Volume I ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Number 1 PLEDGES FLING CHALLENGE! DOWN GAUNTLET The ONLY fraternity pledge class, PHI G AM MA The talents and versatility of this fine pledge class expand daily. The "Challenge" was printed in the Mich igan Daily and has since brought a deluge of tasks upon our courageous pledges. Fraternities and sororities DELTA Challenges any other class to ANYTHING — ANYWHERE — ANYTIME ! from the entire camnus have filled_ X — their spare moments with tricycle and roller skating marathons, knitting con tests on the diag and octopus stuffing. I.ess imaginative clubs feel the usual football and basketball games and Huron River tug of wars are proper tests for our pledges' talents. Those participating in this chaotic pledgeship are as follows: te 'l i i CHALLENGING PLEDGES . . . left to right, front row: Ron Trowbridge, Perry Cohen, Clare Bird, Paul Hinlker, Dave Wood. Bock row: Frank Mabley, Don McNeal, John Goodrich, Ron Allan, Frank Tranzow, John Gibson, Dove Bray. Formerly a native Buckeye, Dave Bray noiv lives in Noblesville, Indiana. He is presently enrolled as a pre-business student. In high school Dave was a class officer his junior and senior years, and a member of the National Honor Society. His major interests were in dramatics and golfing. MtNNEAPOLIS^IOSrmNSPIRfNG EKKLESIA Perry Cohen, a sophomore Econom ics major from Detroit, brings to Arriving in Minneapolis after a long, arcliions, all night drive, my eyes v/crc cjiuckly opened by the viist amount ol organization and planning Alpha Phi an outstanding record in high school and college. In high that had gone into this convention. After registering we were ready to begin our interesting experience. It didn't take long to meet Fijis from all over the country and to realize what high caliber men surrounded us. There were many campus leaders and athletes as well as men like Cecil F. Dawson, William G. Mennen, George Bailey, and Ralph Cake, each freely giving his time and energy to the fraternity. Under the inspiring leadership of President Cake we began our business sessions in the Terrace Room of the Flotel Nicollet. Both these and the smaller committee meetings produced important and necessary legislation. Some of the more notable changes in the fraternity structure which were enacted are as follows: !. Election of Phillip Ebeling as new Archon President; 2. Establishment of colonies at University of Kentucky, Miami University in Ohio, and Lawr ence College in Wisconsin. •S. Revision of the scholarship clause to place scholarship en forcement on an individual basis school, he was active in track, dramatics, B'nai B'rith (where he was one of five officers for a district in cluding six states and three Canadian provinces) and as an accomplished piano player. At the University, he is currently participating in the Union, Student Government Council, Sojjff Show, and as chairman of the South Quad Judiciary. within each chapter. Because of the effective pre-plan Ron Trowbridge is a freshman froin ning incidental business was tpiickly Ft. AFayne, Indiana. He is at the Uni. conducted so that time and thought versity on a Gideon scholarship and is looking forward to a career in telg, vision and radio. He is a hurdler t'op could be given to the more important issues. The entertainment and social activ ities were superb. These included an excellent stag smoker in .St. Paid, the the Universtiy track team, runningboth highs and lows. He participated in many singing groups in hiigj^ Grand Ball for which many fine dates were "procured," and, of course, the school and made the LTniversity Gff.^ (T(, p,ige 3) ( To page 3) Club last month. \r\nNovember, 1956 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS President Reports Alpha Phi inaugurated the fall term with a somewhat unprecedcnteel first place in Intramural track. The Fiji football team will try to continue this good start when it takes the field for a semi-final game this coming week. We were eighth in sports on campus last year and eighth in scholarship among forty-three fraternities. We are out to imjirove that record this year. Rushing is over for the fall term of DECADE AT 707 by Phil Burl I his writer had the good lortune oL TO NEW POST I'he University of Michigan is with out the services of .-Mpha Phi's Bill Zerman, 'T9, who has now taken the job of .-\ssistant Dean at Ohio AVesleyan University. When Bill takes over the job of Dean of Men next year, this will put four Fiji deans in six of the institutions of Section Vlll. white stars. 'Fhanks to the cooperation What is Michigan's loss is OWU's g;un, as Bill has left an enviable rec of alumni, we were sent a record ord of achievements behind him at breaking number of recommendations. Alumni participation in this respect is an extremely valuable element for perpetuating the fine reputation of the Alpha Phi Chapter which has been set by you .'Mums. The chapter was in Detroit at the University club two weeks ago by in vitation of the Delta Mu graduate chapter. Many alumni from Alpha Phi the U. of M. 1956 with the addition of thirteen Wildcat marks ZERMAN ADVANCES were there as well as many graduates of other Phi Gamma Delta chaptei's. He came to this campus in June, 1946, after serving with the army for .5,5 months. .After an injury forced him to give up his aspirations for Fritz Criler's football team. Bill placed his energies toward campus activities which included the "Michiganensian", a smashing revival of the Union Op era, and membership in Druids. He was also very active in the chap ter holding the position of Corres Everyone from here certainly had a ponding .Secretary and being the re spending the past summer in Yellow fine time and want to thank the De stone Park, Wyoming. 0£ the many troit Alumni for the invitation. cipient of the Reynolds Rich Smith award for the unclergradtiate who had done the most for the chapter. In 1949 he was appointed as the fraternity's 22nd field secretary. .'After successfully completing this job. Bill came back to Michigan where he took the job of .Assist;int Dean of Men as well as becoming our Purple Legion naire. Under his giudance, .Alpha Phi things which will always be pleasant and everlasting memories — the scen The 1956-1957 school year is well underway and 1 feel the chapter has the necessary spirit to make it another ery, geysers, bears, college kids fiom forty-eight states - one of the most successfid year — be sure to stop in memorable will be the good umcs and next time you arc at Michigan. parties in the mountains, being entei- TOM ANDERl.E tained by that athlete, student, piofessional entertainer, undertaker's as .\l)out 1929 he turned to his real sistant, cook, waiter, and weldcr-otir Icjvc, entertainment. His musical abil was awarded its first Cheney Cup. His job as .Assistant Dean made him hotisc man, A1 Wall. ity carried him into clidis and house •.idvisnr tn the IrMtpinily systntn. W'illi \\, or better yet, "Wildcat" has been ixnties and bis vcpctoirt gmcv until aid of Bill's excellent counseling here at 707 for 10 long years. Many now A1 has an evening's worth of the Michigan's fr;ilernity system developeil brothers have come and gone through ballads and songs ready for any ra]3idly to the point where the IFC Fiiiland in that time and lew wdl not occasion. In 19,S5 he picked up another side here twice won the NIC awtird for remember A1 as a friend and com line — he became an undertaker's having the most outstanding progrtun panion. Ihe story ol his vivid ex it as fascinating perieiices is lascnn ,s as his iper- assistant. From 19-10 until 19Tf .\1 was the proprietor ol his ovii tavern, sell A] was a versatile high school ath- ing out in 1915 to work in the \\ illot\ soiiality. l,u. His talents led him to a short pro fessional boxing career and meniber1■ n I State champion i die team. A| also spent aa vear yeai at Oberlin col- alter which he bcxame a cook V • liter on a ship sailing the Great T'" His nautical life didn't last """'"'ibove ever' and, whengot he married, was 20, long, e. aown, heclcculte Service'- finited States Postal Ws been settling down ever Run bomber plant as an assembler of interlr;iternity acti\ity in the United .States ami Ctimuht (1955 :md 1955), and })laced second in 195 1. .An importtnU part of Bill's job entailed ctnmseling fraternity men. .\1 has spent the past few summers He's known to like nothing better in Cooke City, Mont: na, at a boys' tlnin to have ;i Iriiternity man come camp. He has shown his veis;itility into his ollice ;it ;iny time to "just again by not only ccicjking and en t:ilk." Conse(|uently he was a friend to tertaining, but also he instiiicted m;iny on the Michigan campus. and welder. the young rancheis in rillery and The only ones who "sufler" from became their friend and candy supply all of Bill's acticities are boy. No one in Cooke City knew .\1 Wall, but everyone Inew the "Wild Marion tmcl his one and a lutlf year old daughter Carol who wotdcl both his wife cat". like to see more of him. \r\nPage 3 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS nber, 1956 PLEDGES (From page 1) John Gibson is a Lit School fresh man in pre-med. John hails from Arlington, Virginia and went to Wakefield High School where he was very active in student forum. In addition to being- a B plus student, he was co- i captain of the basketball and track teams. His athletic abiilties are a wel come addition to Eiji I.M. sports. Another distinginshed Hoosier in this fail's pledge class is David ^Yood from Indianapolis. Dave went to Broad Ripple High School and is now a freshman in Engine School. His ^ M' backgcuuiid of excellent giaues win ue a welcome addition to the unbearably drunk with victory ... FIJI I.M. FOOTBALL TEAM, from the left, Front row: Tom Anderle, Fred Lyons, Clint Wagner. Bock row: Bill Steinmeyer, Don Young, Jock Wheeler, Phil Burt. Missing from the picture is star end Gene Honeyman, receiver of both touchdown passes in the Championship game. At the time of the picture he was in the Univ. Hospital nursing a broken wrist suffered in the game. 707 WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS vocal but inherently unteachable Indi ana contingent presently residing in the active chapter. Sophomore, Allan Stillwagon, comes to the University from Royal Oak, Michigan. His outstanding record in high school include being twice elect ed president of the Student Senate as well as having been active in the fields of radio, speech, dramatics and his pression of the fellowship itpon which Presbyterian youth group. A B plus Under the sobering influence of the fraternity life is based and when you average helped him gain a Regents Alpha Phi Board, the Fijis are off to field a team and a record of which you Alumni Scholarship. At Michigan he a flying start in their attempt to better can be jjroucl, it's just another way of has maintained well over a 3.0 average their fine 1955-I95(i record of eighth saying, "Great to be a Fiji. and is making great strides as a day among fraternities. Already they have hy Dave Wakely .•\thletic competition is a good ex editor of the Michigan Daily. garnered two all-imijortant trophies. E K K LE SI A The track team, under Ross Fletch Don McNeal is a freshman in the er, started the season batting 1.000 by w inning the IM Championship thanks (From page 1) School of Engineering from Birming many hotel room parties. In addition to point gaining finishes by Gene to the fun of such functions, it was ham, Michigan. In high school Don was on wrestling and tennis teams. Honeyman (2 first) , Dick McCracken, through these personal, iidormal con I Phil Burt, Dave Cornwell and Fred Lyons, and a week iaiei the Fiji cross 'Fhen, with the whole house cheer also was a member of the National Honor Society. Here at Mich tacts with brother Fijis from the igan, Don is a tryout on the MichiUnited .States and Canada that the I ganensian business stall, and also is country team of Fletcher, Cornwell, full force of Phi Gamma Delta as an and Don Young brought home e international Iraternity was felt. fourth with Fletcher leading the way with an individual second place. He out for the freshman wrestling team. Erank Tranzow, from Port Huron, The bancjuct at which such men as, Michigan is a sophomore in the Engi Ral])h Cake and William Mennen neering School. Erank's very active made very inspiring speeches was one high school career included student ing them on, the football team ol Font of the highlights of the Ekklesia. The Anderle, Don Young, Clint Wagner, banc[uet, reinforced by oui many assoc iations, served to demonstrate theI in dramatics. He is now attending the C.ene Honeyman, Jack Wheeler, liill Steinmeyer, Fied Lyons, and Phil Btirl rolled by S/VM, Lambda Chi, and SAE in the first place jtlay-olls to wrap up their second champioiishij) :ind keep the Fijis in first place in the IM stand ings. I'he volleyball team, under Clint Wagner, seems assured ol aclcliug stibstautially to the growing IM point loltil by tiailing clown second jtlace in their league. council membership, several high class offices and work on the newspaper and greatness and vastness of Phi C>amma University on an .Miimni Scholarship. Delta. Frank has carried his interest in activ- .\ctually, this report could go on1 itics into seveial campus committees tion of the value of an Ekklesia can and the Michigan Union. Frank Mabley hails from Bloomfield be leceived only through actual at tendance. The exjjerience will be long''7 Hills, Michigan. In high school Frank was an athletic standout — participat- and on. However, a genuine explana rcanembered by the five .\l]tha Phi " ing in swimming and track. He also Eijis who attended the 108th Ekklesia.'■ achieved membership in the National ERED LYONS, JR. (To page 4) \r\nPc Page 4 THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS November, 1956 NEWS FROM FIJIS EVERYWHERE Dr. Charles B. Emery, Jr., '52, is currently interning at the University of Michigan Hospital and has been Duluth was welcomed at the Fiji ban present at many of our football lunch quet table. eons. It was good to see Brother Jack PLEDGES (From page 3) Honor Society. Here at the University Frank is working toward a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Paul Hiniker is a pre-med from Ann Arbor, Michigan. His outstanding high school record combines an A average with extensive activities in both student government and athlet ics. His six foot high jumping form has been delegated to the Michigan track scjtiad wliile his basketball tal s] si tl lor Alpha Phi two years in a row, is an undergraduate. Brother Holmes is now living in Greenwich, Conn., with his wife and three sons. He is an offi a labor relations consultant living in Birmingham, Mich. His experience in local chapter history, particidarly in purchasing our present house, drew many undergraduates into very inter esting and enjoyable conversations. Prior to the Indiana football game Alpha Phiji land had distinguished Cecil F. Dawson, a graduate of the William Jewel Chapter and a past Archon president, paid a visit with his family to 707. .Accompanying Brother Student Government Council and working; on the business staff of the Michiganensian, and on WPAG-TV. John Goodrich is a pre-ltusiness stu P dent from Scarsdale, New York. He t: attended Choate Prep School in Con f( necticut, where he was active in both h festivities at 707. Brother Thorn, "E" Fiji LM. teams. Reginald "Clare" Bird, a speech major, came to the University of Michigan this fall after graduating from Highland Park Junior College. While attending H.P.J.C. Clare took active part in speech and dramatics activities. Also, while attending junior college Clare was an officer on the e s: 707 for a football weekend an even fifty years after leaving Alpha Phi as guests on hand for the bullet lunch. played basketball. Clare is presently n Thorn, '38, attending Homecoming ents will be a welcome addition to a f( Howard Holmes, '06, returned to Bob Fasterling surprised Alpha Phi's delegation to the 108th Fkklesia by joining them for the main banquet. Brother John Baity, '56, who is now in law school at Michigan, has ex tended his "efficiency first" motto into his marital life with the birth of twins, Keith Flake and John Cooley, Jr. Coates, '56, and his new wife. Keith is working for his masters in Chemical Fngineering. He carried with him many tales of Pompous banker Bob Knutson, '56, New York City life and his new career in J. P. Morgan and Co. THE ALPHA FIJI NEWS Published by the Alpha Phi Chapter PHI GAMMA DELTA University of Michigan team. He is now a Mich. Union try- I out, and will be out for freshman Associate Editor r baseball. Photographer Form 3745 Requested Corp. Minneapolis from a business trip to b Ann Arbor, Michigan Chairman of the Board of the Fran spent a weekend at Fijiland recently. business manager of the Choate vear- 707 Oxford Rood living in Rhode Island and is the Brother Fasterling works for Vasco in Chicago. His decision lo detour to book, and a member of the debate alpha phi chapter Accompanying Brother Thom was Steve Wilson, '15. Brother Wilson is_ (Buck) Dawson and wife RoseMary, Joining John and Jean here in Ann and his son Bob and wife Mary. Arbor in the Knob Hill set are Keith h PHI GAMMA DELTA Island. Dawson were his wife, his son ^Villiam athletics and activities. While lettering in football and baseball, John was 1- cer in the Fran Corp. in nearby Rhode liim in the "v.'ind tunnel" bin wac thwarted by the Dad's 4:00 a.m. arriv STAFF Editor .Also spending a football weekend at Fijiland was Dick Pinkerton, '55. ,A brass band was ready to welcome Ross Fletcher al. Even so Brother Pinkerton came Jim Hardy ]jrepared for the worse with newly Samuel H. Riggs, Jr. purchased ear plugs.