i«ei iJEC iS tf f£2Jia- -jf J^ews From Home A PUBLICATION OF THE PSI CHAPTER OF Pffl GAMMA DELTA 2]3 fV. Jefferson - Crawfords\-il[e, Indiana 47933 - (317)362-9923 - F1JI@WABASH.EDV December I, 1994 FIJI'S Prove Victorious: Homecoming '94 Ryan McCabe Poor '95 Alumni had much to be proud ofthis fall on both the collegiate and frater nal levels, as the Little Giants and the Phi Gams were \ictorious at Homecoming. The events leading up to the actual game proved to be a great indication ofthe fmal product. The freshman class put in a great week of work that, although a bit rocky at first, proved once again that "persistence is the key." The prepa ration and diligence they showed in their ritual practice of the school song was not as successful in the chapel sing contest as they would have liked, finishing in fifth place. Their determination, though, was not in vain. It gave them even more motivation to excel in the remaining events. They came through. After long evenings of work all week, their efforts found reward when they won first place in the float contest. This marked the third victory in the last four years. They also received a pair of seconds on game day in the queen contest, with pledge Jeff Cromer lookin' sexy as a "queen" Ryan Poor'95 FIJI Pledges at Chapel Sing: Scott Benedict, Mike Bums, Pat O'Donnell, Carl Drew, Matt Goodin, Peter Suffield, and Brian Woebkenberg riding on the back of Senior Steve Hunt's motorcycle and in the cheer competition as well. Their pains, and even their gender confusion, were ultimately successful for the Fiji crew,who were Gctorious in the overall points totals. This brought the overall trophy home for the first time in three years. Across campus, the wirming spirit seemed to take hold. The Little Giants on the gridiron gave yards, with only 28 ofthose coming on the ground. The Wabsh "O" came through with 251 yards in the air, and 602 yards in total oftense. Graduates and Undergraduates mingled together in an informal cel ebration afterwards, showing once again that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. It was great to see all ofthe Graduates back,and the week a proper ending with their tlie camaraderie was appreciated by all of us. Congratulations to all of the Phi Gams w ho put forth a great overwhelming defeat of Illinois Benedictine College, 41-8. The of fense held IBC to only 27.1 total suring the fratemity and the college the glory that they deserve. effort both on and off the field, en Friendship - Knowledge - Service - Morality - Excellence \r\nNews From Home December 1, 1994 Whatever Happened to Rafael Chacon '85? Dan Schenk '95 After graduating from Wabash College and continuing his educa tion, Rafael Chacon enjoyed the chance to return to his alma mater and teach for a few years starting in the Fall of 1992. While on campus, he became active as the Ihirple Le gionnaire. He had served as Histo rian in his days as an Undergradu ate, but he had not had much con in his automobile. He no longer drives the Yugo. He told me that he had outgrown it. (I think he was having difficulty attaching a gun rack to such a small car.) Seriously, though, Rafael helped us through ter at Missoula may be lucky enough to enjoy Rafael's help, too. Anyone interested in reaching Rafael may do so by writing him or calling him at the following address and num ber: some difficult times at Psi, and we hope he knows that all of his work was appreciated. He told me that he has already talked to some of the Fiji's on campus. Perhaps the chap Rafael Chacon 216 Woodford Missoula, MT 59801 (406)549-5457 tact with the house since his gradu ation. He said he was sort of ner vous about coming back; he did not know what to expect. One thing he found immediately,though,was that Fiji Hospitality was still function ing. '"I felt honored to be invited to be the P L. Everyone in the house made me feel welcome." Last May,though,we found out that Rafael was leaving. He had received an offer(tenure track)from the University of Montana at Missoula. I talked to Rafael on the phone the other night, and he in formed me that he is now living "in the middle of God's country." As far as his teaching responsibilities, he has found Missoula to be very^ different. For one thing, they have 17,000 students. He commented that he missed the small atmosphere of Wabash, but he also enjoyed the freedom of a larger college. As for his projects, he told me that right now he is working on skiing and living outdoors. Perhaps the great est change in his life, though, came FIJI Scholar-Athletes Kevin Ferguson '96 Continuing the tradition of the scholar athlete, many brothers and pledges of Psi find time outside of classes to participate in fall and win ter sports. Not even the two-a-days, blaring whistles,or heavy work loads have managed to get in their way. Starting earliest was the Football team, which recently claimed an ICAC title. Seniors Kyle Rapp, the fall sports, Steve Sanders and Reid Embry of the freshman class represent the house on the Soccer Matt Pfeifer, and Sean Satterfield Dennis '97 and Justin Banks '98 helped to lead the team. Sophomore Andrew Zinn and Freshman Ryan Rapp and Brian Woebkenberg rounded out the Fiji team. Leading the nationally ranked Cross Country team is team captain Jeremy Wright. The freshman class has made a strong contribution to add to the depth of the Swimming team. Grappling on the mats for the the team with five members. Matt Fleshman, Adam White, Adam Quick,Carl Drew,and Jason Brandt all represent the class of'98 on the Cross Country team. Rounding out team. Looking forward to the winter sports, the Wrestling and Swim ming teams have already begun to practice. Two strong seniors, Greg Pease and Rob Weber,are back from overseas and ready to dive in. Aaron Idttle Giants are seniors Herman Kothe and Kevin Pastore,as well as Charles Boley,Ben l,ower,and Dan Emerson from the freshman class. With Football, Cross Country, and Soccer closing up their seasons successfully and Swimming and Wrestling looking forward to their starts, we are looking forward to a great year for Fiji athletes and Wabash College. Psi Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta \r\nNewG From Home December 1, 1994 FIJI Briefs A Long Pledgeship... New Officers Elected Elections were held at Psi Chapter on Monday. November 7. After the votes were tallied, the following in dividuals were chosen to represent our house: Sean Hooper '97, Presi dent; Greg Hancock '97, Treasurer, Brian Kcrr '97. Recording Secretary; Gabriel J. Sowder '97. Correspond ing Secretary; John Worth '97. Histo rian njl goes On-line Psi Chapter now has its own Internet e-mail address. So far. this account is being used for social correspon dence with women at other campuses, but we hope it will be used by Gradu ate Brothers to communicate with the Active Chapter. If you have ac cess to e-mail, please drop us a note so we can add your e-mail address to our database. The address is: FIJI@WABASH.EDU Staff Wabash Grad of'42 To Be Initiated This Spring Brad Fields '95 activein Wabash affairs as well. In candidate for initiation. Yes,he has he continued to do until 1975. met all the requirements for initia tion — nearly 50 years ago! Broth ers, it is with great pleasure that I introduce to you Ralph B. Breckenridge ('42), who imanimously passed his Vote ofInitiation Dan SchENk '95 .Layout OnEq FlANCock '97 PlHOToqRAphy RyANPooR'95 WniiERs KEviN FERqusoN '96 BitAd FiElds '95 V RyAN Poor '95 DANSchENk'95 1969,he became a class agent,which I must admit, when Mr. Breckenridge first wrote to me ofhis desire to be initiated into Psi chapter of Phi Gamma Delta after all this time, I was fairly shocked. Only a within the active chapter on October few weeks later, however, Dave Stoner('42)and Rawl Ransom('42) 3, 1994. Mr. Breckenridge came to Wabash in 1938, but he met the also wrote to me, expressing their desire to see their pledge brother woman who was to become his wife initiated. In addition, Robert in his sophomore year, and there after left to seek emplovmient. He never got the opportunity to be initi Bracken corresponded with me sev eral times, stating that Mr. ated at that time. Breckenridge had fulfilled all the requirements for initiation. Through In September of 1941 he was these events. Phi Gamma Delta has drafted, and he later took part in proven to me beyond a doubt that it is not for college years alone. If Mr. Breckenridge has the constitution to World War II, serving in the China Burma India operation. In May of 1945 he was hospitalized as a casu alty and returned to the states. He was honorably discharged in No vember of that year. He returned to work in 1945 Edrroit Wabash class of 1942, he became Brothers,it is my fondest desire to prepare to welcome into our es teemed brotherhood yet another fine with Crum & Forster Insurance Mgrs.ofNew York. Hestayedhere until June of 1952, when he took another job with a company in Cen tral Florida. Here,after several years of service, he became Vice Presi dent and Director of Agencies. In 1967,at the 25thyear reunion ofthe make his desire known to us after all these years,then we are surely more than happy to extend our hand to him and welcome him into our midst. It is times like these that I am damn glad to be a Fiji! Little Giant Fiji RevivedI Keep your eyes open for this semester's LGF — in full color! Send us anything you'd like to include. Friendship - Knowledge - Service - Morauty - Excellence \r\nPsi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 213 W. Jefferson NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BULK RATE Crawfordsville, in 47933 PERMIT NO. 181 CRAWFORDSVILLE,IND. q\- _ -Ik fTAle/ni|| ^oacl 201 lO' Scji'l-c/ivijltivi, !/