sr IMltlanv 1 m M Gamma Phi Chapter — Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity JUNE 1977 PENN STATE UNIVERSITY AT STATE COLLEGE, PA. NORRIS PIG DINNER SET FOR OCTOBER 8th As every Fiji brother knows the coming of Fall term brings football season, Homecoming Weekend and Gamma Phi's annual Norris Pig Din ner. This year's Homecoming celebration is set for October 8th which is the weekend of the Utah State game. We here at Gamma Phi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta have already begun preparing for this gala occasion. Reservations for the Pig Dinner have been made at the Nittany Lion Inn. provided. This will give acquaintenances. Dinner is scheduled to be served at "7:00 P.M. so about 6:30 P.M. we will begin walking up to the Nittany Lion Inn. While the men are tending to their business, the wives and dates will be treated to a turkey dinner prepared by our own cook and entertained by a folk singer. We realize that it is becoming increasingly difficult to acquire football tickets but we strong ly urge as many alumni as possible to attend this traditional function. If you plan to attend and do have not made hotel or motel accomodations as of noted for its fine service and quality food. In addi tion, it is just a short walk from the chapter house yet, please do so as soon as possible. Reservations for the Pig Dinner can be made by filling out the reservation blank enclosed in this issue and returning it with a check or money which eliminates the need for any unnecessary order made payable to Phi Gamma Delta. This historic emblem of Penn State tradition is driving on this crowded weekend. "The menu will include: french onion soup, baked stuffed pork chops with gravy, tossed green salad with your choice of dressings, our own University made ice cream, and your choice of beverage. "The cost of the meal will be $8.40 which includes all taxes and gratuities. In order to avoid any theft or loss of mail dur ing the summer months, please send all responses to the home our Purple Legionnaire; Mr. Robert T. Miller 1214 South Garner St. State College, Pa. 16801 Reservation deadline is September 30th, so please don't wait until the last minute. Brother Charles Chiampi Graduate Relations Chairman GAMMA PHI BROTHER, JR. BUXTON WILKINSON AWARD WINNER Since 1960-61, the Cecil J. Wilkinson (Ohio Wesleyan '17) Award has been awarded annually to recognize the outstanding undergraduate senior throughout Phi Gamma Delta. The purpose of this award is to recognize the outstanding undergraduate senior in Phi Gamma Delta, based upon scholarship, personality. Fra Immediately following the game a cocktail party will be held at the lodge with ice and mixes ternity service, and extra-curricular activities. His record of achievement must exemplify a high \r\nstandard of morality and an adherence to those NITTANY FIJI values of human endeavor found in our Rituals. The Nittany Fiji is published three times a year by The Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, for the informative enjoyment and reading pleasure of the Alumni, undergraduate members, and friends of the Gamma Phi Chapter. Editor Daniel R. Leri tUMOl Contributors Charles Chiampi, Skip Shaffer, James Cefalo, Timothy Perkins, John Finneran, Michael Stewart, Dr. Roy Bertolet CABINET— James Carmen Cefalo Richard Robert Etling Douglas Allen Sphar Daniel Richard Leri President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary David John Delenick Historian James Allen Smith Hugh Richard Phillis Rush Chairman House Manager board of TRUSTEES— William Pyle '53 Harding G. Williams '53 Rudolph W. Japchen '53 Michael J. Stewart '72 Jonathan G. Beerer '71 John Finneran '72 Charles W. MacKenzie '58 On behalf of the undergraduate brothers we would like to extend our congratulations and ex press our pride to recently graduated brother Ro bert Stevens Buxton Jr. for being named the win ner of the 1976-77 Wilkinson Award. Steve's many contributions will be well remembered and his fraternity service and warm personality will be a well-formed mold for future Gamma Phi Brothers. board of trustees officers— President Vice-Presidenl/Secretary Treasurer Purple Legionaire Harding G. Williams Rudolph W. Japchen Michael J. Stewart Robert T. Miller 1214 South Garner St. State College, Pa. 16801 Any suggestions, criticisms. Alumni News, etc. should be addressed to Editor, Nittany Fiji, Phi Gamma Delta, 319 North Burrowes Rd., University Park, Pa. 16802 MOTHER'S DAY With a tremendous showing of parents, Penn State football highlight films, and the outstanding cooking of Bobby Gardner, the Mother's Day weekend couldn't help but be a success. Brother's Randy Brown, weekend cook Bob Gardner, and house caterer Ernie Keller organized the May 7-8 Send News For event until them had its planning down to a scince. In other words, well done gentlemen! The focal point of Saturday's activities was the annual Blue-White game. The weatherman Nittany Fiji cooperated superbly with a summer-like day that to 319 Nortli Burrowes helped tan even the fairest of albinos. For those willing, mixers were available for any post game celebration. Saturday night's party featured mix ers, brew, chips, pretzels, and a lot of old story telling. Coffee and donuts were offered on Sunday morning till noon. After all the parents were pres ent, the Mother's Club had a meeting and at the same time, the elderly gents were ushered into the club room for the viewing of the 1976 edition of Nittany Lion football highlights. Following the film and meeting, breakfast was served. The menu consisted of delicious bacon, hash browns,scrambl ed eggs, pancakes and coffee. After breakfast, the parents, wandered wher ever their mood took them. All the parents seemed to be impressed with the condition of the house and the manner in which the entire weekend was conducted. EXPLANATION FOR LAST ISSUE'S MAILING COMPLICATIONS MEMO: Chapter Presidents If you have not used your last set of address labels (January 1977) please include this small group of 90 codes that we omitted at that time. Our apology for any inconvenience caused you. \r\nNEW PLEDGES As pledge trainer for the 1977 spring/fall pledge class, it is my pleasure to acquaint you with the group. They are: Robert Stephen Duich, from State College. He is interested in golf and is a Business major. Randall Lee Erb, from Pottstown, Pa. His in before. This improved outlook is due to a number of factors. The pledges while retaining their tradi tional duties, now go through a revised initiation period in which willing brothers and pledges work hand in hand painting, plastering and cleaning the house. In just two pledges classes this has im is an Industrial Engineering major. Big A1 enjoys sports, canoeing, camping, and fishing. He is the proved the house much more than the previous single straight night of work. The house corporation has provided enough funds for not only routine maintenance, but also to replace our kitchen exhaust fan, re-vamp our phone system, furnish new lights in all rooms, re cover various chairs and couches and buy a new president of the pledge class. stove. Also smoke/fire detectors have been install terests are participating in any sport, fishing, girl watching and becoming a brother of Phi Gamma Delta someday. Alan Wade Gesalman, from Latrobe, Pa. He Bruce Alan Harnish whose interests include athletics, college, women, and having a good time. Bruce is from York, Pa. Mark Alan Hinish is from State College, Pa. His major is Letters, Arts and Sciences. Mark's interests are baseball, golf, and politics. Mark is the Vice-president of the pledge class. Thomas Krivda is from North Huntingdon, Pa. Tom enjoys athletics, hard rock music and intramurals. He is an Environmental Engineering major. Robert Joseph Onofrey is also from North Huntingdon, Pa. and he is majoring in Pre-Medicine. His interests include sports, music, and intramurals. Richard Douglas Roth is from Whitehall, Pa. A Civil Engineering major, Rich is interested in music and sports. ed which not only increase the safety of our lodge, but might possibly reduce or level-off our insur ance rates. In our future plans the house corpora tion and the brothers have established the recarpeting of the entire house with a top-quality com mercial grade carpet as our top priority. Other future suggestions include restoration of our pi ano, and possible installation of cable TV service to the individual rooms. As you can tell, the mutual work of all broth ers, pledges, and alumni has made our house's cur rent physical condition strong, and provided it a secure future. Hopefully, our continuing efforts toward improvement will maintain the superior ity of our chapter of Phi Gamma Delta both phys ically nd fraternally. Fraternally, Hugh R. Phillis '77 Housemanager William Edward Schmucker makes his home in San Diego, California. Bill is a third term busi ness Administration major. He is also a member of the Penn State Tennis Team. John Warren Scofield is a Pre-Medicine major from Clarks Summit, Pa. John is a member of the Penn State Varsity Swimming Team. Scott Denney Trayers is from North Hunting don, Pa. He is a Mining Engineering major and his interests include sports and intramurals. David Bradford Watson is from Pittsburg, Pa. and is an Electrical Engineering major. Dave's in terests include soccer and skiing. He is the Secre tary of the class. I am sure these guys will be excellent pledg es and make brothers we all wil be proud of. Fraternally, Jeffery A. Miller Pledge Trainer FIELD SECRETARY VISITS Gamma Phi was recently visited by Field Secretary Bill Martin. Willy graduated from Mis sissippi State in the spring of 1976 in the field of Marketing. Willy spent three days discussing the affairs of the house with the Officers. He also spent a great deal of time talking with the pledges and younger brothers. Since his last visit in the fall of 1976, Willy thought the house has shown great improvement in many areas, especially con cerning house involvement in the Interfraternity Council, with one brother the Executive President and several brothers on Vice- committees. In his opinon, the house has built a strong nuc leus for the future with a pledge class containing eight majors in the engineering or pre-medicine fields. However, he did say that the house lacked in one field, ritual. He said that this was the case HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS with many of the houses he had visited this past year. At the chapter meeting he attended, Willy stressed the need for ritual as one of the most im Dear Brothers: In my four years here at Gamma Phi, of which I have spent 2 years as house-manager, I have portant foundations in the fraternity system. Bill left after three short days at our chapter, but not before impressing all the brothers with seen our fraternity go through many changes physically as well as fraternally and it is my opin the enthusiasm at which he carries out his job and ion that while the house continues to sustain and reflect normal wear and tear, its' future prospects impressed the brothers of Gamma Phi as being a proud and outstanding representative of Phi are brighter now than I have ever seen them Gamma Delta. the insight in his suggestions. But most of all, he \r\nSTOP IN AND SEE US EVERY THEN ... FIJI ACADEMY-EKKLESIA PLANS The 128th Bicentennial Ekklesia has generat ed an increased interest in the upcoming Fiji Acadmy and Ekklesia. Last August undergradu ate brothers Greg Hanks. Jack Keegan, and Kick Etling attended the Ekklesia in Washington, D. C. Since then, their reflections of the event have prompted a number of new brothers to vie for our chapter's representation. This summer's Fiji Academy will be held at Ohio State university on August 14-18, 1977. The Academy features leadership sessions on chapter administration, finances, rush, pledge education, Pig dinners, graduate relations and public rela tions. Delegates have the opportunity to meet oth er Fiji's and learn more about our entire fratern ity system. It accomplishes these and a lot more in a relaxed atmosphere which is truely enjoyable. Although the 130th Ekklesia is over a year away, several brothers are already making plans to attend as non-delegates for a post-graduation then stop back at the House for the B.Y.O. Cock tail Party. It may not have been the nicest way to treat family, friends, and especially you Alum ni, but it was practical and economical. This Fall, however, we hope to start a new tradition. Through the combined efforts of our Caterer, Social Chairman, and the Undergraduate Brothers, a Post Game Buffet has been planned. The date of this event is set for Saturday, Septem ber 17, 1977, the weekend of the Home Opener against Houston. The Cocktail Party will still be continued from 4-6 P.M. at the conclusion of such the buffet will be served and continuing until 7:30 P.M. The menu for the first game will consist of the follow ing: Beef Stroganoff Virginia Style Glazed Ham Sweet Rice Mixed Vegetables Sauteed Potatoes Tossed Salad Pudding Cake vacation. Both commented on the Ekklesia as very inspiring, beneficial and a lot of fun. Wouldn't it be nice to reunite some Gamma Phi's at a beautiful summer resort area? The 130th Ekklesia is the answer. Coffee and Tea There is a catch, however, in order to prop erly prepare for such a Buffet, we need a definite response from those of you planning to attend. To purchase the proper amount of food, we must know on or before the 10th, at least one week in IT'S ABOUT TIME This fall is the beginning of another Penn State Football Season. In past years, the tradition has been to plan a tailgate party, enjoy the game advance. Send your responses to the Lodge in care of Ernie Keller, Bruce Schaffer or Bob Gardner. In addition, please include the number of guests arriving with you such as wives, children, and par ents. \r\n...AND NOW. m Skeptical? You have every right to be. But, then again, so was the Mother's Day crowd when they arrived. Ask them now how skeptical they are about future Mother's Days since the passing of this last one. You may be surprised by their en thusiasm. Too often the Alumni tend to be forgotten. Well, this is our way of showing you we haven't. Come to our "Alumni Buffet," we are doing it in your honor. If you can take the time to make this one a success, then the "Alumni Buffet" may be come the tradition of the future for all home foot ball weekends. Respectfully yours the Owls with one run victories in the playoffs. As of five games, the team batting avg. is a healthy .491. Six starters are hitting .500 or over. Dan Leri sets the pace with a blistering .667, fol lowed by Glenn Merritt (.550), Randy Brown (.556). Bob Gardner (.550), Dave Blumhardt (.545), and George Reihner (.500). Bob Gardner is the pitcher, giving up just 21 runs in his five victories. The Owls have pushed across 73 runs in the meantime. The sluggers are Dan Leri with 15 RBI and George Reiihner with 3 homeruns. Glenn Merritt has scor ed 12 runs to lead the team in that category. In tennis doubles, Bucco Stewart and Doug Pysher have just one match to go before winning the championship. They have been extremely im pressive in their victories, winning all matches in straight sets. They are by far the team to beat Robert F. Gardner "Weekend Chef" Perge in the tourney. SPRING INTRAMURALS At the end of winter term the Fiji Owls were in 5th place (out of 50) in the Fraternity Intra mural Standings. The leader at that time was Sigma Pi, 195 points ahead of us. Although our chances of an overall championship are slim, we should be able to move up in the standings on the strength of good showings in softball, track, and tennis doubles, according to Intramural Chairman Randy Brown. In Softball, the Owls are undefeated after 5 games. Coach Juan Passaao feels the team should enter the playoffs with a perfect 7-0 record. In the Track hasn't started as of this printing, but we should give our usual strong showing. Jim Cefalo is our top 100 yard dash man. The relay team of Jeff Myers, Guy Montacalvo, Gary Alex, and Cef alo will probably be one of the fastest teams on the track. Guy Montecalvo and Scott Hettinger will give us good speed in the 440. Paul Suhey, Tony Gordon and George Reihner are all very good shot putters and one of them will throw for the house. The socccer team allowed only one goal in four games, but ended up with a 3-1 record. Our only loss was due to a rule stating that tie games playoffs, the team will meet the "Pink Elephant" will be decided on the most corner kicks instead fraternity in an early round. They of in an overtime period. So, after struggling to a 1-1 tie in the last game, we lost the game 3-2 on were the champs the last two years, both years eliminating \r\ncomer kicks. Bob Gardner was the goalie, and had thing we can do to assist with Homecoming week a great season. Other players were Hugh Phyllis, end festivities. Dave Hafner, Dave Watson, Jeff Buxton, and Mike Yours truly. Piemont. Jack Brother Soost Horseshoes is just getting underway. Doug Spahr, Ernie Keller, and Rick Marquardt are throwing for the house. Perge! cc John R. Glassburn, MD In golf, Greg Hanks and Guy Montecalvo both qualified for the final round but failed to finish in the top 10. The volleyball team has run into some hard luck. They finished at .500 for the season, with Jeff Buxton, Dave Owens and Steve Nielsen be ing the mainstays. Badminton rounded out the Spring Sports lineup for Intramurals. Randy Brown and Dave Blumhardt represented the house in the tourna ment. Randy was eliminated in the 2nd round and Dave lost in the quarter finals to the eventual April 14, 1977 Phi Gamma Delta 319 N. Burrowes Street State College, Pa. 16801 Dear Brothers: On behalf of staff. Board of Directors, and kids of the Centre County Youth Service Bureau, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your participation in the annual Delta Chi Mara thon. Your perserverance and endurance despite the weather was truly tremendous effort. champion. We are pleased to report that most of the Next year our prospects for winning the Bis- choff Trophy for the Intramural Championship are bright. Many underclassmen participated all year in each sport. Hopefully this experience wiU protect us from the heart-breaking losses we suf fered this year in many sports. funds collected will support our summer Youth Worker Project activities by: (1) providing scholarships to youth who can not afford to participate in the camping and rec reational activities, and (2) securing additional transportation so that many more youth can participate in the extensive schedule of activities. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR W. John Soost 528 East Court Street Doylestown, Pa. 18901 April 16, 1977 We are very grateful to each of your team members as well as to all of you who enthusias tically supported them. We are encouraged by this ongoing effort knowing that you have responded with concern and caring to our young people. Mr. James C. Cefalo, President Sincerely, Phi Gamma Delta Norma Keller 319 North Burrowes Road Program Director Nancy Slaybaugh State College, Pa. 16801 Subject: Homecoming and Norris Pig Dinner, October 8, 1977 1962 Gamma Phi Class Reunion, October 7-9, 1977 Dear Brother Cefalo, I always enjoy reading the Nittany Fiji and especially enjoyed the February 1977 issue with your tribute to the Class of 1962. We appreciate the tribute and agree that it has been a long time since most of us have attend ed an Alumni Event. We intend to correct this sit uation this year. We have been planning our 15 year class re union for Homecoming 1977, and anticipate that 15 of our 18 brothers will return. I have enclosed a roster of the 1962 Class and a copy of my recent letter to Bud Meredith. We have obtained rooms and will appreciate any as sistance you can provide to obtain a block of tick ets. Should our request be included with the Fra ternity's request for tickets? If so, please feel free to contact Bud Meredith and others on my behalf. We are looking forward to the reunion and meeting our new brothers at Gamma Phi. Please advise Brother Glassburn or myself of any reser vations we must arrange with the House and any Administrative Director sjg April 5, 1977 Corresponding Secretary Gamma Phi Chapter Penn State University Dear Gamma Phi, I would like extend my gratitude to the house and especially brother Skip Schaeffer for the as sistance I received in regard to the phone numbers of some of your graduates. Unfortunately Dr. Bertolet was unable to attend our Pig Dinner this spring. I will be in contact about the possibility of a Chi Chapter "road Show" to a football game next fall. Having lived in State College myself and returned to many games after I moved I want the brothers at Chi to experience a real college foot ball game. Thanks again and keep in touch. Fraternally, John T. Morgan Corresponding Secretary Perge! \r\nA Tribute to the Classes of 1973 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Many house improvements can be seen in a trip to Gamma Phi. The house's Emergency Light ing system was restored this term. A new stove Once again I am proud to say that Gamma Phi remains as a top fraternity at Penn State. The spring of 1977 saw Alumni activities, a parent's weekend, a ranking of 15th scholastically and ever, in comparison with 1976. In order to attract was purchased by the house corporation and smoke detectors were installed. These improve ments were greataly needed and many other im provements have been planned for the 1977-78 year. We can only accomplish these goals with the help of your financial support. A good portion of the undergraduate budget goes toward house improvements. Portions from the house corpora more alumni back to Gamma Phi, the 1978 Found tion and Alumni make is easier on the undergrad ers Day Celebration will be held in conjunction uate budget and the house. Please make Gamma Phi the most beautiful house on Campus. And please stop in and see us. This is your house it always was and always will be. financial success. The Alumni weekend was enjoyed by all in attendance. The number of Alumni dropped, how with the Blue-White Football Game. Please plan to be with us for this vent. Plans for the Norris Pig Dinner are also progressing. The event will be held October 8, 1977 in the Nittany Lion Inn. Please help to make this year's dinner as success ful as last year. Jimmy Cefalo President Perge! WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU ATTENDED A GAMMA PHI ALUMNI EVENT? \r\nBrother class of will be attending the Norris Pig Dinner on October 8, 1977. Please check if your wife is planning to attend: PHI GAMMA DELTA 319 North Burrowes Road State College, PA 16801 YES NO Non-profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID State College, Pa. 16801 Permit No. 104 THIRD CLASS