The Hoosier Fiji Indiana University ‐ Zeta Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity ‐ Summer 2011 Edition HOUSE CORPORATION UPDATE a 3.38 GPA in the spring 2011 semester. This was the best GPA on campus. Combined with our other campus awards this past spring (#1 in IMs, #1 in campus activities), it clearly documents Zeta’s position as the #1 Greek house on campus. Greetings Zeta Brothers, I hope all are enjoying a wonderful summer. I wanted to update you on a couple of things. First, and foremost, the undergraduate chapter achieved We have won the Jordan Bowl twice in the past 3 years. The Jordan Bowl is the Phi Gamma Delta International Fraternity’s award for the top academic chapter in Fijiland. This spring’s 3.38 GPA should be good enough to win that prestigious award again! Our discussions with the University continue regarding its desire to purchase Beechwood. IU has offered us the property next to the Theta house (8th and Woodlawn), which we are examining very carefully to determine its suitability for our needs. Our assessment of the proposed property and IU's real interesting in purchasing Beechwood should be completed shortly. If either is insufficient, the House Corporation will be reporting back to you soon about the attention required to Beechwood. Chapter Highlights • The undergraduate chapter achieved #1 on campus for its spring semester GPA, 3.38. This is also the highest semester GPA in chapter history! • Zeta took home the Intramural Championship trophy this year. • Twenty-nine pledge bids have already been accepted for the fall semester. With 37 bids extended, the number will hopefully increase. RECRUITMENT CHAIRMEN CONTINUE TRADITION We are excited to announce the recruitment of the newest pledge class for Zeta is nearing its completion. Our final summer recruitment event concluded this past weekend, where we gave out six additional bids. This number puts the pledge class of 2015 at 37 bids extended, with 29 bids already accepted and signed. Of the 29 signed bids, PC 2015 joins our house with an average high school GPA of 3.89, 17 varsity sport captains, countless leadership positions in the respective high schools, and 16 legacies carrying on the traditions of Phi Gamma Delta. We are excited about the potential they offer to our house and look forward to where they will take our chapter over the next four years. Congratulations to graduate initiate Nick Willet (pictured above with friends) and the rest of our recent initiates on their initiation this past spring. \r\nThe Hoosier Fiji Page 2 A NOTE FROM THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT By: Matthew “Shotgun” Moheban (2012) Because I am fortunate enough to be a legacy at Zeta (Dad, Greg “Chief” Moheban, 1984 and Uncle, Jeff “DJ” Moheban, 1982), I am fully aware of the deep, rooted history of this great chapter and the everlasting passion of all those brothers who have been here before me. We strive to build on the incredible legacy left by the former men of Zeta, and I am proud to say that spring 2011 was another banner semester in our storied heritage at Indiana University. The chapter’s academic performance was one to remember. The undergraduate brothers earned a GPA of 3.38, the highest in the Chapter’s history and 1st on campus. 83 of 99 undergraduate brothers received GPAs above a 3.0. The junior class produced an impressive 3.45 GPA, and the freshmen were not far behind with a GPA of 3.40. Zeta was also the winner of Indiana University’s Intellectual Development and Academic Support Award. We continued our tradition of excellence in intramurals by returning the annual trophy to its rightful home. FIJI domi- “I can assure all graduate brothers that the friendships and experiences that made Zeta so special are as strong as ever.” nated the spring season with Indoor and Outdoor Soccer Championships, our 2nd Dodgeball Championship of the year, and exceptional performances in basketball and softball. Our intramural success, as it has been for so many years, is determined by outstanding pride, commitment, and performance from all of our athletes. Our brothers continue to be leaders on campus. Brother Mark “Malibu” Dunbar (2012) was chosen to serve as a member of the 2011-12 IUSF Steering Committee. Brothers John “Lurch” Eckert (2012) and Andrew “Quaggs” Black (2012) were accepted into the prestigious Investment Banking Seminar through the Kelley School of Business, joining Brothers David “Oz” Ellis (2012) and Eshaan “Muffin” Arora (2013) who are already involved in the Investment Banking Workshop. FIJIs are also leading the year-round fundraising effort by Indiana University Dance Marathon with the president and 3 serving on the executive council. This semester, we say goodbye to an outstanding senior class that left a lasting legacy at 631. The future looks as bright as ever after an amazing year from our incoming sophomores and the unbelievable new recruiting class of 2015. Being able to serve as president at Beechwood has been the most humbling experience of my life. I can assure all graduate brothers that the friendships and experiences that made Zeta so special are as strong as ever. Thank you for your unrelenting support, and I am damn proud to be a Zeta Fiji! CABINET MEMBERS A special THANKS to all of our Little 500 riders this year, especially senior Ted Boeglin for 4 years of dedication to the Fiji Bike Team! Matt “Shotgun” Moheban mmoheban@indiana.edu Mark “Malibu” Dunbar dunbarm2012@gmail.com John “Lurch” Eckert joeckert@indiana.edu Ben “Southbeach” Riggins benriggi@gmail.com Nick “Fogle“ Troutman nick.troutman@gmail.com Fiji cheers on the bike team during the 2011 Little 500. \r\nPage 3 INTRAMURAL TROPHY RETURNS TO ZETA After finishing second place for the 2009-10 school year, the brothers had one goal for intramurals during 201011: Recapture the top intramural spot on campus. And that’s just what we did, coming in first place on campus by exactly 1000 POINTS. To put that in perspective, a first place finish in the A league for basketball is worth 200 points. This outstanding performance for the year was not on the shoulders of one or two people; it was dispersed across over half of the brothers in the house. Here is a recap of some of the teams and outstanding performers for this past semester. We started off this semester strong in basketball with each team (A, B, C and D) all winning their respective divisions. Each team continued to hold their own in the playoffs, including an impressive run by the A team to the Elite 8. The A team, led by seniors Mike Mahoney (2011), Parker Remak (2011), and Pete Antonelli (2011) went an impressive six straight games before losing to eventual champion Acacia. The Double’s Racquetball team of Grant Gordon (2013) and senior Alex Swider (2012) posted an impressive third place finish and Gene Barrett (2013) finished out the winter season with a second place finish in the 3-point shootout. The spring season was cut short due to the poor weather conditions at the end of the semester, but both the soccer and softball teams finished their seasons 30. The softball team was led by senior pitcher Zack Issleib (2011), as well as juniors Ben Riggins (2013) and Craig Brown (2012), sophomores Howie Bergdoll (2013), Gene Barrett (2013), and Jason Batliner (2013), and freshman Max Vandermark (2014). but juniors Jason Seward (2012) and Stephen Pannah (2012) will be coming back for another run for a championship in the fall. Although the soccer season was cut short, the team tasted revenge from last season’s championship game, posting an impressive 3-2 victory over Beta. Seniors Matt Behan (2011), Nick Gaughan (2011), Ted Westfall (2011), and Peter Servass (2011) are going to be missed, as they collected four championships over their years, ZETA FIJI RUSH Our Recruitment Chairmen continue to work towards putting together the pledge class of 2015. They would like to extend one final opportunity to graduate brothers to recommend any recent high school graduates attending Indiana University who may be Phi Gam Material. Please send recommendations to phigamrush@gmail.com. NOW HIRING! Our senior class of 2012 has set the bar extremely high for Zeta Fiji putting up an impressive 3.45 GPA this past spring. If you or your organization is hiring and looking for young men with outstanding leadership skills, please contact Matt Moheban (2012) at mmoheban@indiana.edu. The Undergraduate Brothers appreciate all of your support! \r\nNonprofit Org Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity 1201 Red Mile Road Lexington, KY 40504 US Postage Paid Lexington, KY Permit # 540 INFORMATION UPDATE Please detach and return with your contact information so we can update our records. We will feature graduate updates in upcoming newsletters. If you want to share your recent news, fill in the news section for your information to be published. If you want more frequent updates via email on what is going on in the house, be sure that we have your current email address. 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