iJHipHOeSie^ FIJI 1 5 1980' Published m by Zeta Chapter of Phi Gam ma Delta Fraternity New graduate brother feature;' page 4. ' at Indiana University 631 E. Third St.. Bloomington, Indiana 47406 Bang-up calendar in spring semester by Rettig Talbot One of our many goals this year at Zeta is to win the national fraternity award for graduate relations, the Brightman Cup. Striving for this honor, this semester's Graduate Relations Committee is planning a bang-up calendar in order to prove that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for col lege days alone." In March, the focus was on the traditional Norris Pig Dinner, March '4 1. On the same weekend, we had the class of 1969 reunion. We realized this was their 11th year, but due to calendar conflicts last semester we were unable to get them back. In order to catch up on our ten year reunion schedule, we plan to have the reunion of the class of 1970 in the fall, hope fully in connection with the annual Homecoming Oktoberfest. We will then have the class of 1971 return to Zeta in the manner in which we had this year's reunion—on the same weekend as Pig Dinner. This will set us straight and begin a tradition of ten-year reunions in connection with Pig Dinner. This semester we are also cleaning up our back-log of 50-year Gold Owl The"tube"room is where plenty of brotherhood is shared and it is made even nicer with the new "Big Screen." Bill Martin at national headquarters in Lexington, we are now able to cor rectly determine the proper recipients by initiation date. Bill ran a computer search for us and compiled a list of initiation dates which will hold us for at least five years. Then we'll be off to the 10th Street Stadium for the big event. Communication with all of you is the most important factor in relations. Please, if you have any address changes, send them to us so we can correct our mailing lists and assure you of receiving letters, invitations, The undergraduates here at Beechwood also plan a large celebration for the Little 500 race this year. We sincerely invite all graduates who can announcements, etc. Some items to be watching and making plans for are; the basketball game and reception at the Columbia Awards. There are approximately 50 make it to return to 631 E. 3rd St. Club around Christmas next semes brothers who have not been recog on April 26 for a pre-race fire-up nized for their tenure. With the aid of with a cash bar and buffet lunch. ter, the date for Oktoberfest in the fall, and the Past President's Brunch. President's Message The 1979 fall semester was very rewarding for the brothers at Beechwood. We are trying to maintain the excellent records that were estab lished by our graduate brothers by doing well in each of our main empha sis areas. The dedication and hard work of all the undergraduate bro thers can and will achieve our goals for the rest of the year. up by John Douglas , "82, and Mac Tripp, "82. The Baker Cup commit tee has done an outstanding job by producing one of our best semesters ever in social service. Probably the biggest area of improvement has academic come in Graduate Relations and I excellence by reaching an overall Continued on page 2. We Tom J. Backoff, "81 house G.P.A. of above 3.0, and intramurally, we took all-campus titles in both swimming and volley ball. Rush is in full swing, headed maintained our \r\npage 2 Bike team makes ready for Little 500 race m A new committee has appeared at Beechwood this year; the Little 500 Bike Fund Committee. Junior Kevin King, a three-year bike team member, is chairman of the committee. The Bike Fund, which raised $1500, i was originally proposed by senior Jeff Laughlin. Under the provisions,every Chip Helm is "riding the rollers" in preparation for this year's "Little 500." He is joined by five other team members this year. member at Beechwood will give $10 in the course of four years. Four dollars in his freshman year, three his sopho more year, two his junior year, and one in his senior year. With the $1500, six new bikes, built to race specifications were purchased. from page 1. and innovative programs which will benefit all concerned. This, coupled bike room, a trueing wheel (which hope all of you made it back for one of our football weekends or Pig Dinner. An outstanding freshman class has just completed their Fresh man Project and are anxiously await ing initiation. We have already been fortunate enough this semester to win the IPG basketball tourney and the Beta Graduate Cup. The Chapter does not dwell on past accomplishments. Each brother realizes it is time to press on and continue serving Zeta in the most fitting ways. The goals the chapter has set will be met only with maxi mum effort. We hope to carry out new with an improvement in existing indicates if the wheels are out of line) programs, will serve to strengthen the foundation of an already out standing chapter. The chapter realizes this will not be an easy task. The response that has already been shown makes one feel confident that we are ready to accept such a challenge. I am convinced that we are ready to accept such a chal lenge. I am convinced that we will was purchased, along with an air compressor that can fill a tire with a maximum 85 pounds of pressure, and enhance our rich and proud traditions and maintain the quality of excel lence that has been established throughout the years. The sub-basement was made into a a mechanics stand. The money raised will also help finance the team's week of training in Florida during the Spring Break in March. Besides the fees paid by house members, there were contributions made by alumni: J. Harold Smith, III, contributed $500. Harold J. Luecke, 73, a former bike rider and coach, contributed "Damn Glad to be a FIJI!" $200. The committee is also asking the HOUSE CORPORATION OFFICERS Chairman of the Board: Darrall R. Parsons, *23 Muncie up to par. President: Douglas H, White,'46 Tf-.'-Wmi-: House Corporation for one new bike each year to keep the program Indianapolis Vice-president: William H. Keck,'41 Mt.Vcrnon Secretary-Treasurer: David F. Shirley King .say.s the equipment ha.s been upgraded 100% over last year and expressed his gratitude to those who Bloomington contributed and all who helped start the program. Among those alumni who put much time into it. King Directors: John T. Stewart Indianapolis William H. Keck Mt.Vcrnon Darrall R. Parsons Theforces that have been greatest in my life have been God and the College Fraternity that moulded me. —Thomas R. Marshall. V.P. United Stales Muncie Douglas H. White Indianapolis KingR.Traub Richard K. Williams Harold A. Harrell Indianapolis Indianapolis Bloomington Published regularly throughout the school year by Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Indiana University for the enjoyment of its graduate Sam Reed brothers and friends. Tim Wiley Contributions of news of graduate brothers are wel comed and encouraged at all times. Let us know what you are doing! David Pauley Co-editors Thomas Backoff President Tom Wiley Treasurer Craig A. Fuson Reporters Chris Carey Bloomington Thomas J. Backoff Mark Massa Photographer PaulScuddcr Pete Marshall PeteTurk TomKlootwyk Graduate goof-up Muncie David F. Shirley Lafayette An apology goes to the class of '55 Carmel and '30. We now realize that you Lebanon have already received your Silver and Gold Owl certificates. Due to an error, we wrote to you and ordered ZeU Orncers Kevin W.Betz cited Bill Silvi and Peter King. Recording Secretary new certificates for you. If you would like an extra one, please contact us Corresponding Secretary because we may just have an extra! Historian Please come to Pig Dinner anyway! \r\npage 3 Fiji activities abound by Craig Fuson Beechwood has gone through quite a few physical changes in the past I.U. Sing The 1980 I.U. Sing was a huge success as the men of Beechwood teamed with the women of Sigma Delta Tau sorority to present the best show Zeta has seen in recent years. With the theme"Escape to Reality,"rehearsals started early in January under the direction of Brent Dunn, Kyle Grayson, and Cathy Lee. They lasted until the night before the show. Intramurals As of February 15, Fiji stands third Remodeling overall in IMs, and the prospects for moving up in the standings are good, say co-chairmen Don McMahon and Jeff Moheban. All the house basketball teams with the exception of the pledge team are un defeated at the present time. McMahon says the A-team has a "real good shot at winning all-campus." After the conclusion of the basketball season in March, soccer, tennis doubles, track and softball will round out this year's IM schedule. Zeta is going for its sixth consecutive all-campus IM championship. Rush Sophomores John Douglas and Mac Tripp are serving as co-chairmen of this year's rush committee. The never-ending process of finding new blood to carry on the great tradition of Phi Gamma Delta here at Zeta is always active. There will be three rush weekends; March 15-16, April 5-6, and April 19-20. If alumni know of any potential Fiji's who are currently high school seniors, please send their names and addresses. Scholarship Forty-seven brothers ate steak at the Scholarship Dinner on February 11. To qualify, each had to have a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Greg Nichol son,'82, had the highest G.F.A.in the house at 4.0. Perry Fogelson,'81, received the steak and lobster dinner awarded to the brother with the most improved grades. In order to improve study conditions, several changes were made in the library. New carpet was laid, a new clock was purchased, and a campus activi ties board was displayed on the wall. All this was financed from the $500 Zeta received for winning the Jordan Bowl last year. Baker Cup Zcta's Baker Cup chairmen have been busy recently, planning service activi ties for this semester. Plans include working with the Bloomington Christian Center, to help in home restoration and repair for elderly people and shut-ins. We will also be helping the YMCA with a six-mile and a one-mile kiddie run tentatively sched uled for April. Also planned is a song-and-refreshment hour to be presented at three local nursing homes. We plan to enlist the aid of a sorority to make the few years. This semester, under house man ager David Pauley, Zeta has im proved its outward appearance re markably. 'Zeke' has just completed leading the freshman class in its freshman project. The weekend pro ject saw the class thoroughly clean ing the house, along with doing the painting in the diping room. The ladies powder room has been totally refurbished, along with the new paint on the wall. The powder room and the library have also been recarpeted this month. Among some of the comforts of home that the brothers of Zeta are growing accustomed to is the new big screen television that now sits in the tube room. Many brothers enjoy the comforts that have been provided for them through the generosity ofthe Mom's and Dad's Club, as well as the House Corpora tion. The Dad's Club money which was collected at the annual Dad's week end, went towards buying a used pool table, which is now in the tube room. That money also provided the necessary funds for a three-station Universal Weight Machine. The floors of the Fiji room and front foyer have been recovered. They now display slate-like linoleum, which gives those rooms an extra sparkle. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Charlie Turk,'77, will be married to Mary Lee Jontz(KAT) on April 12. Eric King, *78, is to marry Ann Kritchlow (KKG) on April 12. Dr. and Mrs. James Laughlin, Jr., 74, gave birth to a son, James Wil liam on December 30, 1979. Dr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Pollon of Indianapolis are expecting their show even more entertaining. In addition, Fiji is in charge of all fraternities and sororities for the IFC Heart Fund Drive. second child in the first week of March, 1980. To top this off, Zeta, through Children, Inc., has sponsored an under privileged youth, Shui Ching Chang, who lives in Hong Kong. expecting their first child in June of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Allardt are 1980. Fratres Qui Fuerunt Sed NuncAd Astra Former House Corporation President, William E. Jenkin,'59, of Bloomington, Indiana, passed away in late November of 1979. The Brothers of Phi Gamma Delta would like to express our sincerest sympathy to the Jenkin family and to all who knew him. Chad J. Davis, "80, has been ac cepted and will attend medical school at Indiana University. James Nichols, '80, will be attend ing medical school at I.U. Ron Thompson,'80, will enter the I.U. School of Dentistry in the fall. \r\npage 4 Who's Who,Who's Where. by Kevin Betz Editor's Note: This page is an exclusive feature in the Hoosier Fiji. Please help us make this page a success and send in your pictures and pertinent information. that time, he has been involved in real estate sales. WALTER A. CAINE, SR., We apologize to any brothers who sent in profiles that '26, now lives at 246 Mountain View Ave., in San Rafael, weren't used. Special thanks to those brothers who have already responded. WILLIAM ALLEN California. He has one son, Walter, '50, and a brother, FOL Robert. While at I.U. he was EY, 70, now resides at 320 Overlook Drive in Lancaster, captain of the 76 track team. He was runner-up in the NCAA Ohio. He is married to Kris half-mile and took the Big Ten Beesley (KAT) andl has two title in the same event. He has children. While at Zeta he was President of the I.U. Student Foundation, Secretary of the InterFraternity Council, Blue Key, and recipient of the George "Dixie" Highway Scholarship. He joined Anchor Hocking Corp. in February 1970 and is presently responsi ble for product development, advertising, merchandising, been retired for ten years after 44 years with EUGENE Came, Sr. He and his wife Bea are the brother Senseny was living at Beechwood, he worked on the and market research for four of China Clipper. In 1950-51, he the company's divisions. did his intern work,and in 1951 went into family practice. He began his residency in 1954, SON, '52, now resides at 801 St. Mary's Dr., in Evansville, Indiana. He and his wife,Joyce, have two children, David and in colon-rectal surgery. He is presently serving as president of the Tuemling Clinic in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The clinic is a Diane. While at Zeta he was 60-man multispecialty group. Recording Secretary, President of the InterFraternity Council and in Blue Key. He is now Director of the Family Prac tice Residency Program at St. Mary's Medical Center. He is GEORGE H. LEONARD, Senseny 75, now resides at 584 Merriman Rd., in Akron, Ohio. He is married to June and has two daughters. He retired in also a Focus commentator on 1975 from Firestone where he WGBF radio station. He was recently named recipient of the was director and vice-presi dent. He is currently president Indiana and treasurer of the Pummer State Medical Association's 1979 Physician Community Service Award. He Home for the Aged. of the EDMUND H. CONKLIN, medical staff at St. Mary's '41, now resides at 1849 N. in 1974. Belles served as President Nicholson Rd. in Des Peres, Missouri. He is married and WM. H. "BILL" BENZEL, has three sons and one daugh ter. While at Zeta he says he '38, was a manager of the varsity track and cross country "avoided education and made several much-loved friends." teams while at Zeta. He also served as Chapter Historian and supervised freshman study table for two years. He now resides in Phoenix, Arizona. He spent 22 years in the Air Force, three years of graduate study at Ohio State and 15 years as an engineering psy chologist with the McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. He Before he moved to Phoenix in 1959, he worked in the East BENZEL F. SENSENY, '46, now resides at 9901 Kress Road, in Roanoke, Indiana. parents of five children. When RAYMOND W. NICHOL Foley U.S. Steel Corporation. (NY, Pittsburgh and Phila delphia). He worked at the Valley National Bank until 1977, as vice-president. Since has been involved since 75 in the design and development of simulators and training Leonard courses for coal miners.