THE BOILERMAKER FIJI Lambda Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA, MARCH, 1958 Vol. XLVI Lambda Iota Takes State Day Honors The first capture by Lambda Iota of the Beta Graduate Cup for chapter excellence was finally ac complished at the annual State Dr. E. A. Trabant To Speak At Pig Dinner, March 29th Dr. E. A. Trabant, head of the School of Engineering Science at Purdue will be the principal speak er at the annual Pig Dinner, Sat urday, March 29 at the chapter Day events held in December. Lambda Iota was judged the out standing of the five chapters in the state for the school year 1956- house. The progTam for this traditional 57. tion to make a clean sweep of the affair will begin at 3 p.m. with registration at the Chapter house followed at 4 p.m. by the annual business meeting of the Alpha Graduate Chapter of Phi Gamma two State Day awards. This was Delta. In addition to winning the Beta Cup, Lambda Iota also won the Flowing Bowl in the song competi the first time the chapter won both awards. The last time Dinner At 6:00 P.M. Lambda The Pig Dinner will be at 6 p.m. and a social get-together will fol low at 8:30 p.m. at the downtown Elks Club of Lafayette. Dr. Trabant was graduated from Occidental College in 1940 and re ceived his doctor's degree in math and physics from the California Institute of Technology in 1947. He joined the faculty at Purdue in September of the same year and has taught in math, mechanical en gineering, and engineering science. Iota won the Flowing Bowl was in 1954. Chapter Initiates Seven New Brothers Seven initiated are: students were recently to Lambda Iota. They William Muncie, Ind., David Ronald Carson Ray of Huff man of Muncie, Ind., Donald George Lindner of Roselle, 111., Jack Miller Lucas of Maple Dr. E. A. Trabant Seniors Remodel Chapter Basement He was appointed head of the En Heights, Ohio, John Parker Martin gineering Science School in July, of Wilmette, 111., Guy Edwin 1957. He is a member of Sigma Xi, New rugs now grace the living science honor society, and of Phi Pahud of Indianapolis, Ind., and David Preston Ransburg of In room, library, and vestibule of the Beta Kappa, scholastic honor so dianapolis. Phi Gamma Delta Achieves Index Standing Of 4.192 chapter house. The old rug was ciety. cut into several pieces and several Gay Master-of-Ceremonies rooms (of Seniors) now have rugs Roger Gay, assistant dean of as well as the bum room down men at Purdue and secretary of stairs. Alpha Graduate Chapter will be Class projects were initiated this master-of-ceremonies at the Pig semester was had an index year and the Senior Class chose the Dinner. Lambda Iota chapter average in dex for the first 4.192. The actives of 4.251 and the pledges had an remodeling of the basement as index of 3.842. This average index their i)roject. The work has pro puts Phi Gamma Delta in 11th gressed nicely and we believe a place among 40 fraternities on pleasant surprise is in store for those graduate members that at campus. The all University index was tend Pig Dinner, March 29. 4.184, the all men index was 4.117, and the all fraternity index was .Jon Ohlheiser Is Graduated Congratulations are in order for 4.105. Fiji Ping Pong Teams Win Intramural Trophies The Fijis have captured two in tramural sports tropies so far this year when they beat the TKEs to capture the singles ping pong championship and three weeks later sailed through to win the doubles as well. Jon E. Ohlheiser, Class of '55, formerly from South Bend, Ind. Jon graduated in Jan. from the ANNUAL PIG DINNER SCHEDULE March 29, 1958 3:00 p.m.—^Greetings and reg istration 4:00 p.m.—Annual Meeting of Alpha Grfiduafe Chapter 6:00 p.m.—Pig Dinner Special Speaker—Dr. school of Science. He was in the Trabant Army for two years where he serv 8:30 p.m.—Social E. A. gef-fogefher ed with the 82nd Airborne. Jon has at the downtown Elks Club of accepted a job offer with DelcoRemy in Anderson, Ind. among whose employees are brothers Dan Johnson, Verne Retry, and William Sherbrooke, all of the class of '56. Lafayette FILL OUT YOUR REPLY CARD AND SEND IT TODAY! \r\n^ Page Two % March, 1958 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI BOILERMAKER FIJI Hovde Discusses Fraternitv Status C "The Future of Fraternities" was President Frederick L. Hovde's topic as he recently addressed members of the Purdue University Advisors Association and the fra vCiyjuTi ternity presidents at a dinner meet Published regularly throughout ing. In reference to the recent con the school year by the Lambda Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta troversy over segregation in fra-; fraternity for its alumni and ternities. President Hovde stressed the fact that the University does j friends. not feel it should force the removal Editor Kent L. Fredrick '58 News items and changes of ad dress should be sent to the Pub lication Office, Box 442, W. La fayette, Indiana. CHAPTER OFFICERS President: Robert F. Worley, '58 Muncie, Ind. Treasurer; James R. Pirtle, '58 Evansville, Ind. Recording Secretary: John, W. Ingold, *58 Wheaton, III. Corresponding Secretary: William Lewis, '58 Schenectady, N. Y. Historian: Melvin Corley, '58 FACULTY Dr. Richard H. Michigan City, Ind, ADVISOR Crowdor, W. '81. DePauw, Lafayette ALPHA GRADUATE CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: Dr. Vice R. E. Grace, '51 Lafayette President: Larry Lane, '50 Secretary: Roger Gay, '55 West Lafayette Lafayette Treasurer: R. J. Rudolph, '48 Lafayette Other Members: R. C. Johnston, Jr., '50__Indianapolis W. F. Cuii'rise, '49 Indianapolis C. L. Sargeant, '26 Indianapolis R. H. StifTIer, '51 Indianapolis S. E. Fenstermaker, Jr., '85_Indianapolis W. W. Heath. '45 W. Lafayette William Covert, '84 Inilianapolis N. J. Randolph, '49 Indianapolis J. O. Rradshaw, '85 W. Lafayette R. O. Friestoe, '25 Indianapolis C. M. Homer, '54 W. Lafayette H. C. Ryder, '49 Indianapolis N. H. Shortridge, '49 Indianapolis of selectivity clauses from frater nity charters, and that the prob lems arising from discrimination should be solved by the fraternities themselves. President Hovde said that above all, he feels that fraternities should have the right to select their own members. Hovde also suggested that pledging he gradually converted to R. Joseph Rudolph Is Fiji of Rekiiown the spring of the sophomore year, stating that the desirable contri R. J. Rudolph is this issue's Fiji bution of fraternity membership to of Rcknown. Joe has an oustanding the student's personal development record both as an undergraduate does not require a four year ex and also as a graduated member. posure to active fraternity life. While at Purdue, he was a sen Under this plan, he believes that ior football manager, a member of the mature and tested men thus Gimlet, and a P-man. In addition he was Recording Secretary of the fraternity, maintain a high number fraternity while an undergraduate. selected would provide a stronger of graduates and reduce the num ber of "drop outs." After graduation in February of 1948, Joe went to work for the President Hovde also stressed Illinois Bell Telephone Company. the contribution of those fraterni He worked for them until April of ties which are real assets to the University, live by the ideals in scribed in their charters, and as sume the responsibilities of ma ture, self-regulation. Mike Shaffer Is Studying Louis Geupel Vacations At University of Florida With Phi Gam Brothers 1949 when he accepted a job as Field Secretary for the Purdue Alumni Association. In April of 1952, he was made the Executive Secretary of that organization—a position which he has filled expert ly. Joe and his wife, Gail, (Gail Beckman, Kappa Alpha Theta, Louis A. Geupel, '10, of 409 N. Michael R. Shaffer, '50, of 7.36 George Mason Dr., Arlington, Va. Purdue '51), have two future Fijls SE 4th Ave., Gainesville, Fla. writes, "I'm working for the Uni writes, "I vacationed in Ft. Laud- and a Theta. They are Janet, 5; R. versity of Florida for a bit. It al erdale over the Christmas holidays J. Jr., 4; and John, 1%. lows me to carry a little course and stayed in Shine Geupel's, '13, work on the side. Brother Norm Coop Sea Mesa apartment located Yost, '50 is also here working for on the beach adjacent to the Yacht Dave Johnson Joins Sperry-Rand. In my spare time, Club and the Yankee Clipper. Went I'm Purple Legionnaire for Upsi- riding in Ward (Beau) Browns 56 diesel cabin cruiser lon Phi Chapter. The Boilermaker foot Fiji makes It sound like you are "Slim" Ralph Sparks, '10 doing ali'lght. Keep it up." Bendix David C. Johnston, '52, of 110 and W. 7th, Mishawaka, Ind. recently was ahoai'd. The attendant feminine joined the Guided Missiles Div. of bosses were along and a few con- Bendix Aviation as a project en William J. Bi'ant, '52, of 8915 ivial spirits passed around. While gineer. Dave and his wife Marilyn Lawndale, Highland, Ind. is a con in Ft. Lauderdale we called on the (Graper), Zeta Tau Alpha-Purdue tractor and builder in Munster, "Art" Brockenhroughs, '05, who I'esided there foi' many Ind. Bill and his wife Edna have have one daughter, Cathy, 1. years." have one daughter Dehoiah Joyce, 17 months. \r\nMarch. 1958 Page Three THE BOILERMAKER FIJI NEW PLEDGES. From left, front row, Jim Hallstrom, George Timmons, Doug Peklo, Karl Skolds, and Dave Clem; second row. Merlin Miller, Paul Henderson, Larry Skillman, George Waginger, Brad Jones, Dennis Hykes, Dick Mitchell; third row, Gerry Braswell, Chuck Riepe, Dave Schmultzler, Byron Gough, Lamer Gemberling, Jim Macey, Tom Carolan, Joe Disque, Don Wintrode, Bob Orrill, and Mike Johnson. Not pictured is Tom Gotscholl. Twenty-Four Freshmen Are Pledged To Lambda Iota of Phi Gamma Delta Student Union worker. Michael Alan Johnson, (UNC-2), from An derson. Mike is a very promising- Gary pole vaulter with the freshmen Joseph Wayne Disque, track team. Frank Bradford Jones, (FE-2), from Sandborn, Ind. Joe (SCI-2), from Chicago. Brad is works in the Student Union. Cam- currently one of Purdue's cheer erson Lamar Geberling, (UNC-3), leaders. James Peter Macey, (FEfrom South Bend. Lamar was a 2) from Whiting-, Ind. Merlin Glenn Miller, (FE-2), member of last year's Indiana State Championship basketball Joliet, 111. Merlin is a member of team. Thomas Eugene Gotschall, Purdue's marching and symphonic (FE-2), from Three Rivers, Mich. bands. He also qualified for Phi Tom is now working in the EX Eta Sigma. Richard Alan Mitchell, from PONENT office. The climax of a competent and society. thorough winter rush program led by Bill Blue, rush chairman, and his committee came on Feb. 9 when Lambda Iota pledged 24 outstand ing freshman men. Much credit for the successful rush program goes to the alumni who were very help ful in sending in names. Those Jackson pledged include: Braswell, (FE-2), Atlanta, Ga. Gary has distinguish ed himself in politics in his resi dence hall. Thomas Robert Carol an, (FE-2), from Muncie. Tom has become well established in the Stu Also Byron Rhea Gough, (PE-2), from Elwood, Ind. Dick is (AG- a starting guard on the freshman 2), from Roachdale, Ind., where he basketball team. Robert Thomas was a four year member of the Orrill, (PE-2), from Madison, Ind. basketball team. James Robert Bob, a membei- of last year's Indi All-Star basketball team, Hallstrom, (FE-2), from Evanston, ana 111. Frederick Paul Henderson, teamed with Dick as starting dent Union during the past semes ter. Thomas David Clem, (FE-2), (PE-2), from Falls Church, Va. guard. Bob also is a Phi Eta Sig from Anderson. Dave is working in Paul is also actively engaged in ma candidate. Also Douglas Andrew Peklo, the office of Student Services and Student Union work. Dennis Rob Old Greenwich, has qualified foi' Phi Eta Sigma, ert Hykes, (FE-2), from Grosse (FE-2), fi-om Freshman men's scholastic honor Pointe, Mich. Dennis is another (Continued on page 4) \r\nPage Four March, 1958 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI News Aiid Reports Doug Stuart Serving Marine Division Of Phi Gam Alumni With Douglas M. Stuart, '55, of 213 Louis F. Finch, '57, of 1929 Lo- B. Wonsan Dr., Oceanside, Calif, santville Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio, is writes, "I am now a Naval Gun a mai'keting program engineer fire Liaison Officer working with with the General Electric Co. Lou the was married June 8, 1957 to Kath sunny California. Although I can't say an awful lot good for the Mar ine Corps, except they are proven fighters, the duty that I have here is relatively good compared to sea duty. Jane and I live here on the base and it only takes me a few minutes to get to the office every arine Ann Sears. James V. Proesel, '43, of 6500 Towel's Circle, Lincolnwood, 111. is a broker with offices at 141 Jackson Blvd., Chicago. He and his wife Rosemary announced the birth of 1st Marine Division here in their son Edward on Dec. 2, 1957. In addition there are Jim, Jr., 6; day. We are the proud parents of Mark, 5; Henry, 4; and Virginia, 2. an eight-month-old son, David Frederick C. Shafer, '08, of 853 Brian, born May 3, 1957. I recently Grove St., Glencoe, 111. is chairman received acceptance from the Pur and president of the Impenal Brass due graduate school in industrial Mfg. Co., Chicago. Dr. management for September, 1958, Loren R. Graham, '55, of 511-C so if all goes well Jane and I will Timothy Ave., Norfolk, Va. is a be back on campus soon. We ai-e navy officer with Comdesron 26, both very anxious to see the new F.P.O., New York, N. Y. He writes, and I hope less torn up campus." Richard Crowder Phi Gam Writes Book About Famous Phi Psi "Will get out of the Navy in Sep When a Phi Gam writes a (Albjerg), Pi Beta Phi Purdue, have a one-year-old daughter Meg. about a tember and enter graduate school then." book Phi Psi that's news. He and his wife Dr. Richard Crowder (Phi Gam William E. Carter, Jr., '50, of ma Delta, DePauw '31) has written 4553 West 220 St., Fairview Park. an entertaining account of the life Ohio is with the sales department of James Whitcomb Riley (Phi of the Leece Neville Co. Cleveland. Kappa Psi, DePauw, '83), just pub lished by Bobbs-Merrill. It is called Bud, his wife Jean, and their three children Lynn, 6; Mitchell, 2; and Those Innocent Years. William, 1, recently moved into a Dr. Crowder is a professor in the English Department of Purdue. In fraternity service he is the fac ulty advisor to Lambda Iota and president of the Purdue Faculty Advisors Council as well as being the Educational Director of the Fraternity. In the spring "Doc" is taking a new home. Bud is the new presi dent of the Phi Gam graduate chapter in Cleveland. Capt. Frederick P. Salzman, Jr., '53, of 105 Reed Rd., Pensacola, Fla., writes, "Since leaving Purdue in 1953, I have completed flight training at Pensacola (1954) and served with the Marine BURT WITH EMERSON ELECTRIC Patricia Attack James W. Burt, '56, of 447 Fairview Ave., Webster Grove, Mo., is a plant project engineer with the Emerson Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Twenty-four Are Pledged To Lambda Iota Chapter (Contiviied from page 3) Conn. Doug is actively particii)ating on the freshmen swim team. Charles George Riepe II, (SCI-2), from Milford, Conn. Chuck is an other of the Student Union group. David Lee Schmutzler, (FE-2), from Quincy, 111. Dave is presently travel to Cambridge Massachusetts turned from a Far East cruise engaged in activities with the Pur where he will do research for an aboard the USS Wasp. I am now due Pilots. Larry Lee Skillman, other book. Watch for it! If it instructing student pilots at Pen- (FE-2), from Rushville, Ind. Larry leave of absence when he will Squadron 223, which recently re reflects Doc's personality, it will salcola in the advanced stage of training. Recently one of the stu dents was a former Fiji from Lambda Iota, Gene Cernan. Should Ken C. Thomas Is Field any of the undergraduates have Engineer With Square D any question concerning flight Ken C. Thomas, '56, a field en training in the Navy or Marine gineer with the Square D Co. in Corps, feel free to write and I'll Allentown, Pa., writes, "Square D do my best to fill them in on the is a good company to work for current programs. My family and and they have heaped the respons I agree that although militaiy life be terrific! ibility on their cub salesmen. Al has its drawbacks, we have thor oughly enjoyed our tour. It's pret north of Philadelphia, 100 miles ty hard to just give up flying jets west of New York, and 20 miles or for that matter any aircraft from the Poconos. The fishing, and deturn to being a civilian. hunting, skiing, skating and drink Sally and his wife Grace (King) ing are tops—di'op me a line if you jKappa Alpha Theta, Purdue, have i two sons, David, 4; and Donald, 2. know of something I've mi.ssed." lentown is located around 60 miles is another member of Purdue's bands. Karl Anthony Skolds, (FE- 2), from Gary, Ind. Karl also is working in the Student Union. George Trenchard Timmons, (AG2), from Media, Pa. George is a worker in the Student Union. Don ald Eugene Wintrode, (PHAR-2), from South Bend. Don intends to play for the freshmen baseball team. George Balazs Waginger, (UNC-3), from Budapest, Hung ary. George plans to enter the EE school and is working in the Hun garian Refugee Association. This is one of the largest pledge classes in the history of Lambda Iota, and we feel that it is one of the best.