Fijis at Illinois—a Continuing, Growing Pres Fijis of days gone by...Where would we be if it weren't for the ever-growing, still con tinuing traditions of Phi Gamma Delta at Illinois? For a special look at 1942, turn to page 3. In the meantime, can you identify the Fijis pictured here? Please let us hear from you! Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XIV CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, WINTER, 1978 Brothers, We Need Your Support No. 1 all of you who have not responded to our annual alumni appeal to do so at your earliest convenience. Dear Chi Iota Fijis: As you all know, the job market at the present time is extremely tight, professional schools. These young men are not asking to now...please use the enclosed reply be "given" a job, they are only asking and the position of a graduating senior is certainly not enviable. The envelope. for an opportunity to sell themselves. If you can help them get their "foot in the door," I'm sure they can do the for your financial support, and we join Chi Iota undergraduate chapter has many brothers who will be receiving diplomas in June, and then be at tempting to find a position. We on the Phi Gamma Delta Alumni Association Board have had extensive contact with these men throughout their careers at the UI and I assure you they are an impressive lot, so much so, in fact that we have been actively looking for job op portunities for these brothers our selves. It occurred to the Board that we rest. If you know of any possible positions for these brothers, drop a line to the chapter in the enclosed reply envelope. Complete resumes will be available upon request. Just a quick word regarding our 1977-78 solicitations. To date, we improved greatly in this area, and we are appreciative of your continued support. However, we are still only halfway to our goal of supporting the alumni program completely by Alumni Dues contributions. have nearly 900 alumni in the working world and that many of you may know We would like to thank those of you who have contributed in response to of open positions or have contact with our previous solicitations. Fur thermore, we would like to encourage admissions personnel for graduate or Before you forget, why not do it The Association Board thanks you with the graduating seniors in thanking you for your career placement information. Fraternally, Board of Directors Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois P.S. Remember, keep sending us news about yourself for publication in The Illinois Fiji. The mini Fiji and other alumni projects are financed solely by alumni contributions. Their success rests on your generosity. \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji Winter, 1978 Mann--Twenty Five Years Since... Published by Phi Gamma Delta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its A1 Mann '54 reports, "It has been a long time since I have written and many things have gone past 25 years members and friends. We welcome when I left the UI in '52. Association of Illinois and Chi Iota 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 Robert C. Johnston '60 President James L. Russell '61 Vice President Ward McDonald '64 Secretary Champ W. Davis '62 Treasurer William M. Goldstein '66 "Pat (Alpha Xi Delta'55)and I have lived in Germany (US Army) the New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and back to the Los Angeles area. Pat has been teaching kindergarten for a number of years and gets a great deal of enjoyment from her 'children'. Since my return I have been with Mattel, Inc. "Our two boys have grown up and up. Michael is a junior at USC; a ALUMNI NEWS NEEDED In Directors Class of '78 (Mort) Gordon L. Leach '53 Michael J. Londrigan '62 Class of '79 Class of '80 Jam.es C. Welch Bruce Hiser Robert C. Johnston Ward McDonald William M. Goldstein Michael J. Gow '42 '49 '60 '64 '66 '75 Gordon D. Honegger '62 Class of'81 Champ W. Davis'62 Nic Loiacono '74 James L. Russell '61 Undergraduate Officers President: Tom Jump Treasurer: John Stuart every issue of Tri Delt. our "Should any of you be out this way give us a call. We live at 3650 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 Claremore Avenue in Long Beach, California." own PR man and send us some Alumni Shortakes information about yourself. The easiest way is by filling in and returning the biographical form enclosed or just drop us a line. In investments, Richard A. Lundahl '43 informs us that eight members of the pledge class of 1939 had a reunion. So do it now and mail it to Phi "It was held last June in San Fran Gamma cisco. Those attending were Brothers Gibbs, Norton, Horning, Lothrop, Delta Association of Illinois, P.O. Box 2403, Cham paign, Illinois 61820. Graven, Andreae, Bebb and Lundahl of the graduating class of 1943." Homer is State's Attorney Thomas J. Homer in Washington, DC for a year before Historian: admission to the Illinois Bar in Oc Pledge Trainer; "Following military service, I worked entering Kent Law School. Upon my student at the International tober, 1974,1 became assistant state's attorney in Lake County, Illinois. I Bruce Lukanich remained there until November, 1975 Wibert H. Ferguson '20, a retired and Tom Whalen when I returned to Canton, my hometown, to run for Fulton County auto dealer, is a member of the Wichita Country Club and the State's Masonic orders. "Fergie" reports he is still in touch with "Irish" Dunphy of Purple Legionnaire William M. Goldstein Attorney. I won the Democratic nomination in the March '76 primary after a very strenuous Kesel Ministers in Media Robert G. Kesel '50 writes, "I have been pastor of the Media Presbyterian Church in suburban Philadelphia for the past six years. We see Bob Herting in Aurora or Park Ridge every summer and sometimes Wadsworth A School of Law, Donald A. Willard '74 and his wife, Cindy, are currently residing at 2238 Southgate Square, Todd Boudinot Rush Co-Chairmen; Bink "Brownie" and his wife, Terry, are at home at 5930 Lupton, Dallas, Texas. '69 writes, Recording Secretary: Casey Wold Corresponding Secretary; Dick Draper Tom Krumwiede member of Sigma Phi Epsilon-past house President and this year is Interfraternity President and a mem ber of Knights and Song Fest Com mittees. He will graduate in June '78. Philip is a senior in high school played center on varsity football, and is the school paper's photographer. At the present he plans to attend Long Beach City College. "In 1972, I was appointed guardian for two of my sister's daughters (Carolyn a DG '51, died in '65) so for a few years we had 4 teenagers in the house. Debbie will graduate in June with her RN, Linda is a Freshman at Long Beach State and is a member of when he isn't two man race. I was elected in November '76, running unopposed and assumed office December 1,1976, for a four-year term. During the year Reston, Virginia. South Bend, Indiana. Fergie and Marjorie, his wife, are at home at 590 N. Broadmoor, Wichita, Kansas. member of a five man law firm in Loren E. Juhl '40 is a partner in the law firm, Sidley and Austin. He and his wife, Elaine, report their address Canton. as 2245 Sanders Rd., "Fulton County has a population of about 50,000. My position is full-time Illinois. I was running for office, I was a Northbrook, building a golf course somewhere! I enjoy golf and belong to the General Council of Philadelphia Presbytery." and I have a full-time assistant state's Now retired from the Army Corps attorney, one part-time assistant, two full-time investigators, and three full- of Engineers, A. James Davis '33, a "Keez" and his wife, Dolores, reside at 30 E. Baltimore Ave., Media, time secretaries." Pennsylvania. Homer is living at 322 Palm Street. A resident of Canton, Brother civil engineer, can be reached at 2060 Arlington, Las Cruces, New Mexico, where he lives with his wife, Elizabeth. \r\nTHE ILLINOIS FIJI Winter, 1978 These men were an important part of Phi Gamma Delta during 1942. Their support in maintaining the Fiji tradition at Illinois was essential. Will you help us identify them? Phi Gamma Delta During the War; Fijis in 1942 Seven new trophies were added to In this issue, The Illinois Fiji takes a look back at the year 1942. Then, as now, alumni were strongly urged to forward in this time of need. lend their support in rushing efforts. country in this difficult time and the Because undergraduate members of Chi Iota tried to keep abreast of the ser of the war and the diminishing number of men on campus, greater emphasis was put on alumni members of all fraternities, not only Phi Gamma Delta, to step Many brothers had joined the ranks of the armed forces to serve the vicemen's whereabouts with alumni who remained home. those The war was certainly making a dent in university enrollment but not in traditional Chi Iota events. A small, but mighty group of alumni ignored the warnings of their local tire rationing committee, and journeyed to Champaign for the annual Pig Dinner on April 12th. At this time, respects were paid to the porker by Phi Gamma Delta's collection stretch in an effort to reach fireplace. The cups were garnered by virtue of division championships in A basketball, volleyball, bowling and water polo. The B basketball team reached the finals but were eliminated in an overtime, and a relay team made up of Jim Felt, Don Lippincott, Herb Matter and Jim Welch won the all-fraternity swim ming relay team title. At this time, two Fijis were '35 was the main speaker at the dinner serving in Australia with United and was introduced by the chairman of the dinner. Bob Nickell '42. Dr. David Kinley, president emeritus of Weber '41 and Franklin H. VanDoren drab uniforms. States units. First Lieutenant Merrill '29 both were stationed in Australia and Brother Van Doren was with the U.S. Army Signal Corps. While the war continued, the men of (continued on page 4) AN IMPORTANT REMINDER... We thank the many Phi Gams who have already paid their 1977-78 dues.. If you have not sent in your $15.00 dues please do so soon. Make your check payable to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and mail it in Council. He and A1 Lundahl were the reply envelope enclosed to Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois, also elected to Ma-Wanda, senior P.O. Box 2403, Champaign, Illinois 61820. men's honorary. Members of the Senior Class of 1942, these Fijis added their per sonal touches the colorful sonality of to per Phi fc Gamma Delta. f Do you nize them. recog If so, drop us a line with your information. a respected position in the top first ten. Seven cups were proudly added to the already overcrowded frieze over the Professor O.L. McCaskill and by Freshman Milt Helm. George Shevlin the University, was also present. Also present were Bud Larson '40 and Walt Benson '40, resplendent in their olive Dick Horning '43 was elected president of the Interfraternity of intramural winnings. The Fijis pounded down the intramural home i. r \r\nWinter, 1978 THE H^LINOIS FIJI Chi Iota in 1942: Were You There Join us reflect on as we life at h. Fijis when many of our brothers were influenced by the effects of the world beyond the Illinois campus. (continued from page 3) his work on the Illini, and Johnny by Phi Gamma Delta carried on in fine virtue of his prowess on the cinder track. Dick Horning '43 was slated for Fraternity spirit. Bob Gibbs, all-Fiji football end, assumed the respon sibilities of chapter head, succeeding Jack Leifheit. Jim Lothrop of Evanston, again assumed the vice presidency while the duties of keeping the minutes in good order were the responsibility of Bob Bebb. A1 Lun- dahl served as corresponding secretary and social chairman, and Chicago's John Crane maintained the chapter history. Cole Blaster and Johnny Zedrow, both '45's, were elected to Skull and Crescent, sophomore activity honorary. Cole was chosen because of Chicago. A life member of the UI Alumni Association. Bill reports that four of his five grandchildren are in college. One is earning a masters Executive Board, along with A1 Lundahl '43, vice president of the organization. John Littler and Bpb Mueller, both '44's, served on the Men's League Junior Cabinet, and intramural manager, respectively. the select few for Bronze Tablet for degree at Purdue, another is a fresh man at the University of Kentucky, a third is a junior at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the fourth is a sophomore at the excellence in scholarship. University of California at Santa The May, 1942, issue of the Illinois Fiji was dedicated to the senior class Barbara. "I see Vic Alderson and hear from who "Irish" Harp Dunphy, Sam Martin and Gene Funk. Marva, my wife, and Stuart Mamer was chosen as one of "with careers cut their undergraduate short (commencement having been moved up 15 days) by I can be reached at 10421 S. Hale, World War II that has influenced Chicago, Illinois." class featured such notables as Bob FOR BEQUESTS TO Deffenbauch, James "Grumpy" Welch, Jim Felt (who held more Anyone desiring to include Chi Iota in his will is requested to designate the Phi Gamma Delta -Association of Illinois as the benficiary of such a bequest. By specifically naming the Associa tion you can be assured that such funds will be administered by the Directors for an appro priate and long-lasting benefit to Chi Iota. real and served on the Men's League their lives in other ways as well." The OF ILLINOIS Brewster is in estate sales with McCarthy Bros, of PROCEDURE ASSOCIATION William G. the IF Presidency for the coming year RECOMMENDED PHI GAMMA DELTA Bits and Pieces positions on various boards than any other undergrad), Len "Birdlegs" Steele, Fred "Fritz" Fletemeyer and "Wild Bill" Prather. Jack "Lafete" Leifheit, Stu Mamer, Bob "Limey" Nickell, Clyde "Ham" Hale, R.W. Landon, Bill Carmichael and Jim Beam rounded out the 1942 senior class. The year 1942 was a small part in the ever-growing history of Phi Richard M. Keck '28 is a retired lawyer who belongs to the University Club of Chicago and the West moreland Country Club. He can now be reached at 2425 Central Street in Evanston, Illinois. Peter O. Bower '72 is in insurance health claims, working as superin tendent of State Farms. A golf and racquetball enthusiast, he lives with Jane, his wife, at 304 Perrin, Bloomington, Illinois. Mark S. Theilken '72 is currently a Gamma Delta. Why don't you write us marketing representative for IBM. "Turk" and his wife, Julie, make of your days at Chi Iota? We're waiting to hear from you! Springfield, Illinois. their home at 205 Granmer Drive, \r\nWinter, 1978 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Presenting Our 76-77 Honor Roll We want to hereby thank all of the alumni who have assisted our chapter in any way during the past academic year (1976-77) by sending rush recommendations, by visiting the house, by assisting our members, or by sending an alumni dues check or Michael J. Londrigan, Robert E. Lowry, Allan Lundahl, Bob McCarthey, Stuart Mamer, A.W. Mann, Samuel L. Martin, Frank L. Meyer, David K. Mills, Donald F. Motz, Jr., Col. Donald M. Nagel, B.E. Neal, Lee A. Neher, Lt. Col. R.H. Nelson, David M. Neupert, Thomas A^ kicked, contribution. Our special thanks go to the alumni Richard A. Norberg, C.W. Norton, listed below who sent an alumni dues Jr., Robert J. Passaneau, Lawrence check for the 1976-77 academic year. J. Plym, John H. Powell, Jr., William (This does not include those brothers who contributed to the 1977 Alumni W. Ramsey, F.A. Resch, Robert J. C. Prather, Ben F. Railsback, John Directory). These men made our Rodgers, James L. Russell, James B. Ruyle, A. B. Sawyer, Jr., Irving R. Seely. Joseph L. Seger, W.G. Simmering, Allan F. Sindell, Edward A. Smith, MD., Ltc. Leonard H. Steele, Allen P. Stults, Charles M. Stults, Tom L. Sullan, A. Dean Swift, Albert Triebel, Jr., James M. Turner, Max 0. Urbahn, Fred L. Vance, R.M. Vance, Jean Wadsworth, Gene A. Wallace, Glenn A. Waser, Howard G. Weakley, Donald H. Willard, Walker A. Williams, Donald H. Wilson, Daniel G. Wombles, Henry E. Wurst, Stuart H. Zuck. alumni communications program and alumni newsletter possible. If there are any omissions, please let us know so a correction can be published. We hope all these brothers will These young men were wel contribute in 1977-78 along with many comed into the additional brothers. 1976-77 Honor Roll: Golden Chain of Chi Iota in 1960. Owen H. Ackerman. Norman Ac ton, E.W. Alderson, Corliss D. An derson, Robert J. Anderson. W.E. Andreae, William J. Armstrong, Donald R. Arnold, Keith G. Asher, David R. Atkins, John C. Anther, them? Robert T. Ballantine, ciated. Can you help us identify greatly Babcock, Fred W. W. Herbert Bayly, James Davis, Champ W. Davis, Jr. Jack Davis, Ned T. Davis, Alfred A. Drummond, Susan B. Drummond, John W. Duff, Clifford G. Dunphy, Charles F. Edwards, Christopher J. Eigel, James H. Felt, W.H. Ferguson, F.I. Fletemeyer, E.D. Funk, Jr., Robert C. Gault, William F. Gerdes, III , Charles R. Gibbs, William A. Greene, William B. Greene, Gregory D. Gwin, R.C. Haas, Hugh Hale, Edward E. Hartline, Milton C. Hass, Vernon W. Henry, R. Thomas Hergert, Bruce Riser, Gordon D. Honegger, Robert S. Hunter, James R. Jarrard, Sam G. Jenkins, Thomas W. Johnston, Loren H. Juhl, Victor S. amber, Richard M. Keck, Robert Wk esel, Harry J. Klotz. Kritzer, John B. will be an upcoming issue of the Illinois Fiji. C. D. Caughey, F. Erie Cavette, C.D. Chenoweth, George H. Clark, Howard W. Clement, Vance S. Cummins, A. R.W. appre printed in Oscar G. Bromm, James T. Brophy, C. Addison Brown, Dale E. Brown, Thomas C. Bunting, E. Cantrell, Carmichael, this Your respon ses S. Bond, E.L. Boynton, Carroll W. Bradshaw, Ramon M. Brinkman, J. in matter would be (William A. Beich, W.J. Bengel, L. Cosby Bernard, J.F. Bohrer, Rodney William Your help Kuney, Spotlight on the Chapter Alumni Sam G. Jenkins '29 reports his engineer writes, "I had to retire from address as Apt. 1506 Jamaica House, active engineering practice in May of '76 due to arthritis. I now spend my time managing my various in vestments. I am always home so anybody in the neighborhood is in vited to stop by for some refreshment 305 N. Pompano Beach Pompano Beach, Florida. Blvd., Don Caughey '51 is currently the corporate controller with the Amerace Corp. of New York. He lives with his wife, Margo, and daughter, Connie, at 82 Parish Rd., New Canaan, Connecticut. His son, Thomas, is a graduate of Northwestern's 1974 class and is also a Fiji, now married and living in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. Florida." A CPA, William H. Bayley '55 is a partner in the firm Kemper, Fisher, Faust, Lawrence and Co. "Herb" and Iva, his wife, list their address as 501 W. Main, Carmi, Illinois. E.W. Alderson '20, now retired, lives with his wife, Marion, at 1634 Colleen St., Sarasota, Florida. Robert M. Lancaster, Gordon Leach, Edwin C. Little, John R. Littler, of all sorts. Edith, my wife, and I live at 4224 Kings Ct., Jacksonville, David R. Atkins '48, a consulting Dr. Donald R. Arnold is now residing at 27 Pin Oak Drive in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. \r\nWinter, 1978 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Touching Base With Our Alumni Phi Gamma Delta mourns nevi' wife, Shirley, make their home at 7230 South Xenia Circle, Englewood, the passing of Brothers Ernest McKay and Clifford G. Dunphy. Colorado. In sporting and athletic goods, Oscar G. Bromm is the retired manager of G.A. Beard and Sons. A member of the Optimist Club, "Red" reported going to the South Pacific and Australia during November '76. Paster Philip G, Graham '74 is the Edward A, Smith '65 is a physician engaged in the practice of orthopedic surgery. With his wife, Mary Ann, he lives at 511 Northgate, Peoria, minister of counseling for the West End Assembly of God. "Obi" and his wife, Jeanie, are living at 6516 Illinois. Virginia. David M. Neupert '61 is the director of marketing in hospital supplies for Gambro, Inc. "Neup" and his wife, Frank L, Meyer '25 writes, "Over a year ago. Bill Curtis and I arranged for a gathering of Chi Iotas wintering in South Florida with a cocktail party at my apartment and a dinner at the Delray Beach Yacht Club. This past spring the affair was repeated with cocktails at Sam Martin's apartment Milton C. Haas '26 is now retired Arlington Heights, Illinois. Athletic Association at 12 South Michigan in Chicago. Prather '47 is and dinner at the Gulfstream Bath the Federal and International Bar Association. Bill is involved with the University Club as well as the Cosmos and National Lawyers Clubs. He lists his address as 171 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Illinois. Richmond, Ocean Lane Drive, Apt. 605, Key Biscayne, Florida. and can be reached at the Chicago C. Avenue, reached at Commodore Club 1, 177 Gere, are at home at 617 S. Burton PL, William Monument C, Addison Brown '26 can now be With Lola, his wife, he resides at 9401 Darmstadt Rd., Evansville, Indiana. general counsel for the U.S. League of Savings Association. He is a member of the American, Illinois, Chicago, working in England. Susan, my wife, and I can be reached at R.R. 6, Box 264, Columbus, Ohio." G, Richard Hess lives at 2723 Harbor View Drive in Corona del and Tennis Club. Mar, California. included the "Those in attendance this year following with their wives: Vic Alderson, Chuck Brown, Now retired, Warren Kinsley '33 and his wife, Elizabeth, are living at 7960 East Camelback Road, 304, Scottsdale, Arizona. Rewrites, "I saw a lot of Ed Boynton '35 and Fred Leo '35 last winter." Dale E. Brown '29 is a superin Bill Curtis, Gene Funk, Bill Lamanger, Sam Martin, Sandy McGregor, Les Towle and Bruce Whitelaw; singles included Pete Haase, and Mary Rust and Emily Thomason, wives of departed Fijis. "Hopefully, there will be a repeat in tendent for Sears Roebuck. He and Donald J, Drummond '57 is the 1978. Should other Chi Iota brothers Barbara, his wife, make their home at general sales manager of marine and wish to be included, I shall be happy 10218 Monarch Drive, Largo, Florida. stationery power at the Cummins Engine Co, "We've just returned from three and a half years of living and to hear from them. 1 can be reached Robert G. McCarthey, Jr. and his Rush Recommendation at 4304 Grandview Drive, Peoria, Illinois." Plym Retired in 1977 Mail to: Rush Chairman, Phi Gamma Delta, P,0, Box 2403, Champaign, 111. 61820. Lawrence J. Plym '28 retired on June 1, 1977 as a Director and member of the Executive, Finance I recommend: Committees, and Chairman of the Name Compensation Committee of AMAX Inc., Greenwich, Connecticut. AMAX . is a major natural resource company Address .Scholarship: ( ) Upper 10 percent ( ) Upper one-third Athletics: ( ) Good ( i Average Legacy with Yes t pper ' Mher None Sjiorls No High School Activities Phone Comments: large mining in iron ore and petroleum. Larry Plym joined AMAX in 1962, when the Kawneer Company, a large aluminum fabricator, of which he was President, merged with AMAX. Plym has been a Director and Officer of several other companies, including newspaper, broadcasting, banks, foundations civic organizations. Recommended by operations molybdenum, coal, copper, lead, zinc, Class Address (Letters with more information will be appreciated) and numerous At present, Plym resides in Niles,^^ Michigan in the summer and Delray^P Beach, Florida in the winter. He is a member of several clubs in the Chicago area, as well as in Niles, Michigan and Florida.