ki;f THE HUSKY FIJI UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SIGMA TAU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA May 1974 Vol. 74 No. 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT: eager to meet the men who have in the past carried Phi Gamma Delta at the University of Washington Once again spring comes to Seattle and with it the close of another academic year. We have been blessed with a high rate of occupancy all year — 65 this quarter alone, which is by far more than any spring quarter in some years. Among these 65 brothers are stands on a strong base built by Fiji's many years ago, and makes me truly glad to say ...."I'm mighty proud to be a Fiji!" 17 seniors, who have added their maturity and Perge! wisdom to the fraternal atmosphere at Sigma Tau. I think such a full house indicates that this year, as in all past years. Phi Gamma Delta has a great deal to offer those young men who will seek her out. The grades for Winter quarter are in and the Fiji's have outdone themselves — again! The all-house average was 3.28, and the freshmen topped all classes FROM THE RUSH OFFICE: ahead and above all other fraternities. Our house The President with a 3.32. Yet, the studies have not stopped the Fiji's from being the best in social calendar for spring. A Las Vegas Casino, a romantic moonlight cruise — Due to an early push, the outlook for rush this year is very good. We had our first rush function of and of course the Grass Skirt are on the social the season on March second, resulting in what we feel are five or six excellent prospects. calendar for spring. As always, the Fiji's have a feeling for knowing when to work and when to play — and we do them both the best of any fraternity. As always, the Fiji's have a feeling for knowing when to work and when to play — and we do them both the best of any fraternity. And while the academic year draws to a close, rush is on the upswing. We have already seen quite a few rushees, and spring will give us an opportunity to see many more, even before summer begins. The Alumni Day football game in May always gives the house a good opportunity to combine social and rush, thus giving rushees a chance to see our house and brothers all together — something that has always impressed a great many young men when looking at our fraternity. At this time 1 would like to extend the chapter's invitation to all graduate brothers to drop in anytime. Sigma Tau's graduate brothers have been instrumental Our Spring calendar places a main emphasis on having all legacies and recommendations see the house and meet as many of the brothers as possible. We want to decide on them and move on to the rushees we have to start from scratch on. Our key to an effective rush program this summer will be the amount of active members living in the house. We have an abundance of hard-working men who will live in the house if they are able to find employment in the Seattle area. Know of any jobs?? Our Summer calendar and budget has been drawn up and we will be able to meet it. Our only problem arises when we come to the day of the Seafair races, without any kind of boat. If anybody has a boat, that we could possibly use on that day, we would appreciate hearing from them. The graduate support we have received so far has been invaluable. We know it will be a summer of hard work and we're both willing to give it all we've in rush and physical improvements to the house, thus got. If any ideas come to mind, or you just want to proving that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college talk rush, feel free to contact us anytime. days alone." Sigma Tau's undergraduate brothers are — Todd Bennett, Steve Stoddard \r\nFIJI'S IN SPORTS GOLF TOURNEY!! This spring in sports, Fiji's are again coming through. In baseball, Larry Patterson '77, is starting for the varsity as a freshman. Larry has already proved himself as he is hitting .297 on the season With the coming of spring and warm weather, the Fiji swingers have taken to the course. Long hours of luurd practice have been put in at the range to make this, the year the bogie king turns birdie king. The active chapter by turning in the tennis shoes of streaking season in exchange for golf shoes are making an honest effort to make this year's Alumni — Active Chapter Golf Tournament a truly professional after getting off to a bad start. In Pac-8 play, Larry is leading the team at .333. In crew, we have three Fiji's competing, Stu Johnson '76, Bruce Johnsen '76, and Greg Gordon '76. The entire crew teams made a sweep at San Diego this past month with Stu Johnson on the first Varsity boat. Bruce Johnsen is rowing Fours for the Junior Varsity. Greg Gordon is also rowing for the JV's and doing a fine job. exhibition. This year's match, the 2nd of the annual tourna ment, will be held Friday, May 17th, the day before the Alumni Football game. Tee-off times are scheduled between 12:00 and 1:30 PM at the Bellevue Municipal Golf Course. Following the match we will return to the house for an hour of cocktails to celebrate a great day at the links or perhaps to drown the memories of sliding into triple figures. Dinner will be served at the house for any participants immediately after cocktails. Following dinner, some entertainment will be pre sented by the tournament coordinator, Ted Legreid. Last year's match was very successful and enjoyable. This year's tournament promises to be equally as fun. We hope the alumni who are able, will try to make it to the match. In tennis, Mike Sharman '75, and Bryce Perry '75 are are doing well for the Huskies. In rugby, standout Pete Giese '74, who has been with the U.W. team at center since 1970, is having a great season. This past month,Pete participated in the Mud Cup and Montlake Dump Rugby Tournament and did very well. FIJI GOLF TOURNEY ENTRY FORM May 17, 1974 Name. Address - City State . Handicap. Enclosed is my payment of: $8.00 Golf and Dinner $5.00 Golf only $4.00 Dinner only Make checks payable to Phi Gamma Delta. Mail Entries to: Ted Lagreid 4303 9th N. E. Seattle, Wn. 98105 Entries due May 12, 1974. , Zip. \r\nI.F.C. BLOOD DRIVE GRADES With Spring Quarter well on its way, a young man's fancy turns to ... books? Once again Sigma Tau has kept up its fine repu tation for its scholastics, as the 'All House Average', for last winter term, came out a high 3.28 out of a 4.0 possible. There are a few students who deserve special recognition for their perfect marks. They are Steve Egge ('75), Chuck Hunt ('75), Terry Keller ('75), Doug Thompson ('75), Todd Bennett ('76), Bill Brennan ('76), Ron Gibson ('76), Craig Lowe The winter quarter blood drive sponsored by the Interfraternity Council was quite successful as indicated by the fine turnout. Fifty pints of blood were donated by the Greek system which equaled a goal set by the leaders of the blood drive. Not only was Phi Gamma Delta the leading donator with twenty pints of blood (which, by the way, doctors have determined is purple inside the body), but we were also recognized as "House of the Month" in the newly established Greek ('76), Dave Author ('77), Bob Baur ('77), Jim Berlage ('77), Mike Naughton ('77), and Bob Wohlman ('77). Newsletter. The students are busy compiling a catalogue of University courses with each student's personal comments on the classes and the professors listed. We believe that this could help the students who are not quite certain what to expect from a particular professor and his class. to have more fine representations by the house. If we continue to control such a superior per centage of the donations maybe there should be a Fiji blood drive next time?! It's predicted that there will be many more blood ^ives centered at Greek row and we hope Eli Ashley I.F.C. Rep. Plans are underway for a scholarship dinner in honor of those undergraduate brothers who have excelled academically. The scholarship program believe that one can do it, but he can't do it alone. By creating the proper atmosphere in the House, the brothers are en couraged to utilize their time wisely. HUSKY FIJI STAFF NEW DARKROOM Editor: Terry Clark ('75) Unknown to many, we have the likes of a reasonable darkroom located in a lost nook of the Chapter House's basement. Unfinished and rela tively unused since Brother Tim Beckman's('72) time, it has of late begun a slow resurrection. It now Contributors: Eli Ashley ('76) is nearly finished, complete with plumbing, venti Todd Bennett ('76) lation, developing tanlu, washers, and one very small enlarger. As completion draws near, interested Bill Brennen ('76) photographic-minded brothers have come forth hoping to produce some fine work. Brothers Chris Starr Dehn ('76) Pendleton ('75), Peter Rankin ('76), Terry Clark Bob Juhl('75) ('75), Kevin Reagan ('76), Bob Bauer ('77), Mark Bloomquist ('76), Dale Sowell ('75), Kim Korach Paul Leland ('75) ('77), and Gary Lien ('75) have shown interest or Cary Odegard ('75) have already contributed to reviving Brother Tim's fine start at a darkroom facility in the house. If there happen to be any photo buffs among the Graduate Brothers who may have an enlarger or other dark room equipment that they would be willing to sell, rent or donate, a call to either Chris Pendleton or Peter Rankin at the House would be much appreciated. Peter Rankin ('76) Steve Stoddard ('76) Phil Yamauchi ('76) \r\nAFNn QyyMHOJ 0I SiaVMn a3ss3aaav sv 33ava3An3a ion - rI i. t Ii' -S »• 6 UBSMBAON S0T86 'B/a •a *N M^es/ Su