Phi Gamma Delta, DePau w University, Greencastle, Indiana Vol. 110 October 7, 1965 FIJIS DEDICATE NEW CHAPTER HOUSE P resid en t K erstetter wit h shovel at ground-breaking day The oldest chapter of Phi Gamma Delta in continuous existance, Lambda was founded at D 2Pauw in 1856. From then until 1912, the chapter occupied v ar ious locations, at which time and option was taken on a large frame house at 1002 S. College St. In the fall of 1920, a group of the graduate brothers were called together and contributed enough money to clear the mortgage on the house. In the following year, a campaign to raise money for a n ew house was begun. The house was completed and dedicated by June 9, 1925. From 1924 until last year, the chapter was housed in that building, now called "The Castle". For a short period during W.W. II, the house was used by the university for housing for women. The chapter was forced to meet when and where it cou ld. One initiation was even held in the basement of the Theta house. About ten years ago the property immediately to the north of "The Castle" was acquired, and the build- . ing located there was used as an annex for several years. Three years ago it was razed to make way for the new structure, which now stands two-thirds completed. It now contains housing for 34 men, plus a living room, library, bum room, and house mother's quart ers, all at a cost of approximately $224,000. Dedication of this structure is planned for Old Gold Day, Oct. 2, 1965. Included in the program for dedication are Willard J. Gambold, President of Lambda Corporation, Bernard Kilgore, President of DePauw's Board of Trustees, Dr. William E. Kerstetter, President of D ePauw University, and Hugh J. Baker, J r., Archon President of Phi Gamma Delta. The noon meal Saturday was served as a buffet on the lawn, as was the Saturday evening meal. Over 75 graduate brothers enjoyed the ceremonies and participated in the festivities afterwards. Perge ! % Done Phi Garns Capture Intramural Trophy Intramurals at Lambda were an exciting part of the year, and with the excitement came a first place finish and the IM trophy. Fiji took a slim, but well-deserved, victory by edging out Sigma Nu - 4741,-!i to 474. The championship was won primarily through the strength in the spring sports, a late strength which Phi Garn annually shows. Coach Greg Pearson's softball nine came through in magnificent style, clinching the softball and IM title by beating Sigma Nu in the finals, 8-2. Other stand-outs for the Fiij diamondmen were Hal Marqu ardt, Jeff and Eric Lortz, Jim Gould, and Bill Stoner. Track went much the same way. Fiji had too much strength for anyone to threaten. Bob Palmer in the h u r d les, Jeff and Greg Pearson in the (Continued on P age 4) \r\nPage 2 Fall Rush Gains Twenty-four New Fiiis Fall rush was again completed successfully at Lambda with the pledging on Sunday, September 12, of twentyfour outstanding men - twenty freshmen, three sophomores, and one junor. Carrying on the fine tradition of diversity at Lambda, this year's pledge class features a wide variety of interests, abilities and ambitions. Although athletic and social prowess is evident. as always, scholarship was once again stressed in our rush program, and the 1965 Pledge Class at Lambda includes many fine scholars. We are certainly proud to have these twenty-three new men in our house, and we feel certain that they will prove to be a valuable asset to it. The upperclass pledges are (junior) John A DeJong, Lansing, Illinois; (sophomore) Robert W. Hartung, Bettendorf, Iowa; (sophomore) Steven L. Davis, Indianapolis, Indiana; and (sophomore) Ronald A. Koules, Broadview, Illinois. The freshman pledges are Richard A. Swanson, Wilmette, Illinois; Ralph G. Tucker, Decatur, Illinois; Martin P. Foster, Westerville, Ohio; George E. Vickery III, Indianapolis, Indiana; Dan R. Spear, Champaign, Illinois; Daniel L . Swift, Indianapolis, Indiana; Gary B. T ucker, South Bend, Indiana; Robert R. Miles, Schenectady, New York; Timothy F. Campbell, Hardin, Illinois; Daniel W. Winters, Glen E llyn, Illinois; William M. Scaife, Glen Ellyn, Illinois; Kerry P. Moskop, D es Peres, Missouri; J ohn R. Current, Reisterstown, Maryland; Boyd A. McCracken, Greenville, Illinois; L arry S. E lliott, Columbus, Ohio; Warren R. Onken, Jr., Valparaiso, Indiana; Barry M. Krause, St. Louis, Missouri; Peter E. Valessares, Chicago, Illinois; James D . Putnam, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Michael R. Hickman, Danville, Illinois. This Liiile Frog say's "What's Next." THE TIGER FIJI Phi Gamma Delta Ranks Second In Scholarship John A. Parker, author of the Purple Pilgrim, once wrote, "Scholarship is the basic purpose for which you come to college." This past year, Lambda has made large strides towards high scholarship - from fourth place among fratermties one year ago to second. Our grade point average for all men in the house was a 2.694 as compared with a 2.585, the all men's average. Last semester only five men in the house didn't make their grcides. Nine men had a 3.5 or better; two of these had 4 points. Our membership in Phi Beta Kappa is also expected to_ !jse~ot only do we have two shoo-ins with 3.6's -.or better, but a third candidate is bordering on a 3.5. With four members of Phi Eta Sigma in the sophomore an d junior classes, scholarship is expected to continue improvin g. Plans for this year include the following. We will continue to have faculty members for dinner on Wednesday nights to discuss the social, political, and intellectual problems of today's student. There will be special tutor sessions for members of the chapter (especially p ledges) on such subjects as chemistry, zoology, history. and economics in preparation for exams. Last year w ith the improved stu dy conditions provided by the new house, we saw an increase in our scholastic attainment. This year, through stricter enforcement of quiet hou rs, we are striving to be first on campus for scholastic ach ievement. October 7, 1965 Out On Campus Again this year as in the past the Lambda Fijis are serving in many official and high positions on camphs. During the first week we were represented on the University Orientation Staff by Terry Etter '66 and Mike McKecknie '66. Both of these men served as training group leaders. Mike will aso be active in Student Senate. Steve Hayes '66 and Joe Johnson '66 are the co-sports eidtors again this year for The DePauw. Steve is now serving as the president of the Intermural Board and treasurer of KTK, the inter-fraternity council. Steve Shattuck '6fi ..has__been. elected- the-- president of Student Court for the year. Along with Steve we are fortunate to have Jon DeJ ong '67 as one of the eight members of Student Court. Jon is also vice-president of the Young Republcan s. A very active man on campus as Business Manager of The DePauw and president of Sigma Delta Chi, national journalism honorary is our president, Bob Vedder '66. Just recently Andy Smith '66 was electea as president of Kappa Pi, art honorary. D on Lovelace '67 is serving as the Intermural Board treasurer, and Jon Penn '67 is the Commodore of the sailing club. WGRE radio is fortunate to have a Fiji, Craig Stockley '67 as Assistant News Director and Special E vents Director. These are just some of the more important positions that we now hold on campus. We hope to continue serving the university and representing the house as F ijis have don e so well in the past. \r\nOctober 7, 1965 Kilgore, Mahrdt Head DPU Board of Trustees KILGORE Two DePauw Fiji grads are directors of the National DePauw Alumni Association. At the June meeting, president James R. Pence ('34) witnessed the election of Rober t L. Gibson ('42) and David B. McCracken ('56). CLASS OF ' 22 Henry Chillas moved to Lanark Village in Florida after retirement and loves it. He and his wife Frances Young ('21) attended Forid,a A&M graduation exercises as the personal guests of Dr. George Gore, the university's president and a DePauw graduate. CLASS OF '26 Robert Caldwell Anderson, '59, passed away. Funeral services were held June 25 at the Jackson Funeral Home in Delphi, Indiana. Brother Caldwell was news editor of The Hagerstown Exponent. While at DePauw he edited the college newspaper and belonged to Sigma Delta Chi. CLASS OF '31 During the Indiana State Teachers Convention Willard Gambol will address a luncheon for Indiana teachers who graduated from DePauw. There will be quite a large attendance. CLASS OF '34 James R. Pen ce was presented a plaque in recognition and appreciation of his services as president of the DePauw Alumni Association during 19641965. CLASS OF '38 J am es W. Campbell has moved from Columbus, Ohio to Orinda, California. During the past year he has gotten P age 3 THE TIGER FIJI MAHRDT Lambda's Alumni received a wealth of honor r and recognition on the DeP .