Cj VOL. Phi Gamma Delta, DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana 104 SPRING, 1960 LAMBDA'S PIG DINNER GREAT SUCCESS Force Elected President Those initiated were: Jim The Norris Pig Dinner 1960 ma ta. terialized on the 12th of March, Claflin, South Haven, Michigan; as Lambda initiated ten new men Dave Dirks, Indianapolis, Indi into the ranks of Phi Gamma Del- ana; Roger Haring, Mansfield, Ohio; Joe Hirtzer, Chicago, Illi nois; Ohio; Jac Kendall, Jim Knapp, Middletown, West Palm Beach, Florida; Jim Kraft, Crys SSsS tal Lake, Illinois; Stan Penzotti, Three Rivers, Michigan; Larry Ratcliffe, Evansville, Indiana; and Don Singer, Beech Grove, Indiana. Following the initiation there was an hour of fellowship in which the old actives welcomed the new. The celebration of the Pig Din ner started at five o'clock with Toastmaster Joe Coffin '31 pre siding. Lambda feels that they have set a new precedent for Pig Dinner due to the fact that the pig used was very much alive. The idea originated with some of the industrious young pre-meds Brother James Force, a junior suggested that they dope the pig from South Haven, Michigan, has been elected president of Lambda for 1960-61. Jim is a philosophyreligion major. He succeeds Bro ther Gary Wegenke, who served with some sodium pentabarbatol left from a recent laboratory ex periment. state as president during the 1959-1960 Other new officers elected to Brother Schmalz^'eid '14 and new Oldest Alum, Roy Schmalzreid '14, congratulates newest initiate, at the moment of the first oscu Jim Knapp '63. lation, the pig moved halfway across the platter and the ban FIJI'S CAPTURE 2ND IN IM TRACK cording Secretary; Ivan Floyd, Brother Larry Ratcliffe '63 With oniy six men represenring Corresponding Secretary; and the flying royal purple colors. gained a second place in the 70 John Hederick, Historian. Lambda surprised everyone, in yard low hurdles, and fifth place Brothers Hatcher and Lavery cluding themselves, by taking sec in the broad jump and also ran are juniors; Floyd and Hederick on the relay team. ond in the IM Track meet. Sig ma Nu was the only team to sur Those men who so capably ful pass the Fiji cindermen's total of filled their cabinet responsibili 29 points. ties last term are Brothers Wegen Brother Don Singer '63, led the ke, President; Joe Noble, Trea Phi Gam assault by capturing a surer; Jack Hatcher, Recording first place in the 880 yard run in Secretary; Tom West, Correspond a time of 2:10.3, which is very ing Secretary; and James Force. good considering he ran in tennis are sophomores. Historian. semi-unconsciousness. ly initiated Jim Knapp '63. Just serve on the cabinet for the com ing year are Brothers Jack Hatch er, Treasurer; Bud Lavery, Re of The honors on each end went to term. The election was held March 8, 1960 The young porker was carried into the banquet hall in a , shoes. quet hall burst into utter chaos. The speaker for the evening was Richard Crowder '31. Na tional Educational Director for the fraternity. He captivated his audience with a supremely pre sented account of Frank Norris's adventure on the night that re Brother Don Joyner '61 tied for mains so sacred in the hearts of second place in the high jump and ran on the relay team. all Phi Gams. Brother Crowder supplemented h i s presentation Brother Jim Claflin '63 placed with many of his well known second in the pole vault with a; sharp remarks that make him so vault of eleven feet, two inches colorful. and Brother Ivan Floyd placed fourth with a vault of ten feet, | The evening ended as Brother Gary Wegenke '60 presented the He also placed fourth in; six inches. i • The installation ceremony for jthe 440 yard dash and anchored: Brother Jac Kendall '63 ran on house trophies to the deserving the new officers took place March Ithe second place 880 yard relay the relay team to round out the iccipients. 15 I960. team. scoring for the Fijis. le le on lop y {Continued on Page 4) \r\nSPRING, 1960 TIGER FIJI PAGE 2 MOTHER'S DAY GALA EVENT ON CAMPUS BY DAVE ROEDER I Mom's Day at DePauw and of Lambda of Phi Gamma Delta got into full swing on the weekend of Spring Rush In Full Swing NlBAClirc^RE.K April 29 - May 1st The moms moved in and became the "Big Lambda's 1960-61 rush program is now in full swing with Bro Chiefs" of the tribe for the entire thers weekend, living for that time as we do throughout the year. Those who arrived on Friday were greeted by a houseful of indust rious men preparing for the week end ahead. On Saturday the Queens of Fiji land started the day with a bang as the activities began to take place. The hap penings on campus included a Little Party, Force view, many Theater production, Graham '62 and Don Al ready this spring, nine outstand ing high school seniors are wear ing the White Star; and chances are good that nine additional men will be doning our pledge pin be fore Fall Rush next year. As the situation now stands. Lambda's If you didn't see the December Hub May Day Celebration, ROTC Mother's Day Campus Talent Show others. Activity was Bill Goodwillie '61 in command. Homemakers, by all means find a copy and turn to pages 50-59 Air Re and the Class of '64 will be another excel lent addition to the house. One of the primary reasons why has been so successful how Brother Charles Bamberger, is because of a new rush booklet '50, and his wife, Norma Jean, we recently published. We real watchword around the house as Brother W.C. Clippinger, '24, ized that many high school sen well as on campus as the Phi vice president and trust oficer of turned a deserted "Little Red iors aren't able to visit DPU's Schoolhouse" on the outskirts of Gams presented a gala Mom's Day Citizens National, Evansville, Ind., campus and the best way to get Banquet, followed by entertain was recently appointed to his Indianapolis into a "handsome, acquainted with the Fiji's and De ment by the class of '63 and the third term on the Metropolitan comfortable, and beautifully or ganized home." The remarkable Pauw is through a booklet filled evening activity of their choice. School Board of that city. with pictures of life here in FijiSaturday night ended appropri Brother Robert E. Dirks, '34, transformation took three years of land, We have had tremendous hard work. Their address is R.R. ately as the Fijis presented two has been promoted to manager of success with it so far and are serenades at nearby sorority Employee relations for General 1, Carmel, Ind. planning to use it again in the houses. Mothers took over the Electric Company's Large Motor Brother Bob Whiting, '59, is future. dorm for a good nights rest and and Generator Department at now in a six months paper train House cooperation has been ex the chapter staked their claims on Schenectady, N.Y. ing program with the Marathon wherein is told and illustrated our rush bumroom furniture for the night. Brother Irving B. Lacey, '41, Paper Co., Neenah-Manasha, Wis On Sunday, the moms and sons was recently named to thet Corn consin. attended the church of their choice ing Glass Works' corporate staff Brother Dick Murphy, '59, is together and then returned for to head management personnel now doing graduate work in ac the formal meal that officially evaluation, placement and man counting at Rutgers University. ended the weekend. The men power planning activities. cellent and Brothers Tod Dawson, agreed that Mom was still a pretty As you can plainly see, rush is in high gear at Lambda and pros pects for the coming year are out fair date and had a lot more is now a manager for Carter Pro spunk than was expected. The freshmen's mothers enjoyed themselves greatly, for this week end gave them a fine opportunity to see what type of men their sons had chosen to live with. as we know — Brother Charles A. Tucker, '43, As far none were disa- pointed. ducts, Inc., New York City. He is married to the former Sally Kunz and has three children by a previous marriage. Brother Vernon Dahlstrom, '57, is a safety administrator for American Foundry, Inc., India napolis. Brother Larry Rose, '59, who holds a Rockefeller Brothers scho He and his wife, Nancy, live at 186 Bevier, New Brunswick, N.J. Foltz and Floyd DAY tional jobs on the renovated rush committee. standing If anyone knows of a prospec The 1959-60 edition of the Tiger school. Thank you for your con haidwood squad saw Lambda rep tinued interest. resented by Brothers Wally Folt? Although De Pauw s cage squad did not break Asbury Methodist Church, Bris even in the win and loss column, has been named Youth Leader at tol, Conn. Brother Don Singer '63 have done excep DePauw student that is Fiji Participate in DPU tive material please contact Bill Gra Varsity Basketball ham or Don Goodwillie here at larship at Yale Divinity School, and Ivan Floyd. ALUMNI '62, Fred Thornburg '62, Jim Knapp '63, Jac Kendall '63, and EDITOR'S NOTE As this issue went to by the sophomore - dominated press, Dick French '60 had much potential was demonstrated W. Stewart La Rue, team. Breaking into the starting been named outstanding line-up at mid-season. Brother athlete of the year by ADSanapolis after many years with Foltz was a tower of strength on that firm. He and his wife live the backboards. His steady ten- Honorary Advertising Fra at 99 Highland Manor Court, point per game average was bol ternity, and the IM base '22, has retired as vice president of City Securities Corp. of Indi JUNE 4 FIJI OPEN HOUSE South Dr., Indianapolis. Brother G. Bradley Roe, stered several times when he took high scoring honors including a is general agent for the American 17 point performance against '34, National Insurance Co. of El Paso, Butler. Texas. Although he saw limited He, his wife, and four action during the season, Brother children live at 3807 Hillcrest, El Floyd was one of Coach McCall's Paso. top reserves. ball team had made the playoffs. We are currently running second in All-IM points. J. K. \r\nSPRING, 1960 TIGER FIJI PAGE LAMBDA WINS IM BASKETBALL TOURNEY By Jac Kendall DPU Wresf-lers Lambda chapter's high flying Fijis rode the wings of a red-hot late season spurt to win the Intra mural Basketball Championship. At mid-season the Fijis found Include Five Promising Fijis themselves in the second division This year's edition of the DPU with little hope for a coveted playoff berth. Then, Lambda, sparked by Brothers Dick French, Phil Mow, Don Joyner, Dick Fairchild, and Don Singer under tlie guiding hand of Brother Bob Canfield, impressively won their re maining eight games to finish third in the regular season action Wrestling squad found 5 Fijis on its roster, 4 varsity and 1 fresh man. Gary Wegenke, senior, wrestled regularly for the DePauw grapplers in the 157 pound division until it became necessary for him to drop out the 1959 semester. Gary was a letter winner. The top victory of the season was a startling twenty point win over Junior Jack Hatcher saw action in several meets in the 157 pound the until-then undefeated, league- class. leading Phi Kappa Psis. Entering the playoffs. Phi Gam was deservedly said by many to Jim Ross held down the 130 spot this year and turned in an admirable job. He won his letter this year as a sophomore, and is looking forward to two more suc be co-favorate for the title along with Sigma Nu. As luck would have it, the Fijis drew the Snakes as their first opponent while Phi Psi took on the Betas. THE CHAMPS — Top, left to right: Pence, Lortz, Joyner, Darfler, Mow, Canfield, Bottom, left to right: Fairchild, Dirks, French, Kendall, Singer. FRENCH STARS Led by the brilliant perform The Fijis finding themselves be from behind in every cessful years on the DPU squad. Another sophomore. Terry Mc Coy, went out for the team after several men lost the battle with the books the first semester. He playoff took over the 123 pound posi ance by Dick French, Lambda hind by sixteen points in the first game and after a miserable start tion on the squad and looked im chapter took the measure of the half, closed it to two points at came from behind in the regular pressive even though he did have Sigma Nus in a 54-51 thriller. halftime. Thanks to a beautiful season to capture the crown it so a late start. French scored 16 of his eighteen bit of relief work by Dick Pence, proudly and deservedly wears. A Jim Kraft from Crystal Lake, points in the second half. He was replacing Don Joyner who fouled fitting climax to the season came Illinois, was one of the top fresh ably assisted in the scoring col out early in the second half, and when Brothers Dick French and men grapplers and shows promise umn by Don Singer with 12, and a strong second half by Dick Don Joyner were named to the of becoming one of the Tiger's Phil Mow and Don Joyner with Fairchild, the Fijis hung on until All-IM first team and Brother better wrestlers in the years to 11 each. It was a case of a small the end, missing two opportunities Phil Mow was named to the sec come. Jim wrestled this year in er, more aggressive team out- to wrap up the game and the title ond team These three plus Don the 130 pound class and won his scrapping the bigger team. The Fairchild was high man with 16 Singer, Dick Fairchild, and Dick Fijis' win plus Phi Psi's win over points while Mow, Singer, and Pence can truly be called Lamb numerals. With the exception of Gary, all these men will return next year, and can be expected to continue Beta set the stage for a return French added 15, 12, and 10 re da chapter's Immortal Six of 1960 match between the two powers in spectively. The third and deciding game of a best two-out-of-three series for REGULAR SEASON to represent DePauw and the Fi the playoff was played two nights the championship. jis in a manner in which we mav Phi Gam launched its season proud Finding themselves behind by later. Once again coming from five points late in the second half, behind, the Fijis captured the successfully with a 60-32 win over the fighting Fijis never-say-die championship 40-36. Down by team fought back to beat Phi Psi eight points midway through the the Dekes but lost their next game to Sigma Nu 64-54 despite in an overtime to give them a 1-0 second half, the Phi Gams out- outscoring the Snakes by 14 points lead in the series. Once again scored Phi Psi 18-6 for the re in the last half. SAE, Beta, and Phi Gam's man-of-the-hour, Dick mainder of the game. Enough Flossie all fell before Fiji five French, came through. With fif teen seconds remaining in the credit cannot be given to Bob Can- Thanks lo Bob Merriam '61 and Bill Morrison '61 for the pictures used in this issue. before the Delts took their mea field for the wonderful coaching sure 42-29 on a cold shooting night for Phi Gams. Delta Chi this, the most important was victomized 74-24 but Indee least three men scoring in double game, he flipped in a rebound shot job he did all season and especial to send it into overtime, then ly in A tremendous defensive pulled a surprise 46-44 upset. At figures. Six different men, Don in the overtime to sew it up. effort by the whole team plus a that point it was midseason and Joyner, Dick French. Phil Mow. French, Mow, and Joyner all ten-point second half outburst by the Fijis were in seventh place in Dick Fairchild, Don Singer, and calmly sank six straight foul shots game. scored in the double figuies. Dick French were the keys to the The two powers resumed action the next night in a game ending man for the game with twelve victory. French ended as high league competition. Lortz, were high point men in The next game was a shocking at least one game. Also doing a 59-39 upset win over Phi Psi: good job for the cageis were Dicl\ in even more exciting fashion markers followed by Joyner with which started the ball rolling. IPence. Dave Dirks. Dick Darfler than the previous one. The Phi nine. Dick Pence also played an Men's Hall, Sigma Chi. Faculty. |John Hederick. and Jac Kendall. Psis finally won 62-61 in a double other inspired game in a relief DU, ATO. Lambda Chi, and Phi -Joyner led the champs with a 13 Delt fell before the red-hot Fijis. point per pme average and capovertime It was a game of lost role opportunities for both teams, but Phi Gam, with that uncontrol- Scoring was evenly balanced all tured the individual high for the the Phi Psis were not to be denied. :able spirit and fight, fought back season with most games seeing at year with 23 against MHA. 3 \r\nPAGE TIGER FIJI Vol. SPRING, 19G0 TIGER FIJI 4 No. 2 104 CARNEY REPLACES GAMBOLD AS PURPLE LEGIONNAIRE EDITORS Jac Kendall '63 and Bucky Thornburg '63. Brother Joseph Carney, '50 is become one of the foremost chap WRITERS Dave Roeder '61, Dick Fairchild '62, A1 Fisher '61, Larry Ratciiffe '63, Don Singer '63, Dave Dirks Lambda's new Purple Legionnaire ters in Indiana, and one of the filling the position vacated this finest fraternities on DePauw's '63 and William Finley '62. spring by Brother Willard Gam- campus. TYPISTS Dave Miller '61, Rex Brenneman '63 and Dave Dirks '63. bold, '31. He has been appointed Assist Brother Gambold has served ant to the General SuperintendThe Tiger Fiji is published quarterly by Lambda of Phi Gamma Lambda faithfully and loyally ant of Indianapolis Schools. In Delta at DePauw University for its Graduate Brothers and friends. during his seven years as her Pur the past he has occupied the post Please send news and changes of address to the editor in care ple Legionnaire. Under his guid of Director of Economic Educa of the Chapter House, 1002 South College Avenue, Greencastle, Ind. ance, Lambda has progressed to tion in Indianapolis. Last fall, before being placed in his new po sition he was Assistant Principal at Shortridge High School in In dianapolis. Progress ReportOn New House Brother Carney, an attorney in Indianapolis, is also a very loyal alum, and we are looking toward the position in the future that The steering committee for the Phi Gam's new house has been working long and hard. The com Lambda will hold, gained under Brother Carney's leadership and guidance as her new Purple Le mittee is now going to take 'real' | action. In the near future, the executive committee of 100 will: gionnaire. start on their campaign drive to j raise money for a much needed j house. Every house on campus excepi for Sigma Nu and Phi Gamma | n Delta have either built, added tc their present house, or are plan ning on building in the near fu ture. Preliminary plans IM Swimming, Bowling Finals In the recent IM bowling tour nament Lambda did respectably by placing in the top four with a total of 3,633 pins. The chap ter's team was composed of Bro thers Jim Force, Bud Lavery, Die': Darfler, and Dave Roeder. Our pin total was beaten by Flossie of colonia' type fraternity house have al ready been drawn up by an Indi anapolis architect. with 3,796; Phi Delta Theta, 3,779; Presently the steering commit tee is waiting on a tax ruling from Washington so that the brothers can contribute without "hurting ARTIST'S CONCEPTION OF PROPOSED HOUSE their wallets." It's like robbing BIRD'S-EYE VIEW from the rich (Uncle Sam) and and Delta Upsilon, 3,751. Brother Force placed 6th in individual pin total by tumbling 1,019 in the series. OF Lambda took two third places in the IM swimming meet held at the beginning of the swimming season. Brother Larry Ratciiffe PIG DINNER took third place in the 60 yd. free the music field, eighteen men par BY BUCKY THORNBURG (Continued From Page 1) style race and the freestyle relay ticipating in varsity sports, and team, made up of Brothers Terry Last semester the Fiji men com for the outstanding pledge went the Lambda brothers have won McCoy, Jim Claflin, Roger Haring, to Brother Don Singer '63, the piled a house average of 1.75 on intramural football, basketball, and Larry Ratciiffe, took third Boswell Trophy for the outstand the 3 point system. The Phi Gam placed second in track, and are in the 180 freestyle. Terry, a men are well above the all mens well on their way to winning the ing Lambda junior was proudly giving to the poor (the Phi Gams)! Fijis High Standing sophomore, should do well for the next two years and Jim, Rog, dent Jim Force '61. Brother Ro It is plain to see that the broth and Larry, all freshmen, will be ger Haring collected the Cook the elite group of Phi Beta Kappa ers of Lambda chapter are tops on swimming for the following three Ring for outstanding freshman this past spring. the DePauw campus. Around the years. Everyone's time was good j The Fijis have not only ranked scholarship with an over-all av erage of 2.45 on a three point ! highly scholastically on campus, DPU campus people refer to the so if they work this summer they received by newly elected presi scale. average of 1.5. Senior Joe Noble jbut they also have acquired many jtop positions in campus activities. Maroller It was decided that the presentation of the Award for the outstanding fresh ! The Fijis now have the university man athlete be postponed so as rush chairman, five men on the to include spring sports as well university orientation staff, five as those taking place in the fall men in Alpha Delta Sigma, one and winter. All in attendance man in Sigma Delta Chi, the pres were happily gi-eeted with a fine ident of Sigma Delta Rho, two record of Lambda on the DePauw men on the Student Union Build campus and went away with con crete proof that "Phi Gamma Del Softball crown. was selected to be a member of ing Board, three men on the De Pauw. two men in theatrical ta is not for college days alone." work, a very active member in i Phi Gam house as "the house that Ishould grab some first places at friendship and hard work built." ithe meet next year. EDITOR'S NOTE — Due to the resignation of Mrs. Helen H. Dailey, Housemother for the past three years, Lambda has hired Mrs. James J. Patchell of Union City, Indiana for the coming year. Mrs. Dailey has accepted a job at the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority at Purdue next year. We all wish Mrs. Dailey the best of luck. — J. K.