Published by Chi iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XXXIX President's Message Looking toward other areas of the appreciation to Nic Loiacono and his chapter, financially the house is in cabinet foi the fine job they did in 1973 good shape as we have more brothers living in this spring semester than in and assure them the present ad ministration will follow course of the past 3 or 4 years. Our University relations have improved very much, action similar to the one they set. Initially I would like to express my and we have initiated a A rather large attitude change has taken place at Chi Iota over the past year and the effects of that change program where we invite campus officials to a formal dinner on "Tuesday nights. Rush is going well and we hope to take now more than before, thinking in terms of the fraternity, of "what's a large pledge class during Formal Rush (April 26-28). Athletically we rank high in the IM point standings, good for and our social calendar is as full as can now be seen. The brothers are the house." This is No. 3 CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, MAY, 1974 not merely a feeling voiced in chapter and promptly forgotten, but one always. evident in the conduct both in and for Chi Iota and with the efforts of Don outside the house, and in our thoughts toward athletics, social events, and Reno, Purple Legionaire, and the new Board of Chapter Advisors, and So, things are indeed "looking up" general public relations. Fiji has continued concern of the House Cor always been among the top houses on poration, 1974 will be a very good year campus and with brothers thinking for Phi Gamma Delta. like this, will remain there for quite James Breen Hickey Jr. some time. President STREAK! It started like the third act of "Hair". The sun hidden in shadows of winter for so long emerged and spread its radiant warmth to earth. The lustful masses in re.sponse began to remove their lossely held garb and started to romp thru the wilds free from the restrictions of society. Thus began another college fad. Somewhat more sensationalized than gold fish eating or panty raids, streaking made its way to the University of Illinois during the first week of March as temperatures soared to the BO's. The latest fad caught on so well at the Big U that the University received the distinction of being number 1 in the country for streaking the week of March 3. Enacting the first rituals and rites of Spring, the guardians of the cult of Priapus and Venus, first doffed their duffs the night of March 3 right in front of the chapter house. The 40 or so streakers, a collection of ZBT, Phi Delts, and Phi Psis, unsuccessfully tried to lure the Phi Gamms out for a quiet stroll at 2 in the morning on a Monday night. The next night was marked with the excitement of football game. While many Fijis looked on dressed) Sammys were trouncing ZBT until someone was charged with illegal use of hands and a free-for-all resulted. Wednesday had the honor of being the day when the Lone Ranger rode again as someone streaking thru a Chemistry lecture yelled HiHo Silver! and left a silver bullet on the lecture table. Thursday was somewhat more of someone trying to outdo another ~ streakers on motorcycles, skateboards, flagpoles, wheel chairs, and even parachutes. That night was marked with the first injuries at- Some things never change — such as A. B. Sawyer presiding at the Norris Fig Dinner. (continued on page 2) \r\n2 May, 1974 THE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji Annual Pig Dinner Held Published by Phi Gamma Delta Chi lota's 77th annual Norris Pig highest virtue and character of the Association of Illinois and Chi Iota Dinner was held March 9, 1974 at 401. ideals of Phi Gamma Delta as viewed Unfortunately attendance was low due to a foulup in the mailing of the announcements. The chapter wishes to extend its apologies to those who by the current pledge class. A.B.'s intentions in starting this annual presentation was to improve each chapter member by providing a received invitations too late to make model to follow and also to get the pledge class to think what really are chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Send your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Box 2213, Sta. A, Champaign, 61820. ALU.MNI OFFICERS Chairman of the Board ... Brenton H. Wadsworth President Owen H. Ackerman Vice President James C. Welch Secretary Robert C. Johnston Treasurer Ward McDonald '52 '59 '42 '60 '64 Directors Class of '74 James C. Welch Dennis R. Fox Thomas I. Homer Robert C. Johnston Ward McDonald Class of '75 '42 '61 '69 '60 '64 Brenton H. Wadsworth '52 Class of '76 John C. White '70 Daniel A. Damon '58 Clifton Fulton '44 Class of '77 James L. Russell '62 Owen Ackerman '59 Champ W. Davis. Jr. '63 UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS plans to attend the dinner. But nevertheless the dinner was a very rewarding experience for those who did make it. This success can be attributed to the heart warming message delivered by Albert B. Sawyer '10, head speaker. A.B.'s address was centered around the presentation of his silver "Sawyer" cup which he personally hand crafted. The cup is given to the chapter the ideals of the fraternity. The recipient of the first award was Carmen Governale '74 of Joliet. Next year's Pig Dinner will be held March 1 in commeration of the class of 1928 50th year of membership. 20 alums of 1928 are expected to come and celebrate the 50th anniversary of their initiation. So start making plans and come and join them. member who had demonstrated the Buckley Memorial Fund Report President: Jim Hickey '75 Recording Secretary: Tom Hickey 76 Joliet Joliet Treasurer: Tom Ward '76 Glen Ellyn Corresponding Secretary: Dave Fletcher '76 Glen Ellyn Co-Rush Chairmen: Kent Sands '76 Doug Shroyer '77 Decatur Decatur Historian: John Snell '76 Decatur Pledge Trainer: Terry Tolan '76 Springfield As reported in the November, 1973, Illinois Fiji, Brother Warren B. Buckley bequeathed the Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois ap proximately $100,000. Under the leadership of Robert C. Johnston, '60, a committee developed a proposed amendment to the association by laws to permit the administration and investment of these funds. Streaking The Buckley Investment Com mittee consists of three members who (continued from page 1) will serve six-year staggered terms. tributed to the sport when a car rushed down 6th street, ramming thru the countless people watching a pair The appointees to this committee are of girls streak from the House of Chin. Corliss D. Anderson, '26, Milton C. Haas, '26, and Walter C. Leek, '34. These Brothers have graciously accepted the appointment and responsibility for investing the funds to maintain security and achieve the maximum return consistent with adequate security. Five voting members have been appointed to the Buckley Projects Committee including James C. Welch, '42, and Robert C. Johnston, '60, representing the House Cor poration. H.P. "Bud" Larson, '40, is an appointed member at large. Thomas W. Johnston, '58, has been appointed as a representative of the David Kinley Foundation and James B. Hickey, Jr. '75, is the un dergraduate representative. (continued on page 3) But Friday was the night when the action really started. 1200 people jammed the Quad to watch the 600 people parade in the hearld "Greek Streak" at midnight. Led by a girl riding a horse, and resembling Lady Godiva, the streakers sported a lengthy trot thru Campus Town then went to Fraternity Park where Chi Psis sponsored a party with the proceeds going to MS. Muggs McDerrmit '77, the lone representative of Fijis to participate in the Greek Streak told of his historic streak, "It was a lot of fun. The first mile seemed like the finish of Ken tucky Derby with all those people out there cheering and screaming." On Saturday March 9 the return of Artic-like winds forced the Streakers to wait returns. until the warm weather A. B. Sawyer presents Carmen Governale '74 the first annual Sawyer Cup for being the most outstanding Fiji. \r\nMay, 1974 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Buckley Fund Chi lota Alumni News (Continued from page 1) Ex officio members of the com mittee are the Purple Legionnaire, Don Reno, and the chapter treasurer, Tom Ward, '76. The Projects Committee is responsible for recommending projects for which the income from the Buckley Fund is to he expended. The committee must he satisfied that any money spent is designed to do at least one of the following: 1) promote high scholarship, 2) develop strong chapter leadership, 3) promote better chapter attitude, 4) attract the highest type member into the chapter, and 5) enhance general chapter reputation. Due to Brother Buckely's generosity, the House Corporation is in a position to provide significant assistance to the undergraduate chapter in addition to the normal maintenance and repair of the house for which wg arc responsible. Initially, we have authorized expense money for the house officers to visit William J. Carniichael '42, is senior vice president of Sales Management Magazine. He is a member of the University Club of Chicago, Sales Marketing Executives Club and has been active in the BOy Scouts for 25 years. Bill and his wife, Doreen, have been married for 28 years and have a are encouraging the undergraduate Retired Brother John McCullough Foster '25, is now in a nursing home. FIJI son who is a senior at Colorado He resides at 310 W. 49th St. in Kansas State University. They reside at 3221 Hartzell in Evanston, IL. City, Missouri. Physician Clarence Francis Crossley '46, is an anesthesiologist in Las Vegas. In his spare time "Cap" enjoys bridge and is a member of the American Contract Bridge League Clergyman Robert Given Kesel '50, serves the Media United Presbyterian Church in Media, Pa: His hobbies are Softball, golf, photography and squash and he is the chairman of the Committee on Ecumenical Relations and a life master. This father of nine of the Philadelphia Presbytery. children has a FIJI legacy in his son David and resides at 2487 Emerald Robert and his wife, Dolores, reside at 30 E. Baltimore Avenue in Media, Avenue in Las Vegas. PA. Kroehler Retail clothier H. Peter Larson, Jr. Manufacturing Company is David F". Cunningham. Dave reports seeing Ted Himes, Fred Ballantine, Neil In sales with the '40, was formerly a Newspaper Editor, He is past president of the Quinn and Chuck Brown. He and his Chamber of Commerce, Service Club and moderator and Deacon of The wife, Joan, reside along R.R. 3 Penny Federated Church; Past Commander the Phi Gamma Delta National Road in Harrington, IL. IHeadquarters at Lexington, Ken tucky. This is an item which is highly Recently, Ralph Gordon Dunlop '39, recommended by the Executive Secretary of the fraternity. Also, by providing an expense allowance, we is now doing consulting work in religion in higher education and some writing. Ralph and his wife, Mary Helen reside at 2420 Sedgefield Drive in Chapel Hill, N.C. retired from his position at Nor thwestern University as University Chaplain and Associate Professor. He If you have not already sent in your 197:5- 74 Voluntary .\lumni Supporting Membership dues — please do so. This is our last request. chapter to have at least four Brothers in attendance at the Ekklesia in Atlanta, Georgia, this summer. Those Brothers who have been active in the House Corporation in Social Service past years can appreciate the value of Continuing where we left off with a gift of this amount and the- income the canned food drive last semester, Fiji's social service projects are which will be available to the House Corporation. Last fall, you were in formed in the Illinois Fiji of the gift received from a bequest from Arthur Abbott, '12. We have recently been Country Club. A barbershop singer, "Bud", plays golf and follows college and pro sports. He reports: "We have four children. Pete a graduate of Beach, California. These gifts, and carry out thru-out the house to help others which the Association would alleviate social tensions. hope to receive in the future from other generous Brothers, will he used On April 5,6,7 the brothers spon sored a couple in the National Dance to enhance conditions at Chi Iota of the American Legion and a member of the Ford County Board, VFW, Rotary Club and Lakeview Murray '76, Kent Sands '76, and Mike Gow '75 helped out with coaching unprivileged kids' basketball on the received through the will of Orin W. Bradshaw, '10, who died in Long Chapter and produce more Brothers your convenience. going well. For 10 weeks Don Mac-, north side of Champaign. This type of effort certainly helps butter blackwhite relations and hopefully it will informed of a gift which will he A reply envelope is enclosed for Marathon for MS. Kent Sands lasted a Cornell was All-East and Ivy League halfback and played two years with the Redskins and part of one season with the New York Giants before a knee injury forced his retirement. Judy is a graduate of Illinois, Theta '68. Kitty is a graduate of Southern Illinois and teaches in the Unity school system and Bobby, 13 is at tending Paxton junior high. The 52 hour ordeal with Ponderosa Anny Larsons reside at 343 W. Center Street in Paxton, IL. Owen H. Ackerman, Higgins of Delta Gamma. The house raised $4,000 for MS. These types of projects are just part of the deter President mined effort of the brothers to win the Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois social service to the community. who will also he mighty proud to he ) Fijis. Baker Cup for chapter with the best Robert L. Page '71, is a law student at the University of Illinois. He and his wife, Karen, reside at 201 Country Fair Drive No. 8 in Champaign, IL. \r\nMay, 1974 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fiji Brother — Outstanding Athiete Sports Trying to gain more points in the spring IM season to push the House standing near the top, the Phi Gam spring athletes forecast a bright season. In point 12" Softball things look really optimistic says Captain Kent Sancte '76. We have nearly every starter returning from last year and where we lost people from graduation we have some top notch rookies." In the opening game, March 27 the squad scored four in the bottom of the seventh to turn a 7-4 decefit into a 8-7 win. Scott McKay '74 was the winning pitcher over Phi Sigs who were Once again a Fiji athlete has been singled out for outstanding achievement. Alan Gaynor '76, varsity swimmer, received the George Huff memorial award during the Ohio State basketball game, Feb. 9. The Huff award, received by only 15 other Illinois athletes, is given to a letter winner with a 4.0 grade point for 4 consecutive semesters. Duffy, an Organizational & Administration Commerce student, compiled a composite 4.6 average to qualify for the award plus the distinction of being scholastically best in his class for the last two semesters. Niles North swim team for four years, "I had a tough time in the state finals, though. I only got 11th in the free medely." Besides the free medley, Duffy swims the breast stroke which he took 9th in the Big Ten finals with a 2:15 time in the 200 yard match. "Next year I think I can do better. I hope I can reach my taper earlier in the season. It's hard to keep going from October to March all the time, especially because I'm not on scholarship. I wish the minor sports would get more aid." After college Duffy plans to con tinue swimming in competitive clubs second in IMs last year. Banging out the winning blow was Larry Hampton season because of the routinizing I '77. Sands ripped three hits and David Fletcher lashed two driving in three have with swimming while all the free time I have off-season keeps me from Duffy has just been initiated into runs. a set routine and I don't do as well" Omicron Delta Kappa, an honorary Besides point Softball the house has entered two other 12" teams plus a 16" game and 3 co-rec teams. said the scholar-athlete. "Actually I do better in school in Duffy, who has been swimming "I wish there was a similar swim ming program as there is for track." Besides receiving the Huff award, men's fraternity for outstanding extra-curricular activities. since he was eleven starred on the Other than softball Phi Gamms are competing in intramural rugby and bolwing. The rugby team with 1-1 mark behind the brilliant play of Kevin Waters and captain Dick Day '77. The brothers downed Phi Kappa Psi 10-4 for the one win. In bowling the house has posted a perfect 1-0 record so far. The Pinmen led by high scorer John Weissert '76 beat Forbes 2W. Other bowlers are Mike Gow '75, Greg Mosetik '76, Rick Erickson '75, and Steve Dole '75. So things look real good at the spring season opening. Hopefully good fortune will continue and Phi Gamma Delta will end up IM champions. Rush Chi Iota is rapidly readying itself for Formal Rush April 26,27 and 28. Co-Rush Chairman Doug Shroyer '77 and Kent Sands '77 are conducting an intensive rush school for the freshmen class so we'll be sure to turn out a great class of 1978. Our goal for formal rush is 20 which would really be super. Informally we have pledged only one this semester. John Yanashek, star freshman Social Life Tuition We're No. 1 "It was the best Easter present I ever had," gleamed one happy un- Once again Fijis have proven their ability to hold the number one spot in the social life on campus. The fourth annual New Orleans party was held Trustees have decided to cancel a 13 March 28. Each brother put in five dollars and gambled for a chance to win a weekend trip to New Orleans for two. The lucky winner gets an all Instrumental in the plans to halt the propsed tuition hike was Governor Dan Walker who said, "I am sick of students and parents being forced to pay more for tuition when the base of moeny. Despite claims of fraud, party education is not raised at the same chairman A1 "Aipperhead" Field was time. I am glad the University of the lucky winner. The annual 15 kegger party was held on April 5 and was a great success. Eight sororities and Betas and Delts along with us partook in downing 15 kegs. Everyone there had a great Illinois students were concerned enough to try to fight the hike by an extensive petition campaign." The decefit of the Illinois budget will be made up by dropping into reserve funds previously unavailable. time. But as usual the good comes with Overshadowing these parties is the bad - Student fees covering health none other than the infamous Fiji service will increase 23 percent. The Island which will be held May 4. Once free pharmacy instituted last year again a pool will be held out in front of has cost more than expected, the house and any unsuspecting co-ed might expect to enjoy a pleasant dip necessitating an increase. in it. The brothers and their dates are potential Fiji material high senior are much appreciated. Gamms. Recommendations concerning any percent increase in the tuition next year. expense paid trip including free plane fare and lodging plus $200 spending getting jacked to dress up as island men and go crazy again this year. All in all the Islander caps another great year socially for the Phi defensive back, pledged last March. dergrad as Fijis returned from break hearing that the University of Illinois Let Us Hear From You!