LITTLE GIANT o/iPki Qamnta 3)elta at XVaoa^k Colleg.e VOLUME 26, NUMBER 1 PHI GAMMA DELTA,WABASH COLLEGE,CRAWFORDSVILLE,INDIANA BILLY' HARGRAVE REMEMBERED By Greg Rose'80 In 1934, Brother Hargrove returned to his Rockville home, where he formed a partnership with his father to publish the Rockville Republican. Upon his father's death in 1957, at the age of 101, he con tinued OS the publisher of The Republican until it was sold to the present owners in 1971. In 1975 Mr. Hargrove, along with his father, were named to the Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame, the only father and son team ever named. At the time there were only 50 Hoosier journalists named for Hall of Fame honors. In addi tion, Mr. Hargrove was active in the Indi ana Republican Editorial Association from in 1954 by he and two others. If was Broth er Hargrove who sold the Committee on gret the loss of a brother, we cannot help but feel that the life of this man was as full, as honorable, and as exemplary as is humanly possible. We were proud to coll him a Fiji, and we hope that the memory of his persistence and accomplishment will continue to live with us for a long time. Brother Hargrove graduated from Rock ville High School in 1910. He attended Wobash College for three years, where he was initiated into the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. During World War I, he rose to the rank of first lieutenant with the 325th Machine Gun Batalion, and was overseas with the 814th Pioneer Infantry. On opril 7, 1921, he married the former Ruth Leozenby Ayres of Crowfordsville. They hod two children. There are also five ber and director of the Turkey Run Rotary Club. He also held memberships in the Indiana Covered Bridge Society, Parke American Legion, Rockville Veterans of Foreign Wars, Rockville United Methodist Committee of Parke County. It was formed grove, died in his home town of Rockville, He was a charter member of the Kiwonis Club in Crowfordsville and a charter mem tion's president in 1941. In 1975 he was Mr. Hargrove is best known for his suc cess in organizing the Long Time Plan Indiana at the age of 85. While we all re attraction of two new industries to the county, construction by volunteer labor of a golf course, building of a school for re tarded children and community planning. County Historical Society, the Rockville the organization. oldest and most accomplished graduate brothers. William Bradford (Billy) Har his whole life to myrid community devel opments and projects. He actively worked to get a 4-H fairgrounds built, for the con solidation of the counties ten separate tel ephone systems, construction by volun teer labor of a swimming pool in Rockville, 1934 to 1971 and served as the organiza designated a "Sagamore Of The Wobash" by Governor Otis Bowen for his work with This year sow the passing of one of our SEPTEMBER 1978 the idea of a Covered Bridge Festival in October when the county's foliage is at Church, and Phi Gamma Delta. The stories of Billy Hargrove are many. Nearly every thing which he became in volved with became a success. He was a man of imagination, and of action. How ever, we must wonder which of his many qualities enabled him to produce such re markable results. After reading some of the press which followed his death, one its peak. The success of this festival is will notice that there is one specific quali well known. Lost year the ten day festival brought more than 500,000 people into Parke County, making it one of the ten top ty which is always mentioned in connec tion with Brother Hargrove. It is best sum marized by Billy Beach, former county ex tension agent in Parke County, who said, tourist attractions in the United States. Brother Hargrove served as general chair man of the festival for its first four years. In January of this year. Brother Har grove was named a director emeritus of Parke County, Inc., the first time in the his tory of the organization that this title has been given. During the presentation cere mony, Mr. Hargrove was described as "the best friend Parke County ever hod." In 1973 the House of Representatives of the Indiana General Assembly passed a reso lution commending the citizens of Parke County for their covered Bridge tourist promotion and recognized Mr. Hargrove as the founder of the Covered Bridge Fes tival. Bridges and tourism were not the only "He is the most persistent cuss I know." Surely this is one of the keystones of Phi Gamma Delta. We read the words of Cal vin Coolidge, who says that "nothing in the world con take the place of persis tence". We may be certain that one clear proof of this statement is found in the life of Brother Billy Hargrove. \r\nSEPTEMBER 1978 Little Giant Fiji Page Two 1982 come from all over the world, their PSI IMPROVES ITS APPEARANCE: As school opens this year, Psi is sport Michigan, where he was active in student to form another scholasticolly sound as well as athletically gifted class. council, choir, and a variety of clubs. An other freshman on the Wabash football team. Dove was active in sports in high ing a new look. Following o complete re- Richard Michael Blastic from Gavit High School in Hammond, Indiana, received nu decoration of the first floor, the old beer stained blues and greens have been re arship to Wabash. Rich held many class placed by earth tones: beiges, browns, and dark oranges. Redecorating included painting, installation of wall to wall car peting, and reupholstering of all furniture. In addition to this work, a new three man room was built in the north wing of the Freshman dorm. With this addition the house capacity now stands at 73. Improvements such as these don't come cheaply these days. The entire operation cost the chapter in the neighborhood of $18,000. We must not neglect to mention, however,the many hours of free labor do merous scholarships including Lilly Schol offices at Gavit as well as participating in football and wrestling. He was All-Con ference center his junior and senior year, sectional wrestling champ and Gavit "Ath lete of the Year." Rich is one of the 8 Psi pledges on the Little Giant football squad. Gregory Alan Bruzas is from Indiana polis. He was treasurer of the Dramatics club, president of the Foreign Exchange Program, member of the choir, and an Ea gle scout. nated by various brothers in the house. Brothers Robbins, Steve Smith, Welch, Lewis, McMaster, Pottorff, and Rose all including speech team, newspaper staff, formed the formidable painting crew. ety. Dave was also a delegate to Indiana removed by our new pleges, and return ing Sophomores — but also the many fine gallons of paint which now adorn the walls of the first floor. Brother Gary Cavanaugh donated his carpentry expertise for the construction of the new room. Brother Al fred installed all of the new wiring. Large scale improvements such as these ore daily supplemented by a host of main tenance activities. Broken windows, washing machines, pipes, plaster, ceilings, end the like are inevitable when seventy energetic young men are circulating through the house. That the house sur vives at all is a tribute to our house man ager Gary Pottorff, and to his predeces school, playing on the hockey, track, and football teams. Bart Henry Kercher graduated from Castle High School in Newburgh, Indiana. Another Little Giant football player, Bart was a 2-year letterman on the high school football team and served as secretarytreasurer of the science club. Matthew Gerald Langenbacher is from Indianapolis, where his main interest was athletics. Matt participated in tennis, wrestling, and track. He was part of the doubles team that first in the city in '76 and '77, was a 2-time outstanding city wrestler and 3-time MVP. In all Matt re David Joseph Buckles from Wingate, Indiana, was a member of numerous clubs They are responsible for not only the many drips and splatters — subsequently David Alan Kennedy is from Muskegon, varied interest and personalities combine student council, and National Honor Soci ceived 8 letters and was voted the Indi anapolis Star's "Athlete of the Year." Gory Wayne McCarthy, a member of the Little Giant football squad, is also from Boys' State and winner of the H. Schultz Indianapolis. Gary was a member of the Writing Contest 1973 - 78. Letterman's Club and choir as well as a starter on the football and track teams. Christopher Michael Carr graduated from Muncie Northside High School, where he was active in numerous sports and clubs. Chris participated in football and wrestling as well as being a member of the German Club, Letterman's Club, Stu dent Council, and Yearbook staff. Chris also represents Psi on the Wabash Foot ball team. Robert Scott Dreher comes to Psi from David Brian Metallic graduate from Ind ianapolis Ritter High School and helped lead Ritter to state football championship. Brian played football 4 years, was voted co-captain, most valuable back, and allstate quarterback; played basketball 3 years and golf 1 year. Brian was also a member of the National Honor Society and graduated Valedictorian of his class. He started at quarterback for the Little Giants Champaign, Illinois. He played both foot at the recent Manchester scrimmage, ball and baseball for his high school, and which Wabash won 20-0. wa's also very active in public speaking, politics, and the school newspaper. David Alan Newby is from Ploinfield, repaired, with the help from the brothers, Indiana where he was interested in both Indiana. He was Governor of '77 Boys' State and vice-president of Boys' Nation. Dove was an International Distinguished pledges, and the college maintenance track and football. Joe was also a mem Service Award winner. First Term DeMo- staff. Currently, we are in the process of ber of the German Club, delegate to Indi lay and was Indiana DeMolay of the year. Dove was also VP of his sophomore class, president of his junior and senior classes sors. The house is continually cleaned and purchasing a new washing machine, re pairing our chimney, adding a new screen door, and washing Kappa Sig eggs off of Joseph Kirk Edwards is from Lafayette, ana Boys State, and was awarded an Hon or Scholarship to Wabash. Keith Edward Ennis graduated from Pe our windows. In short, we are doing ev ru High School, where he was a member mains as nice as it was when we first ar of the football, basketball, and baseball teams. Keith is also a President s Scholar. erything possible to see that our house re rived—perhaps a little nicer. if the opinion of graduate brother Mon te Deschner '78 is any indication of the quality of our effort, then we are very proud. He may be quoted(under the slight pains of censorship) as saying if the house looked this good when I was here they iney ^-uuiuu couldn'ti nwvw have ---r kept the. (girls) - out of here." The undergraduate chapter welcomes all those who wish to stop by and share our pleasure over this, and all house improvements. FIJISTAKE 21 PLEDGES Psi Chapter has once again kept up its tradition of taking a fine pledge class. Al- Gregory Gale Frees is from Crawfordsville. A member of the Senior Honor Soci ety, Greg was also a member of the track team and co-captain of the tennis and the wrestling teams. Mark Alan Garvin comes to Wabash from Newcastle, Indiana. Very active in debate, Mark was the 1978 state debate champion, vice president of the National Forensic League, and currently holds the state records for most speaker points at and a member of the National Honor Soci ety. Gary Wayne Overdorf is from Tipton, Indiana, where he participated in the band and numerous clubs. He went with the U.S. Collegiate Wind Band to Europe, re ceived a total of 5 gold medals in state competition and was selected as the top school musician. Gary was also a mem ber of the science club, honor society and theater group, and graduated with honors. Joseph Michael Pfennig, another fresh man footballer, is a graduate of Ritter High School in Indianapolis. Joe, who now hails from Cincinnati, was a four-year member of the football and basketball a single meet. He also lettered in tennis. teams,as well as participating on the golf Laurent Allen Kahl came to Wabash and track teams. Joe was also a member from Managua, Nicaragua. While in high school Laurent participated in baseball, soccer, and surfing. He represents the of the drama and folk clubs, president of his freshman class, member of student council, and served as President of the \r\n'SEPTEMBER 1978 ria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Fronce. Traveling with real live girls of our own age was quite a refreshing experience for as most of you know,our everyday experi ence with women at Wobosh is limited to the secretaries on campus. Some high lights of the tour for me were the Swiss Alps, Michelangelo's DAVID and his PIETA, Rome, Paris, the topless beaches on the French Riviera, the FOLIES BERGERE, and the Thames River boot tour in London. All in all I couldn't have asked for a better summer to prepare me for my senior year at Wabash. research his topic. Working on a one-toone basis with our tutor, we completed a ten-week session designed specifically for distrust or hatred from their American visitars. experience. mer's activities, let me remark that of the three countries in which I traveled I liked Although we spent most of our time in a library, we did manage to set aside a few days for sightseeing. One of the high lights of the summer was a day trip to the Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. Tracy Austin on on outside court, Billie Jean King on Court 1, and the eventual champ The refreshing taste of a pint of bitter (beer): the repeated confusion of dodging tossed salad and a Quarter Pounder with motorist who are driving on the left side Cheese were truly welcome sights. Most of the rood; the occasional frustration of important of all, though, we returned not knowing where to find that "one" home with a renewed faith in our Ameri book amidst five million volumes located can way of life. We found the English and libraries — all these make up the excite ment and challenge of a summer of re search at Oxford University in England. Scottish people friendly and outgoing. They wished to shore their countries with us and in turn asked questions about what our country was like. Yet we repeatedly Five days after completing finals at Wa remarked how thankful we were to live bash, we boarded a plane in Chicago bound for London, England. We asked ourselves: Did we bring enough clothes? at fault for this piece of history. Apparent ly, German people still perceive an air of was tedious and the hours long, but we both feel that we profited greatly from the only a few of the stars that helped make for on exciting and memorable day of ten nis. The grandeur and troditon of Wimble don seems unsurpassed the world over. The summer passed by quickly. A green thoughout more than twenty-five different the present generation of Germans is not our separate areas of study. The work ion, Martina Navratilova, on center court - By Greg Almquist'79 and Cory Bond '79 Page Five Little Giant Fiji where we do and to have the opportuni ties for personal advancement which we all enjoy. We returned home with a good feeling and, more than ever, mighty glad to be Fijis. In concluding this brief note on my sum Germany the best because the people were by far the friendliest and the most ready to aid this wandering student-even if it were only for something as simple as using my camera to preserve me forever in the foreground of a beautiful flowered German landscape. INTRAMURAL REPORT By Kirk Miller '81 In recent years Psi Chapter has had a great deal to be proud of. Both on and off campus, academicaly and extracurricularly, we have always been able to consider ourselves top notch. Such successes con tribute greatly to rush, and towards im pressing the ladies. However, when someone asks us how we fair in Intramur al sports, we quickly blush and change the subject. Our finish last year was a medi ocre sixth place out of twelve teams. We are not always certain why, these sorts of finishes have become typical. We seem never to be playing up to our potential. Teams last year were composed pri marily of Freshmen, Sophomores, and Jun iors. Their return, along with the out By Bob Cebul '80 standing athletic prospects of the pledge Studying and traveling abroad had been a high school dream of mine finally com ing true. Originally, I had hoped to live and study in a Goethe Institute in Ger standing season. In addition to good material, it seems that there has been a change in our philo many, but a summer program coordinated by the college of Wooster stole me away tion, and our participation is generally to Vienna in Germany's neighboring coun try of Austria. I was instructed in the Ger often tended to field teams which were class of '82, make us hopeful for an out man language and Art History, but had ample time ta experience many of Vien na's vast cultural opportunities ranging from operas, ballets, and concerts to wine kellers and European discos. Upon com pleting 8 weeks of study, I traveled inde Would the English summer be too cool? Did we remember our tutors phone num ber? Did we remind our stewardess to bring another bottle of Blue Nun? Sud denly, the Captain interrupted all our thoughts and onnounced we would soon be landing at Heathrow International Air port. Such was the beginning of what was to be on exciting and busy summer abroad. The Oxford approach to education culti vates a student's ability to independently sophy regarding intramurals. In the past, we have tended to emphasize participa good. With this emphasis, however, we not the best possible. When playing against teams which are hand picked and well experienced at playing together, we have been at a distinct disadvantage. This year a seemingly house-wide desire to win has changed our point of view. The pendently using trains, buses and friendly number of people who ore willing to cheer motorists through western Austria, Switz erland, and southern Germany. I spent on a given team, while not necessarily playing, has expanded. Those who ore most of this two-week period in Germany not a port of a given team will certainly near the Romantic Road where small and have a wide range of alternative intra well-preserved middle-age towns capti mural sports to choose from. Many of these sports have been neglected in the past, due to a stronger interest in football vated by attention. As a whole my trip was very worthwhile but long after I will forget the classrooms, the cathedrals, and the monuments I will or basketball. This should result in a more broad-based participation across the board, and to greater success in those remember the kind and generous people who eased my travels when I was in need of help. Traveling alonegave me a chance to really meet and talk with Germans, and in most of my longer conversations I was asked to bring the following message formance and bring a high-placed finish back to the States: the Germans need and back to Psi. want the Americans as their friends. They feel we still hold them responsible for the include football, tennis, swimming, golf, war 30 years ago and reminded me that major sports which ore not fielding more competent teams. It is our hope that this combination of enthusiasm and self-sacri fice will produce a strong intramural per Intramural sports for the fall semester volleyball, basketball and raquetball. \r\nPage Four Little Giant Fiji •BROOKSIE' RECOGNIZED AS WILKINSON FINALIST ings were held which enabled chapters to discuss ideas on varied topics. Clay Robbins served on the Rushing Committee, served on the Cheney Cup Committee. Although the committee meetings and convention rallies were interesting, the highlight of the Ekklesia was the announc ing of the cup winners. Psi Chapter re ceived recognition in the following last year, with Psi's Tim Kennedy heading Pfennig also an All-Stater from Indiana awards: 2nd Place: turns at the other tackle, with Lance Rich named a finalist in the Wilkinson Award though Paul did not receive the award, we would like to list a few of his accomplish ments in his four years at Wobash so that you can see why we are so very proud of him. He was President of Psi, Co-captain of the Wobdsh basketball team, and Presi dent of the Inter-fraternity Council as well as being a member of the Wobash College Student-Alumni Board. He was instru mental in the instigation of a Campus Cru sade for Christ organization on the camp us. Paul, better know as "Brooksie" also co-choired the first Muscular Dystrophy Donce-o-thon which raised some $12,000. Paul now is working hard as an insurance salesman for Manufacturer's Life Insur ance Company in Indianapolis, Indiana. Owen Cup (most improved scholarship) Brightman Award (graduate relations) We also received recognition for super undergraduate contention from Psi also found time to enjoy the running bar in Bill Miller's "Hoosier Hospitality Suite". Al though Clay, Mike, and Greg didn't be come as rowdy as the Rhode Island dele gates (who were apprehended running naked through the hotel at 1:00 am) they did succeed in insulting the Dannies and more than once arousing the attention of a security guard. In spite of a few prayers to the toilet gods on the last day of the Ek klesia, all went well for Psi's delegates. Sober and otherwise Clay, Mike, and Greg left behind a respectable and impressive image of Wabash Fijis. Total attendance for the Ekklesia was approximately 600 with 112 undergradu ate chapters from across the nation and Canada represented. Three colonies were also present: UCLA, University of Mary land, and Texas A & M. One of the high lights of the Ekklesia was the granting of charters to U of Maryland and Texas A&M. Throughout the week committee meet The other Psi members of the '78 team are: Rich Blastic, center; Chris Carr, guard; Bart Kercher, guard; Gary McCar thy, linebacker; and Jim Wessel, defen sive back. Sophomore Dave Powell serves the team as trainer. The season kicked off with a home opener against Hope College of Holland, Michigan on Septemf>er 1 6, which Wobash won 13-3. The Flying Dutchmen handed Wabash its only regular season loss last year, so the Little Giants are eager to earn their revenge. Homecoming brings Val paraiso to town on October 7, and the reg ular season ends with our home defense of the Monon Bell against the Dannies of DePauw on November 11. All in all, the fired up Little Giants promise to offer an outstanding season of football. We at Psi LITTLE GIANTS ANTICIPATE BIG SEASON cheer them on and can hardly wait to moke the trip to Phoenix City, AL and come home with a national championship in December. 1978 WABASH LITTLE GIANTS By John Porter'78 the gridiron this fall ranked third among small colleges with high hopes and one of The 130th Ekklesia of Phi Gamma Del chief, was also present. was named the Chevrolet Defensive Play er of the Game in the Stagg Bowl last year. The deep men are bolstered by the addi Gore moving to the giant or rover position. recent years. The Scarlet lost several key performers from last season's NCAA Divi his wife. Bill Miller (lU '62), our section O Quinn holding down the other. Cannon tion of sophomore Chris Broun, with Mel the largest and most talented squads in Culley '69, and Jim Ayers '63 along with one linebacking spot, with senior Mike years, based on maintaining a scholastic average which is higher than the all male scholastic average. Aside from these planned activities the By Greg McGowan'81 & Mike Breclaw'80 ta was held Aug. 6-10 at the Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michigan. Delegates from Psi chapter were Clay Robbins '79, Mike Breclaw '80, and Greg McGowan '81. The Graduate Brothers in attendance were Charles Wright (Chicago '57), John ardson at quick end. Ail-American candi ior academic achievement for the last 16 The Little Giant football team returns to PSI ATTENDS EKKLESIA up a stellar line. Tim, a junior, starts at strong tackle this year after being named to the AII-FIJI team at quick tackle last year. Starting next to Tim is pledge Joe date Billy Cannon enters his senior year at Hon. Mention: competition. The Wilkinson Award is giv en every year to the senior in Phi Gamma Delta judged to be the most outstanding in scholarship, leadership, fraternity and community service and character. Al The defense returns nearly intact from polis Ritter, at strong end. Dave Boyer re Baker Cup (social service) ther distinction this summer by being tight end, John Barry, junior fullback, and Bert Lecarcycz, senior tackle. Jordan Cup (highest scholarship) Brother Paul AAerritt Brooks (Psi '78) from Zionsvllie, Indiana brought Psi fur speedster from Muskegon, Ml. Other of fensive standouts are Mick Martin, Junior Mike Breclaw served on the Chapter Pub lications Committee, and Greg McGowan 4th Place: P.M. Brooks SEPTEMBER 1978 sion III finalist team, including All-Ameri- Sept. 16 Sept. 23 Sept. 30 HOPE Rose-Hulman Centre HOME Away Away Oct.7 VALPARAISO HOME Oct. 14 Washington (St.Louis) Away Oct. 21 Oct. 28 Nov.4 Nov. 1 1 ST. JOSEPH'S KENYON Oberlin DEPAUW HOME HOME Away HOME can quarterback Dave Harvey and head coach Frank Navarro, but new head coach Stan Parrish feels he has a winning ballclub. Harvey s shoes are contested for by jun ior Scott Marschond and freshman stand out Brian Metallic. Brian, one of eight Psi pledges on the squad, was an All-stater from Indianapolis Ritter's Class A champ ions of lost year. Senior tailback Randy Mellinger is fully recovered from the in FIJIS STUDY, TRAVEL OVERSEAS By Clay Robbins '79 This past summer, two other Wobash seniors and I spent seven weeks traveling throughout Europe. We stayed about four juries which hobbled him in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl against Widener College, and all eyes are watching to see if he will break his own record for season scoring, established last year. Backing up Mellin and 2 Israelis to tour the continent. We ger is Psi pledge Dave Kennedy, a 9.9 visited Belgium, Holland, Germany, Aust- days in London before joining o camping tour of around 32 Australians, six New Zealanders, 4 Canadians, 6 Americans, \r\nLittle Giant Fiji .SEPTEMBER 1978 James Wilson Truiock Is from Muncle, Indiana, where he participated in track and was co-captain of the cross