Lambda Iota Chapter, Purdue University December 1976 West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 128th Ekklesia This past summer several bro thers from Lambda Iota attended the 128th Bicentennial Ekklesia in Washington D. C. Those attending the convention were brothers Kirlin, Burke, Hochesang, Breen, Kuper, Lane, White. We were met by brothers Heath, Warren, Rodrignez, Lorentsen and Vickery who were in the area for brother Dave Salzman's wedding. While at the Ekklisia we were treated to a super time. Along with all the meetings and Fijis from all over America we had tours of the White House, Smith sonian Institute, Arlington Cem etery and many other sights of our nations capitol. One of the I highlights of the trip was a play "A Texas Trilogy" presented at Brothers Tim Lane, Steve Hochsang, Joe Breen, Chris Burke and Kirk Kirlin stand with Doc and Ester Crowder in front of the Washington the beautiful Kennedy Center. The installation of the new archon officers took place during the week and we all enjoyed talking Monument at the 128th Ekklesia. to the new leaders of Phi Gamma Fiji Island the Best Yet! Delta. At the formal banquet we were also priveleged to share in Lee Bruce and Frank Wadsworth celebrating Doc and Esther Crowder's 25th wedding anniversary. The week in Washington proved to be a very rewarding experience Weeks of planning by brothers went into making this years Fiji Island a lasting memory in the hearts of the brothers for years to come. Fiji Island was held on respectively. Initial plans were laid and action began a week and a half before the actual party began. All supplies gathered, the decorating of the house began. A pool ran the length of the we learned a October 8 & 9. Oct. 8, Friday southeast great deal about our National Fraternity and also were advised in ways to help our own chapter. We were also very proud of being placed in the top 5 chapters in night, was to be the traditional lined the pool, over the water a Fiji Island 50 ft. bridge ran, leading to the for the all of nation us as in both the Baker Social Service Cup and the Archons Trophy for campus involve- house. atmosphere at the Oct. 9, Saturday night, courtyard. of the house. Trees Four inches of sand held at the Wild (12 tons) covered the courtyard, Cat Conservation Club at Mulberry. simulating the beaches of the fiji islands. Trees also lined the peri a dance was The house was divided into 2 main areas, basement and court Brothers Bill Brill and meter of the courtyard. This al lowed dancing space in the sand. Kirk Kirlin headed up these areas —continued on next page yard area. \r\nBOILERMAKER FIJI December 1976 FIJI FACES ON CAMPUS Several of the brothers of 640 Russell have recently made signi ficant personal advances. Most noteableamong these is junior John Hopkins who was elected student body president for the 76-77 school year. Also serving in the student government is junior Frank Wad- sworth who is co-chairing the as sembly of the Purdue Class-ics, a listry of little known classes for Purdue students. Many congradulations are ex i. * tended to brothers Todd McKinney for his being selected to serve on the school of Management council and as an Old Masters personal Waterfalls splash into the Fiji Island lagoon (the best yet). Music was provided by brother into the night. After a full night Tom Prah. The basement was of partying, all brothers pitched magically turned into a hut and in and cleaned up the house the jungle affair, with corn stalks giving next after noon. What took al the effect of a large hut and most 2 weeks to assemble, total vines, bushes, trees, with jungle ly dissappeared in a matter of a sounds giving the effect of a jungle. few hours, but the memories re It was in the basement that the brothers partook of their favorite jungle juices and munchies. Colored lights added to the eerie effect of the jungles. Brothers and their dates arrived in the traditional island garb at 7:00 Friday and continued well mained. That Saturday night, a dance host, also to Hap Chester who is business manager of this years Debris. Serving with Hap are brothers John Rudolph as art editor and Jim Stark and Randy Sage on junior staff. One of the more important allcampus projects at Purdue is the Old Master's Program. This year's effort was ably headed by senior Jeff Morford. vation Club. Music was provided by Madison Zane which turned Recently brothers Hap Chester and John Hopkins were initiated into the Gimlet Honorary, who's out to be the best band the house president is senior Kirk Kirlin. has ever acquired for a dance. Looking at Varsity sports we are proud to have the participation of so many brothers. Senior Chris Barr and Junior Hugh Benson closed out a surprising gridiron was held at the Wild Cat Conser CHANGE OF ADDRESS season, while junior Mark Winter- Edwin J. Ogden III Terry Sage corn and soph. Mike Diltz began 300 Crescent Ln. 9011 Stonehedge E. Dr. Apt. D Indianapolis, Ind. 46227 a new swimming searson for the Thiensville, Wis. 53092 J. Richard Marshal Gary Warren 4309 W. Riverside Ave. 10 Andrew Dr. Apt. 59 Muncie, Ind. Cal. 47304 Andrew W. Myers 3502 Leatherbury Ln. Indianapolis, Ind. 46222 94920 Rick Oliver 720 Clairborn Dr. Apt. 207 Ocathe, Kan. 66061 R. Cameron Johnston 9102 N. Meridian St. Suite 175 Indianapolis, Ind. 46260 — continued on page 5 Boilers. Junior Dan Murphy is planning a very successful season with the Purdue wrestling squad. Seniors Buster Lorentser and Doc O'Neal were honored with most valuble swimmer and golfer respectively for 1976. The rest of the brothers here are actively participating in the many campus activities that keep the Phi Gamma Delta name pop ping up around campus. \r\nPage 3 BOILERMAKER FIJI December 1976 MEMO The Alpha Graduate Chapter and the Lambda Iota Graduate Chap ter continue to have a very active program throughtout the year. The first Friday of every month finds a group of from ten to eighteen brothers enjoying lunch together at the Lafayette Country Club. No structural program is planned, but usually the sessions are very informative because Sec FROM THE LAMBDA IOTA On July 21, 1976, our graduate chapters and their wives had our annual summer picnic in the Shelter House at Rainybrook Estates. The turn-out was good and the food and fellowship was excellent. Then on November 10 the two chapters GRADUATE CHAPTER and we plan to continue to up grade certain areas of the house and property each summer. sophomore class at Bill Miller's nice home. The next big event will be the annual Pig Dinner which is scheduled for Saturday In closing I want to thank all of you who paid your national dues last year and helped our graduate chapter be number one in the entire nation. Recently you have received your dues no tice for 1977 so please send in your check today so we can con Crowder always have some up night, February 19, 1977. tinue to lead the nation. date news from the National Or information and a reservation form will be sent at a later date. tion Chief Bill Miller and "Doc" ganization. Speaking of Bill Mil had their annual dinner for the More Fraternally, ler and "Doc" Crowder, I connot say enough about all of the good things they do for the Lambda Iota Undergraduate Chapter and for the fraternity in general. We are very fortunate to have these I hope a number of you have been able to visit the chapter two men in our community. years. house this fall in order to see the many improvements that have been made over R. J. Rudolph the last three Treasurer We are sound financially Lambda Iota Corporation A CHA o VERY SUCCESSFULL RUSH No sooner was it that all of the brothers unloaded their trunks Fall semester was a busy one for the men of 640 Russell. Rush started as soon as school did and cucminated 2 months later with famous Michigan game this year two other Fiji atheletes were hon the end result of 25 fine young ored. Graduate Buster Lorensten received the most valuable swim mer award as did Doc O'Neil for men. his superb golfing last year. Hap Chester and the rest of his committee did a fine job and the time they put in was well worth it. Friday, October 9 saw Fiji Island being held at the house and then Saturday at Mulberry. A fine job was done by brother Frank Wadsworth and Lee Bruce in organizing football season, al previous years were included, such as the hayride, roller derby, formal drinking party, along with some new ideas like an evening cook- The fall semester also saw great things for intramurals. The men of 640 won track and squash while taking second in golf and have amassed enough points to be a strong contender to win it all with their strong sports coming up next semester. the festivities. Purdue's and moved into the chapter house than rush was soon in full swing. All of the good functions from The undergraduates encomage everyong to try to attend this out at Bryan McDonald's farm. Block Rush was also a first this year. It was a contraversial issue to begin with but the effort turned out to be worthwhile. Not including Block Rush, two hundred men went through rush this fall. Our new class of 25 junior-actives is very impresive and should prove to be one of though a dismal one, saw senior years Pig Dinner. We will be cel Lambda Iotas finest. defensive ebrating Lambda lota's 75th anniversary and are in the process of securing a special speaker. A special thanks goes out to all of the grads who sent in let tackle Chris Barr and junior def. end Hugh Benson put in fine performances. At the ters of recommendation. \r\nPage 4 BOILERMAKER FIJI December 1976 GRADUATE QUESTIONNAIRE BROTHERS: The active brothers atLambda Iota, along with your fellow grads, are interested in what you are doing atthe present time. Therefore, we are inserting this questionnaire tobetter our relationship by learning more about each of you and what you are now doing. Please assist us in our effort, by filling out this form and returning it to us. Hopefully the next "Boilermaker Fiji" can include everyone. .CLASS NAME. PRESENT LOCATION. OCCUPATION & POSITION. RECENT INFORMATION ABOUT YOURSELF OR YOUR FAMILY (married, engaged, children, service, jobs, etc.) IMPORTANT INFORMATION OF OTHER FIJIS IN YOUR AREA: NAME ☆ REMEMBER iV PIG DINNER This is a big year for Lambda Iota, for we are celebrating 75 years of a great tradition here at Purdue. We have written Gene Cernan in hopes of his being our guest speaker at this great event. The Frank Norris Pig Dinner will be held on Feb. 19. Lambda lota's 75th Norris Pig Dinner It will be a great time for all grads and undergrads to renew their bond of faith as_we all "hail the pig". Eeb. 19 THE BOILERMAKER FIJI EDITOR — John Rudolph Contributors — Steve Dietrich Greg Kuper Chris Burke Lee Bruce Hap Chester Bill Gettings Bruce Donaldson Eric Tyskland \r\nPage 5 BOILERMAKER FIJI December 1976 INTERMURALS Intermurals has been going well for the men of Phi Gamma Delta during the first semester. The Fiji's began it all by running away with the track title thanks to strong performances by bro thers Scott Young, Joe Buck, Greg Kuper and John Longfellow. Our Squash Team of Mike Carneghi, Dave Pratt and John Ken A" VI nedy also took top honors by easily beating all competition. In addition we took a 3rd in golf medal and finished in the top 8 We are in fast pitch Softball. presently in 3rd place as the semester comes to a g close and feel confident that we can finish Jr. Lee Bruce consentrates on hitting the ball in a tight victory (8 —7) over Lambda Chis. the year with a first place. CHANGE OF ADDRESS CONTINUED Bill Becker KllO University Park Apts. Uptown Rd. Ithach, N. Y. FRATRES QUI 14850 FUERUNT SED Mark McCoy 1211 Windrock Blvd. Apt. 4881 Houston, Tex. NUNC AD ASTRA 77027 David Michael Cannady 8005 East 20th Street Electric Company died of a heart Department of the State Highway, died of complications following surgery September 22, 1976 in 820 Irvine Ave. attack on November 6, 1976 in Lebanon, Indiana. Newport Beach, Cal. West Lafayette, Indiana. Brother had a Bixler was a community, civic, ness acquaintances who greatly admired and respected his profes Indianapolis, Ind. 46219 Thomas Charles Combs 92663 William Ward Smith 3248 78th St. Bellevue, Wash. 98004 Timothy Alan McGuire 13230 LaCanada Blvd. Noblesville, Ind. 46060 Herman Leland Holtman 1130 N. Butler Ave. Indianapolis, Ind. 46219 J. E "Jack" Bixler, ME'24, retired chairman of the board of Duncan and industrial leader who con host of friends and busi tributed much to his community and his fraternity. An active sional acumen as well as his en thusiasm in diversified interests. member of the Lamdba Iota Grad Surviving is his wife Alice L. Lind and two daughters. uate Chapter for fifty years Jack was a great friend of the under graduate chapter. Brother Bixler was a past-president of the Purdue Alumni Association. Surviving is his wife, Helen Louise Bixler and a daughter, Mrs. Edward Bottum. Cyrus B. Aldinger, CE'31, retired member of Fordon Aldinger and Company, Detroit, died August 9, 1976, in Grosse Point, Michigan. Surviving is his wife and his bro ther Albert H. Aldinger, CE'27, Robert also a member of Lambda Iota Eugene A. Cernan 18511 Barbuda Ln. Houston, Tex. 77058 Brother Lind W. Lind, CE'33, retired member of the Land Acquisition of Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nPage 6 BOILERMAKER FIJI December 1976 times. out with our first Boiler Bout victory in history. Our next fighter, Jr. Dave Walls, 150 lb. class, lost a very well executed match against a taller Lambda Chi. In the 162 lb. clash, Jim Stark All were quite ready at the conclusion to adjoun to the Post Fight Party and to calm any grudge until next year. With all proceeds going to the United Way, the Boiler Bouts collected around $1300 in gate receipts. I know they would too thank all involved for a job well done! fought a very game fight only to come out on short end of another close dicision to make it two matches to one Lambda Chi. John McClarty soon evened up the score with a decisive win in the 174 lb. weight class. John, clearly the aggressor and in better condition, of the two won a unan imous decision. With the heavy weight bout being cancelled due to a shoulder injury to Steve Dietrich. It left but one fight to break the tie, enter art 'Buster' Lorentson. Good to the last punch Jr. Dave Walls (right) gave it all be had, but lost by a close decision. BOXING FOR THE UNITED WAY Nov. 5th was the date of the Se cond Annual Boiler Bouts. This year it was increased from two to four fraternities. With Acacia and Sigma Phi Epsilon squaring for the second straight year and the men of Phi going against the boxers of Lambda Chi Alpha. The "Phi" fighters did well as we won three out of five fights. 138 lb. Sr. Tom Prah starting 640 Russell Street West Lafayette, Indiana 47906 Our 180 Iber stepped in and, deploying Ali's famed "Rope a Dope" tactic, proceeded to do just that. After tiring the Lambda Chi in the first round and a half, Artie scored seemingly at will with numerous right to the head and A serious look, as Sr. boxer Tom Prah (right) takes some last minute instructions from Jr. Jim Stark. continued on the clinch a Phi edge for the night. Though some of the fights were less then boxing art. none lacked in desire or intestinal fortitude and I'm sure all of those at ring side were at least enter tained and perhaps surprised at BROTHERS COACHING The fall semester saw brothers Chris Burke, Dan Murphy and Pat Early donate time to teach wrestl ing in nearby St. Anns Youth Center. They taught from the 6th to 9th grade. Brother Bill Gettings also donated his talents to Central Catholic High School as a football coach. It is second year with them. Non-Pront Org. U. S. Postage PAID Lafayette, Ind. Permit No. 229 his