Vol. LXII, No. 1 University of Maine, Orono, Maine April, 1969 MAINE BRINGS HOME COON PLAQUE Best Graduate Publications in Fijiland Ekklesia, Maine's delegates Ray O'Keefe '69, John Collins '70, and Dave Goode '71 heard much praise of the fine all-round job Maine had done The 1967-1968 academic year cul minated a strong growth period at Omega Mu, and the Maine chapter emerged as a first-rate fraternity. The reward for our efforts came in August for the year. In addition Maine placed an honorable mention in the Frater nity's second most coveted award, the at the 120th Ekklesia in the Grand Ba Herbert T. Condon Cup. This is given hamas. Maine was the only New Eng land chapter to garner any fraternity trophies as her three delegates brought annually to the undergraduate chapter showing the greatest improvement in back to the "Castle" an honorable men scholarship, and extra-curricular activi ties. Expecting to win the Condon Cup, Maine's delegates were somewhat dis appointed, because our improvement had been phenomenal. We went from administration, tion in the Condon Cup competition and walked away strongly with the Coon Plaque. To most of our graduates we don't need to explain why we won the Coon Plaque for the best graduate publica tions. You told us all last year how much you enjoyed them. The chapter produced four very fine newspapers which were journalistically excellent Mitchell, Fred '00 and Robie '07, who had been life-loyal Fijis and had ex pressed a great deal of interest in our chapter. We are sorry to report they have now both passed "ad astra." There were stories about Bob Parks '29 and Bob Haskell '25, and many of their ' classmates and Fiji friends reported how much they enjoyed the features. relations, the bottom to the top three scholas- Ray O'Keefe, Omega Mu's first dele gate to the 120th Ekklesia, receives the Coon Plaque from Archon President Danner Lee Mahood. and filled with news about our alumni. There were stories about the brothers graduate All told some 200 graduates corres ponded with the chapter informing the brothers of their activities. Finally the last edition was a special on Pig Dinner —the most successful graduate dinner in Omega Mu's history—and was en thusiastically received by all those grad uates who attended and by the many more who wished they had come. And at the 120th Grand Bahamas tically, from last to sixth in intramurals, and generally improved in every area of fraternity life. Graduate relations and the Norris Pig Dinner spoke for themselves. To us it was "in the bag to them it was an honorable mention. Shortage of funds has prevented the brothers from publishing as many edi tions of the Pine Tree Fiji as they would like. However, to those graduate brothers who sent checks last summer so that this newspaper could continue, we give our sincere thanks. (.'\ list ol donors is on back page.) With your in terest our only sure reward, we hope to carry on. MAKE PLANS NOW - PIG DINNER, MAY 10 \r\nPage 2 THE PINE TREE FIJI April, 1969 HONOR SOCIETIES ELECT FIVE FIJIS Sophomores Dave Goode from Bethesda, Maryland, and John Duffy of Winchester, Mass., were both tapped as Maine Day last year was a joyous occasion for the brothers of Omega Mu. Ray O'Keefe was tapped as a Senior Skull (the first since Terry Chadburne in 1965) and four Fiji pledges (more than any other house) were tapped as elected to the offices of corresponding and recording secretary respectfully. Sophomore Owls. Another Owl, Fred Galella from North (D'Keefe, a senior from Owls and shortly after initiation were Tarrytown, N. Y., was elected as assist ant corresponding secretary and last but not least Owl Andrew "Bill" Soloby Winslow, Maine, was elected to the presidency of his class and was also elected vice-presi from Bangor, Maine, is heading the dent of the student body. He headed Maine Karate Glub as he is a holder of the Freshman Orientation program during the summer of 1967 (the first and only underclassman ever to hold that particular position). Fie also was a the black belt. Sophomore Owl and is now serving as As you can see the Fijis are well rep resented on the Maine Honor Society a member of the ROTC Brigade Staff. Rolls. only score was a safety late in the game. A small, but enthusiastic gathering was in attendance at the game and wit nessed the fired-up Fijis dominate their next door neighbors throughout the game. After the game Fijis, alumni, and guests enjoyed the Flomecoming foot ball game and then enjoyed an open house at The Gastle. New Cabinet Elect Newly elected cabinet officers include president Michael O'Leary, a junior from Arlington, Mass.; treasurer, John L. Gollins, a junior from Burlington, Iowa; recording secretary, John G. Duffy, a sophomore from Winchester, ning track in all phases of campus ac tivities this year and in years to come. Mass.; corresponding secretary, David W. Goode, a sophomore from Bethesda, Maryland; and historian, Leigh H. Morrill, a junior from Augusta, Maine. THE PINE TREE FIJI ness Administration major and a two year letterman in football. This is It is hoped that the brothers of Phi Gamma Delta can continue on the win President Mike O'Leary is a Busi Fijis Win Traditional Mike's first cabinet office. Vol. LXII, No. 4 Treasurer John Collins now holds Mud Bowl Game The mud bowl trophy remained in the Fiji Gastle after the Fijis defeated traditional rival Alpha Tau Omega 20-2. This year the game was played during Homecoming in the hopes of entertaining alumni and also to attract Ireshmen to both houses. Under cold, gray skies and in a foot of mud the this office for his second year. John is a Biology major and also a two year let terman in football. Our new Recording Secretary is John Duffy, a Business Administration ma jor. John played Freshman football and is a Sophomore Owl. This is John's first cabinet position. OMEGA MU Jim Chaplin '71 Glenn Smith '70 A1 Sypniewski '70 Published year by through Omega the Mu Dave floode is this year's Corres school of Phi Fijis ran away with their second straight mud bowl win since the games have been lesumcd Starring for The Gastle were junior Glenn Smith, who caught two touchdown passes and a Gamma Delta for its brothers and friends. stalwart defense that thwarted A.T.O. dress listed on the back. thioughout the entire game. A.T.O.'s If this newsletter is being for warded to you or you are changing address, please notify Headquarters at the return ad ponding Secretary. Dave is a member of Maine's new wrestling team and is also a Sophomore Owl. Our Historian this year is "Fliram" Morrill. Hiram is a Chemical Engineer-^ ing major and an asset to the Fiji intra-l mural football team. The Cabinet is a strong one and has the unified support of the brotherhood. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI Page 3 ARCHON PRESIDENT SPEAK AT BRAINARD PIG TO DINNER ter. The only way we can accomplish this goal is by having as many graduate brothers as possible return to their old college home and socialize with some old and dear friends. Try and make it back to the Pig Dinner on Saturday, May 10, to hear Henry S. Brainard speak, discuss old times, meet a few un dergraduate brothers and see what the castle is like now. But, most of all, to make the dinner a tremendous success. Remember, May 10. 1969 is the Pig Dinner date. EDITORIAL 'I'hc Nonis Pig Dinner this year will mark the seventy-first meeting of the Omega Mu Fijis, both graduate and Anyone who has visited the castle re cently knows its poor physical condi undergraduate brothers. .Again, as last tion. . . we need refinancing. year, it \\ill be held at the Pilots Orill in Bangor, Maine. This year, on May 10, the Omega Mu brothers will be (-s|5ecially honored by Archon President Henry S. Brainard, who will be our dis tinguished guest speaker. In an attempt to determine the best way to raise money, the Graduate Board of Advisors, Tom Larkin, Roland MacLeod, and Ted Sherwood have met April, 1969 Fijis Lead Black Bears To Homecoming Victory When the University of Rhode Island returned the opening kickoff to their 47 yard line and scored on a touchdown pass four plays later, it looked as if the Black Bears were going to be thorough ly routed in their 1968 Homecoming game. And the outlook was made no brighter when Maine was forced to punt soon after receiving the kickoff following the touchdown. However, Maine was sparked to life when safety John Collins made a diving interception of an overthrown Ram pass at the Rhode Island 42. Seven plays later Maine was at the Rams' 11. The pass play which was called next found halfback Chris Eaton all alone under the goal posts, and Chris gath ered in the pigskin to put Maine on the scoreboard. Maine scored again in the second period after a blocked field goal attempt was carried to the Rhode island 20, and Rhody was unable to with local alumni, the Flousing Cor score again in the first half. The second half began very much poration and with professional fund like the first. With very little time gone in the third period, Rhody completed a 79 yard pass play to the Black Bear three yard line. A touchdown two plays After graduation from Case Western raisers. They have come up with two Reserve in 1922, where he served as |30ssibilities; a refinancing program with Chapter President for two years, Brain the national fraternity and/or an alum ni graduate dues program. score at 14 points apiece. The Graduate Board will present the fund raising program at Pig Dinner this fourth quarter and eventually worked ard was involved in public law, when in 1941 he received a job with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., where he was an assistant counsel and later became counsel until his retirement in 1964. s])ring, along with some ideas for the consideration of the brothers. later and the conversion knotted the Maine began to drive early in the the ball to the Rams' 15. This time the call was to Eaton again, and the stands •'Hank" has been active in fraternity erupted when he dove between two de matters for a long time. Serving on the 1980 Committee, Secretary and Presi dent of the Cleveland Graduate Chap pass of the afternoon tying the Univer sity of Maine record for touchdown passes caught in a game. The defense fenders to snare his second touchdown ter. Trustee and President of the Akron held for the remainder of the game giv (iraduate Chapter and has attended 9 Ekklesias. Then in 1964 he was elected tory. to his first general fraternity position and named General Counsel. In March of 1968 he was appointed to Archon \4ce President to fill the unexpired term of the late Herbert A. Erf (Wittenburg '241. Brainard is now Archon President. l.ust yeai's dinner was what Maine ing the Black Bears a 21-14 upset vic Collins, Dulac, and O'Leary are ju niors who have been key personnel in the Black Bears' defense all year long and promise to lead the Maine defense to a great season next year. Sophomore Eaton, whose parents travelled to Orono from Simsbury, Conn., to watch his suijerb performance, earned a start ing berth part way through the season. Chris should be an integral ]jart of the Fijis called an unheralded success, but Black Bears' offense which has most of this year we hope to make it even bet- its starters returning next year. \r\ni'agu 4 THE PINE TREE FIJI April, 1969 GRADUATE NEWS Edward "Ned" Hilliard, 'oj. For track, football. Masque, as well as BROTHERS, THANKS Last summer we requested a small mer Maine resident and is now living Owls and Senior Skulls. Bob now lives in Peoria, III. Ned is now retired from the Hartford Insurance Group and resides at 26^"] N. Missouri Ave. He at Revolutionary Rd., Concord, Mass., is an active member of the Masons. of Omega Mu chapter. Al is noxu real Edward K. Hilliard '05 estate consultant located at 920^ Briar Cliff Ave., Vestal, N. Y. Al is active in Fernando T. Norcross '14 the All New York Rite Masonic Bodies and while at Maine he was an George Penwick '23 Fernando "Count" Norcross, "Count" is president of the Associated Engineers Inc. of Washington, D. C. He was Treasurer of the fraternity and was active in the rifle team and Maine Masque. Count now lives at qq2o Hawthorne St., N. W., WashingIon, D. C. Victor H. Shields, Victor is a practicing physician in North Haven, Maine. He played baseball for the Maine Bears and lived at the house for three years before going on to graduate from Harvard Medical School in i9ij- Walter "Skip" Perro, '22. Skip is a retired Consultant for the Scott Paper Co., and now resides at 268 Siena Vista, Mobile, Ala. While at Maine he was active in varsity basketball and Alpha Chi Sigma (Engineering Honor Society). George "Squawk" Peniuick, '23. George is a teacher at Gould Acad emy, Bethel, Maine. While George xuas at Maine he had the privilege to live in the "old" house where he en joyed gathering the brothers around, the table after dinner and lending them in some of those good old Fiji and Maine songs. He now lives on the Bonnie Brae Farm in Bar Harbor, Maine. Robert I). Parks, '29, Executive Vice-President of the Hoxuard Johnson Co. While at Maine Bob luas active in The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chapter Mailing Serviee 1757 N Street N. W. Washintgon, D. C. 20036 THIRD CLASS Return Requested luith his wife, Katherine. Allen W. Bratton, 'j2, past historian actwe member of the Maine Outing Club and the Maine Masque as well as enjoying the many intramural sports. Franklin "Deck" Dexter, 'qi, mana ger of the New Polymers Div. of Union Carbide Corp. While living at the house "Deck" was active m track, Maine Masque, as well as being the house recording secretary. Deck likes to recall "Hungry" George Jewitt and his love for the "eternal fruit" during pledging in 1938. James Girdwood, './j. Jim, a former jnesident of Omega Mu now works as publisher for hiformalion Handling Service of Denver Colo. Jim spends jyart of his time working on his hob bies, a 1918 Dodge Roadster and a Buick Century conx/ertible. While at Maine Jim remembers the Homecom ing Weekend he and Dud Utterback placed a highway sized billboard at the entrance to campus. The billboard represented a sign offering the campus and its 39 buildings for sale. Robert J. Buck, '44. Bob, a Forestry major at Maine, is now General Agent for the Mass. Indemnity and Life. In surance Co. Bob now lives at 12300 S. W. 80th Ave., Miami, Fla., axid is now director of the Bay Gladis Youth Center. contribution from the graduates to help keep the "Pine Tree Fiji" solvent. We appreciate your support. Walter L. Perro '22 Elston F. Cooper '29 Kenneth W. Downing '29 Robert D. Parker '29 Allen W. Bratton '32 Paul A .Young '33 Kent B. Bradbury '34 Franklyn L. Jones '40 Franklin D. Dexter '41 Robert J. Buek '44 Hugh W. Hunter '50 Riehard B. Preble '50 George H. Ames '52 Eugene F. Sturgeon '52 Hans M. Thoma '55 John E. Symons "56 Peter H. Werner '56 Thomas R. Cashmen '57 Harold F. Hutchinson '57 Robert E. Nadeau '57 Donald L. Movers '60 Donald E. MacLauchlan '61 Allen W. McLeod '62 Paul F. McCarron '63 David S. Watts '63 Philip B. Norton '65 John H. Lee '66 Class LInknown Leo E. Fitzgerald Keith R. Foster Edward H. Keith C. Neal Merrill Philip D. Miller \r\nLET US KNOW Please Complete and Return to Uc please print Name in full Nickmane Occupation Clai Firm. ( ) Business Address ( ) Home Address (check preferred mailing address) Years in school (Dates ). Did you live in the House? Course ..Degree, (Dates) Did you attend any other colleges? (Dates) In what campus activities did you take part? rJhat fraternity offices did you hold? Date of marriage, fife's maiden name. fife s college,,... ....,Sorority. . Names and ages of children Previous occupations, (give dates) »fha,t civic or elective offices have you held?, Special honors Clubs Do you see any Pijis often? Wlio?. Fiji relatives and their chapter, On the reverse side it would be appreciated if you would indicate brothers to whom you were closest in college and any interesting stories about life when you were a Fiji. (Important) Place and Date of Birth Date filled out, PROMPT RESPONSE WILL BE APPRECIATED HELP US MAKE A BETTER "PINO TREE FIJI"