w£ nMUTcmu tmniR a k-j PiLGomm lidUi' CT CfiSE weSTSM Resim uNrfBfSiry ^ liil'i SeUfiMCH /toflo cievtLm, OHIO iMm \r\nTHE CENTENNIAL! The Centennial celebration a t Xi Deuteron came as a befitting acknowledgeraent of the hard work and sacrifice which has allowed Phi Gamma Delta to flourish in Cleveland, Ohio. Feb. It is doubtful that any of the number a.ttending the 13-15 events was anything: less than nleasingly impressed, not only by the prestige and significance of a one hundredth anniversary, but also the e'^ficient and well-structured handling of t'-e festivities. It was on this_ one hundredth anniversary of Xi Deuteron that many gathered in a spirit of true brotherhood Friday, celebrated an era of fraternal February 13, luck for the Xi House and service, turned out to be anything but bad Deuteron FIJIs who attended the Stag Open on Hell flower Road. As refreshments and sandwiches were enjoyed the happy group gathered for rousing choruses of "Purple Garter", "Fiji Girl I love You", a.nd "I 'Vould Rather Be a Fiji". The party served as a chance for all to enjoy the beautifully refurbished Xi Deuteron house and to meet and enjoy brothers both old and new. Saturday began with a luncheon and a chance to hear the President of Case-Reserve, Louis Toepfer. Afterwards a \r\n» * , Tjitual v/as held under the fine leadership of Louia "Bud" Mangels. Saturday niyht's banquet served as a befitting climax to the weekends events. of Cleveland, president, the banquet featured Thomas Williams, Archon as sneaker. captivating, Held at the University Club '^r. Willia.ms was interesting a.nd speaking on the development of Phi Carama :)elta, the role of Xi Deuteron in that development, most impressive, and, perhaps the meaning and puroose of fraternity. The v/eekend closed with Cunday morning brunch and open house. It is only appropriate that we recognize the efforts of the Centennial Committee. Such an event more efficiently and beautifully handled. nition is extended to Harry could not have been Special recog Davis for chairing the committee, brothers Robert Iliebaum, Michael IVlagness, and Dick Van Oskeuh for their efforts in preparing the house and coordinating undergraduate efforts, and brothers Phil Nixon and Dick Miller for their sacrifice of party time which was donated to regis tering and greeting guests. The most special thanks must go to the PIJIs, young and old, who sat with each other and conversed, ,la.ughed, and enjoyed being brothers. sang, '•'rom De'Vitt Cogsell (Class of '15) and "Dibby" Williams (Glass of '14) to the newest Xi Jieuteron pledges, fraternity was celebrated and displayed for all. \r\nPresident's Letter 'jrj.rrently Xi Jleuteron is concentrating her efforts in the areas of scholastic achievement and community service. Here at Case 'Vestern Reserve University, the brothers- have coraniled a grade ooint average of ^.^6 , an increase of from the.previous semester. Each brother is putting forth his best efforts to achieve an even gre.atsr level achievement in the In the past, of future. socia] was chronically weak in. service was an area Vvaic.n Xi This spring, at least three activities in this area. however, Oeuteron we boast of We are planning a Heart Association Pledge Relay in conjunction with the Kent State Fiji Chapter, a fund raising activity for the Cancer Society, and a, community prayer of thanks. This spring is booked solid with activities. a calendar of events: April 2- Ga.ncer Society Fund .Raising Fraternity .Party April 11- Parents Pinner April 23&24- Greek Week May 1- Heart Association Pledge Relay May 6- Pig Dinner May 21&22- .Fiji Island -3- Here is \r\nAs you proba.bly well know, 100t/f^ birthday of Ki Denteron. this past February marked the The weekend of the Centennial Celebration displayed a sense of unity which exists between all brothers in Phi Gamma '"^elta. ^'he brothers here a.t Xi Deuteron wish to extend their whole-hearted appreciation to our graduates for the fine a coranlete job they did in making the Centennial success. We would also like to extend an invitation to graduates to drop by, anytime. Fraternally, ^.^CUiJ\o Thomas Doc's A. Gasho Message "Keeping the High Moral Tone High; The Role of the Faculty Advisor" James Friguglietti Asst. Prof, of History For more than a year and a half I have acted as the Faculty Advisor to the Xi Deuteron Chapter. I have attended the weekly meetings, for supper or jus+ to chat, at the chapter nar-tes. During this time dropped in at the house and been a regular participant (I have attended the annual Fiji Island as a "missionary.") -4- ^ \r\n*• * 9 In my role a.s lacnlty house in several ways. visor I First, nerhaps wiser individual who, while in college myself, have iriei to serve the in my capacity as an cider and having experienced problems can give advice about personal matters to those brothers who might need problems, Talking about simply letting them "bounce off" someone else, is the first step in resolving them. ulty I it. Second, as a member of the fac am able to discuss purely academic matters—courses, nrofessors, papers, vrades—with a certain amount of expertise. It is unfortunately true that most nrofessors are usually unavail able to talk about course work when students want to. Since I am. around campus in the evening and an intermediary between the fT^aternity and the administration, helping to explain the operation of the "system" (which is a comnlex bureaucracy) to the chapter, while acting as +he chapter's unofficial representative to the deans' office. (Administrators generally know little or nothing about fraternities on campus, and for that reason are often suspicious of them.) This task is made immeasurably easier by the fact that Phi Gamma jjelta enjoys an excellent reputation because of the resnonsible conduct of i t s members. What I get out of being Faculty Advisor is perhaps even more important than what I contribute. I have greatly ap preciated the chance to take part i-i the affairs of the chapter and enjoyed my association with the brothers of Xi -5- V \r\n♦ . ^ 4 fiputeron. and They have cheered me iia when I provided me felt less than harny, wit'^ opnortunities to escane closed world of academia, (3a.d to say, the often not all colleayiies are as interes+in,'^ as manj'' students, questioning minds and .v'outhful enthusiasm.) I who still have Fraternity life has enabled me to enjoy the experience which I an undergraduate at of one's divd not have as Vestern deserve of belonging to a fraternity. commuted to school, each day for four years and worked every afternoon and Saturday. life, I Though it comes a little late in my am finding a great reward in particinating in the life of •''he house, kno-wing +he brothers, and perhaps con tributing (in the words of -the cliche) in keening its "high moral tone high." Pig Dinner In keepi.ng with the tradition of the fraternity i t is once again time for the horris Pig Dinner. dinner will be on May 6, and East 96th Street. 1976 at the Park Plaza on Carnegie This glorious festivity of Phi Ca.mma .delta will be held at 5:30 p.m. dinner in the This year the Pounder's Room. for cocktails and 5:30 for For further information call Ken Kovach at 623-1779 and for reservations. \r\n% «• News of the Brethren George "Doc'' SteraaH doctoring is ihe Founding and Loan Association of (17)- retired after 51 years of director of First Federal Savings Gleveland. Charles Felsan (22)- passed sway in August of 19^5. Sterling Pre stage (27)- former ;ii Oeuteron President and retired attorney is residing in Bedford, Ohio. Vic Pfizenrriayer (34)- During his 4 years OiS a Fiji helped the house claim the Al]-;3norts tronhy 3 the second trophy permanently. times and retire 'he former Vice Presid.ent of Farmers oavingsF'rTust Co. resides in ...ansfield, Ohio, Lick Hauserman (33)- Graduate of is now livinr in ianta :.;onica, lesnrve and IISO California and is currently involved in land development ana investments, HO'ward ''T:ud" Tlefeleaton Jr. (39)- has been L.,aaager of .uS.r- keting Cervices for the MoCreary tire.xRuther Co. in Indiana, Pennsvlvania for t.he ns.st 10 years. Lhi-lin "Bose rose" zona Fedical Assn. 'lew (48)- former President of the Ari is presently a member of t he Associate Faculty (Pediatrics) of the liniversi ty 0 C .n-rlzona Cchool of Fedicine and a nracticing nediatrician In 'L'ucson, Arizona. Ieonard. "Fletch" ^'letcher Jr. (50)- graduate with a degree in business administration now runs his O'/ri lir-m, Insurance iVgency Inc. in lakev.'orl, -7- "letcher Ohio. Bill Mo we (50)- lounier aao 'r^resident Inc. of Canta Clara, California,, the the 3.E.E., is developer of the cornmun- \r\nA ications system used by ti-,e firm aad is presently Jnmmuriications Consultant, iV'lanap;erTient and education. V/alter "Gubby" Hallock Jr. (52)- graduate of adelbert Law School is presently a judge at Marietta Municipal Court in Marietta, Ohio. Jerry Heeschen (53)- is presently a chemist at the Dow Chemical Company in Midland, Michigan. Ron Houska (55)- former intramural wrestler and baseball player with a B.S. in Physical education is owner of Ghippewa Office Products EBM, Inc. of Medina, Ohio. Joe Yanick (59)- holder of a Ph.D. in Psychology is oresently a psychologist at Bell Labratories in Denver, Colorado. John "Murph" Murphy (62)- is engaged in th'? private practice of general surgery at W.M. Royal Oaks, Beaumont Hospital in Michigan. R. Foster "Fos" Thomas (63)- after attending the Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, completing internshiip at leech Parm V.A. Hospital and residency at Allegheny General Hospital, is presently specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial ,jurgery in Pittsburgh. Bob gutter (64)- has been in private practice in Neurology for one year in Newport Beach, California. Has two children Amy and Robby. Chad Qopeland (66)- is now practicing dentistry in Waco, Texas and woi'ld be glad to show any classmates visiting the "Dallas area for business or pleasure around town. -8- He \r\n^ has two sons, 4 and 7 years old. Donald Tuzin (67)- former President and Historian at 11 Peuteron is Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the TJniversitv of Oalifornia in pan Diego. r . . ^ ^ \r\nPlease fill out to tie test of your knowledge and return to: Wayne Sasso, Publication Chairman Phi Gamma Delta 11317 Bellflower Rd. Cleveland, Ohio 44106 (please print ) Name in full Nickname Class. Occupation Firm ( ) Business Address ( ) Home Address, (check preferred mailing address) Years in school Course, Degree Did you attend any otber college? In what campus activities did you take oart?, What fraternity offices did you hold?. Date of marriage Wife's maiden name Please add any other information that you would like to share with the brothers.