THE WIJI FIJI NEWS OF ALPHA Feb.-March, 1966 WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA Vol.. 43, No. 10 IN MEMORIAM Board of Chapter Advisors Elect Two Trustees In their first fall meeting of this year, the Board of Trustees of Alpha Chapter elected two new members to replace the vacancies left by the re tirement of Alexander Murdoch ('28) and John Davidson. Robert Donehoo ('54) and John Wege ('44) were selected to serve on the Board of Trustees because of their interest in the perpetuation of the ideals and quality of Alpha Chap ter. Bob, who was only at W & J for a year and a half served as pledgetrainer wdiile an undergraduate and is the president of the Robert Donehoo Insurance Company^ in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. John Wege, who joined the Fraternity after the war served as corresponding secretary as an undergraduate. John resides in Wash ington, Pa. which is an invaluable asset to both he and the chapter. w-".•'.'4 .%< ^ i' ■ The Board of Trustees is headed r by William Park Tranter, class of 1923, wdio is well-known for his V/ALTER B. ANDERSON (Alpha '05) Walter B. Anderson, a life trustee of Washington & Jefferson College and a Life-Loyal Fiji, passed away in Washington on September 23, 1965. Brother Anderson was graduated from W & J in 1905 and later re ceived an honorary LL.D degree from the College in 1948. He was a life member of the Board of Trustees of Miller and se\eral other Fijis who resided in Washington sometime over the 57 years during which he operated an insurance business in Washington Walter B. Anderson, who was 83, has been hailed as one of the leading ci\ ic leaders of the Washington area. He was formerly president of Penn Manufacturing Company and later the College until his death which fol lowed a prolonged period of illness. A Life-Loyal Fiji, Brother Anderson directors of the same company. Mr. was influential while an undergradu and was joined in partnership by ate and among his many contributions to the Fraternity include a major ing in practice until January, 1964. portion of the money donated for the construction of the present Chapter House on Beau Street. Mr. Anderson was born March 9, 1882, at Latrobe, a son of JJiomas Bingham and Lyda Brown Anderson. After attending the Latrobe Public Schools and Chambersburg Academy, he matriculated at W & J in the class of 1905. From the friendships he became a member of the board of Anderson entered business in 1907 Robert A. S. Pollock in 1917, remain At the memorial service for Brother Anderson, the officers and under graduate of Alpha Chapter served as lK)norar\- pallbearers. We all have been inspired by the de\otion and foresia;ht which Brother Anderson possessed and the present Chapter house bears witness to his unselfish ness. His continued interest in the great service to the Chapter for many years. The remainder of the Board is composed of Robert M. Gordon, Jr. '52, Thomas Foust '59, Vincent S. Franz '55, and Edward Sell '47. Ser ving as advisers to the Board are Andrew N. Farley '56, president of the Alpha Alumni Association, and Richard F. Perrault, Purple Legion naire. It should be pointed out that the Board of Trustees meets regularly in Pittsburgh to assure that the best interests of Alpha Chapter are always being followed by the undergraduate. The presence of some of the members of the Board at cabinet and under graduate meetings has certainly aided all of us in maintaining a close line of communication which is so vital between the Graduate Brothers and the Chapter-at-large. The continued support and interest of all the alumni of Alpha are certainly reflected in the body of the Board of Trustees and we as the undergradu ates can not express how much this is appreciated. Fraternity throughout his life makes his death a loss to Fijis e\'erywhere; ed by all those who knew of him. It is to the memory of Walter long friends including Alexander P. the influence which he exerted upon Brown Anderson that this issue of Reed, Gill Robb Wilson, U. Grant the Fraternity w ill long be remember- the Wiji Fiji is fraternally dedicated. made at Washington & Jellerson, Brother Anderson made many life \r\nWiji Fiji 2 Pledges Activate President's Message FIJI SPOTLIGHT The undergraduate chapter would like to recognize one of its outstanding Graduate Brothers, Edgar William in Ceremonies Six more men have entered the diamond of Phi Gamma Delta as a result of Fall and Winter Initiation ceremonies. The men admitted to Garbisch (Alpha '21); Mr. Garbisch is indeed a suitable choice for such membership in Phi Gamma Delta include a wide diversity of interests recognition due to his activities with the Fraternity over the past several and geographical areas. years. On September 16, 1965 John Duncan MacMillan, president of the pledge class and a sophomore biology major, Michael William Beavers, a senior economics major, William Brother Garbisch received his degree from W & J in 1921 and went on to the United States Military Aca demy where he received his B.S. degree in 1925. At both these institu tions, he won letters in football and Laior Guant also an economics major and a sophomore, and Robert Burnett 111, the third economics major repre sented in the fall class of initiates. In the Winter class initiating were Terry Wallace Holder, a senior premed major, and Jay Kerr Sadlon, who is a sophomore biology major. These two "newly doolies" added their links on February 19, 1966. All of these new initiates have already displayed a great deal of enthusiasm in extra-curricular activities and intramurals which certainly reaffirms the faith which we placed in them on the date of their pledging. Like those who have gone before them, they will undoubtedly have an enjoyable experience in the Fraternity. Several Brothers Post High Averages As a result of the first semester of the 1965-1966 year, several men from Alpha Chapter have attained a 2.0 or above average and are certain ly worthy of recognition. The senior class led the scholarship with Jerry Angell pulling a 2.6 average as an economics major; James Chester, also an economics major posted a 2.2 as did Mike Kelly a history major. Newly initiated, Terry Holder record ed a 2.0 average to conclude the im pressive showing of the class. The junior class with a 2.6 of Jack Slabe and several 1.9's by Brothers ROBERT D. HOWELLS One of the problems that every chapter has to face each year is the question of campus standing. Now that the 1965-1966 academic year standing football ability. Brother continuing task of exercising an effective working relationship with the College faculty and Administra Garbisch was elected to the National Football Hall of Fame in 1954 as well as the Helms Athletic Foundation's tion. College Football Hall of Fame in 1959. His tennis playing brought him We have found that the place to begin is within the Chapter itself. One of the best methods for insuring four tennis championships while at success in this area is to create an lowing his graduation. West Point and he played in all of the major invitational tournaments fol efficient set of standing committees. This leads to a well-organized, smooth-running fraternity. Edgar W. Garbisch is a member of Xi Graduate Chapter of Phi With the Chapter house now Phi Gamma Delta Educational working efficiently, attention may now be turned to the College. It has been proved effective that formal dinners with faculty guests is an excellent way to improve faculty-relationships. Gamma Delta and is a Trustee of the Foundation. He has always been an active supporter of Alpha Chapter and has participated in many fund raising campaigns for the College. Another, less formal manner in which The son of Henry Christian and to entertain would be the Faculty- Sophia Caroline Garbisch, he was born in LaPorte, Indiana, April 7, Administration Tea which has become a tradition at Alpha Chapter each 1899. Among his many accomplish year. ments is an outstanding Military Unfortunately, however, the task is much greater and goes much further than teas and dinners. We feel that it is up to each broother to record which includes his career at West Point and the rank of Colonel upon his discharge from the Army with a Legion of Merit Citation. Colonel Garbisch, presently the sell himself to the Deans and profes sors as they will see him as a repre Chairman of the Board of the Grocery sentative of PHI GAMMA DELTA. Store Products Company, New York. Fraternally yours, Robert D. Howells scholarship department. Jack Slabe, incidentally has been elected a Junior Scholar which is an academic honor (President) Perge! Phi Beta Kappa. His numerous activities include several historic societies of which he has been a trustee in many instances. Furthermore, he has held office in several other companies since his dis charge from the army including Postum Company, Inc., The General Foods Company, Tish, Inc. (later Kernap,Inc.), Sterling Getchell, Inc., and Grocery Store Products Co. While the overall scholarship of the House was not quite so impressive as these averages, a definite upturn Elected as Ail-American Center in 1922, 192.3, and 1924 for his out is with us, it is time to consider the Hopkins, Walker, Sargent and Evans also made a good showing for the ary that leads to membership in tennis for four years and was Captain of the football and tennis teams in his senior years. fill second semester scholastlcally. A \ ery successful businessman and seems to be taking place in the possessing 2.0 or above averages philanthropist, Brother Garbisch is certainlv a credit to his College and Chapter with the promise of a success- should certainly help this trend. especially the Fraternity. The new pledge class with four boys \r\nWiji Fiji 3 Social Service Alphia Pledges 500 Hours Alpha Chapter's social service endeavors have reached a high point this 3'ear. This has been accomplished primarily with the chapter pledging a total of 500 hours to the Campus United Fund Drive which is sponsored each year by the College for the bene fit of Central Washington County. The five-hundred hours which was pledged by the chapter was three- hundred hours more than any other amount pledged by a fraternity on campus. The figure is interpreted as being representative of $500 or one dollar per hour of work completed. To fulfill this goal, the brothers have engaged themselves in various activities for the past semester and will continue with them throughout the second semester of the college year. Among the activities which have Row 1—J. Sadlon, J. Slabe, C. Roach, J. MacMillan, D. Sargent Row 2 — S. Walker, W. Smith, R. Ralph, E. Porter, D. Pringle, A. Blain Fiji's Lead Intrcmurals W & J intramurals liave been decidedly dominated this year by Phi Gamma Delta with Three trophies now in its possession. While the basketball team was downed in the championship game, the water basket ball team can be considered the favorite as it begins the season as defending champions. Early in the Fall both the Soccer and Tennis championships were won with an all-out effort being displayed by the fraternity. The soccer contest was captured with the aid of Dick Ralph, Dave Pringle, Ed Porter, Wally Smith, Bob Howells, Curtiss Roach, Dave Sargent, Jack Slabe, John MacMillan, Sandy Blain, Jay Birkenhauer and Tom Lane. The ATO's provided a good resistance in the tennis competition but failed to unseat the Griffith-Hopkins combi nation in the final doubles match. Intramural wrestling being as competitive as ever was decided on the final night of the three-day wrestling tourney. Phi Gamma Delta, defending co-champions with the Phi Psi's, defaked the second place win ners with spectacular matches. Curt Ellenberg, Date Sargent, Bob How ells, champiciis in their weight classes, plus the aid of Sandy Blain and Ed Christmas Party for underprivileged children at which twenty orphans from a Washington home were enter Porter was enough to clinch the intra tained with a traditional Christmas mural trophy for another year. dinner and gifts; a successful clothing drive wTich donated used clothing to the Family Service of Washington; and additional work with the Family Undefeated in their section the Fiji hoopsters, faced another undefeat for this championship game. A strong Hays Hall ram was enough to down the Fijis despite great efforts by Rich Hopkins, Terry Holder, Larry O' Brien, Earl Opdyke, Wayne Baxter, Chuck Stauffer, Dave Pringle and John MacMillan. All was not lost, however, as the chapter witnessed many exciting and howlling moments as their team drove to their division wins. With the second place captured in swimming this year and the likely victory in water-basketball, the Fiji's look to another successful year in the intramural program at the College. Sadlon and Ste\ e Walker. The Tennis trophy was the result of the eff orts of Dave Griffith, Rich Hopkins, Ted been undertaken include: the annual For and About Graduate Brothers This past semester several gradu ate brothers have visited or contacted the Chapter, which as always provided the undergraduates with an opportu nity to receixe enlightenment and criticism concerning the affairs of the chapter. Two newly-elected members of the Board of Trustees of the Board of Chapter Ad\ isers w ho reside in the ^Vashington and Pittsburgh area, who Continufd on Page 4, Column 3 Service at Christmas time as well as time pledged to the Catholic Social Service of Canonsburg. The work for the Family Service entailed checking the needs of certain underprivileged families in the area; approximately ten men visited fami lies prior to Christmas and reported to the service. The work for the Catholic Social Service has included the tutoring of high school students from Canonsburg. Activities slated for this semester include the painting of troop cabins for the Girl Scouts of America and assistance to the Washington YMCA in the form of swimming supervision and water safety instruction by quali fied members of the chapter. When the United Fund Campaign was undertaken, the College and undergrads were somewhat skeptical as to what success we would have with the endeavor. The outcome to date is beyond most people's expect ations greatly due to the leadership of sophomore John MacMillan, who has headed the committee. This, coupled with the great enthusiasm which the chapter has had in in all of the projects has made Alpha's social service work so successful this year. \r\nWiji Fiji 4 Evans Kephart Anderson, hailing from Arlington, Va., is the other For and About' The 1965-1966 Rush Season was half of the swimming combination in Groduote Brothers culiminated on February with thir= teen members of this year's freshmen this pledge class. Butch attended Blair Academy where he was presi Continued from Page 5, Column 2 Thirteen Pledge Alpha class pledging Phi Gamma Delta. The members of the new pledge class have shown themselves to be of outstanding dent of Varsity B, and a member of capabilities and for the most part have begun their pledgeship with a great Blue & White Key, newspaper, swim ming, track and tennis teams. Butch has strong ties in Phi Gamma Delta as he is the great-nephew of the late Walter B. Anderson and nephew of deal of enthusiasm. Dr. J. Howard Anderson (Alpha Michael David A spin wall, from Roslyn, New York, attended the Gunnery School in Washington, Conn, before coming to W & J. While in prep school he participated in Var sity golf and soccer as well as the yearbook, Spanish club and A-V '03). club. and the French club. Coming from Mercersburg Aca demy as did two of his pledge broth ers is Richard Boucher Kaufman. Dick, whose home is Roanoke, Vir ginia, participated in football, glee club, choir, wrestling, winter track Brother Bill Shakespeare's younger Grant Leslie Hopkins, a third generation pledge came to W & J, Indian Hill High School and hails from Cincinnati, Ohio. Warren was active in high school in varsity basket ball, varsity golf, Spanish National Honor Society and National Honor Society. from Memphis, Tennessee. Grants Fiji lineage includes his father Max the Key Club and the symphony band. George Duncan Suchko, from Lowber, Pa. prepared at Sewickley Area High School. An outstanding athlete while in high school, George participated in varsity football, basket ball, track and baseball, as well as being president of his senior class. Shelby, N. C. is the home of John Vogeley Schweppe, Jr. who is the son of John V. Schweppe (Alpha '37). John attended Shelby High School and was active in football, tennis, the Monogram Club and Chemistry club. and advisers to the brothers. John Wege of '44 and Bob Donehoo '54 visited in the fall and their visits were most appreciated. Brother Robert Gordon, Jr., class of 1952 and his wife Shirley acted as chaperones for the Rush-weekend held recently. Bob is presently serving as a member of the Board of Trustees. Past President of the Board of Trustees, Ed Sell '47, served as brother. Warren Leigh, attended Before coming to W & J, Dwight Edward Mott Angell, of Grosse Point, Michigan, attended Grosse Point High School. Dwight's extra-curricu lar activities included Varsity tennis, have attended undergraduate meet ings this year, are serving as observers L. Hopkins ('39) his grand father Joseph R. Naylor Sr. ('98) and his uncle Joseph R. Naylor Jr. ('38). Grant attended Mercersburg Aca demy where he was active in football, track, the glee club and Caddeaucess Club. The third Mercersburg addition to this year's pledge class is David Prescott Faxon Jr. from Riverton, New Jersey. While at prep school Dave participated in football, baseball, the school paper, pre-law society and chairman of the 1965 Homecoming for the College. Brother Sell has visited both the College and Chapter several times this past semester; his appearances before the Pre-Law Society were well attended by many of the undergraduates. Brother George Inglis '59 partici pated in the 1st W & J Career Day which took place during the first semester. George was here to speak on career opportunities in major industry; he is presently employed by Republic Steel Corporation. student council. Correspondence has been received from Dave Martz ('59), who is now Richard John Maney, Jr. from Locus, New Jersey and Lloyd George Fitzsimmons, Nassau, Bahamas complete this new pledge class. Dick attended the Berkshire School where senior analyst of the Branch Loca tions Dept. of the Bank of America corporation. Dave and his wife Shirley reside in Torrance, California now and he expressed a desire to hear he played football and baseball. from some fellow Graduate Brothers. All indications from this pledge class show the potentially strongest class to enter in the past few years. We all hope that this will be a reality in the near future. Recent word of the class of 1965 include information of Chip Forgie's new position with the Radio Corpo ration of America in Bloomington, Indiana. Past-president Mike Antus is now in Baltimore with Humble Oil William McKown Hemphill of Apollo, Pa. is filling the gap left by his brother John Hemphill (Alpha '63). Bill participated in football, rifle team, the Senior Class Play and Hi-Y while he attended Washington and is training to become a regional supervisor for the company. ALPHA CHAPTER Box 253 WASHINGTON, PA. Twp. High School. THE WIJI FIJI As of the first of January, Gordon Dunlop ('63) has been transferred to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Gordie is with Vic Maitland & Associates, Inc. Among the two vasity swimmers which pledged themselves to Alpha Published by the Alumni Relations and Chapter this semester is Michael While certain individuals have Publications Committee of Alpha Chapter undoubtedly been omitted in this section, there is a sincere interest in hearing from all the graduate broth ers. A short note on a post-card or a letter would be most appreciated. This Eugene Brillhart of York, Pennsyl vania. While at William Penn High School Mike was out for swimming of Phi Gamma Delta. Editor Paul C. Yatls and the Legal society. To date Mike has broken several W & J swimming records with the promise to continue in the PAC championships next month. Staff John D. Mac:Millan would definitely make it easy for the W. V. SlIAKFSPF.ARE undergraduates to pass on informa David T. Sargent tion as to the whereabouts and activi ties of all of you.