University of Maine, Orono, Maine Vol. LXI, No. 4 June, 1968 NORRIS PIG DINNER A GIANT SUCCESS clusion Mr. Clapp invited everyone to It was an occasion of which the col orful muckraker himself would the have After the dinner the Symposiarch, Roland MacLeod '50, called upon the brotherhood for introductions and then did the honors to the head table, which included Section Chief Bill Elliot (Worcester '66). Following the intros, Gene Clapp, a Lafayette Fiji from the a the highest scholastic achievement in the fall semester. Golden and Silver Owl Certificates \vere also given to sev eral of the brothers present. Ted Sherwood '64 gave a "State of the Fraternity" report from the Board of Chapter Advisers and pledged con tinued graduate activity in support of the Fraternity. Ed Smith '68, the chap ter president, sjtoke briefly on the tre mendous improvements Omega Mu had made in scholarship and personnel. lights of the evening, as Ted Sherwood and implanted a buss on the pig's pro for Senior who had contributed the most ly after. It was a rather grotesque looking beast indeed—certainly not one of the more handsome porkers to grace Delta's boards in recent years. This signaled one of the humorous high boscis. Ekklesia to the Fraternity; to John Collins '70, the outstanding pledge who had done the most as a sophomore brother; and to Tom Fisher '68, the brother with The ceremonies opened with the "Doxology" and the new initiates came "bringing in the pig" immediate of 1913, strode to the head table amidst loud applause and wide smiles Bahamas Awards were presented to Edson Smith '68, the outstanding graduating May 4 at the Pilots Grill in Bangor. '64, the youngest graduate present, came forth and smacked the sus (and that's not Pig Latin; it's Latin for pig) on the tail. Perhaps the most poignant moment of the program came when Clifton Chandler, the oldest graduate present and a great Fiji from the class Cirand week of work and fun this August. indeed been proud; and according to Ted Curtis '23, Purple Legionnaire of Omega Mu for some thirty years, it was the largest gathering of Maine Fijis under one roof since the early twenties. All in all about 100 strong (65 of them graduates) were on hand for the annual Norris Pig Dinner last Pig Dinner Joins Young and Old. When the great feast finally came to an end, the brothers—from the class of Ted Sherwood '64 shakes hands with Glifton Chandler '13. 1913 to the class of 1970—linked hands in a chain of brotherhood and friend class of 1936 and presently President of the Penobscot Company, gave the key note speech. Brother Clapp s]3oke of the many friendships he had found in his association with Phi Gamma Delta. Also included in his talk were brief ex planations of the functions of the Archons, the Headquarters Staff, and the Trustees—the latter of which he currently serves as a member. In con ship which encircled the hall. And the night rang out with the familiar and nostalgic verse of ''Phi Gamma Delta, hail to thee". For many "college life and college days had long since faded with their makers days"; for others the college years had barely begun and they just now were learning the mean ing of those powerful words. But all had one thing in common; they were mighty glad to be Fijis. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI June, 1968 Page 2 PIG DINNER PICS Fijis Gather for Cocktail Hour. Harold Hutchinson '57 from Portland "Bringing in the Pig" Bob Carlisle '41 and Roderick Famham '64 chat at the bar. talks old times. 0niEi8'Tlii John Leet '51 from Augusta (right) leans to get a word from across New Initiates add their Links. m Clifton Chandler about to kiss the Porker's Snout. the Delta Board. The Head Table (left to right) Ted Curtis, Gene Clapp, Roily MacLeod, Ed Smith, Bill Elliot, Jim Turner, and Bring in the Pig! Senior Brothers of Phi C. Neil Merrill '18, Harry Butler '20, Fred Marston '22, Ceylon Archer '23. Ed Keith. 3 Toastmaster Roily MacLeod shakes hands with Bill Elliot, Chief of Sec. I. Gamma Delta Discuss Old Times (left to right) Harry Butler becomes a member of the Golden Owl Society. Linked Hand in Hand. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI Page 3 June, 1968 xM (L. to R.) Bill Page '34, George Carlisle '35 and Paul MacDonald '35. Ted Sherwood gjives a report from the Board of Chapter Adisers while Ted Curtis and Gene Clapp look on. (L. to R.) James Quine '60, Jim McLafferty '59, Evven Farnham '64, Mike Mclnnis '68 chats with John Ballon '49. Beside Mike are two Car- and E. Gorham '69. lisle Brothers, Bob '41 and Norm '37. (L. to R.) Pledge "Dusty" Rhodes, Stet Ingraham '50, Charley Gilman '50, and Phil Coulonibe '50. Praise to Phi Gamma Delta. Hold your Hands High PIGLETS Fijis trmielliiig the longest distances for the Pig Dinner were Bob Morse '3/ from Marlboro, Mass., and Ken Downing '29 from Boston, Mass. . . . Sam Hitchings '/y, recuperating from an illness, came oner fiorn Skowhegan to get his Golden Owl Award, and much to eueryone's xuoe it hadn't arrhied from headquarters. He should receixie it soon. . . . Dick Libby brought a lot of his friends back to the dinner—hope he comes next year. Three of the fixie Carlisle brothers xvere in attendance. Norman '37 and Geoxge '95 from Bangor, and Bob 'qi, Black Bears' best. Since school days, xvho of Johxi has coached at Beals, Calais, and Omega Mu, came oxter from Ells- Bucksport and produced many cham pionship teams. Next year he moxies to Brexuer High. rvas a former President xvorth. Joe Chaplin 'qS xuas at the dinner; and his son Jim, xvho xuears the xuhite . . . . and Ted Curtis '25, Maine's star Fiji pledge pin, xuas unable to make it. Jim was pitching for the Freshman baseball team and appears to be an outstanding prospect fox- most loyal Fiji since the days of Hosea next year. Buck and Professor Harnlin must be oxter the half century mark in Pig Dinners attended. .Section Chief Bill Elliot (Worces ter '66) had to leaxte early in the pro gram to catch a return flight to Bos ton. It xuas Bill's sixth time on the Pig Dinner Circuit in iq6S, and the basketball floor at Maine, where he is still remembered as one of the A conspicuous non-Fiji xuas young Jep Bunker, the fine looking son of Dana Bunker from Auburn. His dad xuas a Fiji back in igq'j and xuas at tending his first Pig Dinner in some years. Jeff has three more years of high school, but xue hope he gives the I'ifis a good hard look xuhen he comes brothers really appreciated his xnsit. Bill is an Assistant Dean of Admis sions at Worcester Polytechnical In to Maine. stitute in Worcester, Mass. ris '55 back to a Fiji gathering. Many Wherever Fijis gather, there seexns to be talk of the old hazing, paddling, and that texrible ordeal called "Hell Week". Most of these old tx'aditions are gone xioxu; howexier, the onioxis, the "xnidnighter", the lineups in the front hall, and the chain xue didxi't dare break are things that still go on. Do you remembex'? Joe Godixi '52 from Sprixigvale xuas doubtful xuhether he could xnake Pig Dixiner until the fixxal week; but xuhexx he did finally make it to Oroxxo, he seemed to enjoy hixxxself immexxsely. He spent the afterxiooxi before the dixxxier xuith some of the brothers at We xuere jjleased to see John Nor jnobably recall John's heroics on the the house axid reminisced about old times. \r\nJune, 1968 Page 4 THE PINE TREE FIJI EDITORIAL 2.50 SCHOLARSHIP CLIMBS As the doors of the Phi Gamma Delta House are locked for the sum 2.45 mer, the Fiji graduates leave forever, perhafw never to return. For some, times of frustration are relieved and 2.40 graduation is a time of exaltation. But for others the closing of the doors is a time of sadness, a time to part with 2.35 friends. ALL ...uM'S Three years ago Omega Mu was AVERAGE gasping for breath, and twenty-eight men were brought together to study, party, and to enjoy moments of broth erhood. Of the original twenty-eight, only 15 remained this June. Those twenty-eight may never be together again. 2.30 OMEGA MU'S AVERAGE 2.25 In addition to marriage, the service, and death, what awaits these gradu 2.20 fall 1966 OMEGA MU'S RANK AMONG FRATERNITIES spring 1967 fall 1967 9 2 13 ates? To most, the time is one of grand optimism where any dream seems pos sible; it is also a time of critical selfevaluation. However, the mistakes are easily forgotten and one feels a fresh Scholarship .... At Last! Omega Mu finished an astonishing second in scholarship among fraterni ties at the University of Maine this past fall in an unprecedented surge from the cellar of dunses only two short years ago. Moving from thir ness and new youth in facing the un certain future. big jump last fall when they moved to within one hundredth of a point of But what part the fraternity has played in each of our lives has de pended largely on us. And what part teenth to ninth from the fall of 1966 to first place behind the TKE house. The Asst. Dean of Men, Dave Rand, pub licly praised Phi Gamma Delta for continued improvement in achieving scholastic excellence. The only place left is the top; you can bet the Fijis the spring of 1967, the Fijis made the we will play in life will depend largely on us. But when we look back years from now, maybe we will be able to say Phi Gamma Delta helped us a little along the way. . . Then all will not be will soon be there. lost. A PARTING SHOT THE PINE TREE FIJI This is the final edition of the "Pine activities of each brother and publish Tree Fiji" for 1967-1968, but we cer tainly hope there will he many more in the future. A realistic goal for a chapter is three publications per school year; we did four this year—many some of them in the newspaper. At the bottom of this form you will find a subscription blank which we hope you more than the usual for Omega Mu. will also complete and send along to the Editor. Please make your check payable to: The Pine Tree Fiji Ac However, to continue publication of this newsletter, we need your support. count, Furbush-Roberts Printers, Bangor, Maine. Two dollars from each of The printing and mailing costs of the you will go a long ways and will en four editions of the paper were almost $900. As you may know, the financial condition of the chapter is sad. You know the situation; it does not need sure publication of three Pine Tree our term as editors. The job has been repeating here. Suffice it to say that the a rewarding one, and we hope we have "Pine Tree Fiji" won't continue unless we have your financial support. rekindled Enclosed in this newsletter is a form which we would like each of you to complete and return to the Editor at the Phi Gamma Delta House. This will enable him to make a file on the i OMEGA MU Co-Editors Ed Smith '68 .Tim Turner '68 Fijis next year. This edition also marks the end of interest Vol. LXI, No. 4 in Phi Gamma Delta—your Fraternity as well as ours. To next year's editors and to you alumni who must give support, we leave you with this parting advice. Perge, Brothers! Published through the school year by Omega Mu of Phi Gamma Delta for its brothers and friends. If this newsletter is bein,g for warded to you or you are changing address, please notify Headquarters at the return ad dress listed on the back. ed and jim \r\nJune, 1968 THE PINE TREE FIJI Page 5 Students Name Dr. Biscoe Outstanding Professor York, and an assistant professor of physics at Amherst College. Biscoe has done a great deal of research work in X-ray diffraction, a study of molecular The most prized honor among Pro fessors at the University of Maine is the Annual Distinguished Faculty Award. Each year the coveted award carries with it a $1,500 cash stipend structure of matter. from the General Alumni Association In addition to his research, Biscoe and a blue blazer presented by the teaches courses in electricity and mag Student Senate. Professors are nomi netism and works with students in the nated by balloting from the entire stu dent body, and a committee of twenty honors program. However, the best op portunity to see Jonathan Biscoe in ac tion is in a freshman physics lecture. His enthusiasm for the material per vades the entire room, and this ability students makes the final selection. This year at Commencement E.xercises. Dr. Jonathan Biscoe, an MIT Fiji from the class of 1930, \vas the sixth reciihent of the honor and the first from the College of Technology. Dr. Biscoe has long been noted for his enthusiasm, competency, and sincerity. Fie has been a to reach so many students with a dif ficult topic has gained him the respect and affection of all those who know him or who have had the pleasure of hearing him lecture. friend of each of his Biscoe has long been one of the un sung heroes of the University of Maine students, and the door to his office has always been open. A native of Denver, Colorado, Biscoe earned his B. A. and M. A. at MIT. Before joining 'Maine's' faculty in 1946, he was a physicist for Lederle faculty. Finally he has the recognition he so richly deserves; we are proud to Laboratories call him a Fiji. in Pearl River, New New Zoology Building Named In Honor Of Joseph Murray A former house president who has made his mark at the University of Maine is Josejrh M. Murray. When the house sparkled new, Joseph Murray guided the brother hood through the academic year 1925-26. The house presi dency was but the start of many positions of leadership which Murray has held on the 'Maine' campus. For over twenty years Dr. Murray \vas dean of the U. M. College of Arts and Sciences. In addition he was also head of the zoology department at the University. To honor these outstanding contributions, the Univer sity recently named its new multi-million dollar zoology 1 building after this distinguished gentleman. Long a loyal Fiji, Murray has won the admiration and respect of the brothers of Phi Camma Delta and of his fellow colleagues. 1 he brothers of Omega Mu present their annual scholarship award in honor of this exceptional scholar and Fiji. Since retiring from his position as dean in 1965, Joe Murray has been teaching courses in zoology. Fie and his wife reside at Allen Road in Orono and spend their sum mers at Hull's Cove in Ellsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Murray after Dedication Ceremonies of the new Zoo Building, Murray Hall. \r\nPage 6 THE PINE TREE FIJI June, 1968 FIJIS GO DOWN TO THE WIRE AT GREEK CHARIOT RACES alift &r Down to the Wire! The first elimination heat. Everyone took a rain check at last year's Greek Weekend Chariot Races, and this April a thunder storm and scattered showers could not dampen the determination of the Greeks who The sixteen chariots lined up for two preliminary heats of eight. Phi Gamma Delta and Sigma Chi won their respective heats, and the stage was set for the big race between the top four: TEP, the Delts, the Fijis, and had bypassed the races once; they weren't going to let rain stop them this Sigma Chi. time. The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Chapter Mailing Service 1757 N Street N. W. Washintgon, D. C. 20036 THIRD CLASS Return Requested The big horses for Phi Gamma Delta were John Collins '70, John Kimball '70, Leigh Morrill '70, and jrledge "Dusty" Rhodes. As you can see in the picture above, the race was extremely close. Second in scholarshijj. Second in football. Second in Greek Races. A lot of seconds could very well make Fijis first. What do you think? \r\nLET US KNOW PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO US please print Name in full Nickname Occupation Class Firm ( ) Business Address ( ) Home Address (check preferred mailing address) Years in school (Dates) Course Degree Did you live in the house? (Dates) Did you attend any other college? (Dates) - In what campus activities did you take part? What fraternity offices did you hold? Date of marriage Wife's maiden name .... Wife's college Sorority Names and ages of children - Previous occupations, (give dates) What civic or elective ofiices have you held? Special honors Clubs Do you see any Fijis often? Who? Fiji relatives and their chapter On the reverse side it would be appreciated if you would indicate brothers to whom you were closest in college and any interesting stories about life when you were a Fiji. (Important) Place and Date of Birth Date filled out PROMPT RESPONSE WILL BE APPRECIATED HELP US MAKE A BETTER "PINE TREE FIJI" YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL KEEP THE ''PINE TREE FIJI' ALIVE! Name Address ( ) I have enclosed a check for $2 for printing and mailing of my graduate newsletter. Please mail this subscription to the Editor at the Phi Gamma Delta House in Orono, Maine, as soon as possible. Make checks payable to Pine Tree Fiji Account, Furbush-Roberts Printing Co., Inc., Bangor, Maine