f II N The ^ Published by Alpha Chapter of the Fraternity oe Phi Gamma Delta at Washington and Jefferson College WASHINGTON,PENNSYLVANIA SPRING 1999 Alpha Chapter News Roundup GREETINGS FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT Hello graduate, My name is Mitchei Groszkiewicz. and I am the new president of Alpha Chapter. I am a sopiiomore account ing major from Erie, attended Erie Cathedra! Prep, and was involved in numerous sports while in high school. I came to W&J with the intent of ex tending my football career into my college days but was forced to retire due to a serious shoulder injury. I decided to pledge Fiji in the fall of 1997, and it was definitely the best elected. I am also an active member of the Interfraternity Council, which decision I have ever made. Ever since makes decisions and rules for all of being initiated in the fall of 1998, I have put all of my efforts into better ing the Alpha Chapter. I decided to run for the position of president no more than a month after actually be coming a brother. I knew that I had a lot to learn, but, sinee we have only two juniors, I gave it a shot and was the fraternities on campus. I was elected to the IFC Judicial Board not long after being elected president. I have a pretty stressful schedule, but it is teaching me a lot. I recently attended a national IFC conference in Stanford, CT,with Jerry Stebbins, our Greek advisor at W&J, and men from three different fraterni ties on campus. The conference was very educational. I spoke with broth ers from many chapters in the North east and received many good tips on rush and how to deal with alcohol-free housing, which we are going to deal with in 2000. We also have found a new academic advisor. His name is Eric Stark, and he is a business professor. He is a really good guy, and I think that he will be a great asset to our chapter. Eric is relatively new to W&J, but he has promised us that he will do whatever he can to help us out. Brother Jason Kelecic and I have Alpha Chapter's new officers (l-r): John Evankovich, Chris Hazlett, Mitch Groszkiewicz, S. Grant Irwin and Nick Curinga. Graduate a 50-Year Law Professor W. Edward Sell '44 is a dean and distinguished service professor of law emeritus at the University of Pitts burgh. His wife, Cordelia(West Penn Hospital Nursing School), is a nurse. They have a son, Jeffrey. He tells boards of St. Clair Hospital, the Forbes Fund, Executive Service Corps and Little Lake Theatre. brothers, "In May 1999, I will com plete 50 years of full-time teaching Of his fraternity experience, this former Alpha Chapter president tells us, "It has been a great influence. I look upon my brothers of the class of 1945 as though they were blood broth at the University ofPittsburgh School ers who would come to my help should ofLaw." Brother Sell is a member of the I need it." University Club and serves on the eca Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15228. Get in touch with him at 106 Sen plans for the renovation ofour chapter room. 1 know you read about it in the last issue of The Wiji Fiji, but this is a very important subject to us and de serves mentioning. We also have plans to purchase new ritual material, which was also destroyed in the renovation of the chapter house in preparation for the 150th Ekklesia. The Alpha Association has agreed to loan us the money for the purehase of these materials. One final note: the board oftrustees at W&J has agreed to be a part of the Fraternity/Trustee Program. The pro gram has been designed to help raise (Continued on page 2) \r\nPage 2 Spring 1999 THE WIJI FIJI Alpha Chapter Welcomes New Officers President Mitch Groszkiewicz, from Erie, went to Erie Cathedral Pre paratory School. Mitch is a sopho more majoring in accounting and Spanish. He is involved in the IFC and is a Judicial Board member. In his spare time, he is a delivery driver for a local pharmacy. His goal is to become a CPA. Vice President/Treasurer S. Grant Irwin,ajunior from Cincinnati,OH,is a business and German major. He graduated from Colerain High School. Grant is involved with the IFC and is a volved in the IFC and is a Judicial Judicial Board member. Last year, he was Alpha's corresponding secretary. Board member. He is the current presi dent of Group Organizing Active Leadership, and he is also a resident Presently, he has an accounting in ternship with the Shepard Company, and his goal is to be in international sales. Recording Secretary Nick Curinga is a sophomore business major from Clairton. Nick attended Serra Catholic High School. He is a member of the W&J football team. His plan after graduation is to go on to graduate school. FijiIsland 1999 Just a thank you to all ofour gradu ates: Alpha Fiji Island was held on April 23-24, 1999. Thanks to all who Corresponding Secretary Chris Hazlett, a junior from Saltsburg, graduated from the Kiski School. Chris is a business major who is in assistant in a freshman dorm. Last year, Chris was Alpha Chapter house manager and the comptroller. His career plans include becoming a financial planner or being involved in a venture capital firm. Historian John M. Evankovich, who hails from Plum, attended Plum Senior High School. John is a sopho more psychology major and member of the W&J football team. John's post-graduation plans include going to law school and then working for the CIA. Welcome,1999 Pledge Class attended! The Wiji Fiji is published by the brothers of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta at Washington and Jefferson College for mem The Alpha Chapter has 10 new additions to the house. The following are the pledges, where they are from and where they went to high school. Dan Bonasso Matthew J. Dietz Fairmont, WV Library Fairmont Senior South Park Brad J. Graham Kittanning Kittanning Mark Platt Mike Platt Robert P. Swart Gibsonia Gibsonia West Finley Hampton Hampton McGuffey Gennarco Vacca McKees Rock Newsletter Program Headquar Adam Warhola Jason P. Wrona Pittsburgh Uniontown South Park Laural Highlands ters,P.O. Box 602,Needham,MA Jonathan D.Zahler Edinboro General McLane bers and friends. Graduate news items, photo graphs and change of address no tices should be sent to Alpha Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta, do Montour 02492-0007. GREETINGS (Continuedfrom page 1) money for the construction ofnew fra ternity houses at W&J. Each fraternity on campus, includ ing Phi Gamma Delta, is attempting to raise money for a new house and, whatever amount is raised, the trust ees from that fraternity will match it. The funds will go toward the new chapter houses. If you would like more information about the program, please write to us at 50 S. Lincoln St., Washington, PA 15301, and we will fill you in on the details. President Mitch Groszkiewicz Perge! Graduates Remain Our Best Resource Do you remember saying, "You'll see me around," or "I'll be back," as you carried your last box of college treasures from your room at the house? Once out in the world, you found a job, maybe a wife and family. Some how good old Fiji got pushed down on the priority list. Lately, though, you've been think ing about how you'd like to get in volved again. But all your brothers have graduated, the chapter has changed,and there's really no one you feel comfortable contacting to find out what's happening. Wait a minute! This is your frater nity, and its unique aspect is that it provides membership for life. You en joyed your undergraduate experience; there's no reason why you can't enjoy your graduate experience too. Graduate support provides a foun dation for undergraduate develop ment.It can take the form ofbecoming a chapter advisor, serving as a mem ber of the Alpha Chapter House Cor poration, or something as simple as attending our annual Homecoming celebration. You are a valuable resource to the chapter, and we want to hear how we can get you involved again. Just write to Phi Gamma Delta, 50 S. Lincoln St., Washington,PA 15301. \r\nSpring 1999 Page 3 THE WIJI FIJI Alpha Chapter Graduate News Morrell P. Duncan Jr. '49 is self- employed in promotional products sales. His wife, Marilyn Shaffer(Case Western Reserve), is a speech patholo gist. They are the parents ofthree sons, David, Ross, and Robert (deceased). "Spike" is a 12-year member ofthe Rotary Club and current member of Steve currently resides at 5177 Dickens Dr., Richmond Heights, OH 44143. Leigh E. Longstreet '49 retired as purchasing officer for the Pennsylva nia DOT central office of Procter & Gamble/Pfizer. He and his wife, Kitty, the Kiwanis Club. He is an officer for have seven children. Easter Seals,the United Way,Kiwanis Dental Center and Presbyterian Leigh tells us, "Eric is a sonar engineer on nuclear submarines for the Department of Defense in San Diego. Paul is a directorfor the men tally retarded. Peter is a doctor— graduated from the University of Texas with residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Will is a bridge engineerfor Penn DOT.John worksfor Pan Ameri can Mortgage Company, Mary works for Blue Cross and Betsy works in the Church and is a counselor at the Dal las Suicide and Crisis Center. Of his fraternity experience, he tells brothers, "It is a greatfoundationfor dealing with life experiences! I have two friends who are Fijis here in Dallas—onefrom W&J and Pitt and the otherfrom Penn State." Brothers can contact Spike at 15008 Cypress Hills Dr., Dallas, TX 75248. Penn DOT comptroller's office." Drop a line to Brother Longstreet at Steve Hunyadi Jr. '89 is a resident 442 Walnut Bottom Rd., Carlisle, PA physician for ear, nose and throat and head and neck surgery at the University Hospitals of Cleveland. His wife, Denise (Ohio State), is a perfusionist. They have two children, Jocelyn, 2, and Steven, an infant. 17013. T. Urling Walker writes, "I'm still trying to get retired but find myself on a number ofcommittees and boards as well as taking on various assign ments within the community. The high light of the year was that I attended my 55th high school reunion in Pitts burgh with my wife. We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, and we are both expecting to celebrate my 50th graduation year and become a member ofthe Old Guard this coming May at W&J." Brother Walker currently makes his home at 1170 Ives St., Watertown, NY 13601. Alfred Tuttle'32,a retired physician, shares this news with brothers, "Bob May '31 and I clowned around years ago."Renew your friendship with A1 at 500 Rt. 909 #CH07, Verona, PA 15147. H. King Hartman '59 is an ophthal mologist in private practice. He tells brothers, "H. King Hartman Jr.joined mypractice three years ago. Brett and Coby are in theirfirst year in medical school." Brothers can send King, who col lects trains, a letter at 516 Pellis Rd., Greensburg, PA 15601. Graduate Assistance Ensures BestRush Results While much can be said about the recent advancements made in nearly every facet of fraternity and campus Fiji Rushee Recommendation life for Alpha Chapter, there is a par ticular facet about which enough can Name: never be said. Home Address: The chapter's rush chairmen have been doing an excellent job locating and pledging the best young men at Washington and Jefferson College,but there is always room for improvement. The best improvement any of the brothers can come up with is more interaction by graduates in the rush process—namely,recommendations. If you know of young men who are or will be attending W&J—and whom you would be proud to call brothers— please take a moment to get the infor mation to us. With your input, we will be ensured oftop rush results for years to come. Age: School Address: Phone: Home: School: Classification: Major: Comments: Your Name and Address: Mail to Phi Gamma Delta, 50 S. Lincoln St., Washington, PA 15301. Please do not send to Newsletter Program Headquarters. Thanks! \r\nPage 4 Spring 1999 THE WIJI FIJI More Newsfrom Alpha Graduates John M.Snyder '88 is a podiatrist in private practice. He is a member of the South Park School Board,and you can catch up with him at 2116 Stewart Rd., Library, PA 15129. very distinctive office that had been a home built in Southern Mansion style by a member of the judiciary shortly after the turn ofthe century. I would like to see any brothers when they are visiting the beach." David N. Rutt '74 is an attorney in Brother Rutt is a member of the the firm of Moore & Rutt, PA. His Rotary Club of Milford, Avenue United Methodist Church, Commu wife, Barbara,also a W&J graduate, is also an attorney. They have a son, nity Legal Aid Society Board and Andrew, 16. Milford Chamber of Commerce. He "Turk" tells us, "I am managing partner in a four-attorney firm with offices in Georgetown and Milford, DE. We have a general practice and recently renovated and moved into a enjoys golf, reading and fishing. Of his fraternity experience, this former Alpha Chapter president tells us, "It gave me confidence with my relationships with people in business and social situations, lifelongfriend ships and a common bond with other Phi Gamsfrom other schools whom I will meet during life." Alpha Chapter brothers can contact David at 1001 Pecan Ave., Milford, DE 19963. J. Thomas Lane '68 writes, "I am a member ofBowles Rice Law Firm and a developer of Quarry Creek in Charleston, WV." Tom has a daugh ter, Anne,and is minority leader ofthe Charleston City Council. He enjoys tennis. Drop him a line at 914 Chest nut Rd., Charleston, WV 25314. Help Us Locate Our 'Lost' Alpha Chapter Graduates We want all ofour Alpha Chapter graduates to begin receiving The Wiji Fiji, however, we do not have an address for any of the following "lost" graduates. If you know the current address of any of the following graduate brothers, please take a minute to send it to the Newsletter Program Headquarters address listed on page 2. Thanks! Philip C. Collins '24 Gordon N. Peay '53 Anthony R. llizio '76 Francis W.Niehaus '27 Joseph E. Richards '53 Bruce S. Latimer '76 Victor Davis '27 Daniel B. Donovan '54 Michael P. Sabolsky '78 John H. Brownlee '28 Enos S. Olin '54 Mark E. Yecies '79 Kenneth S. Gay '31 William E. Tague '32 Andre W. Rebeil '55 Antony J. Scoles '80 Charles L. Phillips '55 David A. Hacker '81 James M. Snowden '33 James D. Danielson '58 Grant W. Healey '83 Howard H. Flint '35 Peter G. Johnson '59 Marc E. Veseskis '83 Hugh L. Ruffner '36 Robert O. Beach '59 Thomas N. Liptack '83 Warren J. Blanke '36 William L. James '59 Bob S. Marsh '84 Keith D. Brown '37 Thomas L. Smith '61 David B. Harris '84 John Connell '38 Gordon S. Dunlop '63 William H. Truxal '38 Robert J. Quinn '63 Joseph J. Wagner '84 Joseph M. Grubich '84 Thomas E. Munce '39 Douglas H. Mitchell '66 Patrick K. Gibson '84 Richard L. Aiken '40 Wallace G. Smith '66 Rodrigo T. Ycaza '86 James W. Jewell '42 Paul C. Yates '67 Peter J. Earhart '87 Richard T. Glenn '42 Christopher S. Eaton '88 William C. Sturgeon '43 Richard W. Hopkins '67 George D. Suchko '69 Richard J. Maney '69 James W. McCormick '44 James U.Todd'71 Neil S. Freedman '88 Ray A. Hauserman '44 Eugene R. Floto '46 B. William Curry '48 John W. Dowding '48 William J. Sarver '71 Christopher S. Yeager '92 William S. Barber '71 Joel K. Green '92 William S. Jenkins '71 Sean M. Russo '92 David J. Kirk '73 Constantine M. Mosko '93 Rhodes D. Swinburne '48 James C. Haller '74 Richard L. Haller '94 Albert C. McMillan '49 Roger D. Duber '74 Edward J. Bomba '52 Gilbert P. Muir'75 John H. Allen '43 Andrew J. Cohen '88 Eric S. Vanek '88