THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta ANN ARBOR, MICH., OCTOBER, 1954 ANOTHER GREAT PLEDGE CLASS by Frank Zinn Nineteen rise from the ranks to bring Alpha Phi one of its most versatiie pledge classes. THOMAS PEARCE ANDERLE, '57, Port Huron, Mich., lettered in foot ball, basketball, and track while in high school. He also found time to be president of the student council among other activities. Tom is pianning on apolitical science major at Michigan. MICHAEL ALEXANDER BAITY, '58,from Wilmette, 111., attended New Trier High Schooi and took part in a varied group of activities. Mike held the treasurer position of the state student council while being a strong member of the goif team. Mike plans (Viiddle rowrleft to PLEDGES—Front row, left to right: Bob L. Stahl, Mike A. Baity, Jim Patcrson, Sam II^rfiirt Bob a' to enter the school of dentistry. right: Tom T. Anderle, Don J. Deli'AqulU, Don S, Young, Steve Simich, F. Bill llcath, ' JOHN PHILIP BURT, '58, a prod left to right: Gordon K. Emery, Chuck L. Steiner, Clinton C. Wagner, Ross D. Fletcher"' J. ^ ^ uct of Muncie,Ind., and Muncie Central High School, is a pre-legal student. Meyers. Aljsent from pipture are: Jack C. Wheeler, James Hardy, and Dale Eldred. Phil was a three sports man, base Memorable Ekklesia Held ball, football, and basketball; and also took leadership responsibilities as Texas Tech. Chapter^ No. S2 Upon arriving at the 106th Ekkiesia, one was immediateiy impressed at the vast amount of organization and prep aration that had gone into this under taking. After being whisked through regis tration (consisting of presenting cre dentials, obtaining tickets to the various events scheduled, and getting dates from a highly efficient date bureau), we were ready to begin a very interesting experience. Perhaps the most inspiring thing about the Ekklesia to an undergraduate is the fact that such highly successful men as Crandall Melvin, Cecil F. Dawson, William Mennen, etc., have enough devotion for their fraternity to give of themselves so freely in time and energy at this convention. It was with such inspiring leader ship that we began our business ses sions in the theatre of the beautiful Ambassador Hotel. Among the more notable changes to the fraternity structure were the following; 1. The creation of the post of Educational Director. 2. Ralph Kake, Oregon '13, elected new Archon President. 3. Board of Trustees increased from 5 to 7 members. the president of his junior and senior classes 4. The approval of clause which scholarship JOHN McCHORD CHRISTI, '58, aS follows; graduated from high school in Evanich f"'' ^"y ston. Hi. John's primary spark is in "Any academic to achieve the musical field and he shows a wide equal to variety of talents. President of the German Club and Musician's Club fell orabovethc aver- to this erstwhile bandsman. Enrolled or fra.tej-hity ic5Wer)onits in the Music School, he looks forward to a band director's job. campus ^ . pe foj. DON JOSEPH DELL'AQUILA, '58, scholastic resides in New Rochelle, N.Y. where ensuing he attended high school. With many a scholastiT average age(whichever placed on fy'": foL^"=hd^mi^^ tPe ICDOV,, . thechapter previ- activities, his tops were president of ---- the senior class and musical abilities- stiii fau,-^.^ requheJJJ^»itl-^n^^^;napt®r will be put ,tP remain quireme„Nr ^ 5. The app^ from petition » tP ^iP^'Haoter Tech. as^a^ These five point^'-he ^2^ business of thia v,^oM®, ^^pt business in committee ^ con^ent^on, See EKj^ GORDON REACH EMERY, '58, from Bedford, Ind., captained the basketball team along with lettering ^ and worked this summer in a T.V. plant. Gordy is a pre-med student. See PLEDGE page 2 \r\nPage 2 PLEDGE —Continued from page 1, THE ALPHA PHIJI October NEWS President Reports ... Progress and Plans Of Alpha Phi Board ROSS DAVro FLETCHER, '58, comes to us from Birmingham and After a Fiji rejuvenating time at has planned a college course of pre- the Golden West Ekklesia, those of us medical studies. Ross is a graduate who attended from the active chapter, Your Alpha Phi Board looks back with pride on the accomplishments of tude probably only derived from such the Chapter during the past year, and conclaves. looks ahead with plans for the future. It was a real pleasure to meet so The response of the alumni was noth FREDERICK WILLIAM HEATH, many fine gentlemen from the four ing short of magnificent in the "707 '57, a Detroit Fiji pledge, attended corners of the country and Canada, Club" campaign for building the new Redford High School and was a mem but double the pleasure, was the addition. If you've had no opportunity ber of the American Legion baseball to view the spacious living and dining team. Bill is working with the'Ensian privilege of serving as one of the tryout staff and has aspirations in that delegates of the Cheney Cup chapter. rooms at 707 Oxford—wait no longer— you'll be as proud as the actives and Trying to look at itfrom the gradu direction. your board at the improvement. ate's point of view, I believe the alumni An Ann Arbor boy, JAMES MERRILL HARDY, '59, intends to be can well be ^^ofud:«y^Alpha Phi and its During the summer months Brother a production engineer. Jim attended accomplishments over the past num Ken Shaw aided the Board by focusing Ann Arbor High School where he was ber of years. This year promises to attention on the future needs ol the student council president, member of be no exception. house. As you know,he has served as of Washington and Lee High School and was their president of the Student Council. He also did a fine job as Governor of Virginia Boys' State. band and orchestra, cross country team,football team, and other activi returned with an enthusiasm and atti The chapter met its first obligation, rushing,wilh flyfngxolors, the result being an excellent class of nineteen. ROBERT ALAN MEYERS, '57, This provides a strong nucleus of another Redford High School product, freshmen to carry on the Alpha Phi ties. is a pre-med student. While in high tradition in years to come. Diversity school. Bob was active in publications is a characteristic of the class, a and was a member of two honoraries. healthy situation. A special thanks In his senior year. Bob held the top goes to the fine number of recommen dations sent by you alumni. post in his district Hi-Y. The fall ushers in king football be JAMES PATERSON,'58, hailsfrom Hazel Park, Mich., where he was sides falling leaves, and this leads to active in athletics and several school football week ends and open houses. clubs. Jim captained the tennis team Again we invite as many of you who do make it down to Ann Arobr for the and was president of the student council. His prime goal is journalism games to drop in either before or and he is following up that desire as a after the game. The door is always open, in fact, we expect to see you. Daily tryout. P. K. Geiger SAMUAL HYNES RIGGS, JR., »58, from Liberal, Kan., graduated from Liberal High where he was active in Purple Le^onnaire during his gradu ate work at Municipal Administration. Together with available board mem bers, he had the Student Health Serv ice inspect our outmoded kitchen facilities and draw up a list of rec ommendations for improvement. Preliminary architectural plans were drawn up as previously authorized by the board, and Ken labored diligently in rounding up information, cost esti mates, and specifications on equip ment. We hope in the future to set up a kitchen modernization program in graduated steps so that steady prog ress can be made. The first antici pated move will be to dishwashing equipment and the championship regional doubles adequate china storage. install more team two years. A pre-med course Plans are materializing to start this program during the year, and it student publications. Sam has en is likely that we all, as alumni, will rolled in the College of Engineering. JACK CARL WHEELER, '58, is a want to join the "707 Club" again in His special hobbies are flying and local boy who attended Ypsilanti High order to get the ball roUing. swimming. football(capt.), basketball, track, and of studies is Chuck's main task at the present., School. . While there, Jack took part During the summer, your Board Harper Woods' contribution to the in many activities, including lettering pledge classisSTEVAN SIMICH, '58. in football and basketball,while hold authorized a new outside paint job for Steve, who is interested in industrial ing the presidents' job of the student the Chapter house, including full re engineering, received two letters in council. Chemical Engineering is his pairs of screens and storm windows, and the lodge has a bright new look football and basketball, and one in forte while at Michigan. this fall. golf. Besides a sports interest, he Adding to the list of many Bucheyes Thanks for the kind letters which was active in the Drama Club, Glee in the house is CLINTON CYRIL Club, the Hi-Y, and was president of WAGNER, '58, of Wyoming, Ohio. have reached us about the new Alumni Directory. We all are glad you can his junior class. Clint is enrolled in Lit School with make use of it. Credit must go, how ROBERT LEONARD STAHL, '58, Industrial Management in mind. ever, to Bill Zerman and the faithful from Park Ridge, 111,, is in the Lit Among his many high school activities chapter who had a part in it. School, where he is taking pre- were included band,tennis, basketball, If it is tomembers be kept current, please re business courses. Athletic-wise. Bob football, baseball, and golf. He also member to notify us of your changes was manager of the football team and was president of the student council of address as they occur. played tennis at Maine Township High and sports editor for the school annual Your Board is extremely proud of our Cheney Cup Chapter and know that student council and a representative DONALD SOUTAR YOUNG, H. 58, all of us in the alumni group will wish East Lansing, Mich., is a graduate of to do everything possible to support at Illinois Boys State. them. Don't fail to visit the house if CHARLES LEROY STEINER, »58, East Lansing High School. Don, School. Bob was a member of the and paper. comes from Niles, Mich., propped at ticipated in football, wrestling, track, you can fit it into your schedule. Why NilesHigh School and Culver Military Academy. Chuck lettered in football, tennis, and basketball while being on and treasurer, while being presi en and in the student council as presi en of the senior class. Don is preparing ior Law School. not take advantage of the football week ends to drop in? J. W. Henderson \r\nPage 3 BRISTOR IS NEW P.L AS SHAW RESIGNS Upon the resignation of Ken Shaw as Purple Legionnaire, the Alpha Phi Chapter unanimously elected Bob Bristor on Monday, October 11, new Purple Legionnaire for the coming year. The chapter regrets the loss of Ken,now the assistant city manager of Westerville,Ohio, but feelr extremely fortunate in gaining Bob. Bob, known more affectionately at the chapter as"Bristle", has been one of Alpha Phi's most loyal alumni. Hailing from the small Ohio town of Steubenville, he and his twin brother. Bill, made quite a mark at the Uni versity. A man of diversified interests. Bob servedon the Union Executive Council while an undergraduate in 1948. Bob also served as Alpha Phi Recording Secretary in 1948-1949 and Treasurer in 1949-1950. The draft interrupted his studies, and after a delay of two years he returned to complete his training toward a Master's degree in accounting. Once again the Armed Services called him, this time as a commis sioned officer in the air force. Since his discharge. Bob has been employed at the Ford Motor Company as a fi nancial analyzer. He also has been a member of the Alpha Phi Board since his return. Bob has several special interests, including U.S. Civil War history and classical music. Still a bachelor, his interests also include members of the opposite sex. At present, "Bristle" is living in the Union, enabling him to lend his helpful advice to the house with a minimum of effort. All of us here at the Alpha Phi Chapter welcome "Bristle" and wish him the best of luck. DAD'S WEEK END COMING November 6 & 7 have been designated as Dad's Weekend at 707 Oxford. Chair man Bob Knutson and his committee have planned a variety of activities centered, of course, around the Mich igan vs. Illinois football game. Festi vities will begin with lunch on Saturday and continue through Sunday dinner. We're looking forward to seeing as many Fiji Dad's as possible. I U f- Seated in front of the house, the annex in the background, are (left to right)—Dave Fleisher^, Paul Gelger, John Baity, Tom Leopold, and Gene Hartwig. BAITY ('55). John is twenty-one years old and is majoring in econ omics. After three years as an officer in the air force, he plans to study Law at either Harvard or Mich by Jim DeLand For the first time in the history of igan. John is president of the InterAlpha Phi Chapter we are beginning a fraternity Council and a member of year with the Cheney Cup on our Sphinx, Michigamua, and the Honors Convocation Committee. He is en mantle. This trophy is always some thing to strive for, and we believe we gaged to Jean Robinson, a senior and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. have chosen officers capable of lead ing us to an equally successful year. Our corresponding secretary this In PAUL GEIGER ('55), our presi year is GENE HARTWIG ('55), a past dent, we have the first red-headed editor of the AlphaPhiji News. Gene, Fiji from Hawaii. Paul, who was whose home is Cleveland, Ohio, is born and went to school in Honolulu, also twenty-one and is majoring in is twenty-one years old and an eco pre-legal studies. He is managing nomics major. After graduation and editor of the Michigan Daily and a two years in the army he plans to re member of Sphinx and Michigamua. turn to Michigan to attend law school. After what he terms "an unfortunate Besides being president of the house, stay with Uncle Sam", Gene will re Paul is business manager of the turn to Michigan for Law School. Michiganensian, and a member of Known for his smile and his ability Michigamua, senior men's honorary. at the keyboard is our Historian, TOM Our treasurer, DAVE FLEISHER LEOPOLD ('55). A twenty-one year {'56), is a twenty-year old engineer old majoring in economics, Tom from Battle Creek. More commonly makes his home in Highland Park, known around the house as "Nat Illinois. An ex-member of Ann Arbor Bumpo" and "Doctor Moon", Dave is Alleycats,a local dixieland band, Tom studying industrial engineering, and is the 50th president of the Michigan also plans to get a master's degree Union and a member of Michigamua. in Business Administration. Dave is Tom's future plans are indefinite, a member of Triangles (junior engin except for a two-year hitch in the Cabinet Composed of Strong Leaders eering honorary) and the Engineering service. Honor Council. Hailing from Wilmette, Illinois is our Recording Secretary JOHN Grand Rapids; Stephen H. Kale, La Porte, Ind.; Thomas G. Sawyer, Birmingham, Mich.; Rex H. Wilcox, Alma, Mich.; James H. Davies, Newly initiated brothers in Alpha Muskegon Hts.; Bruce J. Boss, Grand Phi chapter this fall include: Rapids; William H. Moeller, Detroit; Romulus B. Portwood, Detroit; Keith Frederick W. Lyons, Poland, Ohio, I: Pohl, Muskegon Hts.; Paul J. Charles R. Sharp, Detroit; Roger L. Melgaard,Edmore, Mich.; William B. Severson, Ottawa, HI.; David N. Steinmeyer, Toledo; David L. Gray, Wakely, Woodville, Ohio; Albert G. New York; Frederick C. Williams, Schadel, Detroit. The Alpha Phiji News Published quarterly for alumni members and fiiends by Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi (Jamma Delta at the University of Michi gan. EDITOR John H. Upton *55 PHOTOGRAPHER Samual H. Riggs, Jr '58 News and chancres of address should be sent to the Etiitor, 7U7 O.xford, Ann Ai'bor, Michigan. \r\nTHE ALPHA Page 4 October 1954 PHIJI NEWS News From Fiiis Everywhere Glenn C. Neff, '48 married to the for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline Co., former Janet C. Grubb, Kappa Alpha and while in Michigan o" business he Theta, Ohio Wesleyan, has recently was able to pay us a visit. Michigan Fijis attendi"^*^^ annual been promoted to Assistant Chief In spector for the Boiler Division of the meeting of the United Chamber Babcock & Wilcox Co. with his head of Commerce in Washi ngt°" quarters in Barberton, Ohio. Thanks Madden,'22, and Alex for the letter, Brother Neff. John is president of A recent pre-football luncheon guest & Sons, Chicago, and was Samuel H.Riggs, '18, of Liberal, the Illinois Chamber of Kansas. Brother Riggs is a lawyer a director of the EKKLESIA —Continued from page 1. thus cutting the vital factor of time to Alex tion. ^ -r . nominee of ommerce as oresiio*^^ Scherer P'^^^^'ff-e-president of Freight Lines, is ' , the Illinois Chanibei- a minimum. -^ohn Scherer '30. Commerce. ff. I 35, IS the The physical facilties offered by ; of the assistant medical ^,^3 the Ambassador were certainly topChrysler Corporation ^950 notch, including the Cocoanut Grove, medical adLido Pool, and fine hotel shops which association with the as staff specialist in added to the enjoyment of everyone. fitIn this hotel probably one of the ministrative departjii^ most intensified 4-day social pro grams in Ekklesia history was carried The Phi.ji Newi^ »- with news on. Wherever there was a Fiji there alumni, let's fill who gradwas a party,or so it seemed. Although aboiit those brotlin* uated with you. the results on the surface may have 0-PP®^i"ing r®been only a violent headache the fol Among the names ,.ters Register lowing morning,it was at these social cently in the Headqu^ ^lumni Walter activities that the brother from N.Y.U. Send NeWjy'our paper met the brother from California, or the brother from Kansas met the brother from Florida, and thus the vastness the greatness of Phi Gamma Delta was once again shown to all. A report of such a memorable occasion as an Ekklesia could go on endlessly. However, my advice to any member of Phi Gamma Delta who has not attended an Ekklesia would be to live by doing and see for yourself. It is an experience long to be remembered. D. L. Flelsher It's been good to see John Lindquist who has stopped by "707" several times this fall. John is Assistant Vice-Presidentof public relations for the Chrysler Corporation in Detroit. Onetime editor of the Michigan Daily, Second Lieutenant M.Crawford Young,'53, has been made aide to the deputy commanding general of the Fifth Army Headquarters in Chicago. In recent weeks, brief visits were paid us by Mike Scherer, '54, Tony Bonadio, '54, Bob McGrath, '54, and Eric Vetter, '54, Mike is stationed in Baltimore, Maryland where he is attending Counter-intelligence School, while Eric and Tony are clerk typists at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Bob at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. Jim Gielow, '53, also went through basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, and now is at Fort Devens, Massachusetts in Intellegence training. Deaths: Herbert Charles Jussen, '10, died May 25, 1954,at Cincinnati, Ohio. He had been a member of the Cincinnati Ordnance District since 1942, and at the time of his death, he was chief of analysis. Before this, brother Jussen and John G. Donaldqcof*''51, who has held positions with the Republic Steel and the Philip Carey George Andersori, ^^tail merchant Corporation taken over his dad's with a branch Manufacturing Company. Amos C. Maple,'91, died March 17, at Northport Point We were 1954, at Whittier, California. Besides active as a banker in Whittier, Homecom^ing -^veekgn fper's death in being he shared in organizing the Whittier was Building and Loan Association, September. Bob in George's Murphy Memorial Hospital, and the Penn Finance Corporation. Brother drops in Weel5;e^ -^*^t the Michigan Maple also served on the chamber of commerce, the city council, and was are those of Michig3-** ft K. Erf, '35, K. Scherer, '24, -51. business at Northpu J'^j-opped in for Point. branch office sum'r;,"^^rt No^r-jC he can Bob get away from his Law School. .i- ^ studis^ treasurer of the Whittier Red Cross. PHI GAMMA DELTA 707 OXFORD ROAD, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN U.S POSTAGc 316 o 55 S. ZERWAM ^>^7 MT. PLEASANT AVE. arbor, MICH. 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