LAMBD Summer, I960 U TODAY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Volume 12 No. LARRY KILSTRUP LEADS 1960-61 CABINET Larry A. Kilstrup was elected president of Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta in the recent Spring election. He succeeds Tom Gilliland of Sidney, Nebraska. Other officers include: Ron Winter, muYjbmrm KILSTRUP WINTER BELL KAUFFMAN EISENHART treasurer; Ron Bell, recording secretary; Fred Kauffman, corres ponding secretary; and Mike Eisen hart, historian. Larry, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Kilstrup, is from Mitchell, Nebraska and a junior in the College of Business Administration. LAMBDA NU HOLDS INITIATION; FEW ALUMS ATTEND CEREMONIES This spring, Lambda Nu held their went to Gary Warden who will be annual formal initiation and banquet very prominent on the gridiron next in Omaha at the Blackstone Hotel. The initiation festivities began at fall. 4:00 p.m. with the formal ceremony. activities The chapter is proud of the eight new gave him two awards; and the award initiates: Steve Hansen, Grand Island; for the outstanding pledge, the pledge Wojtasek, Ord; Mike Eason, North throughout the year, went to Ralph Gary Warden, Fremont; and Vernon pledges were very difficult to choose Good, Lincoln. for the active chapter, Bob Hedgecock, Grand Island; Ray Bend; Ralph Kosmicke, Bridgeport; The banquet followed the ceremony at which time the active chapter presented members of the newly initiated class with several pledge awards. The award for the highest scholastic average went to Steve Hansen who had a 6. 8 average. The outstanding freshman athlete award The freshman who received the award for participation in campus was Steve Hansen which who has shown the most improvement Kosmicke. The awards given to the for all the new initiates showed they have much purple blood and enthusiasm for Phi Gamma Delta. The freshman were not the only ones to receive awards. Five out standing senior awards went to Tom Gilliland, Bob Kirkendall, Bauris Whitehead, Jim Anderson, and Bill Chase The Rex Fisher award, which A RING AWAITS Page 2 goes to the graduating senior selected for his outstanding work for the fra ternity, went to Tom Gilliland. Tom "MOM" RETURNS Page 3 rush chairman for the house. w H AT'S INSIDE NEW PLEDGE CLASS .... Page 4 NEW ALUM CORPORATION IS established Page 8 FIJIFOTOS Page 10 time to RUSH Page 11 is the outgoing president and past Tom Gilliland formally introduced PHI GAMS Page 12 l i s t of extra-curricular activities including: president of the University of Nebraska Builders, president of Nebraska University Council on World Affairs, Student Council member, assistant chairman of the Business Administration Executive Council, political chairman for Inter Fraternity Council, past state director and campus vice president for Young Republicans, past corresponding secretary for Lambda Nu and two professional honoraries: Pi Sigma Alpha and Alpha Kappa Psi. Ron is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Orie Winter of Rushville, Nebraska, and is a sophomore in the College of Business Administration. He has quite a background in accounting and is proving an excellent "economist" for the house. Ron is past assistant treasurer for the house, has partici pated in Intramural Bowling and is a member of Young Republicans. Our new recording secretary is Ron Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold E. Bell, Jr. , formerly from Omaha and now residing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Ron is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and is planning on entering Medical School in the near future. "Jake" has been quite active within the house: the new Purple Legionnaire o man of the I960 Initiation, present and recognized the father-son relationship at initiation: Mike ( 61) Harold chair chairman Lambda Nu, George Hancock. of the 1959 Parents' Day, Intramurals, Brother Hancock then introduced the including football, bowling and golf, new cabinet to preside over the house and recipient of the high individual in 1960-61. Tom, as the master ot league average bowling trophy. ceremonies, greeted the Alumni Fred is the son of Mr. and Mrs. and Carroll Eisenhart ('34). Brother NU GRADUATES FIVE "Denny", as he is called around the house, has quite a Ralph Anderson from Tekamah traveled the farthest to attend initia tion and due to flood waters had to (Continued on Page 7) W. Nebraska, Kauffman of Omaha, and is enrolled ,in the College of Arts and Sciences. He has just been accepted to Law School and plans to enter next fall. "Fo Fo" is (Continued on Page 6) \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 2 LAMBDA NU TODAY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA Lincoln, Nebraska Editor Don Ferguson, '62 Contributors: Ron Bell, '61; Mike Eisenhart, '61; John Gutschlag, '62; Mike Eason, '63; Grant Strong, '63;Ralph Kosmicke,'63; Ray Wojtasek, '63; Tom Tappan, '63; Dick Altrock, '62; Steve Hansen, '63; Bob Jensen, '6l;Lauris Whitehead,'60. OTHERS a r e identified with their stories. ALUMNI NEWS Mom Minier By Larry Kilstrup To all the Fijis at Lambda Nu - a ;4 'P^ 0am sincere thanks for electing me as your president. To last year's cabinet - congratulations on a job well done, your efforts will make my work much easier. And to you Fijis who no longer set around the diamond 1 extend the promise that 1 will ad minister my duties to the best of my ability, and that 1 will attempt to inspire each Fiji to work and make Lambda Nu Chapter the best ever. Archon President Stanley T. Walbank delivered an address at the Graduation Exercises of the 1959 Fiji Academy held at the University --- EDITORIAL - - - To a casual observer, the above money or the way he has with the cigarette girls. These are all qualities that can be developed through the fra picture might look like a advertisement. However, to all members of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, this picture has a much deeper and more sincere meaning. Three of these men are wearing rings with the crest of their fraterni ty on them. The fraternity of which they are a part is now engaged in a ternity. We must dodge the lazy and loud bluffing man and look for toleration and ambition. We must pledge and initiate men who are proud of some thing other than just themselves, but address entitled, "Our Crusade of Re-Dedication", he set forth the search for several "fourths" to don | must never rule out the man who has a measure of confidence in his own the awaiting ring. abilitie s. fundamental principles visitor; he could be a businessman or the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta is based. The significance of the As members of one of the greatest fraternities we cannot forget the rich an insurance salesman. rewards that we have gained from of what he could be, we all know that our associations with it. address is not dependent upon an this fourth is the ever vital rushee. personal development, the lifelong enumeration of principles, the out standing contribution is the issuance As good Phi Gams we all are very interested in the rushee. bonds of friendship, in your minds as just a few examples of these of a challenge for the future. all been told that the fraternity of Indiana in Bloomington. In this upon which The fourth in this picture could be merely a friend or Regardless We have Lambda Nu Chapter of Phi Gamma system is on the brink of declination Delta is currently attempting to meet or on the brink of bigger and better things. It is now up to us as to which this challenge. More about this will be related in future editions. In the meantime let us take a cursory view of Lambda Nu's history, and in so of these it will be. If we or any other house is to build, develop and strengthen the Greek Keep the rewards. Rushing is salesmanship. We have an excellent product. We are selling the rushee something that he needs for something that we want. Remem ber the top quality of our product. Remember also that to continue this doing see if we can discover some of the factors that have made this chap ter what it is today. system, we must seek out and "take" top rushees. A fraternity is a top quality we must pledge top quality. machine. we want to wear the Black Diamond. If we draw back the curtain of time product, we must use good material. Somewhere that fourth man awaits for some sixty-two years, we can see the scene of our founding in 1898. Some people have the misconception the opportunity to gain his coat of purple, his Diamond, and his crested ring of Phi Gamma Delta. It was a wholesome environment in which our founders predicated the principles which have served to guide our chapter to this present day. Their purpose was to form an organi zation dedicated to the building of character. The heart of the purpose was the concept to service to others coupled with the close fraternal bonds of our brotherhood. Upon these foundations our chapter has prospered (Continued on Page 9) In order to have a good that the best flower comes from the tallest and most gracefully growing field of grain. Likewise, they have the misconception that a good fra We must choose wisely the men that ternity man comes from mere looks alone. When we are looking for and recommending rushees, look for quality. we must We must analyze his personality but remember that a man can't be judged by his smile, his handshake, taste in clothes, his PIG DINNER, October 15 \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 3 JAMES F. HUDSON SENDSOPEN LETTER TO LAMBDA NU A desk-bound Editor would be in a poor position to report and comment on undergraduate fraternity life on this continent. Recognition of this fact was partly responsible for my » informal visit with Lambda Nu Chapter this spring. Upon compli menting the chapter and the editor of this fine publication, we were asked to write a column for its pages. Two observations w h i c h I made during my visit will probably more than take up the space allotted. f First, MOM WILL RETURN FOR HER TWENTY-FOURTH PHI GAM YEAR course, but we would also like to mention a few of her smaller and praiseworthy contributions that only From Mom's suggestions and under her supervision came many new im provements to the house. Some of these were: permanent bunks and mattresses in place of beds like •hammocks, room, a The house has been redecorated three times, and again this was Mom's project. She put a tremendous amount of work into choosing the color scheme and furniture for redecorating. During World War II, the we were the only house to stay open individually. This was due to Mom's hard work, a few remember or know about. racks for the luggage cupboard for linens and for she had to sacrifice valuable time in her insurance business to be the Fiji housemother. Mom has always received whole hearted support from the alumni on all of her suggestions on house im provement. She has shown much shelves in the store room. As you know, we now have a very elaborate appreciation for this support, a feel ing which we all share. powder room. This also was a suggestion of Mom's, and it should be noted that this was the first powder house our home away fromhome;and room in a fraternity house on campus. year." "Thanks Mom, for making the Fiji welcome back for your twenty-fourth NOT OUTSTANDING BUT FULL OF SPIRIT, DESIRE the to the all-University five and Gary Fiji's this year was not what you Warden received honorable mention. might call outstanding from the win In the wrestling department, the Fiji's placed third. Steve Hansen and Faber Jenkins won first place in their respective divisions. Faber, The and intramurals loss record f o r standpoint, but it showed much desire and spirit on the part of the brothers. The house participated in intramural football, basketball, Softball, tennis, ping-pong, wrestling, bowling and volleyball. For intramural football, 0-4 for the season. we were Three of the defeats were by only one touchdown, but that is all it takes. We displayed a "hefty" line and fast backfield. In the winter sports, we were more impressive. Our basketball team reached the semifinals of the fra ternity tournament before being ousted by the Kappa Sigs, 57 to 53. We had a season record of 10 to 6 and were rated fifth by the campus top ten. John Gutschlag was elected chapters the members to keep as busy as "Mom" Minier discusses illness excuse with Bill Russell, During Mom's twenty-three years stay at Lambda Nu, there has always been praise for her for fulfilling the important duties of housemother. We are very grateful for this, of as in most other during this time of the year, that there was a feeling of urgency among later in the season, wrestled for the University team. For bowling, the house had two teams with each placing third in their respective leagues. Ron Bell received a trophy for high individual average in his league. We wound up the year with a 6 to 8 and 13 to 5 loss in the Softball tourna ment. marvel at the undergraduate's capacity to cram two days into one. Second, that Lambda Nu has the earnest desire to learn more about J our fraternity, t o . im p r o V e chapter * operations and to review objectives and goals which the chapter wishes to achieve. HUDSON Lambda Nu is an excellent example of a proud chapter which does not intend to rest on its laurels. Instead, the chapter seems to recognize that no matter how proud a chapter might be of its accomplishments, it cannot succeed over a long period of time unless the members are alert to new programs and ideas. Perhaps this attitude of the officers and members contributed the most to making my visit a pleasant one. The opportunity to watch the enthusiasm and interest, and, yes, the determi nation of the chapter to avoid complacency, was stimulating. Interest in plans for a new chapter house; interest in continuing this fine publication; interest in reviewing administrative procedures; enthusi asm for a better plan for emphasis on scholarship; enthusiasm for im proved graduate relations; enthusi asm for the fraternity in working toward higher standards. All these identify a healthy chapter, and genuine hospitality comes natural. Lambda Nu seems certain to win a higher niche in our fraternity than ever before. at the Members of the staff General Headquarters are pledged to give you every assistance possible. We wish you God speed in all your endeavors! The new I n t r a m u r a l Chairman replacing John Gutschlag is Faber Jenkins. possible with the many activities of the chapter and campus life. Those of us out of college a few years We hope that he can turn our talented athletes into a winning combination next year. Fraternally yours, James F. Hudson Editor of THE PHI GAMMA DELTA PergeI \r\nLambda Nu Today 7^< Column By Tom Gilliland Past President This issue announces the election of the new cabinet and the retirement of the old. The past cabinet members can say that they have enjoyed serv ing Lambda Nu and have certainly derived invaluable experience from their former responsibilities. One of the valuable opportunities that the college fraternity can and should provide its members is training for (L. to r. ) Dick Stroble, Tom Tappan, Darryl Pearson, Bruce Young, Dale Muff, Alvin Armstrong and DeWayne Glenn. future acceptance and performance of responsibility. There are few businesses that manage an income and disbursement of over $50, 000.00 SECOND SEMESTER FIJI PLEDGE CLASS in one year; the responsibility of Lambda Nu of Phi Gamma Delta providing a congenial and compatible was very fortunate to pledge ten top Darryl is studying Business Adminis tration. atmosphere for nearly sixty men is men take Warren Bruce Young is also a one that involves all those men, pleasure in introducing them to our freshman in Busine ss Administration. certainly, chapter alumni. Bruce's older sister Evayne Young (A O Pi) is pinned to Fiji Dick West. Bruce plays varsity football. but is nonetheless the direct concern of the cabinet; good relations with the university and the second semester. We public must be cultivated and main Alvin A. Armstrong Jr. , a physics major in the college of Arts and Science, is from North Platte, tained. Nebraska. There are more. The benefits that A1 attended Galifornia Institute of Technology his freshman Richard Gene Strobl, an 18 year old freshman, comes from Red Cloud, Nebraska. Dick is studying Business Administration and hopes a college man can derive from his year and held the fraternity are numerous. be ready and willing to work for his President of his freshman c l a s s . Just to mention some of the awards fraternity and to defend its continued and honors on campus. He is the John Burgeson, a sophomore from existence both while in school and Winner of the Merit Scholarship, 1959; winner of the George Meadow- Omaha, is majoring in Business Administration. John spent his fresh gold Scholarship, 1959; and alternate man year in Omaha attending; Omaha University. He also went to High He should later. In many areas, fraternities are having a tough go of it! Since this is the "end of the year" office of Vice of the Nebraska Regent Scholarship. Tom Richmann Tappan, a 19 year to get into his own business establish ment someday. Nu's "state of the union." Looking old freshman in Arts and Sciences, back over the past year, various plans to enter the college of Business School in Omaha at Benson High School. John plans to finish school at Nebraska and get a Business De Administration. gree. issue, let's take a look at Lambda things have been accomplished and many more remain to be done. You Tom attended Ben son High School in Omaha where he may be interested in knowing some took four of these things. Lambda Nu had a fairly successful Rush Week and pledged an outstanding High School Crack Squad. group of men. Our attention then turned to the pledge training program and to house scholarship. The chapter can be credited with doing some good brain- storming in attempting to revamp the P. T. program years of high school R. O.T.G. and belonged to Benson Tom be longs to the Builders Publicity Committee and Young Democrats. Dale George Muff calls his home Morse Bluff, Nebraska. Dale is in formulated for next fall as the result the college of Engineering and plans to graduate with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Darryl Lee Pearson is from Geresco, Nebraska. Darryl played football at his home town high school of the transitional nature of the past program. The chapter is attempting at the where it was needed. As a result, a modified P. T. program is being and has continued his football here University of Nebraska. DeWayne Lee Glenn is from Ogallala, Nebraska. DeWayne has no particu lar activities on campus but says he has his hands full with the college of Engineering. DeWayne plans to attend the University for 5 years and receive his degree in Engineering. Jim Ray is a Sophomore in Teacher s College and comes from Columbus, Ohio. He is currently a member of the Varsity Baseball Team. Michael Leroy Finigan is a fresh man in the college of Arts and Science and is studying Geology. He attended High School in Lincoln and has lived here most of his life. to up-date the program in keeping with the temper of the times. Scholarship was a problem of primary concern for us this past year -- one that we weren't able to solve. SUPPORT The over-all house average was again low. We were disappointed that our efforts at improvement did not prove entirely successful. How(Continued on Page 6) PHI GAMMA DELTA \r\nLomMa Nu Today qFj^HT Gam>ix ALUM SUPPORT AT OMAHA INIATATION DAMPENED THE JAMES MILLAN caicr or Buux tsctiov xvi Bvilaimc BOWLING GREEN To the Graduate and Active Members Lambda Hu of Fhl Gaima Delta LAMBDA NU FIJI CALENDAR MISSOURI - - - EDITORIAL - - - of Formal Initiation, I deem It a high privilege to respond to the re quest to direct an open letter to all graduate members and active members of the Phi Gam chapter at the Univer sity of Nebraska, I must confess that before I one of the high points on Lambda Nu's calendar, was dampened this year by the poor turn out of the alumni. The chapter in previous years has held initiation in Omaha at the Black- became Section Chief in March of 1959 I lied little knowledge about our chap ter at Lincoln, Pog# 5 stone Hotel so that it could accommo However, since that time I have had occasion to visit the chapter twice, including one Fig Dinner, and hope to visit again the latter part of May, date all the alums, and primarily so the alums and the new Fijis could representatives at two Section Conventions, which follows initiation gives the From ray observations I can truthfully say that Phi Gamma Delta is proud of its chapter at Lincoln; but I can also frankly say that I do not believe that the chap awards presented to outstanding Fijis ter is living up to its potential. The manpower, capacity, resources and living quarters are available, but they must be coupled with a desire. The chapter is, I believe, work ing diligently toward this end, and it will ultimately chapter is functioning. But initiation is also a time when i960, get to meet each other. The banquet I have also met and talied with your officers and alums an opportunity to see various and get a look at the way the active the Fijis can get together with each other, swap stories and have a real succeed. good time with brothers from all These are very trying times for Phi Gamma Delta and the fraternity system in general and we must all do all over the state. This was not the case this year, however, since the alums only numbered twelve. This was that we can to uphold our traditions, beconming and remain ing gentlemen of the highest calibre. Those fraternity only ten per cent of the acceptance chapters with the best graduate support are the best chap ters, and your allegiance to Phi Gamma Delta can not cease cards the active chapter received. This of course placed a financial when graduation comes around. burden on the chapter but this was To all of you I say "Best Wishes", "Good Luck", and remember that because of our ideals, our ritual, our mem bership, our history, our leaders and officers, and the outstanding young men in oiu' fratMxnity, we should all be mighty proud to be Pijis. secondary to the feeling created by "lack of interest" on the part of the alums toward Lambda Nu and Phi /V Gamma Delta. At the present time Lambda Nu is in the process of re-organizing its attitudes and programs so that it Jmes Millan Section Chief Pergo will be, without a doubt, the best house on campus. This cannot be done unless there are graduate members who are deeply interested and see t o it that the undergraduate MEET OUR SECTION CHIEF.... ^ I V i U James "Tiger" graduated in 1955, and holds an Millan -was born LL. B. degree and an A.B. degree. in C o l u m b i a , Miss His Governors October 26, 1932, He was secretary of the Board of of the law school his mother is senior year and also was named out standing actor of Savitar Frolics in 1955 (the campus musical show). Upon graduation from law school he began practice of law in Bowling Millan, a member of Pi Beta Phi at Green, Missouri, and was associated with John M. Mcllroy, and is now a Mis sour i. member of the firm of Mcllroy and father was the late William Robert Millan(ChiMu'18), "TIGER" 'TIGER' Elizabeth Spencer He completed high school at Crystal City, Texas, at which time he par ticipated in the various sports, school activities and politics, and was valedictorian of his graduation class in 1949. Entering the University of Missouri in the fall of 1949, Jim pledged Phi Gamma Delta and was chapter starts and continues to work hard toward improvement. It is easy to support an organiza tion which has no problems or difficulties; but it takes a lot of purple to give support to a house which is reorganizing and working hard to shorten a long range goal. OUTSTANDING ROTC CADET Dick Altrock received the Military Order of World Wars Award at the annual AFROTC Change-of-Gommand Parade on 12 May I960. This award is given for "demonstrating out He served as Purple Legionnaire of standing qualities of military leader the Chi Mu Chapter from 1955 ship and high scholastic achievement through 1959 and attended the Ekklesia i in military and academic subjects. " at Los Angeles and the Ekklesia at Swampscott. Jim's relatives include, Millan. in addition to his father, two Phi initiated in March, 1950. During his Gam uncles, and a Phi Gam brotherundergraduate days he was pledge in-law. trainer, co-rush chairman, and was Jim plans to be married on June 19, named an out-standing senior. He 1960, to Miss Marilyn Maize at her entered law school in 1952 and home, in Bethany, Missouri. PIG DINNER, OCTOBER 15 \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 6 MOM'S FIJI NOTES TG'S COLUMN (Continued from Page 4) by Mom Minier ever, encouraging is the fact that over twenty (20) actives improved their grades. Too many exceedingly low pledges and several actives pulled the over-all down. The chapter has taken definite positive steps to eliminate this in the future. Entering the realm of opinion, I feel that house morale is fairly good. The new initiates show enthusiasm and desire to work hard all four years. The new c a b i n e t and committee chairmen appear capable of providing sound and inspiring leadership. The a r e a s in which Lambda Nu must do better are scholarship, obviously, and greater and more spirited participation in the affairs and activities of the campus. The other area is one in which theunder- grad chapter can do little; i. e. graduate support. Here, there has been much left to be desired. The mother's clubs of Tekamahand Omaha and the auxiliary of Lincoln are way ahead in their support of the fraternity. We are certainly very appreciative of their interest and support and we hope that the extreme ly sparse showing of grads at initia tion and the small number of recom mendations we receive for rushing are not indicative of the strength and loyalty of our graduates. Our aspirations for the future are high. Let's roll up our sleeves and go to work. Fraternally, P e r g e ! KILSTRUP LEADS CABINET (Continued from Page 1) student from Alpha Iota Chapter of Phi Camma Delta at Iowa State. Having many past positions at Iowa including: pledge trainer, social chairman, cups chairman, and assistant rush chairman, will enable Fred to be of great benefit in bring ing new ideas to the Cabinet at Lambda Nu. Mike, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll F. Eisenhart of Omaha, Nebraska, is a junior in the College of Business Administration. Mike has been quite active both in and out o f the house with such activities as: As I write this, the calendar tells me that another school year is now past Public talent to her church and many organi zations here in Lincoln. Phil Hart was recently discharged by our generous Uncle Samuel and he with Monica and their little son will reside in Fremont, Nebraska from where he will commute to Mead to his new position with Convair Corpora over. What has been accomplished? Has as great an effort been made to correct short comings as should have been? A great deal of activity in politics tion. The Jaycees recently distributed 2400 tiny blue spruce seedlings to all of Lincoln's 5th graders to be planted on Arbor Day. But the credit for is demonstrated by a few of the fellows, particularly Don Ferguson who is President of Young Democrats and an ardent Kennedy supporter, and Bob Jensen who is vice-president of the University of Nebraska Young Republicans. This is most commend able and more of the boys should follow their example. Larry Kilstrup, Lambda Nu President, although will again be on the move about the involved in several organizational middle of May to Hartford, Conn, activities is President of NUCWA this fine community service must go to the one who is still actively participating in the Arbor Day event, the young man of seventy eight winters, our W. R. (Bill) McGeachin whose love of trees inspired the Jaycees to undertake the project in 1955. The Cene Cessners who not too long ago imoved to Omaha from Lincoln where he will be Consultant Engineer (Nebraska University Council on with Fred S. Dubin Associates. World Affairs). We shall be looking forward to the Two of our civic minded young men. Jack Holmquist and Carter Iddings permanent address of Chuck and Carol Stewart. Chuck was separated were recently elected to the Lincoln Junior Chamber of Commerce Board from the Air Force at Elgin, Florida, on February 27th. They have decided of Directors, for a two year term. to locate in Orlando, Florida where and copyrighted by Stanford Research Institute; the subject matter "Three he will be with Radiation Incorporated In March a booklet called "Live" Plans for as contracts man. T C a transfer News has a way of accumulating through letters, cards, papers and the grape-vine and we're always so happy to pass it on for there are so many interested. Survival in a Nuclear Jim Baird, who has been taking Attack" was prepared for S.R.I. training in Household Finance has Staff Members and their families by Management Sciences Dept. Division decided that it isn't what he'll want permanently because he really wants of Economical Research under the to get into the investment banking direction of our Roger Cannell,, field, so he resigned his position on Manager of Industry and Civil Defense March 14thand we're anxious to hear Research. It is intensely interesting of his decision. with charts, plans, and recommenda The first we've heard from Barney tions for every eventuality. Done as Heeney for a long time came via a letter from Marge his wife. The available to everyone and if followed couple live on.an 18 acre farm about 15 minutes northwest of downtown maximum of survival. only Rog would do it. It should be in event of attack would assure a Topeka, where Barney is practicing Lt. Ronald Kohlmeier ended active tax law with a local firm. They have duty with the army April 30th where two children, Bernard, 21 months he had been stationed at the United and Mary Elizabeth, just two months. States Army Training Center at Fort Margie says, "We enjoy your Fiji Sill, Oklahoma. He will spend the notes. How wonderful it is that so Relations chairman, member of All many of the boys keep in contact. Builders, recipient of an Outstanding your appreciative letter. summer at home on the farm and in September will begin his graduate University Fund, Cornhusker Year Thanks again for your effort to get work at Iowa State University of Book worker s. University of Nebraska the news to us". And thank you for Science and Technology at Ames where he has accepted an assistant- Omaha's Civic Opera Society will ship while working for a Doctor of Young Republicans and InterFra- be giving Leoncavallo's "Pagliacci" Philosophy degree. Johnny Carson starred in the Steel ternity Council. Mike can boast of on t h e 5th, 6th, and 7th of May in being the thirteenth Lambda Nu Phi Omaha. Ruth Stephson is a member Hours Theater Guild Play, "Cirl in of the cast. She was the lead soprano the Solid Bathtub" on the evening of Cam from his family. Builders Worker Award for 1959, The Cabinet has begun a reorganiza tion of the committee system for the house. They have named the follow in Civic Operas first production "Madame Butterfly". A graduate of Colorado Women's College, she received a masters in Music at the ing chairmen for the Spring and Fall semesters of 1960-1951: Finance, Dick Thompsen and Scholar ship, Dick is truly exceptional and she has been Altrock, Cabinet advisor, RonWinter; most (Continued Page 7) University of Michigan. generous Her voice in this wonderful May 4th. \r\nLambda Nu Today Page 7 RECOGNITION TO FIJI COOKS,HOUSEKEEPER The last couple of months w of the both the house The national field secretary and the editor of the Phi Gamma Delta, Dick of the year with Gannett and Jim Hudson respectively, the have each visited Lambda Nu recent social activi final exams approaching, and preparations beingmade for next year. The new to and the individual. school year are always the busiest ties in full swing, HANCOCK action in fairness cabinet officers are mak ing unusual strides toward thorough advance planning for a sound program for the coming year. The rush program has already taken shape in the form of a fine ly and offered very sound advice on scholarship, chapter administration, pledge training and many other phases of chapter operation. The annual spring initiation was again held at the Blackstone in Omaha in March. It can not be considered as a success in any way except that some fine new members were initiated. second semester pledge class and the Poor attendance on the part of gradu ates and many defaulted reservations summer activities .seem to be well from alumni caused the initiation to prepared. Alumni will be called on to support the summer rushing with names of prospects and active par be expensive far beyond its worth. their meal, ticipation in rush parties. what it should have been either. This help will be especially appreciated in communities where there will be no While the actives were all billed for their attendance wasn't The new house corporation has been organized and the directors have held John Binning and actives residing during the summer. an initial meeting. There Bill Aitken have done a is also a strong nucleus of FIJI sons and brothers coming to the university this fall. If these boys are brought into the fold early in rush week it will make the comple tion of a top notch pledge class much easier. When asked for your help in amount of work on this and we are all deeply indebted to them. Alumns ! !. . . stop by the house when ever you can and look things over for us next year much to the relief of active and graduate members alike. When President Larry Kilstrup intro duced "our beloved Mom Minier" at the annual formal last month, the resulting ovation was, as always, the George Hancock Perge! MARRIAGES proved only very slightly last semes ter. This continues to be a sore spot cause of poor grades. Men are ways hate to lose a good prospect, but if a freshman is not able to achieve average or better grades, it is wise to recognize this fact as early a s possible and take the necessary spent live in all corners of the country. In her third year with Lambda Nu is Mrs. Marge Rockenbach, our housekeeper, who each day faithfully restores order from of the previous day. the disorder Marge is the mother of two youngster s. She spends the summer months relaxing with her family here in Lincoln. LAMBDA NU'S INITIATION even farther. The alum below till one o'clock. to a close with a dance which lasted Island at eleven in the morning. The KILSTRUP LEADS GABINET (Continued from Page 6) Pledge Training, Dean Cozine and Wyman Kenagy and Intramurals, Faber Jenkins, Cabinet advisor, Ron CRADLE CREW W a l t e r Gerlach III, almost a two footer and weighing in at 7 lbs. 9 oz. , arrived on Feb. 25th. The proud parents of course are Phyllis and Walt. And another young potential Fiji is Michael Scott, an 8 pounder who chose March 16th as his birth- date and his parents the James McConnells. Not to be outdone, Peter Bechan Bell; Social, John Gutschlag and Rosenquist has a birthdate on April 10th, the same as sister Jane' s . Public Relations, Glenn a n d Don Ferguson, that only some bright new ideas and Cabinet advisor, Mike Eisenhart; vigorous support can cure. Several Rush, Neal Westphal and Administra tive, Harold Ehlers, Cabinet advisor, pledges had to drop out this year be pledged because they are deemed to be potentially good FIJIS and we al summers are Blessed Sacrament Church in Grand couple will live near there. The house scholastic average im Mrs. McBeth's visiting her large family, who now not make initiation, it must be said Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. the top house party on campus. six children, was a Lambda Nu FIJI and graduated with the class of '50. that you missed meeting eight excel lent new Fijis and an excellent banquet. The initiation was brought Thompson and his helpers deserve maintained its traditional standing as second year here. She is a former Registered Nurse. Lloyd, one of her On Monday, the 18th of April, Judith Martin, a University of Nebraska Alpha Phi, became the bride of Jerry O'Keefe in the a lot of gratitude from the chapter. up some inher ited shortages, it Our second cook, Mrs. Marguerite McBeth, has just completed her while the active chapter numbered forty. To those brothers who could that time he will be stationed at appears that the Fiji Island Party three children. expectation with only twelve present, seven that 1 have attended and Dick While the chapter has voluntarily reduced the social fund to help make months at his farm and lake in Minnesota. The Muesborns have representation was a little was certainly the finest of the six or Speaking of the formal, this year's ten years, having had positions with other houses on campus previously . She and her husband spend the summer (Continued from Page 1) Jerry is presently serving with the United States Army Reserves and will be discharged July 15. Until longest of the evening. a Mrs. Leda Meusborn, the senior and first cook, has been with us for detour Fraternity shall be composed of "Mom" Minier will again be with Phi Gamma Delta house true "home away from home". F raternally, planning now being implemented and men. . . . ' make the yourself. I know you will be pleased. rushing, remember that all the fine all our hopes for future success must be based on successful rushing. "The tremendous Recognition should be given to our loyal service staff, our cooks and housekeeper, who do their part to Fred Kauffman. The new Cabinet succeeds last year's Cabinet headed by Tom Gilli- land as president; Bob Kirkendall, treasurer; Bill Chase, recording secretary; 13 oz. Pat welcomed their 11 lb. son in the Reese A. F. Base hospital in Texas. We heard that the Kenny Robertsons have a new son but can give you no details. A daughter Julie joined her two sisters and brother Mark in the Howard "Bud" Koupal family in Prairie Village, Kansas, on May 1st. Larry Kilstrup, corres ponding secretary; and Lauris Whitehead, historian. SUPPORT PHI GAMMA DELTA \r\ni t- r"" . S2E2 - METHODIST STUDENT CENTER PHI gamma delta ALUMS ESTABLISH NEW CORPORATION BY JOHN BINNING, ASSISTANT SECRETARY After extended legal work, princi Minier, Lincoln; Ray Ogier, North Platte (now deceased); Eugene association of Phi Gamma Delta Inc. Schroeder, Palisade; Neil Solomon, Lincoln; Jack W. Stanton, Stroms- pally by William Aitken, Lambda Nu is now a perpetual legal entity. The title to all real and per sonal property has been transferred to the new corporation. This new house corporation is a non-stock, non-profit entity. Membership will be on the basis of initiated or transfer members of Lambda Nu chapter who are no longer attending the University of Nebraska. The final qualification for member ship will be drawn and approved by the Board of Director s in its adaption of proposed by-laws. An initial twenty two members were named to consti tute a temporary Board of Directors who will serve only until a member ship meeting at which a permanent Board of Directors will be elected. Those initial director s and temporary officers are as follows: Dr. Roy B. Adams, Lincoln, Eisenhart, Omaha, 2nd Vice Presi Blanchard R. Anderson, Lincoln, Secretary; John H. Binning, Lincoln, Assistant Secretary; Mathias G. Volz, Lincoln, Treasurer. Auburn R. Atkins, Scottsbliaff; John L. Champe, Lincoln; James R. Coll, Tekamah; Leonard E. Hurtz, Omaha; Merwyn Holmquist, Oakland; Lewis R. Leigh, Omaha; William A. Melville, Broken Bow; Andrew L. Lambda Nu Today Edward J. Walt, Lincoln; Col. C. James Wright, Mitchell; Dr. Willis D. Wright, Omaha. Annual membership meetings are contemplated with the date to coincide with the Annual Norris Pig Dinner in the fall. After the first annual meeting, only a part of the memhevship of the Board of Directors will be re-elected or replaced, probably one-third or one-fourth. In the event of dissolution o liquidation of the corporation, ail remaining events will be transferre to the Board of Trustees of the ^ ternity of Phi Gamma Delta for the benefit and use of the fraternify. Initial incorporators for the new corporation were: President; William 1. Aitken, Lincoln, 1st Vice President; Carroll F. dent; burg; G. Charles Thone, Lincoln; Page 8 Roy B. Adams, William 1. Blanchard R. Anderson, "• Binning, John L. Champe, Andrew L. Minier, Neil W. Solomon, Mathias u. Volz, and Edward J. Walt. An initial meeting of the temporary Board of Directors was held May C 1960. „ The Methodist Student House property has been purchased, possession to be delivered whent eir construction. It is felt that the purposes for which the corporation was organized as set out in the articles of Incorporation would be of interest to all: (a) to maintain and furnish a suitable chapter house or residence for the Lambda Nu Chapter of the Fra ternity of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Nebraska, for the use of all members; and (b) to provide for the creation, r enewal, preservation and perpetua tion of the friendships and brother ly associations formed in the fra ternity of Phi Gamma Delta during and subsequent to enrollment in the University of Nebraska. It is hoped that the formation of this new house corporation will renew the interest of a substantial number of our graduate members. The subse quent membership meetings with the necessary business transacted should give all a sense of belonging and of participation. The activities of the Board of Directors and the prospects of a new house should also have an effect which will be interest arousing and beneficial. Many active members at the Uni versity have difficulty understanding that alum members are still con cerned and interested in the well- being of the chapter, since so little new student house is ready for occu active participation is shown to them. construction of a new house are This, we too once could not under stand when we were there; however, pancy. Prospects for the possible bright, but many important and timeconsuming matters must be resolved prior to any consideration of new when we per sonally feel the pressures of business or professional life after graduation along with our homes and (Continued on Page 9) \r\nNicknames have strange origins and meanings. They are often times carried throughout life by the individual. During "Mom's" twenty-three years at Lambda Nu, she has gathered a list of nicknames. We thought it would be very interesting if we were to print them here. The list is not complete, and if you know of more, please drop us a line. Nicknames as recalled by "Mom" Scandy Harold Holmquist Sr. E Merwyn Holmquist Babe Gomandandy an'd >hot Big Shot Little Spot Valley Paul Hildebrand Vic Hildebrand Claude Wright Harold Jacobsen Yac Bill Graves Billes Ballon Squirt Bird Legs Jack Reece Ed Racely Bill Keebler Keb John Dierks Jr. Grandma Do Do Don Brown Tiger Kenny Brown Bob Orr Iron Marvin Thompson Bub Red Senator Gene Littler Grant Reed Gerry Spahn Pete Key Bird Kirvin Eisenhart Deacon Dr. Don Morgan Fritz Frank Wolf Harold Holmquist Jiggley Jim Thompson Boob Jerry Robertson Doc or Jerry Happy Boo Boo Gigliano Don Larson Donie Bob Boston Blackie e Little Monsterr Boom Boom Jim Godfrey Moonbeam Little Moonbeam am Moose Major Don Strasheim Don Bloom John Mc Me akin Jim McMeakin Murl Mauser Jim McGeachin Dr. Bill Wagner Grandma Gene Schroeder Pud Gabert Schroeder Dr. Ike Lukens Dr. Kim Lukens Butch Ike Luke Bunky Varro Tyler Dr. Lloyd Hill Indian Brick Howard Kennedy Tip John Kerl John Lowe Sr. Tramp Pete Stephen G. Lowe Shot John Lowe Jr. Kenneth Van Sant Mathias Volz Charles McCulloch Walter Grihl Nuke Mutt Black Strap Dr. Honky Tonk Judge Charles Thone Bill McNair Cactus Jim Meyers Louis Meyers Squat Dutch Reverend Newt Copple Bobby Joe Farmer Big Stupe Jack Bryant Bob Yarwood Bob Yarwood Calvin Solem Ozzie Sod Gut cut Lloyd Palmer Jack Palmer Dick Wadlow Digger Jitters Goose Siesta Basil Swamie Carter Iddings Darrel Scharrman Tony Eistetter Jerry Berigan Bob Swain Bear Wayne Handshy Jenks Gordon Jenkins Bob Jordan Ted Cannon Paul Grimm Ron Rait Dale Rait Clif Thoene Robear Buckets Cherub Punchy Pale Dale Young man Parson Iz Bob Partridge George Berigan We would like all Lambda Nu Fijis to receive this (Continued from Page 8) families, we now understand that frequent visits to the chapter house are not possible. Constant deep concern with the problems of the Chapter and our participation in their FROM THE PRESIDENT (Continued from Page 2) for over half a century. Its contribu tions to the University, the Communi ty, and to each of its members have been manifold. But where from here, shall our aspirations cease, have we reached our ultimate goal? This question can only be answered with a definite and decisive NO! It is more to be feared that our progress has gradually lessened only because we have failed reality. Hunk Bus Ickabod Lloyd Burdick Ralph Hill Andrew Long Dr. Earl lage and live up to our founders. an attempt to with living in to recognize If we are ever to achieve our goal, we mustacceptthe challenge of these ideals; and if we accept this challenge; we must realize that it will be necessary to eliminate those antiquated portions of our chapter operations, which were never in harmony with our ideals. 24—Mlnnaaola in I.inc*ln o Oct. 1—Iowa Stale in Lincoln TBand Day •—Kansas State in Lincoln 15—^Army in Lincoln 22—Colorado at Boulder CORPORATION Dick Wacha and Audrey Cocksbill. Rough Thank you. NEW Pictured above are (1. to r.) Fred Kauffman, Joan Mudgett, to adequately recognize the ideals envisioned by We should not confuse live up to these ideals, the past, or failing I Sept. 17—Texas al Austin (Night) new address. the decorations. Jesse Jack James Steve Walter Stephenson Willie Lunef Lunef Bill McCarty Pic Don Bedker Waldo Bill Knudson Mile High Emerson Scott NOTICE If your address has changed or if you know of a Brother who has moved, PLEASE notify us of the This year's Fij i Island Party was held on May 14, in the back lot. The traditional sarongs, grass skirts, straw huts and bubbly pools made up A 23—Missouri in Lincoln Homecoming 1^ Nov. 5—Kansas at Lawrence L 12—OklahomaStalein Lincoln No matter how great our past record, such a legacy cannot be the sole provider for a strong and worthwhile future. It is up to us the under graduates to maintain the wonderful tradition that has been granted to us, but we must do even more than this if we hope to achieve our purpose. We must build upon this tradition and seek to enrich it by our contribution. Fraternally, Larry Kilstrup Perge! Parents' Day 19—Oklahoma at Norman discussions and solutions are possible informal coffee hour is held at the only by a few, who are both willing An house after each home game. Stop in and able to dedicate their time. We hope they feel as if they are acting for a visit with us and to meet your for all who cannot or do not partici pate. school-day buddies at Lambda Nu. LomMa Nu Today Poga 9 \r\n\ ' KELLOGG FOUNDATION The University of Nebraska will be the fifth school to maintain a "con tinuing education center" sponsored by the Kellogg Foundation. The center is t o provide postgraduate refresher courses in areas of educa tion offered by the University. It will also serve as a youth clinic where high school graduates, who Pictured above are the eight new Brothers of Lambda Nu. (L. to r. ) Back row: Vernon Good, Bob Hedgecock, Ray Wojtasek, Grant Strong and Mike Eason. Front row: Gary Warden, Outstanding Freshman Athlete; Ralph Kosmicke, Outstanding Pledge; and Steve Hansen, Freshman Scholarship Award and Activities Award. would not otherwise enroll in college, might attend sessions to learn the basics of vocational and civic responsibilities. Approximately half of the $3 million cost is being subsidized by the Kellogg Foundation with the balance being raised by donations. Lambda Nu's president, Larry Kilstrup, headed the student fund drive to which many of our alumni and actives donated. •liiiiilt ROTG tomorrow," says Dave Harper as he puts the glass look on his shoes. Onlookers are Tom Gilliland (1. ) and Bob Jensen. The room was decorated by Dale Anderson in the style o f an old ship, complete with skipper, nets and burlap walls. Taking a relaxing break in the card room are (l.tor.) Brothers Dick Thompson, Larry Kilstrup, Ray Wojtasek, Steve Hansen, Kosmicke. and Ralph Pictured above i s second semester pledge, Tom Tappan. He is counting a few of the 2,000 Marlboro boxes saved by the.house as their entry in the Philip Morris contest for a three channel stereo set. (P. S. We lost.) \r\nTIME AGAIN TO START RUSHING By Neal Westphal To begin with, I have been honored in accepting the position of rush chairman of Lambda Nu. This auto- matically delegates me with the responsibility of ushering in the new Phi Gams for I960. This job in itself offers to me a chance to attempt to ment we housed and fed approximately fifty high school seniors. These boys were all friends of men in the house. The purpose of inviting these seniors down to Lincoln for the weekend was to establish our first contact and pro vide a general air of Fiji hospitality ternity office has. for the prospective students. On May 7, we had our annual ^ - soliciting the help of four men to Sports Day rush party. serve on the rush committee. were sent three weeks in advance. John Gutschlag, Omaha, is assistant rush chairman. Vernon Good, Lincoln, is responsible for maintaining an up-to- date rush file of men definitely plan ning to come to school at NU. Steve Hansen, Grand Island, is in charge Invitations Of the seventy-five invited, about 50 showed up. Friday night the Fiji s took the rushees out on the town. Saturday we s at in a block at the Alumni-Varsity football game and that evening we barbecued hamburgers in the back lot. Three sorority girls acted as "hashers" and added color Following the rushess. Fred Kauffman, Omaha, is to the atmosphere. the cabinet advisor and is responsible "barbecue we went to the Gun Club for making sure the Fiji's are on for an evening of songs and stories of the investigation of the potential and present accomplishments of each their toes in the right place at the right time. The committee's first action was the approving of the selections of the area rush captains. These men and their respective summer locations are: Fred Kauffman and John Gutschlag in Omaha, Jack Pittman in Columbus, Neal Westphal in Fremont, Steve Hansen and Ed Richards in Grand Island, Bob Jensen in Kearney,. Vernon Good in Lincoln, Dick Stacy in North Platte, in Sidney. and Tom Gilliland The summer rush program will break out with a party in Omaha on Saturday, June 11. John Gutschlag and Fred Kauffman will be in charge of arrangements. Following up this we wUl have rush parties in Fremont, Lincoln, Grand Kearney, North Platte, Sidney, and Columbus. The rush trip will be the week preceding rush week at which time about fifteen of us will tour the state having rush parties in the above towns. The first assignment given these men was to compile a rush list of men in their immediate area. This is to be completed in full by the end of this year. These lists, along with the supplement which the I. F.C, issues containing the names of men who plan to come to Nebraska, and names submitted by you graduates, will form the nucleus of our rush program. about Phi Gamma Delta. Island, For without these names and certain clues, much rushing in vain would be done. Complete lists On the night preceding rush week. Lambda Nu will be host to a large party at the Lincoln Country Club. All Phi Gams are requested to be there. About one hundred rushees will be invited. Short talks given by various Phi Gams and an all out effort aid to induce the rushee to pledge Phi NATIONAL MAGAZINE We are trying to locate the following back issues of "The Phi Gamma Delta" magazine: Year Issue Number 1959 1958 1957 3 2, 5 2, 4, 5 1, 2, 4, 5 1,3 2, 3, 4, 5 3,5 1,2,3,4,5 1, 2, 5 1, 2, 4, 5 1,5 1, 3, 7 1956 1955 1954 1953 1952 1951 1950 1949 1948 1947 1946 1945 1944 1943 1942 1941 1940 1939 1938 1936 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6', 7 1,3,4,5,6,7 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 3,4, 2, 3,4, 2, 3, 6, 3,4, 5, 5. 6. 7 5, 6, 7 7 6, 7 1,2, 3,4, 5,7 1, 3,4, 5, 6, 7 5, 6 1935 1934 1933 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7 1932 1931 1930 1928 1927 4, 5, 6 1. 7 1 4,2 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 7 1, 1, 2, 1, 1, 1926 1925 1924 1923 3,4, 6 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7 3, 4, 5 3,4, 6, 7 2, 3,4, 5, 6 3, 5 4, 1 1922 1921 1,4, 5, 6, 7 Gam. Then the big week -- Rush Week is upon us. Here we see whether our program has been carried out fully and the degree of efficiency we. have I can faithfully say that if will be printed before school is out obtained. each individual has done his part, and in order that each man will have a list telling him the names and Poge 11 LOST: 157 ISSUES OF During the state basketball tourna fulfill a challenge that no other fra My first official act consisted of Lombdo Nu Today this part is not small, we will have a addresses of each rushee in each pledge class which will be deserving town. of our efforts. If you have any of the above, we would appreciate it if you would send us so that we may complete them t o our files • SUPPORT Phi Gamma Delta FIJIS ACTIVE IN CAMPUS AFFAIRS Want to be an Innocent? Most people don't any more, but activities at the University are, as they always have been, rewarding to all men interested in doing a "little better" while obtaining an education. Lambda Nu has many men in the various campus organizations of the Univer sity of Nebraska. Larry Kilstrup, Fiji president, is also president of Builders, an Mike Eisenhartis currently histori an of Lambda Nu. Mike is a member ofBuUdersandA.U.F. , the organiza tion in charge of all charity and fund solicitations at N. U. Don Ferguson was recently elected president of the University of Nebras ka Young Democrats. "Fergy" is also a member of Builders, publicity committee of the I. F. C., and assis tant business manager for the Daily organization formed for the promo Nebraskan. Bob Jensen is now vice president of tion of the University throughout the Past activities state as well as on the campus. His Young Republicans. other activities include president of include treasurer of N. U. C, W.A. the Nebraska University Council on and Builders publicity committee. Steve Hansen, afreshman this year, World Affairs, vice president of Biz is assistant chairman of Builders Ad Exec Council, past state college director of Young Republicans, and publicity committee and a member of political chairman of I. F. C. Junior I. F. C. Tom Gilliland, past president of the house, currently holds the office of rush chairman of I. F. C. , and is a member of Kosmet Klub. Lambda Nu freshman are working hard in various activities on campus. Bob Hedgecock, Mike Eason, Ron Watson, Ray Wojtasek, Grant Strong, and Vern Good a r e members of Builders. Mike and Grant also are members of the I. F. C. 's scholarship committee while Bob and Ray are active in Young Democrats. Phi Gamma Delta is well "repre sented in activities, which is as i t should be. Fraternities are founded on group and individual effort for the betterment of the institutions foster ing their membership. \r\nNU GRADUATES FOUR PHI GAMS Four men will join the graduate members of Lambda Nu on the fourth of June. We wish them the best of Lauris HONORS,SCHOLARS HI PS White- luck and hope they will continue to head, from North Platte, is a serve P h i Gamma Delta as whole Geology major in I the College of Arts \ heartedly as they have while in school. All five of them were recipients of an Outstanding Senior Award. • Over the past three years eight Fijis have received honors in fields W and Science and w i l l be absorbed by the United States Returning to the house after two years with the ^ H in 1958. 3 W army was Bill Chase. Bill f pledged in 1953, b u t was J initiated He was Recording Secre- tary on the last -A Air Force upon graduation. WHITEHEAD "Whitey", as he is known around the house, was chapter Historian last year and was recently house manager. He was also chairman of the very successful and first Parents Day, sponsored at the chapter house [ 1^ CHASE He will work in Denver, until Cabinet and is now working in Omaha beginning his service career, where and finishing his school work by hispinmate, Rhonda Minnick, former extension. After graduation"Chaser's" Fiji Rose, is teaching school. plans include marriage to Claudia Allen and then returning to BatesFIJI ALLIANCES MEET ville, South Dakota, to go into farm ing with his father. The Burt County Alliance of Phi Gamma Delta held their semi-annual Tom Cilliland, the Coif Club House, Wednesday, April 27th with Mrs. Ralph Anderson, house, president, presiding at the business meeting. has held the house a s o-n as well campus. While in the house, Tom has been activities c h a i r - CILLILAND meeting and luncheon in Oakland at from Sidney, past president of the many positions in man and rush chairman. He also received the Rex Fisher Award for Outstanding Senior. 'T. C. ' has been active in Inter Fraternity Council for four years and is present InterFraternity Council Rush Chairman. The Lincoln Alliance EIGHT LAMBDA NU PHI GAMS RECEIVE varying from athletics to scholarship. They are as follows: Dick Stacy won first place in the I960 Homebuilders Competition. Ron Bell received the University's High Average League Bowling Trophy. Dave Harper was Outstanding Builders Worker (1957-1958). Dean Cozine received the Outstand ing Back Award in the annual varsity alumni game (I960). Dick Altrock has been listed in the University Honors Convocation for two years. He is also a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, mathematics honor ary, and Corresponding Secretary of Phi Eta Sigma, freshman honorary. John Cutschlag and Ray Wojtasek are in Mu Epsilon Nu, Teachers College honorary. A1 Armstrong was a finalist in the General Electric Science Talent Search and a local winner in the American Mathematics Association contest (1959). -DEATH NOTICE- Phi Gamma Delta Omaha Raymond A. Ogier of North Platte, Mothers Club at a May luncheon served in the Student Union Monday the 2nd. Places were set for twenty entertained the Chairman of the Nebraska Highway eight at tables decorated with red bud, lilacs, and lavender candles, miniature Japanese parasols were attached to the place cards. Mrs. Hazel Abel was a guest. Advisory Commission, collapsed and died of a heart attack Monday, April 25th, in his office at the State- house. He had just passed his 59th birthday on April 17th. He had been a member of the commission since 1954, serving by appointment of both Republican and He is a member of Kosmet Klub and has Democratic Governors. served as vice president of Young tremendous amount of time to the service of his fellow citizens. The Republicans. Tom, whose major is political science, plans on entering law school next fall. SUPPORT PHI GAMMA DELTA He gave a Omaha World Herald in an editorial said: "The people of Nebraska owed him much. " . Bob Kirkendall, of Grand Island, is ^ the "old man" of y the house and was , activated j in the spring of 1953. MXTV fk LAMBDA NU TODAY PHI GAMMA DELTA KIRKENDALL Lincoln, Nebraska He, like "Chaser", took time serve to in the vice. 1425 R Street ser- "Kirk" joined the Navy in 1954 and returned to the house in 1957. He then started in Architecture and will graduate this spring. Here in the house he has served as Treasurer lastyear as well as being active in other house activities. Other than marriage this summer to Susan Greenfield, Bob's plans are rather indefinite. LET'S RUSH Non-Profit Org. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Lincoln, Neb. Permit No. 219 Form 3547 Requaitod