VOL. XXXVI, NO. 3 MAY ISSUE, 1967 UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO New Buildings At Idaho 1 ■1 rT\ College of Education University Classroom Center The University of Idaho, since 1960, has been going through a period of growth and development. One sign of this new growth has been the appear ance of many new buildings upon the Campus. At present, there are several buildings beieng constructed upon the campus and plans are being drawn up for others. One of the newer structures upon the campus is the University Classroom Center. Completed in 1965, the UCC was designed to provide more office and classroom space for the University fac ulty and students. Utilizing all the latest construction techniques, the UCC is an example of what can be done when using the newer forms of concrete con struction. Another new structure upon the cam pus is the Art and Architecture build ing. Completed just this last year, the Architecture building provides the stu dent with the very latest facilities with ^ TO ^ 1 *■ I tit which to carry on his work. Included in the four story structure are workshops, drawing rooms, and even a small mod ern library which can be used by the students for research and new design ideas. (Continued on page 3) Art and Architecture. \r\nGEM STATE FIJI MAY ISSUE, 1967 Letter From The President ... Fiji Faculty At Idaho ALPHA KAPPA EPSILON CORPORATION: Mu Iota is proud to have five of its members currently serving on the fac ulty here at the University of Idaho. They are Boyd A. Martin *36, Dean of the College of Letters and Sciences; Dr. Malcolm M. Renfrew, *32; Professor William P. Barnes, *47; Assistant Pro PAGE 2 Just what is the AKE? Most of you who read the Gem State Fiji are members of this Corporation whether you realize it or not. Although most of the business is handled by a small group of men called the "Board of Directors," each of you who is an alumnus of Mu Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is a voting member of "AXE," and we urge you to attend any and all of our meetings. During the 1966-67 school year, your AKE Board of Directors consisted of Glenn Owen (Mu Iota *36), Bill Barnes (Mu Iota *44), Tom Edwards (Mu Iota *57), Bill Merrill ,Mu Iota *.—), Jim Hawkins (Mu Iota *58), and Paul Tobin (Mu Iota *53), who has been Secretary-Treasurer for the past ten years. At the March AKE fessor Weldon Tovey, *61, and Tim Flood, *66. Dean Martin, who is also a Profes sor of political science, received his Bachelor or Arts degree in 1936, his Masters degree in 1937 from the Uni versity of Idaho and his Ph.D. from meeting Tom Edwards was replaced by Hal Damiano (Mu Iota *59), but Tom will continue to meet with the Board in his capacity as Purple Legionnaire. Bob Melgard (Mu Iota *56) was elected Secretary-Treasurer for the coming year, and we all wish to thank Paul Tobin for his many years of service to Mu Iota both as Stanford University in 1938. Purple Legionaire and as "Keeper of the Books.** What did we accomplish this yast year? Well, to name a few of items that come to mind, we: been active in state affairs and now serves as a member of Idaho*s Consti tutional Revision Committee. (a) Kept the alumni drive going to renovaet the old portion of the house at Dr. Malcolm M. Renfrew, who is the Chemistry Head of the Physical Sci ences Department, received both his "600**. (See Glenn Owen*s article on this subject. (b) Assisted the house treasurer in the collection of house bills past due by some of our alumni. He has (c) Helped establish an Alumni Interfraternity Council in order to further fra Bachelor*s and Master*s Degrees here at the University of Idaho. He was ternity coopeeration among all fraternities on campus. (d) Assisted house officers to strive for a "scholastic atmosphere** within the granted a Ph.D. from the University of (e) Last, but not least, tried our best to keep a dry roof overhead (most of the time!) and took care of the many details necessary to maintain a several hundred thousand dollar physical plant in good repair. All of the above is much less a job than a privilege due to the wonderful co operation we have received from all the actives at Mu Iota. Here*s wishing all of you the best of luck and success in your drive towards the Cheney Cup! Fraternally, BILL BARNES Perge! Our Man At National "Not for college days alone,** is a motton which certainly applies to Ste phen H. Edwards (Mu Iota *64). Since his graduation, Steve has continued to serve Phi Gamma Delta in many posi tions. Coming to the University from Idaho Falls, Steve continued the interest in Minnesota in 1959. He is currently on loan to accept a one year appointment fraternity house. as a staff associate of the Advisory Council on College Chemistry at Stan ford University. Professor William P. Barnes teaches Mechanical Engineering in the Univer sity's College of Engineering. He serves Mu Iota as the President of the AKE Board. The undergraduate brothers re cently voted him the Outstanding Alum nus Award for the year 1966-67 for his great contributions to the chapter. Mu Iota, '44 Steve also has two brothers who are Fijis. Tom, his older brother, currently serves Mu Iota as its Purple Legion naire, and Rich, his younger brother, now resides in Idaho Falls. The brothers at Mu Iota would like to congratulate Steve on his fine work for the fraternity and we hope that he will continue on in the future. Craig Storti *68 Weldon Tovey is an Assistant Profes sor of General Engineering here at the University. He received his Master*s de gree in 1964. Tim Flood is the youngest member of the Fiji Faculty Group. He is presently serving as in instructor of freshman English while he does graduate work here at the University. He received his Bachelor*s degree last June. school affairs which he had shown in high school. While at Moscow, he took an active interest in school affairs. He Bob Harwood *69 Gem State Fiji served as a class officer, secretary of Interfraternity Council, and as a mem ber on various student committees. In addition to these activities, he was a Death In Viet Nam member of Blue Key, national men*s honorary, and Alpha Kappa Psi, na tional business fraternity. In relation to the chapter, he served capably in sev eral leadership capacities. It is with great sorrow that Mu Iota has to report the death of one of its alumni in action in Vietnam. Major Harry M. Brenn (Mu Iota *55), formerly of Moscow and a graduate of the Uni versity of Idaho, was killed there re Upon graduation, Steve entered the cently. His C141 Starlifter, which was flying out of Cam Rahn Bay, South ranks of the national headquarters staff as a field secretary. His capable work Vietnam, apparently developed engine here soon earned him a promotion, and at the end of his term, he was appoint DAukut ed as assistant to the Executive Secre tary. In this position, which he holds at present, Steve was in charge of the training program for Phi Gamma Del killed in the crash. ta's field secretaries. Also he has aided William S. Zermann, Executive Secre Published Three Times Annually tary, in his endeavors to build up Fiji graduate chapters and strengthen grad by uate relations. Currently, Steve is serving as secre tary and coordinator for the 1980 Com mittee. This committee, which is pre paring a program for future develop trouble shortly after take-off, and crashed into the bay. Major Brenn, in attempting to save the aircraft, was MU IOTA of PHI GAMMA DELTA UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO A recipient of the Distinguished Fly ing Cross, Major Brenn was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brenn, formerly of Moscow, now living in Sequim, Wash ington. He is survived by his widow, the former Karen Parkinson, of Mos cow, and three children, all now resid ing in Tacoma, Washington. The men of Mu Iota wish to extend their sin- cereest condolences to both his parents ment of Phi Gamma Delta, will make and family for the loss they have suf its report at the next Ekklesia. fered. \r\nMAY ISSUE, 1967 Buildings (Continued from page 1) The Wallace Complex, the new dor mitory on the campus, represents the most recent efforts of the University ad ministration to handle the problem of student housing. It is a completely self contained unit which provides excellent GEM STATE FIJI PAGE 3 ATTENTION ALUMNI: The following is a partial list of past graduates of Mu Iota for whom we no longer have an address. If you have any information about the location or addresses of these men, please notify us. We are trying to bring our alumni files up to date. Also, we would like to have the men who have graduated since 1961 to send in their addresses. We have no current addresses on the gradu ates from 1961 onward. The address these notices should be sent to is: Alumni Chairman, 600 University Ave., Moscow, Idaho 83843. MISSING ALUMNI accommodations for the students at a reasonable price. It has a central cafe teria which can handle over 1000 stu dents, and many lounges in which stu dents can relax and study. In addition to these recently com pleted structures, the University has several others in the planning stages. The most recent of these which was re leased to the public, was the new Per forming Arts Center. When constructed, it will contain all the facilities needed for presentation of the fine arts at Uni versity of Idaho. Incorporated in the building's design are two separate audi toriums which can be used to present drama and musical programs. Also there will be several classrooms and a practice stage upon which plays and musical performances can be rehearsed in order not to tie up the regular facil ities. In addition to the Performing Arts building, there are also plans for a new Women's Gymnasium, Engineering Lab oratory, College of Education building and Administration building. With such structures as these, the University of Idaho campus should undergo a rapid change in the next few years. LAST KNOWS ADDRESS 619 Burrell, Lewiston, Idaho 1960 1318 Ranch Road, Boise, Idaho 500 West Franklin, Boise, Idaho 1950 Boyd A. Moore 912 N. 10th, Boise, Idaho Arlin R. Spaulding Louis Bayrell Brown John H. Kenney 1942 1950 1948 James B. O'Connor 307 Spaulding Street, Bise, Idaho 2000 S. Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho 1010 10th Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 196 Blue Lake Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho Brent W. Warberg George C. Anderson Pocatello High School, Pocatello, Idaho 156 N. Johnson, Pocatello, Idaho 1960 1958 Kenneth C. Smith Jack A. McEntire Dean D. Thorton 20842 Place S. W., Seattle, Wash. 9253 26 S. W., Seattle, Wash 3057 36 W., Seattle, Wash 1948 1952 1952 George W. Gibson Gary Tronson 920 6 North, Seattle, Wash 19100 34th St., Seattle, Wash. 1943 1958 Titus N. Carter Roland B. Hutchinson General Delivery, Sancaster, Calif 444 Ceritos, Long Beach, Calif 1927 1945 Vaughn W. Halliday Eugene C. Cluster 3725 Foothill Blvd., LaCresenta, Calif 2820 Danube, Acoto, Calif. 1938 1929 1961 1938 1950 John L. Hill 1226 Palmer Street, San Diego, Calif 1925 Ralph A. Baker 520 E. Wabash, Eureka, Calif 1935 John P. Fuller Ellis W. Poulton 305 Chestnut, San Carlos, Calif 13091 LaPato, Westminister, Calif 1933 1933 As was stated before, athletics is an FIJIS IN VARSITY ATHLETICS One of the most important aspects of CLASS NAME Robert B. Tarola — Marvin J. Whitcomb Donald D. McKee — the Inland Empire one week for his per important aspect of fraternity life giv ing the house a balanced membership. We Fijis are might proud of our "Jocks" Phi Gamma Delta at the U. of I. is its formance against Gonzaga U. He was and their performances in varsity ath continual emphasis on its members' par ticipation in as many of the areas of college life as possbile. Varsity athletics is one of the more outstanding of these also voted the Most Inspirational Play letics. areas. Of the approximately 60 men living in the house this semester, 20 are par ticipating in spring sports. When the year ends, nearly 30 Fiji's will have participated in U. of I. athletics. The Fiji's pride of the Vandal grid squad last fall were Ron Porter, a de fensive linebacker; John Daniels, defen.sive end; Dick Nelson, defensive back; Bob MacCray, guard. On the frosh team were John Bowman and Walley Hedrick. All of the brothers were thrilled when Ron Porter, the Yuba City, Calif., boy with movie star features, signed a pro contract with the Baltimore Colts. John Daniel also signed a contract with the San Diego Chargers. Congratulations brothers! To mention the sport golf on our campus is like saying Fiji. For the past five years we have been well repre er award for 1966-67. Freshman Jeff Williams, high school state champion from Boise, has proven himself by repeatedly winning for the varsity tennis team. He started as sev enth man on the team and moved up to A NOTE TO READERS: If you are a Mu Iota graduate and are or have been a member of a professional team please send us a letter with information so we can print it in our next magazine. fifth after the first match. He is now the "winningest" player on the team. He seems to be the spark the Vandal netters needed. Covering the diamond as Fijis this spring are Steve Moen, Gary Johnson, and Bob Lantz. The Vandals have lost one one conference game to head the league. Gary Johnson, shortstop from Kirkland, Wash., has been performing with excellence. He is currently number one in the nation in triples and also among the top 15 hitters in the nation with a .485 average. Bob Lantz had of fers from the New York Yankees upon high school graduation but chose to finish his college education first. Adding to the Vandal track efforts are Rod Bohman, Bob Bohman, Ron Porter and Bill Bryson. Rod has had Paul Tobin Retires The Alpha Kappa Epsilon house cor poration lost one of its more outstand ing members this year. Paul H. Tobin (Mu Iota '53) retired this year after ten years' service upon the corporation board. Since his graduation from the Uni versity of Idaho, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and History, Brother Tobin has served Mu Iota well in many positions. From 1955 to 1965, he served as the Purple Legionnaire for Mu Iota. In ad dition to these duties, he occupied the post of secretary-treasurer on the house corporation board from 1957 to 1967. In his job as secretary-treasurer. Brother several wins in the broad jump and triple jump with his young brother Bob putting in outstanding performances in the pole vault. Bill "Flash" Bryson, Ida for the planning and construction of the golfers out for varsity did not hurt our ho's answer to speed, holds the record in the 100 yard dash with a time of 9.4 Alumni award for his service to the intramural team as they won this year's seconds. Bill golf trophy. spring with a leg injury, however. Bjom Juvet, our exchange student from Norway, was Idaho's Alpine racer chapter. Mu Iota would like to take this op sented on the varsity golf team. This year is no exception with Mike Carter, Dick White, Skip Pierce, and Allen Hull filling in four of the seven team posi tions. I might add that having our best Our maple court contenders were basketballers Rod Bohman, Jim John ston, Kurt Miller, and Dave Goss. Rod was voted as the outstanding athlete in has been bothered this for the ski team. He is also a member of the soccer team. Tobin was one of the men responsible new addition to the chapter house. In 1965, he was awarded the Outstanding portunity to thank Brother Tobin very much for the fine job He has done, not only on behalf of Mu Iota but also of Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nMAY ISSUE, 1967 GEM STATE FIJI PAGE 4 o'clock with dinner and pictures. At FIJIS ON CAMPUS The 1966-67 school year has been a particularly busy one for the men at Mu Iota. In both politics and activities the Fijis have been able to compile a very respectable record. This year might suggest a change in the name of the University of Idaho to The University of Phi Gamma Delta, as the Fijis marched into student govern ment! Last year, the A. S. U. I. Execu tive Board hailed only one Fiji in Gary Vest '68, while this year's nine man EBoard boasts both Howard Foley and Craig Storti (also '68). Gary Vest made a valiant attempt for the position of A. S. U. I. President but fell short by a small margin. He was later appointed the A. S. U. I. Attorney General. The class elections also saw two Fiji's elect ed in Dave Goss '69, Sophomore Class V. P., and Howard Foley '68, Junior Class President. In campus organizations, Mu Iota was also well represented with many of the main positions being filled by Fiji's this year. I. F. C. president was won by Craig Storti. Craig later on in the year gave up his office as Duke of I. K.'s as Dave Goss was elected Worthy Scribe (i.e. V. P.) and Jody Olson '69, was elected Court Jester the number 5 position on eight man officer board. The business fraternity of Alpha Kappa Psi also bustled with Fiji ac tivity as Dave Lincoln '68 was elected vice-president and brother Steve Can non '68 was elected public relations man. Steve Scott, '68, was elected pres ident of Curtain Club, a drama honorary and Ed Marohn '68 received the Out standing Army ROTC cadet ribon again this year. Rod Bohman '67, ROTC bat talion commander, received one of the 20 national engineering ROTC cadet awards. Mu Iota was also very strong in stu nine o'clock, the City Zu, a band brought in from Seattle, began playing. lasted until twelve o'clock, leaving many Davy '70 was elected Chairman of the tired but happy Fijis an hour in which to take their dates home and find then- I. K. book sale. Some of the other com mittee chairmen in Activities Council were Barney Gesas '69, Dads Day; Bruce Austin '69, Stereo Lounge; Dave Weeks '68 SUB films; Steve Oliver '68, Stu dent-Faculty Committee of Recreation; In honorary societies across campus the Fijis also made a good showing. Blue Key has now tapped five broth ers: Chuck Birchmier '66, Rod Bohman '67, Craig Storti '68, Howard Foley '68, and Gary Vest '68. Of these five, two wear the distinguished badge of Silver Lance: Craig Storti and Gary Vest. In Pi Omicron Sigma, an I. F. C. honorary, Mu Iota was represented by Rod Boh man, pase vice president, and Craig Storti. Mu Epsilon Delta, the medical honorary, has tapped Brother Gordon Matlock '69. With a moment's reflection on the awards, committees, offices and honors held by our brothers on campus, we of Mu Iota cannot help but think that the campus is in good hands! Fiji Islander On April 14, after a lapse of five years, Mu Iota had one of its most cherished functions, the Fiji Islander. Planned by brothers James R. Mooney '68, Steven S. Scott '68, and John R. Reed '68, it was one of the more out standing social events of the year. In celebration of the occasion, the entire first floor of the chapter house was decorated. Using bamboo and reed mats, the effect was one of a grass hut complete with a forty foot waterfall, which emptied onto our patio. The chapter had a local caterer provide the food, and each brother and his date were regaled with a feast which included: roast beef, roast pig, and shrimp, backed up with fruit salads served in pineapple halves. During the dinner hour, music was piped in throughout the house so as to create a real "islander" atmosphere. Our guests of honor for the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stoakes, who acted as chaperones. The actual activities began at five Brothers Bob and Port McKinster '67 were named to Judicial Council. The Junior Prom committee was headed up by brother Steve Cannon. Jeff Williams '70 headed the Chairmanship of one of most successful held by Mu Iota in sev eral years, and we look forward to the next one four years from now. Dick White '69 Control. The Blood Drive Chairmanship went to Howard Foley and the All House Competition was co-chairmaned by '68. Brother Goss was busy heading the Soph's Holly Week and Bob Harwood was named Chairman of Big Name En tertainment. Later on in the year both way back to the chapter house. In ret rospect, the dance was probably the and Steve Cannon, Athletic Board of dent committees. brothers Steve Cannon and Steve Oliver Mu Iota Fund Drive The fund drive initiated in the spring of 1965 by the AKE house corporation, is currently undergoing a period of re organization. To keep the alumni in formed of the progress of the drive, brother Glenn Owens (Mu Iota '36) has submitted the following report to the Gem State Fiji. As of 21 April, there were forty-seven "Century Clubbers" (one hundred or more dollars contributed). In addition, thirty-three other alumni members have contributed lesser amounts. Cash receipts to date total $5,894.68, of which $4,369.68 was contributed during the period 1 June 1965 to 1 June 1966. The $1,525.00 received thus far during the second year of the drive is $2,475 short of the funds required to finance the renovation planned for this summer. If you are not a "Century Club" member or if you have not started a term plan to achieve the goal set for this year, the next two months is an opportune time to lend a hand. Because of the retire ment of Paul Tobin (Mu Iota '53) all future contributions should be sent to: Bob Melgard, 1141 Highland Drive, Moscow, Idaho. Since the last report, the following have joined the ranks of the "Century Club": Richard B. Ott '19, Paul T. Rowell '22, T. N. Sichels '23, Tom Burnam '36, Paul Morken '39, Clyde Culp '41, BoId Cooks '41, Gordon Tolmie '44, Bill Marineau '50, Robert B. White '52, Lloyd Dunn '52. Additional contributions have 83843 also been received from: Linton Lang '39, Bob Davis '40, Donald Hagedorn '41, Rex W. Anderson '42, John Holland '42, Donald Bullock '46, Robert J. Hoffman '46, Bruce Mclntosh '53, John Werner '59, Gary Maxwell '61, and Mrs. W. Horning for W. Keith Horning '22 (de ceased). Glenn B. Owens '36 PHI GAMMA DELTA 600 University Moscow,Idaho This the Frosh Week committees, and Doug Stamp