^^^WERED !aAR ~—I:exington, Va. - December 1991 100 Is-'Oi ral Fiji - Zeta Deuteron of Phi Gamma Delta at Washington and Lee University Ed Bishop '68 Named Distinguished Alumnus Edward L. Bishop III '68. of Flourtown, Pa., was awarded one of three Distinguished Alumni Awards at the joint meeting of the Undergraduate and I^w School Alumni Associations over Alumni Weekend. Bishop is the president of the Alumni Fraternity Council and the man most responsible for the rebuilding of the Zeta Deuteron Chapter house after the devastating fire in 1984. Because of Ed's selfless contributions to the house and the University, the Alumni Association conferred upon him its highest honor. The current Fraternity Renais sance Program is modeled cifter Ed's work with the Zeta Deuteron Chapter. The chapter house is serving as a model for the restructured houses. The University is also encouraging other fraternities to adopt damage control policies similar to ours. About 25 current Phi Gams attended the ceremony to honor the reluctant hero, who was accompanied by the two women in his life, his wife. Joyce, and his daughter. Kiinberley. W&L '92. The award was presented by Graduate Brother Mike Thornton '70. Chapter President's Update By Robert Huke '92 It's my pleasure to report that the 1991-92 school year is off to a great start and that the undergraduates of Zeta Deuteron are well on their way to having a very successful year. Here at Washington and Lee. we begin rush during the first full week of classes. The first impression that we give to the freshmen is very important, and this year 1 think that we made a great first impression. We began rush with a party at the house featuring the band. Leggz. The band is a school favorite, so we had a packed house, and 1 know the freshmen had a good time. More importantly though, when open houses and rush dates began the brothers had the best attitude that 1 had seen in my four years. Everyone worked hard, and rush chairmen Pete Agrafiotis '94 and Graham Taylor '93 served above and beyond the call of duty. All told, we had 15 men accept of 23 bids given. The brothers feel that the class of '95 has the potential to contribute a great deal to the house, and we are carefully watching their development. In other areas, the IM football team just completed another fine season. Our main question going into this year was the line, which was suspect due to the loss by graduation of the formidable linemen trio of Craig Hatfield '91. Dan Bevil '91 and Chris Smith '91. However, two surprising sophomores and an unheralded senior carried on our long tradition of excellent line play. The highlight of the season was our difficult 9-7 win over Law 11. At the beginning of the year the Cabinet and I established several goals for the house, and 1 think we are going to be successful. Philanthropy has not been one of our strong suits in the past, but the Zeta Deuteron brothers have committed themselves to improving the community and ourselves through an active social service program. As this newsletter goes to press, our annual Heaven 'N' Hell party is approaching. 11 looks as ifwe will be able to wear the "home jerseys" for the first time in three years. The seniors are the only brothers who remember Heaven 'N' Hell at the house, and •HP'JWS 'Pig 9vtay 8, 1992 everyone else is looking foinvard to experiencing it. We just finished a great Homecoming weekend and had many graduate brothers stop by. 1 hope that all of you will consider coming to visit us for the Norris Pig Dinner during Alumni Weekend next spring. Remember, it is never too early to begin planning. Throughout the year our door is always open to you. If you are ever in the Lexington area, please stop by and see us because we enjoy talking to those who love the Fiji. llrsf Bltsljps for ix 3RraItI|u. IRappu JVrhr ^rar \r\nThe General Fiji Leadership Academy Zeta Deuteron Cabinet President: H. Robert Huke IV '92. Fairfax, Va. Treasurer: Bernard M. Porter '93, Elmira, N.Y. Recording Secretary: William C. Yorlo '92, Oak Ridge, N.J. Corresponding Secretary: David J. Freed '92, Camp Hill, Pa. Historian: Christopher D. Citron '93, Marlton, N.J. Washington and Lee's Zeta Deuteron Chapter came away winners from the 22nd Fiji Leadership Academy this summer. We won third place in the Frederick B. Owen Cup, which recognizes the chapters that have made the greatest improvements in scholarship over the past certificate for having a CPA tfiat ZOC SCt . . . higher than the all-men's average, a tradition we hope Composites Sought to Replace Those Lost in '84 Fire The chapter is always looking for ^ more composites from years past. All were destroyed in the 1984 fire. If there are any brothers out there who would like to donate an origineil (or an oversized copy), we would be most appreciative. Along with awards, composites are ideal decorations for the walls of the chapter house. Please search your archives for us. Homecoming Enjoyable Despite Football Game Loss October 10-12 marked Homecoming Weekend at Washington and Lee, and not even another heart breaking loss by the tough luck Generals football squad could prevent us from having a good time. The weekend kicked off with a concert Friday night featuring the British bands Squeeze and The Candyskins. Several graduates from the classes of '90 and '91 were spotted in the audience. On Saturday we traveled to the Wilson Field parking lot for a tailgate extravaganza that may never be equaled and took the sting out of the subsequent loss by the Generals. Fiji's Greg Kiehl '92, John Orndorff '92, Bill Barker '94, Reese Winpenny '94, Steve Fugitte '92 and the rest of the football team gave their all, however. On Saturday evening we had a cocktail party at the house, followed by a band party with our good friends the Delts. The class of 1963 was well represented, with Brothers Barton, Brandt and Rideout showing us how it was done in the "old days." All told, it was a successful if exhausting weekend. We encourage all alumni to try to come to Pig Dinner in the spring. It should be a night to remember. Tkaseadd1{ufus %. "Barton II '63 to ouriHonor 1{g[[ recognizing those Brothers ivho contriButed toourdues program this past year. Our thanf;^ to "Rufus, and to ad the otherBrothers, for supporting (Phi Qamma "Delta at Washington and Lee. H^fie OOaCs school year. We also won a to continue. President Robert Huke ^ j- are aCready aiVeaay _ • rr" paying off." payiTl£ Ojf '92, Treasurer Bernie Porter '93 and Corresponding Secretary Dave Freed "92 attended the Academy, which was held in Columbus, Ohio. Bob said that in addition to meeting some good guys from Baylor and SMU, the Academy provided a good forum in which to discuss current problems and to obtain new ideas. He is especially excited about some new social service ideas provided by our brothers at the University of Washington. "Attending the Academy was a really worthwhile experience," Bob said. "We were able to learn a lot and meet a lot ofgood people. We were also able to squeeze in a strategic planning session. The goals that we set there were put into place in September and are already paying off." Alumnus Loses Parents in Plane Crash Brothers and Friends Create Memorial In early September of this year, the parents of Hayward Lee '90 died in a plane crash in Malaysia, To create an enduring memorial to Colin H, and Brooke Lee, Hayward's fraternity brothers and friends are raising money to buy seats in their names at the new Lenfest Center. Two seats cost $5,000. Contributions can be sent to these addresses: Mr. Vincent LaManna '87 Phi Gamma Delta P.O. Box 680 Lee/Lenfe-st Dedication Plandome Station P.O. Box 906 Manhasset, NY 11030 Lexington, VA 24450 (516) 944-5268 (703) 463-6761 The General Fiji is published for the members and friends of the Zeta Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Washington and Lee University. Address changes, news items and photographs are always welcome and may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. P.O. Box 140. Lexington. VA 24450-0140. \r\nPage 3 The General Fiji Up Close and Personal: An Interview with Outgoing President Bill Yorio '92 Conducted by David Freed '92 DF: Let's start with an easy one. Tell us your major and your career goals. Bill: I'm an economics major, and upon graduation I hope to join the Marine Corps and eventually attend law school. DF: What were the best and worst moments of your tenure? Bill: The worst moment, without a doubt, was the fallout from our little altercation with the house next door. The best moments are too numerous to name. We still know how to have fun, and eveiy weekend seems to bring new episodes of hilarity and mayhem. DF: Do youfeel that your position has helped your social and academic growth? Bill: It's a lot of work, and 1would be lying if 1said it didn't take away from my studies. Keeping these animals in line is a full-time job. But seriously, the position has helped me learn to deal with people much better, and improved my contact with the administration, helping me obtain a position as an RA. Besides, I'll never be able to give back all that 1 have taken from the Fiji. DF; Any parting shotsfor the graduate brothers? Bill: Only to stay involved and come back to visit. We love to speak with the old guard and hear their war stories. When graduate brothers come back, it's always a good time. DF; Do you have any advicefor the incoming president? Bill: Good luck, you'll need it! No, not really. We have a good cabinet coming in next year, and eveiything should run smoothly. DF; Thanks, Bill. Sportslook Class of '94 Initiated in April Last spring the mighty Fiji softball team came back from a disappointing loss in the intramural league semi-final game to win first place in the inaugural RA.RO/East Lex Fraternity Softball Challenge Tournament. The team, led by Ron Katz '91, the winningest coach in Zeta Deuteron history, secured the title with a 15 to 8 shellacking of Phi Kappa Psi in the final game. "We played a hell of a game," Katz said. "It's a good thing we came together tonight. I had to yell for the first time after the loss to SAE and nobody wanted to go through that again. The Tournament Championship continued the winning ways of Fiji intramural teams, coming after tough losses in the finals ofvolleyball and basketball. Softball, said Katz, was The Zeta Deuteron Chapter initiated 12 members of the Washington and Lee Class of 1994 on April 28, 1991. The new brothers bring further diversity and strength to the chapter and are already actively a "must-win" situation. "We all knew that we were the best team. We just had to go out and play like it," Katz said. 'The seniors came together as leaders and we showed what we could do." The chapter did its part for community relations the next night, plajring the local all-star team. Special Guest StarJack Baizley '70 led the team that night with a home run in his only at-bat. participating in numerous activities here and on the Hill. Please join us in welcoming: Pete Agrafiotis, Mechanicsburg, Pa. Keith Branstedter, Simsbury, Conn. Larry Brown, Silver Spring, Md. Tom Ciyan, Alexandria, Va. Bill Barker, Clarksburg, W.Va. Doug Kaufman, Baltimore, Md. Victor Khayat, Potomac, Md. Tom Mason, McMurray, Pa. Charles Montague, Sherbom, Mass. Chris Seymore. Bayside, N.J. Dominic Taylor, Riviera Beach, Fla. Reese Winpenny, Lancaster, Pa. \r\nThe General Fiji Page 4 752 Graduate News L. Second Palmer *30 (255 Sandpiper Ave., Royal Palm Andrew E. Clark *84 (10320 Kettledrum Ct., Ellicott City, Beach, FL 33411) has retired as director of medicine at the MD 21043) is associated with KPMG Peat Marwick. University of Rochester. Edward J. 0*Brien *84 (3603 Riverside Dr., South Bend, IN Associated with the medical adjudication division of the 46628) has a son, Brendan. "O.B.," a second-year law Veterans Administration, Alexander W. Blain m *39 (8 Stratford PL, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230) is listed in Who's Who student and a in AmericcL He is the father of two and the grandfather of Maclellan '84. four. "Doc" hears from Sherwin French *39, Bruce Seddon *39, and Bill Waterson *58. A retired consultant, Charles R. Disharoon *40 resides at 23 Watchwood Ct., Orinda, CA 94563. After 41 years in his obstetric-gynecology practice, Louis M. Walker *40 (748 Hampton Rdg., Akron, OH 44313) retired in December '90. "This alumni news project is great, and I wish you good luck." Grant E. Mouser *43 (104 Clara Croker, Williamsburg, VA 23185) has retired after 35 years with the U.S. Foreign Service. Grant is now teaching, writing and playing tennis. Charles A. Mead *44 (12865 Mead Landing Ct., Jacksonville, FL 32223) is a retired orthopedic surgeon and chief medical officer at C.S.X. Corp. "Congratulations on a fine alumni newsletter," writes Atwell Dugger *50 (95 Maro St. #3, Carthage, NC 28327). "I enjoyed being back at W&L for the rededication ofthe Phi Gam House in '87 and my 40th reunion in '90." "Dug" is in touch with Jack Earle *50, Roy Hoffinan *50 and Bill Kennedy *50. Robert O. Glasier *54 (536 Atterbuiy Blvd., Hudson, OH 44236) is associated with Air-Maze Corp. John S. HopeweU *60 (606 Gunby Dr., Richmond, 23229) is a teacher at The Collegiate Schools. member of the law review staff at the University of Notre Dame, would like to hear from Andy A comptroller and member of the Board of Directors of Cypress Travel Center, Inc., Barrington P. Whitaker *85 resides at 3918 N. "B" St., Tampa, FL 33609 with wife Linda. After spending two-and-one-halfyears in Korea, Samuel R. Dawson *86 (158 Lakeview Dr., Daleville, AL 36322) returned to Fort Rucker, completed an Aviation Officer Advanced Course and is now a UH-60 instructor pilot. "Aquaman" saw Jed Goad *84 in Korea, and Phil Dupont *89 at Fort Rucker last fall. "I am enjoying my post-army life in New York with my wife, Mary," writes Anthony D. McCann *86 (110 Montague St., Brookl3m Heights, NY 11050). 'The unoffical chapter of New York Fijis has gathered twice since Thanksgiving '90. A commemorative photo was taken and sent to Art Kandarian *86 in the Gulf." On August 1, Thomas R. Murray m *87 (115 Linden Ln., Princeton, NJ 08540) began a new job with the Princeton Township Police Department. He is also a first lieutenant with the New Jersey National Guard. Robert H. Spencer Jr. *87 resides at 515 W. Main St., Danville, VA 24541. Artist Stewart M. Funkhouser *88 now resides at 1221 VA Masonic Ave. #10, San Francisco, CA 94117. "Say hello to Mrs. Vogt for me. 1 hope to see the East Coast again In August, Mary & Rufus Barton '63, Fran & Dave Munroe sometime." '63, Martha & Tom Rideout '63, Jeanie & Sandy Fenn '63 When his wife, Nancy, wrote to us in February, she reported that John N. Legters *89 (4341 Ashford Ln., Fairfax, VA 22032), a Marine Corps second lieutenant, was in Saudi and Elaine & Steve Rutledge '62 spent a long weekend together in Northern Michigan. Rufus writes, "We had a great time and plan another summer gathering in 1993. Hope more brothers can join us then." The Bartons reside at Arabia, as was Anthony DeMartino *89. 32 McKinely PL, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236. You can reach John S. Forsyth *90 by writing to P. O. Box James B. McCeney *64 (9624 Culver St., Kensington, MD 20895) is treasurer of the Organization of American States. 1003, Wheeling, WV 26003. "Skins" is an account executive/producer with McDonough Caperton Insurance Group. When he wrote earlier this year, he had been elected president ofThe Young Agents ofWheeling, and was working As chairman of Wavertree Group, Ltd., a holding company, Andrew H. Lupton *67 (5506 Normandy PL, Baltimore, MD 21210) serves as chief executive of the U.S. Message Corp., the nation's first telemessaging system, and the Education Marketing Assistance Corp. A pailner in the law firm of Beny & Early, John G. Berry *76 (P. O. Box 422, Madison, VA 22727) has two daughters. "Jack" hears from David Eubank *76 and Jack Reeves *77. Army captain Douglas R. Linton III *82 (Box 916, APO New York. NY09107) spent five months in Saudi Arabia. "It's good to be back. I'll finish my tour in Germany in January '92, then head back stateside." on an insurance designation of C.P.C.U. Since publication of our last issue, we have learned of the death of David C. Storey *21 (3/31/91). Paul W. Glenn *24, James N. Williams *26 (9/30/90), Virginius V. Hollonton *28 (2/19/91) and Walter H. Williams *49. Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their families and friends.