New Sei'ies Vol. XXV CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, OCTOBER, 1960 No. 1 Fiji Grade Average Chi Iota's Newest Members Of 3.6 Ranks Chi lota As Ninth Out oi 57 From last semester's disaster- ous 23rd place, Chi Iota regained its scholastic rank among the Illi nois fraternities by ranking ninth out of the 57 for the spring semes ter. The combined brother-pledge average was nearly a 3.6. This av erage placed Chi Iota above the alluniversity men's average and sec ond only to Beta Theta Pi among the larger fraternities. Of special note is the fact that the pledge class finished in fifth place among the pledge classes on campus. This, plus the fact that this year's pledge class has excel lent scholastic potential, should keep Illinois Fijis in the scholastic position they belong. While we were pleased with the progress of last year, plans are being made to maintain our pres ent position and if possible to raise our standings. Pledges are beingWE WELCOME INTO THE GOLDEN CHAIN the.se newest mem bers of Chi Iota who were initiated this fall. They are, from left, bottom row—Michael Hacklemann '6.1, Elmhurst; Melvin Jent '63, DuQuoin; given a series of preparatory orien tation lectures, and quieter study conditions are being provided. Much credit for our successful .Jerome Stefani '63, Elmhurst; and Craig Gillespey '63, Collinsville. scholastic progress must go to Dick Top Row—Dennis Schepke, '63, I'eoria; Warren Wakerlin '63, Chicago; Whitney '62, Elmwood, our scholar Bill Nowakowski '62, Chicago; James Levy '63, Park Forrest; and ship chairman. Lee Bateman '63, Glenview. HJNCHLIFF '12 HONORED Fijis Celebrate 50th Homecoming; GEORGE E. Give Awards; Elect Assn. Officers HINCHLIFF '12, 301 N. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, Fla., reports a Fiji "tri-city" din ner last spring, which consisted of Fijis living in the St. Pete, Tampa Despite the lopsided score, play. At lunch on Saturday afternoon and Clearwater areas. Extra added Homecoming at Chi Iota was a gay affair. The weekend was started on a large crowd gathered at 401. Es surprise and honor for Brother a good foot when the Fijis took pecially notable were members of 1 Hinchliff was the presentation of second place in the Homecoming the class of '.35 who had their 25th i his Golden Owl Certificate, which decorations comjietition. Congi'atn- reunion. Among those '35 Fijis at-1 was lations go to Neal Kottke '61 Roli- tending were George H. awarded to him by "SCOOPS" Shevlin i WILKINSON, who came all the ei'ts, and Robert M. Armstrong '60, .Jr., Knoxville, Tenn.; Charles C. i way from Washington, D.C., to be Joliet, chairman of the Fiji dis(Co)itiniied un payc 2) I their guest speaker. \r\nPage IVo October, 1900 THE ILLINOIS FIJI THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published quai'terly by Fijis Celebrate 50th Homecoming; Phi Give Awards, Elect Assn. Officers Gamma Delta Association of Illi nois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. Harold E. Hindsley '50, Cham (Continued from page 1) Hughes, Decatur and Jim Clements paign, president H.P. "Bud" Larson '40, Paxton, Graduate Relations Chairmen and wife, Chicago. Bob Armstrong '61 Joliet Some travel awards should go to vice-president Frederick E. Lee Jr., '36, Cary, Bill Irwin '62 Springfield John Bone '58, formerly of Vandalia, who came from New York treasurer Stuart M. Mamer '42, Urbana, City; Murrill K. Dubach '24, Springfield, Mo.; Bill Bringham, secretary Members of the board of direc Los Angeles; Dick Horning '43, Niles, Mich.; and Jewett Cole '37, tors are James H. Felt '42, Bellwood, chairman; Evertt A. Brown Memphis, Tenn. '25, Naperville; Frederic E. Lee Sawyer '10 Oldest Member Jr. '36, Cary; Neil K. Quinn '51, Send contributions, news of graduates, and changes of address to the Publication Office, Box 713, Station A, Champaign, 111. Chapter House: 401 East John street. Champaign, Illinois. Association Officers It appears that A. B. Sawyer '10, Park Ridge; and Gene A. Wallace President Louisville, Hnrold F.. flincisley *50, Bmso-Wnrner. 602 E. Green, Champaif2:n Vice Treasurer: President: James Russell '61, Urbana i byville. Among Treasurer: Robert Armstrong '61, Joliet Recording Secretary: Neil Kottke '61, was the oldest '54, Danville. Kinley and Wallace Awards were such Of nearly equal interest was er side of the coin, recent graduates as Herb Bayley '55, Rockford; Bill leuter '60 and wife, Ottawa; Dan Damon '58, Memphis, Tenn.; Dick Hill '58, Kankakee; and Bob Johnston '60, Shel- H. P. 'Bud' Larson '40, 548 W. Center, Paxton Secretary: Stuart M. Mamer '42, Thomas, Mulliken & Mamer, 50 Main St., Champaign Frederick E. Lee, Jr. '.36, First Nat'l. Bank of Chicago, 38 S. Dearborn, Chicago 3 Undergraduate Officers Ky . alumnus. Also on hand on the oth President: Roberts CtiPrespondence Secretary : Dennis Fox '61, Watseka Historian : Gordon Honegger '62, Forrest P. O. Notes ... the "regulars" the announcement of the David Kinley scholarship awards and the Elby J. Wallace award. Recognized for being the tops in their respective classes were Robert J. Madix '60, Champaign, were chemical engineering; John L. Ey Gene A. Wallace '54, Danville; Bud '61, Mount Pulaski, pre-med; Wil Larson '40, Paxton; Jim Felt '42, liam R. Irwi'n '62, Springfield, pre Bellwood; Purple Legi'onaire Stu law; and Nicholas J. Bosen '63, Mamer '42, Urbana; Ken Means Springfield, pre-law. '40, Western Springs; Bill Carmichael '42, Chicago; Elbert L. Harrison, Peoria; Milt Haas '26, Chicago and last, but certainly not least, Ernie Lovejoy '17, Chicago. Those who received recognition for greatest improvement were Corporation Elects Officers win '62, Springfield, pre-law and Thomas G. Tansor '60, Oak Park, commerce; Dennis R. Fox, Wat seka '61, commerce; William R. Ir The following Chi Iota graduate Of great interest to all was the James P. Levy, '63, Chicago, com members have recently reported election of House Corporation Of merce. these address changes: Stu Ochiltree '63, Elmhurst, ficers and members of the Board John W. Crane '48, 14515 School of Directors for this year. The new FAA, received the Elby J. Wallace St., Chicago 27. award. officers are: Ralph Cher Jr. '47, 2424 Tangle- wood Rd., Decatur, Ga. Richard S. Gregg '13, 1204 N. Name Jack Pihl '49 For Jaycee Service Award Parkside Dr., Champaign. Tloy Ivl. riopp« '44, 1009 jLiitivoIh- shire Dr., Champaign. Chalmers H. Marquis Jr. '50, 90(-'0 Pleasant Ave., Chicago 20. Friedel C. Richey '14, 3300 Creston Ave., Ft. Worth 15, Tex. John R. Small '48, P.O. Box 174, Harrisburg. Walter B. Stewart '36, 513-3rd St., Wilmette. Robert B. Sullan '50, 2510 N.E. 19th Ave., Pompano Beach, Fla. PAUL B. STEPHENS '55, 497954tb St., San Diego 15, Calif., writes, "Hondo, Ann, John and James Stephens ai'e living in sun- JACK L. PIHL '49, P.O. Box exceeded its drive quota in its in 1057, Anderson, Ind., is certainly augural year here. an outstanding citizen of his com —service as chairman of the munity. The Anderson Jaycees membership committee of the have recognized this fact by nam Chamber of Commerce which ended ing Jack the recipient of their the year with 1,350 members, an annual coveted Distinguished Serv all-time record. ice Award for outstanding work —service as deputy director of in major community projects dur- the Madison County Civil Defense mg the previous year. Jack, who is a 32-year old in vestment counselor for Thomas & nv, San Diego, Calif. James arrived j McKinnon, must have discovered a new drug to enable him to work organization during which he has planned and coordinated highlysuccessful county-wide test exer cises during the past two years. —service as chairman of committee of the 26 hours a day, for this is the only program the Ki- way we know that he would have wanis Club, being a active par time to carry on these civic ticipant in the YMCA member on Aug. .3 1959. Both John and autier'for which'L^warhonoVeVp ship drive and the American Red James ai'e looking forward to join Cross drive and service as presi ing the classes of '78 and '79. Any | —service as co-chairman of the dent and a member of the board Fiji's in the area should look us • meetings committee of the county's of directors of the First Church of up." i first United Fund campaign which Christ Scientist. \r\nOctober, 1960 Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI These Men Hold The Key to Chi lota's Future I WET) LIKE TO HAVE YOU MEET THE 1960 FIJI PLEDGE CLASS. Our new pledge class takes time out to pose for our graduate members. From left, bottom row—Charles E. Seten, Ward F. McDonald, Randall Munn, Richard K. Means, Allen Siebels, J. Douglas Posej', Harry A. Marshall, Steven Perkinson, and Michael Goodall. Top Row—James Long, James A. Bauer, Ronald L. Wilson, Theodore D. Evans, Scott Johnston, Craig A. Fischer, J. Christopher Hastings, William J. Becker, Dennis Furlong, and Larry Braslield. Not pictured—David Smith, Thomas Slattery, William R. Wegener and Glenn L. McBeth. Glenn McBeth, Elmwood. Glen also graduated in the upper quarter of his class and plans to major in accountancy. He was president of the letterman's club, sports editor A class of 22 men was pledged School in Peoria, where he ranked of the yearbook and member of th^s fall in what we of Chi Iota 35 out of 276 scholastically. He also student council. Ward F. McDonald, Arthur. consider to have been a most suc lettered in football, basketball and Top High School Scholars & Leaders In Chi lota's 22-Man Pledge Class of the credit baseball and participated in Key Ward graduated fifth scholastically Club and several musical activi in his class. Besides being a talent gram under the direction of Mi ties. ed musician. Ward also was active chael Londrigan '62, Springfield, Gary D. Furlong, Galesburg. in athletics and was class treas cessful rush. Much goes to a strong summer rush pro and his assistant William Black '62. Gary is a membei' of the National Champaign. The gratitude of the entire chap ter goes to those graduate mem bers who augmented the rush pro I Honor Society. He was active in , urer. Richard men's glee clu'o and lettered in Springs. football and track. K. Means, Rich Western attended Lyons Township High School where he Michael G. Goodall, New Athens. was active in debating, athletics gram through their helpful recom Mike was president of his National and scouting. Randall Munn, Moline. Randy mendations and rushing parties. Honor Society Chapter and viceWe are proud to present the president of his class. He also was active in football, wrestling, Class of '64: played varsity basketball and base track ball. He was in the upper half of his and various class activiites. James Allen Bauer, Des Plaines. James B. Long, Oak Park. Jim graduating class. Jim graduated in the upper third of Steven A. Perkinson, Buckely. graduated from Oak Park Fenhis class at Maine Township High Steve was 7 out of 22 at Robertswhere he was a participant in gym wick High School ranking 17 of Thawville where he was president nastics and in vai-ious school clubs. 378. His major activities centered of his freshman and junior classes. about basketball and student sen Craig Fischer, Evanston. Craig ate. At the U of I, he is active in He won letters in football, basket is the younger brother of Bob the Newman Club. ball and baseball. Fisher '59. In high school he was J. Douglas Posey, Elmhurst. At Harry A. Marshall, Ft. Laudera varsity football player, member dale, Fla. Hari'y maintained a po York High School Doug ranked 46 of the basketball and LaCrosse sition in the upper quarter of his out of 460 graduates. He lettered teams and a member of the Prom class through high school. He also in gymnastics and was in student Committee. He also graduated in was class president his sophomore council. the upper third of his class. Chaides E. Seten, Harrisburg. year, a member of the Key Club Theodore D. Evens, Peoria. Ted and a student council representa is a graduate of Woodrutf High tive. Chuck was a member of student {Coilfhilled on page 6) \r\nPage Four October, 19G0 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Robinson '16 Tells Of "Fish Jubilee FIJI DIRECTORY mmiS Fall Inif-iation Adds Nine Brofhers Many more 1959 Chi Iota of Phi Gamma Delta Directory payments have been coming in over the last Fall initiation has added nine ALBERT W. "CUBE" ROBIN months, many of them containing SON '12, 212 Pine Crest Lane, more links to Chi lota's golden Very complimentai'y remarks about chain. The new members of the Fairhope, Ala., is a one-man cham the directory. Here are what some ber of commerce for the state of fold are: of the brothers say about their new directory: STEWART D. MARQUIS '16, Craig Paul Gillespey '63, ColState" in the following letter. 714 Heatherside Rd., Pasadena, linsville, commerce. Brother Robinson also tells of a Calif.: "Congratulations on the William E. Hackleman '63, Elmunique phenomenon called "Fish new directory—and on the regular Jubilee" which, in our opinion, hurst, LAS editions of the Chi Iota Fiii." Melvin N. Jent '63, Du Quoin, ought to be listed in Ripley's "Be RICHARD L. McCarthy '53, PE 1353 Molner Ct., Ypsilanti, Mich.: lieve It or Not." He also tossrs out a challenge to the undergradu- I James S. Levy, '63, Park Forrest, "Congratulations on a fine job— merce very happy to have directory— ate members to match the dating j c o m William T. Nowakowski '62, Chi thank you." ability of BLONDY NOERENCORLISS D. ANDERSON JR. BERG and the table waiting quali cago, commerce Jerome Dennis M. Schepka '63, '56, 809 Judson, Evanston: "Nice ties of WAYNE JOHNSON '19. Peoria, LAS Here is Brother Robinson's fine job!" Jerome A. Stefani '63, Elmhurst, letter; JOHN M. FOSTER '24, 310 W. Lewis Lee reports of that "fine 'ol Southern view, LAS Alabama. In addition to glowing Bateman '63, Glen- FAA 49th St., Apt 1006, Kansas City 12, Mo.: "Someone did a h— of a lot of woi'k on this directory. WILLIAM G. "BILL" READ '18, tired Fijis do not get "hep" to this in. The Jubilee continues at least 1922 E. Oakland Ave., Bloominglovely spot on the East Shore of a couple of hours and sometimes ton: "Directory very interesting Mobile Bay. We are entirely free eight or ten, then, quite as sud and valuable. Worthwhile project." JOHN M. PETTIT '58, 6 Carroll from the resort atmosphere of denly, things seem to stabilize and Florida, with beautiful country, the fish not caught go back out to St., Cortland, N.Y.: "The directory "I was interested to note in the Warren F. Wakerlin '63, Chicago directory that I am 50 percent of LAS the graduates living in Alabama, and I am wondering why the re camellias and azaleas all winter- swimming in gulf and bay, water ski-ing and yachting — wonderful fishing, both fresh and salt water —the finest oysters, shrimp and crab in the country—quail, dove, duck, turkey and deer within 20 miles. About a Fairhope residents are hunting third of sea." is a wonderful idea." WILLARD B. CURTIS '24, 700 Sugar Creek Dr., Joliet: "Nice job Resigns Government Post on the directory. Believe the idea For Private Law Practice to print an inexpensive one of this type more often is good." VERNON W. HENRY '23, Tide ROBERT D. MCKNELLY '53, water Oil Co., 660 Madison Ave., 407 Sunnycrest Ct., Urbana, ex-'dam- resigned his post as assistant U.S. New York 21, N.Y.: "A very fin? job. Thanks foi' your good work. DONALD H. HIMES '56, 218 Carlton Teirace, Rockford, "Just Champaign-Ur- yankees' from the Chicago area, all | attorney for the eastern district glad to be 900 miles from the ice 1of Illinois on June 11 to enter priand snow and the traffic. vate practice We also have a unique phenome- Ibana. summer (last year we do with the mixture of fresh water in the Bay heavy summer rain (there rivers emptying into the the Bay), and pei'haps it an east wind foi' a post, had 12, five of them in one week). Tho'e is no positive explanation but it seems to have something to a word of thanks to those whose ef- Ii\ his t-wo ytsavs ir* rtOl'Y Sv\\\