The Hoosier Fni fepCCC'rt Published by Zeta Chapter op the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA SUMMER 1998 ANOTHER VICTORY FOR ZETA CHAPTER Another year, another race, another victory for the heralded Phi Gamma Delta team; this year marked the fourth year in a row the Fiji team placed in the top five. Although the team might say this year was a disap pointment, finishing in the fifth posi tion, it would be sad not to mention the many memories and the hard work that went into producing this finish on race day. With the support of the entire house, the team was able to make two highly productive training trips during Christmas and over spring break. This year, the team traveled to Cape Coral, PL, during the winter, and again made the Gainesville, PL, trip in the spring. The many hours and miles on the bike cannot truly be put into words. How ever, the times spent with yet another unique team should and will be docu mented within this article. This year, the team was fortunate to have three veterans from last year's race return. Joe "Ofer" Guido (senior) returned for his third year on the cin ders (two years racing for Fiji). Jon "Colonel" Cornelius (junior) provided another strong presence by riding in his second Little 500 race. Jim "Willy" Lohman (senior) returned to provide leadership and experience while par ticipating in his fourth Little 500 race. The fourth position on this year's team was filled by Daniel "Miggs" Branam (junior). The remainder of the team was composed of Anthony "Lindley" Ponce (sophomore), Sam "Graeber" Horton (sophomore) and Amar "Haji" Bajpai (junior). (Continued on page 2) Brother Needs Our Support Raymond W. Nicholson Jr. '52 is a director emeritus of St. Mary's Medi cal Center. He is head elder at Our Saviour Lutheran Church and vice president of the Vanderburgh County Board of Health. "Nick" enjoys golf, tennis and the stock market in his spare time. His wife, Cynthia (AXO), owns a restaurant. Brother Nicholson has two grown children, David and Diane. Little 500 1998 This former chapter recording sec retary writes, "Fiji allows one to have connections between now and college years and gives a real sense of be longing. I wasthefirst recipient of the Freshman Award in 1948. I rode in thefirst Little 500, and my son and I were the first father/son to ride in the Little 500. "I intend to be a candidate for the lU Board of Trustees this coming spring. I need supportfrom the gradu ates. " You can correspond with Nick at 801 Cobblestone Dr., Evansville, IN 47715. Brothers cheer on the Fiji team. \r\nPage 2 THE HOOSIER FIH Summer 1998 Zeta Celebrates 150th Anniversary Graduate brothers joined the under graduates on March 6 at Beechwood to celebrate 150 years of proud history at Phi Gamma Delta. Over 60 Zeta Fiji graduates enjoyed an evening of fel lowship with Brother Louis "Bud" Mangels serving as master of ceremo nies. A wonderful time was had by all. brothers to attend next year and hopes a golf tournament can be added to the Pig Dinner program. Mike Solomon '98 presented the invocation, and Brother Doug Dayhoff, former Purple Legionnaire, presented the doxology. The newly initiated House Corporation President Tom traditional singing of "Bringing in the Pig." Sire & Sons certificates were presented by Ritualist Bill Miller '62. Frank '70 welcomed all attendees and announced that future Pig Dinners at Zeta will be held on the third Saturday in April. As such, Pig Dinner in 1999 will be held on Saturday, April 17. Brother Frank expects 125 graduate class of 2001 was introduced with the Several dozen certificates and awards were presented to graduates and undergraduates to recognize out standing achievement and contribu VICTORY FOR ZFTA CHAPTER mine what it will take to be victorious (Continuedfrom page 1) The team was blessed this year to have two managers. These individuals were Todd "Sy" Cornelius (freshman) and Mike "Slider" Fox (junior). The team would not have been complete without the strong leadership of Coach Troy "Blades" Lewis '93. With the leadership, experience and determination that this team brought to the cinders, it was easy to imagine a that year. The ever-present motto, re iterated over and over by the veterans on the team, is "fraternity within the fraternity." This element is the key top finish on race day. Through hard work and dedication, this year's team was able to again experience that one quality that sets us apart from all other other that has helped each year to so lidify a strong squad. teams—friendship. Prior to each spring semester, the team sits down and attempts to deter- ingredient that elevates the Fiji team above all other teams. Through experiencing the same pain, shedding the same tears and riding the same highs, our team truly found the common bond of friendship. It is the faith our team has in each As the team came across the line in fifth position this year, one could have easily considered the finish a disap pointment. However, the 1998 Fiji tions to Zeta and the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Bud Mangels, who was representing the Beechwood Educa tional Foundation, presented $11,000 in scholarships to undergraduates for the 1998-99 school year. Many graduates stayed in Bloomington for the night and enjoyed many fond memories at their favorite "wa tering holes." Brother Frank urged all attendees to return in 1999 and bring a pledge brother, in hopes of making Pig Dinner a time for brothers to expe rience that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone." team would be hard pressed to admit failure because of the long-lasting friendships that were established throughout the year. Though victory was denied on the cinders, truly, a victory was won within the Phi Gamma Delta cycling team. All the effort and time the team put into this year's race was evident throughout the race, as both times the team wrecked, they were able to re group and rejoin the lead pack. This in itself was victory, and it sets the Fiji team apart from all other teams—the ability to come together and work as a team through adversity. Ride with pride! 1998 Fiji Cycling Team The Hoosier Fiji is published regularly by the men of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Indiana for members and friends. Take a minute now to fill in your former classmates on your life since leaving the University of Indiana. The interest is two-way: just as you are interested in their busy lives, they are interested in yours. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address no tices should be sent to Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, do Newslet ter Program Headquarters, P.O. Box 1311, Bloomington, IN 474021311. Straight No Chaser, an a cappella group founded and directed by Zeta Fiji Dan Ponce '99, performs at the 1998 Little 500. \r\nSummer 1998 Page 3 THE HOOSIERFIH Fiji Cyclist Hall of Fame Established Since the founding of the Little 500 Bicycle Race in 1952 by the Indiana Student Foundation, Phi Gamma Delta has earned the distinction of being the most successful team in its long history. The World's Greatest College Weekend was even featured in the popular movie Breaking Away, and it will celebrate 50 years of history in 2002. Phi Gamma Delta has been breaking away from the pack since the race was established and now, Zeta will honor and helped Zeta win first place in 1965 and 1967 and was an lUSF Hall of Fame charter member in 1967; Jay E. Allardt '78, an lUSF Hall of Fame rider and three-year rider who rode for a winning team in 1975,a second in 1976, a third in 1977 and coached in 1978; and Cory B. Lewis '96, a fouryear rider with a first place in 1995 and third place in 1996. The Fiji Cyclist Hall of Fame will give Zeta Fijis an opportunity to recognize all cyclists, particularly those men recognize those special cyclists who have helped keep Zeta on top for nearly 50 years. Zeta is the only team to win a championship in each decade, leads in the all-points standings and has enjoyed anunparalleled record ofachievement, who have dedicated themselves to representing Zeta in a very significant way. Each April, up to four former cyclists will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Each will have contributed to keeping Zeta number one in theLittle 500. due in great part to the Hall of Fame cyclists who will be so recognized each year at Pig Dinner on the third Saturday in A *1 . T T ji '^-7 This yenr s 'nductees are Jerry L T. Bradley 67. a I-four- ^ „ ScJtlOV HCdUS fOV rrdll StVCCt The Fiji motto, "Not for college days alone," seemed year cyclist who helped Zeta win championships m 965 Alabama, I didn't know anyone in the house and I never and 1967 and was a charter member of the lUSF Hall of y Fame; Stephen G. Powell 67, a three-year rider who also mistaken. The bonds I 1 ^ T 'j.' j. made with my pledge brothers have taken me more places vV0LCOTVL0 CJUV jNC^W lYlltldlGS „ j txt than I could have ever dreamed of, including Wheel of Fortune, Europe and backpacking in the Rocky Mountains. .Greenwood, m n'' ^"1 sL Mike F Indianapolis, m . „D J destinaiions, my pledge brothers ni ^ campus, grades and scholarships Ihave attained are because Blootnmgton, IL brotherhood in this house. r i?"''^A''a Swank,e ' Dodge ' Lw .Greenwood, N This summer, 1will be starting anew chapter of my life j ^ I j 11 on Wall but this house gave Upper Arhng on,'^'ntr OH would get ajob J working motivation to Street, get there. I have already n ' Mole T"T Ben _Gatch rh^" "Tri*'^v "'hoL t iy""rrHoose House lie John that await me, but I know Zionsvilie, N heard ofsome of the challenges ^ " lanapo IS, through many problems. For the problems that can't be Ta^"^l^' tw overcome hard work,^Iknow that brothers Indianapolis, IN , , byTi fu my v, pledge ™ , cvf ,,0 tTMiiwill Tim "Ren" Lewis Kendallville, IN ^ousands of miles away we are never farther than the click Michael "Sketch" Knight Tirotic "T„u„i ^,11" T • Ben "Timmy" Miles".^"^^"" pt";"w:7..:::::::^ Josh "Kermit" Proctor KokLo, IN r. TM West Lafayette,' IN J^'P ^7=1 though many of ^ ™1 be or a mouse or the hum of a dial tone. "Cravtn'" Morehead m Zeta s New Scholarship Advisor Glastonbury, CT Unlike the rest of my pledge class, I will not be leaving Tipton, IN Tipton, IN McCordsville, IN Upper Arlington, OH Beechwood when I graduate. I have enjoyed my four years here, serving in various house positions and competing in intramurals. I am a history major graduating with highest honors and Phi Beta Kappa. I am also a four-time winner of Dan "Striker" Skehan Travis "Helter" Skelton Middletown, MD Indianapolis, IN West Lafayette, IN Indianapolis, IN a Beechwood Educational Foundation Scholarship. Recently, I won the Christopher K. Wooling Award for outstanding scholastic achievement in the senior class. Next year, I will attend law school at lU as a Forrest E. Jump Johnny"Juice" Stevning Ryan "Leo" Timmons Stephen "Cringe" Worth Indianapolis, IN Scholar. 1havealso accepted the graduate scholarship adviWest Lafayette, IN sor position and will live in the house with the undergraduRushville, IN ates. 1look forward to three more years in the house. John "Sandman" Quigley Richard "Otto" Quigley Pat"Chachi" Quinn Jason "Wimpy" Robertson Phil "Doc" Roessler Steve "Santa" Schilt Laurent "Balki" Zoss Evansville, IN Pete "Milktnan " Nemeth \r\nPage 4 Summer 1998 THE HOOSIER FIJI Zeta Wins lUSing Congratulations are in order for the freshman class, who had a major accomplishment earlier this year. In February, the class of 2001 partici pated in the annual lU Sing, a song and dance competition sponsored by the lU Student Foundation. Backed by great acting and a comi cal script and led by sophomore Song Leaders Anthony "Lindley" Ponce and Sam "Powder" Perry, the 35 freshmen swept the awards ceremony, winning best in their division, best overall, best choreography and the coveted Most Entertaining Act Award. would never forget. The Fijis' 10-minute show was a parody of both lU Sing and the fact "We knew we were up against some stiff competition," said Perry, "so we basically decided to go out there and have a good time. And we wanted the that the freshmen did not have a soror ity pair, and it was affected by univer sity renovations. Because there was less room with which to work, lUSF mandated that no more than 45 per sons could participate in an act, which audience to have a lot of fun watching us. The Fijis certainly accomplished that, putting on perhaps the most original and creative act lU Sing has seen in years. As a result, the lU Sing trophy is sitting in Zeta Chap meant that the Fijis would be up against the cream of the crop of the competition. But in true Phi Gam style. Perry and Ponce came up with a ter, where it had not resided for more hilarious act which the audience than 30 years. Zeta Chapter Graduate News and Views You can touch base with "Taz" at his A1M. Morrison '86 is a resident phy sician at Vanderbilt University who is diana State), have two children, Dan, 18, and Betsy, 20. Stay in touch with interested in computers. He and his wife, Kristin (DePauw AT), a teacher, have two sons, Thomas, 4, and David, this brother at 107 Woodacre Blvd. N. 1. "Ajax" writes, "The pledging pro cess helpedprepare mefor the arduous medical trainingI later endured. "Drop Stephen T. Slavin '91 is a financial consultant at National City Investments. him a line at 5016 Stonemeade Dr., Jaycees and New tice in the warmer climates of Geor Nashville, TN 37221. Castle Chamber gia. " He enjoys golf, tennis, running of Commerce and and skiing. Thomas W. Frank '70 is president of Summit RealtyGroup. He is a member of the Zeta House Corporation and enjoyswater sports, skiing and fishing. "Rabbit" and his wife, Betsy (AT), a new address, 832 S. Woodlawn Ave., Bloomington, IN 47401. Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46234. He is a member of Kent B. Remley '78 is a radiologist at Quantum Radiology. He writes, "I re cently left the University ofMinnesota (academic medicine) for private prac likes to play golf "Mad Dog" and his wife, Lisa (AF), and tennis in his free time. "Jester" a registered nurse, have three children, Laura, 12, Chris, 11, and David, 6. and his wife, Staci They reside at 798 Old Paper Mill Dr. (Ball State AXD), S.E., Marietta, GA 30067. teacher, have two sons, Tom, 20, and Joe, 18. He writes that Fiji gave him a social worker, are expecting their "lifelong friendships" and can be He writes, "There is not enough time to explain all the many ways Fiji has benefited me. Keep up the good volunteers for Junior Achievement and reached at 757 Eden Woods PI., Carmel, IN 46033. first child in June '98. Craig A.Burton '83 isa regional sales manager at APRIA Healthcare. He likes to golf and read in his hours after work!" Write to Steve at 507 Hosier work. "Vic" and his wife, Nancy (Mary Stephen H. Pollom '69 tells brothers, "Ipractice medicine 50percent and do administrative work 50 percent. I am Dr., New Castle, IN 47362. land), a salesrepresentative for Baxter Healthcare, have a daughter,Amanda, William B. LaSalle '64 is an orthope bom October 11, 1997. president of the Methodist Medical Group. Thisisa primary care company dicsurgeon inprivate practice. Heand with over 100 doctors. Hal Smith, a fraternity brother,pulledmydaughter's wisdom teeth last week. Trust! Perge! "My fraternity brothers are the ones I go to in later life when I want someone I can trust. You can't put a price on someone you can trust. " He is involved in Young Life and enjoys golf and lU basketball. "Squirrel" and his wife, Connie (In Congratulate the new parents attheir his wife, Amanda (lU/Butler KKF), a balletteacher, havefourchildren,Chris, 30, Phil, 28, Sarah, 26, and David, 18. new address, 16015 24th Ave. N., Ply mouth, MN 55447. Brothers can send Bill a letter at his home at 5050 N. Clinton St., Fort David M. Schuppan '97 is an analyst at Bear, Steams & Company, Inc. Run ning, weight training and hiking are Wayne, IN 46825. favorite hobbies. paigns and vice president of develop Brothers can correspond with this former chapter scholarship chair at Camegie Park #320, 200 E. 94th St., ment at the lU Foundation. New York, NY 10128. Robert O. Ingersoll '96 is assistant to the executive director of capital cam