MIDWAY CHI UPSILON of PHI GAMMA DELTA at FiJiGRAM THE UNIVERISTY OF CHICAGd December, 1987 Volume 87 Issue 2 ANSWERED c:: 1 5 .CS? PRESIDENT'S REPORT Hello again from the Undergraduate Chapter here in Hyde Park. Autumn quarter is nearing an end and what a quarter it has been. Homecoming was a big success as the Maroons brought home a victory. Afterwards, many graduate brothers, undergraduates, and parents came over to the Chapter House for some good food, good conversation, and a great time. Our Halloween party raised a record dollar amount for the Child Care Society, an accomplishment that will undoubtedly give us a head start towards the Dean's Cup for Social Service. In addition to other parties, we have also held events with the Sisters of Alpha □micron Pi and Kappa Alpha Theta. We now have six new additions tri thty Fiji family. quarter. Six new pledges were sworn in this With the guidance of pledg«^^ffamers^j0ave Anderson '88 , Mitch Kapetan '89 , and Brent Hieggelke '88, they should rera—ottCgreat. The Chapter also has a large freshman rush list and anticipates a large pledge class next quarter to fill the gap that will be left when many seniors graduate this spring. Our annual Christmas Party for the Child Care Society is scheduled for December 4 at the Chapter House. This is probably the most enjoyable event of the quarter, seeing the kids receiving their gifts from Santa Claus. The children will spend the afternoon with the brothers and decorate the tree with their handmade ornaments. Tinall^ this will probably be my last address in the Fijigram as Undergraduate President. J accomplish, such as a computer system for the newly renovated Chapter Scholarship Room. The departing cabinet may be leaving office, but we will do our best to ensure a smooth transition so that the new cabinet members can keep running with the progress of the Chapter. It has been a pleasure working with all of the graduate members, a relationship that has grown and, will continue to grow. (jMnall^ it has been a good year, and I hope to keep working alongside of the graduates of Chi~Upsilon for many years to come If you have any questions or comments (312 - 753 - 4070) Fiji's are always welcome! please feel free to call me at the Chapter House. ROUTE Ti Fraternally, Perge' I John Poland '88 Chapter President WIEKISON ROBINSON ROSS thiel 'AWEND SMITH \r\nFIELD SECRETARY REPORT d Field Secretary Matthew M. Amend/visited the-Clmpter on Oct. 25, 1987.He commended us on our FIJI hospitality and Chapter tone. HeVgited) our Friday night formal cocktails and dinner. Social Service program. Cabinet unity, and compliance to Fraternity laws as our strong points. He also found our committee structure, graduate relations, post initiation education and overall brother participation as areas that are sufficient but need improvement. The Chapter plans to continue its strong points and implement new ideas to overcome our weaknesses. PLEDGE CLASS NEWS The Autumn '87 pledge class consists of six quality individuals - Kurt Blanock, John Hayek, Jeff Ostrowski, Sean Pascoli, Mark Phelaa and Lee Resta. All are members of the Class of 1990. John ( Normal, IL ), Kurt (Canonsburg, PA ), and Jeff ( Brookfield, IL ) participate in varsity baseball. John and Lee ( Valencia, PA ) are representatives for Fiji on the varsity football squad. Finally, Mark ( Winnetka, IL ) is a member of the varsity basketball team. Sean ( Charleston, W.V. )'has a'claim to fame in that he, at the present moment is the most active pledge. He is the pledge class' Corresponding Secretary. Other officers include; John ( President ), Jeff (Treasurer ), and Kurt ( Historian ). This is an extremely productive group of pledges, which promises to be a valuable addition to Phi Gamma Delta. Fraternally, Perge' ! Mitch Kapetan '89 Pledge Educator RECORD DUES RECEIVED IN '86-87 RECORD START ON '87-88 After contributing over $4,000 in dues in the immediately past academic year our brothers are off to fast start and have already contributed over $1,300 in the new year. We recognize below the contributors to the fund drive for 1987 - 88 : iy Edward L. Anderson '48 Russell M. Baird '38 Hartley B. Barker '46 Robert W. Hughes '37 Brian J. Hieggelke '83 Bruce J. Ide '73 Steven D. Barnhart '84 Carl F. Bobkoski '74 Charles P. Littlefield '49 Bruce A. Mahon '54 James D. Camp '54 Douglas L. Carden '74 Bernard J. DelGiomo '55 Timothy V. McGree '70 Robert L. McKay '83 Michael T. Novak '85 Russell R. Dickerson '75 Frederick R. Rayfield '74 Dr. Richard L. Dobson '52 Martin Selzer '76 William W. Dyer '32 Richard J. Stone '67 David M. Griffith '61 David V. Vacala '82 Mark Gross '85 Albert D. Hart '37 George H. Watkins '36 Campbell P. M. Wilson '36 G. Donald Haslam '84 John A. Woodford '49 Ralph J. Henkle '55 Charles Whitmore '49 \r\nFUI SPORTS The Maroon football team posted a 3 - 0 home record and their overall record of 5 - 3 was the highest won/lost percentage of the modem era. in 1985 when the Maroons went 5 -4. The five victories equalled the number Brother Jeff Shinall ' 88 was named the Defensive Player of the Year for his outstanding play at defensive end. on The soccer team went 7-5-2 the year and had a record of 2 - 3 - 1 against its opponents in the new University Atheletic Association. GRADUATE NEWS STEVEN D. BARNHART '84 has returned to school full-time to finish his MBA at the U of C. BRIAN J. HIEGGELKE '83 announces the birth of his first son on July 8. MICHAEL T. NOVAK '85 does likewise on Aug. 29. Michael Q. weighed"in at 9 lbs. 15 oz.! Michael T. is finishing off his Law Degree at the U of I and lives at 1305 Silver, Apt. 1, Urbana, IL 61801. A new bank opened in Chicago's Chinatown this summer thanks to the promotional effort of BRUCE J. IDE '73. MICHAEL J. RAUWORTH '67 announces the arrival of Mariana Lynn on Oct. 20. JOHN MANIERI '84 now lives at 279 Sharon Dr., Barrington, IL 60010 and works for RJR Nabisco. JOSEPH MARKUSICH '39 has moved south to 5 Burlabero Lane, Hot Springs Village, Ark, 71909. GREGORY BEDELL '82 lives at 2828 No. Cambridge, Apt. 509 and works for a law firm in Xerox Centre. RICHARD E. WENDT III '76 got married in September and moved to 4812 Sprace St., Bell Aire, Texas 77401. Purple Legionairre SCOTT KRATZER '85 lives at Apt. IE 3134 No. Clifton, Chicago, IL 60657. CHARLES P. LITTLEFIELD '49 reports that he is a grandfather with another on the way and has 2 Ph.D. sons in the family. Former Archon Treasurer ELLIS E. BUSSE '31 died Oct. 6 from cancer which had been diagnosed 3 months earlier. He was a very loyal, active Fiji having served as a Tmstee then 6 years as Archon. At the Pig Dinner in June he was honored with the Distinguished Fiji Medallion. We shall miss him. BRENT F. CARLSON '69 moved to 5833 Skyline Dr., West Linn, Oregon 97068. JAMES R. CHAPMAN '78 announces the July 1st birth of a daughter. Jim resides at 2331 Park Ave., West Bend, Wisconsin 53095. JOE TAYLOR FORD '65 announced the Aug. 5th birth of another daughter. MILTON EDER '74 was married on Nov. 28. ROBERT S. DICKEY '85 was married on Nov. 17. DANIEL B.M. WILSON '77 and MARVIN H. WATKINS '78 announced engagements and will marry at various times in the coming months. DONALD E. FEIST '68 now lives at 2929 Piedmont, Berkeley, CA 94705. Don is a supervisory housing management specialist. THOMAS R. "TAD" McGWIRE '82 lives at 42 Abbottsford, Winnetka, IL 60093. THEODORE B. TERPSTRA '68 visited DAVID R. RIDER '68 who is head coach of Bloomsburgh University (PA) swimming team. They discussed plans for their 20th reunion next year and expect to see DR. ROBERT BRIER '68, STEVEN J. KIESLING '68, and MICHAAEL R. KOCH -WESER '68 in attendance.WILLIAM C. PETRYK '73 is technical publications supervisor for Boeing Co. in Seattle. DR. C. MICHAEL GIBSON '82 is doing research in Boston and expecting the first child in spring. BILL JANKOVICH '85 was married early in November and is working at a division of General Electric. Everyone is encouraged to fill out the News Infomation Sheet and return it to the Editor or include it in your Dues Envelope so that we may include you in the next issue of the Midway Fijigram. \r\nNews Information Sheet Name Class Year Address Phone( Change Jobs? ) Move? Seen Any Fiji Friends Lately? Brother Jon Rapping, holds a guest from the Child Care Society at the Christmas pnrt-f. ... J!&ibte4jeQple_-m.- Midway Fijigram Ua8 ClC i I H!ii r. 5615 S. 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