CHENEY CUP & CONDON CUP REPORT FOFM- -page 22c CHAPTERI Psi Exhibit "H3" ''S'r LITTLE GIANT p. Pa o/iPAl Qantnia Jbelta at IVabaAk CoUeae Volume 18 Numder 3 Phi Gamma Delta, VVarasii College, Cuaweordsville, Indiana May, 1970 Wabash 'liberal Education" Changing whereas in the past, the Wabash student was guaranteed of receiving an education in the liberal arts traditions through the fulfill ment of a number of specific requirements, the student now has the opportunity to de termine, to a large degree, tlie scope of his own education. True, requirements arc still in e.xistence to ensure the student of e.\- posurc to the disciplines encompassing the liberal arts, but these requirements are ver) broad, allowing the student a great deal of individual freedom in shaping his academic life at Wabash. In the past, a Wabash education was di vided into four areas, the basic group with the addition of the three Divisions, sciences, sions, with Di\ision III being divided into two .specific categories, the bchaiioral sci ences and general studies {histor)', philosoj)h)', and religion). Thus, the student has four categories in which he must meet re quirements. These requirements can be met by completing four .semesters of work in each of three categories, and two semesters ill the category remaining. Of these semes ters, the only further stipulations made are What is the intent of such a change? Rather than rigidly defining a student's stud)' in areas outside the specifications of his major, a student now has the opportunity to select in which areas not directly related to his major he will devote his academic efforts. The result, if this first )car is any indication, is that students have selected for tiirx' science, and that work done in each of themselves more challenging elective courses. Quite possibh', the long-term effect ina\' be an e\Tn broader education, directly resulting from the academic freedom af tlie four categories be distributed o\er dif ferent departments. forded the indi\ idual. And isn't that what a liberal arts education is all about? that two semesters he de\oted to a labora- humanities, and the social sciences. More specifically, requirements were established within each of these areas. Within the basic group, one was required to satisfy English, foreign language, mathematics or logic, and physical education requirements. Division I demanded that a student be e.xposed to biol ogy and physics-chemistry on the introduc tory level. Division II stipulated that a stu dent's six semesters in that area be evenly distributed in fine arts and/or literature (in English or in a foreign language), and phi losophy and/or religion. In Division III, a student was required to devote two semes ters to history, and two to one or more of tile behavorial sciences. Beyond tbis, further specifications were made as to the manner in which particular requirements could be met. Beginning tbe I969-I970 school year, stu dents have been given the opportunit}' to play a considerably larger role in determin ing the course of their education. Aside from the unavoidable requirements for gradua tion, i.e., a major, 120 hours of C work, and passing comprehensives, the students is re quired to fulfill obligations in two areas. The first area is what was formerly known as the basic group, but even here, tlie re quirements have been lessened. A student must show a proficiency in English, in cither a foreign Language, or mathematics, and must meet a physical education requirement. The second area consists of the three divi I 4 / % President Trey Holland '71 and song chairman Tom Ristine '72 exhibit the three trophies Psi won on Sunday, April 26. (Story on page two.) \r\nPage Two ;LITTLE GIANT FIJI President Speaks Recently, several of the brotliers have qustioned the value of the National Fraternity and suggest that we become a local fraternity here on campus. There seem to be three basic reasons on which the opponents of tlie National Fraternity base their arguments. (1) They don't see where the money they pay to tlie National goes. (2) Tlie National doesn't seem to do anything for us. (3) We shouldn't stand by and let a group of men in Washington, D. C. tell us what we can and can't do. Perhaps it is time to make a fewfacts clear to those brothers, both undergraduate and graduate, who believe these things to be true. Under the new Single Payment Plan, a brother pays a $20 pledge fee and an $85 initiation fee. Of tliis S105, only 43% goes to the General Fraternity's operating fund. Twenty-five dollars of the $105 goes immediately to the Endowment Fund which pays for the brother's subscription to The Phi Gamma Delta for life. Also paid for by this $105 is the Purple Pilgrim, the pin, the initiation certificate, and one other item which is esoteric. The total cost of these items is $.37 which leaves $68 remaining in the life time e.xpenditure to the General Fraternity. Most brothers would agree that $68 is well worth a lifetime in Phi Gamma Delta. Part of the answer to the argument that the National Fraternity doesn't seem to do anything for U3 is tied up witli the word involvement. The one most important thing tliat those who ad\ocate a separation from the National Fraternity have in common is that they have had little or no contact with it. By this I mean tliat they haven't taken the time to read The Acts of the Ekklesiai or the Constitution, they haven't visited the Na tional Headquarters and talked witli the staff members, and they haven't held a position which is directly responsible to it. Consequently, their lack of involvement in chapter affairs is largely responsible for their failing to sec what the National Fraternity does for the chapter. Perhaps if these brothers will look around the chapter, they will sec what the National is doing for them. First of all, it unifies us with 101 other chapters and pro\ ides each brotljer with a lasting set of friends distributed all over the country. This can easily be witnessed by the spirit and enthusiasm displayed at an Ekklesia or a Fiji Academy, but, unfortunately, our criticizers probably hare never attended either of these actir ities. For some brothers, this reason alone is enough for the e.xistence of the National Fraternity. For those brothers rvho disagree, there are still other reasons. One of these is the assistance that the National provides for its undergraduate chapters. A problem to which a chapter president can find no solution can probably be resolved quite easil)' with the know-how of the National which has undoubtedly solved the same problem in many of our chapters. Another function sened by the National Fraternity is that it is the key to the life of the fraternity svstem at large universities and colleges where a large nuiaJier of the administrators and faculty are trying to get rid of the fraternity system, Richard P. Traina, Dean of the College, recently announced that he would contribute May, 1970 Fiji Warblers Bring Home "Feedback" Plea Gains Reponse In response to a desperate plea for "feedback" and general information from all you veterans of four years under Scarlet's bamier, I recei\ ed a total of tliree responses. Once again, the call goes out for all sorts of wortliless, trhial facts about yourself or anv opiniions you might have. We and tlic otlier graduate brotliers are interested! How do you feel about the student strike, for example, which Wabash played a role in, and its president, who sent a condemnatory telegram to tlie White House. Is this an unfair poltdeizing of an educational institution, or tlie correct response, gi\ en the concern of a large num The Bacon ber of students on the campus as to tlie legitimacy of the Vietnam War? At this point, I would like to thank Bros. W. Yost Fulton, John Culley, Jr., and Jim Sears for their thoughtful replies to the last LGF. Unfortunately Brotlier Culley's letter was mislaid (i.e. thrown away by 11:00 crew) or I would present portions of it lerbatim concerning the graduating class of 1969. I will, howe\er, take the libertv at tliis time to select certain Sunday, April 26, proved to be more than a pleasant spring day for Psi of Phi Gamma Delta. In all, three major awards were gar nered by the chapter in the College Chapel that afternoon. For the second consecutive Doug Ward '73, Jon Llngelbach ;eeutive .Secretary to see that these laws job of the Archons to act as the "Ekklesia between Ekklesias." However, each decision made by the Archons is reviewed bv the Ekklesia the next time that it convenes. Tims, fraternity Mill aUvays ha\e problems. Those of \ou who are there for four vears can onl)' deal M-ith parts of them during your tenure, but much counts on l Our M'isdom in what and how much you change. I don't feel that the inevitibilitv of change is questioned by many anymore. HoMci er, that change must be considered The Wabash radio station, \V\p)Y Ipis is quite popular with CrawfordsviHe teen agers. This is none other than the playing of "The Top Forty." Phil Jones and Dong are followed by the individual chapters and to issue directives w'hcn necessarv-. It is tlie of Purple Legionnaire Thurber concerning the strength of the fraternit\- system. Bro. Holland has keen insight in categorizing the problems and realizing that the Psi Adds To "Air" Pollution unin\-ol\cd since they aren't affected directlv. A brother who can honestly sax- that he belie\-es that the National Fraternity dictates statement that the National doesn't do anything for us. It just seems that way to the I was \ ery happy to recei\ e news of the chapter, but was e\ en more pleased to ha\e the eoninients of the President and to note the apparent contradiction and announce a Little Giant basBh n '^eball game. chair, and relax. Next, at 4:00, it is not miconnnou to hear Sunday afternoon. Page Three LITTLE GIANT FIJI May, 1970 |ini Thomas, a freshman xxho is in charge of figuring the game statistics. Together, the fixe sjiorts announcers jilav an important part in strengthening school sjiirit and in dexcloping enthusiasm for all Little Giant athletics. I he entire WND't stall is comjiosed ol ajiproximatelx- txx entv-fix e members, so it is readily understood xvlix' Phi Gamma Delt:i is considered ;i leader in this area xx-ith its txvelxe members. \r\nPage Four State Day Performance Earns Psi Beta Cup Since tlie institution of the Beta Gradu ate Cup, presented by the Beta Graduate Chapter to the outstanding undergraduate chapter on the basis of their pertorinance in State Day's many activities, Psi's Ca\emen have dumbfounded everyone including Joe Carney, by walking off with the tropiiy five times, approximately. (It is difficult to tell for sure, since for three years, I am told by reliable sources, Wabash and at least one other school did not engrave their name on the trophy.) Without tlioughts of setting the world on fire, at least in the scheduled competition, we trudged off to Indianapolis and Park School. Our IM basketball team was good, but were to face a Purdue five that had taken first place in their league; a liell of a lot of bridge had been played at the house over the last few months, but Ling and Smitty as a team? Our chances in the bowling competition were not even worth mentioning. Surprise! In the first round, led by some clutch play by John Brackemyre, we were able to tumble cock-sure Purdue, and hang on to win the tournament. Jon Lingelbach and Dave Smytli, relying on their innate bridge savvy to compensate for their limited (i.e. none) playing experience as a team, from all reports confused all but the Beta Graduate Chapter to finish second in contract bridge. Coupled with our supe rior attendance at the morning training ses sions and tlie dinner, the Cup was ours for the sixth time. Chapter president Trey Hol land's magnificent rhetoric, spiced with a typical barbaric batliroom joke aimed at the Dannies, kept the assembled Fijis from all dipping tlieir ties in the gravy as the chap ter reports ground on . . . and on. In fact, if I were given tire task of expressing the crowd's reaction to us, I could do no better than refer you to an oft-quoted line from the movie Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid; "Who are tliose guys?" After all what better way to express your feelings as a member of another chapter once you rea lized that it was a tipsy 'Bash Fiji who knocked over the tray of dishes in the middle of the speeches, as he navigated uncertainly back to his seat from the john? In both an accidental and intentional way State Day was all ours in 1970. Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Wabash College 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsvllle, Indiana 47933 Address Correction Requested LITTLE GIANT FIJI May, 1970 Fiji "Jocics" Give Plenty Support Tlie "Purple Horde," that is, the Fiji in tramural jocks, have been getting it all togetiier lately and consequcntlv gathering in Blostering the linkstcrs for the third consccutir c year is junior Gene Kepplc. "Arnie", tlieir share of the victories. Intramural re rcgularh' in the middle 70's. sults from the winter competition show the Fijis with firsts in handball and indoor track, Jerry Brunswick once again is a leader as the team s most consistent low scorer, shoots In his fourth year for the tennis team seconds in basketball and the winter carni- evidenced by his first place finish in Little \ iil, and a fourth in wrestling. With spring competition in full swing, tiic future looks bright. After a slow start, the Fiji baseballers are back in gear with three straight xictories. With a veteran outdoor track team returning, at least a fiftii place ill the overall IM standings is imminent for State, jerry was chosen captain of this sea Phi Gamma Delta. son b\ liis teammates. Fellowship, Timely Message Mork Norris Pig Dinner March 20, 1970, marked the 30th anni- Five Fijis were among eighteen Wabash College athletes honored in the 1970 vol ume of "Outstanding College Athletes of \ersary of the celebration of Norris Pig Dinner at Wabash College. Unfortunately America" on the graduate chapter had hoped for, but the basis of their sports achievements, leadership ability, and com munity service. This annual publication, sponsored by tlie Outstanding Americans Foundation, features biographies and accomplishments of approxi mately five tiiousand young athletes who ha\'e proven thcmseKcs outstanding in all areas of endeavor. Those honored were Don Van Deursen, football; Wayne Middcndorf, wrestling; Skip Long, baseball; Bill Skinner, swimming; and Gene Kepple, golf. Once again, Fijis are leading the way for Wabash on the spring sports scene. On tlie ball diamond, Gary Leonard, a slick-fielding sophomore, is the starting second baseman for the second straight year. His roommate, senior George Kiiniis, does the eatehing eliores for the Little Giants. Although a dangerous hitter, George is known primarily for his strong throwing arm. In one game tins year, George amazed all by throwing out three base ninners attempting to steal second base. On the mound, we find \ eteran Skip Long, a southpaw. Skip, who pitches only in relief, has been credited with two wins and one sa\e at this point in the the attendance was not what the under occasion was a memorable one, nonetheless. Representatives of the senior class ('70) car ried the pig into the dining room follow ing the cocktail hour downstairs. Don Korb '45, master of ceremonies, welcomed all and ga\c the floor o\cr to the freshman class who underwent the traditional ordeal of kissing the broailed beast's posterior. Mark Thomey, named outstanding pledge by the members of his class, led the procession, as all twenty-one payed their respects to the pig. Brother John Collett '24 as the oldest alnnmus present, honored the animal's snout with a buss. Following the meal. Brother Korb related some humorous concerning past exploits Psi has been engaged in, including the twenty-four-hour bar which the chapter ran in the basement during the middle Fifties in open violation of state liquor laws! Harold Pennock, Jr. '47, was the featured speaker of the evening. Tolteration was the message. Brother Pennock spoke of his ex periences during the immediate post-war vears, and participation in the exclusion of competes in the long jump, javelin, high a Jew from joining the house while in school. He admitted deep regret in his act, and implored that the chapter practice a unir ersally based toleration toward all racial and ethnic groups, indicating that if we were not willing to movt- in that direction, the fraternity as such did not bar e a right to exist. At least for the undergraduate chapter, the theme was appropriate, which might rank as the understatement of the y ear. Considering our efforts now and hope fully in the future to pledge blacks, a more timely message could not ha\e been pre jump, and the triple jump. sented. season. For the thinelads, frosh Ray White has been an outstanding pcrfoniiers in the dis tance events. For instance, "Sugar Ray' set a new steeplechase record for Wabash the first time he e\er participated in the e\ent. John Reynolds, also a freshman and a former high school state champ in the hurdles, has continued his winning ways at Wabash. "Mr. Versatile" of the track team without a doubt has to be Don Van Duerscn, who NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BULK RATE Permit No. 181 Crawfordsvllle, Ind.