LITTLE Gl^ FIJI f&ftTSMIYOF m CAttMA OaTA Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Vol. XXXVI, No. 1 Spring 1989 Wabash College From the Archives (1921) From the President's Perspective CONTINUING TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE and trick-or-treating on Halloween. We were looking for 27 freshmen for Club is comprised of Fijis. Our brothers also have prominent leadership positions in student govern marks the 11th straight semester we our pledge class last fall, and we are happy to report that 30 bids were currently serving as president of the have won scholarship at Wabash Col extended with 27 freshmen accepting. Wabash Student-Alumni Board, and I lege and continues our streak to 23 years of topping the all-men's average. We are also very pleased with the accomplishments of our fall semester pledges, who attained a class average And the pledge class was quick to get was recently elected as president of the involved with campus activities, such Interfratemity Council. as Fiji pledges claiming four of the six freshman positions available in the Stu challenges of the future. We plan to The men of Psi Chapter continued their strong tradition in scholarship by attaining a chapter GPA of 3.22 for the second consecutive semester. This of 3.21. Psi Chapter is looking to the future and setting goals to improve graduate relations. We have recently published a graduate directory, and we plan to establish an address list on our com puter system at the house. Meanwhile, we continue to sponsor graduateoriented activities which revolve around the home football games. We have finished a strong social ser vice semester by sponsoring six events benefiting the Crawfordsville com munity and various philanthropic organizations. Among the activities were driving elderly and disabled peo ple to election polls, Christmas carol ing at local nursing homes, and inviting area children to the house for dinner dent Senate. Psi Chapter has combined strong ment. Past President Carl Meartz is Psi Chapter stands ready to face the revamp our entire pledge education program and completely stamp out all questions of hazing. The new pledge academics with its equally strong athletic tradition. Last year, we placed second in intramurals and, this year, education committee recentiy made a we are solidly in second place and are battling for the top spot. The Fijis are well represented in the our commitment. varsity sports at Wabash as well. Of excel in all facets of college life, and trip to Phi Gamma Delta International Headquarters in Lexington to reaffirm The men of Psi Chapter continue to the nine varsity sports here, five team we hope to improve upon our successes captains are Phi Gams. We are also proud to announce that Brother Glen during the upcoming school year. We are proud to join with the international Elrod recently qualified to compete in the Junior Olympics in fencing. Psi Chapter is represented well in fraternity in its "Quest for Ex cellence." Fraternally, organizations throughout the Wabash campus. We have more representatives Brad Bell in the Student Senate than any other liv President ing unit, and one-fourth of the Glee Ferge! \r\nPage 2 Spring 1989 LITTLE GIANT FIJI Joining the Quest New to Psi by Kurt Decker Psi Chapter is proud to announce that 23 young men were initiated into Phi Gamma Delta on February 9, 1989. Excellence: The Fiji Factor Jon Augspurger ....Cincinnati, OH by Jerome Duron Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta is proud to join the International Frater nity in its "Quest for Excellence." In doing so, we have established a number of goals which will aid us in the quest. As the chapter's recording secretary, Steven Campbell Indianapolis I have three committees under me. James Eickman Brent Embrey Geoffrey Glogas Terry Green St. Louis, MO Peru Dunkirk Greenfield These committees are: quality of life, Our newest brothers are; Frank Amidon ....Russellville, AR Eric Anderson Indianapolis which is responsible for promoting a high standard of recreation and morale within the chapter house; faculty rela tions, which governs our relationship administration; and intramural sports. While all three committees are do ing exceptionally well, our intramural program is quite impressive. The chair man of this committee is Brian Bur- dick, a sophomore majoring in history. Currently, we hold a second-place standing out of the 12 campus groups participating in intramural athletics. During the last four years. Phi Gam ma Delta finished within the top three places each year. Using chapter highlights such as our traditionally impressive standings in Todd Green Thad Jackson Greenfield Santa Claus Steve Jay Indianapolis intramural athletics here on the Wabash Valparaiso Ft. Wayne campus for acceleration, we are indeed proud to join the International Frater nity in its "Quest for Excellence." Andrew Johann Ralph Krisher m with the faculty and the college David Orr Ft. Wayne Todd Ostrowski ....Glen EUyn, IL Ryan Roudebush Anderson Theodore Sabinas The Little Giant Fiji is published by the men of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Wabash College for Columbus Trent Scherer Steven Vierk Indianapolis Lafayette Robert Weiss Jason Wendel Anderson Rushville Steve Wherry Greenfield Daniel Witte Greenfield Psi Chapter congratulates the class of 1992 on a job well done! members and friends. Two Fijis pause to pose with dates during the 1966 Panhellenic Dance. Graduate news items, photographs and change of address notices should be sent to Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Newsletter Program Head quarters, P.O. Box 1311, Bloomington, IN 47402-9975. In other matters, there are three com mittees under the historian's jurisdic This Young Man Has Fiji Potential tion. Jim Sinex '90, as chairman of the bylaws committee, is in charge of replacing antiquated laws with ap plicable ones. As a former historian, Jim has valuable experience in this -Age_ Name School Address Home Address area. Thad Jackson '92 heads up the scrapbook committee and has a large task before him. The scrapbook needs to be updated for the juniors, sophomores and freshmen. Luckily, Thad has been receiving help from each of the classes. Home Improvements Chairman John Panozzo '91 has been doing a commen dable job. He played an instrumental role in the renovation of the fust floor, .; School Phone: Home _ Classification JMajor Comments Your name and address, so we can keep you abreast of this rushee's involvement with Psi Chapter: where new tables, chairs and sofas have beautifully transformed the area. All graduates are invited to stop by and judge for yourselves. The committee also plans the in stallation of several new kitchen cabinets. Send recommendations to Phi Gamma Delta, 213 W. Jefferson St., Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Please do not send to the Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks for your help in this vital area. \r\nSpring 1989 Page 3 LITTLE GIANT FIJI Progress and Traditions Accepting Challenge of '90s by J. Gregory Grimths Greetings from the undergraduate men of Psi Chapter. Now is a time of change at both Psi Chapter and Wabash College. New risk management policies and new guidelines for the chapter's pledgeship program are among the many things that are leading Psi into the '90s. We look forward forward to embarking on this pathway of progress and, similar ly, to any input you may have for the chapter. Please feel free to contact Psi with any suggestions; Also, the date of next fall's Pig Din ner has been set, and festivities will take place on September 9, 1989. As always, we are hoping for record attendance at the dinner. This year, we will renew the tradition of presenting the Gold Owl and Silver Owl to Money & More graduates marking their 50th or 25th year in the brotherhood. More details will be forthcoming so, for now, mark your calendars and start making plans by Ken Feuerstein Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Wabash College has leaped back upon its financial feet and is miming fiill to attend. steam ahead. Again, we wish each of our graduate brothers the very best and invite you Credit for the chapter's step from its ' 'in debt'' situation ofjust a few years ago is to be given to all our financially 213 W. Jefferson to stop by the house and visit with the Crawfordsville, IN 47933 chapter or just drop us a line. As you responsible brothers as well as to the 317-362-9923 will see, the values of Phi Gamma thrift-minded committee members. In terms of future activity, we are currently planning for Psi Chapter's 125th anniversary celebration in 1991. Delta are alive at Psi. Chairmen of the steward, house im We look forward to hearing from you soon and seeing you September 9! provements, house manager and social committees have saved the chapter hundreds of dollars by strictly adher ing to their budgeted amounts as allocated by the treasury. In particular. Steward Scott Firestine and past-Steward John Riddle, along with Jean Page, our new cook, have established an extraordinary meal plan which has Psi members eating econom ically high on the hog. Hired just this year, Jean has quick ly won the hearts of brothers, graduate brothers, Wabash faculty and chapter guests through her cooking. Commit Chapter members get together to hammer out the details for the Fyi float for the 1966 Homecoming parade. ted to every meal, she has vowed to make the upcoming Pig Dirmer (Sep tember 9, 1989) "the finest in Psi Chapter's history." Newsletter Program Highlights Our Graduates Beginning with this issue of Little Giant Fiji, all graduate brothers of Psi Chapter will be receiving a newsletter on a regular basis throughout the year. The primary goal of the newsletter program is to bring our graduates into closer contact with the chapter, carry ing on the Phi Gamma Delta tradition of brotherhood before and after graduation. The program is designed to improve the frequency and regularity of com munication between the undergraduate chapter and graduate members by keeping all brothers informed about the chapter and about each other. Not only will Little Giant Fiji cover the latest in chapter news here at Psi Chapter, it will dso include a "Newsnotes" section to report on the accom plishments, lifestyle, views and com ments of our graduate brothers. Per sonal notes, photographs, newspaper clippings and articles by graduates are encouraged and will be used in future issues of the newsletter. The newsletter's format, with infor mative articles and photographs, will make a major improvement in graduate relations. The program will be funded completely through voluntary contribu tions by brothers of Psi Chapter and will show a team effort by graduates and undergraduates. With the active chapter and graduates working together, the newsletter will be a major improvement in keeping everyone informed and involved. Your participation and support will ensure that Little Giant Fiji continues to be a Phi Gamma Delta tradition here at Wbash College. \r\nWe Want To Know More About You Date 19- Nickname Full Name . Class Z 0) 3 Occupation ( Firm )Residence Address Phone( City ( State )Business Address ). Zip _ Phone( City State ). Zip. check preferred mailing list Years at Wabash Major Degree Graduate School What extracurricular activities at Wabash? What Fraternity offices did you hold? Any special memories from Wabash that you would like to share? Married? Wife's name Years Names and ages of children, if any Children's colleges and Greek affiliations Recent activities or accomplishments (civic or elected offices, awards, personal achievements) Special interests What suggestions do you have for the LGF or the Chapter? Would you be interested in speaking to the Chapter on careers, value of the Fraternity, or anything else?