(iama VOL. LXXXIV,NO.3 UNION COLLEGE.SCHENECTADY,N.Y. 12308 1978 NORRIS PIG DINNER This year's Pig Dinner was a real success thanks to the efforts of Chairman Jim Goldsmith. More than forty alumni brothers were present, including Brother Clarence "Chocko" Daily, Purdue, '17, ex-Purple Legionnaires John "Inky" Seay, Clayton Long, '50, and Bill Zerman, Execu tive Secretary of Phi Gamma Delta. Chip and Binzy made their typically unusual entrance by arriving at the House in the afternoon on Friday, and refusing to leave their van vfAuKuTafy MAY 1978 Billy Kuchta, '72, got things underway, with Brother Daily beginning the ceremony. The eight newly initiated brothers made an impressive showing with Bill Albrecht, '79, bringing up the rear and fulfilling the duties as pledge president. Presentation of the Seitz Award was made by Steve Richards, '79, to Rick Gagliano, '80. Dicky Rosenthai, '78, was the recipient of the J. Mason Hotchkiss until the sun had set. Brother Russ Torrisi, '76, had the Award for outstanding service to the House by a senior. This year the library gift was accepted by faculty member Brother Ted Bayshore, UCLA,'69, who has shown quite a bit of interest in the House this year. A special presentation was made in honor of John Seay, '67, in recognition of his distinction of being the last to succumb to the desire to outstanding contribution as Purple Legionnaire. Inky's sleep on Friday night. The alumni Softball team, hindered by the absence of powerful Hank Riehl from the batters box due to injuries presence will be sorely missed by the undergraduates. The celebrating, which was to take its toll among the ranks of the brothers, continued throughout the rest of the sustained the night before, was able to beat the under evening. Bill Mowery,'75, who was the lone alumnus in the graduate team soundly. house on Sunday afternoon, left that evening to officially close Pig Dinner weekend. Pig Dinner followed later that afternoon. Symposiarch \r\nPRESIDENT'S MESSAGE PROFILE: SENIOR CLASS Before the dinner on Saturday the Chi Association held a very important and informative meeting. The new slate of officers of Bill Kuchta (President), Drew Hamelink (Treasurer), and John Bobbins (Secretary) passed easily. Mark Curry had the results of his questionnaire. The graduates who replied were overwhelmingly in favor of reducing the Chi Association dues and in instituting a class agent system to increase the communication and organiza As the end of the school year approaches, the Brother hood looks forward to a relaxed summer life and an escape from the pressure of school. This excited anticipation is countered by sadness and reluctance to leave as the tion of Chi Association. There were two motions that were addressed. Roger Anderson moved that a scholarship award be set up for a deserving undergraduate brother. The award would be 15% of the Chi Association savings balance, not to exceed $500. The winner of the award would be decided by the college financial aid office. This motion was tabled because there were too many unanswered questions. Brother Anderson and several others volunteered to further research the idea for the next meeting. Steve Pierce moved that Chi Association spend $600 over the next six years to improve the chapter archives. The motion was passed. During recent years we have made a substantial effort to increase and improve our graduate relations. It is often Brothers realize the seniors will not be back next year. The number of the seniors in the house this year is unusually small and yet their departure will have an intense effect on the House as a whole. The Brothers who are graduating this year are Dicky Rosenthal and Jimmy Goldsmith. Throughout their four years in Chi Chapter Jimmy and Dicky were effective leaders. Jimmy served as Pledge President, Rush Chairman and Historian. Dicky was Pledge Treasurer, 5ocial Chairman and Corresponding Secretary. Both of them were also active participants in all Fiji events. Dicky was the star of many intramural teams (just ask him, he'll tell you), and Chairman of Pig Dinner and Home coming. Jim has served as Chairman of Homecoming twice and is the Chairman of this year's Pig Dinner Committee. Both Jimmy and Dicky are spirited Fiji's as Jim attended Fiji academy and Dicky went to the Ekklessia. Chi Chapter prides itself on its efficiency and the contribution made by difficult to motivate undergraduates to work for a goal such as this because the work involved (letter writing, compiling information for the Chi Tama, mailings, etc.) is tedious and the Brotherhood. As one can see, Jim and Dicky have contributed much in these areas. Along with this dedica concrete results take time and are not always obvious. themselves, making them hospitable people, as we all are in Judging from the success of this past Pig Dinner weekend I would say that our work has not gone for naught. The Chi Chapter. turnout and support was excellent for the second consecu settling down to a job. Dicky, a math major, also hasn't tive year. I would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all those graduates who have supported us and hope that it decided upon a career or a specific job. will continue far into the future. tion, Jimmy and Dicky have the ability to relax and enjoy Jim is an English major and has plans to travel before The Brothers of Chi Chapter have learned quite a bit from Jimmy and Dicky, and have spent many good times with them. We are experiencing a great loss of a fun-loving BROTHER RICHARDS ELECTED STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT After a vigorous campaign, Steve Richards '79, was elected Student Body President of Union Ckillege. On May 11, Steve garnered 70% of the vote, easily defeating his runoff opponent. Two days earlier, Steve outpolled the other four candidates by a comfortable 30% margin to earn and diverse facet of the house. We thank them, hope to see them back frequently and wish them luck in whatever lies ahead.