INSIDE: - President’s Letter, Page 2 « New Awards at Rho Phi, Page 3 « New Initiates at Rho Phi, Page 5 Rose Fifi Rho Phi Chapter @ Phi Gamma Delta ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SPRING 1991 The Rho Phi house stands Fiji proud on 6th Street. \r\nSpring 1991 PRESIDENT’S LETTER Brothers, | am pleased to have another opportunity to fill you in on the current happenings at Rho Phi. As I stated in the Fall issue, we have rededicated ourselves to the five values of Phi Gamma Delta. We are continuing our efforts and are having great success. Having recently initiated thirteen new brothers, our motto is particularly fresh in our minds. Friendship We held our annual Purple Garter in Indianapolis on March 16 at the Hyatt Regency. Once again, P.G. was an excellent evening filled with dinner and dancing. The following week, we held our initiation ceremony and welcomed thirteen new brothers into formal association with Phi Gamma Delta. A few weeks later, we pledged three freshmen with a fourth one soon to be added. Coming up, we have our annual FlJI Isle on April 26 with Road Rayle and the traditional post-road Rayle Party plann- ed for the following day. For the first time, we are holding a Founder’s Day dinner on May 1, in conjunction with the lota Sigma chapter. We hope that the dinner will be the start of increased involvment with our brothers at I.S.U. Also in the future, we will be holding our annual Rho Phi Open golf tournament on May 12. We hope to see a lot of graduates back for this event. Knowledge I am proud to announce that our winter grades put us above the all-men’s average for the second quarter in a row. The brothers are diligently working to maintain this high level of performance this spring. In the near future, we will be holding our annual alcohol awareness seminar. At the seminar, we will stress the responsible use of alcohol and the fact that FlJI’s don’t let friends drink and drive. In the com- ing year, we hope to have speakers come in to talk to us about current risk management topics and other real world con- cerns, such as, how to write good resumes and perfecting interviewing skills THE ROSE FIJI The Rose Fiji is published twice a year by the Rho Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, Indiana. It is intended for the enjoyment of graduate brothers, parents, friends, and Fijis everywhere. Editor: Chris Crosby '93 Contributors: Steve Allison '92, Dale Conroy '92, Mark Glaser '92, Jeff Hansen '92, Doug Sowder '93, Jonathan Drew '93, Dave Gowans '92, Chad Powers '93, Jeff Rafter '93 Layout: Chris Crosby '93, Mark Glaser '92, Jeff Hansen '92 Lele a4 Glory Starting this year, we are giving special recognition to our outstanding brothers by offering six new awards to be presented every year at Pig Dinner. This year, our “Not For College Days Alone Award”, went to Joe Weist (EE’87) for his exemplary service to the Rho Phi chapter. In addition, we gave out awards to five undergraduate brothers that ex- emplified one of the five values in their endeavors. The win- ners for this year were as follows: Knowledge Lenny Muhlenkamp ME "93 Service Al Welch ME ’93 Friendship Chad Powers ME ’93 Morality Troy Dewar ME ’92 Excellence Rod West ME ’91 The Rho Phi chapter gained recognition at the international level for our work in setting chapter goals. Our goals, the 150 Steps to Excellence, were featured in “The Friday Letter” and in letters sent to all purple legionnaires and section chiefs. Also, we are on schedule and should complete nearly all one hundred and fifty steps by the time we hold elections next December. One final high point for the chapter was finding a new pur- ple legionnaire (P.L.). Donn R. Gossom, Jerrod Potee’s father, agreed to be P.L. for the next few years. Donn is a °67 graduate from Zeta chapter at I.U. and is a juvenile court judge here in Vigo County. We know that Donn will help our chapter reach great heights and we welcome him into our midst. Recently we have had visits from members of the head- quarters staff. Bob Baney, Director of Chapter Services, stop- ped by when he was in town to give a ‘rush’ talk at the I.S.U. chapter. Bob talked to me and Lenny Muhlenkamp about our chapter and some possible ‘rush’ assistance for I.S.U. in the Fall. Also, Tom D'Angelo, our Field Secretary, made his second visit for the year. This is the first time in a number of years that the field secretary has visited us twice in one academic year. Tom's visit was extremely informal and he took the opportunity to talk with most of the brothers. (In his Fall visit, Tom was confined to a strict appointment schedule.) — We appreciate all that the headquarters staff does for us and welcome the opportunity to spend time with them. Rho Phi welcomes any FIJI visitors and considers it a mark of favor for a traveling brother to stay at our house for a while. As you can see, we have been very busy since the last time I wrote to you. I look forward to writing again in the Fall ‘91 issue. I am sure that I will have plenty to write about especially with FIJI Academy being held this summer. Perge! Fraternally, Steve Allison Applied Optics °92 \r\nSpring 1991 NEW AWARDS GIVEN AT RHO PHI In addition to the three scholarship awards Given annually at the Norrls Pig Dinner, the Rho Phi Chapter gave five "Quest for Ex- cellence" awards. These new awards were given to people who best exemplify the five values of Phi Gamma Delta: Service, Morality, Friendship, Knowledge, and Excellence The winners of the awards were chosen by se- cret ballot of the entire chapter. Their names were the first to be added to plaques which will hang in the foyer of the house. The winners were also presented a certificate acknowledging their achievement. The following were the win- ners of the "Quest For Excellence" awards: Friendship Chad Powers ME '93 Excellence Rodney West ME '91 Service Alan Welch ME '93 Knowledge Leonard Muhlenkamp ME '93 Morality Troy Dewar ME '92 The scholarship awards given annually by the chapter to encourage and recognize academic excellence. The winners of these awards were as follows: Highest G.P.A. of an Active Leonard Muhlenkamp ME '93 Be em oii belied Highest G.P.A. of a Pledge Daniel Berzsenyi ME '94 Most improved G.P.A. Christian Crosby CE '93 By: Mark Glaser ChE '92 Carl Cotter EE '93 (left to right) Len Muhlenkamp, Chris Crosby, Dan Berzsenyi Purple Garter The 1991 Purple Garter was held at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis on March 16. Thirty- five undergraduates and one graduate ac- companied with their dates, enjoyed an evening of dining and. dancing..Hot hors d’oeuvre of fried shrimp and mushrooms were served before a buffet dinner of roast beef, ham, and BBQ ribs. The traditional garter ceremony followed the dinner. The dance was next with DJ, John Lawron, from Terre Haute providing the music. As always, everyone represented the fraternity well, while still having a good time. The Hyatt had no complaints for us. However, the people at the Coors’ Convention below us, probably did not appreciate some of our participation in their activities. Dale Conroy ME ‘92 \r\nwas a rewarding event with several graduates having the opportunity to renew old frienships. In attendance was Rho Phi new Purple Legionnaire, Donn Gossom. Also in attendance to perform the traditional kissing of the pigs snout was Mr. Bob Harker. While the “eating of the cherry” was gracefully performed by the youngest pledge, Dan Berzsenyi. The first annual “Not for College Days Alone” award went to Joe “Piecer” Weist, in recognition for all of the assistance, advice, and service that he provides the chapter. Thanks Joe! In addition, a well deserved thanks goes to the former graduate relations chairman, Mark Glaser, for the outstanding job that he did with Pig Dinner and graduate relations itself. With the successful Pig Dinner during March, the graduate relations committee and the entire undergraduate chapter are eagerly awaiting some exciting future plans. scheduled for May 12, promises to be an amusing event for both the competitive golfer, and the “I’ve never played golf before” hacker. The es- timated cost of the event is $32.00. Hope- fully, the chapter will pick up part of the bill! Graduate Brothers at Pig Dinner 4 \r\nSpring 1991 Next year at homecoming, several things are already on the drawing board. Of them class reunions for the graduating FIJI classes of ‘71, ‘76, ‘81, and ‘86, are being planned. Ideally, everyone from these classes will take a time-out to enjoy a weekend they will not regret. Also, the possibility of a graduate sponsored rush event has been brought up. Most likely, this occasion will be an Indianapolis Ice hockey game during October. If everything goes as planned, graduates will attend, MBC Corr meet the prospective course, to have a great time. pledges, and, of Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Proud to be a Ful! Jeff Hansen '92 Graduate Relations Co-chairman Bob Harker '43 Brad Durcholz '80 Mark Ress '76 Chris Sloffer '89 Don Davis '89 Graduates that attended the recent Pig Dinner (hopefully nobody was left out, If so, I apologize) Frank Guthrie '50 Donn Gossom '67 Stephen Turpin '88 Doug Collier '90 Doug Shull '81 Chuck Moss '84 Steve Ufheil '89 Joe Weist '87 Robert Bunch '75 Rho Phi Initiates New Members On Tuesday, March 16, 1991, thirteen individuals made history. They became a part of Phi Gamma Delta. The new in- itiates went through 15 weeks of pledge- ship, which consisted of fund raisers, social service projects, house improvement pro- jects, and an extensive Pledge Program lead by junior Brian Sullivan. Brian held a Pledge Retreat in Miram, IN. The weekend consisted of the annual Active-Pledge foot- ball game (the Actives lead the series 19-0), a BCA meeting, and just a great time over- all. Towards the end of their pledgeship, Brian held the second Annual Brotherhood weekend. This weekend was the “big event” for the pledges.It consisted of many workshops to enhance the pledges knowledge and understanding of the fraternity. Graduates Carl Gillman and Bill Zindstaedt talked on getting a job and the secret of goal setting, respectively. The new pledge educator is Sophomore Doug Sowder, and Brian took the reigns as Rush Chairman. Pledges in the spring are Mark Henke, Bob Bumpus, Dan McVae, Chad Hurm and Aaron Bultman. Congratulations go out to the following new initiates, the Pledge Class of 1990: Dan Berzsenyi Nate Brinkman Stephen Cisco Luis Franco dames Francois Mike Lawrence Brad Miller James Muncy Brady Neukam James Pipp John Proctor Mark Rosenberger Jason Zigler GO RUSH!!! Doug Sowder ME ’93 2 beste oy YANYHOO ALVNGVED \r\nSpring 1991 Tennis The Rose-Hulman tennis team had their best season in years last year, after a rocky start, they are again looking at a good record, with the help of four Fijis. Team captain Eric Bers- zenyi (ME 92) has had a rough year at #1 sin- gles, but has led the team in fire and spirit at #1 doubles. Jonathon Drew (ME '93) has had some luck near the end of the season, winning seven of his last nine matches at #4 singles and #2 doubles. Stylin’ Luis Franco (CO 94) is getting some good wins under his belt at #6 singles, and has had some surprising success at #3 dou- bles, teamed with Carl Cotter (EE "93), a last- minute replacement for the first match of the season, who stuck around to make varsity. The team's high point came April 19-21 on a weekend trip to Chicago. There they recorded wins over Northeastern Illinois, Illinois Wes- leyon, Illinois Benedictine, and Elmhurst, as well as placing third on the Rockford College 8-team tournament. Congratulations, guys, on another fine season. Jonathon Drew ME '93 Baseball For the first time in several years, the Rose- Hulman baseball team will have a winning record. After flirting with the 0.500 mark all last year and finishing 16-17, the engineers opened with a 6-1 record on their Florida trip and are currently 17-7 with ten games re- maining. Fiji baseballers are Dave Gowans (ME 92) and Mark Rosenberger (ME ’94). With key games coming up against Anderson, Taylor, Franklin, and DePauw, Rose is 5-1 in ICAC play and in good position to win its first ICAC title. Dave Gowans ME '92 The Rose Fiji Phi Gams Dominate Track Rho Phi has once again been a major force this year in track. Four Phi Gams are on the var- sity team and three place in the top 10 scores on the team. Leading the way in the Pole Vault and Javelin is junior Rick Briars. Two freshman, Brady Neukarn and Jason Zigler have contrib- uted to this year’s success, competing in the middle distance events and hurdle events, re- spectively. The top Fiji scorer for the year was sophomore Doug Sowder, who leads the team in the 100, long jump and triple jump. Con- sidering the age of the four competitors, only good things can come in the future. Be looking for them in years to come!! Perge!! Doug Sowder ME ’93 \r\nSpring 1991 Social Committee The Social Committee has been working steadily to keep the brothers “social” and relaxed from the pressures that Rose-Hulman delivers. While conforming to the new alcohol policies, Rho Phi has been working to keep a great social image on the Rose-Hulman and ISU campuses. Two formal dances, Black Diamond and Pur- ple Garter, were a good time for everyone who attended. Black Diamond, held at the Terre Haute Holiday Inn, was the first formal event for the fall pledge class. On March 16, Purple Gar- ter was heid at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis. With over forty couples in at- tendance, the spring formal was a Rho Phi suc- cess. Future plans for the social committee include one of the biggest Fiji Isle's ever and a Road Ral- ly planned by the new initiates. In the far future, next year’s Purple Garter is planned for March 28 at French Lick Resort in French Lick, In- diana. As always, all graduates and families are invited for a great formal and a weekend of lei- sure time activities. deff Rafter ME '93 Rho Phi Brothers Intramural Sports Over the course of the past year, the Rose Phi Gams participated in and enjoyed themselves in thirteen intramural events. Thirteen Fijis were on two separate major basketball teams, pulling out records of 5-1 and 3-3. Seven Fijis played on the minor basketball team ending with a record of 3-3. The AA basketball team consisted of ten Fijis and ended their play with a record of 2-4. The major indoor and outdoor soccer teams both had very successful seasons. Six Phi Gams were on each team. The indoor team finished with a 5-2 record while the outdoor team fin- ished 4-1. The major softball team ended with a 0.500 season of 2-2 with twenty Fiji's participating. Fourteen Phi Gams participated in the fall AA football team ending with a record of 2-4. The volleyball team had ten participants and ended their season 4-2. The ultimate frisbee competition and the bowl- ing competition each saw one Fiji participant. Two intramural tournaments in tennis and bil- liards were held. Carl Cotter (EE '93) took 2nd place in the tennis competition and Jeff Geesa- man (ME '93) won the pool tourney. Currently, the Rose intramurals have Fijis par- ticipating in major and minor basketball, major soccer, major softball, spring football, and co-ed volleyball. Chad Powers ME '93 \r\nSpring 1991 The Rose Fiji