THE N O X G.A GALESBURG, ILLINOIS— WINTER, 1973 VOLUME XLVII NO. 2 G. D. Obtains Fourteen Super Pledges Rush by Dave Puntney '73 The fraternity system did well this year in rush, with no assist ance from IFC, as approximately eighty-five men pledged the six houses on campus. This came about within the IFC structured hopefully, with a greater part played next year by the IFC in aiding rush, this chapter should continue to receive good results. Ekklesia 72 by John Wombacher '73 Three of Gamma Deuteron's system of a winter term pledging Pledging undergraduate date. by Dave Puntney '73 sented the Chapter at the 124th The activities which the chap ter held specifically for rush were of a wide range. "Cattle drives" were held in which frosh from individual dorms were invited over to the house. Such activities as open kitchen, "wall pong," and discussions about living in Gam ma Deuteron were held. Wall pong, a favorite of many, is a Fiji original of a modified doubles match of ping pong where the ball is played off of everything Other special activities were held later in the rush season. Over Christmas break, Christmas cards and the Rush Issue of the G. D. Fiji were sent to the fresh men. Upon returning to Knox, a no utensil spaghetti dinner was "thrown" literally with wine to it down. four men for Gamma Deuteron. This is due partly to the poor effort made by the IFC in organ izing Round Robins and Preferentials, and is also due to the rejection of the procedure in ob taining bids and signing up for houses. To remedy this, a fall term program instead of a winter term pledging is being raised by this house. but the floor. wash Formal pledging, that is han dled by the IFC, produced only Also "Mamma Perrone's Pizza Party" was made into a rush party and an exchange with the Pi Phi's. Brother Per rone's finest pizza was served along with Anheuser's best brew. These functions, backed by good chapter participation, made the rush program a success. Hawever, without an IFC effort in improving the rush system, rush will remain a difficult task for all houses. A great deal of apathy exists within IFC and In the following three weeks, groups of five, four, three, and two pledged bringing the 1973 pledge class to a strong total of fourteen. There is still a slight possibility of picking up a couple more in the spring. The fact that thirteen seniors will be graduating plus one sophomore will be trans ferring, made it essential in get ting a good sized class. The other five fraternities on campus were faced with the same need for replacements due to the large 1970 pledge classes. They also did as well as Gamma Deu teron with a total of eighty-five pledging. Through a successful rush program and an interested freshman class, the house now numbers forty-one strong. (Continued on page 15) brothers repre Ekklesia held at the Sheraton Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Chris Palmer, John Wombacher, and Dushan Petrovich attended the events which ran from August 22nd to the 26th. The business sessions were held both in the morning and afternoon, but plen ty of time was allotted for sight seeing and taking in a few of the many activities offered by the famous "City of the Bay." Highlights of the Ekklesia in cluded the granting of charters to three of the Delta colonies and the installation of the new officers of the National such as the new Board of Trustees and Archives. Many new amendments were voted on, and passed were an in crease of graduate fees from $10 to $15 and the ability of the Na tional to move from Washington, D. C., to Louisville, KY. An in crease in pledge and initiation fees was strongly defeated and the title of the Treasurer of each chapter will not change to that of Vice President. The 124th Ekklesia banquet capped the five day affair and featured a short talk by Luis W. Alvarez (Chicago '32), the 1968 Nobel Laureate in Physics, and presentations of the Cheney Cup and Wilkinson Award. \r\nKnox vs Monmouth: The Eternal Rivalry Football by Larry Tarman '75 This year's Monmouth football game was one of the best in a long line between the Siwash and the Scots. Although the weather was poor, the fans filled the bowl to support their teams and to witness a bruising football game. Coming into the game, Mon mouth was undefeated and Knox had been defeated on Dad's Day by Coe. For Knox to have a shot at the Conference title, a victory against Monmouth was manda tory. Needless to say, both teams were fired up as they entered the bowl to vie for the Bronze Tur key. Monmouth started to move the ball until they got to midfield. The Knox defense came up with another great play as Chuck Crain intercepted the ball on the 47 yard line. With nine minutes left in the game, it seemed as if a Knox victory was in the making. The Siwash offense, which had been having troubles moving the ball in the second half, set out to do its job. Nothing could stop the Siwash as they were penalized once and twice faced 4th and 2 yard situations. three Monmouth had the ball first and although they moved the ball well, they were stopped at the Siwash 35 as the defense held a field goal that was attempted by Monmouth, but it was wide and the Knox offense took over at their own twenty. In seven plays Knox moved eighty yards to take a 6-0 lead which stood because the extra point was no good. Fired up by scoring first, the Knox defense took over and dis played great teamwork. two-point conversion failed, but there was still plenty of time left in the game. After the ensuing kickoff, Mon mouth did move the ball, but the defense came up with a big inter ception to stop the Scots. It ap peared that Knox was to enter the locker room with a 6-0 lead until there was a momentary lapse in the Siwash defense, resulting minutes Finally, with left, Knox was faced with a 4th and 3 situation all season. After the Scots scored, the Siwash defense was impreg nable. Time after time, the Scots had the ball for three plays and were forced to punt, giving the offense good field position. At the end of the third quarter the Siwash passed for a touchdown making the score 14-12. The Mon large crowd and high strung emo tions. This year's Knox-Mon mouth basketball game at Knox was no exception. Before a ca pacity crowd the Knox Siwash scored a 74-66 victory over the Monmouth Scots in one of the most thrilling, emotion filled games of the season. Although the Siwash led for most of the game, the outcome was not cer tain until the final seconds. Although the Knox team suf fered a large height disadvantage, they were able to control the game under the boards through The obviously inferior level of officiating contributed to the an ger of all. down, but Monmouth was tough. Coach Reilly wisely decided in favor of the field goal attempt of 28 yards. Although the kick was long enough, it was slightly wide. The remainder of the game was filled with fights and two Knox players were kicked out of the game. Thirty-five yards in penal ties, and a lapse in the defense allowed a cheap TD for Mon mouth and the final score was 21-12. With a 15-14 lead, the Siwash weakness of the Siwash defense and the first down. Twice the Siwash had been successful on fourth Monmouth looked tough in the second half as they quickly gained 58 yards and a score to take a 14-6 lead. Allowing the other team to score at the beginning of the third quarter had been a Knox the outstanding hustle exhibited during the game. The game was Monmouth a 7-6 lead at the half. Monmouth. The extra point gave Whenever mouth meet, one is sure to find a on the 12 yard line of Monmouth. The question now was whether to attempt a field goal or go for Knox played a more consistent football game and deserved to win as they definitely would have had the field goal been good. in a 71 yard touchdown run for Basketball by Mike Puntney '75 defense could have held the Scots as they did for almost the whole game. This game was the best effort of the year and had Knox won, a conference championship could have belonged to the Si wash. A tough loss, but a tre mendous effort by the entire team, coaches and players alike. The Fijis were represented in this year's Siwash team by senior split-end Rick Miers, senior out side linebacker Paul Salansky, and sophomore defensive end Larry Tarman. a very physical one and tempers flared, both on and off the court. Fouls played a major role in the game as Siwash Kjeld Sorenson left the game in the final minutes along with two Mon mouth regulars. The superiority of Knox depth was illustrated as the team continued to clinch the win in what was one of their best games of the season. Fiji participants in the game were our Gary Pokorn and Jim Wetherbee, who both turned in excellent performances. Pokorn who was the league's leading scorer, was suffering from the fl and was slowed down some b ^ still came through with some kev points for a total of ten. Jim Wetherbee came through with tremendous desire on the board and outhustled the bigger oppon^ ents. Jim also exhibited his^ual powers at feeding the ball to his teammates for a number of un believable assists. In all it was a fine game and once more Knox demonstrated its overall superiority to Monmouth \r\ninancial Reporf Homecoming 1972 by Dushan Petrovich '74 by Gary Pokorn '75 by Steve Whiting '75 Homecoming 1972 meant tradi tion for the members of Phi Gamma Delta. This theme was Activities for Homecoming 1972 started Thursday night, Oc tober 26th, with guest speaker reflected in the last minute, half Milton Friedman, organized efforts of the actives economics professor from the and their dates to construct a first-place, stationary float. Under normal circumstances, this would make for a bright, enthusiastic weekend. However, cold, rainy weather successfully dampened some of the high spirits until Sat urday afternoon. With a 7-6 victory over St. controversial University of Chicago. Regular festivities started Friday after noon with a wet pie eating-pie throwing contest, followed Friday night with a bonfire and a snake dance through town. Saturday the tough Knox football team defeat ed St. Olaf 7-6, to give us a 5-2 record going into the Monmouth Olaf recorded, the house enter game. tained Fiji alumni visiting their Alma Mater for the Homecoming weekend. Perhaps it was the bar The Homecoming theme, "trib ute to the fifties',' was taken up by and the cheeseburgers that helped to overcome the weather and bring an exceptional, though un expected turnout of alums and their families, an estimated thirty alums. Among them were Bill Fuerst, Gary Gelbach, and Clif students who dressed as "greas ers" and "dollsl' The Homecom ing dance followed the theme as several groups who specialized in fifties tunes, including Chubby Checker, really "knocked them (Continued on page S) ford Senkpiel. Whatever, pleasant On the Knox College campus, fraternities in general are in con stant competition with school of ficials in determining their com prehensive fees for room and board. The school administration has set a pattern of increasing tuition as opposed to a propor tional increase to room and board. The advantage they feel will be the increase in state aid to the students, which is based en tirely on tuition. With the aid of the Board of Chapter Advisors and the House Corporation, we at Gamma Deuteron have faired well. However, let me stress that without their aid and continuous support from alums, the task would be extremely difficult. The school administration has helped us in one respect. They are now collecting fees for all fraternities, thus helping to re duce our members' receivable ac counts to a minimal level. They felt it was the "least" they could conversation filled the house into do. the early hours of Saturday eve ning. With Chubby Checker and Chuck Berry on campus Saturday and Sunday nights, the house was peaceful at the close of the week This year we are experimenting with a policy of not charging pledge fees. We felt that during end of Homecoming 1972. I suppose that sometime before Christmas, someone will remove what is left of our first place float First place float at Homecoming, "Boil from the front of the house. the Oles." pledgeship, one should not incur a financial obligation towards the fraternity. This hopefully will re lieve some of the pressure placed on the pledge. We have also in stituted a stricter phone policy on the outside phone due to previous problems in collecting bills. Due Gamma Deuteron Does Its to our tight money supply, we have found it necessary to insure All Towards City and Campus collection of all fees. by Rick Miers '73 On September 17th, the Greek organizations on Knox's campus took part in the cleaning and general fixing up of the Galesburg ments cost money. With inflated House improvements are al ways needed, but these improve YMCA. Leading the way were prices and a decreased income, we have relied exclusively on alumni support. Any help we re ceive is greatly appreciated. We at Gamma Deuteron try to main the Phi Gams who had twice as tain a standard which is unsur many participants as any other fraternity. Activities included painting, window washing, and passed by the other fraternities on the Knox College campus. We general cleaning up. the general appearance of the try to radiate our pride through The brothers of Phi Gamma house, and also to make the Delta hope that through this proj ect, one of many this year, people will think of our fraternity not visit. To summarize, our financial situation is one of short run se- (Continued on page 4) house a fit place for alums to One kid enjoys a game at the Hal loween party. (Continued on page 15) \r\nScholarship Report bunks in the rack, improving the soundness of sleep. Undergradu by Mike McCracken '73 ates in the house continue to im In order to increase the interest of the members in the scholarship of the house and to decrease the prove their rooms by adding wood paneling and new paint in Last fall a new, and larger, water-heater was installed to re chairman in compiling averages, place an old, worn out, defective vidual, but also by class, floor, and room. The result was a threefold de crease in time and headaches for the Scholarship chairman. The solution of the computer was de vised and a program developed for operation on the school's computer system. The result is a repeated use of the same program each term with fifteen minutes being spent by the Scholarship chairman in preparing different grade data cards. The results have proven favorable, if not im pressive. The six terms that this system has been in use have shown a steady increase in the house grade point average from 2.62 to 3.03 and dean's list mem bers from one to six. Thus, by increasing the members' interest in the house average, better indi vidual scholarship has been achieved. one. The exterior looks were im proved this last fall when the sur rounding bushes were trimmed down to hedge-size, creating a (Continued on page 3) Pig Dinner April 29,1973 by Mark Senkpiel '74 The 1973 Gamma Deuteron Norris Pig Dinner will be held April 29 at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Galesburg. The Sheraton, site of last year's Pig Dinner, is located right off Interstate 74 at the Galesburg exit. An open bar with liquor sold by the drink will open the ceremonies at 1:00 p.m. The dinner, a smorgasbord in cluding Roast Baron of Beef, Fried Chicken, French Green Beans Almondine, and assorted salads, will commence shortly afterward, following a brief intro duction of those seated at the head table and singing of the doxology. Following the dinner will be House presentations of awards by the undergraduate chapter president, BCA president, and awards to ImproYemenf-s honor Gamma • Deuteron's past by Mark Senkpiel '74 (Continued from page 3) only as an asset to the college but to the community as a whole. some areas. time spent by the Scholarship the scholarship program now is run by computer. It was decided two years ago that in order to create a sense of competition in the house for high grades, the re sults of each term's grades should not only be broken down by indi Service Project's presidents. The next item on the agenda will be the speech by Robert Turner ('44), this year's On the evenings of October 30th and 31st, the Fijis and Pi Phis sponsored the Second Annu al Halloween Party for the chil dren of the Louise Harrington Home and the Knox County Day Care Center. Returning lettermen from last year's campaign were Mike "Jocko" Seamon, general manager of games, and Mike "Odlid" Zile, head coach of the spook house. An estimated sixty half-pints enjoyed such activities as pumpkin carving, bobbing for apples, relay races and all that other good stuff that kids like to do. After an hour of pandemoni um, the little squirts were treated to a dinner of hot dogs, baked beans, and potato chips and were returned home. Us big kids re turned to the house tired, but happy with our evening's activi ties. The Second Annual Las Vegas Night was held at Knox February 10th. The Union is transformed into a gambling casino, complete with roulette wheels and dancing girls. Last year's main attraction was President Sharvy Umbeck dealing blackjack. This year there were Harley Knosher at the crap table, who took $5,000 from Jim Wetherbee, and Doc Weiler at the checkers table. Proceeds from this ordeal go to a community charity. Last year a considerable amount of money was given to the Knox County Society for Crippled Chil dren and Adults. This year part In the past year, Gamma Deuteron has seen much growth. Yet, that growth has not been without guest speaker. Mr. Turner, him of the proceeds were kept by the part went to the Louise Harring improvement. Last spring the en tire house was electrically rewired self a former president, is pres ently Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Decatur, XL. A short with the addition of a fire alarm system. Two new couches and four re-upholstered chairs along with a fresh coat of paint have tremendously augmented the ap pearance of the living room. Ca ble television is also a new inno vation utilized in the "tube room" and many individual rooms. New mattresses were pur chased for most of the house 4 biographical presentation by Gary Sopchik, our toastmaster, will precede Mr. Turner's speech. A small golf tournament for Student Affairs Committee and ton Home. Responsibilities of the Fijis this year have been switched (Continued on page 5) the alums is scheduled for the morning of April 29 at Soangetaha Country Club. Anyone in terested in playing should contact Mark Senkpiel at the chapter house (343-0618) to make res ervations. The 1973 Norris Pig Dinner is certain to bring back old memo ries and maybe leave you with some new ones. We hope to see you on April 29 to share in your memories and to help honor our past presidents for their contribu tions to Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nService — Fiji gridders were led by return ing veterans such as Jim "Strong House (Continued from page 4) •- ' (Continued from page 4) from running the crap table to , Arm" White, "Fearsome" Dave operating the bar, an appropriate j much neater and inviting appear Puntney, "Awesome" Rand Ham job for a few of the brothers! ance. mond, and "Electrifying" Chris , / ' All time and effort put into thy' And since food is of the utmost enterprise are freely donated. A returning veteran from last year importance, this winter two new household refrigerators were ac is Rand Hammond who clocked quired so as to replace the old some long hours last year serving commercial unit. as prize chairman. Promising rookies include "Rev" Salansky and Larry Tarman, both whom draw a "mean" draft of saspirilla. All the brothers looked for ward to doing their share for such a worthy charity. Plans are being made to pur chase an additional new couch for the living room. Even though the "castle on the corner" was built in 1920, it has held up well and will continue to do so as long as people continue to work and give. dead." Sunday night The Guild and Chuck Berry gave a special concert. Among the great many alums who returned were members of The Fiji cross-country team I Ms by Bob Lindsay '73 The athletic side of Phi Gam ma Delta ended the fall term with a second place finish in football. tions to Homecoming were very gratifying. Overall, Homecoming experiencing an early setback to Highlights Winter Term by Steve Eldredge '76 This traditional winter party was held on the evening of Feb ruary 17. Many people on cam pus were invited including mem bers of other fraternities and also a few professors. Altogether over 150 people attended the party. In decorating, no particular theme was employed. For the first floor, multi-colored streamers and paper ran from floor to ceil ing changing the room into some thing resembling a spring garden. For pictures, a giant red rose on one wall created a pleasant back ground setting. A pond complete with goldfish provided a place for a moment of reflection. The basement, where the "Good Friends" band played, was done Scores were 27-25, had their best finish in more than The Gamma Deuteron football team rallied for a 5-2 season after Rose Formal out of three match for the cham pionship against the Phi Delts 14-21, 21-16. the '52 and '56 championship joyed by both alums and under graduates. fense which was maintained by the team members. The Fijis lost the first and third games of a best ond place. football teams such as Ken Tundeen and Wallace Jensen. Reac was a tremendous success, en The volleyball team proved to be more impressive, acquiring a 6-0 record before tasting defeat. The Fijis managed to roll over their opponents with a powerful offense triggered by Jim "Web" Wetherbee and an unyielding de putting Gamma Deuteron in sec Homecoming '72 — (Continued from page 3) Palmer. the Betas (6-0). They went on to win three straight but only to fall short of a strong Phi Delt team, who ended the season 7-0. The in much simpler style. Graffiti was painted on the walls in paint which glowed in the blacklights. The combination of music and blacklights created an indescrib able atmosphere for those who danced. These unique decorations were the result of much hard work from both the actives and the pledges. The work started Thursday with the majority being done on Friday and Saturday. By Sunday afternoon the house was back to normal, well, as normal as it ever was. a decade when they brought home second place honors this fall and were the highest finishing fraternity team. The harriers were led by Steve Whiting, Mike Puntney, and Ron Eliason. Table Tennis proved to be the Fijis' strong point this fall as they ended up with a tie for first place. The team exhibited a lot of poise and determination as they worked their way toward an impressive 21-3 record. The team strength was made up by Jim White, Bob Lindsay, and John Wombacher. Winter term at Phi Gamma Delta was accompanied by not only cold weather, but also wide participation in a number of in tramural sports. The most im portant sport, basketball, had a (Continued on page 9) About midnight the band quit and all of the illustrious decora tions were torn to the floor. I wonder what happened to the goldfish? The much-waited-for highlight of the evening came when the highspiriied pledges put on their well-rehearsed skit. The pledges, using their wit and some help from a few actives, put together this theatrical extravaganza. It was a many act play in which the pledges portrayed each active in some comical aspect of their lives. These roles were exaggerated quite a bit and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Jack Henderson, a pled;;e, decorates basement for Rose Format. \r\nLetters From The President ate relations and public relations. Another of his objectives is to increase correspondence with the national. In reflecting back upon my two years as President of Gamma fraternity is the friendship of men in that fraternity. There has been a trend of fewer men joining fra ternities in the past two years, Deuteron, which stretches back {Continued on page 14) Outgoing to my sophomore year, I have noticed many changes in the atti tudes of all fraternities and Gam ma Deuteron in particular. Rush has become less formal with the fraternities attempting to avoid the "hard sell" routine. This fact is emphasized with G. D. pledging only four frosh formally, with ten more pledging informally. This does not illus trate the apprehensiveness of freshmen to join fraternities, but rather desire to choose a frater nity under less pressured condi tions. This year our house at tempted to structure our rush program in a different manner than in previous years. Instead of rushing frosh and persuading them to pledge on the basis of this rush, we attempted (with good success — 14 pledges!) to make friends with the frosh. The reasoning behind this is that twothirds of the house (seniors being excluded) will be living with the frosh next year and the ideal groundwork for a successful liv ing situation is friendship. Also a strong reason for pledging a Ingoing Let me first begin by thanking the past cabinet for their contri Larry Tarman, a sophomore from Palatine, IL, is our new historian. Larry, a history major, is also presently co-pledge edu cator. Larry's main objective is to improve the recording of chap ter history and hopes to do a lot in the area of ritual. cially Chris Palmer for his con tributions of the past two years as president. Now let me introduce to you our new cabinet. Steve Whiting, a sophomore from Palatine, IL, I, by the way, am a junior eco nomics major from (Chicago. I think the most important part of a new cabinet is to list our goals for the forthcoming term of of fice. The following goals we feel are most vital to the chapter: 1. improve graduate relations is our new treasurer. 2. butions to the house, and espe Steve is a math-economics major and is more than qualified for the posi tion. run a more efficient kitchen policy (Continued on page 15) His main concern will be fighting the high cost of living ma Delta was first established at with our fixed revenue. Mike Puntney, a sophomore from Plainfield, IL, is our new recording secretary. Mike, an economics major, is presently copledge educator and has contrib uted immensely to our rush pro gram. Mike Thielke, a sophomore from Buffalo Grove, IL, is our new corresponding secretary. Mike is a Russian area studies major and is presently G. D. Fiji editor. Mike, in his new role, hopes to spark interest in gradu- Stories From Way Back Knox College on April 5, 1867. She has traveled the hard and rugged path of the intervening years with glory to herself and with credit and honor to the na tional fraternity. Her record has become one of the pillars of the Mother fraternity and caused William Raimond Baird of Beta Theta Pi, who in his time was one of the best authorities on college fraternities, to once say, "If Phi Gamma Delta should ever cease to exist her chapters at Knox, Gettysburg, Washington and Lee, and Wabash would continue to Phi Gams Win phy. They were third in volley live after her because of the deep roots that they have in life and traditions of their respective col leges. Through all the years of Cook Trophy (1934) ball to start the season, and sec Phi Gamma Delta's existence, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity won assurance of the Cook trophy for intramural sports Wednesday, when Wally Button took a forfeit from Loring Helfrich of the Betas in the singles tennis match be Then basketball came around and tween the two fraternities. Theta, next contender, suffered This put the Fijis % of a point in the lead over Phi Delta Theta, whose point-making possibilities are fin ished. The match did not decide the resting place of the tennis cup, as ond in cross-country and track. the team went through a post season playoff to gain the title. They got only six points in swim ming, but then went out to win the kittenball title as Phi Delta several defeats. Tennis was the deciding sport, but it remained to the last match for the Fijis to catch up with the Phi Delts, who led until yesterday by virtue of volleyball and cross-country. the doubles match between the two fraternities will determine that later this week. The Fijis made an uphill fight through the year to gain the tro Old History of Gommo Deuteron (1912) Gamma Deuteron of Phi Gam- probably the chapter that has been most stable is the one at Knox College." Smiley Coughf (1936) Galesburg, IL, Sept. 10.— Powell Smiley, alias Peter Smith, 27, will spend from one to ten years in Joliet penitentiary, all because he did not know the se cret grip of a college fraternity. He was sentenced today in Cir cuit Court after pleading guilty to a confidence game charge. Smiley told members of a Knox fraternity that he was sent to the "brothers" from Ames, lA, (Continued on page 9) \r\nAlumni News RAY M. BROWN '15 —With sadness and regret, the death of Brother Brown is reported. He became ill in the spring and died in July of 1970. Ray had lived his entire life in Galesburg, hav ing been associated with the O. T. Johnson Company for many years. Recently, he owned a flor ist shop in Galesburg and was active in several local civic or ganizations. At the time of his death, he was Treasurer of the Fifty Year Club of Knox College. MURLIN HOOVER '20 — "Nap" Hoover returned to the Knox campus in June of 1970 for the 50th reunion of his gradu ating class of 1920. He started with the Class of 1919, but was in the service in World War I and thus did not graduate with his original class. He was chairman of a committee of the Class of 1920 which raised several thou sand dollars which was given as active, though, since his retire for nearly two years and upon retirement from that government body, he remained in Washington to practice law there with the firm ment. He has become associated with the International Executive Brother Charles L. Nicholson, Service Corps, comprised of re originally from Newton, KS, and tired business executives who contribute their talents and ex now located in Yakima, WA, as perience to business concerns Nicholsons elsewhere (outside the U. S.). He theirs is a college romance. She spent two weeks in Peru during September of 1970, counseling was the former Joan Barnes of years, he had been in charge of all institutional sales for the en tire corporation. Bob is not in with business executives there. Also, he is active in an organiza tion known as SCORE, which is part of the Small Business Ad ministration, and assists small business in solving their prob lems. Bob and his wife, the for mer Virginia Johnson, Knox 1926, live in Manhasset, out on Long Island, NY CALVIN W. HAMMOND '28— Cal retired for reasons of health a few years ago from the Illinois Bell Telephone Co. and has been living in Florida since. Brother Hammond is the son of the loyal and dedicated Gamma Deuteron a contribution from that class to Fiji, Dr. J. Jay Hammond, Knox Knox College, at the time of the 50th reunion. Nap has been con naire for Gamma Deuteron for so nected with financial institutions ever since he graduated from Harvard Business School after finishing at Knox. He still is ac tive in real estate financing and appraisal, and lives in the suburb of Glen Ellyn, XL, with his wife, the former Gladys Strickland, 1897, who served as Fiji Legion many years. Cal is another loyal mentioned. Jim is the son of a newspaper consultant. The Jim met at Knox and New Castle, IN. LARVIN E. STISSER, JR. '62 — "Junior," as he was known in college, was one of the alumni who returned for Homecoming on October 17, 1970. He now lives in a suburb of St. Louis with his wife and three children. He is associated with the world famous Ralston-Purina Co., well-known food outfit, and is Product Man ager for all the cat foods pro duced and sold by RalstonPurina. After finishing college, he worked as a salesman, then a branch manager for the American Chicle Co., where so many Knox graduates got their start in the business world. Soon after that company merged with the War ner-Lambert Pharmaceutical Co., he received an offer from that Gamma Deuteron Fiji who has firm in its marketing division. carried on the interest of his dad J. PHILIP MORROW '63 — in our chapter and its members. Brother Phil, who was President WILLIAM C. INGERSOLL '51 of Gamma Deuteron his senior —Bill was President of the Chap Knox 1918. 1951, he spent two years at the year and then worked for the na tional fraternity headquarters in Washington, first as an Alumni Secretary and then as assistant to ARTHUR S. HADDAWAY '21 Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. He now Secretary of Phi Gamma Delta, is a partner in the well-known ac counting firm of Arthur Anderson & Company, in its Chicago office. for Homecoming '71. Phil is a dedicated Fiji and has helped Although not active in Knox of Gamma Deuteron affairs since his graduation from Knox, Art has been busy down in Fort Worth, TX. He is a lawyer there and has been active in civic af fairs in that famous Texas city. The Chapter wishes that you would come back and visit us ter in his senior year at Knox and after graduation from Knox in He is one of the six sons of Har old G. Ingersoll, Knox 1911 Fiji, all of whom are members of the Brother Zerman, the Executive was back on the Knox campus Gamma Deuteron in many ways and many times. When at Knox, he was active in undergraduate Gamma Deuteron Chapter. His life, with football and baseball as father served as a Trustee of a second baseman. The Morrows Knox for more than fifteen years, — Phil and his wife, the former and his uncle, Roy C. Ingersoll, also a Fiji from Gamma Deuter on, was a Knox Trustee and Darlene Zeman (Knox '66), and their daughter Darcy — live in a suburb of Washington, D. C., ROBERT B. KYLE '26—^Broth Chief Executive of the Borg- where Phil is in the insurance er Kyle retired in 1968 as a sales Warner Corp. business. He has just completed someday soon and see the en larged campus of your Alma Mater. and marketing executive of the a term as President of the Wash Warner-Lambert Pharmaceutical JAMES M. NICHOLSON '52 — Co. Jim Nicholson is now a partner in the Washington, D. C., law firm of Wald, Harkrader, Nichol He joined the American Chicle Co. in 1927 and rose to be Vice President of Marketing when that firm merged with War ner-Lambert in 1962. In reeent ington Knox Club, composed of Knox Alumni in the Capital area. son & Ross. He was a member RICHARD HESSER '70 — Brother Hesser was married on of the Federal Trade Commission (Continued on pa/^e 8) \r\nAlumni News — (Continued from page 7) June 20, 1970, to the lovely Baker in Hartsdale, NY. He and Vicky had been engaged, and she had visited Knox and Galesburg several times, so is not new to Phi Gamm circles. Dick had as ushers at his wedding members of his Phi Gamm class at Knox, including "Topper" Steinman, Max Utsler, Gary Sopchik, and also Brothers Leech, White and Brandt. It was quite a Fiji gathering. Dick re turned to Knox and Gamma Deuteron for Homecoming 1970 and had a reunion with his class mates, including Brother Jim Bauer, who had been unable to be present at Dick's wedding. Board of Chapter Advisors The present Board of Chapter Advisors allocates itself to the sole purpose of helping Gamma Deuteron in bettering itself. The members of the BCA are always available and willing to give ad at U. of I. in 1967. Currently, Kirby has one son, Kyle, IVi years old. We are proud to say he is also our Purple Legionnaire. of 1. in English, Karl in 1970 John Fischer—Brother Fischer was a member of the class of '54. Richard Neumiller—Bro' Neu-miller is from the class of 1953. His wife, the former Joyce McGrew, is also a Knox graduate. At present, John is vice president of McGrew and McGrew Agency Inc. in Galesburg. George Poulos—A 1940 grad uate of Knox, George was a for A Phi Beta Kappa, he presently lives in Peoria working for Cen tral Illinois Light Co. and is married to the former Nancy Coolidge; and yes he is Harry's mer restaurant owner. In 1971 the restaurant business was set aside and he now works for Town and Country Realty in Galesburg. George married Jean Rehfeld and they have three children. Don Stoflel—Bro' Stoffel grad Law School in '60. Don has also served in the infantry as a lieu uate of 1937 and is a beneficial tenant, spending some time in Galesburg, he is presently an at torney at law with the firm of addition to the BCA. Stoffel and Stratton. Galesburg and coaches Physical Education at Galesburg High Robert Wolf — Bob has been employed since 1968 with Russ Lind and Associates as a real es tate broker. After graduating a 2nd lieutenant in the infantry. His wife is the former such alums at hand and other Bost, a 1959 from Knox. old. ^ John Phil Dahlberg—John at tended Knox between the years Charles "Chuck" basement of the Community as an Instructor of Physics. John has also been ac of Chemistry, he is also the chap Kirby Holland—A Knox grad uate of 1963, he is presently in the Public Relations office of Knox. Kirby received his M.S. 8 has two beautiful (Continued on page 14) Math-Science building, working as data proces sor and computer specialist. He is married to the former Mary Runyon, a 1951 graduate from the Knox Community. Chuck was employed as a data processor by Butler Manufacturing, obtain ing his job on the college staff in April of 1966. Harry Neumiller—Harry, class came his wife in 1957. Presently place in 1946. Art daughters. Gibbs — and finishing as a licensed general restoring Carl Sandburg's birth School. Chuck can always be found in the building contractor. In 1943-44 he was a member of the Knox tive in Galesburg as shown by his Arthur Fish—Graduating from U. of I. in 1939, he now lives in Louise of 1951, obtaining his doctorate in Chemistry at U. of I. in 1956, later to join the staff of Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, of 1925-27, later to continue his education at MIT from 1927-30 gible bachelor. Laverne Klemm — Laverne is to fully solve. It's good to have present they have one daughter, Laurel Diane, who is four years Professor of German at ICC. For those interested, he's still an eli department manager of May Co., in Galesburg. He is a Knox grad graduates of the house can't seem Pete acquired his M.S. degree at Indiana University in business and administration. During 1967 he married Mary Briggle and at Charles Wright — Charley is a 1957 graduate of Knox. He re ceived his M.A. at the University of Chicago in '62. Residing in Peoria, Charley is an Associate from the University of Michigan from Knox in 1958, he served as the BCA. At present we have the following members: Robert "Pete" Boynton — Graduating from Knox in 1965, brother. uated from Knox in 1954 and vice on particulars that the under alumni are urged to participate in became "teacher of the year" at Illinois Central College in Wash ington, IL. NY. The former Joan Dilts be on the college staff as a Professor ter's faculty advisor and President of the Alumni Association. Karl Taylor — Karl is a 1960 graduate from Knox, who mar ried the Nancy Coon, and they presently have three children. Receiving his M.S. in 1962 at U. Front row: K. Holland, H. Neumiller, C. Wright, A. Fish, V. Dalhherg, G. Poulos. Back row: C. Gibbs, J. Fischer, K. Taylor, P. Boynton, K. Crawford. Class of 1970 by Gary Sopchik '70 The five members of the Fiji Class of 1970 rose to prominence after the events of early 1969, with each individual assuming large responsibilities which were uniquely suited for that individu al's abilities. Not surprisingly, those five members have contin ued with careers which reflect those abilities and responsibili ties. Topper Steinman was elected President in March of 1969, for tl\e small Fiji group recognized his abilities to provide direction to \r\na group in crisis and always able to keep control when any situa tion arises. Topper, the educator, now molds the little minds of the area construction firm. (If you thought the Big Dick was tough and arrogant back in school, think of what two years of con little children of Sterling, IL. struction work outside did for That means that more kids like him!) Now that he has gained two years' experience in the in dustry, he is in the process of forming his own construction Topper will be loosened on the world in a few more years! In addition to teaching History and Civics at the junior high school. Topper also assisted in fall sports and now coaches the wrestling team. He also finds time to take courses at Bradley U., heading towards a master's degree in edu cation and school administration. Overseeing the operations and financial matters of the house was Treasurer Gary Sopchik. His training in cash management, budgeting, financial recordkeeping and reporting, and operations have proved valuable in his posi tion at The First Wisconsin Na tional Bank of Milwaukee. In his first two years there, he analyzed financial statements of larger commercial customers and worked on special assignments. For the last six months he has been de veloping a computerized cash flow analysis and projection sys tem to assist business in with two brothers-in-law, with the three partners primarily doing sub-contract work. Max Utsler managed to squeeze in a few hours of sleep when he wasn't broadcasting at a local radio station, covering local news stories, covering sports events for area newspapers, writ ing public relations material, go ing to class, or interviewing local personalities. Max's routine these days at the University of Mis souri's Journalism School is pret ty much the same except that he has substituted work at a local TV station for the sleeping hours. Teacher. Banker. Lawyer. Business Manager. Newsman. The class of 1970 is a true cross section of Knox Phi Gamma limited to "a profit for G.M." and "1974 will follow 1973." When a committee needed a chairman or a work project need ed a co-ordinator, the job often fell on the shoulders^ of Jim Bauer. So Jim used all his abili ties toorganize ideas and persuade group members, skills which he will need after he graduates from St. Louis's Washington Uni versity Law School in May. Jim gained some practical experience by preparing and trying cases for a Peoria law firm last summer, and he could gain more experi ence if he chooses the Adjutant General Corps during his six months tour with the Army some time after graduation. Jim polite ly and humbly scoffs at any par made between him and "Wizzer" White. The house was in good repair and work parties were well co ordinated largely through the ef forts of house manager Dick Hesser. After returning to his native Bronxville-Hartsdale, NY. he ap plied his managerial and building knowledge when he joined an a fine showing for the house. The Fiji swimmers this year were Steve Whiting, Sandy Lowe, Ron Eliason, and Ken Roche. The Girls took first place while the Fijis took fourth. Probably the biggest accom plishment this year in winter sports was in bowling. This year the Fijis captured third place in IM bowling, which is the highest ever for a Phi Gamm team. Going (Continued on page 14) Stories — (Continued from page 6) so Craig Hayes did not hesitate to cash his check, written on Ames fraternity blanks. But when Hayes tried to give "Brother" Smiley the grip, the stranger didn't respond with the right hand clasp. Police were called and Smiley confessed that the check was worthless. Delta and of Knox College. Knox Students cash management. His success in mak ing projections thus far has been allels firm In swimming this winter, aU Fijis who participated managed to qualify, enabling them to give IMs — (Continued from page 5) very long season this year. The league was made up of twenty teams which is a record high for Knox intramurals. The A team, which had a string of returning veterans including Jim White, Dave Puntney, Rand Hammond, Mark Senkpiel, and Paul Salan- sky, was aided by the addition this year of Mike Puntney. The A team found themselves out- sized most of the" year, but never outhustled. The standings were (1) Indees, (2) Panthers, (3) Phi Delts, (4) Pithons, and (5) Fijis. The B team experienced similar problems such as lack of size, but did manage to pull out a winning season. The team was very speedy with such players as Bob Bailey, Chris Palmer, John Wombacher. The "Bombers" also had displays of muscle from the likes of Mike Seamon, Dushan Petrovich, and Sandy Lowe. B league standings were (1) Phi Delts, (2) Indees, (3) TEKEs, (4) ABLE, (5) Athletics, (6) ADEs, (7) Dorm I, and (8) Fijis. Wreck Compus ot Monmouth (1937) Monmouth, Broken IL, Nov. doors, shattered 20 — goal posts, and numerous other prop erty damages, and the Monmouth College campus looked like the Madrid war area this morning, following last night's invasion of nearly 150 men said to have been Knox students. Shortly before one o'clock this morning a large army of alleged collegians arrived at the campus and started to wreck the property in a destructive fashion. The gymnasium door was broken open and lime sprinkled through out the building. This was the only building the vandals entered, although a num ber of other doors were also bro ken, including the front entrance to the girls' dormitory. The gang also threatened to wreck the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house, but action taken by the occupants of the house together with the calm er members of the invading army prevented any damage at this place. \r\nDear Brothers: In response to your request for a letter for the G. D. Fiji, I have decided to discuss my recent visit to the chapter house and remi nisce about what has changed and what hasn't since the late 50's/early 60's. The first change noticed on entering the House on Saturday morning was that co-eds are now Of course a fraternity house does not make a fraternity. Ra ther than thinking about how the house has changed in the last thirteen years I found myself reminiscing about what makes a fraternity. It is the friendships and brotherhood you experience during the time spent there — so as I left it with those things that I remembered and will continue to permitted to visit at that time. recall rather than the physical The thing that hasn't changed is that the brothers still sleep in on Saturday mornings and awaken condition of the house. just in time for lunch. C. W. Craning, Jr. '60 Due to the fewer number of Fraternally, Perge! at Ft. Jackson, South Carolina. While in the Army, he has served overseas tours in Korea, Vietnam, Formosa, and Puerto Rico. Jack and his wife Judy, and their three sons live at 151 Saluda Avenue in Columbia. Our mother Lyda Frances Sterne also had strong ties to the Knox Fijis. After sharing dad's interest in Knox and consequent ly Phi Gamma Delta, she served as housemother for the Knox Fijis in the 1950s. She subse quently was housemother at the University of Arizona and Montreat-Anderson College in North present boarders, less tables are set in the dining room. A pin ball machine takes the place that a dining table formerly occupied. New refrigerators have been add ed, a gift from the Knox College Association of Phi Gamma Delta, Alumni Letters Dear Brother Fijis, Carolina, but felt that Knox was the closest to her heart. Inc. The cook indicated that the As the least active but most same old stove we used is still in vocal Fiji Sterne, I am replying to a request for information about the Sterne family. Later on may be my brother Jack can fill you in more completely about his side of the family. Our family experienced a great loss this past Christmas when mother, our daughter Leslie, her husband and our grandson were killed in a light plane crash on their way home for Christmas. Our father M. G. (Matt) Sterne The accident was less than a month before our son M. G. Ill was notified that he had been ac use although a replacement is badly needed. Speaking of the basement area, the sewer still backs up occasionally after heavy storms. In fact, they had even dug out around the outside walls in an effort to correct the situa tion. Of course any of us could was the first Knox Sterne Fiji. Dad graduated from Knox in have told them that it is a com 1920 and worked for Iowa Fiber mon occurrence with no apparent Box Company (now HoernerWaldorg) until his death in 1948. solution. Many of you will remember the discussions we had about buying the new couches in 1959/ 60 as to whether they should be leather or vinyl covered. I'm not He was active in alumni affairs of the chapter and a frequent visitor at the house. I graduated from Knox in 1950 and served in the beyond repair. New chairs, again the courtesy of the alumni group, U. S. Army until 1957. During that period I served in Korea as an Infantry platoon leader and company commander, was joined in Japan by my wife Joan and daughter Leslie for a year in the Orient and finished out my tour add to the decor of the down at Ft. Rucker, Alabama, and Ft. stairs area, however. Gordon, Georgia. Since leaving sure how much better the leather ones would have withstood the use, and abuse, but the vinyl ones are nearly on their last legs and One of the recent pledge class es paneled the 2nd floor hallway. The college no longer requires a live-in housemother. What we knew as the housemother's suite has now become a telephone room and an additional study room. Speaking of housemother, I called "Mom" Heisel while in Peoria. She indicated that except for some broken ribs, the result of a recent fall on the ice, she has been in good health and enjoys the Christmas cards and notes she receives from some of the Broth ers. 10 the Army I have worked for the Hubinger Company in Keokuk, Iowa; first as an industrial editor and more recently as their safety director. My wife, son Toby (M. G. Ill) and daughter Jennifer now live on a small place between Nauvoo and Hamilton, Illinois, that we call Montebello Morgan Farm. We have four Morgans now and are planning to increase our string so that we can operate a small breeding farm. My brother Jack graduated from Knox and is presently a Major in the Artillery stationed cepted for enrollment at Knox next fall. This was something mother was hoping for and it would have given her a great deal of pleasure to have known it. Anyway, it looks as though the M. G. Sternes will be renewing their ties with Knox for the next four years and I am sure that we will do our share of wearing the ruts deeper in the road between Nauvoo and Galesburg. Fraternally, Matt Sterne, Jr. '50 Perge! Dear Brother Fijis: At the outset, let me commend you brothers for your innovation and perception in encouraging letters from your Fiji brothers of eras passed. To most of us, fra ternity life meant more than liv ing together in a house. It was working together for common as well as individual goals in a spirit of brotherhood as well as fun. As for me, I am retired as con troller of Rockefeller Center, Inc., New York City, with whom I was associated for thirty-seven \r\nyears as an officer of the com pany. I hold a degree of Master of Business Administration from New York University and am a retired member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and American Insti tute of Certified Accountants. We had four sons, two of whom were graduated from Colgate Univer sity, one from Alfred University, College of Ceramic Engineering, and the youngest from Middlebury College. Two sons served their country in the Navy, one of whom received the Navy Com mendation Medal for meritorious service as Air Intelligence Officer aboard the USS RANGER. Al though retired, I am interested in water ecology, being a member of an Environmental Protection Agency. I have also taken a fi nancial interest in a venture capi tal project in Arizona which manufactures and markets a wa ter filtering / sanitizing / chilling unit for providing water free of achieved a straight B average or higher for more than a year. Sec ond, because of my involvement with the Knox community I hear reports almost daily of Fijis that are considered outstanding in academic or para-academic areas. Professors discussing particular achievements in their area of in terest at Knox often note Phi Gams with no knowledge of my affiliation with the chapter. The brotherhood of Gamma Deuteron is manifested in many ways: friendship and concern for fellow Fijis, a concerted and suc cessful rush effort, pride in the house in the physical sense, and financial responsibility, to name just a few. Yet there is no "mold" which Gamma Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta, such as the consistently strong leadership of President Chris Palmer in his second term of office, but the foregoing exam ples are meant to convey the overall picture that Phi Gamma Delta is strong, viable and worthy of your interest and support. It makes me able to say, "Mighty proud to be a Fiji." Fraternally, Kirby Holland '63 (Purple Legionnaire) Perge! from: BCA Dear Knox Fijis: The Gamma Deuteron Board the Knox Fijis could fit into un less it were simply that almost to a man they are recognized as outstanding citizens in the Knox community. For example, it hap of Chapter Advisors enjoys the unusual advantage of having meetings coincident with those of the Knox College Association of pens that six of fourteen pledges Phi Gamma Delta directors. We contamination and harmful bac varsity football team. But this teria for home drinking and cooking purposes. The company got off the ground last year with doesn't mean that Gamma Deu a better than $2,000,000 contract for a Leisure World complex were on the football squad, and two were seniors and one a soph near Phoenix, AZ. omore — the six freshmen obvi are thus not only to address our selves to the primary task of giv ing advice and encouragement to the undergraduate chapter, but also to observe the financial op erations of the chapter, and to consult with the trustees of grad uate contributions on the expend Just a suggestion to other re tirees—Keep Challenged and In ously did not pledge Phi Gamma iture of funds for the welfare of volved, but avoid Pressure. players. Fraternally, William T. Snyder closely watched by those of us to date were members of the teron is a "jock house." To the contrary, just three Fiji actives Delta to be around fellow football Fiscal responsibility is an area concerned for the well-being of Perge! the chapter, and two areas of success are easily discernable. First, the accounts receivable are from: extremely low. This reflects most favorably on the individual chap Purple Legionnaire ter members as well as their elected officers. Second, the house was faced with a testing Dear Alumni Brothers: If I were the person who dic tated the description of a success ful Fiji chapter I would put two items on top: academic success and the development of brother situation this year when the col lege lowered room and board charges by a total of $295. In hood via the formal and informal precepts of Phi Gamma Delta. stead of being below the College, then, the chapter was faced with lowering their charges to compete favorably when social and mem Using those guidelines I can re bership dues were considered as port that the Gamma Deuteron chapter is an unqualified success. I am very strong on the first item, academic success, for every part of living costs in the Fiji en vironment. Despite rapidly in creasing food prices, the men of the chapter. When the terms of the original Board of Chapter Advisors ex pired last spring, the chapter con tacted a number of area gradu ates and asked that they join the new board for the 1972-75 term. Several brothers joined our group, which now has a member ship of sixteen, and represents experience gained at four schools, and in every decade of this cen tury. With our strength in numbers and in fraternity experience, and with three of our members on the staff of Knox College, we are equipped to deal with problems much more complex than we cur rently have, should the need arise. This academic year, the chapter is doing such a good job of ad ministration, rush and pledging, that our principal areas of opera Gamma Deuteron have done a tion require only minimal atten tion. for an education. First, though fine job of maintaining quality living conditions while adhering academic to a very tight budget. Knox student should be here first success cannot be measured in terms of grade points alone, the Knox chapter has Much more could be said about the 1972-73 version of Gamma Deuteron has devel oped well since the chaotic days of 1969, when the board was in(Continucd on page 12) 11 \r\nBCA — (Continued from page 11) stituted. Our efforts have been much less than that of the under graduates, but the chapter does owe debt of gratitude to some very busy graduate brothers who have generously given their time and made the effort to listen to and talk with the young men of the chapter. The chairman of the Board of Chapter Advisors had the pleas ure of attending the San Fran cisco Ekklesia and noting that the Knox representatives outdid themselves in the business ses sions — not to mention their ex traordinary performance at social gatherings. Gamma Deuteron stood out among the chapters represented, and I feel confident in saying that it is again one of the best chapters in the nation. If the Board of Chapter Advisors has contributed to this newlyregained excellence, I hope we can continue to serve the chapter and perhaps even match the dedi cation and achievement of the undergraduates. Fraternally, Charley Wright '57 (Chairman) October. At that time officers were elected. The Board of Di rectors was modified so that it a major factor in the recovery of the chapter. A report on recent expendi now consists, in addition to the three officers, of five local alumni provement of the chapter house and five out-of-town alumni. In was contained in the dues letter addition, five trustee positions recently sent to you. The ability to provide good quarters has been another major factor in building a good chapter. Funds for this were created to constitute a kind of experienced senior advisor board. Garret Jordan ('47), immedi ate past President of the Associa tion, has moved from Galesburg to Davenport, lA. The leadership he has rendered through the years in various capacities as an active local alumnus is going to be missed. Jack Fischer ('54) has been reluctantly permitted to re tire as Secretary-Treasurer after about a decade of yeoman service in that position. Elsewhere in this issue of the G. D. Fiji, Charles Wright (Chicago '57) reports on the activities of the Board of Chapter Advisors. I imagine that the only thing he will forget to tell you about is the capable leadership he has provided for that group over the past few years. The monthly meetings in volving Charlie, the rest of the Peoria crew, Galesburg alumni, and active chapter members were tures for maintenance and im purpose come both from rent paid by the active chapter and alumni dues and contributions. I thank those of you who have re sponded this year, or who defi nitely plan to. There remain some major items to be taken care of at the house, and I assure you that your contributions will be put to good use. May I urge those who are still considering their response to decide affirmatively. The Pig Dinner on April 29th offers you an opportunity for a personal inspection of the state of the chapter, as well as for re newing old friendships. I look forward, as do the other local alumni, to seeing many of you upon that occasion.' Fraternally, Harry Neumiller '51 Perge! Perge! from: Here We Are Waiting. . . . . . Waiting for you to come see us and the house you once lived in House Corporation and the friends you were once close to. Dear Gamma Deuteron Alumni: Robert Bailey John Brackney Rock Island, IL . . . .Sr. •Economics Lincoln, IL Sr.- Chemistry Ronald Eliason Rand Hammond James Hauffe Zion, IL Jr.- Economics Woodstock, VT .... Sr.- Economics Lincoln, IL Sr.- Biology Robert Lindsay George Lowe Rock Island, IL .... Sr.- Economics West Islip, NY Jr.- Anthro./Sociology It is my pleasant task to send you greetings on behalf of the Knox College Association of Phi Gamma Delta. This, of course, is the chapter alumni association and is also the organization re sponsible for maintaining the chapter house. Gamma Deuteron chapter con tinues to function as a healthy organization, serving many of the same important functions for the present actives as it did when you were in school. The reorganiza tion of four years ago, painful as it may have been at the time, has served as a foundation for the re turn to a true fraternity, in all of the best senses of the name. It is almost hard to realize that the "split" of that time has moved beyond the memory of the pres ent active chapter. It was good to see so many of you at our an nual meeting at Homecoming in 12 Michael McCracken . . .Robinson, IL Sr.- Chemistry Richard Miers Rock Island, IL . . . .Sr.- History/Education Chris Palmer Downers Grove, IL . . Sr. •Economics Mark Perrone Dushan Petrovich Gary Pokorn David Puntney Michael Puntney Kenneth Roche Paul Salansky Michael Seamon Mark Senkpiel Larry Tarman Michael Thielke James Wetherbee James White Stephen Whiting Sterling, IL Chicago, IL Elmhurst, IL Plainfield, IL Plainfield, IL Chicago, IL Lincoln, IL Sr. -Chemistry Jr. -Economics So. -Economics Sr. -Economics So. Economics So. Music Sr.-Chemistry Galesburg, IL Jr. Political Science Chicago, IL Jr. Economics Palatine, IL So.-History Buffalo Grove, IL . .So. -Russian Area Studies Galesburg, IL Jr. Art Elmhurst, IL Palatine, IL John Wombacher Lincoln, IL Michael Zile Bristol, CO Sr. -Economics So.-Math/Economics Sr. Biology Jr. Chemistry \r\nFeature Story: Among the countless members of the Gamma Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta are many of great distinction and prominence. One of the more eminent persons Hobarf R. Gay, Jr. encounter the well-known Gen eral George S. Patton, Jr., who at that time was a colonel. Hap tried to get his orders changed (for the first and last time in his to belong to Phi Gamma Delta is army career) because from what Lieutenant he had heard, he didn't want to General Hobart R. Gay. serve Born May 16, 1894, "Hap" lived on a farm near Rock Port, Illinois. He was the son of James Clarck Gay and Josephine Horton Gay. Hap graduated from Quincy High School in 1913 to go on to Knox. While attending the "Harvard of the Midwest," he played football and became an active member of Phi Gamma Delta. After graduation in 1917, Hap joined the United States Army and graduated from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, in August of the same year as a commis under Patton. The first morning after his arrival at Fort Meyer, Hap was walking across the parade ground at the same time as Colonel Patton. Patton called to Brother Gay and said, "I am going into Virginia on a fox hunt, I bought a horse that I can't ride. I want you to come along and ride it." There was nothing much else for Hap to say but, "yes sir." Over the very first jump in the fox country, the horse could not manage and crashed, throwing Hobart and breaking its leg. Knowing that the horse would have to be de sioned Second Lieutenant of the stroyed, he was most upset. Pat Cavalry. To begin his career in the Army, Hap received orders for the 12th Cavalry in Harbita, arm around his neck and said, New Mexico. In December, or dered to the 7th Cavalry, Hap came under the command of Colonel S.R.H. Tompkins. On December 15, 1921, Broth er Gay married Alzina DeGroff Orndorff of El Paso, Texas. As a result of this union, two chil dren were born, Hobart R. Gay, Jr., and Alzina DeGroff Gay. Hobart R., Jr., graduated from the United States Military Acad emy in 1946 and was commis sioned a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force. Serving in Korea as a fighter pilot. Captain Gay was lost at sea in August, 1951. Hap's daughter married and lived in Pekin, Illinois, till her demise on June 13, 1970. Hap spent the next six years (1923-29) at Fort Riley in Kan sas, as a student in the troop class (1924-29), as a student in the Special Advanced Equestrian class (1924-25), and as an in structor at the cavalry school ton came over to him and put his "Thank you, I'll never have to ride that S.O.B." From this mo ment on. Hap and Patton became very close. Patton was moved to Fort Benning, Georgia, and in 1941 wired Hap to come and assist him in commanding the Second accident that took Patton's life occurred. The car in which they were riding was going only 20 miles per hour when the car went off the road. Hap was not bounced out of his seat, neither was the driver. When getting themselves together, Patton asked if anyone was hurt. It was typical of Patton to think of others first. Patton then said he thought he was paralyzed and minutes later an army doctor was on the scene. Patton died ten days later. Broth er Gay describes Patton as deeply religious man, church every Sun day when possible and prayers every evening. Patton constantly worried about the casualty rate, but firmly believed the way to reduce it was to drive — drive commanded the 31st A. A. Bri As Chief of Staff of the West ern Task Force, Hap went aboard the Augusta, Admiral Hewitt's flag ship, at Norfolk, Virginia, gade, the Second Coast Artillery Brigade, and the First Armoured Division until 1947. Returning to the United States after 5 years ed at Fedarea, Morocco. This was to be the first amphibious abroad, he was assigned to com mand the Military District of Washington. landing of World War II. Brother Gay served as Chief of Staff in was transferred to Japan to com and on November 8, 1942, land Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria until midnite of July 10, 1943, when the First Armoured Corps became the Seventh U. S. Army which landed on Sicily before of the Seventh Army and did so In June of 1939, Hobart Gay received orders to go to Fort Meyer, Virginia, where he would In December of 1945, on a Sunday, Hap and Patton were going pheasant hunting when the ter at India, California. was going to then serve with Patton till 1945. In 1942, Hap transferred to the First Armoured Brother Gay graduated from both Swordmanship cup. Third U. S. Army at the time of its extraordinary drive through Normandy, Northern France, Ar dennes (including The Battle of the Bulge), the Rhineland and Central Europe. Corps and Desert Training Cen Armoured Division. Brother Gay schools as winner of the Patton In 1924 and 1925 of Staff and Chief of Staff of the ahead and win the war. Hap had once heard Patton literally beg Eisenhower to allow him to go ahead and take Berlin. Hap thinks this could have changed the course of the war and history. While in England, Brother Gay daylight that same morning. Now he was serving as Chief of Staff (1925-29). Hap then moved to England in 1944 and served as Deputy Chief until the remarkable Sicilian In September of 1949, Hap mand the famous First Cavalry Division. As Commanding Gen eral of that Division, he entered the Korean conflict on July 19, 1950. Late in September, the Division surged out of the Taign perimeter and made the most rapid break through enemy lines in the history of warfare. The campaign was completed, claimed North Korean capital Pyou Yang to be the most finished campaign was captured on October 19 of World War II. 1950. 13 \r\nThe year 1951 brought an other transfer to Fort Sam, Hous ton, Texas, and Hap became the Deputy Commander of the Fourth U. S. Army. Other com mands held by Hap were at Camp Atterbury, Indiana; Fort McArthur, California; and Fort Hood, Texas. In September, 1954, Hap was promoted to Lieutenant General and given the command of the Fifth U. S. Army, Fort Sheridan, Illinois. August, 1955, saw the retirement of Hap from Fort Sheridan, his first and last station (1917—1955). Hap then became the Superintendent of the New Mexico Military Institute, Rosweli, N. M., from September 1, 1955, until August 31, 1963. El Paso then became the new resi dence of he and his wife. Following is a list of all medals and awards received: (Continued from page 9) into the last week the Fijis were one point out of third place, but defeated a powerful ADE team, 4-0, to take over the third spot. Bob Lindsay managed to win the individual high average honors with the help of his teammates. The team was comprised of five veteran seniors including team 1971 and 1972, than pledged in Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal Army and Navy Legion of Valor plus 13 foreign medals As is evidenced by this story Brother Hap Gay had a very ac tive life in the Army and is truely an asset to the history of the United States and Phi Gamma Delta. Hap deserves all recogni 1951, Knox College awarded him an Honorary Doctor Degree and in 1969 elected him to the Knox College Scroll of Honor. Again, we are proud that Brother Gay is a Fiji and wish him all the best in the future. Topper. A Knox graduate of 1970 ... (??), for a time worked for the Admissions Ofhce at Knox, but now he teaches in Sterling, IL. Kim "Rusty" Crawford — Be ing the latest member of the BCA, Rusty graduated from Knox in '72 and currently goes to basics of any pledge education program; the history, organiza tion, tradition and operation of the national and the chapter. Re cently we have been placing em phasis on the pledge getting to know themselves and the actives and getting interested in actively participating in chapter affairs. We have realized this goal par tially through the friendship angle and also by making pledgeship a fun-filled and meaningful experi ence for both pledges and actives. We have organized pledge-active functions and have approached pledgeship with the policy of not requiring a pledge to do anything and an alumni, and their families, teen alums to the new slate of members of the Board of Chapter Advisors. I could probably write on into oblivion about the changes and attitudes of the fraternity, but I probably couldn't do justice to many of the areas I would write about. I suggest that if this article has aroused your interest in the chapter at all or raised some questions in your mind about what the hell we're doing down here in Galesburg, why not drop us a note or better yet, stop by the house and see for yourself. There are many people who have provided invaluable assist ance to me in running G. D. for the past two years. I cannot begin to name everyone or to express while remaining flexible enough my appreciation to them. Of spe cial importance, though, were the Board of Chapter Advisors, House Corporation, and my two cabinets: 1971, Paul Salansky, to allow for a later assessment of Treasurer; Dave Wood, Record that an active wouldn't or hasn't done. We have found that the must be structured, In the past three years we have initiated a successful alumni rela tions interest. Beginning with no formal program, we initially made a graduate information newsletter mailing to alums with moderate success. Realizing that alums were interested in not only the current chapter condition and graduate school at Illinois State the weekly IM bowling results, we remodeled our alumni pro University. gram and came out with our new 14 We have also had picnic for Galesburg alums. The chapter has also selected seven grams. O. T. Steinman—Then there's interest news. (PGD grew from 27 members to 41 with a possible addition of five more men representing an in houses and Phi Gamma Delta in the pledges' attitudes and pro (Continued from page 8) sult) containing 70% graduate particular with the total increase in membership of nearly 50% 1970. This year however has been a very good year for all program BCA — The Fijis are currently in sec ond place in the All Sports Tro phy race and hopefully a success ful spring will bring us the All Sports Championship. great success with our graduate gatherings of which Homecoming 1972 was the highlight. We have also proposed an alumni golf tournament prior to Pig Dinner also seen changes in the last sev eral years. We still stress the Legion of Merit Delts and the Indees. (of which this edition is the re (Continued from page 6) Our pledgeship program has Silver Star captain Bob Bailey, Jim White, Dave Puntney, Rand Hammond, and Bob Lindsay. First and sec ond places were held by the Phi look for the G. D. Fiji newsletter President- — crease of 50%-70%). Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross tion he receives and in IMs — ing Secretary; Jim White, Corres ponding Secretary; Bob Bailey, Historian; and 1972, Dushan Petrovich, Treasurer; Dave Punt ney, Recording Secretary; John Wombacher, Corresponding Sec retary; Ron Eliason, Historian. I can truly appreciate and respect the many alums who haven't for gotten that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone." Fraternally, Chris S. Palmer '73 Perge! \r\n(Continued from page 6) (Continued from page 1) 3. strengthen members' knowl edge of ritual The chapter of Gamma Deuteron is proud to proclaim that Carey was a member of the Na tional Honor Society and was president of the Spanish Club. Besides excelling in academics, he also captained the football, 4. fourteen new men now wear the basketball, white star of Phi Gamma Delta teams. To top it off he was cho Pledgeship — President- — increase ties with the national 5. improve the physical features of the house 6. coordinate a more productive committee system 7. improve public relations How we accomplish our goals depends not only on our efforts, but the efforts of the chapter as a whole. Let me close by extending my invitation to any alum who would care to give us suggestions on how to succeed in the goals we have set. Any help would be warmly received and greatly ap preciated. Fraternally, which symbolizes their pledgeship to her. We are pleased with all of them and are glad that they chose the Fiji house as their new living experience. This is our largest pledge class since 1969 and we plan to keep this kind of performance going in the future. The pledge trainers for this year have been two sophomores, Mike Puntney and Larry Tarman. Carey Adamson (Moweaqua) The booming metropolis of Moweaqua, Illinois, is the home town of one of our super-pledges, Carey Adamson. In high school. Perge! Financial Report — (Continued from page 3) curity and long-run doubt. We can continue to improve and rid ourselves of doubt with sustained Row 1: L. Friling, P. Singer, K. Lo- alumni support. mnsnex, J. Henderson. $185.50 Board Room 143.33 Sub total 328.83 33.33 4.50 Chapter dues Building assessment Total $366.66 School costs per term: Board $183.33 Room 150.00 Total $333.33 Nat'l Initiation fees Total 1,080.00 $27,871.83 Estimated Expenses: Rent Rubbish and pests Papers and magazines Wages Telephone $1,250.00 290.00 75.00 1,150.00 250.00 To all of these achievements, he is also the un disputed campus nurfball champ and has a gorgeous hometown honey named Marilyn. His pledge father is Rick Miers. Frank Coates (Berwyn) Frank Coates comes to the Gamma Deuteron chapter from Berwyn, Illinois. He is undecided about a major, but he knows it won't be German. He tries to Row 2: R. Steve Eldredge (FuUerton, Calif.) Our token Californian is Steve plans to major in economics and Laundry 240.00 Repairs and replacement 600.00 Gas and electricity 1,350.00 Water 225.00 Taxes 1,100.00 Insurance 125.00 Cook wages 3,400.00 Provisions 10,750.00 Miscellaneous Waiters 324.00 football this fall. T. Lawton.) Towel Service Assessment sen most valuable senior athlete. As a pre-law student, Carey has done well academically, even while participating in varsity Eldredge. Steve resides in the bustling metropolis of Fullerton, Room $10,711.83 13,356.00 2,400.00 track Truttman, B. Shulby, B. Martin, S. Eldredge, F. Coates. Row 3: B. Colby, C. Adam.son, T. Hughes, G. Helms, M. Kolis, R. McCoy. (Not pictured: Estimated Income: Board Dues and keep his mind off Deutsch by participating as a sprinter on the Knox track team. He is gaining the reputation among the brothers as being a man always well pre pared for the situation. This was evidenced by the completely im permeable get-up he wore to help his fellow pledges in a late-night waterfight with the actives. His pledge father is Paul Salansky. Dushan Petrovich '74 Fiji costs per term: tennis, 50.00 1,380.00 Nat'l initiation fees Stationary and supplies Delegated expenses of which L.A. is a suburb. Steve chemistry. Between women and drinking, Steve does find time to study, being that at one time he was a Boy Scout. Steve has a deep interest in the house and has proved to be a fine addition. His pledge father is Dushan Petro vich. Larry Friling (Creve Coeur) In his hometown, Creve Coeur, 300.00 Illinois, Larry was a high school 1,080.00 standout in athletics. He was chosen a MVP in football and 100.00 250.00 track, was a member of the Na Camera and composite 350.00 tional Honor Society, and always made the honor roll. Larry plays for Alby's Siwash football squad IMs Gifts 100.00 150.00 Softball. His interests (academic Rushing and pledging 250.00 Miscellaneous Graduate relations 125.00 500.00 Social Publications Total 1,550.00 750.00 $27,720.00 as well as intramural b-ball and that is) lie in the sciences with physics as a possible major. His pledge father is John Brackncy. (Continued on page 16) 15 \r\nGary Helms (Sterling) Gary Helms, freshman pledge from the hardware capital of the world, Sterling, Illinois, is the pledge son of the resident Wop, Mark Perrone. Gary, a jock in the true sense of the word, cap tained the freshman basketball team and was also the playmaker for the young Siwash cagers. Gary, also a strong tennis player, is headed for an economics major with accounting his main goal. Jack Henderson (Burbank) Jack Henderson is from Bur- bank, Illinois, one of the great metropolises of Shytown. Being raised near Chicago, his leg mus cles developed well and he runs for Knox on cross-country and track. His daily practice averages around twelve miles. He plans on majoring in English, but partying and "a hopping and a bopping" to the good vibes of the fifties take a near second. We are sure he will prove to be a vital asset to the chapter and Knox in the three years to come. His pledge father is Sandy Lowe. Tim Hughes (East Moline) Tim Hughes is a freshman pledge from East Moline, Illinois. While in high school, Tim made a great contribution to the East Moline basketball team averaging better than twenty points per game as a sophomore. Knee trouble, however, hindered his performance during his junior and senior years. Tim's pledge father is Gary Pokorn, and Gary ey's pledge father is Mark Senkpiel. one of the station's strongest as sets. As of yet no major has been Tom Lawton (Chicago Heights) Tom Lawton is from Chicago decided, but currently Bill is en thused over his chemistry courses Heights, Illinois, where he attend ed Bloom Twp. H. S. Tom was a member of the National Honor Society and was photography editor of his school's newspaper for two years. Here at Knox, Tom is deeply involved with the sport of bicycling. At the present time he is experiencing different courses trying to decide a major. Tom's pledge father is Steve Whiting. Ken Lomasney (Oak Forest) Ken Lomasney represents the growing trend of Knox College's heavy recruiting for football. Ken stands 6'1" and tips the scales at 230 lbs. plus. He was an aca demic all-star football player and wrestler at Tinley Park H. S. where he was all-conference as both an offensive and defensive tackle. He was president of his high school and vice president of his conference's student council. Ken's major is biology and his interest can be noticed on Satur day afternoons in the fall where Knox opponents have had a chance to see his dissection tech nique performed on their defen sive linemen. Ken is the pledge (for sure). Bill promises to be a substantial contribution to Phi Gamma Delta in the years to fol low. Bill is the proud pledge son of Mike Thielke. Phil Singer (Skokle) Phil Singer hails from Skokie, Illinois. While attending Evanston H. S. he lettered twice in varsity wrestling and once in var sity football. He continues show ing prowess in intercollegiate wrestling as a member of the Knox College wrestling team. He has presently entered a new realm of athletics by becoming a new member of Knox's track team. Phil is learning to throw the jave lin under the excellent tutelage of Paul Salansky. Phil has tentative plans to major in physics where it has been seen that he has spe cial promise. Phil chose Mike Zile as his pledge father. Thus far, Phil has shown an avid in terest in the house. Phil spon sored a pin-ball tournament two weeks into the winter term. This shows but a small sample of the potential which Phil will surely bring to the house of Phi Gamma Delta. son of John Wombacher. Rick Truttman (Belleville) Bill Martin (Chicago) Bill Martin is a new pledge count among its super-pledges an from Chicago. He is an ex-stu dent from Taft H. S. Bill is a Gamma Deuteron is proud to outstanding athlete from Belle ville Altoff H. S., Rick Truttman. Rick has continued his athletic opens next year. Academically, motorcycle freak and also is an avid participant of IMs. He is presently an economics major Tim is interested in economics and possibly history at Knox. and also a major factor in the local nurfball tournament. broke many records: single game rushing, most yards rushing in Mickey Kolis (Sterling) Bill Shulby one season, and most touchdowns (Newton Square, Penn.) in one game. Rick is also a fine baseball player and was IM wrestling champ. Aside from will have to be careful of the 6'6" freshman when basketball season Sterling, Illinois, has again provided Gamma Deuteron with an outstanding pledge. Mickey Kolis, whose major academic in terest is tending towards chemis try, is continuing with his high school athletic interests by com peting for a spot on the Siwash tennis team. Last December, he traveled with the soccer team to Spain. As a pledge, he is procccdingly swiftly through the pledge training program and we're sure he'll be a valuable as set to Phi Gamma Delta. Mick(6 Another valuable addition to this year's pledge class is Bill Shulby who hails from afar. Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, where he attended Maple-Newtown H. S. While in high school. Bill took an active role in the hockey club and the amateur radio station, where he became president. Here at Knox, WVKC has been for tunate to acquire Bill as one of their disc jockeys. Having his own show, he shows great poise and skill as he flips those LPs and should ultimately become success during his freshman year at Knox. As a starting halfback on the Siwash grid team. Rick Rick's great athletic ability, he has proven his leadership ability both on and off the athletic field. Rick's major is chemistry and depending on how gratuitous cer tain chemistry profs are in pass ing out grades, he plans on going to graduate school. Rick finds time in his busy schedule to relax by playing various musical instru ments. He has played the oboe for nine years and is a fine organ player.