Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, WINTER, 1975 New Series Vol. XI No. 2 Pig Dinner Set For l\Aarch 1 The 78th annual pig dinner will be held on March 1, at the Chi Iota chapter house, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Preceding the dinner there will be a House Corporation meeting. Following the dinner there will be a party which will enable young and old FIJIS to get to know each other a little better and to celebrate in traditional FIJI style. This tradition will be carried out at the Pig Dinner on March 1. We are proud to announce that this year's speaker will be William S. President's Message Zerman, Executive Secretary of Phi Gamma Delta. Needless to say. Brother Zerman will greatly con Reviewing A Good Year tribute to the success of this festive occasion. Also in attendance will be 1974 was really a pretty good year the Ekklesia in Atlanta this summer, for Phi Gamma Delta at Illinois. In this short column I'd like to summerize some of the noteable ac and in a special Homecoming ceremony we initiated Christian G. members of the Class of '28, who were initiated March 1, 1925. These men will be celebrating exactly 50 years of membership on this evening. After dinner, scholarship awards will be presented for achievement in Today our chapter tone is at it's Sawyer, "70, grandson of A. B. Sawyer, '08. Our House Corporation, under the leadership of President Owen H. highest in recent years. The brothers are closer than ever, and more and Ackerman, '59, was very generous in providing house improvements. The award will be sleeted by the Pledge more concerned about the welfare of outside of the building was painted tis Class of '78. This award was initiated the fraternity. This spring we received an excellent housing in summer, new modern windows were instzlled in the 3rd floor domrs, ad create a drive for excellence among spection report from the Universitythe first of it's kind in quite awhile and were especially complimented on ditional dining room furniture was the brothers. complishments and events of this year. spring, and were in 6th place after the purchased, and there were many other smaller improvements. Those are some of the highlights for 1974, although I wish theere were space enough here to talk about all the activities that took place at Fijis this past year. I believe that both alumi and undergraduates can be pleased with the progress we made these past 12 months, and should be very op 78 fall season. Four brothers - Kent timistic about 1975. the condition of the house by University officials Sammy Rebecca and Albert Kaufman. During rush this fall we pledged 20 men fro the class of 1978, and the outlook for spring rush is very good. We finished in the top 10 in IM's last Sands '76, Dave Fletcher '76, and my brother Tommy '76, and I, attended James B. Hickey '75 the previous semester. The "Sawyer Cup" will also be presented to the most worthy FIJI. The recipent of this by A. B. Sawyer, Class of 1910, to We, the men of Chi Iota expect this to be the greatest reunion ever and are anxiously awaiting March. On Friday, February 28 there will be a Casino gambling night. All are in vited. The mini Fiji and other alumni projects are financed solely by alumni contributions. Their success rests on your generosity. .J \r\nWinter, 1975 THE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Send your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Box 2213, Sta. A, Champaign, 61820. ALUMNI OFFICERS Chairman of the Board President Owen Ackerman '59 James C. Welch '42 Vice President Secretary Treasurer Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald '64 Directors Class of '75 Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald'64 Brenton H. Wadsworth '52 Class of *76 John C. White '70 Class of '77 Corliss Anderson, Jr. '56 Clifton Fulton '44 James L. Russell '61 Class of 78 Champ W. Davis. Jr. '62 James C. Welch '42 Owen Ackerman '59 Gordon L. Leach '53 Michael J. Londrigan '62 L NDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President: Jim Hickey '75 Recording Secretary: Tom Hickey '76 Joliet Joliet Treasurer: Tom Ward '76 Corresponding Secretary: Dave Fletcher '76 Glen Ellyn Glen Eilyn Co-Rush Chairmen: Kent Sands '76 Decatur Doug Shroyer '77 Decatur Historian: John Snell '76 Pledge Trainer: Terry Tolan Decatur '76 Springfield The outgoing 1974 cabinet. 1st row, from left: Recording Sec. Tom Hickey: Pledge Trainer Terry Tolen; Corr. Sec. David Fletcher; Treas. Tomas Ward. 2nd row: Historian John Snell; Rush, Kent Sand; Pres. Jim Hickey; Rush, Dong Shroyer. Fiji's Strive For Excellence Wombles is a Springfield boy by the entire pledge class just before "hell" week As the new year rolls in, we find a strongly unified pledge class, the FIJI 78's! They have grown in number from the original 11 to a hefty 201! New members to the 78 pledges add more strength to the backbone of the class, not to mention new character and leadership. The city of Park Ridge sends us two 3 Generations fine young men from Maine South On December 9th a first was established at Chi Iota as the first three generation lineage became history as Sam Loverige Martin III joined his father and grandfather as prestiguous members of Chi Iota. His father, Sam Martin, Jr., and grand father, Sam Martin, were in at- tendnace at the initiation ceremony. For Yogi (Sam III) his dad and grandpa being present was a com plete surprise which added to the High School, Glen Marconcini and Keith Pascus. Glen, an excellent swimmer in high school, is showing his skills on the FIJI waterpolo team. Keith is a hockey freak, lettering in high school, he is expected to make the mini team next year. Vern Amacher, a junior in Commerce. Dan likes to hunt, mostly birds. Greg "Luther" Clark from South Holland,did just about everything in high school. An all-round jock, Greg made the starting lineup in football, baseball, and basketball. Greg finds Commerce easy. Greg has a dog named Spot! The rest of the 78's are Kevin "Bolts" McDermott, Tim "Nordy" Norris, and Tom "Fleck" Jennings all from Springfield. Mark "Berny" Menarik from N.W. Chicago, Jimmy "Riser" Daniel East Hiser from Bloomington, "Travlin Dan" Peoria, Russ Koch from "Baggley" Hammer from Peoria, John "Hill in ar chitecture, enjoys weight lifting and wrestling. A transfer stduent from I.S.U., Dave did a fine job on the FIJI wrestling team. He is also interested in track, field, and girls. billy" Calcaterra from Herrin, Mike "Pie-Man" Hess from Rockford, Earl "Squirrel" Moore from Dalton, and Jeff "Pebbles" Centralia. Rothchild from The 78's have established them selves as one of the best FIJI Fijis were elated to be able to place the fraternity pin on the third link of Bron with a racket in his hand. Ken McMahon, from Hinsdale, the Illinois State Doubles champ, is on the Illini Big-U. The pledge football and the Martin dynasty. For the un- traveling tennis team doing a great basketball teams were undefeated in job. Ken hopes to be an engineer. memorable occasion. For two proud dergrads present the joyous ex pledge classes ever at the pressions displayed by the Martin family reinforced PDG basic creed Todd Stevenson left his heart at Glen Bard West in Glen Ellen but season games. On a lazy weekend in October, Ann Arbor, Michigan was taken over by the FIJI 78's on their "Not for College Days Alone." brought enough football talent to do a great job in I.M. sports. Todd plans to walkout. Ann Arbor will never recover. A lot of hard work made the Beisides PDG the young Sam is an Eagle Scout and a Order of Arrow member. Another initiation ceremony in volving a legacy of Fijis took place during Homecoming Novemeber 9th. (continued on page 3) be a doctor, but for now he'll settle for pledge dance an equally good time. L.A.S. Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow, nor Pittsfield sends us Stephen Charles Bunting, who is in Commerce. He likes to date Thetas and enjoys music. Dan Wombles is quite a "Guy". Mr. the gloom of night could dampen the spirit of the 78's as they won the second annual Salvation Canned Food Drive. Army \r\nWinter, 1975 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Alumni News From Here And There John B. Barrette '70 is a reporter for the Lincoln Journal in Lincoln, children and now live at 6014 N. and lists his hobbies as gardening, bicycling, golf and photography. Tom live at 4000 S. 56th No. 369A in Lincoln. Morgan Street. A former P.E. major, James keeps fit scuba diving and is aprivate pilot and soccer coach. Rodney S. Bond '67 is assistant to the president of Action Com Ralph Gher, Jr. '48 recently moved Attorney Roger L. Page '71 is with from Atlanta, Georgia to the Chicago the Peoria firm of Sutkowski & Washkuhn Associates. He and his Nebraska. He and his wife, Connie munications Systems. He lives at 1217 area as Regional Sales Manager for Spruce Drive in Richardson, Texas. the Chemical Division of 3-M. He and his wife, Anne live at 4 N 172 ThorRetired Brother Edwin LeRoy of the Johnson Tractor Kenyon Drive in Springfield, Illinois. wife, Karen live at 609 Belmar Circle in Peoria. napple Road in St. Charles, Illinois. Boynton ':{5 was formerly Secretarytreasurer and his wife, Annabel live at 313 Lieutenant Retired Brother Milton C. Haas '26 now lives at the Lake Shore Club in Colonel Ronald N. Peterson '58 is an army officer. He Chicago. His address there is 850 Lake and his wife, Emilie live at 4166 Emerald North Drive in Decatur, Shore Drive. Georgia. general counsel with the U. S. League Vice president for financial affairs An Associate Professor, Robert .Mien Hershharger is in the Depart ment of Finance and the University of of Savings Associations. He is at Augustana College is Glen E. Missouri in Columbia. He and his member of the University Brolander '51. He is active in com wife, Nancy live at 105 Rothwell Drive Cosmos Clubs and munity affiars as a director of Black there. professional organizations. Bill lives at 171 Green Bay Road in Winnetka, Company. He retired in 1971 and since that time has kept busy travelling and palying golf. Edwin and his wife, Imogene hve at 712 Via Zapata in Riverside, California. Hawk Federal Savings & Loan Association, Chairman of the Board of Robert Given Kesel is the Pastor of Lutheran Hospital and past president the Media Presbyterian Church in of the Illowa Boy Scout Council. Glena Media, Pennsylvania. He writes: "I and his wife, Elaine live at 3231-29 spent a week at McKinley Foundation for a small group House Church late kAve. Ct. in Rock Island, Illinois. in August of 1974. I stopped by "401" Physician Thomas Carl Bunting '48 and visited with a few of the brothers. reports that his son, Steve has pledged Chi Iota this past year. Thomas is in practice in Pittsfield, It wwas a special treat since I have not been on the campus for about 12 years." Bob and his wife, Dolores Illinois. have two sons and live at 30 East Baltimore Avenue in Media. Tom is a member of numerous professional organizations and enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. He and his wife, Mary have three sons and live at 315 East Clare in Pittsfield, IL. Evans E. Cantrall '08 writes: I reached my 90th birthday this past November and have very poor eyesight so my activities are limited." Evans and his wife, Edna will celebrate their 52nd wedding anniversary this June. They live along R.R. No. 1 in Athens, Illinois. Daniel Alden Damon '60 Attorney John R. Littler '46 is with the Peoria firm of Mathis, Sloan and Littler. He and his wife, Eloise have one daughter, a senior at De Pauw University. They live at 4005 Grand View Drive in Peoria. In the retial furniture business, James R. McGregor Jr. '24 has eight furniture stores in operation in Iowa and Minnesota. He and his wife, Maxine live at 400 North Park Avenue in Oskaloosa, Iowa. is president of Damon Enterprises, Inc. Dan is also a director of the Professional Convention Management Association. He and his wife, Gretchen, live at 141 S. E. Small Street in Pt. Charlotte, Florida. Thomas Edgar Musselman '10 and his wife, Mary, live at 124 South 24th Street in Quincy, Illinois. Thomas is Secretary of the Gem City Business Col. Attorney William C. Prather '42 is a a and numerous Illinois. Phi Gamma Delta mourns the loss of these brothers who have passed ad astra: Wallace R. Deuel '26, John Martin '41, Edwin T. Colton '17, Ashleigh Halliwell '19, Harry Gibson Jr. '17, Charles Orrin Kruper W. Bradshaw and Charles '10, D. McGregor. Legacies (continued from page 2) A. B. Sawyer, noted historian of PGD from the class of 1919, was deleighted as his grandson Christian was initiated by Chi Iota. Chris, from the class of 1971 was forced to drop out of school because of a military obligation. He later returned to school and graduated cum laude at LSU. >eooeeeo« ALUMNI NEWS 8 NEEDED! 8 One of the purposes of this news S letter is to obtain alumni news K from our brothers around the }{ country. We would like to know what you are doing and so would some of the friends you have not Thomas Andrew Nickell '48 is in seen since college days. Take a few minutes from your busy A U. S. Army Officer, James Marlys Eggerichs '59 is a Major with public administration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family schedule and write us a the Defense Communication Agency. Services. He and his wife, Patricia have three numerous professional associations We He is a member of few lines. Send a picture if you like, will publish what you send. ( soooeecK \r\nWinter, 1975 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Socially Speaking Around The U. of I. Campus The social structure of SportS Chi Iota changed somewhat during the Fall Report A Fijis returned from a month long sojourn, the University predicts a record spring enrollment of 34,000 students, topping the previous high in 1973, by 700 students. Depsite efforts by the administration to discourage new admissions, 10 freshmen and 700 transfers managed to gain ad mittance. Although the UI population has "dipped" 1200from the Big U's all time high last fall, the spring Gam house was the place to spend the Coming off a spectacular fall season the fighting Fijis are looking forward to an equally successful spring sport calendar. The fall semester was highlighted by wrestling when Dave "the crusher" Jump and Dave Hill finished 1 and 2 respectively in the 156 lb weekend, needless to say, it was a memorable experience for all in division. Paul Havens finished 3rd in the 164 lb division and Sam "the bear" semester volved. The semeter concluded when Martin came up with a crushing upset the '77 Class presented the house with to take 3rd for the heavier. When asked to what he attributed his suc forecasts more difficult times for Fijis and other students trying to switch sections and frequent the local drinking establishments. In other - University - related areas, the board of Trusteees, m.uch to the Semester, it seemed that the brothers were enteratined every weekend with a party or a "after hours" keg up until finals week when the campus was relieved when we finally went home to recuperate. One weekend we were surprised when 42 coOeds from Western Illinois decided that the Phi the Christmas Formal. The decorations were tremendously en joyed by all, so much that they were left up until January 20, when the fire delight of local environmentalists, marshal decided that we had had has made a shocking turnabout on their approval of the Oakley Dan- enough yule tide spirit. The spring semester at Chi Iota Lake Springer project. In a historic 9- holds in store numerous social ac 1 vote the Trustees abandoned their tivities for the brother's amusement. earlier approval to dam up the Saganman River near Decater and to create Lake Springer, a resovior for the city, because of the possible periodic flooding of Allerton Park. The park under the auspieces of the We Barely had enough room to move nouncement at the local establish Trustees since A. ment Pooley and it was instant over Robert Allerton our suit cases in the front door during New Student Week because rolling in the kegs for our first party was more imporatnat, someone made an an donated the land in 1946, is located 30 miles southeast of Champaign near population. Monticello along the Saganmon River year is planned for February 28, when we are opening the house to a Casino night for the alums and their families. valley. Formerly the private residents at Allerton, the park serves as a haven The first planned party of the new undergrads will be dealing so the provided park goers an interesting "legitimate" profit. tragic sculpture as spotted periodically through the park along with his formal gardens and open-air theatre are 14 different works. But this usual array of nature and art work is endangered by this prospect of flooding Lake Springer. The project was originally approved by Congress in 1962, has been delayed by a series of civil suits and court conflicts citing the ecological hazards. Although Gov. Walker campaigned against the project, he has now supports the proposed resovior. Final action on the fate of Allerton Park and Lake Springer depends on Congress as the house is assured of I. officials bears considerable in Allerton Park in 1969 was declared a national landmark. Starting off the Spring Calender will be Fijis strongest sport, basketball. With all 5 starters returning and the addition of Illini QB Jim Kopatz the fighting Fijis are assured to sweep the sport Kopatz, a high school all stater in both football and basketball is coming off knee surgery and may be doubtful as a starter. Fiji men are coming off a good rookie season and are looking to take it all this year. Such veteran de-^ fense men like Captain Dave Fletcher and John "boom boom" Savela, will hold down the fort while Pony "the flash" Kapral will use his talent on opposing goal tender. making a Chi lota West Chi Iota West? Where's that? Well it The second annual PARENTS DANCE is planned for March 8, when we invite the parents to Champaign to taste FIJI hospitality. Last year it is a little further west than Mattis Street - about 5,000 miles further west. That's right-for two members of the was a huge success, and this year we are expznding to include a Fighting mini Basketball game before the festivities. It's even possible that of 401 and have journeyed to the land of the sun - Hawaii to form a new colony for PGD. some of might be Daniel Boone, blazed tbe trail for the brought to the game in brown bags. On March 22, the University will let out for Spring Vacation, most of the brothers are planning to visit Ft. Lauderdale once again. We enjoyed partying last year with FIJIS from Arizona State, Michigan State, and and soon was followed by treasurer Tom Ward in January 9. Taylorville's Mudman, while enjoying the fruits of island, is working as a professional sculpturor, and brushing up on his 3 handcap golf some preparing for his the festivities class of "76have left the humble abode Kevin "Mudde" Waters, emulating trek out to the islands last December 3 return to Chambana for "my assault on the golf IM crown next fall." Florida State. recent reversal of policy by the U. of fluence. at the training table." Before the NORRIS PIG DINNER the for students and local residents alike. Allerton with avid interest in classics combination of wild life and Greek cess, the bear replied, "Well, I live a good clean life and watch my weight Why not drop Glen Ellyn's "Weirdo", stillfl^ unemployed, is lining up a job on an ocean liner, "I want to do some island us a line? hopping plus earn some cash before I come back next fall".