Published by Chi lota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta New Series Vol. XII CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS, WINTER, 1976 No. 1 Nine New Chi-Iotans Initiated In January On January 25, 1976, Chi Iota welcomed nine new brothers. These men, along with two neophytes, make up the class of '79. Even though its a small class, the '79's have proved themselves as one of the most promising pledge classes ever. Leading the class is Mike Cleary from El Paso. Mike wss president of various clubs in high school. He was also chosen captain of his football team. Mike was recently elected Little Sister chairman of Chi Iota. Mike plans to major in agriculture economics. Another agriculture •major, is Bryan Hutchcraft from Gibson City. "Hubcap" was a superior athlete in high school, were Jackson from Frankfort plans to be government, and wrote many articles an engineer. "Shakes" was active in for his school newspaper. Along with the new initiates, there student government and a member of National Honor Society. Dick Draper are two neophj'tes, who hope to ac from Arlington Heights, is also in tivate at mid-term. Tom Jensen is Engineering. Dick lettered in both from Homewood, and is an football and basketball. "Goofy" has agriculture major. While in high just taken over the job of house school, he was on the swim team and manager. played for the school band. Bill Jim "Casper" Hirsch is the oldest Goslin, a sophomore transfer, is from member of the class. Jim is a transfer Gibson City. "Phantom" was on both from Western Illinois University. the wrestling and football teams. He "Casper" was a star on his high also had a big interest in student school basketball team and has government. helped the house in I.M.'s. Jim plans to continue school and hopes to be a dentist. Jay Hoffman, is from Glen Ellyn, and was just elected as rush he excelled in both track and football. chairman of Chi Iota. "Atom Ant" From the Bloomington area, we have Tom Jump and Kevin Carroll, both of whom attended University High School. Tom is a business major, who was a state champion in the high hurdles. Kevin, also in business, was a star wrestler in high school, and played football and was a state qualifier in track. This year Chi Iota has four new initiates from the Chicago area. Tom We thank the many Phi Gams who have already paid their 1975-76 dues. If you have not sent in your $15.00 dues please do so it looks like he could be an I.M. soon. Make your check payable wrestling champion next fall. Finishing off the new initiates is Dave Groesch. "Smiley" is from Springfield, and currently in L.A.S. While in high school, "Smiley" to always had a variety of activities. He was a linebacker on his football team. "Smiley" also took part in student Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation and mail it in the reply envelope enclosed to the Phi Gamma Delta House Cor poration, P. O. Box 2403, Champaign, 111. 61820. name these Brothers? Write us with guess! \r\n2 Winter, 1976 THE ILLINOIS FIJI The Illinois Fiji Published by Phi Gamma Delta Association of Illinois and Chi Iota chapter of Phi Gamma Delta for its 1 members and friends. We welcome all news from alumni. Send your news and address changes to our Alumni Relations Chairman, Box 2403, Cham paign, 61820. ALUMNI OFFICERS Chairman of the Board President Owen Ackerman '59 James 0. Welch '42 Vice President Secretary Treasurer Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald '64 Directors Class of '75 Class of '76 Class of '77 Class of '78 Robert C. Johnston '60 Ward McDonald '64 Brenton H. Wadsworth '52 John C. White '70 Corliss D. Anderson, Jr. '56 Clifton Fulton '44 James L. Russell '61 Owen Ackerman '59 Champ W. Davis, Jr. '62 James C. Welch '42 Gordon L. Leach '53 Michael J. Londrigan '62 UNDERGRADUATE OFFICERS President; Michael R. Hodgson Pekin Recording Secretary: Tom M. Mickey '76 Joliet Treasurer: Jess Tolan '77 Springfield Corresponding Secretary: Jim Miser Co-rush Chairmen: Mike Curran'77 Joliet Mike Hodgson '77 Pekin Historian: John Snell '76 Pledge Trainer: Terry Tolan '76 Decatur Springfield The She Gams This semester Chi Iota decided to This picture was taken in 1952—Can you name the brothers? Norris Pig Dinner Best Ever Chi Iota Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta held its annual Norris Pig Dinner on March 27, 1976. This is the 79th annual dinner and it was the best The day began with a House Corporation meeting in the afternoon. Next on the agenda was the Pig Din ner itself. Our guest speaker for the evening was John D. Sheppard (Pittsburgh '44) who is currently the treasurer of the Archons. After dinner scholarship awards were presented along with Silver and Golden Owl rush party, close to seventy girls showed up but it was decided to cut off the number at 50 girls, since already there were 25 little sisters. A two enjoyable evening and we're sure that stage initiation was run Wednesday everyone enjoyed spending some time and Sunday nights, which all the girls participated in. The initiation was completed with a party for all the little sisters. Each girl was given a schedule of Homecoming at Phi Gamma Delta was a touch of the old and a touch of called a week before planned ac tivities came up. Highlights of these consisted of Big Brother-Little Sister with the usual active-alum football the new. Homecoming '75 started out a close 7 to 6 decision. for after Easter vacation, will be a empty bottles helped soak up the disappointing 28 to 26 loss to the So far this semester we've been someone from the house during your years at the U. of I., write to us at the Illinois Fiji and we'll try to help you. Alumni relations are what the Illinois Fiji is all about! night with "craps" and "blackjack". A sincere thank you to all the alums who attended Fiji Homecoming '75! I Following the usual luncheon buffet, everyone set out for the Illini vs. Purdue battle. High spirits and Boilermakers, A.B, Sawyer's visit once again brightened up the quite happy with the enthusiasm of Homecoming banquet. the little sisters and are assured of its Following the banquet, the second Phi Gam casino night highlighted the consistency in the future. of events of importance to other alums or are trying to locate game. This year's contest was sur prisingly close with the alums taking weeks later, Rent-a-Fiji day where the sisters had an opportunity to rent out Fiji's for one thing or another. Another upcoming event planned Little Sister Easter dinner with a gift exchange and a party afterward. If you host a gathering of alums or know the whereabouts Homecoming At Phi Gam events for the semester and were night at Chances R and then two about the "good old times". ever. awards for 25 and 50 year Fiji membership respectively. A party was held later in the evening so both young and old Fijis could celebrate in traditional Fiji style. It was a very hold its first little sister rush. At the with their brothers and reminiscing The Illini Fiji and other | alumni projects are financed | solely by alumni contributions, j Their success rests on your generosity. m \r\nWinter, 1976 THE ILLINOIS FIJI A Message From The President Fiji's Initially I would like to thank Steve Balow and his cabinet for the fine job they did. With their improvement of good shape as we have more brothers living in this semester than in the past 3 years. One of the main reasons for campus relations and rush, my job this is the '76 class. It has been a wiU be a lot easier. tradition for seniors to move out of the A rather large attitude change has taken place at Chi Iota over the last few semesters and the effects of that change can now be felt. The brothers are now thinking in terms of the fraternity. This feeling is not only voiced at chapter meetings, but is house their last semester. Their Looking Good This year's athletic program loyalty to the house has helped the house pull thru some sticky problems with flying colors. Athletically we started off much like that of last rank high in IM points, and our social year's teams. The golf team took bridesmaid honors for the second So, things are indeed "looking up" straight year by finishing second in the 2 round competition. Standouts again this year were Kent Sands, Rob rush, for Chi Iota and with the efforts of Don Sterner, and John Wiessert who all campus relations, and grades. Fiji has always been a top house on campus, and with these attitudes we will remain there for quite some time. Reno, Purple Legionnaire, Charles Wright, Section Chief, and the House Corporation, 1976 will be a very good year for the Fiji's at Illinois. Michael R. Hodgson came up with sub 80 scores in both evident in the conduct of Looking towards other areas of the calender is as full as always. chapter, financially the house is in IM Basketball The Fiji's are again expecting an outstanding basketball season as they have some great athletes returning. Last year the Phi Gams finished 4th • way for thethisseason and hope to go all the year. Back from last year's squad, we have Kent "Hey Brother" Sands, John Snell, Mike Curran, and from the football squad - Terry Ormsbee and U. of I. quarterback Jim Kopatz. Also, we have Jim "Casper" Hirsch, one of the newly initiated brothers. This year's team is not an excessively big team, but they have the spunk and determination along with the winning ability that seems to be so characteristic of the Fijis. Terry Ormsbee and Jim Hirsch have demonstrated outstanding reboun ding ability and provide a great of fensive threat as well. We are fortunate to have three excellent shooters in Kent Sands, John Snell, and Mike Curran, because believe me, "When they're hot, they're hot." And there's Jim Kopatz, who as a junior in high school, led the state in scoring. He can do it all. Jim is a superb ball handler, and an ex cellent shooter. He is also big enough to rebound with the best of them. • individuals which provide the team All in all, the Fijis have some great with the balance and poise every team needs. We've been doing ex tremely well in practice and are looking forward to our best season ever. President Dance Swings The third Annual Parents Dance was held this year on the evening of Saturday, March 6. The class of '77 handled the arrangements from the undergraduate end and Gerry "Ray" Hodgsdon handled the planning for the parents. Mr. Hodgson had con tacted all of the parents and invited them to spend the weekend. The '77 class signed the "Ferantino Five" to provide the entertainment for the evening. Their music ranged from that which was soothing enough to even Water Polo proved to be the area that Fiji's excelled in predominately. The team had a 3-2 record, losing only to such perennial favorites as ATO and Phi Delts, by close margins of 4-2 and 7-5 respectively. House president and team captain Steve Balow was Parents content rounds. .the most serene listeners, to that which would strike up the band in those who still remembered how to "Cut a mean the dominant factor in this year's success. Traded here last year from Kansas, Balow has pulled the team together to make it a real contender in years to come. The house football team ended with a losing record, but quarterback Douglas Shroyer commented, "We have a very young team and are on the way back to the top." In 165 lbs. and under football, the Fiji team again was impressive but not a champion. Led by quarterback Gary Kapral, the team ate up plays and scored points on offense. The defense, made up mostly of freshmen, played excellently, but were beaten on 2 fluke plays in the final game, to account for a 12-9 loss and elimination. rug." After the undergrads tried to dance their parents to death, drink New Job them under the table, and, in general, overwhiem them with their newly the real estate sales staff of R.J. acquired Fiji gravity and charm, arrangements were made so that the parents could stay and recuperate at the Century 21. We here at Chi Iota, always look forward to the dance because it has so much to offer. It provides a reunion Corliss D. Anderson, Jr. '56, joined Griffith & Associates, Realtor, 301 E. Main Street, Harrington, in March, 1975. "Andy", a life-long resident of Harrington, has spent the past eight years in investment securities sales. He is a former Director of the Harrington Home Owners Association and is currently serving on the Board between the parents and sons, fine of Directors of the Buehler YMCA, a dining followedby entertainment, and Director of the Bronco Quarterback a good excuse for the boys at 401 to get Club, and was elected to the Chi Iota a date. Our parents were as excited by the House Board last fall. He lives with his wife, Mary, and events as we were so the dinner was a their four great success. Street, Harrington. children at 140 Sturtz \r\nWinter, 1976 THE ILLINOIS FIJI A Look At Fiji's Sporting Past We came across these photos from an old scrapbook. Fred Lehman was the captain and most valuable These pictures were taken in 1952 and showed that Phi swimmer on the Illini Swim team. These Brothers are Gamma Delta was well represented on the athletic fields then as well as now. Pictures below are Ed Gaus, a 210 pound fullback on the Fighting Illini eleven who racked up six points in the Homecoming game against Iowa—his first homecoming game. George Maier was a sophomore pitcher on the Illini nine. He signed with the New York Yankees and enjoyed pitching for their Kansas City farm team. Jeff Austin was the mainstay on the gym nastics team and helped win the Big Ten championship. just a few in Phi Gamma Delta's long chain of fine athletes and scholars at the University of Illinois. We have heard from most of these brothers in recent months. I would hope all of them would drop us a line about themselves (accomplishments, job, family, in terests, athletic activities, etc.) that we can publish in the next issue of the Illinois Fiji. Brothers, mail all in formation to Phi Gamma Delta House Corporation, P. 0. Box 2403, Champaign, 111. 61820. Lets hear from you! t V^NO; i Ed Gaus Jeff Austin George Maier Fred Lehman \r\nWinter, 1976 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Alumni News From Here And There Field Beam '37 is president of Red Tiger Products, Inc. He and his wife, Marion, live at 420 Elder Lane in Winnetka, Illinois. A dentist, William J. Becker '64 is in practice in Hoffman Estates. He is a lieutenant commander in the Naval Reserve, a member of various dental associations, the Medinah Country Club and Woodfield Racquet Club. Bill and his wife, Dottie, live at 702 E. Waverly Drive in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Oscar Geupel Bromm '27 and his wife, Lola, live at 9401 Darmstadt Retired Brother A stock broker, James Thomas member of the University Club, MidDay Club and the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago. James and his wife, June, live at 808 McKinley Lane in Hinsdale, Illinois. In publishing, William J. Car- michael '42 is senior vice president of Sales Management, Inc. He is president of the Educational David Kinley Foundation and Ed Alcoholism and the YMCA. Chuck has also held offices in numerous civic associations. He and his wife, Virginia, live at 1475 Bellwood Road in San Marino, California. Shirley, live at 12943 Whitehorse Lane in St. Louis, Missouri. Attorney Stuart M. Mamer '42 is a partner in the firm of Thomas, Mamer, Haughey and Miller in Champaign. He and his wife. Donna, live at 6 Montlcair Road in Urbana, Illinois. with Country Companies. He and his wife have one son, Scott, and live along R.R. No. 1 in Sheffield, IL. manufacturing A. Greene executive, '45 is vice president of the Barber-Greene Company. He is also a trustee of the Aurora College and a member of the Rotary, YMCA and Chamber of Commerce. Alex and his wife, Marjory, live at 1300 Garfield Avenue in Aurora, IL. Retired Brother William W. Mounts '15 reports his current address is 11202 Madison Drive in Sun City, Arizona. In industrial sales, Donald Forrest Motz, Jr. '65 is a marketing representative with Instapak Cor poration. He is a pilot in the U.S. Marine Reserves and used to fly with United Airlines. Don and his wife, Linda, live at 526 S. Gables Blvd. in Wheaton, IL. In sales, Richard A. Norberg '51 is vice president of the Rockford An actuarial consultant, Robert Thomas Herget '72 is with the firm of Peat, Marwick and Mitchell in Chicago. He lives at 112 Vine Street in Aurora, Illinois. Packaged Fastener Division. Richard and his wife, Margo, live at 2616 Spring Creek Road in Rockford, IL. A salesman, Dennis Henry Kapral '73 is an associate marketing regional manager with I.B.M. He is a Products Corporation for the a member of the University Club of Chicago. William and his wife, Doreen, live at 3221 Hartzell Street in Evanston, IL. representative with I.B.M. Savings & Loan Association. He lives at 1410 Mayfield Avenue in Joliet, Illinois. member of the Union League Club and coaches Little League baseball and basketball. Bob and his wife, Carol, live at 1028 S. Greenwood in plant Park Ridge, IL. Dennis Warren Kinsey '33 is a manager with the Caterpillar Tractor Company. He and his wife, Elizabeth live at 7960 E. Camelback Road, Apt. 304 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Retired Brother John W. Duff '41 is presently serving as a Republican State Central Committeeman in Illinois. He and his wife, Mary, live at 320 E. Mulberry in Watseka, Illinois. Retired Brother Clifford Gordon I know was doing fine except me. My Clifford and his wife. Pearl, live at 59449 Keria Train in South Bend, ALUMNI NEWS WANTED To keep the ILLINOIS FIJI up An architect, John B. Kuney III '70 is a partner in Architecture Service to date and newsworthy we need Associates in Aurora. He lives at 3 to hear from you. In the fall we Calumet Avenue in Aurora, Illinois. H.R. Larson '40 is president of his Dunphy '20 writes: "I worked until I own retail clothing firm. He lives at was 75, really enjoyed the job and 343 W. Center in Paxton, IL. today am better off than I ever ex pected to be, during those hectic Fred O. Lehman '53 is a counselor years, when it seemed that everybody at Lane Technical High School. He comment is that it is better to be a late bloomer than never bloom at all." Robert J. Passaneau '59 is assistant and his wife, Deborah, live at 39 W. 66th Street in Westmont, Illinois. Vance S. Cummins '29 is senior vice president of the Joliet Federal Indiana. Ralph E. Lindemann '64 is a production supervisor with the Monsanto Company. He and his wife, Dean R. Ganschow '73 is an agent William Brophy '50 is a partner in the firm of Bacon, Whipple & Company. He is a F. vice president with the New York Life Insurance Company. He is a member of the California Club, San Gabriel Country Club, Pasadena Council on A Road in Evansville, Indiana. Charles wards '30 was formerly a regional is a member of the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church and Masonic Lodge and active with the Little League and Medinah Shrine. Fred and his wife, Dorothy, live at 4601 N. Osage Avenue in Norridge, IL. sent you a biographical form. Please fill it out if you haven't already, and send it in or just drop us a line. Send a picture too! We will publish what you send. Mail all information to Phi Gamma poration, Delta P.O. House Cor Box 2403, Champaign, 111. 61820. \r\nWinter, 1976 THE ILLINOIS FIJI Illinois Fiji's Around And About Attorney Burleigh A. Randolph '52 is in practice in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. He is the former District Attorney for LaCrosse County. Burleigh and his wife live at 555 Losey Bl., N. in LaCrosse, WI. Charles A. Raper '49 is with Scholl, children. He lives at 4864 Flintridge Ct., Apt. 8 in Rockford, IL. minutes of their home. Don and his wife list their current address as Rt. No. 2, Box 116C in Piano. Retired Brother Robert H. Rugh '31 was formerly a director with OwenslUinois. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have two sons and live at 341 Burlage Circle in Chapel Hill, N.C. A CPA, Albert Triebel, Jr. '37 is self-employed. He and his wife, Frances, live at 3611 Hickory Lane in Rockford, Illinois. Inc. He lives at 175 East Delaware Place, Apt. 8908 in Chicago, IL. Retired Brother William G. Read '18 was formerly a hardware mer chant. He is a lifetime honorary member of the American Legion and Kiwanis Club. Bill is a recent widower with two children and two grand- A management advisor, Donald L. James M. Turner '34 is president of Titus '40 is with the Environmental his own architectural firm. He and his Elements Corporation. Formerly, he ran his own business, the Titus Manufacturing Corporation. Donald and his wife, Meg, are now living in Piano, Texas near Dallas and their seven grandchildren all live within 10 wife, Mary Jane, live at Apt. A-1, 2266 Bordeau Walk in Highland, Indiana. Victor Kamber '65 has been named Chairman of the 128th Bicentennial A grain merchant, Robert E. Vespa, Jr. '72 is with Cook Industries, He and his wife, Karen, live at 4140 Concord Plaza, Apt. 3 in West Des Ekklesia to be held in Washington, D.C., August 18-21, 1976. Brother Kamber serves as Director Moines, Iowa. of Research for the Building and Construction Trades Department of the AFL-CIO. A 31-year-old attorney, he is assistant to Robert A. Georgine, President of the 17-union department, Richard R. Whitney '64 is president of the engineering firm of Whitney & Associates. He is a member of several which represents 3V2 million workers professional engineering societies in the construction field. to joining the and a registered professional engineer. Richard and his wife, AFL-CIO, he was administrative assistant to Rep. Seymour Halpern (R.-N.Y.), with responsibility for major legislative proposals, press Medal. He has served twice as operations and the administration of National the office. Republican Leadership Training Brother Kamber is presently a member of the faculty of the Business School at Georgetown University. He received an A.B. in History and Political Science from the University of Illinois in 1965 and an M.A. with honors in Rhetoric and Public Address from the University of New Mexico in 1966. He was graduated with a J.D. in Law from Chairman of the School and is active in such diverse organizations as the Capitol Hill Club, National Capitol Area Boy Scouts of America, and the Brother Kamber is the youngest alumni to ever receive the University of Illinois Loyalty Award, and he has also received the Army Com Linda, have two sons and live at 220 North Kickapoo Terrace in Peoria, IL. Young National Presbyterian Church. He is presently serving as President of the Washington Fiji graduate chapter. He has authored several articles ap pearing in National Journals, and has been chosen to appear in Who's Who American University in 1969 and in Government^ Who's Who in received an LL. M. with highest Politics, Who's Who in Labpij honors in Law from George Community Leaders of America and Washington University in 1971. He is Young American Leaders. currently working on his LL. D. at Brother Kamber is unmarried and George Washington University School lives at 228 12th Street, S.E. in of Law. deacon in the Episcopal Church and serves half-time. Bob and his wife, Anne, live at 3380 Arroyo Chico in Tucson, AZ. Kamber '65 Named Chairman Prior A builder, Robert M. Vance '41 is president of Desert Ventures. He is a Attorney Leo Wotan, Jr. '60 is with the Elgin firm of Wotan, Muscarello and Crisanti. He plays tennis at the Valley Hills Tennis Club, enjoys fishing in his spare time and is a member of various bar associations. Leo and his wife, Dorothy, have three daughters and live at 1649 Lin-Lor Lane in Elgin, Illinois. An airline pilot, Robert Harry Young '61 is with TWA. He enjoys sailing, golf and tennis in his spare time. Bob and his wife, Jill, live at 33 Haines Cove Drive in Tom River, New Jersey. Washington, D.C. While at Illinois, Brother Kamber was IFC President and Student Body Phi Gamma Delta mourns the Vice President. He served Chi Iota death of Harry DeHaven Warren, Chapter as Social Chairman, Rush Chairman, Recording Secretary and Robert Howard Campbell, William S. mendation Medal and the Freedoms Foundation Treasurer. Warfield McMein. George Washington Kinne, Charles R. Little, and William