K N O X THE G.A Calesburg,Illinois DMgDi[E Pig Dinner Preview. Page 3 iriaDg Feature Russell Feature on Publisher of Mail. Page 4 John Pritchard Galesburg Dggi[E on Pia Dinner MC Crawford. Page 6 '79. Register Fundraiser Update. Back Page K. \r\nG.D. Fiii Soring 1989 President's Report then, I hope you have an enjoyable Easter season and a .sife spring! By Tom Jaros '89 Greetings from Gamma Deuteron! As 1 write this message to you. the Knox College Winter Term is winding down to a close. The brothers (g@D^©[ni ©mO [^©©0[pl©[n)lii have been busy studying in the past couple of weeks, and we hope to pass Lt. Col. George H. Brown Sigma Nu and regain our spot at Walter J. Guth, Jr. number one in scholarship this term. Hallberg Hanson In looking back over the past 10 weeks, I find myself satisfied with the workings of the chapter. Winter Term has traditionally been the time when pledge education and activities take place, and this year was no exception. The chapter's 15 pledges have diligently dug through the Purple Pilgrim, and treated the chapter to an enjoyable Rose Formal and Walkout. In terms of the chapter's fund drive, the brothers have watched the generosity of the graduates total over $19,000 in donations thus far. The of ficers and the BOA have met to dis cuss the next phases of the renova tion, and 1 have been in close contact with the fund drive chairman, Rich ard Heidbreder '40. You will hear more about the progress of the fund drive at the Norris Pig Dinner on April 8, at which Phi Gamma Delta Execu tive Director William will speak. Basically, A. Martin III Jack W. Holt Kenneth G. Johnson Col. Perry W. Kempster Frederick C. Norlin Robert W. Parkinson Edward T. Phillips Ralph H. Ray, Jr. Charles R. Williams 5D[lw©[r ©wO Dr. Kenneth A. Boldt Dr. Peter W. Carryer Michael E. Chubrich Thomas W. Collins Allan H. Devol John E. Force Herbert F. Hintze Theodore R. Johnson George B. Millush, Jr. Peter W. Robinson things are running smoothly at Gamma Deuteron and the brothers are anxiously awaiting the onset of Spring Term. If you are un able to attend Pig Dinner, all of the weekend's activites will be documen ted in the next issue of The G.D. Fiji. The next issue will also include up dated plans for the fund drive and renovation, which will be formulated during the weekend of April 8. Until Dr. Robert 8. Ryan Michael J. Spreitzer William G. Springgate Michael G. Vlaisavljevich Michael B. Wheeler Walter F. Winkler Michael L. Zielke \r\nG.D. Fiji Spring 1989 Pig Dinner April 8 at Soangetaha and the graduate who traveled the farthest, and recognition to gradu ates who have contributed to the fund drive. By Paul Wright '91 With the 1989 Norris Pig Dinner Following the Dinner and program, all gradautes are invited just around the corner, on Saturday, April 8, some specifics concerning back to the chapter house for a reception. The Alumni Room, which the weekend have been worked out. In the morning, interested will be on display for graduates who graduates can play a round of golf. wish to look through old yearbooks The chapter is reserving a tee time of 9-00 a.m. for Phi Gams only at the local golf course. There will be a or photo albums. lunchtime cookout at the chapter house featuring bratwurst, hot dogs and hamburgers. In the afternoon, an architect will be at the house to is full of Gamma Deuteron history, This year's Norris Pig Dinner promises to be an enjoyable time for all graduates and undergraduates alike. Gamma Deuteron urges all graduate brothers to attend this exciting event. hold a question and answer session concerning the renovation of the house. In addition. Fund Drive chair man Richard Heidbreder '40 will be talking to graduates and answer ing questions throughout the day. A reception before dinner will Graduate Info By The G.D. Fiji David Hansberger '86 started begin at 6:00 p.m. at Soangetaha his new job as a marketing specialist for Applied Strategies International Country Club east of Galesburg, including a cash bar. The dinner on December 1 of last year. He pro vides information on the company's itself will not be buffet style, but will be served to the graduates in consulting services to potential cli their seats. The dinner's main course will be a choice of poched salmon or meetings. In addition to his new job. filet mignon. Of course, the most important ents, trade shows and association Brother Hansberger was married to Amy Woodhouse last August 20. part of the evening concerns the The G.D. Fiji planned to publish an article this issue about the Pledge program. This year's speaker is Class of 1963-64. However, due to William A. Martin III, the Exec insufficient response from that class, utive Director of Phi Gamma Delta. In addition to his speech. Brother Heidbreder will update the gradu ates on the progress of the fund drive. Other features of the program include presentation of the Golden we were unable to do so. In the next and Silver Owl recipients, awards to the oldest graduate in attendance issue of The G.D. Fiji, information will be printed on the graduates from that pledge class who did respond. \r\nG.D. Fiji Spring 1989 John Pritchard Involved in Still Activities with the Fire Marshall and problems with a leaky second floor, two situ ations which persist to this day. Re cently, the second floor shower was of Gamma Deuteron caulked to prevent leaking and a new toilet was installed. By Pat Donnelly '90 John Pritchard *79 is one of Brother Pritchard is married in the workings of the chapter in the and has four children-Sarah, 7, John, 5, Emily, 2, and Charles, fourmonths. The G.D. Fiji is printed by past ten years. Brother Pritchard at the Galesburg many successful Gamma Deuteron alumni, and he has remained active Brother Pritchard is the Chief Register-Mail. Operator and Publisher of the Galesburg Printing Press Company, which runs and prints the Galesburg Reg ister-Mail. He said his favorite part Death Notice of his job is that he faces new challenges every day, and the job is never routine. On the downside, he does not like being under constant pressure. Brother Gamma Deuteron regrets to report the passing of G. William Pritchard is also involved in other media organiza tions, and in the Illinois State Bar Association. He is a member of the Bar Association's Committee on Me dia Law. He said By The G.D. Fiji Gunnison '50 late last year. Brother Gunnison was the executive vice president and dir ector of Employers Reinsurance Corp., and lived in Overland Park, Massachusetts. Brother Gunnison had his fondest memories of Gamma Deuteron include the many friends he made at Knox, as well as the anticipation and excitement of Walkout and other pledge activities. The two professors he remembers most are Accounting professor Wil bur Pilsbury and Economics profes sor Burr White, who promoted the concept of a dry campus. Brother Pritchard, who grew up in Galesburg, pledged during his Freshman year at Knox. He was Pres ident of the chapter for one term, and worked on The G.D. Fiji while at Knox. Among his memories of the house were inspections and dealings been with the company since 1966. He served as manager of the facul tative reinsurance department of the company, vice president and senior vice president before being promoted to executive vice presi dent in 1983. He had been in the in surance business for nearly 40 years and was designated as a chartered property and casualty underwriter in 1968. Survivors include a wife and three children, plus five grand children. The family suggests mem orial contributions to the American Heart Association. \r\nName Nickname Mailing Address Class_ Phone number Occupation Firm Describe some facet of your work Family (please include date of marriage and of children's birth). Clubs, societies, service organizations, civic or elective offices. Anything else of interest (e.g. Phi Gam relatives, etc.)?_ Please fill out and return to; IFSp [p[h3 ©aKraffuDSi ©©Hit® \r\nG.D. Fiji Spring 1989 Crawford to be MO of Norris Pig Dinner The brothers of Gamma Deuteron are excited to have Brother Crawford as the Master of Ceremonies for Pig Dinner, and we hope tq see as many graduates as possible at the Dinner. By The G.D. Fiji K. Russell "Rusty" Crawford '72 has been selected and has agreed to serve as the Master of Ceremonies at Gamma Deuteron's Annual Pig Din ner, to be held at Soangetaha Country Club on April 8 (For more information on Pig Dinner, see page 3). Brother Carwford lives in East Peoria and currently works for the Illinois Secretary of State's office as an Administrative Policy and Assistant Program in the Administration Division of the Office. He describes his job as a "court and law enforcement liaison for Nor thern Illinois between the Secretary of State and judges, state police, sheriffs, local police departments, state's attorneys, circuit clerks and court services and probation depart ments." He also provides training, ma terials, problem solving and legis lation. Brother Crawford was elected to the Tazewell County Republican Cen tral Committee and served from 1973 through 1979, and was Auditor of Tazewell County from 1980-84. He served on the Tazewell County Board from 1976-80, and was again elected to the Board in 1988. He was also elected as a delegate to the 1988 Republican National Convention in New Orleans. Brother Crawford was married in 1975, and he and his wife Cindy have a 13-year old son, Kristopher Russell Carwford, who "thinks he wants to be a Fiji when he gets to Knox." New Pledge Class By The G.D. Fiji On November 7, 1988, Gamma Deuteron pledged fifteen fine young men to add to the 32 active members of the chapter. Here is a rundown; Jeff Bacidore '92 is from La- Salle, Illinois, and is the younger bro ther of active member Jim Bacidore '90. Jeff plans to major in Political Science. Karl Bayer '92 is from St. Charles, Illinois, and also plans to major in Political Science. His extra curricular activities include skiing and soccer. Erik Dierks '92 comes from Des Plaines, Illinois, and plans to major in Russian Area Studies. His activities include lacrosse, martial arts. Union Board concert promotion, and playing bass guitar. Chris Doscotch '91 is originally from Woodridge, Illinois, and now lives in Eagle River, Wiscon sin. He plans to major in History and Education. Acitivities are varsity ten nis, intramural basketball and volley ball, and he is running for Alderman in Galesburg. Jeff Fears '92 is from River side, Illinois. He plans to major in Economics and Business. He is in volved in ROTC, the school radio sta tion, intramural volleyball and the martial arts club. See page 7 \r\nG.D. Fiii Spring 1989 Scott Fears '92 also hails from Riverside, and plans to major in Biology. He is involved in football, martial arts club and intramural bas ketball. Michael Gordon '91 is from Glencoe, Illinois, and plans to major in Psychology. He is involved in football and intramural basketball. Paul Howard '92 comes from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and plans to major in Political Science. He is active in Student Senate, choir, theater and volunteer work for the United Way. Sun Kim '92 is from Seoul, South Korea, via Chicago. He plans to Pledges and actives decorate for Rose Formal Feb. 4 major in Mathematics and/or Physics. He participates in ROTO, martial arts, The the Korean Club and intramural vol extend leyball. Pritchard Craig Knickrehm '92 comes from Peotone, Illinois, and is unde cided on a major. Extracurricular ac tivities include school radio and in tramural volleyball and basketball. Christopher Poe '92 is from Crystal Lake, Illinois, and plans to major in Chemistry and Economics. He plays with the Spring Tracks Jazz facilities for this publication. Without his help. The G.D. Fiji would Band. brothers their of Gamma thanks '79 for Deuteron to use John of his not have been possible. Flha Gmmmn Oelttm 211^ Soaattlh C^diiir Cttiregtt Galeslbiairg. IL