The Beaver Fiji Phi Gamma Delta 1992 Rush Edition GREETINGS FROM THE RUSH CHAIRMAN Greetings to all new OSU Beavers! Congratulations on your decision to attend Oregon State University to further your education. The time you spend at Oregon State can only be enhanced by the friends you will make and the experiences you will At Phi Gamma Delta, we pride ourselves in the diversity of our brotherhood. This diversity is an attribute which keeps us strong on campus. The varsity athlete, the student leader, the intellectual, the socializer, and the campus leader all unite to make Fiji what it is — distinct. encounter. just as distinct is our nickname, which was chosen in 1894 Academically, the university offers many fields of study, some that can be con sidered among the best in the nation. OSU offers a wide variety of schools, such as business, engineering, agriculture, forestry, and computer science, which prepare JAMES ROBINSON thousands in those fields of study for the job market. Another strong point of OSU is its variety of living groups. These include the residence halls, cooperatives, and of course, the Greek system. Each fraternity offers a great many advan tages that cannot be obtained through the other living groups mentioned. The Greek system at Oregon State is one of the largest west of the Mississippi. Comprised of 28 fraternities and 15 sororities, the Greek system is governed by the the Interfraternity Coun cil (IPG) and the Panhellenic Council. These are the legislative and judicial bodies of the system. Officers include Greek com munity leaders as well as student body representatives. Each separate fraternity represents its own individual personality' and style which make for diversity in the system. at the international fraternity's convention. The name "Fiji" was declared our official nickname because the high council felt it would set us apart from other fraternities and appeal readily to the imagination. Annual achievements for the Fijis consist of intramural championship teams, superb social functions, improvement in scholarship, and an ever-increasing role in campus activities, as well as community service programs and public relations. We are a group of men who enjoy enthusiastic participation and encouragement in helping one another achieve individual and common goals. With a membership of over 120 on cam pus, we are striving to accomplish more and more, so we can live up to the status of being one of the top ten fraternities on campus. Only by your own visit to the Fiji house will you be able to judge what we, as well as other fraternities, are like. We urge you to make an educated decision, one that you won't regret, and one you will be proud of for the rest of your days, in col lege and in life. The choice is yours. Good luck and we hope to see you soon. — lames Robinson, Rush Chairman \r\nBRANDON REESE TONY JOHNSON JEFF NIZICH ERICH THOMPSON Student Foundation Y Round Table VP Newman Club Treas. I EC Representative Snowboarding Club Blue Key Marketing Club VP IFC Judicial Board ROB LANGFORD Pre-Med Club Tae-Kwon Do Club The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta FIJI Two Good Names for One Great Fraternity! JOE MARTIN KBVR TV Public Relations Marketing Club Phi Gamma Delta was founded at Jefferson College in 184B. The men who founded Phi Gamma Delta based their organization on the principle of secrecy. It is this prin ciple that has produced our strong brotherhood bonds and unique image. At the turn of the century, the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta began to expand rapidly. Its current strength boasts 128 chapters and three colonies at campuses throughout the BRANDON MCCARTER Cultural Diversity Comm. Greek Week Comm. United States and Canada. During the years, Fiji has produced a multitude of outstanding men: golfer Jack Nicklaus, former Oregon governor Vic Atiyeh, former chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral William Crowe (ret.), owner of the LA Dodgers Peter O'Malley, actor John Ritter, owner of Nike Corp. Phil Knight, and former President of the United States Calvin Coolidge. Phi Gamma Delta has also produced many other political figures and corporate executives who provide links to opportunity. It is through the individual efforts of these men and many other brothers like them that the traditions of Phi Gamma Delta have endured for over 140 years and have established Phi Gamma Delta as one of the most prominent fraternities in North America. CORY CUNNINGHAM Marine ROTC Assn. of Cen. Contrs. Kappa Omicron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at OSU was granted its charter on December 30,1921. Our membership is over 13OO strong, representing 35 states and 5 foreign countries. Construction of our current house started in early 1928, and it was occupied by fall term the same year. Since then, we have put much funding into the upkeep and improvement of our house, including a complete remodeling of the first floor in 1979 and refurbishment of the upstairs study rooms in 1985. The improvement of the Fiji house will continue in our pursuit of excellence and our goal to always have the nicest fraternity house on campus. GLENN GARLAND Assn. of Student Civil Engineers Phi Gamma Delta provides endless opportunities, such as strong scholarship pro grams, intramural sports, social activities, and valuable assistance in both campus and community activities. Phi Gamma Delta offers diversity and a place to build lifelong friendships. In diversity, Fiji finds a way to separate itself from the "Animal House" and other common fraternity stereotypes, allowing each member to provide his own personality and style to make Phi Gamma Delta unparalleled. The friendships and experiences available here are ones that are never to be forgotten. We encourage you to explore the Greek system, and especially Phi Gamma Delta. It could provide you with the opportunity and lifelong experiences it has given so many Fijis. Thanes Honorary DOUG HASLEM Assn. of Student Student Alumni Assn, Safety Engineers JED LARSON BRIAN BRUCE DAVE KOLLER ERIC CHISHOLM KRIS TERRY BRETT ROACH OSU Pistol Club Snowboarding Club KBVR-TV Cultural Diversity Comm. Air Force ROTC \r\nSOCIAL m Social events, along with all other aspects of life at Phi Gamma Delta, have proven to be a major contribution to our success. We believe that brothers who play together stay together. Our social events offer the individual many opportunities, such as the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends, that will enhance your time at OSU — and the rest of your life. Our original party themes and ideas and full participation among brothers has led us to parties with the top sororities on campus. Social events at Phi Gamma Delta include: barn dances, toga parties. Moms and Dads Weekends, housedances, mystery dates. Midnight Madnesses, Wake-up Breakfasts, Halloween and Christmas parties — and the ever-popular FIJI ISLANDER! Once again, our social events should prove to be exceptional next year. Hope to see you here! — Joel Desmarteau, Social Chairman (Jj S, to n::^^ k jsr I; \r\nXSLADOEREvery two years, on Memorial Day Weekend, the back yard of Phi Gamma Delta is magically transformed into a jungle paradise as the brothers enjoy the biennial party known as the FIJI ISLANDER. Rated by Playboy magazine as one of the top five collegiate parties, the Beaver Islander consists of a pre-party which takes place at a park. Volleyball, softball, and dancing to a live band are just a few of the relaxing activities that occur. Then, in the evening, brothers and their dates return to the house which has been decorated with ponds, a bridge, a running waterfall, live fish, and even a duck or two. Fijis and their dates dance the night away with a different live band while feasting on a wonderful catered dinner. In the morning, the entire crew, dates and all, heads off to a vacation hideaway at the ocean or in the mountains to enjoy the sun and fun for the rest of the Memorial Day Weekend. The FIJI ISLANDER is an excellent party which is remembered fondly until the next and provides a great release just before the stress and strain of finals week for spring term. — Kris Terry Publications '■V : t t. s.W ;■> V Vj V / * «