THB^NE TREE Tljl ,,T'-rog" _ OMEGA^jfili:" __ IL L^Ml'^rffA-Sc OLONG, MA., VOL. LXXVII NO. 3 SPRING 1983 UNIVERSITY OF MAINE PD® mmm TESTIMONY TO THE GRAND TRADITION Blessed with one of the few nice spring days of the year, the grads and undergrads kicked Dinner. off Pig Dinner with a friendly game of oppo site-hand Softball in front of the house. Laugh given by Dennis Mulherin '83, which brought dinner, Andrew "Grandad" Files '83, our A fine rendition of the "Exile's Toast" was the night before. Several older graduates fil the crowd rising to its feet. With the crowd still standing Jeff "Lumpy" Hussey, president of our latest pledge class, ushered in the pigas the brothers heartily sang, "Bringing in the ter flowed freely and the exercise relieved any hangover which may have been incurred After the singing of the "Doxology" and current house president gave his State-of-theChapter address. Andy talked about the pride he takes in our organization, The undergrad uates put 6,000 dollars into insulation and an tered through the house accompanied by their Pig." It was placed at the head table and Ray other 800 dollars into carpeting last semester spouses. The clouds rolled in at about four "Marlin" Perkins '86, our youngest brother, and pumped another 500 into a new vacuum o'clock telling us itwas time to get cleaned up gave a nice long kiss to the back end of our and anxiously await the events which were to delectable beast. this semester. With the help of graduate do nations we've been able to purchase a new Continuedon p. 4 follow. Cocktail hour started at five-thirty and our famous cook. John Thomas, provided an ex cellent spread of hers d oeuvres for us to gorge ourselves on. For the last two years we've had such a tremendous showing of graduate brothers that it Is now physically im CAHP WIMMSBACO fmf mmm possible to hold the Norns Pig Dmner at the Castle, so when happy hour ended the broth erhood journeyed up to the comfortable Hilltop Dining Complex for a steak dinner. Ronald Thurston 59, with his huge smile and comfortable manner, was a welcomed sight as symposiarch and did an excellent job ofgettingThe Norns Pig Dinner underway. He praised Ted Curtis 23 for being elected to the Maine Athletic Hall of Fame and brought roars of laughter from the audienceon several occasions. It's quite rewarding for the under graduates to see our predecessors laughing together and gives us hopes and dreams of some day being lucky enough to attend a Pig Left to ri^ht, Bruce Verrill ('77) andJoel Gardiner {'83) at pre-Pig Dinner cocktails. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 2 THE NE TREE TIJI PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE *Tn5rtrt:;.t. otoiio. Ml . OU£Gl Published throughout the school year by Dear Graduate Brothers, implement as soon as we return in Septem Omega Mu of Phi Gamma Delta for its Peter Tirschwell ('84) Omega Mu held its 84th Annual Norris Pig Dinner on April 16, 1983, and once again, graduates of all ages returned to the "Castle" are going to work hard to pledge them. I guess why I mention this is to let you know joe Colucci ('84) Jeff Farnsworth ('85) Brad Gould ('83) Etienne Emmons ('84) Kent Thalacker ('84) Thomas Hazzard ('83) to reaffirm past friendships and to start ne\A^ ones (see page I). To all of you who returned for Pig Dinner, I thank you for the heritage, enthusiasm, and brotherly spirit you brought with you. Your show of support was very en couraging to all of us. that although we are doing very well, we are not perfect. We are human, and we do have In the last issue of the Pine Tree Fiji, Istated number of seniors who are graduating this year. Therefore, I would like to take this op portunity to wish them the best life can offer in whatever they decide to do. May life bring them as much happiness, success, and pride, as they have brought to Omega Mu. In closing, I would again like to thank all of brothers and friends. Editor Associate Editors Contributors Matt Smith ('83) Dave Sposato ('74) President Treasurer Recording Secretary Corresponding Sec. Historian Purple Legionnaires Andy Files('83) John Lefebvre ('84) Rick Banks ('84) Bruce Foley ('84) Kent Thalacker ('84) Marshall Stern ('64) Paul McCarron ('63) Michael G. Dionne Award for being "the most outstanding fraternity on campus," we were not going to rest on these laurels. Well, . . . we haven't! Last semester we finished second (out of 16 recognized fraternities) in Grade Point Average with a 2.62. In March, we held the Fouth Annual Fiji 24-hour Relay Marathon in which we surpassed our goal of raising House Corporation Officers $10,000 for the Maine Division of the Ameri President Treasurer can Cancer Society. And just recently we won the annual Greek Week competition, as we had strong finishes in all events (see page 3). There is much pride and satisfaction to be Ed Keith ('49) Bill Oliver ('55) Board of Chapter Advisors Chairman Dave Smith ('61) Members Cliff Abbott ('77) Tim Ames ('80) Gary Jacobson ('81) Jim Kane ('76) Rob Leatherbee ('76) John MacBrayne ('69) John Oakes ('77) David Rand ('58) David Sposato ('74) Charles Stickney ('44) Steve Strand ('77) Bruce Verrill ('77) John Wallace ('81) UPCOMING EVENTS September 24 Black Bear football, Home vs. Boston Univ. September 24-25 Parents Weekend October I HOMECOMING Black Bear football, Home vs. Towson St. our weaknesses. And so, if you feel you can be of any help to us in any way, please do help. As I mentioned earlier, we have a large that although we had just been awarded the Chapter Officers ber. We are in need of quality men and we taken in these achievements because they are the result of the entire brotherhood pulling together for a common cause—that being to you who returned for Pig Dinner. It was great to meet with you, and I hope the opportunity arises again soon. Take care of yourselves, and I hope the summer months are enjoyable for you and yours. Sincerely and fraternally, Andy Files Perge! keep Omega Mu on top! At the same time as I mention our accom plishments, I must be honest in saying that there are areas that still need strengthening. One of these areas is Rush. This academic year approximately 20 brothers will graduate (this is including December 1982). As you are aware, any time a void of this size is created in the chapter it is felt by the remaining under graduates, and this time is no exception. To prepare ourselves for thisloss, we substantial ly improved our Rush program. Joel Gardiner ('83) and his committee did an outstanding job of printing up numerous pamphlets pro moting Omega Mu and organizing the Rush functions superbly. However, for one reason or another, we were able to obtain only seven pledges from this Spring's Rush pro gram. To compensate for this deficiency in numbers, we are already outlining plans to As this is the concluding issue of the "Pine Tree Fiji" for the '82-'83 academic year, we would like to wish the entire Omega Mu family a wonderful summer, and we will see you again in the fall. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 3 FIJIS VICTORIOUS IN SPRING GREEK WEEK Greek Week, 1983, was another way that Omega Mu showed its supremacy at UMO. The week of April 18th-23rd started out on a "good note" on Monday night. Jeff Farnsworth ('85) led the Brothers, Little Sisters and Peabody (the house dog) to a close second place finish in the annual Greek sing competi tion. The talented Fijis sang a harmonic version of our "Doxology" followed by the snappy ditty, "King of the Road." Fiji was just barely beaten by Sigma Phi Epsilon in the scoring, but one could tell we all had a good time. The next Greek Week event for points was on Wednesday, the annual Greek Blood Drive, co-chaired by James Doliner ('83). This drive is the largest of its type in New England as it collected 482 pints. The Brothers, Pledges were turned away from donating due to a re cent flu epidemic. Friday night was a proud night for Fiji as well. Two brothers won their boxing matches in ATO's Fourth Annual Fraternity Boxing Championships with proceeds going to the United Way. Ray Perkins ('86) won a split decision over Tom Ribaudo of ATO and Ed Simmons ('85) scored a unanimous decision over Phi Eta Kappa's Mike Cronin. Although the fights did not count towards Greek Week, they served to spur on the feeling of brother hood and psyche among the many Fijis gath ered in the Alfond Hockey Arena at ringside. Saturday, the final day of activities, began with Fiji capturing second place in the car parade, losing only to a giant duck built by and Little Sisters donated 30 pints in the ben D.U. We managed to incorporate the theme, "What makes your house unique?" into Fiji's eficial event to again give them a second place finish behind Sig Ep. The chapter was very glad with the turnout considering over 20 brothers float, consisting of a replica of our castle and many "natives" dressed as typical islanders, aboard. Special effort was put forth by Bob Russell ('85), one of Omega Mu's House Man agers. Saturday afternoon, under the warm Orono sun, the Greek Games got underway. Fiji, placed in each of the 8 events, with I first place, 3 seconds and 4 thirds. Some of the highlights included a tug-of-war victory over the week's rival, Sig Ep, a close chariot race finish and the outstanding display of athletic ability demonstrated by brothers Brad Gould ('83) and John Lefebvre ('84) in the difficult and muddy obstacle course, finishing with the two fastest times of the day. Etienne "Spike" Emmons ('84), games coordinator for Fiji, is to be congratulated for a job well done in get ting the entire chapter involved. When the day's events were completed, Fiji had managed to squeak by and was rewarded with the first place trophy for the week. The entire brotherhood is proud of its ac complishments during Greek Week, and we hope that you, as graduate brothers, will also share in our victory. FRATERNITY TAX EXEMPTION BILL WITHDRAWN A bill introduced bySenator Kenneth Hayes (D-Penobscot) making fraternities exempt from property taxes was scheduled to go be fore the Taxation Committee earlier this year, but was withdrawn before its hearing date. Political pressure from town managers and a Town managers throughout the state were against the bill because of the loss in tax rev enue. Orono Town Manager, Raymond Cota, Jr., said, ''This is a special interest bill... itwill cost the town $30,000." Cota's argument is that the fraternities utilize the same services tight fiscal budget were the reasons cited by available to every other taxpayer in the com lawmakers in Augusta for its withdrawal. munity. Thus, he maintains that there should be no exemption. Cota cites that property taxes paid by UMO fraternities amount to a Co-sponsor ofthe bill, John Bott (R-Orono), "modest" annual cost of $75 for each frater said. The bill didn t have a chance ofpassing. nity resident. Phi Gamma Delta pays $5,200 It shouldn't have been introduced. It only got each year which is about $130 per resident. the fraternities' hopes up." Bott believes that to get this ora similar bill through, the Greeks in the Legislature must be lobbied. More im portantly, however, Bott thinks that the bill nnust have a provision in itto more adequately reimburse the towns affected. Under title 36, Section 661 the state would have had to re imburse the towns half of their losses ifthe bill had passed. The arguments heard on the fraternity side are equally as convincing. Fraternity residents argue that they are "transients" and, there fore, should not pay for such services as town education. Although realizing theydo use town roads and water and sewage systems, frater nity members claim that all University students use these services. A more philosophical argu ment is that fraternities, like colleges and universities, are educational, scientific and charitable organizations and thus should be exempt from property taxes. The current law. Title 36, Section 652, reads: Real estate and personal property owned by or held in trust for fraternal organizations, except college fraternities, operating under the lodge system which shall be used solely by fraternal organizations for meetings, ceremonials, reli gious or moralistic instruction, including all facili ties appurtenant to such use and used in connec tion therewith. If any building shall not be used in part for such purposes and in part for any other purpose, exemption shallbe of the part used for such purposes. The sentiment among some fraternity resi dents is that this law is discriminatory. It is for this reason that there is a growing appeal to challenge the law in the courts rather than in Augusta. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE 4 PIG DINNER '83 Pig Dinner conl. Toastmaster Ron Thurston ('59). television and dishwasher. The house is really shaping up, and our next project in the works is to renovate the old pool table room into a library. President Files also spoke about win voted as the best house on campus. He has The awards portion of the dinner followed. The Joseph Murray Scholarship Award was presented by Purple Legionnaire Marshall Stern. The winner for Spring 1982 was Steve "Garland" Perry (3.75 gpa), and the winner ning the Michael G. Dionne Award for being Ted Curtis('23), again theoldest brother in attendance, leans over to kiss the Porker's Snout. Dave Sposato ('74) gives the report of the Board of Chapter Advisors. Douglas Banks and Thomas Hicks for their help in this effort. been asked to write an article for the Phi for the Fall 1983 was Thomas "Chuck" Haz- Gamma Delta magazine for Omega Mu being recognized by nationals as one of the top fif zard (4.0 gpa). The Dave Sposato Best Senior Award was teen houses in Phi Gamma Delta. presented by none other than Dave Sposato Andy then introduced Dave Smith, Presi dent of the Board of Chapter Advisors, who explained the purpose of the BCA and asked for the graduates' financial support. He then turned the floor over to Dave Sposato, Chair man of the fundraising drive. Dave gave the statistics concerning the money that the BCA wants to raise for the purpose of funding new windows for the Omega Mu chapter. He has 74. This award goes to the "Unsung" Senior Hero as recognition for all he has done for the house. This year the award went to Thomas Hazzard '83. The Smiley Athletic Award was presented by Purple Legionnaire Paul McCarron. It was garnered by Edward "Pete Rose" Simmons 85, for baseball, of course. Ted Curtis presented the Ted Curtis Best been in contact with Bill Zerman, executive Pledge Award. This year former zobies Jeff director. They've decided that the best way to solicit funds IS to employ volunteers from perspective class years. Each volunteer will "Lumpy" Hussey '86 for the Spring '83 class receive a mailing list covering a three year time period to work with. Credit should be given to Charles Stickney, Dick Upton, Ronald "S.P." Stuart '85 for the Fall '82 class andJeff won the award. Our illustrious symposiarch acknowledged this year's Golden and Silver Owl recipients Thurston, Dave Smith, Paul McCarron, jack and introduced our guest speaker, Peter O. Clauss, With a message from the Board of Ar- MacBrayne, Dave Sposato, Rob Leatherbee, chons which read, "A month away from our PIGLETS The pre-Fig Dinnerfiesta at the Castle. I Frank Hagen (No-Heal Hagen) '33 . . . reminisced about the good-old days when he was In charge of stoking the coal boiler. "They used to call me No-Heat Hagen back In those days. It was always too cold to get out of bed In the ram. The house about girls at the Castle. What did you learn?" The other brother replied, "I learned to Is a lot warmer now." Little does he know of how our very own related a tale of his recent visit to the White House for an American Cancer Society treasurer, "Beaver Lefebvre" turned the Crusade Banquet. He mentioned that Nancy heat on special for the grads, and that things over the years have actually changed very lit was a superb hostess, but Ronnie, busy as tle. to drop in fora moment. Dick is the Crusade Chairman for the American Cancer Society Merrill (Pappy) Bradford '39 . . . although unable to be at Pig Dinner, did in Maine. drink, smoke and found out about girls and also flunked out!" Dick Upham '65 usual with the affairs of State, was only able send his registration check to the Castle. A while ago he met a brother through hand Left to right, Etienne "Spike" Emmons ('84), shake at a very formal receiving line after a Malcolm "Bud" Brown ('48), and Hugo "Baron" funeral. In expressing his surprise he com related a story he had heard from a not-sodistant relative last summer, from graduate mented, "I learned to drink, smoke and learn "borrowed" a car from Indian Island. After Cross ('52) enjoy a fine "Pig" rneal. Brother Andrew Files, chapter President brother Judd Files. Judd and another brother \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI 90th Pig Dinner, we rejoice not only for the meal, but because we come together as broth ers through our golden chain. Friendship-our sweetest influence." He then spoke about to day's college student being brighter and better informed than the graduates of twenty years ago. The undergrads have the benefit of being sons of fraternity men and are more attuned to the benefits that a fraternity has to offer. They are aware of the extracurricular activi ties, but manystudents are going on to higher education and becoming leaders in society. He told us that "The price of leadership is high, but the rewards are unparalleled." everyone for coming and called on Jeff Stuart, Chairman of the Graduate Relations Commit tee, to come forward and make a few pre sentations. Jeff presented mugs to Chris "Antman" Larson '81, from Rochester, NY, for the being the oldest brother present. Thank you gifts were also given to Ronald Thurston and Peter Clauss for joining us this evening. It seemed quite fitting that senior brother "Purple Ted" got in the last word when he said, "Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days along." After dinner 45 graduates and 50 under grads ventured back to the Castle for some more good cheer. Jokes, songs and those end congratulated Omega Mu on winning the out less stories. It was great to see father and construction of our new headquarters building the Brotherhood. '61 and Jeff Smith '84, sharing tales together beneath a common FIJI roof, and it cetainly A dark and rainy Sunday morning signaled the end of the 1983 Norris Pig Dinnqr. As the ing. graduate brothers who were staying at the In closing. Brother Clauss said, "Brothers let us never sell Phi Gamma Delta short. the smiles and warm handshakes that all of us was a special night for all of us. Castle prepared to leave, one could tell by Mighty glad to be a FIJI." In President Files' closing remarks, he thanked had met many new friends and brothers. being chased back to the University by Old . . . after Pig Dinnernight and a birthday par Town police, the two deposited the vehicle ty for brother Marshall Stern ('62), it seems at the doorstep of the President of the Uni as though brother McCarron overindulged versity. It does not seem as though the con with the combined ceremonies and lost con servative tendencies of our "Grand dad" are sciousness only to be writtenon and demeaned once again as a zobie. Brothers Russell and Hazzard may have some clues as to how this phenomenon occurred. Undergraduate Jeff (Smitty) Smith '84 Archon Councilor PeterClauss(Chicago '55) addresses sons, Don '58 and Don Marden, Jr., and Dave in Lexington, Kentucky. Phi Gamma Delta currently owns three acres of land and we are heading towards a momentous ground break hereditary. New initiates "Bringing in the Pig. " most miles traveled, and Ted Curtis '23 for Mr. Cfauss' speech also touched on the problem of hazing and stated that it will be under close scrutiny in the years to come. He standing fraternity on campus award. Lastly, he talked about the pride he is taking in the PAGES Omega Mu Sires and Sons at thefestive gathering were (top) Don Marden ('58) and DonJr. ('86) and (bot tom) Dave Smith ('61) andJeff ('84). . . . listened to a story his father, DavidSmith ('61), related at this year's reception after Gerard Vigue '52 the dinner. It appears as though beer was at . . . claims that he (as a former steward) had a hard time keeping people (brothers) from stealing the walk-in key. He finally solved the one time not permitted in our beloved Castle and kegs were just a bit too obvious to try and conceal. Grad brother Smith recalls dig ging holes in the back yard of the Castle in order to protect the many cases of beer the house so secretly desired. To this day a large pile of tin beer cans lays rusting down in the back woods as any pledge can testify to. Paul McCarron '63 dilemma by tying the key around his ankle when he when to the ram. Brother Joe Col- lucci ('84) (a steward for our undergradu ates) notes a similar problem. There have mysteriously appeared several duplicates of the walk-in key and key to the downstairs storage room. Pig Dinner '83 at Hilltop Commons. \r\nPAGE 6 THE PINE TREE FIJI FIJIS CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROGRESS OF UNO To continue our exposition on Omega Mu brothers who have remained affiliated with the University, we will now meet those brothers who are presently employed by the college, or who contribute time and effort through their alumni activities. William A. Oliver, the current treasurer of the Omega Mu Housing Corporation, first came to the University of Maine at Orono in 1949, and shortly after this was called away to serve in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. In 1951, Brother Oliver was able to return to U.M.O. to complete his degree and to join the ranks of other proud Maine Phi Gamma freshman admissions system each year, in cluding orientation and scheduling. Alumni Council is Brother James H. Coff('63). Phi Gam also is proud to have a University Army, having served in the Reserves for 6 administrator in the business school. Brother months following his graduation. After return ing from the Reserves in 1964, Jim took a job as news director of Channel 5 in Bangor. He Brother Coff is another veteran of the U.S. Merrill D. Bartlett ('52). Brother Bartlett, after graduating, became an instructor here at U.M.O. in 1958 where he remained until 1959 held this position until 1966 when he accepted when he went west to take up his graduate the position of Director of Communications at the University of Rhode Island. It was here studies at Stanford University. In 1961 Merrill completed his graduate schooling and returned to U.M.O. where he was employed again, this time as an Assistant Professor. He remained a professor until 1965 when he became an ad ministrator. In 1970 he accepted the position that he still holds. Associate Dean of the Col lege of Business Administration. Delta's. Upon graduation in 1955, he took a Brother Merrill's duties entail scheduling un teaching position with the Levitte Institute of dergraduate classes and hiringfaculty. The lat Turner, Maine. Presently, Brother Oliver is ter duty in itself is a very important one be employed by the University of Maine at Orono cause of the tremendous growth in both the as the Assistant Director of Continuing Educa curriculum and the student body of the Col tion, a program which administers the night lege. As the demand for a business education courses along with May term and the summer sessions. Another brother associated with the Con tinuing Education Division (C.E.D.) is Brother Edward W. Hackett ('53). Brother Hackett The other brother associated with the has increased, it has become more difficult for that Brother Coff first became associated with the Alumni Council through a group of U-M.O. graduates called the "Black Bear Club." He remained a member of this club until his return to Bangor in 1976. He contin ued his association with the Alumni Council first as an annual contributor to the fund and, starting in 1979, as a member of the Executive Committee. This committee oversees the staff and the policies of the General Alumni Association. Along with this duty. Brother Coff also is chairman of the Budget Commit tee, a position which he plans to run for again this coming year. business schools to attract quality professors, yet Merrill Bartlett feels that his College has been particularly successful in this respect. Last, but certainly not least is our former Omega Mu also presently has two graduate brothers serving as members of the Alumni Purple Legionnaire, Dave Rand ('58). Dave presently serves as the Associate Dean of Council. One is Brother Charles E. Stickney, Student Activities. What Dave really is, is years after graduation, where he eventually jr. ('44). Brother Stickney, who is also a became Director of the C.E.D. Brother Hack member of our B.C.A., is also involved with When it comes to arranging deals for 100 the Alumni Development Council where he is cases of Coke, mediating between the many Director of the C.E.D. his job scope includes in charge of the development of the physical organizing the budget and handling details of facilities of the University along with scholar ships and operations of the Council. Brother the programs fostered by this division. Stickney is also one of the great supporters of Another member of the Hackett clan. Broth organizations who wish to use Hauck Audi torium, making sure the art doesn't get stolen, also arrived at U.M.O. as a veteran of the Korean War. Like many other brothers in the past, Ed returned to his alma mater some ett also holds a seat on the Deans Council. As' er Albert F. ('53), is also a Phi Gam who has the General Alumni Fund. He is a member and President of the Presidents Club, an or made his career at the University of Maine. ganization of alumni who annually donate After graduation Al also served in the military $ 1,000 or more to the Alumni Fund. from 1953 through 1955. At that time he re turned home and accepted a position at the Foxcroft Academy in Dover-Foxcroft, where he became an instructor as well as coach of the baseball and basketball teams. In 1961 he left the Academy to take a position with Skanck High School in Millinocket, where he served as guidance director and assistant prin cipal. After five years in this position Al Hack ett returned to the home of his college days. Presently, Al's association with U.M.O. is as Associate Director of Admissions in charge of Freshmen. His duties involve organizing the "head honcho" of the Memorial Union. or just providing some stability to the most hopping spot on campus, Dave Rand is there, and we're mightly proud of him and all of the other Omega Mu Fijis who have helped to make the University of Maine the outstanding institution that it is today. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT OCTOBER I, 1983 \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGE? ALUMNI NOTES "NOT FOR COLLEGE DAYS ALONE 1923 Ted Curtis, once again the oldest broth er in attendance at this year's Pig Din' ner, still has the same enthusiasm and love for his chapter that he has always had. Ted gained entry into the Maine Sports Hall of Fame this spring, in rec ognition of his sixty years of contribu tions to the college and high school sports programs of the state of Maine. Ted and his wife are still residing at 123 1952 Hugo "Baron" Cross is a retired teach er and coach living on Friendship Road in Waldoboro, ME. He was Sgt. at Arms for Omega Mu and was on the varsity tennis team as well as participating in in tramural football, basketball, and base ball. Hugo's father and grandfather are also Omega Mu Fijis. and Phi Beta Kappa. 1980 Brian D. Dillon graduated from Syra cuse with a degree in psychology. He for his chapter. Brian currently works tor for Travelers Insurance Co. and as a field underwriter for New York often sees Hugo Cross. 1958 Donald H. Marden is an attorney living in Cape Elizabeth. He is in frequent 1946 John G. Whalan will be seeking early re May, after serving as salesman, produc tion manager, research and develop ment leader, and in his current position in marketing research. After majoring in history and government at Maine, John transferred to Babson College and Dyess beginning in graduated from U. honors including be List, Phi Kappa Phi, Gerald Vigue lives in Glastonbury, Con necticut. He currently is a payroll audi Maine Street in Orono. tirement from Kendall Co. of Boston this house treasurer, will be an attorney with Foreman & September. Scott Maine with several ing on the Dean's at 85 Silver St. in Waterville. Don trans was social chairman and Rush chairman Life and lives at 410 Ocean House Rd. contact with Steve Swan. ferred from Maine to Cornell in 1955 and then attended Boston University Law School. He has served on the city council, was Kennebec County At torney and Mayor of Waterville. He earned a B.S. in business, and later his M.B.A. from the University of Pennsyl vania. While at Maine, John played in Medicine. Tim was recording secretary for Omega Mu and frequently sees and his wife, Ann, have four sons: Lee Gary Jacobson, George Wallace, and Steve Swan. He lives at One Kneeland the Maine Bears Dance Band, wrote for (20), Don (19), David (15), and Ken (12). On April 7, 1983, Don's son, Don the "Maine Campus," and was Fresh Marden, Jr., became a brother of man Football manager. Omega Mu. 1948 Malcolm "Bud" Brown is a banker 1978 Scott Austin majored in forestry at U. with the Merrill Trust Company in Bangor. He was Omega Mu house treasurer and graduated with a degree in business Maine and is now a statistician for Georgia Pacific in Woodland, Maine. administration. One year after gradua- 1979 R. Scott Sawyer, a former Omega Mu What on earth is going on here? Any ideas? Please let us know. 1981 Timothy J. Young is a student at the Tufts University School of Dental St., Boston, MA. 1982 Douglas "B.F." Banks is employed as the manager of Showcase Cinemas in Hartford, Conn. Doug majored in me chanical engineering and was an in tramural referee and chapter social ser vice chairman. He lives at 157 Downey Dr., Apt. B-2, Manchester, Conn. \r\nTHE PINE TREE FIJI PAGES EDITOR'S NOTE Dear Brothers, that reason she should not take a back seat in keep the Omega Mu brotherhood as strong, The '82-83 academic season is practically behind us and soon another band of Omega Mus will venture out into the world, seeking our lives. Never think that if you write a let ter of encouragement, or if you support the as ever, it is the knowledge that we are not success and fulfillment, while the remainder of butions that it will go unnoticed, because It us look forward to the summer months and won't. A letter, a check, a visit, or any kind of support that you can show has profound intangible benefits, because if there is one thing that moves undergraduate brothers to the fall semester. Looking back over the year in graduate re lations: two very successful alumni gatherings, a large increase in correspondance between the Castle and "Omega Mu beyond" and the BCA's organization of a major fundraising project, all point to the fact that The Involved house with even the most minimal of contri alone in our quest. Good luck to next year's editors, Jeff Farnsworth and joe Colucci. Fraternally, Peter M. Tirschwell Perge! Graduate, the goal consistently being pursued by undergraduate brothers, is becoming a reality. One of the points that we have been stressing in this year's editions of the "Pine Tree Fiji" is that when we view Omega Mu as a whole, that view should not be tarnished by some of the more noticeable problems that the chapter has experienced. These problems are ones that are experienced by many frater nities. Rather, what we should be looking at is a chapter which throughout its history has contributed many valuable men to society who have gone out to achieve immeasurable careers in business or deeds of public service to their university and state. Omega Mu itself has played no small role in the development of the University of Maine. We are all brothers in this proud institution of Omega Mu and for Dick Upham ('65, left), Crusade Chairman for the Maine Division oftheAmerican Cancer Society, receives an S8300 check from Fiji Marathon Chairman, Matt Smith ('83). U.M.O. FRATERNITY BOARD Memorial Union Orono, Maine 04469 NON-PROFIT ORG. U. S. POSTAGE PAID Address Correction Requested ORONO, ME. Permit No. 2 TO PARENTS If your son is not living at home and thus not receiving this newslet ter, please send his new permanent address to the PHI GAMMA DELTA HOUSE. Orono, ME 04473. Thank you very much.