6JAH THE _§■ KN OX 6./). Calesburg, Illinois Vol. LXXXIX ALUMNI ROOM REVAMPED By Paul Wright The 'ST-'SS pledge class, consisting of 15 members, worked on restoration of the Alumni Room during Delta Week. The room was thor oughly cleaned, then the nost algic adventure began. Composite photos, which had not been hung for years, now cover the walls of the Alumni Room. The composites range from small ones, from as early as 1897, to the larger, more recent compos Gamma the Owl guards the newly-done Alumni Room. Ellis B. Gregg and Daniel W. for greatest overail improve ment (1952-53), the Jordan Bowl for highest comparative scholarship in the fraternity (1958-59), and, more recent ly, the Coon Plaque for journ alistically superior public ation (1982-83). The pride of Crofts. the room, however, sits on a ites of 1979 and 1980. Also hanging on the walls of the room are pictures of the Immortal Six—John T. McCar- ty, James Elliot, Jr., Samuel B. Wilson, Naaman Fletcher, Several past trophies and certificates A newly shined Cheney Cup, a- Gamma Deuteron also appear warded to Gamma Deuteron in room. awards case next to the north wall. to in the of In addition to numerous academic trophies. Gamma Deuteron boasts awards such as the Baker Cup for religious, ethical and social service activites (won in 1920-21), the Condon Cup 1959-60 sits under a spot light surrounded by silver wine glasses. The Alumni Room is guarded by Gamma the Owl, who sits See p. 7 in the \r\nFrom the President: Greetings from 218 S. Cedar. 1 can imagine many of you are surprised and pleased to finally hear from Gamma Deuteron. Allow me to first apologize for our neglect in this area and then catch you up on some basic facts. In Gamma Deuteron's 121st year the actives number 40 strong with two pledges working their way toward initiation. The chapter initiated 13 men this year with only eight seniors graduating. More im portantly, the inner structure of the chapter is just as strong as its numbers. The newly elected officers and chairmen are ready and willing to work with you, the graduates, as is hopefully evident in their efforts with this G.D. Fiji, the first in almost two years. The newly found motiva tion in the areas of publica tions and graduate relations can possibly be attributed to the successful Pig Dinner of this past April. The atten dance of almost 50 graduates and the mood of working toward the future, and "Not For College Days Alone" have inspired the chapter. I would, again, like to thank all of the graduate brothers in atten dance and encourage those and all other GD Fijis to attend next October's homecoming events. tions about this publication. Also, I would invite you to write or call if you have any questions. The house's phone number is (309) 343-7980. Your feelings about the undergraduate brothers and their projects are well received and appreciated. You will be hearing quite a lot from us in the next year, and it would be great to hear from you. Remember...Phi Gamma Delta is not for College Days Alone! Fraternally, Thomas Jaros '89 President, 1988-89 Pergel From the Graduate Relations Chairman: Summer is nearly here which means school is out but work of a different sort begins. Other than my forty hours per week of labor to help finance college, I have also begun graduate relations work. Homecoming is being planned and I hope to bring as many graduates as possible back to the "Castle" for this event. Activities for the day are currently being planned. be out and are for Graduates will also soon receiving information ab reunions. Any sugestions support for these events welcome. I am planning, example, to assemble those graduates within sixty Finally, I would encour miles of Galesburg and Gamma age any comments or sugges Deuteron for a sort of reunion. \r\n1 intend on getting to know more of the graduates in will need the help of the graduate brothers. Sometime the Dinner led by my predecessor, this summer, a number of you will be receiving a mailing from me asking for infor mation. I would greatly a- Carter ppreciate it if each of you immediate area, and correspond with those further away. The 1988 Norris Pig Corsello '88, was a tremendous success to his would take the time to fill phenomenal efforts. The att endance of graduates nearly doubled from the previous these out and return them as year. I am going to work hard of to graduate brothers, I am cer tain we can publish at least three more editions, and possibly more, in the next year. I look forward to work ing with you! see that the 1989 Pig Dinner, which is already being planned, is as big a success as this year's. Brother Corsello gained the respect of many graduates on April 9, and I only hope I can gain the respect of the graduates of soon as possible. Through the joint efforts the active Gamma Remember, Delta is not Jeff Turnbull college days alone! Fraternally, Paul Wright '91 Graduate Relations Chairman, 1988-89 Chairman, 1988-89 Perge! See p. 4 CHAIRS CHOSEN By The G.D. Fiji Major committee chairmen were elected at a chapter meeting on April 18. The new Pergel From the Publications Phi for and Fraternally, Gamma Deuteron as I have with active members of the chapter. brothers Editor: I know it seems like for ever since you last received a G.D. Fiji, and we at Gamma Deuteron apologize for that. However, things are going to change in a big way in the next year. I was recently elected as Publications Committee Chair for the upcoming year, and I plan to publish at least three more editions of the G.D. Fiji in that time. To do this, 1 chairman are as follows; Grad. Relations-Paul Wright '91, Polo, IL Publications-Jeff Turnbull '91, Urbana, IL Scholarship-Jim Wilson '90, Evanston, IL Campus & Community Rela tions-Steve Jackson '89, Galesburg, IL Rush-Chris Hodge '90, Beloit, Wl Social-Jeff Riedel '91, Oak Lawn, IL Pledge Education-Rick Kus- nierz '89, Elgin, IL \r\nLETTERSEditor's Note: The following letter appeared in the April 18, 1988, edition of the Knox Student, it has been reprinted by permission of the author. My uncle died last summer, and as I watched him expel his last few breaths I couldn't help but think of what he represented. Since 1944 he had been a member of Phi Gamma Delta here at Knox, a chapter whose insignias he wore to his grave. He was a loyal Fiji, who portrayed kindness, self-sacrifice and love. My uncle flourished with Phi Gamma Delta. He held their values high, and lived his life by them. As I saw him die, I made a promise that those virtues by which he had lived I would try to consider my own. I didn't know if 1 could, but if one group could be special for so long then it must be important. The last thing my uncle gave to my father was the Fiji handshake and the words, "I remember". By no means was my uncle a fraternal fanatic. He had his complaints (with which other shared), but his unknown goodbye to my father had a culminating effect on the beginning of a remembered promise. You need to understand that of my nine relatives who have come to Knox, there have now been Phi Delts, Fijis, TKEs, Pi Phis and now Tri Delts. I grew up greek. My father tucked me into bed at night with songs of Phi Gamma Delta, and as I got older I heard greek anecdotes and concerns. My family taught me that being greek itself wasn't as important as the unity, sharing and special bonding that resulted from it. The stories I learned were of togetherness—some inter-fraternal, one of which was Cedar Fork. Each year Fiji and Beta pledges would get together for a rope pull at Cedar Fork, the sewage creek. They would stand on each side of the creek, and the losers would get pulled through. Winners changed from year to year, although in 1945 the Phi Delts illegally jumped in to help the losing Betas obtain victory. before And that the many years brothers of Sigma Nu helped start and give a chance to their sister sorority. Alpha Z Delta at Lombard. Things had a sense of togetherness—or so I've heard. Times have changed since the 1940s which I hear about. New histories are being made and told. Only sororal and fraternal virtues changed. We still stand for haven't friendship, caring, others and helping self-truth. forefounders of The our organizations would be proud. Their dreams for us didn't die, only they did. The promise I made my uncle has begun, especially now with greek \r\nquestions in the air. fraternities The five and DINNER A SUCCESS By Jeff Turnbull three sororities on the Knox College campus have lasted because we have believed in them and what they stand for. They have helped people grow, and understand themselves. Greek life isn't perfect. I can't say that I agree with all my The Annual Norris Pig Dinner, held at the Galesburg Holiday Inn on Saturday, April 9, was termed a success by Graduate Relations Chairman Carter Corsello '88, as nearly 50 graduates attended. One sisters, but I do respect each graduate called this year's Dinner the best he'd attended, one of them. We try to live by in seven years. The the ideals set before us, and perhaps in 50 years we'll be able to say, "I remember". There are not many topics that empassion me to argue or debate, except the idea of greek life. My greek heritage has taught me of its importance through my family's everyday living of its ideals. Cedar Fork and my uncle are gone now, but the standards still remain, as do the dreams forefounders. of Phi our Gamma Delta, Sigma Nu, Phi Delta festivities began with the traditional marching around the room and kissing of the pig. the Highlights of the evening included introduction of the new off icers, a speech by incoming President Tom Jaros '89, and a tribute by Jim Gordon '82 to Paul Calvert '81, who died in a tragic accident in March. The main event of the night was an impressive speech given by Topper Steinman '70, who was Pres ident of the chapter in 1969- Theta, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Beta Theta Pi, Phi Mu, Delta Delta 70. Delta and Pi Beta Phi all help the individual to grow, flourish and find his or her Leach '71, Steinman, who is now a middle school guidance counselor in Champaign, spoke strengths. on We do not limit people, we are their stepping stone and helping hand. Every individual is given a foundation of values, from which to build their own castle. As change now comes After being introduced by master a of ceremonies number of fraternity- related topics. The most not able of these topics was the infamous "Split" in 1969, when the chapter shrank to nine members after a dispute about rituals and traditions. Steinman spoke of what he we must stand strong and hold together those values which learned from make us many, yet one. fraternity, -Darcy Turner Jim and being how in the those things have come to help him in his career and family life. See p.9 \r\nGRADUATE INFO By the G.D. Fiji Gamma eived Deuteron rec information from sev Gordon, Jr., D.M.D. '82, lives in Beardstown, Illinois. He says, "I drill, fill, pull, and replace teeth," in his dental occ eral graduates at this year's Norris Pig Dinner. The grad upation. uate information sheets allow and the couple are currently the graduates to let the chapter and other graduate expecting their first child. Brother Gordon is a member of brothers know how they are the Elks Club and belong to doing and what is new in their lives. Brother Miers '73 teaching Richard "Easy" is currently at the He was married to his wife Julie in July of 1983, the American Dental Associa tion. His other interest is the Gamma Deuteron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Bettendorf Also attending the Pig Middle School, and lives in Rock Island. He says of his Dinner from the class of '82 occupation, "I'm in charge of teaching today's youth...tom orrow's leaders. Brother Miers has a wife, Kim, and a was Brother James Murphy. Brother Murphy, from Chic ago, is a lawyer. He is curr ently working as a law clerk one-year old daughter named to Judge Lawrence Inglis of the Illinois Appelate Court, Sarah Christine. Second District. Brothers Steve Malecha and Brian Kraner attended the phy also mentioned a Fiji rel ative, Robert Rydin, who is a Pig Dinner representing the member at Southern class of 1981. odist University. Brother Mal Brother Mur Meth echa is a chemist for Baxter Brother Richard Wirtz '84 Heatlthcare, and takes trace writes from San Diego that he organic analysis. He men is a law associate with the tioned information firm of Coughlan, Semmer, on the sheet that any graduates in chemistry can cal l him and Lipman, and is to married on October 1 regarding employment. His wife, LeAnn, also graduated in of Knox, and a member of 1981, and the couple have a Delta Delta Delta. daughter named Camille, who is four months old. Brother Kraner is a pharmacist at the Evanston Hospital. He was married to his wife Carol in July of 1985. The couple have a six-month old son, Gordon Matthew. Brother John A. "Flash" be to Sharon Joyce, a 1984 graduate Brother Steve Dredge '85, from Galesburg, was able to attend the Pig Dinner, and informed the chapter that he is presently a production manager for the Galesburg Manufacturing Company. Brother Barry Burren, D.D.S., '69 also attended the See p. 9 \r\nALUMNI ROOMcenter of the room. sule in itself. Current mem A number of pledges worked extensively on placing pins on a set of maps for each bers of Gamma Deuteron are proud to have restored it for our graduates, and cherish the living memories graduate of Gamma Deuteron. The group searched for and pinpointed the grad and history it represents. uates' hometowns on one of four maps: a map of the world for graduates living overseas, a map of the United States for graduates living outside of Illinois, a map of Illinois for graduates living in the state but outside the Chicago area, and a map of Chicago and its suburbs. Gold pins signify 50-year graduates (those who initiated before 1938), silver pins indicate 25-year gradgraduates (initiated between 1939 and 1963), and purple pins indicate graduates who iniatiated after 1 963. Current actives and pledges are denoted by black pins. Other features of the Alumni Room, as those grad uates who attended the Norris Pig Dinner last month recall, are older editions of the G.D. Fiji, including the awardwinning editions of 1982-83. The room also contains bound editions Gamma of past "The Phi Delta" magazines, along with old "Gale" year books from the school. Many scrapbooks caught the atten tion of graduates at the rec eption following the Norris Pig Dinner. These photos are the backbone of all the Phi Gamma Delta memories at Knox; the room is a time cap 4' \r\n8 SENIOR PROFILES By Pat Donnelly Gamma Deuteron will be losing eight seniors to graduation on June 4, 1988. Here is a rundown on them, and their plans for the future: S. Carter Corsello Major: Political Science and History. Future plans: He will attend the John Marshall School of Law in Chicago, and hopes to become a Corporate Lawyer. Dream: To lay out on the beach and get sunburned. Hometown: Morris, IL. Major: Psychology. Future plans: In September, he will go on active duty for the Steve Lam Hometown: Orland Park, IL. the Quarter Master Branch. Major: Physical Chemistry. Future plans: Be a bum at Dream: To become a United Lincoln Park. U.S. Army, as a Lieutenant in States Senator. Keith Maurer Hometown: Bourbonnais, IL. Major: Mathematics and Ed Randy Cox Hometown: Springfield, IL. Major: Biology. ucation. Future plans: He will attend the School of Law at Southern I l l inois University at Carbondale, and hopes to become a Medical Malpractice Lawyer. In the summers, he Future plans: Undecided between working for Arthur Andersen & Company, or tea ching high school mathemat ics. will work as a bartender in Tim Neja Springfield. Hometown: Chicago. Major: Chemistry and Econ Dennis Gallo omics. Hometown: Orland Park, IL. Major: Chemistry. Future plans: He will attend graduate school at the Univ Future plans: He will attend ersity of Chicago. graduate school at Arizona Dream: To work in the field of chemistry in Environmental State University and will also be a teaching assistant. In the summer, he will work at Argonne National Laboratory Research Park near Chicago. Dream: Work for industry developing artificial photo synthesis. clean-up project. Christoph Zbinden Hometown: Carrollton, TX. Major: International Relations. Future plans: He will be interning at the Five Star Hotel Bourwage in Interlach, David Harris Hometown: Salinas, CA. Switzerland in Hotel Manage ment. He will return to the USA for further training and \r\nSENIORS- DINNER- ongoing graduate study in the field of Hotel Management. Dream: To become general manager of a Five Star Hotel of international origin, per haps in Chicago. Graduates and current mem bers alike "I was hoping he would talk about (the Split)," said and visits to the chapter! GRADUATESBrother Burren works Dinner, most successful in many years. Gamma Deuteron gives a hearty thank you to all of the graduate brothers who Brother attended. couple have a one-year old daughter, Barrie Michelle Burren the be remembered as one of the Burren was married in 1985 to his wife Karen, and the Brother some newly redone Alumni Room, a tribute to the history of Gamma Deuteron. A good time was had by all at the Dinner and the reception, and the 1988 Norris Pig Dinner will as a general dentist in Elgin, and says the facet of his work which he particularly enjoys Burren. said graduates, actives and pled ges returned to the chapter house for a reception, and many graduates observed the looks forward to their return up. Maurer '88, added, "He Following in their future endeavors, and children grow Keith things that needed to be said." all eight of the seniors well with young watching the im and most learned something. Gamma Deuteron wishes is working families and away pressed by Steinman's speech, Historian Dinner. came is very active in the community, as he is President-elect of the Kiwanis Club of Elgin and Vice-President of the YMCA Camp Edwards. Burren also Brother participates in basketball, softball and bow ling leagues, and coaches Little League baseball. The G.D. Fiji would like to hear from all graduates. If you have information to share, write to: Phi Gamma Delta; 218 S. Cedar; Galesburg, IL 61401 (Attention: Turnbull). Jeff Graduates socialize at the Norris Pig Dinner. For more Dinner pictures, see p. 11. \r\n10 OFFICERS ELECTED By Paul Wright March 28, Gamma On Deuteron held a meeting to elect new officers for 1988-89 school year. The Harris, who will graduate in Peter Stoll was elected to the office of Historian. He over for ROTC and intramurals. The outgoing Recording Secretary is Dave Treasurer and President. take and is active in the five offices of the chapter are Historian, Corresponding Sec retary, Recording Secretary, will He will be a senior next year Keith June. Handling the financial affairs of Gamma Deuteron next year will be Steve Aleck, the new treasurer. Aleck, from Chicago, will be a junior next year, and is majoring in Maurer, who served the office International Relations. in the '87-'88 year and is extracurricular graduating in June. Stoll is an clude upcoming senior and is majoring in Political Sci ence. He is from East Peoria, Illinois, and has served as and Softball, and he served on the Executive Committee of Mom's Day chairman each of the past two years. Extra first major chair or office in the chapter. Finally, serving as Pres ident of Gamma Deuteron for the '88-'89 year will be Tom Jaros. Jaros, whose home curricular activities include choir, theater, collegium and wrestling. The new Corresponding activities intramural His in basketball WVKC, the college radio stat ion. The office is Aleck's Secretary is Steve Metcalf, town who hails from Jacksonville, will be a senior next year, and is majoring in Economics. He Illinois. Metcalf, who is maj oring in Economics, served as Scholarship chairman this past year. He is also active in is Downers Grove, served as Treausrer this past year, and was the social chair during his sophomore year. Spanish club, intramurals, and is chairman of special events include tutoring and being a for Knox's Union Board. teacher's aide in the Econom Met calf states, "I'd like grads to feel free to write to me to get addresses of other graduates. I would like graduates to correspond His extracurricular activities ics department and playing intramurals. Jaros replaces graduating Christoph Zbinden 3S President Deuteron. between each other as well as of Gamma Major tasks facing the with Gamma Deuteron." new Moving up from Corre sponding Secretary this year to Recording Secretary for the upcoming fundraising drive, as well as dealing with new rules and regulations imposed by the college administration. '88-'89 year is Mike Kunz. Kunz, from Godfrey, Illinois, is a Chemistry major at Knox. officers include the \r\n11 NEW INITIATE CLASS By The G.D. Fiji 13 new members of Gamma Deuteron were initiated on April 22, 1988. The following is a list of the new brothers, their year of graduation, and hometowns; James W. Bacidor '90 (LaSaiie, IL) Chadwick J. Clark '91 (Mt. Pros pect, IL) Christopher S. Cwik '91 (Park Ridge, IL) Kristopher G. Dittmer '90 (Lorr aine, IL) Arthur L. Freeman '91 (Homewood, IL) Gregory B. Gaskins '91 (St. Charles, IL) Thomas J. Green '91 (St. Paul, MN) Rehan A. Khan '91 (Wheeling, IL) Joseph B. Lang '91 (Collinsville, IL) Jeffrey K. Riedel '91 (Oak Lawn, IL) Jeffrey R. Turnbull '91 (Urbana, IL) James A. Wilson '90 (Evanston, IL) Paul B. Wright '91 (Polo, IL) 1 M Mils IfiPlill New initiate Kris Dittmer gives the thumbs-up sign. The brothers of Gamma Deuteron would like to thank John Pritchard '79 for allowing use of his facilities for this publication. This issue would not have been possible without him. \r\n12 Committees Gamma Deuteron Chapter of G. D. Fiji Jeffrey R. Turnbuii '91 Phi Gamma Delta 218 South Cedar Street Graduate Relations Gaiesburg, IL 61401 Paul B. Wright '91 (309) 343-9535 Rush Christopher K. Hodge '90 Chapter Founded April 5, 1867 Chapter House Built 1920 Purple Legionaire international Awards Ken J. M. Peve '87 John Templeton-McCarty Chapter Proficiency Award 620 NE 4th Street 1984-85"Present (309) 343-9368 Galva, IL 61434 Coon Plaque 1982-83 Cheney Cup 1959-60 House Corporation Knox College Box 145 Gaiesburg, IL 61401 Jordan Bowl 1958-59 Condon Cup 1952-53 Baker Cup 1920-21 President Harry J. Neumiiier '51 (309) 343-9368 President Thomas G. Jaros '89 Vice-President Treasurer Jack Fischer '54 Steven N. Aleck '90 Treasurer Micheal G. Kunz '89 Board of Chapter Advisors Recording Secretary Charles Gibbs '50 Corresponding Secretary VACANT Stephen J. Metcaif'90 ^lo Harry J. Neumiiier Historian Peter R. Stoll '89 the JL knox Or9»nbaH«fi U.S. POSTAGE G.A m PAID Pvfinlf N*. U CtUsftHirf, IB. 41401 _ FROM — traternitv of phi gamma delta ill S. Ctoir CALESBUne, ILLINOIS SI40I (address correction requested) A-A/v-V ts.iwiiTY i?f m ^ u p -1 ^ mra ' "«TI»NAl IMMWiAitTVU VrO. ^ i/V ~ H5