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Title:
1967 December Newsletter Zeta Deuteron (Washington & Lee University)
Abstract:
December 1967 newsletter of the Zeta Deuteron chapter at Washington & Lee University. The newsletter is eight pages in length.
Date/Date Range:
12/00/1967
Subjects:
Newsletter
Chapter:
Zeta Deuteron
University:
Washington & Lee University
Era:
1960s
1967 December Newsletter Zeta Deuteron (Washington & Lee University)
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DECEMBER, 1967
ZETA DEUTERON
1968 Marks Zeta Deuteron's 100th Year
Norris Pig Dinner Highlights Celebration;
Bishop Provides Able Leadership Brother Danner Mahood to Speak
In Zeta Deuteron s lOOth Year
In 1868, the Zeta Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma
Delta was founded at Washington and Lee. Naturally,
A Letter to
CHIP CHEW
the upcoming one hundredth birthday demands a real
celebration. At the Norris Pig Dinner, we will cele
Rec. Secreiarv
Our Alumni
brate this centennial.
Dear Brother Alumnus,
The weekend of the celebration. nineteenth century at the University
Allow me to apologize for this February 23-24, 1968, will be abusy
of California. The brothers of Delta
j
and
fun one for all the Fijis Xi got a pig to use in a gag con
j Lexington. Friday evening, dinner cerning the Betas and the Dekes. As
in
cent years. The cabinet and 1 cer- ,will be served at the house. After the evening wore on, the pig lost its
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chapter's lethargic and ineffectual
program of alumni relations in reEES LOCKE
Treasurer
,
tainly recognize the exigency of the ,dinner, a general social period will head, got an apple in its mouth, and
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situation and hope to remand it be follow. Everyone will have a chance was cooked and eaten by the Fijis.
ginning with this issue of the W & L to get together and reminisce and
The next morning, after the fes
Fiji.
meet the present actives and tivities, Brother Frank Norris (Gal.
Since you were once an active
'94) suggested that the pig roastbe-
pledges.
The next morning, the alumni come an annual affair. After the sad
member of this chapter, we want you will have the chance to see the cam- death of this promising writer in
to be cognizant of its accomplish pus. The brothers will organize 1902, the feast was made an annual
ments and interested in its welfare.
tours to show them what is new on event, bearing Norris's name. Now,
We hope to achieve acloser assom - campus.
Lunch will be served at the each year 10,000 Fijis, about onetion with you through re^lar pu isome free time following, fourth of the living membership, at,
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•W & L Fiji will be the first of four
P^rty followed by the biggest the chapters from coast to coast.
celebration of the century for Zeta
At Zeta Deuteron this year, we
published annually, which we hope Deuteron, the Norris Pig Dinner, will celebrate our centennial as well
will keep you up to date on chapter
that evening.
and university affairs. We have tried
TVto add a slight touch of journalistic w—t
ability so that it might be placed on a
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higher plane than most other chapter
newsletters.
Let me also remind you of Zeta
Deuteron's upcoming Centennial
Celebration and Norris Pig Dinner to
ED BISHOP
be held February 23-24, 1968. We
President
have been at Washington and Lee one
hundred years now and we would like
DAVE ENNLS
to have as many of you return to
celebrate this occasion with us as
Cones. Secreiarv
possible.
as the Pig Dinner. We will have the
traditional
roastAnd
pig,allwith
apple
^^s mouth.
the anpledges
The Norris Pig Dinner is a Phi must kiss the pig, with the youngest
im tradition begun in the late
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J. D. Humphries Accepts
Purple Legionnaire Position
Probably the most influential and
important position in the chapter
I hope this will be the start of re- hierarchy is that of Purple Legion
As a graduate advisor,
newed chapter-alumni relations, naire.
he must counsel his undergraduate
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DON OHARE
Historian
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leading ultimately to a greater in-
volvement in Zeta Deuteron on your brothers and help steer the actions
part and a subsequent strengthening of the chapter. During this his
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chapter.
toric year at Zeta Deuteron, a strong
Fraternally yours, personality is imperative in filling
Edward L. Bishop, 111, this post. And, the brothers of
Zeta Deuteron feel that they have
President
chapter was founded. He hashis chin
providing a few cheap laughs also in quite a few other pies, however.
This year's cabinet in addition to
just such a personality in J. D.
manages to provide a little leader
because he is this year's wrest-
ship.
ling captain and our intramural retary. He says that he was "best
chairman.
looking" for three years and some
The
four
seniors
are
an
un
believable crew led by the most un
Les
Locke
is
treasurer
Humphries.
J. D. is a first year law student
and allow him to harbor this delusion. in the Washington and Lee School
believable of all, Ed Bishop. Ed has
"Chairman ofthe House andGrounds Nonetheless, he is a past historian of Law and a very active young
a four-letter athletic record as well
as a four-letter tongue. He was last
Committee" which means that the and social chairman which affords man on campus.
year's treasurer and distinguished
him self in the year prior as the house
"Mr. Fix-It." Being on the IFC and
and having attended the section con
vention, he also has a few legitimate
claims to fame.
Don D'Hare is probably the only
historian who doesn't know when the
J.D. HUMPHRIE.S
Included in his
the chapter.
hall has a nice set of blueprints some redemption,
activities are Dorm Counsellorship with
So
far he has done an excellent
and the dining room has nice P &
The only junior official is Dave and a second year position on the
job
in
advising the chapter concern
J's (peanut butter and jelly sand- Ennis who is responsible for our Student Control Committee. He
ing
the
coming Centennial as well
wiches). Through a lack of heat, relations with the faculty and is also holds down a part time job
as
other
problems confronting the
the house has accumulated some corresponding secretary. Dave is at The College Town Shop.
fraternity.
With his caoabilities.
frozen asse(t)s and to this endwe all also scholarship chairmanandlends J. D. succeeds Charles Bowie
wish Les well.
his arms and legs to intramural in this position. Brother Bowie is we are sure that he will continue
his strong leadership and we offer
now living in Washington, D. C.
T. Thornton is house manager. where he still keeps close contact our thanks to him and our best
of luck in the future.
In the autumn air above the marsh sports,
is Chip Chew who is recording sec-
\r\nTHE W&L FIJI
Dec, 1967
Fill MEN ENIOY CHAMPAGNES, ISLANDS,
WEEKENDS
W^^kevids, Openings
Fiji Sociul Fife
The social season being an inte big hits with the Phi Gam socialites.
Law student and party-team mem
ber Jeff Sheehan has been relatively
cent men have done their part tolive calm this year; but then again, no
up to the infamous traditions of the crows have flown into the house.
gral partof any fraternity's schedule
of events, Zeta Deuteron's magnifi
past. The Fijis consistently nomi Soon Loarn Way tp Schooli
nate a majority of the house to the
school "all-party" team as thehalls The pledges have been quick to
of the white stone house at 112 take a cue from their elders. The
youngsters have cleverly discovered
Preston Street resound with the
the road to Southern Sem and weeklegends of Phi Gams parties.
night
roadtrips have become a favo
The 1967-68 school year has not
been dull. Finding time to reluctantly rite pledge class project. Some of
shove aside the textbooks and guiltily the older house members have be
taking drink in hand, the Fijis have come accustomed to follow certain
relaxed with vigor. Football week
ends are the scenes of combo par
ties that all the other houses on
other roads on weekends. The traf
fic to Staunton,Amherst,and Hollins
has been heavy due to the efforts of
campus seem to enjoy as well as such Phi Gams as John Zink, Dave
the brothers.
Ennis, Tom Robinson and Waugh
Grigler. Gil Turner seems to find
Fijif Help Organize Weekend
his dates closer to home; while
Bill
McLeod
likes
the
scenery
Openings Weekend witnessed one in North Carolina.
THE GOOD LIFE — BROTHERHOOD
Bishop and Baizley pose while the
AND A DRINKl — Brothers Rideout,
Sphinx looks on.
Five Alumni
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With the Centennial Celebration
of the better Zeta Deuteron get-
togethers. Music was provided Fri in the new future, the Fijis are
day night by the Moof, a psychedelic• eagerly awaiting the traditional
group from Long Island. "Sweet: Champagnes Party and the Norris
Soul Music" returned Saturday night Pig Dinner. Then there is always
after Wilson Pickett's spectacular the promise of Fancy Dress Week
at Doremus Gymnasium. Not all of end and the other W&L social
the entertainment was musical, how events. Without a doubt, the bro
ever, Wilbur Johnson's weight lif thers of Zeta Deuteron will try
ting, Jay Test's clever wardrobe,
Return toW&L and
Bobo Brazil's singing all made
Homecoming Is always one of the
largest football weekends at W&
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which perhaps
work
little more
their best to avoid the boredom of
the books whenever possible.
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have developed.
Homecoming weekend found five
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returning alumni visiting the Phi
Dionne Warwick sings at Phi Gam Springs Party.
Harry Ballance, an airline pilot
for
now
lanta; Tom
lem, whose
graduate
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at W & L;
Hopewell, doing graduate work at
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University of Virginia; Warren
^ Hopkins, a professor of psychology TWO LIONS IN AZOO! —Ed Bishop and Dart O'Hare
j at Washington and Jefferson Uni-
-r versity; and Mr. William Sanders
ham it up at a combo party.
of near Charlottesville.
The brightest spot of the weekend
was the Fiji representative for
Homecoming Queen. Pretty Miss
Margaret Perry, a senior at Mary
Baldwin College, displayed her poise
Mothers' Club Raids
First Meeting of Year
cided to attempt to raise $1,000
for their donation to the building
fund this year.
The point was
made that a new basement with
The Mothers' Club of the Phi ample room for partying would
brothers met over Parents' alleviate the destruction of the
Gam
judging
before the IFC Committee to win
second place in the
now used living room, and would
announced at half-time inSaturday's Weekend for their first meeting
of the 1967-68 school year. Ap
Brother John Zink, a first year proximately fifteen mothers attend
game. Margaret is the fiancee of
law student at W & L.
However, we feel that perhaps
one reason for Margaret's taking
only a second could be the fact
keep
the entire house in better
condition the year around.
Recent gifts for which the bro
ed as Mrs. Haliburton Williams
presided.
thers are thankful include both dra
At the meeting, the mothers de- peries and carpeting for the living
room. As we also feel that the
After the Washington and Lee
Neblette Torrance, last
HERE! A TOAST TO CHAMPAGNES! — that NeWette
last year's
year's trouncing of the highly favored renovation of the house is impor
tant, the brothers express their
Brothers Twardy, Zink, Ennis, Humphries and dates fjJi representative, had ruled for Southwestern in a 30-13 bout, the appreciation
for all that the mo
HERE!
enjoy the sparkUng colors of this weekend. I'll drink
to that!
weekend was completed by a combo
ofBrotte^S SS party
Saturday evening which duly
hails from Richmond, Virginia.
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exemplified the joy at the Fijihouse
thers have done and wish them
the best
of luck on their new
project.
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The W & L FIJI and the Brothers
of Zeta Deuteron would like to take
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this opportunity to congratulate a
brother of the past who recently
retired after a very successful ca
reer. Mr. R. Spencer Leonard re
tired January 1, 1967, from the
Tennessee Eastman Company where
he was serving as assistant vicepresident at the time. Mr. Leonard
spent forty-three years with the firm
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after graduating from Washington &
Lee in 1922.
The recipient of his company's
George Eastman Forty-Year Ser
vice Pin now resides in Kingsport,
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Tennessee, and has shown a con
tinuing interest in Zeta Deuteron.
We are proud of Brother
Leonard's accomplishments as well
as those of all our alumni. Anyone
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who would like to inform us of his
accomplishments is welcome, for we
feel it is an important contribution
to the promotion of well-known Fiji
brotherhood.
Noiioo
The big day is rapidly ap
proaching! Make your plans now to
attend the gala celebration of Zeta
Deuteron s Hundredth Anniversary
in February. A detailed schedule
of all the transportation services
in and around the Lexington area
will be included in the next issue
WHAT'S A BETTER TREAT! — A beer
at Goshen, a party with Sheehan, the
Fiji Islands drink, Fiji Islands itself or
perhaps a friendly rivalry now limited
to roadtrips.
of W&L FIJI to come out in January.
Reservations will be made foryou at
Lexington's various facilities and
transportation to and from the air
ports and train stations will be fur
nished.
\r\nthe W&L FIJI
Fiji Leadership Qualities Evident in
Number of Positions Held on Campus Hill
On the hill" at Washington and Lee, Phi Gam
brothers maintain a tradition of excellence in partici
pation in extracurricular activities. Fijis hold posi
tions of leadership in a wide range of organizations, and
Zet& Deuteron can list several presidents and chairmen
of important campus groups from among its members.
ring the summer, is a member of
Circle K, the service club affiliated
with Kiwanis International, and the
Student War Memorial Scholarship
Fund Committee.
Not only these Fijis but also a
nearly 100% representation of the
Zeta Deuteron menas our President. house takes ^part in at least one
To cite a few examples, Zeta
Deuteron boasts an active W&L
Herchold and WaughGrigler
student in Kaz Herchold. Kaz, a areChris
two of the Sophomore "Stars"
senior from North Bergen, New actively taking part in campus afJersey, is president of the Forensic fairs. Chris, brother of Kaz, is on a
activity on the "hill." To continue
^
i^ity on the hill. To continue
up the better
paper. Let it suffice to
Gamma Delta has
U. S. Army Scholarship andpartici- ^''sputation as an active" house at
Union, a member of the Interfraternity Council Judicial Board and
pates in the broadcasting of the cam-
past editor of its annual rush book
ashinaton and Lee.
Dus rp''io station, WLUR-FM as
let, a member of Delta Sigma Rho,
Dave Ennis clears the last hurdle for another victory.
well as writing for the newspaper.
and Ring-tum Phi staff member. Kaz Chris is a strong debater and a
is writing his honors thesis this member of the Forensic Union. In
year in addition to his many out-of- addition, he will lead the Sergeant
class duties.
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of Arms Committee for the Mock
Waugh is
AeliT*, But Kbs Good (teados
a native Virginian,
hailing from Culpeper. He isamem-
Chip Chew, senior from Baltimore
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ber of the Student Service Society
and a Commerce major, is a mem
and was named as a Vice-President
ber of the Student Service Society, for
the Openings Dance Board.
"13" Club, Varsity Club,andserves
as Vice-President of the Honorary
Commerce Fraternity. Chip is also
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Four ia
a fine student, maintaining an honor
In the field of communications,
roll grade average.
Jeff Twardy hits for two.
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Chip's roommate, Don O'Hare, is one can see many Fijis working
also a mainstay on campus. "Dart" for the campus paper, yearbook or
is a member ot the Student War
radio station. Andy Lupton and AI
Memorial Scholarship Fund Com
Hulten have formed a fine broad
Vijis is Jcfc P>TOwn. An active par
ticipant, as are many other Phi
Gams, in the student acting organi-
'turn Phi staff in an editor's position
'as well as being one of the school's
zation, the Troubadours, Jeb was
selected best actor in the school
debaters. This yearsophomore
Thornton is the Friday Ring-
during his sophomore year. Aca-
sports "analyst"
mittee, Varsity Club, and formerly casting team, describing the playwrote for the campus newspaper. by-play action of the "Generals'"
One of the most well-rounded away football games over WLUR.
Rusty Meyer hasservedontheRing-
demically, Jeb earned his way into
sports
editor.
and
He,
the freshman scholastic honorary, "Thunder," is also a member of
Phi Eta Sigma. He is also a member
Troubs and a Dean's List stu-
Captain Bob Matthews tees off.
of the Student Library Committee
and a Freshman Dorm Counselor.
Rounding out this impressive
group of campus leaders is sopho
more Dave Allen. Dave, from Pit
Actlv* la Musle DuputnMal
man, New Jersey, besides excelling
Senior Jeff Twardy is another Phi in door-to-door
uoor-io-aoor salesmanship
salesmanship duduGam president, as he heads themu- ^
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sic honorary, Mu Beta Psi. Jeff
sings in the W & L Glee Club and ^
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is also aFrosh Counselor. Afellow U)ngratmailOnS M Urcler
Mu Beta Psi and Glee Club member
is Les Locke, a senior from Paoli,
The W&L FIJI congratulates
Pennsylvania. Les also participates Brother Ray Robrecht for his recent
in the Troubs,
Yet another
highlights the
Jim serves an
both on and off stage,
senior, Jim Dawson,
W & L Fiji roster,
important capacity as
a
for
chairman
the
election as Commonwealth's Attorney for Roanoke County. We wish
him the best of luck in this position
and hope that this is but a stepping
upcoming stone to a future position on the
Washington and Lee Mock Conven- Supreme Court Bench,
tion. Jim also hails from Baltimore. NOTICE
The
rmif.i.i IIwouiMuiii
big
day
is
rapidly
ap-
proaching!
Makecelebration
your plansofnow
to
attend the gala
Zeta
Two more old-timers who have Deuteron's Hundredth Anniversary
served as "father confessors" for in February. A detailed schedule
freshmen are J. D. Humphries and of all the transportation services
Ed Bishop. A Florida boy, J. D. is in and around the Lexington area
one
of Phi Gamma Delta's most
respected
men
will be included in the next issue
in school. As an of W & L FIJI to come out in January.
undergraduate, he served on the
Reservations will be made for you at
Student Service Society and was Lexington's various facilities and
both a Freshman Camp and dorm
counselor. Now an intermediate law
student, J. D. is Purple Legionnaire
for our chapter. Ed served on the
yearbook and newspaper staffs, the
Interfratemity Council, and the Var
transportation to and from the air
ports and train stations will be fur
nished.
Deuteron
to
The
Brothers
of
Zeta
are proud to be able
celebrate this momentous oc
casion and hope that you, too, will
sity Club. Currently, he is leading join us in brotherhood.
Captain Don O'Hare counters aa move by Duke opponent.
\r\nDec., 1967
THE W & L FUI
Fijis Bob Matbews and Don O'Hare
Captain Two Intercollegiate Sports
Zeta Deuteron makes major con
Gil Turner and FroshSteve Witman.
tributions to the Washington and Lee
intercollegiate athletic program in Wintti Sporti Ailrtct Manr
every season. On the gridiron, ju
When winter comes in earnest
nior Jeb Brown plays linebacker; and sports action moves indoors,
Waugh Grigler,
tackle; John fans jam Doremus Gym's narrow
Whitney, end; Jack Baizley, quar confines to watch Washington and
terback; Dave Allen, center; Steve Lee's rejuvenated courtmen. The
Mahaffey, end; Dave Higgins, pun followers of W & L basketball re
ter; and Tim "Thunder" Thornton member Jeff Twardy's contributions
splits his time at tackle and center. to the program during his under-
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Brown, Grigler, Baizley and ^
ton have spent much time on the first
"while
graduate da rBTg Jeff Fs now a
Verne Can-
during ^ "fhfFiS'llso hSrSown many
in this°L1son! Fiji representatives
on the soccer squad include junior
spots on the wresUing ma^
P
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Gamma Delta also lists sophomore
starters Waygh Grigler, Dave Higpresident Ed Bishop. To date, the gins and Brent Hankins on the roster
Phi Gams have rolled through their plus freshmamSteve Witman. In adleague schedule and anxiously await dition, last year's captain, Don Pat
terson, was also a Phi Gam.
the championship play.
In the spring, Zeta Deuteron adds
Liln Wza^lng
to the lineups of the baseball, golf,
Wrestling was also a trophy win- track, and lacrosse teams. On the
Chip t hew sets up a seore auainst the Enitlish All Stars.
ning sport for ZetaDeuteron in1966, diamond. Chapter President Ed
and the Fijis always put a strong Bishop competently handles both the
team on the mat. Lightweights Steve second base spot and the number two
Witman (123) and Jim Major (130) slot in the batting order. Sophomore
bring mat savy to theirweight brae- jack Baizley is the starting catcher
kets as does versatile Chip Chew and more often than not, handles the
at 137, who has wrestled for four blazing fastballs of Phi Gam pitcher
years in the l-M league. At 145, the Steve "the Chief" Mahaffey.
Fijis have Jim Dawson and Ed Bishop
capably holds down the 160 position.
Pledge Rick Osbourne handles the
167 slot well and another veteran,
Six Work Out in Track
The track team of Coach Norm
Steve Meixner, has all the moves for Lord is bolstered by Phi Gams in
the 177 position.
several positions. Rick Meiser is a
The heavyweight is burly Andy top flight hurdler and middle dis
Lupton, former prep school wrest
tance
man. Dave Ennis was last
ling star, who has too much know- year's top hurdler and a highscorer
how for the average intramural in all of the General's meets. Adding
wrestler. With the aid of the ef
help in the sprints department is
fective depth added by George Ro junior Tom Robinson whocanhandle
bertson and Rusty Meyer and the any event from the 100-yard dash to
coaching staff of intercollegiate the quarter-mile run. Jeb Brown
440 men Rick Meiser and John Wilev finish one-t
Attackman Chip Chew scores another against Yale.
Zeta Deuteron
Eyes l-M Crown
Second baseman
Ed Bishop back
Football Is PtmohI Sport
intramural tabulation.
thers is the team's leading long
jumper. Added to this impressive
Intramural
Intramural football
football attains
attains the
the list must be John Wiley who is unsame prestige as the sport does decided between spring rugby and
on the intercollegiate level. Once the cinders of Wilson Field's track,
again Phi Gam fields an able team.
The offense is led by Chip Chew
with the strong blocking support of
Ed Bishop. Along the line, the Fijis
Despite the fact that a large per
have Bill McLeod, Les Locke and
centage of the house participates in Dave Higgins with Gil Turner, Glen
intercollegiate sports and some
Mattox, Jeff Twardy and Tom Ro
times finds itself ineligible for binson on the flanks. The Fijis de
various specialities, the Phi Gams fense is devastating. The "front
ranked high last year in the final three" personnel are big TonyGleaIn the fall. Phi Gamma Delta fields
hands a hot one.
wrestlers, the Fijis are counting flexes his muscles while hurling the
javelin and classmate Hugh Cari-
on another banner year.
W & L Golfm Ara njli
Possibly
the most impressive
stranglehold that Zeta Deuteron has
upon a sport is the 1-2-3 golfingtrio
of Bob Mathews, Bill McLeod and Gil
Turner. These three return as the
General's top three linksmen and
Mathews will serve as captain of the
team. The steady and long-hitting
son. Bob Lytle and John Wiley. At Phi Gams all shoot in the low 70's.
the linebacking positions the Phi
Lacrosse isapopular spring sport
teams in tennis, golf, wrestling, and Gams are solid with Don "Dart" and the Fijis have their representafootball. Captain Andy Lupton leads O'Hare, Dave "the Stick" Ennis, tives in this sport also. Led by highthe netters, backed by the steady and Tom Robinson. In the deep scoring attackman Chip Chew, the W
play of Don O'Hare and the con
perimeter, EdBishop and Gil Turner &L stickmen had a .successful sea
siderable help added by pledge Tom man the safety spots.
son in 1967. Chew returns as does
Hudson. Rick Osbourne also tallied
well in his first intramural tennis
competition,.
The Fijis set about to defend their
Providing reserve strength and junior midfielder Kim Preston Mo-
specialty team material are George ving up from the "B" squad will be
Patterson, Jack Carithers and Kim sophomore BrentHankins who cango
Preston.
Turner's soccer ex- at either midfield ordefense. Senior
i golf championship under the leader- perience
is not
not overlooked
overlooked on
perience is
on the
the
Jim Dawson was a top flight goalie
I-ship of Tom Robinson. Returning extra-point attempts, and DaveHigDave Hig- before matrimony took him out ofthe
veteran Gerry Yoney playsthe num- gins'
gjns' punting is a big
factor in get- crease; but his tradition will becar
bigfactor
ber two position and sophomore
ting field position. Having clean
ried on by Frosh Bill Ingersoll.
the regular league attempts,
Jim Major made his debut as a Fiji swept the
attempts, George Robertson plays attack and
Don O'Hare with some
5 golfer by shooting in the number the gridders are looking for- Glen Mattox will be seeking come-
I three spot. All around athlete Chip ward to the championships. And, back in the sport at crease defense
I Chew plays number four and uses with several l-M categories left and Thunder Thornton is also a top de-
Phi 0am trophies.
V.
I his steady game to best advantage good Phi Gam strength abundant in
in fensive prospect. Indeed the Fijis
'over
over the
the hilly
hilly Lexington course,
course, all of
of them, ZetaDeuteron
Zeta Deuteron islooking
is looking of Washington and Lee can add in
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Waiting in the wings to step in are forward with enthusiasm to the win- tercollegiate sports to the long listof
freshmen Bill Ingersoll and house ning of theIntramural Sportstrophy. activities they do well.
\r\nTHE W&L FIJI
New Chapter Room and Basement
Featured in Capital Improvements
In May, 1967, the members of Zeta Deuteron de
cided to undertake a major project of capital improve
ments aimed at making the living quarters at the chap
ter house more competitive with student apartments
and low-cost university housing.
The main overall purposes of the undertaking are
two. First, to increase the strength of the chapter,
Parlioi Tear Up Living Room
At present, we also face theproblem of having to hold all of our social
functions inthe living room. Thus,on
a Combo Party weekend,wemust re
move all furniture, curtains, pic
tures and rugs from the living room
for the party and replace them af
This leads to unnecessary
drawing upj)er classmen, who heretofore have drifted terward.
wear and tear onthefurnishings, not
aiway from it by living and eating in outlying apart
ments, back into the house. Second, to make the phy
sical plant more attractive, in relation to the other sev
enteen fraternities on campus, to incoming freshmen
who next year will be the first to go through rush on a
semester basis instead of the usual Rush Week.
to mention the excessive damage
done to the living room itself over a
year's time. It is therefore im
possible to keep the first floor in
good order during the year.
The plans, however, call for the
major part of the new basement to
be allocated for a dance floor and
The key to the remodeling of the) floor will be relocated in the front party space suitably constructed to
house is a total renovation of the! left corner of the basement and the weather
the
effects
of
social
basement. The approved plans callI present "tube" room will be con- gatherings. This will enable us to
for extensive architectural work ini verted into a library where mem- preserve the living room and the
this area, resulting in the removall bers can study without going to the remainder of the first floor and to
of several supporting walls whichI "hill." Locating the television in the keep a close check on those at
previously made for an uneconomic: basement will also eliminate exces- tending the part.'^s to prevent stea
use of floor space. By substituting; sive noise on the upper floors which
is a great detriment to study at the
existing walls and lowering the pre present. Thus by providing a place
sent floor level, we will gain space conducive to study and removing a
in which to incorporate sorely detrimental influence we hope to in
steel structural members for the'
needed facilities.
crease scholarship and make the
ling by the local gen.ry who inevi
tably find a way in one of the many
entrances to the first floor.
Also included in the project are
the remodeling of the third floor
bathroom and a general up-grading
house a more comfortable place in of the living quarters which hopefully
Plmn IfMdcd Cbaptmc 'Rocm
A Chapter Room, which will be
used exclusively for formal mee
which to live and work.
Food Stocago Space in Plans
will draw upper classmen back to
the house.
NMd H«Ip vrith Buildixig Fund
In the past two years Zeta Deu
tings, will be incorporated into the
rear of the basement. As of now, teron has also undertaken an ex
As of the present, the chapter is in
the process of assemblingaboardof
tensive
cost
control
program
in
its
the formal ritual is conducted in a
graduate chapter advisors to help in
dark, dingy corner of the existing nnancfaf cfepartmenf. Oneparticular the fund raising department and
basement which attributes nothing facet of this program has been the general administration of the pro
to the chapter tone. The ritual equipment is presently kept in a clo
sufficiently large to allow advantage ject. We have a building fund es
to be taken of quantity discounts.We tablished and are in the process of
approaching the university for fi
put back after every meeting. With are limited, however, in the extent nancial assistance presently.
the addition of a permanent Chapter' to which we can carry thisoutbythe
A detailed brochure including
Room, wefeel chapter tone andspirit available storage space. Thus the blueprints, pictures, facts, figures
new plans call for greatly expanded
can be greatly enhanced.
and details is being compiled and
storage facilities which will be lo
set and must all be taken out and
The
television and
Our greetings
buying offood inwholesale quantities
club room cated in the southern end of the re
which nowoccupies a spot on the first modeled basement.
will be sent to all alumni of Zeta
Deuteron explaining fully the under
taking. The lowest bid to date has
to you and yours
glitter with
best wishes for
the merriest of
Yule festivities.
been $33,000 by W. W. Coffee, a lo
cal contractor and includes the cost
The Morning Aper . . .
of construction and appropriate fur
nishings.
If you desire more information re
garding this proposed program or
can possibly be of assistance to the
chapter, please contact us at your
convenience.
★★★★★★★★★★
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• - f A d F ' r • •» TWfiSS?/
Noiioa
The
big
day
is
rapidly
ap
proaching! Make your plans now to
attend the gala celebration of Zeta
Deuteron's Hundredth Anniversary
in February. A detailed schedule
of all the transportation services
in and around the Lexington area
will be included in the next issue
of W & L FIJI to come out in January.
Reservations will be made for you at
Lexington's various facilities and
transportation to and from the air
ports and train stations will be fur
nished.
The
Brothers of Zeta
Deuteron are proud to be able
to celebrate this momentous oc
casion and hope that you, too, will
join us in brotherhood.
★★★★★★★★★★
Fratbrxitt
OF
Pht CjAtota Deuta
ZETA DEUTERON CHAPTER
Washington and Lee University
\r\nDec., 1967
THE W&L FIJI
!•••
Zeta Deuteron Follows Tradition with
mH
Thirteen of Washington &Lee's Best
This year the Fijis of Washington an Lee topped
off the annual Rush Week by selecting thirteen poten
president of his school press club
while editing his school newspaper
working on the yearbook staff.
tial links to the Zeta Deuteron Chain. Since this is the and
He was elected as captain of his
last year for the present system of rush at W & L, with varsity lacrosse team and held the
deferred rush proposed for the Fall of 1968, it was im
perative that We put forth our best rushing effort. And,
we feel that our efforts are evident in the strong pledge
class acquired, consisting of some of the finest men of
the Class of 1971.
JOHN R. (Randy) BLOOD
... St Louis, Mo.
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TmS mNG I THEE WED —The wedding of aa
brother has become a traditional act of unity for thee
pledges. Here Brother Robertson officiates at the cere
mony for the blushing bride Barr and her fiance, Mur
active as captain of the golf team,
delegate to the Tarheel Boys State,
Randy was selected the "Athlete
his high school year-
of the SeniorClass,"havinglettered
school career was
in baseball four years and football culminated at his graduation when
for three. He was captainofhis foot-
valedictorian of his
ball team and was selected for the class.
ray with Brothers Baizley and Allen attending andari
Brother Whitney as bridesmaid.
h^li" JAMES „EDWARD GOODRIDGE
. -
League teams as a defensive half-
back and offensive fullback. Inaddi-
' **
Conn,
distinguished position of "Most
Valuable Player" his senior year.
However, his abilities are not mere
ly extra-curricular as he earned
membership in the National Honor
Society his senior year. Bill was
also a
member of his school's
French Club.
R. DEAN JOHNSON
. . . Taswell, Va.
Dean, the only native Virginian of
our Pledge Class, helps to roundout
the lucky thirteen with his many
talents. In high school, he was a
consistent member of the honor roll
in prep school, Jim served in the while participating in three varsity
athletic fields, Randy was vice pre- distinguished positions as prefect sports. He starred on Tazwell High's
sident of the Student Council and a nnd proctor. He also was chairman "Blue Devils" both in football and
tion to his accomplishments on the
PLEDGING CREATES
of the school Spirit Committeewhile basketball and held down a starting
member of the Honor Society.
uAMPrton u
p
'-n
participating in varsity football and
I While serving as chaplain ofthe organizations suchasYoung
. ayettOTilIe, N. C.
BROTHERHOOD
interests include both political and
Student Government, Sandy was also ^epol^licans and Boys Clubs.
THOMAS B. HUDSON, Jr.
Notio
Thp hio- Hav ic
nroachine-i MaifP
attend thP
position in the hot corner of the
soccer and excellingin diving. Other baseball team for two years. In
^
addition. Dean has won many
trophies as a marksman and claims
to be "the" hunter of the house.
For his antics both in and out of
the classroom, he was selected as
the Class Clown, an attribute which
**'
Tax.
we hope he maintains for the bene
"^cim was the "Most Versatile fit of the house.
„ v,.
rapidly ap- Male" in his senior class, having
^
president of the Student Body
g Deuteron's HundrlmZ7ivfrsar^ umember of the Key Club, National
a in Februarv
S Ll t^e tra^snor?a inn
l i 7
^
Champ in both tennis
, Will
in Zbe around
^ Lei™ and debate. Academically,
Tom was
included in the next issue
Scholarship semiofW&L FIJI to come out in January.
.f^BSGrv^tions will bs wscJg foryou 3.t
Lexingtons vnrloos fadllOe/ anti
transportation to and from the air-
ports and train stations will be furnished. The Brothers of Zeta.
Deuteron are proud to be able
to celebrate this momentous oc-
casion and hope that you, too, will
wtt t tam q
'''
clLZn I f
t
Md.
BENJAMIN J. KNUPP
. . . Philadelphia, Pa.
Benjie was elected treasurer of
the student body his senior year and
held down a position on the editorial
staff of his school newspaper, the
Young Life. While being a school
leader throughout his high school
career, B. J. also participated in
personifies the leader- three sports. He lettered in foot
qualities of which the W & L ball, basketball and baseball both
so proud. In high school, his junior and senior years.
was named to the position of
(Please Turn to Page 8)
join us in brotherhood.
same.
The annual Norris PigDinner is an
excellent way to tie the classes to
gether and form the feeling of
brotherhood, not only of your own
classmates but also of the other Phi
Gams, both older and younger. Bro
therhood is the purpose of a fra
ternity and without it the fraternity
PLEDGES STRIVE TO ATTAIN HIGHER GOALS —
cannot exist. In order to maintain its
However, what could be waiting at the top? Perhaps
excellent standing, Zeta Deuteron
must have enthusiasm. This year's
tree climb.
to demonstrate totherestofPijidom
their hopes will be 'dampened' a bit by the traditional
centennial celebration is our chance
what Zeta Deuteron is like and to the
rest of the world what Phi Gams are
Marks lOOth Year
(Continued from Front Page)
at the derriere, according to tra
dition. After the dinner, there will be
there has not been as much interest
H«lp Seam Reienrationf
The brothers are really exciteda-
on the part of the alumni as there bout the celebration and will do any
could be. Somehow, brothers seem thing they cantohelp. They will make
to lose contact with their fraternity hotel reservations and provide for
songs and speakers. Brother Banner when they leave W&L. The present
active Phi Gam Brothers of Zeta
our guest speaker. The dinner should Deuteron like to feel that they are
be a wonderful feast full of Phi Gam members of a continuing organiza
tion with brothers from the classes
tradition and good fellowship.
The Zeta Deuteron Chapter has of '31 or '49 as well as with those
Mahood, Archon President, will be
like.
rides to Lexington from the trans
portation facilities of the vicinity.
Further explanation and literature
will follow giving specific details.
However, if you have any questions,
please feel free towrite thechapter, HAVE YOU MET OUR HONORED GUEST, THE PIG?
been for years one oftheoutstanding of their four years here. This year's both to satisfy your curiosities and Brother Locke has the ominous distinction of being the
chapters in the national fraternity. pledges are being taught to feel this to inform us of your willingness for youngest member of his pledge class.
Through the years, though, it seems way and we trust that you feel the renewed involvement.
\r\nTHE W&L
FIJI
Are You in One of These Photographs?
Pledges 13 • ••
(Continued from Page 7)
RICHARD L. OSBORNE
. . . Union, N. J.
Afe;5=^'
iNSMOJSL
Rick was active in student govern
DAVIS PAGE SMITH, III
. . HunJinglon Valley, Penn.
Andy earned varsity letters in
football while attending high school
and was distinguished his senior
year by winning the Arthur Philpott
ment all fouryears ofhishigh school Sportsmanship Award. He was edi
career and demonstrated extreme
tor of his school newspaper and an
musical prowess in both band and active member of his school debate
chorus by being selected as a mem
club. He also proves to be an ex
ber of the All-State Band and Chorus
cellent Latin scholar, belonging to
organizations. He was also quite an
athlete as he participated in var
sity football, track, wrestling, ten
nis and skiing. Rick also dis
tinguishes himself during the sum
mer season as an excellent surfer
along the Jersey shore.
the Latin Medallion Club in the
Philadelphia area.
JAMES T. SWANN, III
. . . Cleaivrater, Fla.
Jim also adds a great egg to Zeta
WALTER G. PETTY. Ill
. . . Bessemer, Ala.
Deuteron's nest. As a leader of men,
Jim was elected as the captain of
his varsity football team and presi
In high school, Bob was also an dent of the student body his senior
honor roll student, graduating fifth year. Also, he was named president
in a class of 70-odd members. He of the school literary society and
was active in varsity sports, leading served as head prefect his junior
his golf team to the regional golf year. Jim also played basketball
finals his senior year. Bob also and ran track during his high school
enjoyed three years of varsity soc
!i
/:
cer and added extensively to the
school Glee Club with his tenor
voice. Young "Bessemer" holds
some interest inpoliticsexclaiming,
"What's Huey Long have that I
haven't got?" All the brothers en
career.
STEPHEN S. WHITMAN
. . . Columbus, O.
Steve exemplifies the honorable
courage this viewpoint and wish cliche of "last, but not least." In
Bob the best of luck!
prep school, he was elected as a
member of the school honor court
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PETER T. POTTERFIELD
for two years, was a staff member
. ., Jacksonville, Fla.
of his school newspaper, and a mem
ber of the French Club. Steve also
Pete "Pottermus" was elected to
the distinguised position of a Sena
played varsity soccer, winning three
letters in that sport. At his gradua-
tor of his school studentgovernment. Po/7 exercises, Steve was honored
We was active as as historian of his thrice fold--graduating cum laude,
high school fraternity and was a winning the Headmaster's Cup for
member of both his school news intellectual curiosity, and winning
paper and his school yearbook staffs. the Mrs. Henry Nelson Rose Prize
In addition, Pete was quite active in for Excellence in Modern Language,
the Florida Young Republicans Club, We only hope that heandhis brothers
foreshadowing his strong political will continue their excellentrecords
ambitions of the future.
as W & L Fijis.
What do you mean,
ten extra steaks?
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December 1967 newsletter of the Zeta Deuteron chapter at Washington & Lee University. The newsletter is eight pages in length.