FIJI MISSOURIAN University of Missouri-Columbia Gary Blevins is another brother that Chi Mu will miss. After graduation, Gary plans to continue his coaching in Physical Education, possibly in track. CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATING SENIORS All As the year nears its end, Chi Mu begins to salute some of its respected brothers. This year we will say good bye to a number of fine seniors who have helped Chi Ivtu become what it has in the four years. Among these brothers are Jim Fitts, Alan Hase, Dave of these brothers will be missed by the undergraduates, not only for what they have done, but for who they are. We wish our brothers good luck with their future plans and encourage them to return to Chi Mu as often as they can, and remember forever that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Gerardi, Chris Barron, Gary Blevins, and Brad Tucker '89 Todd Holdemess. present were generous enough to donate over $1,400, for which we are very grateful. Plans for next year's Pig Dinner are already in the making, and we hope it too will be a great success, even in comparison to this year's event. I've been left with a solid foundation, and have received many ideas to make the 1988 PIG DINNER reach it's potential. However, any input on your part would be greatly appreciated and prove as an asset in my task of putting next year's PIG DINNER together. Fraternally, Jim Fitts, and accounting major, George Lakatos'90 plans to return to his home town of Kansas City after graduation and will work for KMG Peat Marwick Accounting firm. Brother Fitts has been a great asset to Chi Mu by fulfilling such positions as Pledge Trainer and Historian. He will leave the University of Missouri with a 3.1 g^rade point average, and a member of Beta Alpha Psi, the honorary accounting fraternity. Brother Alan Hase, also from Kansas City, has been offered many opportunities, but has not settled on one at this point. Alan has a 3.5 grade point average in computer science with an engineering background. Brother HOUSE CORPORATION, A BIG HELP It has been a good year here at Chi Mu, and I am h^py to announce that the House Corporation has reciprocated with some impressive improvements around the house. These improvements include shrubbery for the front yard, which are Hase has put a great deal of effort into Chi Mu by taking on such positions as already in and look fantastic. New curtains have been put in throughout the house. For the upcoming summer Scholarship Chairman and Recording there will be Secretary. upstairs social section, new bathrooms, and repairs for the annex. . .. activity can best describe brother Dave Gerardi, who has proven nimseit by holding many prestigious onices on campus, and here in the house as well. After receiving the #1 p^ledge award, Dave walked right in as Historian during his sophomore year. new furniture in the The chapter is very excited about these improvements and would like to thank House Corp. for their generosity. Actions like this do a lot for chapter tone and makes next year very promising. Dean Ellis's Take the Lead Out Dave also served as Greek Week Rush Chairman for Ghi Mu. After being asked what king of career he would like to get into, Dave replied I want to find a cool job". Fraternally, of Your A&S" campaign slogan helped PaulVogel '69 the school of Arts & Science student Treasurer government here at MIZZOU. Ellis and him capture the Presidential position for his Vice-Presidential partner. Kappa Being an economics - manage Kappa Gamma's Susan Carson, worked hard during their campaign and are ment major is tough enough, but to top It off by serving as both Historian and President obviously says a lot about Chris Barron. Chris has proven to be a tremendous leader for Chi Mu. He helped make a number of, what were at the time, unpopular decisions for the brothers as President, but we all found out in the long run that he really held on 'trough some tough times and served Is in the best way possible. We thank 'Chris for his great leadership. ELLIS HAS'THE LEAD OUT OF A&S" ecstatic about their accomplishment. Ellis is to be highly praised for his accomplishments. Just last year he was THANK YOU GRADUATES The 1987 Frank Norris PIG scholarship chairman for the house. He DINNER fook place on Saturday, March is now Recording Secretary for Cfil Mu Columbia. Approximately 120 graduate cumulative grade point average now standing in this, his junior year. 7th. It was held at the Campus Inn in brothers, along with roughly 80 undergraduates attended this year's event, wtilch was field in dedication of brother Bill Wells ('59). Those who were and above all, has maintained a 39 Congratulations Dean, keep up the good work! Editor AndySidwell '88 \r\nMother's Club On Saturday, April 4, we held t^^B annual Mother's Club Auction. This year the auction raised over $2,600 from the Mothers arxl Fathers in attendance. We had everything from the bizarre to the very practical that was auctioned off. A clock that was made by Mr. Crowley brought $100, and the purple flyswatter that brought $35 last year brought $51 this year. The money that we raised from Jeff Kennedy (left) received a 3.3 in the fall of "85 and a 3.7 in the folbwing winter semester with an engineering major. Mike Douglass earned a 4.0 in the fall of '85 with a 3.4 the next school term, with a business major. Jeff teamed up with his pledge dad, Mike, to earn the best grades in a single school year between a pledge father/pledge son combination. Congratulations! the auction will go towards the things that we need for the house but are not in the budget. Some of the things that the Mother's Club has purchased are the volleyball pit, the crest that hangs in the cafeteria, and the new light in the social section of the house. PRESlDEf^,CHRIS HURT the house. As the year comes to an end, the FIJI house is in great shape. It looks like, for the first time in many years, we will be able to carry ourselves through the summerfinancially. 1 would personally like to thank the House Corporation for all that they have done for us this year, and Mother's Club for their continued support. At the Mother's Ciub auction, we raised $1,000 more than last year. Rush is also going very well, but as always, recommendations for potential rushees would be appreciated. There will be tots of brothers living here this summer, so feel free to stop on by and enjoy the summer fun. This includes mothers and family members as well as brothers. President Chris Hurt"88 Perg6 GRADUATION SPOT LIGHT Rick Halterman, Chi Mu (70) is currently living in Columbia. He has a wife, Ann, with whom he has been married to for 18 years. Rick has 3 kids; son Blake-15, daughters Jayne-11, and Stacey-8. Brother Halterman is currently President of XM's Board of Chapter Advisors. He was Purple Legionaire twice, once in the late 70"s and early 80's. Rick has seen many changes in He commented ttiat the house is in a constant 360' cycle. "It We don't know as of yet what the money from this year's auction will go to, but whatever it is will be a fine addition to the fK>use. seems that the house has the same type of men it had when 1 was there in Paul Holmes "89 the 60's." Parent Relations Chairman He believes right now that the house is on a roll. Alumni relations is growing the fastest. He also believes that alumni participation is at an all time high, and that this year's Pig Dinner proved this as it was a great success. Rick also noted that returning alumni are George l^katos, GRADUATE RELATIONS As a recently initiated FIJI, and very happy. Brothers Ansel Procter (■09) and Don Patterson ('71) remarked how pleased everyone was with the the members of the house. Lakatos and I'm a freshman from St. Not only are alumni pleased with the members of the house, but the houses great physical condition as well. Rick said, "Since the house is in such good condition, chapter tone is at its all time high. When you live in a good environment, those in it have much better spirits. As BCA President, Rick said his job is to advise the chapter. There are usually 5 BCA members present at each meeting, which is held at least once a month to advise the chapter on its progress. He feels that not only are the alumni happy, but International as well. In March, Rick will have been initiated for 20 years. When I asked Rick if he had anyihing to say to all the graduate brothers, he said "the house is at an all time high, the house is on a roll, and Fiji is on the way up." Jeff Garrett '90 even more recent Graduate Relations chairman, I'd like to introduce myself to you. My name is George Joseph, Missouri. Having worked with Paul Vogel on this year's Norris PIG DINNER and talking with Purple Legionaire, Tom Guy, I feel confident in taking on my task as Graduate Relations Chairman. On the other hand, I am counting on support and ideas. An Alumni Directory is in the making along with plans for next year's PIG DINNER. I'm also planning on organizing a Royals and/or Cardinals get together during the summer. You will receive information corxierning all of this. As I've mentioned already, your support is vital in making this year a success. I took forward to talking with you in the future and to hearing your suggestions. Fratemally, George Lakatos '90 \r\nGRADUATE INFORMATION ^^-Willy Kiehl graduated in 1986. Will's ^ftometown is in St. Louis, and he is wm ^^resently living at 1515 Heirloom in St. Louis, MO. 65141. His wife's name is Sandy. -- Mike Philipsen is a 1986 graduate. His hometown is in Minneapolis, MN. Mike is currently living at 708 N. 18th St., W. Lafayette, IN. 47904. He is working as a television news reporter, and use to be editor for the Missourian. " - . ija FIJI -- Matt Meyer is an 1986 graduate. Matt's hometown is in St. Genevieve. He is now at 120 W. Drine, Wichita, KS. 67208. Matt is an engineer. MYSTERY PHOTO — Can you guess the event,the people involved, and the year that the MYSTERY PHOTO was taken? If so, please feel free to send me what you know and share it with all of us! - Andrew 0. Slusher graduated in 1986. His hometown is Kansas City, Editor - Andy Sidwell'88 Missouri. His present address is 6508 student at Texas Christian University. remind Jim Kelly of how Staff and Chris Spangler ruined his car after TGIF. He also wishes to say "howdy" to By the way Andy, this issue is everyone. Hulen Berd Circle #419, Fortworth Texas, 76123. Andrew is a finance especially for you, suggested that we ^^metime". because .you "publish one -- Michael Guffey is an '86 graduate. Mike's hometown is in Kansas City Missouri. He is now living at 72 Lemans Ct.,Shawnee Mission, KS. 66208 - Bob Springer is a 1986 graduate. His hometown is St. Louis, and his present address is 9207 Cordoba, St. Louis, MO 63126. At this time. Bob is a student. Ozark, MO. 65049. Joe's occupation is entrepreneur. He was President of Chi Mu in '85. One funny thing that Joe remembered was how Brian Waldrop tried to make out with Dave Gerardi's girlfriend in Dave's room. Joe would also like to tell Jim Fitts to "get a tan". ~ Mark Bagby is an'84 graduate. He is a Savannah -- Staff Swearingen graduated in 1986. - Chris Burnam graduated in 1985. His hometown is right here in Columbia. He is living at P.O. Box U. in Columbia. His hometown is Sedalia Missouri. Staff Chris is in property development. currently lives at 3950-D Marsom, Raleigh, N.C. 27606. Staff wants us to -Joe Belcher is a graduate in 1985. His Missouri native, but is presently living in Ojai California at 818 Del Oro Drive. Mark could not make it to this year's Pig Dinner, but he did call to say that he and his wife Anne, formerly of the "Nick and Anne Show" first floor hometown is Rt. 78, Box 335-1, Lake FIJI RUSH RECOMMENDATION NAME of Ellis Library, will be passing through Columbia in late July/eariy August on their way to Georgetown University School of Dentistry for fall attendance Mark said that he is looking forward to seeing some brothers when he passes through town. Thanks for your call Mark! ADDRESS RUSH REPORT PHONE ( )_ HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES GRADE AVG. LEGACY: YES Rush is going very well at thij point. We are off to a great start. Aj always, we would love to hear frorr graduate brothers about perspective Phi Gamms. Your input and help jc deeply appreciated. YOUR NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE, Rush Chairman Jason Pottenger '89 Jeff Davis '89 \r\nFROM THE EDUOR As another school year draws SM an end, I would like to thank all tM graduate brothers who continued to give of themselves to Chi Mu and Phi Gamma Delta. As Rick Hatterman said, the nicer the house, the better chapter tone is and always will be. On ELLIS ADDITION two years of work, the Mdition to Ellis Library has opened with D^k collections already residing in its Shelves. Students are presently enjoying the quiet, clean second story section which has wall to wall carpeting. he ground floor is still closed at this point. Eventually, new index tables and all reference collections will be ^ved into the addition', said Rob Ainnony, assistant director administrative services for the library. In six rrxjnths, it will be completely different than it is now. Other changes ir>clude the moving of all computer systems to the addition, expansion of all computer systems to the addition, expansion of the periodicals section, and the transferring of the periodicals section, and the transferring of all technical processing and offices to basement offices. Work on the addition is expected to last another year before completion. of Gary Rhoades '89 tiehalf of all I hope everyone has a terrific and safe summer! Editor Andy Sidwell'88 Perg6 Special thanks to: Photographer - Jim Millan Jeff Garrett NON PROFIT ORG U S POSTAGE PAID PHI GAMMA DELTA 704 College Avenue Columbia, Missouri 65201 the undergraduates in the house, I would iike to congratulate arid thank all of you graduating seniors for all you have done in your four years at Chi Mu. PERMIT NO f90 COLUMDiA MO