COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK OMEGA CHAPTER - FOUNDED 1866 NEWSLETTER BY THE OMEGA BROTHERHOOD OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 538 WEST 114th STREET NEW YORK, N.Y. 10025 1 VP I PET II I-2- \r\nOMEGA CHAPTER 538 West 114™ Street New York, New York 10025 PETER J. SUCCOSO JOHN D. HUGHES DWAYNE M. DAHL President Treasurer Recording Secretary KEVIN E. COURTNEY MITCHELL V. BRODEY FRANK J. MacKAIN Corresponding Secretary Historian Purple Legionnaire April 13,1970 Dear Brothers, As I have already told my undergraduate brothers, I am thankful and proud to be the new President of Omega of Phi Gamma Delta. I see several signs that Fiji is again the best fraternity on campus and in the near future will widen the margin still further. At this time, I see our greatest challenge to be in overcoming apathy. Apathy that is instilled by an indifferent school in an even more indifferent city. Unfortunately, this apathy sometimes seeps through the walls of Omega and threatens the general well-being of the brotherhood. There fore, we must continue our fight against this apathy in order for Omega to reach the high goals we have set for her. To do this I look forward to the Norris Pig Dinner and the Fiji Island Party. Phil Zegarelli has done his typical outstanding job in preparing Pig Dinner, this year to be held at the Columbia University Club. With the help of the older brothers, I forsee P.I.P. to be as big a success. So we have the events and now we must call for the spirit and the participation. Finally, I would like to say that I am extremely inter-^ ested in hearing alumni suggestions on how to improve the house. In the near future, you will hear some plea for finan cial assistance. Right now I am asking for the equally important mental assistance in improving the house. I look forward to hearing from you and I wish all of you a pleasant summer. Frnternall^ yours, Perge! Hu^es^ \r\nSPORTS FIJI FIVE WINS BASKETBALL TITLE!'!! The FIJI Intramural Basketball Team weht undefeated in the Fraternity Basketball League this winter. In coilftating'thitr 6-0 record, the cagers defeated their perennial foes. Beta and Sigma Chi, to capture the Fraternity crown. Brian Berman, the leading scorer, and the other gpards,,Marty, OtDbnahuHy^ Pat Sharkey, and Aaron Setagawa, gave the team a very potent fastbreak attack. Center, Denny Diehl, and forwards Benbo Upchurch, Andy Sanford, and Dick Brooker, supplied the necessary muscle under the boards. This well balanced team will all return again next year to defend their title. INDOOR TRACK Omega chapter boasted three Sophomores on this years Winter Track Team which,. under a new head coach, had one of it's finest duel meet seasons in many years. Brother Dwayne Dahl, university '■•ecord holder in the half mile and Columbia's top middle distance runner, ran a 2:14 clocking in the 1000 yard run, only a half second off the Columbia record in that event. Brother Larry Lasoff, the Lion's top sprinter, ran a personal best of 6.4 seconds in the 60 yard dash, thus qual ifying for the IC4A championships. Latecomer Kevin Courtney Joined the track team after the football season ended, yet he was still able to get in shape and run sortie fine half mile legs on the Columbia two mile relay. Brothers Courtney, Dahl and Lasoff are all looking forward to the outdoor season where a promising Columbia squad hopes to provide Ivy League track with some big surprises. The three will be counted on constantly this spring to provide vital points in the individual running events and relays. WRESTLING This past winter two FIJI'S belonged to the Lions Wrestling Squad. Starting 126 Ib'er for the frosh team was Aaron Setagawa. Aaron, a new brother, did a fine job at a tough weight class in helping to lead the cub squad to a 8-3 record. Wrestling at 150 for the Varsity was Pete Succoso. After helping to lead the Freshman team to an Ivy League Championship with a 7-1 record last year, Pete was unfortunately hampered by a knee injury this year. Nevertheless, Pete was able to participate in the Eastern Intercollegiate Tournament, although he was defeated by a tough opponent in an early round. With Pete healthy and help from Aaron, the ever-improving wrestling squad should be in good shape for next year. \r\nFIJI HELPS POWER "HEAVIES" TO VICTORIES IN FLORIDA!J! Continuing a strong tradition here at Columbia, the heavy weight crew finds no less than 10 FIJIS In Its ranks. With hopes of Improving on last year's record, returning lettermen John Hughes '71C, John Seney '70, Bill Longa '70C, Mitch Brodey '710, and captain Jack Probolus '70C give Coach Bill Stowe a strong, experienced, and well balanced nucleus to Implement this years program. These hopes received a hearty boast during the recent spring vacation period as both lion Varsity and Junlon varsity crews convlncirtgljr defeated all'lopppnentfe lA thelt Fldrl-da'a competition at Miami and Cypress Gardens. In addition to the five returning lettermen the heavyweight squad found two other FIJIS In the competition for seats. Soph omore Chris Henney and returning Junior Dave Hawkins Joined the team at mid-season and the Omega house now finds Itself only one oarsmen shy of boating an all FIJI eight. Rounding out the FIJI contingent are three recently Initiated brothers all rowing for the frosh squad. Larry Stockl. Andy Sanford and Cralg Smith will certainly add extra punch to the cub boat and continue the line of FIJI oarsmen. Look for all three heavyweight squads to be right up there with the rest of the Ivies this spring and look for FIJIS helping to establish winning ways once again to the Harlem River. BASEBALL Three Sophomore members of the Omega chapter are leading the Lions revitalized baseball team this spring. Marty O'Donahue, last year's freshman team's leading batter (.452 average) and honorary captain. Is currently starting In left field for the var sity. Marty Is also the recipient of Columbia's Stan Muslel Scholar Award for his overall performance last year. Pitching and playing first base for the Lions Is Dick Long, the Frosh team's wlnnlnglst pitcher. Another star up from the Freshman team, Don Gens, has unfortunately been sidelined with a knee InJury. Donny, who led the Cubs last year In the home-run depart ment, will certainly be a big boost to the team If he can recover before the end of the season. Although preseason polls did not pick Columbia to be a league contender this season, the Lions have recently upset Harvard and defending champion, Dartmouth. With a start like this and three starring sophs from FIJI, Columbia's future on the Diamond appears to be extremely bright. KARATE Over the past few years there has been a growing Interest at Columbia In learning the art and sport of Karate. In fact, at last years first Intercollegiate Karate Tournament, which was held In University Gym, Columbia placed second. FIJIS contin gent on the squad consists of Roger Crossland, Allan Kuntze and Paul Masson. Paul, the team captlan, has already earned his Brown Belt and will be Columbia's chief contender In this year Tournament, again to be held In University Gym on April 25th. \r\nALUMNI NEWS David J. Barbour '35 is doing consulting work in ceramics and chemical engineering at home despite having to use oxygen constantly due to lung damage incurred in research 20 years ago. Dave also directs a job placement service with fees paid tiy the employer. We understand that any brothers needing jobs or having companies which need Dave's service will recieve his prompt attention. His address is 251 E. Highland Dr., Zanesville, Ohio 43701. Nikolai Stevenson '40, formerly Vice President of Dowry & Co., is now partner of his own sugar brokerage firm. Brother Stevenson's new firm, Stevenson, Montgomery, & Clayton, is soon to open offices in New York and Philadelphia. Waldan D. Setzfand '48 has recently accepted the position of Manager of Psychological Services in Europe for StaubWarmbold International. Dr. Robert Julian '57 is presently a Commander in the U.S. Navy Medical Corp. Bob, who is the father of four children, is also the Chief of Urology Service at the Naval Hospital in Orlando, Florida. Stewart (Stew) Reuter '60C is now Lieutenant Commander, U.S.N., on the Sub School Staff at New London, Conn. Stew, who we understand is still fencing, would like to" hear 'from Jim Bact, Joe Servididio, and Russ Stewart. His address is Box 455B, RPD#3, Gales Ferry. Conn. 06335. V/illiam D. Blake '6lC, '62E, the proud father of one daughter, is currently employed by Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. as a Staff Engineering in the Nuclear Power Division. Frank V. Barraca '65c, '69B has recently recieved a Secretarial Appointment by the Board of Trustees of Columbia and is now serving his alma mater in the position of Assistant Manager of Accounts Payable. LET US KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING ... CUT OFF THE BOTTOM AND SEND IT IN TO THE CHAPTER HOUSE FOR THE NEXT BROADWAY FIJI. BROTHER ADDRESS INFORMATION CLASS