Published by Chi iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, APRIL 1973 New Series Vol. XXXVII No. 2 ANNUAL CHI IOTA PIG DINNER LURES ALUMNI William Karnes '33 Tells Of Business It wa.s St. Patrick'.s Day, but the wearin' of the green wasn't nec essary for Chi Iota unclcrgraclnates who welcomed manv alumni to the annual Norris Pig dinner. Besides the pig, the alumni saw a full Chapter House, and were treated to an address by Wil liam C. Karnes '33, who upon in troduction, immediately received a standing ovation. Brother Karnes, long a leader in both industrial and civic cir cles, is currently Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Offi cer of Beatrice Food.s" Company of Chicago. Much of Beatrice's success phenomenal growth and can be directly attributed to the efforts of Bill Karnes during his 37 years with the firm. His address focused on cur- rent trends, beginning with the food industry and ending with an outlook of business condi tions in general, which, much to SWEET LIPS: Planting a kiss on the lips of the pig that Chi Iota alumni and undergraduates devoured is A. B. Sawyer '10. Not shown is Michael Strang '76, who repeated the ceremony from the "other end." Inside Chance For High Honors In Sports Predicted For Ph; Gamma Delta Athletes As alwa\s, Fiji has one of the most active houses on campus in the the delight and relief of those in attendanee, was very optomis- sports area. Much intramural competition takes irlace in the Spring tic. all intramural points again this vear. Brad Bell, this year's Pig Din ner Chairman, then announced the reeipients of the Silver and Gold Owl Awaids for 25 and 50 years respectively, of member ships in Phi Gamma Delta. William J. Carmichael '42, Ghi- cago, then named 38 h'ijis eligible and Fiji looks to have an inside chance at being right near tire top in After a strong Fall and Win ter in sf)orts, such as football, basketball and wrestling we were approximately 6th in points. With track, bowling, baseball and soccer this Spring we have a good chance to take it all. Fiji to receive awards from the Dav stands as defending champion in id Kinley soccer and looks to have a .strong hold on that position for this Spring. Scholarship Founda tion. Those eligible are nine sen- 'iors, 14 juniors, six sophomores and nine freshman. This is 38 out of a possible .59. (Continued on Page 3) Fiji is also ir^presented b\ two athletes in the Intranniral De- cathalon Contest being held cam pus-wide. The competition sei'ies of several events swimming and raccpiet is a such as ball, of which von must enter six Broth ers. Mike Page and Mike Gow ai'e competing for us against some 130 other young men. Mike Gow is in the top 10 in points with several events re maining. He feels as though he has a good chance to take it all. Mike Gow is also one of sever(t'ontinued on Page 2) \r\nPage Two April, 1973 THE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji 18 Young Men Welcomed Into Brother Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota hood Of Phi Gamma Delta's Class Of '76 chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for This Spring we were proud to welcome 18 young men into our its members and friends. We wel come all news from alumni. Send Brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta as members cf the Class of '76. The your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Box 221.3, Sta. A, Champaign, 61820. ALUMNI Chairman of the Board: Clifton Fulton President: Brenton H. OFFICEES '44 Sycftinore Wjidsworth '52 .... Aurora "Vice-president: Owen Ackerman Secretary: James C. "Welsh '59 Peoria '42 Peoria attitudes they have shown, and their general enthusiasm since initiation should keep Chi lo.a prospering for many \ears to come. I'rom Peoria come new Broth ers Blair J. Miller, F.A.A.; Brad ley D. Hanscn, English; and Rose E. Johnson, Com. Brother Blair, incidentally, now serves as one of our newly-elected Rush Chair men. Joliet gives us two initi ates in Michael P. Keeley, LAS, and Thomas M. Hickev, also in LAS. John B. Snell, Com., and Kent Treasu'rer: Daniel A. Damon '58 Lone Grove Directors: William C. Teuter '57 Chicapo Robert L. Brnun '63 Park Rirlpe Dennis R. Fox '61 Richard K. Elder '68 Moline Chicapo Robert C. Johnston "60 .... Shelbyville Ward McDonald '64 Champaipn John 0. White '70 President: Nic Loiacono '74 :\Ianlius, N. "V. Recordings Secretary: James Hickey '75 Joliet Treasurer: Brad Bell '75 Glenview Corresponding Secretary: John Hamilton '74 Sycamoro Co-Rush Chairmen: Pat Keeley '74 Blair Miller '76 Historian: Steve Sumner '74 Joliet Peoria Peoria Pledge Trainer: Scott McKay '74 .... Arlington Keiphts Louis S. Knorr '06 Celebrates Number 90 Decatur. Frank E. Hurttc, LAS, two freshman Brothers from Taylorville. Other new Phi Cams include John T. O'Laughlin, LAS, Chicago; John M. Weissert, F.F.A., Indianapolis, IN; John T. Tolan, Agr., Springfield; .M i c h a e 1 A. Strang, P. E., Urbana; Robert C. Sterner, Com., Glenview, a n d David L. Jump, Com., Normal. The only three sophomore mem bers of the '76 class were Don T. MeMiirray, Com., W e s t e r n Springs; Alan W. Field, Com., Wheaton, and Alan F. Caynor, Com., Skokie. who celebrated his OOth birthday on September 15, 1972. Among his earlier feats was the building of the Chicago Pumping Station Power Plants. former Historian for Chi Iota resides with his wife, Ger trude, at 1637 N. Lake Howard Road, Winter Haven, FL. 33880. W. G. Read '18 Sees Former Classmates Although he is retired, Wil liam C. Read '18, is still active checking up Tlie on his retired real Brothers. estate broker says he humped into Edwin "Jim my" Colton '17 a few years ago in Richard New Orleans, LA, H. Wilson '52 has a new position. He is the Director of the Department of Housing and UiTan Rehabilitation for the City of Dallas, TX. "Dick" started his new job in December of 1972 after 17 years of being a city official in San An tonio, Fort Worth, and cities in New Mexico, Nevada and Missouri. He married the former Elaine Aniol, a Chi Omega at the Uni versity of Texas, and they have a daughter, Elizabeth, 8, and a son, Andrew, 6. Designer Jack Davis '67, his wife. Donna, a Delta Delta Del ta, and their two children. Ken, 6, and Jeffifer, 2, reside at 2105 Blackthorn in Champaign 61820. Honors In Sports (Continued from Page 1) al Illini in the House, who along with Roy Robinson and Terry Ormsbee, make up the football contingent in the House. Last year, Christian Science Prac- tioner is Louis Solliday Knorr '06, The Sands, Com., both hail from and Kevin S. \Vaters, Eng., are Evanston UNDERGRADTTATE OFFICERS Still a R. Alumni News Briefs Mike Cow made his way into the starting line-up as a de fensive hack and it looks like he has nailed down that position for the up-coming Spring sessions. Roy Robinson alternated at the various linebacker positions last Fall and now is a good prospect for the starting eleven. and sees Terry, a freshman, is a strong (inarterback from Arlington Ben Curtis '17 now and then in Heights, who is fighting for the Bloomington. top next Fall. that Brother Read reports he has two grandsons, W. C. HI and John the following Brothers have died: H., who are both members of Phi Six Brothers Die We have received word Allmon C. Fordyee '24, New Ciamma Delta at the University York, NY, who died September 24, 1972; Warren Bauman Buck of Florida. Roth earned letters in wrestling. His wile of 50 vears, the for ley '13, Chicago, who died March July 23, 1972; Richard B. Crom- mer Kathryn Elgin, a Kappa Al pha Theta, have two grown children, William Jr., and Mrs. eter '34, Courtney Olson. 1.3, 1972; Robert H. Campbell '07, Fort Collins, CO, who died wood Francis CA. Aurora; '15, Roger Lawrenceville; Pruett Kirkand '20, Santa Anna, The retirement berth as signal caller for As you can see, this is a re spectable representation for any house, y(4 there are more. "Duffy" Caynor is a swimmer for the Illini, who finished a sti'ong sopliomore year. Ken Ossola, in his .senior year, is still a top baseball player for the Il lini. All of this adds up to a House home of the Reads is 1922 E. Oakland Ave., Bloomington 61701. that as always mixes brotherhood on the House. field as well as in the \r\nApril, 1973 Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI \\\ Parties Spark Spring Semester; Night Owls Shine For Nears. Fijis have been re garded as the best social fraterTiity on campus and the activities planned for this Spring semester are right in line with that claim. Though operating under a tight budget. Social Chairman Jim Ellsworth '75, Urbana, has already scheduled m a n y parties and dances. Along with the many sororits' exchanges, an integral part of our social life are the frequent "after hours parties." On week ends, after the campus "closes MEDITATION: Pictured (left to right) saying Grace before the annual Pig Dinner are Brad Bell '75, Treasurer; William G. Karnes '33, main speaker; Nic Loiacono '7-1, President; Pete Larson '40, and Kenneth Means '40. Annual Pig Dinner (Continued from Page 1) The House grade average came to a respectable 3.801, with 64 percent of tlic undergraduate Chapter being "in the money." One of the highlights of any Norris Pig Dinner, that was in itiated in 1893 on the national level, was the "Bringing in the Pig." This year the Chapter was again honored with the presence of A. B. Sawver TO, Louisville, Ky., who, along with Michael Strung, Champaign, voungcst member of the Class of '76, paid homage to the pig from the end appropriate to their current status in Phi Camma membership. Brother Sawyer told a few anecdotes and ended with he has 12 yeais to repent and wants to Golf Courses Designed By B. H. Wadsworth A builder and designer of more than 100 golf courses is Brenton H. Wadsworth '52, who is the attention was a The success of this party last ties the fonner Jean Both and they have four children, Stanlev, 17, Le.slie, 15, Martha, 12, and Eric, 7. They reside at 1204 Garfield, Aurora 60506. RolxM't W. Watson network radio sales American '65 is in with the Broadcasting Com pany. He and his wife, Margaret, have a 3-year-old son, Christo pher. Thev reside at 146 Webster Road, Searsdale, NY 10583. Presently \'iee-Pre.sident of Mi- in QuiTic\' is William C. Cerdes Steel Construction Co. HI '57. Brother Bill, who married the former Barbara Gates, a Alpha Delta Pi, was formerly on the Building Commission of the Gity of Quiney and is a member of the Kiwauis and the Donald M. Nagel '55 reports 'he is a colonel in the U. S. Air campus-wide out the nation. "Bink" married husbands. the wav. Brother Saw\er is last Spring and which gained huge party, held here at 401. It involved two other top fraterni ehelmaun B\ looking forward to them being just as much fun in the future. One event which we initiated owner and operator of several golf and country clubs through die at the hands of two jealous 84. ' After the dinner, undergradu ates and alumni joined in a getae(|uainted party with hopes ol improving alumni relations. do\rm' at 1 A.M., we often buy one or two kegs and openly in\'ite everyone on campus to at tend. These have been very suc cessful in the past and we are ciety of Professional Illinois So cMigineers. He and his \\ ife and their three \'ear and was about six tremendous sororities. and the Brothers are eagerlv awaiting its return this month — April. This year we have invited Del ta Tail Delta and Alpha Tan Omega, and ha\'c increased the number of sororities to nine. But there is one party which over the \cars has gained Univer.sit>'-n'ide acclaim as "the" best^ social event of the season - Fiji Island. In fact, during last year's Spring Formal Rush, one other top house, when prais ing its big dances, actualR- ad mitted to rushees that it could onl\' boast the second best par ty on campus — Fiji Island was No. 1. This year the island is sched uled for Ma\' 19, and. as always, will be held in the Chapter House. The precautions which were tak en last year to protect the first Force. His address is 317 TAW- children, William 1\', Parker and floor worked very well, and we DO. fauna la-side at 2131 Aldo Bl\'d. forsee Pope Air Force Base, 28308. NC 62301. no reason why these methods should not work again. \r\nPage Pour April, 1973 THE ILLINOIS FIJI More News Of Fiji Alumni Here, There And Everywhere were Brother Jim reports that R. J. spent this fall in Mexico City by William J. Armstrong '60 while he was attending the Hemispheric Railsback Sr., '99, L. W. '04, H. M. '09 arc deceased, but Ben F. '36, Thomas F., an honorary ini issue of The Illinois Fiji in June Design Conference. Bill is an industrial tiate, George II. and John B. are and we are again going to ask all active. cil on Alcoholism. Brothers to fill out their Who's Whos and return them for the next edition. We still have some Brother's Who's Whos on file During his days at the Univer sity, he served as President of the Interfraternity Council, was on like to hear from those who have not submitted theirs. Two with "delightful" weeks Ceneral Electric designer in Louis ville, KY., and he and his wife, Kathie, have fom* children, Wil liam Jr., 14, Beth, 12, Tim, 10, and Jeff, 6. Brother Armstrong is responsible for the G.E. "Custom Dispenser" refrigerator. He is currently Chair Presently, Jim is Executive di rector of the Lake County Coun numerous Designers Society of and He is an Elk and a member of the Waukeegan Rotary Club. America. He and his family reside at 4101 Cottage Hill Road in Jeffer- committees that will be used, but we would was active in campus politics. man of the Louisville Unit of In dustrial dance We are planning another big Plis home is at 2000 Walnut St. in Waukeegan 60085. Three Media Awards For sontown, KY 40299. Joe L. Gavins '21 is happily re Roy J. Railsback Jr., '32 is onk. one of nine relatives Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta. Unfortunatelv, four are deceased. tired with his wife, the former Ellen Langston, an Alpha Xi Del ta, at their home at 5505 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge, FL. 33444. Counselor at Lane Technical High School in Chicago is Fred D. Lehman, Sr. Jennings '62 Directs EXPO '74 After Stint With Universal Films Former Casting Director for a T-year-stint, is Thomas F. Jen nings '62, who is now the Direc tor of Entertainment for EXPO '74. A member of the Los Angeles, CA, Athletic Cluh, Brother Jen nings and his wife, Jill, along with their three children, Bry an, 7, John, 5, and Julie, 3, re team and the the Board of Education of District No. 80 and has held the post since is a in New York. Brother Schumacher, who was a former tennis and basketball manager while at the University, spends his free time at either the Tennis Club of Rochester, NY, or Ski Valley. He and his wife, Fern, have six children, Paul Jr., Dirk, Anne, Su san, Sally and Jim. Home is at 51 Georgetown Lane, Fairport, NY 14450. Com has three media He was honored by the Illinois As.sociation for two documentaries in 1970 and '71, as well as, by the Illinois .Medical Society for another TV documentary in 1971. the Biothcr Baley \vas formerly Assistant Director of the Depart Two of his brothers are Phi Gamma Delts, William of Chi lota and Herman, who attended the University of Iowa. ment of Research & Education for Midwest Television in Cham paign. He is also a member of Park Ridge Masonic Lodge. Brother Lehman and his wife at Schumacher '51 of 1970. kane, WA. 99210. B. University, television the swim Professor awards to his credit. ber of have three children, Fred, Jr., 10, Lori, 8, and Carv, 5. They reside Paul Associate munications at Sangamon State Education side at E. 10009 19th St., Spo manufacturing agent for Paul B. Schumacher Associates, Inc., Richard B. Bayley '61, who is an During his stint at the Univer sity, Brother Lehman was a mem Dolphin Clnb. He is presently on Universal Studios, where he did Richard Bayley 4601 Osage Ave., Norridge 60656. describing Sangamon, he years and is "Illinois" public af fairs university with lots of new ideas and innovative thinking. Attorney Robert L. Mnller '44 is practicing law in Springfield. He is a past-president of the Kiwanis Club of Springfield and has been in the Vestry of Christ Episcopal Church for eight years. Brother Muller married the for mer Bette Livingstone, a Pi Beta Phi, and have four children, Liv ingstone, Ann, William and Allen. Home In says it is the first state univer sity founded in the last hundred is at 1621 Springfield 62704. Noble in 'T's a different sort of uni versity, where by and large, it's hard to tell the students from the faculty. The North Central Association calls it a breath of (resh air in acadime and I agree." He and his wife, Velma Lynn, have two children, Andrea Lynn, 8, and Richard 5, hnt are ex pecting an addition to ily. They reside at the fam 149 Beach, Springfield 62703. Pebble