The Norris Fiji A Publication of Delta XI of Phi Gamma Delta Delta Xi University of Caiifornia FIJIS AT CAL CELEBRATE 100th The Fijis started in 1881 as the Gamma chapter with a handful of young,strong and ambitious fellows. They wanted to be part of the upward march to broth erhood and to achieve success. Things haven't changed much over the years. The chapter name changed to Delta Xi in 1886 but that same strength and ambition lives on. To celebrate this momentous occa sion, the Pig Dinner will be the best ever as it is high lighted by a PRE-PIG golf tournament. We are expecting a very large turn out and hopethatall will be able to attend. I would like to relate to all the Fijis around the world, the pride we hold in originating the Pig and Winter 1981 consisted in bringing on the platform a barrel labeled "U. of 0. Glee Club," tied with a cord illustrating the hold established by the two houses. Out of the barrel, to complete the picture, came a squealing pig. That night the pig was incarcerated in the lower regions of the Fiji House on Dana Street (no. Art Bell is not quite that old) while Frank Norris staged an elaborate ceremony worthy of the burnt offering. On May 18 at 6 p.m., twenty Fijis gathered at the table and chanted "All hail the pig!" At the break of dawn, after enjoying themselves immensely, Frank Norris proposed the perpetuation of a perennial alumni-chapter pig dinner. In this same light, 60 years later, four illustrious Phi would like to enlighten people as to the true story^ Gams traveled North to the basketball playoffs in behind the Pig. At the Class Day exercises at Gal in* Washington. At halftime, trained pigs entertained the audience. Well one guy turned to another and at the end of the game they had absconded one trained pig. They incarcerated the pig in the shower stalls at 2395 1893, the dispensator, who was Ralph Hathorn, a loyal Fiji, took occasion to rap the Dekesand Betas who had monopolized the glee club for the past year. The stunt Piedmont until it was time for the pig dinner. It was \r\nPage 2 Winter 1981 THE MORRIS FIJI triumphantly carried in and placed on the head table, at which time the top was lifted and out cameasquealing pig. I hope this has given you insight as to the true story of the pig. I would also love similar stories from the graduate brothers. Thanks to Jack, Ed, Bud, and Bill FIJI STAFF Norris Fiji Editor—Patrick Doyle Photographer—Ken McCormick for the story and we'll be looking forward to seeing you at the tournament, and especially the Pig. Bringing Bringing We shall Bringing in the pig. in the pig. come rejoicing in the pig. Chapter Officers President—Mat Halliday Treasurer—Brian Griggs Recording Secretary—Craig Vidai Corresponding Secretary—Paf Doyle Historian—Ken McCormick Academics 'Fijis in academics', formerly a paradox in terms, has now become a familiar phrase at the University of California. As a rule. Phi Gams at Cal are not known as academic over-achievers. Our reputation is founded more along the lines of power house athletics and raucous partying. The house CPA usually hovered around 2.4-2.5, never placing us above 27th of 35 with respect to other fraternities. The most recent publication of house CPAs shows, however, that the Fijis have more than oatmeal for brains. We now sport a house grade point average of 2.96, and are ranked 5th (fifth) among the other 35 houses: a leap of 22 places in one year. President's Address Dear Brothers, In my first presidential report of the year I would like to say that things are going well at the Fiji house here in Berkeley. I would like to congratulate the new cabinet as well as thank the past one for a job well Although there are several factors that contribute to this quantum leap, the most important is the done. I feel this new cabinet has the ability to get the changed attitude the brothers have taken towards school. No longer are the Fijis the 'happy-go-luckycome-what-may' students of the past. The Phi Gam of necessary jobs done. I believe we will work well the 80's at Cal is Interested in his studies, concerned together and I look forward to having a great year. with his academic performance, and is making definitive goals for his future. The Fiji House presently holds 37 live-in members and has 8live-outs. Live-in housing could be a problem next year because we are only graduating 3 live-in seniors this year. As you can see we have a young house which will make us very strong next year. Answers to our housing problem have been suggested The members of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of California can no longer depend solely on his athletic prowess or his ability to party for full acceptance in the House. He must be a student as well. —Bob Buckley to me and vary from hanging hammocks from the ceil ing to incorporating the roof into asleeping porch. The roof is our most probable answer since it has already been used by sleepers who are trying to escape the Inspirational Keg Since the installation of the ever-flowing keg in the heat. Have a good year. bar area of Phi Gamma Delta last year, our Grade Point Fraternally, Matthew Halliday Average was raised from 27th in the Greek System to 5th, with an overall G.P.A. of 2.97. This is complimented by our second place in the Energy con servation award and the IFC all-around sports trophy. \r\nWinter 1981 THE NORRIS FIJI Fiji Potpourri FIJI BLOOD RUNS TRUE at the Delta Xl chapter. Current Sires and Sons combinations include: John L. Doyle ('52) and Pat; William B. Ashton ('54) and Roger; Lewis H. Smith and Mike; and Robert L. Thomas ('30) and Randy. ^ INFORMAL RUSH is coming to a close as we are rounding up a few good men for our Spring pledge class. We are in the process of extending bids and would now like to take the time to thank all the people who sent recommendations. They are very much appreciated and we encourage them from our Gradu ate Brothers. There area lot of boys'clubs but only one Fraternity. Pat Doyle has recently been elected to the ASUC Senate at Berkeley, trying to get some respectability back into the student government. Elsewhere, John Winans, our Washington and Lee transfer, and Marc Cagigas are attempting to build a powerhouse out of the Cal Lacrosse Team, while Dave Clark and Jeff McDermott are leading the way for Cal's Rugby Club to capture their second National Championship. Randy Thomas is fighting for a spot on the first boat and a chance to go to Henley with the infamous Cal Grew, while our new initiate Kurt Whiteman is expected to start for the Football Bears in the Fall. These are just a few of the organizations in which we are involved and we are constantly reaching for new opportunities. If you have any stories, come on by and tell them, we'd love to listen. FIJI INTRAMURALS Cnce again this past year the Fl JIS fielded some of the most dominant teams ever drawn together on this campus. Cur athletic teams clearly showed our all around effectiveness, ahd this past year we succeeded in capturing the IFC Ail-Around Sports Trophy for the second consecutive year. Last spring's undefeated IFC and A League Intramural Softball team captured the title handily in both leagues. We won the IFC Championship game by Page 3 This past football season marked the emergence of Locky The Plaid as the bombing signalcaller of Fiji Football. With our usual effectiveness we blew out our opponents during the regular season, showing them why it's not fun to play the FIJIS. Unfortunately, we were unable to live up to the achievements of the 1976 and 1979 Championship teams. It took a last second desperation bomb in the semis of A League to keep us out of the finals, and in IFC semis were edged out in a 0-0 tiebreaker. All in all, FIJI Football was a worthwhile effort, and championship looms for 1981. Street Hockey this fall marked the emergence of the return of the once great FIJI squad. It was a rebuild ing year, and with such ex-Hockey stars as Wiwang and Cheese, the future looks bright. As of the printing date, our Basketballers are in the semis of A League and look to be a dominating force on the court this year. With Clark, Bubba, Buckley, Huey, and Portaire, it looks like we could compete with anybody. All in all, Intramurals has proved to be a good time for all. Even our Horned Cwls and Inverted Dribblers, who always seem to play their own kind of ball when they remember what sport they are playing, have experienced success in their own fashion. Under Intramural Chairman Jason, all Fijis are experiencing the thrill of playing, parties, both pre- and post-game, no doubt play a factor in the rise and continued success of FIJI Intramurals. Little Sisters The Delta Xi Little Sisters Program is in its typi cally strong shape. Cur rush went well and we ended up with approximately 100 of the finest young ladies the University of California has to offer. We have had several incredible encounters with these girls, capped off by the Winnebago trip down to the USC football game. There were several casualties on the trip, but nothing compared to what we expect to see this wee kend, during our Lake Tahoe Skifari. Tensions are running high with great expectations for this snow bound fun fest. As usual, the girls will be providing food and kitchen help while we'll beholding upourend of the bargain in the Good Spirits Maintenance Department. the score of 17 to 1, and the Intramural A League ISto —Peter French 4, winning playoff games by scores such as 17 to 1,17 to 0, and 21 to 0. The elusive school championship became the possession of since-graduated Captain Treasurer's Report ing squad is determined not to give it up. Returning this Having been recently elected and being able to view our financial records, lam happy to report that w.e year to keep our undefeated string going are such are now in the black. Cur previous treasurer, Scott stalwarts as Phone (P), Huey (IB), Beck (CP), Spider (SB), Cost (C), Veed (CF), and Little (CF); however we will be pressed to make up for the loss of Pinelli, Wirth, Chinn-body, Krotchy, and Buck. As this season rolls around, we are again the team to beat. financial difficulties, and he has laid a good,solid base for our chapter finances. I am eagerly looking forward to the challenge of serving astreasurerfor our chapter. Tony Pinelli (SS) and the FIJIS, and this year's return Laidlaw, did an outstanding job in overcoming our —Brian Griggs \r\nPage 4 THE MORRIS FIJI Winter 1981 Frank Morris Scholarship Fund House Manager's Report As House Manager in conjunction with Brother Pete "Woody" Neville, I'm glad to reporttothe Phi Gam community that I have struck on a weekly work crew system to maintain our house. The system is operated three times a week(M WF)with the hashing crew work ing every dinner. The housework is divided into six major areas: hashing,commons,vacuuming, bar, out side and bathrooms. The live-in Brothers are divided into six crews with a senior member as a crew head. In response to a request for donations, the below listed Brothers of Delta Xi Chapter have contributed to the "Frank Morris Scholarship Fund" Arthur H. Bell '11 Paul Fisher '50 Ralph W. Waterhouse '25 Carson R. McKlssick '50 William Sharon Farr '26 Philip C. Mering '50 Wilbur D. Nicol '30 Michael C. Fletcher '52 Robert Rollin Rosson '32 Philip D. Groff '35 Lewis Howell Smith '52 Donald F. Powell '61 The crew supervisor is not an officer because we are Richard D. Crowe '38 Thmas J. Colton '62 trying to gain the participation of all the members in John M. Fowler '39 the house. The work details and crews are rotated Paul L. McDonald '39 Gerold G. Williams '62 Martin C. Smith '76 systematically so that no crew is attending the same Alan Purchase '46 area two weeks in a row. I feel that we have had good Donald J. Anthony F. Pinelli '80 Clark (Texas '29) results from this system. The house is visibly cleaner and the compliments from guests have increased. I thank Field Secretary Skip Buckley for his Delta Educational Foundation, marked for the Frank compliments and encouragement. Questions and sug 808, Washington, D.C. 20005. Contributions may still be madetothe Phi Gamma Norris Scholarhip Fund, 725 15th Street, N.W., Suite gestions are welcome; send them care of this chapter. —Eric Holt The New Initiates reap the benefits of Delta Xi, finally. \r\nWinter 1981 Page 5 THE MORRIS FIJI I Some things never change. Can you recognize anyone? Can you remember the occasion? Phi Gamma Delta Initiates Lucky 13 Phi Gamma Delta's fall pledge class of 1980 has now been Initiated after 14 weeks of pledge quarter. The fall pledges have been labeled by actives as a Frank Delzompo, and Clark Porter have spread the class's attitude of goodwill. Overall a diversified class bound for success In destroying the real world. bunch of rambunctious Idiots. As new Initiates they —Jim Kroger have removed their Image as rambunctious and revealed themselves as a congregation of radical cutloose students. Rich Nichols and Scott Croul have led this congregation to a victorious G.P.A. At the Initia tion ceremony their confidence and maturity was evi dent In the Intrepid and handsome group. MIkeSmlth's face was a faint purple, and Marc Caglgas was carrying We would like to know the true Phi Gam behind the facade of that businessman's suit. Whoever sends In a pair of crutches followed by Jim Kroger the gimp. "Walkin real proud and talkin real loud" Is what Breck their nickname and a short description of the origin will receive a free cocktail at Pig Dinner. The chapter Robinson and Chris Cosca have done best. Modesty Is will then pick what we feel are the three best and will award appropriate prizes to each of them. evident in the kickback casual style of Charlie Hendrlckson, Brian Bender, and Roger Ashton who have promoted great karma In the class. Kurt Whiteman, Contest \r\nPage 6 Note from the Editor THE NORRIS FIJI Winter 1981 1961 Islander-Fiji Style They're almost as ugly as we are! As the sun rises over the Berkeley hills and beams through the Golden Gate,the Fijis of the Delta Xi chapter look to broaden their horizons beyond the house and the campus at Cal. With the help of Graduate Brothers this can be accomplished. You need not be a Delta Xi. I would appreciate correspondence from the highest Archon to the most recently inducted chapter. My great enthusiasm stems from thefactthat I have recently taken my pen in hand as the new corresponding Sec. and I hope this enthusiasm will generate more Graduate participation in the House. Due to the rise of costs in the past year, the Morris Fiji has been unavailable. However, with Rea gan's new economic plan, we have ample funds to print this literary wonder. I know the support is there; now let's bring it to the surface and make this the strongest chapter in the world. With your support it's possible."Not For College Days Alone." Patrick Doyle Corresponding Secretary \r\nWinter 1981 THE NORRIS FIJI Page 7 FIJI FABLES Dear Brothers, In order to keep up with you and what you are^loing these days, we would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to relay some old Fiji stories and a bit about yourself to us. Maybe we can get a few of yu over for a casual cocktail and a free dinner. We want to get you involved. Remember, "Not for college days alone." Name Class Nickname Address Home Phone Business Phone. Occupation and Job Description Comments (contact with brothers, stories of the Phi Gam lodge, etc.) Patrick Doyle, Editor Fiji House 2395 Piedmont Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 REMINDER — PIG DINNER DINNER $17.50 1 WILL BE THERE! HERE'S MY CHECK FOR $17.50- NAME CLASS YES, I'LL PLAY GOLF ($8.50) CHAPTER (OPTIONAL CART $6.00) (We'll send you starting times later.) —PLEASE BE SURE TO RESPOND IF COMING, WE NEED AN EXACT AMOUNT— \r\nPage 8 THE NORRIS FIJI Winter 1981 Fijis in Battle—Enemy Defeats Many The annual Fiji Military Brawl was this past Janu ary, as a full squadron of determined Fijis and their dates persevered through one of the most momentous Brawls of recent history. Continuing a tradition that was'started by some of the earlier Phi Gams of this chapter. After a pre-battle strategy at Manuals, the local watering hole, we marched back to the battlefront determined to defeat the enemy at hand. However, luck was not on the Fijis side this night, as many girls and even a few unsuspecting Fijis fell and were defeated by the enemy. The casualties were heavy, yet the enjoyment outweighed the losses. It was overheard later that the boys had never performed so well in the heat of combat. In the end some had been defeated, and some had won their own combat battles, and the- enemy was defeated. Needless to say, the Military Brawl was a definite success, and with rehabilitation now completed, we are planning our assault for next year's Brawl. —Craig Vidal Calendar of Events March 7 / Black Diamond Formal March 20 / Bullhead City Trip PIG DINNER MAY 9 March 30 / Spring Quarter begins May 1 / Founder's Day May 9 (a.m.)/ Pre-Pig golf tournament May 9 (p.m.)/ Norris Pig Dinner May ? / Fiji Islander Phi Gamma Delta NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID 2395 Piedmont Ave. Berkeley, OA 94704 PERMIT #1384 BERKELEY, CA 4