RARITAN FIJI ^lAvKi'TaTn FALL, 1973 RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FIJI excels in social service At the 1973 Fiji Academy held at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Kentucky. Nu Beta received an honorahle mention in the hours of very hard work.F riday night the fraternity had collected about $2,000 but everyone knew that this total would not he enough to win. Baker Cup. The American Cancer Some brothers headed for the Route Society dance marathon, collecting 18 traffic circle and stayed there until money for multiple sclerosis, and late Sunday afternoon when the tutoring at the Irving School in money had to he turned in. Through Highland Park were Just a few of the town permits major intersections in reasons for us gaining this Highland Park, Dunellen, New recognition. Brunswick, and Piscataway were Three years ago a dance marathon filled with F'ijis. To keep brothers was initiated at Rutgers in and sisters on the road our steward, conjunction with the American Jerry Bergosh, cooked from a Cancer Society. Since the first portable stove in his car. It was a total marathon in the spring of 1971, Phi effort by everyone. Gam has yet to he defeated. Last year the fraternity collected an As the money was being counted, astounding $9,600, beating its nearest Pbi Gam gathered in the gym and rival by $4,000. waited for the final tally. When the DaveDiPieroandTom Evangelista results were announced a feeling of spearheaded the drive hut they were deep personal pride filled all of us. backed by 60 brothers and 17 little Leo and Vera were going to Europe. sisters. Through extensive planning The house won a pool table,but more and pin point coordination the importantly we collected almost brothers and sisters covered every $10,000for a very worthwhile cause. If major intersection and shopping there is another dance marathon this centers within the New Brunswick George Surber and Joe Bagiio collecting for cancer in Highland Park. FIJIIntramurals Very bright outlooks in foth football and cross country lead Phi Gam to believe that our chances for the Kellar Trophy are excellent. Nu Beta is in the roughest league in football,but if the opening game is any indication of the season The big push came while the dance marathon was actually heing held. As spring, everyone can be sure that FMjis will he on the streets collecting, trying to surpass last year's total. Although the marathon brought Leo Egan the most publicity, tutoring at the team and have depth at every position. The (Continued On Page 4) important man on offense is fullback John Hester. area. and Vera Di F'ahritis danced for F'iji, Nu Beta hegan 72 ahead,a championship isa real possibility. After an opening 33-0 victory, player coaches Paul Langan and Paul Graban believe we have the most talented His running is the key factor in our game plan. If he gets the needed blocking from our offensive line, he is unstoppable. Our defense basically remains intact from last year. Bob Behot, Chris Ellis, Ken Caruso, and Skip Roach anchor the solid defensive team. Our cross country team seems virtually unbeatable. Jerry Bergosh and Bob Kearton were one-two finishers in last year's meet and look to repeat their performances this year. Buzz Berger, Mark Marino,and Arnie Gerst,along with Bergosh and Kearton should make the championship come home to the purple. We are hoping that better showings in tennis and basketball will support our strong fall program.In the spring we will field potentially strong teams in wrestling, track, and baseball. In last year's competition.Phi Gam was second in wrestling and Fijis in action at the Heights. (Continued On Page 2) \r\nPAGE TWO The President's Message New Purple Legionaire at Nu Beta Dear Brothers, I'm happy that we are ah le to print the Raritan Fiji again and hope to he ahle to continue its publication in the future. I hope you will enjoy this issue. The spirit at Nu Beta continues strong. At the present time, we are involved in rushing and formulating a pledge class for the fall semester. We are very optimistic for a good pledge class. Last year was a very productive one for Nu Beta. We had an outstanding social service program which won us honors at the Fiji Academy. Academically, we climbed from I9th to 3rd among fraternities on campus. Last semester, we compiled an overall cumulative average of 1.97. The physical condition of the house is excellent considering its age. The brothers are constantly making repairs and improving their rooms. Now that After eight years of loyal service to Nu Beta, Vince Kramer '41, has stepped down as Purple Legionaire. Vince did an out.standing job at Rutgers and was always ready to help the chapter out in any way he possibly Homecoming October 27 Homecoming at Rutgers ibis year Dinner was a testimonial to Vince. At will be held on October 27 when the Columbia Lions visit New Brunswick. that time, he was presented with a key to the Playboy Club and a set of engrave golden owls by the chapter. We are all grateful to have had the benefit of his exemplary dedication. Vince is still nearby, working in the Alumni Relations office at Rutgers. One bright spot about Vince's are looking into the possibility of either paving the parking lot or constructing a basketball court. 1 hope many of you can attend homecoming on retirement is that it enables a fine you at homecoming,he sure to drop in for dinner and he'll do an excellent job. could. In appreciation, last year's Pig the house on 147 Hamilton Street has been razed, we October 27 and comeback to the house. If we don't see Lee's appointment and know thai brother to take his place.The new PL Fiji will be well represented on the field with brothers Fred Billock of Austintown. Ohio, AikIv Mazer of East Brunswick, New Jersey. Aiidv Farkas of Lancaster, Pa.,J