RARITAN FIJI 1^1-" APRIL 1, 1966 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J. PIG DINNER SET FOR WEDNESDT^Y, ^PRIL 27th With Dr. Peale as the speaker, a It began in 1893 when the Fiji's at the University of California took occasion to rap the Dekes and Betas who had monopolized the glee club. delicious dinner beforehand, and several new ideas to be announced barrel labeled "U. of C. Glee later, this Norris Pig Dinner needs only one thing to make it the biggest Club" tied with a cord symbolic of success ever held. That one thing is the stranglehold established by these the cooperation of all the brothers, both graduate and undergraduate. A two rivals, was brought on stage. Out of this barrel tumbled a squeal *1 ing pig. Later in the night the pig, caught by some loyal Fijis, was served for a Fiji banquet. Frank Norris proposed the idea that the oc casion be ]Derpetuated by an annual pig dinner. NEW For the past year the Phi Gams, under the leadership of President David E. Schuller and his fine cabi The dinner has become a tradition in Phi Gamma Delta. It has become an occasion for a reunion of all graduate and undergraduate Fijis. As we all know, this year is Rutgers' Bicentennial year. 'This gives us a special reason for planning one of the biggest and best Pig Dinners Dr. Peale to speak at Nu Beta's Pig Dinner. ever held here at Nu Beta. We have made special arrange ments to get a nationally known Fiji for our guest speaker. We can assure you that Dr. NoiTnan Vincent Peale's speech on "Why Positive Thinkers Get Positive Results" will rank among the best ever given here at Nu Beta. Dr. Peale received his undergradu ate degree from Ohio Wesleyan. After a brief career of working as a newspaper reporter, he enrolled in Boston University. Here he received his master of arts and theological degrees. He served as minister to several churches before being called to historic Marble Collegiate Church in 1932. Here he preaches twice CABINET every Sunday to oveidlow congrega tions. His sermons are broadcast later and copies distributed. Dr. Peale is the author of several books, including The Power of Positive Thinking. His life story has been made known through books and articles and a motion picture biography, "One Man's Way." In 1965 he was unanimously elected as president of the Protestant Council of the City of New York. Dr. Peale has been awarded such degrees as Doctor of Divinity, Doctor of Hu mane Letters, and Doctor of Sacred Theology. net, have achieved a truly esteemed position on the Rutgers campus. We'd like to express our sincerest thanks to them for a truly excellent job. The job of keeping the Fijis moving fonvard has passed to new, and equally capable hands. The new cabinet is led by President Peter Navolanic, a German major from Glendale, California, who hopes to enter medical school upon gradua tion. Pete has displayed his fine leadership qualities in all areas of fraternity and college life. He was Parliamentarian under the old admini stration, and did a remarkable job revising the Chapter by-laws. Pete is also a member of the Junior Crown and Scroll Honor Society, has recently been elected Secretary of Intra-Fratemity Council, and is a sprinter for the Scarlet track team. The Fijis have an experienced hard working leader in the person of Peter Navolanic. (Cont'd, on page 3) \r\nRARITAN Page Two RARITAN FIJI NTJ BETA of PHI GAMMA DELTA 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, N. J. FIJI Salute To Senior Success Once again it is time for the Senior Fijis to bid farewell to the Purple Crew. It's going to be hard leavmg Editor — ROBERT SCRIVANI Reporters — RICHARD TURNER Phi Gam behind as the Brothers of '66 strike out into their private worlds. This thing called Fiji has PAUL JOINNIDES been a vital part of their hves during TONY PETERS CHARLIE WALKER the "Rutgers Years." The Seniors will be leaving the best house on campus to enter other houses of the working FIJI'S SERVE COMMUNITY This year the brothers of Nu Beta have become increasingly active in community affairs. In a combined Rutgers-Douglass blood bank for the fighting men in Viet Nam, one hundred pints of blood were col lected. Thirty-five of the one hun dred pints were donated by Nu Beta Eijis. Also this year, the Eijis have adopted a young orphaned boy from Mexico, through a New York or phanage. By far the most ambitious en terprise concerns our work in the Neighborhood House, a community center for imderprivileged children in the area. Eijis have worked con scientiously in the maintenance of the building, and are also running the recreational program; supervis ing basketball, Softball, and other activities. As you can see, the Eijis are in world in June. How can they ever forget the good old days, the horsing around, the tubing sessions, as well as the many trying experiences, which were settled by something called a Brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta? Yes, there is a good reason for the Seniors to slowly sip that party brew, Von Witter, '66, graduating? as more and more their stay at Phi Gam is running out. Leaving a good The "Carfuche" of Ail-American place is a difBcult thing to do; fame and old 'Rip Van," who'd harder still when as Seniors you rather sleep than play on any soccer have helped that place become the day. leader it is on campus in all fields And remember also Brother "Fegs," of fraternity life! who spent his years taking "dives" Not to be forgotten are the seven and setting records for Rutgers . . . teen "elderly" natives who will soon not to mention pulling grades. be leaving Jungle-land. Who can There's also Ralph Loyld whose forget Dave (the Head) Schuller, presence made Pittsburgh void of its who as "leader of the pack" ac chief tuber and football coach; a complished much in his stay at Phi Fiji Spear Ghucker and promoter of Gam. Besides his work as President, hospitality. the "Globe" also was Ghief Ohian Tommy Martinsen (Esquire) and Pledge Trainer Supreme and his "Jane" have also added much to the Phi Gam fame; a quiet man equally Promoter for the prevention of cruel ty to Elephants. Of course there's always a fellow Treasurer not to be forgotten on creasing their participation outside the University, and the good word about the 'Purple' is spreading with "Sandy" beachfronts it. "Mink" Farms as well as from his Things Up And Coming .... Look for Fiji Island, jungle juice, and happy natives. .... With the weather growing warmer, and more than a few Eijis 'hanging ten' in the living room, you know the surfing season's on its way. .... Congratulations to brothers Matt Hennesey and Hugh Hansen on their newly elected positions as Student Council Representatives. Special Thanks Special thanks to brother Charlie Walker for the truly fine job he did as past editor of the Raritan Fiji. Besides turning out fine news letters, he was responsible for one of the or Bayonne hard work for Fiji. Need we also mention our sexy Secretary whose "wit" contributed much to Phi Gam excellence. Crazy Legs, Anthony James, will be long remembered. There is also Peter Guy of Rich- talented on the football field and as Chapel Usher respectively. And how about the "Runk," who in Mathematics excelled and in liber al Arts "stunk" . . . to pick up Kathy at the Coop and stop off for many a scoop. There is also "Monk that jive," Cakes Romaglia, better known as the Crisco Kid, whose purple world of dale fame whose talents were equal ly distributed between licking stamps cars and bars has also turned in and making champs of our intra for the Fijis. mural basketball teams. And what about Gary "Spae" and Roger "Dodger," as inseperable as Also to mention (who can forget) is Brother Stem, who kept up our house and in spare time got soused; a Purple Sipper. And how about the "Slice" equally handy with brews, stews, and future wives . . . Linda in particular; a guv who has done a lot for Jungle-land. many a good intramural performance two "clams" in a pod; future partners in "crime" and law; and charter members of Old Queens Liquor Em porium. Last, but certainlv not least, we can not forget Brother Gordon; the first Phi Gam to go on old aee best 'Rush Issues' this house has ever rows" Brothers Carfora and Walker, pension before graduating from RU. It's been a long time boy, but it seen. who slowly bent into boomerangs. had to end sometime! There are also the "Straight Ar \r\nRARITAN Page Three FIJI Peter Navolanic Leads The Purple Brotherhood outstanding social season. This year (Cont'd, from page 1) The new Treasurer also Matt comes for the and has been active in all aspects of fraternity life. A Bio-Chemistry major from West Islip, New York, Paul is a stand-out lacrosse player, and an all-around man in Fiji intramurals. and Choir for three years. The position of Recording Secre in the Fellowship of Christian Ath director Cabinet as the new Historian. Paul is also President of the Crown and A tireless worker, Lou is also active social is a devoted worker, and Phi Gam, Scroll Honor Society, and has been a member of the Rutgers Glee club tary is filled by Lou Topper, a Physi cal Education major from Deny, Pennsylvania. Starting linebacker in varsity football, Lou was voted the most improved player on the team. was University's Jimior Prom weekend, and brought us such talent as the Supremes. Paul Joinnides rounds out the new to us with a long list of administra tive experience. William Schultz, a Business Administration major from Schenectady, New York, is Varsity manager for both the football and lacrosse teams, and sports commen tator for tlie campus radio station. Last year's scholarship chairman. Bill The new Cabinet comes to us with experience, drive and devotion, and we are confident that they will fiurther enhance the Fiji position in all aspects of University life. P. Navolanic and D. Schnller (L. to R.) New and Old Leaders. letes. .Science major from Harrington Park, The new Corresponding Secretary is Matthew Hennesey, a Political New Jersey. Last year's Social Chair man, Matt was responsible for the PIG DINNER Wed., Apri l 27 PHI GAM TAKES BEST PLEDGE CLASS This year Nu Beta has pledged one of the most outstanding classes, both scholastically and athletically, that has been seen on the Banks for quite some time! Here is a short introduction to the future brothers: Edward Amoroso Walter Ashby Ronald Astridge Paul Brankovich Douglas Brittelle James Cashon William Cintolo Matthew Couzens Everett, Mass Chester, N. J Tonawanda, N. Y W. Hazelton, Pa Massapequa, N. Y Canfield, Ohio Revere, Mass W. Newton, Mass Engineering History Engineering Plant Sci Engineering Psychology Lib. Arts Psychology Football, Hockey Hockey, Soccer Football, Lacrosse Football, Baseball Basketball, Baseball Lacrosse Football Hockey, Rugby Robert David E. Meadow, N. Y Civil Eng Wrestling, Lacrosse Alan D'Elia Byrne Dyer Bill Foreman Dale Gregorin Mike Hansen John Hutchison Springfield, 111 St. Albans, W. Va Cranford, N. j Euclid, Ohio Uuniondale, N. Y Rockville, Md Lib. Ai'ts Physics Lib. Ai-ts Math Lib. Ai'ts Physics Football Football, Track Soccer, Hockey, Tennis Football, Baseball Lacrosse NSA Jim Clairton, Pa Lib. Ai-ts Football Cleveland, Ohio Bradenville, Pa Summit, N. J Engineering Math Lib. Arts Football Football Football Ray McAlarnen Wildwood, N. J Engineering Basketball Ronald Miller Don Pray Cresskill, N. J Schenectady, N. Y Animal Sci Lib. Arts Track Intramurals Len Stigliano Richard Telloni Steve Waugh George Weber Gary Wernig David Zimmerman Sloatsburg, N. Y Lorain, Ohio Wilmington, Del Clairton, Pa Huntington, N. Y York, Pa Business Bio. Sci Bio. Sci Lib. Arts Lib. Arts Lib. Arts Intramm-als Football Intramurals, ROTC Football Baseball, Intramurals Football, Baseball Julian Richard Koprowski Joseph Krinock Richard Mclntyre \r\nRARITAN Page Pour FIJI Varsity and Intramural Sports Nu Beta Fijis —continued their contribution to the university athletic program with more than forty "na tives" competing on varsity teams. Brothers Charlie Walker and Dave Feigley in addition assumed leader ship roles as co-captains of the soc cer and swimming teams resjDectively. Joe Carfora was recognized for his outstanding gridiron play by receiv ing All America honors for 150 lb. football, and brother Pete Ilibbard won an Eastern Championship for his one-meter diving performance. Gus Mavroudis similarly attained national recognition by representing the United States in the Martini Rossi International Tournament. Carfora, Witter, and Morris; ISO's Supreme. It appears that the purple shirts of Phi Gam are well on their way to clinching the Keller Trophy, symbolic of intramural supremacy, for the second year in a row. With only four sports remaining, the Fiji's hold a commanding lead over their near est opponent. Latest in their series of conquests were the basketball and wrestling titles. In basketball the Fiji "A" team, coached by Gary Spagnola, proceeded undefeated through eleven league and play-off games for the second straight year to capture the Univer sity championship. After winning its league easily, the team had little trouble in the fraternity play-offs, until it met Deke in the final game. Then it took a tap-in by sophomore Bob Budesa, with two seconds re maining, to provide for the slim twopoint victory. In the following two games against the independent and freshman champions, the team rolled to easy victories. The most recent first place victory came in wrestling, as the "purple" matmen won in two weight classes. These victories, in addition to a second, third, and several pin-points, enabled the Phi Gams to win easily. Winning their events were soph Joe Urbanick in tbe 177 lb. class, and freshman Mike Camaan at 130 pounds. Reaching the finals, only to lose in a tough match, was 160 pounder Bob Beardsley, and taking a third was Craig Olsen. Earlier in the year, the Fiji-men fared almost as well. Completely dominating intramural cross-country. Phi Gams finished first, second, third, fifth, and nineteenth, paced by winner Rich Turner, and runner- up Dave Feigley. On the football field, the Fijis hoped to match last year's undefeated season. The team started off by easily winning tbeir league, but faltered in tbe finals, finishing third. In volleyball, the The varsity football team was well represented by such Fiji stand-outs as linebackers Lou Tepper, halfback Charlie Mudie, quarterback Bill Regan, and linemen Marty Frankiewicz, Walt Stasiak, Joe Lence- wicz, Joe Urbanick, and Jobn Weber. Brothers Carfora, Witter, and Morris saw a great deal of action on the 150 lb. football team. Doug Clark and John Bannon played outstand ing basketball for the Knights, and Hugh Plansen, Jules Schwartz, and Tony Yacona teamed up with captain Walker on the soccer team. house team finished a close second, Most Lettermen On Campus losing only to the eventual champions in the final game. Though as a team. The Winter athletic program was also a target for "Purple" competi tors, as Brother Tony Peters wrestled his way to the Eastern Champion ships, and Pete Navolanic, Tony Hausner, and A1 Kennedy competed on the boards during the indoor track season. The Fijis are also look ing forward to the Spring season Phi Gam could not manage to offer a threat in swimming, we did have one outstanding performer. Junior Bud White finished first in the one hundred vard, and fourth in the fifty yard freestyle events. First Place on Campus Looking forward toward the Spring events, things look especially bright. The Softball team is seeking to eapture the title for the second straight vear, and to extend last year's un blemished record. The track team, likewise victorious last year, looks stronger than ever, with every per former returning from last year. In golf, we have a promising outlook, with the addition of some golfplaying pledges. As this year's intramural season baseball, lacrosse, crew, and track clashes. Bob Schinderwolf will be added to the track roster, and the lacrosse team will have seven Nu Betas in its ranks; Paul Joinnides, Charlie Mudie, Brad Kerr, Pete Martin, Ray Furey, Conrad Gunther, and Steve Horn. Bud White, Dan Garrick, and Nick Angel will be out on the diamond for the Red and Black, while Mike McGuire and Russ Wilbur will be stroking to the tune of "Row, row, row your boat." Nu more as if Phi Gam is truly the Beta is proud of the achievements of these men, and looks optimistical ly to the future for a continued ef "Home of the Keller Trophy." fort of success. draws to a close it seems more and \r\nPURPLE PILGRIMS AND THEIR PROGRESS ... Kindly fill out and mail to; RARITAN FIJI ALUMNI QUESTIONNAIRE ... Mr. Robert Scrivani 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, New Jersey Please print or type: Name Class Nickname Name of Wife Children Occupation Title if any Firm Nature of Business Business Address City Zone State Home Address City Zone State Clubs, Professional Societies, and Special Associations of wliicli you are a member (Titles, if any and dates); Your Hobbies or Interests NEWS ABOUT YOU which will be of Special Interest to your Fellow Members Brothers with whom you have come in contact during the last two years When Entered University Degree In which University Activities did you participate? Date of Graduation Major Subject Future Plans to visit Chapter (Dates) Suggestions for Alinnni Newsletter being planned HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE NORRIS PIG DINNER APRIL 27, 1966 !! \r\nFROM PLACE STAMP HERE MR. ROBERT S. SCRIVANI Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 78 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, N. J. 08901