PSI AT WABASH COLLEGE LITTLE GIANT FIJI if- THE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA SPRING 1985 ;;l may 151985 FHArtmnoym Number 1 PSI IS OFF TO A GREAT START Once again, spring semester has begun at Wabash with.a typical fast pace. Last month, Psi gladly increased its numbers with the initiation of eighteen new FRESHMEN UPDATE members. We also hove five new cabinet members. Currently, we are ranked third in intramural sports and first in campus scholarship with a grade point average of chapter in Indiana by the Beta Graduate Chapter at this year's State Day. From their formal pledging on September 6, 1984; to their initiation on February 13, 1985; the class of 1988 has I would first like to introduce the new cabinet for 1985, all of whom are from the fraternity spirit. We are proud to hove sophomore class. Steve Huder, chapter them as new brothers. 3.17. Psi was also awarded the best FIJI excelled in academics and school and historian, comes to us from beautiful Three of the freshmen ore in the Carmel, Indiana. Steve's father. Hank, is also a FIJI and a 1959 graduate of Hanover Wabash College Glee Club and each was also selected for the exclusive section College. Steve is a biology major and called "These Guys." plans to attend medical school after graduating from Wabash. The corres ponding and recording secretaries are Bradley Rickel and Evan Hurst, respective ly. Brad is a political science/speechdouble major from Muncie, Indiana; and Evan is a biology major who, like Steve, plans to attend medical school after graduating from Wabash. Evan is from Windsor, Illinois. The treasurer's role is filled by New Englonder, Andrew Gubisch. Andy is on a 5-year program, but The work that the freshmen put into Scott Couglll '87 Third, we are doing quite well in in tramural sports this semester. With a large number of brothers studying abroad this year, the others have had to expend a homecoming decorations was well reflected in the honors they received. The class was awarded Best Spirit, BestBanner, and the porch decoration came insecond. little more time and energy in intramur- The freshmen participated in several als. Obviously, these efforts have paid community wide social service projects. They collected the most money of any off. As I've mentioned, we are currently in third place on campus. State Day proved to be a positive event pledge class on campus in the annual MUFFY drive. They also contributed few brothers to claim the South side of the second semester in which Psi has plac ed first in campus scholarship, and our ef significantly to this years heart drive. Although it come as no surprise to the active chapter, we were nonetheless proud when the freshmen class had the highest average (3.07) freshman GPA on Indy OS his home. I am a psychology major forts in social service activities have been campus. and with a little luck I plan to attend medical school after graduating from tremendous. not that 5-year program. He plans to transfer to Columbia after his junior year and study engineering. I am one of the Wabash. Secondly, I would like to congratulate eighteen new brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. They are the second class to complete the new pledge educa tion program, and with their first place in campus scholarship last semester, we are expecting great things from them in that regard. for Psi this year. For the chapter's out standing accomplishments, we received the Beta Graduate Cup. Last year marked The freshmen also participated in this The semester is off to a great start! I have no hesitation in suggesting that 1985 will be another banner year with strong continuations of last year's successful ac tivities for Psi Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Wabash College. Fraternally yours. years Phi Gamma Delta State Day. The ac tivities that day were crowned, as Psi chapter received the Beta Graduate Cup. Last but not least, the almost complete ly freshman IM bowling team had a perfect record and led the Phi Gams to success in that regard as well. Scott Cougill Pergel By Andrew Gubisch '87 \r\nPage 2 Little Giant Rji DAVE BUCKLES,'82 "....PLEDGE FATHER MEETS THE HOLY FATHER" It's not atypical for a Wabash man to rag". I'll never forget walking into that wanted to hove?" I asked. "Now I'll have change his mind about his major during the course of his four-year stay on the campus. The college has always allowed a third floor corner room with the view of the arboretum after Christmas break. I was ecstatic about the fresh start, initia found the right vocation. certain degree of freedom and flexibility tion right around the corner, and the for change especially during these our for chance to room with my pledge father. mative years. Yet this inherent flexibility the liberal arts and hopefully into our post-Wobosh careers. In entering the With Senior comprehensive night around the corner, Dave was less than en thusiastic. I found him sitting behind his desk covered from head to toe in both priesthood, David Buckles '82, recent ex robe completely surrounded by stacks of periences are a testimony to the flexibility books. Three and one-half years of books, clan and lecture notes, and those awful carries over into our ideas and notions of which a liberal arts education affords its students. many more" he replied. He had finally Dove is currently enrolled at the North American College in Rome. The college celebrated its 125th Anniversary this Oc tober and Dave took part in a private au dience with Pope John Paul II. He had the chance to waiter in a banquet held for the Father. "The experience working on crew at the fraternity helped." He also song in the choir at a man celebrated at St. Peters for the college. Although Rome is a for cry red-plastic labbooks, neatly arranged like from Crawfordsville, Dove seems to be I hod always characterized my pledge father as "good Irish-Catholic stock brought up on Hoosier land, guts and stacks of coins. "Happy New Year, Ralph!" doing quite well. common sense." I don't think Dove mode the best dental schools in the country and faith. Although that may have changed too many waves in his four years at got in. At his graduation porty, his mother told me,"why he wonts to spend the rest over the post few years, it's nice to know of life with his hands in somebody's mouth Fraternally, H. Ralph Chacon Wabash and Psi. In fact, in his freshman composite he looks rather like the class runt amidst the football players of that first "diversified" pledge clan. Wabash was a challenge to that boy from Wingote. As his plans for the future pointed He made it through comps, applied to I'll never understand!" He found the old roll-top desk he'd always wanted and moved into his new apartment in In dianapolis. towards law school, then medical school, Approximately one year later I heard and finally dental school, he quietly buried himself in his C & T readings and that Dave had changed his mind about his career. He left Indiana for Josephinum organic lab books — his loyalty to the col Those of us who were freshmen when Seminary in Columbus, Ohio where he would begin his studies for the priesthood. He was ecstatic about his he was a senior remember him as a "study decision. "But what about the ten kids you lege and his fraternity never faltering. There was a time when Wabash was known for cranking out great men of it can still happen. \r\nPage 3 Little Giant Fiji From Left to Right Dr. Keith Baird '56 John Collett '24 David Levi '88 In Rememberance BROTHER BILL DIDDLE: INDIANA GOLF LEGEND By Brothers Tom Plake '88 and Karl Cooke '86 The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta has experienced a great loss with the death of Brother William "Abe" Diddle, Wabash '08 T.R. MARSHALL'S PORTRAIT SENT TO on February 25th af this year. Brother Diddle, the 100-year old Indiana Any graduate brother returning to the chapter these days will notice that something Is conspicuously missing In the dining room. The portrait of Thomas Relly INDIANAPOLIS MUSEUM OF ART golfing legend and golf course architect, transferred to masonite by o process colled marouflaging, will be retouched and revarnlshed. It will then be rehung and Marshall has been gone since last sum stabilized In a new case which will utilize mer. Any one of the brothers who gave a tour of the house during rush last Fall, can attest to the fact that not having "Thomas Reily" around Is a great loss. T.R. Is, In fact, one of Wabash's greatest sons. fHowever, the loss Is only temporary and In the long-run Its absence can only be beneficial. The portrait has been sent to Its old frame, but will protect the painting with a pane of glass. The examination, which Included chemical sampling and ultraviolet photography, as well as the complete restoration and reconstruction the conservation laboratories at the Ind ianapolis Museum of Art for extensive cleaning and preservation. For a few years. It had been noted that the portrait was In need or repair. Perhaps. It had seen too many social ex changes and food fights over the years. Upon recommendation by the chapter, the ffousing Corporation had the painting sent to Indianapolis for appraisal during the summer of 1984. The report was generally positive. There were small losses of point and ground layers, as well will cost the chapter between $3,400 and and was a member of the Wabash's undefeated basketball team of 1907-8. Later that year, the team was proclaimed President of the United States under player in the country. national champions and Abe was picked Brother Diddle's real love was golf, Its attribution Is unknown. Is one of four though, and in the years 1905-1912 he won known portraits of the Vice President(the the Indiana Amateur Championship a record five times. His skill at golf did not other three are at the White fHouse In Washington D.C., Phi Gamma Delta's In ternational Headquarters In Lexington, prominence In the dining room. With the reorganizing of the chapter's archives, perhaps Its provenance will be splashed across the painting's surface." discovered. PsI Is proud to have the pain ting and will appreciate any help from Its graduates In restoration. H. "Ralph" Chacon painting, which was done on canvas and Diddle was the first to letter in four sports (football, basketball, baseball, and track) Woodrow Wilson. Psl's portrait, although ed and darkened, and areas have been Need we ask what that may have been? After removal of the varnish layers, the Harrison, and Naples, Florida. While at Wabash College, Brother- by sportswriters as the best basketball selectively cleaned over the years. "The varnish layers on the lower third of the painting have been descrlpted by a liquid as various scratches on the canvas. The Canada. His works include the courses at Meridian Hills, Woodlawn, Fort Benjamin $3,500 and will take well over a year to be completed. Thomas Relly Marshall served as Vice Kentucky: and In the Wabash College chapel). Psl's portrait has been with the chapter as long as anyone can remember. John Collett '24 believes It probably came to the chapter as a gift from the Marshall family. Photographs of the new chapter house (old 213 W. Jefferson) back In 1927, reveal the portrait hanging In Its place of two layers of natural varnish had yellow was responsible for designing over 300 courses throughout the United States and diminish as the years went by and he beat his age over 1000 times before having to give up the sport at age 95. In 1914 he returned to Wabash to serve as athletic director, alumni director, and admissions director. In 1966, BrotherDiddle received the Alumni Award of Merit, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a Wabash graduate. In addi tion, he also received an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree in a ceremony on May 4, 1982. Brother Abe Diddle, a legend to Indiana and Phi Gamma Delta, will always be remembered for his endless contributions and heartfelt dedication. William Hickman Diddle 1885-1985 \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Page 4 TO THE BROTHERS OF PHI GAMMA DELTA: GREETINGS FROM RSI CHAPTER! All is well at our fair homestead. PsI has, as usual, been a wellspring of outstanding academic and athletic achievements. The house won campus scholarship spring semester of '84, with an aggregate G.P.A. of 3.22 - needless to say, a fine achievement. The academic tradition so long upheld at Psi shows no sign of decline for the coming years. The house also manintains its rankings in the top five in intramural competition. The spectrum of varsity athletics is covered by Psi; football, wrestling, cross country, track, soccer, indeed almost all varsity sports available at Wabash. Extracurricular activities still play a strong role in shaping the men of Psi. Theater participation is strong: one brother recently com pleted a one-act play, which he is now producing and directing for the Wabash College experimental theater one-acts. Campus radio, publications, alumni services, and community projects all include strong support of the men of Psi. A fine pledge class of 19 serves the house well;few, if any, of the problems which once plagued Psi's pledge training program exist. As well, the pledge class is one of the strongest in years, both academically and in participation and unity. We are proud to have them. The road ahead appears smooth for Psi; if there are difficulties, Psi will, with its traditional resilience and strength, meet the challenge. All is well at Psi of Phi Gamma Delta. Fraternally yaurs, Kyle Carr President, Psi of Phi Gamma Delta CLASS OF '88 Brian Beesley is from South Bend, IN. He is a member of the Wabash Swim team and is a Presidential Scholar. Ed Broeher is from Carmel, IN. He is on the Football team and plans to run track. He hopes to be a Biology Major, then go to Medical School. Ed Ciolkowski is a Presidential and Hoosier Scholar from Newberg, IN. He is in the Concert Band and the Pep Band. Mark Douglas Fairchild is from Muncie, IN. He hopes to major in Economics or Psycology. He is a member of the Pre-Law Society, and plays football. Shane Fancher is from Muncie, IN, where he attended Muncie Delta High School. He wants to be an English, Biology double major. He hopes to pole vault for the track team. Ryan Hartzog is from Fort Wayne, IN. He hopes to major in art here. He led our first place finish in IM tennis, and hopes to ploy for the Varsity tennis team. Charles Andrew Hurst is a legacy from Chesterton, In. He hopes to be a Biology class of '88 Major. Chris Johnston is a legacy from Fort Wayne. He is an Honor Scholar. Dove Landau is from Indianapolis where he attended Brebeuf Prep. He wants to major in Economics and hopes to play on the ten Jeff Quolkinbush is from Indianapolis and plans to be a Philosophy Major. He would like to go to law school. He is a member of the Glee Club, and These Guys (a barber shop group). nis team. Roger Rhodes is from Northrop High School in Fort Wayne. Nick Roth is a Lilly Scholar from Fort Huey-Guong Lee is originally from Taiwan. He attended high school in the U.S. with the last two years being at Kurt Spoerle is from Indianapolis. He is either a Politicol Science or Economics Ma jor and is active in the Pre-Law Society and College Democrats. Doug Swetnam is from Muncie North High School and is a Goodrich Scholar. He is our Pledge Class President. Eric Walts is from Marion, IN. He is an Wayne. He is interested in theater and Eagle Scout. He hopes to Major in Western Boone where he ran track. He hopes to be a Radiologist. hopes to run track' here at Wabash. Dave Levi is an Honor Scholar from Miami, Jeff Short is from Winchester, IN. He Economics. He is in the Glee Club and These Guys. would like to major in Economics on the FL. He hopes to be a Biology Major, and is way to Law School or Business School. He on the football team. Tom Plake is a Presidential Scholar from is a member of the College Republicans, the Pre-Law Society, and the Speaker's Beech Grove, IN. He is in the Glee Club, Bureau. These Guys (a barbershop group), College Republicans, and the Pre-Law Society. \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Page 5 The invocotion wos then given by freshman Dovid Lev! of Miomi, Flo. and "An Exiles Toost" wos then reod by brother Steve Huder ('87). Everyone then joined in singing the Doxology. After the dinner of roost pig wos finished ond while the wine glosses were still somewhot full, house president, Kyle Corr ('85) then gove the president's report, followed by o report from the IHouse Corporotion Boord ond then from the Boord of Chopter Advisors. The next port of the progrom con sisted of o smoll owords presentotion by brother Rolph Chocon during which 22 brothers were recognized for moking the The 1985 Annual Norris Pig Dinner will be held on September 14th. Please contact the chapter for more information. Deon's list for the lost semester ond Don Kroft ('85) ond Scott Cougill ('87) were recognized for ochieving the highest cumulative grode point overoge for o pledge fother/pledge son teom. All Fiji Sires ond Sons were recognized ond 14 groduote brothers were oworded Silver Owl certificotes for 25 yeors of service to the froternity ond 9 groduote brothers were oworded the Golden Owl Certificote for 50 yeors of service to Phi Gommo Delto. The oddress wos then given by Mr. Ralph Monuel (Dortmouth '58) who is the deon of Culver Militory Acodemy in Indiono ond currently hos two sons ottenDavid LevI '88 kisses not the snouti PIG DINNER '84 Saturday, October 6 was the evening on which one of the oldest troditions in Fi- jilond wos held ot the Psi Chopter of Phi Gommo Delto ot Wobosh College. The ding Wobosh. Mr. Monuel wos received with greot enthusiosm by the chopter ond proceeded to give o most insightive od dress. After the formol dinner, mony reflected on oil of the memories ond good times they could remember os the even ing wore down ond onother Fiji trodition become history. Fronk Norris Pig Dinner, on onnuol event in most every chapters' history, was being held once ogoin. Groduote Brothers, Brothers, ond pledges olike enjoyed in this froternol evening thot took place ofter the Wobosh vs. Wooster footboll gome on thot Sotur- doy. With deep culinary respect, o profes sional spent the entire doy preporing the pig OS the freshmon put the finishing touches on the interior. As evening come oround, oil those present reloxed with hor's deouvers ond cocktails in the bock living room. Finolly, dinner time orrived ond the evening pro- grom wos begun by groduote brother Roy Jovonovich ('84) giving the symposiarch. Immediotely ofter, the elegontly tronsformed dining room rong to the sound of "Bringing in The Pig os the freshmon corried the pig into the room. After eoch freshmon hod kissed the oss of the pig, youngest freshmon Roger Rhodes of Fort Woyne, os is custom, proceeded to remove the cherry from the pig ond oldest groduote brother John Collett ('24) kissed the pig's snout. Hank Huder (Hanover '59) Steve Huder ('87) \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Page 6 PSI LOOKS FORWARD TO FALL RUSH As we look forward to another foil semester at Wabash, we also await another successful fall rush. It has always been very important for our Graduate Brothers to send recommendations for prospective Psi rushes. Once again, we are asking our Alumni to complete the attached form and return it to the chapter. Your support is greatly appreciated. With your efforts we will ensure the prosperity of Phi Gamma Delta, Psi Chapter. Please send your recommendations to Jim Amidon, Rush Chairman, 213 W. Jefferson, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. RUSHEE RECOAAAAENDATION Name: Street Address:. City: .State. Prospective Other major:. -Zip- .Athletics. interests:. Other: Comments: Your Name:. Your Address:. City: .State. JZip- GRADUATE NEWS Dear Graduate Brother, In an effort to update and maintain our graduate files, we at Psi are asking you to fill out this brief form and return it to us. Thank you for your cooperation. Nome Nickname ^Class Street Address City . State. -Zip- Occupation (position/title). Date of marriage (write widowed, if widowed). Wife's Name Names and ages of children (indicate college and Greek organizations if any. Civic or elective offices. Clubs, societies, service organizations- Comments pertaining to Psi. THANK YOU VERY MUCH! .(College, class, sorority). \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Page 7 -JL'^Z'arsr,:^ In Remembrance of Brothers Bart Henry Kercher '82 and STATE DAY '85 The Indiana Beta Graduate Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta recently held their an nual State Day at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. All seven undergraduate chapters were represented by their cabinet officers and freshmen, and the graduate turn-out was good, too. There was a session of welcoming remarks, followed by various Barry Philip Bone '83 chapter deemed to have achieved the highest degree of chapter excellence, was the high point of the day. This is the first time Psi Chapter has received the Cup since 1975-76. It was a full day, and well worth the time and trip. The reality of Brothers, young and old, interacting in a tradition near and dear to their hearts and conferences for different interest groups, the including Presidents, Historians, Rush couragement Chairmen, Freshmen, etc. Among the undergraduates from the Graduate Brothers mode State Day '85 a great suc leaders of these discussion groups were Psi Graduate Brothers John Culley '69 helpful ideas, wisdom, and en Historian's Conference. The conferences several speakers addressed various topics of interest: Chapter Presidents gave speeches on the conditions of their respective chapters, David G. Elmore (ID '55) was the guest speaker, Robert MocGill (lU '78) spoke about chapter liability, and Psi Graduate Mac McNaught '76 proudly presented the Beta Graduate Cup to none other than Psi chapter! This award, given annually to the State's to the cess. (Presidents' Conference) and Eric Cavanaugh '76 (Graduate Relations Con ference). Fraternity Ritualist Bob Miller (lU '62) was also present, leading the adjourned for a fine luncheon, after which forwarded Steve Huder '87 Psi started the intramural year with disappointing finishes in both cross coun try and football. However, a second place in the bicycle race secured by freshman Kurt Spoerle and the tennis championship kept Psi in the first place hunt. Psi has since picked up the pace in its championship race with strong finishes in the winter sports; volleyball, racketball, billiards, weight-lifting, and bowling. Freshman Ed Ciolowkowski paced the Fiji's to a third place finish in racketball. Junior Wayne Booker also provided im portant points with his second place finish in billiards. However, the surprise of the year has been Psi's championship bowling team led by freshmen Ciolowkowski, Looking For The Championship Psi Chapter is currently in strong pursuit of its first intramural championship in re cent memory. With only the spring sports remaining, Psi is currently in a close third place. Traditionally showing strong surges in the standing, prospects look good for a fine finish. Rhodes, Johnston, and junior Dave Starr. The Phi Gam team jumped from last place a year ago to this year's championship! Looking to the future, we hope to pick up important points in our traditionally strong sports, tennis, badmitton, outdoor track, and canoe race. With these strong sports ahead, Psi should hove an im pressive final showing in this year's stand ing. -Dan Kraft '85 \r\nPage 8 Little Giont Fiji The LITTLE GIANT FIJI is published four times a year by Psi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Wobash College for the enjoyment of the alumni, undergraduate members, and friends of Psi chapter. Editor Artist Photographer Christopher J. Doiley ('85) H.R. Chacon ('85) James A. Riddle ('86) Cabinet President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Scott Cougill ('87) Andrew Gubisch ('87) Evan Hurst ('87) Bradley Rickel ('87) Historian Trustees of the Wobash College Phi Gamma Delta Association Steven Huder ('87) Robert Bracken Frankfort, Indiana Ranson Griffin Indianapolis Lonnie Therber Crowfordsviile James E. Ayers Thomas Ristine Crowfordsviile Indianapolis Harry AAcNaught Indianapolis John Culley Craig Green Crowfordsviile Marshall M. Keith Baird Crowfordsviile, Board of Chapter Advisors John Culley ('69) Section Chief Lester Heorson (Wobash Faculty) Purple Legionnaire Richard Tulley ('55) Phillip Mikesell ('63) Peteris Silins ('62) Crowfordsvilie Crowfordsviile Crowfordsviile Crowfordsviile Crowfordsviile Richard Campbell ('69) James Ayers ('63) Roy L. Miller ('55), Ohio Wesleyon Ken Kreisher ('63) Indianapolis Crowfordsviile Crowfordsviile Crowfordsviile Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Wahath CoiieKe NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BULK RATE 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 Address Correction Requested Permit No. 181 Crawfordsville, ln(L