LITTLE GIANT PIJI Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Vol. XXXV, No. 2 Wabash College October 1987 ALL HAIL THE PIG! Graduates Return To PSI The day began with a great home football game as the Little Giants easily rolled over Ohio Wesleyan,277. FoUowing the game were the normal donuts and cider. Then, brothers moved to the back living room for hers d'oeuvres and cocktails in preparation for the feast. Once the brothers had filled the dining room,and opening remarks were given by the Symposiarch, Brothers Rick Pitts ('83), the Chapter broke into a rambunctious chorus of"Bringing in the Pig" as the pledges marched in. Brother David Stoner('42)repre sented the active chapter in kissing the snout of the Pig, and rhyne John Keith ('91) had the distinct honor of removing the cherry as his pledge brothers paid homage to their respective end of the Pig. Before dinner was served. Brother Eki Ciolkowski ('88) delivered the invocation and Brother Kurt •5^ rle '88 raises his glass in "An Ebdle's Photo by B. Caplln '89 Spoerle ('88) recited "An Exiles Toast." Following dinner, reports were given by chapter president Carl Maertz ('89), Board of Chapter Advisors president Peteris Silins ('62), and House Corporation member Craig Green ('59). Concluding the formal event was the keynote address given by Brother David Buckles ('82). jtOSS - VVllF.L SWllTtt Forty-seven Phi Gams made their way back to the Fratemify for this most auspicious of occasions. In the majority were the classes of 1982 and 1983, returning to support and harass their pledge brothers Rick Pitts and David Buckles. Indeed, as the night progressed through singing and the traditional game of Indian, Brothers were reminded once again that "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone." perge! l>OB'.NbON Fraternally, Jeff Short'88 Corresponding Sec'y IN THIS ISSUE Fiji Academy President's Letter Page 2 Page 2 Pan Am Page 2 Treasurer's Report Graduate Directory Epitaph Editor's Note David Buckles Returns Fijis Respond Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 From The Archives Page 6 \r\nOctober 1987 Fiji Academy: A PRESIDENT'S LETTER a time to leam By Brian Beesley'88 Once again, Psi Chapter sent a delegation to Fiji Academy this past summer. We were, in fact, the second largest delegation present at the 20th Academy held at Ohio State,with only Zeta chapter of Indiana — this year's winner of the coveted Cheney Cup — Page 2 LITTLE GIANT FUI having more Brothers in attendance. Attending Academy were Brothers Brian Beesley ('88), Ryan Hartzog('88), Rhys Helt('89),Carl Maertz ('89), Dan O'Kom ('89), Paul Parkison ('89), Michael Sprovtsoff('90), and Brian Tatay ('90). A wide range of subjects relevant to all Phi Gcun chapters were addressed. In particular, issues of hazing,drug and alcohol abuse,date rape,and liability were discussed as problems that affected many Brothers, The Undergraduate Chapter Is proud of our past accomplishments In recent history. But we resize that we must continue to strive for excellence with new,ambitious goals.This desire to stand strong In all respects sets Wabash Phi Gams above all other fratemltles on campus. This year we have the captain of almost every fall varsity sport. We have representatives In every organ ization on campus without exception. And, with the help of a large freshman class — 24 pledged brothers — we Intend to win both Intramurals and scholar ship, continuing our dynasty In both areas. chapters across the U.S.Less volatile discussions were The most Important Improvement In terms ofthe held on the subjects of rush, leadersljip-skills, and graduate relations: Chapter as a whole Is the revival ofastrong committee system.Committees that have been largely Inactive or non-existent are now In fuU operation. We have surprisingly, one of the most heated topics debate was National's decision to ban the use of the mjl Islander Man as an unofficial mascot of the Fraternity. This decision was made In an effort to avoid future conflict with civil rights groups who find the mascot offensive. The concern Is based on the woiTy that the Islander Man represents us as ajacially discriminatoiy organization. ' - ' created a Public Relations Committee which Is striving to Improve our campus and community wide reputation as well as that of the fratemlty system as a whole. This Is done to a great extent by working with the Soclcd Service Committee and publicizing the many programs and events that Psi sponsors. Our Graduate Relations Committee Is expanding Its scope Into many areas, with a successful Pig Dinner under Its belt and a Graduate directory on the way. A third Indeed, the 20th Fiji Academy was an Incredible time to leam new skills, develop new Ideas for future improvement of Psi, and to spend some time with committee. Quality ofLife,Issponsoring events for the chapter with the goal of drawing us together as a tlght-knlt group. other Phi Gams from across the nation. The week at Ohio State has given us much encouragement for the future. Despite the new concentrations,the biggest asset of Phi Gamma Delta remains In Its Brotherhood.The Brotherhood at Psi Is very strong and continues to be the foremost resource that sets us apart.Indeed,as we Board of Chapter Advisors Housing Corporation Richard Tulley '55 Bob Bracken '43 Peterls Slllns Ken Krelsher '62 '64 Craig Green '59 Rick Cavanaugh Greg MlUer '76 Jim Ayers '83 John Culley '63 '69 C. Davles Reed Jim Amldon '85 '87 Tom Rlstlne '72 Harry McNaught '76 Phil Mlkesell '63 work toward achieving our goals, we depend upon the continued support of the Graduate Chapter. 1 would like to extend an open Invitation to all Brothers:drop by the Chapter House any time.We want to see more of you! perge! Carl Maertz, Jr.'89 Fijis Run Pan Am Cabinet President Treasurer Recording Sec'y Corresponding Sec'y Historian Fraternally, Brothers Mark Miles and David Shane have Carl Maertz '89 Ed Ciolkowskl '88 Dan O'Kom '89 Jeff Short '88 Brandt Burdlck '89 distinguished themselves and Phi Gamma Delta by providing a tremendous cMc service. Mark, the president of the 1987 Pan American Games held In Indianapolis, and David,the head of personnel for the Games,will appear In the next Issue ofthe Little Giant Fiji. \r\nPage 3 October 1987 LITTLE GIANT FIJI TREASURER'S REPORT Graduate Directory Brothers, Brothers, Psl Chapter has successfully rebounded from its financial difficulties of 18 months ago. We have paid off aU outstanding debts and set up a schedule to pay the Housing Corporation the back-rent which has accumulated since 1985. With 70 Brothers and pledges living in the house, we are once again able to generate enough income to do some things which have been long overdue. These include having more Graduate functions and reframing all of the composites and pictures from the circhives. These pictures are displayed throughout the house, so that others may see the pride which we all feel for Psl and our Graduate Brothers. We have also begun,with the Interestfrom the Duckworth Grant,to reupholster the study chairs and have begun to plan a revamping of the first floor. We hope to be able to continue improving our financial situation and even start asavings plcm ofour own in the coming years. 1 have begun to train a few underclassmen In accounting so that knowledgeable, By now we have sent out letters to all of our Graduates asking for Information to be sent to us In care of University Publishing Company. This is apart from the questionnaire Included In the last issue of the Little Giant Fiji. The com pany has offered to track down Graduates which we have lost track ofand print a Graduate direc tory free of charge to us.In the letter Is a request for both information and a donation. The request for donation Is Included by the company but not required for you to be Included in the directory;do not worry about giving money.What is required to be included in the directory is that the other form, requesting information, be sent in as soon as possible. Plecise, Graduates,send in the information sheet immediately. You will receive a directory sometime afer Christmas, provided that you respond by returning the data sheet. Let's see how many of the 932 living graduates we can have Included In the directory! Fraternally, perge1 Tom Gimderman '89 Grad Relations Chair competent Brothers will take over the importantjob of Treasurer in years to come. With sound financial management, the future of Phi Gamma Delta wlU be secure. Fraternally, perge! Eki Ciolkowski '88 Graduates, Ifyou have not already done so,please fill out the questionnmfe included in the last issue. Grad Passes On Psi Chapter extends its condolences to the wife of Brother Joseph Bird,class of 1953,who died July 28th of this year.She wrote us in early September:"Joe only attended Wabash for two years but went on to graduate from the U.S.NA in 1953. He spent the majority of his naval career in submarines having commemd of the Backer in San Diego. He spoke warmly of Wabash and the Brothers of Psi Chapter." To Mrs. Bird, we wish the best. There are 74 Graduates who have already responded, and listed below are the classes which have the five top percent returns so far: % ret. classes 33 25 '30,'32,'33 '25,'36,'80,'82 24 '54 22 '34 21 '42.'85 All Graduate classes are challenged to return the most questionnaires. Indeed, 1 urge everyone to return a sheet so that future issues of the LGF will contain as much Graduate news as possible! 1 am sorry that we could not Include every Phi Gamma Delta response, but they will be included in future not for issues. And, as always, do not hesitate to call, write, or come by if you have any suggestions for the newsletter or the Chapter. college days alone. perge! Fraternally, John Riddle '90 \r\nOctober 1987 Page 4 LITTLE GIANT FUI Buckles '82 Success Completes work at Vatican concentrate on Cannonical Law. After this period, Dave will return to Lafayette an ordained priest, helping the Church in the area of Law, according to the cannons ofthe Catholic Diocese. In his address to the chapter during dinner. Brother Buckles reminded us of the great opportunity that exists at Psi for brotherhood and friendship. Indeed, "Pig Dinner is an opportunity for the past and the present to join together and walk toward the future." Voicing his love for the Fraternity ofwhich he is apart, he stressed the importance of walking together and remembering that true fratemalism is merely Brother Buckles brotherhood. discusses the essence of "an extension of the relationship that exists Photo by C. Caplm '89 between you and your best friend." Truely, Friendship is the Sweetest Influence. Brother David Buckles, class of 1982 and this year's keynote speaker at the Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner,has distinguished himselfin a relatively short time after leaving Wabash. Active in the House and in many aspects of Wabash while still a student, Dave left the'Bash Brother Buckles, the men of Phi Gamma Delta salute you and your accomplishments. We appreciate your taking time from your busy schedule to come back to your Alma Mater, epitomizing the doctrine that"Phi Gamma Delta to pursue a career in dentistry.'While in his first year of dental school, though, he realized that is not for college days alone." such a profession was not his true calling:"I felt pergel my calling to the priesthood at Wabash,but I did not know if 1 was just afraid of going to dental Fraternally, The Men of Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta school. After a year of study, though, I knew my true place was indeed in the Church." He completed his year of dental school and went on to study theology for one year in the states. He preceded to apply for the opportunity to study in the Vatican and later received an appointment from the Catholic Diocese in Lafayette. Only 150 peoplefrom the entire United States receive such an appointment.The Vatican houses national colleges for each country in the world. Each college has a different focus according to the needs of each nation. To date. Brother Buckles has completed what is called the first cycle of his education, which consists ofthree years ofstudy after which one is ordained. Dave's ordination will be in the summer of 1988. More importantly, however. Buckles wiU be returning to the Vatican for a second cycle, consisting of an intense two year period of specialization, wherein he will The pledge class of 1991 sings "Old Wabash!" Photo l)y B. Caplln '89 \r\nPage 5 LITTLE GIANT FUI October 1987 PSI Grads Across The Nation Brother Fred Dunihue ('29) is now retired and Brother Roger Drununond ('53) is now retired living in Santa Rosa,California, with Maiy,his wife of 53years.He shared some ofhis special memories with us from his four years at Wabash:returning to the old Chapter House as a freshman and finding his but is stiU consulting on the control of arthropods affecting livestock. He lives in Kerrville, Texas, with Ellen, his wife of34 years.While at Wabash,Roger was active in Glee Club, Scarlet Masque, and Phi Kappa wardrobe trunk tossed out of a window, thus Phi. He has fond memories ofthe House and the class beginning Hell Week; the subsequent closeness ofthe cIeiss of 1929;and being the first president in the new of 1953. Chapter House. Brother Rand Biunette ('58) is a professor of history at MacMurray College in Jacksonville,Illinois. Brother Edgar "Lick" Engel('32)is now a retired He lives with wife Patricia in Jacksonville. He was ObGyn living in Santa Claus, Indiana, with Mildred, active in Scarlet Masque,Tom Mar-shall Club,and the Political Union. He has presently been listed in Who's Who in the Midwest and is active in the Morgan County Historical Society as its treasurer. his wife of 50 years. He looks back to his years at Wabash where he received three letters in both football £md baseball and wascaptain ofboth teamsin 1931.His special interests are medicine,photography, and golf. Brother Paul "Dec" Hiut, Jr.('37) is retired and living with Maiy, his wife of 46 years, in St. Clair, Michigan. While at Wabash, he played football, Brother Tom Sinex('62) is a lawyer practicing in New Albany, Indiana, where he lives with Janice, his wife of22 years.He was a member ofthe Glee Club and College Republicans while at the'Bash,and presently has two sons, Tom and Jim, in the Phi Gam House. participated in the yearbook. Bachelor, and the W Men's Club, and majored in history. He tells of a favorite song which was dear to his heart, claiming that Old Wabash — "she's style all the while,she's style Brother Carl"Buzz" Madsen('68)is working as a Federal Accounts Manager for Prime Computer in RockviUe, Maryland,and is living with wife Stephany all the while. Yip, Yip!" in Fairfax, Virginia He writes of many specif Brother William "Goose" Gostlin ('40), retired from memories: "that's my VW convertible in the living room; the place is like a powderkeg" food fights; P. General Signal Corporation, lives in Palm Harbor, Green's ice pillow; Bowen's missing mattress;and his Florida, with JoEtn, his wife of 44 years. Involved in virestling. Glee Club, and Pan Hel organization, he majored in English and Speech.He enjoyed long hikes at Sugar Creek and Turkey Run while at Wabash,and many other academic pursuits.He is now engaged in a long-term restoration project of an old Porsche, and suggests that the new addition should be torn down so that a permanent Fiji Isle pool can be constructed. married his lifetime sweetheart, Jozm. Thanks for the advice. Buzz! Brother RobertSIade('45)is retired after 38years with Inland Container Corporation. He is now living Brother John "JR" Reynolds ('73) is a personal financial planner for IDS Financial Services, Inc., out in Newburgh, Indiana, with his wife of 36 years, Barbara. At Wabash, Bob ran track, was in Sphinx Club,W Mens Club,Blue Key,and Senior Council,and graduated Phi Beta Kappa in English. Since his of Waynesboro, Virginia He lives with wife of three years, Cynthia in Waynesboro, and has a six month graduation, he has served for 18 years on the board and for two years as president of the National other activities. He remembers 1971 distinctly as the Association of Wabash Men. He looks back to the of the addition for a solid month in hopes that the transition from peace to WWII to peace and its effect grass would grow, improving the look of the chapter. old son.He was very active atWabash,participating in WNDY, Scarlet Masque, and the Bachelor, as well as time Gary Leonard ('72) watered the new sod in front on his Wabash experience. Brother John Porter ('78) is £in attorney in Fort Brother Lew McKinney ('49) is the current president and owner of Clean Water Systems, Inc., Wayne, Indiana, living there with wife Barbara and son Paid ('07). Also very active across campus and in based in Venice, Florida. He has been married to his the house, John was in the Sphinx Club, on Student wife Martha for 38 years and has two children. He Senate,Bachelor,and others.He remeilns active in the looks back to some unbelievable times when the community, being on the board of several organiza house gained both state and national recognition by tions. winning both the Beta Graduate and Cheney Cups for the best Phi Gam chapters. Thanks to all who responded. Ed \r\nOctober 1987 LITTLE GIANT FIJI Page 6 DO YOU REMEMBER? Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION Wabash College 213 W. Jefferson BULK RATE Crawfordsville, IN 47933 Permit No. 181 Address Correction Requested * Crawfordsville, IN DECUW ntATHttltV W wn SMSH* 9*"*