Indiana Stat V (S I' iHEQ INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, TERRE HAtftE; tNDrANX" VOL. III-NO. I JANUARY, 1972 /. 7»v-T' The Sweepstakes Trophy honor ing the best float in the 54th an ill nual ISU Homecoming parade was \\M VJ awarded to Phi Gamma Delta in 1 our first year of active competi tion. The float, which was a giant purple bathtub and bather, fea tured animation that allowed the bather to wiggle his toes, scrub his back, turn his head and wink at the parade watchers. Riding inside the float and work ing the animation were Jeff Cline, Steve Clingenpeel and pledges Bill Moncel and John Alkire. Pulling the float was a large yellow duck, driven by Phil Astell. The float was the culmination of several weeks of hard work. Sev eral of the brothers gave up their sleep the night before to add fin ishing touches and to help maneu ver the float into the parade line up at 6:00 Saturday morning. HomEcominG uiEEKEno i//ucce// By showing spirit through co operation the Indiana State Fijis made the entire Homecoming week end their personal victory. Events of the week included the "Yell Like Hell" contest, the parade, the afternoon football game, an alumni reception, the Neil Diamond Show After the game, a reception at the house for the graduate brothers provided a calm relief before the brothers attended the Sycamore Showcase presentation of Neil Dia mond. We took pride in seeing Brother Lloyd Long as master of ceremonies. and the Trike Race. The festivities began as the Fiji Power cheer led the brothers to a Sunday, the busy week was con cluded with the annual Trike Race. second place showing in the "Yell Riding for the Fijis were Mike Like Hell" contest under the direc Gerrish, Marc Blevens, Mike However, as Saturday morning dawned and an overnight rain cleared, the Fiji's efforts proved successful. The float faced tough competition against all fraterni ties, sororities, dormitories and school organizations at ISU. The parade is billed as the largest stu dent organized parade in the na tion and the second largest parade in the State. Evidently the judges thought the float a real crowd pleaser as they awarded it the highest prize—^the Sweepstakes Award—which is ac companied with a large trophy. In addition to being seen on state Sparks, Tim Black and Mike Stel- wide television, the float was chosen to represent Terre Haute, ler. They were coached by Team tion of Garry Elder, social chair man. After winning the Sweep stakes Award for our float, the Fijis attended the afternoon foot ball game as a group and formed a cheering block that showed the kind of spirit that has helped us weekend was Wayne Perry, grad become number one. uate relations committee chairman. Captain Bruce Workman and al though they did not place, the an tics of the five amused the crowd. Coordinator of the Homecoming ISU and Phi Gamma Delta in the 500 Festival Parade in Indianap olis this May. ^ The month long efforts of the Fijis under Float Chairman Steve (CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR) \r\nPAGE TWO JANUARY, 1972 THE INDIANA STATE FIJI Indiana State Fiji is published three times yearly by the Iota Sigma Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Indiana State Univer sity, Terre Haute, Indiana. Editor Assistants /•.. Wayne Perry Mike Gillies, Contributors Steve Clingenpeel, John DeCoursey John Mike Garner, Lloyd Long, Schell, Steve Straub, Bruce Workman. Any news and changes of address should be sent to Editor, Iota Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 1206 South Fifth Street, Terre Haute, Indiana 47802. EDITOR'S CORNER On a campus with a growing Greek system, such as Indiana State University, the strengthening of both individual chapters and the fraternity system as a whole is a necessity. Contrary to some opin ions, the Greek system is far from dead. It is growing yearly and is still far from its height. Neverthe less, it should be every fraternity man's goal and every chapter's purpose to demonstrate the true values that a fraternity promotes. The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at ISU is just reaching its one year mark, yet it has already distinguished itself with a reputa tion of fairness, friendliness and politeness. Gaining respect from independents, sororities and other fraternities, we Fijis have done our best to form a favorable im DELTI COLONY WOBSS TO OlIN INSTILLITION BOIL On March 27, 1971, the 98th chapter of Phi Gamma Delta was installed as Iota Sigma at Indiana State University. Three weeks earlier a jubilant Delta Colony had received notice from Executive Secretary William S. Zerman that we would soon become the seventh Fiji chapter in Indiana. A long and hard 15 months as a Delta Colony had served' as a pre requisite to the chartering. The Iota Sigma Chapter was a result of the work of the Terre Haute Fiji Graduate Chapter. December 17, 1969, marked the formal be ginning of ISU Delta Colony. This beginning was the work of four graduate brothers: Field Secretary Philip E. Williams (Oklahoma State '69), Terre Haute Graduate Chapter President Donald R. Mighell (Texas '56), Assistant Grad uate Secretary William R. Mlli'er (Indiana '62) and Dr. Ralph H. Jones (Cornell '43) who would become the Purple Legionnaire. pression on the college campus. Phi Gamma Delta was the four teenth of 15 social fraternities to Our spirit in activities speaks for itself. We have enthusiastically taken part in all college events— have chapters at ISU. The com petitive spirit between the frater nities has always been great and for example, we were the only ISU fraternity to enter all three major the Fijis soon made the others take competitions at Homecoming. But even more important than our activities is our united brother hood. The ideals of our fraternity and even our fraternity motto, "Friendship— -The Sweetest Influ ence," reflect our basic desire to form an atmosphere of congenial ity. Our values are of the highest standard—too high perhaps to be reached—yet it is this reaching that helps us to continually main tain our spirit. If all fraternities can provide the inspiration that Phi Gamma Delta has given to the Iota Sigma Chapter, then the Greek system will prosper here and elsewhere for lifetimes to come. Straley ('71), Lloyd Long ('72) and Craig Harker ('73). Brothers also attended Fiji State Day in Indianapolis thus reflecting our de sire to become better acquainted with the national fraternity and other Indiana chapters. The Col ony began its publication, Indiana State Fiji, so that graduate and undergraduate chapters of Phi Gamma Delta could watch the progress of our Colony. The Colony was without a house the first year on campus. But the Tau Iota House Corporation led by Robert Harker (Iowa State '43) purchased a home for the chapter just before the 1970-71 school year began. The brothers started work on the house immediately and sev eral members moved in even though the house lacked furniture and adequate plumbing. During this period Field Secretary Donald D. Fuson (Louisiana State '70) visited the Colony frequently with ideas for improvement. notice. With a strong beginning, the ISU Phi Gams won first place in the fraternity division of Cam pus Songfest. The Colony also participated in Campus Revue, Spring Week and the ISU Home coming Parade. Besides participating in campus activities as an organization, the Phi Gams were leaders in such areas as student government and steering committees of several major events. The Colony also dis tinguished itself by having the highest scholarship average, above all other fraternities and all men's averages on the campus. The Colony was represented at the 122nd Ekklesia in Cleveland by brothers Dave Bess ('71), Ed Our flag flies over the ISU campus heralding the arrival of our new chapter. \r\nJANUARY, 1972 THE INDIANA STATE FIJI PAGE FIVE Distintiuished RH Leaders Are Recodnized On Indiana State Campus Campus activity and Phi Gam ma Delta have come to be synony Garner is president of the chem istry honorary and Tim Harlan mous was IFC terms at ISU in the two Rush Chairman. TO ATTEND THE Tom short years that our chapter has Clary and Long are members of been on campus. Heights which Sycamore Showcase. are envied by'the campus' 14 other fraternities have been reached by the Fijis in such areas as publica HOUSEMOTHER STRAUB'S REPORT tion, scholastics, IFC, Blue Berets, honorary organizations, and the honor which recognizes all other September, 1971, was refresh ingly different from September, 1970, for the Fijis and their home accomplishments — Who's Who Among Students in American Uni versities and Colleges. Four members were named to at 1206 South Fifth Street. Who's Who, joining only 34 others named from the university. Presi dent Mike Schell, Marc Blevens, Lloyd Long and Wayne Perry Schell is chapter president, chief justice of the Interfraternity Coun colony members were successful in not only patching plaster and re painting woodwork but also in par ticipating on campus and estab lishing the Iota Sigma chapter. The opening of school this year presented the usual confusion but the new occupants had distinct ad vantages over the first tenants. cil Supreme Court, and has won •'ntramural swimming champion- The house was now attractive and liveable—free from the problems were named, joining "Housemoth er" Steve Straub and Tim Harlan, who were honored last year. liips. He was chapter recording The possible. On the first day they began cleaning and polishing the opening of school in 1970 revealed a young colony wrestling with the house from the disuse of the sum remodeling of an old house. mer. of disrepair. The A second addition, secretary before president. if not an advantage, was the new Blevens was historian of the chapter and is presently Junior Class President and facilities manager for Spring Week '72. Marc was also SGA senator for Sandison Hall as a freshman. graduate director. Lloyd Long is completing a term on the first day and realized that these men would do their best to make our house the finest residence Having been a senior member of the fraternity the year before, I began making plans during the summer for the opening of the house and the new year. The house occupants of Phi Gamma Delta. Only weeks after school had begun they assem bled a pledge class from the finest rushees. My position—I am sure— is en vied by other graduate brothers (although it is a dubious honor to be referred to as "housemother"). I have the unique opportunity to observe and help the fraternity from which I graduated. My work with Phi Gamma Delta—especially Iota Sigma chapter—^brings a bit closer to me the meaning of our fraternal pledge: "Not for college days alone." I greeted 15 brother occupants as Historian of the fraternity and secretary of the IFC. He is also president of Sigma Delta Chi and vice president of Alpha Phi Gam ma. He is layout editor of the Sycamore yearbook after two years of serving as editor. Wayne standout, Perry is with a scholastic membership in Sigma Tau Delta, Alpha Phi Gam ma and Blue Key. He is a Blue Beret, Junior Class Secretary, copy editor of the Sycamore and film reviewer for the Statesman. Near-domination of the year i book staff has come about with eight Fiji members. (editor). Perry, Bill Briggs Terry Tillett ^||ports). Long, Tim Harlan ^^reeks), John DeCoursey (in dex), Kevin McCubbin (business manager), and photographer Chuck Lingenfelter compose the Fiji dele gation. and the other brothers have continued to show their dedication to the ideals The new Phi Gamma Delta sign In front of the house wos designed by Housemother'* Steve Straub and erected last fait. \r\nTHE INDIANA STATE FIJI I f JANi , Fiji brothers temporarily leave their dates and get together for a group shot during the day long Fiji Island. The addresses of Iota Sigma Graduates are: David Lee Bess, PHI GRm/nOU) THIRD IR IRTRRinURRl/ Participation describes the Fiji's Tim Black led the Fiji team in the role in intramurals and it has evi turkey trot. Our bowling teams are making a comeback after a slow start and 210 East Campbell, Apartment 4 Paoli, Indiana dently paid off, as we are now in third place after softball, swim ming, turkey trot and basketball golf. Fiji teams are now involved in bowling, basketball, ping pong David Arthur Smith and wiffle ball. 2502 South Nineteenth Street Terre Haute, Indiana Robert Henri Souchon the "A" teani»defeatmg the Sig R.R. 1, Clay City, Indiana Gary Allen Cyganek 920 West Pine Place Griffith, Indiana Mike Daugherty 440 West Eighty-third Place Indianapolis, Indiana Harry Edward Straley 505 North Harrison Street Rushville, Indiana Stephen Xavier Straub 1206 South Fifth Street Terre Haute, Indiana Both Softball teams did well with Ep team which welTTon to win the campus championship. The swim ming team placed fifth on campus with Mike Schell "Winning a trophy for his first in the 50-yard free style. The Fiji harriers finished the basketball teams are holding^ their own. The C-2 basketball team is undefeated and after sound victories over the TKEs and Theta Chis looks like^the best in the league. Meanji^jB, the A team sailed to victopy-»er^ the Qm^^^ Psi Phis before-loJng a cIpgiB tie to the TKEffT ^ The football team has a 2-2 rec ord, losing to TKEs the Lambda Chis fourth in campus wide competition and and and second among fraternities as AEPis and the Sigma Pis. defeating the IOTA SIGMA CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 1206 South Fifth Steet ia) Terre Haute, Indiana 47802 Phi Detta llhl N Strett, N.We VtasWi i b.C. 70034