BROADWAY COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK OMEGA CHAPTER - FOUNDED 1866 NEWSLETTER BY THE OMEGA BROTHERHOOD OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 538 WEST 114th STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10025 \r\nOMEGA CHAPTER 538 West 114TH Street New York, New York 10025 PETER J. SUCCOSO JOHN D. HUGHES DWAYNE M. DAHL President Treasurer Recording Secretary KEVIN E. COURTNEY MITCHELL V. BRODEY FRANK J. MacKAIN Corresponding Secretary Historian Purple Legionnaire November 20, 1970 Dear Brothers, I greet you with a few accomplishments and a few disappointments. If you've been able to stop by the house after the football games, you've probably noticed the improvements the brothers have made. In an effort to eliminate all the housing violations that we can, the brothers have done a lot of painting and plaster ing as well as installing a new set of back stairs. Also, a change of a more recreational nature has been realized in the moving of the pool table into the back room on the first floor. This has elim inated the subterranean nature of our late night matches. As a result of these improvements and many others, the house ap pears in better shape than it has in years. Less heartening news can be seen in the results of our Fall Rush. We now have six pledges which is substantially lower than usual. Some consolation can be found in the fact that no house did better than we; it is a problem that everybody had. Also, The New York Times had an article on this year's freshmen which perhaps most of you saw. It spoke of their introverted nature. The truth of the matter is that all campus activities have been severely hurt by drops in membership. Even taking these things into account, I hope that we will be able to do much better next semester. The most serious matter that I will present to you is the problem that we have had with security. During the beginning of the year, our house seemed to be a haven for all of New York's thieves. We've tightened security considerably by installing a burglar alarm, but the brothers are still very wary about leav ing their belongings here over Christmas. To make the house completely secure will take more money than we can afford out of our operating budget. In closing let me issue an invitation. We'd like to see as many of you as can possibly make it to our Faculty Eggnog Party on December 1 7ch from 12 to 2 p.m. In the past, communi cation between graduates and undergraduates has been quite lim ited and we'd like to start ^right now in eliminating this un fortunate situation. Perge! /John D, Hughes \r\nFALL PLEDGEES The fall Pledge Class promising nature. The six grounds and seem to posess enrich our Omega Chapter. of 1970 appears to be one of a most pledgees come from diversified back new vibrant ideas which are sure to Our chapter prides itself, that its members are not merely students, but activists who strive to play an integral role in the student environment. In keeping with this tradition, our most recent Pledge Class is composed of individuals who have been involved in a variety of extra-curricular activities, both athletic and scholastic. They axe John Gill, Paul Mondor, Robert Lawson, Peter Zegarelli, James O'Donniell and John Davis. John Gill, a native of Framingham, Mass., excelled not only as a sportsman and a scholar in high school but also as a leader. He was President of his high school Glee Club and served as Vice President of his Senior Class, in addition to being an active mem ber of the Honor Society, Aside from excelling in the classroom he was one of the more awesome members of his high school football squad and was named the most valuable player in his senior year. Peter Zegarelli has come to Lolumbie from Sleepy Hollow High School located in North Tarrytown, New York. As an active high school student, he served as President of the Student Council and was a member of the Honor Society, He is also a motorcycle enthusiast and promises to be a valuable Fiji. Pete is continuing the Zegarelli Fiji tradition, following his brothers David •66C and Phil 'TOC, Bob Lawson extended his influence outside the realm of the classroom while in high school by playing an active part in his local Chapter of the Red Cross located in his home town of Floral Park, New York. He is not only a scholar and a sportsman (shot- putter), but also a musician, having been a member of his high school's concert orchestra and marching band, James O'Donnell was also one of the more outstanding members of his high school graduating class, having achieved great merit and fame on the football gridiron. A native of Toledo, Ohio, he was also a member of the Glee Club, participated in wrestling and was elected man of the year by his senior class. He is obviously good Fiji material, Paul Mondor has come to New York City from Woonsocket, Rhode Island after having received his high school education at La Salle Academy. He participated actively in the student government and was a member of the Honor Society, He was elected to the All- State Football Squad in his senior year and will probably be among the more famed members of the Columbia team in the future. Oh yes, he alqo wears size thirteen shoes, John Davis, a native of Miami, Florida, is a champion in his own right having captured the State Wrestling Championship in his weight class during his senior year of high school. He excelled as a member of the high school football team and was held in high es teem for his academic achievements as well as his athletic victories. At this point it should be quite evident that our fellings of great optimism are well founded. We believe that as Fiji's these men will continue our strong Qmega traditions! Perge! Larry Manco &. Craig Smith (Pledge trainers) \r\nEKKLE5IA REPORT Omega of Phi Gamma Delta represented itself well at the 122nd EKKlesia held in Cleveland, Ohio from August 24 thru. 29. The chapter proved to be a vocal and persuasive force in helping direct the government of the national fraternity. Head delegate, John Hughes, and delegates Bwayne Dahl and Albert Swain proved to be instrumental in the floor debates during the voting sessions of the lawmaking body. They held to a "hard-line" conservative attitude on the main issue of national standards versus local autonomy. Specifically, this issue concerned voting and initiation procedures. By taking this conservative attitude. Omega helped to strengthen the national brotherhood and helped gain numerous friends for the chapter. Omega's president, John Hughes, chaired the important Fiji Academy Committee, whose recommendations were well received by the voting body. Chapter treasurer, Dwayne Dahl, served on the Ritual Committee, and third delegate, A1 Swain, was actively involved with the Insignia Commitee, The chapter was also instrumental in the re-election of George Sternad, a longtime friend of Omega, as an Archon. Due to the frontline role that it took at the Great Lakes EKKlesia, Omega made a lasting impression for the good of the chapter and of Phi Gamma Delta. FALL RUSH 1970 Fall rush this year was marked by: 1 ) an attempt at establishing close personal contacts with incoming freshmen; 2) "smokers" which featured vintage "flicks" and a visit by the Dean of the college, Carl Hovde; 3) "Blow your lunch, as well as your mind..." beer blasts. The response to the aforementioned functions could at best be judged to have been ambivalent. This is not to say not entertaining, however. During the discussion which Dean Hovde's visit prompted, the Dean was heard to comment rather candidly, "I'm not as big a fool as I often seem." Nevertheless, rush this fall was noticeably poor throughout the houses on campus. We believe that much of the blame for this sorry condition can be directly attributed to a lack of support for the Interfraternity Council on the part of the Dean's Office. Any suggestions as to how this situation can be remedied would be sincerely appreciated. Ban Crowley Perge! (Rush Chairman) Editor's Note *** Brothers Jack Probalus '70C and Dick Brooker 'TIE where named Student-Athletes for the 69-70 academic year on the basis of their outstanding performances in both areas! \r\nSPORTS FOOTBALL This year's improved varsity football team included three Phi Gams, Joining Brother Kevin Courtney '72C, a returning letter- man from last year, were two dynamic sophs, Pat Sharkey '73C and A1 Swain '730. Brother Courtney, a junior from Livingston, N.J,, proved to be Mr. Versatility for the Lion defense this fall. After starting at both middle guard and linebacker his soph season, Kevin moved to starting roles at both defensive end and defensive tackle this year. Another defensive star for the Lions was halfback Pat Sharkey. Pat, a heralded Buckeye from Dayton, Ohio, broke into the starting eleven in a big way by leading the team in interceptions for the season. A tough, aggressive tackier, he tallied the most points, for several games, on the team's tackling charts. On the offense. Brother A1 Swain, who hails from Wilson, North Carolina, was a substitute for graduating Ail-American center Mike Pyszcjtymucha. Al, a mean yet agile blocker, figures to be the chief candidate for the starting center slot next fall. Needless to say, all the Brothers here at Fiji are proud of our growing football contingent and hope that the graduate brothers notice that each additional Fiji on the team has meant an additional lion win for the past two years. With the return of our existing contingent and the addition of the new mutts coming in this year, Columbia football, with the help of Fiji, is definitely on the upswing. On the lightweight level. Brother Dick Brooker '71E again captained the squad. Dick, a notoriously aggressive tackier, ran the lion defense from his slot at middle linebacker. Also on the team was Fiji's Hawaiian guard, Aaron Setagawa '73C. Aaron, a tough and spirted blocker, started at guard for the lions and will be returning to play for them again next fall. CROSS-COUNTRY Columbia's harriers just finished their best season in five years. Brother Dwayne Dahl '72C was third man on the squad and Brother Larry Zarian '73C was also a point scorer. Brother Dahl showed consistent improvement and did very well in the IC4A's, placing second for the Lions. Already the record holder in the half, Dwayne seems a sure bet to set a University record in the 1000 in the upcoming indoor season. Brother Zarian showed improvement also and is expected to be burning up the track in the mile this winter. *****************************************************-^ ************ B'WAY FIJI STAFF Editor - Kevin Courtney Dan Crowley John Hughes Craig Smith Pete Succoso Mike Horvath Al Swain Larry Manco Larry Zarian \r\nCOCKTAIL PARTIES The cocktail parties this year were a definite success. Much of this success can be attributed to the winning ways of the Lion's football team and the subsequent alumni support. As usual, the party highlights were provided by the graduate brothers. After the Harvard game, Brother Ted Dahl '49C in his usual rational manner proceeded to scribble strange notes all over the 4-th floor walls. Following the Rutgers Centennial Homecoming game, Birother Ron Rosenblatt '69C returned to his old form in leading the Fiji kick, John Seney '70C returned after the Cornell game to give some of the younger brothers an exhibition in the fine art of heavy drinking. Last but not least, our Purple Legionnaire, Frank McKane '47C, ac companied by his attractive blond date, won the attendance award, by presiding at each of the parties. We hope this encouraging trend of alumni support continues throughout the coming year, HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS This year has marked the first year in many that the physical state of the chapter house at old 538 W, 11'4th, St. has been worked on so vigorously by the brothers. brothers have entered the house. It seems that a new "breed" of This "breed" feels that it is better to make do with what one has. In previous years, the house, private rooms in particular, were allowed to deteriorate with only occassional advances to stop this degeneration by the various pledge classes. This year, however, as early as June positive steps were being taken to make the house more attractive to live in, both now and in the future. Kevin Courtney, our house manager and start ing linebacker on the football team, turned an ordinary, rather decrepit room into a showpiece, Replastering, painting, putting up shelves and closets, took a great deal of work. In every room these improvements have been made by the occupants. Rooms on the fourth floor haven't looked better in years. The "pit" has the look of an organized room and not a jungle, thanks to its occupants, Gerry 5mit, Dick Long and Phil Bunnel, The house is generally cleaner than ever due to the regard of its members for order and neatness. At a time when pledge classes are dwindling to a certain extent, the appearance of the house plays an important role in attracting new brothers. This past summer the house was hit by a rash of robberies, presumably by the "community." We put our electrical genius to work, and he came up with a $30 alarm system which probably retails for $100. Thank you Brother Larry Schenk, Larry was added greatly by brothers A1 Swain and Gerry Smit, Brothers Swain and Smit also teamed with Brother Courtney to build a fine set of stairs on the back of the house. This year seems to mark the beginning of possibly a new era for the house. Let's hope, that with the help of alumni and other concerned brothers, it will bel Pete Succoso Perge! (Recording Secretary) \r\nREMEMBER WHEN ..Bob Federspiel '61 was named Mil-Ivy. ..Bob Lippoth '33 had his great defensive game against Colgate as a sophomore. ^ ..John F. Holzinger 31 was named General Manager of the Varsity Show. ..John Theobald '25 won many races for Columbia as captain of her track team. ..Pete Highberg '64 borrowed a clerical collar frnm the chaplain and came to a Friday night Pig Party ..You spent spring afternoons "raying out" on the roof. We'd like to make this "Remember When" column a regular feature of the Broadway Fiji. Therefore, we'd appreciate all in cidents, amusing or serious, that you, our graduates, care to send in. ALUMNI NEWS William J. Foster '51 is now R egional Sales Manager for Allied Alum Fabricators, a subsidiary of R oyn Manufacturing Company, Brother Foster is presently station ed in the New York City area and is living in Huntington, N.Y. Kenneth W. Thomae '67C '69B is presently awaiting his commission after completing a 23 week Officer Candidate Program for Army In— fantry at. Fort Banning, Georgia. Roger Crossland '70C has completed training as a Navy Seal and is awaiting orders in California. Bill Longa '70C is studying at the Mir Traffic Controller's School in Rhode Island. John "Mad-Dog" Seney '70C has recently finished Air Force O.C.S. and now is working as a navi gator based in California. Philip E. Zegarelli '70C, last year's brother "E", is now stationed in New Zealand, and is ac ting as a guide to dignitaries visiting Navy installations in Anta rtica. LET US KNOW WHAT YGU ARE DUING ... CUT OFF THE BOTTOM AND SEND IT IN TO THE CHAPTER HOUSE FOR THE NEXT BROADWAY FIJI. BROTHER ADDRESS INFORMATION CLASS \r\n‘ i - | a y | S os . ty ve ( S _A) ( S INN / /, i ao sae e | ~~ g \*\// ia yy Ween 2 ~~