4^^ ^V» t; ^ ^ - *'r ^ • '• OEC 1 8 less ;;.^ v„! TA t«;^rLSS The Xi Deuteron Potpourri The Xi Deuteron Chapter of The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Case Western Reserve University ♦ Cleveland, Ohio Fall 1996 Pig Dinner Homers at Jacobs Field Phi Gamma Delta hit a home run on Thursday, May 9, as 94 Fijis gathered at State), Bill Johnson '76 (WPI), Tom Kovacic '82, Steve Maiiani '92 (Akron), Jacobs Field for Xi Deuteron's 92nd Annual Sean Martindale '95, Jack McKinnie '54 Norris Pig Dinner. Xi Deuteron's 48 (Ohio Wesleyan), Kyle Meighan *92, Jim imdergraduates were joined by 29 Xi Merklin '85, Marc Merklin '81, Bob Deuteron graduates and 17 other Cleveland area Fijis. Returning for the festivities were Morgan '95, Bob Niebaum '69, Jim Otto *91 Stan Aitizer '80, Chris Baker *94, Clay Barnard '69 (Miami), Pat Burkhart '84, Pat (Akron), Ralph Peckinpaugh '42 (Ohio Wesleyan), Roger Peckinpaugh '67 (Ohio Wesleyan), Art Portz '38 (Wittenberg), Tim Carney '80, Brian Caron '91, Bill Carter '50 PoweU '89, Paul Qua '82, Bill Reid '51 (Purdue), Mike Ciancone '83, Rob Clary '87 (Akron), Frank Colgrove '44, Harry Davis (Lehigh), Mark Schubert '92, Doug Taylor '37, speaker Bob DiBiasio '77 (Ohio Wesleyan), Bob Fischer '59 (Illinois), Brian Steve Zervas '85. Franck '61 (Miami), Symposiarch Lincoln Gisel *92, Ted Coble '68 (Miami), Nate refreshment overlooking the diamond were followed by dinner, traditional ceremonies and reports and the keynote speech by Bob DiBiasio '77 (Ohio Wesleyan), Cleveland Gravius '94, Jim Griffith '54, Manseok Han '80, Mitch Henn '72, Dan Ishee '92 (Akron), Bruce Jackson '52,Jerry Janosek '52 (Ohio '86, Ted Thoma '82, Tim Thoma '79, and Early innings of hors d'oeuvres and Indians' Vice President for Public Relations. Xi Deuteron Celebrates Mark your calendar - 120 Years of Excellence- 93rd Annual Norris The Houses (Continued from the Spring 1996 Potpourri) [The first house was on Streeter Ave., now East 100thSt.; it was occupied for two years.... Then a house was rented on Pig Dinner Thursday, May 8,1997 Bellflower 50th Doan St. near Euclid Ave., now known as East 105th St., and one of Cleveland's busiest comers.... Earl F. Hauserman, '07, ... phobia was "We must have our own house" (See 120 Years ofExcellence, page 4) CWRU Reunion '97 Call a brother. Bring him along! \r\nThe Xi Deuteron Potpourri Page 2 Chapter President's Report The school year once again underway, the brothers of Xi Deuteron began the Fall 1996 semester with an inspiring chapter retreat and some emergency officer elections. During tihe retreat the Chapter defined its current status as balancing on a wave; we could either sUde over it and flounder in mediocrity or ride it to new heights. The consensus of the brothers was to improve ourselves and the Chapter. In order to bring about these improvements, we concentrated on bolstering scholarship, public relations, finances and recruitment. I am proud to say that we are progressing in aU of these areas. Officer elections were held to fill a leadership void incurred during the summer; we imfortunately lost our President and Historian for the fall semester. The elections brought two new Cabinet members: Martin Woyczynski *98 as Historian and Andy Horrigan '99 as Recording Secretary. Andy took over for me, and 1 moved up to President. Fall 1996 Xi Deuteron Directory ♦ Xi Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta 11317 Bellflower Road Qeveland, OH 44106 216-754-FlJl (3454) Chapter Officers Tim Caggiano '97, President Ben Cullis '98, Treasurer Andy Horrigan '99, Recording Secretary Jason Prigozen '97, Corr. Secretary (jmp20@po.cwru.edu) Martin Woyczynski '98, Historian Andy Jaworski '94, Purple Legionnaire Board of Chapter Advisors Clay Barnard '69 (Miami), Chairman Brian Caron '91 Bill Johnson'76 (WPl) Rich Kolacinski '88 Joe MeUott '88 Jim Merkhn '85 Bob Niebaum '69 Tim Powell '89 Paul Qua '82 (DePauw) This summer we sent four delegates to Andy Jaworski '94, ex-cfficio the 148th Ekklesia in Scottsdale, Arizona. Brothers Ben Cullis '98, Vince Sainato '97, The Xi Deuteron Building Association brought back some new ideas about Companv Jim Griffith '54, Chairman Mike Magness '70, President scholarship and also some very purple Bob Niebaum '69, Treasurer Josh Yoo '99 and 1enjoyed four days of fun and learning in the hot Arizona sun. We hearts for the start of the semester. This fall's rush ended with twelve enthusiastic pledges whom 1 feel will all make significant contributions to the house in helping us achieve our goals for this semester and next. The pledges wiU Pat Carney '80 Jim Merklin '85 Andy Jaworski '94, ex-offtdo Clay Barnard '69 (Miami), ex-cfficio Tim Caggiano '97, ex-officio Ben CuUis '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 chemges, news itemseind 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 5846, Cleveland, Ohio 44101-0846. \r\nFall 1996 The Xi Deuteron Potpourri Erik Gerdes '98 Receives Jason Prigozen '97, First Annual Roesch- Aaron Wirscham '99 Faragher Scholarship Receive Crawford Erik Gerdes '98 has been named the first Page 3 Scholarships recipient of the Paul B. Roesch '29 Burton P. Faragher '28 Scholarship. The amount of this year's award was $1700. A jimior biochemistry major from Green Oaks, Illinois, Erik has attained a 4.00 CPA and plans to attend medical school to pursue a career in anesthesiology. He has chaired Xi Deuteron's graduate relations, scholarship and rush committees. He is IFC Vice President of Communications and Jason Prigozen *97 has been named the 1996-97 recipient of the Albert H. and Doris F. Crawford Scholarship for most improved grades. A senior biology and sociology double major from Dayton, Ohio, Jason currently serves as Xi Deuteron's Corresponding Secretary. Aaron Wirscham '99 has been named the representative; and is a member of AXE 1996-97 recipient of the Crawford Scholarship for participation. A sophomore biology major from Elyria, Ohio, Aaron's professional chemistry fraternity, A