THE WIJI FIJI NEWS OF ALPHA WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA Vol. 41, No. 1 OcTOBliR, 1960 ALPHA ADDS NINE LINKS Nine Pledge Brothers were in participates in the College Band itiated into the ranks of the and the Letterman's Club. b.'othc 'hood of Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the begin ning of this semester. After a more than successful probation ary period and a lengthy "Help Week", Alpha Fijis are proud of the nine shining links added to our golden chain. A psychology major from Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania, Gordon Paul Shatluck Drohan, a premed student from Fulton, New York, is a stronghold on the cross country team and actively Spencer Dunlop, Is a member of the Pershing Rifles and Alpha Phi Omega. Gordie's greatest achievement is associate editor of the college yearbook. Hailing from Silver Springs, Maryland, is Frank Herz, an English major, who holds mem bership on the yearbook staff and in Alpha Phi Omega. Paterson, New Jersey, sends us W.S. Robb Addresses standing: R. Nason, L. Marines, T. Upson, D. Shucker, D. French, P. Drohan. Sitting: F. Herz, S. Robertson, R. Quinn, T. "colette, J. Yauch, G. Dunlop. Annual I'ig Dinner William nia '34) a of ALUM ENJOY SPIRITED HOMECOMING Washington and Jefferson's Fijis enjoyed a most memorable "Homecoming" weekend recent ly with fine weather and a great ly desired victory over Bethany, Stimulating high spirits for this fall weekend, the Fijis enjoyed the' first event on the W. & J.'s social calendar for the academic year. Miss Barbara Blanc, a Beth any student, escorted by Ray Hinerman, was Alpha's entry in the "Homecoming Queen" con test. "Brush Off Bethany" was the theme of Phi Gam's bid for an award in the house decora tion competition. Constructed under the direction of Bob Quinn, the display consisted of a tube of toothpaste, labeled "Ream (Prexies' football coach) fortified with W. & J. 11", and a large toothbrush scrubbing a tooth of surprising proportions. a banner announcing Alpha's slogan. Though neither of our entrants was the recipient of an award. Alpha chapter can take pride in the fine showing of both entries In the face of stiff competition. The weekend got off to an ex cellent start Friday evening, with an informal party preced at the buffet luncheon held in the Fiji house. The turn out was one of the largest in re cent years, as the graduate chapter was represented by a number of Fijis from every dec ade since tury. the turn of the cen Following the game Saturday, ter house with a November 29, 30 December 1 freshman visitations Alpha's festive air for terests include Pershing Rifles and Alpha Phi Omega. Richard Kent Nason, an eco nomics major from Erie, Penn sylvania, is pursuing his inter ests in the cross country and track teams as well as in the September 17. The essence of Brother Uobb's address was centered largely around the financial status of the country. A number of significant facts and speculations concern ing the value of fraternity ex perience in business, profession al art, and everyday living were put forth in the address. A most interesting portion of the banouet's agenda was pro vided by the newly initiated ed the personal value of Alpha's The "Norris Dinner", which is a part of the tradition of every chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, was here combined with an in itiation baiuiuet honoring the "young" brothers. This cere yearbook publication. A pre-med student from Pitts burgh, Pennsylvania, Anthony Joseph NIcolette participates in many diversified activities, such as the dramatic club, the cross country team, and the yearbook, of which he is an associate editor. Robert James Quinn, all the way from Ankara, Turkey, is a political science major. His cur rent interests at W. & J. are the Pershing Rifles and the InterCollegiate Conference on Gov ernment. Engaged in pre-legal studies. Smith WIntworth Robertson, from Norfolk, Connecticut, lists his main activities as the Bridge morous twists. On the light side, Club and the golf team. John Allen Yauch, star of the Wash-Jeff football team, hails and keeping with the Fiji's glor from Washington, Pennsylvania. ious tradition. Abe Anderson ro.'i). performed the customary task of kissing the pig's snout. The unfortunate task of kissing A pre-med student. John also holds a position on the wrestling mony was not without a few hu the pig's posterior fell to newly Incidentally, early Sunday morning, the chapter house, in the area of the (Giimney and shutters on the street side, sus tained considerable dama.ge initiated brother Louis Lawrence lire of undeteimiined ori position of news editor for the college newspaper. His other in Dinner." held at two combos. when a Marines. Lou the George Washington Hotel on annual "Norris pledge training. alumni spirited singing and dancing to thanksgiving vacation addi'essed Lawrence has highlighted his college car eer thus far by attaining the member of the Board Trustees, opportunity to meet informally with a number of the returning FIJI CALENDAR November 23 - 28 (Pennsylva brothers, who skillfully evaluat the brothers, their dates, and a few alumni returned to the chap PARENT'S DAY Robb ing the formal dance, and the traditional candlelight breakfast following the ball. Saturday the undergraduate brothers had the Displayed above the scene was November 12 S. Louis team and contributes to the col lege yearbook. For academic reasons four members of this pledge class Marines ('63). could Coupled with the festive songs and the "newly duly" informa forth tion. Sprague. and Thomas Fisher Hpson are true Fijis at heart and Brother Robb's address toiJlied an evenin.g of gin destroyed the house decora recreation at tions. Phi Gamma Alplni Delta. pleasant ('ha|)ter of not be activated. Shucker. Daniel M a n s fi e 1 d will be awarded the Black mond Dain- Baker French, David Roy next semester. Dia \r\nCABINET 0c&dd> 'n YAUCH STARS FOR improved presidents COMMENTS last June from Alpha and are now engaged In various fields of endeavor throughout the coun try. They are listed here In hopes of broadening contacts and renewing experiences. Team Inexperience Seen As Cause For 1-5 Record Lee Borden Is on active duty with the Artillery. He Is cur rently stationed at Port Bliss, The Alpha Fljls are Avell rep resented on the football team once again this year In the per Texas. son of John Yauch. John, a soph Bob Shoop Is employed by the omore, has often been cited by Irving Trust Co. In New York. his coaches and opposing grld- Paul Redfleld lives In Holll- ders as an outstanding ball daysburg, Penna., and Avorks for the Allstate Insurance Company player. His brilliance Is verified by his selection to Little All American, Honorable Mention last year as a freshman. A sixty minute man, John plays tackle and end on In Altoona!^ Buff Donell lives In Niagara Falls, where he does personnel Avork for President E. H. Miller Alpha's president, Edward H. Miller, is a senior chemistry major from Pittsburgh. A for mer house manager, Ed has oc cupied the executive position since March of this year. He has served as business manager of both the 1960 Pandora and the 1960-1961 Student Handbook. Dear Brothers: Alpha chapter may well be proud of the fine record It has set In the past. And I look for ward to an equally as bright fu ture. We will strive to continue our excellent record of service, with our ultimate goal being the establishment of perfectly har monious relations between the chapter and the school, the fra ternity, and the community. To the National Carbon Company. Tom Cunningham Is In the management training program of Natlonl Tube Company Divi sion, United States Steel, In Duquesne, Penna. Walt Scott Is tucky. Indiana and Is employed by Gary Steel Works DIaDsIoii, United States Steel. George Chorba is attending Princeton Theological Seminary. Ray Melder Is conducting a survey on education for the De partment of Health, Education, and Welfare In Pittsburgh. George Downer Is a lieutenant In the Adjutant Generals Corps Intramurals for the 1960-61 year started off Avlth a bang for the brothers of Alpha chapter. Indiana. enrolled In Medical School. Bob tion, and sponsor a Christmas party for local orphans. Is further distinguished by be ing PI Sigma Chapter adviser at Pitt. John and Thistle, Carmen Jim MoMaster, DeChesaro are all and 1 assure you that 1 and my cabinet will do our best to up hold this fine record. attending Temple Medical School In Philadelphia. Perge! ALPHA CHAPTER Washington Is a popular, com the as treasurer of his ciass. semi-finals In both volley ten Intramural sports offered at W. & J. The Fiji volleyball squad, led by that Avas not decided until the closing minutes. Displaying fine teaniAVork, the Phi Gams reached the semi-finals by easily romp ing over three other fraternity Bob D'AmbrosIa Is also at Pitt, A very mild guy off the field, John, a pre-medlcal student from *"— ball and tennis, the first of the before boAvlng to the highly favored PI Lambda Phi aggrega tion In a hard-fought contest BIN Carpenter Is attending tion. Purple and White teams reached Art Tslgas Is doing graduate Avork In geography at the Uni versity of Pittsburgh. Dental School at Pitt. Yauch, Avho tips the scales at 190 pounds and stands 6 feet 2 Inches tall, makes up for Avhat he lacks In size Avlth brute strength and rugged determina petent Individual Avho also Avrestles for the Prexles and serves Tony Spallone and Charlie Pennypacker, won three games Parent's Day program, host the annual Section Eight conven Edward H, Miller, III Iiitramurals stationed at Fort Gordon. achieve this aim. Alpha's Fljls Fraternally. John A. Yauch Duane Cooley lives in Gary, will participate In the college's remind you of Phi Gamma Del ta's glorious past and present, ing against boys Avlth as much as a sixty pound advantage, enlisted In the Army and Is receiving his basic training at Fort Knox, Ken Warren Mazek Is pursuing economics at the University of In closing, 1 believe 1 need not offense and end on defense. Play entries. Brothers Ray HInerman and Gavin ScottI starred on the fine tennis team of Alpha. They Avon hands-down over three formid able opponents before succumb ing to the poAverful serves of the eventual champions. The W&J football team head ed by a neAv coach. Chuck Ream, formerly of Dickinson College Is suffering from a I'e-organlzatlon and rejuvenation period, the end of Avhlch hopes to see them Avlth a good ball team once again Losing all but one of the five games played thus far this year the Presidents have looked bril liant often. But Inexperience and lack of depth evidenced by the starting team Avhlch Is com prised of seven freshmen have been the cause of this dlsan pointing record. Great hope Is pinned on this team for the future. With men the caliber of John Yauch, small turnovers and freshman posslbihtms. next year might find us on the winning ways oncq again;. ti Box 253 WASHINGTON, PA. THE WIJI FIJI .• 0 ^ ^ S K- Publislied monthly by the Publica tions Committee of Alpha Chapter of Phi Camilla Delta /fr/lVor i^rNXYPACKKK ./rrnrirt/r AV/f/or. . l.ofi.s L. M\i