BUCKEYE FIJI The Fraternity ofPhi Gamma Delta COLUMBUS, OfflO SUMMER 1988 g Sum erisonceag inuponus, THE PRESIDENT'S GAVEL The Ohio State University 4 year and look forward to the year a very successful Queen of Hearts Pageant in which over $6,000 was raised to benefit the American Heart Associa tion. We realize and stress with our pledges and shiny pins the importance of a strong community service program. Finally, I would like to recognize the efforts of several graduates who have helped us immensely this past year. Our House Corporation, Board of Chapter Advisors, Purple Legionaire and Section Chief, as well as International Frater nity Leaders have been instrumental in our "Quest for Ex cellence." 1 have really enjoyed my term as president of the Omicron Deuteron Chapter and 1 anticipate another successful year. Al Lane, President cabinet has been installed and assumed the leadership of the Perge! Letter From the Editor elected treasurer, Chris Watkins Marryott is corresponding A1 Lane, President secretary and Mikhail Khalil is the new historian. David Romie was elected to the non- voting cabinet position of assistant treasurer. This cabinet is very As Fall Quarter approaches, 1 look foward to many of the upcoming events. First off we are all looking forward to the new pledge class. We have received some great recommen dations but are still accepting them, if you have any, please send them in. addition of an assistant treasurer three years ago, the prob As always. Fall Quarter brings on Buckeye Football and each home game will fmd us paired with one of the sororities for a pre-game. All graduate brothers are welcome to stop by and enjoy the festivities. The most exciting event of the year. Pig Dinner, also hap pens to be in the fall. For myself this party has always been lems of accounts receivable have been reduced to a minimum; however, it remains an ever present concern. a rejuvenating event that renews my Phi Gam spirit for the year and 1 am sure there are many brothers who feel the same The need for a quality rush program is a necessity. It is very important to us that we continue to rush, pledge and initiate men who will uphold and carry on our traditions and strive for success at The Ohio State University. An impor tant source of quality men comes from the assistance of our graduates. As always, we encourage and appreciate any names and phone numbers of potential rushees. One of the first things that a rushee sees in a fraternity is its chapter tone, or outward appearance. Ever since our House Corporation remortgaged the house and invested over way. The undergraduate chapter appreciates the support we receive from the graduates and look forward to seeing more graduate brothers each year. If you have been out of touch for a while. Pig Dinner is the perfect time to revitalize yourself with Phi Gam. 1 hope that everyone approves of the 'new' look ofBuckeye Fiji, and agrees that it wHl surely benefit the chapter in many energetic and ready to carry on the traditions of Phi Gamma Delta at The Ohio State University. The main areas this cabinet has turned its attention to are the accounts receivable and of course, rush. Ever since the $120,000 into the remodeling of the interior, its appearance has improved greatly. In an effort to continue these im provements, the Mothers' Club has donated many things to the chapter. Most recently donated were framed pictures of famous Fijis and new couches and chairs for the television room. One of the most important aspects of our fraternity is now, and always has been, community service. Once again we held ways. 1 look forward to the remaining quarter in office and the exciting events that lie ahead. L.R. Marryott Jr., Corresponding Secretary Perge! PIG DINNER REMINDER The Frank Norris Pig Dinner will be Friday, November 4 , at the Great Southern Hotel in downtown Columbus. \r\nPage 2 BUCKEYE FUI Recapping Rush 1987-'88 Summer 1988 Graduate Trivia Rush was a tremendous success last year, with a special thanks to Larry Marryott, Randy Whitaker and Chip Ashby. The rush chairmen worked very hard to assure a successfiil rush program, which yielded 23 fine pledges. Fall Pledge Class 1987 Brett McFadden Alexander Thomas Henry Hoover HI Sean Gaither Alexander William Peter Anderson Paul Ronald Jannot William Jay Auer Jonathan Lawrence Penn Michael Scott Criss Mark Alan Prazak John Lamar Rabenold Robert Joseph Englehart Keith James Fulkerson Carl Shelley Hammer IV Eric James Palecek Geoffrey David Warner Gregory Mike Watkins Spring Pledge Class 1988 Jeffrey Stuart Dick Matthew Edwin Fiora John Iverson Pritchard Douglass Scott Saurer Edward Emerson Grubbs John Eastwood Sinnette Michael Francis Juncewicz Summer Rush Report It is hard to believe the summer is almost over, but Summer WHO ARE THESE GUYS? Can you name these graduate and we are able to hold rush parties there. This helps the brothers posing outside of the Fiji house? rushees to see the newly renovated and furnished house. Three big rush parties were scheduled for the summer, one House Awards & Parents Weekend was held Saturday, July 18th and the other two are planned We held our 4th annual Parents Weekend May 6-7th at for Thursday, August 11th, and Saturday, September 10th. In addition to these parties we are planning to have several the Hyatt Regency in downtown Columbus. The Mothers' Club added a new touch to the event by having an auction small (yet to be announced) cookouts. We are getting good participation from the brothers who which consisted of Fiji apparel and other items of interest. are at the house during the summer. However, with all the The $836 which was collected was then donated to our other things to get done we have not yet collected enough scholarship fund. We greatly appreciate this contribution. The weekend included the presentation of awards to the names to work with. We get the names of many quality men from your graduate recommendations and strongly urge you brothers. Eric Oberman received the Michael S. Krykowski Award for scholarship and Larry Marryott was the recipient to send the names, addresses and phone numbers of possi of the Richard G. Sutton Memeorial Award for involvement ble rushees to; Greg Watkins(Rush Chairman),4132 Mum- Rush is in full swing! The house was open all this summer ford Court, Columbus, OH 43220. Your recommendations are of great importance to the chapter and we appreciate your assistance. Greg Watkins, Rush Chairman Perge! in the chapter. Mike Hall was presented with the Nosker Award, which is for the active with the highest grade-point for the previous academic year. The John Schwabe Award for the pledge who maintained the highest grade-point during pledgeship went to Sean Alex ander. Rob Englehardt received the Wilmer Isabel Award for the pledge who was most involved with intramural sports. Randy Whitaker was given the Bailey Award for the active showing outstanding involvement in intramural sports. The John Szlage Award signifies the active who contributed the most toward community service efforts of the chapter. This year it was awarded to Chris Rowney. Finally, the reci pient of the Seibert Award was Mike Kreider. This award is presented to the active who contributes the most by way of his own personal service for the benefit of the chapter. The weekend was once again enjoyed by all and the awards made even more special by having the parents there to witness CABINET MEMBERS: 0-r) Larry Marryott, Randy Whitaker, A1 Lane, Chris Watkins and Mikhail Khali!. their sons' achievements. We look forward to it again next year. \r\nSummer 1988 BUCKEYE FUI Improvements Refurbish Dickerson Lodge As most of you know by now, Dickerson Lodge under went its first major renovation since its completion in 1966. The common area and the library were totally refurbished with new drapes, wallpaper and carpet. New furniture was purchased for the living room and dining hall. The televi sion room was refurnished by the Mothers' Club. The "new" house has raised the level of spirit and pride of all the brothers PERFECTION: The newly renovated and furnished liv ing area was a welcome site after the construction period. ill n in the house. The undergrads are continually becoming more involved in all areas of fraternal and campus activities to ensure that Phi Gam remains a leader at Ohio State. The outward ap pearance of the house can attest to our concern in maintain ing it and upholding the tradition of the lodge. Ipr Graduate Spotlight — in St. Louis, MO. In 1962, he retumed to Columbus and Dr. William L. Licklider set up practice as an ENT specialist. His practice was inter rupted for two years in 1967 when William was drafted to Dr. William L. Licklider has spent his life doing things for others. A truly dedicated Phi Gam, Dr. Licklider enjoyed some great years at Omicron Deuteron. However, it did not end with graduation; he has continued to achieve happiness serve in the Vietnam War. After the war he retumed to his and then took up residency at Washington University Hospital practice in Columbus where he still practices today. William married his first wife, Sarah Lou, in 1955; she died in 1979. They had five children: Lou Ann (30); Todd (24); Diane (22); Trent (20), an O.S.U. Phi Gam '84; and through his practice, family and church. William is a native of Columbus, bom in Upper Arlington. Linda (15). In 1980, William was remarried. His wife Mary He graduated from U.A. High School in 1951 as class Ellen has one daughter, Julie (17). valedictorian. He then went on to further his education at Today, the Lickliders reside in Upper Arlington, where Cornell where he became a Phi Gam. He then transferred William plays golf and tennis and remains an avid Ohio State to Ohio State in 1952 and affiliated at Omicron Deuteron. fan. He was team physician for both basketball and football He became involved as rush chairman, recmiting many in the '70s. He is also a member ofthe Riverside Bible Church large pledge classes which led to Phi Gams being one of the where he sings in the choir. William Lickilder has taken on many new responsibilities largest houses at O.S.U at the time. His involvement did not stop there; the intramural basketball team he was on won since his days at Ohio State, but he still continues to support emplified the model of scholarship, fraternity, self — a tradi Omicron Deuteron and the people who meant a lot to him. This tmly exemplifies that Phi Gamma Delta is not for col lege days alone. Brother Licklider's address is 4740 Riverside Dr., Col tion that continues today at Omicron Deuteron. umbus, OH 43220. the championship all but one of his undergrad years. After only three years as an undergrad, William graduated from college in 1954. His dedication to his school work ex Dr. Licklider graduated from O.S.U. Medical School in 1958. He intemed for one year at the White Cross Hospital submitted by Eric R. Oberman \r\nOmicron Deuteron Graduate Brother Updates Graduate Spotlight Dr. Willard B. Scott 1927. Scotty is retired and enjoys spending time with his wife, Eitel. While in coUege he was Lawrence G. Bergstrom Lawrence G. "Larry" Bergstrom is a retired manufac chapter president. He is a member of the Columbus Rotary Club. Friends can reach Scotty at 3440 Olentangy River turing engineer for Westinghouse. He is living in Mansfield, OH, and recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Larry Road, ^14, Columbus, OH 43202. graduated from Ohio State in 1918; after graduation, he went Thomas M. Baron 1949. Max Ls the president of SELF, to work for Westinghouse. During World War II, Larry used his engineering a development firm in Florida. He and his wife have five children and a second home in Muiphy, N C where they knowledge by adapting machinery formerly used to cut wire spend 6 months a year. Max also does some developing there. for refrigerator racks so that it would produce the paper-thin His permanent address is 601 Inlet Drive, Marco Island, FL copper strips necessary for the production of commutators for the Signal Corps. After the War, Larry continued at 33937. Westinghouse for 42 years — until his retirement. James Richard Dorsey 1954. Jim is the Director of Health Larry and his wife, Martha (now deceased), had four Care Services at Super Care, Inc. He was recently elected children — Maureen, Larry, Kitty and Donald. Today, Larry to the board of directors of the Academy of Pharmacy of still keeps busy and is in excellent health. He is in the Central Ohio(APCO). Jim is married to the former Nancy American Legion Retmans club and a 70-year Mason Dunton, an Ohio State Delta Delta Delta, who is a teacher member. He recently received his 70th year gold pin for his and currently working toward her Ph.D. The Dorseys have two grown children, Allison (28)and Jay (26). They can be dedicated service. umbus Athletic Club. He has two children, Lindsey(12)and Dana (9). Rick's home address is 2830 Bryden Rd., Col Perge! A larynx problem forced Larry to retire from the reached at 1122 Sunny Hill Drive, Columbus, OH 43221. Westinghouse "Heart of Ohio Quartet" which he had been a part offor several years. There are still many other things Richard Dale Steams 1968. After graduating from Ohio to keep him busy, such as his hobbies of woodworking and State, Rick went to the University of Toledo Law School. building figurines out of natural materials(eg., acorns, pine He is now the vice-president of Chemical Mortgage Co., a cones). Lately he has even turned his interest to painting. mortgage banking firm. In his spare time he enjoys the Col submitted by Eric R. Overman umbus, OH 43209. Jeff Criss 1980. "Sas" has a family full of Phi Gams — his fadier, John, and brother, Scott, whojust recently became an active member. He is a producer with Frank B. Hall of Ohio and is currently living at 2435 Dorset Rd., Columbus, OH 43221, with his wife, Kim, and son, Steven (3). The Buckeye Fiji is published regularly by the men of Omicron Deuteron Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio,for its graduates, friends and Fijis everywhere. Alunmi news items, photographs and change of address notices should be sent to Omicron Deuteron Chapter of The Fratemity of Phi Gamma Delta, Newsletter Program Head quarters, P.O. Box 14432, Columbus, OH 43214-0432. Mark Fredrick Taggart 1981. "Taggs" is the head ofPro perty Management for the Taggart Manyott Reardon Com pany and is living in Columbus with his wife, Susie and in fant son. Bo, who is named after his grandfather, Robert Tag gart. While at Omicron Deuteron, Mark was house manager and social service chairman. Mark was also involved in many campus activities — Student Senate, Inter Fraternity Judiciary Council and intramurals. For his leisure pursuits, Mark en joys spending his time at the Athletic Club of Columbus and the Worthington Hills Country Club. His address is 895 Manor Ln., Columbus, OH 43221. EDITOR: Lawrence R. Marryott, Jr. HOUSE CORPORATION PRESIDENT: John Gibson TREASURER: Rick Smith MEMBERS: Rick Smudtz, Jack Rhinehart, Ross Rhinehart BOARD OF CHAPTER ADVISORS John Caldwell Bill Greenlee Mike Horn Scott Jackson Brooks Rorapaugh Greg Jensen 1984. "Sarge" is a 1st lieutenant with the United States Marine Corps. He graduated from Ohio State with a bachelor of Arts in International Business. He was pledge educator and played rugby while in college. He is now residing at A-16 Madison, Havelock, NC 28532, with his wife Tracy. CHAPTER OFFICERS PRESIDENT: Alfred J. Lane, Jr. TREASURER: Raymond C. Whitaker III RECORDING SECRETARY: Christopher B. Watkins CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Lawrence Marryott, Jr. HISTORIAN: Mikhail Paris Khalil