HnjAHy. Gamma Phi Chapter — Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Spring Term, 1974 Penn State University at State Collie, Pa. FIJI SALUTES JOHN CAPPELLETTI The crotvcls have stopped clieeriiig ami the bands liave stopped playing, and now that it's all over, John Cappelletti has emerged as this years Heisrnan Tro]rhy winner, signifying the most ontstanding college football player of the year. Let its take a look at the factors involved in this years selection and. more importantly, at John Ca|rpelletti the person. At the beginning of the football season there was no one person that stood out as a "shoe in" for this coveted atvard. The name of John Cappelletti did come to the surface at this time, but no real move ment to push him in that direction seemed to be present. What were the factors that would favor a John Cappelletti? Fiist, he was a iLUining back, even if it tvas only his second year at that position. Next, he was from Penn State, a major independent with ex cellent prospects for another fine season. Also, there is no doubt that the presence of talkative and well respected coach Joe Paterno would not decrease Cap's chances for such an award. As the season progressed several other factors helped his cause even more. Penn State was winning, and in fact went through the season undefeated. Also, they had accepted a bid to play in the Orange Bowl in Miami on New Year's night. His statistics were as good as any other back in the country and he did not sustain any tnajor injitries. Iti addition to this, several other pre-season candidates such as U.S.C.'s Anthony Davis and Stanford's Mike Boryla had finished with mediocre seasons. John CnppeUe.tti — 1974 Heisrnan Trophy Winner (Cont. Pg. 2, Col. 2) \r\nPresident's Report The past few months have proved to be very fruitful here at Gamma Phi. Numerous activities have focused much local and national attention to 319 North Burrows Road. As you all well know, bro ther John Cappelletti's Heisman Trophy award was the highlight of the term. Reporters, commentators, and TV men invaded us while reporting on John. Such publicity brought a national spotlight to our FIJI house. Recently we were fortunate to have two profes sional baseball players, Byron Brown, player-coach of the Phillies and Pete Richert, ace pitcher of the St. Louis Cards with us for an evening of discussion. The two athletes took time from their nationwide drug abuse tour to visit tvith us. On January 19 Phi Gamma Delta initiated its 102nd Chapter, Mu Alpha, at West Virginia Univer sity. Gamma Phi provided two members of the in Gappy (Continued from page 1) However, there were many factors that worked against Cappy in his drive for success. First, the East ern Press has not usually stood behind Eastern candi dates as other areas of the country do for theirs. Next, Penn State is often accused of having a weak schedule — bowl teams such as Pitt, N. C. State ami Maryland, can hardly be considered weak. It was also debated that this was a prime year for a lineman to receive the trophy, one such as the likes of John Hicks of Ohio State or Oklahoma's Lucius Selman. Another factor had to do with the coaching philo sophy of Joe Paterno. During many games he would replace Cap, even before halftime if the outcome was apparent, preventing his from rolling up the score and racking up even more impressive statistics. When he sustained a minor shoulder injury before the Syra cuse game Cap was used as a decoy for one play which drastically reduced his yards per game average. How does someone react to all of this? As there stallation team as well as 10 other brothers attend is more talk of Heisman Trophy possibilities more ing the ceremony. We were very fortunate to be able to meet and work with the Fraternity Executives. All trho attended benefited greatly from the experience. pressure is placed on the individual to do well. Also, every candidate must be careful about what he says as there are always sportswriters who will blow up a story out of proportion. On February 20 our undergraduate chapter held an alumni dinner for our area gratis. The evening proved to be very successful and we plan to make this a regular event in closing the gap between the undergrads and our graduates. Scholastically, Gamma Phi improved consider ably, not that we were ever poor mind you, but by putting more emphasis on scholastics we proved we could do a little better. Moving from 25th to 17th out of 48 Penn State fraternities with a 2.8 average we were quite pleased. Winter term also brought elections at the chapter house. You can rest assured that the administrative af fairs are in good hands. I am very pleased and priv ileged to work wuth such a fine group of young men as our treasurer Walter Jones, Recording Secretary Gerry Link, Corresponding Secretary Paul Smith, and Historian Scott Huber. A good cabinet along with a much improved committee system combine for a strong internal atmosphere. What is most important to note at this time is the attitude of John Cappelletti in regard to this award. When he talked with members of the press, one word expressed his feelings — team. Cap would do his job to the best of his ability and if this lead to any awards they would be regarded as something extra for him and his teammates to enjoy. The team's success was always his primary goal. Even after Cap had won the Heisman he did not let it get the best of him. Sure, there were dinners, parties, interviews and more dinners, but John Cappelletti had not changed. After the Orange Bowl game, where Cappy was held to fifty yards rushing by the L.S.U. defense, he asked reporters to hold their questions until after he had gotten dressed. Many sportswriters stomped away calling Cap a prima donna. This was not the case. Cap turned his ankle a few days earlier and did not want the reporters to see the tape or use it as an excuse for below average statistics; that is John Cap pelletti. The future is bright at Penn State. A large group of enthusiastic brothers provides us with an excel lent nucleus as we strive to realize our potential. We encourage and appreciate any help you can provide as we attempt to strengthen our weaknesses and perfect outstanding player. We are all proud of his achieve ments, proud to be able to call him brother, but more than all of that, we are proud of John Cappelletti the person. May God bless this world with more men our strengths. such as he. Fraternally W. leelU,. President He is much more than college football's most Mike Lf.isey \r\nFIJI'S DRAFTED [C)H N CAI'P KI.I,1 1 1 I En O'Neil Bruce Allen Los Angeles Jiants Detroit Lions Miami — N.A.S.L. To be selected for military service is the type of "draft" most college students are quite happy to be able to avoid. However, when applied to professional athletics the word "draft" can mean the opportunity of a lifetime; an opportunity fidfilling the dreams of many college athletes. Each year pro organizations select among the finest talent in the land for "induc tion" into the exciting and challenging world of pro fessional sports. Once again Gamma Phi can proudly congratulate brothers firuce .Allen, John Cappelletti and Ed O'Neil as they join numerous other "Nittany Fiji's" in the pro ranks. Bruce Allen was drafted by Miami of the North American Soccer League earlier this Winter. The speedy fullback has decided to postpone a professional soccer career for at least another year in favor of com pleting his eligibility here at Penn State. Bruce was redtshirted as a freshman due to injury and it seems the pros cannot wait to get their hands on him. Needless to say, Penn Staters, and we here at Gamma New Pledges at Gamma Phi David R. Blumhardt — Yardley, Pa. Robert F. Clotigherty, Pittsburgh, Pa. Jeffrey M. Dolnak, Delmont, Pa. Robert G. Gardner — Norristown, Pa. Gary S. Gruen — Merion, Pa. Ernest A. Keller — Clarks Summit, Pa. James R. Ludwick — Bethlehem, Pa. Robert Melso — Broomall, Pa. John E. Metzger, York, Pa. Stephen C. Morrical — Titusville, Pa. Jeffery V. Passaro — Warren, Pa. Timothy R. Perkins — Westlawn, Pa. Anthony T. Trinkle — Keisterville, Pa. Robert J. Weezorak — Reading, Pa. Gerald T. White — Morrisdale, Pa. Phi, are quite pleased with and proud of "the Hulk's" decision to remain here in State College an other year. Ed O'Neil is to join Jim Laslavic in Detroit and Fleisman Trophy winner John Cappelletti goes to Los Angeles of the National Football League. Pro Football has gained two great athletes and Gamma Phi has lost two truely outstanding brothers in the likes of these men. Cap and "O" have contributed greatly to our Fiji Lodge as all who have come in con tact with them can attest. Good luck brothers and "watch out" N.F.L.!!! P.W.S. NITTANY FIJI . . . published three limes yearly tor the graduates, activities, and friends of (iamma Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Editor Contritjuiors Paul Smith Mike Leisey, John Reihner. Ed. Schmidt, Hum Fishburn \r\nGAMMA PHI INTRAMURALS DECEASED BROTHERS OF Fall term ended with Phi Gamma Delta lirnily seated as number I in the overall intramural point standings with excellent prospects for winning the C.E. Bischoff trophy for the fourth straight year. GAMMA PHI CHAPTER However, as Winter term activities ended, we found ourselves in a struggle to remain number one. It was a term of bad breaks and close losses with only one big win. Wrestling, the final event of Win ter term, was typical of previous competitions. We began with a number of grapplers with strong chances to go all the way but, because of those rough breaks, we ended with only one man in the finals. Dan Colpo, wrestling at 167 had a number of pins to his credit going into the final match but lost 3-2 on riding time. In a number of other sports we did reach the cjuarterfinals — swimming; losing to Sigma Pi; bas ketball, where we lost by four points to a tough Omega Phi Psi squad; in bowling our team went undefeated until finally beaten by Beta Sigma Rho by a mere 27 pins. Perhaps our best shotving was in the handball competition as Scott Huber went to the quarter finals while Rick Charles battled his way into the finals. Upon completion of the singles matches Scott and Rick teamed up and went all the way tvith an im 1908 Howard A. Zink, Palo Alto, Calif. 1910 William W. Twaddel 1913 Fred Selkregg, North East, Pa. 1914 Edward C. Rose, Sea Girt, N.J. 1914 William W. Hamilton, Pittsburgh, P;i. 1915 Henry W. AckhofF, Cthicago, 111. 1915 Elmer P. Schumaker, Oakmont, Pa. 1916 Eugene Hammitt, New York, N.V. 1916 Charles Shoemaker, [eanette, P;i. 1919 William H. Foster, Gouverneur, N.V. 1920 Eden A. Townsend, Ajiollo, Pa. 1921 Lydon Beam, Mansfieltl, Ohio 1926 fohn H. Vance, Canton, Ohio 1929 John Anderson, Rosell, N. Mex. 1930 1937 1939 1944 William J. Cunningham Edward B. McColly William F. Beyer Marshall B. Morgan, Humingdon, Pa. 1950 Robert L. Smith 1965 Thomas M. Kilcullen, Ho Chi Minh Trail (Air Force) pressive win over Phi Sigma Kappa in the handball doubles chamjiionship. Looking forward to Spring term, we hold high hopes for contintied success in volleyball as the major ity of last years championship team returns, including Steve Gamble and Mike Leisey. We should also be strong in track and golf play. Hopefidly we will make a stronger showing in soccer and paddleball as enthus iasm and participation in intramurals continues to be strong here at Gamma Phi. Ed Schmidt CORRECTION - Brother Thomas M. Hart (1942) — Please accept our sincer apologies lor ]jrinting the obituary notice in our Fall Issue. Best tvishes for con tinued good health. This list was prepared by Hiiiiiinel h'ishbiira '22: the iiiforination came pom the national magazine and the Penn State Alumni News, plus other sources. PHI GAMMA DELTA 319 North Burrowes Road State College, PA 16801 • 'Cc. ■ A THIRD CLASS RETURN REQUESTED ■ , - -/