FIJI MISSOURIAN Published by Chi Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Missouri-Columbia COLUMBIA, MO FALL 1987 HATS OFF TO HOUSE CORP. Over the past few years, Chi Mu has !^i seen some major improvements. A large part of the credit goes to the present is;??'/JL board of the XM Alumni Association. The members are: Bill Barron, Andy De Shon, Overton Durrett, Jim Millan, Jim Slusher, Wilber Spalding, John Stanard, Woody Swearingen and Mark tm Townsend. When the present board took over the reins of the Alumni Association, they found a chapter that was suffering from New iniliales, Jsi row from L to ft— Thomas Bennett, Jeffshrnm. Scott Kamykowsi, Stephen Ackerley. 2nd row from L to R— Chad yanlandingha/n, Gary Rhoades, Rick Henson. 3rd row from I. to R— /1/cv Vandiver, Derek Butler. Not shown in the picture are Darren Wagner, Solon Haynes, Todd Crabtree, Carl Arnold. financial hardships. The House Cor poration trusted us and lent us the money to get back on our feet. I am very proud to say that we have since paid off that debt. As soon as we cleared that OUR NEW BROTHERS School is once again underway, and that to PHI GAMMA DELTA means new members. This fall CHI MU is proud to welcome 13 fresh faces into the debt. House Corp. was on the move again to help out the chapter. They totally refinanced the house and raised enough money to do major renovation around the place. These improvements include new stalls and showers in the bathrooms, re painting of the house exterior, relandscaping of the front yard, and many other things too numerous to mention. This complete dedication by our House Corporation has done more than just physically lift XM, it has made chapter tone skyrocket. This boost in spirit has helped the FIJI reputation on campus. So, as you can see, the hard work of a few loyal Phi Gams has placed Chi Mu on an upward spiral. On behalf of the active members, I would like to thank House Corp. for their outstanding, and very much appreciated accomplishments. TREASURER—Paul Vogel '89 XM's SIL VESTRISHOWS HISSTUFFINPAN AM GAMFS secret bondaries of its chapter. Chi Mu's Dave Silvestri ('89), of St. Louis, took his baseball talents one step further Graduate Brothers, we would like to over the course of the summer. introduce to you Brothers Thomas Ben nett ('90) of O'Fallon, MO, Derek Butler ('90) from Bowling Green, MO, Stephen Ackerly ('90) Tulsa, OK, Darren Wagner ('89) of St. Louis, MO, Alex ander Vandiver ('90) from Glen Carbon, IL, Scott Kamykowski ('89) from Kimberling City, MO, Jeff Shrum ('90) of Bowling Green, MO, Chad Vanlandingham ('90) Paris, MO, Solon Haynes ('90) of St. Joseph, MO, Gary Rhoades ('88)from Joplin, MO, Rick Henson ('90) of Poplar Bluff, MO, Todd Crabtree ('90), Paris, MO, and Carl Arnold ('90) from St. Louis, MO. Initiation means a great deal to each and every one of them and they are all ready to make a strong contribution toward the chapter. Dave was the top selection as a short stop to represent the United States in the 1987 Pan American Games in Indianapolis. Not only did he play his position in the excellent fashion he has grown accustomed to, but he cranked a home run as well. Silvestri remains one of MIZZOU's top athletes and plans to enter the major leagues after his college career. EDITOR— Andy Sidwell '88 PRFSIDFNT, CHRIS HURT The 1987-88 school year is off to a very enthusiastic start. Our spring/summer rush was a successful one as we signed 24 men that we are very proud of. this and hope to continue our success. XM would like to give its thanks to House Corporation for aU of their sup port. Chapter tone has never been the We are also pleased to report that in the Homecoming games, skit, and float competition, we showed what we are made of by placing 2nd in banner, 3rd in float, and 2nd in the skit competition same in recent years. We wish to welcome any graduate brothers to stop in any time and see the changes in and outside the house. from a field of 16 fraternities and EDITOR—Andy Sidwell '88 sororities. We are all very excited about PRESIDENT— Chris Hurt '88 \r\nFIJI MISSOURIAN PAGE 2 FALL 1987 XM WELCOMES NEW m AFFILIATE On behalf of the active chapter, I would like to welcome to our house Daniel W. Heiman ('90). Dan is a transfer student from the Zeta Phi chapter at William Jewel. He is a sophomore majoring in Agricultural Economics. EDITOR— Andy Sidwell '88 1987 FaJI Pledge Class. Isi row from L to R— Stan Viebrock, David Burke, Daniel Moberiy, Timoihy Hart, Andrew Jordan, Bryce Birdsong, Brian Pagnella, Bret Shaw, Eric Van Deutekom. 2nd row from L to R— Lee Rhoades, Joseph Coyle, Dun Reichman, Morrison Croweiy, James Nelson, Sonald Donnelly. Robert Bransieiier. 3rd row from L to R— Pat Klaus, Herb Reynolds, Scott Frogge, Brad Keating. Chris Fenner, Todd Glover, and Timothy Roth. Not seen is Stephen Schaefer. FALL PLEDGE CLASS OE '87 GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT John Roberts Stanard is a XM Every year, when we return to 'ole Todd Glover (Blue Spring, MO) MIZZOU, we expect to see many '90, Lee Rhoades (Joplin, MO)'92, graduate of the 1962 class. Brother Stanard was the Pledge Scholarship Bret Shaw (Menlo Park, CA)'90, Chairman for Chi Mu and a member of Patrick Klaus (St, Louis, MO)'92, Scott Frogge (Joplin, MO)'91, Stan Viebrock (Sedalia, MO) '91, Tim Roth (K.C., MO)'91, Joseph Coyle (St. Louis, MO)'90, James Nelson (Excelsior Springs, MO)'91, Marching MIZZOU. He was named Outstanding Male Journalism Graduate by the Sigma Delta Chi professional journalism fraternity. changes and, of course, new faces. Among these faces are the Fall pledge class of 1987. It's never good to see old friends and brothers graduate and go their own ways, however, it is comfor ting to see a group of new guys entering XM who you feel will carry on the Phi Gam traditions and ways. This year's pledge class is that type of group. Of the twenty-five pledges, less than 5 had g.p.a.'s in high school below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Also, the majority of new pledges held high leadership positions and played in a variety of varsity sports. Our 1987 Fall pledge class consists of these fine young men: Robert Branstetter (Bowling Green, MO) '91, David Burke (Monett, MO)'91, Bryce Birdsong (Excelsior Springs, MO)'91, Brad Keating (Sedalia, MO)'91, Brian Pagnella (Bowling Green, MO)'91, Donald Donnelly Jr. (K.C., MO) '91, Dan Reichman (K.C., MO) '91, Stephen Schaefer (St. Louis, MO) '91, Timothy Hart (St. Joseph, MO)'91, Daniel Moberiy (Excelsior Springs, MO) '91, Christopher Fenner (Richmond, MO)'91, Morrison Crowley (Blue Springs, MO)'91, Andrew Jordan (Houston, MO) '91, Eric Van Deutekom (St. Louis, MO) '90, and Herb Reynolds (Salem, MO) '89. Not only do we have a new pledge class this semester, but a new pledge trainer as well. Brother Paul Holmes, a junior, has filled that spot. Brother Holmes has planned many goals for the semester to better prepare the pledges for initiation, and being a better active. Some of these goals are a 90% + initiation rate, more communication between the actives and pledges, and a move involved Freshman Education Board (F.E.B.) to help the pledges learn not only scholastics, but learn about Phi Gamma Delta. Some of these goals may be hard to obtain, but Holmes thinks that potential is definitely there. We, the active chapter, are proud of the new fall pledge class, and can only hope that they will live up to our expec tations. And maybe someday all 25 will understand why we are as proud of Phi Gamma Delta as we are. CO-EDITOR—Brad Tucker In 1963, John Stanard married Vida Loberg, a 1963 graduate in the School of Education. They now have 2 children, Michael (XM '88), and a daughter Christine who attends Central Methodist College in Fayette, MO. Brother Stanard is presently the Managing Editor of the family owned Daily American Republic in Poplar Bluff, MO. He is the third generation in ownership of the paper. Along with this, he is Vice President of the South East Missouri Press Association and a member of the Board of Directors of the Mid-America Press Institute. John Stanard has been the recipient of a number of prestigious journalism awards, such as the outstanding spot news photo in the Missouri-Kansas Associated Press Editors Competition. Brother Stanard is now a member of the House Corporation, which, as you have read in this and recent issues, has accomplished more than we had ever dreamed of for a long time. The active chapter salutes Brother John Roberts Stanard. \r\nFIJI MISSOURIAN PAGE 3 FALL 1987 GRADUATE INFORMATION '88). Jim is the Dean of Student Services XM, Jim Diekroeger ('89). Charles is a veterinarian. he now resides at 4601 W.62nd Terrace, in the Business and Engineering School at Washington University in St. Louis. Fairway, KS 66205. Mark's occupation Charles Diekroeger graduated in Mark Townsend graduated in 1980. His hometown is St. Joseph, MO, but is in engineering. Dan Stern is a 1981 graduate. Dan grew up in St. Louis and his current ad dress is 7704 Bellstone B-2, St. Louis, MO 63119. Dan used to be XM's social chairman, and Philanthropy as well. His present job is in sales. Marty Rush is an '82 graduate. His hometown is is also in St. Louis, which is where he now lives. Marty's address is 12238 Mentz Hill, St. Louis, MO 63128. Marty's wife's name is Debbie, 1950. He grew up in Kirkwood, MO, and now lives at 2209 North Ave., Metropolis, IL 62960. Charles and his wife, Mary, have 2 kids, Sallie and Nan cy. Charles also has a nephew here at J. Martin Anderson graduated back in 1938. He grew up in Kansas City, MO,and now lives at 9516 Wyan Dotte Road, Kansas City, MO 64114. He and wife, Theo, have a son James R. Ander son and daughter Candace Keck. Brother Anderson is an attorney. GRADUA TE RELA TIONS This year, our annual Norris Pig Dinner will be held on Saturday, March 5, 1987 at the Holiday Inn Executive Center (formerly the Hilton) on Stadium Boulevard. Invitations will be out soon. Please contact me with any suggestions or questions you may have. 1 am still looking for a speaker, and would appreciate any ideas you might have. Be looking for more infomiation, including the next issue of the FIJI MISSOURIAN. GRADUATE RELATIONS CHAIRMAN—George Lakatos '90 and he works as a pilot. Michael Jones graduated in 1982. His hometown is Livonia, MO. He now lives as 413 S. Franklin, Ness City in Kansas. Michael's wife's name is Paula, and they have a daughter, Courtney, who was born September 5, 1986. Michael was XM's Treasurer in '81, and President in 1982. He graduated from the School of Dentistry in '86. He now has a solo prac tice in dentistry. Michael would like to say hello to Jeff Tedrow and also would like to see some more fun pictures in the FIJI MISSOURIAN. So, Michael, I challenge you to try and identify the people in the FIJI ISLAND picture. I w FWMir riMr x. ^ 4 wmiim- \ would like to thank Michael for his comments. Bill Spencer graduated in 1961. He grew up in Jefferson City and now lives at 339 Fox Creek, Jefferson City 65101. His wife's name is Ann, and he has 2 NEW MYSTERY PHOTO Can you identify this FIJI ISLAND celebration and the faces shown? If so, send the information to me, the FIJI MISSOURIAN Editor, and I'll pass the information on in our next issue. kids, Austin (William A. Spencer, Jr.) who is now a sophomore at Austin Col lege in Texas, and daughter Amy, who is in 8th grade. Bill's profession is law. Dan Bray is a 1960 graduate. His hometown is Blue Springs at 1509 Sutiny Creek Lane, 64015. Dan is the Presi dent of the Jackson County Ready Mix. His wife is Beverly, and his daughter Marcia is in the Pi Beta Phi soroity here at MIZZOU. Jim Sidwell graduated in 1958. He m- i m ' MYSTERY PHOTO REPLY in St. Louis at 318 Simmons Ave., D.L. Spalding responded to the last Mystery Photo by identifying this group as the Pledge Class from the fall of 1951. His reply is correct. Webster Groves, MO 63119. Jim and his wife, Gail, have 3 kids: daughter Sydney (25), Jim Jr.(24), and Andrew (22, XM 1 would like to thank Brother Spalding for taking the time to reply, and invite more of you to take part. It is always a thrill for the active chapter to hear from the graduate Brothers. grew up in Pittsfield, IL. He now lives \r\nADDITION TO LAW SCHOOL Within the last few years here at MIZZOU, the University has progressed on a number of expansion and facelift pro jects such as Brady Commons(which in cludes the University Bookstore, student media ceter, and a cafeteria), an exten sion onto the south side of Ellis Library, and a number of new parking garages. But the most recent construction site on campus is a new bunding for the Law Northern section of new Law School building. School. Construction is located south across the street from Jesse Hall, next to the Arts and Science building. The project started early last spring (of 1987), and completion is expected next summer (of 1988). Southern section of new Law School building. The law school will receive approx imately 150 student applicants as usual, and does not plan to increase its facul ty. The building, 2/3 of which will be devoted to library facilities, simply represents an overcrowding of the 3 buildings presently used (Tate, Lowry, and Townsend Halls). FROM THE EDITOR After an enjoyable summer, it's a thrill to be back on campus and return to XM. We are fired up for the events of the early fall such as FIJI ISLAND, which is still a party like never before, and homecoming that requires unsurmounted time and energy. Yet with all of these activities, our Special thanks to photographer Tom Bennett '90 FIJI RUSH RECOMMENDA TION NAME ADDRESS new scholarship chairman and new in itiate, Gary Rhoades (with the help of the active chapter), is working endless CITY_ ly to maintain a strong sense of PHONE ( academics. )_ HIGH SCHOOL. ACTIVITIES __ On behalf of the active chapter, I would like to welcome all of the new pledges, and what's more, congratulate our new Brothers! EDITOR— Andy Sidwell '88 CO-EDITOR—Brad Tucker '89 GRADE A VG. . LEGACY: YES_ YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE_