Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XXX CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, NOVEMBER 1965 No. 1 hapter House Dedicated on Oct. 16! National President Helps Mark ail IlistOiiC Eti By Bill Geist '67 Chi lota's 1965 Homecoming was one of the best, if not THE best ever. Homecoming is, after all, for the alumni, and Terry Huestedt '67, chapter Homecoming chair man, had done a great deal in preparation for their return on Oc tober 16 weekend. All he had ask ed was that they come back. They came indeed! With the lure of our "new" chapter house which they had a big hand in rebuilding, our alumni began arriving on Fri day. We were pleasantly surprised at the avalanche of Chi Iotas pre NATIONAL PHI GAMMA DELTA PRESIDENT HUGH J. BAKER at left, was guest speaker at the October 16 Homecoming banquet and chapter bouse dedication cereimonies. Also speaking at the event were Howard VV, Clement '38, chairman of the U, of I, Board of Trustees, and Ernie Lovejoy '20, who was honored with the portrait seen in the background. The portrait now receives a prominent position in the chapter house. sent Saturday. The pre-game lunch eon kept Mrs. Lee, our new cook busy with over 200 people attend ing. Homecoming's football game was even a success, perhaps resulting from Ohio State's absence, as Fiji alumni saw Illinois beat Indiana. Pledge Phil Kncn laii 52 yard» Chi Iota Members Welcome A New Housemother By Bill Owens '66 One of the nicer additions to Phi Gamma Delta this year is our new housemother, Mrs. Elsie Heath. The traditions, friendships and close bonds are no novelty to her for she comes to us from a Fiji household. Her brother, clasis of 1926, was a Phi Gam as was her son, Purdue, 1946. Mrs. Heath was the Pi Beta Phi housemother at Oregon State for four years. Leav ing the west coast, she became beginning her studies at the Chi a touchdown during the game. After the game we returned to the chapter house and prepared cago Musical Conservatory, she traveled to New York City for four years of concentrated study at the Metropolitan Studio of Mu for a truly outstanding banquet. Again the attendance wag extra ordinary with 175 enjoying a de licious meal, singing Fiji songs, sic. She then assumed an itiner ant nature and toured the coun and hearing a most distinguished try for eight years with a violinist and harpist composing the Adas Trio. When the chapter house gets its piano we'll have to commandeer her talents every once and a while. array of speakers. The first of these speakers was Corliss Anderson '26, president of the David Kinley Scholarship Fund, who .spoke on life and character of David Kinley, former president chapter house in order. I don't of the University of Illinois and a founder of Chi Iota Chapter. Bro ther Anderson then presented the know what the brotherhood would fayette, Ind., Mrs. Heath launched David Kinley Scholarship awards do without her. We're all glad to of $50 each, eiven to members of herself on a musical career. After have you with us Mrs, Heath. housemother for another four years at Northwestern University. Originally hailing from West La Mrs. Heath has been doing a highly commendable job getting the (Please Turn to Page 3) \r\nPage Two Raps of the Gavel: THE ILLINOIS FIJI Published quarterly by Phi Gam ma November, 1965. THE ILLINOIS FIJI Delta Association of Illinois Everyone Is Glad to be Baek at "401"! and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta for its members By Dennis P. Flynn '66 and To he hack in the chapter house friends. Graduate Relations Chairman does make all the difference. Or chard Downs wasn't all that had, Charles Boyce '67, Oak Park hut it was so difficult to get the whole membership together more Send contributions, news of graduates, and changes of address often than at the four or five ma jor social events. We ate in the to the Publication Office, Box 213, 401 East John Street, Champaign, 111. Stuart M. Mamer '42. Thomas, Mulliken & Mamer, 30 Main St., Champaign President: Roy Hoppe '41, ION Lincolnshire Dr., Cham paign Vfce President: John W, Duff '41, 320 E. Mulberry St., Watseka Secreta ry: Norris V. Lateer, Jr. '42, 1014 Lincolnshire, Champaign Treasurer: John R. Littler '44, Mathis, Sloan & Littler, 1007 Jefferson BIdg., Peoria 2. UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Denny News of Phi Gams Marjorie Titus, wife of Donald L. Chairman of the Board: Titus '40 and niece of Peter Huson '66, La Grange Park Corresponding Secretary: Duff Schweninger '67, Cincinnati, Ohio L.B.J. Appoints Talbot to Post As Ambassador Phillips Talbot '36, former assis tant Sectretary of State for neaj eastern and South Asian affairs, was named by President Johnson on July 14 to be U.S. Ambassador Greece. Talbot had served in the State Department position since his 1961 appointment. The 51-year-old known as a to the new home and start with a ambassador, brilliant scholar and authority on South Asia and India, continuation I mention re fers to the traditions and customs Everett of the 68 years of Chi Iota that seem to penetrate and permeate through all obstacles. Some may feel college fraternity idiosyncraSiies are a lot of hot air—hut they aren't. They don't make anybody money, hut they do fulfill needs— kinship, stimulation to develop, former classmates who knew her will he saddened at this news. She is survived by Don and a son and daughter. The son is a student at Upper Iowa University. On the brighter side. Tug claims to he the first grandfather of the Class of '40. He is still president of Titus Manufacturing Corp. and hopes any Chi Iotas in Waterloo, Iowa will and a chance to contribute. On Top of the Campus The caliber of men in the chap ter house is also something likei chapter tone or fraternity custom' that rings of "the same old story" Greenwood Dr. in Cedar Falls. at times, but which is really ever- Cliff Fulton '44 and his family have moved from McHenry to Sy camore, 111., where he begins duties at Northern Illinois University as bers were seventh of 56 fraterni Eric Bergstrom '66, Peoria Rush Chairman: to To see Chi Iota anxiously and ambitiously make the transition in Brown '25, passed away unexpect edly on June 16. Many of Don's look him up either at the plant or at the family home located at 2410 Flynn '66, Danville Treasurer: de er in the new "401" dining room. The ASSOCIATION OFFICERS in a fined area of the dining room was practical. Now we are hack togeth group of top caliber men down the road of continuation is a lofty platitude, hut also a description of a moving experience. Station A, Champaign, 111. Chapter House: same large dining facilities hut no definite dinner time a teacher and coach in the P.E. and athletic Department. They're now making their home at 124 N. Cali changing. Scholastically our mem ties on campus last spring semes ter. Our new freshman pledge class averages 88 percentile in high school rankings. We have our share of lettermen, we're undefeat ed in our first six intramural E. Brolander '51, 3231—29th Ave games, socially we're in the usual high demand, and activity leaders arc plentiful in Chi Iota. We are realisitically at the very top in a nue Ct., Rock Island, recently was named vice president for Financial a close fourth, and Sigma Chi is Affairs of Augustana College. He previously had been comptroller and Treasurer of the College. He also is president of the board of a poor fifth. Yes, it is truly a moving exper ience to he the first president in the newly rebuilt chapter house, directors of Moline Lutheran Hospi tal and president of the Rock Is land Community Chest. PreviousIv he served as president of the hut 67 other fellows and the Fijis fornia in Sycamore. We are pleased to learn that Glen tie with A'TG and Beta, Phi Delt is of their days had more to do with my few .moments in this new chapter house than they can ever Sac-Fox Council, Boy Scouts of know. is the son of the late Kenneth H, America. Talbot and grandson of the late tinue.s to be quite an activity man. The togetherness of today's un dergraduate Fijis, the chapter tone It looks like Glen con- Prof. Arthur Newell Talbot of the Engineering faculty, for who.m Tal bot Laboratory is named. His wife was formerly on the dean of wo men's staff at Illinois and served with the Red Cross in the Pacific Theater during World War II. They have three children. with its continuation of the tradi The Robert .1. Passaneau's '59 have iust moved from Chicago to suburban living at 1028 S. Green wood Ave. in Park Ridge. Boh continues his employment as a salesman of data processing equip ment for the IBM Corp. tions of the graduate Fijis by top quality undergraduate members, and the moving spirit and exam ple of many graduate Fiji'.'^. ar/ all apparent hack at the chapteS house that does make all the dif ference to us. \r\nNovember, 1965 Roy Hoppe '41 Elected New Alumni President At Homecoming Meeting Our board of directors of the Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illi nois .met at 10 a.m. on October 16 prior to the Homecoming football game with Indiana. Bill Leuter '57 reported for the fund raising campaign that there was §26,000 collected in cash with about $4,000 in pledges outstand ing. He was hopeful that another $5,000 could be pledged and collect ed, bringing the total to $35,000. Stu Mamer '42 reported that there was enough money on hand to pay all bills that he knew of, with $265 to spare. There are, how ever, a number of items left to be such as landscaping, contracted draperies for the downstairs, light ing for the living room and li brary, additional furniture for the basement (the only available at this time is the furniture that went through the fire), furniture for the housemother's room, a stereo, etc. Chapter House Dedicated on Oct. 16; Ne>v Ernie Lovejoy Portrait Unveiled (Continued from Page I) each Chi Iota class who have shown the highest grade point and the most scholastic improvement dur ing the past year. Dennis Flynn '66, president of the undergraduate chapter then spoke on our activities since the fire with special emphasis on the present semester. He told of the many Fijis in a wide variety of of our past and future scholarship stand ings, of our undefeated intramural teams, and of our social program for the coming year. Frankly and realistically, he forecasted a great extracurricular activities, Unanimously Elected Slate The ballots were given to the secretary to canvass before the evening meeting. At the meeting the officers unanimously elected for the next two years were: Chairman of the Board—Stu Ma mer '42, Urbana Pre.sident—Roy Hoppe '41, Cham drive, gave his report. He thanked all who were able to contribute and urges those who had pledged funds to get them in as soon as possible. He was lauded by several speak ers for his time, efforts, and ability to keep the drive's operating costs at a minimum. U. of I. Trustees Chairman Talks First of two featured Homecom ing speakers was Howard W. Cle ment '38, chairman of the board of trustees of the U. of I., who ex Mamer '42, retiring past president pressed his warm feeling upon re and now chairman of the Chi Iota turning to a new and better chap Alumni Corporation. He told of the serene then postfire frantic activi ties during his. two-year term as corporation president. Sometimes ter exciting, often discouraging, finalVice President—John Duff '41, Watseka Treasurer—John Littler '44, Pe- house and commended the undergraduate chapter for their making the very best of such ad versity after the tragic fire. William C'armichael '42 was spokesman for a special presenta tion to the undergraduate chapter. He unveiled a large color portrait of Ernie Lovejoy '29, often referred io as "Mr. Chi Iota," to be hung oria. expiring in 1969 as directors are above the fireplace in the chapter library. The room will be named henceforth "The Ernie Lvejoy Li brary." The portrait replaces a Brothers leuter, Mamer and Lat eer. Daniel A. Damon '58, Chicago Brother Lovejoy talked briefly Secretary—Norman Champaign Lateer '42, Elected to new four-year terms was named a director to serve two years to fill out the expired term of Frederic E. Lee, Jr. paign ly satisfying. Brother Mamer thoughtfully admitted that the job had indeed been "rewarding." Bill leuter '57, chairman of the chapter house rebuilding fund year ahead for the chapter. Next on the program was Stu Certainly there will be plenty of use for whatever money Brother leuter can raise. Page Three THE ILLINOIS FIJI '.•miiar one destroyed in the fir.e. commenting that he was "very grateful and deeply honored." He then received a standing ovation from the crowd. Help Replace Records of Former Class Leaders In an effort to take proper notice of onr chapter lead ers and maintain adequate historical recor«ls lost in the chapter house fire, the undergraduate historians are now in the process of restoring the plaques containing names of Chi Iotas initiated into Illini honor societies in past years. We lost all records of Ma-Wan-Da, Sachem, Wa-NaSee, Bronze Tablet, Skull and Cresent, and I-Men. Won''t you please send in the names of any former class mates (or yourself) who made inenibership in any of the above honorary organizations? A post card woidd suffice adtlressed in care of the chapter historian, 401 E. John St., Champaign, 111.; but please give us a hand with this project. Complete informa tion that you might have would be very nnicb appreci ated. Honored by President Baker's Visit Our second distinguished speaker was Phi Gamma Delta Natioiial President Hugh J. Baker, Ohio State '31, who gave his thoughts on Chi lota's great potentiality with new chapter house facilities. He also spoke on both negative and positive aspects of Fijis nationally. His straight-forward and forceful speech reflected the strong charac ter of our national president. Homecoming Chairman Terry Huestedt gave a few closing com ments before inviting all to attend a Homecoming party at the Ramanda Inn for our visiting alumni after the banquet. True to their character. A. B. Sawyer '10. Louis ville. Kv.. and Charles L. Engstrom '10 of Peoria, were the first there. \r\nPage Four November, 1965 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Chi Iota Brothers Share Their News Throush Regular Alumni Items Proud grandfather Elmer L. Garnett '04, 801 E'. Commerce St., Altus, Okla., reports that his grand son and Phi Gamma Delta, Hugh Garnett, Jr., was graduated cum laude with high honors in June from Yale University. Young Gar nett has since begun work as an economist for the Treasury De partment in Washington. In Sep tember he leaves for London where he has been accepted for graduate study by the London School of Economics. Elmer is especially proud that his grandson, during his senior year, was in the top four per cent of his class in scholar ship; the first semester as an Econo,mics Intensive major and in the top one per cent his last se mester at Yale. In addition, a paper dealing with fiscal and mo netary policies was submitted and accepted for publication in the American Economic Review. of the Class of 1925's Fortieth Re union to held in Champaign this coming October 15 and 16th. He his appointment was caused by Brothers Bill Brown and K. G. "Muss" Crouch who attended an alumni event in Tulsa. Brother Van Doom adds; "Suddenly on April 24 I was taken to Barnes Hos pital in St. Louis where I under went brain surgery for the remo val of a tumor. I am just now get ting back in stride at my home at Three Country Club Dr. in Quincy. In the meantime. Muzz Crouch is pinch-hitting as chairman of '25 while Churck Brown, Milt Haas, and Charlie Anderson head the Class of '26. "Ike Harrison will be on hand along with Bill program. Pass did an outstanding job of selling his classmates on ficer with the Air Force since en tributions to date in terms such as tering active duty in 1959. Now, however, I am back at the books in an 'almost civilian' capacity, having been selected by the Air Force to receive my master's de gree in Business Administration. Enrolled at Syracuse University, I am scheduled to be graduated in January, 1967 with an MBA. "My wife (nee Kay Martin, Al pha Chi Omega; and I now have two little ones: a four-year-old pla tinum blonde daughter and a fivemonth-old son. While on leave be tween assignments, my wife and I spent two enjoyable days with Bob Fischer and friend in Mo- line. We frequented several local night spots and relived many fond memories of life at '401.' Bob fill Early in April, James A. Van Doom '25 was appointed chairman suspects oughly enjoyed many aspects of European—especially German-life. "As far as line of work goes, I have remained an intelligence of Brown, Kenneth Crouch, Kenneth Duback, Victor Seiter and myself. Al Fordyce will be in Greece, Gilbert J. Roberts in Japan, Everett A. Brown in Eu rope, and Frank L. Meyer on the East Coast." Air Force Capt. David J. Cade '59, Chi Iota undergraduate chapter president in 1959, has much to say about his current activities: "I re cently returned from a three year trip of duty in Germany. My wife and I managed to travel extensive ly throughout Europe and we thor- ed me in on the latest information regarding our contemporary broth ers. The fire was certainly a tragic happenstance, but it's obvi ous that the brothers have respond, ed in true Fiji spirit to help Chi Iota through this trying period as quickly as possible. "If any of the brothers come through the Syracuse area, please call on us. Address: 907 W. Lafay ette St., Syracuse. Phone: 4272838." 'dismal' and 'disappointing'. I don't have any statistics on how the '60 brothers are doing, but I wonder if our record is any better. Per haps Bill leuter and his com mittee could publish some statistics for us." The William J. Armstrongs '60 have scored again with the fourth addition to their household. Last April 22, his wife Kay gave birth to a future Fiji who was promptly named Jeff. Will is an industrial designer for the General Electric Co. living with his family at 3123 Sudbury Lane, Louisville 20, Ky. In May, David M. Neupert '61 completed two years U. S. Army service at Ft. Lee, Va. He and his wife, Gere (KKG—'62), now reside at 105 Dover Dr., Apt. 9, Des Plaines, 111., where he now works| for Baxter Laboratories, Inc. as a medical service representative. .Just before leaving Virginia, the Neuperts went to Fort Bragg, N. C. to visit Dennis R. Fox '61, his wife and two children. "Denny is the supply officer at Simmons Airfield which supports Ft. Bragg and its airborne operations. A let ter from the Neal E'. Kottkes '61 David R. Geist '60 writes: "While at Fort Jackson, S. C. for two contributing to the building fund, describing his class record of con weeks of summer-time sold iering, Bob Fischer, Bill Fox, Bob Passaneau, and Gerry Carlson, all of the Class of '59 and myself gathered at the Officers Club an nex for a few brews. The usual topics of discussion for such oc casions prevailed: classmates, kids, Chi Iota, Homecoming, sex, carreers, and the 401 Club building stated that he was being released from service last May. We also saw Robert M. Armstrong '61 in Boston. Bob was finishing his first year of graduate school at Harvard and probably worked in San Francisco this summer. I'll be down for some football this fall and especially Homecoming. Hope the house is finished by then and a joyous weekend can be spent celebrating an Illini victory at the new '401'." A Reminder about 1965-1966 Illinois Fiji Dues It you have paid your 1965-1966 U. of I. Phi Gamma Delta Alumni Association dues, please accept the sincere thanks and gratitude of yoHir Association officers. It you have every intention of paying your dues, but just haven't gotten around to it, why not put your check in the enclosed postage-paid envelope right now and be done with if? The success ol this program depends upon the support of everyone—not just a small percentage of Chi Iota alumni. It depends on YOU! Won't YOU help? \r\nNovember, 1965 Page Five THE ILLINOIS FIJI Chi lota Finances Qiapter Eternal; Highly Improved By '65 Reforms Thomas G. Felke '55 Dies of Cancer Prominent ex-councilman, city magistrate, and civic leader, Tho mas G. By Peter F. Huson '66 Treasurer By June of 1964, the Chi Iota financial situation was one slight ly short of havoc—with the chap ter ending the fiscal year ?81G0 in debt. Several factors were respon Felke '55 of Scottsdale, Ariz, died August 7, a victim of cancer. The community paid its highest respects to this Chi Iota brother who had done so much for that city during his five years as a Scottsdale resident and local he was a magistrate in 1963. His plan was that high school stu dents decide the fates of teenagers cited in city court under the pro gram. It has since been copied by several other municipalities. Scottsdale Mayor C. F. Clayton, who served on the city council with Brother Felke in 1963, said that attorney. Tom was "an outstanding youn£ which was the destruction of the Brother Felke and his family, including a wife and three children, chapter house and the financial moved to Scottsdale from St. Louis affairs." confusion which ensued. The 1965 fiscal program was aim ed at the general financial sta in 1960. He was e,mployed as an insurance claims representative for two years before joining the Although Brother Felke reported ly learned last winter that he had bility and retirement of the debt. Phoenix law firm of Snell and Wil- sible for thia deficit, formost of By the end of the academic year, the debt was reduced to approxi mately $1000. This reduction was a mer. In late 1963, while serving as magistrate, he and another at torney formed the law firm of result of three factors. Felke First, the Alumni Corporation al lowed us to retain the $6 per month state and county recognition for organizing a teenage jury when per man which normally goes to the corporation's coffeurs. This amounted to approximately $3400. June Wedding for Bauer Second, tremendous effort was put forth in collecting outstanding ac Congratulations are in order for counts receivable. Thus, many doubtful accounts receivable, with a sufficient amount of prodding, were paid up and written off the books. Third, the brothers resigned themselves to the fact that the debt had to be retired. With their acceptance of this responsibility the process of cost control was and Simon. Tom received James A. Bauer '64 since he was married June 12 in Elmwood Park to the former Jill Dorney, an Al pha Gamma Delta. Brothers George Fransworth '65 and "Skip" Gerdes '63 were among the attend ing groomsmen offering moral sup port. Following the wedding the couple spent several days in Wis consin and the remainder of the greatly diminished in difficulty and time moving into a new apartment the road to financial stability was virtually assured. Housing Contracts Begun at 1505 Cantord Cliffs Rd., M.t. In the area of reform, the pri mary thing accomplished was the introduction and use of the hous ing contract. This contract is the only one which is approved by the University. It enables the trea surer to have any brother living in the chapter house, whose payment is delinquent, removed from class until payment is received. Such a measure may seem a bit strin gent, but, as we learned in 1964, outstanding accounts receivable are at the foundation of a large deficit. The budget this year is aimed at retiring the remaining $1000 debt. With strict cost control and efficient collection of accounts re ceivable, this goal should be easily attained. Prospect, 111. After a six-month training progra,m with Illinois Bell Telephone. Jim's presently working at the utilitv's Chicago data pro cessing office in revenue account ing. Data processing is a far cry from zoology, but Brother Bauer claims to be enjoying working the computers. man who was very active in civic cancer, he continued to take an active part in community affairs. Also he was an avid golfer and par ticipated in the Scottsdale Town Enrichment Program coordinating committee and the Scottsdale Boys Club board. He was a Republican precinct committeeman and a member Church. of St. Daniel's Catholic In sending us the above informa tion, James E. Purcell '54 added: "Tom was courageous to the very end. never believing that he would not lick this thing. Tom will be deeply missed by his Fiji brothers as well as his community and fam ily." ALLAN B. RAYBURN 15 Retired fro.m the food products industry, Allan Barnes Rayburn '15 died September 10 in Madison, Wis. after an apparent heart attack. He had moved to Madison in 1950 from Minneapolis, Minn. Surviving are a son. three daugh ters and 14 grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death. ALBERT C. HOBART '97 One of our oldest living mem bers of Chi Iota Chapter, Albert Claude Hobart '97 died on June 23, 1965 at the age of 90 years. He Missed Honor Roll List was a retired civil engineer and Sincere apologies are due to Ar thur W. Abbott '12, 992 Sylvan Circle. Naperville, 111., because of the unexplained ommission of his name in the June issue from the list of contributors to the honor roll of subscribers. Brother Abbott, in checking the list, also finds that all of the living members of the 1912 class, as graduated, have con tributed. Let's give them all vote of congratulations! a had been living at 57 School St., Rockland, Mass. HORACE V. SCHWARZKOPF '15 Another of our senior Chi Iotas to be reported deceased is Horace Va lentine "Jack" Schwarzkopf '15, who died Jan. 4, 1965. He was re tired as a furniture salesman with Sears, Roebuck & Co, and is sur vived by his widow who continues to reside at 5305 Fieldcrest, Mem phis, Tenn. \r\nPage Six November, 1965 THE ILLINOIS FIJI David Kinley Awards Given to Undergrads For Scholastic Efforts Chi Iota missed the all-men's scholarship by twelve one-thous andths of a point as we finished 20 out of 56 fraternities with a 3.555 grade average. The brothers finished seventh on the campus with a 3.768 average. Winners of the David Kinley Foundation ?50 Scholastic Awards for grade improvement this year went to the following: '68s—'Don Graff, Chicago, an en gineering student who improved 1.5 grade points '67s—Chuck Boyce, Oak Park, veterinary medicine, with an im proved 1.1 points '66s—James Tattini, Commerce, who improved 0.5 grade points '65s—George Farnsworth, Nor mal, another engineer who improv ed 1.5 grade points. The top scholastic average for each class was generally fairly conclusive. The closest battle was in the '67 class in which three brothers were within 0.09 of the same grade point. Winners of $50 awards for high est scholastic averages and their respective totals are: '68s—Dick Mamer, Urbana, 4.78 '67s—Chuck Boyce, 4.81 '66s—Denny Flynn, Danville, 4.45 '65s—George Farnsworth, 4.52. This year's grades should be even better since the class of '69 has a very high scholastic achieve ment record from high school. WE'VE RISEN AGAIN AT "401" and are proud of our newly-rebuilt chapter house. This photo was taken in September before the construc tion and painting was dene. 16 Quality Men Fill Chi Iota Pledge Class of '69 By Steve Farrell '69 Pledge Class President Humility is the best policy, but my Fiji pledge class of '69 is per petuating the traditional pledge functions with much succes.s. Our aggregate high school grade aver age nears 88 percentile. Ten of our 16 pledges are members of the Na tional Honor Society. Among these men are John E. De Vos, line; iNicholas L. Eastland, MoMo- line; John T. Fisher, Canton; Wil liam S. Fiorio, Chicago; and Ray F. Swanson, La Grange. l-M Sports Forecasters Find Fijis as Contenders By Dean W. Swift '66 Our Fiji intramural program is Railsback Joins Classmates Jf or Homecoming Celebration off to a fine start this semester. The I-M football team is unbeaten Jim Railsback '32 was among the brothers who enjoyed seeing the in four games and is almost cer new house at Homecoming and re uniting old ties with former class mates. Jim states: "Even though the 'big' directory has me deceased in a couple areas, I'm still kicking, trying to sober up all the 'problem drinkers' in the Feoria area." Bro. Railsback is executive di rector of the Peoria Area Council on Alcholism and resides at 500 N.E. Glen Oak, Apt. F, in Peoria. tain to be in the play offs. New faces on the football squad have given the team a new lift. Tony and Steve Porterfield both playing at the end positions show great promisee for the future. Eric Bergstron, always a fine blocker, has been switched to a running guard because of his pass catch ing ability. George Radkovich and Dick Brown head up a stalwart de fense that is yet to be scored upon. With the unification of being back Huson Holds Interfraternity Post in the chapter house, we should be able to produce the traditional ex Late congratulations to Peter Huson '66, La Grange, who serves as IFC Treasurer this year. cellent showing of Phi Gamma Del- Despite ass*ertations that 16 as sorted independent men would mus ter more unity than my class, we have leaders with impressive high school records. Former student council presidents are Philip A. C rlson, Menc'.ota, a.nd Warren C'., Shafer, Chatsworth; while Stephen C. Farrell, Moline; Thomas J. Ho mer, Canton; and Rose C, Swain. Springfield, are former high school clas;; presidents. Phil Carlson is also ex-vice pre sident of La Salle County Teen-age Republicans, while Ray Swanson is past president of Corral, the largest youth-run youth organiza tion in the United States. Pledges formerly elected to posts on their student councils are Eric L. Bach, Forrest; Nick Eastland; and Mi chael A. Prosen, Chicago. Predominating the five-man Phi Gam combo. "Lothar and the Hand People," are lead guitarist Bill Fiorio and rhythm guitarist.s Rick Back and Steven E. Kniss of Springfield, who incidentally has a 4.6 scholastic average as a trans fer student. Steve is on the Varsity fencing team. Though by no means yet a class of athletes, we have numerous high school varsity leltermen. Five of us, Tom Homer, Stephen C. Pe ters, Charles A. Porterfield, War ren Shafer. and Chad Swain play ed football. Three athletes planning to continue successful sports car eers at the Universily are M.ik' ta in I-Ms in the coming sea Prosen in baseball and John Dt? Vos and all-American John W. Me- sons. ara, Bloomington, in tiddlywinks.