i Jn Memmm A beaming grin and a loose, carefree gait—^that was Jim Fisher. There was no mistaking this fellow when one ran into him on the street. His zest for life radiated In all directions, giving Its en riching power to all those who hap pened within Its bounds. Many a dreary day was started anew with a friendly word from Jim. Before his life was tragically ended In a train-car accident, Sunday, April 12, 1964, In Boise, Idaho, Jim's life had been a pleasure to all those near to him and to others who only knew him in passing. His pre-college years had been filled with success, and at the time of his death, he was making a solid name for himself on the University of Idaho campus as a fine athlete, a hard worker, and a gentleman. Born one of a set of twins to Mr. and Mrs. Merle Fisher in Port Angeles, Washington, on July 13, 1944 (his twin sister Janet survives him), Jim moved with his family to Potlatch, Idaho, in I960 and took up his education at Pot- 1^, latch High School. During his senior year there, Jim was elected to the school's presidency, to Idaho Gem Boys' State, and received national recognition as a High School All-Amerlcan In football. Upon his graduation, he chose to attend the University of Idaho, not 20 miles from his home in Potlatch. Jim's short tenure at the University was probably one of the most fruitful periods of his existence. Besides holding a respectable grade-point standing In the field of architecture, Jim made him self known to the campus through his eager participation In the affairs of the student body and a year's sojourn into the realm of college football. Jim had JAMES CLINTON FISHER July 13, 1944—April 12, 1964 In mind his life's goal—to be a good man and a good architect. All his endeavors top rating on campus. Sense of humor were toward that zenith. Jim didn't lack. He was the leader As a Fiji, Jim was invaluable during his stay, and the members of the house hold many fond memories of hours spent with him. An excellent woodsman, of much fun-maldng and his quick wit brought many a laughing tear to the eyes of brothers. Not always playful, Jim and his "Fish" would often take his brothers hunting In the hUls In the Potlatch area, and, although he would have it differ ently, he always seemed to be the fellow talented hands were often the inspira tion of awe among the Fijls as his drawing pencil captured with breath ing reality scenes of the world around him. At times, however, his art would slip off to some vast nowhere Into which very few of his borthers could follow, and the result was a seemingly simple picture portraying a mystlfyIngly intangible concept. Jim's ab with the majority of the game at a day's end. During school days the halls of 01' Phi often rang with merriment at the antics of Jim and his pledge brothers, who despite their fun-making achieved stract interpretation of the Fiji Great Snowy 'White Owl, Gamma, may be seen today, hanging in the hall of his old home at 600 University Avenue. Jim is missed by his parents, his sisters Karen and Janet, his brothers of PHI GAMMA DELTA, and his many friends. His death has left an aching emptiness In many hearts. It seems that he should stUl be here today, but hope for alleviation of the grief for those of us he left behind appeared when at Jim's Memorial Service the presiding clergyman said, "Is it not better to miss Jim's pres ence than to have never known It?" \r\nMAY, 1964 GEM STATE FIJI this time he held an acting instructorship and was a recipient of a John M. Switzer Fellowship. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 1943. Since coming to the University of Ida ho, Dr. Martin has devoted his time prin cipally to teaching and research in the areas of politics, public administration, and to the causes of war and conditions of peace. He had the privilege of attend ing the United Nations Conference in San Francisco and has attended the regional meetings of UNESCO at Denver and San Francisco. At the latter meeting he served as Chairman of the Section on Humanities. In addition he served as Chairman of the Foundation Committee for the Outlawry of War from 1947 to 1955. He is currently a member of the Commission to study the Organization of Peace, a research affiliate of the Amer ican Association for United Nations. Dr. Martin's professional activities outside his publications include having Outstanding Aliun Is served as President of the Western Political Science Association, a mem ber of the Executive Council of the American Political Science Association and as President of the Pacific North west Political Science Association. Dr. Martin is also a member of Phi President Of AKE On March 14 at the annual Alpha Kappa Epsilon meeting, Dr. Boyd A. Martin was elected to the corporation presidency. Later that afternoon at the Annual Norris Pig Dinner, Dr. Martin was presented another Fiji tribute when he received the Palmer S. Soderberg Me morial Award presented to the Outstand ing Alumnus of Mu lota Chapter. Dr. Martin became a Fiji in the spring of 1930 and during his four years at Mu lota he contributed to help Phi Gamma Delta rank high among Idaho fraterni ties. Six years after his graduation from the University, Dr. Martin was elected to the AKE Board and the follow ing year he was elected Purple Legionaire to the Mu lota Chapter. He served as Purple Legionaire for five years from 1941 to 1946. During those troubled war years "Old Phi" was converted into a woman's haU and renamed "Gertrude House." Because the Chapter House was not available to the brothers. Dr. Martin held the Norris Pig Dinners in his home. Following his service as Purple Le gionaire, Dr. Martin remained a mem ber of the AKE Board, and in the last few years he has spent his time helping the undergraduates with rush and other important chapter matters. Presently, Beta Kappa, Pi Gamma Nu, Kappa Del ta Phi, and Phi Sigma Alpha. The brothers of Mu Iota would like to congratulate Dr. Martin upon his many accomplishments, and wish to thank him for his many years of service to the fraternity. work in an effort to obtain a new addition for the present house. Appointed Field Sec. Mu lota of Phi Gamma Delta is proud to announce the appointment of one of its outstanding members, Stephen Hayes Edwards,'64, to the position of field sec retary. Steve, who has distinguished him self in both high school and college, will succeed Thomas L. Wylie (Hanover, '63) as Phi Gamma Delta's 42nd field secre tary. Steve attended high school in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and was very active in both Hormachea Doing Well Dan Hormachea has recently been taken off the critical list and is now re covering fractures a tragic the life satisfactorily. Dan suffered in both arms and legs during car-train accident which took of a fellow companion, Jim athletics and in the leadership of the student body. Proving to be a very capa ble athlete, he participated in football, basketball, and track. In his junior year, Steve was president of his class and was a delegate to the National Association of Student Councils Conference in the summer of 1959. He was a very capable and popular student body president in his senior year. Steve was also active in scouting. He Fisher. was an Eagle Scout and attended the Reports from St. Alphonsus hospital say that Dan will have the cast removed from his right leg within two weeks, Pennsylvania. National Jamboree held in Valley Forge, however, his legs will remain in traction After his graduation from high school in 1960, Steve entered the Univer sity of Idaho and established himself as for several months. one of the university's outstanding stu The men of the fraternity are looking forward to seeing Dan next fall. Also we would like to take this opportunity to wish him a speedy recovery. dent leaders. In 1962, Steve was a dele gate to the Western Regional l.F.C. Dr. Martin and his fellow board mem bers are contributing many hours of Steve Edwards Missing Persons Conference held in Seattle, Washington. He has also distinguished himself as a member of Blue Key, as Interfraternity Council secretary, and as a candidate for junior class president. Steve has al ways been admired and well-liked by his fellow students, his teachers, and by everyone with whom he has come into contact. But even more important than his ac complishments as Fiji are Dr. Martin's Leo Thibault ('62) now resides in 1714 Alder La Grande, Ore. He is now endeavors as a scholar. He field supervisor for California Packing affairs. He attended the Ekklesia in 1962 Corporation. and has two brothers, Tom (Idaho, '59) and Rich (Idaho, '67). received his Bachelor's Degree from the Univer sity of Idaho in 1936. The following year he held a research assistantship at Stan ford University where he began graduate study in Political Science. In June 1937 he received the degree of Master of Arts from Stanford University. He continued graduate study in that institution in the Department of Political Science. During He states, "Since graduation 1 have spent a year in California with the com pany. Then 1 was transferred here to La Grande. I'm still single. La Grande is a good place for your southern Idaho boys to stop over. You're always wel come, anytime of the night! As a Fiji Steve has been a dedicated brother and very active in his chapter We Fijis at Idaho certainly appreciate all the work Steve has done for his chapter and all the many contributions he has made to it and to us as individu als. Mu lota is proud to claim Steve as a Gem State Fiji! \r\nMAY, 1964 GEM STATE FIJI PAGE 3 ATTENTION ALUMNI We at Old Phi would like to keep in closer touch with the activities of you — the alums of "600 Univer sity Ave." We would appreciate any information that you could give us concerning your activities since graduation. We would also appreciate some of the happenings at the house which occurred when you were here and that you consider particularly significant or humorous. This will assist us in completing our files as well as being able to relate some of the articles of this paper a little more closely to your interests. Would you please fill out the questionnaire below and send it to us? Name and Date of Graduation Change of Address, if any Current Occupation Most Humorous Incident you can remember happening at The House 1 2 Si tfl § JS Fiji Footballers Bassett from Spokane, Washington, lettered at split end, and saw a lot of April 21 marked the beginning of spring practice for the Idaho Vandals. 6 ft. 2 in. tall, weighs 196 lbs., and is a sociology major. He possesses good hands as evidenced by his 14 receptions last fall. He is now at split end with the action as a defensive back. Bob stands The first week was devoted to hard hitting contact drills, reviewing plays, and working on fundamentals. The week ly practices were highlighted by a rugged two-hour scrimmage Saturday morning. Coach Dee Andros expressed pleasure with the aggressiveness and spirit shown by his charges during the workout, and is looking forward to coaching one of the most talented teams, both in qual ity and quantity of players, the Univer sity has ever produced. Two outstanding Fiji Sophomores out for spring ball are Dave "Animal" Triplett and Bob "B-" Bassett. Dave is an education major from Pocatello, Idaho, who is 6 ft. taU, weighs 215 lbs., and is currently running at right guard with the Gold or first unit. "The Animal" also plays defensive end, and turned in an outsitanding performance against San Jose State last season. Black cr second team. Three other brothers competing on the gridiron are all guards and all freshmen, John "Jarr'n Jack" Daniel, Bob "Mac" McCray, and Ron "Gringo" Porter. John is 6 ft. 2 in. tall, weighs 208 lbs and comes from Spokane too. He started at right guard for the frosh and is playing on the Black team behind Triplett. started as linebacker for the Vandal Frosh this year, and also won the Uni versity's Mr. Legs contest. About the most outstanding Fiji on the varsity football team this year is Mike Whiles. Whiles was a starter at wingback in several of the Vandal games last season. At 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds, Mike also did an out standing job at defensive halfback, and was respected by opponents for his hard-hitting tackles. Mike was picked for a berth on the All-Fiji major col lege first team. McCray, also from Spokane, is not playing due to a knee injury incurred It is worth pointing out that two of the brothers are left guards, and two are right guards. Under the challenge sys tem used by Andros and his assistants to determine the ability of linemen, the second day of practice. He stands an even 6 ft., weighs 211 lbs., and was Da niel's running mate at left guard and tempered guards around the house this spring and especially next September. linebacker for the Vandalbabes last fall. Porter, from Yuba City, California, is a 6 ft. 3 in. converted fullback playing guard now. Weighing 210 lbs., Ron is ex ceptionally fast and hard-hitting. He there no doubt will be some short- AU five of them are young with two and three years of varsity eligibility remain ing, and they all are looking forward to next year when they will represent the University and the house on the gridiron. \r\nMAY, 1964 GEM STATE FIJI man at 600 University. He is a member of Intercollegiate Knights, Blue Key, Sigma Tau—the national engineering honorary, has been active on campus committees, has received a Boeing scholarship for his work in mechanical engineering, and has been very active within the house. He hails from Twin Falls and is going to end up, for a few years at least, in the Navy upon gradua tion. Sackett attain this much sought office. The freshmen spent the majority of their time wearing onion sacks labeled, "Sack ett for E-Board," others distributed cards asking for votes, and the rest were busy making signs and slogans. John is a junior this year and has been active since he began as a fresh PHI GAMMA DELTA 1757 N. Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. for aU of the 137 who attended. The din ner of roast pig with all of the trimmings was served by the Mary McCarty's. A1 Dingle was toastmaster and Nick Speropulos (Idaho '52) spoke on "segre campus. The evening was topped off by the presentation of chapter awards. Out Following the winter when the grass greens, the flowers bloom, the trees leaf, and the students at the University To the tune of campaign slogans such as, "Don't Bag-et, Sackett," one of our Idaho Fijis was elected to the executive board—governing body for the student body. This culminated a two-week effort on the part of the house to help John On March 14, the alumni of Mu Iota joined the chapter actives and new initi ates in the forty-fourth annual Norris Pig Dnnner held at the chapter house. It was a gala and memorable evening The spirit of the house is behind John, for we as Fijis are ever making our presence honorably known upon the Fiji Duffers Sackett Elected to Executive Board Norris Pig Dinner of Idaho start to enjoy the sun, six Fijis join the ranks of those "playboys" and "playgirls" who waive studies for their lust of the sunshine. BUI Goss, Terry Gustavel, Rick Jensen, Chic Cutler, Bill Carter, and Dick Trail comprise the nucleus of the University of Idaho golf team. These six Fijis are doing their gation and the fraternity." standing Alumnus of Mu Iota went to Boyd A. Martin, Dean of the CoUege of Letter and Sciences at the U. of 1. Stephan H. Edwards received the Outstanding Fiji award. The Outstanding Senior award went to James H. Sullivan. And, Rodney Willis Bohman received a plaque for the Outstanding Pledge of the class of 1967. Gem State Fiji best to insure a successful season and an invitation to the NCAA finals to be held in Colorado Springs, Colo, this summer. The team has played four matches thus far this year and have yet to be defeated. As usual our big foes will be Idaho State University and the Univer sity of Washington. It seems as though the University of Idaho is starting to realize the fact that college golf is be coming greater and greater as a prestige factor for the college and is willing to put forth to sponsor the sport. Likewise, I'm sure, the Fiji goU'ers are trying to uphold a tradition of the "golf fraternity" of the University of Idaho. XQVKufSy Co-Editors Contributors Bob Pane, Rod Bohman Chuck Birchmier, Tim Flood, Bob Erickson, Bob MeCray, Steve Moen, Chick Cutler, Bill Carter, John Sackett