™«TEmirrf or mi mmm mnr r" 'f" "'is! 0 HKMSDMSI LITTLE GIANT DEC 18196? AL flfeADb o//%t Qamnta3}elta at Waba^h College Volume 16, Number 1 Phi Gamma Delta, Wabash Ci'illege, Craweordsvh.le Indiana December, 1967 16 TAKE WHITE STARS The Pledge Class of 1971, hailing from four states and holding an impressive list of aeeomplishments, is one of the finest to come Psi's wav in recent years. Wellrounded is the onlv wav to describe these Purple Pilgrims as thev hoast seven ela.ss officers, twelve varsitv athletes, si.x mem bers of the National Honor Society, four Thespians, two jonrnalists, two debaters, four scholarship holders, two student pilots, and, to top it all off, one fnll-time farmer! With such fine credentials to back them, the Fiji Class of '71 will nndonbtedly play a m.ijor role in the upward march of humanitv at Wahash. |ohn S. Brackemyre, the pledge ela.ss vice president from Linton, Indiana, held the vice jiresidenev of his hinh school class for two vears, starred in football and basket- liLdl, and was |iresident of the Kev Club. An all-eonnty, all-eonferenee MVP in bas ketball, "Brack' has alreadv made a bid for a place on the varsity five at Wabash as well as becoming a member of the Young Republicans. He plans to major in math. Rohert W. Davenport, Michigan's sole eontrihntion to Psi this vear, hails Irom Farmington. Vice president of this class in The pledge class of '71 lines up in the library. Row 1: Lingelbach, Pennock, Kepple, Howard, Peters, Grills. Row 2: Israel, Long, Holland, Davenport, Whitney. Row 3: Ramey, Spahr, Parker, Songer, Brackemyre. Psi HostsSuccessful Homecoming IIoiiK'coiniiii; is unc of tlie greatest week ends on tlie Wabasli eampiis, and this year's was no exception. Packed with a variety of events and acti\ities, it was a slicccss not only for the college as a wliole hut espe- ciilily for Psi. The festivities began on Fridav night witli the annual freshman bonfire and pep rail)'. Due to a cooperative effort on the parts of college officials and the Crawfords\ ille Police Department, an event eagerl) anticipated b\' fresinnen, tlie RIniie Run, was not iield. Later on in tlie evening the all-eampns Homecoming Dance was held in the Campus Center. The 41-0 loss the Little Giants were dealt bv Ohio Weslevan in Saturdav's football game made it a bleak afternoon for manv of the parents, students, and alumni. This was not so for the Fijis, however. The llomeeoming Queen contest held at half- (Continued on page o ) his junior year, Rob starred in varsitv lootball, basketball, and track for four years. At Wabash "Flash " has shown marked abil- itv in football and promises to help the Little Giant gridders in future vears. He is currentlv contemplating a major in English. A legacy, Peter H. Cirills leads the parade of pledges from Broad Ripple High School in Indianapolis where he lettered in wres tling and football and served on the Student Conneil. Pete has already earned a starting halfback slot on the varsitv football team, and joined the German Clnb and the Public Affairs Forum in line with his intended major in political science. .Another native of Indianapolis, Theodore F. Holland 111, comes to Psi as a former member of the North Central High School (Continvied on page 41 \r\nPage Two LITTLE GIANT FIJI December, 1967 Fifis Abound as Campus Leaders The Purple Diaper Exemplifying the spirit and talent of Psi Chapter, many of its members have distinguished themselves in extra-curricular activities and have also re cently received several individual awards. Senior Steve Bowen is now serving as president of Blue Key. Seniors Bob Faul, John Greves, Steve Johnson, and Harry Staley, and juniors Bob Brandes and John Culley are among the other members of the honorary organization. Presiding over the Sphin.x Club is senior r- ^.1 1 • 1 tTry SmitJl. Otiicr members tire seniors — The LITTLE GIANT FIJI is published three times yearly by Psi Chapter of the Fraternity of Ste\c B()Wf:n, Bob Faul, John Grc\cs, and1 Harry Staley, and junior Dave Husted. Pbi Gamma Delta, Wabash Collepe, for the en- T' ' 1 1 T-«i y-. I T Joyment of the alurrni, underEraduate members, fnends of Psi Chapter. Co-Editors John Culley and Jim Early Fifteen Wabash Phi Gams made the ' T- 1. 1 ^ K i. i T • T i. Deans List last semester to help wm Inter- Contributors-- Steve Bowen, Gordon Dempsey, Bob Faul, Trey Holland, Jim Peters, Dave Shane, Rick Campbell fraternity Scholarship. Seniors Dave Avery, Cabinet — Bob Faul, President T-x ^ ^ Steve Johnson,.Treasurer Steve Bowen, Bob Faul, John Greves, ■r. . t-» t tx t t-x /-t Jim Baker, Recordinp Secretary i Steve Bowen, Corresponding Secretary juniors Jim Acton, Bob Brandes, Dave Carl- John Greves, Historian .son, Dan Crandall,' JTolin Cuiku',' Vance Parkhurst, Doug Sparks, and sophomores Trustee.s of the Wabash College Phi Gamma Delta Association; President, William S. Ramey, '34 Indianapolis Gordon Dempsey, Bruce Middendorf, Jim , _ _ 1 1 Strider, and Tom Topper attained this Vice-President. Robert Braeken. '43 Frankfort Secretary, John C. Schick, *51 Indianapolis Treasurer. Harold A. Cash, "M...., Indianapolis scholastic honor. Dr. Jess E. Burks, *41 Tlioiiias Wolselcy Gaisscr was horn to proud parents Julia and Tom Gaisser ('62) on October 26, 1966, in Gambridge, Mas sachusetts, where Tom is currently working as Researcli Associate in Tlieorctieal Phvsics at M.I.T. Janice and Tom Sinex ('62) are tiie parents of a son, Thomas D., born January 19, 1967. They are living in Indianapolis where Tom is a lawyer. Daniel VaiiBnskirk ('.52) and liis wife Mary Ellen had a pleasant snqirise last Valentine's Day in the birth of their third daughter, Virginia. They are living in Wasliington, Illinois. J. Brad Lentz ('62) and wife Susie have just had their first eliild, J. Rodney, who was bom in April of this year. Brad is pre.sently witli the Department of History at tlie University of New Hampshire at Durham. Ghristine and David Rogge ('62) have annonneed the birth of their first child, HustinE, Grawfordsville ...Indianapolis Matthew David, horn July 21, 1967. Dave Sr. is assistant minister at the Lafayette warked this fall bv Phi Gams as Bob Faul ' rr • 1- Purple LeBionnaire. Peteris M. Silins, *62 Grawfordsville New York. Sophomores Tom Freeman and Dave Shane t played oEensive back and offensive end respectively. Pledge Pete Grills started in the =h°"ld be addressed to: Editor.s Little Giant Fiji, Phi Gamma Delta, Grawfordsville, Indiana, 47933. The Little Giant football team was bul- and John Greves played on the orrensive line Paul J. St. Louis, Mo. suEEcstions. criticisms, alumni news, etc. Avenue Presbyterian Ghurch in Buffalo, The Rev. Robert J. Webb ('59) and his wife Virginia had their third child, Anne Kramer, 011 August 18, 1967. Bob is pre.s halfback position and won tlie Most Im- ently serving as rector of St. John's Epis copal Glnirch in Grawfordsville. This past CaITI/I/'A summer lie won the President's Gup Golf proved Player Award for the season. Pledge JvlrHfl JUl w IliC Bob Davenport also played in the Wabash backficld This year Psi is off to a quick start in social service work. During the first few Ghampionship at the G'villc Gountry Glnb. The latest surge to the baby boom from University Service projects have been the Glass of 1962 comes from Jim and Linda Daniel who announced the birth of a son, Adam Richard, on August 25, 1967. for most goals scored during the season and was named co-captain of next year's started. The United Fund dri\c, which came to ence at the University of Wisconsin in squad. Seniors Terry Smith and Flarry Sta- an end in mid November, saw the Fijis lev. junior Reggie Llewellyn, and freshmen covering several of tlie outlying communi- hers of the basketball squad and hope to November marked Psi's thinking about see much action in the coming months. caiinister distribution for the Grossroads T 1. .1 . .1 • Leading the soccer team this season was ® junior Tim Graig. Tim received the award , John Brackemyre and1 f-TSkip• TLong are mem- Gliapter president Bob Faul is Psi's .sole months of school the United Fund, Gross- , roads n i i -t. .• Rehabilitation . Genter, i and ur i i World ties and receiving individual contributions twenty-five dollars. The end of Reliahilitation Genter in Indianapolis. The I m • Beta r> I Kappa. It member ofr Phi Fiii representa, ' . Wabasli Fijis , ' liave, been in-rr charge • . of tliis ii project tor several years, the winter will president John Giilley and secretary Bnice Middendorf. Boh Brandes is now president events for tlie World University Service, to aid tlicir attempt to raise the standards and of the Iiiterfratcrnity Gouncil and Harry Stalev, vice president of the Senior Gouncil. quality of higher education throughout the ^v'kl. 111 the realm of student publications, Wa- :,tart planning tlicir Ghristmas party toi tives in the German Glub cabinet include , , r , 1 , 1 1- .■ IV 1 numerous money-raising Toward tlic end of /-iNtnemhcr the Fijis , . .1 . ■ . i„,. hash Fijis liold prominent positions. Junior i,„ac.rprivileged Grawfordsville Jim is Assistant Professor of Gompnter Sci Madison. Lost Fi'iis Tlie Alumni Records Office at tlie college lias reported losing contact witli several of Psi's graduate brothers. If yon know a more recent address for any of the brothers whose names and last known addresses are printed below, please write and tell ns. William H. Howard '27 575 Lexington Ave., New York, New York 10022 children. Rick Gampbell is eo-cditor of The 196H This is the time when Psi entertains, feeds, jaiiies D. Gox '52 Wabash, and Bill Mahin is circulation editor and plays Santa Glaus to some of tlic most .523 N. Han'ard Apt. 1 for The Bachelor. Pledges Jon Liiigclbach 1 ' ' 1 , and, Skip .Long are also on■ nthe yearbook stall. appreciatiie brats in town. Tlie consensus is tliat the Gliristmas party is more tun tor J,,,. Los Angeles, Galifornia 90004 ^ when social sciwice means real contact junior Tom Kennedy is chairman of the Arts Forum, and junior Jim Aeton is a witli real people who need and appreciate tlie lielp the chapter can give tliem as a varsitv cheerleader. group. Tims, throngii many activities, memhcrs go, all in all, tlie Wabash Fijis lia\c tlicir of Psi are serving their college and uphold- hands full, but there is nothing that brings ing Phi Gamma Delta's leadership on a chapter closer together than the shared campus. experience of helping otliers. Harlaii W. Sliields '25 450 S. Hanard St. Heiiiet, Galifornia 92343 Ray Hartwell '65 5313 N. Knoxx'ille Peoria, Illinois 61614 \r\nLITTLE GIANT FIJI December, 1967 Page Three SOME CHUMS AND ALUMS Epliriam Kcitli Spade, TS, is a sales executi\e and state manager for Dari-Delite, jess E. Burks, M.D., '41, is medical di rector of the Chevrolet Shell Division of Harold E. (Hal) Miller '64, writes us: "I completed six month of active duty in Inc. in Portland, Indiana. General Motors. He currently lives in Glen- the U. S. Army Reserve at Fort Leonard Peter Edson, '20, resigned from tiie Wabash College Board of Trustees at the e.\piration of his term in ]iine 1967, ;ifter tweb e years of serv ice as an alumni-clected trustee. His reason for retiring was to make way for younger alnmni on the Board, since over half of the liv ing Wabash alumni are now post-World \I'ar 11 graduates of the college. "And they should be represented on the Board," he says. Brother Edson was dale, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. Wood, Missouri, infamous resort area in tlie reeentlv eonfirmed bv the Board of Arehons of the Fraternitv of Phi Gamma Delta as Chairman of the Permanent Committee on the Magazine. lohn Maxwell Adams, '2.3, has retired as Chaplain and Professor of Religion after twenty years of service at Maealester Col lege in St. Paul, Minnesota. DeWitt O'Kieffe, '26, is Senior Vice Pres ident of the Leo Burnette Company, Inc., an advertising agency in Chicago. Cordon M. Trout, '31, is a eontraetiiig ollieer at Ft. Benjamin Harrison near In dianapolis. Baymond D. Brown, jr., '32, is the owner of the Muenster Oil Company in Fort Worth, Texas. Irvin A. Powers, '35, is Executive Vice President of the Hoover Worldwide Cor poration, a management, advisory, coordi nate, and planning company serving the Hoover Company and its subsidiaries. John W. Kingsburv, '37, commutes daily from Short Hills, New Jersey, to New York City where he is Assistant Vice President of Personnel for American Telephone and Telegraph. Harvey W. (Moo.se) Hanscom, '39, is Vice President of the A. C. Nielsen Co. in Chicago. He recently came down Wa bash way to watch the Little Giants down DePauw and to attend a Housing Associa tion meeting. Wabash 1967-68 Here Here Albion DePauw Tournament Hanover Indiana Central GLCA Classic Jan. 3 Jan. 5 Jan. 11 Jan. 13 St. Joseph's Kenyon Rose Poly Jan. 27 Kentucky Southern Jan. 29 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. I 7 Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Butler Feb. 28 Ohio. Kelsey B. McKay, '49, was the unsuc cessful Republican candidate for tlie mayor of McComb, Mississippi, in 1966. His wife Martha ran for state rep'resentative in 1967. \Vf writes us that he hopes to meet some of the Wabash Fijis at the Republican Con vention in Miami in 1968. Thurman C. Anderson, '50, was a co- founder of the Badger Packaging Corpora tion in the spring of 1965. Now starting their third year of production in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he writes us, that "Things look good!" of Kyasanur Forest Disease. His research in India was sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Indian Council of .Medical Research. On the return trip, he and his wife spent five days in Israel (after the war) and three weeks in England. John David Proffitt, '54, is now practicing law in Noblesville, Indiana. pretty good care of his pilots. Hope to sec the Chicago Brothers this Christmas." John Christopher Bird, '67, is presently enjoying his first year of law school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. He tells us, "I don't miss Indiana weather but I do miss the brotherhood at PGD." Robert G. Day, Jr., '67, worked as an insurance adjuster last summer for Farmer's student at Washington Universitv in St. Louis. Auto Insurance in Pekin, Illinois. This fall he is living in an apartment with two otlier first year law students at the University of Illinois at Champaign. David M. Merrell, '67, tells us that he class whenever they are in Cleveland." .Associate Director of Medical Education at National Bank in Indianapolis. John B. McGinnis, '61, is president of Varsity Games at 7:30; aircraft. It's a real kick —Uncle Sam takes makes his home in Berea, Ohio. He says, Bank Di'partment of the American Fletcher Here There Finished up basic training last summer and "Would love to see anyone from my pledge Here Here Here Here There Here There Here Indiana Central DePauw through. Rhiman A. Rotz, Jr., '65 is a graduate student in history at Princeton Universitv. He was married on September 9, 1967, with Bill McCarty, '65, as Best Man, and jim Bond, '64, as one Usher. William S. Robb, Jr., '66, is with the Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas. He writes: is really eating it as a first year medical DePauw St. Joseph's mond, Indiana, where John is a lawyer. He invites all to stop in while passing jolm J. Foster, '55, has moved to Burl ington, Wisconsin, where he is plant man ager of a new Foster-Forbes Glass Com pany plant. He tells us that he "loves liv ing in Wisconsin." Kent L. Fredrick, '57, sells ecpiipment to the northern Ohio ehemical industry for Waldrip, Blankenburg & Company, Inc. He Methodist Ho.spital in Indianapolis. Joseph D. Barnette, Jr., '61, was trans There There and have decided to settle dovvm in Ham :mi carrier qualified in single-engine prop Loan Department to the Correspondent Marian John F. Tweedle, '64, and his bride of five months, Claudia, have bought a house This year he travelled to India to conduct research on the control of the tick vectors ferred in Lake Forest other, they say." Hal is now office manager for Crawford Industries in Crawfordsville. "Should have my wings around Christmas. There Butler Ozarks, and Fort Benjamin Harrison, com monly known as Old Ben's Rest Home, this past August. 1 also became the proud possessor of a wife in the same month. I just traded one commanding officer for an Roger O. Druminond, '53, is engaged in entomology research in Kerrville, Texas. There Earlham Freshmen Games 5:30 Construction Supply Center in Columbus, There Rose Poly Dec. 12 Dec. 19 Dec. 29-30 Procurement and Production at the Defense George W. Applegate, M.D., '58, is Di rector of the Artificial Kidney Unit and Basketball Dec. 2 Dec. 5 Dec. 8-9 Dean C. Stafford, '46, has been with the Navv Supply Corps since his graduation from Wabasli. He is presently Director of October from the Commercial Film Productions, a firm which makes tele vision commercials, industrial fihns, and Mark Your Calendar! PIG DINNER Saturday, March 23, 1968 in films for television in Indianapolis. Mark F. Miller. '63, was married to Ro.svinarv Dawv this October. He is sta tioned now at the Naval .\ir Station in Olathe. Kansas, bnt will be going to Ciuam for two vears in jannarv. He tcntativelv plans to start a dental practice in Indian;ipolis on his return. Indianapolis Details Later \r\nPage Fouf LITTLE GIANT FIJI Pledges Psi initiates George Lipsky On Tuesday night, November 14, Psi Chapter added yet another link to its cheri.shed golden chain by initiating Dr. George A. Lip.sky, a distinguished professor of (Continued from page 1) Senior Class Council, vice president of bis Key Club, and member of the National Honor Society. Armed with a scholarship to political science at the college. Joining the ranks of professors Rogge, Mikesell, and Purple Legionnaire Silins, Brother Lipsky fight the Gods of Waugh enroute to a bi ology major, "Farquhar" has already joined became the fourth Phi Cam on the Wabash Alpha Phi Omega. facultv. Peoria's pride, John VV. Howard, kept himself busy in govemment at Richwoods High School as he was president of the Peoria Area Combined December, 1967 Student Although his formal entry into the broth erhood transpired just a short time ago, Lipsky's loyalty to Psi was established long Council before his initiation. A friend of the frater and held offices in several clubs. A pri\ate pilot planning to major in political science, John is a championship water skier and has joined the Young Republicans Club at Wabash. Ronald L. Israel calls Delphi, Indiana, his home. In high school "Iz" lettered in football, basketball, golf, and baseball, and, in his spare time, held offices in several organizations, sang in a group, and made the National Honor Society. An economics .Phiyto courtesy The Wabash George A. Lipsky major with a scholarship, "Fat Albert" has been a valuable addition to Psi's IM foot ball team. Hailins; from Tremont, Illinois, is Eusjene C> ' ' o C. Kepple, a political science major. In high school. Gene lettered in basketball, baseball, and cross-country and was a mem ber of the National Honor Society. An avid golfer, he plans to play for the linksmen this spring. His other activities in clude Young Republicans, Public Affairs Forum, and the German Club. Jonathan G. Lingelbaeh forsook the pleasurers of attending a co-ed school in his home town of Appleton, Wisconsin, to become a Caveman. "Lingle's" high school activities included golf, cross counti-y, dehate, and membership in se\eral clubs. Already at Wabash he has joined the Young Republicans and has become assistant editor of the senior section for T/ie 1968 Wuhunh. Jon's DeGaullian nose could possibly e.xplain his intention to parlez vnus his way to a French major. Legacy Robert H. Long, Jr. from Elm- hurst, Illinois, is the president of his pledge class. Skip lettered in ba.skctball and base ball for two years in high school and will participate in both sports at Wabash. A top freshman basketball prospect, he is a member of Young Republicans and the year book staff and plans to enter the "Rogge world" on his wav to an economics major. The only man in the pledge class to re(piire an o.xygcn mask, six-foot-four-ineh Scott S. Parker is a nati\e of Urbana, Illi nois. While in high school, "Stretch" let tered in tennis, was president of his senior class, and was an Illinois State Scholarship semi-finalist. A political science major, he lege. A legacy, "H.P." participated in bas ketball and football and was a founder of the Key Club in high school Another polit ical science major, he has joined Young Re publicans, Public Affairs Forum, and the German Glub at Waba.sh. Another Rocket, James L. Peters also hails from Indianapolis Broad Ripple where he was vice president of the Key Glub, sports editor of the newspaper, president of Quill and Scroll, and a member of the National Honor Society. A political science major, Jim is a Baker scliolar and has been a %aluablc Fiji intramural asset. Robert M. Ramey, Gentralia's other con tribution of the Class of '71, is Psi's Fresh man Council representatixe and a member of the Young Republicans. In high school Mark was a varsity football player, a mem nity since his arrival on campus in the late .50's, Lip.sky has assisted Psi in a variety of ways. In addition to being a willing and able chaperone, he has graced many of our faculty dinners with his presence. Dur ing the rushing seasons, he has appeared at the house with the express purpose of selling pro.spective freshmen on Wabash. Needless to say, his effort sold several men on Phi Cainnra Delta as well. Lipsky's list of credentials is both long and inrpressive. Recognized as one of the foremost political scientists in the country, he is in constant demand as an author, lecturer, and critic. Many of his summers have been spent traveling around the globe studying strategic areas for Uncle Sam. Many of these studies have culminated in publications which subsequently became re(juired reading for State Department offic ials. Flis intellectual biography of John Quincy Adams has been acclaimed the best ever about our sixth President. Aside from formal literary achievements. Dr. Lipsky is in constant communication with other political scientists across the country. He was instrumental in persuading Dr. Robert Scalapino, one of the nation's top experts in the field of Asian politics, to come to Wabash to discuss the Viet ber of the Key Club and National Honor Naur war several weeks ago. Society, and director of the senior class plav. He, too, has decided to double talk his way through a political science major. but a dedicated teacher would be to do him The full-time Fiji farmer, William L. To describe Brother Lipsky as anything an injustice. Dedicated to his students, he keeps long office hours and is always avail Songer from Veedcrsburg, Indiana, is Psi's sole sophomore pledge. A member of the National Honor Society and several clubs at Fountain Central High School, Bill was a Dean's Lister last year as well as being the "Popcorn King." In line with his agri cultural heritage, he has decided to major in biologv and find out "what it's all about." able for consultation. When lecturing, he is forever tossing out new ideas in hope of prox'oking a meaningful dialogue between professor and student. Popular among his colleagues and his students, Psi Chapter is proud that George Lipskv is "mighty glad to be a Fiji." The "spore," Thomas |. Spahr, is the third of Psi's trio of pledges from Indian .Hills, Illinois, rounds out the pledge class. A \arsity footballer, swimmer, and track man in high school, "Animal" also was a apolis Broad Ripple. A high school debater, actor, and Key Clubber, "Torpedo" also member of the High School Youth Center learned guerilla warfare in the R.O.T.C. Board. German At Waba.sh he has become a member of Forum have claimed this frosh political science major wlio has also been a valuable has joined the Young Republicans and plans to pla\' tennis in the spring. One half of Psi's dynamic duo from Cen- the German Club and Young Republicans and plans to enter the realm of Lipskydom tralia, Illinois, Harold H. Pennock HI comes A product of Hinsdale Townsliip High to Wabash after a \'ear at Kaskaskia Gol- School, Guv F. Whitnev from Clarendon as a political science major. Club and Public Affairs asset in IMs. With such fine potential, the Fiji Pledge Class of 1971 should make its mark on the Wabash campus in the vears to come. \r\nLITTLE GIANT FIJI Doccniber, 1967 Page Five Fiji Troupers Win Blue Key Stunt Niglit For the second year in a roxv, the men of Psi left Blue Key Stunt Night carrying the prized first place trophy. This year, the Fijis' skit centered on a mythical war betxx'een the Good, Rich God and the God of W'augh. Written by seniors Daxc Axery and Jim Baker and juniors Bob Brandes, Rick Camp bell, jolin Culley, and Bill Mabin, the ten minute skit xx'as entitled "The Theological Implications of Wiping Out DePauw." The Gods and their angelic hosts (xx'ould xou beliexe they looked like Wabash profes sors?) xvere arguing xx'hether it xvould be more beneficial to use axolotls or moles to Dr. Chosen Peebles, the God of Waugh, Christian Al, and the Good, Rich God discuss *'The Theological Implications of Wiping Out DePauw." attack the DePauxv campus. A deus ex imichina (Christian Al, head of the Soggv Food Service) proxided the formula to combine the txvo ideas into one. By grind ing axolotls and moles together and feeding the mixture to the Dannies, they were summarily turned into a.xolcs. President Speaks Wabash College is at a enieial period in its liistorv, the outcome of which will de termine not only the future of Wabash College, but also the future of its fraternitv system. "Change" is rearing its ugly head. This statement is not so alarming since Wabash has continuously undergone change to meet the challenge of educating young men. Yet, I think that the multiple dilemma Wabash now faces is one that may necessitate a re-evaluation and perhaps a transformation of the Wabash educational svstem. If Wabash is to survi\e, graduates and nndergiadnates alike must reconcile themsehes to the fact that new demands and new challenges are arising and that these must be faced with an open mind turned only toward the future. What are these changing conditions of which I am speaking? First, more rigorous course work is making erer greater demands on the students time. The ex'er present threat of the military draft places arlditional external pressures on the students to do well seholasticly. As a result, many students are finding that thev can afford to gi\e only a \ery small part of their time to extracurricular actixities, such as fraternity work, athletics, etc. The freshman indoctrination pn)gram this la.ll met with sexcre criticism and ox'crt hostility from both iipperclassmen and Ireslnuen. Tlu- purpose of pots, the pole fight, and the sings xxas scrion.sly questioned bx a segment of the student body. Pleclge training in the fraternities has undergone rex ision. lloxxexer, in many ca.scs, it seems that the demands are still more than the pledges are xvilling to submit themselx es to. More and more high school seniors xx'hom xx'e hax-e contacted in rush ask about social life and cidtural exents at Waba.sh. Many xdtimatelv choose a largxa' cotd school. Others interested in Wabash feel they xvould be unable to cope xxith the scholastic demands and, consequently, do not exen bother to apply. Outstanding high school athletes art' draxxn axxay from Waba.sh by attractive offers of financial aid at knger institutions. Thus, manx' perspective Waba.sh men nexer attend their first class at Wabash in spite of the more aggressix'e admissions policies that hax'c recently been incorporated. These obserx'ations, and more, jrrcsent them sehes as problems to anxa.ne serionslx' ','oncerned about the future of Wabash. These problems may seem rather minor. Undonbtedlx', the Wabash sxstem has long had to contend with challenges ol this type. let. there are more basic problems, of xxhich these may be only the symptoms. Educational institutions thronehont the United States are expanding to meet the demands ol not onlx ex]Ximling population, but also expand ing knoxx'ledge. If Wabash is to compete snceessfullx', xvijl it ultimatelx' haxe to accept federal aid? (A recent liachelov article shoxx'ecl that Wabash graduate financial support is not comparable t