The Xi Deuteron Potpourri The Xi Deuteron Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Ganuna Delta Case Western Reserve University ♦ Qeveland, Ohio Fall 1995 Xi Deuteron on World Wide Web The Internet is radicallychanging the way that information is exchanged between parties. A summer-long project was taken up by Jeremy Schroetter *96, Vincenzo Sainato '97 and Mike Dion '% to be one of the first Phi Gamma Delta sites on the web. Xi Deuteron's page is now up and running with updates of edl current events at the house. There are also lists of current brothers and pledges, graduate brothers, committees, links to other Fiji home pages and other recreation areas. The Chapter has other plans for the page, such as history pages and a virtual tour of the chapter house. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. If you have Internet access, check out Xi Deuteron's home page at: http:\\b62778.student.cwru.edu. Questions and suggestions can be e-mailed to Jeremy Schroetter, jas26@po.cwru.edu, the current web page maintainer. Jeremy Schroetter '96 91st Norris Pig Dinner Renews Friendships Thirty graduates joined with their undergraduate brokers for Xi Deuteron's 91st annual Norris Pig Dinner on Friday, April28,1995. Returning for the festivities were George Qua '52 (Michigan), Ken Kovach '67,Clay Barnard *69 (Miami),Bob Niebaum *69, Jon Cox '79, Tim Thoma '79, Pat Carney '80, Fat Burkhart '84, Fred Fensel '84, Chris Spoeneman '84, Steve Zervas '85, Rob Lada '88, Dave Seeman '88, Tim South '88, Jim Castiglione '89, Doug Pope '89, Tim Powell '89, Jim Heuer '90, Bill Faxton '90, Brian Caron '91, Steve Dando '92, Paul Doman '92, Lincoln Gisel '92, Joe MiUer '92, Mark Schubert '92, Mark Adams '94, Chris Baker '94, Scott Balaban '94, Andy Jaworski '94, and Richard Nam '94. In a brief program Chapter President Gamma Delta Scholarship winner. Sean Martindale '95 and James Schmidt '96 were presented with their 1994-95 Crawford Awards. The brothers later adjourned to the newly renovated chapter house for tours and fellowship. Xi Deuteron's 92nd annual Pig Dinner is planned for Friday, May 10,19%, during CWRU's annual Reimion Weekend. Cleveland (Eta) Graduate Chapter Coming Events December 8 - Christmas Party Montiily - 2nd Tuesday - Luncheon at The University Qub, 3813 Euclid Ave. Brian Franck, President Chris Gravius'% recounted Xi Deuteron's 216-291-2428 recent successes and challenges. Chris was Roger Peckinpaugh/ Treasurer recognized as the 1994-95 CWRU Phi 216-247-8844 \r\nPage 2 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Chapter President's Report The brothers of Xi Deuteron are having a great year. A successful rush brought our numbers up to 50, including 14 pledges. With only three graduating this year, we will be very strong again next fall. The house is once again at capacity, making life very busy for those of us living in. Scholarship continues to be the main focus of the Chapter. With positive peer pressure and a great program, we were able to raise our house GPA two-tenths of a point to 2.89. This is not what we ultimately have our sights on, but it is a step in the right direction. Service to the community is also important to fraternity Ufe. Four brothers still volunteer their time to do the chains for the football team every other week. "Budd a Park in Coventry" also attracted many of the brothers. The program's goal was to provide a fun, safe and attractive place for area youth to play. The chapter is also looking to win the President's Cup this year. Taking three awards last year— (Chapter Management, Rush Excellence and Graduate Relations), more than any other fraternity, makes this a very reachable goal. If our scholarship improves again, we a very good chance. We are also doing well in intramurals, currently in second place. A first in tennis and a second in football have powered us to this lofty position. A likely strong showing in soccer and showing up for volleyball should give us a fall semester victory. Stop by the house any time. Introduce yourself and swap stories with the brothers. We are always happy to have you. Fall 1995 Xi Deuteron Directory ♦ Xi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 11317 Bellflower Road Cleveland, OH 44106 216-754-FIJI (3454) Chapter Officers Chris Gravius '96, President Jeremy Schroetter '96, Treasurer Mike Wiggins '96, Recording Secretary Mitch Wisniewski '96, Corr. Secretary (mjwlO@po.cwru.edu) James Schmidt '96, Historian Steve Zervas '85, Purple Legionnaire Board of Chapter Advisors Qay Barnard '69 (Miami), Chairman Brian Caron '91 BiUJohnson '76(WP1) Rich Kolacinski '88 Joe MeUott '88 Jim Merklin '85 Bob Niebaum '69 Tim Powell '89 Paul Qua '82 (DePauw) Steve Zervas '85, ex-officio The Xi Deuteron Building Association Companv Jim Griffith '54, Chairman Mike Magness '70, President Bob Niebaum '69, Treasurer Pat Carney '80 Jim Merklin '85 Steve Zervas '85, ex-officio Clay Barnard '69 (Miami), ex-officio Chris Gravius '96, ex-officio Jeremy Schroetter '96, ex-officio Chris Gravius '96 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, Xi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, P.O. Box 58^, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-0846. \r\nFall 1995 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Page 3 Emerson Roesch '34 Xi Deuteron Graduate Endows Scholarship for Brothers Lead In Xi Deuteron Brothers Foundation Support Through the generosity of Brother Emerson P. Roesch '34 a new scholarship Xi Deuteron graduates have a long history of supporting their brothers through The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation, and the past year was no restricted to Xi Deuteron brothers has been endowed within The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Fovmdation. The gift memorializes Brothers Paul B. Roesch '29 and Burton P. Faragher '28. The first award wUl be made in the 1996-97 academic year. In endowing the scholarship. Brother Roesch affirmed his desire to encourage success in educational disciplines, whether in imdergraduate, graduate or professional school; therefore, each annual award wiU be made to a brother of particular academic accomplishment and promise. Martin Powers '97, exception. During the Foundation's most recent reporting period 1/1993 to December 31,1994) Xi Deuteron graduates ranked 10th among all Fiji chapters in annual fund pjuticipation (5.35%) and tied for 14th in number of contributors (41), an increase over the prior period. Planned giving can also be an important tool for estate planning and Fiji support. The Fovmdation also recognized the following Xi Deuteron members of the 21st Century Club (some now ad astra) whose foresight and commitments have allowed their generosity to live on: Daniel Velez '97 Charles R. Couch 14 Receive Crawford Albert H. and Doris Crawford '24 Scholarships Martin Powers '97 has been named the 1995-% recipient of the Albert H. and Doris F. Crawford Scholarship for most improved grades. Brother Powers is a jvmiorbiology major from Garfield Heights, Ohio. Daniel Velez *97 has been named the 1995-% recipient of the Crawford Scholarship for participation. A jvmior English/economics double major from Henry S. & Francis H. Brainard '22 Paul B. Roesch '29 Emerson P. Roesch '34 James C. Koppe '36 With The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Fovmdation's new Donor Choice Program a donor may now designate some or all of each gift to Xi Deuteron-specific fvmds including a Xi Deuteron Restricted Chapter Scholarship Fund (RSCSF) or the Xi Deuteron Chapter House Endowment Fund (CHEF). There is no minimum contribution required for either fund; however a named Washington, D.C., Brother Velez is editor scholeu^hip fund must be endowed with at of the CWRU Retrospective (yearbook), IFC least $25,(XX) within seven years. Xi Deuteron is pleased to thank aU representative and an orientation leader. The Crawford Awards are presented by graduate brothers for their continuing The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Fovmdation support. Brothers may Fovmdation and were made possible through the generosity of the late Albert H. contribute to the Fovmdation at any time at "Buzz" Crawford '24 and his wife Doris Post Office Box 4599, Lexington, Kentucky 40544-4599, (606) 255-1848. Contributions who survives him. to the Fovmdation are tax-deductible. \r\nPage 4 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Fall 1995 CWRU Phi Gamma House Corporation Delta Scholarship Fund News Continues to Grow Xi Deuteron has received pleasant news from CWRU. As of August 24,1995, the CWRU-PGD Scholarship Fimd's cash receipts have grown to $24,893. The total raised to date, including outstanding pledges and planned giving commitments, is $49,893. Phi Gamma Delta is the only fraternity to have its own scholarship fund within the The Xi Deuteron Building Association is continuing its program of chapter house improvements, albeit at a more modest pace than last year's major interior renovations. Over the summer a new refrigerator and freezer were purchased for the kitchen. Several new projects are currently in the works including Umdscaping upgrades to the front of the house, rebuilding the balustrade on the graduate brothers who have earmarked front porch and main house roofs, incorporating a sign on the front porch balustrade, and rebuilding and refinishing the dining room furniture. Graduate brothers are encouraged to visit the house at any time. Let us know what some of their CWRU contributions to the you think! CWRU endowment. The second annual scholarship grant from this endowment will be made this year. The award is made possible through the generosity of many CWRU-PGD Fund. Bob Niebaum '69 In addition to the tax deductibility of contributions, the CWRU-PGD Fund is eilso able to receive donations from employers' matching gift programs. Brothers may contribute to the Fund through the CWRU Gift Processing Office, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Qeveland, OH 44106-7035. The following brothers made new pledges and/or payments to the Fimd during the 1994-95campaign year: Arthur G. Portz, F.E. '40 Edmund G. Norwick, Jr. '42 Joseph W. Johnston '43 John H. Lathe, Jr. '43 Rev. Dr. Daniel J. Lansell '47 Leonard H. Fletcher, Jr. '50 C. Burwell Myers, Jr., D.D.S. '61 Arthur A. Adrian '62 (Faculty) Douglas G. Wilson '64 Robert W. Niebaum '69 John D. Lubahn, M.D. VI Mitchell I. Henn, D.D.S. '72 Purple Legionnaire's Corner As the school year starts, the majority of the 29 brothers living in the chapter house are sophomores. As memy of us CWRU graduates know, this year is possibly the roughest. As many of us also know, if you don't start keeping up with your school work, you will find yourself in a hole too deep to get out. Believe me, 1know from 20/20 hindsight that keeping up with your schoolwork is important! At Phi Gamma Delta we encourage scholarship. In fact, in BCA meetings we demand it. We also encourage leadership. The opportunity to show your leadership ability, to get experience leading a group, is available through committee chairs. Phi Gamma Delta cabinet positions and University Jon Elwood Price '83 James Anthony Castiglione '89 involvement. It is all attainable. The Adlstate Foundation free. Perge! Ralston-Purina Company resources are there. Take advantage. It's Steve Zervas '85 \r\nFall 1995 Pages The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Robert S. Hartford '36. vmclehad served as president. In 1957 John was named general manager of the General Paint Company, a Glidden division in San William E. Hemmings '43, March 15, Francisco. He became a Glidden vice Brothers Pass Ad Astra 1995, of cancer at his home in Erie, Pennsylvania. Arthur F. Young, M.D. '39, August 31, 1995, at Lakewood (Ohio) Hospital. He was 77. A year after graduating from WRU Medical School in 1942, Brother Yoimg entered the U.S. Army as a medical officer with the rank of lieutenant. He fought in battles and campaigns in the Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. Woimded twice, he received the European African president in 1963 and a director in 1967. Retiring from SCM in 1977, he became head of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association for two years before opening his own executive recruitment firm. John is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Lucile FeUer, who regularly accompanied John to Cleveletnd Fiji events; his brother Adrian Lathe '50; a daughter, two sons and a grandson. Leonard H. Fletcher, Jr. '50, July 9,1995, Middle Eastern Medal with three Battle of a heart attack at Cleveland Clinic Stars, the World War II Victory Med^ and the Purple Heart with two Oak Leaf Hospital. He was president and owner of Fletcher Insurance Agency in Lakewood, Ohio. While still in college, John took over the agency from his father, its foimder. Clusters. He also received the American Campaign Medal, the Bronze Star Medal and the Combat Medical Badge. He made over 40 jumps as a medical paratrooper. After his discharge in 1946 as a major, he practiced internal medicine in Lakewood, Rocky River, Westlake and Fairview Park, John held both Charter Life Underwriter and Charter Property Casualty Underwriter certifications. In addition to his WRU Ohio, before retiring in the late 1980's. He degree, he receivedan insurance degree from Purdue University. He was a member of Phi BetaKappa. A sports enthusiast, he is survived by his wife Ann, three sons, was a state champion swimmer in high four daughters, two stepchildren and a school. A champion handball player and bowler, he served as president of the sister. John H. Lathe, Jr. '44, May 11,1995, of a Cleveland Athletic Club in 1975 and was heart attack at his home in Westlaike, Ohio. He was 72. Bom in Qeveland, he founded the Leonard and Louise Fletcher graduated from Shaker Heights High Foundation that gives scholarships to School in 1940before enrolling in Adelbert college students and the Jimmie Lee CoUege ofWestern Reserve University. Serving in World War II withthe Army's 29th Infantry Division, he participated in the D-Day Invasion and fought in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. John was seriously wounded in action and spent two years in military hospitals. He was awarded a Bronze Star,a Purple Heartand a Combat Infantryman's Badge. After the war, John served Phi Gamma Delta as a Field Secretary. He joined the White Motor Company in 1947. Three years later he went on the sales staff of ^e Glidden Company where a grandfather and an made an honorary life member in 1986. He Foundation which is devoted to the promotion of amateur athletics. In addition to his wife Louise, he is survived by four daughters, ten grandchildren and a sister. Mark your calendar 92nd Annual Norris Pig Dinner Friday, May 10,1996 CWRU Reunion *96 \r\nPage 6 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri News of the Bretiiren FaU1995 front of the Art Museum. BiU wrote, Jack Gluck '47 is a songwriter and theatre composer in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California. Jack's works include "Reading the Potpourri I'm impressed with what's going on in the chapter now. Always try to be the best—it's fun!" Bob Reed '50 practices general dentistry with his son in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He received his B.S. degree from Grove City CoUege and his D.M.D. from the It's My Party (And I'll Cry if I Want To) University of Pittsburgh. He interned at which achieved gold record status in a 1963 recording by Lesley Gore and a 1981 English recording by Barbena Gaskin and Brooke General Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, and served with the U.S. Army in Dachau, Germany, prior to entering private practice in New Castle with his Fiji father. One of Bob's four children joined Phi Jay Dickinson '33 is retired and living in Aurora, Ohio. Dave Stewart. His fihn credits include Mermaid (Cher) and Trouble Child (John Ritter, a USC Phi Gam). Other Gluck songs have been recorded by Bobby Vinton, Dean Martin, Connie Francis, Gene Pitney, The Fleetwoods, Bobby Vee, The Diamonds, Lesley Gore, The Tito Puente Orchestra and The MiUs Brothers. Bill Benagh '49 sold his business January 1,1990, and retired to indoor tennis twice a week; golf during spring, summer emd fall; and classes at the University of Cincinnati. Billspends a lot of time with his four children and 13 grandchildren. He has traveled with his wife Billee to Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Alaska and Nova Scotia in the last three years. They also enjoy Glen Lake, Michigan, in August and the theatre season in Cincinnati. BiU characterizes his retirement as all work and no play! His fond memories include moving into Xi Gamma Delta at Pitt. Bob and his wife have been married 44 years. Tim Aho '65 recently moved to suburban New York City as Senior Vice President to head development for Prime Hospitality, a hotel company with properties nationwide. He and his wife Barb (Mather '67) were looking for a house. The last of their three children wiU graduate from Grove City CoUege next spring. Tim says that it's great receiving the Potpourri again. He posed questions from the last issue: (1) Does Roy Wesley '68 Uve in one of those two story cardboard boxes on 42nd Street? [How about it, Roy?]; (2) Do we recall that John Guthleben '63 was HeU Master for Tim's class? John did such a good job that the class bought him a pool cue so they could win more money from him to fund their Deuteron's new chapter house at 11317 parties. Tim sends aU his best to the house BeMower Road in 1947. Since most of the and to John Denson! undergraduate brothers were World War II vets, they felt compelled to build a bar with a beer tap and an oak wood dance floor to have all those great parties in the carriage house. Bill also reports that it was quite an experience for him when he was Chapter President to see so many of his talented brothers get excited enough to put in the hard work to win the best homecoming float, house decoration and the interfratemity campus singout. He also recalls the chapter winning the interfratemity canoe joust on the lake in Dick Knight '65V2 now Uves in Argyle, Texas. Bob Niebaum '69 was elected to the Board of Directors of the CWRU Undergraduate Alumni Association (UAA). Mike Magness '70 reports that he saw Ken Lucas '70 at their 25th Reunion celebration. Ken is an M.D. in Florida who, according to Mike, has not changed at aU in 25 years—looks and acts just as Mike remembered. Mike says that it would have (See News of the Brethren, page 7) \r\nFall 1995 Page? The Xi Deuteron Potpourri News of the Brethren {continuedfrom -page 6) been great if other brothers in the class of 1970 had returned for Reunion and hopes that they can all get together for the 30th. Jim "Rocco" Conforto '70 has a thriving opthalmology practice in Fairview Park, Ohio. New patient Bob Niebaum '69 enjoyed reminiscing with the good doctor even while getting poked repeatedly in the eye! Bob's parents are also satisfied patients as is Carl Alexander '70. Rocco visits regularly with Dave Schanzlin '71. Peter Paul '71 (Kent State) owns Trolley Tours of Cleveland ["Lolly the Trolley"]. Ross Pillari '72 is now Director and Brendan, 1. Joe says he will never forget his pledge class "pimp" and "ditch." They ended up in Toronto for the weekend in John MeUot's old '58-'59 vintage station wagon "La Bomba." Stan Altizer '80 practices dentistry in BrecksviUe, Ohio, according to new patient Bob Niebaum '69. Stap's two children Charlie (3) and Katie {V/i) keep him busy away from the office. Bill "Action" Jackson '82 began in December 1994 as an Associate Producer with The Golf Channel, co-founded and chedred by golfing legend Arnold Pedmer [also of Latrobe!]. He reports that Florida is great! BiU notes that Phi Gamma Delta stays with one the rest of their lives—the General Manager, Marketing for BP memories; the brotherhood. Australasia. He lives in Melbourne, Ted Thoma '82 is now with National City Australia, where he is responsible for British Petroleum's marketing business in Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Bank in Cleveland, Ohio. s£ifety engineer with NASA Lewis Research Guinea and the Southwest Pacific Islands. Center in Cleveland, Ohio. He is assigned Interestingly, he is Chairman of the Board for BP in Fiji! He says heUo to John to Shuttle microgravity experiments including a Spacelab mission (MSL-1) manifested for laxmch in April 1997. Mike and his wife Julia welcomed the arrival of their second child, Anthony Michael, in September 1994. Gina is now a healthy, happy 3Vi years old. Mike is actively Denson and to Bob Niebaum '69 who was his Big Brother. He maintains contact with Mitch Henn '72 and was pleased to hear about John Lubahn '71 and Jon Plimpton '70 in the last Potpourri. Ross sends his best wishes to the Chapter, recalling that he enjoyed his time as Chapter President, and encourages the brothers to keep the tradition going. He looks forward to being able to attend a graduate function someday; however, he has spent most of the last ten years in London, the Netherlands «md Australia and does not expect to return to the USA anytime soon. But he is constantly reminded of the importance of being a Fiji. Joe "Chewey" Moss '79 recently left the Air Force and joined two other nephrologists in practice in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. ["From the glass-bned tanks of Old Latrobe ...."] He and his wife Alecia are celebrating their tenth anniversary. They now have three children—Michelle, 6; Sarah, 4; and Mike Ciancone '83 is a lead spaceflight involved with CWRU as a member of the Case Alumni Council of the Case Alumni Association. He foimded the NASA Hot Pepper Club in 1994 and is actively involved in the field of spaceflight history. Eric Carlson '85 is now Marketing Manager for Forging & Industrial SegmentSteel with The Timken Company in Canton, Ohio. [Eric—Have you met Gary Swiatek '69?] Eric graduated in December 1985 from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. He has been with Timken for nine years, mostly in field sales offices in Chicago and Cincinnati. He graduated in December 1994from the University of Chicago with a M.B.A. in Marketing and Business (See News of the Brethren, page 8) \r\nPages The Xi Peuteron Potpourri News of the Brethren (continuedfrom page 7) Economics. Eric enjoys golf and spending time with his wife Cammie and two year old daughter Emma. He also understands that Steve Zervas '85 is in the area [right!] and would like to get in touch with him as weU as Carmen Terlizzi '85, Chris Winkle '85 and others from the 1981 pledge classes. Eric has fond memories of just playing pool in the chapter house and asks if the Olive Tree is stiU in business [No—it is now the Barking Spider Tavern]. Jim "Beaker" McDougal '87 is a history teacher at Trinity-Pawling School in PawUng, New York. After receiving his M.A. in American History from SUNY Albany in 1990, he taught and coached (girls beisketbaU emd soccer) for four years at St. Andrews School in Savannah, Georgia, where he was named both Teacher Fall 1995 both planning to be at the start for the 100th Boston Marathon in 1996. Tom is looking for a new position as his post-doc finishes in October 1996. Steve "Mooser" Moose *90 is a research assistant in plant molecular biology with North Carolina State University in Raleigh expecting his Ph.D. in Genetics this summer. Mooser found it difficult to pick a favorite memory, but winning the All Sports Intramural Trophy by running past everyone at the track meet was fun, followed by winning the beer relay at Creek Week the next week. Brian Caron *91 passed the Ohio bar. Chuck Doerr '91 was recently promoted to Level 2 Process Engineer with the Carlex Class Company in Vonore, Tennessee. He has recently purchased a home in Lenoir City. Chuck asks, "Doea it stiQ snow in the dorm?" [Only in the winter!] Rob Henderson '91 is a Technical of the Year jmd Coach of the Year for 1993- Advisor with UOP in Des Plaines, Illinois. 94. At Trinity-Pawling, an edl-boys boarding school. Beaker teaches American and World History and coaches track and cross country. Along with his wife of three years, NicoUe, Jim lives with 14 boys aged 17-19 years. His favorite memories include Steve Zervas and Bruce Springsteen and "Bom in the USA" all friggin day; absolute disrespect for the ZBT's; drunken, childish behavior which he's glad he survived, and matured; and a certain J.M. sleeping with He travels full time and has been in 17 anything that might have had a pulse! Tim South '87 is Technical Service countries in the last two years. Currently spending nine months in Gdansk, Poland, Rob says he will try to make Pig Dinner by 2000. He fondly remembers hot tubs, all night poker sessions eind all the beautiful women of CWRU. Dan "Pappy" Turner *91 is in medical school. He congratulates Steve Zervas '85 on his wedding and hopes that the new bride is a Tribe fan—someone to keep Steve warm during those early April games! Pappy wishes Brian Caron *91 good luck on Manager with Ferro Corporation in Walton Hills, Ohio. He is involved in golf and dart leagues and basketball. Tim reports that the bar exam [he passed!], asks Briein to keep the racquetball court open this summer and sends his congratulations to Pete Gingras '88 was recently married at Amasa Stone Chapel to Cheri Hower. all the new cabinet officers. Tom Carr '89 is now a mathematician with the Naval Research Lab in Joe Miller *92 is now Assistant Editor for Rubber & Plastics News in Akron, Ohio. He spent the nine previous months as a Washington, D.C. He reports that he has reporter for the Butler, Pennsylvania, Eagle. started running a lot again after not doing much during graduate school. Tom ran Joe is working on his master's thesis to get his degree in journalism from Ohio University. His wedding to Anita Plantner (CWRU '95) is platnned for May 4,1996. into Pete Gingras '88 at the start of the Pittsburgh Marathon in May. They are