% Boilermaker Fiji LAMBDA IOTA of PHI GAMMA DELTA PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORRIS PIG DINNER The annual Norris Pig Kinner was held this year at the Trails on the evening of March 24. Guests of honor included the Grand Old Man Burr Swezey, speaker Henry C. Ryder, a lawyer from Indiana polis, master of ceremonies Jeff Cooke, Jack Coffin, president of the House Cor poration and Larry Lane, president of the Alpha Graduate Chapter. After an invoca tion, a fine steak dinner commenced. Later, the traditional kissing of the Pig was performed, anteriorly hy Burr Swe zey, posteriorly hy the joint efforst of Pat and Mike Morrissey ('76), whose father, also present, was recently initiated with April 30, "^73 West Lafayette, Indiana Volume XXXV, Number 2 Ryder then began his ccrmic and witty address. He centered on the topic of Purdue men whose initiative had taken them far beyond rhe expectations of their contemporaries, citing John Purdue and David Ross as Prime examples. Spiced with anecdotes (will we forget Ivan and Boris in the Moscow Head?), he concluded with the speculation that another John Purdue may be among us, undiscovered; prompt ing a bit of introspection on the part of the brothers. Jeff Cooke closed with directions to the kegs remaining from Happy Hour and tlie 1973 Pig Dinner merged in our memories with all that have gone before. his sons. The brothers then introduced, revealing those who had come from Alabama, Wash ington D.C. and Missouri. The 1973 pledge class was introduced, including David "Tiger" Salzman and Bill "No Action Jackson" Becker. Brotiier Burr gave a short address, thundering "fulfill your financial responsibilities!" Joe Dewenter reported favorably on the state of the Chapter, which was followed hy the awarding of the Silver and Gold Owl Awards for 25 and 50 years with the chap ter, respectively. The awards were made hy Gary Warren, whose planning and work, together with Marty Pickett, was responsible for the success of the dinner. A highlight of the awards was Morgan J. Burke's receipt of the Burr Swezey Award, given to the outstanding graduating senior for scholarship, activities and house participation. He was the first recipient since Tim Foley in 1970. Jack Coffin reported on the fund-raising drive and building project and Larry Lane hrouglit the Brothers up to date on the activities of the Alpha Graduate Chapter. Henry C. NEW FOOTBALL COACH I know of no way to describe Alex Agase other than to call him a man with true character and pride. Likewise, 1 now find no way to describe the "new" foot impressed me again. Because it's so hard to grasp such a feeling, 1 suggest that if ball team except to call it a team with true character and pride. 1 can make these the chance ever arises that you go listen to the new head mentor speak, and, if at all statements because I feel, after meeting possible, you meet him in person. 1 feel very strongly that you will have the same impression expressed previously. the man and finding out how he works, that this, in a very direct sense, is the only way that the new 1973 football team can develop. Coacb Agase possesses a quality which I feel that we, as Fijis, can appreciate and admire. In his genuine concern and straight forward approach, he has taken a team of 120 men and unified them behind not just one common goal, but many. former head coach of Northwestern, has We are all products of our environ ment; Coach Agase's feelings, ideas and character not only retlect upon his own personality but they are also present in his coaching staff. These men, and 1 sin cerely feel this, show a true concern for the player, not only as a player but, more importantly, as a student and person. It is I had these feelings toward Coach with these assets that, 1 feel, a dynasty Agase the first time 1 met him several years prior to his coming to Purdue. And now Coach Agase, a four time All Ameri may arise, and a unified believing team may develop. And so I am, both as a play er and a fan, looking optimistically toward can at U. of I. and P.U., ex marine and to the coming season. \r\nPage 2 NEW CLASS INITIATED Tuesday night March 20 ended the pro bationary period for 25 junior actives, as the 1973 pledge class became active mem bers. Representing a variety of back grounds and interests, this group comes from all sections of the country. One of the main interests of this class is athletics. The day after initiation, two of the mem bers left for the NCAA swimming nation als in Tennessee. The varsity track and golf teams also have members of the class of '76. To add to the deversity of this group, one is a father. Mr. Thomas Morrissey joined the new initiates along with his twin sons Pat and Mike. An older son. Jack, is also a Fiji ('73). Guests witnessing the hallowed event included William Heath ('48), Father of newjnitiate Will; William Barnes ('49), father of new initiate Bill; Bud Vickery ('23), grandfather of new initiate Bill, and Bill Cunise, a friend of Will Heath. Also present were Bill Miller, section chief, Jeff Cooke, Purple Legionnaire and Larry Lane, president of the Alpha Graduate Chapter. It should be noted that Bud Vickery not only participated in his grand son's initiation this year but 1973 also marks his 50th year with the Fijis. The impressive ceremony was marked by it's solemnity and was highlighted by the receiving of the Fraternity Pins. Add ing to the occasion was the placing of the 25 new links on to the chain of the past classes. 640 Russell Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 April 30, 1973 BOILERMAKER FIJI The evening was capped off in the base ment as all Fijis, old and new, refreshed their thirsts. Also at this time, the new brothers, remembering the wallops of the previous days, traded swats with the upperclassmen. The class of 1976 includes: William Barnes, William Becker, Jack Goris, Will iam Heath, Douglas Hudlow, Arther Lorentson, Mike McCarty, John McClarty, Mark McCoy, Kim McKee, Robert McIlihaten, Kenneth Mesker, Patrick Mor rissey, Michael Morrissey, Kelly Murphy, Andrew Myers^ John O'Neal, Randall Rodrigues, Terry Sage, David Salzman, Brad Starr, Robert Thoner, Jr., William Vickery and Pat^'ckWaTren. receiving top priority will be the remodel ing of the kitchen and enlarging and sur facing the parking lot. The next step will be to replace the electrical circuitry and plumbing facilities of the interior, leaving the new construction over the kitchen to be completed last. RENOVATION OF LIBRARY in the house, the brothers of Lambda Iota voted early in the school year to initiate some change. The television was moved downstairs into the old study room and a more stoic atmosphere was restored to the "library." After all, the brothers thought, "We al ready have all of those nice books on the PIG DINNER shelves! What more do we need for an The 1973 Pig Dinner marked one year's campaign for Lambda lota's fund raising drive. Although the projected goal of ideal study area?" In answer to this ques $175 thousand has not yet been collected, "640 Russell" is shortly looking forward amused and amazed. For example, how many chapters have the distinction of owning a complete set of 1931 encyclo pedias? Don't worry though - we've got a twenty-five year old set of Comptons for up-to-date reference. We are also the proud owners of Wild Geese Calling by S. E. to that much needed "facelift." At the time of this writing, $58 thousand has been raised in cash and pledges, from 140 contributors, with the fund drive contin- ueing until the 1973 Homecoming (Octo ber). During this time, the Lambda Iota Corp. will send out two additional mail ings while each class chairman continues tion I did a bit of research into "all of those nice books", and I must admit I was White, a 1956 SAE handbook, and The Pale Blond of Sands Street by W. C. White - classics at the very least! to make personal contacts. Construction on the house will be in two phases, the preliminary work being done this summer and the remainder being completed by August, 1974. The area Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Lafayette, Ind. Permit No. 229