TH^^NE tree Tijl WF 'X.S.'i OVEGA .jXi^feUJ_Gf5UU VOL, LXXIX NO. I :ac OLONO, ME., FALL 1984 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE OMEGA MU SPIRIT SHINES IN FALL ACTIVITIES Fall at UMO has inspired students throughout the years with UMO's beautiful campus, Fall activities, and with thoughts of the coming school year. As has been the case in the past, Maine Black Bears' contest with Lafayette. Maine defeated Lafayette in a close 22-20 vic tory on the coldest day of the month. After the game, a crowd of some ISO stu Fiji quarterback Jeff Farnsworth then pro ceeded to lead the offense down-field with 'date are Parent's Weekend, the Mudbowl, rorities of Delta Delta Delta and Alpha Phi. just under 5 minutes left to play. After a run ning play to midfield and a pair of incomplete passes, the drive culminated with a long pass to Ed Simmons ('85) in the end zone on the game's last play. Ed was immediately sur rounded by overjoyed brothers following the and Homecoming. Parent's Weekend was the Frst event of This VICIOUS rivalry ended in a 0-0 tie. As has been tradition in recent years, the men of Phi Cote ('81) scored in the Fall '80 Mudbowl. the Fall, held on September 22. Although the 25 parents and friends that showed up for the Gam did battle with the brothers of Delta Ed's touchdown allowed Fiji to maintain its Tau Delta. The game started on a sour note festivities was down from last year's number, the enthusiasm that lasted throughout the first possession. The remainder of the first 34-year unbeaten streak. After the game, the boys all made their way to the Stillwater for a refreshing dunk before adjourning to the chap day and into the evening more than made up for the reduction in numbers. Saturday after half was a stand-off and Fiji was still down by 7. As the second half opened. Omega Mu ter house and later that night to a party held at Delta Tau. Special thanks are given to Bob noon, many of the parents patiently watched the Rams of Rhode Island soundly defeat the drove to midFeld only to have an unfortunate Russell ('85) and Mike Klein ('86) for their part turnover. Delta Tau then mounted an im in Mudbowl preparations. Homecoming Weekend held October 2021, saw over 80 graduates and friends return to the house to talk about days gone by and to reacquaint themselves with their chapter. the enthusiasm shown at UMO is also found in Omega Mu. Enthusiasm is the keynote to Phi Gam activities this semester. FHighlights to dents, parents and faculty made their way to the "Castle" to watch the 34th Annual Fiji Classic. The opening game featured the so with the Delts scoring on a left side sweep on Black Bears of Orono 27-0. Afterwards, cock pressive drive to the Fiji 2-yard line, where a tails were served at the Chapter house, giving hard hit by Todd Jacobson ('85) forced a everyone a chance to socialize. needed fumble which was smothered by the Fiji defensive unit. Our chef, John Thomas, prepared another one of his excellent meals featuring chicken cordon bleu. After dinner, j.T. completed a dual role by serving as "social pianist" as he entertained parents and guests with his musical ability. As usual, many parents joined in with their own musical talents. A good time was had by all and was evidenced by the smiles of first touchdown scored by Fiji since Buddy continued on page 6 departing parents as they left "the Castle" the following day. The Fiji Mudbowl, held on October 6, was by far the most exciting and tense Mudbowl in recent years. Fhe afternoon began with the Phi Gam on the offensive attack at this year's Mudbowl \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 2 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Published throughout the school year by Omega Mu of Phi Gamma Delta for its Editors Contributors Dear Graduate Brothers, Hello! This has been a very productive se brothers and friends. Jeff Farnsworth ('85) Joe Golucci ('84) Don Harden ('86) Greg Newall ('85) Etienne Emmons ('84) Scott Wallace ('85) Chapter Officers mester at Omega Hu and one during which the brothers and pledges have risen to many challenges. As stated in the last issue of the "Pine Tree Fiji," we have had to cope with a stricter university alcohol policy. As a result we have implemented our first "dry rush" program. Rush Chairman Dave Brown('86) has worked Jeff Stewart ('85) Joe Golucci ('84) Todd Jacobson ('85) free environment for our rush functions. The Corresponding Sec. Scott St. Amand ('85) success of the program has been vital to our Historian compliance with university policy. Also, we have eliminated I I-2 weekday parties and are President Treasurer Recording Sec. Don Harden ('86) House Corporation Officers President Treasurer Purple Legionnaire Ed Keith ('49) Bill Oliver ('55) with the brotherhood to create an alcohol fully complying with university regulations concerning alcohol. The brotherhood has ris en to the challenge and we have promoted Don Harden, Sr. ('58) Graduate Advisor Jim HcLellan ('83) Board of Chapter Advisors Chairman Rob Leatherbee ( 76) Hembers Dave Smith ( 61) Cliff Abbott ('77) Tim Ames ('80) Gary Jacobson ('81) Jim Kane ('76) John HacBrayne ('69) John Oakes ('77) David Rand ('58) David Sposato ('74) Charles Stickney ('44) Steve Strand ('77) Bruce Verrill ('77) John Wallace ('81) Joel Gardiner ('83) Steven Swan ('83) Andy Files ('83) Steve Perry ('82) Tom Hicks ('82) our success to the rest of the UHO Greeks! The brotherhod is awaiting the initiation of 12 men from the last pledge class. Harold Flynn ( 87) has done a great Job with these zobies as Pledge Educator. Pledge Class Pres ident Andy Huller ('86) has led an enthusiastic bunch. Plans are already underway for the 6th An nual Fiji Harathon. Social Service Chairman Greg Newell ('86) is busy organizing the broth erhood for an event which has brought over $20,000 to the American Cancer Society. Finally, the BCA has started the Castle '85 Fund and all indications are positive. Ihope all of you can make it to the "Castle" to see the deteriorating physical shape of the house. This fundraiser is an essential effort ifOmega Hu is to keep its Castle inhabitable. Thanks to all those who have already shown support and to those who will do so in the near future! The best to all and your families. Jeff Stewart President UPCOMING EVENTS April 6 Pig Dinner January 16 Haine Basketball vs. New Hampshire January 20 Haine Hockey vs. Boston University February 23 Haine Hockey vs. Boston College SetlK^ ^ 9 6. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 3 OMEGA MU RECEIVES NEW GRADUATE ASSISTANCE This Fall, the boys of Omega Mu have some thing to celebrate—the appointment of a new Purple Legionnaire. The new advisor is Don ald H. Marden, Sr, (Cornell '58). Brother Marden pledged the Omega Mu chapter at Maine (Spring '55) and then trans ferred and was initiated in November of 1955 at Kappa Nu chapter of Cornell. In the Spring of his Freshman year at Maine he was invited to be a Sophomore Owl but could not accept because he transferred. He graduated with a pre-veterinary major and a B.S. degree from the School of Agriculture. While in the house he was involved as Social Chairman, Pledge Trainer (or Master as it was called then), and active intramurally in football ano track. He was also the Fraternity Coordinator for the Campus Conference on Religion, which was responsible for setting up menribers of differ ent religions and beliefs to speak at the var ious fraternities. He also spent time as the Editor of the Cornell Desk Book which re sembles the UMO student handbook. A few of Brother Marden's favorite mem ories of Fijiland include that one weekend in the Spring when the brothers and dates would "black up" and don loin cloths for the annual Fiji Island Party. At around 7:00 they would visit four houses on campus who were having formal coat and tie dinners. I think you can brothers somehow bought an old fire truck and the Fijis were continually trying to ah . . . "borrow" it. Kappa Nu's intramural teams were affectionately nicknamed the "Snowy White Nads," thus creating some interesting cheers (i.e., Co-Nads!). After college. Brother Marden spent sever al years on active duty with the Army. He was stationed in Germany where he ran a pe troleum depot. Upon returning to the States he matriculated at Boston University Law School and graduated in 1964. After another six months' active duty in Fort Knox, Ky. He settled in Waterville, Me. He became active in community politics, serving as City Alderman ('66-'67), Mayor ('68-'70). Assistant County Attorney ('71'72), and County Attorney ('73-'74). He is a member of the American, Maine, and Kenne- in Augusta. An interesting fact about Brother Marden is that he was initiated as a Mason in 1966 in the Waterville Chapter. The two things that all of the immortal six founders have in common are that they all studied law and were Masons. Brother Marden currently resides in Waterville as an attorney concen trating on bankruptcy cases'and legislative lobbying. Don has four sons, one of which, Don, jr., IS presently serving as House Historian at Omega Mu. Don, Sr. is looking forward to this coming year, working with the house and helping Omega Mu improve in all aspects of brotherhood. Working closely with Brother Marden this year will be James "Spanky" McLellan ('83). Spanky will be acting as a graduate advisor for the chapter. He graduated in 1983 with a ma jor in Civil Engineering. While in the house he bec County Bar Associations and was Pres contributed as steward for two semesters and ident of the Waterville Bar Association. He as Pledge Trainer for one. As Pledge Trainer Jim compiled a manual for the pledges contain ing all pertinent information including sample test questions and house history. Jim is work ing as a graduate research assistant on cam pus, studying the treatment of toxic waste in has served on the Republican city and state committees. Brother Marden spent ten years as the President of the Downeast Chapter of Cystic Fibrosis and four years on the Public Policy Committee of the National Cystic Fi brosis Foundation. He was active in the Boy Scouts, serving on the Executive Board of the Pine Tree Council and as President of the picture the scene: fifty barefoot Islanders car rying spears, screaming their way into a for mal dinner and running up and down the tables. Another fond remembrance relates to Kennebec Valley scouts. He served on the board of Unity College for seven years and spent three years as president. Currently, Brother Marden is a full Colonel in the National Guard. He is the State judge the nearby Alpha Delta Phi house. One of the Advocate assigned to the State Headquarters Maine. Because he is spending this semester so close to the house and has always had an avid interest in the fraternity we will benefit greatly by his advice and guidance. Spanky presently lives in Brewer and spends much of his spare time cycling and playing golf. We anxiously await the welcome contribu tions of Brothers Marden and McLellan to our chapter. TED SHARP NEW SECTION CHIEF This past Spring, Jack Orr, our previous Sec tion Chief, retired after several years of ser vice to Omega Mu and the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. We would like to take this op from 1965-68 and received a M.Ed, in Sec Superintendent of the Falmouth public school ondary Education with a minor in History. system. From there he took Advanced Graduate In his spare time Ted enjoys canoeing, gar Study Courses in School Administration at both the University of Maine at Orono and the University of Southern Maine. dening, cross country skiing, racquetball and, of course, History. He is married and has The brothers of Omega Mu would also like Ted's career started as a Social Studies to announce the selection of a new Section teacher in Bourne, Mass. From there he Chief. He is Theodore "Ted" C. Sharp (Get moved to the great state of Maine and be came Chairman of the Social Studies Depart Once again we would liketo thank Jack Orr for his assistance in the past and welcome Brother Sharp as our new Section Chief. Omega Mu is proud to have these two men portunity to sincerely thank him and wish him the best of luck in the future. tysburg '64). Brother Sharp was chosen from a list of highly qualified applicants and should be congratulated on his appointment. Ted attended Gettysburg College from 1960-64 where he received an A.B. degree in History with a minor in Political Science. He then went on to Bridgewater State College ment at Cape Elizabeth High School. He then spent a year as Assistant Principal of Deering High School after which he moved to Falmouth, Maine where he presently resides. He worked from 1978-1981 as Falmouth High School Principal and in 1981 was promoted to three children. serving our fraternity and to be able to hail them as brothers. Respectfully submitted, L.O. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 4 THE "CASTLE" CALLS OUT FOR GRADUATE AID Once again the undergraduate brothers of strength and pride so closely associated with Phi Gamma Delta. Omega Mu's future is de pendent on your support financially and spirituallyand with your help we can continue very serious, but we feel that these needs are The undergraduates today, strapped by ris ing educational costs and stricter student loan distributions, cannot be expected to handle this financial burden by themselves. Upkeep of the Castle is becoming a constant battle, immediate and justifiable. The 'Grand Old but with collective action we can maintain the sionally, and fraternally. Omega Mu, is accordance with the Board of Chapter Advisors, are tapping your wallets for contributions. As usual the situation is this chapter's success academically, profes Castle' IS getting older and sixty years of fraternal life has visibly worn down this beautiful structure. As you all know, our house is the most unique example of architec tural design on the UMaine campus. It would be shameful to lose this proud status. The windows are our primary concern. It has been determined that we are presently wasting approximately $4000 dollars worth of heat per year. The cold winters at UNO are not easily forgotten and those of you who get the opportunity to visit us in the cold sea son know that our present system of sheet plastic insulation on the windows is not only inefficient but extremely unattractive. The estimated cost of the proposed window re placement project IS $38,500. Triple insulated crank windows very similar in appearance to those we have now have been chosen by the BCA to replace our present windows. • ^JJ lLb=;UL_-^J x_-4i I' • I'Tin ' •- \ . ' ri r 4fco . _4[ il t-— ilO*. il=rt=. I'K . [•"TirT Other important projects included in the "Castle 85 Fund" are: renovation of the kitch en; chimney pointing and brickwork: replace ment of gutters, down spouts and hardwood floors; pavement of the driveway and parking lot; and the rebuilding of the back stairs. The projected cost of these projects is $52,100. This large sum is not insurmountable. All that IS needed is a cooperative effort from the whole graduate sector of Omega Mu. Blueprints of the west wall of the living room (top) and east wall in the library (bottom). THE PTF-77 YEARS OF TRADITION In the Spring of 1907 the current issue of the paper should contain 60% graduate news, "Phi Gamma Delta" reported the birth of Omega Mu's "Pine Tree Fiji." This makes it one of the oldest publications of Fraternity 30% undergraduate news and 10% campus Chapter News. warded. It received honorable mention for news—100% tradition. The quality of the paper has not gone unre Its origin was sparked by interest in other the Coon Plaque in 1967 and 1968 under co- newspapers brought to the attention of editors Edson Travers Smith and James Mi Omega Mu--presumably by its original editor Robie L. Mitchel '07. Originally it was known chael Turner. The paper came in second for the Coon Plaque honor in 1982 under editors as the "Maine Fiji." Pete Tirschwell, Joe Colucci, and Jeff Farns- The original purpose of the "Maine Fiji" worth. We sincerely hope that upcoming issues will was to arouse interest in the alumni and keep them them in contact with the active mem bers. This has been the continued tradition of Can any ofyou enlighten us to the identity of these dedication as they have in the past. Here's to the "Pine Tree Fiji." Numerically speaking the brothers? the "Pine Tree Fiji!" become as much a part of our tradition and \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGES ALUMNI NOTES "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE' 1927 Andrew WiswdLi| currently residing in Rockport, Me. at 209 North Mam St. Andy is a retired record producer for Muzak Capitol for RCA. Brother Wiswell played freshman and varsity foot ball while at UMO before transferring played varsity tennis as well as being sargeant of arms while earning his de gree in Education. Hugo's father and grandfather are both Omega Mu Fijis. St. in Machias, Me. Brother Murphy is married to Cathy Lewis, a graduate of the University of Maine at Machias. 1956 Donald Shields resides at 43 Grant St. in 1979 R. Scott Sawyer currently lives at 360] to Yale for his last two years. While in his record producing days, Brother Wiswell had a hand in 10gold records and 5 Bangor, Me. Brother Shields is a selfemployed salesma'n in the Bangor area. Don played football while at Maine while earning his degree in History and Grammy Awards. Government. Don also worked for IBM 1933 Frank "Bubby" Hagon has lived on and run his own farm since earning his de gree in Agricultural and Animal Science. Brother Hagon currently lives at 1302 in sales from 1956-71. High Street in Bath, Me. Bubby was the Intramural Boxing Champ in 1931. 1956 John Nivision II is a teacher and athletic director at Winslow junior High in Winslow, Me. "jack" was house treasurer in 1954 and was on the varsity track team his sophomore and junior years. Broth 1940 Bill Vest jr. is a retired teacher, having er Nivision lives in Winslow at 4 Bow- taught in schools in Maine, Massachu den St. with his wife jo Ann Williams. setts, Connecticut and New York. Bill served as our Treasurer from 1938 until 1940 and was a member of the "Maine Campus" staff and President of the Maine Christian Assoc. 1946 John "Bambi" Whalen is a retired mar keting researcher for Kendall Co. and now lives at 16 Lafayette Circle in Wellesley, Mass. While in school. Brother Whalen was a member of the 1969 Raymond O'Keefe is a Major in the U.S. Army and is stationed at HHC 3rd Infan try Division APO New York, N.Y. Brother O'Keefe served as Chapter His torian as well as being his class presi Regis Paper Co. and lives at 14 Dublin Allen Parkway in Houston, Tex. and i^ an attorney for the law firm of Foreman and Dyess. Brother Sawyer is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Beta Kappa honorary societies and served a term as Treasurer of the chapter. 1982 Steve Farrar is currently residing at 38 Sherri-Ann Ave. in Nashua, N.H. Broth er Farrar is a Quality Control Inspector for Facit Inc. Steve served as Pledge Class President as well as Pledge Educator and Intramural Representative. Steve notes that he is also a past recipient of the coveted jello Award! 1983 Andrew "Grand Dad" Files is a Process Engineer for Fairchild in Portland, Me. Brother G.D. lives at 333 Western Ave. in South Portland, Me. Andrew served dent, a Senior Skulls member. Vice Pres as both Treasurer and President during ident of the Student Body and in ROTC. his undergraduate years. Andrew is also a member of our Board of Chapter Ad 1979 Robert Murphy, also known as "Side Winder" is an assistant engineer for St. visors. "Maine Campus" staff, was a frosh football manager, and was also a member of the International Relations Club. 1949 Frederic Libby is now living at 145 Mi mosa Blvd. in Morehead City, N.C. Brother Libby is a retired employee of Eastman Kodak. Fred is also a member of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Pi Sigma honorary societies. Brother Libby received his B.S. degree in Engineering Physics prior to working for Eastman Kodak. 1952 Gerard Vigue says that he sees Hugo Cross ( 52) quite often. Brother Vigue is a payroll auditor for Travelers Insurance Co. in Hartford, Conn. Gerard lives at 294 Griswold St. in Glastonbury, Conn. 1952 Hugo "Baron" Cross is a retired teach er and coach and lives in Waldoboro, Me. on Friendship Rd. Brother Cross From left to right, Chapter President Jeff Stewart ('85), 1984 Fiji Marathon Chairman Jeff Famsworth ('85), and Greg Newall ('85), this year's upcoming Marathon Chairman at the American Cancer Society Banquet this past September. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 6 EDITOR'S NOTE Within the past few years, Omega Mu has undergone significant changes in chapter tone. As recently as a year ago there were serious rifts in the brotherhood that made a feeling of unity something not often achieved. As cliques within the chapter formed, the stairway be tween the rooms on, the first floor and those on the second seemed interminable. This in tangible divorce caused an uncomfortable withdrawal between brothers that made peo We are very proud to say that no such rift exists now. The chapter has pulled together and the phenomenon is visible. An example that springs to mind is the floor hockey game we played against Phi Eta Kappa the other night. We knew it would be the toughest, most physical game of the season. The whole The Omega Mu brothers are very conscious of this remarkable change in chapter tone. We are also proud to say that it has not been at the expense of our top-seated campus rating. We have the tightest brotherhood in recent memory, and we continue to be the number one fraternity at UMO. house was there. We had four full lines that We invite any and all of our graduate were psyched to play, and the remaining brothers along with the little sisters packed the small grandstand at the fieldhouse. Being a Fiji hockey veteran of four years, this editor brothers to stop by the Castle and share in ple hesitant to express frqternal spirit or can remember playing Phi Eta with seven skat brotherly love. ers in an empty arena. our new-found warmth. You'll see what we mean! Fraternally, The Editors continued from page I A party on Friday night got everything off to a great start, with many of the younger grad uates returning that evening. The following day began with the Board of on the excellent state of the chapter and the pleasure they"received by coming back to re live their college days. The support of our graduates, as always, is truly a crucial part of the chapter and something we hope contin ues in the near and in the distant future. The brothers of Omega Mu hope to see you all at Pig Dinner '85 this Spring. Chapter Advisors meeting at the Memorial Union. The lengthy meeting included such top ics as chapter status, ideas for the future, and most importantly, the Castle '85 Fund for cap ital improvements to the house. It was by far the most productive BCA meeting of recent years with many graduates expressing deep interest in the future of Omega Mu. Following the meeting, most of the brothers advanced to Alumni Field to watch the Black Bears de feat the University of Massachusetts 20-7, be fore a festive Homecoming crowd. Afterwards, the grads returned to the house for happy hour. A dinner of baked stuffed chicken was prepared by our Steward Joe Colucci ('84) in the absence of "J.T." The re mainder of the evening was spent meeting old and new friends, exchanging stories, and, of course, drinking. Many graduates commented The boys celebrating the last second touchdown iieing pass at this year's Mudbowl. U.M.O. 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