rcC inMniui PSI PHI GAmmA DELTA OJA Volume 29 Number 3 PHI GAMMA DELTA,WABASH COLLEGE,CRAWFORDSVILLE,INDIANA February 1982 BARNETTE NEW PRESIDENT % Many succejss/u;' men have spent an im OF AFNB portant part of their lives in the rooms of designed to "add flexibility and manage ment depth for the years ahead," Psi chapter, working hard to prepare Bornette said. themselves for the real world. We ore Although he has been away for 13 years he's not a total stranger to the community very proud of all our graduate brothers and find joy in learning of their success and the bank. He said, "I counted almost and of the influence the fraternity had on 60 officers at the bank (out of 351) who were there when I left in 1969. There have their careers. The time has come to throw the spot attention. The new President of American been a lot of changes, but I don't expect a lot of problems settling in." When asked how his experiences at the Fiji house helped him with his career Fletcher National Bank, the largest bank choice, he said that it was the first in Indiana, is Joseph D. Bornette Jr. '61. He took office on January 4, 1982 "almost ed to. As President of the house he had to light on a Psi brother whose extreme suc cess in the banking business deserves our 20 years to the month" after he began his banking career. A native of South Bend, business like environment he was expos moke many important financial and management decisions. That was as close Brother Bornette held the position of to the real business world as he could at President of the house and also served as that time, but it still helped him prepare Rush Chairman. His campus activities in cluded Intramural Competition and the Young Republicans. He joined the bonk after he graduated from Wobash in 1961. for his career. But what he remembers most about the house are the close friendships he made there. He still keeps in touch with many of He worked his way up to vice-president ot his Phi Gam brothers and visits them AFNB before leaving in 1969 for the First National Bonk of Evonstown, Illinois. There, he became president and chief ex every once in a while. In May he will be attending the 20th year reunion with all of ecutive officer in 1973; in 1976, he joined In 1963 Brother Bornette married a lady named Charlene and today they have three children, John age 11, Michel age 8, and Anne age 3. Presently the Bornette family is moving to Indianapolis. We at Lake View Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago us president and chief executive officer. Bornette is actually taking over two positions, as president of the bank and also president of its corporate parent, American Fletcher Corp. The split position - unusual among Indiana banks - is February 20 Purple Garter 24 Home Basketball Game-Rose Hulmon 26-27 Parents Weekend JOSEPH D. BARNETTE, JR. his PBs. the Fiji house would like to give the Bornette family our best wishes and congrodulote Brother Bornette on his success. Another fine Fiji I April 3-4 House Improvements Weekend 17 Fiji Island 26 Senior Dinner 20 Classes End March 7-14 Spring Break 19-20 Honor Scholar Weekend May 3-8 Finals 16 Commencement \r\nPage 2 February 1982 Little Giant Fiji GRADUATE NEWS ACADEMICS ON THE RISE Once again Psi Chapter has shown its excellence in academics, both as a house and also among the many individuals. The William (Monte)P. Deschner MD '77 and his wife Lorrie live at 3504 Scarlet Oak Ct., Indianapolis, Indiana 46222. Brother Deschner plans to complete his General Surgery Residency training at Indiana University in 1983. He also has been ac cepted to continue with a two year Car diovascular Surgery Fellowship. His wife will graduate from the lU Medical School this year and will continue on in an Anesthesia Residency at the lU Medical Center. Paul T. Hurt, Jr. '37 and his wife Mary Frances live at 808 Jay St., St. Clair, Michigan 48079. Brother Hurt has this to say: "Brothers Fiji: I was there, amidst the 10,704 footballers who jammed Blackstock field that day in November. I stood right beside Brother Paul Hasting and Brother John Collett, and helped sing "Old Wabash" some unteen times...even though we lost, we won the war! Wabash Love my "W" sweater as much as my sheep skin, ! guess...and Brother Lenny Wolff '37 was our All-American end! I am coming home to "Psi" and Old Wabash next May for the 45th reunion of my class of '37. With me will be the DePauw coed that my sister got me a blind date with. I married her 41 years ago. We're still hangin' in there...and she's still beautiful!" John Llngelboch '71 has become the new Purple Legionaire for the Lambda Kappa chapter at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. Brother Lingelboch owns a Sporting Goods store just west of Appleton. He has proposed a number of good ideas which his chapter hopes to im plement early this year. Formost of these is a ski trip (x-country and/or downhill) for the chapter which he could help outfit through his store. Kelsey B. McKay '49 and his wife Martha 40 wins, DePauw 40 wins, and 8 ties. have moved to a new address - 761 12th Remarkable after 88 years! BEAT Ave., South Naples, Florida 33940. Brother McKay is an account represen DEPAUW! In my day - 1936 - we beat DePauw 19-zip right there on Blackstock field. I was #34 and got to play in that ball game! Presently the men of Psi chapter are on Kappa Sigs. The standings are. Kappa Sigma - 159.5 followed by the Phi Gams with 152, followed closely by the Delts with 148 points. The fact that at this time last year we were in 5th place and ended up two positions better at 3rd place, proves that we are a last half team, and that the first place spot is not far out of sight. The volleyball team finished with a 7-2 record to win 3rd place. This is the best Phi Gam finish in Volleyball in 7 years. As basketball coach, Dave Clark is anticipat ing a much better Fiji finish this year than last year's 6th place finish. The Fiji cagers are presently at 3-2. Bill Wheeler, John Broderson and Kevin Aden each won their ing fourth with a 2.93 GPA. In this class, there were five freshmen on the Dean's List, Kyle Carr, who also had a 4.0 and received an academic citation. Brad Carr, Geoff Davis, Tim Grusenmeyer, and Dan Kraft. Brother's Dave Broecker and Hollis Evans had a 4.0 GPA, and Brother Tony Molandro received an academic citation. Other Brothers on the Dean's List were brothers Buckles, Dreher, Newby, Pfennig. Tucker, Gunderman, Miner, Pitts, Ridgewoy, Wheeler, Williams, Winton, Brodersen, T. Broecker, Conerly, Gongwer and Kaster. The house is look ing forward to even better semester this spring. SNOWBOUND tative with Richardson Securities Inc., a As all Wabash College graduates know, New York members firm with nation wide representation. going to on all-male school has its social AS SPRING ARRIVES FIJIS LOOK FORWARD TO IM FIRST PLACE ly 7.5 points away from the first place house improved its standing among the other campus fraternities, moving up to second with a 3.11 grade point average. The pledge class of '85 also did well, plac first round in the I.M. pocket billiards tourney. The Phi Gam weightlifters are hoping this year to equal their last year's first place finish. First place in the canoe race is expected with World Class kayaker Tom Dean pulling the oar. Last year Dean and Randy Williams beat the defending champs by more than six minutes. Softball is another strong Fiji faculty which was evident by their 2nd place finish last year. Mark Miner is heading up the I.M. bowling squad this season, and intramural wrestl ing is starting up again with the comple deficiencies. Days can go by without a glimpse of a member of the female gen der. The only way to keep our sanity in this thriving metropolis of Crawfordsville is to occasionally invite sororities from other campuses over for a Saturday night party. Recently the Alpha Chi Omega house from Butler "punked out" at a punk rock party here at the Phi Gam house. However, the most memorable ex change in recent history was when the women from Delta Gamma at Butler blessed us with their presence for two whole days. The girls arrived on January 29th, but could not leave due to the snow storm that night. The next day the DG's and the Fijis played in the snow while the plows tried to clear the highways. But the girls had to stay Sunday night and were not able to leave until 4:00 PM Monday. Needless to say, not much studying was done during this time. It was a memorable experience and talk was made of a se cond blizzard party" at the DG house in Butler next year. track, horseshoes, bodmitton and ping The Purple Garter, to be held February 20 at the Indianapolis Sheraton West, tops off this semester's social calendar. Fiji Island, this semester's second major Phi Gam social event is tentatively scheduled tion of the new wrestling room. The rest of the I.M. sports that are getting under way are; handball, indoor and outdoor pong. Don't be surprised if the men of Psi for April 17 at the house. A number of ex finish this I.M. season with a "BANG" and changes with sororities from Butler, Ball bring home the first place trophy. State and DePauw have also been sched uled for future weekends, in addition to the festivities planned for Honor Scholar and Pan-Hel weekends. \r\nLittle Giant Fiji February 1982 THE LIGHTER SIDE OF COMPS Every January and February, the ritual Is the same. Seniors begin to feel their stomachs churning as they watch the fateful dates move closer. Senior com prehensive examinations ore a tradition at Wabash one must pass these tests, over one's chosen major or majors. In order to graduate. The days preceding Comps are some of the most Interesting of a year's 365. "Comps don't exist," said freshman Kyle Carr. "It's a figment of someone's fevered Imagination." Senior Greg Bruzas agrees. "There are no Comps. It's all a goon — I've heard that It's just a Departmental picnic at Turkey Run. The people who have the most fun get Distinctions." "Comps were lost week," said an an noyed Keith Ennls. "You missed them. But don't worry. Make-up exams will be given Wednesday and Thursday of Spring Break." A room full of history majors dimmed the lights, found Channel 13 on T.V., and had just settled down comfortably, feet up. "Get outta here," they shouted. "We're studying for Comps!" Bart Kercher, a Math-Economics double major, has been studying for two weeks: "I'm ready," he said confidently. "I've read all my notes, outlined my books, worked dozens of sample problems. I even gave myself a mock-Comprehensive exam for practice." "1 saw your first question," said Bart's roommate. "Something obour MacroEconomics." "MACRO?!!" A sweating Laurent Kahl nervously un Page 3 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Greetings from PsI Chapter In beautiful Crawfordsvllle! The Spring semester has started off smoothly and Is sure to be a memorable one for PsI. Scholarship Is on most people's minds, a thought that was fueled by a fine, though not good enough, 2nd place finish last semester. We lost by .01 of a point to the first place finishers. I am hoping that we can take the title this semester as the pledges settle Into a routine and establish some good study habits. PsI needs and wants to regain that number one ranking In scholarship that has evaded us the past few semesters. Intramurals are also looking very good at this point. We are currently In 2nd place and traditionally have a very strong spring IM season. The talk around the house Is that we can win both scholarship and IM's. Du Pope, 1945. "Maybe THIS will help me This would be an Immeasurable boon to the house In terms of rush and house pass..." morale. corked some French wine, Choteauneuf "It's just like Freshman Tutorial, Isn't PsI Is also anticipating a rewarding It?" said Mark Miner, a junior. Freshman Tim Grusenmeyere's not wor social schedule this semester. Freshman ried about Comps. "They'll be abolished setting up events for the season. For the first time In anyone's memory, we are tak ing the Purple Garter Dance out of the by the time WE'RE seniors." Kyle Carr (Chris' brother) Is hard at work house. It will be held at the Sheraton West on February 20. This Is something new for us, but 1 am sure that It will prove to be a memorable experience for oil. Fiji Island will be held on April 16 and 17, and as always we would love to have graduates By Ralph Chacon back for the affair. Another thing that deserves mention Is the redecorotlon of the ladles lounge and restroom. We are currently redecorating the room from top to bottom and hope to hove It finished within the next few weeks. Mrs. Vino MIkesell, Philip Mlkesell's wife, has been kind enough to devote much time and energy to the job and has handled all of the decorating aspects. The whole project was made possible by funds from the Housing Cor poration. The chapter certainly ap preciates the contributions of both Mrs. MIkesell and the Housing Corporation. A final topic that I would like to mention is rush. Honors Scholars Weekend Is just around the corner, as rush chairman Ran dy Williams keeps reminding me, and graduate support and recommendations 1 wonder if il's too late to change my major. ore always welcome. On the whole, things look really positive for PsI Chapter this Spring semester. I hope that we live up to our own expectations and capabllltes. Even If we don't, I am confident that the men of PsI will rebound with even more deter mination. Barry Bone Chapter President \r\nFebruary 1982 Little Giant Fiji Page 4 SOCIAL SERVICE By Cam Gongwer The Social Service Committee began the year planning new projects and activities for the upcoming semester. Ideas of working with the Joycees, the Ben Hur a Nursing Home, and local churches in ef forts to help the community were propos ed. It was also decided that the pledge class would be required to do their own special service activity of their own choice. It is hoped that this undertaking will become a tradition of pledge training. Around Easter time a dinner and/or Easter egg hunt was suggested. Also, it is anticipated that strong participation in Special Olympics for handicapped people will occur in April. The biggest project will be the Superdance in March. This project will require much support and work from all the brothers. In all regard the whole committee and the Chapter looks forward to this semester with optimism and hope in all that it gives for others. In December we had a Christmas dinner for some of the deprived children around Crawfordsville. After dinner Santa and his elf arrived and passed out gifts to the MARK HUNTER ('84) MEETS WITH X-MAS GUEST children. WRESTLING when the cold winds blow through Fuller Arboritum, one will probably realize that the Wabash College wrestling team will be probably wrestling a match on Chadwick Court. This year, as has been in many years passed, the Little Giant grapplers are well represented by five Phi Gams on this years 1981-82 wrestling squad coached by Max Servies. Matt Langenbacher (143) and Mike "Moby" Whelan (177) represent the Junior Class. Sophomore Mike Kaster (177) and Freshman Chris Ruble (126)fill out the rest of the squad of Phi Gams. Langenbacher, ALL THE CHILDREN LEFT THE HOUSE HAPPY AFTER THEY RECEIVED THEIR GIFTS FROM SANTA Whelan, and Ruble are defeated this season. While, Langenbacher and Ruble are both Little State champions with "Langie" receiving the "Most Valuable Wrestler" award. At this point in the season, the Scarlet Little Giants have only lost one match and one shooting for their second consecutive undefeated season. \r\nFebruary 1982 Page 5 Little Giant Fiji BEAGLE AND CLARK: BASKETBALL BROS. SWIMMERS PREPARE FOR DPU The Wabash College basketball team is Clark, is a Carmel native and is the 3rd currently enjoying another fine season partly due to the fine play of two sophomore Phi Gams, Jim Beagle and Dave Clark. The Little Giant Cagers are forward. He is averaging 7.5 points and Christmas 4.5 rebounds per game while shooting weather, two Fiji's, Ray Jovanovich '84 and Kevin Crowe '84, enjoyed 80° temper atures while training with the swim team 55% from the foul line. while most Psi Phi Gams spent their break in Indiana's cold 11-4 on the season with 3 of the 4 losses An interesting fact about the two Carmel natives is that this season marks coming against Division I competition in the eighth consecutive season that they hours down to sunny Florida where they Louisiana and Texas over Christmas. They are currently ranked 4th in the midwest region and are hoping to earn their third have played on the same team. Even more remarkable is that they have never lost more than 30% of their games with an eight year mark of 125-40. trained six hours a day, for two weeks. The trip is designed to give the swimmers the opportunity to train hard while they consecutive NCAA Division III Great Lakes regional post-season bid. If they are to at tain this goal, players such as Jim Beagle and Dave Clark will have to continue play ing well. As for individual statistics, Dave Clark is a 5'8", 150 pound point guard who is an excellent ball handler and passer. David is the first guard off the bench and is used in pressing situations especially. David averages just over a point a gome while dishing out 3 assists a game. Dave is an excellent floor general. Another top performer for the Little Giant cagers is 6'5", 200 pound sophomore Jim Beagle. Beagle, like As for the team's chances for post season success, Jim Beagle had this to say. "Right now we're playing the best we have all year. We are definitely team oriented and use all 12 players. I don't see us losing any more games this year so we should be in the playoffs." Dave Clark echoed these sentiments adding, "not on ly do we play well as a team — we also get along with each other which is a key to any championship team." So with the help of two Phi Gams the Little Giants are enjoying success this season and are looking forward to tourna ment play. SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW in Florida. The swimmers traveled 25 don't have to worry about their studies. This hard work will then pay off through out the season, especially in the end."The Florida trip gives us a strong base to work off of," said Ray Jovanovich. "You get in great shape practicing six hours a day." Although the Wabash team is off to a slow start, they look to end the season strong. Friday, February 12th the swim mers will be traveling down to Greencastle for a re-match against rival DePauw. The meet will be held in the Dannies new swimming complex and looks to be very close. "Our biggest goal right now is to beat DePauw. We've been looking for ward to the re-match since last Novem ber," said diver Kyle Carr '85. Despite the poor record, it has been a season of hard work and good times for the three Phi Gam swimmers. BASEBALL On February 1st the Wabash College baseball team will be starting its winter practices for the upcoming season. Four Phi Gamms will be playing important roles on this years team coached by Mike Deah. Senior Rick Blaster, and Sopho mores Jeff Beauchot, John Broderson and Tim Heston are returning lettermen from last years squad. Blaster, last years'"Most TRACK Senior 800 meter man Craig Tucker is striving for a national qualifying time. Craig, from Brownsburg, Indiana had the best half mile time for the Little Giant striders last year. Senior sprinter Dave Kennedy returns to the track after a stay in England last year. Along with being the top 100 meter man for Wabash in 1980, Dave led off an unde TENNIS There may be two feet of snow on the ground, but the Wabash tennis team is already hard at work gearing up for the upcoming season. Psi chapter will have three representatives on the team this Improved Player," returns as the teams Designated Hitter, a position held for the entire past season. Early this week, Beauchot injured his right knee which re quired immediate surgery and he should be back in action by the end of March. One of five returning pitchers, Broderson will be try to improve his 2-1 record from feated relay team which won, among the year before. Heston, who plays out 1500 and 800 meter runs this season. After Giants is Tom Murray ('84). Tom lettered field, just hopes that this season will be a slightly disappointing season in 1981, Cam has been training hard for the '82 last year and was 5-1. Finally, Matt Langenbacker ('82) will be coming back season. out for the tennis team when he com just as fun as the last one. All four let termen will probably be making the an nual Florida trip during Spring Break (March 6-14) and will also be seen in ac tion on March 18th when Wabash takes an DePauw University at the "Dannies" home field. The Wabash College track team takes to the cinders once again this spring and head coach Rob Johnson is optimistic others. The Little State meet and the Wabash relays. Gunderman ('83), who is a two time will be Bill Wheeler, better known for his defending Little State champion. Rick also compiled the best record on the team last year, (12-4). He is 24-8 while here at physical prowess on the football field. Bill will be throwing the discus this spring. Sophomore Cam Gongwer will run the Two Phi Gam freshmen will be rounding out the squad. Josh Minkler, out of Muncie, Indiana, will be running the 1500 and 500 meter runs. The first year cross country letter man should be one of the outstanding freshmen on the team. Triple Jumper Dan Kraft out of Morton, Illinois, about this team's chances for success. He will also be an important addition to the team. Coach Johnson feels that Dan is one has good reason to be optimistic, for he of the harder workers on the team. has six Phi Gams on the squad. year. The Fiji contingent is led by Rick The sole Phi Gam junior on the team Wabash. Also returning for the Little pletes the wrestling season. Matt sat out last year as he traveled to California to see what the real world was like. In early March the team will be heading for Sarasota, Florida for the annual Spring Break training trip. They will be playing some matches along the way, but the first meet back here in Indiana will be March 16 against St. Joseph's College. Psi Chapter is quite proud to be represented by such excellent competitors. \r\nPage 6 Little Giant Fiji February 1982 The LITTLE GIANT FIJI is published four times a year by Psi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Wabash College for the enjoyment of the oJumni, undergraduate members, and friends of Psi chapter. Editor Jim Stewart ('84) Cabinet President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Historian Trustees of the Wabash College Phi Gamma Delta Association Robert Bracken ('43) Barry Bone ('83) Greg Miller ('83) jay Carr ('84) Jeff Oberlies ('83) Eric Green ('83) Frankfort, Indiana Ranson Griffin ('40) Indianapolis Lonnie Thurber ('59) Crawfordsville John Murray ('50) Michael Gray ('54) Thomas Ristine ('72) Harry McNaught(76) Indianapolis Hinsdole, Illinois Indianapolis Indianapolis Board of Chapter Advisors John Culley ('69] Section Chief Phillip Mikesell ['63) Purple Legionnaire Richard Tulley ('55) Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Peteris Silins ('62) Crawfordsville Richard Campbell ('69) James Ayers ('63) Dudley Miller ('78) Indianapolis Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Psi Cliapter of Ptii Gamma Delta NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Wabash ColleEe 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsville, Indiana 47933 Address Correction Raquested BULK RATE Permit No. 181 Crawfordsville, Ind.