cV'ys'Wl^^i^^AwPcl^l/es/o^+il; p^oul/apjl^ect/'irs/ Fs f IHE BOILERMAKER FIJI Lai/boa Iota -f The Fraternity of Phi Gaiiaia Delta ^ Purdue University-4- West Lafayette Indiana -f January2002 Parking Garage Next Door Unlikely Several recent developments seem to preclude an unsightly parking garage being constructed immediately South ol our Chapter House and directly across from the Thetas. A campus-wide traffic study identilied se\'eral other more feasible locations lor at least three parking garages to be built over the next fifteen years. While the stud^' is in no way binding, an improved Intramural Drive was proposed to take some of the high traffic volume off of Russell and University' streets. In addition, over 500 alumnae of I'Cappa Alpha Theta communicated with Purdue University to e.xpress their displeasure with the garage plan, which would block direct access to the campus from their Chapter House. Thank you, Thetas! However — Purdue University announced in Februart' that one of three target areas For acquisi tion ol property is the "island" area lietween F^ussell, University, State and Stadium 100™ Anniversary FOR Lambda Iota Saturday, Septkhber 7,2002 There is a huge benchmark in the history' of Lambda lota approach ing— our 100''' anniversary! The festivities will occur on Saturday September 7, 2002. This is an awavgame weekend, with the Boilers taking on the Irish in South Bend. A golf outing is scheduled during the day along with house tours and a focus meeting on the future of the streets. PRF/Purdue already owns tnttch ol ihts land. The pt'tmaty use ol ihts area ft'aternity. There will also be a social will continue to be for student housing, but some of the land needs to be used tor giitliering for tlie wives and guests tieveloptnent ol acatlemic lacilities and parking as well. Since PRF/Purdite already who may attend. The celebration will owns 90"/o of the property previously scheduled for the parking garage, we must assutne that at sotne point in time it will be used for some t\'pe ol student housing or academic building as the university e.xpands and absorl:)s this area into the campus. culminate in a social hour and a Thank you. Graduate Brothers and parents, lor vour expressions ol interest and concern. We will keep you informed ol any new developments. Year End Wrap-up The 2000-2001 school year has lieen a successful one for the Lambda Iota Chapter ol Phi Gamma Delta. One of the vear's main accomplishments was the startup ol our chapter's first philan thropy in recent history. The first annual f'dji I'oreplay iMiniature Golf competi tion took place in April and was a huge success. All proceeds were for the support of Riley fdospital for Children in Indianapolis. The year also saw vast improvement in the area ol pledge education. Our chapter fielded one of the largest pledge classes on campus, including 10 classes. This spring our chapter also sponsored a car in the annual Purdue Grand Pri.x. I'Veshinan Scott Prifogle made great strides this year as our driver and looks to liave a promising three years ahead of him. Our Grand Prix participation would not have been possible without donations from our graduate brothers and an intense effort by the Prifogle famib' who contrilmted both funds and technical expertise. We iippreciate their efforts to make the Lambda Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta the best it can be. FdnalK', Phi Gamma Delta Interna fraternity tional Headc]uarters has announced Lambda lota Chapter as the recipient of honorable mention for the Condon Cup for most improved chapter as well as being awarded the .lohn Templeton McCartv Award for Chapter Proflcienc\- pledge for the second \'ear in a row. I legacies. The pledge class was I successful in placing second I I m scholastic ranking on campus among banquet for all initiated brothers at the University Inn and Conference Center, West Lafayette, Ind. If you have any questions, please send email to regrace@purdue.edu or contact Joe Rudolph, 200 Sheffield St., West Lafa^'ette, IN 47906. Legacy Is The Theme for Rush Lambda lota has alwa\'s prided itself on the recruitment of great men and this year is no different. Accepting no less than the best in academics and high school involvement, we man aged to recruit a pledge class of 30 solid men. Among these thirty are 10 legacies of Phi Gamma Delta, or 33 percent of our new members. We are verv excited about our legacies, and have no doubt that thev will live up to the standards set before them. These new members bring into the chapter hope, promise and the continuation of the spirit of Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nPage 2 January 2002 Lambda Iota Gaes[s New Technology Through the Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation and utilizing funds donated by Lambda Iota graduate brothers, we have installed and high-speed Internet connections for each individual room as well as five new Dell computers. All of these are attached to our local area network that is connected to the Purdue University system. The new computers are located in the Doc Crowder study room, making it a busier place than ever before. The convenience of not having to wait in lines at campus computer labs, or to walk to campus labs in inclement weather has also greatly affected our academic results. This new computer system was installed in conjunc tion with a new phone system, complete with voice mail and member extension menus. The undergraduate brothers, with financing assistance from the House Corporation, are under writing the cost of the phone system. Thanks to your generous donations. Lambda Iota is now one of the most technologically advanced houses on campus. Scholarship Report Shows Phi Gams 4th For six semesters now, the fraternity pledge classes. We Lambda Iota Chapter has remained in the top 10 in grades at Purdue University. could not have done this Last semester we achieved fourth on campus, with a grade point average that is currently higher than the AllMen's Average, All-Frater nity Average and AllCampus Average. By placing fourth, our chapter met a challenge set by Purple Legionnaire Bill Miller '96. Last semester Bill offered h IS own stuffed Gamma to the chapter as a reward for placing in the top 4 in grades. Not only did we fmish fourth as a chapter, but our class of 2004 fiinished second among without the generosity of you, our graduates, who have helped us to gain new technology, which contrib 2000-2001 CXDNTRIBUTORS The men listed belowhave demomtrated that brotherhood lastsa lifetime. Theirfaithfid contributionshelp ensurethat our greatfraternity survives and thrivesfor eachsucceedinggeneration. These men understand that otherspaid a price to make their college experience great. Since theycant repaythose men, theypay itforward to todaysyoung leaders. A healthy graduate chapter leadsand sustains the undergraduate chapter. Addyour name to nextyear's list ofthefaithfid bysendingyour contribution today. Robert W. Lochr 1937 Stanley E. Bissey 1965 Hastings A. Smith 1965 Nelson i\l. Parkhurst 1938 Robert E. Swinehart 1965 William H. Smith 1939 Edward R. Benyon 1967 William J. Burich 1936 Richard C. Potter 1940 Thomas F. Little 1967 George F. iWoore 1941 Jacob Q. iWueller 1941 John B. Schmook 1968 Charles C. Reeves 1941 William L. Wishlinski 1968 Thomas F. Graham Sr. 1942 Donald B. Smith Jr. 1942 Jay B. Votiiw 1968 Alan F. Herbert 1969 D. iMichael Cannady 1970 Cayce B. Parrish 1943 Thomas D. Folev 1970 Richard J. Brown 1944 N. Stacy Lanklbrd 1970 Alfred A. Shikany 1970 Louis R. Berner Jr. 1945 B. Benton Harvey 1945 Peter S. Thiele 1970 C. David Sursa 1946 William S. Hackleman 1971 George H. O'Neil 1947 Paul A. Blakely 1948 Thomas C. Christenberrv' 1972 Paul G. Parish 1971 William W. Heath 1948 Mark D. Kennedy 1972 Robert E. Hollowell 1948 Thomas S. Pfendler 1972 R. Joseph Rudolph 1948 Gregg A. Boehning 1973 Bruce P. Shewmaker 1948 Warren R. Scheldt 1975 J. Robert Stallings 1948 Thomas J. Ubelhour 1975 William F. Currise 1949 Jack E. Goris 1976 Robert L. Gerard 1949 William C. Heath 1976 Robert H. Means 1949 Christopher B. Burke 1977 William E. Carter Jr. 1950 Peter P. Feene\' 1977 Robert P. Crowner 1950 success. Our official Purdue Richartl E. Grace 1951 Steven K. Hochgesang 1977 M. Hugh Benson 1978 records only date back ten years, so if you know of any other academic accomplish ment that rivals this, please Charles iW. Horner 1951 Robert L. Bruce 1978 uted to our recent academic let us know. Flven though we have attained this great goal, we continue to look forward to more academic achievements and are setting our sights on becoming the best house on campus. William G. Ikins 1951 Carl C. Horner 1978 Robert 1. N\'strom 1951 R. Todd McKinney 1978 Robert A. Ryder 1951 George J. Spradling 1951 iWitchell J. Vogel 1951 Kent E. Upton 1978 Charles V. V^aughan 1978 Wallace J. Dillingham 1952 Richard T. Newton Jr. 1979 C. Ross Jennings 1952 Thomas G. iMarshall Jr. 1952 University. Address changes, news items, contributions and photographs are always welcome and may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Graduate Records Office, Lambda Iota of Phi Gamma Delta, P.O. Box 88, Carmel, IN 40632-0088. 1981 MarkJ.Crabb 1982 Harry D. Ballard 1953 Ja\'W. Pershing 1954 iMartin T. Burke 1986 John C. Jamison Frank J. iWaglio 1988 1956 Roger vJ. .^Jurgo\an 1957 Robert N. Supple 1957 JohnO. ColTin friends of Lambda Iota of Phi Gamma Delta at Purdue Michael T. Dilts 1981 Keith 13. Johnson John W. Schvventker 1952 1959 James C. Redinger 1959 TheBoilermaker Fiji is published for the graduates and Robert K. Johnson 1979 William G. Hanle\' 1950 rhomas CL Cjotschall 1951 Merlin G. Miller 1961 Thomas 1^. Spurgeon 1951 David L. Alexander 1952 Ci. Samuel Bangs 1952 J. rimothy i\\cGinle\ 1952 Charles (j. Armstrong 1954 William \'\ Brock Brian M. Duwe 1954 1954 James T. Neff 1986 R. Scott Sorensen 1988 R. Scott Worley 1988 Jan A. H. Borghiins 1989 John C. Noel 1989 Kevin J. Hough 1991 JackT. Kinkel 1991 Carlton R. Mitchell 1991 Blake R. T. Chaplin 1992 John E. Elsey 11 1992 William 11. Hayes 1992 James B. Hill 1994 Biaden M. Leonard 1994 Chad E. Cjeorge 1995 William R. Miller 1995 \r\nThe Boilermaker Fiji Graduate News and Updates John A. Kany '37 (3230 Daytona Ave., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403) On June 6, 1986, we established the "John A. Kany Family' Trust. "Lambda Iota will share in the distribution ol our Fami!3' estate when our daughter dies. The amount will be graduated!!! This has been almost SO^'ears now. We have developed a wonderful closeness that enriches our lives. We plan to meet at Purdue for the big anniversan,' Roger J. Jurgovan '57 (11501 Skipwith next year. Also get with Purdue Phi Gams once a \'ear in S.W. Florida. Good group. life. Great reunion with m\' Fiji roomie Robert P. Crowner '50 (3719 Meadow wife, MatT,' Ann (Anderson), Pi Phi Purdue Ln., Saline, Ml 48176; rpc3719@ '59, and the Pletchers had a great dinner here in Washington, D.C. about $250,000-300,000. worldnet.att.net) Retired from Eastern William H. Smith '39 (1570 East Ave., Michigan University as of 1/2/01 after 25 years of teaching management in College of Apt. 121, Rochester, NY 14610) Artist in watercolors, oils and sculpture. I attended Center for Entrepreneurial Stewardship at the Ekklesia in San Antonio, Texas, last Acton Institute. August. Met all the Purdue Fiji under graduate delegates —what a fine bunch. As a former Archon and Distinguished Fiji, 1just keep going — like the Energizer rabbit! See you at our Centennial. Go, Boilers! Charles C. Reeves '41 (139 Vinewood Dr., Safety Harbor, FL 34695; charee@aol.com) 27 cruises. B. Benton Haiwey '45 (81 1 Treasuiy Bend Dr., Charleston, SC 29412; benlonhiirve^d@ horne.com) Elected as a director of the Charleston S^nnphonyOrchestra. Business. Taken new job as director of the Indianapolis, IN 46240) 1was grounded much ol kist 3'ear with hip trouble. An August operation and slow but good recovei"v should have me active again in 2001. 1plan to be at Purdue on 9-7-2002! with Atlantic Management Associates. Mt' Purdue bride, Bonnie, passed on five years ago. 1remarried last August and will be bringing Harriet to Purdue for my 50th reunion this month (4/01). I belong to Xi graduate chapter — New York Citv'. There are many examples 1could give to prove Phi Gamma Delta is not for college da\'s alone. Mitchell J. Vogel '51 (406 N. College St., Rockville, IN 47872) Retired in April 1999. Mv wife of 48+ years passed awa\' April 11, Fifteen couples, most husbands are Fijis, still gather once a year or so to enjo^'each others' comfort and pleasure. Harity D. Ballard '53 (60 Lockport Ct., Moneta, VA 24121) Retired from insurance career in 1993. Since 1993 have had home- William F. Currise '49 (1341 Sand Castle based business, Melaleuca Inc. We live on Rd., Sanibel, FL 33957; w.currise@ brothers and wives from Lambda lota that Smith Mountain Lake in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of Virginia. Outdoor acti\'ities —sailing and skiing. Trips — have met almost eveiy year since we spent 3 weeks in Europe last spring. worldnel.all.net) We have a group ol Ln., Potomac, MD 20854) Retired, lovin' Dick Fletcher '57 and his bride, Carol. I, James C. Redlnger '59 (520 Kimerl^' Ct., Bay Village, OH 44140; jredinger@ mcdinvest.com) Investment consultant and senior managing director at McDonald In\-estments Inc. Ricbai'd L. Stafford '51 (45 MacKenzie Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960) Consultant 2000. Emily was a Pi Beta Phi at Purdue. Robert E. Hollowell '48 (1315 E. 82nd St., Scheduled week of skiing in January' 2001 at Jackson Hole, W^'o. J. Timothy' McGinle^' '62 (8709 Williamshire, Indianapolis, IN 46260) Managing partner in House Investments. Continue role as chairman of Purdue's Board of Trustees. Edward R. Benj'on '63 (P.O. Bo.x 695, Euless, TX 76039; erben\'on@gte.net) Chief pilot and safety officer for Richardson A\'iation. Continued enjo^-mem of worldwide fh'ing activity'. Recent competition/achievement local and national handgun competition. Precinct chairman Bush/Cheney 2000. Board member Euless Citizen's Police Academy. Brian M. Duwe '64 (1175 Robinwood Dr., Paducah, KY 42001) President of Gilliam Candy Brands. National Confectioners Association board of directors. Have too man^' fond memories ol iny fraternity life at Purdue, including the priGlege of knowing Doc Crovt'der and two members of our class becoming privileged enough to be Iron Keys, which would not have happened except for our brothers in Phi Gamma Delta. Perge! Gregoiy E. Hales '64 (25900 N. Farm View Cir., Barrington, IL 60010; reunion of of Homecoming 2000 saw the: reunion ilppee s the class of 1955 at John Shippee's 3w: Dick home. Left to right back row: McCreary, Loren Graham, Dick hili\'e.net) Vice president of business dewlopment and sales at 1llFive.net. Alter 18/99). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and e.xtends condolences to their Pictured from left to rigfit are Kevin Hougfi '91, Tom Kelly '91, Bryan Sieiwert '92 and J.T. Kinkel '91 families and friends.