Published by Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Indiana University Volume XXIII Number I Fiji Academy Meets At L U. By BILL PORTER During the summer representatives from the widely scattered chapters of Fiji land traveled to Indiana University for the 1957 Fiji Academy. The representatives from Zeta were Bud Mangels, Joe Butterworth, Jim Strickland, and Skip Harrell. Once ev eryone had arrived here on the Hoosier campus the delegates realized that this was no three day party, but a three day work shop in which they were to devote their efforts to seriously discussing and at tempting to solve the problems of the fra ternity chapters. However, there was am ple time for fellowship and rubbing elbows with the big brass of the national. One device used for the instruction of the delegates was the convocation in which certain officials of the fraternity addressed the Academy as a whole. Archon President Philip C. Ebling, presented his views on "College Fraternity Compatibility"; Execu tive Secretary Cecil J. Wilkinson used "Fiji Misinformation, Please," as his top ic, and Danner Lee Mahood, Historian and Headmaster of the Academy, spoke on "Manners and Morals." These speeches af forded tp those attending an insight into the views and ideas of the fraternity as a principled national institution. As was stated before, all was not serious business and the stag smoker sponsored by BLOOMINGTON,INDIANA December, 1957 Fiji^s Third In Scholarship One of the major fields of endeavor of Phi Gamma Delta, as an institution originat ing from and growing \Vith higher education, is scholarship. Each member has a re sponsibility not only to himself, but also to his chapter to do as well academically as he possibly can. Although Zeta placed third among fraternities on this campus in scholarship last semester this feat is still something to be justly proud of achieving. This position placed us well ahead of any other house of comparable size and activity. The goal of the brotherhood is to exceed this accomplishment by climbing up the ladder of academic achievement. The overall attitude toward studies is very good this year. Measures have been taken to make the freshmen study table the best that is possible. Bill McGarvey, this year's chairman of the Scholarship Committee, is doing a fine job of enforcing study hours and reminding the brothers to keep good study habits. The Cabinet has also been active in encouraging peace and quiet by tactfully placing the entire brotherhood on fine warning. Some of the brothers with outstanding averages at the present time are: Bill Shultz, 2.9; Bill Porter, 2.8; Fred Dyar, 2.6; Dave Bennhoff, 2.6; and Tom Betts, 2.5. Homecoming Draws Hu^e Crowd October 14 marked the annual homecoming weekend, and despite the deplorable showing of our footbaU team against Iowa all those Alums who found their way back to Beechwood agreed that this was one of the best homecomings. In all, over 100 brothers were present. Many grads stayed around for the fabulous party Saturday night, and the dinner Sunday afternoon. Although it would be impossible to list aU the brothers who were present in such a limited space as this, the following Alums took time out to sign the guest book. They are; Frank O'Bannon, '52; Dave Bentley, '57; Bob House, '57; George Ginn, '57; Bill Reed, '50; Mack Rowe, '55; Ed Kettler, '47; William Zaiser, '26; Bob Wiseheart, '34; Pete Scudder,'55 ;Davis Robertson, '49; Dud Pfaff, '50; Walt Caine, '50; Jack Thomp son,'48; "Mo" Taylor,'49; Dean Bowker, "49; John Kyle, 51; AI Sicks, '51; Bud Weed, '52; Tom Titsworth, '51; Bob Patterson, '50; Ray Lanum, 51; David Parsons, '51; Don Lambert, '52; and Jim Deakyne, '54. the graduate Fijis presented opportunities for real Phi Gamma Delta fellowship and singing. The Zeta delegates feel that the Fiji Academy was indeed a worthwhile exper ience in which it was possible for them to represent the Indiana chapter and to be a part in the progress of our own organiza tion. State Day December 6 \r\nPage Two The Hoosier Fiji THE PRESIDENT SAYS.... Zeta Chapter will forever be grateful to its house councilor of the last three years. For many of you he needs little introduction. The person in question is Brother Frank O'Bannon. Diamonds And Diamonds Don Peck pinned Miss Margie Stanforth Bill Porter pinned Miss Jane Raub Frank has been recognized as a big factor in Zeta's achievements, especially in scholarship and cabinet administration. The Chapter would like to acknowledge Brother O'Bannon's assistance and extend to him their best wishes in his law practice. The Chapter has been fortunate this fall in obtaining Jim Jinks (Zeta '55) as its house councilor for the 57-58 school year. "Brother Jinks is on the Bloomington campus finishing up a few hours for an A.B. degree in chemistry. As councilor his main efforts will be directed towards scholar ship and freshman coimciling. The Executive Board has recently elected three new members to, meet with the house cabinet monthly. New brothers on the Executive Board are Fred May (Zeta 54), Charles Williams (Zeta 54), and Dave Ehnore (Zeta 55). Active members of the Board for this year are Dr. William C. Reed, President, John Hoadley, Bob Clegg, Dr. Arnold Tjde and Bill Reed in addition to the three new members. The Chapter wishes to thank its graduate members for their continued interest and support. By our sincere efforts to keep Zeta the top Fiji chapter we are attempt ing to thank you for your interest and confidence in us. HAROLD (SKIP) HARRELL Perge! President THE Deceniber, 1957 TREASURER Zeta, in the new school year, is looking for great things, financially, as we hope to continue the chain of years in which the chapter has operated in the black. A condensed budget is listed below and will give a good idea of the size and scope of the chapter's operations — accomplished with the lowest house-bill on campus, and considerably lower than similar dorm accommodations. Total expenditures will run to nearly 55,000 dollars. This means that in financial circles, Zeta is a big operator, much larger than most small businesses. Budget, 1957-58 $ Fuel 200 1,900 Telephone Light Laundry Supplies. 1,000 1,000 1,100 900 450 Water Food 5,275 5,000 22,000 Rush 125 Pledge Expense Stationery 150 House Jobs Kitchen Help Flowers and Gifts Chapter Supplies (newspapers, etc.) Social Expense Professional Service Furniture Repairs and Decorating Insurance, Taxes, Rent icle ' Dave Mikesell pinned 25 400 1,700 1,000 660 600 1,600 9,625 $54,510.00 The idea of Brotherly help is quite prevalent, and a total of 23 brothers are receiv ing financial assistance in the form of paid house jobs. As a crowning point to our year, the entire chapter is looking forward to a great expense — that of remodeling the chapter house. This expense, of course, does not appear in the budget, as the House Corporation is assuming the obligation. All of the chapter's expenses are closely watched by the Executive Board and the accountant, and with their continued help and insight, I'm sure that Zeta can stay in good financial condition. Mike Hopping pinned Miss Joyce Hart ford * # * * Bud Farmer announced his engagement to Miss Nancy Day Zeta Wins Intramural Sports Trophy Eighth Time In Ten Years intramural trophy. The winning of this trophy marks the eighth time in the last ten years that the Fijis have triumphed in the intramural league here on the I.U. cam pus. In order to attain this much sought after award, it was necessary to win ten nis, swimming, and golf, besides placing high in the other sports of the program. Competition in the various intramurals was very keen, especially from the SAEs and the Sigma Nus. This year it looks like Zeta has continued v/here she left off last spring, for our trophy case now holds the fall golf cup. Bill Jenkin is this year's chairman of in tramurals. Two Fathers Help In Im'Hation Of Seven, November 11 Seven new brothers were initiated into Phi Gamma Delta at Zeta on November 11. Two of the boys' fathers who were also members of the Fiji clan, were present to see their sons duly initiated. They are Parker Dunham who pinned his son, BiU, and John S. McGinnis, who bestowed the black diamond on his son, John B. McGin nis. With the initiation of John last month, this marks the fourth member of the Mc Ginnis family who are Zeta Fijis. The other boys to be initiated were: Frank Otte, Indianapolis; Carl Bond, Colfax, Iowa; Dick Pond, Lomabrd, lU.; Dick Modlin, Marion; and Willis Taylor. Let's make it a newsy — clearing Alumni!! WE NEED HELP WITH THE FIJI. Miss Margaret Crowe Once again Zeta has walked off with the REPORTS .... Chaperone Frank Otte pinned Miss Mary Ann Mer- house of Alumni notes — publica tion. Send us the news about yourself. — Editor \r\nDecember, 1957 Page Three The Hoosier Fiji Students From Sweden, Hungary Live At Zeta iBillH Zeta is proud to have two foreign students living in the house this year. Geza Czul from Hungary lived in the house last spring and has returned this fall. Geza worked this past summer in upper New York State. This year Geza hopes to include mathe matics and general languages in his academic program. Geza is playing for the I.U. soccer team. Bo Hjelt is living in the house as an exchange student. This exchange program is sponsored by Indiana and Stockholm Universities. Brother Jack Jefferies (Zeta '57) is attending the university in Sweden as Zeta's exchange student abroad. Bo is very interested in the Indiana Business School and like Geza is playing for the I.U. soccer team. y- ''N'* • . "■.if. A ~'-r ' • „ "I ^ A" *' . i V ~ V > .. •' . . little short on Alumni news. However we \ promise that this situation will be remedi ed by our next publication. Within the next few days a form will be sent out to all former Zeta Fijis. We here at the chapter +« /.J ' • . - Jir' > iV. ■' • * •--WtiVHf- published this year we find ourselves a ' -1 • \ Since this is the first Hoosier Fiji to be .7.- f. * ^ ^ ■ I'v ' ■■ ; r.V'7' ■ -.V-. ~ * : , < would appreciate it if you brothers would « fill these out and mail them back here to - us. We hope that this plan will work so that a more complete and accurate file of the Alumni activities may be made avail able to us. ^ V"?.' Fiji Freshmen Listed PASS INCOMPLETE — Brother Dick Alt moves in to knock down a Sigma Pi pass in a hard-fought intramural game. Zeta wishes to take this opportunity to introduce to you the class of 1961. At pres ent the class numbers twenty-two. If the work of the pledges so far is any indica tion of the things to come this class should be rated among the top in Zeta's history. Here then are the names and home towns of the Fiji freshmen; the hooeier John Gregg Ashman, Richmond; James Kirkham Wilhite, Bedford; James William Morrison, Frankfort; Neale Anthony Moosey, LaPorte; Thomas Eugene CosteUo, In dianapolis; David Joseph BalUnger, In dianapolis; Jerry Joe Beach, Richmond; Terry Lyn Conley, South Bend; Donald Jess Dice, Peru. DijuifUTdi'i Volume XXIII Number 1 Also, Gerald Anthony Dixon, Mt. Pros pect, Illinois; John Carl Fechtman, In dianapolis; Malcom James Harbridge, In dianapolis; Jerry Joseph Jasinowski, LaPorte; Ralph Eugene Middaugh, New Al bany; William Webster Miller, Flossmoor, Illinois; Jean Drees Mollendorf, Park Ridge, Illinois; Robert David Morris, New Har STAFF mony. Bill Porter Editor Stu Mitchner Mike McCormick Staff Finally, Michael Jan Obremsky, Jeffersonville; Jay Douglas Robinson, Indiana polis; Jerry Frederick Tardy, Bloomington; Robert Reed Wylie, Bloomington and Jeryl Lee Wright, Carmi, Illinois.