THE WIJI FIJI NEWS OF ALPHA WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA VOL. 36, NO. 2 New Cabinet SPRING, 1956 Installed FRANZ ELECTED NEW PREXY At a meeting on March 12, 1956, Alpha of Phi Gamma Delta elected officers for the year of 1956-57. Elected to office were: Vincent S. Franz, ('57); William R. Johnson, ('58); Robert S. Fleming, ('57); Wilfred J. McAloon, ('57); William Smith, Jr., ('57); Raymond P. John ston, ('58); and Harry M. Fuchs, mr-L ('58). Alpha's new President is Vincent S. Franz, whose home is Brentwood, Pa. Vinnie is a veteran with two years of duty in the U. S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Wasp. At college, Vinnie has participated in many ex tra-curricular activities, which in clude, advertising manager of the Red and Black, Associate Editor of the Pandora, Phi Alpha Theta, and the Student Service Union. William R. Johnson replaces Vin nie in the position of the Treasurer. Bill, who graduated from Brentwood New Officers—Standing, left to right: Johnston, Smith, Fleming. Seated—Franz, Johnson, McAloon. High had among his activities the senior choir, the glee club, the year book, and the activities play. Finish ing his sophomore year at Jay, Bill serves in the Advertising Staff of the PRESIDENT'S the freshman time to adjust himself Red and Black and as Vice-President to college life and also give the in REPORT dividual fraternities a chance to be This year Alpha had the largest pledge class in her history. Despite big step at Washington and Jeffer son College and_ the co-operation of of the College Choir. Recording Secretary, Robert S. Fleming, from Washington, Pa., at tended East Washington High School numerous problems which were en countered with the new situation. all fraternities is a prerequisite to the success of this innovation. Alpha has emerged with added strength and zeal. stands on solid ground. We have Last week the Intrafraternity Council accepted a new proposal for second semester rushing with a pro more selective in pledging. It is a where he was Associate Editor of promised our House Corporation the yearbook, Vice-President of Jun ior Class, President of Senior Class, and President of the High School Literary Organization. At Jay, Bob serves as Co-Editor of the Pandora, enough capital to repaint the interior Editor of Student Handbook, a mem In the field of finances. Alpha of our house this summer. Also the purchase ot a new set of dishes for ber of Pi Delta Epsilon, and is ac that the new program will go into the board department and a new hi- tive in golf and basketball. The Corresponding Secretary, effect in the academic year 1956- fidelitv record machine for the house Wilfred J. McAloon, hails from is proof of our solvency. With lettermen in every major Woodridge, N. J. While attending Woodridge High, he was a member sport on carnpus the Fijis are well of the National Honorary Society, the ston was selected to both the All- Yearbook Staff, President of the Stu dent Council, and was active in bas viso attached. This proviso states 1957 providing every fraternity can meet the financial strain imposed upon them by such a program. Being chairman of the committee appointed to set up the new program, I am very anxious for the adoption of the pro gram. Everyone will agree that this is a represented. Brother Raymond John District and All-State Football Teams. In the field of intramurals the step forward from the present system Fijis have been a major threat. After of first semester rushing. It will give Continued on Page 6, Column 3 ketball and baseball. As a Fiji, 'Lef ty' represents Alpha in basketball, baseball, intramurals, the Letterman's Club, the Pershing Rifle Team, ConCmtied on Page 2, Column 3 \r\nTHE WIJI FIJI Page 2 THE WIJI FIJI Published by the Alumni Relations and Publications Committee of Al pha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Chairman—John Thomas Committee—KinG Hartman Dave Martz Ed Lonchek AWARDS Spring, 1956 Elecf-ion of INITIATION AND PIG DINNER TWELVE MEN New Officers BECOME BROTHERS On Saturday, February Eleventh, Alpha welcomed twelve "newly dulys" into its portals. The new ini tiates are Harry King Hartman of Latrobe, Pa.; Peter Glendining John son of Weston, Vt.; William John Manko of Belle Vernon, Pa.; William Scott Steiner of Hillside, N. J.; Wil liam Lee James of Coraopolis, Pa.; Richard King Zimmerman of St. Clairsville, O.; Richard Michael Hall Alpha Efficiency-Brother of Mansfield, O.; Edward David Lonchiek of McDonald, Pa.; David Car Andrew N. Farley ry Martz of Mt. Lebanon, Pa.; Rob ert Oliver Beech of Sharon, Pa.; Ron ald Frank Miller of Wheeling, W. Continued from Page 1, Column 3 and the Franklin Literary Society. He has also served as Alpha's pledge trainer. The new historian of Alpha is William Smith Jr., of Wilkinsbiirg, Pa. At Wilkinsbiirg High, Bill was member of the National Honorary Society, the Student Council, the Varsity Club, and the football and baseball teams. At W. & J., Bill directs his interests to Pi Delta Epsilon and the Business Manager of the Student Handbook and Yearbook. Sportswise, he is a member of the baseball squad and serves as presi dent of the Letterman's Club. The sixth member of the cabinet Omicron-Brother Va.; and George Morgan Inglis of Byron Hoover Piqua, O. The formal initiation ceremony Pa., who is the new steward. In Mid way High School, Ray was Vice- was conducted Saturday afternoon followed by the traditional Norris President of his Junior Class, Presi dent of his Senior Class, a Student Council member, and an Honor Stu Alex Murdoch Is Purple Legionnaire Pig Dinner in the evening. Joe Mar shal, Class of '37, acted as master of ceremonies. He introduced the main speaker of the evening, Danner Lee Mahood, professor of English at Dennison University and Historian of the National Fraternity. _ _ After the new initiates were in is Raymond P. Johnston of Midway, dent. Now in his sophomore year, Ray is Secretaary-Treasurer of the Sophomore Class, Treasurer of the Letterman's Club, and an All-District and All N.A.I.A. State All-Star foot ball player. Representing Alpha on the Stu troduced, Alex Murdoch, Alpha s dent Council is Harry W. Fuchs of Purple Legionnaire, presented cash avvaVds to those Fijis who displayed outstanding s'^holarship during the proceeding semester. Reci^ents of these awards were John McEwan, Andrew Farley, and Harry King "BS'Hoover then gave the presi dential report of tivities during the ^ academic ing Alpha's financial status standing, and participat . Charleroi, Pa., Editor of the school paper, a member of the debate team, and the class play were some of Har ry's activities at Charleroi High School. At Jay, Harry is Co-Editor of the Pandora, Managing Editor of the Red and Black, Student Manager of the Moffat Debating Forum, and a member of the Varsity Debating Team. Reviewing their past and present records it is evident that these men curricular activities. ivic Th. WshlisW of th« e. ».»^ have the potential and the ability to lead Alpha to another successful year at Washington and Jefferson College. stressed the importance of ship, which is psof»Ji A''S..; SZoKtslSL? widow, will no. soon be forgotten. For the third consecutive year we are proud to announce that Alex Murdoch has been unanimously elect ed Alpha's Purple Legionnaire. Alex, who is a member of the Board of Trustees of Washington and Jefferson College, has been in valuable to our chapter throughout The presence of Brothe Miller, class of 0''^ „ rtrnther choruses of Allouette from B Jack George, class of ''4^5 ma evening a complete success. Alpha sends their deepest sympathy to the family of Mark Borland, _o_t the fraternity needs assistance in any matter, Alex can always be relied of Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Mark was ini help. THE BROTHERS IN MEMORIAM his past tenure of office. Whenever upon to do everything possible to CONTRIBUTORS "Bunny" ALPHA CHAPTER tiated here at Alpha and then spent the remaining three years of his col lege career at Penn State Universi^. Brother Murdoch, class of '28, by After spending two years in the his ardent efforts toward the chapter has proved that Phi Gamma Delta Armed Forces, Mark went into the insurance business and was located is not for college days alone. in Reading, Pa. PHI GAMMA DELTA \r\nTHE WIJI FIJI Spring, 1956 Page 5 Mother's Day Alpha's Morif-al Status Alpha Is Host During the past year, Alpha has had one man engaged and seven pin ned. Joe LaufF '56 is engaged to Miss Doris Kerekes of Bulger, Pa. Mitzi is presently in nurses' training at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Bill Smith '57 is pinned to Miss Patricia Burrows of Wilkinsburg, Pa. Pat is a sophomore at Duquesne University. Ray Johnston '58 is pinned to Miss Emma Foley of Bulger, Pa. Emma is presently attending Bethany Col lege in West Virginia. Fred Schrader '57 is pinned to Miss Barbara Hughes from the Em pire State. Barb, is a Chatham Col lege girl. Gordon Plumb '58 is pinned to Miss Sadie Moffat of McKeesport, Pa. Sadie is working for the new atomic plant in her home town. Ray Simms '58 is pinned to Miss Bernice Moorhead of Mt. Leabonon, Pa. Bebe, who is currently employed by the Admiral Homes, was the Fiji Queen at Homecoming last fall. John McEwan '58 is pinned to Miss Grace Morgan, a Chatham Col lege girl from Aspinwall, Pa.; while his brother Bill '56 has given the black diamond to a University of Pittsburgh girl. Miss Collette Mullen from Clairton, Pa. EKKLESIA The 108th Ekklesia is scheduled for Minneapolis—in the Land-of-theSky-Blue-Waters —on August 29September 1. The official headquarters will be the Nicollet, whose European plan rates run from $6 to $11 for single rooms and from $9 to $14 for double rooms, with extra beds at $2.50 per night. The social program includes the chapter reunion luncheon and the stag smoker on August 29, the grand Ekklesia ball on August 30 and the Ekklesia banquet on August 31. It is expected that more than 750 Fijis will attend this biennial con clave. To Convention The Fijis met Sunday, May thir teenth, to honor their Mothers in the On the weekend of April 21-22, Alpha was host to a Section VII Con vention. Delegates were present from chapters of Penn State, Allegheny, traditional and Pitt. The convention was infor mal with the goals in mind of ex changing ideas for the benefit of all, and becoming better acquainted with each other. The weekend officially began with a luncheon served by alpha at noon on Saturday. Following the luncheon, manner—a formal ban quet. Special guests at the annual affair included Bishop and Mrs. Wil liam Thomas and Rev. and Mrs. Laird Miller and family. Bishop Thomas is Suffragan Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh. Following the Invocation by Dr. Thomas, and the Doxology, the guests of the Brothers, numbering about one hundred ten persons, were served a turkey dinner. Included on sions began with each chapter being the menu were turkey, mashed pota toes, peas, giblet gravy, hot rolls, asked to lead two discussions on var cranberry sauce and individual salad ious phases of fraternity life. From 1:30 P.M. to 4 P.M., scholarship, finances, pledge training, and rush ing were discussed. A question and answer period then followed from plates, as well as strawberry short cake for dessert. The meal was pre pared in the Fiji kitchen by Mrs. Hazel Davis, assisted by Mrs. Geor gia Henderson, under the supervision of Steward Ray Johnston. After remarks by President Vin cent Franz regarding the meaning of the Fraternity and its effect upon the first of a series of discussion ses 4:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M. Dinner was served by Alpha at 5:30 P. M. The second discussion session began at 6:30 P. M. when problems con cerning chapter administration, pub lications, and social and sports pro grams were covered. At 10:00 P. M. the brothers joined in a stag get-to gether whereupon the first day was concluded. At 8:15 A. M. Sunday morning. Alpha served breakfast after which the third discussion period got under way. At this session our Section Chief, brother John Sheppard, led the discussion on house rules and by-lau s and finances. Church was at tended at 11:00 A. M. Following lunch, the final discussion session convened at 2:00 P. M., during which tentative plans were made for a 1957 Section Convention. Also, plans concerning the coming Minne apolis Ekklesia were worked out. The possibility of a future basket ball trophy within the section was every member. Rev. Laird Miller spoke to the gathering. Rev. Miller, class of 1937, served on the College faculty until 1946. Following this, he attended Western Theological Seminary. The father of three children, he currently serves in the capacity of minister at the First Presbyterian Church, Mars, Pennsyl vania. Rev. Miller directed his remarks at the true signification of Mothers' Day using in illustration the rela tionship between Jesus Christ and His Mother, Mary. Concluding the event, the Fijis sang the three songs that copped the Fraternity Sing cup for second place: There'^s Nothing Like a Dame^ You'll Never Walk Alone^ and See The Pretty Girlie. then considered and after a discus sion of Cheney and Baker Cup re ports, the convention adjourned. The Section Convention proved in valuable to all the chapters involved. secretary, brother Bob Fleming. There were many compliments re garding the splendid hospitality dis played by Alpha and much of this Each chapter was required to sub was due to the fine meals that were mit such information as its total num ber of brothers, total number of arranged by our steward. Brother Ray Johnston. The Section Convention took place at a most opportune time for Alpha's newly installed cabinet. Many of the problems and ideas brought forth throughout the weekend will no pledges, scholastic status, and latest The delegates from Alpha Chap ter are to be Vincent S. Franz, our president, Raymond P. Johnston, our steward, and Robert O. Beach, our social chairman. This represents to reveal the distinct differences be each class in the house. tween the problems among the chap doubt serve as a foundation for the ters. formulation of new policies here at Alpha. The importance of section harmony was emphasized and cer tainly characterized by a brotherly- We are in the process of trying to financial statements. This informa tion provided the basis of many of the problems that arose and served stimulate interest in the convention Alpha chapter led discussions on by forming a motor pool for Minne apolis in August. The men in the house that plan on attending that are finances and chapter administration. Brothers Bill Johnson and Vinnie Franz compiled and presented a de not delegates will rent a motel or the tailed report of our financial status. like to cut down their expense. If Brothers Bill Smith and Will McAloon discussed Alpha's by-laws as the basis of our chapter administra tion. The laborious chore of record any one wishes to go along please contact Vincent S. Franz, c/o Phi Gamma Delta House, Washington, Penna., before the 15th of July and arrangements will be made. ing the minutes of the convention was handled by Alpha's recording spirit of constructive criticism. A con genial and understanding relation ship between the chapters of Phi Gamma Delta is certainly a worth while goal and there is hardly a better opportunity to achieve it than at a Section Convention such as was held here at Alpha. \r\nTHE WIJI FIJI Spring, 1956 Eight Seniors To Graduate Alpha's Fijis Are In Many Activifies The 1955-56 school year brings to close the college career for eight of Alpha's seniors. On the W. & J. campus we find many Fijis as leading members of The first on the list is Brother Ger ald Chrow, who hails from Balti more. Jerry was quite active in the school yearbook and paper. He was a member of the R. O. T. C. Band and was constant participant in intramurals. Charleroi may well be proud of its asset in Andrew Farley. Andy has been active in practically every ac tivity in the college. Brother Farley is a member of Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Delta Epsilon, the Economics Honor ary, and ROTC Batalion Comman der. During his stay at Alpha, Andy has displayed his leadership ability as Treasurer and Corresponding Sec retary. Pete Fulton, from Pittsburgh, Pa., is one of Alpha's most ardent tennis players. Pete is a member of the Letterman's Club, Intercollegiate Conference on Government, Presi dent of Pi Delta Epsilon, Business Manager for both the school year book and paper, and was Recording Secretary for the fraternity his sen ior year. As ping-pong coach, Pete lead the Fijis to many victories. Clairton's contribution to the chap ter is Thomas Grocott. Tom was Treasurer of the Letterman's Club, Vice President of the Economics Honorary and served as SecretaryTreasurer of his class his junior year. He is a member of Pi Delta Epsilon and was quite active iii the yearbook and paper. Brother Gro cott was Historian and Steward of the fratenity. Also he was quite ac tive in intramurals. Wilkinsburg brought to Alpha,By ron Hoover, who was the past prexie. Byron has been a great asset to the chapter due to his marvelous abilities in the field of leadership. He was the assistant Editor of Jay's paper and yearbook, and in R.O.T.C., the S-4 of the Batallion Staff. Joe Lauff, from Midway, Pa., was Alpha's outstanding athlete. Joe was a member of the football and track teams. He has been football trainer for two years and Secretary of the Letterman's Club. Brother Lauff util ized his athletic abilities as coach of many intramural sports. As Student Council Representative, Joe offered his talents in another respect. The nation's capital gave Alpha Bill McEwan. Bill was a member of the football team for two years and manager of the basketball team. Brother McEwan is a member of Eta Sigma Phi and the Editorial Staff of the Yearbook. Bill also was active in intramurals. Jack Wayman, who resides in Washington, is the only married member of the eight seniors. Jack was a member of the Golf team and constantly active in intramurals. Brother Wayman is proud of his fif teen month old baby girl, Diane, who at the present time is the Fiji pride and joy. Alpha is going to miss the various talents and exciting personalities that the senior class has campus activities. The student literary magazine. The Wall, finds our ex-prexy as the well known art editor. Byron Hoover has a great talent for artistic design, and much of the success for the award of the publication last fall is due to his portrayals. The student newspaper. The Red & Black, is integrated by Fijis on both the editorial and business staffs. Har ry Fuchs was recently elected as Man aging editor, after serving as news editor for the year. Andy Farley has been a prominent columnist for the past couple of years with the article "Tommorow on Parade". The news staff finds such men as Tom Gro cott, Joe Lauff, Pete Fulton, Jerry Chrow, as the news reporters. The business staff finds Fred Schrader as the new Accounting manager, who succeeded Fiji brother Ed Duignan; Vincent Franz as the new advertising manager. John Thomas, Bill Pfohl and Joe Lauff are their assistants. The Pandora, our yearbook, has for the second consecutive year Fijis as editors. Bob Fleming and Harry Fuchs carry out this post, as co-edi tors. The business staff is loaded with Fijis. The men who are on the staff are Bill Smith, the new business manager, John Shoop, Fred Winey, Joe Lauff, Roger Entress and Gor don Plumb. offered. The The once almost extinct debate chapter would like to take this op portunity to wish them the best of luck and may success be their des tiny in whatever field they may enter. team at Jay is now a strong body. One of the leading debaters is Harry Fuchs who is accompanied by a Tom Halter Active freshman Bill James, known around the house as the "Philosopher of the freshman class". These Fijis will add much to the team in the future. The honoraires on campus find Fijis excelling in many fields of en Member of Fijis deavor. The Latin and Greek clas Tom Halter, who hails from Shak er Heights, Ohio, is Alpha's second semester pledge. Tom, a graduate of Shaker Heights High School, was in many activities among which were football, wrestling, track, prom com mittee, Home Room President, Let terman's Club, Student Countil, and president of the senior Hi-Y. Tom, who is majoring in Econo mics, was also a very big asset to the Prexies on the gridiron. He play ed end and was one of the leading pass receivers for the season. Tom comes from a long line of Fijis. His father and brother were Phi Gams at Western Reserve Uni versity. As a pledge, Tom is carry ing on the true Fiji tradition with his ardent spirit. sical language honorary has senior Bill McEwan as one of its members. pR®' i The Economics honorary has Fred Schrader, Andy Farley, and Tom Grocott as leading members. The Journalism honorary. Pi Delta Epsi lon, has Pete Fulton as President, along with other members, Andy Farley, Tom Grocott, Bob Fleming, and Bill Smith. Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honorary finds Andy Farley as an active member. Vincent Franz is our representative to the History honorary. The Inter-Collegiate conferences on Government is an active organi zation for the politically minded in dividuals on the campus. Andy Far ley and Harry Fuchs have been lead ers in taking bills to the student senate in Harrisburg. Continued on Page 4, Column 3 \r\nTHE WIJI FIJI Page 4 INTRAMURAL With the absence of the "Big Cup" for the second straight year, the Fiji teams have again tried to emphasize the winning of individual sports in stead of concentrating on an overall point system. However, the awards this year were different than those given last year. A trophy has been awarded to the winning team in each sport, as contrasted to last year's medals given to the members of each winning team. With the addition of a strong freshman class of twenty men, Fiji teams have been strong contenders throughout the year. If there was a restoration of the "big cup" it would again find its resting place in the halls of Alpha as it had in the last five years of its existence. WATER BASKETBALL Coach Fred Winey did a great job T. O.'s who went undefeated. The team consisted of Winey,John Shoop, Jim Danielson, King Hartman, Rolf Anderson and substitutes Buzz Belle, Pete Johnson, and Tab Miller. With the team made up of three sopho mores and five freshmen there should be a lot heard from this Fiji team the next few years. VOLLEYBALL Although Coach Lefty McAloon did a good job with the material he SPORTS ROUNDUP had, Fijis proved to be a slight dis appointment in this sport. Lack of height was the deciding factor for Phi Gam's were represented on the the The team centered around McAloon, Bill Smith, Vinnie Franz, and Bill son, 147 lbs.; Roger Entress, 157 lbs.; Ron Miller, 167 lbs.; Buzz Lon chiek, 177 lbs.; and Ray Simms, un Pfohl. Those who filled in the other limited. Hartman reached the semi two positions were Roger Entress, Bob Fleming, Bill Johnson, Tom Foust, Dave Martz, and John finals, while Miller and Simms went on to the finals. All of the men gave good account of themselves and the team finished in fourth place. mediocre six and four record. Thomas. mats by Dick Zimmerman, 127 lbs.; King Hartman, 1.37 lbs.; Pete John SWIMMING PING PONG The swimming season brought the first cup of the year to the Fiji Fiji slammei-s ended the ping pong season in third place with a nine and two record and a total of thirty eight points. Coach Fulton fielded a team consisting of King Hartman, Bob Fleming, Pete Fulton, Ray Simms, George Inglis, and Bill Pfohl. Next year looks promising with four of the starters returning. house. With such stellar mermen as Rolf Anderson, Pete Johnson, King Hartman, Buzz Belle, John Shoop, and Fred Winey, Coach Ray Simms had an easy time moulding a win ning team. Standout perfomances were the rule and Phi Gamma Delta walked away from the competition. TRACK with his water basketball team which finished second among tough compe tition. Their only loss was to the A. Spring, 1956 BASKETBALL With the coming of the basket ball season the Fiji cagers looked like one of the top teams on campus. Coach Bill Smith steared former J. V. players Lefty McAloon and Bob Fleming, and Varsity players Roger Entress and Ray Simms to a fourtli place with a six and four record. Rounding out the squad were Joe Lauff, Ron Miller, Dave Martz, Gor don Plumb, Buzz Lonchiek, and Bill Pfohl. Coaches Thomas, Danielson, and Simms led the Fijis to third place in intramural track. Men figuring prom inently in the field events were Fred Winey, Chuck D'Alessio, and Fred Schrader, while Jerry Chrow, Joe Lauft', Dick Zimmerman, Buzz Belle, Pete Johnson, Bob Fleming, and Buzz Lonchiek capped the Fiji scor ing on the cinders. SOFTBALL The Softball season is about to be WRESTLING Moving into wrestling season the gin, and last years champs, under the helm of Coach Joe Lauff, are odds on favorites to repeat. With eight of the starting nine returning the season should bring another cup for the Fiji mantel. Although we gathered in only one first place thus far. Phi Gamma Del ta has been never lower than fourth out of eleven places in any sport of the entire year. Alpha's Fijis Are In Many Activities S- Continued from Page 3, Column 3 Fijis are dominating in the W. & J. letteimian's club with Bill Smith, President, Ray Simms, as Secretary and Ray Johnston as Treasurer. Many others from the Fiji house are members through their efforts in in ter-collegiate sports. The College Choir has as the vice- president our new treasurer. Bill Johnson. Other Fijis who are in the chorus are Fred Winey, Bill James, Dick Zimmerman, and Bob Bench. The Choir helps in different religious programs for the chapel. The crack drill team of the ROTC, the Pershing Rifles has Andy Farley Above is the Fiji Swimming Team—Intramural Champs 1955-56 Standing from left to right are Shoop, Belle, Anderson, Grocoit. Seated: Hartman, Simms, Johnson. as their leader, with Fred Schrader, George Inglis and Pete Johnson as members. \r\nTHE WIJl FIH Page 6 Spring, 1956 Section VII Convention Is Held Here CONVENTION MEMBERS PRESIDENTS REPORT Continued from Page 1, Column 2 winning the swimming cup for the second straight year, the Brothers are looking forward to a repeat perform ance with Softball. Numerically we are the second largest fraternity on campus, with every member engaged in some as pect of leadership. Positions such as Yearbook Editor and Business Man ager, R.O.T.C. Leaders, President's of Honoraries, and many other top positions are held by Fijis. Scholastically much is left to be desired. After a first semester drop in grades the chapter has taken steps in an effort to improve. Grades are now posted and our by-laws have been amended to make our pledge scholarship rules more stringent. We realize our precarious position in this phaze of fraternity life and I believe the Fijis will meet this problem with success in the future. In closing I would like to ask you, our alumni, for some suggestions on a situation that will arise next year. With the advent of second semester Pictured here from left to right are the members of the Con vention. Standing: Hammond, Fleming, Ferguson, Moore, McAloon, Decima. Sitting: McFadon, Johnson, Palmer, Sheppard, Franz, Smith, Underwood. rushing our next Pig Dinner will be held in September of 1957. This leaves a full school year without a Pig Dinner. Any ideas . ALUMNI NOTES Class of '55: Steve Oliphant was married to Marilyn Miles on Decem ber 31, 1955. Steve has reported to Fort Eustis, Va., to fulfill his military obligations, where he will be joined by his wife in June upon her gradua tion from Chatham College. Jerry Langhart and Dick Plumb are also serving in the Army at Fort Eustis. Chick Muetzel is stationed at Fort Jackson, S. Carolina. Demas ALPHA CHAPTER P. O. Box 253 Washington, Penna. McVay is in the Navy at Great Lakes. Sam Kaufman is employed by Joseph Home Co. in Pittsburgh. Lee Ross, wife, and baby girl live in Pittsburgh, where he works for the Dravo Corporation. Don Kamerer is in medical school in Philadelphia. Andy Rebeil is assistant director of admissions at Washington and Jef ferson College. Class of '54: Jack McElravey and Steve DeFrancisco are stationed in Paris, reputedly "having a ball". Mac Reed is in Alaska with the Army. Pete Fairbaugh is in Germany with the Army. Pete Rommel is out of the Army and will reside in Hartford, Connecticut, where he is employed by the Connecticut General Life In surance Company.