THE VOICE OF UPSILGN SIGMA VOL. 2 NO. 3 UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING 1969 GOLDEN SFINE; A CENm? AGO On May 10, 1869, a spec tacular chapter in American history came to an end. The era of the free trapper, the Pony Express, and the wagon trail pioneer was ended when a Golden Spike was driven into at a laurel railroad tie windswept Promontory realized that the man-made trail meant an end to their Green River. As the Central Pacific pleted May 10, 1869." free way of life. The logistics of the con struction job wereunprece built tunnels and sheds ward off record snows, such words: "May God continue the unity of our country as communities Reno and this railroad unites the two dented. Rails for the Central Elko sprang up along the line. great oceans of the world." Pacific were shipped around Cape Horn; ties forthe Union On May 10, 1869, just a century ago, the nation and the world awaited the joining East and the West. fourth side were the names Central Pacific's "Jupiter" and Union Pacific's "Num of the company officials. At approximately 12:30 Pacific's ber 119" pulled up to the gap in the rails. Officials brought a laurel land Stanford stepped forth with his silver maul, swung tracks were making their way across Wyoming,"hells cross and and attention was focused on by Thomas C. Durant. yet In the West the Central Pacific ^as organized by Leland Stanford. The builder en"gaged in an unprecedented A third side reads: "Pre of the ganized in the East largely The Union Pacific was or On the other side were the sented by David Hewes, San Francisco," and on the Pacific were hauled across hundreds of miles of treeless prairie; locomotives were hauled across the ice of the Summit, Utah. as to unbridged River. As the Union Missouri construction campaign that began in 1866 and finished on in 1869. Theirs was a battle against incredible odds, deep snows, bitter cold, rugged the track builders only to be followed in later years by such thriving communities mountains, and Indians who as Cheyenne, Laramie, and wheels" - "cities of sin" - sprang up to serve tie from California the "Golden Spike." Fas hioned from $400 worth of gold the Spike bore the legend: "The Last Spike - The Pacific Railroad, ground broken Jan. 8, 1863; com- p.m. Promontory time, Le missed. But the tele graph circuit was closed and the telegrapher signaled "done." This official message was rushed to President Grant. "Promontory, Utah, May 10, The last rail is laid. last spike is driven. Pacific Railroad is The The com pleted!" Across the nation, fire and church bells rang. Phila delphia rang the Liberty Bell. There were 100 gun salutes in New York's Cen tral Park, San Francisco and elsewhere. Festivities continued into the night with fireworks and speeches. A century later. May 10, 1969, Fijis from Utah State University joined a crowd of over 12,000 people in the hot, dusty desert of Promon tory Summit to relive that moment in history. It is fitting that our news letter should be named the "Golden Spike Fiji," for jufet as the original golden spike united the vastness of our country, so also do the bonds of Phi Gamma Delta brother hood. \r\nPage 2 Spring 1969 GOLDEN -SPIKE FIJI Outstanding Graduate Pres. Stresses Rush, Active Participation GRADUATE As another school year draws to a close, there are certain points to bring out and emphasize. MESSAGE At the Grand Bahama Ekklesia last August, we learned just how our fra ternity runs and how well it is organized. Much stress was put on chapter participation and rush. (The Graduate's Message for this issue of the Golden Spike Fiji comes to us from Nolan "Red" Burnett who is currently Upsilon Sigma's faculty advisor. Red is a rather new addition to the chapter since he was initiated just this winter. However, Red has been with us since our appearance at USU in 1965. The chapter showed its appreciation and honored Red with the Outstanding Grad uate Award at the Frank Norris Pig Dinner this year.) It has been my pleasure to act as faculty advisor to the Fijis since colonization in 1965. They have made tremen dous strides and have established themselves on campus in such a way that they are respected for their high ideals and school spirit. It's been an uphill (but rewarding) battle. With the feel ing of brotherhood that exists today, I'm sure we're over the top and on the way. Housing is still a major concern and we hope to remedy this in the near future. I'm especially proud of the commimity service projects the brothers have been involved in. Looking at the chapter objectively, rush and scholarship would be worthwhile goals for next year. Best of luck and congratulations to the graduating seniors. Fraternally, Chapter participation over all has been great all year, whether you talk about rush, social, or service projects. Speaking of service, at the Ekklesia, our chapter placed third in the Baker Cup which is not bad for a chapter only five years old. This year we averaged more than one ser vice project a week. This is much better than last year, so we know we'll be in the running again this year. Brother Tennent, my dutiful right arm, has revised the pledge education program and has it running smoothly. Brother Mclnturff, a new arrival to the chapter this year, has put out wonderful newsletters and excellent graduate bulletins. He has helped tremendously in putting us in a position for the Coon Plaque and Brightman Award. Brother Palumbo, a departing senior, has made Senior Council something to be proud of, and another senior. Brother Beyer, has put the books and treasury in the best shape ever. As we enter summer, our minds should be focused on rush, one problem to a secure chapter. Brother Lichty has done outstanding work since taking on the job three months ago. He has managed to organize the committee and come up with good rush ideas, which are scarce on this campus. But don't think he can do the job alone. Thj 'A other fraterities on campus have already laid out summ rush programs, while all we do is experiment. Since th is the problem, let's all think rush. Rush is the life blood of our chapter and if everyone does not pull his weight, he Nolan "Red" Burnett may be the link to pull us under. I'm asking all of you to be back here by September 21, so that we can bring in the Perge! biggest and best pledge class ever. To the seniors that are graduating, good luck in all your endeavors and have much success throughout your life. Remember that Phi Gamma Delta "is not for college days alone" and that you have many loyal brothers here when you need them. Keep in touch with me this summer and don't forget,FTH. Chapter President Kurt Koetter Perge! Two Earn Black Diamond On May 14, two Emsmm Volumn 2, No. 3 Spring 1969 The GOLDEN SPIKE FIJI is the official newspaper of the Upsilon Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Utah State University and is published quarterly by its members. Richard Mclnturff Reporters . . . Editor Brad Beu, Hugh Newberry, Bill Tennent new Richard Taylor, '72, hails actives were added to Up silon Sigma's Chapter. The from the small community of West Warren, Pennsyl new brothers are Hugh Allen Newberry and Richard Tay tion lor. pledge and at the age 24 he Hugh Newberry, '72, is from Las Vegas, Nevada and is now one of is a forestry major. Hugh has formerly been secretary of the pledge class. Hugh is interested in community service and fund raising. With his added manpower on these committees, is a great asset. he vania. Dick had the distinc of being our oldest our oldest actives. Dick is an engineer ing major and now serves on the public relations com mittee. Upsilon Sigma feels til m these men have satisfied ti chapter's relentless search for quality. \r\nSpring 1969 Page 3 GOLDEN SPIKE FIJI USU Cannibals on the Loose _ On the night of May 18,the where "utah State campus was visit been busy constructing the huts and preparing the site. Tubing on the Porcupine River proved to be popular ed by a wild band of cannibals bearing torches and invita tions to the Fiji Islander. The shouting, chanting, col lection of befeathered, war- painted, loin-clothed, and spear bearing Fijis made the rounds of the sorority houses and women's residencehalis where an impressive invita tion ceremony was conducted by Jingles, the Chief Witch the Cannibals had as well as badminton games, swimming, partaking of "Fiji Brew" and just sim ply lying in the sun. As dusk approached the torches were lit and the Fijis and their dates gathered around a large campfire for a steak fry. While the night wore on, Doctor. The following Friday the actual Islander began with a Luau held in the large back - the Witch Doctor's hut be came a very popular place with Chief Witch Doctor Jin yard of the Phi Gamma Delta gles and his apprentice, Rupp, performed the mys House. After the delicious feast of the chicken luau and island brothers fruits, and their the dates danced to the sounds of the "Bush Fever" in a chapter diningroom that had been tical Fiji Islander Wedding Ceremony for couples who were brave enough to enter the forbiding abode. Thus another great Fiji year was climaxed by an Project Head Start children enjoy Easter eggs at their party in the Fiji back yard. Community Service Island other Great Fiji Islander Party. During the last quarter Upsilon Sigma chapter con Saturday, the Fijis picked ^p their dates at noon and Many thanks are extended to the hard working brothers beaded out to the Islander site for a day of fun in the who volunteered their time and labor to make the Island sun. The secret Island site, er the success it was. "The known only to that select group of Fijis known as "The lander, turned out to be a Cannibals" were: Reid, Squawman, Coconut, Armburg, Swanie, Pube, Mackey, and of course our hard working Witch Doctor, tinued with its weekly Service Project program. We started out by contribut ing our efforts for the In auguration ceremony of President Taggart of Utah State. This was closely followed by a community secluded area on the banks Jingles. converted into the Dance Hall. Cannibals," who planned and prepared the entire Is of the Porcupine River, provement of Chapter tone and Chapter organization. Retreats have done our chap ter a lot of good and have pointed the way to more sue cessful projects and meet ings. One positive result of project, which involved an the ideas presented at the Retreat was a "lawn party" we had at the Presbyterian Church. During the course Easter of the Egg hunt for the party we trimmed children of the Head Start hedges, mowed lawns, dug program. up dandilions, and helped Along with the Chi Omega's, the Fijis of weed Upsilon Sigma helped the tots find colored eggs, win at Library. We were given a Mid-morning snack and out the Churches' games and devour refresh many thanks for our efforts ments. The children as well and all that participated were glad they had done so. In between these major as the Fijis had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed each others company. A cold, wet and dreary day, found the Fijis selling bottles of honey to help the Logan Jaycees in their campaign for new buildings at the Cache Valley Training Cen projects, we helped paint Art Galleries, gave books to the soldiers in Viet Nam, visited the Old Folk's home and gave blood during the Blood Drives. To finish the school year off right we sent a donation to both William ter. Cache Valley Training Center is a center for the Youngbird (our Indian or mentally retarded for which any help is appreciated. This phan) and the Society for Biafra ($10 pays for 480 last meals). The last week of the quarter was taken over by our Cannibals and their Fiji Islander, but we still manag ed to squeeze in another bit of help was the crowning touch in a long history of service for this school. The next weekend found the USU cannibals leave the house with bone in Fijis up Logan Canyon on a retreat, during which we dis vitations to dates to the Fiji Islander. cussed such items as im project and clothes to Salvation Army. the \r\nPage 4 GOLDEN SPIKE FIJI Fiji Profile Brother Is Named All-Fiji All of Upsilon Sigma is proud of our gridiron ath is having and offered some during May at the Ogden advice them. Festivities of the dinner earned a position on the AllFiji Eleven Offensive Team. commemorating Phi Gamma Delta's graduates started As a charter member of with an enthusiastic "social Upsilon Sigma, he is recog as one of the The Second Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner was held Chuck-a-rama. lete, Wayne Lamb, who has nized DINNER ? hour." Following a few nos most talgic songs, dinner dynamic personalities in the chapter. served under the was scru tiny of Rosey II, our roasted pig. (Our principal speaker Looking back into Wayne's high school career, he play ed offensive and defensive of the niglht was Fiji Art tackle all three years. All Kent of KUTV Mr. League, All Citris League, and most valuable player are some of the honors he earned as a high school senior. Wrestling in high school was aIso a strong Arthur Wayne Lamb Advanced Officer Training. Playing as a senior this year, point of Wayne's as he grappled his way to two Wayne was selected Player of the Week against Wiscon wrestling letters, a first in a novice wrestling tourna ment, a third in the 194 sin and a member of the All weight class in the California Interscholastic Federation which consists of 460 schools, and most valuable wrestler on the grappling team. Wayne's university career is also far from dull. While top As an Army ROTC 636 East 5th North Logan, Utah 84321 Kent gave a three topic speech consisting of campus Scholar of the Year; disturbances, Scholar. censorship, and drug abuse. Our next speaker was Section 25 Chief T. Danny Romero. Danny talked about a few of the problems that the chapter Bill Tennent, Outstanding Broth er; Bill Tennent, Most Purple; Roy Irwin, Campus Achievement; Karl Zufelt, and Paul Beyer, Most Improved Upsilon Sigma feels that the "Immortal Six" would have been proud and sorry that they missed the cele bration. his education in graduate ■ Upsilon Sigma feels that Arthur Wayne Lamb has proven his athletic ability by his achievements. achieved he university all-around ability, person ality, and activities, we are proud brother. of our life Be spirit and brotherhood qualities. Because of his Upsilon Sigma of Phi Gamma Delta Utah State University Awards were: Red Burnett, Outstanding Graduate; studies. has Pi). awards part of the banquet. Recipients of the Romero pro-football prospect, Dorm, Wayne was elected vice-president. Formerly, officer, he was selected for After the speeches, Dave Palumbo, Master of Cere monies, started off the Wayne has decided to further sides athletic ability, of Alpha O (Alpha Omicron how to correct Rocky Mountain Team. Al though he is considered a living in East High Rise he was honored as a con tender for "Favorite Beau" News. on All-Fiji W President Kurt Koetter and date pose at the Hell's Angels Party, . . a spring feature.