LITTLE W'A'VTS mn GIANT I i. ■\}.ir\'i\\it \L a7>M?i?S75i^ ■^jvfyjlrr. Psi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Wabash College Volume 46, Number 2 Phi Gamma Delta, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Indiana Psi Chapter Initiates 211 On February 3, 2000, the brothers of Psi Chapter welcomed twenty-one new members into the fraternity. These men met and surpassed all requirements asked of them during pledgeshipKeeping their individuality and uniqueness unchanged, the newly initiated members were molded with the same beliefs that great members of this fraternity highly value. The freshmen are excited and energetic. They look forward to new challenges and they anxiously await the opportunity to improve this already Spring, 1999 will continue to have a report on the chapter, but we will begin to include articles about what graduate brothers are doing. In this issue we have enclosed a fax sheet. If you would please take a few minutes and fi ll out the fonn and fax it back to us, we will list your news in the next edition of the Little Giant Fiji. Eriks Janelsins '02 Historian great chapter. As their Pledge Educator, I have watched the freshmen enter college as unrefined high school graduates only to see them mature into sophisticated young men. I have witnessed their triumphs and defeats. No matter the result of their attempted conquests, they learned from their mistakes, grew from their experiences, and created a unity that will last them a lifetime. In guiding these freshmen on their journey, 1 remeber and reflect on my own journey through pledgeship. I know that despite the vast change in pledgeship over the years, a common goal is still obtained. As I leave this house and a new century begins, I am confident that these freshmen will continue the tradition and excellence that has been a part of Psi Chapter for over 150 years. Kevin Brechting '00 Pledge Educator Focus of LGF to Change Below you will see pictures of the 1967 and 19'j9 pledge class's floats to be judged during the Homecoming competition. Many of these traditions still hold true at Wabash. The Senior Bench still stays purple for most of the fi rst semester. Chapel Sing has the pledge class practicing as goon as they arrive on campus. While the environment at Wabasfi changed, many of the events that link current students to th^ P^st are still intact. Recently we have decided to change the format of LGF. We have decided to concentrate more on graduate brother news instead of simply a report on the state of the chapter- Homecoming 1967 \r\ne Giant After a semester abroad in jolly 'ole England, it is time to get back to the rigors of Wabash College and the brotherhood of Psi Chapter. This past semester in London was one of the best times of my life and those memories will last my entire life. I studied in London through Central University of Iowa. The llomecoining 1999 Fiji Steps Down Fiji William I. Garrard '54, stepped down from the bench recently in a ceremony held in the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom at the Indian Statehouse. Judge Garrard has served on the Indiana Court of Appeals, 3'^ Circuit since 1974. During the retirement ceremony, fellow Fiji Gov. Frank O'Bannon appointed Garrard a Sagamore of the Wabash. Judge Garrard also received a rocking chair with the court seal and his name engraved in the back on behalf ofthe judges ofthe Court of Appeals. We wish Judge Garrard well in his future endeavors. Daniel Zeno '02 program was stationed in the heart of London in historic Bloomsbuiy. I was located only fifteen minutes from Buckingham Palace and thirty minutes from St. Paul's Cathedral, walking of course. This central location really paid off in that many of the historic sights were close, including the British Museum, and more importantly one of the main clubbing areas of London, Leicester Square, was only ten minutes away. It is hard being back here in Crawfordsville where there is nothing really happening. Besides the clubs and pubs of London there was a ton of other things to do. There were a few movie premiers. Eyes Wide Shut and The World is not Enough, where Editor some people got to meet Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Peirce Brosnan, and even Paul Mcartney. Queen Elizabeth even drove **Note: Information from an article in the Indiana Legal past our living residence twice. The second time people raised their beer to her and she acknowledged their presence with a Bulletin was used for this article. wave. ^ gat II A ^ (fj' VvWt ftdirtd ^ ■. A, I'hi Gamma Delta The theater experience in London was amazing. One can see a different play or musical every night! I was fortunate enough to see Phantom of the Opera, Les Mis, Rent (with the original Broadway cast), and Beauty and the Beast (stop laughing). 1 also got to see three Shakespeare plays at the New Globe Theater. I felt as though I took a step back into the Elizabethan 132 'Years of (Brotfierfiood' Offlcers A Adviws Dftving Directions FIJI Webpage Update period. Oh, studies, the main reason I traveled to London. The classes were less than challenging, a welcomed change from the hustle and bustle of Wabash. While I did glean a considerable amount of knowledge from my classes, little effort was needed to pass them. My classes only met once a week and I had every Friday free. Honestly, I learned more outside of the classroom. I was able to become a citizen of the world instead of being ethnocentric for my entire life. I did not spend all of my time in London. Through my program I got to visit Liverpool and learn learn about the Beatles. It was a very interesting trip. I met two gentlemen, one This spring should prove to be exciting in the technology area of Psi chapter. As some already know, the Housing Corps has approved the purchase of furniture and computers for the "Red Room" (The old pool room.) This will allow Psi chapter to become the first fraternity on campus to have its own computer lab! We are also revamping the current web page to include the comprehensive Alumni Email Database and the official Alumni Email List. There will be many other improvements, but instead of ruining the fun, come check it out in the early spring! David Greene '01 Technology Chairman Psi Web Page from Liverpool and the other from the Isle of Mann, that told me about the problems with America. I just nodded my head and agreed, after all I was the minority and they were buying me pints. Who am I to argue? I also went to Stratford-Upon-Avon to visit the birthplace of Shakespeare as well as Bristol, the Cotswolds, Oxford, Stonehenge, and Bath. I was able to spend ten days in Aberdeen, Scotland with fellow Psi Brother Eric Fulmer '01. I had an enjoyable time and even took a day trip to Keith and Inverness. Keith was important because I toured the Chivas Regal distillery. I got to see Loch Ness in Inverness. My traveling didn't stop when my classes ended. Brother Fulmer and I visited the continent for nineteen days before returning back to Indiana on January 5, 2000. We stopped in Brussels, Belgium; Colon, Germany; Strasburg, France; Paris, http;//www.wabash.edu/fraternity/fiji/ France; Milan, Italy; Florence, Italy; and Rome, Italy. We were exhausted but had a great time that we will not soon forget. As I said it is good to be back here at 213 W. Jefferson Overseas Adventures Street. It is a rough transition trying to get back into the swing of Wabash. I have enjoyed catching up with my PBs and A CHANGE OF PACE-LONDON STYLE brothers. I undoubtedly want to go back into England and I will \r\nCrawfordsville's local newspaper, into the old jail. This project was done to help the Crawfordsville Historical society and we quickly learned why they were so concerned with the old newspapers when we began to move them: some of the papers dated back to 1868! leadership of a fraternity, while brother Menaugh's stories from his room in a nursing home in Spain, paint pictures of a past Wabash. Both ofthese brother's experiences as Psi brothers are still an active part ofthe undergraduate experience today and for many days to come. Thank you to all brothers who have realized that Psi chapter is not "For College Days Alone." We have also broken barriers between two of the oldest college rivals in the nation. Psi Chapter is now helping the Depauw FIJI chapter with their rush process. Over the years the Depauw chapter has lost some of its presence on campus, and we are providing all sorts of help to make sure the Depauw FIJIs rush a pledge class that will lead them strongly into the new millennium. We have provided help painting their house and have also been present for the actual rush process. We hope to see their chapter flourish in the coming years. Also, this year we are adding a philanthropic element to our yearly FIJI Island party. On Saturday, April D' we will have a volleyball tournament on the lawn next to the house. It will be an endeavor that could raise a great deal of money for the local Boys &*tjirl's Club. Look for more community focused activities in the future as we strive to portray Phi Gamma Delta as it should be. Wes Spence '02 Philanthropy Chairman State ofthe Chapter As construction begins on Wabash outside the windows of the FIJI House, construction of our Brotherhood has continued. On February 3, 2000, we initiated 21 new Brothers. The Chapter has watched these men grow from a class of freshman boys struggling to find their place at Wabash to a cohesive group excited about their future at Psi Chapter, achieving a CPA of 3.38 at the end of the first semester. The expectations for the new Brothers are high, but the probability of their success at Wabash and in the FIJI House is even higher. Our new Brothers can look forward to three more years in the House, including many new programs that have begun this year. The first ofthese programs was the leadership retreat held in early January. It is our hope that this program can become a yearly event at Psi Chapter. If retreats in the future can mirror the successes of this year's event, Psi Chapter has many years of wonderful Brotherhood to look forward to. Other programs like the etiquette classes that began this past week are focused on making the Psi Brother a well-rounded man, suited for and excited about the world beyond Wabash. The continued construction of both Psi Chapter and Wabash College could not be possible without the help of Graduate Brothers, for that, the entire fraternity thanks you. Your donations of talent, treasure, and time are what helps this House to remain the strong Chapter that it was in your days. For me, communications with Brothers like Mac McNaught '76 or John J. Menaugh '36 are what keep this chapter and her past alive. Brother McNaught, who is in constant communication with the cabinet ofthe house assists us with the struggles of the Fraternally Yours, Tim Craft Chapter President Perge! \r\nPsi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION 213 W. Jefferson St. Crawfordsville, IN 47933 BULK RATE PERMIT NO. 181 CRAWEOBLSVILLE,MD.