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Title:
1983 May Newsletter Beta Chi (Lehigh University)
Abstract:
May 1983 newsletter of the Beta Chi chapter at Lehigh University. The newsletter is eight pages in length.
Date/Date Range:
05/00/1983
Subjects:
Newsletter
Chapter:
Beta Chi
University:
Lehigh University
Era:
1980s
1983 May Newsletter Beta Chi (Lehigh University)
The Alpha Phiji News
University of Michigan Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Volume III, No. 1
May, 1983
GRADUATE SUPPORT GROWING
FIJI'S LEAD CAMPUS IN '83 FLEDGING
Graduate Participation
Reaches A New High
Graduate Profile Of
Since 1848, Phi Gamma Delta has
Brother Bob McGrath ('54)
not been for "college days alone."
Without a doubt this precept is true at
the Alpha Phi chapter, as graduate
support is soaring once again.
Brother Foorman Mueller ('27) wrote
Board of Chapter Advisers Created
A new Board of Chapter Advisers
was installed Fall term by Director of
Programs Ron Nelson (Richmond '77).
culmination/climax of such a suc
cessful Rush was the awarding of 25
bids, of which all 25 were accepted.
Not only did this 100% acceptance rate
prove to be the highest of all the other
31 Fraternity's but it further
University Maintains
Program Excellence
Regardless of cuts in state aid, the
undergraduate chapter on matters of
University of Michigan is proud to
report that the quality of programs on
the Ann Arbor campus are gaining
its operation, and has been an in
strength. Withdrawal of state funds
valuable aid to us.
appointed Alan Berkshire ('82) Purple
has caused severe cutbacks in every
department, with total elimination of
the Geography department here at
Michigan. Yet President Harold
Shapiro boasts of "a smaller but better
University."
Once again, Michigan has been
ranked in the top 10 in nearly all of its
Legionnaire. Alan
programs.
The
BCA
works
to
advise
the
The Alpha Phi Board is also active,
efficiently managing and allocating
funds for chapter improvements, and
in particular, the kitchen project.
The chapter held a retreat the first
weekend of Fall term, and at that time
has offered in
valuable advice regarding chapter ad
Winter Rush '83 proved to be one of
the most outstanding rushes ever in the
history of Phi Gamma Delta at "the
University." Since over 160 young men
passed through the doors of 707 on
their first night out, thi? presented the
Fiji's with more rushees than any other
Fraternity on Michigan's campus. The
Following a tremendously successful
Norris Pig Dinner on October 2,
letters to nine of his fraternity
classmates, informing them of his
renewed excitement in the Alpha Phi
chapter. The result was $850 in dona
tions from those graduates, which
enabled our chapter to begin a kitchen
modernization project.
'83 Winter Pledge
Class Impressive
Construction was completed this
past Fall on the University's new Alum
ni Center, and currently underway is
demonstrated
Phi
Gamma
Delta's
overall excellence within the Michigan
Greek system.
Validictorians, Class Leaders,
Letter Winners
The strength of this term's pledge
class lies in the diversity of the pledges
themselves, as well as the academic,
athletic and leadership qualities which
they possess. An adequate
characterization of them would con
stitute: National Finalists in Debate
and Forensics, several High School
Validictorians, many Varsity Letter
winners and a few High School Class
Presidents. Their hometowns range
from Detroit, Chicago, Des Moines
and all the way to Malaysia. Phi Gam
The number of graduate donations
to the chapter is higher than ever, and
we appreciate every dollar, as they are
work on a new Medical Center, an
ma Delta is also proud to have pledged
four fine legacies who will definitely
carry on the rich Fiji tradition within
Engineering Metallurgical Center on
their families.
put to constuctive, positive use in the
North Campus and a new addition to
chapter house.
The undergraduate Phi Gams thank
all of our graduate brothers who have
the Business School.
Under the leadership of pledge
educators, Jim Dixon '83 and Kraig
Catton '85, the pledge class has become
highly spirited and unified since their
formal pledging. Not only have they
ministration.
contributed their time and money to
the chapter.
University divestment in South
Africa is presently a hot issue on cam
pus as students and the U.S. govern
ment advocate ridding all ties to that
added to the continual maintenance of
707 through their Saturday morning
part of the world.
Continued on Page 5
Continued on Page 5
\r\nMay, 1983
Page 2
THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
WALTER ADDRESSES GRADUATES
PRESIDENTIAL REPORT
ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
As the newly installed president of
the Alpha Phi Chapter, 1 have spent
the last few months learning about the
chapter, both the fraternal side and the
business of running a sixty-man house
and a one-hundred man organization.
When 1 am asked what it is like to be
president, the expected answers seem
to be "a growing experience" and
The Alpha Phiji News is published triannually by the Alpha Phi chapter of
Phi Gamma Delta, 707 Oxford Road,
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104.
"rewarding," but even more than that,
these past months have been "a time
full of touching experiences." 1 am con
stantly moved by the depth of affection
many graduates have for our fraterni
House Corporation Members
ty. Brothers who have been halfway
around the world in the Peace Corps
George Shaffer ('53)
President
Arthur Albin ('79)
Treasurer
make 707 Oxford Road one of their
Alan Berkshire ('82)Purple Legionnaire
Tim Hill ('82)
John Bisaro ('78)
Don Nichols('49) Robert Carson ('49)
first stops in the United States. Others
Don Smith ('29)
Andrew Hans('81)
Fred Woodward ('49)
Board of Chapter Advisers
Alan Berkshire ('82)
Tim Hill ('82)
Chris Cartwright ('79) Scott Paris ('68)
Robert Evans ('53)William Wilson ('81)
John Bisaro ('78)
who have not returned to Ann Arbor
since their graduation twenty years ago
seem strangely pulled to return here.
1 do not believe that these brothers
return just to rekindle pleasant
memories, though that is definitely a
reason for coming back. Each graduate
who returns wants to know "what can
Chapter Officers
Harry R. Walter ('84)
President
1 do to help?" It is this concern which
impresses me the most. Sure we help
put old friends in touch or give news of
an old classmate, but many of you
seem to be looking for a way to help,
James D. Anderson ('83) ....Treasurer
and that is the brotherhood that makes
Jeffrey M. Vittert ('85)
me proud to be part of this chapter.
Recording
Secretary
John V. Melick III ('84)
work toward developing the liveliest
and most enjoyable Pig Dinner possi
ble, toward keeping you up-to-date
with newsletters, and toward the big
gest event of all: Alpha Phi's 100th an
niversary in October, 1985.
Graduate interest in our chapter is
high once again. 1 hope that the spark
in the eyes of those brothers who
return spreads like fire to their frater
nity classmates, for the look of love 1
see on our graduates faces as they walk
through their college home is the most
touching expression 1 could wish for.
1 hope to see you soon.
Fraternally,
Harry R. Walter
Chapter President
707 CLUB GROWING
We would like to thank the follow
ing graduate brothers, who have
Alpha Phiji News
Scott E. Almquist ('85)
George J. Reindel IV ('85)
with those who were here before us. It
is this commitment which makes us
Perge!
Scott E. Almquist ('85) .Corresponding
Secretary
Historian
We, who are here at 707 right now,
take pride in building strong relations
Editor
Editor
recently joined the 707 Club, for their
donations of $50 or more:
&' M
m
Robert C. Aiken
"Buck" Dawson
Robert K. Erf
Michael Garry, Jr.
Harold A. Holt
Mark Your Calendar!
90TH ANNUAL NORRIS
Cyrus C. Hopkins
George M. Irwin
William J. McPate
PIG DINNER
Keith Irwin Pohl
Thomas E. Shannon
OCTOBER 1, 1983
William R. Wyckoff
Michigan VS. Indiana
Family Invited
FOR YOUR DONATIONS
To be eligible for the 707 Club, all
that is needed is a contribution of $50
or more to the Alpha Phi Chapter. In
return for your donation, we will be
happy to send this 8" x 10" black and
white photograph of the chapter
\r\nMay, 1983
Page 3
THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
UNDERGRADUATE PHI GAMS: PROGRESSIVE ROLE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY
Fiji's Work For
Scholarship Top Priority
Spring Social Calendar
The Alpha Phiji's have always placed
a great deal of emphasis on academics
within the Chapter House, and this
year is certainly no exception to the
tradition. The average gradepoint for
the 58 undergraduates currently
residing at 707 is approximately a 3.2.
nual Jello Jump for the Muscular
Dystrophy Association. With the help
from Pi Beta Phi Sorority, the Alpha
Phiji's achieved great success in the
area of fund raising. Last year, both
Not only is this well above the All-
Ann Arbor may be cold, damp and
unpleasant but socially, the Phi Gam
House is hot, spirited and on the move.
The term began with an enormous
"quad" party with the Sig Eps, Alpha
Phi's and Tri Delts. Other parties in
cluded bashes with Kappa Kappa
Gamma, Delta Gamma and Chi
Mens average on the Michigan Cam
Omega. The Alpha Phiji's have also
for MDA, and this year we equaled
pus, but it also ranks among the top of
hosted many friends parties and do a
lot with their Little Sisters, highlighted
that amount.
all the other Fraternity's. Because of
the growing strength of the Scholarship
Committee, the Exam File and in-house
tutoring, the Alpha Phiji's are hoping
to maintain this priority role of
academics.
this year by a movie night and an out
door barbeque.
Because the end of the term is near,
the Phi Gams look forward to placing
well in Greek Week and hosting the
best "Grass Skirt" islander ever.
Athletic Teams Excel
Under the direction of Brother John
Schierloh ('83), the Jello Jump Commit
tee had started preparing for this event
weeks ahead of time, and this certainly
payed off in benefits. Not only did they
obtain many valuable raffle prizes, like
a weekend trip for two to New York,
culminated in being one of the top in
dividual Fraternity-Sorority fund
raiser's of the year, and next Spring we
climactic 36-35 come from behind win
over Psi U in the last second of the
hope this trend will continue.
game, the Phi Gams clinched the InterFraternity Class A Basketball Cham
pionship, finishing out the season with
a 6-0 record.
In Volleyball, the Alpha Phiji's are
currently 3-0 and it looks like they will
go all the way to the finals as well. The
Water Polo team made it to the
Pledge Tony Rose "carried-in"
playoffs before being knocked out of
to Phi Gamma Delta.
Sports Machine.
houses combined collected about $3000
but they also received all-day radio
part in the Fraternity as well. In a
and Winter '83 is proving to be a
period of overall domination by the Fiji
On Saturday, April 16, 1983, Phi
Gamma Delta hosted their second an
coverage from the prominent Detroit
station of WRIF. Jello Jump '83
Even though studying is important
at 707. Athletics certainly play a major
the race and the Cross Country team
looks forward to a strong showing in
mid-April.
Athletics are alive and well at 707
National Philanthropies
Alpha Phiji's Active
In other areas of philanthropic ac
tivity, last fall Phi Gamma Delta spon
sored their ever traditional Pumpkin
Sale with Chi Omega, and this raised
over 800 dollars for the University of
Michigan Burn Center. Due to a great
week of publicity, the Alpha Phiji's
sold nearly five tons of pumpkins, a
significant increase over last years
mark.
During the Holiday season, the Fiji's
The 1982-83 academic year has been
marked by a definite increase in the
number of Phi Gams within University
organizations. Brother Ron Weiner '84
is currenty serving as a Representative
in the Student Government of the Col
lege of LS&A. Mike Spaulding '83
presently is Vice-President of the Stu
dent Alumni Council and Jim Ander
son '83 just stepped down from his
position as Coordinating VicePresident of the Engineering Council.
spent a
day
at
Mott
Children's
Hospital, decorating it with Christmas
tree's and lights, and sponsored a
needy Ann Arbor family as well.
The brothers at 707 always look for
ward to these monthly charitable
events because it gives them the oppor
tunity to simply help those who other
wise cannot help themselves. For this
reason alone, philanthropies of the
chapter will continue to receive the
priority that they do.
Phi Gamma Delta at 707 also hosts
two Inter-Fraternity
Council Vice
Presidents in Orlando Cabrrera '84 and
George J. Reindel IV '85. Our current
President, Harry Walter '84, is an Ex
ecutive Assistant to the President of the
The 1983 Fraternity Class "A"
Basketball Champs
the respective Michigan Team. There
are several Alpha Phiji's involved in
ROTC, the Michigan Men's Glee Club
and other activity oriented organiza
tions. All the brothers at 707 are proud
of these campus leaders and hope to
Inter Fraternity Council as well.
Brother Scott Ferguson '84 is an All-
encourage even greater participation
American Sailor and is co-captain of
next year.
\r\nMay, 1983
Page 4
THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
AN ENTERTAINER FOR ALL AGES: BROTHER BOB McGRATH'54
With a skinny undergraduate Phi
Gam at his side some 30 years ago, A1
"Wildcat" Wall would spend quiet
evenings serenading the brothers.
^
£
Their hearts belonged to Wildcat, but
the real voice behind all that crooning
belonged to the young man from Ot-
President^
\
t
the
j
undergraduate days at the University
of Michigan Brother McCrath's success
has soared, entertaining audiences
worldwide through symphonies and as
i
the star of the tremendously popular
)
childrens television program. Sesame
Develops Taste for Music Early
Entertaining the Kids
DBrother McCrath gamed
j,his
. ,love ,
for
SIC a an ear y age.
e age o
u
vpar^
a'^
,
e was prepare o
niversimusic
yo
s a a^surnmer
Til-
in Japanese, Bob returned to the United
with
States.
Soon
after returning to the country,
Soon after returning to the country,
has
enjoyed doing for 12 years.
has enjoyed doing for 12 years.
he
he was
was approached
approached by
by an
an old
old Michigan
Michigan
classmate,
who
was
in
the
classmate, who was in the initial
initial stages
stages
of putting together a new children's
Perhaps
Perhaps the
the most
most exciting
exciting and
and
show. Several
show.
Several months
months later.
later. Bob
Bob won
won
children are often bussed from up to
program. Sesame
Symphony
Orchestras
throughout
throughout the
the country,
country, something
something he
he
challenging
challenging concerts
concerts at
at the
the present
present are
are
his
his concerts
concerts for
for children.
children. Over
Over 20,000
20,000
300 miles away to attend his concerts,
t>y teachers and friends at the camp to
• t> u u
j t.1
go into music. Bob changed his plans,
the spot on the new program. Sesame
Street, and has just completed his 14th
,.1. c
rr-, ,•
year on the show. Sesame Street is
IS now
,
„
,
.,
shown all over the country, with 10
million children watching, and in 40
300addition.
miles away
to attend
his concerts.
In
Brother
McCrath
does a
In addition. Brother McGrath does a
Tj u u
~ active
•••
Mictugan, Bob
became
on cam... ,. .into
, Phi
r)u- rT-> u
pus, .initiating
Gamma Delta
different
with translations
in
different countries,
countries.
With
translations
in
„
^
^
Portuguese,
Spanish,
and
German.
-ru u
• ,.l
1. r
• •
and performin with the Mens Glee
Club amon others
„
After a two°year stint with .,
the ,,
U.S.
The
I ne show
show is
is thought
thought of
of as
as aa continuing
continuing
10th
Telethon
for the
10th consecutive
consecutive
Teletrion
the
■
..
1tor ,;,.o
Variety
Club,
an
international
•
u- u u i
u u service
;ii
experiment. Current Sesame Street
be
be done
done this
this year.
year.
r
people
of
1 Entertaining
1 1
m
1
^ all
..l-ages
i r has
c
been the love of Bob McGrath's life for
graduation, Brother McGrath entered
unemployment on families. In his four
""employment
on families. In his fourteen years with Sesame Street,
years.
present.
years From
From his
his youth
youth to
to the
the present,
camp changed those plans Encouraged
„• ,
and became a voice major at the
University of Michigan. While at
Army in Stuttgart, Germany following
the Manhattan School of Music, for a
Maofpr
n
Aff
I- f-
^teacrung
I . ^ stint at St. David s school for
boy ■ N
witri
Y k
cC
1
Stravinsky,
h
i
c
performances
d"
with
completed his 14th
watching, and in 40
experiment. Current Sesame Street
shows
shows are
are geared
geared to
to children
children under
under
,
,
j.
j 1
„
stress from divorce and the effects of
'7"
Sesame Street,
McGrath has become a good friend to
McGrath has become a good friend to
millions of children.
millions of children.
t-.
uj .-
1
During
During his
his non-production
non-production months.
months,
great
concerts
Bob performs
performs in
in a
a0
great many
many
.7 concerts I
..
l
r r-u u
t>
great number of
ot Childrens
Gnildrens Pops
i-'ops Con
Gon, n i j
^
c
-i o
certs, Holiday
concerts.
Family
Pop
Holiday
concerts.
Family
Pop
concerts,
ten
telethons
a
year,
and
concerts, ten telethons a year, and his
his
organization
helps children,
organization which
which tielps
cruiaren, will
will
Entertaining people of all ages has
McGrath s life for
Bob has wowed his audiences. The
Bob
has wowed his audiences. The
brothers of the Alpha Phi chapter are
brothers of the Alpha Phi chapter are
truly proud
of Brother
of
Brother
McGrath's suc
McGrath's
sucj
it
i - .
1
cess,
and
endless
desire
to
serve
people.
cess, and endless desire to serve people.
Pablo Casals and Bernstein, Bob joined
the Mitch Miller
the only regularly featured male
often
Although he gained national exposure from the Miller show, a tour of
made McGrath a smash hit. Audiences
A I
loved him, and he was invited back for
a tour of his own the next year. After
nine Japanese tours in three years, with
television and nightclub appearances,
W
I' ^ j
■■ T
mj't fji
commercials, and lucrative recording
contracts, including one album entirely
BoU McGrath:
Bob
McGrath: DoinE
Doing the
the work
work he
he loves.
loves.
\r\nMay, 1983
Page 5
THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
OUR MICHIGAN: HAIL TO THE YELLOW AND BLUE
It is very easy for a resident of the
state of Michigan, who performed at
least average in high school, to enter
the University of Michigan, take
classes for four years, and at the end of
his college career, graduate without
much respect for the degree. Fortunate
ly though, most of us have not slipped
into those ranks.
A knowledge of the history and
origins of the University of Michigan
would reveal the time, effort, and per
sistence spent by many people in the
past to make the University what it is
today. Michigan is a first class institu
tion, backed by intelligent and inspir
ing men and women.
By Michael J. Spaulding ('83)
static, fully known body of facts and
accepted interpretations. The Univer
sity had a duty to do research in its
laboratories, libraries, and museums.
Scientific expeditions ventured forth,
rare book collections were gathered, a
Department of Engineering Research
was organized, and a University Press
was established. Knowledge was to be
expanded as well as disseminated.
Serving the Michigan Community
More recently, the University has ex
tended its services to touch more than
just its undergraduates and faculty. It
offers courses for the continuing educa
tion of adults in several cities outside
Michigan Pursues Excellence
From the beginning, the University
concentrated on higher education, not
for an elite who paid its costs as in the
Ann Arbor. It gives services to the
state that helps maintain it; it aids
East, but free for all men and women
perplexing cases from all over the state.
It continued with the upgrading of high
who could qualify and afford room
and board. As early as the 1890's the
University saw it must contribute addi
tions to knowledge, which was not a
highways. It supplies reading lists for
club programs, lecture series for
enlightenment, and musical concerts
for entertainment. It has expanded to
research contracts for Michigan in
dustries, development of new products
for manufacture in Michigan, seminars
for business executives, realtors and
assessors, and state college Presidents,
and
refresher
demonstrations
for
physicians and dentists. It provides
radio and television educational pro
grams for all.
Teaching, research, and service are
the fundamentals of the University to
day. 1 personally take great pride in the
mastodonic superiority of the Univer
sity of Michigan, and 1 say that with all
the snobbery it implies.
citizens who never enroll. These ser
vices began when its hospitals received
schools, the testing of municipal water
supplies, with experiments in reforesta
tion, testing programs for state
ALPHA PHIjrS WHO HAVE INSPIRED MANY
Mike Spaulding ('83) is the im
mediate past President of the Alpha
Phi Chapter. Brother Spaulding will
begin the Management Training Pro
gram with Chemical Bank of New
York in June.
University Maintains
Program Excellence
Continued from Page 1
Former Presidents Ford and Carter
I
were recently together in Ann Arbor
for a seminar on foreign policy.
Athletically, another strong
recruiting year is expected from the
Michigan mens basketball team, which
finished 9th in the Big Ten this season.
The Wolverines have already signed
Antoine Jobert, thought by many to be
the best high school player in America.
Ann Arbor continues to make
headline news in its continued drive
toward excellence.
'83 Winter Pledge
Class Impressive
Two great Michigan Fiji's:
Walter B. Rea ('22):
Brothers Williams and Zerman
A man devoted to the University
and fraternity.
Continued from Page 1
work sessions, but their house project
of retiling the basement was very suc
cessful as well. The pledge class just
recently returned from their walkout to
Alpha Phi Chapter Wins
Detroit Graduate Chapter Stagg Award.
Presented For Overall Chapter Excellence In
The Michigan Area.
Penn State where they had a great time
with the Nittany Lions. They, as well
as all the other brothers now look for
ward to a great Grass Skirt and formal
initiation in April. The end to an ex
cellent winter '83 pledge class is near,
but their overall impact on the chapter
will not soon be forgotten.
\r\nMay, 1983
Page 6
THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
GRADUATE
BROTHER
PROFILE
Charles R. Sharp ('57) is a corporate
lawyer with General Motors Cor
poration and lives in Birmingham,
Michigan. Brother Sharp's son,
Doug, is sophomore pledge at the
Alpha Phi Chapter.
\.J EL CO/IE 1/
EAR.LE k X, 1
G. Mennen Williams ('39) since his
Graduate Profile in the last issue of
The Alpha Phiji News, has been
named Chief Justice of the Michigan
Supreme Court. Brother Williams'
grandson, Gery, is also a pledge at
the Alpha Phi Chapter and will
graduate in 1986.
Thomas Leopold ('55) lives in Chicago
"Dunford Day" Fall-1950
and serves on the Chicago Board of
Trade.
"Buzz" Palmer ('62) is a Linguistics
Professor at the University of Utah.
"Buzz" recently paid a visit to 707
Oxford and the undergrad brothers
greatly enjoyed the opportunity to
speak with him about his Phi Gam
days.
Fred Woodward ('49) lives in Royal
Oak, Michigan and is employed
with Eastern Airlines. Brother
Woodward has served for several
years on the Alpha Phi Board, of
fering his time and energies to the
undergraduates.
Malcolm Stamper ('46) lives in Seattle,
Washington and is President of the
Boeing Company.
John B. Fullerton ('82) has completed
Mother's Weekend at Phi Gamma Delta
his Management Training Program
'"^Ti
at Morgan Guaranty Bank in New
York City. Brother Fullerton is
waiting for his assignment with
Morgan and rumor has it that a FijiAlpha Phi wedding may be in the
works in the near future.
Forest Evashevski ('41) after a number
of years serving as Athletic Director
and Football Coach at the University
of Iowa, is now the radio voice of
the Hawkeyes, broadcasting every
Iowa football game. During the off
^ ■ mm
season Brother Evashevski resides in
Petoskey, Michigan.
Chris Cartwright ('79) manages a
restaurant in the Detroit area and is
an active member on the Alpha Phi
Chapter's new Board of Chapter AdBrother Bob Erf ('53) gets some good news.
\r\nMay, 1983
THE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
PHI GAM SENIORS
WILDCAT ACTIVE
SUCCESSFUL AFTER
AS EVER
GRADUATION
A1 "Wildcat" Wall returned from the
Spring is always a hectic time of year
hopsital this past winter in time to
celebrate his 37th anniversary with Phi
Gamma Delta. Though the fraternity
at 707 Oxford, as the house prepares
another wild Grass Skirt party and
brothers are deep into the books. But
was
Spring also means a time of decision
for graduating seniors, as they con
template their future. For the past two
years. Phi Gam seniors have achieved
phenomenal success in attaining their
post-graduation school goals, either
concerned
about
Wildcat's
strength and health, he has come back
stronger than ever.
Wildcat Continued Source
of Inspiration
This past October A1 entered the
hospital to undergo minor surgery.
Even at 87, Wildcat came through
entering the professional world or
graduate school.
Alpha Phiji's Enter
Corporate World
stronger than ever, it seemed nothing
would keep him away. "The boys need
me", he told his visitors, and miss him
we did. Wildcat is a constant source of
inspiration with stories of those who
have gone before us, and he is, as
always, a delightful entertainer at
public occasions, recently performing
at the Fiji Parents's Day. Besides cook
ing breakfast, A1 also handles much of
the cleaning in the kitchen. And rarely
does Wildcat miss a night at a campus
bar to mix with the "young folks" and
tip a beer or two.
Several of our seniors, graduating
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A BROTHER'S
SELF-SACRIFICE
FOR OTHERS
A dedicated community and
business leader, a devoted family man.
Brother James K. Posther ('65) touched
the lives of many in his hometown of
Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Brother Posther's
life of unselfish service to others was
cut short on January 6, 1983, the vic
tim of Hodgkin's Disease.
From his Michigan days, Jim Posther
showed brilliance. Not only did he
graduate second in his class at
Michigan, but also served as President
of the Alpha Phi Chapter. He then
went on to earn his M.B.A. from Har
vard University.
A Devoted Community Man
with a wide range of majors, have in
terviewed and found positions with
A successful businessman with Jim
financial institutions or corporations
Kelley Enterprises in Fort Wayne,
across the U.S. Brothers of the past
Brother Posther was also a dedicated
two years have found positions with
community leader. He served as Presi
Chemical Bank (New York), Morgan
dent of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic,
Guaranty (New York), Aetna Life and
Casualty, Xerox, Burroughs, General
and with his wife, founded the Canter
Electric, Coca Cola Foods, and Price
Waterhouse. Two brothers will also
enter the Armed Forces with the rank
of Ensign in May.
bury School, a private school in Fort
Wayne.
Brother Posther is survived by his
wife, Suzanne, and two daughters,
Katherine and Abigail.
Two days before his death. Brother
Brothers Attend Graduate Schools
Posther sent a donation of $50 to the
Michigan Fiji's are also well
represented in graduate schools across
he had for Phi Gamma Delta was with
the country. Three brothers have been
accepted into the Michigan Dental
School, which is ranked number one
nationally. Two brothers will be
attending Medical Schools (Michigan
Alpha Phi Chapter. The pride and love
him until his death. Jim Posther's
unselfish
dedication
and
work for
others will be sorely missed, and is an
example for us all to follow.
and Texas) in the fall. Additionally,
our brothers have been admitted into
m
law schools and graduate schools for
Marine Biology, Clinical Psychology,
Architecture, and Engineering.
Finally, on a sad note, two of our
Brothers, Kurt Mayrand ('83) and Alan
Berkshire ('82) have recently been
engaged. We wish all of our seniors the
best of luck as they undertake new
adventures and professional respon
sibilities.
RUSH RECOMMENDATIONS?
"Wildcat": A Man of All Trades
SEND TO HARRY R. WALTER,
CHAPTER PRESIDENT
707 Oxford Rd.
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
Brother Posther and Family
\r\nTHE ALPHA PHIJI NEWS
May, 1983
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Pledge Class Winter 1983
PLEDGE CLASS
OF
1952
Next to wall, bottom to top, 1st row; Kim Fong, Jeff
Seilkop, Richard Bellas, Dave Shuart, Sami Rifat, Andy
Bittinger. 2nd row: Sean Martin, Gery Williams, Griff
Neal, Bob Bettendorf, Tom Raar. 3rd row: Dave Corey,
Steve Pazol, David Levitt, Bill Fasel, Doug Sharp, Bob
Gordon, Scott Standish. 4th row: Larry Wiland, Tony
Rose, Chip Laufer, Mike Johnston, Duncan MacLean,
Pledge Trainer Jim Dixon ('83). On Banister: Pledge
Trainer Kraig Catton ('85).
WINTER PLEDGE CLASS 1983
Richard Bellas'86
Alpena, Michigan
Bob Bettendorf'86
Des Moines, Iowa
Andy Bittinger '86
Iron Mountain, Michigan
Mike Bohn '86
Flint, Michigan
Tom Raar '85
Sami Rifat 86
Tony Rose '86
Lake Forest, Illinois
Jeff Seilkop'p
St. Louis, Missouri
David Corey '85
Columbus, Ohio
Tim Eaton '84
Bill Fasel '85
Kim Fong '84
Bob Gordon '85
Mike Johnston '85
Chip Laufer '85
Sean Martin '84
David Levitt 86
Duncan MacLean '86
Griff Neal'86
Steve Pazol'86
Malaysia
Franklin, Michigan
Rochester, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Chicago, Illinois
Wilmette, Illinois
ALPHA PHI of PHI GAMMA DELTA
Doug Sharp '85
David Shuart 86
Scott Standish '86
Larry Wiland '85
Gery Williams'85
Waverly, Michigan
Long Beach, Indiana
Youngstown, Ohio
Birmingham, Michigan
Novi, Michigan
Indianapolis, Indiana
Centerville, Ohio
Birmingham, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan
Radnor, Pennsylvania
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May 1983 newsletter of the Beta Chi chapter at Lehigh University. The newsletter is eight pages in length.