- C--crysH ^ 2:"'t \ > ^> T; £;> >< r ^ttd Ckl Ck^-tcr dj^kl ^a.m.mA IbtLia. cct J-.eki^k VjiiYtrsl-^ Bethlehem, Pa. ~"^^\3KV!T^^ January 2001 http://www.lehigh.edu/~ inpgd/inpgd.htm! It was a very good year! By Mike Suozzi '02, Outgoing Chapter President My term as president .o\'er the last year has been a challenging one, but rewarding nonetheless. My optimism remains intact. The witnessed at the 154th for. We are pleased that the Ekklesia that took place this undergraduates of Beta Chi Run, which benefits the past summer in San Antonio, American Cancer Society. moving toward an alcohol- have met these requirements and will be eligible to appl3' for this exemption in the fall Texas. Phi Gamma Delta is Hut is still one oFthe best free housing initiative for all of 2001. fraternities on the Hill and is undergraduate Fiji chapters. positioned to remain so, thanks largely to the interest Certain requirements, if met, allow an e.xemption to this and enthusiasm o( the Beta policy for a period of two Man^' other exciting developments took place at the Hut this 3'ear. We have complelely revamped our Chi Association. 3'ears, at which time the exemption can be reapplied Phi Gamma Delta has Lehigh-LafaA'ette Rivalrj' We have emphasized the academic aspect of our lives with the T^der Morris Scholarship Fund, as well as our new team scholarship competition. Stories about all these developments are rush program, and we have included in this issue of T^e participated in the annual B.C. Fiji, so read on! undergone some changes as Changing of the Guard By Sloan Bohlen '02, Incoming Chapter President Asa new semester approaches. Beta Chi will be experiencing the changing of the guard in executive positions. The efforts of last year's board are appreciated; now it is up to our newly elected executive cabinet to carrj' on. I will be taking over from outgoing President Michael Suozzi. Filling the position of treasurer will be sophomore Josh Baker, son of A1 Baker '69. The new corresponding historian. Wayne will be replacing senior Peter Fernquist. The rapid changes in both Lehigh and Phi Gamma Delta policy will offer a unique challenge to this new board, but we are optimistic and confident. We as a house have faced obstacles before, and we look forward to a prosperous new administration. As members of the Lehigh chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, we pride ourselves in our ability' to unite and secretary will be Charles Cassa, and junior Jesse Sugarman solve problems; it is one of the many facets of our rich tradi will be the recording secretary'. Wayne Celia will be the tion, one that we will maintain, always. Pig Dinner 2000 Attracts a Crowd! Join us for Pig Dinner 2001 on Saturday, May 5 1 Scott Peck '80,far Mr. and Mrs.AI left, RayTrevisan Baker '69,left, '80, Bob Davies and visited with Ted Haase '80,far right, enjoyed the good company of their Fiji brothers. their son Josh '03 and Jim Miller '65. More Photos on Page 6. \r\nFiji Team Scholarship Competition developed to help us focus on as to those members showing a .5 GPA improvement or receiving a GPA of over 3.3 has fostered a healthy competitive atmosphere and is regarded as an excellent academics and raise the house this semester. In true Phi idea for semesters to come. GPA,is almost at an end. The Gam spirit, the teams have agreed that the winning team will donate a portion of their Although evenly matched, favorites include the teams of $1,500 prize to a house improvement project while GPA last semester), junior Jesse Sugarman (3.1 GPA) those who receive the sophomore Josh Baker (3.8 GPA), and sophomore Wayne Celia (3.2 GPA). In continuing support of this addition to the obvious endeavor. he first Fiji Team TScholarship Competition, five-team competition has Fijis throughout the house study ing feverishly for finals next week. Certain Fijis were even rumored to be visiting the library on a regular basis! Cash prizes will be awarded to the winning team, as well individual cash prizes are also encouraged to give back to the house. The competition senior Josh Gottlieb (3.8 benefits of getting better grades, achieving a GPA above the all-fraternity average is one of the criteria for receiving a two-year exemption from the National Fraternity's dry policy. We are eagerly awaiting the results of the competition and would like to thank the Beta Chi Association for their Thank You for Your Support! We appreciate the generosity of the brothers listed below,who have contributed so all could receive our communications.Supporting our annual giving program is one way to show that you value the friendships and experiences provided by our fraternity.Whether your name appears below or not, please be sure to send your gift for the 2000-2001 giving year today. Robert Davies Stephen D. MacFarlan III '53 James D. Mirenda Sr.'68 James R Mayshark *36 Albert L Baker III '69 William F. Hauserman '41 J.Allen Harper '54 George B. Lemmon '54 Richard B. Manning '80 Kevin W.Cortright '81 Gerald E. Frick '69 Steve Alonso '82 Stephen^ D.Smoke '41 Robert H. Barton III '55 John A. Hollingsworth Jr.'55 Andrew D.Eckert'82 William S. Luce '56 Steven G.Joseph '83 I Badgley A.Elmes'43 David H.Schaper '43 David F. Gearhart'44 Douglas W.Paige II '71 Michael H. Danjczek '72 PaulV.Guilfoyle '72 David M.Walton '56 William Mosconi '73 Andrew D. Rod '83 j■ William C.Hittinger '44 Brian R Hogan '58 Michael A. Kelly '75 William A.Sutman '83 j i Carl Eisen Jr'45 Charles F.Kindt III '58 James P. Folkes '76 John R. Hershey III '85 i1 Robert E. Myers '58 Todd C.Hansen '76 Timothy A.Jeffers '86 i ; John D.Culleh'48 Max W Rush'59 John H. Long '76 Richard'CMerrell I j H.Gordon Smyth '48 J.Andrew Corcoran '60 Peter C. Martin '60 Frank J. Diana'77 Stephen J. Mock Jr.'78 Aaron R. Frantz '88 I j Biddle A.Whigham '48 iI Jay A.Anglada '61 William D. Bast '79 Daniel M. Kasun '91 !r Stuart R. Mclntyre '47 Guy R. Kachel '49 j i David T. Cummings '50 |! Richard M.Allen '51 Albert C.Cooke III '82 David A. Monson '90 Charles G. Moore '62 Lawrence R Folkes '79 David D. Beard '80 A.William Reid Jr '51 James A.Yard '62 James A. Ritz'63 Peter S. Cohen '80 Jevan F.Anderson '92 Ryan W.Wilson '97 Chris A.Story '98 I I William E. Henderson '52 Peter B. Beck '65 RobertT. Haase '80 Keith Wallace '99 I Joseph Y.Walton '65 iI James B. Kingham '53 f' B.C. Fiji is published for the members and friends of the Beta Chi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Lehigh University. Address changes, news items, photos and contributions may be sent in the enclosed envelope or mailed to Phi Gamma Delta, Graduate Records Office, P.O. Box 2515, Southeastern, PA 19399-2515. Page 2 January 2001 \r\nBiddle Whigham '48 Earns Lehigh's Highest Award A familiar face among work on behalf of the Tower Society members and on campus, Biddle Whigham was the unanimous choice to receive this year's James Ward Packard Award. Presented annually at the Tower Society meeting, the Packard Award is presented to individuals or families who have championed the educa tional mission of Lehigh University and in recognition Planned Giving Program. Biddle has been a volunteer for more than 50 years. Since his undergraduate days, he has served regularly as a phon-a-thon host in the the Asa Packer Society (1967) and the Tower Society (1990) and has been an enthusiastic recruiter of other members to both giving groups. Additionally, Biddle served scholarship in his name to perpetuate the academic excellence he so strongly believes in at Lehigh. Biddle is the retired general manager and design engineer for Armstrong World Indus Lancaster, Pa., area, as a as co-chairman of the 50th campaign volunteer and regional chairperson, as a class agent, class treasurer and class president. He was a founding member of the both Reunion Fund for his class, wife. Patsy, an equally which resulted in the largest 50th Reunion Fund gift in Lehigh history. In 1991, he familiar face and enthusiastic established an endowed tries in Lancaster. He and his volunteer, are the parents of two children. Congratulations — and thank you — Biddle! of their meritorious volunteer [Reprintedfrtym the Tower Society Newsletter ^vith pennujion from Lehigh Unmereity.] Josh Baker '03 represents Beta Chi in the Theta Delta Chi Good Scholar Election Beta Chi will be represented this year in the Theta Delta Chi Good Scholar Election by sophomore Josh Baker. This annual event recognizes the best scholar from each organization on campus (fraternities, sororities, social clubs, etc.). All of the money donated through voting by students, faculty and alumni benefits research in the battle against cancer. We feel confident about Josh's chances this year because of his excellent grades and good standing on campus. He is currently studying mechanical engineering and has a 3.8 cumulative GPA. Josh has been our junior Interfraternity Council representa tive since last year, and was recently nominated for V.P. Judicial of the IFC. He is a member of the tennis club and outing club and is an avid rock-climber. During The Hut's recent house elections, he was named treasurer for the next two semesters. Not only is Josh one of our most enthusiastic brothers, but he is also a third generation Beta Chi Fiji (fourth generation nationally). His father, Albert Baker III graduated from Lehigh in 1969 with a bachelor of science degree in living in the area. Albert Baker Jr. graduated in 1948 with his bachelor of arts degree in business, and later received his MBA from MIT. He came to Lehigh in 1940, playing football for the Engineers; however, he soon left when he enlisted in the Marine Corps during World War II. After the war, he came back to complete his college education and ran varsity track. "Cab," as his friends knew him, was also here when the Hut burned down on February 9, 1942, and later saw it rebuilt as the handsome building it is today. Josh comes from a long line of dedicated Fiji men and is continuing the tradition in Lehigh's ever-changing environ ment. The Hut's survival has recently been questioned as it was declared to be at an all-time low by several graduate brothers and associates. On the contrary, we feel Josh is an accurate model of today's Phi Gamma Delta brother: dedicated to Beta Chi, to Phi Gamma Delta and to the Lehigh community. We mechanical engineering and later came back to teach and are making the transition into the new millennium, putting all of our efforts into rush, and continuing over 100 years of tradition. Our standing on campus has risen, and graduate support has strengthened. We intend to maintain the integrity receive his MBA. Al also served on the board of the Beta Chi and brotherhood that Beta Chi and Phi Gamma Delta have Association during his graduate years at Lehigh and while symbolized since Beta Chi's inception in 1877. Sixth Annual Rivalry Run Another Success The Friday before the 136th Lehigh/Lafayette football game, the Beta Chi brothers teamed up with the Sigma Deuteron brothers from Lafayette for the Sixth Annual Rivalry Run, which is held in honor of two Phi Gamma Delta Brothers, Tom Morgan (Lafayette '57 and lehigh baseball coach), and Mark Kirschebaum (Lafayette 80), both of whom lost their battles with cancer. All proceeds from the event go to support the Lehigh Valley chapter of the American Cancer Societ\^ By all accounts, this year s event was most successful. Beta Chi rose to the occasion, with each brother giving his time and effort B.C. Fiji to the many aspects of this event that demanded time and energy. When it came time to run the football to Lafayette, every Beta Chi brother was present. In addition, many brothers sold Tshirts that commemorated the occasion to students across the campus and beyond. This year's Rivalrv^ Run showed what can be accomplished when the brothers of Beta Chi chapter unite for a charitable cause. Much of the success of the event was due to the generous support of our graduate brothers. We thank you for the help and look forward to an even better showing next year. Page 3 \r\nE. Tyler Morris '98 Thank You from Tyler's Family Scholarship Update Reaching its minimum required balance in 1999, the scholarship continues to grow and has been awarded to two of our brothers the last two years. If you would like to donate, please make checks payable to the E. Tyler Morris Scholarship Fund and send them to Lehigh University, Office of Development, Bethlehem, PA 18015. For further information regarding the scholarship, please contact Dolores McGovern in Lehigh's Office of Development at 610.758. 3120 or Zach Morris '95 at 617.852.1789. Join us for Pig Dinner 2001 Saturday, May 5! Proven to be a great time for graduates of all generations! Watch your mail for details. Thanks again to Andrew Braham '98 and David Cherkas '98 for organizing another wonderful fund raiser to benefit the E. Tyler Morris Scholarship Fund, which was established to honor Tyler, who died in fall 1997. This year's event was held on Saturday, November 4, at the Parlor on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Coming from as far away as Los Angles, Calif., approximately 100 friends and brothers representing classes 1994 to 2001 came to celebrate Tyler's life and support the cause. Although the tally for the fund-raiser is not yet available, by simple measure of the turnout, we know it was a great success. We look forward to the event for many years to come. Thank you again to those who were there in person and in spirit. Sincerely, Hunter and Zach Morris '95 Fiji Rush Features Paintball Games, Ice Skating and Dinners By Timothy McCabe 01 The Fiji rush program for HIIIH 2000 and 2001 started on a positive note. We have hosted a number of rush events in our attempt to meet as many freshmen as possible. mum Typical rush events have included twenty to thirty rushees. Along with the date parties, we have sponsored paintball games, ice skating and several rush dinners. Future events include trips to sporting events where about lour brothers will accompany four freshmen. These events are intended to give us a good idea of who these gentlemen are and who we think would best embody the qualities of a Phi Gamma Delta brother. Our goal was to pledge 20 men; we recently extended 23 freshman invitations to join our chapter. By January 30, we will have our pledge class for the Since the beginning of rush we have been working closelv concerning rush. We current pledge class for the New Year. We are nearing the end of rush with the Beta Chi Association undergraduate brothers recognize and appreciate and Bob Davies. They h ave given us tremendous support their help greatly and hope to most important. We believe we fall. We have worked hard reward the Association and the will close them out with a good and our confidence is high. and manv excellent ideas Brotherhood with a promising showing for Phi Gamma Delta. Page 4 and these final weeks are our January 2001 \r\ncv^]fs>|News John A. Tifft '41 (2841 Elmwoocl Ln., Mount Dora, FL 32757) has moved to Waterman Village, a retirement community. Jean and Ralph Moss *42 are also residents there. When he's wintering at Hilton Head Island, David H. Schaper '43(204 Wyndham Ct., Harrisburg, PA 17109; dschaper@iopener.net) sees Badge Elmes '43."Gus" enjoyed a few days with Dave Gearhart '44 at Dave's cottage in Bethany Beach. Carl Eisen Jr.'45 (30 Labonte Rd., Thompson, CT 06277) is semi-retired as a manufacturers' representative. He plays golf at Woodstock Country Club and has a handicap of 12. Stuart R. Mclntyre '47(6101 E. Miramar Dr., Tucson, AZ 85715) enjoyed a visit from Pat and Harry Brindle '47. The brothers reminisced about many things, including their years first to celebrate the New Year in 2000 — he was on a ship off the coast of Malaysia. John A. Hollingsworth Jr.'55 (856 Augusta, Waterford, W1 53185), a motor coach driver and tour guide for Jones Travel & Tour, tells us: "I tried downhill skiing after a fiveyear layoff. After a few runs, I had my old form back and had my 15-year-old hot-dogging grandson eating my snow!" Robert E. Myers '58(130 Dove Dr., Franklin, IN 46131) is now living in a new ranch house at the Franklin United Methodist Retirement Community."Someone else does all the maintenance. Life is good!" At Parker/Hunter Inc., James A.Yard '62(2425 Berkshire Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15241;jyard@adelphia.net) serves as senior vice president of marketing. His wife, Carol, fondly remem bers attending many Lehigh house parties at the Fiji Hut. at Beta Chi. Pat and John D. Cullen '48 (1611 Lacosta Dr. E., Pem broke Pines, FL 33027) are now residents of the Sunshine State. They've cruised on the Mississippi, toured Spain and visited China. The couple were also on hand to help John's brother, Robert '42, celebrate his 80th birthday. Jane and William W. Oskin Jr.'64 (122 Villamoura Way, Duluth, GA 30136) have two young children. Bill is a sales and marketing manager for DuPont. He saw classmates Ted Muendel, Thad Murwin, Dwight Miller and Chuck Wistar at their 35-year reunion.(We need an address for Chuck. Can anyone help?) Biddle A. Whigham '48 (1590 New Holland Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601) was honored at Lehigh as the "Class Lawyer Michael A. Kelly '75 (777 Dedham St., Canton, Agent of the Year" in 1999.(See story on Page 3.) Gulf Oil. He and classmates Brian Sullivan and David MA 02021) serves as general counsel at Cumberland Farms/ Hittinger were planning to attend their 25th reunion in 2000. "Still hoping to get to Pig Dinner one of these years," writes Guy R. Kachel '49 (78520 Montego Bay Cir., Indio, CA Frank J. Diana '77(463 Cheshire Dr., Downingtown, PA 92201). He and his wife celebrated their 51st wedding anniver 19335; fdianal012@aol.com), a chemist, serves as director of sary in January 2000. More than half a century ago, they were married by Reverend Bean in the Lehigh Chapel. These days, they're enjo3nng retirement and golf in the Palm Springs area. analytical technology at DuPont Pharmaceuticals. He had lunch with Robert Currie '77 and was hoping to see many Charles R. Macauley '49 (10 Hitchcock Rd., Westport, CT 06880) had a great time at his 50-year reunion. Classmates Harry Goodman and Scott Johns were present for the In January 2000, William D. Bast '79 (1921 Richfield Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035) participated in the Lehigh Alumni event. "Bob" also saw Don Brownlee '44 and Frank Lehigh Gammers Steve MacFarlan '53 and Tim Svanson '90. brothers at Pig Dinner 2000. Association Outreach Program near Chicago with fellow Dunigan '44 who had returned to Lehigh for the 55th anniversary of their graduation. Steve Alonso '82 (1357 Helford Ln., Carmel, IN 46032) is CEO of Cresleigh Bancorp, a new banking firm he started. David T. Cummings'50(100 Cummings Ln., Mansfield, PA He has three daughters. 16933; cumml27@ptd.net) sold his business to a local utility company in 1999 and is happy to be away from all the regulations. Pilot Andrew D. Exkert '82 (4328 Lenmar Dr., Coplay, PA 18037; a4andy@compuserve.com), a first officer with United Now that he's been retired for several years, J. Allen Harper '54 (430 Hacienda Way, Los Altos, CA 94022; allen430@yahoo.com) gets his intellectual stimulation from consulting lor a variety of start-up companies in the Silicon Valley- He also enjoys golf and travel. Allen was one of the B.C. Fiji Airlines, has transferred to New York flight operations. After commuting by air to Chicago for two years, he's happy to be driving to work. Andy is flying the 727. More news on next page! Page 5 \r\nMore Scenes from Pig Dinner 2000 join us on Saturday, May 5, for the 2001 edition! John Bolger '99, left, and Dave Beard '80 share some thoughts. Bill Luce '56,oldest Fiji present, kisses the pig. News Since moving to Ohio, Gary J. Grauer '83 (9438 Avemore Ct., Dublin, OH 43017) has become good friends with Frank O'Donnell '81 and his family. The brothers have attended numerous Buckeye games together and play golf In January 2000, Keith F. McDonald '96 (30 Manning St., Apt. 2, iMedford, MA 02155) earned a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Lehigh University. He then joined the MITRE Corp. as a senior signal processing engineer in the regularly. Gary is a national sales manager for Denison Sensors and Enabling Technology Division. "1 would like to thank the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta for making my seven and a half years at Lehigh both happy and unforget Hydraulics Inc. He would like to hear from brothers living in or visiting the Columbus area. You can contact him via e-mail at gary 12hcp@aol or by voice-mail at 614-799-8917. Timothy A. Jeffers '86(47 Mile Dr., Chester, NJ 07930; tajeffers@prospergroup.com) is the owner and president of table. 1 enjoyed serving as an officer in the fraternity as an undergraduate, as well as playing the role of Purple Legion naire and facuIty adviser in m^i later years." Keith is living with David lannetta '96 in an apartment m the same The Prosper Group Inc., a management consulting company. He and Annette have been married 10 years and have two sons. '96, Tim Bousum '94, Chris Story '98 and Keith Wallace building with Alike Gerhardt '96. He sees John Soininen '99 frequently. Keith welcomes visitors to the Boston area. When David A. Monson '90 and Allyson married in April 2000, Jim Giddon '90, Steve Saul '90, Jacques Rousseau '90 and Howard Butterman '90 served as groomsmen and Todd Schanzlin '90 attended. David is a regional manager Ryan W. Wilson '97 is an investment broker with A.G. Edwards & Sons Inc. and has moved with his wife, Rena, to 112 Church St., Moscow, PA 18444. for Enterprise Rent-A-Car. He and his new wife reside at 79 Harbor Dr., Unit 318, Stamford, CT 06902.(Howard is on In a new position, Chris A. Story '98 is an account manager our "lost" list. If you have an address for him, please send it at Bridge Information Systems. He lives with Keith Wallace our way.) '99 and Devin Kenney '99 at 29 Bigelow St., Cambridge, Daniel M. Kasun '91 (12 Shea Ln., Tinton Falls, NJ 07724; MA 02139. E-mail for Chris can be sent to cstorv@bridge. com. He sees Mike Gerhardt '96, John Soininen '96, Keith dankas@microsoft.com) is a senior technology specialist at McDonald '96, Dave lannetta '96 and Tim Bousum '94 Microsoft. He and his wife welcomed the arrival of a son in almost eveiy vs-eek. January 2000. Due to his new job as an associate at Alliant Partners, Jevan F. Anderson '92 (134 Waverley St., Palo Alto, CA 94301; |anderson@ailiantpart. com) has relocated to the West Coast. He reports that many other Beta Chis, including Mark Strauch '92, Keith Sutton '93, Mike Lewis '90 and Bill Graham '94, are also in the San Francisco area. Jevan welcomes guests. We regret to inform you of the death of James P. Mayshark '36 (4/22/00), Warren P. Fairbanks '37 (1 1/99), William McD. Lincoln '37 (1/12/00) and Frederick W. Jacoby '46 (1 1/13/99). Phi Gamma Delta mourns their passing and extends condolences to their families and friends. January 200!