limEMFUl PSI PHI GAmmA DELTA UIABASH Volume 31 Number 1 at COI.L.BG6 Little Giant Fiji October 1983 PSI CONGRATULATES PHIL RAMOS '64 By Jon Ramos Phil Ramos, who was raised in Peoria, lllinios, attended law school at the University of lllinios after graduation from Wobosh. In January of 1966, Ramos entered the federal service as a personnel technician with the department of the Navy. He joined the Small Business Ad Effective September 4, 1983, Mr. Ramos was promoted to the position of Director SBA for oil SBA programming for the state of New Mexico. Programming in cludes financing, management We at Wabash congratulate you, Mr. Ramos on your accomplishments, and wish you the best of success in future years. Perge! assistance, procurement assistance and advocacy efforts. ministration in 1970 and subsequently served as Regional Personnel Ad ministrator and Regional Equal Employ ment Opportunity Officer concurrently. Subsequently, Mr. Ramos was assigned the position of Acting Assistant Regional Director for Administration for a period in excess of one year before assuming in February, 1975 for the Agency's Minority Enterprise Effort in Region 5 as the Assis tant Regional Director for Minority Small PIG DINNER - 1983 By Chorles A. Montgomery, Jr. Business. In May, 1976, Mr. Ramos was re quested to replace the Branch Manager, Milwaukee Branch Office, during the absence of the assigned manager during his convalesence from a severe heart at tack. This assignment lasted until the first of September, 1976. It was celebration time FIJI Style! of his shrewd business mind and generous On September 17, 1983, the members of monetary contributions, Wabash and this Psi Chapter hosted their onnuol Norris Pig Fraternity have prospered greatly. Dinner. This year, the event was billed, "Pig Dinner 'M". A number of Graduate Brothers returned to their alma mater to The award was titled, "Our Most Cherished FIJI." It was bestowed upon Brother John Parrott Collett ('24). As the plaque was given to him, all in attendance In October, 1976 Mr. Ramos accepted the opportunity offered to assume the position of Branch Manager, Springfield hear Joseph E. Costonza ('58) deliver on address which kept them oil in stitches. Timothy W. Kennedy ('80) served as stood Branch Office, as a result of the retire Master of Ceremonies over the affair. And for the gift immediately after he received for the first time in years gone by, the pig it. ment announcement of the incumbent. Mr. Ramos was officially assigned to that office in November, 1976 and in the ensu ing years has increased the market penetration in lending to the small business community from about 12 million at the end of F.Y. 1980 with virtually no increase in resources. was actually the entree of the meal. "Pig Dinner '83" will be most memorable because of the special award which was derived from it. The members of Psi decided that time hod come to com mend one of their Graduote Brothers for the unselfish devotion he has shown to the college and to this Fraternity. Because and clicked in unison. Brother Collett verbally extended his appreciation Yes, "Pig Dinner '83" was a grand ex perience. The only regret was that some Graduate Brothers were not able to par take in the festivities. Never fret though -next year is not as far away as it might seem. Those Graduate Brothers who were absent this year will certainly be able to catch "Pig Dinner '84". \r\nPage 2 Little Giant Fiji October 1983 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FOUR Dear Brothers, ATTEND I hope this edition of the little Giant Fiji finds you in good spirits and much hap piness. In the past year many things have happened to Psi Chapter, both good and ACADEMY bad. Last semester we were fined $500 and put on a year's probation by the Archons for violating the law against hazing. This penalty resulted mainly because By Jim Riddle some brothers in the house did not follow Four Psi delegates attended the 18th the guidelines of our pledge education program. Subsequent to this penalty, an incident with a local 15 year-old girl and FIJI Academy at Ohio State University from August 14th to the 18th. Our four delegates were Phil Dulburger ('85) Ralph several brothers occurred here within the house. It was felt by some persons con cerned DRiddle (86). that the nature of these cir and Jim The FIJI Academy was established in cumstances dictated the support of graduate brothers, and consequently a Graduate Trusteeship ensued for the pur pose of helping to sort things out. Both of these situations developed, though, simp ly because some brothers could not live up 1947 to teach leadership to the chapter of ficers across the country. It meets on the odd numbered years, in between Ekklesio. The focus is on all aspects of leader- ship in the Chapter, from doily operation to the rules of the Fraternity and the ex to Public Relations. Several other stressed pectations hazing on a National scale, alcohol of all Phi points this year were the need to stop Gams. These brothers, then, were asked to resign, and they are now no longer with us. Despite the low morale and turmoil within the house lost semester, we were still able to maintain 2nd place in scholar ship with a 3.25 avg., approximately 0.15 of a point higher than the previous year. Unfortunately, our IM standings didn't fare as well as we ended up in 4th place. Over the summer the Chapter receiv ed recognition at the Fiji Academy held at Ohio State University by obtaining an Honorable Mention in the Brightman Award and a 2nd place for the highest scholastic average above the All Men's overage for over 20 years. Also, over the summer the house was furnished with new carpeting on the 2nd and 3rd floors, the Chapter looks forward to on enjoyably bright and promising year ahead! Pergel Fraternally, Cameron R. Gongwer ('84) awareness, and our Retired. The majority of our delegates' time was spent in small discussion groups on leadership. Our four delegates were split up, and sent to 32 different sessions so they were exposed to all of the skills of fered. Some of the subjects of the ses- sions were; Rush, Graduate Relations, P edge Education, Legal Liabilities, How to Plane a Pig Dinner, Preservation of the Archives, Producing a Chapter Publica tion, and ci special session for each of the Chapter officers. SINCERE The opening session of the Academy Gomma Nu Pi presented by David Westal . It was a very strong statement APOLOGIES against Fraternity Hazing, asking "Why and improvement donated by our Housing on Sunday night was "The Prosecution of Westal showed the danger each Chapter places itself into when it Corporation. hazes. The Psi delegates had a meeting wi the archons to correct our Pledge This fall we were fortunate to pledge 23 solid freshmen, including 2 Lilly ot no Physical or Mental Hazing. scholars, 3 Honor scholars, and 1 Presidential scholar. The Active enroll ment on the Chapter now stands at 47, with 11 brothers living outside the house. The total enrollment, including pledges, is 70 people. The overall status of the house re mains categorically high, and we continue to oxcell in activities and leadership across the campus. With a strong sense of Evaluation program to the new standard An apology to the Graduate Brothers: We have received word that a large number of our Graduate Brothers failed to receive the appropriate secondary invita tions for Pig Dinner. The source of this failure apparently can not be traced; however, this failure does require an apology from the Brothers of PSI. Thus, we send heartfelt disenchanment with this situation, coupled with our hopes that it should never happen again. Pergel direction, purpose, and true brotherhood, Fraternally, we can now only expect success. Un daunted by past trials and tribulations. Kyle Carr, Corresponding Secretary In the Awards Presentation, Psi Chapter brought home the Honorable Mention in the Horace I. Brighttman Award for Graduate Relations. We were he Chapter with the second longest tenure above the all-men's overage, with 7®ars. Psi was also well represented athletically with one of our delegates win ning the FIJI Fun Run, and another placing fourth in the FIJI Tennis Tournament. The FIJI Academy was an exceptional experience for those who attended, and the chapter benefits from the skills learn ed and applied. \r\nLittle Giant.Fiji October 1983 Page 3 RUSH - FALL 1983 Membership recruitment is one of the most important activities o chapter con ducts. We feel that we were quite suc- cesful in rushing this year's class. Psi Chapter is proud to present to you the new pledges, the Class of 1987. James Amidon, Jr. is a Lilly Scholar from Fort Wayne, IN. Jim hopes to become in volved in the Student Senate, WNDY, and wrestling. George Azar, a member of the Wobash Christian Fellowship, is from Volporoiso, IN. While in high school George played in the orchestra, the marching band and pep band. Robert Bixby, is a freshman from Fort Wayne, who is interested in Economics. Rob is 0 member of the Wobash Christian Fellowship, and a member of the Wobash golf team. Doug Brown is a legacy from Shelbyville, IN. Doug is a member of the golf team and Pre-law Society. Dougs father, Phillip Brown, is a FIJI from the class of '58. Steve Huder is an Honor Scholar from Carmel, IN. Steve is active in intramurals Michael Mull, valedictorian from North and plans to ploy baseball. He is in terested in biology. Henry W. Huder (Hanover '59) is Steve's father, while Greg Rose ('80) is Steve's cousin. Evan Hurst is o Lilly Scholar from Windsor, Mike was president of his National Honor Society. Currently, Mike ploys football for from Fort Wayne. He is interested in economics, and now a member of the Young Republicans and the Young Businessman's Club. Shawn Burton is a pledge from Elwood, IN. As a senior in high school. Shown was president of student council and captain of the football team. Biology and chemistry are his academic interests. member of the football team, is from Springfield, IL. Jon's father is Phil Ramos in intramurals, Evan study biology. Chip Lowery, from Muncie, IN., plans to wrestle for Wobash. At high school. Chip was active in student government and a member of the state championship wrest ling for three years. Chip is a member of the Pre-law Society. Leo Mansi, a member of The Wobash is from Indianapolis. Since arriving, Scott has become involved in the golf team, THE BACHELOR, The Wobash Christian Fellowship, and intramurals. mouth, class of 1958. Andrew Gubisch is an Honor Scholar from David McLaren, who is interested in the Lexington, MA. Andy is a disc jockey for WNDY and a member of the Society for studies of French and Biology, is from In dianapolis. He is on Honor Scholar and a Physics Students, and organization member recently formed by Tim Grusenmeyer ('85) and Brad Carr ('85). Andy intends to major in physics at Wobash. Fellowship. In high school. Dove was vice president of his Notional Honor Society and involved in student government. Thomas Hedrick, a Jeffrey Moore from Fort Wayne is a play baseball in the spring. Scott Cougill, son of Stephen Cougill ('63), pledge from In dianapolis, hopes to major in biology. He ploys football and plans to run track in the spring. Jon Ramos, a student of biology and member of the Glee Club and plans to ploy basketball for Wobash. He plans to Active Christian Fellowship and the FIJI Bible Study Group, is from Noblesville, IN. Leo spent his first and second year of high school in Belgium. He is interested in stu dying biology. Ralph Manuel is from Culver, IN. He is secretary of the Sailing Club and hopes to become a member of the yearbook staff. Ralph's father is a Phi Gam from Dart David Campbell, a member of the football team, is from Wheoton, IL. He plans to Wobash. is a IL. Timothy Brown, pledge class president, is Miami H.S., is from Denver, IN. Lost year member of of the the Speaker's Bureau. study of English. Wobash Glee Club Christian and the interests are in the ('64). Bradley Rickel, pledge class treasurer, is from Muncie, IN. In high school he was president of his class for four years and was Indiana State Thespian president. Brad works as a newscaster for WNDY and hopes to Republicans. join the College Thomas Seroczynski is from North Muskegon, Ml. He is a member of the Pre law Society and the football team. He plans to major in Psychology. Joseph Shoemaker, a member of the Wobash Glee Club, is from Anderson, IN. Joe is active in intramurals and plans to study either chemistry, philosophy, or psychology. Edward Walters, III, is a Presidential Scholar from Northbrook, IL. He is a member of the Soccer team and the Swim ming team. Ed plans to major in mathematics of physics and he plans to become involved in the Student Senate. We at Psi are proud to hove pledged these 23 young men and wish them the best of luck at Wobash! Pergel Fraternally, Geoff Davis Rush Chrm. \r\n1^ October 1983 Little Giant Fiji Page 6 SAVE PSI'S ARCHIVES of men who coll themselves "Wobosh here at Wabash. In fact, Psi's archives are sory, and the reconstruction of the chapter house which doubled our size and gave us the finest house on the campus. Fijis" a few stand out. These men hove not the most complete of any fraternity on the The archives tell the stories of hundreds of only been a credit to our fraternity, but they have been Wabash College's most campus. distinguished alumni. Lew Wallace was not only a brilliant soldier, artist, am of our chapter. The early minutes vividly bassador, statesman, and author, but he was also president of our international belonging to a local society called Delta Psi of Phi Gamma Delta has produced many loyal sons, but omont the hundreds fraternity. An Indiana governor by the name of Henry S. Lone and a vicepresident of the United States called Thomas Reilly Marshall can be counted many photographs, personal letters, and memorabilia linking us to their presence Psi's archives document the founding recount the story of a bond of men Psi Theta who, seeking affiliation with a notional fraternity, rode down to Indiana Asbury College (now unfortunately called Depauw). They soon became Psi of Phi Gamma Delta. Through countless our graduate brothers in bock-copies of the Little Giant Fiji, The Bachelor, The Caveman, and The Wabash. They also document the growth of our international fraternity with pamphlets, buttons, and memorabilia from post Fiji Academies and Ekklesii as well as back-copies of The Phi Gamma Delta Magazine. It would be dif ficult to write down everything that has been collected over the past 117 years of among the great sons of Wabash and Phi photographs and scrapbooks, the ar our history. Gamma Delta. We are honored to be port of this legacey, but we ore even more chives document those early years, the building of the house on 213 W. Jefferson, The problem became evident last year at proud of the fact that we still possess the painful war years, Psi's fabulous fif Pig Dinner when graduate brothers ties, Psi's happy one-hundredth onniver- returned and wanted to see scrapbooks from their college years. For years Psi's archives are also in shambles! material had been heaped into boxes and stored in our small and damp "archives" room. Water and humidity, as well as neglect, have ruined many valuable let ters, and photographic plates. For exam ? ? MYSTERY PHOTO ? ? ple, some of Thomas R. Marshall's cor respondence with the chapter during his years in Washington is barely legible. A set of gloss photographic plates showing the building of the chapter house in 1927 is almost totally ruined through water damage. The risk of losing everything in a Recently, o brother searching Volkswagen this is, and what it was doing fire is also a constant reminder that through the archives came across this curious pjhotogroph. Detached from its in the bock livingroom. If you have infor mation leading to the identification of this edition's "Mystery Photo" please share it with us by dropping us a line! aware of the fact that overtures have been made from various sources to take original scrapbook, this picture bears no description on its reverse side. We at PSI are interested to know whose something must be done. We must also be the archives out of our hands. This would be a tragic loss to all of us. The archives must stay at Psi. Over the next year we will be con sidering building a room in the basement or using rooms already finished in the basement to relocate, preserve, and per- mantly display our archives. The material must be catalogued, stored in fire-proof files and cases. We need to moke our ar chives accessible to our graduate brothers OS well OS the undergraduate chapter which sometimes takes our priceless heritage for granted. Please help us to generate enthusiam for the history of our chapter by sending us any suggestions or contributions for the restoring of our ar chives. "Within thy sacred portals thy fires shall brightly flame." Perge! Ralph Chacon Chapter historian ^ \r\nOctober 1983 Little Qiibt Fiji Page 7 This questionnaire will be of help in preparing the next issue of the Little Giant Fiji. Please take time to complete it. Thank you! Please print .Telephone. Name Home Address . City. .City. Business Address. .State .State .Title, if any. Occupation Firm Year of Pledge Class Year Graduated Offices or Committee positions held as Undergraduate. Campus Activities as an Undergraduate. Honoraries, Awards Hobbies, Clubs, of Interests Any additional information concerning you, or another Brother. PLEASE CUT ON DOTTED LINE AND AAAIL TO: LGF Editor Phi Gamma Delta 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsville, IN 47933 THREE ACADEMY DELEGATES: (right to left) Geoff Davis, Phil Dulburger, and Ralph Chacon. Zip. Zip. \r\nOctober 1983 Little Giant Fiji Page 8 The LITTLE GIANT FIJI Is published four times o year by Psi Chapter, Phi Gamma Delta, Wabash College for the enjoyment of the alumni, undergraduate members, and friends of Psi chapter. Editor Geoff Davis ('85) Cabinet President Treasurer Cameron Gongwer ('84) John George ('85) Recording Secretary Philip Dulburger ('85) Corresponding Secretary Kyle Carr ('85) Historian H. Ralph Chacon ('85) Trustees of the Wabash College Phi Gamma Delta Association Robert Bracken Frankfort, Indiana Ranson Griffin Indianapolis Lonnie Thurber Crowfordsville Thomas Ristine Harry McNaught John Culley Indianapolis Indianapolis Crowfordsville Craig Green Carmel M. Keith Baird Crowfordsville, Board of Chapter Advisors John Culley ('69) Section Chief Phillip Mikesell ('63) Purple Legionnaire Crowfordsville Crowfordsville Richard Tulley ('55) Crowfordsville Peteris Silins ('62) Crowfordsville Richard Campbell ('69) Indianapolis James Ayers ('63) Crowfordsville Dudley Miller ('78) Crowfordsville Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta *9>1490352A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION Wabash Coilege 213 W. Jefferson Crawfordsviiie, Indiana 47933 Address Correction Requested 53 WIT 1932 GEORGE HOPPER 767 DUNWOOOIE DRIVE CINCINNATI OH A5230 BULK RATE Permit No. 181 Crawfordsviiie, IntL