W VSuicuTaT^ i^teyte j^«25 VOL. LXXXVI, NO. 2 UNION COLLEGE,SCHENECTADY, N.Y. 12308 ELEVEN STRONG LINKS The Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta proudly announces the initiation of its new brothers. The eleven new brothers were initiated into the honor, pride and responsibility of brotherhood on April 29, 1979. Entering into the Chi Chapter are eleven en MAY 1979 Some of these men will also be Orientation Ad visors come September. They include; Brewster, Clayton, Conese, Freedman and McNeice. They are also very active in the many different commit tees of Chi Chapter. The new initiates should offer a bright and rewarding future during their years at the Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and in the many years afterwards. thusiastic men with diversified interests and abil ities. The newly initiated brothers are a closely knit bunch of guys that promise to make things happen as well as being future leaders. The care and love that exists between FIJIS is quite visible in our new brothers and will undoubtedly flourish in years to come. This years class of new initiates are both leaders and doers. The success of this pledge class has much to do with an excellent pledge program stem ming from the dedication of two fine pledge train ers; Bill Albrecht, '79, and Dave Scherbarth, '80. They guided the pledges through the program and prepared them well for brotherhood. The brother hood appreciates the fine job these pledge trainers did and congratulate them. The new initiates are: 1) Robert L. Brewster 2) Kenneth J. Clayton 3) Peter J. Conese 4) Paul H. Freedman 5) Frederick T. Hiffa I would first like to thank all the graduate brothers who did return for Pig Dinner. We always enjoy having you back and talking with you. We have made great strides with Chi Associ ation this past year beginning with last year's Pig Dinner. Chi Association dealt with two important issues. The first was the establishment of a class agent system under the guidance of Don Kaufman '75. Don is now actively looking for brothers to become involved as class agents. Anyone inter ested please contact us and we will put you in touch with Don. Chi Association also passed a motion to establish a ritual fund; a gift of $100 will be presented annually, to the house, for improve ments and upkeep of the Chapter room. I would personally like to thank President Bill 6) Jeffrey L. I nee Kuchta '72 and Steve Pierce '71 for the support 7) Stuart Jablon they gave the house in obtaining new furniture for 8) David A. Krueger 9) David R. McElhanney our livingroom from the school. Brothers Bill and Steve contacted college administrators and brought to their attention the difficulty we were 10) William G. McNeice 11) Seth J. Mendelowitz The new brothers have been participating in many of the activities that Union College offers. The athletes include; Bob Brewster who plays foot ball and track, Fred Hiffa our Union shot putter, Jeff Ince a fine prospect on the Union ski team, Stu Jablon is the J.V. lacrosse goalie, and Seth Mendelowitz who led the J.V. basketball team last term. PRESIDENTS MESSAGE having in obtaining new furniture, within a week, new furniture was ordered. The undergraduates thank all the brothers in Chi Association for their increased support and activity. On another note, I would like to thank all the parents who came to the house for our cocktail party and dinner during Parent's Weekend. There was quite an impressive turnout of parents; close to \r\nPRESIDENT'S MESSAGE (Continued): one hundred, including guests. We really do enjoy having you and showing the house off, and we promise a more expanded repertoire for next year's Parent's Weekend FIJI Songfest. I wish everyone an enjoyable summer, and please, as always, let us know of any good rushing prospects. Chi's on top now. Let us keep her that way. Fraternally, Rick Gagliano Chapter President Perge! CHI ASSOCIATION MEETING On Saturday. April 21, the Chi Association met at the chapter house. Under reports of under graduate officers. President Rick Gagliano '80 reported on such aspects as membership, scholar ship, community relations, and house improve ments. Of particular interest was Fiji's fine per formance in scholarship, placing it at the top among Union fraternities. Historian John Barbagallo '81 explained how the library fund money was being used. Under new business. Al Britton '74 moved to give 100 dollars a year to the undergraduate chap ter for the purpose of purchasing ritual equipment. The 'motion passed. Don "Z-man" Kaufman '75 HOUSE UNITY A little after 6:00 Friday evening, April 27, Phi Gamma Delta "House Unity" commenced. The brothers and pledges were quickly off to do good deeds and community relation activities such as getting stomachs signed by men at bars, getting a leg signed by a stripper, obtaining signatures of ten area Fiji Graduate Brothers, catching a squirrel, plus over fifty more "good will" missions. During the 24 hour affair Fijis were sent to Plattsburg, Boston, Long Island, Syracuse, Oneonta, Colgate University, and other places. Needless to say, a fantastic time was had by all. We had a distinguished guest at the house Saturday. He was Barney, a lobster which was moved to reimburse the undergraduate chapter for half of the deficit incurred from this year's Pig Dinner. The motion passed. A motion was also passed to set up a class agent system, under the direction of Brother Kaufman. Anyone wishing to get involved in the class agent system can contact him through the house, or at his address; 52 RanQely Rd., West Newton, Mass. 02165. It is hoped that the class agent system will increase communication among the graduates, and will help improve attendance at Homecoming and Pig Dinner. FIJI ISLAND 1979 obtained as part of the scavenger hunt. Barney had a great time too, until he was boiled and consumed by a few brothers Saturday evening. After the points were tallied, and the Senior-Freshman team proved victorious in the hunt, it was time to sepa rate into the four classes and start writing up skits to be acted later that night. Again, a tremendous time was had by all during the various skits, which were highlighted by Brother Jim Davis' punk rock routine. As the house began to go wild, late that night, the pledges were gathered and taken by several brothers on a trek, around the campus and sur rounding areas, which was initiated by painting "the Idol" royal purple. Upon returning to the house, it was obvious that the action was steadily dying down (imagine that—only thirty some odd hours of constant partying, and guys were already getting tired!). After the Millers ran out and most of the brothers had gone to sleep on beds, couches, chairs, or under the beer pong table, the few remaining brothers and pledges played some sun rise golf. The excitement wasn't over yet though. On Sun day, the eleven pledges were initiated into the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, and following the ceremony was a dinner at Mother Ferro's restau rant. The dinner was, supposedly, the culminating Welcome! affair, and there was plenty of time to have fun and to dance Fiji's new dance, "the Stilly." but, upon returning to the House, and realizing it was the first day of Daylight Savings time, a softball game evolved, and continued on through the early hours of the evening. And so it was: House Unity '79. On Monday, May 14, the brothers of Chi once again unveiled the two story high Fiji Man, made by brother Holmes( 77) to kick off Fiji Island '79. What followed was a week's worth of preparation. A net work of bridges, with a waterfall above and a pond \r\napprentice program. Within a,year, he says he should have his own show in New York City. Rumors have it will be entitled "Where Did My Pin Go? The Saga of Life at SDT." Three other brothers see traveling in their GRADUATION CLAIMS TWENTY The passing of this academic year will take a heavy toll on the Chi chapter. Twenty brothers will be graduating. Before they go, we'd like to formally immediate future. After working as a carpenter until November, Steve Sisler hopes to travel to Spain, Germany and South America. Jim "Crogan" Monnat and Mike "Disco" Joyce agree that they plan to travel after graduation, trying to find their place in society. It's expected they will take along a bid these graduating Fijis adieu, and also mention what plans they have after they leave the house. A number of the senior brothers plan to spend a couple more years cracking the books at law school. Among the prospective "Perry Masons" is Bob Short, who has enrolled at Albany Law School. Following in the footsteps of Frank pong table and t>eer, entertaining all challenges, while displaying the talent that has made them one of the toughest teams in the house. Mark Frampton plans work in the engineering field during the "Digger" O'Connor, a 1977 grad now at Albany summer. Law, Bob plans to make frequent visits to the house. Other members of the Class of 1979 law school " crew are Mitch Blair, who will attend Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and Eric Goldring, who will probably study law, as well as the Southern belles, at Louisiana State University Law Center. Also going south will be Steve Richards, who will study law at the University of Virginia. Bill Albrecht and Mark Hochman also plan attend ance at law schools in the fall. The remaining undergraduate brothers will surely miss this class of spirited and fun-loving men and wish them good luck. Whether influential in academics, athletics, or pong, this group will always be remembered as the one that most strongly enhanced Fiji's position as campus leader. More importantly, we'll miss them for their friendship and love. Congratulations, Fiji Class of 1979. ' '' Two other graduating brothers are also plan ning to attend graduate schools, this time in the field of medicine. Cary "Fuff" Feuerman will enter Boston University Dental School for a four-year ALUMNI NEWS program, during which he'll be able to use the Robert Bocek — '60, is presently working for pumping strength he gained at the famous Room 222 clinic while learning how to yank out teeth Honeywell, in Irving, California, as Manager of (probably by hand). Engineering Development. Although Dave Baum has only spent two years at Union, he'll be going to Albany Med in the fall to-continue in the College's six-year med program, but would still like to stay in contact with Fijis. For those who care to write him. his address will be:c/o Albany Medical College, First Year Student. Many senior brothers have already lined up jobs. Jeb Bast will work in field sales for Texas Instruments, selling automated control products for industrial equipment. Starting July 16, Garry Hughes, graduating with a bachelor's and master's degree will be working as an associate engineer for Robert has moved. His new address is: Robert P. Bocek 999 S. Grinnell St. Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 William Kuchta — '72, recently started a new job as a professional placement representative in the personnel department of Boehringer Ingelheim, Ltd. in Ridgefield, Conn. IBM in East Fishkill, N.Y. Also planning to work for IBM in Fishkill is Dave "Zip-mastah" Lachtrupp. He reveals he will be working in manufacturing, and also plans frequent side-trips to China. Bill Steenburgh has received a job as a parts planning specialist with Kodak in Rochester, N.Y. Kevin "Dr. Jack Stilly Centaur" Kilbourne plans to rest and rehabilitate himself by the trophy cas^ located in one of the garden spots of the world, Wayland, N.Y., until July 30. On that date, he will begin employment in a production management position with Proctor & Gamble Manufacturing in Quincy, Mass. He will be replacing Jeff Antos, a 1976 Chi Fiji, who will move to another position. Westchester County will be the home base of William Thurston — '72. has opened an office for the general practice of law in Lebanon, PA. Douglas Tosh — '72, Is an employee develop ment specialist for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. William Mowery, Jr. — '75, in January he re ceived a master's degree in electrical engineering from Syracuse University as part of General Elec tric Company's advanced course in engineering, a three and a half year program. two of our brothers, Mark Scott and John Morgan. Mark will be employed in White Plains, and John will find new and exciting employment in Scarsdale, as a marketing representative for the special products division of the Mobil Oil Corporation. MARRIAGES Barry Symonds. known at Union for his stirring acting performances, hopes to work in an acting Cteo Cambell on April 27.1979. We wish them the best of Luck and Happiness. 71 — John "Binz" Bobbins III was married to \r\nFIJI ISLAND 1979 (Continued): below, was built in the entrance to the house. The brothers went to class in grass skirts and leis, while working constantly on the huts during the six 85 degree, sunny days of Fiji Island week. The partying began for real on Thursday night as Bob Short ('79) and the other Fiji cave wits added many fine bits of graffiti to the insides of the cave walls. A kamikaze party led by the 'Kamimastah' Dave Biloon carried the Fiji die-hards until sunrise on Friday. On Friday afternoon, the brothers and their dates enjoyed a Purple Passion/Pina Collada cocktail party, followed by a sitdown Luau Dinner. The fried chicken Luau was the last dinner of the year prepared by Josephine'Cookie' Mahoney who completed her thirty-second year feeding the brothers of Chi Chapter. Friday's Fiji Island cele bration saw the return of Alumni brothers Howard DeLuca ('42). Bill Mowery ('75). Lou Insler ('76), Frank O'Conner ('77). Steve Thierry ('77). Jeff Gage ('77). Max Bloom ('77) and Richie Rosenthal ('78). The brothers recovered from Friday night in time for the tie-jacket-grass skirt cocktail