THETA DEUTERON Ohio Wesleyan University Phi Gamma Delta FIJI CONTINUES EXCELLENCE December 1989 FIJI DEFENDS I.M. CHAMPIONSHIP INTO THE NEXT DECADE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings from all actives at Theta Deuteron to all esteemed alumni! To update the goings-on of the house, it suffices to say that the atmosphere at Ohio Wesleyan has changed since 1869, since 1950, and since 1980. As we ap proach a new decade. Phi Gams have been forced to adjust to the times. We no longer have keg parties; instead we have relied on the new, creative ideas generated by our stellar social chairmen. Randy Myers '92 and Josh Keman '91. Additionally, Ohio Wesleyan's rising scholastic reputation and standards have necessitated a resurgence in academics in the house. During the spring semester of 1989, Phi Gam actives enjoyed the largest overall grade point average jump of any Greek affiliation at OWU. On the athletic front. Phi Gams now hold posts on the OWU men's swim team, (Rob Ferguson '91, Derek Hynn '92) and the men's lacrosse team (Cap Pahl '91). We were intramural champs in basketball and soccer last year as well. In keeping with the new spirit of Phi lanthropy nationwide. Phi Gamma Delta has been at the forefront of social services for the past few years. Committee head, Stacy Adams '92, is performing a tremen dous job. In closing, the FIJI house at OWU welcomes correspondence and visits from Phi Gam brothers ofpast years. You are our resources. Entering the '89 fall semester, the Phi Gam intramural squads have had a great amount of pressure on them to continue their winning tradition. After sweeping the spring season last year in basketball and indoor soccer, all the opposing squads have been fighting to take away the champion ship of Theta Deuteron. Although, the football team was not quite as successful as we had hoped, they ended their season with a hard fought vic tory over SAE. The inspiring play shown by many of the underclassmen gives us an optimistic outlook for the next fall season. As President John F. Kennedy said in The soccer team, on the other hand, has an address years ago, "It is time to move enjoyed a perfect season.Playingunderthe leadership of the seniors, the underclass men have been holding their own on the field. Entering the play-offswith a 6 and0 record, the Piuple Marauders have two tough games ahead in order to win the Intramural Championship.The spiritof the house is truly behind them. Regardless of forward with zest and zeal into a time of unprecedented change and uncertainty." That quotation rings true once again as we look forward to a new decade. Striving for excellence, the Phi Gam realizes that this brotherhood is not for college days alone! Fraternally Scott Snyder '91 Perge! the outcome, this team has proven them selves as an unbeatable power. Fraternally yours, "DOING SOME GOOD" IN DELAWARE The community service performed by Theta Deuteron this year has been tremen dous. Coming back to school with several goals in mind, the community service committee set several goals to improve our community involvement. One of these goals involves regaining the prestigious philanthropy award.A secondvitalgoal is to involve more of the house in individual projects. So far, contribution of time from the brothers has been significant. Hope fully, we can keep our goals in sight and slowly work toward regaining the award. FIJI community service projects this year include the Red Cross Blood Drive, Meals on Wheels, assisting Mr Bennington in a local election, and helping underprivi leged children through the Crestview proj Dan Sellers '92 ects. Some upcoming projects this semester include a sale for Mothers and Students Against Drunk Driving and a dance-a-thon to raise money for a local Delaware charity. Fraternally yours, Stacy Adams '92 \r\nGRADUATE NEWS AND INFORMATION WHO'S WHO RESPONSE "CAN'T KEEP A FIJI MAN WHO'S WHO RESPONSES DOWN" Thanks go out to all the graduate broth Richard D. Marting "Dick" ers for their immediate acknowledgment to On October 3, 1989, the brothers at our own "Who's Who" section of the Theta Theta Deuteron received a particularly uplifting letter. Michael J. Stocking, classof 1977, wanted to let the graduate brothers know that his battle with cancer is officially over. He has been pro Deuteron Star. We hope more brothers will take advantage of this opportunity by fill ing outthe Who's Who section in this issue. By keeping addresses recent, the link can remain strong. GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT Our brother, Fred D. Learey, recently sent his greeting to Theta Deuteron. After graduating from Ohio Wesleyan in 1928, Fred has compiled a lengthy and impres sive list of accomplishments with true Phi nounced clean with a reoccurrence chance the same as anyone else. Mike writes, "You can't keep a fight ing, fighting FUI Man down for long!" The brothers would like to congratulate him on his health and wish him the best of luck. Fraternally, Michael L. Laribee '92 Chairman of the Board of Sl Joseph's Donald Milton Mewhort "Don" 1936 Retired 6830 Carrietolowe Lane Toledo, OH 43617 Children: Don Jr. 49, Charles 47, Deborah 38 Keith L. Russell "Keith" 1941 Investment Banker 3785 Lander Rd. Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Children; Jacqueline Russell Black 38 K. Lynn Kelso "Kelly" 1943 Dept Store V. Pres. Dils Bros. & Co. 19803 147th Dr. 28 General Telephone Company of Florida in 1961, and served in this capacity for ten Additionally, Mr. Learey served as Interior President of the University of Tampa in 1967, as well as serving as a Portsmouth, OH 45662 Children:Mindy42, Alan40,Stuart36, Mark30,Jane Mr. Learey was elected President of Chairman of the Board. Retired Sun City West, AZ. 85375 Gam zesL years. In January of 1971, he was elected 1934 Apt. 23 -3147 North HiU Rd. Russell T. Elliot Jr. "Ted" 1946 FIJI LOSS Retired 655 Guilford Blvd. Medina, OH 44256 Children: Marcia Brownstein 38, Portia Russell 36 The Phi Gamma Delta community experienced a loss as Brother Donald J. Patterson died suddenly in his home in Thomas L. Stockwell "Tom" 1946 Exec. Director Graphic Arts Assoc. of Central Florida Hospital. Due to spatial limitations, we cannot print all of Fred's varied and esteemed kudos which range from the Liberty Bell Stuart, Florida on March 10,1989. 2020 Thunderbird Trail Brother Patterson was a 1942 graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and a mem ber of the Theta Deuteron chapter of Phi Maitland, FL 32751 Children: Thomas L. 42, Marc Lynn 39, Diane Chance Award given by the Hillsborough County Gamma Delta. He held the track and field Bar Association to the Rorida Distin record for the javelin at OWU for a number of years and set javelin records at Michigan State and other university track and field Carl W. Boesel "Boes" 1946 Retired guished Service Medal awarded by Gover nor Graham. He has certainly made his family and the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta proud. events during his college career. Fraternally, Don served three years in the U.S. Navy (1942-1945) mostly in the Pacific Theatre of Operations and was a Lt. Com Michael J. Woods '92 mander aboard the U.S.S. Quincy when that ship took President Roosevelt to the historic Yalta meeting. ANOTHER FIJI ENTERS THE WORLD DAN SHEAFFER '81 and his wife Nancy had their fu-st child on the first of November. Daniel Earl Child Sheaffer II weighed 9 pounds and 10 ounces at birth. The Sheaffer family reside in the Detroit area, where Dan is involved with his invest ment planning business. Fraternally, Jeremy Schaeffer '90 Don was General Manager of several Borden Company Milk and Ice Cream plants in Ohio. He also managed an Interna tional Division plant in Mexico City for several years prior to his retirement. He was married to Katherine A. Enger (Class of '43) who survives, along with daughter Penny, two sons, Michael and Donald J. Jr., six grandchildren, and his brother, David R. Patterson, Class of '39. Fraternally, Andrew C. Rice '91 26 2813 16th Ave. Vienna WV 26105 Children: Gleta Elizabeth Boesel 24 William H. Eraser "Red Will" 1948 Retired 3568 Woodbridge Lane Portage, MI 49002 Children: Linda Sue Haines 39, Kirk Robertson 37, Jack Bryan 37 Dale F. Renner "Fuzzy" 1950 Retired 3500 Barclay Amarillo, TX 79109 Children: Amy 34, Julie 32, Qaire 26, Rick 23 Charles P. Eichom "Charlie" 1955 Insurance Agent 5405 Bennington HiU Dr. Columbus, OH 43220 Douglas H. Dittrick "Doug" 1955 Pres. & CEO of Douglas Communications Corp. 364 Manchester Rd. Ridgewood NJ 07450 Children; Tracey Lee 30, Christy Jo 27, Lindset Beth 22 \r\nWilliam A. Kantonsen "Paniher" Herbert C. Williamson HI "Herb" 1958 1971 YMCA Director Exec. V. P. Parker & Michael J. Stocking "Jocko" 1977 V.P. Marketing Presley Petroleum Co. 24 Sunset Tr. AsheviUe, NC 28804 Children: Elizabeth 28, Rebecca 26, Andrew 24 3109 Stanolind Cl Litehouse Pools 31323 Aldrich Dr. Midland, TX 79705 Bay ViUage, OH 44140 ChUdren: James Andrew 2 ChUdren: Arma Elizabeth 5, Christopher Michael 2 John G. Gumming M.D. "Diz" 1972 Physician Scott Richard Peck Black River FaUs,WI 54615 Children: Amanda Mary 6 5307 Albemarle St. 13005 Momingside Ln. Washington, IXJ 20816 SUver Spring, MD 20904 Joseph II. Banks Thomas J Stevens Sr. "Cat" 1975 Teacher and Coach James Thomas O'Brien "OB" 1959 Account Representative 702 Fillmore St. 1979 Dentist ChUdren: Heather 10 months 1960 Pediatrician Joe KisseU "Kiss" 1946 MUden Rd. 928 Ashwood Dr. 1980 Columbus, OH 43221 Children: Joe 22, John 14 Wooster, OH 44691 2035 Dixie Ave. S. ChUdren: T.J. 12, Bryan 10, Megan 8 Kettering, OH 45409 Col. Daniel F. Crum "Dan" Douglas D. Short "Shorty" Ed SheUard "Crazy Ed" 1967 1976 U.S.A.F. Pilot 501 Wright Ave. Acc. Exec. Sara Lee District Sales Manager 1983 Goal Systems Intemational 83 Yarkerdale Dr. Dentist Carlisle, PA 17013-5001 37 E. Broadway Rochester, NY 14616 Children: Jeffrey 17, Robert 15 WestervUle, OH 43081 ChUdren: Dawn 17, Ian 16, Caitlin 5, Brandy 2 ChUdren: Rachel Beth 1 Woodley B. PreucU"Woody" Donald Craig Mclntyre Hawkeye 1968 Pharmaceutical Sales 7112 BUIHughes Austin, TX 78745 ChUdren: Jeff 15, Jon 7 William V. Nutting "BUI" 1976 Sr. Dir. of Marketing G. E. Capital Corp. 34 Salisbury Rd. 1983 Securities Analyst 124 Coalpit HUlRd. • Apt. 49 Danbury, CT 06810 ChUdren: Matthew 1 Darien, CT 06820 Scott L. Chaney 1971 President-The Chaney Group Insuance Brokers ChUdren: Charlie 2 7726 Riverside Drive 1977 Dublin, OH 43017 756 Cricket Lane ChUdren: Tate, Cashawna Perrysburg, OH 43551 Stuart D. Crane "Stu" 1987 Software Designer for Impact Resources Inc. Byron S. Choka Attomey 635 Yaronia Dr. Columbus, OH 43214 ChUdren C. Craig 3, Kathleen 1 ANNOUNCING THE PLEDGE CLASS OF 1990 WELL PREPARED MEN The pledge class of 1990 consists of seventeen studious and well prepared men. They have joined Phi Gamma Delta with high aspirations, seeking the chapter's consent as brothers. We have a great range of personality in our present brotherhood and this new addition will benefit the great ness of FIJI. After much coaxing, our pledge class president. Bill Day, was elected President of Junior Interfratemity Council. The assets represented by these men have been noticed by the house and the campus as well. We have already estab lished a foothold in our community by incorporating the pledges into social serv ice activities such as Meals on Wheels and the blood drive. These men are bright and athletic representing our school in their respective sport. We have the finest the freshman class has to offer. Honestly, I haven't seen a class as motivated and responsible in three years since my pledge class. The brothers are taking care of the pledges offering that helpful hint when needed. It is up to my that the exceptional brotherhood that I am now beginning to feel a part of was evident. I knew there was more to FIJI than any brothers and myself to set up standards and criteria which must be followed although tainted by endurable hardships. We don't haze we educate. other house I had visited, and that is why the incredibly diverse and qualified pledge class of this year made FIJI their choice. I see the hopeful combination of this pledge class and the active members as means of Fraternally, David B. Theobold, Jr. '90 Pledge Trainer THE PLEDGE PERSPECTIVE perpetuating of what is now and has been OWU's finest fraternity. Though we may encounter hard times in the course of pledging, I know the bene fits derived from its completion will be overflowing. I can say this already from the comparatively small amount of experience I have as a pledge. I can already feel the unity of our pledge class and can only We the 1990 pledge class are now into wonder in anticipation of what my pledge the beginning of what is the heart of our pledgeship. So far it has proved to be an incredible experience which I am told will onlygetbetter! "It's thebestandworsttime you will ever have," exclaim the actives who, as veterans of what lies ahead of us, speak from experience. 1 can only speak favorably of my brothers and I will encounter in the next few choice in fraternities, and I think it's for my entire pledge class when I say that I have no regrets. It was in the first few days of rush months, and finally as actives. Since experience is the only way one can know what it is to pledge FIJI I am left with the insincerity of words. I can only hope that I have expressed my excitement and pride in my decision to pledge Phi Gamma Delta. Fraternally, Jesse Johnson '93 \r\nPLEDGES OF 1990 Name UPCOMING Hometown Theta Dcuteron Star EVENTS Kit Clark James Cope Bill Day Ian Drew Tom Hoag Pat Jackson Jay Jennings Jesse Johnson Lake Forest, IL San Gabriel, CA Greenwich, CT Providence, R1 Grosse Pt., MI New York, NY New Rochelle, NY Washington, CT Katonah, NY Jimmy Metz Sharon, CT Brent Norton Lorain, OH Glen Reardon Wellesley, MA Mark Robertson Malvem, OH Eric Ruberg Rockville Centre, NY Brad Sotter Norristown, PA Tom Sowles Brookline, MD Rob Staub New York, NY Steve Jones Theta Dcuteron The following calendar includes events for the upcoming year. 35 Williams Drive Delaware, Ohio 43015 Editor Michael L. Laribee '92 Christmas Break Dec. 21 - Jan. 15 Spring Break Mar. 10 - 18 PIG DINNER Mar. 31 Monnett Weekend Apr. 6-8 May 13 Commencement Phi Gamma Delta Contributors Scott Snyder '91 Stacy Adams '92 Daniel Sellers '92 David Theobold '90 Jesse Johnson '93 Jonathan Richter '92 Submitted by Jeremy Schaeffer '90 John Richter '92 Michael J. Woods '92 Andrew Rice '92 Submitted by David B. Theobald, Jr., Pledge Trainer Pat Jackson of New York City introduces himself on Pledge Day - September 30, 1989. Theta Deuteron Star Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 35 Williams Drive Delaware, Ohio 43015 \r\nOUR OWN WHO'S WHO That your record in our files will be complete Kindly fill out and return immediately To this Fraternity 35 Williams Drive, Delaware, Ohio 43015 Please Print Name in Full Class Nickname Occupation Firm ( ) Business Address City ( ) Residence Address (Kindly check preferred mailing address) City Years in School Degree Course Did you attend other college or university ? Where and in what year ? If affiliate where was your original chapter? In what campus activities did you take part ? . What fraternity offices did you hold ? Names and ages of children What civic or elective offices have you held? (Give dates) Special honors Clubs Relatives who are members of our fraternity and their chapters Remarks (please use other side) Date and place of birth Date filled out We would appreciate your immediate acknowledgement so that we might expand and strengthen our graduate brother relations program. We would value any suggestions or ideas you might have concerning this task. Fraternally, Perge1 The Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta