r f* ^ * t »»»'' LQT?LE GIANT Ph o/ phi Qamma3^elta at iPaha^h CoUeg,e Volume 29 Number 2 PHI GAMMA DELTA,WABASH COLLEGE,CRAWFORDSVILLE,INDIANA December 1981 ]0^ASH LOSES TO DEPAUW: ^ 198? lift '^iT FUIS STILL PROUD By Scoff Dreher It had been billed as The Came. Feel ings were tense for this annual gridiron contest between deadly arch-rivals Wabash College and DePauw University. It is a contest for a dull, old, railroad bell, the Monon Bell, and yet, it is more. Vic tory means glory, bragging rights, super iority, for a year. This year marked the 88th playing of the football game, and the series stood at 40-39-8, Wabash. It is the oldest continous rivalry west of the Alleghenies, and for good reason. Nearly 11,000 pandemonious fans cram homecoming. Brothers long graduated, "I don't think any weekend is like recently graduated, and even transferred, come home to renew old friendships, and watch the only gome that really counts. DePauw Weekend," said Tim, putting down his beer for a moment. "It's often the only chance I have to see many of the friends I mode at Wabash and Psi." Old memories come to life... Mark Merkle ('80) returned for the without Tim! all take on a unique, energetic, festive, mood unlike any other time. " Its always nice to get reacquainted with tion everyone, but their presence was not on old pledge brother. Bart Kercher and that helps give the younger members a Joe Edwards ('82) shared Schnapps and sense of college life. And all it takes is a football game... song for several hours before Joe hod to waited the DePauw Tigers. A hungry lot, return with his wife, Joan, to Kokomo. "It brings bock so many memories, noted Bart. "It seems like yesterday we were at other DePauw games, or talking in the living room." Mark Bevelhimer ('79) saw this year's they hadn't seen the Bell in 6 years. They game. "I try to moke it for every DePauw were 8-t, their only loss coming at the hands of defending National Champion the University of Dayton. It was a tough, gritty, hard-fought, ex hausting struggle. Every inch of ground was precious, as if a modern-day Battle of the Bulge. game," Mark exclaimed. "I feel as though med every nook of DePauw's Blackstock Stadium. Wabash was 8-0, ranked 4th na tionally in Division III, and primed for the playoffs. At the opposite end of the field Wabash Quarterback Dave Broecher gave his all, putting on a tremendous display of selfless courage in an effort to help the Little Giant cause. He ran, dodged, hit, threw, dove, playing with It probably wouldn't be DPU Weekend gome. "I love this gome," said Mark. "The parties, the atmosphere, and the people There were too many brothers to men by any means missed. It is the returning of older members for occasions such as this I never left the house, when I can so easily relive my old college days." There were fathers of brothers, bro thers of brothers, from virtually every graduating class. It was a weekend where class years were forgotten, though, and reminiscing took place among all. Shapiro Feature 2 Ayers Feature 2 New Cabinet 2 Psi more frequently, of late. I like the Superdonce 3 house a lot, and its always fun to be here," said Bill. "But the best time of all is Social Service 3 Varsity Sports 3 Intramurals 3 Bill Ashman ('79) has been returning to more heart than many teams see in a DePauw Weekend. There seems to be a whole season. kind of magic at this time." But anything can happen and usually does. When the dust had settled, the scoreboard read DePauw 21, Wabash 14. And then there's Tim Kennedy(80). Tim The game will be remembered as 'one helluva game', however, by the many Psi seems to have forgotten that he grad uated, and delights in returning to harass graduate brothers who returned. In this respect, DPU weekend is bigger than ing the brothers he knows. our poor pledge class, in addition to see \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Page 2 December 1981 ALL FOUR WERE HERE IN '74, NOW SHAPIROS BUSY, ACTIVE All of us have heard the cliche "There Is one In every class." PSI chapter came awful clase to this In 1974 when the four Wagner. Derryl Is single and In his spare time listens to music. If you would like to get In touch with him, his address Is 5540 Shapiro brothers were here; David 74', Derryl 76', twins Richard and Robert 77'. Harrison, Merrlllvllle, IN 46410. Although there wasn't one In every class they did span from freshman to senior. I OS Administrator and Is studying nights at Richard also works for Ross Core Center Purdue. He and his wife Lorl have a son Robert, but David was able to fill In with Danny. His spare time Is spent with his family and schooling. Richard's address Is what he last heard. 5520 Harrison, Merrlllvllle, IN 46410. was able to contact all of them except Currently David (Chopper) Is practicing I was unable to speak with Robert per sonally but David was able to fill In. Robert Is living In California, single with his dog. Lost David heard he was working family medicine In AAontlcello, IN where he resides. He and his wife Kathy, a physical therapist, have no children. In his spore time he enjoys volleyball and for Channel 2. At the same time he was gardening. David's address Is 521 S. Main St., Montlcello, In 47960 If you wish to con trying to break Into acting. If you would like to get In touch with Robert, his ad tact him. dress Is 6119 Lexington, APT 105, Los Angeles, California 90038. Derryl (Big "D") was the next to graduate. After graduating he went to Butler to do graduate work In music. Cur rently he Is a Comptroller for Ross Core to note that from pledgeship to gradua Center In tion the four of them contacted and In Merrlllvllle. He also writes songs along with pledge brother, David PSI ELECTS Once again all four of these brothers were In the house In 1974. It Is Interesting fluenced 10 classes directly. AVERS AIDS CHAPTER GREATLY NEW CABINET PsI chapter held elections November 16 to select five new officers for the coming term. Barry Bone ('83), from Indianapolis, was chosen as our new president. Barry currently holds the office of Historian on this year's cabinet. He Is a Chemistry ma jor, a member of the Sphinx Club, and is president of the American Chemical Saclety on campus. He expressed his satis faction with the election's outcome: "I'm very happy with the new cabinet and am looking forward to a successful year for PsI." There Is a man associated with PsI chapter whose help at times unfortunate ly goes unnoticed. This man's help varies from buying kegs of beer when the tap runs dry to helping the house with legal questions. He's James E. Ayers, resident of Crowfordsvllle and a member of the Board of Chapter Advisors and the Hous ing Corporation. Mr. Ayers graduated from Wabosh In 1963 and from Harvard Law School In 1966 and Is presently a member of the law firm Wernle, RIstlne and Ayers In Crawfordsvllle. Dr. Philip MIkesell, a Political Science professor at Wabash and a pledge brother of Mr. Ayers described him during his college days as "a pretty serious scholar." Accord ing to Dr. MIkesell, Mr. Ayers once work ed very hard on a lengthy paper for one of his classes and when It was completed the professor doubted if It was his own work! In 1965 Mr. Ayers married a lady named Bronwyn and today they have two child ren, Gwyneth age 13 and Bryn age 9. Bryn Is just about OS well known around the house as Mr. Ayers Is himself. As a member of the BCA Mr. Ayers specializes In legal questions, constitu The office of Treasurer will be filled by Greg Miller ('83), an Indianapolis native. Greg Is a Political Science major and Is a member of the Sphinx Club, Student- tional by-laws and general administra Alumni Board and Is also on athletic tion. The house cabinet also goes to him for legal advice and Information. Mr. trainer. Greg hopes that he and his fellow Ayers views his position on the Housing Corporation as being responsible for the trust fund to making sure we have the right type of light bulbs for the dining cabinet members will be able to equal the excellent performance turned In this year. Jay Carr ('84), also from Indianapolis, Is the new Recording Secretary. He feels that "the new cabinet Is very diverse this year. That will make us better able to per room. But these ore the formal ways In which he helps. He also maintains a per form our duties." sonal relationship with the house which Is just as Important. Mr. Ayers has once reached Into his own pocket to buy a keg of refreshment for the thirsty FIjIs at Pig Jeff Oberlles ('83) and Eric Green ('83) were selected as Psl's Corresponding Secretary and Historian respectively. Jeff also Is from Indianapolis while Eric hails Dinner. He has also let the cabinet use his from Carmel. Jeff Is a Political Science personal facilities when preparing the special reports for Fiji Academy. The ways Mr. Ayers has helped this house ore end the house. Eric Is a Economics major and is also the House Steward. Two assistant less and we at the house would like to ex Treasurers were also chosen at this major and Is the Intramurals chairman at press our gratefulness for all that he has meeting. They are Kevin Crowe ('84) and done. Tim Grusenmeyer ('85). Two rather dubious honors were also awarded at the elections. The title of Dogcatcher ", after much serious deliberation, was bestowed upon Torrance Abell ('83) while this year's "Ugliest Man" was Mike "Moby" Whelan ('83). All In all, we here at PsI feel we've chosen an excellent cabinet for the coming year and have kept alive our tradition of capable and thoughtful leadership. \r\nPage 3 Little Giant Fiji December 1981 SWIMMERS, WRESTLERS READY For coach Max Servies', 21 consecutive winning seasons is a landmark only to be surpassed by a national wrestling title. The Wobash grapplers will be shooting for just that this year as they defend an undefeated season honors and a title state championship. To aid in the battle, the Fijis are posting a fine group of six wrestlers, including three returning lettermen. Junior Matt Langenbocher will lead the team in the 142 pound weight class. Matt's personal season goals include an improved perfor mance at nationals and slapping a defeat CHARITY IN PLANNING Delta High School placed as high as 4th in state his senior year. Chris hopes to pin down a position at 118 lbs., and most im portantly, beat DePauw. Rounding out the team will be freshman John George, who hails from Marion, In diana. John hopes to have better than a 50-50 season at 132 lbs. Not for from the wrestling mats one con find 0 strong group of Fijis working hard in the pool. They include sophomores Roy Jovanovich and Kevin Crowe as well as Psi is now in the planning stages of what could be the largest charitable fund raising event in it's history. All of the brothers and pledges currently living in the house ore actively preparing the ma jor details for the 1982 Indianapolis Area Superdonce. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association for its research and patient core prgroms so that the horrors of neuromuscular disease can someday be erad that "this year's team is the most en freshman diver Kyle Carr. Ray will be concentrating on the distance events this year: 500 and 1650 yards. Last year Ray won both events at "Superdance" will involve volunteer dancers from all Indianapolis area high thusiastic ever." the Wabash Liberal Arts Invitational. He is schools OS well as students from Butler Vying for the position at 177 lbs. will be junior Mike "Moby" Whelon and soph looking forward to a winning season with and Indiana Central University who will high meet omore Mike Koster. Mr. Kaster will be in January. collect pledges and donations for each hour they dance in the 31 hour marathon. wrestling for the first time at Wabash this year due to injury lost season. He boasts a high school record of 23-1-1. Moby was named "Most Improved" lost year and hopes to place regionally this season. At the 158 class, spectators will see Tim Boughman going at it hard. He, like Mike, Kevin hopes to moke nationals this year in the butterfly events. He hopes that the Plans include numerous special events and celebrity appearances and the pro posed site is one of the major shopping molls. Brother Dove Newby ('82) who is chairing the event hod this to say. "We're looking forward to this great occasion on the Irish of Notre Dome. He comments placing GLCA conference six freshmen will contribute much to the young team. One of those six who promises just that is Kyle Carr. A diver from Muncie, he hopes to improve his ability on the 3 jury. But "Slam" should prove to go the meter board. He also sees "being and feeling part of the team" as essential to a distance this year as a junior. good season. was unable to wrestle last year due to in tantly, we simply want to be a port of on SOCIAL SERVICE prizes and advice from our graduate ACTIVE chapter are tied for first place on in- brotherhood in order to bring this off suc cessfully." By Cam Gongwer This semester the social service com tromurols. The standings are; 1-2 Fiji and mittee has been quite active. We began the school year by proposing a Super Sig Chis 112 pts,. Kappa Sigma 111,5 pts., Dance-a-thon to be held in March. The and Betas 106 pts. Although it is a close race now, we should finish very high in motion passed and now Dove Newby and Eric Green are in charge of this special volleyball (we are now 4-1), thus assuring Dance-a-thon committee. The us of being alone in first place when the Big-Brother's program had a strong push semester is over. at the house this semester when Mrs. Wright from the Youth Service Bureau Since the lost LGF issue, three events hove been completed. In tennis, brothers Langenbocher ('82), T. Broecher ('84) and Brodersen ('84) ended up with a record good enough for third place. Also, Psi Fijis project of this size in a way that will event that will make life easier for the children afflicted with these terrible diseases. We will need donations of food, IM S STRONG By J. (IM Scoring Machine) Carr because we feel that the brotherhood will be able to lend their diverse talents to a strengthen the house. But, more impor Freshmen standout Chris Ruble from As of this writing, the men of Psi icated. Slated for March 27-28, 1982, the came to talk about this organization. Con sequently, several brothers and pledges have made application for little-brothers. The freshman also participated in the an- While the entire house is committed to working on the project, a few brothers hove token positions of special respon sibility and are devoting much of their time and talents to the Superdance. In ad dition to Newby the Steering Committee includes Vice Chairman, Brother Eric Green ('83) and Finance and Security Chairman Brother Greg Bruzas ('82). Chairing the Programming and Recruit ment Committees ore Brothers Chris Carr ('82) and Joe Pfennig ('82) respectively. Brother Barry Bone heads up the Faciility Committee and the Chairman for Publicity is Brother Jim McAdoms ('83). Rounding shattered old records in capturing two nuol MUFFY drive this fall in Montgomery first place finishes in Cross Country and County. the Bicycle Race. Lately, though, the pledges hove been collecting for hemophilia as a part of the Chairman Brother Mike Need ('84). with the place they finished in paren FIJI Football Run between Wabash and thesis, Jeff Trulock, '82 (1), Matt Langen bocher, '82 (2), Craig Tucker,'82 (3), Harry Burnett, '85 (10), and Ray Jovanovich, '84 need suggestions from everyone and any graduate brother who whould like to aid $350 and they collected about $425. They us in this cause is encouraged to contact any of the above brothers at 362-9923." (12). Our total score was 28 pts., far above did a fantastic job! On November 18, there was a Thanksgiving dinner here at a distant second team whose total was the house for senior citizens of this area 112. Our bicycle team, behind the legs of Craig Tucker ('82), Ray Jovanovich ('84) to enjoy. Also, in December we have a Christmas dinner and gifts for some and Kevin Crowe ('84) also broke the deprived children around Crawfordsville, Our five scorers in Cross Country were, former school record. DePauw on DPU weekend. Their goal was out the group ore Medical Chairman Brother Greg Miller ('83) and Business Brother Newby added, "We geniunely \r\nLittle Giant Fiji Page 4 December 1981 The LITTLE GIANT FIJI is published four times a year by Psi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Wabash College for the enjoyment of the alumni, undergraduate members, and friends of Psi chapter. Editpr Rick Pitts ('83) Cabinet FIJI President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Historian Trustees of the Wabash College Phi Gamma Delta Association Robert Bracken ('43) Ranson Griffin ('40) Mark Garvin ('82) Greg Bruzas ('82) Mark Stein {'83) Chris Leagre ('83) Barry Bone ('83) Frankfort, Indiana Indianapolis Lonnie Thurber ('59) Crawfordsville John Murray ('50) Michael Gray ('54) Thomas Ristine ('72) Indianapolis Hinsdale, Illinois Indianapolis Harry McNaught ('76) Indianapolis Board of Chapter Advisors John Culley ('69) Section Chief Phillip Mikesell ('63) Purple Legionnaire Richard Tulley ('55) Peteris Silins ('62) Richard Campbell ('69) Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Indianapolis James Ayers ('63) Dudley Miller ('78) Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta Wabash Coiiese 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsviile, Indiana 47933 Address Correction Requested * NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BULK RATE Permit No. 181 Crawfordsville, Ind. \r\nQUESTIONNAIRE Little Giant Fiji December 1981 6x»MADoo«A BooWDooHA MlllftWlfc Dear Graduate Brother; pEEBEpEEBE Once again, the undergraduates would like your help In keeping us up on the new things In your life; your thoughts on your days at PsI; or just any recent occurrence worth noting. GRADUATES! We are waiting to It Is extremely Important to us that you feel as though you con always come back hear from you so . to the house and enjoy a stay with us. It Is also very Important for us to be of service to you. In a word, let us help you locate someone from PsI whom you haven't seen for awhile. We want more and more to moke the Liftle Giant Fiji a publication that you can turn to to find out the news of the people, places and things that make We can spread the word. PsI and Wabash what they are and were. Please take just a few moments from your schedule to write to us on this form. We would really appreciate hearing from you. It Is the continued dedication of the graduate brothers of this chapter that makes this publication possible. NAME WIFE'S NAME. ADDRESS Fraternally, Rick Pitts ('83) Little Giant Fiji Editor TELL US WHAT'S NEW CLASS.