GER FIJI Phi Gamma Delta, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN Spring 1990 Lambda Corptl(ation: Guiding Lambda Fiji into the 21st Centurv S " AI ervice and devotion are the prim ary characteristics of membe rs of Lambda Corporation: It never grows tired of working to help the chapter house on 916 S. College function properly. In recent months Lambda Corporation, which was formed in 1954, has dealt with some of the problems faced by Lambda Chapter by refinancing the debt owed to DePauw University and coordinati ng the removal of the underground fuel storage tank, which is located on the previous site of tbe old chapter house (1925-65). Notes to DePauw University for allowing the construction of the current chapter house were originally to be payed from 1987to 1999. 1990would have marked the beginning of eight years greater than that which could be afforded through undergraduate housebills. But Lambda Corporation persuaded the university to hold off on these "balloon" payments. The principal, instead, will be paid starting in 1995 over ten years. This extension has allowed Lambda Corporation time to address current problems as well as develop ways to raise money for future financial obligations. In its last meeting on Feb. 21, Lambda Corporation voted to have the underground fuel storage tank removed. In addition, Lambda Corporation will replace the house dishwasher, which has not been operating properly the last few years. These latest developments came about just four months after the purchase of new carpet for the second and third floors. Ways of financing these projects has been the primary job of Lambda Corporation which has solicited the monetary support of graduate brothers. "The function of the house corporation and the graduate brothers are responsible in that they have to be the source to rehabilitate the house in major areas, whether that be fix ing roofs, . replacing dishwashers, removing storage tanks, or retiring the debt," Lambda Corpo- • ration Treasurer Dave Bergland, '82, explained. The plan to carry out these projects is called Project: Preservation: which was started in 1987. Project: Preservation's twofold plan is to complete an extensive face lift to the chapter house and provide long-term financial stability. The intent of the Project: Preservation is, thus, to carry the chapter into the 21st century and thereafter. Explaining his reasons for active involvement in the house, "I don't want DePauw to not ever have Ph i Gamma Delta," Bergland said . "And I think some houses on campus are in jeopardy right now. I don't want Fiji to be one of those houses.• With the addition of the new freshman dorm, a tuition that will go up significantly by 8.6 percent to $15,650 next year, and a "baby bust" shrinkage in freshman student applicants (Vice President of Adm issions David Murray predicts a 15 percent reduction in total number of DePauw applicants next year) , the 13 Greek fraternities will soon fi nd it difficult to stay afloat financially. Project: Preservation is a response to the stifling competition and environment of the Greek system. Throug h Project: Preservation contributions of the graduate brothers, which has exceeded over $70,000, has significantly improved the house's overall appearance and had an impact on meeting Rush quota. In the last three years the funds have been used towards such projects as the renovation of the first floor, ladies' powder room, and addition of new carpet. (Continued on page 8) Under the Cover-----------------------------------------2 Alcohol policy gets "thumbs up" from Fiji, but "thumbs down" for other fraternities. 5 Pig Dinner is just around the comer. . .. 6 Fiji riders gear up for Little 500. \r\nPage 2 Spring ~-----: Tiger FIJI a strong risk management policy on a hoi, drugs, hazing, sexual abuse, and oi liability problems. FIPG policy prohibits, among ot things, the purchasing of alcohol from ch. ter funds, the purchasing of alcohol for 1 Spring 19. Gn A "Bring-Your-Own" alcohol policy stirs debate on fraternity 1/iJbllity The most controversial topic on the there has been no serious lawsuit yet at DePauw campus this year is the ongoing DePauw, • Lambda Chapter President John search for a viable policy on the use of Broyles, junior, said. alcohol by students. Broyles took an active role in supportBoth students and administration are ing the policy and cast his vote in favor of it searching for ways to deal with all the probin last semester's ballot. He explained that lems associated with alcohol use. But the liability reduction and the greater emphasis most pressing concern at the moment is on individual responsibility were his reahow to solve the crisis of liability. sons for standing behind the proposal. Phi Gamma Delta Executive Director Despite the results of last semester's vote, William Martin focused on the issue of liabilBroyles is still confident that the proposal ity in his Indiana State Day speech last will eventually be adopted. "I think it will January, emphasizing the enormous burdefinitely pass," Broyles said "We will have den on fraternities and t.he need for chapa BYOB campus." ters to exercise good risk management and Student leaders are still pushing the be "careful almost to the point of paranoia". IFC policy. Current IFC President John Numerous lawsuits against fraternities Weed is working to amend the three-fourths for alcohol-related incidents have sparked a vote requirement in the constitution "so that national movement to take measures to cut the minority won't be dictating policy to the liability. This national trend has now made • majority." its way to DePauw, where the Interfraternity Former IFC President and Fiji junior Council (IFC) has proposed a sweeping John Tuhey, who resigned last month for new alcohol policy designed to substantially medical reasons, was one of the original reduce liability. architects of the proposal and predicts that The major provisions of this policy are it will be in effect soon. "I see the alcohol a ban on common containers (defined as policy as inevitable," Tuhey said "If it's not "any alcohol which has unrestricted public done in six months, it'll be done in a year. • access and is for the purpose of mass Assistant Dean of Students Bob Smith consumption") and a prohibition on puris also hopeful that an effecchasing alcohol with collective funds. tive policy will be impleThese restrictions, which amount to a mented soon. "I hope that "Bring Your Own" alcohol policy, are deIFC will continue its efforts in signed to shift the responsibility for alcohol preparing a revised alcohol consumption from the group that sponsors policy that will encourage a party to the individual by shifting the more responsible use of alemphasis from mass drinking to individual cohol by fraternity members consumption. and guests, that would reThis policy has not, however, been met ducethetremendous liability with universal acceptance. Last semester, risks of chapters and leaderin a secret ballot of all thirteen campus fraship, and that would allow all ternities at DePauw, the "Bring Your Own" IFC member fraternities to policy fell short by one vote of the required be in full compliance with three-fourths majority necessary for apboth university policy and proval. No fraternity officially revealed that it their national policy; Smith had voted against the policy, but proposaid. nents feel that the resistance can be attribFiji's own national policy uted to fears about what a new alcohol is set by the Fraternity Insurpolicy would mean for DePauw's social cliance Purchasing Group mate. (FIPG), of which it is a mem"Some houses feel that the traditional ber. The FIPG is a group of 'kegger' is the best way to throw a party, but national fratenities who have they're just overlooking liability because joined together in supporting J:. nors, and open parties where alcohol The policy also states that "Tt possession , use, and/or consumption 1 · alcoholic beverages ... in any situation spar sored or endorsed by the chapter must be i compliance with all applicable laws of th1 state, province, county, city and unversity. As IFC continues to work on its alcoho policy, representatives of the University's Alcohol Committee have been visiting living units addressing student concerns and looking for suggestions on how to deal with various alcohol-related problems. Henry Sabetti (Wabash College, Psi Chapter, '84), DePauw's coordinator of alcohol and drug awareness, came to Fiji to speak to the brothers and pledges. During the hour-long discussion Sabetti got student input on all aspects of the alcohol.issue, from liability to alcohol education and treatment for alcohol-related problems. Sabetti said that he hoped to incorporate student's concerns and suggestions into any future university policies. pre~ent. ne Lou Bo Chi• and the 19t /nsl tha ma wn IW! ca id! frc th A "' \r\nSpri ng 1990 Graduate Column An Encounter with "Silent Cal" by Francis Ernest Wylie Francis Ernest "JeW Wylie, '28, is a retired journalist who seNed as a newswriter in Louisville, the Boston Bureau Chief for Time and Life, and the Director of Public Relations from 1955-70 at M.l. T. (Massachusetts Institute of Technology). He is also the author of two books and many magazine articles as a freelance writer. In this second installment of two anecdotages, Brother Wylie recalls an encounter with Calvin Coolidge, President of the United States from 1924 to 1929, and member of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Amherst College, Class of 1894. Being in my anecdotage, I cannot resist telling how (John) Markland ('25) later scooped me in a Fiji encounter. In about 1930, I was a' reporter on the afternoon Herald-Post in Louisville and John was on the morning Courier-Journal. The most famous Phi Gam of all, Calvin Coolidge, was to make a brief stop on a transcontinental train trip and I was assig ned to interview him. I got on the train at a junction at the edge of the city for the 10-minute ride to the central station but got no response when I knocked on the door of his stateroom. I gave a buck to the porter and asked him to deliver a note saying • A Phi Gam newspaperman would like to speak to you. • The porter came out in a moment shaking his head. At the station Coolidge made a bowing appearance on the rear platform, said little or nothing to the few assembled Republicans and I couldn't even get close to him, so I didn't have much of a story. Markland got on the train at the station to ride to the next stop. There he managed to edge up to Coolidge on the platform and he got his interview. "Do you have any1hing you care to say, Mr. President?" he asked. Silent Cal said "No!" and that was John's story in the next mornings paper. Tiger FIJI Page 3 A Look Back at 1942 In 1942 the Mirage Yearbook Staff took a campus wide poll answered by approximately 80 percent of the DePauw students and faculty. The poll featured a variety of important and not so important campus issues. In 1942 Gary Cooper and Bette Davis were voted most popular male and female movie stars. 74 percent of the students and 71 percent of the faculty polled disagreed that "Every male freshman should be required to live in a University hall of residence.· 70 percent of the students and 79 percent of the faculty polled disagreed that "Students should be allowed to keep and use cars in Greencastle. • 67 percent and 98 percent agreed that "A league of nations, with the U.S. as a participant, ought to follow World War II." The students and faculty predicted that the war will last 3.1 years and 3.7 years respectively. The 1942 Mirage also pictured this Phi Gam as "Best-dressed Boy. • Can you name this GO Fiji? See page eight for the answer. by David Gilbert, ('65) Remember When ... by Tom West, '60 For the 1960 Norris Pig Dinner, we decided to use a live pig for the honor of tail and snout kissing - after it was anesthetized by me. Only with great difficulty did we accomplish this feat, and then with only nearly complete anesthesia. The pig was still wiggling and so forth when the kissing proceeded. The pig survived and was sent to the farm for maturation, and ultimately was butchered for our tables. by David Dirks, ('63) Shortly before one Christmas vacation, the Picture late Brother Kirby Bay Not ('64) volunteered (or was Available given the assignment) to obtain a Christmas tree for the chapter house living room. Kirby went out scouting south of town and found a perfect speciman near the railroad tracks. Not wishing to disturb the residents of a nearby house (on whose property the tree was located), Kirby waited until a freight train rumbled by to chop the tree down and haul it off. As I recall, it was the finest Christmas tree the chapter had during my fo ur years at DePauw. d Photo taken from 1942 Mirage 1 I think my favorite story recalls a certain Fiji Isle week, when the decorations committee had decided to turn the front entry hall of the old house (1 002) into a cave. To do this, they were planning to reduce the height of the doorway to about three feet. A two-by-four was installed across the door opening at that height, to which wire and paper mache would be added to form the cave entrance. It was quite impressive when it was completed, and guests had to cross a suspension bridge in the front yard to get to it. Before the construction was completed, however, one balmy eve some rambunctious brothers decided to have some fun with water balloons, hurling them from the third floor windows onto unsuspecting students returning from the library, or wherever. While this was going on, the "sandy man" from the Double Decker arrived at the curb with his bucket of hamburgers and other edible delights, which he hoped to sell in the front entryway. Of course, the "balloon men· spotted his approach and began to let 'em fly. When the first missile burst nearby, the vendor ran for the doorway. In the dim light he failed to notice the altered architecture mentioned above, and ran smack into the two-by-four. Need I mention it was some time before we had another visit? \r\nTiger FIJI Page4 PICTURE TRIVIA LAUNDRY P I L E - U P - - - - - The Tiger Fiji staff could not quite make out the faces of these four Fijis in a photo taken from the 1963 Mirage yearbook. Can you name these Phi Gams and explain the photo? Send answers to the Tiger Fiji staff. Spring 1990 Newsletter Keeps Brothers in Touch William H. "Bill" McGaughey, '35, began a Round Robin letter exchange, known as Omnipotent Owl Exchange, for several classes of Lambda alumni, beginning with the class of '34. ... This .unique service replaces HOOTS FROM THI; OWL, a 20-page quarterly newsletter mailed to members of classes '28 to '38. Brother McGaughey kindly asks that any members of these classes requesting an exchange should write to P.O. Box 24 MiHord, PA 18337, attention William H. McGaughey. Photo taken from 1963 Mirage Graduate Grapevine ...._ _ _..._ __ Clint V. Cox, '38, is president of Warehouse Market, Inc., a retail grocery chain . . Overthe fall, Brother Cox and his two grandsons visited "the Gam." He and his wife, Ruth, of fifty years live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He can be reached at P.O. Box 702280 Tulsa, OK 74170. George Dow Halmbaugh, Jr., '38, is a professor of law at the South Carolina University School of Law. He is currently a member of the Georgia/South Carolina Boundary Commission and recently served as a member of the National Institute of Justice Advisory Board, an honor for which Brother Haimbaugh was nominated to two terms by former President Ronald Reagan: In 1987 he was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by South Carolina Governor Campbell. He and his wife, Katharine, reside at 813 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC 29208. Willard C. "Bill" Lacy, '38, is a retired professor emeritus from James Cook University in Australia. Brother Lacy's special interest is mineral exploration. He and his wife, Jo, of fifty years live in Green Valley, Arizona. They can be contacted at P.O. Box 1422, Green Valley, AZ. 85622. Richard D. "Kat" Kattell, '51, retired Dec. 31 from Metmor Financial Co., as a mortgage banker. He and his wife, Barbara, reside at 8537 Long St. Lenexa, KS 66215. Gene C. "Gep" Gephart, '53, is a high school principal for Ashtabula city schools in Ohio. While also serving as president of the Ashtabula County Touchdown Club, Brother Gephart enjoys radio broadcasting for high school football and basketball games. He and his wife, Dianna, live at 2033 Shadyside Drive, Ashtabula, OH 44004. Dr. Tom H. West, '60, began his twoyear term as president of St. Anthony's Hospital Medical Staff this year in St. Petersburg, Florida. Brother West also served as past president of the county medical society. In 1982 and 1988 he participated in two medical mission trips to Kenya. He and his wife, Deanna, reside at 2101 Tanglewood Way NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702. James N. "Jim" Ross, Jr., '62, is chairman of the department of veterinary medicine at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine. He was elected to the AVMA Council on Education and has served as Charter Diplomate of the specialties of veterinary internal medicine, veterinary cardiology and veterinary emergency and critical care. Brother Ross is also the author of over 60 scientific publications and book chapters. He and his wife, Marcia, live at 21 Blackthorn Dr., Southborough, MA 01772. David M. Dirks, '63, is a CPA/Shareholder of Tanner, Dirks & Company, Inc. He is currently treasurer and board of trustees member of the Colorado Society of CPAs. Brother Dirks is also senior vice president and board of directors member of the Denver Public School Strategic Planning Task Force. He and his wife, Laura, live at 5816 Montview Blvd. Denver, CO 80207. David W. "Dave" Gilbert, '65, is an insurance account administrator for Cai-Surance Associates, Inc. Brother Gilbert is actively involved in theatre in which he served as director of Ann Arbor Jaycees, treasurer of Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, president of the Palos Verdes Players, and president of Rolling Hills H.S. Drama Boosters. He and his wife, Margaret, have a new address at 383 W. 11th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 . Robert B. "Bob" Holland, '65, is president of Heritage Bank of Oak Lawn. Brother Holland, who is a certified financial planner, served on the boards of the American Cancer Society Oak Lawn and Park Lawn School for Children in Oak Lawn. He and his Wife, Elizabeth, reside at 6218 Plymouth Ct., Downers Grove, IL 6051.6. Robert F. "Bob" Wells, '66, works for Young & Rubican in advertising. He is also a member of DePauw University's Marketing Committee. He and his wife, Barbara, can be reached at 7 Wavenly Rd., Darien, CT06820. Jeffrey B. Pearson, '68, is a lieutenant colonel for the United States Air Force. He and his wife, Karen, have a new address at 106 Heath Rd., Medford, NJ 08055. John Blair Hollis, '77, is Executive Vice-President for Pacific Equities, Inc. He and his wife, Christina, currently reside at 1421 Hampshire Place, Nashville, TN 37221. N. Peter Haddad, '84, is a personnel administratorfor IBM. His new address is 77 Vista on the Lake, Carmel, NY 10512. \r\nSpring 1990 Tiger FIJI PageS Mosher to Speak at Pig Dinner Archon Councilor J. Dean Mosher of Mu Iota Chapter, University of Idaho '49, will highlight Lambda Chapter'~ annual Norris Pig Dinner by giving the keynote address on Satruday, April 21 : Brother Mosher's devotion to Phi Gamma Delta is demonstrated by his numerous fraternity positions. He served as SecliOil Chief for Section V for six years beginning in May 1982 before being elected to the Archonate. He was actively involved in the Fiji chapters at Johns Hopkins, Lafayette, LaSalle, Lehigh, Penn, and the colony at Villanova. For the past three Ekklesia, Brother Mosher has served as Chairman of the Amendments of Laws Committee. Presently, he is Archon Coun- · cilor after being elected at the Denver Ekklesia in August of 1988. His devotion to law is equally notable. Brother Mosher is a graduate of Idaho University with a B.A. and an LL.B. He practiced law in Idaho for eight years including two years as a county judge. In January, 1961, he accepted a position on the staff of U.S. Senator Frank Church as Legislative Assistant and later worked as an attorney for the Department of Interior, Navy Department and the General Accounting Office. In January of 1988, Brother Mosher retired from Federal service after almost thirty years as an attorney for the United States Government. Presently, he is engaged in private practice of law on a part time basis in the District of Columbia and the surrounding metropolitan area. FRATRES OUI FUERUNTSED NUNC AD ASTRA Thomas Gene "Pax" Paxton, '43, passed ad astra Dec. 19, 1989. Brother Paxton's campus involvement as a DePauw student included serving as vice president of the academic Alpha Delta Sigma Club and treasurer of Lambda Chapter. After his college years, he entered World War II and left as a veteran of the U.S. Navy Seabees. ln 1946 Brother Paxton became a salesman for Paxton Typewriter Co. before becoming a partner in 1952 and later, president in 1967. In 1983 he became chairman of the board of Paxton's Inc. and retired in 1986 in Blomington, IL. Brother Paxton is survived by his wife, Betty Field; son, John W. "Jay• Paxton II, a '69 Hanover Fiji; and two daughters, PatriciaAr1h Slater' and Cynthia Gene Myers. Dr. James J. Allkonls, '62, passed ad astra January 23, 1990. As a college student he was a Rector Scholar and a member of the Delta Omicron Chi pre medical society. He graduated from the University of Illinois Medical School in Chicago in 1966. He did his internship at Cook County Hospital in Chicago and his residency at the University of Cincinnati, where he received his degree in psychiatry. He had a private medical practice in Cincinnati. Brother Alikonis is survived by his wife, Rosa Parra, his daughter, Caroline, and two sisters, Janet and Nancy. 6 p.m. cocktails at Lambda Chapter House 7 p.m. dinner at DePauw University Student Union Building Keynote Speaker: Archon Councilor J. Dean Mosher (Idaho '49) Brothers who have already made their reservations: Joe Carney, '50; Kit Lortz, '62; Steve Kaye (Northwestern Phi Chapter '65); Alex Rogers, '65; Jay D. Moore, '74; Henry Sabetti (Wabash Psi Chapter '84); Dave Bergland, '82; Dave Schmitz, '85; Dave Holub, '87; Bill Davis, '88; Doug Ingersoll, '88; Tom Lewis, '88; Jim Silkworth, '88; Curt Ward, 88' Dave Kimbell, '89; Matt Irvine,' 89; Brian Thornburg, '89; Pete Young, '89. Reservations are still available Contact Graduate Relations Chairman ·c onrad Almase (317) 653-8827 Tigers lose 43-42 in NCAA Div. III final The DePauw Tiger men's basketball team's (of the NCAA Division Ill tournament) first appearance in the finals ended with a 43-421oss to the U. of Rochester Yellowjackets. The closely fought game marked the end of the Tigers' overachieving season. The team finished 25-7. Freshman pledge Scott Thompson (number 33) battles to deny Taylor College's center the ball. Thompson played a key role off the bench as a rebounder and defensive specialist for the DePauw Tiger men's basketball team. \r\nSpring 1990 Tiger FIJI Page 6 LITTLE 500 Fiji riders set minds for victory I n 1956 male bikers from fourteen living units rode fifty laps on the streets surrounding East College in a race that was called the "Spokes Spectular." This event marked the beginning of a tradition at DePauw University known as Little 500. In the last decade the race itself was dominated by the men of Phi Gamma Delta. In 1984 Team Fiji, consisting of Tom Bayer, '84, P.J. Stanish, '85, Gam Huggins, '86, and Ned Sizer, '87, won the men's race in a come-from-behind nail-biting victory. The following year Stanish, Huggins, and Sizer returned; ~ilong with Brian Elson, '88, to finish ahead of the pack in a convincing Little 500 victory. And in 1986 Team Fiji proved that the last two victories were not a fluke. This time Huggins and Sizer teamed with Matt Quirk, '87, and Rob Wunderlich, '88, to take the checkered flag for the third year in a row. That same year Fiji became the last fraternity to retire the Men's Little 500 trophy. But times have changed since then. Now, with the dawn of a new decade, the Fiji riders refuse to rest on the lau rels of past Fiji riders. Instead, this year's riders are determined to carve out their own Little 500 glory on Saturday, April21 . Yet, in the process the. Fiji riders have stumbled. In 1988 Team Fiji had the fastest lap average and the lead only to lose in the end and finish third overall because of mental errors and penalties. Junior John Kneisley, a returning rider who rode as a freshman, recalled the disappointing race. •. "It's hard to describe the dejection of being the best physically but losing due to mental factors," Kneisley said. "It just shows that with this race, as with most things in life, all aspects must be coordinated to be successful." Now, with the ·dawn of a new decade, the Fiji riders refuse to rest on the laurels of past Fiji riders. Instead, this year's riders are determined to carve out their own Little 500 glory on Saturday, April21. Last year seemed like a mirror image of 1988. Team Fiji had the fastest lap average among the 11 fraternities that competed, but again, mental errors and penalties erased their chances of a victory. The result was a second place finish and another disappointment. "When you set a goal like that (to win Little 500), and when you work and train so hard to the point where the pain and fatigue in your legs feels like you're going to die ... it can be very frustrating to lose like that, • returning rider John Broyles, junior, explained. With Little 500 training in full gear, there has already been some doubt that the Fiji riders can overcome their past mistakes and take home the Little 500 trophy. This year the team is riding without a familiar face. Last year's First Team All-Star rider Greg Shapleigh, senior, is sidelined for the April21 st race, as a result of a recent back surgery to correct a previous biking injury to his spine. Shapleigh, however, is confident of the team's ability to win, as Fiji is returning three experienced riders: senior Dave Kaliser and Broyles and Kneisley, both members of last year's Second All-Star Team. "I still think we're the strongest team. I don't see that we're at that much of a disadvantage. Our preparation is better than any other team at DePauw," Shapleigh said. (Continued on page 7) "When you set a goal like that (to win Little 500), and when you work and train so hard to the point where the pain and fatigue in your legs feels like you're going to die ... it can be very frustrating to lose like that," returning rider John Broyles, junior, explained. \r\nPage 7 Tiger FIJI Spring 1990 Little 500 (con't. from page 6) The preparation, which began formally at the beginning of the second semester, involves the returning riders, along with rookie sophomores Bob Boehm, John Morrow, and Jake Ritter, training together six days a week to get in shape for the race, according to Kneisley. The team swims, lifts weights, and runs stairs in preparation for the grueling distance work-outs which began March 1. This consists of two-a-day 30 mile rides, six days a week- 360 miles a week. The race itself is 40 miles for the four bikers. The Fiji riders, along with Little 500 trainer Bill Davis '88, plan to train in Florida during spring break to take advantage of its ideal riding weather. They will stay at the home of Brian "Buck" Thornburg '89. "Other teams go skiing for spring break. Our team is training. Starting spring break, they will train for three to four hours a day," Shapleigh said . The riders plan to head off campus with their training this year in order to further increase their skill as well as their unity, Shapleigh said. "If we're going to win this year, it will have to be together. It needs to be team effort, " Broyles said. After spring break, as the race date approaches, the team will begin to finalize its training with more road work and with track work-outs at Boswell Stadium, the site of the Little 500. However, until the race itself begins, one of the riders' greatest challenges will be working training into their already hectic schedules, according to Shapleigh. Nevertheless, the time invested should prove worthwhile, with Fiji's potential for victory this year, according to Kaliser. "This is my last year, so it's make it or break it. But I think we have what it takes to win. I'm so pumped up for the race and I think the other riders share this feeling," Kaliser said. "We've been the fastest team for the last two years. The only thing that's ki~ed us in the past has been stupid mistakes on the track," Shapleigh said. "The thing that I'm going to do is make sure that such mistakes don't happen again. There are some good team s, but I don't see any reason why we can't win. Thus, with what may be the strongest team yet, Fiji is preparing to renew its Little 500 winning tradition. With the strength of its preparation, the strength of its coaching, and the strength of its riders, the Fiji team has all the necessary ingredients for a victory this time around. a Scholarship Chairman John Hirschman, junior (far right), monitors the study habits of freshman pledges Scott Thompson (left) and Todd Glass (center). Pledges in pairs are required to study with an active Sunday through Thursday nights from 7-10 p.m. Fiji Surpasses All Men's Average Fiji took another leap in the right direction in scholarship last semester by placing above th e All Men's Grade Point Average (GPA) with a 2.8938 GPA. As a result of having 9 brothers and pledges attain a 3.5 GPA or above and having 18 brothers and pledges achieve a 3.0 GPA or above, Fiji also had th e fifth highest jump among the 33 academic living units, moving up 6 places and surpass ing both the All Men's Average and the Residence Hall Average. In the Spring Semester of 1989, Fiji moved up 5 places and fell just short of the All Men's Average. Scholarship Chairman John Hirschman, junior, credits this trend towards academic excellence to strict enforcement of quiet hours from 7-10 p.m. weeknights, mandatory proctored study tables for the pledges, and an overall improvement in attitude. "The guys in the house seemed to be academic-minded," Hirschman said. Brother Hirschman also forewarned about the academ ic traps of the Spring Semester, but seemed optimistic. "When you have Little 500, Spring Break, and Fiji Isle, it's hard to keep yourself academically motivated, but I think we'll pull through," he said. Congratulations to the brothers and pledges who earned a GPA of 3.5 or better last semester. Todd Brandes, '90 Greg Morical, '90 John Hirschman, '91 John Kneisley, '91 Anton Thompkins, '91 Chris Hamilton, '92 John Morrow, '92 Bryan Johnson, '93 Stan McCoy, '93 Congratulations to the brothers and pledges who earned a GPA of 3.0 or better last semester. Thomas Dalby, '90 Flint Dille, '90 Rob Johnson, '90 Peter Lortz, '90 Greg Shapleigh, '90 Joshua Block, '91 John Broyles, '91 Chris Gilbert, '91 Paul Krueger, '91 Marc Rile, '91 Bob Boehm, '92 Dan Kiely, '92 Greg Miner, '92 Mike Musgrave, '92 Greg Boyer, '93 Charles Hajek, !93 Matt Lessall, '93 George Patterson, '93 \r\nPage 8 Spring 1990 Tiger FIJI TRIVIA ANSWER Rush Chairmen's Note frompage3 Dear Graduate Brothers, We just completed our first rush under the new Interfraternity Council's rush policy. For those who are not aware, the university just built a new freshmen dorm and now all freshman men must live in the dorms. Also, the university has delayed rush till the sixth week of the school year.ln conjunction with delayed rush, IFC has passed a set of new rules: 1) Summer rush parties have been prohibited. 2) Freshmen are not allowed to visit the chapter house during the first six weeks of school, this includes parties. 3) Upperclassmen are prohibited from visiting freshmen in their dorm rooms. 4) Upperclassmen are not allowed to leave campus with freshmen. These rules make it extremely hard to meet and get to know freshmen before rush. Therefore, your recommendations are a vital aspect in getting to know freshmen. We have enclosed a rush recommendation sheet in this issue of the Tiger Fiji. We ask that you recommend any high school senior or transfer student who is thinking of attending DePauw the fall semester of 1990 and meets the standards of Phi Gamma Delta. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Fraternally, Bob Stefanakos Steve Acken Pergel Tiger Fiji Staff's Note Brothers, the Tiger Fiji staff wants to hear your input. Do you like the current format of the newsletter? What changes would you like to see in future issues? Answering questions like these are valuable to the staff. Also, please write to us to keep us up to date on your current endeavors. Corporation (con Y. j { John. Gelvin, '42, was voted Bestdressed Boy in 1942. He is pictured with DePauw's Best-dressed Girl, Lynn Hutton, Tri Delt, '44. ..-- Tiger Fiji The Tiger Fiji is published quarterly by the Graduate Relations Committee of the Lambda Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, 916 S. College Ave., Greencastle, IN 46135, phone (317) 653-8827. The Tiger Fiji is printed by Progressive Printing Company, Inc., 115 N. Jackson, Greencastle, IN 46135. Editor-In-chief Editors Conrad J. Almase Greg Schmidt Stan McCoy Writers Chris Gilbert Rob Dreussi Rob Klein Scott Pritchard Photographers Greg Boyer Special thanks to Wendy Raber, cartoonist. - from page_t) · However, Lambda Corporation President Joe .Carney, '50, maintains that continued projects are vital to the existence of Phi Gamma Delta's oldest continuous chapter. "I think the 'response of the graduate brdthers has been gratifying, and I feel there's still some who want to contribute and participate, and there may be some who want to add to their contribution," Brother Carney said. As a result, t he efforts of Lambda Corporation are not through. According to Carney, Lambda Corporation plans to continue the collection of Project: Preservation pledges as well as look for other ways of raising money for the house. Until then, the active chapter will .play a key · role in determining the longevity of Lambda Chapter. "It will be a challenge to the chapter to maintain its spirit, its fraternity ideals of excellence • in and or to support Rush and recruit qualified brothers," he said. And so the members of Lambda Corporation continue to make sacrifices in order to keep Lambda Chapter thriving in the future . However, it's efforts have not been without recognition. "Lambda Corporation is the driving force behind Lambda Chapter," Lambda Chapter President John Broyles, junior, said. "Without it, we could not function properly, so I would think they deserve all the credit in the world for keeping Lambda Chapter alive and kicking. The Tiger Fiji BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAl D Permit No. 152 Greencastle, IN Lambda of Phi Gamma Delta 916 South College Avenue Greencastle, IN 46135 90 0 0 25 5H COO *UGC 000 0 CHAPT ER PR ESIJENT UPS IL O LAMBD A OF PHI BOX 7 02 , GA~ ~ A L A SALLE UN IV ERS ITY PH IL ADE LPH I A PA 1q 141 .' DE LTA