AKr ' 1 DEC 1 4 LITTLE GIANT (•qu^o FUI Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta yrAv^vtafV Wabash College Vol. XXXVI, No. 2 Fall 1989 Norris Pig Dinner SPIRIT MARKS THE AUTUMNAL AFFAIR by Robert Weiss '92 September 30, 1989, one of the more spirited Pig Dinners in recent memory took place, as 30 graduate brothers returned to Wabash College to join the active chapter in a day of good times, game of the season. After the game, brothers gathered at the house for donuts and cider, followed by hors d'oeuvres. Then everyone filed into the dining room, where they were wel comed by Master of Ceremonies David Chapter Advisors by Rick Cavanaugh '76, and the House Corp. by John tradition and brotherhood. Lewis '81. The Little Giant football team got the day off to a good start by defeating Hope College 38-28 in the first home After the invocation by Greg Harkenrider '90, the pig was brought in, accompanied by a rousing chorus of "Bringing in the Pig." Freshmen entered and each kissed the appropriate former president of Phi Gamma Delta currently with the Indianapolis law firm Graduate Relations Greetings, brothers of Psi Chapter! Psi, now more than ever, realizes that a strong chapter requires strong ties with its graduate brothers. The grad uate relations committee is considering both short- and long-term plans to reach out to our graduates. Plans for the next Norris Pig Din ner will get underway earlier than in the past, as we are trying to make it a spring event. Also, we hope to begin a pledge-class-reunion theme for future Pig Dinners, as well as recognizing special initiation anniversaries. We will send out an update letter to keep you abreast with ongoing events of the chapter, including our hopes to host a graduate golf outing in the spring. For long-term plans, Psi Chapter's 125th anniversary is in 1991, and we hope we can all celebrate it together. We welcome all comments and sug gestions that you may have (213 W. Jefferson St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933; 317-362-9923). With your help, we can surely strengthen our brotherhood. Fraternally, Eric E, Anderson '92 Graduate Relations perge end of the swine, with Sean Clements '93 receiving "honors" as the youngest pledge. M. Keith Baird '56 kissed the snout. Brothers then feasted, but only after the Exile's Toast by Jason Wendel '92 and the doxology. Dinner was followed by reports on chapter status by Presi dent Brad Bell '90, the Board of Culley '69. The highlight of the evening came with the keynote address by Joseph Carney (DePauw '50). Carney, a of Baker & Daniels, delivered an in sightful speech which examined aspects of the brotherhood of Phi Gamma Delta and the fraternity's Quest for Excel lence program. As the evening pro gressed, it became evident that the Nor ris Pig Dinner was again a success. We are considering moving the din ner to the spring to avoid conflicts with the football season. The chapter may also hold a spring golf outing and graduate dinner. Please contact the chapter if you have any comments. Miller Maintains Fond Psi Memories by Trent Scherer '92 Greg (Hoyt) Miller may have left Wabash College in 1983, but brothers and encourages them to return he has never left Psi any time to reminisce about the' 'good ol' days." After graduating from the University of Dayton Law School in 1986, Greg Chapter. He can still returned to Crawfordsville with his recite his pledge wife, Laura, and joined the firm of Wemle, Ristine & Ayers. He has been brothers' names in less than 10 seconds, and many of his fond est memories are of times within the walls of the chapter house. Greg still laughs about David Broeker's amazing feats of strengths with a broom handle on the night of formal pledging and about how Tim Baughman first discovered that the hole in the ceiling of the freshman dorm was very active in chapter affairs and, in the spring of 1988, was elected to replace Ray Riddle as the Purple Legionnaire. He also maintains his position on BCA. Very effective in his duties as liaison between the chapter and International and between the chapter and the col a great place to hide from actives. Greg lege, Greg has played a key role in set tling difficulties. Psi Chapter is for tunate to have someone with Greg's dedication guiding us through this regrets that he rarely sees his pledge transitional period. \r\nPage 2 LITTLE GIANT FIJI Fall 1989 From the President's Perspective The Little Giant Fiji is published regularly by the men of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Wabash Col lege for members and friends. Graduate news items, photographs and change of address notices should be sent to Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Head quarters, P.O. Box 1311, Bloomington, IN 47402-1311. Editor's Note The History of Phi Gamma Delta: The First 100 Years is now available. The book consists of Edward Ziegner's First 75 Years done in 1941 and Ralph Hesler's 25 Year Update done in 1966. This book, which has come about through the efforts of Brother Jim Ayres and the Housing Corp., is available to all brothers at the cost of $10 plus postage and handling. Please send all orders to the chapter address (213 W.Jefferson St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933), attention "Historian." The past 25-year history is current ly being worked on by Brother Jim Amidon. It would be a great help to him if brothers would send any mater ials relevant to this task. Again, such materials should be sent to the chapter, attention ''Historian.'' In this issue of Little Giant Fiji, we have tried to include more information The Best Keeps Getting Better Last February, Psi was distinguished as though, which have not changed. We are proud to announce our 13th con the best chapter in In secutive semester with the highest GPA on campus, 3.22. This also marks 26 diana when it was awarded the Beta years that Psi has been above the all- Graduate Cup in recognition of its scholarship, social service and graduate relations programs. I male average. The house is in top condition thanks # to a $20,000 renovation project fund - Shortly after, the chapter voted not to initiate a pledge because of his lack of involvement throughout the proba tionary period. His parents called the International Fraternity and the Wabash dean of students, resulting in our be ing placed on probation for hazing. We then devoted many hours to formulate a new pledge program which makes line-ups, awards and hazing things of the past. There are some aspects of Psi, by Greg Mead '91 Under the leadership of Brent Embrey, Psi is set to claim the Baker Social Service Cup. Early this semes ter, the Alpha Phis at DePauw challenged us to raise more money for the American Heart Association Heart throb contest than any other DePauw or Wabash fraternity. We set a goal of $600 and surpassed it, raising $727. newsnotes you have sent in to be shared Brent and our elected Heartthrob and welcome future notes from other passed away. Brother Richard T. Blitz '25 died on Easter Sunday in Ft. Wayne. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, and their daughter, who was due to age. Also, a new parking lot has been added to the side of the house. Graduate support adds to the under graduate experience and, as such, I urge you to visit Psi Chapter at any time. The excitement at Psi is mount ing as we approach our 125th anniver sary in 1991! Fraternally, Brad Bell '90 President senior, Brian Tatay, went to the Alpha Phi dinner that month, and Brian was crowned Wabash Heartthrob. The Fijis had collected $200 more than the runner-up Wabash fraternity. Other service areas include signifi cant involvement in the county's Big Friend/Little Friend program (modeled after Big Brother programs) and a charity drive. We still host Halloween and Christmas parties for under privileged children and Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas caroling for graduates. On a more serious note, it has come been planted in the front of the house to replace those which were removed Fijis Set Quick Philanthropic Pace that is of interest to our graduate brothers. We greatly appreciate the to our attention that two brothers ed by the House Corp. New trees have New Committee senior citizens. We are also establish Formed through which we teach children at area A new archives committee has been formed this semester, and Chairman ing an Everybody Counts program, schools about handicaps. On state and national levels, we con tinue to strongly encourage donations a Theta at DePauw. He had been a Steve Campbell has taken inventory of during the state blood drives and we loyal brother for 68 years. the archives. The committee will frame held our annual Fiji Football Run, and display the historical treasures of the chapter, requiring the purchase of several glass cases. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to show their fraternity pride by sending checks to benefiting the Leukemia Foundation. Also, Brother Richard J. Erber passed away on August 30, 1989. He was residing in Boca Raton, FL. The chapter extends its deepest condolences to each brother's family. Fraternally, Mark Easley '90 Editor our treasurer specifically for the cases. Kurt Decker '91 Historian Next semester, we are assembling the first Montgomery County Special Olympics swim team which, hopeful ly, will be completely funded and coached by Fijis. Call-outs will be in late January, so we will update you on this project. \r\nPage 3 LITTLE GIANT FIJI Fall 1989 Wabash Athletes Psi Excels in Varsity and IM by Ryan Roudebush '92 Leading the way for Fiji athletes last year was Carl Maertz, a two-year cap tain of the wrestling team who holds the Wabash records for career falls, 40; career wins, 102; career team points, year. He was a member of the recordsetting 200- and 400-meter relay by Jerome Dixon Through the efforts of Rush" Chairs Franklin Breckinridge and Douglas Welp, Psi accepted these 17 men as pledges: Corby Bulb, Portland; Mike teams that advanced into Division IH Nationals. Indianapolis; Mike Collins, Casey, IL; a three-year letterman and winner of the Mental Attitude Award his senior 451.75; career record, 102-24-1; and Fijis were the heart of the Wabash season record at 167 pounds, 32-6-1. Carl, a four-year letterman, was tennis team with three seniors and a also selected twice as an Academic Ail-American. Selected as the basketball team's cap tain, Dan O'Kom was presented the Mr. Team Award last year for averag ing 12.8 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He also averaged one assist and one block per game as a two-time let ter winner. Martin Kirkwood was named All- ICAC in cross country as a senior for his season-best time of 26:39, seventh in conference and best on the team. Martin, a three-year letterman and cap tain and MVP during his senior year, placed eighth at the GLCA to help lead the team to a first-place finish. On the swim team was Jim Mead, Our New & Away host of freshmen, Tom Gunderman, a four-year letterman, held the #2 and ^3 singles spots as a senior, while Dan Dehart and Dave Milne were always threats in doubles action as three- and two-year lettermen, respectively. Intramurals, too, remain a Psi strong point as we placed second overall last year. Just 34 points behind the Phi Psis. We were among the top three in 17 of the 23 events, winning pocket billiards, weightlifting and the canoe race. Through improvement in the foot ball, basketball and wrestling competi tions, we are seeking first place overall this year. And the year got off to an optimistic start with a first-place finish Butler, Chesterton; Sean Clements, Brian DeWald, Peru; Derrick Forchetti, Chesterton; Chris Harrell, JeffersonviUe; Robert Hinshaw, Richmond; Anthony Inzerello, Newburgh; Ted King, Ft. Wayne; Pete Majors, Peru; Keimeth Mulzer, Santa Claus; Donny Overbeay. Ft. Wayne; Cal Reed, New York, NY; Vaughan Scott, New Albany; Chad Weare, Newburgh; and Lome Zielaskowski, Indianapolis. Though Psi currently has a fine number of brothers living in the house, many Fijis will be going abroad to study next semester. To counteract this, a spring msh is on the drawing board. Psi Chapter brothers spending this terra overseas include: Robert Bowers in golf and excellent efforts in football and Scott Firestine, England; Steve Parker, Scotland; and Jim Sinex, and tennis. Australia. The Founding of Psi Chapter Takenfrom transcripts ofthe original minutes and compiled by Steve Camp bell '82. Bro. Patterson's Book Store September 14, 1866 In the month of December 1865, the following persons — John M. Wright, J. Milton Blaney, Thos. Patterson, Theo Livings, A.G. Martyne, J.R. Dewolfe, J.W. Hiatt, H.H. Ristine, L.H. Reineking, E.R. Brown, J.A. Coleman, James Linden, J.H. Russell, A. Moore, B.F. Smith, A.W. Waters and S.R. Donnelly — being then members of an organization known as Delta Phi Fraternity being dissatisfied with the same for several reasons, the principle ones being its total inability to provide for the wants of its mem bers, its having no charter according to the laws of our country, and the repulsiveness of some of its members. Accordingly it was proposed that they should resign from the same and pursue one of two lines of conduct, either to mutually pledge each other never to enter a similar organization or to apply for a chapter ofsome older and better organized fraternity. The question was then discussed as to which of the two they should adopt until the first day of June 1866, when a meeting was held in the abovementioned place, of which Bro. Thos. two of their Messrs. O.S. Hawkins and C.W. Smith as a committee to ascer tain the standing, prospects, etc. of the applicants and after their return to Greencastle they wrote that they would take immediate steps to organize them into a chapter. That memorable evening of the 14th of September 1866 Messrs. O.S. Hawkins, C.W. Smith and Samuel Patterson was chosen president and Hiatt arrived with the charter, constitu Bro. Joel Hiatt, secretary. After a full and fair discussion, it was unanimously agreed that they should petition Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity for a chapter tion and prepared to initiate them in due of their association, and Thos. Patter son and J.H. Russell were appointed a committee to proceed to Greencastle and lay the subject before the chapter in the Indiana Asbury University. They afterwards reported that they were received with courtesy and kind ness by the Gents of that chapter, and on their return were accompanied by form. Thus was Psi establish and to all that way come after us and are to assist in and labor to maintain for her a good name, we would send greeting. If you have the same unbounded respect for the Fraternity, her Constitution and you Brothers as they had. All will be well. Thos. Patterson Edmund R. Brown \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Footnotes Pl-Jl • ,r.,._.' —"=■«« UtSI Ray F. DeVaney '29, 2101 Terrance Bruce J. Johnson '46, after a semester Ln., Lebanon, IN 46052, writes at Wabash and service in the Army during WWII, attended the U. of simply, "Age 85 and still going strong!" Edgar L. Engel Sr. '32, who has retired from his medical practice in Evansville, can be contacted through P.O. Box 312, Santa Claus, IN 47579. Ransom Grifinin '40 tells us that he lives in a residential/resort area on an island 30 miles northeast of Jackson ville, FL, and enjoys tennis, golf, bird watching, reading and traveling. He can be reached do Amelia Island PI., 3009 Sea Marsh Rd., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. Wisconsin, where he earned his B.S. general surgery in Evansville and has served as president of the medical staff and chief of surgery at Deaconess Hospital, tells us, "I'm married to in pharmacy. He worked in retail phar macy for 14 years and in quality at Abbott Laboratories for 25 years and Mariellen, also a physician. We have no children — but have six dogs — and retired in January 1989. Bruce resides at 1234 N. Edgewood Rd., Lake dogs. " Forest, IL 60045. John Gridley '47 tells us, "Ihave en Ron Covington '75, 13412 Ravine Trl., Fort Wayne, IN 46804, writes, "I've recruited nine new brokers for couraged my children to go to Wabash ... and have just one chance left — son Jim, who is a high school sophomore. I'm trying!'' Send notes of encourage our firm. Two of these are recent Wabash graduates, bringing to 10 the number of Wabash graduates employed by Edward D. Jones & Co. " enjoy skiing, sailing and showing ment to John at 720 Lincoln, Winnetka, IL 60093. Mark E. Fredrick '78, manager of TPF applications at the Chicago Board G. Robert Jordan '42 writes, "I'm Roger Drummond '53 and his wife, still working to a lesser degree to avoid boredom and to keep the gray matter stirred. One of the advantages of be ing self-employed. " Robert's address is 1810 Broad Ripple Ave. Suite 12, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Ellen, are enjoying retirement and travels, with recent highlights in cluding: a trip to England, the Wabash reunion in May, a cruise to Alaska, and winning $20,000 in a slot tournament in Las Vegas. Congratulations will David G. Stoner '42, 1660 Shawnee Trl., Maitland, FL 32751, retired in 1978. David is a class agent ('42) for Wabash College. Rawiings V. Ransom '42, 757 S. O'Neil St., Frankfort, IN 46041, tells us he has two sons and a grandson who are Zeta Chapter (lU) Fijis and another grandson who is a Lambda Iota Chapter (Purdue) Fiji. reach them at 525 Drummond Dr., Kerrville, TX 78028. Options Exchange, can be contacted by fellow graduates at 116 N. Knollwood Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60194. Gregory Almquist '79, a project coor dinator and attorney with Lincoln Prop erty Co., lives with his wife, Mary, and their children, Anne and John, at 2321 S.W. Cranbrook Dr., Boynton Beach, FL 33426. John C. Thrapp '56, 116 W. Mitchell St., Kendallville, IN 46755, has a law practice in Kendallville and resides in Ft. Wayne. "I survived a bout with a rare cancer last year, " he writes. "I finished chemo this past March and am back to work full time and playing ten nis. " Jeffrey Clingman '81 is in the final year of his orthopaedic surgery res idency at lU and is preparing for a fel lowship in hand surgery at Duke. Along with an announcement of the July 1989 birth of his son, Andrew, Jeff sends in a new address of 145 W. 46th St., Indianapolis, IN 46208. Donald E. Smith '59 writes, "We / represented Psi at the 21st Fiji Academy at Ohio State University last summer and was one of more than 600 brothers in attendance. Also present at Academy were Psi Fijis Steve Waymire '60 and Roland Litterst '58. Among the topics covered this year were model in itiation, Pig Dinner ceremonies, legal liability, alcohol awareness and racial have moved to a new home on Morse Reservoir and would welcome guests. Our address is 112 Bayley dr., Noblesville, IN 46060 (317-8771816). " W.D. (Bill) Augspurger '64, vice president of operations for Vickers Welco, and his wife, Phyllis, have Greetings from the treasury. I'm happy to announce that the chapter is financially sound and right on course. Many aspects of the fraternity are changing, and the allocation offunds is no different. Long gone are the days of buying alcohol with chapter money. Suffice to say, the men at Psi are developing careful and responsible attitudes toward risk management. sensitivity. three children: Jon, a member of Psi Proving its excellence once again, Psi Chapter was recognized for its academic accomplishments, with ('92); and Michael and Susan, both in high school. The Augspurger residence is at 4941 Bayberry Dr., Cincinnati, graduates who give money to Wabash special mention made of its 26 years above the all-male average. OH 45242, Delta that such designation must be David J. Carlson '69, who practices made at the time the donation is made. Ken Feuerstein Robert Weiss Also, I've been asked to remind and want to earmark it to Phi Gamma