FIJI MISSOURIAN Published by Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Missouri-Columbia Vyi^'TaTn,' COLUMBIA, MO SPRING 1988 PIG DINNER IS HERE! This year's Pig Dinner speaker will be professor Jim Albright. Brother Albright moved back to Columbia just over a year ago to begin teaching broadcast advertising and advertising copywriting here at the university. After graduating from UMC in 1957, Jim attended law school at Toledo Well, it's that time again. The 1988 Norris Pig Dinner is just around the University and practiced law for two V^^rs. Brother Albright began his corner—March 5,1988. The busses and teaching at SMU in 1983. While in the the banquet halls have been confirmed. 1 know that's not what you want to advertising business, Jim worked, among other things, for the advertising hear, so let's move on to more pertinent agency that handled Frito Lay s Dorito information account in which he incorporated This year's dinner will take place at the Holiday Inn Executive Center (formerly the Hilton) here in Columbia. The Pig Master will be Stafford Swearingen ('86). Brother Swearingen possesses both the capability and the desire to do a great job. comedian Avery Schreiber (the fat guy with a mustache), We jgok forward to seeing you at the iqgg prank Norris Pig Dinner on March 5! Fraternally, George Lakatos Our most sincere thanks go out to those brothers who annually support the Chi Mu Alumni Fund. Their support makes possible many vital projects that are the difference between being among the best fraternities at Mizzou and a very average fraternity. Thanks to you, Chi Mu is among the very best. Through December 31, 1987, the following brothers had made gifts to the Chi Mu Alumni Fund: Ralph D. Priesmeyer, '40 Paul E. Buehner, '41 Paul D. Hess Jr., '41 Clifford B. Smith, '41 John H. Gauntlett, '42 Donald B. Smith Jr., '42 W. Clark Voss, '46 Robert L. Buttenvorth, '47 George E Rush, '47 Robert T. Young, '47 Philip W. Stroupe, '49 Russell S. Jones, '50 Vemon M. Jones, '51 Lawrence T. Gill, '52 Robert M. Jenkins, '52 James Millan, '53 Don E. Biggers, '54 Baxter Dunbar, '54 A. Overton Durrett Jr., '54 Richard K. Hendrich, '55 expansion project. Rothwell, built in 1906, have undergone few changes since their construction. The new facility, which will be paid for through student activity fees, is scheduled to*be completed by December 1, 1988. The expansion will include an enclosed air conditioned weight room, a )4 mile elevated running track, six racquetball courts, six basketball/volleyball courts, as well as elevators and other adjustments to make the addition more accessible. There will also be computer alarm security doors, a new equipment room, saunas, and other luxuries. The athletic complex will make the exercise facilities here at MIZZOU Harold J. Thomeczek, '55 among the finest in the nation. (Continued on page 4) These faces represent XM executive boards. One is from the 70's. and the other is from sometime in the 60's. See if you can identify exactly what year from the 60's or 70's each represents, who the members are, and what office each held. Send them to me, and I'll post your results in the next issue. (GOOD LUCK) Andy Sidwell This semester MIZZOU started a 5 million dollar Brewer-Rothwell David L. Spalding M.D., '55 New Mystery Photo Editor, Mizzou Keeps Adding On Brewer, constructed in the 1920's, and Alumni Honor Roll Thomas A. Johnson, '34 William P. Harsh, '35 Gerard J. Mos Jr., '37 J. Martin Anderson, '38 Philip W. Harsh, '39 Charles W. Rice, '39 As MU continues to expand, a new addition to the Brewer Field House begins to show progress on the campus's south side. Bret Shaw '90 \r\nFiji Missourian Spring 1988 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Editor's Note As XM looks back at the fell semester, we have a lot to smile about. I enjoyed the Fall 1987 issue of the FIJI MISSOURIAN which came today. It is always interesting to read how the chapter is doing and about some of Homecoming was a huge success, the the men that were in the chapter when I attended Mizzou. pledge and scholarship systems have I am chief of Section X. Section X includes the chapters in the state of recovered to respectability, and attimdes Rorida; The University of Florida (UpsUon Phi), The Florida State are up. This is my last issue as the University (Phi Sigma), and Jacksonville University (Delta Phi). I have been Editor of the FUI MISSOURIAN. I feel Section chief for the past 9 years, have attended five Fiji Academies, and four Ekklesia's (Denver will be my 5th). I am a member of the Faculty at Jacksonville University and am currently serving a 3 year term as Chairman of the Faculty Assembly of the University. Along with 10-12 other Fiji formnate to have been given the opportunity to handle this newsletter at a time when there are so many positive things to report. I hope you have enjoyed these last four issues. It has been my privilege to bring to you news about XM. I wish to graduates in the Jacksonville area, I help^ to start the Jacksonville chapter which win celebrate it's fifth year as a chapter in January. It has risen to prominence and now is ^ in practically every category used to measure chapters on a campus. My Florida chapter is on the rise as well after a thank the Executive board for allowing period of difficulty. Florida State is a chapter that I asked the Archons to put me the opportunity to do so. on Graduate Trustee stams due to the bad influence of several brothers. We Editor, Andy Sidwell '88 The Fiji Missourian weeded out ond down to 13 members who proceeded to pledge 14 outstanding men this past fell. I wouldn't be surprised to see their president, Kevin Parker, selected to be a Field Secretary. I celebrated my 25th anniversary with Nancy Vann Barrett, a Tri Delt at Mizzou. Nancy is currently serving as president of the Jacksonvile Tri Delt Alumnae chapter. She has served as chapter advisor to the Tri Delts at Jacksonville University and as District President for Tri Delt to the North Florida Graduate Chapters. My children include J. Vann Barrett who is 19, a sophomore at Jacksonville University and a proud member of Delta Phi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta—and Nancy Katherine (Katy) Barrett who is 16 this month and is a Sophomore at Episcopal High School. At Jacksonville University I also serve as Chairman of the Alumni Interffatemity Conference, a group representing each of the 7 fraternities on the campus and which advises the IFC and the Dean of Students. We are currently trying to get a housing project off the ground for all the fraternities. I would enjoy coming to Pig Dinner, but unfortunately the Pig Dinner at Delta Phi is the same night in Jacksonville. It will make my fourth Pig diimer this season. Needless to say, I for one am very sure that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days done". You might also be interested Published two times throughout the school year by Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity in Columbia, Missouri for the enjoyment of it's graduate brothers and It aU started with my Father Rex Barrett who finished a PhD in Economics at Mizzou and then went into the Theatre Business. When I was in College, My family owned all of the movie theatres with Commonwealth Theatres Inc. friends. Contributions are welcomed at all times. Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Editor-in-Chief that my brother J. Larre Barrett is also a Mizzoui Fiji. Andy Sidwell '88 Co-Editor Brad Thcker '89 Photography Tom Beimett '90 The fraternity is an important part of my life. I look forward to the day when Chi Mu wins the Cheny Cup. You should be contenders every year. I know the potential is there, keep up the good work. Fraternally, S. Barre Barrett, Chief of Section X CHI MU CHAPTER OFFICERS President Treasurer Rec. Secretary Cor. Secretary Historian Jeff Kennedy '89 Paul Vogel '89 Jim Diekroeger '89 Jeff Garrett '90 Paul Holmes '89 GRADUATE INFORMATION ROBERT J. FOWKS '38 is still practicing law and teaching seminars and serving as a Fellow HOUSE CORPORATION OFFICERS President Treasurer/V.P. Secretary Woody Swearingen Andy DeShon Jim Slusher of the Kansas Bar Foundation. Robert practices in Kansas and Missouri-State and Federal Courts. His wife Lois, and son Rob live in Topeka, Kansas. ROBERT S. GARDNER '53, his son R. SCOTT GARDNER '80 and his daughter Anne C. Gardner (Alpha Mu of Kappa Alpha Theta '82) are partners in the law firm of Gardner, Gardner & Gardner, 320 S. Ohio, Sedalia. Their practice is limited to anything that walks in the door, except for divorce and criminal work. Bob and Scott are looking forward to Pig Dinner, Scott's last dinner as a free man before entering into bonds of matrimony. ROGER L. MELL M.D. '56 was elected President-Elect of the Southern Medical \r\nFiji Missourian Association at the annual meeting in San presently working as an AT&T staff manager. Antonio, Texas. He and wife Anita have a 28 month old TOM WARD is a 1960 graduate of the University of Missouri. His hometown is K.C., Mo., but he now resides at 10803 W. 96th street. Overland Park, Kansas. Tom is the Vice President of the Jack Cooper Transportation Co. Tom's wife's name is Joan. JAMES L. KINKER graduated in 1963. He grew up in Lake Saint Louis, and now lives at #6 Log Cabin Lane, Lake Saint Louis, Mo., 63367. James is the Vice President of Guaranteed Homes, Inc. He and his wife Elaine have three kids: Melissa (21), Michael (16), and Joey (7). Brother Kinker was once the Pledge TUtor and Pledge Trainer for XM. DAVID W. KOCH '66 is a C.P.A. and currently Business Manager for Los Angeles city school district. He lives at the beach in Venice, California. DAVID W. PICKERING graduated back in 1969. daughter, Melanie Dawn, whom they say is "a great joy". Dan would like to send a "hello" to Ernie Grant. I would like to thank Dan for his nice corrunents about the FUI MISSOURIAN. KEITH MALVERN belongs to the graduated class of 1979. Keith grew up in Manchester, St. Louis. His current address is 2211 Mason Lane, Manchester, Missouri, 63021. Keith works as a wholesale florist. MICHAEL V. BROPHY '80 is currently working as an associate in the Litigation section of the largest law firm in south Texas Kleberg, Dyer, Redford and Weil. Mike has not yet lost a trial...Congrats Mike! Mike says he might actually make it to Pig dinner this year. It's in print now Mike, so you had better show up. ANDREW "ACE" EWING '81 has been in sales with Frito Lay since '82. He and his wife Katie, daughter Meggie 3, and son Andrew 8 months, David grew up in Hamilton, Missouri. His are living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ace current address is #2 Club Court, Columbia. would like to say hello to Mike Arnold, MO 65201. Presently David is a farmer. David "Goose" Townsend, "Hoss" Koetting, and the entire outstanding pledge class of 1977. and wife Dorian have a six year old son named David Martin Pickering. Young Dave is reportedly a terror. When asked what progress he was making, David said that he just continues to "muddle on through". He would like to tell John Luce ('69) to "hang in there". WILLIAM L. SHUMAN '73 transfered to University of Texas-Austin during sophomore year on a academic scholarship AFROTC. Separated from USAF in June '86 after 12 years MARK H. ERAMPTON '82 is head Tennis Professional at Western Reserve Club in Tempe, Arizona. He is also the junior Vice-President of Marketing (Mayfair Properties). Mark says that "Greasy" Bob Woodcock is married and living in Norfolk, Virginia. Bob says "Hi". THOMAS M. GUY '82 recently left the Mizzou Alumni Association to start his own Company, G & F Publishing. Tom publishes Fraternity and of service as a B-52 Aircraft Commander and Sorority Alumni Directories across the nation. T-38 Instructor Pilot. Last assignment was the Chief of Bomer Mission Development. He is now flying as a first officer on a B-727 with Tom is currently the Purple Legionaire for the chapter and enjoys the opportunity to visit with the brothers. Tom, his wife, and two children, Adam 3, and Ashley 2 are still living in Continental Airlines. Bill, his wife, and two daughters are residing in Piano, Texas. DAN STIEGLER is a '74 graduate. His hometown is Kansas City, Mo. Dan's current address is 12100 E. 61st street, 64133. Dan is Columbia. Tom would like to thank Brothers Ralph Hill and Ace Ewing for their hospitality on a recent trip to Oklahoma. JEFF TEDROW graduated in 1982. His FIJI Hoops Looking Good Kamykowski is well organized and leading the way as our team, now sporting new purple and white FUI Intramural jerseys, has now qualified for the final tournament in Greek hometown is in Savannah, Missouri. JefT presently resides at 1021 Queen St., Columbia, Missouri, 65201. He is a medical student and his wife's name is Loree. MARK W. SCHOTLE is an '82 graduate. His hometown is Kansas City. Mark and his wife Kristin right now live at 412 W. 8th St. #508, Kansas City, MO 64105. He is presently in advertising. DR. MARK BENTELE belongs to the class of '83. Dr. Bentele is originally from Macon, Missouri. He presently resides at 12006 Amerado, #214, Omaha, NE, 68123. Mark practices dentistry. D^VE DANNOV is an '83 graduate. Dave is a Columbia native. He now lives at 4900 Barklq' H60, Mission, Kansas 66202. Dave currently works as a CPA at Arthur Anderson & Company. PAUL SHAUGHNESSY graduated in 1983. His hometown is St. Louis, and he now lives at 5555 Lindell, St. Louis 63112. Paul is in mortgage banking. BILL SPRINGER graduated in the class of 1984. His hometown is in St. Louis, but now lives at 4935 Aeicheebeager in St. Louis, 63109. Bill is in the banking business. He and his wife Kathleen have one son named William T. Springer. I would like to thank Bill for the positive comments he had about the FUI Missourian. CHRIS TLAPEK '84 moved from Dallas back to St. Louis in August of 1986. He is now working as a Sr. engineer at McDoimell Douglas. Chris is engaged to be married on July 3, 1988 in Akron, Ohio to Cheryl Fraley of Dallas, Texas. DAVID GERARDI '87 travels with the Ringling Brothers in Washington, D.C. Dave wants to tell everyone "hi". Oh, by the way, the brothers want to thank Dave for all of the travel booty that he so generously sent to the Chapter. Those expired airline tickets were most useful! FIJI Rush Our rush program has been top notch as long as any of us now in the house can remember. Jeff Vogel ('90) and Tim Roberts ('90) are continuing this trend. Their objective at this point are (to); intramurals. From lefl to right— Davis, Craig Alteide, and Alex Vandiver hustle under the hoop as the Fiji's take on the Beta Sigma Psi house. Intramurals Chairmen Scott Marsh '89, Jim Kramer '89 1. Sign 12 guys (at most) to avoid fur ther overcrowding. 2. Put together a new rush book(which is near completion). 3. Hold a dry rush. 4. Continue Ae Albert F. Helix scholar ship to compile names. 5. We will not sign anyone who is intox icated, deemphasizing alcohol at rush parties. 6. Use regional rush chairmen over the Due to inconsistencies in the Fall semester, our intramurals standing is not what it could be, but since our strengths usually rest with our spring events, we are very optimistic about what is ahead, and the possibility of a fine finish in sports such as wrestling summer. 7. Strive for more well rounded guys by trying not to sign rushees who are oriy athletes or just get good grades but do not participate in sports. and tennis. The event which has been drawing tremendous support and spectacular performances at the moment is basketball. Head coach Scott From left to right—George Lakatos, Greg King, and Earl Pardo observe as Busty Neill leapsfor the spike. (Continued on page 4) \r\nFiji Missourian Honor Roll (Continued) Richard N. DeShon, '57 George J. Koch HI, '57 Michael B. Kraft, '57 Marvin E. "BunlQ'" Wright, '58 John S. Pugh, '60 O. NUe Bell, '61 John R. Stanard, '62 John F. Hildebrand, '63 James L. Kinker, '63 Richard E. Peterson, '63 Joe L. Johnson, '64 C. Frederick Tanzer Jr., '64 Milton E. Harper, '65 Donald E. Lewis, '65 Hinton W. Swearingen, '65 Allen D. Gillis, '66 John M. Mcllrcy Jr. '66 Jerome A. Hudson, '67 John M. Kinker, '67 Dennis R. Schaberg M.D., '68 C. "Harry" Hawken, '69 Daniel J. McLarnQf, '69 Jim Snider, '69 Stephen G. Scholl, '70 Clifton R. Spacek, '70 Donald Clayton Patterson M.D., Donald V. Pierce Jr., '71 William B. French, '72 Galen D. Mussman, '73 Michael L. Gordon, '74 W. Frederick Mottaz, '75 Max A. Carey, '77 David A. Forsee, '78 Robert Scott Gardner Jr., '80 Mark W. Baker, '81 Tony L. Sportsman, '82 John L. Livingston, '83 Christopher R. Tlapek, '84 Michael R. Hendrich, '85 Mystery Photo Reply 'i Tony Sportsman, of the class of 1982, has identified the men in the latest mystery photo from left to right as Matt Mocherman, Steve Branch, and Dave Tlapek. The picture was taken from the 1982 FUI ISLAND party. Thanks for your reply Tony! Tony, in his Mystery Photo Reply, wrote that last summer, while traveling from Kansas to Fort Myers, FL., Brooks Usrey ('83) and Tony were boarding the plane and to their surprise, sitting rows in front of them was John Clark ('86). While waiting to change flights in Memphis they visited and found out that they both lived in Ft. Myers. The purpose of Brook's trip was to find a place to start a dental practice. As Tony ended the note, he responded that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. It was a thrill to receive Tony's letter. Mike J. Montgomery, '85 Roliert D. Angerer, '86 Bill J. Evans Jr., '86 David J. Gerardi, '87 FIJI RUSH RECOMMENDATION NAME. ADDRESS Rush (Continued) Jeff and Tim are doing an excellent Job. Of course they can always use suggestions. If you know anyone that will be attending MIZZOU in the near future and you think that person would make a good FIJI, please do not hesitate to send in the name and any information you feel we should know CITY PHONE( ). HIGH SCHOOL. ACTIVITIES GRADE AVG. about him. YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE .EGACY: YES NO