Beaver Fiji KAPPA OMICRON CHAPTER 348 North 25TH Street CoRVAius, Oregon 97331 SPRING 1970 ARCHON PRESIDENT BRAINARD VISITS KAPPA OMICRON Kappa Omicron was honored on May 14, 1970 with a visit by national president Henry S. Brainard. President Brainard, talked freely with the brothers relating his experience as chief executive, with many compliments bestowed on Kappa Omicron. Also present at the evening meal were: Donald Johnson (Archon Sect), Ronald Enna (Past Field Sect. ), F. A. "Doc" Gilfillan (Charter Member of Kappa Omicron), Jess Truax ( Pres. K. O. Assoc. ), Denny Hedges (Purple Legionnaire), and a host of K. O. alumni. Left to right: Henry S. Brainard, Donald Johnson, and F.A. "Doc" Gilfillan FIJIS ACTIVE IN COMMUNITY AFFAIRS The men of Kappa Omicron are making a fine effort towards winning the Cheney Cup for community service this year. K. O. started out by holding a one day fast and giving the proceeds ($100) to the Easter Seal Fund. Prior to Christmas a party was given for several of the Farm Home children to bring to them a small amount of Seasons cheer and faith in man. \r\nBeginning winter term, the rook class renovated a barn, with the proceeds going to a sponsorship of a young Phillipine boy, Antonio Carbello. The rooks will continue to donate towards Antonio, and provide school supplies, food, and extra-curricular equipment which he could have never had otherwise. At the start of spring term the Fijis walked the Corvallis streets selling tickets for a talent show, proceeds going to the Benton County Association for Retarded Children. Our latest effort has been the collection of empty cigarette packs, with each pack providing one minute of non-cost time in an iron-lung for a young girl at Government Camp, The Fijis are capable of providing many cartons if present trends continue. All in all. Kappa Omicron has performed admirably for its community and fellow man. SIXTEEN NEW MEMBERS PASS THRU PORTALS OF KAPPA OMICRON f LI Sicteen new members were initiated into Kappa Omicron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta April 19, 1970, The spring initi ates include (left to right - first row) Andy Martin, Corvallis; Scott Bailey, Camas, Wash; Dave Kalams, Medford; Greg Schuler, Medford; Mark Schumacher, Portland; (back row) Tom Rosendahl, Portland; Jim Hagen, Prineville; JohnWisti, North Bend; Jim North, Medford; Tim Drury, Cottage Grove; John Nevers, Spokane, Wash; Phil Lynn, Sacramento, Calif; Brian Tarrant, Corvallis; Judd Webber, Marshall, Texas; Tom Burns, Portland; Ken Smalley, Medford, Brothers North and Rosendahl are sophomores, with the remainder of the class being freshmen. \r\nBEAVER FIJI . Page 3 FIJIS IN CAMPUS POLITICS Kappa Omicron had several members involved in student government this past year. Ken Ross (71) in Engineering, held the distinguished position of A. S. O. S. U. Second Vice-President. The job entailed work on many execu tive committees, with Ken presiding over the Student Senate. Brother Ross entered spring term with the hope of becoming A. S. O. S, U. President, but unfortunately lost the race after the election was contested. Although he had set his sights on the presidency, Ken will undoubtedly remain in campus poli tics in some particular facet. Another Fiji, Judd Webber (73), has become quite involved with extra curricular work. Judd, a freshman in Political Science, was the Freshman class publication chairman, and also served on the Freshman Executive Com mittee. Spring term ran favorably for Judd as he succeeded in being elected Sophomore Class President and a seat on the Book Store Board of Directors. Among others who participated in political activities was Bill Graham (7 0) in Engineering, who served as President of the American Institute of Aeronautical Engineers (O. S. U. chapter). Brother Graham also worked steadily on the Navy R. O. T. C. program at Oregon State. Larry Six (7Z) in Fisheries and Wildlife, held the position of Vice-President of Thanes, a sophomore men's service honorary, and also served on the Senate Service and Elections Committee. Kappa Omicron is proud of our representation in campus activity and h,as promises of continuing good work. KAPPA OMICRON AND SCHOLARSHIP The Fijis of Oregon State once again showed an improvement in all house grade average, boasting a 2.61 G. P. A. This represents an overall improvement of .23 over a three term period. Leading the house in grades was Jim Higgenbothem (70) with a perfect 4. GO G. P. A. for the second term in a row. Other outstanding scholars were Ken Ross (71), 3.50 and 3.59; Larry Six (72),, 4. 00 and 3. 53; and Andy Martin (73), 3. 73 and 3. 30. Winter proved to be the term for the 23 Fijis who topped the 3.00 (all B's) mark. The sophomores showed the best house improvement, leading the way for a 2.9 5 junior-senior average winter term. THE FIJI LOOK AT INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION They have returned: Larry Zagata (70), Richard Hobin (71), and John Snodgrass (71). Experiences followed them from the Blarney Castle in Ireland to the home of the greatest people on earth, Mr. and Mrs. Poc of Barcelona, Spain. They went prepared to study but not just between the hours of 7-10 p. m. in a room similar to 205. Their classes began from the minute they awoke, and lasted until they were able to find a place to sleep. International education is unique, for the most valuable lessons are learned outside the classroom. They do not remember the pages they read but they seem to instantly recall every person they shared a moment with. Their experience did not end upon \r\nBEAVER FIJI ^ ; Page 4 re-entry into America, because they are faced with living-the-comparison of both worlds. What it that changes one's outlook on life once they have traveled to Europe? Phi Gamma Delta will have the chance again to ask four of its brothers next fall term. Tom Radmilovich (71) will be returning from Holland after one full year abroad. Bill (Cat Man) Leever (71) and Dave Denecke (71) will most likely be deported from Italy after the completion of their year in Pavia, and Robin Thomas (71) will return from Avignon, France next fall. Presently, our European Force is strong and hopefully re-enforcements will be on the way next year, FIJIS IN SPORTS FOOTBALL - O. S. U. Head Football Coach Dee Andros started spring drills on April 7 by calling many grid hopefuls together for the first practice. Among these prospects were Fijis Jerry McBurney (72) and Tom Rosendahl (72). Jerry and Tom are making their respective comebacks from knee surg eries due to last spring's practice. Jerry is playing wingback on the offensive team while Tom is slated for Right Defensive Halfback. Both players are opti mistic about seeing a great deal of action during the upcoming season this fall. Spring practices came to a close on May 9 with the annual Picnic Bowl game. Brother McBurney highlited the game with the reception of a 45 yard pass. Brother Rosendahl, on defense, showed tremendous effort with 8 tackles and 11 assists. The Oregon State Football Team opens its 1970 season by hosting the U. C. L. A. Bruins on September 12 in Parker Stadium, Corvallis . . . . Come and see the brothers in action! WRESTLING - This year Kappa Omicron had a great representation on the Oregon State Wrestling Team. K. O. produced six wrestlers, four on junior varsity, and two on the varsity team. On J. V. were Tim Hagen, John Wisti, Ken Smalley and Darrell Cotton (all 71). However, because of knee injuries Smalley and Cotton were unable to compete this year, while Wisti and Hagen had a reputable season for the J. V. squad. Fijis on the Varsity team were Bob Tomasovic (71) in Education and Dave Kalams (7 3) in Pharmacy. Both brothers wrestled Varsity the entire year, making tours to the Rocky Mountain schools and to Chicago for the N. C. A. A. Championships. Tomasovic placed third in the Tournament, and fourth in the National A. A. U. Kalams was beaten in his first match at the N. C. A. A. , and was unable to compete in the A. A. U.'s because of a broken collar bone. Next year, all these fine Fijis are returning to be Varsity Wrestling Squad hopefuls. RUGBY - Oregon State Rugby Club saw four participants from Kappa Omicron this season: Ken Dobberpuhl (71), Bruce Cordon (72), Jeff Martin (72), and Greg Schuler (73). Ken secured a starting spot on the "A" Team, but had to drop out of play because of schedule conflicts. Bruce, Jeff, and Gregg all were starters for the "B" Team. Playing 8 games, the teams traveled in Oregon, Washington, California and Canada. During Spring break, the teams went to Monterrey, Calif, for a tournament and ended the season two weeks later with a fourth place finish in the Portland tournament. This year the Rugby Squad split the traditional Divine Cup with the University of Oregon. \r\nBEAVER FIJI > . Page 5 INTERMURALS - Winter term was a big one for Kappa Omicron, as two or our three entered basketball teams reached quarterfinal play in the AllSchool Basketball Tournament. Unfortunately, both teams lost in the quarters after a couple of close, hard-fought games. Spring term again showed a Fiji Baseball team in the quarterfinals and in golf, John Nevers (73) nabbed a second place in the "A" Division School Championship, MOTORCYCLING - Barrel Cotton (73) in Business Administration, spends every weekend of the spring and summer racing motorcycles. In past years. Barrel has been first in the Northwest of all Sportsmen Riders, and last summer was second in the entire nation in T. T. racing. He has been champion of tracks in Portland and Canby (Oregon), and last summer won the Nationals in Castle Rock, Washington. This season. Barrel is riding a 650c. c. Triumph and a 250c. c. Suzuki, again winning with many honors. RUSH AT KAPPA OMICRON Rush this spring is moving along very smoothly at K. O. Our first rush function in April, was our annual Casino, and was attended by 21 rushees. With the Fiji Islander in May, we had another 35 guest rushees. We look forward to pledging another great class next fall. If any of our graduate or undergradu ate brothers know of anyone coming to O. S. U. , please feel free to drop us a line. Please send any summer rush information to either: BOUG RICHMOND (Chair man), P.O. BOX 907, ROSEBURG, OREGON 97470; or BENNY ROBINSON (Cochairman); 6605 N.E. CLEVELAND, PORTLAND, OREGON 972 11 (PHONE 289-9423). Special Invitation is given to University of Oregon (Epsilon Omicron Chapter) alumni to drop by and meet the Kappa Omicron brothers and take a look at our chapter We look forward to your visit! Send any graduate news to Dana St. Louis, Editor, Beaver Fiji, 348 N. 25th, Corvallis, Oregon 97330