•J THE BOILERMAKER FIJI Lambda lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Purdue University ^^VKiiTaXr* West Lafayette, Indiana Vol. LiV, No. 1 A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Since the publication of our last Boilermaker Fiji, the chapter has had many successes. Coming back from Christmas Break, the chapter found out that we had jumped up to sixth overall in scholarship among fratern ities. This was one thing that the old cabinet stressed very much and one that we will stress also. The first weekend of February we attended State Day at Indianapolis, and I am pleased to report that we excelled in athletics and leadership. Our basket forward to the remaining of this year and next year. We are very proud of the new living room remodeling. We will try to do more changes in the house, and we have many plans for the upcoming year. Three of the requisites, the Purdue chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is, ostensibly, an outstanding chapter. The perspective which the judges used in selecting us for this honor will, perhaps, fortell the reception of future awards. I would areas that we will be working on are like to thank Bill Woolverton for his Pledge Education, Rush, and the steady improvement of scholarship. I dilligent amount of time and effort proferred in submitting this report. would also like to thank the Board of Chapter Advisors and House Corpor ation for their continual support and advise, and hope that we can con tinue our fine relationship. Fraternally, John E. McKenzie ball team won the tournament by beating Rose Hulman, and as a chapter we were awarded the Beta Graduate Cup for most outstanding chapter in Indiana. May 1983 Chapter President Jim Dodson has been nominated by the house for the Wilkinson Award. Jim's devotion to working for and im proving the community, Purdue, the house, and himself has manifested itself in many ways. For the sake of brevity I won't attempt to expand upon Jim's outstanding list of activi ties and honors, but rest assured that Perge! this list is truly awe inspiring. If it is possible to become a consumate stu dent, Jim has most certainly achieved Our thanks go out to Brother Jack Lautenschlager and Brother Bill Woolverton for a great Pig Dinner. Lenny Tucker was a great master of ceremonies, and the pleasure of roasting Doc Crowder is unex- it. We all wish Jim the best of luck in the competition for this prestigious award. The Cups committee (all 2 of us) is busily preparing to submit the reports for the national awards such as Ba.ker pressable. Doc knows how much he Cup, Chaney Cup etc. I only hope that means to us. we can sufficiently expatiate the magnitude of the house collectively, Externally we have increased Phi Gam involvement in and the caliber of the individuals campus organizations. Dave Tompkins is Vice President of I.F.C. with Todd Meyer CUPS REPORT by Robert V. Clutter within it, to receive the awards it truly deserves. 1983 we were awarded the Beta Cup I am compelled to make a note as to the recent fervor in the house to increase our campus involvement. Never before have I witnessed such Porter, Mike Favo, Corey Johnson, and Curt Ross on Junior Board. Greg for best chapter in the State of Indiana. Many facets of the house were considered in the selection, levels of energy, actively directed to improving Purdue and sustaining its academic prominence. Virtually every Dehnke is now secretary of Cheerleading and Greg Riddle is also including: house GPA, pledge GPA, Community Service, Services to on the squad. Myself and the cabinet are looking Purdue, and religious involvement. Considering all of the above pre organization on campus has at least one, and some as many as twelve, members. Keep up the good work on Junior Board; Buddy Menn is President of Purdue Student Lecture Board; Ben Huston is President of C.S.E. with Frank Thomas and Bob Clutter on Senior Board, and Thom The Lambda lota chapter received yet another honor. In February of men. \r\nPage Two May 1983 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI Boilermaker Fiji Editor Chip Sherbrooke '85 Staff Chip Sherbrooke '86 Staff Chip Sherbrooke '87 Published regularly throughout the school year by the Lambda-Iota chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. strong finish from Scott and his partner Todd Noden in the Doubles competition. Frank Thomas won his flight in the Golf Match Play. Our Softball teams have performed well as team number one has gone undefeated in regular season play in both fast and slow pitch seasons. We would like to see a 1st place from team number one as they are in the 3rd round of the Slow Pitch tournament. INTRAMURALS: The Dehnke Brothers, Brad and STRONG AGAIN Vault. Our number one team in Basketball had an impressive season including the State Day Champion ship in Indianapolis, as well as going undefeated in regular season play. Last year's Multitathalon Champion Scott Jost is trying for a repeat this year as he is in the final eight con testants out of over a 200 man field. Our swim Captain Thom Porter swam to an impressive victory in the 50 yard Butterfly. Tom Collignon also did well in the Diving event. 6j/ Frank Thomas Greg, made a repeat performance of last year as they won the Handball Once again the FIJI'S kept up their strong reputation in intramurals. With just a few weeks remaining, we are in Doubles title in the Fall, and younger brother Greg won the Singles Hand ball title in the Spring. Brad also a tight race for 2nd place with the Sigma Chi's, and not out of reach of the 1st place Pike's. Scott Holley brought home the Single Tennis Crown, and we expect a finished second in Horseshoes. Our This years intramurals had a great many outstanding accomplishments, but overall it has been a good time for all of those involved. Although we are loosing this year's Graduating Seniors, we are looking forward to Olympic hopeful Greg Riddle jogged to a first place victory in the 100 and next year, as we have many returning athletes along with 23 new initiates. 220 yard dashes. Paul Hellmich came home with a first place in the Pole PAUL JOSEPH HELLMICH By Patrick G. Barr 1983, dedicated and hard working attitude I often find myself wondering why tragedy shook the lives of the men of because he wanted to make the most Lambda lota. A great friend and brother had passed away during the night in a snowmobile accident. Paul Joseph Hellmich died that morning of each opportunity and gift that the Lord had the thoughtfulness to give this big strong farmer from Greensburg, Indiana is no longer spreading more of his love and happi to him. ness. The answer that I receive is that More than anything, Paul enjoyed the opportunity to love people and he did just that, he loved all people for loved and mastered the intangibles that we all hope to attain. His leaving helped us all to bear the sorrow and their good characteristics. He mastered the ability to be patient, to all to put our lives in perspective pain of missing this tremendous buddy, yet there is not a day that goes by without a happy thought popping understanding and forgiving. In our four years of friendship, I never once saw Paul become upset or angry at into mind about Pablo. another Paul was a very talented and gifted person. He was a distinguished stu dent with above a 5.5 grade point average on more than one occasion. He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta agricultural honorary, a member of the Agriculture unbelievable as though he knew that On Monday March 21, doing what he had done each and every day of his life, living it to its greatest and fullest extent. Time has individual. It was truly life was too short to let the little items Pablo was ready to go. He had lived, us at this time is to be an inspiration and get our houses in order. The tremendous impact that Pablo had on our lives will remain with the brothers forever. We all feel very for tunate to of had the opportunity to know and love Paul. Our task now is To his friends and brothers, Paul to live our lives with the same kind and loving enthusiasm that he did so was a leader who always had time to work. He could pick you up no matter that we may share many more wonderful moments with our great buddy. We hope that the spirit of Lambda lota in 1982. Pablo took on how far down you felt and left you to realize that you are blessed with too many good fortunes to be sad or all depressed. Mechanization club and historian of of his responsibilities with a control his emotions. Paul's life and the impact of his death will inspire all of you to realize the true purpose of your existence as well. \r\nMay 1983 Page Three THE BOILERMAKER FIJI PLAY IT AGAIN... In the past year the Alpha Graduate Chapter removed our severely dillapidated piano and replaced it with a brand new Yamaha Baby Grand piano. The new piano is a very fine and beautiful instrument. The piano is made of walnut and finished in a very attractive dark brown. Not only is the new piano an intricate part of our living room furnishings, it is also a very well used tool of fun and relaxation for our musically inclined done. The remodeling also consisted of two new oriental rugs, four new lamps, a new table, new draperies, some pictures and plants, and we had the wooden floor refinished. The living room, with the new piano, pro vides an excellent place for the Brother's to entertain their guests. We are very anxious to show off the new room during the upcoming football season. Brothers. We would like to thank our Alpha Graduate Brothers and especially William C. (Chuck) Brandt for his very generous contribution. Brother We have just had a major redecorating job done in the living room, and the piano does a great job of accenting all of the work that was piano possible, and we would like to assure him that it has been a very enjoyable addition to 640 Russell. Brandt's contribution made the new NEW GRAD DIRECTORY by R. Todd Noden Good news for the brothers of Lambda lota chapter. We, the graduate directory committee, will be putting out a directory of the graduate brothers of Lambda lota chapter. It will be something similar to what was printed in 1971. We hope that the directory will be mailed to you sometime before Thanksgiving. We would appreciate you sending us any future changes in address so that the directory can be up to date. Thank you for all of your cooperation. RUSH RECOMMENDATIONS Last year, we took an outstanding pledgeclass. We could never have had a successful rush without your recommendations. A great number of the rushees that come through the Phi Gam house each year have previously been referred to us by graduate brothers. Planning for fall rush has already begun. We would appreciate any recommendations that you might provide us. Please cut out the rush form and mail to to: Mr. Bill Woolverton 1875 Weiser Road Niles, Michigan 49120 or call: (616) 683-5960 Your continued support is invaluable. We thank you very much. Sincerely, Ben C. Huston, William D. Woolverton, 1983 Rush Cochairmen. -cut out cut out- -cut out- YEAR AT PURDUE. NAME. HOME ADDRESS. MAJOR. HIGH SCHOOL RANK . ADDRESS SAT SCORE. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, HOBBIES, AND INTERESTS GRADUATE BROTHER'S NAME CHAPTER. CLASS OF. -cut out cut out- -cut out- \r\nPage Four May 1983 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI MOM'S DAY Mom's Day was again a memorable event this year. Many of us are still try ing to recover from the outlandish party, but we were able to dig up some of the final statistics, they are: 125 people ate a buffet dinner and consumed: 2 2 1 1 gallons of Vodka gallons of Whiskey gallon of Rum gallon of Gin 16 litres of 7-up 8 litres of Coke and enough tonic and OJ. to float a ship, as well as two kegs of beer. We would also like to add that the Mary McCarty Club is to be thanked for their generosity. They gave us a Video Cassette Recorder, as well as a set of weights and a horseshoe set to help our intramurals effort. Thanks Moms! Thanks also go out to Michael S. Favo for planning such a great weekend. 640 Russell Street Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 PAID Lafayette, Indiana Permit No. 229 1780^502 iO OR KOL^ERF .'i PU VIEHE 1940 JRf m 515 HYLArJD PARK' DRIVE GLEMWOJO SPRIlSiGS CO 81601 0000 178