,I f THE WIJI FIJI NEWS OF ALPHA VOL. 3.5, No. 5 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA SUMMER 1955 NEWLY ELECTED OFFICERS Byron Hoover '56; New Alpha Prexie from the secret files of "Phir Kaufman At an informal meeting, held on March 7, the officers for the 195556 school term were elected by Al pha of Phi Gamma Delta. The new cabinet includes Byron Hoover, Vin cent Franz, Edward Duignan, An drew Farley, Thomas Grocott, and Joseph Lauff. There is one very proud Fiji Alumnus and that is Brother Stan Pictured above are the newly elected officers of the chapter: left to right—Tom Grocott, Historian; Vinnie Franz, Treasurer; Joe Lauff, Student Council Representative; Byron Hoover, President; Dick Perrault, Stew'ard; Ed Duignan, Recording Secretary; Andy Farley, Cor responding Secretary. PRESIDENTS REPORT Bvron Hoovkr It has been said that a fraternity, in order to justify its existence, must accomplish the two following pur poses: (1) Service to its alma mater; (2) The progressive development of its members. Any fraternity which fails in either of these two purposes not only exposes the whole fraternity system to criticism, but fails indeed to manifest its potentialities as an institution of educational usefulness. I can sincerely say that Alpha of Phi Gamma Delta has realized these purposes; not only to her own men but to her school. In recognizing her obligation to Wa.shington and Jef ferson College, she has located mem bers in virtually every phase of cam Hoover '53. Brother Stan, an out standing leader while in the chapter, can well be proud of his younger brother Byron, w^ho was elected to the coveted position of President. Byron comes from Wilkinsburg, Pa. In high school Byron was President of the National Honorary Society, a member of the Student Council, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Spanish Club. Now a Junior in college, By ron has been very active as an Asso ciate Editor of both the school's newspaper and yearbook, and is also a varsity cheerleader. Here in the house, Byron has participated in many of the intramural sports and has demonstrated exceptional talent in decorating the house for festive rucular organizations have Phi Gams as leaders and officers, and, most of week-ends. these have Phi Gams actively par to the house this semester after hav ticipating somewhere in their "rank ing served two years with the Navy and file". Air Force will serve as the Treasur er. "Vinnie" hails from Brentwood, Athletically, twenty-one of her forty-two members serve the col lege on varsity teams, many of these men functioning at more than one sport. Paul Goodwin, a Phi Gam, has been elected as Captain of next year's football team, while recent Letterman's Club elections establish Vincent "Vinnie" Franz, returning Pa., and while attending high school there w as active in the Glee Club, Senior Choir, Dramatics Club, and was Treasurer of his Sophomore Class. In college, Vince is on the j'earbook and newspaper staff. Vince has added much spirit to the chap ed Phi Gams in three of that club's four offices. ter and formerly did a fine job as But enough.. . . the enumeration of our members is certainly not the purpose of this report. Perhaps I New Recording Secretary is Ed ward James Duignan from Butler, Pa. In high school, Ed was a mem pus activities. Three of the four men can illustrate Alpha's service to her ber of the concert choir. Junior Ki- editing the college yearbook are men from this chapter. She also has edi tors on both the college newspaper and literary magazine. Several of the college honoraries and extra-cur- college by citing two recent ex amples. It was eagerly through the efforts of former Fiji president. Chick Muetzel, that last Friday night Continued on Page 2, Column 1 wanis. National Music Club, Dra matics Club, and the Youth Assem bly. Also, Ed was Vice President of house manager. the Senior Class and President of the Continued on Page 4, Column 1 \r\nTHE Page 2 THE WUl FIJI Published by the Alumni Relations and Publications Committee of Alpha Chap ter of Phi Gamma Delta. Mailing ad dress: Box 253, Washington, Penna. WIJI FIJI pointment. By analysing and under standing the reasons behind these three, we are ready, upon gradua tion, to deal with the professional, business, and social worlds. By learning to corelate forty-two entire ly different personalities behind a College Policy And Campus common set of ideals and communi A, N, Farley The Student-Faculty Committee on New Campus Construction made specific plans this week for receiv ing campus suggestions, formulating them, and passing them on to the Board of Trustees as the College cating our ideas each to the other, we achieve a priceless insight into Chairman—Cmcvi Muetzel an abstraction nautre." known as "human Steve Oliphant Dick Plumb Mr. & Mrs. James J. Langhart PRESIDENT'S REPORT Continued from Pa^^e i, Column 2 the College saw the successful re juvenation of a very worthwhile competition on campus—the Interfraternity Sing. Tomorrow evening, this particular chapter, will repre sent the whole Student Body by singing at a Benefit Dinner for an organization known as Neighbor hood House. Neighborhood House is a Red Feather Organization initiat ing the construction of a Juvenile Center for the negro children of Washington, Pa. It is in ways such as these two immediate examples, that the chap ter hopes to repay its debt to the college. But there are other intrinsic values which a fraternity can give her members. Assuredly there are the life-long friendships, the contact wil^h alumni, the advancement of indivi dual culture; these are undeniable truths. Now let us look at our chap ter in a different light—as a melting pot of ideas. Society has always de manded that youth enter a proba tionary period before it can success fully enter "man's estate". There is one other obligation closely related to that of a fraternity to its active members; that is the ob ligation of a fraternity to its alumni. In repayment to them for the faith which they have in us, we can show our gratitude tangibly by keeping our chapter strong. Numerically, Alpha has the sec ond largest group of men on campus, ranking second to Pi Lambda Phi. This year's pledge class too, ranked second on campus with thirteen men; Pi Lambda Phi again first with four teen. Scholastically our pledge class ranked first on campus. nal on the proposed tennis courts, field house, and student union build ing. The first phase of the College's four-million-dollars-in-ten-years cam paign will come to a close this June with over one million already col lected. It is expected that Dr. Boyd C. Patterson, president of the Col lege, will announce at that time what specific plans for construction have been made. This announcement of new con struction will follow swiftly on the an upward swing, scholastically, moving up two noches in the eleven to the Freshman Class of 1959 have organization listing. However, there is still a great deal to be desired. that an enrollment of some six hun Alpha found herself .13 below the The present enrollment is approxi "all men's" average. Needless to mately 513. state, the chapter is directing efforts toward a better average this sem ler, has contracted to have the new been exceeding all expectations and dred students is expected next term. Dr. Harry Boord, College Control ester. asphalt tennis courts completed by the Fall. The all-weather,day or night Financially, the fraternity has met all her obligations. The board bill has been raised ten cents a day so that this department can better cover our deficits in other departments. Planned revisions in the chapter's "by-laws" are being designed for chapter approval early next fall. These revisions are being deliberate ly designed to put teeth in the phil osophy that a chapter's members must pay their own way. courts are located on North Lincoln Street between East Beau and East Chestnut. When all work on the Chapter "tone" allows little to be desired. With very few exceptions, our members are quick to recognize the mandatory aspect of participa success was due entirely to the uni fied effort of Chapter members. This, one might almost say, is our experimental proving ground, a plate where we can recognize and deal with success, failure, and, disap finally received the "go-ahead" sig heels of Admissions Director Fred as a group if we are to survive. By observing the customs and tradi which our alumni have given us, we benefit from a maturity and exper ience which youth lacks. from the desk of Frank's declaration that applications tion, not only in interfraternity func tions, but also in intrafraternity functions. Another recent example could be our annual Mother's Day Dinner which proved to be even more successful than last year's. Its pure. By maintaining the standards Improvements The whole fraternity has started Within our walls. Alpha has a community of forty-two such youths; it is here that we spend much of this transitional period. Learning to live together we must learn to interact with one another in ways prescribed by society; elect our own small gov ernment; set up standards, and, most important of all, function together tions of our fraternity, we keep it Summer, 1955 In closing, may I say this. The continued prosperity of Alpha lies mainly in the recognition of her ob ligations to her school, her alumni, and her members. Having realized these during the past year, we have benefitted from them; assuredly then, it has become a similar goal for our members to attain next year. rough foundation has been complet ed and a permanent cement wall erected, the asphalt base will be spread. The new courts will be an added attraction to incoming Fresh men and will be open to students, faculty, and friends of the College during the regular tennis season. Final estimates call for three courts. At the present time the StudentFaculty Committee has been conduct ing a survey among the student body and faculty regarding what they want in the proposed buildings. Coach Reardon heads the sub committee on the erection of a new Field House. Dr. Mason's sub-com mittee is considering what the Stu dent Activities Center should feature for students, while Dr. Porter has been quizzing the various group leaders as to what their organizations should want in such a building. Co ordinating the activities of all three sub-committees is laison officer and advisor to the Board of Trustees Dr. Edwin Moseley. A recent poll conducted on cam pus showed that many students pre ferred a central campus location. Continued on Page 3, Column 3 \r\nSummer, 1955 THE WIJI FIJI Page 3 College Policy And Campus OddA, W £*id6. Oh, /llitmHi ^^I4e4td6, Alpha's Efficiency And Omicron Awards We of Alpha are proud to an nounce that Charles "Chick" Muetzel has been unanimously selected to re ceive both the Alpha Efficiency and the Omicron awards. Chick, who has recently retired from the presidency of Alpha, is more than qualified to receive these awards. While a sophomore, brother Muetzel was elected to the ofi'ice of Steward, where his sound judp^ment and efficient manner were invaluable to the execution of his ofi'ice. So suc cessfully did he perform the duties of Steward, that in his junior year, the chapter displayed further confi dence in Chick's capabilities by elect ing him to the office of chapter President. During his term in the presidency. Chick proved not only to be a conscientious worker, but a constant source of new ideas for in creasing Alpha's strength. In addi tion, Chick has been very infiuential in campus activities here at Jay, and, consequently, has done a great deal to further Alpha's relations with the faculty and adminitsration. While confronted with the many problems and worries of the presidency, broth er Muetzel has further served Alpha "Phi Gamma Delta is not for Fraternity Days alone.. Gone from Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, but not forgotten are Brothers: McGREGOR '51; STU ART '52; FLAHERTY '53; FAIRBAUGH '54; and many others. This report will serve as only a small glimpse at the many Fijis that have passed through the portals of gradu ation, here at Alpha. In Alaska spending a pleasant stay with the U. S. Artillery is Brother MACK REED '54. Since his depar ture to foreign lands, his friends and Brothers here at the Chapter have missed Mack's subtle wit and inspiring spirit. Our loss is the Es kimo's gain. Brother CHARLES S. MORRIS '51, is now publicity director at the Col. School of Mines in Golden, Colo. Chuck, as we remember, did a great job as Pub. Dir. here at Jay from the time of his graduation in '51 to June '53. Last February, at our annual Pig Dinner, a very familiar and popular Brother served as guest speaher for the evening. He was JAMES A. STUART '52, now a third year Medical Student at Pitt. Jim has re as a member of the intramural water cently been engaged to basketball, basketball, track, softball, volleyball, and bowling teams. Chick has not completely confined The University of Pgh. is also the home of two other recently gradu his abilities to Phi Gamma Delta, however, and in his final year at Jay he will leave with a commend able list of college activities which include the Red & Black Business Staff of the Pandora, Varsity Track, Band, W. & J. Quartet, Secretary of the Intra Fraternity Council, mem ber of Pi Delta Epsilon, Student ated Fijis. They are Brothers James R. McGregor '51, and Robert L. Curry; both active members of the Pitt Law School, reaching new aca demic heights via the new elevator just installed in the "Tower of Learning." (Jim is now pinned to M iss Sandra Brunt of Wilkinsburg.) Another popular spot with the Christian Association, Student Ser Alumni seems to be Ft. Eustis, Va vice Union, Executive Council of the uhere Intra Fraternity Council, and Chair ^53, PETE FAIRBAUGH '54 and man of the 1954-55 Rushing Rulc^' JACK McELRAVEY '54 are now Committee. Chick's value to the fraternity and the college during his four vears at W. & J. are obvious. Brother Muet- zel's leadership and patient under standing have contributed to the high Fiji spirit which Alpha has main tained since 1848. With this outstanding record and these excellent qualifications, it is no surprise that the chapter has selected Chick Muetzel to be the recipient of these two awards, which are a Iri- Brothers STAN HOOVER residing. Stan, has held an Instructorship in the Transportation Corps for the past year, and is making Eustis his 'home away from home', with his wife Mary Ellen, and his 8 month old son, Stan Jr. Jack and Pete have just completed their basic training and are awaiting their as signments. It has been rumored that Brother JAMES J. FLAHERTY '53 has been attempting to make St. Pat rick's Day a national holiday for the Improvements Continued from Page 2, Column 3 The general area being between South College, East Wheeling, South Lincoln, and East Beau. The speci fic area named more times than any other was the area across from Hayes Hall and in front of the gymnasium on the corner of College and Beau Streets. After the four hundred and thirtyfour questionnaires had been tabu lated, the student body showed a definite preference for the proposed Union to hold a lounge room, snack bar, television room, organizational offices, and small meeting rooms. The game room was to feature bowling alleys, pool, ping pong tables, card tables, lockers, and shuffle board. Down at College Field, ample thought is being given to modern ized dressing facilities and locker rooms for both home and visiting teams, new laundry and drying rooms, and shower facilities. In ad dition, the cement stands will con tain lounge facilities for spectators, a radio and press box, and refresh ment stand. It must be remembered though that these tentative plans are merely the forerunners of basic designs to remake the local campus. The tenyear development program promises a new auditorium, campus church, gymnasium, addition to the library, and the restoration and moderniza tion of older buildings. Inevitably will be the construc tion of a new administration build ing with the historic landmark that now serves as central headquarters of all administrative functions being converted into a museum. chance, and will soon be adopting green as their national color and Fiji-Rag as their national anthem. Enrolled in the Guided Missle School, at Ft. Bliss is Brother GEO. AUGER '53. A minor in French has paid off for Brother STEVE DE FRANCISCO '54 who is stationed in France under the auspices of the U. S. Quarter Masters Corps. Also of the class of '54 is Brother DANIEL B. DON A VAN, a first year Medical Student at the University of Penna. Last, but far from least is Bro. W. Peter Rommel of the Trans. Corps, Brooklyn, N. Y., where he of Phi Gamma Delta. Alpha extends people of Korea; while serving with the Transportation Corps there this and his wife, Lois, are anxiously Its congratulations and thanks to Brother Muetzel for many jobs well past year. With 'Flab's' power of persuasion and commanding person done! ality the people of Korea haven't a fo his service to the Fraternity awaiting the arrival of their bundle of Bliss. We hope its a boy and onother Fiji heir. \r\nTHE Page 4 Newly Elected WIJI FIJI Allegheny Weekend Officers Continued from Page 1, Column 3 Hi-Y Club. At "Jay", Ed is on the newspaper staff, a member of the Intercollegiate Conference on Gov ernment. Fraternally, Ed did a fine .job keeping the board dept. in the black as former steward. Ed has re cently pinned his high school sweet heart and plans to make law his Summer, 1955 Alpha's New Pledge We of Alpha were pleased to be hosts to the Pi Chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta from Allegheny College during our Military Ball Weekend. The interfraternity activities began on the afternoon of February 19 with the annual basketball tournament of Section VII. In a hard fought con test, the Fijis from Meadville proved to be too much for us at Jay, and won by a 71-62 score. There were many highlights and superior plays career. Andrew Newhell Farley, from Charleroi, Pa., will serve his second term on the cabinet. Andy did a yoeman's job as Treasurer and this time was elected as Corresponding Secre tary. Andy,at Charleroi High School, was editor of the newspaper and year book, an active member of the Key Club and in the class play. An dy also had his own weekly radio show, which he originated and di rected. Here in college Andy is bus ier than a cow's tail in fly season. He is the Company Commander of the Pershing Rifles, President of the Intercollegiate Conference on Gov ernment, a member of the National Defense Transportation Association, during this game, and both teams showed excellent merits as there was never a dull moment. Early that Saturday evening, the Prexies varsity basketball team, of which three Phi Gams are members, defeated the Allegheny so that face was net completely lost. Following this game, a party was held at the Alpha House where fra ternal relationships and associations between these two chapters of Phi Gamma Delta were enjoyed to the utmost. The men and their dates danced to a combo and a gay party Richard Hirsiiberg spirit prevailed. As a result of that weekend, we of Richard Hirshberg from McKees- port. Pa., is Alpha's new pledge for the second semester. "Didge"i' as he is affectionately known by the mem bers of the house, graduated from and the Buskin Club. In addition to Alpha feel much closer to our broth this, Andy is the Editor of the school's yearbook and had his own column in the school's newspaper. Andy "Senator" Farley is majoring in Political Science with the hope of going into politics. The brothers generally agree that someday Andy ers from Pi, and we eagerly await will no doubt make the White House May 28 at South Park. This conte.st of the Executive Council of the Stu is between the Alpha and Pi Sigma Chapters of Phi Gamma Delta. In the past, this yearly contest has pro dent Council, officer of the Latin his permanent address. The new Historian is Thomas George Grocott, from Clairton, Pa. Tom was very active in high school athletics, participating in football, basketball, and track. Tom was in the Senior Play, and was President of the National Honor Society. In college, Tom is the Treasurer of the Letterman's Club, Manager of the varsity basketball team, SecretaryTreasurer of his Junior class, and .\ssistant Editor of the yearbook. our next get together with them. Softball Gome The annual Softball game for the Little Brown Jug will be played on vided much fun and many thrills and this year should be no exception. McKeesport High School. Among his high school activities were mem ber of the yearbook stall', member Club, and active participant in the local Hi-Y Club. Athletic wise, "Didge" was a sprinter for the track team and a member of the Junior leader in the Pershing Rifles. Dick was formerly house manager and is already proving himself capable of maintaining a continued profit in the board department. The last man to be mentioned is Varsity basketball team. While here at W. & J., pledge Hirshberg is persuing a pre-medical course and has already distinguished himself in this field by being on the Tom is a member of the Pi Delta Joseph Phillip Lauff who is Alpha's Dean's Epsilon Honorary, the Economics Honorary, and the newspaper staff. Fraternally wise, Tom has contri buted greatly to the intramural force and last fall did an unforgettable job as ru.shing chairman. new representative on the Student Council. Joe comes from Midway, Pa., where he distingui.shed himself in the major varsity sports and was an officer in the Student Council, Varsity Club, and Senior Class Pres ident. Until receiving a knee injury, Joe was a member of "Jay's" varsity football and track teams. Handicap ped for varsity competition, Joe has been invaluable in advancing the fra ternity's athletic prowess, in both coach and player capacities. The brothers unanimously agree that this is a fine cabinet, composed of men of true Fiji caliber who will This, by the way, is quite an achieve The sixth member of the new ad ministration is Richard Florent Per- rault. Dick resides in Ansonia, Conn., v\"here he went to high school and was a popular standout. Dick's ac tivities there included being mana ger of the varsity football, basket ball, and baseball teams, business manager of the high school news paper and yearbook, and a member of the Student Council. Dick has continued his newspaper and year book work, being on both these staffs at "Jay", and has become a List his initial semester. ment for any freshman and is note worthy of the type man Dick is. Besides excelling in his grades. Alpha's new pledge has also found time for some extra curricular ac tivities. He is a member of the Pre- Medical Society, Vice President of the Outing Club, and a player for the reserve here at Jay. As anyone can see, "Didge" has made a beginning in the true Fiji fashion, of which we here at Alpha are justly proud. Our only hope is that future brother Hirshberg will lead this Alpha Chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta on to greater and contin ued heights in both fraternal and continue in this manner and make his link in the long chain of Phi college activities. lasting one. Gamma Delta brothers a strong and \r\nTHE Summer, 1955 WIJI FIJI Page 5 Intramural Sports Roundup Once again this year, the Fijis have proven their ability in the field of sports by upholding their status attained throughout previous years. Even though there were no "sweeps" in any one of the different events, it was considered quite a successful year for the Fijimen intramural men to fill the team from the fresh man class. The team this year con sisted of senior Steve Oliphant, and also Tom Grocott, John Shoop, Fred Winey, and Ed Richie. BASKETBALL The Fiji five got off to a poor years. This can all be due to a fine job turned in by coach Paul Good win and his assistant, Don Kamerer. This year's team included veter ans, Oliphant, Kamerer, Duignan, and Grocott. Added to this were three wrestlers who had never had any previous experience. These were Dick Plumb, Sam Kaufman, and Ray Johnston. We had four men in the finals, wise. start in Last year the Fijimen stayed in the race for the "Big Cup" right down to the finish, and what a finish. For the fifth straight year, the "Big Cup" was placed on the mantle of intramural program, which consisted primarily of medals, to be given to each member of the winning team of that certain sport. In addition to this, medals were given to the in year losing their first few games. It seemed like a hopeless situation, but Coach Oliphant put the old spark into his team and there was no stop ping them the rest of the season. They finally ended up the season with a six win, four loss record. This was quite well, considering the poor start the team got. Not only did this effect the record, but also the fact they were probably the shortest team in the league did not help their position. However, even though they lacked height, they made up for it by their spirit and aggressiveness dividuals, who had taken either a first or second place in such sports were rated one of the better season wdth a record of 7 wins and teams in the league at the end of the 3 losses. They wholeheartedly sup ported the sport as alw^ays, but with few experienced bowlers, they had a tough time. The team consisted of Fred Schreder, Demas McVay, Lefty McAloon, Dick Plumb, Bill Pfohl, Vinnie Franz, and Sam Kaufman. A Phi Gamma Delta, and not only was it placed there, but it was retired permanently by Alpha from the school's intramural program. This year the school set up a ne\v as track and swimming. The Fijis can be quite proud of theirs, since there were quite a few medals won by those of Alpha. The new program this year was supported by just about every man in the house in one sport or another, and only those men that were out for varsity sports or in other campus activities did not participate. It can, therefore, be considered a very suc cessful year, since the program was not supported by a few, but by all, which is the primary purpose of the intramurals here at W. & J. VOLLEYBALL The volleyball team, coached by senior Andre Rebeil, took a third this year. The Fijis did quite well, considering the teams such as the Pi Lams and the Phi Psis, whose teams were completely held over from last year and needed no rebuilding. The Fijis on the other hand, lost a good many by graduation. This left coach Rebeil with quite a rebuilding job. However, he did a very commend able job, considering the problem he had in filling the shoes vacated by the graduates. His team consisted primarily of himself, Ron Andrews, Dick Plumb, Roger Entress, and a few other freshmen. season. The team consisted of Dick Plumb, Oliphant, Bill Smith and Joe Lauff. To add to this was Bob Fleming, who had played for the Junior Var sity. Filling in the remainder of the team were the new neophytes. These were: Gordon Plumb, Jack Seitz, John McEwan, John Shoop, and Ray Johnston. In the second half of the season, the team has an addition in veteran of yesterday. Bill Phofl, who replaced pledge Ron Andrews. His tireless energy in the pivot, prov ed to be a great asset to the team. All in all, the team did well, con sidering the job they had in replac ing Brother Fairbaugh, who was considered one of the best ball play ers in the league last year. He was also the mainstay of the team. WATER BASKETBALL The w ater basketball team has a fair season this year, taking a fourth under the coaching of Brother Sam Kaufman. Lack of height was the primary factor in causing the team to finish down this far. The team has a fine shot in senior Demas Mc Vay and a fair team consisting of Muetzel, Shoop, Winey, and Kauf man. It's a pretty tough sport to play and condition is an important factor. With lack of participants, due to basketball occuring at the SWIMMING This year's Fiji tankmen and the first semester of the were again placed in the hands of senior varsity swimmer, Demas McVay. With the loss of such stellar per formers as Pete Rommel and varsityrecord breaker, Pete Hill, Demas had quite a job of replacement on his hands. He did, however, have a few veterans, but obtained needed same time, we think Sam did a fine job. WRESTLING Following basketball came wres tling, and again the men of Alpha continued to dominate in the field of sports. They had little trouble bringing home the cup this year as has been done in many previous w ith Brothers Johnston and Kamer er taking their weights, and Plumb and Oliphant losing. Freshman Ray Johnston turned in a very fine per formance and deserves a great deal of credit for a job well done. Coach Goodwin did a good job with the team and bringing home the cup, even though he was unable to wrestle himself, due to doctor's orders. BOWLING The bowling team finished the few^ men will be lost horn this year's team due to graduation, and their absence will be felt, but at present, the Fijis have a fine nucleus for next year's team. PING PONG Ping pong was one of the recently added features to the intramural pro gram here at Jay. There were twelve teams entered in the race this year, and again the Fijis performed well, coming out near the top. The team this year got off on the wrong foot, but became consistently better as the season progressed. It was the first few losses that prevented the Fijis from taking the cup. The team did end up with a third place, sporting a record of 7 wins and 3 losses. The team consisted of undergraduates included Bob Flem ing, Bill Smith, John Thomas, Pete Fulton, and freshman Ray Simms, who incidently, participates in three major varsity sports. With these men as a nucleus for next year's team. Alpha is going to cause a lot of trouble and won't be satisfied with anything less than the cup. TRACK For the first time in six years, the Fijis failed to win the track cup. In the past five years, they had little trouble winning it and felt they would take it this year also. They were, however, in the running right Continued on Page 7, Column 3 \r\nTHE WIJI FIJI FRESHMEN - 1955 Summer, 1955 district football team, which need less to say, is an outstanding accom plishment for a freshman. He is also an active member of the Varsity Lettermans Club. For the Fijis, Ray was champion in his weight class in the intramural wrestling. At Midway High, he was President of his class, captain of the football team. Presi dent of the Varsity Lettermans Club, and a member of the Honor Club. Ray is an Economics major here at Jay. Following in his brother's foot steps is John McEwan from Wash ington, D. C. John's brother Bill is at present a Phi Gam in the Junior Class. John will major in economics and minor in history while at W. & J. This past basketball season found John as varsity basketball manager for the Jay netters. While at Wilson High School in D. C., he was a member of the varsity foot ball squad and basketball manager. Kiski has sent us John Seitz of Whitehall, Pa. An economics major. Jack is also participating in varsity football here at Jay. The Fiji Five received a great deal of help from Jack as one of it's better floormen. He was also one of the standouts of the year on the intramural track team. While at the Saltsburg school, he played football and basketball' Government, and a member of the yearbook staff. While here at Jay, Roger has been a member of the and ran track. He was a member of the Literary Club and a member of East Washington High School,"Ran Varsity Basketball and Tennis teams the Leaders Club. dy" was a member of the Athletic and is on the Business Staff of the Freeport, Pa., sends us John Ev- yearbook. Charleroi, Pennsylvania brings us Harry William Fuchs. A very active member of his high school class, Harry participated in Varsity De erate Shoop, who has added his great From Washington, Pennsylvania, comes James Randolph Birch, bet ter known as "Randy". While at Council, President of his junior class and secretary of the sophomore class, President of the Hi-Y Society, and Editor of their yearbook. As a PreMed here at Jay, "Randy" is a mem ber of the Pre-jNledical Society. One of the fastest men in the freshman class is James Danielson, who hails from Butler, Pennsylva nia. As a member of the varsity track team this year, Jim has shown a great deal of ability. This was also brought out when h^ was one of the standouts for the i iji track team in the pre-season intramurals. A PreMed, Jim is a member of the PreMedical Society, and also a member of the Spanish Club. While at But ler High School, he was on the var sity track, basketball, and cross country squads. Along other lines, he was a member of the Spanish Club, Chemistry Club, and also a De Molay. Thomas Roger Entress of Brentwood, Pa., was athletically inclined in high school and has kept right on going here at the College. In high school, he played football, basket ball, and tennis. Roger is also musi cally inclined, for at Brentwood High he sang in the Glee Club, Mixed Chorus, and the Boys Glee Club. Being a leader in his class, he was in the National Honor Society, a class officer, a member of the Student bate, was Editor-in-Chief of the high school paper, an associate editor of the yearbook, and was secretary of the Forensic Club. Here at Ja, Har ry has carried on in many of these activities, being a member of the Moffat Debate, a staff member of the college newspaper, an associate edi tor of the college yearbook, a mem ber of the N.D.T.A., and also parti cipating in intercollegiate confer ence on government. Another musically inclined Fiji is William Johnson, who comes from Brentwood, Penna. Bill has added a great deal around the house with his part in the freshman quartet. While in high school, he was in the Glee Club, Senior Choir, and took part in the activities play. Continuing his interest in music here at W. & J., Bill has become a member of the College Choir. Bill is an Economics major and is doing quite well in col lege. One of the future great football stars here on the W. & J. Campus is Raymond Patrick Johnston from Midway, Pennsylvania. This year Ray achieved the honor of being elected to the second team of the all- sense of humor to the Phi Gam House. As a leader in high school John was President of the Student Council, a member of the Hi-Y Club member of the Varsity Club, and on the staft' of the high school news paper. While here at Jay, he has taken an active interest in the Busi ness Staff of the yearbook, and also participated in intramural basketball water basketball, and track. John is an Economics Major. The President of this year's pledge class is Raymond Granderson Simnis of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. In his high school days, Ray was an outstanding leader, being captain of the football and basketball teams Vice President of his class. Home Room President, member of the baseball team. Honor Roll student and was voted as the best all-around athlete of the school. Here at Jay Ray is a member of the varsity foot ball, basketball, and track teams. For the Fijis, he was a standout on the pre-season intramural track team. Ray is a Pre-Med here at col lege. Fred Winey, another Pre-Med, calls Johnstown, Pa., his home town.' He attended Ferndale High School where he participated in track, foot ball, band, mixed chorus, all county Continued on Page 7, Column 3 \r\nSummer, 1955 THE WIJI FIJI Page 7 Freshmen - 1955 GRADUATING SENIORS Continued from Page 6, Column 3 BEGIN LIFE'S WORK In June when all the caps and gowns have been put away for next year, the nine graduating Seniors of Alpha will begin their life's work. Many will have their business and Langhart will begin an extended sales training program with Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation on July 1. Steve's interests are with in dustrial sales while Jerry's are in chorus, yearbook and school news paper staff, and was athletic mana ger. So far at Jay, Fred has taken an active part in the Pre-Med So ciety, the business staff of the col lege yearbook, and is a member of the varsity track team. Fred was an outstanding player on the Fiji water professional careers interrupted tem porarily by military service. Six of warehousing operations. Both men our graduates have been in the R. their training. Jerry's training will O. T. C. program and will enter the army as officers. Washington and Jefferson College has a very excellent placement ser vice for Seniors. Under the able di rection of Mr. John Henninger, all of our men have been placed in jobs of their choice. We are proud to say be interrupted by his entrance into basketball team and much of its suc cess was due to his fine defensive the service as an officer in January play. that our graduates have been among the most successful candidates for major positions. In addition to the economics stu dents who will pursue business ca reers, we have two medical students and a potential engineer. Don Kam- erer plans to enter Temple Medical School in September. Don is married and has a six months old girl. This past year Don has been driving a will be in the Pittsburgh area for of 1956, and Steve will also enter the service a few months later. Chick Muetzel, our past president, has also chosen a sales career. Chick has obtained a position with SaconyVacuum Oil Company. Although Chick has not been in the reserve program here at school, he has suc cessfully completed training at the local reserve and is thereby entitled to a commission should he be called to active duty. Brother Muetzel plans Gordon Neal Plumb comes to us from McKeesport, Pa. While in high school, Gordon was a member of the Student Council, Dramatics Club, and was on the varsity football, bas ketball, and track teams. Gordon has carried on in his activities here at W. & J. by becoming a member of the varsity football team. He receiv ed a medal this year for being top marksman in his class in R.O.T.C. to marry this summer as soon as he TTie Fijis have received a great as IS settled in his new job. sistance from him as one of the stars Andy Rebeil will be employed temporarily by the College as AsMstant to the Director of Admissions. cab part-time to support his family. The administration feels that his wonderful personality will be of maintained a B average in all his great use in influencing high school of the Fiji intramural basketball team. Gordon is carrying on in the fine tradition set by his brother, Richard Plumb '55. In spite of this busy schedule, he has major subjects. Don is an R.O.T.C. graduate but will be deferred four years to finish medical school. At also prove to be valuable experience that time he will be able to serve his internship in the Medical Service u li n u Brother Rebeil Ills career. He too is an R.O.T.C. Corps. product and will enter the service We have good reason to be proud possible that might make the army within the next year. of our other medical student, Tony Mastrian. Tony entered W. & J. iii the Class of 1956, but has attended two successive summer schools thus Richard Plumb will enter the Managenient Training Program of Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh. Dick in three years. Brother Mastrian has cation more directly in the fields of investment and- finance. Dick has completing his pre-medical studies supplemented his college curricula by working several hours a day at INTRAMURALS men to come to W.& J. This should prefers to apply his economics edu postponed his service requirements lor one year so that he may be well the Washington Hospital as a labor established in the banking profession atory assistant. Tony will attend Temple Medical School next fall. Our future bridge builder is Lee Ross Lee has been married recently betore he enters the army. Sam Kaufman and Demas McVay ha\ e accepted employment with the Joseph Home Company of Pitt«? Continued from Page 5, Column 3 up to the end, when Alpha's cindermen took a second place, losing by 13 points. Coach John Thomas did an excel lent job with the team and deserves a lot of credit. The team was centered around three freshmen: Ray Simms, Jim Danielson and Jack Seitz. Included on the team were: Fred Winey, John Shoop, John McEwan, Ray Johnston, Roger Entress, Joe Laiiff, Chick Muetzel, Ed Duignan, Bob Fleming, Bill Smith, Jerry Chrow, Bill Phofl and Fred Schreder. The cup is expected to be back at the Phi Gam house next year. and plans to attend Carnegie Instiwork in engineering. Lee has not only been able to coniplete concent^rated math and physics studies, but burgh. They will enter the training SOFTBALL program June 28, after graduation Sam and Demas are looking forward to careers in purchasing for Home's The Softball season is just over, and the Phi Gams have emerged the has in addition, worked afternoons and evenings to earn his college ex service in the near future. Hite of Technology for graduate penses. With the tremendous de mand for engineers we are .sure Lee s talents will find successful expres Department Stores. As with many ot us, Sam and Demas face military The undergraduates wish these brothers the best of luck and extend a sincere thanks for all they have will utilize their abilities in indus done to keep our chapter and our fraternity on top. We feel confident that not only will our men be suc cessful, but that Fiji graduates throughout the nation will, in future trial and banking careers. years, be leaders of industry and sion. As previously mentioned, the ma jority of our men will graduate with degrees in economics. These brothers Brothers Steve Oliphant and Jerry profession. winners. It was played under the double elimination system so that the season could be CUT short. The team fielded by Alpha this year consisted of Coach Joe Lauff, Chrow, Oliphant, Thomas, Grocott, and Rebeil. Newcomers are Bill Johnson, Ray Johnston, Jack Seitz, Gordon Plumb, John McEwen, Vinnie Franz, Bill Phofl, John Shoop, Dick Hirshberg, and Paul Goodwin. Coach Joe Lauff deserves a great deal of credit for a fine team and job well done. \r\nTHE Page 8 WIJI FIJI Fiji Rings and Pins Oh. Qa^mfiHA. ActlaUi^ Realizing the importance of gain ing well-rounded education, Alpha has dane much to stimulate interest and participation among its mem bers in extra-curricular college ac tivities. As a result of this emphasis. Phi Gamma Delta is now represent ed in more college activities than ever before. The fact that the offi cers of many of these organizations the Fijis, proves that the men of Alpha are not only participants but leaders as well. Fiji participation is probably most noteable in the organization of the Pandora, Jay's yearbook. From the top positions to the bottom ones. Phi Gams literally dominate the scene. Andy Farley serves as Editor with Brothers Tom Grocott and Bob Fleming serving as Associate Edi tors. Demas McVay filled the newly created position of Sports Editor. The Business Manager is Pete Ful ton who is ably assisted by a host of brothers. Prospects for next year are just as bright with the election of Bob Fleming and Harry Fuchs as Associate Editors. This marks the third year in succession that two of the three Associate Editors have been from Alpha. Washington and Jefferson's other major publication. The Red & Black Newspaper finds many Alphamen among its staff. Demas McVay serves in the duel role of Associate Editor and Sports Editor. In addi tion to serving as editor, he writes the well read "Varsity Views" col umn. Alpha's other columnist is An dy Farley, whose "Tomorrow on Parade" is widely received. This col umn on current events is most in formative and educational. The ac counting aspect of the newspaper are handled by Pete Fulton who moved to the position of Business Manager on next year's staff. His job of ac countant will be filled by fellow Fiji, Ed Duignan. In additional to these mentioned above, many brothers serve on the Editorial and Business Staffs and are instrumental in mak ing the newspaper what it is. Phi Gamma Delta's contribution to Jay's third publication, the liter ary magazine The Wall, in prexie Byron Hoover. Byron, serving as -Vit Editor, was instrumental in design ing a new cover as well as the many drawings that appeared through out the book. With Byron only a junior, a majority. Senior Dick Plumb serv ed the honorary as secretary-treasur er for 1954-55. While next year's election has yet to be held, prospects are good. At a recent meeting Pete Fulton was elected to serve as Busi ness Manager of the honorary's pub lication, the Student Handbook. As a result of the fraternity's ac tive participation in intercollegiate athletics, it is not surprising to find a large percentage of Fijis in the Lettermen's Club. The president of the club is Fijiman Steve Oliphani. This is the second year in succession that a Phi Gam has headed the club. At the recent elections of officers for 1955-56, Alpha almost made it a clean sweep as Paul Goodwin was elected Vice President, Joe Lauff as Secretary, and Tom Grocott as Treasurer. Thus, Alpha will play an important part in the clubs many activities next year. Phi Gamma Delta is represented in many of the college's eleven honoraries. The Economics Honorary finds Tom Grocott and Andy Farley. At present they are the only two juniors to be admitted to the honor ary. The Latin and Greek honorary. Eta Sigma Phi, claims Bill McEwan ?s one of its members. Serving as Secretary-treasurer of the Phi Sigmri Alpha political honorary is Dick Plumb. Dick also holds this office in Pi Delta Epsilon. The powerful campus organiza tion, Intercollegiate Conference on Government, has as its head this year Phi Gam Andy Farley. In ad dition to serving as its president, Andy was Regional Director of Western Pennsylvania. Also mem bers of I. C. G. are Harry Fuchs and Pete Fulton. Alpha's contribution to the PreMed Society is Don Kamerer, who serves as the club's secretary-treas urer. Other Fiji members are Tony Mastrian, Bob Fleming, Randy Birch, Roger Entress, Ray Simms, and Jim Danielson. While in music activities the Fijis lack quantity, they possess quality. Outstanding are Bill Johnson of the choir and Jerry Chrow of the col lege band. Their added ability is a welcome sight to their respective directors. The extra-curricular Summer, 1955 activities During the past two years, Alpha has given up five active brothers to the married ranks. This grand exo dus has depleted the number of men living in the house, but has not af fected our overall chapter strength. Although these married men are all carrying a rather full schedule of studies and work, they still actively support both chapter and college functions. In addition to the married men, we have eight brothers who are pin ned and one engaged to be married after June Graduation. Dick Plumb married the former Marcia McLellan of McKeesport, Pa. Marcia attended Slippery Rock Col lege for 2 years before her marriage in September of 1954. Don Kamerer married the former Carol Lee Laaghlin of Brentwood, Pa. Carol was a former secretary with the Aluminum Company of America. Don and Carol were mar ried in December of 1953 and now have a six month old girl. Jerry Langhart married the for mer Rose Marie Doyle of Mt. Leba non, Pa. Rosie attended Bethany College for two years before her marriage in January of 1952. Jerry and Rosie have a girl, Debbie, now one year and four months old. Lee Ross married the former Jackie Miller of Carrick, Pa. Jackie attended Pennsylvania College for Women previous to her marriage to Lee in February 1955. Jack Wayman married the former Toni House of Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Jack and Toni were married in April of 1954 and are the proud parents of Diane Wayman, age four months. Our lone engaged man is Chick Muetzel. His fiancee is Martha Mc- Kinney of Mt. Lebanon. Chick and Marty have tentatively planned their wedding for August, 1955. Marty is now attending Grove City College. John Thomas is pinned to Miss Janet Wissinger of Mt. Lebanon, Pa. "Wiss" is in nurses training at Shady Side Hospital in Pittsburgh. have as its head next year, drummer Jerry Chrow. Jerry has been instru mental in the band's presenting sev eral concerts this year. With such participation as this we of Alpha hope to gain the new activities cup. This cup was started this year to arouse interest in the college's activities by the Interfraternity Council. It will be awarded yearly to the fraternity that has the greatest participation among its The Wall is assured of excellent art work for next year. sponsored by the R. O. T. C. Depart ment find many alphamen among its members. In the Pershing Rifles, crack Jay drill team, Andy Farley With all Alpha's activities in col lege publication it is no surprise to serves as its Executive Officer. Fred Schrader serves as the team's First find Phi Gamma Delta dominating- Sargeant and Dick Hirshberg as a members in extra-curricular activi Pi Delta Epsilon, the journalistic honorary. Four of its eight members members. ties. With every Fiji participating in at least one activity we are striving to bring this coveted award to our are Fijis and with the initiation of five more this year Alpha is assured The National Defense Transportation Association also finds Andy Farley playing an important part. The R. O. T. C. Band may mantle.