LITTLE GIANT Pii o/ phi Qamma3!^elta at Waba^h CoUeg.e PHI GAMMA DELTA, WABASH COL|.i.:(;[r (JRAW FORDSVILLE, INDIANA VOLUME 23, NUMBER 1 brothers and pledges, but has been applauded by dinner guests as well. "Singing Psi" was officially unveiled PSI REINSTATES SINGING TRADITION NEW LEGIONNAIRE at the 1976 Norris Pig Dinner. During the evening Psi's undergraduates and John B. Culley (Psi '69) is our new graduates with Archon councelors Jim Vice and Don Meghell and a tuneful group of undergraduates from Chi Upsilon Chapter at the University of Chicago joined in several hours of harmony. At the suggestion of the Board of Chapter Advisors, the brothers are aspiring to regain their fame as "Singing Psi." Many traditional songs were nearly forgotten after post-meal singing stopped several years ago. These songs and some new ones are once again a part of the evening meal. MarkStutz ('77) and Tom Zellers ('79) are acting as songleaders and teaching Brothers and pledges alike such favorites as "Silver Goblet" Treasurer of the Chapter. He also compiled a Treasurer's manual which is still in use. John graduated from he earned an MBA. John now lives on Lake Holiday near Crawfordsville and works in town as an accountant with former Purple Legionnaire Lonnie Thurber. He has and been a member of the Board of Chapter Advisors for three years, is a new Trustee of the House Corporation, ('69) attended several meals to help of Editor of the Little Giant FIJI and as Wabash as a member of Phi Beta and his guidance and advice have been the singing get underway. re-institution Purple Legionnaire. While an undergraduate, John served as the Kappa and went on to attend Stanford University School of Business where "Landlord Fill the Flowing Bowl." Graduate Brothers Jim Ayres ('63), Phillip Mikesell ('63), and John Culley The NOVEMBER, 1976 invaluable. Psi welcomes him as our mealtime INew Legionnaire Culley music is popular not only with the new "Big Brothers." He went on to practice law in Peoria, FIJI SPOTLIGHT Illinois where he devoted much of his On May 27,1976, Psi Chapter lost a brother respected and admired as a time to civic and religious interests. Brother Sours began a noteworthy political career in 1960, when he was lawyer, scholar, orator, and public servant. Hudson Ralph Sours, class of 1931, died only two weeks after receiving an honorary degree of earned a reputation as a man with firm opinions and deeply held convictions. Doctor of Laws conferred by Wabash for sending many young men to in gratitude for his elected to the Illinois State Senate. He Brother Sours will be remembered continuing Wabash and Psi Chapter. For many scholarship and achievements. He had years he regularly visited Peoria area high schools, listed their top males, then invited them to a country club been, throughout his life, loyal to his college and to his fraternity. Brother Sours distinguished himself as a scholar both at Wabash, where he received Phi Beta Kappa honors, and later at Yale law School. dinner where he sold them on attending Wabash College. Many of those who subsequently enrolled also pledged Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nPage Two Little Giant Fiji Nov. 1976 CABINET COMMENTS Psi continues to be a successful leader at Wabash. Forty-nine brothers and fifteen pledges now inhabit the house. Seven others, (three married), live out, but continue their association. A healthy academic status provides a sound basis for achievement. The cabinet officers and committee chairmen 'have turned their attention to their other concerns. Their persistence in motivating the chapter heightens functional effectiveness. This however, is only part of our concern. If our care is to promote brotherhood, we must also strengthen our link with our graduate brothers. If we are to gain wisdom, we must continue to seek guidance from our more experienced brothers. If we are The 1975-1976 cabinet at Psi was composed of (L. to R.) John Porter, DanRizzardini, Jeff Gunning, Pete Trybula, and Brad Bott. to cultivate our graces, we must continue association with brothers advanced in the arts of life. Many of Psi's find traditions, lost in time, are now being revived with graduate support. The tradition of pledging continues outstanding freshmen because of your rush recommendations. Also, as a result of graduate concern, Psi is free from many financial problems that plague other chapters. From this strength in our bonds of brotherhood, we have strengthened our character, making us recognized by all Phi Gamma Deltas as one of their finest. Mighty glad to have your support! throughout Europe. Paul stayed in FIJIS ABROAD Greece most of the time. Brothers Matt McVety and Ralph Smith ('78) Returning to the Chapter House this year are several Brothers who traveled in foreign countries during 1975-76. George Wilder ('77) studied at Oxford University in England for the attended spring semester. George joined the Union Society, a debating group, and says that he delivered a few speeches during his stay. Mike Green ('77) spent the spring in Greece studying art and time in the Middle-East studying The Brothers have brought back many intriguing stories and perspectives on foreign traditions and politics. One thing the Brothers would agree on is that the time spent abroad was a valuable part of their education. All in all, foreign travel has been an Muslim interesting topic of conversation this archaeology. Mike also spent some institutions. Paul VanNess ('77) spent three months backpacking The LITTLE GIANT FIJI is published three times yearly by Psi Chapter of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, Wabash College, for the enjoyment of the alumni, undergraduate members, and friends of Psi Chapter. classes at the center of Colombian-American studies, Bogota, Colombia. While in Colombia, they greatly improved their fluency in the Spanish language. fall at Psi. Trustees of the Wabash College Phi Gamma Delta Association — President. Robert Bracken '4.3 ... Frankfort Vice President, Ransom Griffin, Jr. '40 Indianapolis Treasurer, Lonnie M. Thurber '59 Editor staff Contributors Cary R. Bond Jeff Garbers, Jeff Gunning. John Porter, Daniel Skinner. Matt Hunter, Fred Miller, Ted Seastrom, Ralph Smith Pete Trybula, Todd Whitmore Cabinet — Jeffrey F. Gunning President Peter G. Trybula Treasurer Danial R. Rizzardini .. Recording Secretary John W. Porter Bradford Robert Bott Crawfordsville Secretary, John 1. Murray '50 . Indianapolis William S. Ramey '34 Indianapolis Michael Gray '54 Wayne H. Hanscom '39 Robert H. Long '39 Hinsdale Glenview Glen Ellyn John B. Culley '69 Crawfordsville Purple Legionnaire John B. Culley '69 Crawfordsville Any suggestions, criticism, alumni news,etc. Cor. Secretary should be addres.sed to Editor, Little Giant Fiji, Historian Phi Gamma Delta, Crawfordsville,Indiana 47933. \r\nPage Three Little Giant Fiji Nov. 1976 THEN NOW IN THE MINUTES Psi's history as recorded by chapter historians provides a wealth of information about our brothers. The memorable account of Psi's first 75 years "Phi Gamma Delta atWabash" by Ed H. Ziegner (Psi '42) and "Phi Gamma Delta at Wabash College 19411966" by the late Ralph G. Hesler (Psi '43) are also sources of Psi's unique personalities. Recently it has been noted that even the minutes of meetings provide color and life to the history of Psi's brotherhood. A small sample of the lighter side of meetings during 19691970 shows the hard realities of running a fraternity. Economic concerns rank high on the list. Every meeting, formal or informal, began with a reminder to pay house bills and turn off un-needed lights. According to the minutes,crisis came when Brother Strider inquired when the house would get a new TV tube. The situation was critical. "The tube is almost shot and the Super Bowl is on next Sunday," Strider proclaimed. Bro. Songer replied, "they cost about $300, but we could get a black & white tube for $100." There was much booing on this account. The issue remained unresolved. Some prominent figures arose, as Bro. Wayne Middendorf might say, ''out of the purple sky." Among them is Chiquita, a stag film star, Ralph's Mother (a person or event - we can't tell) and Sam. According to Bro. Brackemyre, "Sam can offend many of the dates by biting on their legs and ripping off their clothes.'' We found out later that Sam was the pet dog of Bro. Parker. He sought equal criticism of the cats in the house. His wish was granted at a later meeting when Bro. Shaber asked the house to adopt concerning the greasiness of one meal or another. Brother Degitz even kept watch over Psi's Christmas. Degitz "Gonads" as the house mascot. The motioned ensuing debate is hysterical, but not printable. This was one of the years that the decorations so that they are not so house's new addition was under construction. Early in the year the brothers were issued the following warning: "One should not drink the water as it is not tested by the Health Dept. (It was mentioned that last year the TEKES drank their water before it was tested and developed Dysentery. There was considerable question as to whether it was the water, or the to censor "Christmas gross." Nevertheless, chapter business filled the pages — most of the time: "Very Informal Chapter Meeting in the dining room. Oct. 21, 1969. No minutes were taken. The President, Treasurer and Recording Secretary were absent." involved.)" The brothers managed to The sense of history prevails most with the brothers during these years. The time capsule (a copper box)from the comer stone was opened. The live in the house without showers for minutes recorded the Phi Gamma inherent character of those the entire semester, and waited eagerly for the work to be completed. Delta - Wabash College memorabilia. "To this," the minutes record, "we Brothers were warned not to talk with added an October issue of "Playboy' the workers because "it annoys them, (which, by the way is a tmly fine issue) especially when 70 people ask them and some pictures of pledge training in when they are going to get the kitchen its more rigorous forms." done." The minutes provide many clues The meeting minutes are full of to the character of Psi Chapter. The entries concerning the sexual prowess undergraduates, during 1969-70, most of various brothers, their honorable certainly were a close chapter. As the acts (like almost setting the house minutes recorded, they "as usual, afire) and various complaints were mighty glad to be a FIJI." FIJIS STORM WASHINGTON The 128th Bicentennial Ekklesia treasurer Pete Trybula ('77), and held in Washington D.C., August 17-21, pledge trainer Dudley Miller ('78). The delegation met at the summer was an excellent opportunity for three undergraduate brothers of Psi rush party held in Cincinnati on August Chapter to gain a broader view of the 14th, and then departed for D.C. . meaning of"Phi Gamma Delta, notfor Accompanying the Psi delegation was college days alone." The Wabash Brother Mike McCulley (Wabashdelegation was composed of chapter /G.M.I. '76). president Jeff Gunning ('77), chapter (continued on page 4) \r\nPage Four Little Giant Fiji EKKLESIA .... Nov. 1976 INTRAMURAL ROUND-UP (continued from page 3) The delegates arrived in Washington one day before the opening sessions, and decided to travel The intramural year at Psi Chapter is in full swing. Though we are in the midst of a disappointing football season, we defeated the arch rival Beta Theta Pi 18-12 in what is usually to nearby Baltimore for a visit with Brother Bill Pruett ('78) who is now attending Johns Hopkins Medical School. Returning to Washington, the Psi delegation was active in both the daily sessions and nightly parties of year. Our I.M. tennis team is currently in a tie for first place, we placed a strong second in I.M. swimming, and are looking forward to a good effort in the cross country meet at the end of the Ekklesia. October. the most hotly contested event of the Psi lost quite a few excellent athletes from the class of '76, but senior co-chairmen Matt Hunter, Steve Rockwell, and Peter Trybula have a good bunch of freshmen to help carry the load. Once again, participation will be the key to a successful I.M. year. The FIJIs finished fourth last year and it will take the effort of everyone to push us back to the top. We all look forward to the challenge. FIRE UP! Brother Gunning served on the Committee on Committtees and the Ritual Committee, Brother Trybula on the Chapter Finance Committee and ... ' Brother Miller on the Resolutions Committee. The delegation as a whole seconded the nomination of Jim Vice Chicago ('54) for the office of Archon Vice-President with the view that interested and qualified candidates should be allowed to contest slated candidates. The election of Lou (Bud) Mangle (I.U. '56) to that post was cause for celebration by all Hoosier delegations, and the hospitality suite of Section Chief (XXI) Bill Miller (I.U. '62) was the site of the victory party. While the Psi brothers spent a good deal of time socializing with fellow Hoosiers such Historian Richard as 10 National (Dirty Dick) Crowder (DPU '31) and newly elected Archon Councillor Don Mighell(Texas '56), they also managed to meet up with retiring Section Chief (V) F. Lincoln Marx (Wabash '55) and brothers from Tennessee, Chicago, Maine, Emory, and Kansas State. The highlight of the week's entertainment was a visit from Bill Pruett and wife Pam on Thursday night for dinner and Preston Jones' play "The Last Meeting of the Knights Ed Harlamert ('79) throws long while Rob Kunkel ('77) and Louis Johnston ('78) block against the Betas. PSI SCHOLARSHIP all Phi Gams at the Ekklesia. The This year's scholarship chairman Todd Whitmore ('79) predicts another outstanding semester of FIJI academic performance. Todd Fijis' responses to certain scenes were succeeds last semester's co-chairmen so enthusiastic that the actors were Bill Pruett ('78) and Bob Carpenter ('76) both of whom are now in medical school. Todd's greatest challenge as chairman will be a large-scale updating of the scholarship files necessitated by recent changes in the of the White Magnolia." This satire of "fraternal" societies was enjoyed by noticeably surprised. The Ekklesia closed on Saturday night with the installation of the newlyelected officers. The delegation then returned to Cincinnati for a visit to Brother Kevin O'Shaughnessy ('77) and Rob Kunkel ('77) before going home for a well-deserved rest. first-place in all campus scholarship by two one thousandths of a point. The average came to 3.306 on a four point scale. Psi's fifteen fall pledges have already shown great academic potential, and all the brothers this semester are determined to bring the scholarship trophy back to its rightful home at Psi. — Alums — Why don't you drop us a line letting us know how you're doing. We need graduate news. curriculum. Last semester, the FIJI'S were edged out of their third consecutive —EDITORS \r\nPage Five Little Giant Fiji Nov. 1976 CHAPTER F. LINCOLN MARX '55 — Chief of Section V has announced his NEWS and Rush Chairman while at Wabash. resignation. He was Social Chairman Brother Marx has served as Secretary and President of the Philadelphia Graduate Chapter. He now lives in Media, Pennsylvania. CHARLES A. WRIGHT — (Chicago '57) New Assistant Professor RETURN OF THE MONON BELL of German at Wabash. He continues to serve as Chief of Section XXXHI. Wright Marx LOUIS SPILMAN '20 was back for the Homecoming game and festivities. Brother Wright has served as Purple Legionnaire of Chi Upsilon, Vice President of the Chicago House Corporation and B. C. A., and B.C.A. JOHN W. GRIDLEY '47 is now living in Winnetta, Illinois with his wife and three children (Margaret 10, John ROBERT E. BROSHEARS '72 is alive and well plowing wheat fields near Eugene, Oregon. THOMAS BLANCHETTE '73 was the weekend Foundation. Psi also hails four of its own who helped to win the Bell: Kevin May 27. HUDSON R. SOURS '31 died of a heart attack in May of this year. ROBERT E. TRIMBLE '39 died Jr. 6, and Jim 2). married DECEASED GLENN W. THOMPSON '26 died Beach." tremendous 7-3 season. The Wabash FIJIs were proud to participate again in the annual Football Run for Charity, with over $300 going to the Hemophilia Member at Knox. DAVID P. MEESE '32 "has a golf game for any Psi Fiji at Pompano The Monon Bell is home at Wabash where it belongs! The Little Giants beat the Dannies 14 to 7 to cap off a March 4. ROBERT L. CARTER '61 died in an auto accident August 8, 1976. Lungren ('79), Pep Band Director; John Porter ('78), cheerleader; and Dan Rizzardini ('77) and Tim Kennedy ('80), offensive and defensive tackles. DePauw to Hell, WE'VE GOT THE BELL!!! of October second. HARRY "MAC" MCNAUGHT '76 says, "First year law school (at Duke) is no picnic at Shades." DAVID A. WAGNER coaching football in '76 is Crestwood, Illinois. BILL SPILMAN '50 has been active in the Waynesboro (Virginia) Fall Foliage Festival. HAL MILLER '64 visited Psi for the first home football game against Washington. Brother Miller is working as the Alumni Admissions Representative in the St. Louis area. ANDY GUNKLER — '74, served as a reservation chairman for this year's Wabash-DePauw roast. Andy is FIFTEEN WEAR WHITE STAR now working at the Indiana National Bank. BRECLAW, MICHAEL CEBUL, ROBERT DOUGLAS — LEONARD — As a student at Munster Bob was a four-year member of his MOVED High School Mike was a member of the Wooster, Ohio high school's swim JOHN A. MARTIN '27 to San Luis Rey Downs, California. STEPHAN J. Toronto, Canada. WAYMIRE to HAL E.SAUER '70 to Chicago, 111. WILLIAM F. BROWN '74 to Denver, Colo. JOHN W. Angeles, Cal. Thespians and participated in five team, and as a senior acted as codrama productions. He is athletically captain of that squad. He was inclined and played on Munster's president of the National Honor tennis and track teams. Mike was also Society and co-chairman of the the treasurer of his school's National Medical Explorers. Bob was also Honor Society and is now attending active in both the German and Math Wabash as an Honor and Presidential FEASEL '76 Los scholar. (continued on page 6) \r\nPape Six Little Giant Fiji PLEDGES .... (continued from page 5) clubs. He is now attending Wabash as an Honor Scholar, yet also received an honorary Presidential Scholarship. CONERLY. WILLIAM EDWARD — Bill ran cross-country and track at his Webster Groves, Mo. high school. He is an avid photographer and served in that capacity on his high school's yearbook and newspaper staffs. GARBERS, JEFFREY PAUL — Nov. 1976 centered around sports. He was the sports editor of his high school newspaper and earned three varsity letters in golf and tennis. In addition, he was captain of the golf team and was voted its most valuable player. MCMASTER, WILLIAM RICHARD — Bill had an impressive career at McCutcheon High School in Romney,Indiana. Athletically, he was active in football, wrestling, and track while also serving as the vicepresident of the French Club and A graduate of Glenbard East High Lettermen's Club. In addition School in Lombard, 111., Jeff was the editor-in-chief of an award-winning served the editor of both his high school's newspaper and yearbook,and secretary-treasurer of the National Honor Society. As a National Merit finalist, and his class valedictorian, he high school newspaper. The Glenbard East Echo. Jeff is a National Merit Finalist and received a Carol M. Nelson scholarship. He is also the recepient of Presidential and Honor scholarships. GILBERT, JOHN ROBERT — John is a product of Perry Meridian High School in Indianapolis. There he served as president of the National Honor Society and the Thespian society. John was also vice-president of his graduating class and participated- on the school's tennis team and swing choir. He is a National Bill the All-county football squad. Here at Wabash, Tim is representing the Pledge Class of 1980 on the Little Giant football squad. MCAREE, KEVIN GERARD — Kevin attended Park Tudor High School in Indianapolis. During high school, Kevin earned five varsity letters in tennis and soccer. Kevin is also a member of Key Club. MCCLENEGHEN, JAMES PATRICK — Jim's four years at Elmhurst High School in Fort Wayne Brebeuf High School where he was the participated in varsity football, wrestling, and track, being awarded a total of seven varsity letters. In his MERKLE, MARK JOSEPH — Mark was active in both football and senior year he was honored as being wrestling and compiled a fine academic record at Bishop Dwenger High Schoolin Fort Wayne. He is now a football and wrestling squads. Jud is Presidential'scholar. attending Wabash as a Lilly Scholar. the most valuable athlete on both the MILLER, JAMES EDWIN — Jim was quite active in student Democrats and the Pre-law club. WILLIAM — A former Perry Meridian football and wrestling star, Tim received five varsity letters and made Jud is a graduate of Indianapolis' president of the Letterman's Club and ('76) as h member of the Young Mark is a Hoosier scholar. KENNEDY, TIMOTHY W. Rose (Hanover '55). SCOTT, JUDSON RICHARD - scholarships. He is now a Wabash National Honor Society and president of his senior class. Athletically, Mark played varsity basketball and participated in intramural swimming. KAFADER, MARK EDWARD — on the school's debate and tennis teams. He is the son of Brother James Presidential scholar. addition, he was a member of the Lilly scholar. an honorary Presidential scholarship and a degree of special distinction from the National Forensic League, of which he was vice-president of the local chapter. In high school he was a Boys State delegate along with being president of his Freshman and Sophomore class. He was also the A graduate of Southport High School in Indianapolis, Mark was a member of the French, Chef, and Key clubs. In honorary Presidential scholar and a ROSE, GREGORY GLEN - A Lilly Scholar from New Castle, Indiana, Greg was also the recipient of V.F.W. received Alcoa, Elks, and publications at Speedway High School. He served as the school photographer on both the yearbook and the newspaper staffs. Jim was also a member of Speedway's National Honor Society. Here at Wabash, he is following in the footsteps of his brother (and Graduate Brother) Fred Miller Merit Finalist, a Hoosier scholar, an team for a season and the wrestling team for two. He is the recipient of a Eugene Pullman scholarship. INTRAMURALS SCHOLARSHIP POTTORFF, GARY WAYNE — A former two-year letterman in football, Gary was also a member of his school's National Honor Society. In addition he was a choir member and ACTIVITIES President of the Lettermen's Club. Gary captained his school's football Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Wabash College 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsville, Indiana NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BULK RATE Permit No. 181 47933 Address Correction Requested Crawfordsville, Ind.