The Xi Deuteron Potpourri The Xi Deuteron Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Case Western Reserve University ♦ Cleveland, Ohio Spring 1997 Xi Deuteron Wins President's Cup It's Official! Xi Deuteron has won seventh in Greek Week. Xi Deuteron also CWRU's President's Cup as the best completed its shjue in the CWRU Greek fraternity chapter on campus for the 199697 school year. This award, coveted by the system's 365Days of Serviceproject. 17 CWRU fraternities, was presented at the aimual Greek Awards Ceremony held on April 23 in the Thwing Center Ballroom. On its way to overall victory, Xi Deuteron took first places in Rush Excellence, Campus Leadership, Chapter Management and Chapter Programming. Several Xi Deuteron brotiiers were also honored with individual awards. Scott Feskanich '97 was honored for scholastic achievement. Dan Matheson '99 was recognized for his service on the Greek Scholarship Commission. Todd Hirschtritt '98 and Dan Madieson '99 were named to rSA, the Greek scholarship honorary. Erik Honorable Mentions were received for Gerdes '98 was honored as the Best Rusher. Pledge Education, Philanthropy and Social Todd Hirschtritt '98 was recognized for his service on the IFC Judicial Board. Service and Alumni Programming. The Chapter placed fourth in Intramurals and Graduates Abound at Fall Smoker '96 At least 32 graduates were sighted at Xi Deuteron's Annual Fall Smoker held Friday, November 2,1996. While some Powell '89, George Qua '52 (Michigan), Paul Qua '82 (DePauw), Dave Seeman '88, Tim South '87, Phil Spine '94, Dan your reporter thinks he saw Mark Adams Vaughn '91, Mitch Wisniewski '96, and Steve Zervas '85. Missed your name? Sign the book! Missed last fall's fun? Mark your '94, Don Arnold '62 (Illinois), Mark Ashba calendar now! Missed a brodier? Call him may have registered their presence at the card tables rather than the guest register, '80, Chris Baker '94, Scott B^aban *94, Drew Binder '88, Matt Black '81, Brian Caron *91, Bud Colgrove '44, Lincoln Gisel '92, Fred Goodwin '89, Jim Heuer '90, BruceJackson '52, Andy Jaworski '94, Bill Johnson '76 (WPI), Don Kent '81, Tom Kovacic '82, Joe Miller '92, Bob Morgan '95, Fete Moritz '89, Bob Niebaum '69, Brandon Patterson '93, Bill Faxton '90, Tim and bring him along! Mark your calendar Annual Fall Smoker Friday, October 24,1997 CWRU Homecoming *97 \r\nSpring 1997 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Page 2 Chapter President's Report Once again, Xi Deuteron Chapter sends Xi Deuteron Directory ♦ greetings to our graduate brothers out in Xi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta the world. I trust that things are going as 11317 Bellflower Road well for you as they are here at 11317 Bellflower, in our 50th year here! We kicked off the spring semester with a goal-setting retreat at Tomlinson Library right after returning from Christmas break. Besides our 46 active brothers, including 13 new initiates, the Board of Chapter Advisors attended. We evaluated our Cleveland, OH 44106-3920 216-754-FIJI (3454) fiji@po.cwru.edu Chapter Officers Martin Woyczynski '98, President Eric Smith '98, Treasurer Aaron Wirscham '99, Recording Secretary accomplishments from the past semester and set goals for this semester and year. We resolved to have a strong rush, followed by strong pledge education; to Jamie Addessi '98, Corresponding Secretary involve the new initiates to the fullest; to Board of Chapter Advisors continue our increase in scholarship; and to better develop our committee system. The biggest news is a leap in scholarship: we improved from a 2.80 average last spring to a 3.07average in the fall; and we are working to improve more this semester. Congratulate the brothers for their hard work when you see them at Fall Smoker. A big headache that the cabinet and chapter have been dealing with in 1997 is an inherited receivables problem. Though we have not yet resolved it to our satisfaction, the efforts of memy responsible brethren have allowed us to significantly reduce our accounts with the House Josh Yoo '99, Historian Andy Jaworski '94, Purple Legionnaire Clay Barnard '69 (Miami), Chairman Chris Baker '94 Brian Caron '91 Bill Johnson'76 (WPl) Sean Martindale '95 Bob Niebaum '69 Tim Powell '89 Paul Qua '82 (DePauw) Andy Jaworski '94, ex-officio The Xi Deuteron Budding Association Companv Jim Griffith '54, Chairman Mike Magness '70, President Bob Niebaum '69, Treasurer Corporation and John Denson, and to have Pat Carney'80 our Formal at the Sheraton. When you stop by the house, make sure to congratulate Jim Merklin '85 Smith '98, our current treasurer, for the great job he's doing. On the fun side, we had a Valentine's Andy Jaworski '94, ex-ojficio Clay Barnard '69 (Miami), ex-officio Martin Woyczynski '98, ex-officio Eric Smith '98, ex-officio (See President's Report, page 4) The Xi Deuteron Potpourri is published for the graduates and friends of The Xi Deuteron Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Case Western Reserve University. Address changes, news items and photographs are always welcome and may be sent in the enclosed envelope or to Graduate Records Office, XiDeuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, P.O. Box 5846, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-0846. \r\nSpring 1997 The Xi Deuteron Potponrri Pages Eric Smith '98 Receives Graduate Donors Make CWRU Phi Gamma Scholarships Possible Delta Scholarship Eric Smith *98 has been named the third recipient of the CWRU-Phi Gamma Delta Scholarship. A junior from Van Wert, Ohio, Xi Deuteron is grateful to the following brothers who made new pledges and/or payments to the CWRU-Phi Gamma Delta Scholarship Fund during the 1995-96 year: Edmund G. Norwich, Jr. '42 pursuing his major in chemical engineering. Joseph W. Johnston *43 Douglas G. Wilson '64 He is also a Provost Scholar and an Ohio Academic Scholar. Eric has been active in Jon Elwood Price '83 chapter affairs and is currently Chapter Allstate Foundation Eric has attained a CPA of 3.40 while Treasurer. This year's award was $1300. The amount of the award has grown each year thanks to the continuing generosity of graduate brothers who have earmarked some of their CWRU contributions to the CWRU-PGD Fund. As of November 1996 the Fund's market value had grown to $34,535. The total raised to date (March 31, 1997) is $92,239; consisting of $30,289 in MitcheU I. Henn, D.D.S. '72 Thetnks also go to the following brothers who have made new pledges and/or payments to the Fund during the current 1996-97 campaign year: Harry L. Davis '37 Arthur G. Porlz, P.E. '40 Edmund G. Norwich, Jr. '42 Joseph W. Johnston '43 Douglas G. Wilson '64 cash and securities received, $3,550 in Robert W. Niebaum '69 outstanding pledges and $58,400 in planned gifts received. John D. Lubahn, M.D. '71 MitcheU I. Henn, D.D.S. '72 Jon Elwood Price '83 35 Years Ago ... Xi Deuteron Fijis enjoy a prominent place in campus activities and politics. Jim Crowl, our chapter presidentis an O.D.K. as well as chairmcin of the Student Honor Court. He is also a member of the Student Brothers may contribute to the CWRUPGD Fund through the CWRU Gift Processing Office, 10900 EucUd Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-7035. Brothers may also aid the Chapter by contributing to Xi Deuteron's Chapter Scholarship Fund and/ or Chapter House Endowment Fund Council. Bob Ufferman is president of the at The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Student Senate, and president of Circle K. Foundation, Post Office Box 4599, Foster Thomas is president of the senior class and member of student council. Dale Collins is vice president of Student Senate. Rudi Klauss, an all-conference football guard, is the presidentof O.D.K. and a former member of the Honor Court. Jeff Samet is president ofthejunior class, treasurer of student council, and is GreekWeek chairman this year. Fog Carter is secretary of I.F.C., and Jerry Harrington is secretary ofthe sophomore class. XiDeuteron Potpourri, Fall 1962 Lexington, Kentuchy 40544-4599, (606) 255- 1848. Contributions to both the University and the Foundation are tax-deductible and may also be matched by employers. Both the University and the Foundation offer special assistance for those interested in deferred gifts or other special plans. Significant tax advantages may be available for gifts of appreciated securities, charitable remainder trusts and the like. Your gift today will live on indefinitely through benefits to our brothers of the future. \r\nPage 4 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Chapter President's Report (continuedfrom page 2) Day Semi-Formal and just had our Spring Formal in March. Cleveland is slowly warming up, and the boys are eager to get out on the porch for some R+R out in the stm. I expect to see many of you dropping by the chapter house this summer, even if for no good reason at all! We're always curious how well our Phi Gam spirit compares to that from your years here, but we'll never know if we don't see you motmd. As the semester neared it's end, the House was psyched up by Greek Week and our big win in the President's Cup competition, showing that we were the best fraternity on the CWRUcampus this year. Lastly, I'd like to congratulate our brothers graduating in May: Josh Looper, Shaji Arumpanayil, Jeff Brown, Chris Spring 1997 place of their predecessors long since removed. On the main house the front porch columns will be rebuilt; and a new porch roof balustrade will be installed as original, except that it will incorporate a Fiji/Phi Gamma Delta sign. The exterior trim and the fire escape will be painted. 45 Years Ago ... "The biggest and best fraternity party in the history of Reserve." This very appropriate description refers to Xi Deuteron's combo party held on Friday, September 19f». Over two hundred actives, rushees, and alumni with their dates crammed the carriage house with their presence. Although the space for dancing became ever decreasing, music for this purpose was furnished by Rudy Brown and Gravius, Steve Schuler, Mike Sherman, his combo. Of course, the high spot of the Jeremy Schroetter, Cam Mclntyre, Jason Prigozen, Martin Powers, and Tim Caggiano. We'U miss you guys.... Perg6! evening was provided by the "nightclub" Martin Woyczynski '98 House Corp News The Xi Deuteron Building Association is floorshow that featured disc jockey. Bill Randle as M.C., singer Paul Bruno and the number one record selling artists in Cleveland, the Four Aces. This group really "wowed" the crowd with their hour production of music and laughs. Undoubtedly this was one of our most successful rushing parties in many years. Saturday, November l^*, was the date of the chapter's belated Halloween party. It was a typical fall frolic, amidst lavish continuing its aggressive program of chapter house improvements during 1997. settings of com stalks and jack-o-lantems. lite appearance and functionality ofthe The traditional beverage of hard cider was dining room was the first priority. The four massive dining room tables (said to be obtained from WRU's old Hatch Library— can anyone confirm this?) were rebuilt and refinished as new. A new complement of 32 matching chairs arrived just as the spring semester ended. Several projects are scheduled to be completed over the summer. The carriage house roof will be replaced. New gutters and downspouts will be installed in the served. It was hard on the floors, hard on the mugs, and hard on the stomachs. The "backyard brawl" was our successful attempt at inter-fratemity relations. It was a combined party held with our next door neighbors, the Z.B.T.'s. Dancing was held in Ae carriage house to the music of an allcollege combo, entertainment was presented in the Z.B.T.'s ball room with bothgroups providing skits. Xi Deuteron Chronicle, November 1952 \r\nSpring 1997 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri News of the Brethren Howard Eaton '39 is retired and living in Vero Beach, Florida. Francis "Bud" Colgrove '44 is retired and living in Wooster, Ohio. He was at Western Reserve from 1940-42. After the war. Bud attended Ohio Wesleyan from 1946-48, earning his B.A. degree. At Wesleyan he affiliated with Theta Deuteron Chapter. Paul Visscher '45 reports that at age 73 he is still in the active practice of medicine. He is home from Heidelberg, Germany, but is still with the U.S. Army, now as a Developmental Pediatrician at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon, Georgia. He's never lived in the South Pages River flood sometime in the latel600's, emd that the town was rebuilt as the present name. George's father's family lived in that area for about eight generations, even prior to the Turk conquest of Hungary. George advises that this familiarity with the Trade Commission is "good public relations for trade." George is listed in the Marquis Who's Who in Law, Who's Who in America and other Marquis publications. Joanne, his wife of 39 years, is a native of Maine and a 1953 graduate from the University of Maine where she was President of her college sorority SQ. A former teacher, she received her Masters in Education from Western Reserve in 1959. Joaime was President of the Westlake, Ohio, School practice as a trial lawyer in all state and federal courts in a broad variety of jury and Board for eight years; and was President of the HQ Alumnae Group West. She is now affiliated with Realty One. Daughter Susan is a graduate of Purdue University. A Past President of her college sorority SK, she is now a Quality Control Manager for Crest Foods, a subsidiary of Heinz 57. Son James bench trials. He is a former lecturer at served in the Persian Gulf on the USS Cuyahoga Community College's Western Campus where he taught legal medical ethics to two-year health care students in their five year program. George, also a licensed Lake Erie fishing guide, is still boating after 30 years—now with a 34 foot year old daughter Amanda. George became an honorary crew member of the USS Portland courtesy of the U.S. Navy by participating in Tiger cruise from Morehead City, North Carolina, to the Naval before and loves it! Paul is very grateful that he is still able to be actively involved as a doctor. George Nyerges '46 is still in solo power cruiser. The U.S. Coast Guard renewed his merchant marine license to serve as Master on the Great Lakes or inland steam or motor vessels, including the Great Rivers (freshwater). George also serves as a private and court interpreter in the Hungarian language. In 1996 he attended the Hungarian Trade Commission reception in Cleveland and met widi various members—including the Trade Minister and the Prime Minister—and conversed with them in fluent Hungarian. Asked if he was familiar with the town on the Danube River called Nyerges-Ujfalu, which translates as Nyerges-Newtown, George replied that he was familiar, that the old town was wiped out by a Danube Portland, LSD 37, is married and has a 5 Amphibious Base in Little Creek, Virginia. The Nyerges family returns yearly to Maine on vacations on the Down East coastal area from Freeport through Bar Harbor. Joanne has relatives in the Gamer and Birch Harbor areas. They especially enjoyed Jack Perkins '55 A&E Television Travelogue of the State of Maine, an excellent portrayal of historical Maine. In his spare time George has a hobby of reading and writing. He has very fond memories of 2039 Cornell, especially the "Open House." Bill Benagh '49 is retired and living in New Richmond, Ohio. Lou Nyerges '49 is a retired attomey living in Cleveland. He recalls being the (See News ofthe Brethren, page 6) \r\nPage 6 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri News of the Brethren (continuedfrom page 5) first House Manager when XiDeuteron moved to 11317 Bellflower in 1947. He Spring 1997 Dean of Students at Ohio Dominican College since 1988. He and his wife Susan, a customer relations manager for CIGNA Health Plan, have taken up golf in the past four years and love it as a great get-away remembers doing a lot of work with the from work. Dave would like to hear from other brothers after the house was any of the brothers he knew during his undergraduate years 1964-1968, especially purchased from the Bakers. Lou's room was on the top floor, first room to the right. the old roommates Ron Keffer '68 [see Bill Hardell '51 retired from the Dairy Pak Division of Champion International below], Tim Dye '68, Judd Horbaly '68, Bruce Yeager '67, Bill Overdurff '67 and big brother Bill Galbraith '66. Ron Keffer '68 is Principal of Stephens County High School in Tocca, Georgia. He reports that his high school has made great strides over the last five years—a new schedule, new programs and much Corporation, Athens, Georgia, on March 1, improved test scores! Ronsays it is very 1993. He still resides in Athens. Bert Reid '51 is a retired naval officer and important to him to stay in touch with his fraternity and the brothers. Ron lives in Martin, Georgia. He sends his best to all and wonders if his room still exists now after almost 50 years. [It does and is now known as Penthouse Right.] Bob Burton '51 is retired and living in Cheshire, Connecticut. dentist living in Norwalk, Ohio. Larry Zechman '62 is a family physician Dave Schanzlin '71 has moved to La in Knoxville, Teimessee. Carl Katila '63 is a retired executive with Jolla, California, where he is now Director the W.B. Saunders Company, a book Center at the University of Califomia-San Diego. Mitch Henn '72 is a dentist living and practicing in Madison, Ohio. His daughter Michele is a sophomore at U.S.C. in Los Angeles. He still enjoys car racing, although now only as a spectator and fan. publisher, in Philadelphia. He resides in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Dave Erwin '68 Reports that he enjoyed the Spring '96issue of the Potpourri, as always. He was surprised and pleased to see his grandfather's name (R.William Erwin '06) mentioned in the "120 Years of Excellence" article. Dave says that his grandfather was a true Fiji zmd was very proud to have been a member ofPhi Gamma Delta. He raised two sOns who both became Fijis—Robert D. '38 (Ohio Wesleyan) and David B. Sr. '48 (Ftirdue). So far the list of Erwin Fijis has stopped with Xi Deuteron's Dave, as he is tiie proud father of three daughters and two grjinddaughters. Oldestdaughter Patty (26) and her husband Dave Berger have a two yearold daughterTheresa. Second daughter Beth (25) and her husband Bob Sisson also have a two year old daughter. Youngest daughter Julie is a senior at Ohio Dominican College. Dave has beenthe of Keratorefractive Surgeryat Shirley Eye Jim "The Mushroom" Gavacs '73 is an anesthetist at University Hospitals in Cleveland. He met George Yanok '72 while pulling into a strip mall in WestervUle, Ohio. Jim reports that George hasn't changed much. Jim's daughter Jenny attends Northwestern University and plays in the marching band. The Gavacs family made the trip with her to the Citrus Bowl. While reading "News of the Brethren" Jim noted that Gary "Krumcake" Krupkin '73 is a lawyer in Dallas with a firm boasting multilingual talents. The Mushroom suggests that Krumcake may want to speak with Michael "The Cunning Linguist" Magness '70! (See News of the Brethren, page 7) \r\nSpring 1997 Page 7 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri nationals where he predicted he would get News of the Brethren (continuedfrom page 6) his butt kicked. Richard Ortman '74, of Wheaton, Ulinois, is a Technical Expert with the U.S. Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Matt Von Duhn '89 is a Project Manager Government in Chicago. He reports that, to him, the fraternity means brothers helping other brothers in scholarship, socialization and general well being. He remembers that the brothers he lived with in the early 1970's were a group of the highest spirited, with Howard W. Sams, a Bell Atlantic highly motivated guys he's even been associated with. Perhaps it's a function of age, the young adult years of 18-22, when everything seems possible and the world and is opening up before you. Tell all the brothers at Phi Gamma Delta to make the most of their college years and hit the books hard! Bestof luck in all your endeavors. Tim Thoma '79 is a Product Manager Don Paliadino '91 now resides in company in Indianapolis, Indiana. K.C. Frye '93 is a Technical Representative for the Lincoln Electric Company in Pelham, Alabama. He resides in Birminghzim. K.C. got engaged over the Fourth of July last year to Lynn Cangiano (ASA CWRU '94). Their wedding is planned for October 18,1997, (the same day as the Talladega Race—sh**!) in Rochester, New York. And yes, there will be Stoney's Beer, a Frye family tradition. K.C. advises that the best thing about Fiji is "Not for College Days Alone!" Martin Powers '97 has been accepted into with Reliant Insurance in downtown the Michigan Medical ScientistProgram. Cleveland. Bill "Action" Jackson *82 is Associate Established in 1979, the program results in a combined M.D.-Ph.D. degree and takes Producer for The Golf Channel in Orlando, 7V2 years to complete. He willreceive full Florida. He produces golf highlights and features on "Golf Central." BiU enjoys memories of hanging out in Pat Burkhart's '84 £md Chris Sponeman's '84 room on the second floor—"Party Central." Mike Bothe '82V2 is a manager with Koch Industries in LaPorte, Texas. He lives in tuition and an annual stipend. Admission is highly selective, and only a few fellows are accepted each year. Martin graduated summa cum laude and was the recipient of the Francis Hobart Herrick Prize for outstanding biological research and academic excellence in biology. Perg6! Houston. Mike Zappia '83 is living in Loveland, Ohio. Mike Dyer '86 is BusinessManager for B.F. Goodrich in Uniontown, Ohio. He now resides in Stow. Tom Carr '89 reports that he was back in 20 Years Ago ... The fall 1977 semester grades for Xi Deuteron brothers have been collected and recorded... .Xi Deuteron continued to set tfie pace at Case with an impressive house school last fall at Southern Methodist average of 3.27. Two brothers, Thomas University in Dallas, Texas. He advised Gasho '78, emd Ray Rozman '80, achieved perfect 4.0's on the semester. John that as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics, he was tormenting 52 students with differential equations. Other than the low pay and long hours he's enjoying it. He didn't see Pete Gingras '88 or Joe Shehan '85 at the 100th Boston The room of Stan Altizer, John Arnold, Pat Marathon, but it was a bit crowded. Last awarded a case of beer for their efforts. fall Tom competed in the cross country Saganich was recognized as the brother in the house with the most improved average. Carney, and Ray Rozman had the highest combined GPA in the house and were duly Xi Deuteron Potpourri, 1978 \r\nSpring 1997 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Page 8 left China in 1937 to attend Wooster graduated from Shaw High School in 1942. After serving m the Army, he returned to Greater Cleveland to complete his education and graduated from Western Reserve University. While at Reserve, Bob drew the first set of plans for Xi Deuteron's newly acquired chapter house at 11317 College, later receiving a B.S. degree in Bellflower. Bob was an architect for the Architecture from Western Reserve Austin Company for 30 years. He designed the WEWS Chaimel 5 building on Euclid Brothers Pass Ad Astra James H. Hofmann '43, November 30, 1996, at home in Berkeley, California, at age 76. Bom in Canton, China, Jim was educated at Shanghai American School. He University. Jim practiced architecture in the East Bay and San Francisco with various architectural firms as well as having his own practice. From 1980 until his retirement in 1985 he was in partnership with Douglas Buckner in San Leandro. Upon retirement he discovered the joys of hiking, becoming a member of the Contra Costa Hills Club where he served on the Board as Director, President and Hiking Coordinator. Jim also was Associate Editor of the Shanghai American School Association Newsletter from its founding Avenue, the Cleveland Press building, parts of Severance Town Center and dormitories and fraternity housing on the CWRU campus. He left his creative touch both on complex configurations of steel and glass £md on sinuous grains in blocks of 100-year old wood. In Bob's hands imported briar wood from Italy was meticulously transformed from eight-inch square blocks into elegant briar pipes that seven years ago. He is survived by his wife fit the hemd perfectly. Because no two pieces of briar root are alike, each pipe had distinctive features. Bob is survived by his Blossom Hofmann, son Steven, daughter wife Leanore, sons Charles and Steven, Victoria and sister, Christine Metcalf. daughter Jennifer, three grandchildren, and Robert P. Story *50, March 6,1997, at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, at age 72. Bob grew up in East Cleveland and sister Jeanne Muncie. Perg6! 1996-97 Potpourri Honor Roll of Donors Through May 1, 1997 BinForsythe'32 Albert Reid '51 Bruce Gilboard '77 Walter Schuster '35 Richard Wetzel '51 Tim Thoma '79 Bob Edmonds '37 Bruce Jackson '52 Bill Jackson '82 Charles Nobis '40 Jerry Heeschen '53 Dick Reminger '53 Norm Ingrassia '62 Tom Kovacic '82 Mike Bothe '83 Chris Moore '84 Ed Baran '64 Paul Weiss '66 Tim South '87 Ron Keffer '68 Tom Carr '89 Bob Niebaum '69 John Lubahn '71 John Medwid '89 Jon Schindler '89 Richard Homak '50 Mitch Henn '72 Rob Henderson '91 BobBurtoi^ggJ 9 I gHI Gary Krupkin '73 K.C. Frye '93 Ted Castele'51 Richard Ortman '74 Nate Gravius '94 Dan Ely '77 Sean Martindale '95 Francis Colgrove '44 James Hronek '45 Paul Visscher '45 George Nyerges '46 Randolph Fusselmzm '48 Bill Befagh '49 Louis Nyerges '49 Bill Hardell '51 ® Doug Taylor '86