dUN -ii 81978 |th«iMUib'catfyi Chi OmicronChapter*Phi Gamma Delta University of Cincinnati Fall, 1977 HomecomingTT MadnessPrevoils The last weekend of October saw a kind of craziness de scend on the UC campus. The occasion was the annual Home coming, with the theme of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Campus." Chi Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta was not excluded from this madness. The brothers "went crazy" in the effort to host a successful homecoming. This year's float was observed by several graduates to be the "best ever." Apparently the judges felt so too, as the Fiji entry was awarded with the 3rd Runner Up Trophy. The float, named "The Madcatter's Tea Party," consisted of a monstrous Bearcat, a rabbit, and Alice herself gathered around a teapot which contained a Temple University Owl. With a little help from the women of Zeta Tau Alpha and the persistence of Don Strahler '80, the construction was the smoothest in history. The annual luncheon was another success, thanks to Marty Morris '79. Over 80 people enjoyed a fine meal on the porch as the parade passed in review. After the parade, angry mad ness prevailed among Bearcat rooters as they were tied by Temple 17-17. The weekend was climaxed by the Homecoming Dance at Tangeman University Center. "Stil l Crazy After All These The Madcatter's Tea Party Years" was the theme. The brothers and dates got crazy in typical fashion. It was a mad end to a mad weekend on a mad campus. —Dave Lampi— A freshman majoring in Mechanical Engineer ing, Dave hails from Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He enjoys al l sports, Pledge Ledger especially snow and water skiing. —Steve Keppler— From Buffalo, N.Y., Steve is also a freshman Mechanical Engineer. Motorcycling and sports occupy his spare time. —Dennis Neff— A music and backpacking enthusiast, Dennis is from Lancaster, Ohio. His first year studies are in Chemical Engineering. —Bruno Mancini- The resident soccer ace, Bruno is a transfer student in Engineering from Cleveland State. His hometown is Parma Heights, Ohio. -Don Townley-This Wellsville, Ohio native is a sophomore in Mechanical Engineering and President of the pledge class. His only fault is that he roots for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Fal l quarter rush yielded six fine young men wearing the white star. Introducing: -Paul Schultz- A freshman majoring in Pre-Pharmacy, Paul is a hiker and fisherman from Dayton, Ohio. \r\nRegarding Rush., Dear Graduate Brother, As the fall quarter draws to a close, we are eagerly antici pating winter rush. We'd like to ask your help at one of our functions. It offers such promise that I'm calling it the "Grand Slam of Rush." The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 7 with a cocktail party at the house. From there we will journey to Riverfront Coliseum to cheer on the Cincinnati Bearcats as they take on their Metro 7 rivals, the Louisville Cardinals. After the victory, we will all venture across the river to New port to celebrate. Please come and help us in our effort for a good rush. Prove that Phi Gamma Delta in not for college days alone. Fraternally, PERGEI Ben Baldwin Rush Chairman The Old Volcano A New Volcano? Dear Graduate Brothers, While cleaning out an old file cabinet we came across the first issue of the Bearcat Fiji, dated May 1969. The headline article was entitled "Eruption on Cincy Campus." The story related how the "Fiji Volcano" turned Greek Week on its ear. Although the Fijis did not accumulate enough points to place, the author wrote, "This means more power and spirit for next year, because, 1 can assure you that helmets wOl be passed out when the Fiji Volcano spews its lava once again." Many brothers read that newspaper and particularly that article with interest. We each saw a little of our own "erup tion" in that story. We'd like to get you, the Graduates, as involved in and as infomied of this modern "Volcano" as pos sible. This improved Bearcat Fiji is an effort in that direction. If you have any suggestions, news or complaints for this news letter or Graduate Relations in general, please let us know. Together, we can create a "Volcanic Eruption" of unprece thebeorcdffljl FALL QUARTER, 1977 dented power. Awful Proud, PERGE! Brad Metzger '81 Brad Metzger Editor Contributors Ben Baldwin Tom Holbrook Jeff Linkous Rick Pfahl Rick Werbylo Cabinet President Rick Pfahl T reasurer Bob Smith Rec. Secretary Cor, Secretary Dan Horvath Historian Brad Metzger Marty Morris Chi Omicron Chapter Phi Gamma Delta 2601 Clifton Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio 45220 513/861 1848 The New Eruption \r\nRick Rites Dear Graduate Brother, We hope that you like it! Brother/Editor Brad Metzger '81 In cooperation with Graduate Brother Bruce Ziegler '71 has been working diligently to improve the Bearcat Fiji. We at Chi Omicron think that it is another achievement to cross off our list of goals. To update you on other accomplishments at Chi Omicron; Fall rush turned out 6 energetic pledges whom I am confident will bring new, strong ideas to this chapter. This brings us to a size of 27, the largest since charter days. We are presently 7th in intramurals, higher than we've been in the last 5 years. Our graduate support is slowly increasing with a num ber of recent graduates returning for Fiji events. Improvements have been made to the house (thanks to Graduate Brother Chuck Butz). You may have noticed these during Homecom ing. Chi Omicron is moving ahead to strengthen its stand at U.C. As Graduate Brothers you are in a prime position to help us move faster. With your knowledge and experience, you can provide us with the tools to make Fiji number one at Cincin nati. Stop by the house and join us on our way to the Top. . Fraternally, PERGEI Sport Report Despite being saddled with the toughest schedule on campus, Chi Omicron is making a determined effort towards winning the all sports trophy. In football, our 1-3-1 record misrepresented the quality of the team. Losses were to the Phi Delts and the Sig Eps, who made the playoff finals, and a fine Theta Chi team. Our vic RickPfahl '78 tory was an easy one over Alpha Sigma Phi, and Fiji battled President the Pikes to a scoreless tie. In volleyball, our season tally (3-2) was again deceiving. Our two defeats came from the Theta Chis and the Phi Delts, who were playoff finalists. The Fijis garnered victories over the Sig Eps, the Phi Kaps, and the Pikes. In other sports this fall. Phi Gamma Delta has sparkled. In free throw shooting, the Fiji team took 2nd place, with Dan Horvath '79 winning all campus honors. Ben Baldwin '78 won the handball singles and the team of Baldwin and Jeff Linkous '80 made the finals of handball doubles. Although we are the second smallest fraternity in size on campus, we hold 7th position among the 18 organizations. Tom Holbrook '80 Intramural Manager The WhizQuiz What's your Fiji IQ? To help you find out, a list of 6 "Im mortal" questions has been prepared. How many can you answer? Mail your response to the Whizzerd at 2601 Clifton (perhaps including some graduate news) or stop by the house in person (you'll probably get some help on the toughies). The Additional Actives Two more men were initiated into the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta this past fall. Both of them are rapidly immers ing themselves in Fiji affairs. Brother Curt "B i rt" Pohlman from Belpre, Ohio, is a sophomore majoring in Chemical Engi neering. He has already shown enthusiasm by working on graduate with the most correct answers will receive a free several committees. Brother Rick "Werbs" Werbylo, of Lorain Ohio, is a sophomore majoring in Political Science and Educa ticket to the Fancy Fiji Formal on February 4th. tion. Besides taking on the duties of steward and pledge 1) Name the past and present flowers of Phi Gamma Delta. 2) Name the Fiji Sires and Sons of Chi Omicron Chapter (6 pairs). trainer, Rick also serves on committees and played on our football team. 3) Which two Fijis were Vice President of the United States? 4) Everyone knows Brother Walter C. Langsam as a past presi dent of UC, but not as an author. Name one of the books he has written. 5) Which Fiji brother established Mothers' Day? 6) Who is "Gumbody"? "Maintenance"? "Fuzz"? "Whiz zerd"? "Murph"? "Pit"? "Q"? Aaayyy! Guess who came to dinner fall quarter? None other than Henry Winkler, the acting President of UC. Discussion ranged from University policy to his personal interests. He even spoke of his namesake, the Fonz on Happy Days. \r\nDVD's With Degrees (formerly graduate briefs) tlHB bcaraat Our Purple Legionnaire, Chip Harrell (Arizona '76) has joined the list of recently married Fiji brothers in the Cincin nati area. Others on the list include Nelson Evans, Doug Du- mond, and Chuck Butz. Congratulations to all . . . Brother Grant Swain '74 and his wife Sharon were blessed with a f^i future Fiji on the morning of Homecoming (October 29). Perge, Brother Swain! . . . Brother Keith Mason '75 is now employed at General Hospital as an administrative assistant . . . Brother Dennis Hemmer '73 is the new Treasurer of the House Corporation . . . Cheers to Brother Kevin Hopper '73, who recently graduated from law school . . . Brother Ed Daniels '74 is now in Cincinnati while Brother Ed Shellito '74 fiji feature is now in the Philippines . . . Brother Phil Steiger '73 has re cently purchased a condominium in Centerville. His address is 41-A Winchester Place, Centerville, Ohio 45459. The Chi Omicron chapter is very fortunate to exist in an area where many prominent Fijis take an active part in the Jeff Linkous '80 community. An excellent example of a Fiji who actively serves the community is Thomas B. Brush (Michigan '56). Tom was elected to the Cincinnati City Council in 1973, and on Novem ber 8th, he received his seat for another two years by being reelected. Brother Brush ran a tough campaign and pointed to his past performance on Council to win support. He devoted much of D066ONE S IT! his energy on Council taking the lead in initiating programs benefiting the people of Cincinnati. Former Councilman Charles Taft said that Tom was "not much of a politician, but a great councilman." The Chi Omicron chapter was honored by being able to assist Candidate Brush in his re-election effort. Several weeks before the election, Tom spent some time at the house talking "politics." He asked for support from his Fiji brothers to help post campaign signs. The response was favorable and the mem bers here are proud to have been able to help a Fiji brother serve his community. Rick Werbylo '80 We almost forgot to mention another new face around the house. Junior, a German Shepherd/Collie puppy hails from the city dog pound. He replaces "Feej," who ran away over the summer (we prefer to think of it as graduated). His interests include chewing on anything in sight and knocking over wastebaskets. Happy Holiddys to oil from the brothers of XO PRINTED BY DATA SE R VICES CORPORATION • DAYTON,OHIO • (513) 294-0406 Chi Omicron of Phi Gamma Delta Non-Profit Org. 2601 Clifton Ave. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Cincinnoti,Ohio 45220 Cincinnati, Ohio Permit No. 2280 RETURN REQUESTED tile beaireatf|Si 3-"A ■'7^1 iO [aJ //4. {/A