The Beaver Fiji A Publication of Kappa Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Kappa Omicron 348 NW 25th St., Corvallis, OR 97330 Fall 1994 1994 Scholarship Edition Fijis Give Scholarship Top Priority Many fraternities give lip service to their commitment to scholarship. We, the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta, have decided that it's time for this to stop. We are aggressively pursuing scholarship. We have unanimously placed this as our number one priority. To back up this goal, we've had to reprioritize. Our first, and most drastic, step was to thin out our social schedule. As the school year began, we had one function and a fall house dance planned. We're hoping that this extra time, com bined with the lack of distractions, will provide the opportunity for people to log in more study time. To ensure that this study time is spent in the best "study environ ment" possible, we are continuing to enforce "quiet hours" and to provide "hall monitors." The hall monitor's duty is to ensure that Brett Roach quiet hours are observed. Hall monitors were introduced into our scholarship program during the last term, and I am happy to report that due to this policy, the study environment of the house has improved dramatically. Another policy we are attempting this term is the "big bro/little bro" study program. This has the dual purpose of strengthening the bond between the big brother and the little brother, and to provide quality study time for the two of them. Each big bro/little bro team will be required to log in ten hours of study time per week. After the midpoint of the term, we will be sending letters to each member's or pledge's professors ask ing for a progress report. This will assist us in targeting the peo ple who may need our help. The last step we have taken is to ensure our continued motivation. Put simply, if our chapter does not finish among the Phi Gamma Delta Announces Scholarship Sponsoring Program In our efforts to improve individual and chapter grade results, scholarship chairman Brett Roach and house manager Rob Langford have devised a plan to motivate everyone in the house to do their best. This plan, the Phi Gamma Delta Scholarship Sponsoring program, involves you, our graduate brothers, also. This is how the plan works: First, an alumnus selects from the list provided, any current live-in brother whom he wishes to sponsor. It need not be a brother known personally. You may select more than one brother! Next, decide for how much you want to sponsor this brother. This amount is multiplied by each hundredth of a point that the brother's GPA is above the all- gjjk n men's GPA average for winter term. For example, if the all-men's average is 2.60, and you spon sored John T. McCarty, whose GPA is 3.60, then his average would be 100 GPA points above the all-men's average(3.60 - 2.60 = 1.00 X 100 GPA points). If you pledged John for 50(t per point, then you would owe $50 (.50 x 100). Rob Langford That's it. Just fill in the form included in this issue and mail it to us in care of the alumni communications office. After grades are released at the end of winter term, we will inform you of how your sponsored brother did and the amount of your pledge pay ment. One-fourth of the money donated will go to your brother's house bill. The remaining three-fourths will go to the new Kap pa Omicron Scholarship Program. This donation from you will not only help your younger Kap top ten fraternities in grades, we will cancel our entire social pa Omicron brothers make it through their college years, but schedule for winter term 1995. By pledging this, we feel that we have "put our money where our mouth is." I am very confident that through this program we will be able to reach our goals. If you have any input of ideas that you feel could be useful, please will also motivate the current live-ins to score higher than the all-men's average. If most of the live-ins accomplish this, the chapter is almost guaranteed to take first in grades on the Oregon State campus! — Brett Roach, Scholarship Chair, and Rob let me know. — Brett Roach, Scholarship Chair Langiford, House Manager (Merry CHristmas and best wishes for the to alC %gppa Omicron aCumni! year \r\nPage 2 THE BEAVER FIJI Fall 1994 Scholarship Sponsorship List Name Ryan Alex Ricardo Becerril Ben Binek Ryan Carlisle Year in School Major '94 Spring Term GPA Sophomore Biology Junior Business Freshman Freshman Business 2.98 2.00 First Term Exploratory Studies First Term American Studies 2.36 2.85 First Term 3.06 First Term 2.70 3.62 2.70 3.75 First Term First Term 1.90 First Term Charles Churchill Eric Coduti Darren Coil Sophomore Sophomore Bryce Eidlin Andy Enna Sophomore Mike Finzer Erik Garrison Sophomore Steve Harper Matt Hedges Sophomore Chris Hoff Jonathon Honnold Mike Johnson Geoff Kelly Jake Klemonsky Brent Knutson Freshman Freshman Junior Biology Mechanical Engineering Exploratory Studies Psychology Construction Engineering Civil Engineering Civil Engineering Junior Finance Freshman Freshman Junior Engineering Exploratory Studies Biology Computer Science Biology Freshman Sophomore 3.25 First Term Computer Science 2.50 Rob Langford Freshman Junior Senior Premedicine Scott Larson Sophomore Physical Therapy Jason Lysne Freshman Freshman Freshman General Engineering English 3.30 1.50 First Term First Term Sophomore Business Brian Lambiaso Travis Maurer Stuart McConnell Matt McGill Ryan Northcutt Jeff Ostrin Brett Roach Finance Business Junior Business Freshman Computer Science First Term 2.07 3.80 First Term Senior Business 2.78 Sophomore Civil Engineering Premedicine Jason Smith Freshman Freshman Freshman 0.73 First Term First Term Kevin Steger Mark Stoney Sophomore Sophomore Computer Science John Saris Troy Sawtelle Ryan Sherman Business First Term 3.10 4.00 3.15 Premedicine Premedicine Dustin Switzer Junior Business Allen Taylor Senior Colby Thiele Sophomore Fisheries and Wildlife Science Pre-Dentistry Peder Traa Phil Traa Brock Van Gordon Justin Wellman Freshman Senior Sophomore Sophomore 2.45 2.40 First Term 2.35 3.04 3.50 Construction Engineering Construction Engineering Pre-Dentistry Civil Engineering 1994 Fiji Pledge Class m Four of the following men — Darren Coil, Andy Enna, Troy Sawtelle, and Peder Traa — are Fiji legacies. We proudly welcome the 1994 Fiji pledge class: Name Ben Binek Charles Churchill Darren Coil Andy Enna Christopher Hoff Jonathon Honnold Goeff Kelly Brent Knutson Jason Lysne Front row (I-r): Geoff Kelly, Brent Knutson, Ryan Carlisle, Jonathon Honnold, and Stuart McConnell. Middle row: Ben Binek, Ryan Sherman, Jason Lysne, Jason Smith, Christopher Hoff, Travis Maurer, and Andy Enna. Back row: Jeff Ostrin, Dar ren Coil, Charles Churchill, Peder Traa, and Troy Sawtelle. Travis Maurer Stuart McConnell Jeff Ostrin Major Hometown Business Albany, OR Salem, OR American Studies Mech. Engineering Psychology Engineering Bend, OR LaFayette, CA Springfield, OR Exploratory Studies Computer Science Finance 1Klamath Business General EngineeringI English Computer Science Troy Sawtelle Ryan Sherman Premedicine Jason Smith Peder Traa Premedicine Portland, OR Beaverton, OR Business Constrn. EngineeringI Falls, OR Beaverton, OR Horton, OR Portland, OR Salem, OR Irvine, CA Agoura Hills, CA Beaverton, OR Portland, OR \r\nFall 1994 Page 3 THE BEAVER FIJI On the Road to Success: Fiji Study Habits Scholarship has been my main focus at Oregon State University since my freshman year. I am a junior in civil engineer ing and currently hold a cumulative CPA of 3.59. During spring term of my freshman year, 1 worked for a construction company because I could not afford school that term. Needless to say, after six months of shoveling and doing "grunt work," I was eager to The key to my success in grades has been my selfmotivation. From a very young age, I have wanted to become a doctor, and in order to fulfill this dream, I must perform to the highest abilities that I can in the area of scholarship. I have spent countless numbers of hours at the library studying (with a Coke by my side so that I don't fall asleep) when there are many other things that get back to school and learn something. ^ During my first two terms, I developed general study habits which I still use today to help me assignments due, quizzes, mid succeed. I write down all dates for terms, and finals so that I will always be aware of them before r- „ . trik Garrison they occur. I set weekly goals for schoolwork to keep myself from getting behind in classes. I also prefer to study at my desk as op posed to going to the library. In my past experiences of going to the library, I have found myself in a deep sleep within forty-five minutes from the silence. After ^ . r l ,^ i_ studying for about two hours m the chapter house, I take a half-hour study break — something you really can't do in the library. HPPHjjk I would much rather be doing. Bp F r 1 Discipline such as this is kS— what has allowed me to do as well X F J I have while I've been here at I Oregon State University. I have Mark Stoney always felt that if you don't want something bad enough from within yourself, you will never achieve you put your heart into something, there isn't anything that you can't do. — Mark Stoney The key to my success in school has been to find a good study environment. I usually choose a place where people will not be able to find me. This way, I have no distractions, and I can get my work done quickly. Every day I study until all my I study 35-40 hours from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon each week. This gives me a chance to relax and have a good time on the weekends. For incoming freshmen, I believe that support and guidance from the upperclassmen are necessary for academic success until they develop their own individual suc cessful study habits. — Erik Garrison work is done, and then 1 use the time left over for activities I want to do. This is a good plan because I will never be left with not enough time to get my studying done. I use good organization and 1994 Fiji Rush Report The goal of this year's rush week was not centered on quan tity, but rather with the quality of the new pledge class. Rush week was started off with ten great RRs. Through hard efforts, eight more quality men were pulled from houses all over f campus and none of our men were lost. Brothers Mark Stoney and Rob Langford helped lead the organization of the chapter for rush, which included river raft ing, shotgun shooting,"sumo suit" wrestling, barbecues, camp ing, driving dune buggies in Dune City, the now-traditional road rally, and many other activities that kept the membership and the rushees very entertained for the whole week. Congratulations to the membership for pulling together all their efforts during rush week, and our new freshmen for pledg ing FIJI! Ryan Northcutt time management to adequately prepare for all my tests. Treating school like a job has also been a good way for me to motivate myself. I know that if 1 work hard in school, the transition into the workforce will be a fun one, rather than a difficult one. — Ryan Northcutt Our New Housemother We welcome our new housemother, Sandy Collins. This is her first housemother position, so we are trying to make her ad justment into the Fiji house an easy one. . 1 \r\nPage 4 Fall 1994 THE BEAVER FIJI Obituaries fessional Engineers, and St. Michael's Cathedral. Walter and his wife, Mary, have three children. Alfred Q Henderson,*25-76, is deceased. He had resided in Irvine, California. John D. Rowell, '48-377, resides at 500 N St., #504, Sacramento, CA 95814. He comments,"Your palm did not like to be moved. It may be more tender than otherwise this winter." William E. McPherson,'33-157, died on August 17, 1994, of congestive heart failure. He had resided in Wilsonville, Oregon. Bill was a US Army veteran. In 1958, he co-founded Tumac Lumber Co., a wholesale lumber brokerage. He was chairman emeritus of the company until his death. His wife, Helen, Joseph J. Cornell,'53-465, writes that after 38 years in the printing business, 28 of which were in sales, he retired in April 1994. He is renewing his interest in skiing and travel, and enjoys his four grandchildren. His children are; Karen (41), Janice (40), and Diane (39). He was divorced from Mary Ann (r4>B), but they are dating again. Joe lives at 4820 SW Barbur Blvd., Apt. #1, Portland, OR 97201. preceded him in death in 1986. Bill is survived by his daughter, Laurie Ann McPherson Halsey of Alpine; a son, Thomas William of Wilsonville; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Fiji Fables Kermit C. Smith,'68-745, is a senior vice president with Atlantic Mutual Insurance Company. He and his wife, Patricia Pasero (AAIl, OSU), are the parents of Paige (10). From 27 Academy Rd., Madison, NJ 07940, he writes,"We moved east three years ago from San Francisco. We are enjoying exploring Hubert M. Cook,'32-133, reports, "I'm still vertical!" He lives at 3310 Fairmount, #7-C, Dallas, TX 75201. Malcolm S. Bryant,'34-162, lives at 7622 E. Miami Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85258. He writes, "We had a nice visit with Dwane Brands,'35-175, and his wife last spring. They paid us a visit here in Scottsdale, Arizona. If any of the brothers are in Scottsdale, call us. We would be delighted to have you out for the NYC area but miss the west coast." Thomas I. Meeks,'76-912, is a district finance manager at Mercedes-Benz Credit Corp.(12 yrs.). He comments,"Brother Ken Yarco f76-916] and 1 play golf together about once a month, and we played in Eugene with brother Ron Hagen r76-906]this summer."Thomas and his wife, Kathryn, have one child, Lauren (12). They moved into a new home in May and have been enjoying the summer weather. Thomas concludes,"I recently learned fly fishing, but have not found time to try my skills." His new address is 5531 Langford Ln., Lake Oswego, OR a visit." Walter H. Smith,'41-271, of 3604 Mt. View Dr., Boise, ID 83703, retired as president and CEO of Intermountain Gas Company in 1985. He volunteers regularly at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center and also serves as a director of St. Luke's Aux iliary and is the board's treasurer. Since his retirement, he has been active in senior programs of the Boise City-Ada County Foundation. He also was active in the Boise Council on Aging. Walter organized a Neighborhood Watch Committee in 1980 and stayed active in it until 1993. He served more than 10 years as a member of the advisory board of the Salvation Army. He re mains active in the Boise Host Lions Club, Idaho Society of Pro 97035. John K. Hedges, '84-1061, is a clubhouse manager at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club (1 yr). "Butter Ball" and his wife, Pam (Ohio State University), live at 1114 SE Rex, Portland, OR 97202. 1994 Honor Roll of Contributors Thank you, Fijis! Your response is overwhelming and sincerely appreciated! As of November 15, 1994, 90 brothers generously have contributed a total of $5,920 via the alumni communications program and the Kappa Omicron Building Fund. As before, the stars by some of the names indicate "The Really Good Guys" — those brothers who contributed $100 or more during the program year. Please continue your support by sending your gift today! Name Cyrus K. Gates Robert P. Moser Charles M. Cartwright ^William B. Johnson ★ L. Wade Sims ★ George E. Covert William D. Aitken ★ Hubert M. Cook Arthur J. Porter George W. Flatt John T. Keeler Malcolm S. Bryant Richard J. Heiman Henry W. Brands, Jr. William S. Hood Class Yr. & No. 27 28 30 114 30 118 30 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 37 37 122 124 131 Charles V. Ruzek, Jr. Jerome F. Ruzek in memoham 37 Walter M. Hulden Robert G. Fowler, Jr. Richard B. Kennedy Burdette W. Launtz ★ Jack E. Morrison Robert D. Crookham Myron E. Doty ★ John S. Fisk Ralph G. Leedy Walter H. Smith Donald A. Bourne Rupert E. Fixott A. Burton Lind 38 39 39 39 39 41 41 41 41 41 42 43 43 87 98 133 141 153 156 162 167 174 198 203 204 213 228 230 232 235 257 259 261 264 271 278 293 299 Robert A. Morrison, Jr. Richard G. Paulson Gordon Petrie Bryon F. Dissclhorst G. Patrick March ★ James O. Centers ★ Leland R. Dressier ★ Charles H. Herman, Jr. Walker Lundberg Robert S. Tonnesen ★ John D. Rowell ★ John J. Amort Bud J. Curtner Charles F. Sperr ★ Arthur H. Clough Richard R. Harlow Martin L. Reilly ★ Richard L. Engdahl Richard A. Schoenberg Herbert F. Thomas, Jr. Roger L. Weinheimer Richard A. Koch ★ J. Thomas Schneider Robert T. Bragg Joseph J. Cornell Arthur H. Kroeger ★ George D. Shields ★ Allan G. Thompson Robert D. Moody Laurence M. Baugh Kenneth R. Poorman 43 43 43 302 303 305 45 334 45 46 46 46 46 342 352 355 358 363 368 46 48 49 49 49 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 53 56 60 61 61 377 380 381 397 402 410 419 427 437 440 442 453 458 463 465 469 477 519 593 602 610 Ronald R. Dueltgen ★ Samuel R. East K. Lawrence Clark ★ John E. Geiger ★ Bert E. Loughmiller Lynn A. Aikman Gerald R. Durbin ★ Michael S. Goger Dan Lucas Stephen A. Enna ★ Kermit C. Smith ★ Courtney C. Smith ★ Terrence H. Dunn Charles T. Pinney, Jr. Jon P. Hudson James E. North William L. Beckley Andrew M. Martin Steven N. Stonecipher Thomas 1. Meeks James A. Fort Theodore G. Squilanti ★ Thomas H. Davis John K. Hedges John R. Whitmore Eric R. Leonard Paul E. Louis Gregory A. Anderman Brian A. Bruce 62 62 621 622 64 654 64 658 64 661 65 669 66 695 66 696 67 718 68 733 68 745 70 796 71 808 71 816 72 830 72 836 73 847 73 855 73 863 76 912 79 977 82 1010 83 1040 84 1061 84 1073 86 1122 87 1135 88 1151 93 1279