musm i5y m. uMJvmm orcwoi^o mpim or thl rpAmwjr^ or phj Q4t0pi vtcu Class of '(>8 This spring Chi Upsilon will be graduating ten fine men whose records in college have been out standing and who have given much of their energy and talents to their Chapter. mm Phi Gam owes much to them and extends its best wishes to .them for the years ahead. ROBERT BRIER, Dayton, Ohio, is one of the stable of premeds who will be graduated from Chi Upsilon this year. of He will enter the University Chicago fall. A Medical star of School in the the celebrated Intramural Basketball A team and hardened veteran of IM Football, "Good-timer" Brier will undoubtedly be an early draft pick for next year's IM drive. Bob has been ac tive in Maroon Key and was chapter recording secretary this year. EDWARD CHIKOFSKY, Jamaica, York, is a philosophy major. will attend law school at New He Syracuse University. Ed has been active in campus activities and intrigues. SOLON R COUSINS MEPTS THE QUALlTr CUP/IT THEINTERrRATERWTy SING IN im He was music editor of the Maroon and Abbot of Blackfriars. "Chico was also elected to Maroon Key and Pforris Pig Owl and Serpent. RICHABJ) COHN, a native of New York City, is another premed. He will The 66ch Anniversary Norris N.Y.C, Rick was the Chapter's ca pable treasurer during 1967-68. He Pig Dinner will be held in conjunc 8:30 P.M. - 57th Annual IF-Sing, Hutchinson Court, 57th & University tion with the 57th Inter-Fraternity Avenue. has led the fraternity in acedemic average for two years and was re cently named to Phi Beta Kappa. Sing on Saturday, June 8. Rick's 4:30 P.M. attend Einstein Medical School in talents also extended to IM DONALD FEIST, Spokane, Washington, has majored in Anthropology. Don Prom - Refreshments at the House, 5615 S. University. football and softball. served on the Wash 10:00 P.M.- After-the-Sing refresh ments and singing at the Chapter Here is the schedule: Committee 6:00 P.M. - Norris ner for U. of C. football team-class. He was named to Owl and Serpent. He is heading to the west coast on a sweethearts English major. Next fall he will travel to England for graduate work at wives, families will and Fiji be served at the Chapter House at this time for $2.) Brothers, even those who can not come to the dinner, are urged to come to the Quad Club by 7:30 P.M. ^r the final practice session. Chapter, lead by JAMES W. VICE '54 and BRIAN C raiTA^R '67, has been practicing Golden the old winners HONEY and ARMY BLlffi Special introductions with the rousing beginnings and 7:00 P.M. - Annual Meeting. Owl CLIVE HARDING, of Chicago, is an This year we are again eligi ble to win the Quantity Cup. All Dinner the Quadrangle Club, 57th Street & University Ave. (An excellent din and played on the rough, fighting teaching assignment. Pig House. Awards. and awards. 7:30 P.M. - Sing practice, Quadran gle Club. endings of SOLON B. COUSINS '48. \r\nHAROLD LEVY '56 became the father of another daughter in Feb Class of*68 in Victorian literature at the Uni ruary. versity o£ Lieds. Clive was pledge trainer for the recently initiated class. He has generally served as a source of stability and wisdom for GIMONDKS younger brothers. House Corporation Board Pres ident Dr. JOSEPH D. ABATIE '57 is expecting to become a father in STEVE KIESLING, an Havre, Montana, is economics major. He will enter the University of Chicago Business School following the tradition of Del Giorno, Gulp, Kiken and others. Steve has been interested in elec tronics, and he worked for a time with the University of Chicago radio station WUCB. Chicago Medical School. Mike has been a mainstay of the recent Var sity Cup successes of the Chapter, lettering in Swimming and Tennis. He has captained the U. of C, swimming team for two years, and he has set several team records. He has also been active in Maroon Key and the Order of the C. Mike, of course, was our president this past year; and in the tradition estab lished by RICK STONE '67, he is en joying his last quarter immensely, being at last free from the burdens of office. MICHAEL NEMEROFF, New majored in General Studies Social Sciences. enter York law school City, in the at Columbia Uni C. Soccer team. He also lettered in golf. He has been a member of Ma roon Key and the Order of the C executive council. He will graduate with Special Honors. DAVID RIDER, Butler, Pennsylvania, is an archeology major. He has lettered in swimming and has ex celled in IM Horseshoes. Dave will enter the University of Toronto next fall to study ancient history. Last summer he participated in an archeological dig in Israel. Wedding on the S.S. Constitution. ROBERT A, BERGER '57 has just been advanced to Manager of Market NICHOLAS J. MELAS *45, candi date for his second term as trustee ing of the New York. Metropolitan Sanitary Dis Research for trict of Cook County, was honored at a testimonial reception at the Dr. DONALD expects to J.J, Newberry in M. GREER return from Jr. Guam '58 with his wife and become a father short VERNON C. 1 Calvin and BEEBE Calvin, Evanston, is a neighbor THERLAND '03 lives at '02 a of 111,, DOUGLAS SU charter member. Vern says he is the oldest living initiated member of Chi Upsilon. He is one of many Fijis of many different eras who express their pleasure in reading of the superior record of their chapter. ly thereafter. He pains to join the staff at U. of C. Hospitals again where he will be working with Dr. JOSEPH D. ABATIE RICHARD H. EARLE '52. JOSEPH MARKUSICH '39 now lives at 1516 Killdeer Dr. in Naperville, biochemistry. agine KLUESSNER '66 ob '66. Bill is learning jets out of Meridian, to fly T-2 Miss. He says that the hard part is landing them, but notes that he has not yet had to use the $100,000 ejection seat. In characteristic Kluessner style. Bill likens Meridian to a part of the anatomy and indicates that he looks forward to his return to Pensacola where he will train on the F-9 and F-4 Phantom. His address is Box 18 N.A.A.S., Merid ian, Miss. 39301. is the (an amino acid) in tumor B. BAY '28, Midway Educational Foundation president expects to retire this spring after a long career with Prudential. and for the nation. WILLIAM N. His project and metabolism of aspar- MATURIN serves that the Pledge Class of '71 was the ugliest since the Class of Dr. cells. 111. JAMES 0. MURDOCK '16 compli ments the Chapter for continuing to help develop leadership at Chicago '57 and BERNARD HOROWITZ '66 is at Cornell University Medical School where he is working on a Ph.D. in synthesis This fall he will versity. Mike was captain of the U, his Golden Anniversary March 3rd, and will be celebrating with a Caribbean cruise May. Sherman House on May 8. MICHAEL KOCS-WESER, Chicago, is a pre-medical major. He will join Brother Brier at the University of Maj. Gen. WARD H. MARIS (ret.) '15 celebrated most FRANK F. SOULE '12, one of our faithful correspondents, con tinues to enjoy the Deerfield Beach (Fla.) sun, playing golf three and four days a week. Frank has not told us if his score equals his age. He did report the birth of his great-grandchild. JAMES D. CAMP '57 now has three children. He is teaching at the U. of So. Carolina and doing research on a PhD. dissertation which he hopes to finish by the end of the summer. At that time he will be moving to Spartansburg, S.C. to teach at the regional cam pus there. Jim ran into JOHN T. JURICEK '59 at a historical conven JOHN M. MILLER '63 became the tion in Atlanta. John teaches his TED TERPSTRA, Chicago, is a math niajor. He has captained the U. of C. track and cross country teams this year, and he participated in the NCAA nationals in the 440 yd. DARWIN P. KAL '53 is Executive Director of the Illinois Housing and hurdles. "Bene" has also served as Development Authority. that the Chapter's current state of president of the Undergraduate Or der of the C., and as Head Usher of Rockefeller Chapel. He was chapter recording secretary last year. was also elected to Maroon Key Owl and Western Serpent. Electric Ted and He will work at and work on his Masters Degree in math at IIT. father of a girl recently. RICHARD J. STONE '67 will be a legal research mer on assistant this sum a study of juvenile proba tion revocation. RALPH J. HENKLE '55, former chapter president, says he will be in for the Pig Dinner and hopes to see many from the 1950's. KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that I do hereby appoint ALAN K. BARLOW '31 NICHOLAS J. MELAS '45 to be my proxy, with power of substitution, for me in my name and behalf to vote at the annual meeting of the Chi Upsilon Graduate Association of PHI GAMMA DELTA on June ^ or any adjournment thereof, as fully as I might or could were I personally present. WITNESS MY HAND AID SEAL, on Signed Remarks RICHARD HERWITT '53. excellence reminds him of the "Gol when MAHON STUCKER '52 and DELGIOR- NO '55 ran things." Jim promises to be at the Sing in 1969. But this is the year for the Quantity Cup, Jim. J. CRAIG and Los SAUNDERS '58 writes REMINGTON STONE '57 GEORGE R. (RICK) ELLIS '59 in Angeles. We know Craig is a real estate salesman, but how about Rick and Rem? GEORGE H. WATKINS '36, a neighbor of the Chapter for eleven years, moves early in May to Lake Point Tower, a 70 story contempo rary styled structure on the lakefront. 196* He notes den Age of Chi Upsilon in the '50's of dining with }ic 3Se :tc :fe :ie :te 99c :«c4( :te PROXY ********** FRED E. LAW '25 MATURIN B. BAY '28 tory at Emory. Jim asks for news about LE GARE BRIGGS '58, JOHN P. GILLIGAN '51, WILLIAM H. JACOBS '54 The new owner of his home is BERNARD J. DELGIORNO '55, who will move in about May 10. (L.S.) We extend our sympathy to ROBERT E. BRODY '17 on the death of his wife on December 30, 1967. \r\nNew Officers The first day of April marked the new administration of Chi Upsllon. Four seniors, three of whom are bound for medical school, and one junior who succeeds himself V comprised the commendable retiring cabinet who turned over the reigns of power to the new officers on that night. Retiring president MICHAEL KOCH-WESER '68, of Chicago, is a fighter for Chicago's glory on the swimming and tennis teams ber of the and mem Order of the "C" Execu tive council. He furthers his ca reer next year at the U. of Chicago Medical School. Mike conducted the induction of the new officers be fore turning over the gavel to DEN NIS CULLEN '70, of Lima, Ohio, Den nis is an economics major and base ball star whose previous service has included work with the social OFFICERS:P. SWENSSOH W.EUET.B CULLER, M NCLEAK a CARLSON AN eOlTORIAL: committee. Outgoing GOHN List next year SWEOF THE CHAPTER There are times in the life of the chapter which mark the end of one period and the start of a new time with new problems and new chal lenges. The graduation of the class of '68 is such a time for Chi Upsi- lon. The building last few years have been years. The chapter has grown enormously in size. has been refurbished. The house Consistent achievement and recognition in scholarship and athletics have taken their places next to excellence singing and campus leadership those things expected of Chi in among Upsi- lon. Most significantly, the chap ter has been put in shape and sound financial chapter, such as we now are, has built into it a momentum which sus tains specific strong takes care day-to-day problems and tasks. of Before points these may and have treasurer RICHARD '68, of New York, is a Dean's biology major and will enroll in medical school at Einstein College of Medicine in New York. He is succeeded by MICHAEL McLELAN '69, of Alexandria, Va., a letterman in fencing and soccer and member of the Order of the "C" Ex ecutive Council. A pre-med bio chemistry major, Mike acted as the taken much energy and thought. From such a position of strength, the main energy of the chapter can turn chairman of the from occupation with establishing procedures and cultivating interest in the chapter to discussing and ac tively attacking collective weak ROBERT BRIER '68, also bound for Chicago's medical school, is a Dean's List biology major, Maroon nesses. Giant tires When unified by enthusiasm for a going concern and sustained by momentum of success and well being, Rush and Pledging Committee this past year. Key Society member and Intramural from Dayton, Ohio. Bob re from the post of recording secretary in favor of BRENT CARLSON a group can afford and benefit from lively discussion of purposes and '69, a psychology major from Port critical examination of how well its ideals are reflected in its specific ties include swimming for Chicago, I.F.C. representative, and service land, Ore. Brent's other activi as a hospital volunteer. has reached a high level of internal organization. We are now at a real chapter watershed. A new generation has ta ken over from the men who have fig ured in this progress. In a way we will be following a course set out in previous years, But maintaining Already the eyes of the chapter have turned inward, and healthy self criticism is supplementing justifi He is captain of both the track and able self appreciation. cross bution will be ing the real fraternal ideal in our relationships with each other. Not only will we thereby strengthen and strength is a different type of ef fort than achieving that strength in make constant the the first place. chapter We The organization of a strong THE MIDWAY FIJIGRAN ' 5W5 S UNIVERSITy VOLi|( NO. a EDITOR STAFF PETE SWENSSON BRUCE WSWELL JEFF 6EREW JEFF H0LU*NDER JOHN MCLEES MIKE RAUWORTH Our contri^ defining and achiev attachment to the which caused past progress. will transcend this to a new le vel of real brotherhood. The consequent improvement will not be easily reducible to clear im pressive statistics, but it is the effort which turns a strong chapter into a chapter of brothers. This we will have give and if we accept THEODORE retiring and to '68 is the secretary. country teams, and has been president of the Order of the "C". He serves in Maroon Key and as head usher of Rockefeller Chapel and will proceed to graduate school in computer sciences upon graduation. His post as corresponding secretary will be assumed by WILLIAM ELLET '70, of Palos Verdes, Calif., an Ideas and Methods major in the New Collegiate Division and Dean's List scholar. Bill has served as a mem ber of the Social Service Committee and with Project Heads tart. Our historian, each continue to criticism TERPSTRA corresponding '69, is an PETER SWENSSON anthropology major, benefit as we can from disagreements swimmer, which inevitably result from personal interest. Public Relations Committee and edi strong But again neither our present enjoyment nor future improvement would be possible without the work of past members. So we salute those wno have brougnt us to the place we are today, may v;e do our job as v/ell as they have done theirs. Seattle. and mountain climber from Pete has headed up the ted the MIDWAY FIGIGRAM during this past year, and will succeed himself for a well-deserved second term in the new cabinet. We extend our to the congratulations new cabinet to the one retiring. and our thanks \r\nsupport, the back yard has been re From thePresident Dear Brother, Continuing in its tradition of excellence, Chi Upsilon has initia ted thirteen new brothers into Phi cently sodded, adding to the exter ior beauty of our university resi dence. The brotherly interest and profound council of the gradu ate board have been a strong and welcome influence in guiding Chi Upsilon to its place as leading Gaimna Delta. They bring into the chapter a variety of qualifica tions and a strong diversity of in terests, most influentual in main fraternity on campus. Our achieve ments in academics, athletics, com munity service and University rela taining the uous graduate-undergrad relation ships which we try to cultivate greatness of our fra ternity. with our With ever-increasing efficien cy and the spirit new will be as successful as the leadership they have In eagerly awaits the new year. Before look ing ahead, however, we would like to extend to our graduating seniors a sincere thanks for a job well done. We hope that their future lives given Brightman Award the chapter. this cerely hope same spirit, we sin you have already set aside June 8, the night of the interfraternity sing, to attend the Norris Pig Dinner. Although we are ineligible this year, Quantity straight to win the Quality Cup we hope to retire the Cup with our third win. Come and spend an enjoyable evening with us -- we'll Our ivy-covered chapter house, be expecting you. The Fraternally, Brothers are ERIC JAMES WASSERMAN. Their first activity as new members of the chapter was to send their pledge trainers CLXVE HARDING '68, BRENT CARLSON '69, and BERGER cago. *70 MIKE for a swim in the tur Not to be satisfied with vi carious (p>^^ (C. i newest BARNETT, DIXON CLARK, RALPH DAVIS, CHARLES FASANO, GORDON GROEBE, TAKI OKAMOTO, ROBERT O'TOOLE, PHILLIP PETERS, LON PULSE, MARK SACKETT, DAVID SPINDEL, JOEL WACHTLER, and bulent and icy waters of BOTANY POND '08, long a tradition at Chi once the home of James H. Breasted, is our current object of pride. Paneling, carpeting, painting, and decorating have all gone to improve its overall appearance and atmos phere. Thanks to generous graduate new members the night of May 6, 1968, bringing the size of the ac tive chapter to fifty-six. winning graduate chapter. within the chapter, administration Chi Upsilon initiated thirteen tions reflect the close and contin thrills, many other bro thers joined them at the insistence of their fellows. Tradition was Cullen further sated by the boisterous brethern by chugging beer and by bandying bawdy songs back at the T... T:!, 4,- • house. ir ruig Ah, 'tis springtime, and where does a young man's fancy turn? To Wiliuasiju thoughts of the Grass Skirt and the pleasures to be derived therefromi So it happened that we held aur an nual Fiji Island Party on May 11, in as grand a style as in years UJiKUV past. Fijis dressed .iiiu vciimat CD as and their dates came noble savages of the South Pacific, or as close to it as imaginations or propriety dictated. ClitlsKliiL f But alas, we seemed unable to es cape the corrupting influences of fUli VIU^I civilization, try as we might. Heading the Chicago team of "varsity scholars" competing in the "College Bowl*^ on N,B,C, is brother LARRY SILVER '69, who Is team cap mi tain. So far the team has defeated Immaculate College, of Immaculata, Pa., and Loyola University of Los Angeles. Next in competition will be Brandeis University. NEW/IDPmON TO THE CH/IPTEH HOUSE Several brothers have received IMSPORTS Tension has been mounting this quarter as the Fijis continue to struggle for the Fraternity League Intramural Championship. The IM crown has never been lost by our arch-rival, Psi Upsilon, but this year the title is in hot conten tion. Although we were able to build no ground, but at least not losing any. In volleyball we narrowly came out on top by taking a Bleague championship and an A-league second place. Golf has been a loss with bowling and horseshoes yet to be decided. Baseball this quarter, but our performance in it has not been encouraging. We have already lost to Delta Upsilon and Alpha Delta Phi. All is not lost, however, since the strong Al pha Delt team has defeated Psi Up silon as well, virtually assuring it the baseball championship of the demolished league and consequently keeping the Fijis in close competition for the in when the tournament. we lost our first round robin soccer In the highly competi tive sport of ping pong we managed to hold our own, however, gaining their accomplishments. CORN championship. Let us hope that "though our foes may fight to the end, Fijis will win." RICHARD A. '68 has been elected into Phi Beta Kappa, the first Chicago Fiji to do so since RICHARD A. MORTON in 1960. MICHAEL A, NEMEROFF '68 will graduate with Special Honors in po litical is the biggest sport up a fourty-four point lead during the winter quarter, it was quickly game special recognition this spring for science. Brothers LARRY SILVER '69, TIMOTHY McGREE '70, ROBERT KIESLING *70, DENNIS CULLEN •70, and MICHAEL McLEAN '69 have been elected to Maroon Key. Bro ther McLean has also been elected to Owl and Serpent, a senior men's honorary. MICHAEL A. NEMEROFF '68 was married in March to Miss Dinah Ezral. RICHARD married to A. Miss next December 24. COHN '68 will be Sharon Goldstein