second with a nine and one record. The nine victories were easy, but the one defeat was close until the last three minutes when four of Alpha's starting five fouled out; then the two 6' 5" boy on the opponents team proved too much to handle. Credit for the success of this year's team must go to ten men, three of whom are graduating seniors who have contributed much to the success of the Fijis intramural teams over the past four years. The loss of the three—Stan Hoover, a terrific set-shot and rebound- er: Jim Flaherty, a 6' 2" rcboundcr with great versitility on the court: and Xils Liebendorfer, another big man under the boards and high-scorer for the '52-'53 season — will definitely hurt the Fiji squad, but a strong nucleus of freshmen and sophomores arc present to prove that they can make coming Fiji teams as strong as the past ones have been. WRESTLING 'File informal initiation was held in BOWLING After a year's layoff, bowling was brough back to the W. & J. intramural program as one of the early sports to succeed wrestling and preceed track. Constantly in quest of the big cup, the Fijis wholeheartedly supported the sport with few c.iperienced bowlers, but a little practice here and a little support there brought Alpha above the .500 mark with a record of five wins and four defeats. Our defeats could have been easy victories with one more experienced bowler, but such was not the case and the season was not as successful as it possibly could have been. However, only two of the first five bowlers are lost by graduation and if bowling is re tained as part of the intramural program at Jay, 1 am certain that the Fijis will be able to hold their own in better fashion than they did this year. Credit and thanks for the five victories this year must go to our two senior bowlers, Joel Fleming and Tom Walters who came up with several terrific games. Hearing 200, and on one occasion both reached this goal. Thus their absence will be felt in next year's line-up: but .\Ipha has always attempted to build for the future and therefore someone will be present to fill their shoes and enable the Fijis to continue their intra mural domination on the W. & J. campus. PING-PONG W. & J. introduced ping-pong into its intramural sports program for the first time this year. Twelve teams entered the struggle for the cup with the Pi Lams coming out the victors. The Fijis finished the season with a six and fi\e record. This was better the fraternity house at one o'clock, fol lowed at four-thirty by the formal ini tiation. After the formal ceremonies, the .Alumni and members of the chap ter including the twelve new initiates went to the Blue Room of the George Washington Hotel for the Pig Dinner. Alpha planned to have as toastmasler the president of the national fraternity, Cecil F. Dawson, but due to illness. Brother Dawson was unable to attend. The postition of tojistmaster was, never theless, very capably filled by Mr. John D. Sheppard, section chief of Section Seven. Brother Sheppard. with his wit ty humor and gift of speech, made the Pig Dinner a most enjoyable event. The dinner is one of the highlights of the fraternity year here at Jay, not only because it is the *'First Supper" of the new actives, but because it enables the men of the chapter to become better acquainted with the Alumni. After the Pig Dinner was over and greetings had been exchanged, the brothers of .Alpha and the "newly dool ies'' departed to the Club Flamingo where a celebration in honor of the new .Alpha Fijis was held. It was a won derful climax to a hectic week! Big Cup Nailed Down By Alpha The intramural program at W. & J. is one of the primary phases of the college sports curriculum. 'Fhe goal that every fraternity sets is "winning the 'Big Cup'" which is symbolic of super ior capabilities in all fields of this Col lege's sports. Immediately following the intramural basketball season, the Fijis of Alpha continued to dominate the sports pic than expected and can be attrbuted to Alpha's seniors. 'i'he most consistent winners were Stan Hoover, Joel Fleming, Tom Walters, and Duke Liebendorfer, of good sportsmanship and fair play for ture as the wrestling team went into all of whom will be alumni this time three consecutive years. action. Under the patient direction of next year. Others on the team included Brothers Don Kamerer and Paul Gof)d- win. the men. many of whom had never Pete Rommel and Pete Fulton. These two men will have to form the nucleus In winning the "Big Cup" last year, the Fijis won four out of a possible six sups and placed second in the remain wrestled before, were formed into a well of next year's squad. ing two fields. rounded team. class: Ed Diiignan 125 lb.. Don Kam The inirticipants enjoyed this innova tion in the intramural struggle for the big cup and perhaps this will become erer 135 lb.. Joe LautT 145 lb.. Jerry Langhart 155 lb.. Ste\e Oliphant lb5 lb., a permanent part of the intramural jirogram at Jay. We entered a man in e\ery weieht We of Alpha are proud of the fact that we have retained this monument The trophies won by .Alpha included the swimming, whesiling, basketball, and track cups. The only two trophies that we were unable to capture wxtc the \(jlieyball and soft-ball cups. \r\nTHE Sjxli.?. 1953 WIJI FIJI Page 7 FIJIS IN VARSITY SPORTS though the season ended with two wins College Depends Upon Alpha's Men On Many Of The Varsity Squads FOOTBALL A hca\ y-sel. rouiid-faccJ f d o l h a 1 1 coacli arri\cJ froin Stetson College at W'ashinglon-Jetlerson this tall. 11 i > name was Joe MeMulIen and wit Inn two weeks, he had captured I lie respect and admiration of the .^^ludent 1 od\' and j supporters. Waiting to greet Coach .Mc.Mullen and his assistants. Coaches .\el>o:i and Pveardon. were three Kijis; Stan lioover. Jim Klaherty. and Steve Oliidiant. No doubt Coach McMullen was gla*.! to see them becau.se litey helited Jay to and ot trouble dispite his slight stature. Not only did we have six varsity Fijis. but also a manager of the squad. McMullen's new manager was W ayne Scherz. recentIv- a.ctivited. from W'ilkinsburg. The Washington and Jetferson Col lege squad lost only to Case Tech by a I 3to 0 score. They beat Denison. Gen eva. Thiel. Carnegie Tech. and in the h.omecoming day game treated the alum ni to a 41-21 victory over Upsala of New Jersey. The Fijis of Alpha were jn-oiid of the football team tliis year and e>pecially proud of the secen Phi Gaiiis vvIh) aided it in its successes. capture its most successful season in free-style and was undefeated in the 220-yard free-style. He also placed third in the 100-yard free-style at the TriState A.A.U. meet and just recently cop ped two medals for his competition and victory in the A'.M.C.A. meet in Pitts burgh. Ross and Kaufman were point- getters in the 60-yard free-style and the relays. With the experience gained this year, the team, sparked by Phi Gam. is look ing forward to a successful season next BASKETBALL some time. year. Stan lloo\er. a center from W'ilkins- burg, lias been a stand-out ior three years as :in oifensive center, a defensi\e Lhe 1952-53 basketball season has oncL again brought a respectable represetative of our college out on tlie liard- line backer, and one oi the states lead vvood. ing punter.s. Stan has won stale-wide recognition for his line jd.ay and has ing from last year's squad. Coach Adam Sander.^ molded a fighting unit tliat made the t.ll-state team, the all-dist r'ct team, and was awarded honorable men tion on the little All-Aineric.n team during his junior \ear. l ie a!- ponding secret.arv' during his senior v'eai. Jim Flaherty, from Mt. Lebanon. ha> also been a top-ilight performer durine his four years at Jay as he j^hived of fensive tackle and defensive end. Jim stands six-two and weighs 2l()-pounds. Because he was one of the fastest men on tlie squad, he became the team's liLst downlield blocker. The well-liked Miiior served as .Mjiha's i^resident and was awarded the Alpha Fificiency placpie and tlie Omicron CIraduate award. .•\ stocky linebacker on the stpiad was Steve Oliphaiit of Be.aver. our new Treasurer, played his first season in the same stvde as Stan and Jim. Only a sophomore. Steve is expected to really "go places" with the Jav- grid scpiad. Three oth.er contributions of .Alpha to tile varsity squad were freslnnen. Paul Goodwin. Barrie Wood, and Joe LaufT. Ik'uil Goodwin of Pittsburgh was a de fensive halfback and interce|')ted some timely enemy passes and scored one touclidiiwn si.\ losses, individual laurels were won by F'iji tankmen. Engclhardt, a freshman breast-stroker with previous experience at the A'.M.ILA. in Pitts burgh, seldom lost a race. McVay, a letterman from last year, always placed in the top two brackets in the 100-yard Barrie Wood of Teaneck. New Jersev". was also a defensive lialfback. but is expected to be Jav's ciuarterback next season. Joe Laulf of .Mid way saw plenty of action as a defensive end and gave his opponents quite a bit With onlv three lettermen miss held its own against almost every other clul^ it faced in the 17-game series. One of the bright sj^ots on the team was Joe Richards. .Alpha's high-scoring SL-nior torward. "Cuxise" led the Presi dents in scoring last season by sinking 40(J points, an average of 20 per game. Joe. who hails from .Alliquij^pa. took up this year where he left oiT last as he tallnd :in average ol 18 points. Ibie to the loss ol several first string ball plavers jdaced on ju'obation at tlie conclusion of the first semester. Alpha once aeain showed her leadership and intere.st as tiiree more k'ijis were press es! into service. .\:ls Leibendorfer. a M nior troll. Be.aver F.tlls. T^ete Fair- baimh. a junior from .McKeesport. and ILirrie W ood, a ireshman from Teaneck. \. J.. proved worthv* substitutes during the remainder ol the college's games. Sirving in the caj^acity ol manager was another ]''i iiin.an. ThonKis Cn-ocott. a BASEBALL Although the quantitive contribution by the Fijis of the varsity baseball squad is small, the quality of tiie contri bution is of outstanding significance. In Nils Leibendorfer and Tom Walters, we find the backbone of the infield and pitching staff respectively. "Duke'k three year veteran at the shortstop position, will again be back scooping up the tough ones with his gazella-like grace. 1 he "Dukes out standing fielding prowess has at times been overshadowed by his dependable batting. A sharp eye. a long ball, and clever ba.se running liave enabled him to bat either as lead-off or in the clean-up spot. "Lefty", the big game winner for Jay. depends on an excellent selection oi wellcontrolled garbage interspersed with a blazing fast ball to confu.se the opposi tion. He has been the winning pitcher in SU'l'c of the games won by W&J. Although somewhat handicapped by a dead arm from last year, great things are expected from Tom this season. When not pitching. Coach Nelson plans to use him :is an ulilitv outfielder. fre.shman. TRACK Ilowevi'r. bec.ause of the loss of men. 1 he Prexie's record wasn't as good this year as was exjU'Cted. but they still c.ann. out on the long end of the 9-8 sL .ison. SWIMMING Coach Paul Reardon of the varsitv* track team can be grateful for the strong Fiji support lie h.'s been receiving. Not only are we represented on the field in quantity, but ciualitv" as well: for the Iraternitv" boasts v)f at least nine men. The k'i ii> carried their spirit to the .-wiminine pi'ol by having strone repre>tnt.,tion 111 varo.ty swimming this year, hour 111. 11 made the team; Sam Kauf111.1 11. P)eH iriieediard;. Deinas Mc\ .av*. and Lee Ross. j he team had a still schedule. swimmiiiL: .iL'.ain>t the best. .\1- five of which are definitely on tlie first team. The coach knows he can count on them to helj'* jnle-u]^ lho.se extra jioints ever >o vital In winning meets. And no wonder, for out of all the muddle and confusion of track comes a (lontinurd on pogr S, column 3 \r\nTHE Page 8 New Officers Past President's ball and track. Moving from the office of recording secretary to that of corresponding secre tary is John Xewton McEiravey of Elizabeth, Penna. Having attended Shadyside .'Academy, "Newt" was in the honorary society for scholarship, the glee club, and manager of the basket ball squad and captain of the track team. Xow in his junior year. Jack participates in the intramural sports program, varsity track, and is a member of the Pandora's business stall, acting as business manager, and is the secretary of the Lctterman's Club. Malcolm W. Reed is the chapter's new historian. .-Mso a graduate of Shadyside, he lives in Fo.x Chapel, located just outside of Pittsburgh. While at tending the academy, he belonged to the honorary society for scholarship, a discussion group, the chorus, and was captain of the football team and on the wrestling squad. .\t Washington-Jeffer son, Mac is active in work for the year book, the college choir, and intrafraternity sports. The sixth member of the new admin istration is Charles A. Muetzel of Upper St. Clair, Pa., who was elected steward. Graduating from Dormont High, Chick was president of his senior class, a mem ber of the high school band, on the student council, and a participant in varsity track. .As a Fiji he represents our chapter in the Student ServiceUnion, the Student Christian Associa tion, the ROTC band, and participates in track, volleyball, and wrestling as nitramural sports. Finally, representing .Alpha on the student council, is Donald B. Kamercr. graduate of Baldwin High School of Brentwood. Pa. While in school, hewas a class officer, student council rep resentative. member of the high school band, and active in varsity track and football. .A .sophomore .at Jay. Don is in the pre-mcdical socii ty. a member of the collgee chorus and the ROTC band, and a letterman In varsity track. Ffere at .Alpha, we feel that, in keep ing with the precedent established by previous officers, that these men tvill carry our Star forward as they repre sent us in lioth fraternal and collegiate affairs. PHI GAMMA DELTA P. O. Box 253 WASHINGTON, PA. Spring, 19S3 Fiji's In Varsity Sports Report Continued jioin page 7, column J Continued jroni page 1, column 2 detract from, but dehnilely add to, our scholastic average. The house itself is still in very good shape, as we strive to repair immediately anything that appears to Ite depreciat ing. The walls in the kitchen and liv ing room have been repainted and the water cooler repaired. We have im proved the furnisliings of the house with tlie purchase of a new 21-inch RC.A shining Ulympic prospect. Jack .AIcElravcy. .\ot only has he made a name for himself thi-oughoul the East in the lUO-yard dash, but has also been out standing in the 220-yard dash and the mile relay. To bolster the h'ijis varsity roster areother outstanding runners and held men. .-Among them is Don Kainerer. an e.xpe-rie-nced and fast -f40-yard man as well as a me-mber of the mile re-lay team. Jim F'laherty and Dan Donavan both put the shot while Jim also throws the discus and the javelin. His two cohorts in those- sports are "Chick" .Alue-t-/.e-l with the- discus and Jerry L-inghart with I he javelin. Eddie Duignan. the most recent Fiji addition, runs the half-mile. Installed Continued jroni page 1, rvlunin 3 competing in volleyball, swimming, soft- WIJI FIJI V ictor television set and a tri-o-matic victrola, paid for by the sale of maga zine subscriptions. Our standing in intramural athletics has been preserved. Having won the "Big Cup'' the last three years, we ffnd the road to victory a little rockier this )ear. However, tve have made a good start by winning the swimming and wrestling cups. In conclusion, it is only litting to mention that we feel that the grou|-) of men present at the f^ig Dinner this year will carry on the traditon of Phi Ganin'-.i Delta as the number one fra ternity of Washington and Jefferson College. F'ratcrnally yours, (signed) James J. Flaiieiu-v 'File "kangaroos" of the- sciuad consist of Joe- Richards and .-Andy Re-beil, both broad jumpers. .-Andy is also versatile in the sprints. GOLF AND TENNIS In golf, De-nias .AlcA ay and Jack AAiayinan. a freshman seem to be the most irromisin.g. Jack is Junior Club Cham pion at his home club. St. Clair Coun try Club in Dormont. Fe-nnsylvania. while- De-mtis was the- annual handicap Peree 1 champion at the Monlour Country Club Past President last fall. Both hit ;i tremendously long ball and should be- a great asset to the Jay linksme-n. Flaherty Voted Chapter Awards Representatives in the- other "social sport were just tts numerous with Pete- Brother James J. Maherty, past pres ident of Alpha for 1952-53. was award ed the Alpha Elficiency plaque and tlie Omicron Graduate award by an unani mous vote of tlie undergraduate chapter for his outstanding work in tlie fratern ity throughout his four years at Jay. Jim fulfilled his tenure as president efficiently and clTccti\'ely while partici pating in many of the college's e.xtracurricLilar acti\'ilies. An active partici pant in many intramural events. "Flab"' was also one of Alpha's outstanding representatives on the Proxies' grid card. Scholastically. Jim is on the dean's form for AA &J. list, member of Kera, and President of the economic honorary society. Perhaps "Flab's'' greatest contribution to the fraternity vcas his al)ility to instill into the younger men a sense of deepest re\'erence and rsenect for all of the ideals that this fraternity represents. Fulton. Ivauftttttn another freshman, and Stint showing exceptionally good Pete halls from Kiski Prep where he gained his initial instruction. Sam was a standout for his New Kensington High Schtxjl squad ttnd shows great possibili ties in becoming one of the great stal warts in the coming years. New Links In Alpha's Golden Chain Continued :roin page 3, column 3 while helping the- spirit of the school as a clteerle-ade-r. The French Club and the- class play were among Jerry's other imerests. and he- was given a position on the student council. Here at Jay. Jerry enrolled in the department of libert l arts and is a member of the- Red i Black and is an active- participant in the intramural pt-ogratn.