The ILLINOI Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, FALL-WINTER, 1978 New Series Vol. XV No. 1 '82 pledges rich in leadership potential The Chi Iota pledge class of 82 is rich in leadership potential as three 82s were senior class presidents in high school; Mike Dillon, Brian Brown, and Doug Walker. Mike let tered in football and wrestling at Erie High School where he was also homecoming king. He plans on a career in hospital administration. Brian attended Joliet West High School and received varsity letters in swimming and football. He was named to the all-conference swim ming team his senior year. Brian foresees a career in architecture. Doug Walker also lettered in football and received an honorable mention his senior year at Fairburry-Cropsey High School where he was also band president. Another Fairburry-Cropsey graduate is Larry Thompson, who received varsity honors in track and basketball. He was an Illinois State Scholar and is studying civil engineering. Also State Scholars are Mark Moline, Dave Kelly, Todd Montgomery, and John Quinn. Mark is a graduate of Kankakee Westview H.S. where he played football, golf, (continued on page 3) JEFF HAGUE Phi Gamma unfortunate to Delta lose was one very of its pledges early in December. Jeff Hague, who pledged during the spring of 1978, was killed when the Chi Iota Brothers pose with Senator Charles Percy of Illinois in his Capitol Hill Office. From L to R are Kevin Carroll, Mark Zdeblick, Senator Percy, John Stuart, and David Moore. Phi Gams In Washington relive hey-day 60s Four days and seven weeks ago, four Chi Iota brothers Washington, D.C. to went to relive Fiji memories of the early hey-day 60's with "Campus" Vic Kamber, Illinois showed '65. Basin Vic, who just finished a stint as Director of the AFL-CIO Legislative Task Force on Labor Reform, laid out the Red carpet for brothers John Stuart '80, Kevin Carroll '79, David Moore '80, and Mark Zdeblick '81, Mills and Fannie "The Argentine Firecracker" Fox did the breast- veered toward the median on 1-57 during their October 4-8 visit. Campus Vic set up appointments to meet with Senator Charles Percy and and overturned after hitting the the administrative staff of Senator jeep that he was driving suddenly Being their first visit to Washington, the brothers visited all of the monuments, including the Jef ferson Memorial at night where Vic them where the infamous Congressman Tidal Wilbur stroke together. Vic also got the brothers into tours of the White House, Honorable George Meany's office, as well as the Federal Reserve Building, National Air and Space Museum, National Archives, the Smithsonian Institute, the Adlai Stevenson, both of Illinois. The visitors also met with Representative Thomas Railsback, Chi Iota '69, and Washington and Lincoln Memorials, Arlington National Cemetary, the Watergate Hotel, the John F. Ken nedy Center for the Performing Arts, class, and was also a leader within the class. He had a very close sat in on the Senate sessions during the deciding ERA amendment ex Capitol Hill. although his life was short, it was very worthy. tension vote, along with the tax bill, sunset law, and other major legislation. personal tour of Georgetown at night center guard rail. Jeff was a warm hearted soul who touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He shared all he had with his pledge relationship with his family ; and, as well as the downtown area of Vic also treated the visitors to a (continued on page 4) \r\nFall-Winter, 1978 THE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji AN IMPORTANT REMINDER... Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Send your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation, P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Chairman of the Board James L. Russell '61 President Ward McDonald '64 Vice President Secretary Treasurer Champ W. Davis '62 Nic Loiacono '74 William M. Goldstein '66 We thank the many Phi Gams who have already paid their 1978-79 dues. If you have not sent in your 515.00 dues please do so soon. Make your check payable to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and mail it in the reply envelope enclosed to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois, P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Chapter Adviser Clay Barnard reports Since this is the first time I have had the opportunity to communicate with most of you it is appropriate to introduce myself. I became active in Chi Iota a year and a half ago with the Board of Chapter Advisers. Last spring I succeeded Bill Goldstein as the Chapter Adviser. I graduated from Miami of Ohio in 1969 and began my professional career in student personnel Directors Class of '78^ (Mort) Gordon L. Leach '53 Michael J. Londrigan '62 John Watkins '48 Bruce Hiser '49 Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald '64 Class of '79 Class of '80 William M. Goldstein '66 Class of '81 Gordon D. Honegger '62 Champ W. Davis '62 Nic Loiacono '74 James L. Russell '61 (Higher Ed Ad ministration) in 1972 at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. I joined the University of Illinois in 1974. Presently I am the Associate Director of the Office of Career Development and Placement at the U. of I. I thought you might enjoy my ob servations of how Chi Iota stands at the University in 1978. The chapter is doing well. With fifty-four men living in the house, a strong internal cohesion, improved external campus relations, the always strong social program, and far more active local alumni support, things are looking up. Undergraduate Officers President; Tom Jump Treasurer: John Stuart Recording Secretary: Casey Wold Corresponding Secretary: Dick Draper Historian: Tom Krumwiede Pledge Trainer: Todd Boudinot Rush Co-Chairmen: Purple Legionnaire three brothers with Texas accepted positions Instruments: Mark Living conditions improve improving at Chi Iota. A total of eight Brothers have renovated their rooms. rooms remain without been donated by our alums along with a few big bucks to remodel the basement. Plans, drawn up by brothers Zust and Zdeb '81s, for two rooms and a hall, have been approved by our BCA. Two large, filthy storage rooms are being converted into a study-party room and a fireplace-TV Stuart '80 from Kankakee, and Mike room. Construction is being done over "Pie Man" Hess '78 from Rockford. The four brothers will be missed at the house but all the Phi Gams wish them the best of luck in their new Christmas by eight brothers, each donating ten of his vacation days. Along with the refelting of our pool careers. '78 from Chicago, As adviser there are two areas which I will concentrate on next year improvement in the house G.P.A. by creating a better study environment within the house and the other area would be to continue to cultivate and improve alumni support. Your sup port and encouragement as alumni is critical to the continued vitality of Chi Iota. Please, whenever you are on campus stop in at the house and have lunch or dinner and try to get back in touch with your undergraduate days. Likewise, feel free to stop by my vices Building. I'd love to chat with Clay Barnard, Mu Epsilon '69 have become more involved in In- John Menarik parties on campus and the brothers probably drink a bit too much. you. front door and a new dishwasher have Congratulations are in order for four graduating seniors. Greg Grier '78 from Canton, Illinois accepted a position with Newcastle Real Estate in Palatine, Illinois. The following always, the chapter still has the best Illinois has been broken. Brothers paneling. The living room along with the poolroom and dining room ceilings have been painted. A new Congratulations, seniors! the College of Commerce and the College of Engineering but, as office any time you are on campus. I'm located in Room 2, Student Ser Only two Clay Barnard more conservative than in the late sixties and early seventies. Twothirds of the chapter are enrolled in A full year and a half has passed and we have had no major crisis. The recent "bad luck cycle" of the Fijis at Living conditions are steadily Chris Snyder and Tom Whalen terfraternity Council, philanthropic projects, campus Greek publications, and administrative internship programs. The chapter is probably ALUMNI NEWS NEEDED In every issue of our newsletter, we like to have news about many of our alumni. The only source for this news is you, and we hope you will be your own PR man and send us some information about yourself. The easiest way is by filling in and returning the biographical form we sent you in the fall or just drop us a line. So do it now and mail it to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois, P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. Alumni ShortakeJohn Kiest '54 serves as operations manager with AT&T in telecom-1 munications in San Antonio, Texas. He enjoys tennis and photography and table (thanks Moms) the house should singing. He and his wife, Ann, reside be in fine shape for Spring Rush at 11600 Intrigue Drive, San Antonio. \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI Fall-Winter, 1978 It was crazy.•? Fiji' needs you, alumni Fiji Island 78 a memorable event "It's great to read about the gang in the Illinois Fiji." "I really enjoyed hearing about the recent happenenings at the chapter house." The craziest party at the University 'of Illinois was staged again last September. This event was obviously "Fiji Island". The marathon party began at noon and lasted until the final Fiji passed out, which was around midnight. The continuous in fusion of the exotic potion called '82 pledge class- The brothers of Phi Gamma Delta at Chi Iota began the construction of the island approximately one week before the party. This involved filling sandbags with sand and stacking them around the stairway at the front entrance of the house. (continued from page 1) tennis (state qualifier) and swim ming. He was a national honor student and received recognition in the "Who's Who of American High School Students". Mark plans on a career in architecture. John Quinn also recognized in the Who's Who, was a national honor student at Ottawa H.S. John is planning on becoming a doctor. Dave Kelly, also a state scholar lettered in football, baseball, and wrestling at Naperville Central. He received a special mention in football. Dave is studying chemical engineering. Todd Montgomery, a graduate from Wheaton Central H.S. m "Purple Passion" had an influence on the early retirement. Each of the sixty couples shared a square yard of material as their attire for the party. arned varsity honors in football, baseball, and wrestling. Monti is a commerce major. A plastic covering is then draped over the sandbags and serves as the lining for a huge pool. The island was also equipped with a bridge over the pool of water, a couple huts containing food and beverage, and other items that contributed to the "Fiji Island" style. Jehova started the party roll ing with their famed Rock and Roll sound. At the intermission the brothers feasted on golden friend chicken, fruit, corn on the cob, and of course, "Purple Passion". Some of the members started up a food fight that created an unexpected mess. Taylor Mason and his discotheque equipment capped off the evening. The 1978 Fiji Island was another memorable event for the brothers of Casey Wold Recording Secretary Sullivan and Matt Malec. John 'Bambi' Sullivan received a varsity letter in tennis at Fenwick H.S. and is pursuing a career in electrical engineering. Matt a graduate from to read about that brother. I had lost touch with him through the years but sent him a letter after rediscovering him in the pages of the Illinois Fiji." These are but some of the com ments we receive from the Chi Iota Phi Gams who send us information about themselves for publication. Such enthusiasm is certainly ap preciated - and often generates in creased alumni contact and com munication ~ but we need to hear from more of you to make our com munications program, our Illinois Fiji, the success it should be. Each time the biographical forms are returned, it becomes surprisingly evident that we are hearing from the same loyal members. Of course, we are not implying those loyal men should discontinue their much needed and appreciated support; rather, we encourage additional men to lend their support by contributing news about themselves and other Chi Iota Phi Gams. In short, our request is simple: We Phi Gamma Delta. From the Chicago area come John "Thanks so much for the recent write up in the newsletter. I. really ap preciated it." "It was quite a surprise need YOU to make our efforts a complete success. RUSH RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED Mail to: Tom Whalen, Rush Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta, 401 East John St., Champaign, Illinois 61820. St. Ignatious H.S. lettered in soccer and tennis. He was active in school I recommend: affairs and is working for a degree in finance. Name Rounding out the pledge class are Jim Hayn, Pat Haggerty, and Cliff Fielding. Jim "Utes" Hayn attended Glen brook North H.S. where Address Scholarship: Athletics: Legacy Central Phone _ H.S. in Normal where he played golf and wrestled. He hopes to become a commodity broker. Cliff is a Deerfield ) Upper 10 percent ) Good ( ( > Upper one-third ) Average ' > I'pper ' 1 None ' Other Sports he participated in swimming and gymnastics. Pat graduated from Catholic ( ( Yes No High School Activities Comments: H.S. graduate who lettered in swimming and is studying commerce. The class of '82 has one junior and hfive sophomores which helps the freshmen immeasurably in learning the ropes at the big U. The 82s have the potential of becoming a super pledge class. Recommended by .Class Address (Letters with more information will be appreciated) \r\nFall-Winter, 1978 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Fijis a gridiron powerhouse in IMs For the first time in a long time, Phi With an experienced defense refusing Gamma Delta is a power house in to yield more than twelve points in football, suffering their only defeat of the intramural season in a 12-6 loss to any given contest, the explosive of fense led by all-campus quarterback repeating campus champions Alpha Tau Omega. The Phi Gams captured their fraternity blue league title with an scoring their conference opponents. Shaw consistantly connected with unblemished record of 5-0 which in cluded impressive victories over Betas, Delta Upsilon and Delta Sigs. Phi Gams hit D.C.(continued from page 1) showing them where all the famous people lived including the Kennedys, Kissingers, Percys, etc. He also treated them to a dinner at the exquisite Palm Restaurant where all the celebrities have a caricature of themselves drawn on the wall. The brothers also relived old Phi Gam stories with brother Vic in cluding the fire tale of 1964. Vic's version has it that there were three fires in the same area the same night but the fireman never completely extinguished it, later to ignite again. Finally, while Vic was working at what is now Abe's Red Hots, there Tim Shaw had little trouble out- tivities he was involved in and they included Inter-Fraternity Council President, captain of the Illini cheerleading squad, member of the Illini Union Board, member of Mauwanda Senior Honorary, along Roy "Buffalo" Robinson '75 is employed by the Ethyl Corp. as National Accounts Manager. He recently graduated from Arizona St. in Glenview, IL. receivers. some lasting friends with Fiji brothers there. He and his wife, Debra, can be reached at 1757 Henley Jack Davis '69 is a graphic designer But with the stiffer competition of playoffs, the Phi Gam defense would prove to be the backbone of Fijis assault on the campus crown. And their first test would be against Pi Kappa Alpha who was coming off of an upset victory over Delta Chi and had been picked by most to reach the and illustrator with his own "Jack Davis Graphics". He and his wife. Donna, reside at 1826 Maynard Dr., Champaign, Illinois. Bill Brewster '22 is a retired real estate broker residing in Chicago, giving their address at 10421 S. Hale. finals. But Pikes were in for a long day, as the Fiji secondary of Carey Quigley, Casey Wold, Jay Hoffman, Tom Kautz and Jim Mack allowed Pikes offense only two first downs, and no points. Fijis 13 - Pikes 0. The semi-final game match up was against Phi Kappa Psi. In a poorly 6. Now all that stood between Fijis On campus, when the Fijis ran the school, Vic was an integral part of the university. The brothers checked up in old yearbooks to see all the ac PL, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. of his passing attack. It would be unfair not to mention guards Jeff Dione and Mike Cleary who allowed Shaw ample time to spot open house. Vic even took a lie detector who were asked to take one for in Mary Jane, reside at 3151 S. Florence^ State U. with an M.B.A., and made was a fire completely demolishing the surance purposes. Gilford Henry '26 is a retired physician-surgeon. He and his wife, ends Tom Wilkinson and Scott Moore and used center John Stuart in much played game Fijis came out on top 12- test along with all the other brothers Chi Iota short takes and the campus championship was defending champs Alpha Tau Omega. But Taus would have it their way. Led by an awesome defense which held Michael Londrigan '63 is a C.P.A. and partner with Patterson, Cameron and Londrigan. He and his wife, Caroline, reside at 24 Villa Grove, Springfield, Illinois. Don Motz Jr. '65 is a pilot with United Airlines and based at O'Harej Field in Chicago. He and his wife, Linda, make their home at 526 S. Gables Blvd., Wheaton, Illinois. Rick "Hot Dog" Erickson '74 is with the firm of Samelson, Knickerbocker Snow to 3completed passes, ATO took and Schirott as an attorney and the title 12-6. But the game was far from boring. Half-time saw Fijis in the lead 6-0 on a blocked punt recovered by Carey Quigley in the associate of that firm. Rick is a member of the Des Plaines area Jaycees and the Illinois State Bar Assoc. He and his wife, Jackie, reside ATO end zone (which was the first at 1699 Van Buren in Des Plaines, points scored against ATO all season Illinois. Rush Chairman of the fraternity, plus long). A tremendous pass rush by Steve Dorgan, Tom Whalen and Jay Cimo rendered Taus quarterback ineffective during the first half. But setting a record of having nine pledge two second half scores for the op employee and labor relations. He lists sons! And the list goes on. ponents, coupled with an ineffective his address as 313 Kenyon Drive, offensive attack by Fijis, spelled Springfield, Illinois. with tasks of being Treasurer and To catch up on what he's done since he left Illinois in the spring of 1965, Vic got his masters degree from New Mexico in one year, then went to Georgetown University law school. From there he held a couple jobs until he finally ended up with the AFL-CIO and dating Tricia Nixon for a brief time. Anyway, it was an honor to visit Campus Vic. If you are ever on Capitol Hill, he'd love for you to look him up. Thomas Nickell '45 is with the Illinois Dept. of Children and Family Services where he is administrator of defeat in the end. Yet Fijis are very anxious for the Thomas Homer '69 is a State's arrival of next season. With 10 of 14 Attorney with Fulton County, Illinois located in Lewistown, Illinois. He is involved with the Rotary, Jay-Cees starters returning next year. Phi Gamma Delta will be at the top of the ratings in 1979. Alumni projects—including The Illinois Fiji - are financed entirely by alumni con tributions. To success ... give! insure their and Illinois & Fulton Co. Bar Ass'ns. He resides at 322 Palm in Canton, Illinois. Thomas Bunting '48 is a medical doctor with offices at 321 W. Washington, Pittsfield, Illinois.