r^^vio Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Lehigh University Bethlehem, Pa. i^ril 1994 Beta Chi: Wb Just Keep Getting Better! Beta Chi Alumnus WlLUAM C.Hittinger *44 By John Babson '95, Chapter President TO Speak at When elected to serve as chapter president,I stepped into a position to lead a group of men who already have high standards of excellence. These standards were set by our previous presidents, Ted Durkin '93 and Andrew Twiggar '94. Through their leadership the house has excelled in all areas offraternity life. This leaves me with the task oftrying to raise those standards another level and to push Beta Chi 101 ST Annual Pig Dinner on April 30, 1994 even farther ahead ofother fraternities. By Ryan Adams '96 This year's Pig Dinner will be especially exciting. We are honored to welcome back Beta Chi graduate brother and head of the Lehigh Board of Trustees William C. Hittinger '44 as our guest speaker. Steve Mock '78 will be the Master of After winning the campus award last year for the best rush program. Beta Chi had another successful rush and 15 young men have decided to pledge our chapter. These men represent many interests and backgrounds. We are very proud oflast semester's academic accomplishments. Last fall we increased our grade point average from a 2.67 to a 2.90, which placed our chapter's ranking at third of the 28 fraternities at Lehigh (see chart below). We do not plan to stop there. We are taking measures to reward scholarship and hope to be at number one by next semester. Ceremonies. Several Beta Chi Continued, Page 2. graduate brothers will be receiving their Golden and Silver Owl Awards, commemorating 50 and 25 years of wow brotherhood, service and dedication to the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. This year, the • • • Third on the Hill! 1990 1991 1992 1993 initiation classes of 1944 and 1969 FaU Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring Fall Spring All-Women 2.96 3.00 2.97 2.96 2.94 2.94 2.91 2.94 All-Men 2.73 2.76 2.75 2.74 2.70 2.76 2.68 2.74 All-Fraiemily 2,68 2.65 2.66 2.63 2.64 2.67 2.63 2.65 All-Undergrad 2.81 2.84 2.82 2.82 2.79 2.83 2.76 2.81 Probation Level 2.43 2.46 2.45 2.44 2.40 2.47 2.38 2.39 Phi Gamma Delta 2.90 2.67 2.67 2.59 2.83 2.80 2.77 2.72 3 11 10 19 3 3 5 10 will be honored. We will again have the dinner at Rathbone Hall, behind old Taylor Stadium and not far from the Hut. Parking is readily available. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by a prime rib dinner and program. The cost for dinner, including the cocktails, is $35 per plate. In order for us to make the necessary arrangements — and there are many — we need to have you return the enclosed card with your check, payable to "Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta," to Dave Dowling '83,807 Overlook Rank Among Frateraities Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017, no later than April 20. Hope to see you there! Fiji Fund Drive PledgesTop $16,500 as of March 1, 1994! Have you made your pledge? \r\nPage 2 April 1994 A Note of Thanks From AK. Sorry I am late in writing to my friends and brothers at the Phi Gamma Delta house. Time has just flown by since that wonderful day last May when you honored me for my 25 years ofservice. I've been very lucky in my lifetime, serving my country in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years and then 25 years with the Fijis. During these years I met a lot of nice yotmg men and many wonderful parents. They became family to me. Like most families we had good days and a few not so good, but overall it was a great 25 years to me. Most of all I want everyone to know how much I appreciated being honored at Pig Dinner. I truly enjoyed the night, which I will never forget. The great meal, the gifts, and certainly being made a brother. I want to thank Rod Hanlon '69 and the committee for their efforts, and some other people in particular; Dennis Biggins'75, Bill Bast '79, Jim Schunck '79, Bob Currie '77, Andy Rod '83, Doug Breen '68, Jim Folkes '76 and Gary Fiji Sporting Tradition Continues By Todd Kuhn Beta Chi is continuing its strong tradition ofsports excellence. Many brothers and pledges are participating in intramurals, club sports and varsity athletics. On the varsity baseball team, returning letterman and captain Ted Durkin '94, Chris Cmger '96 and Mark Tendler'96 will be joined by newcomers William Pietragallo '97, Greg Boye'97 and Rob Mackenzie '97. Kyle Yerk '96 is one ofLehigh's top golfers. Daniel Petrecca '95 will be facing offat midfield on the nationally ranked Top 25 Lehigh men's lacrosse team. Both Kyle and Daniel are happy to be playing a big part for their respective teams, and both are expected to have great seasons. Dave Pakula'97 and Ryan Wilson '97 both played on the football team last fall and are looking forward to their spring workouts and another Patriot League winning season next fell. Todd Goldberg '94 was the leading scorer on the Lehigh ice hockey team. He was joined by Rod Mancuso '95, John Babson '95, J.R. Gulka '96, Marshall Yellin '97 and Kevin Trezza '83. I'm sure there are many others I didn't mention, and I thank them too. Thanks to all of you who for 25 years gave me fHendship, Straub '97. understanding, caring and good memories. I'll miss you all. '97 and Tim High '97 all contributed on the fall team. Sincerely, Beta Chi also has five brothers on the rugby team. Mike Gerhardt'96, Keith Bockus'96, Seth Gollin '97, Chris Brczki To conclude. Beta Chi is Andy Koval P.S. See you at Pig Dinner! ... We Just Keep Getting Better having a very intramural season. At this any fun here at the Hut. Although Lehigh's social policy has changed drastically in the past few years, we have adjusted to intramural the rules and are one of the few houses that is able to have championship. Although we have turned our attention toward scholar ship, I wouldn't want you to get the idea that we don't have parties because we are not on social probation. We have several cocktail parties planned for this semester; our annual Fiji Island party is on April 23. (As of March 1994) successful writing, we are in second place, and making a strong effort to win yet another (continued from Page I) 1994 Lehigh Football September October 10 FORDHAM 17 at Buffalo 24 COLUMBIA I at Cornell 8 15 November at Yale at New Hampshire 22 BUCKNELL 29 COLGATE 5 DELAWARE 12 at Holy Cross at Lafayette 19 Last semester our second annual "Luigi Fiji" was a great success. We raised money for the Bethlehem Boys' Club by hosting three sittings of a pasta dinner at the house. We hired strolling musicians, and the brothers worked as the cooks and waiters. The individual effort to serve the community is strong within the house; we have seven brothers who volunteer their Saturdays to tutor local teenagers. Most of the brothers in the house are active in athletics. We have brothers competing at the varsity level in football, lacrosse, baseball and golf. We also have members very active in the club level in ice hockey, rugby, squash and skiing. We are currently in second place in intramural competition. It goes without saying that our chapter is recognized as one of the strongest houses at Lehigh. I would rather you Introduction to This Year's Pledge Class By Greg Boye '97, Pledge Class President The Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta has succeeded this year in obtaining 15 outstanding men. We arc a diverse group, each with noteworthy talents, interests and personalities. The class as a whole is quite athletically oriented, with members participating in many Lehigh sports. We have four mgby players, three baseball players, two hockey players, and one not take my word for it, but come see for yourself. This year's Pig Dinner on April 30 would be a great time to enjoy the hospitality of the undergraduates. I look forward to seeing as squash and ski team member.Ixgacy John Hittinger, whose father (William J. '71), grandfather(William C.'44) and uncle (David C.'75) are Beta Chi Phi Gams,is a member of the Army ROTC. We are very excited about pledging, and look many of you as possible. If you have any questions, please fee! free to contact me at the Hut(610-758-0979). forward to joining the proud tradition of Phi Gamma Delta. Hope to see you at this year's Pig Dinner on April 30. \r\nPage 3 B.C.Fiji Where Are They Today? Fiji in the Spotlight: Joe Walton '65 By Bob Davies Joe was born in Lackawanna, N.Y., the first offour children of Joe and Louise Walton, who now live in Sun City, Ariz. Siblings include a brother Pete, Dartmouth '67, who was an outstanding football player and is now a medical doctor in Burlington, Vt.; and sisters Sally, Penn State '75, an English teacher in Pueblo, Colo., and Wendy, University of Colorado '78,a psychologist practicing in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Joe lived and attended grade school in Hamburg, N.Y. Just before his freshman year in high school, his family moved to Johnstown, Pa., where he attended Westmont High. He applied to only one school — Lehigh. His father is a Lehigh '37 mechanical engineer who worked for Bethlehem Steel his entire career, retiring as assistant general He recalls that it was a wonderful time for fraternities at Lehigh and Phi Gam was on top, with outstanding students, athletes and campus leaders — and the house was in great physical shape. Much ofthe success was due to the strong leadership provided by the graduate brothers, particularly Forty Bast. Joe was "E" for his class, which was a real honor because several outstanding campus leaders were arotmd,including Jim Miller, who was vice president of the Class of1965. Joe waited tables at the Hut to pay for flying lessons. House Party Weekends were the social highlight ofeach semester. Lehigh also had great wrestling teams and always filled Grace Hall to overflowing. It was an exciting time and Lehigh was an exciting place in the early '60s according to Joe. manager ofthe Johnstown plant in 1972. Karen Doyle and Joe both attended The elder Walton was an outstanding Westmont High although she was a year student (full academic scholarship from the younger. She skipped her senior year in high Pennsylvania Railroad) and athlete (captain school to go to Vassar College so they went ofthe successful ft>otball team of 1936). His to college in the same year. They dated in uncle, Jim Walton, also graduated from high school and in college and she went on Lehigh in 1940 as an engineer. Both were to get a master's degree from Harvard while DUs at Lehigh. he was getting an M.B.A. at Pitt. They were Following in his father's footsteps, Joe married when they graduated. majored in mechanical engineering because Joe joined the Elliott Division of Carrier ofan interest in a career in industrial Corporation in Jeanette, Pa., in 1966 as a management. He was a walk-on to the foreman, progressed through several Lehigh football team in his freshman year, manufacturing jobs and left in 1975 as A gentleman, a friend and a Fiji... not recmited like his brother Pete. Joe manager of production. He joined IngersollJoe Walton '65 recalls Joe Paterno and Rip Engle visiting Rand's Cameron Division in Phillipsburg, their house in Johnstown several times N.J., as manager of manufacturing systems. trying to get his brother to attend Penn State. However, Joe They moved to Bethlehem in 1975 and have lived in the same house ever since. Joe held a variety of manufacturing was good enough to start every football game for the next four management jobs at Ingersoll-Rand for several divisions in years at Lehigh. A halfback his freshman year and then a wide receiver, he also kicked offand kicked extra points in every Phillipsburg, leaving in 1988 to become manufacturing I varsity game played in 1962,'63 and '64, was a sprinter on the manager for Cooper Industries' plant in Easton, Pa. In 1991 he track team and was named the Outstanding Freshman Athlete (Dan Nolan Trophy). Joe was an honorable mention on the All- went into the management consulting business with a longterm assignment in West Hartford, Conn., with Coltec Industries, an aerospace manufacturer. For the past year he has been doing management consulting in the region between New York City and Philadelphia and as far west as Harrisburg. Occasionally, he takes an engagement out of the region. For example, last year he spent three months in Portland, Ore., consulting with an industrial pump company. Throughout his career he has concentrated on manufacturing and operations problems with an emphasis on materials management. Joe says the new Just-In-Time ideas have generated a great deal of interest in the USA in running manufacturing plants with dramatically less inventory and cost while at the same time producing higher quality products. It's this challenge that has generated the consulting opportunities he is realizing today. East football team in his senior year. His proudest football accomplishment? Never losing to Lafayette. In addition, his dad never lost to Lafayette! Joe recalls that we beat them every year and only in his senior year was it close — we tied 6-6! Unfortunately, Joe missed the extra point in that game, the 100th Lehigh-Lafayette football game, but Joe missed his extra point before the Lafayette kicker missed his! "We now have a tradition that every five years at reunion, we rekick the extra point with the Lafayette crowd, and the -winner gets to say they won the game until the next reunion." Unhappily, Joe reports they won the last(1990)"extra point-off!" Joe decided to join Phi Gam because it -was the best house on the Hill and because several of his freshman friends were also joining. Among them were Mike Yots, Thom Frazier, Dick Rizzo and Jim Miller(a high school fnend from Johnstown). Continued, next page. \r\nPage 4 April 1994 Fiji in the Spotlight (continued from Page 3) In 1970, Doyle Walton was born. And in .1974, Zachary Walton was born. Over the years Joe had many opportunities to pursue attractive jobs that required being away from home in the evening. He declined all of them so he could be home to help raise his children. It's one ofthe decisions he is happy he made. Joe says: "It's trite to say it, but they do grow up fast, and they do need a father. If1 could give one piece ofadvice on parenting to any Fiji brother, it would be to spend as much time with your kids as you can. They need it and you'll never regret it. However,in my case, Karen deserves all the credit for raising our sons to be productive people. With her help they have grown and learned to become decent human beings." Doyle graduated from Brovm University in 1992 in biomedical engineering and is now attending Hahnemann Medical School in Philadelphia. Zachary is in his second year at Harvard University majoring in physics. Since retuming to the Lehigh Valley in 1975, Joe has been actively involved with Lehigh University and Phi Gam. He actively in many Lehigh phonathons and has been an Asa Packer Society member. Joe has been on the Beta Chi Board ofTrustees for over 16 years, serving as secretary-treasurer for most of that time. Joe emphasized how important fund raising is for the house, both through gifts to Lehigh earmarked for Phi Gam and through gifts to the Beta Chi Association directly. "The moneys raised by the Beta Chi Association have allowed us to keep the graduate brotherhood informed ofthe progress and needs of the undergraduate chapter. This vital communication. The B.C. Fiji, is our only link to most ofour graduate brothers. My thanks and appreciation to all the brothers who contribute to served as reunion chairman for the class of 1965's 20th and the Beta Chi Association each year." The range of gifts is very wide, from $10 to $250,and the support is broad-based, reflecting the generosity ofour brothers. His college experience was enriched by the Beta Chi Chapter ofPhi Gamma Delta, and he feels a debt to her. Monetary gifts and service to Beta Chi are his "inadequate" attempt to repay that debt to honor those who have gone 25th reunions and received the Alumni Award from the Lehigh before him and to assist those who follow him. Alumni Association at their 25th reunion. He has served for 16 years on the Home Club Board of Directors and was vice president and president-elect when he had to resign due to the travel his consulting business required. Joe has participated very Thank you, Joe Walton, for your ongoing support to our fraternity and to the Beta Chi Chapter. A gentleman, a fnend and a Fiji — Joe Walton '65! Donors to Date Thank you to the brothers listed, who have already made contributions to our 1993-94 giving program.(Our giving year coincides with the school year and runs from September 1 through August 31.) Your support enables us to continue our alumni relations program, which includes the publication of this newsletter.(Our annual giving program is completely separate from our Fiji Fund Drive.) If you have not yet sent a contribution, please do so today. Robert Davies John K. Musgrave 111 '55 Andrew G. Benedict '73 Reed D. Holt'34 H. Carter Strauch '55 Joseph C. Gonzales '73 David W.Hoppock '36 Stephen D.Smoke '41 Robert E. Cullen Jr. '42 John R. Muehlberg '42 Badgley A. Elmes'43 David M. Walton '56 Eric R. Demaree '76 Charles S. Strauch '57 James P. Folkes '76 Robert E. Myers '58 Robert B. Currie '77 Jay A. Anglada '61 Frank J. Diana '77 Thomas B. Bates '61 lawrence P. Folkes '79 David H.Schaper '43 J. Peter Braun '62 David D. Beard '80 Frank J. Dunigan '44 Mark H. Hannah '62 Peter S. Cohen '80 David F. Gearhart'44 John B.Webber '62 Michael J. Connor '80 William C. Hittinger '44 Thad R. Murwin '64 Peter B. Beck '65 Richard B. Manning '80 Alan H. Edwards '47 Stuart R. Mclntyre '47 H. Gordon Smyth '48 Anthony Narducci Jr.'67 Albert C. Cooke 111 '82 Andrew D. Eckert '82 Donald C. Watson Jr.'67 Richard C. Nutile '82 Biddle A. Whigham '48 David J. Sampson '68 Scott A. Edwards '83 Harry Goodman Jr. '49 Gordon J. Gebhardt '50 Gerald E. Frick '69 Mark L. Gardner '83 Richard M. Allen '51 George R. Hanlon '69 George 0. Hughes Jr.'69 Gregory D. Keller '84 Donald B. Morrison '51 Thomas J. Scott Jr.'69 C. M. White Jr. '51 Gregg B. Deehan '72 John Wisotzkey Jr. '51 J. Allen Harper '54 Paul D. McGovern '72 Edward Z. Pskowski '72 Robert H. Barton 111 '55 Sumner H. Waters Jr. '72 Andrew D. Rod '83 F. Paul Lumia '85 Richard C. Merrell '87 David A. Monson '90 Douglas W. Caldwell '91 llya Mihaly '91 Our thanks to W. Douglass Galloway III'62 whose contribution was in the mail when we published our 1993-94 Honor Roll. \r\nPage 5 raduate G ews N David H.Schaper'43(4228 Kota Avc., Harrisburg,PA 17110)enjoyed attending his class's 50th reunion in June, but was sorry he was the only Fiji there."Gus" hopes to spend more time at his Hilton Head Island home in the future. In September, David F. Gearhart'44 (P.O. Box 459,CentreviUe, MD 21617) shared a happy holiday with Bill Hittinger '44, Frank Dunigan '44,Don Brownlce '44 and their spouses in South Bethany Beach, Del. By phone,they talked with Howe Todd,Dick Murray,Chuck Hilton and Carl Elmes — the other surviving members oftheir pledge class. David, a semi-retired clergyman,is looking forward to his 50th class reunion this year. William C. Hittinger'44 stays in close touch with Don Brownlec'44,Frank Dunigan '44 and David Gearhart'44 and enjoyed the fall vacation they shared at David's cottage in South Bethany Beach. Bill notes that his grandson, Jonathan Hittinger, the son ofWilliam J.'71,is a Beta Chi pledge. Since his retirement in 1990,H.Gordon Smyth '48(P.O. Box 476, Nellysford, VA 22958) has remained active as director of the O.R-C., as a trustee ofthe Mary Baldwin College and as vice chairman ofthe Nelson County Community Development When he last wrote, Richard P. Miller'69 (108 Brinker Rd., Barrington Hills,IL 60010)has taken a new position as senior vice president at Godwins Booke & Dickenson and was in the process of relocating to the Detroit, Mich., area. "After a number of moves,I'm getting closer to the Hut." With his son, Justis, a freshman at Lehigh, Dick is looking forward to spending more time on campus. "A new job — again!" writes Eric R. Demaree'76(27061 Pueblo Nuevo Dr., Mission Viejo, CA 92691) who is involved in merchandising for Home Depot."Buy our stock, guys. We're going to triple in size." When Ken Ludlum '75 surprised Eric with a visit in July, they joined Ken's brother, Peter, and shared a few cold ones and some old Fiji stories. In August,John H.Long'76(835 Chase Ln., Chester Springs,PA 19245)and his family spent a week at a North Carolina beach with Roger Glasbrenner'77 and his family. At the Lehigh-Princeton game, John and Chick Searight'73 enjoyed a great tailgate party hosted by Ken Ludlum '75. small businesses. C.E.O. of Market News Service Inc. He and manufacturers representative with GG Enterprises. Harry survived a heart attack some years ago and,today,is an avid skier. He traveled to Vail, Colo., over the Thanksgiving holiday and was planning three more ski trips during the winter. "After that I should be worn out and broke." his wife, Lee (Lehigh '79) are the parents of twins, Sean and Sarah. Mick reports that New Jersey resident Dave Beard '80 moved with his f^miily to the western part ofthe state, from West Orange to Clinton."Dave apparendy felt he needed to be closer to Ray Trevisan '80,Scott Peck '80, Dave DelGuercio '80,Ted Haase'80 and Steve Mock '78 who are now less than 15 minutes away. I'll continue to hold down the eastern front with Rick Manning'80 who's in Livingston, N.J." '49 is 5091 Seven Lakes W.,West End, NC Charles A. Reinhart HI'82(7557 Spring Lake Dr. #D2,Bethesda, MD 20817)is 27376. director of finance and administration of The new address for Donald E. MacLeod Stephen D. MacFarlan '53(1171 S. Beverly PI., Lake Forest,IL 60045)is retired from Armstrong World Industries after more than 37 years with the company and plans to spend his winters in Sarasota, Fla. He notes, "Phi Gamma Delta has had a major influence in my life — I feel very privileged to have been a member." Cheryl and Rick Merrell'87(1602 Randall Dr., Bellevue, NE 68005)announce the birth oftheir son, Ricky,in October. The couple brought their new baby to the Lehigh Valley over Christmas where Ron a "Ho-Burger." Then Ricky was taken to the Hut "so he could see where he'd be living in about 18 years." Rick, an Air Force oflBcer stationed at the Ofl^itt Air Force Base, plans to stay in the service for a few more years, but expects to be transferred in the spring. Charlie Reichenbach '89(21554 Tenny St., Dearborn, MI 48124),an engineer with Ford,is planning to marry Carolyn Purcell in July and to move closer to Lehigh after the wedding."I hope all is well at Fiji and best wishes to the alumni brothers!" With his promotion, David Monson '90 is now the area manager for Enterprise RcntA-Car. He has moved to 402 E. Dudley Ave., Westfield, NJ 07090. David attended the wedding ofJim Giddon '90 and Diana Benner last year and notes that when Steve Saul'90 married Stacy Rosen a few weeks later, the highlight ofthe celebration was Jim doing a dance solo while David pounded on the drums. The brothers were together for the bachelor parties before these events but, David reports, they spent most oftheir time helping Jacques Rousseau '90 find or start his car. Michael J. Connor'80(10 Riggs PI., South Orange, NJ 07079)is president and few accounts as a distributor and new address: 5233 Division St., White Bear Lake, MN 55110. He is now a sales repre sentative with Lon MusolfDistributing Inc. Madison '87 showed the infant how to eat Now settled in Carlisle, Pa., with his wife, Karin, and their two children, Sumner H. Waters Jr.'72(710 Sutton Dr., Carlisle, PA 17013)is attending the Army War College. A lieutenant colonel,"Chip" spent the last two years in Germany in command ofthe 40th Engineer Battalion, 1st Armored Division. He often sees Michael Danjczek '72 and had a great time at the LehighLafayette game. Foundation. He is also chairman oftwo Semi-retired, Harry Goodman '49(19 Indian Trl., Westmont,IL 60559)services a You will find Gordon G.Thomas'86 at a Christopher J. Nason '90 married Laura Jones (Lehigh '90)in May 1992; Jacques Rousseau *90, Steve Saul'90, Howard Butterman '90, Mike Lewis'90,Jim Giddon '90, John Bosso'90 and Jay Boyer'90 all shared in the celebration. Christopher, a consultant chef at Baileys on Shem Creek, and Laura live at 504 Castle Hall Rd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. Mark S. Strauch '92,a consultant vrith Andersen Consulting, now resides at 1947 Lyon,San Francisco, CA 94115. Since publication ofour last issue, we have learned ofthe death of GenVec Inc., a biotechnology company that focuses on developing in-vivo gene therapies for life-threatening diseases. Alexander C. Shand '12(8/21/93), William M. CrandaU '31 (2/29/92)and In January, Mark L. Gardner'83(205 E. Market St., Danville, PA 17821)is C.O.O. condolences to their families and fiiends. of The First National Bank of Danville. He was been re-elected president ofthe Danville Area Chamber of Commerce. Charles A. Moore '36. Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends \r\n 7 2 “a o . P=" é - : * . i =. i ’ x eal 4 i ‘4 ae F ue a §\ EF a : Whi Gamma Delta res - 7 + Las - \e oa x i i ©) ins ms ‘a i | L i 2° : 17 i vey |" rey | > Pe F a Sa ai a | =) } 6 Ny @ bod | Byer nar ne