GRADUATE NEWS Brother Roland Kuehn *63 recalls the Fiji Rock saga dating hack prior to 1959 when he first painted it as a freshman. He also remembers keeping extra paint on hand in case the police or neighbors complained about its often ugly appearance. He is still Early last November, Brother. Wilfred Howe passed away and Brother Larry Barnard '29 recalls that Bill Howe was the first legacy at Pi Iota. Bill was the class of '22, and his father, William C. Howe, was '93* B i l l ' s father was also one of the uncertain how the Rock saga originated and we here at Pi Iota are as inter first members to be initiated by the Charter members? prior to Larry's ested in finding out as he is. Again we ask anyone who may know anything father who was the fifteenth member of Pi Iota. about the rock,s origin to please send in any information. We have some leads into the story but too many parts are still missing from the puzzle. We are hoping to have a history of the Fiji Rock compiled in time for our 90th Pig Dinner Anniver sary. So please Write In NOW. Mr. Howe was a well respected member of his community of Sharon,Ma. He was a retired Chief engineer of the Foxboro Co. as well as being very active in local activities. Perhaps the most interesting graduate response came from brother F. Holman Waring who renewed contact with Pi Iota. Brother Waring was the class of 1912 and the list of his achievements since graduation is indeed a notable one. His story is quite interesting since it involves a very famous Fiji, Newton D. Baker. Here is Mr. Waring's story: "Your Pi Ides of.Nov. I98O had an article about Pi Iota receiving the "Newton D. Baker Social Service Cup" at the Nashville Ekklesia this year. It reminded me that I was present at a similar meeting at Boston in 1910, at which we met Newton D. Baker, who was the principal speaker. "I had an excellent chance to remind him of that meeting, while in Washington, D.C. in May 1931> when I was attending the final sessions of a famous lawsuit before the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Baker was chief counsel representing the Attorney Generals of Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, New York, who had brought suit against Illinois and the Chicago Sanitary District for diverting a large amount of Lake Michigan water by way of the Sanitary District Canal into the Mississippi River system. This constant diversion had reduced low water levels and injured navi gation in the downstream Great Lakes of Michigan, Huron and Erie. . . .1 was one of two sanitary engineers who were witnesses that were invited to attend the final deliberations in Washington. I stayes over an extra day to rest up before returning to Ohio. So did Mr. Baker. I t was then that I reminded him of the Boston meeting in 1910. He exclaimed, "Why didn't you tell me before know that you were a Phi Gamm!" It was really the first time the two of us were alone. In answer to his next question, if this was the first time I had ever visited Washington? in the affirmative, he said "Let's take a Upon my reply tour around town and I'll tell you some of my experiences here, when I was Secretary of War during World War I." He spent the entire afternoon reminiscing about many interesting items, as we strolled along Pennsylvania Ave., around the White House grounds, the Washington Monument area, etc. It was an afternoon I ' l l never forget." We may not be as fortunate as Mr. Waring to meet a famous Fiji but the bond of brotherhood lets it be known that where ever we may meet a fellow Brother, we will always be welcomed. We thank Mr. Waring, Mr. Steele, and all the other graduates who spent the time to write in and share some memories with us and you! \r\n1980-81 PLEDGE CLASS Paul Harold Ahlijanian, C.M. ‘84, Ronald Andrew Nichols, M.E. '83, Cranston, R.I., Tennis, Ski Club. Canton, Mass., Lacross@ Craig Allen Baptiste, M.E. ‘84, Robert Douglas O'Shea, Ph. ‘84, Wareham, Mass., Track, Bowling. Holliston, Mass., Crew, Track. Todd Robert Cimino, C.M., ‘84, Mark Dominic Padula, M.E. '83. Rochester, N.Y., Soccer, Drums. No. Attleboro, Mass., Rugby. Michael Edward Grasis, M.E. ‘84, Perry Gene Riani, M.E. '84, Cranston, R.I., Football, Trumpet. W. Boylston, Mass., Track. Aristotle Kassos, E.E. '84, Douglas Hopkins Rich, C.M. ‘84, Haverhill, Ma., Music, Sports. Millis, Mass., Soccer, Hockey. Dennis Patrick Leonard, M.&. ‘84, Ralph John Rondinone, M.E. '83 Millbury, Mass., Football. W. Boylston, Mass., Racketball. Micheal Peter Schwinn, C.E. '84, Thomas Mark Levergood, £.E. ‘84, Cazenovia, N.Y., Soccer, Skiing. Framingham, Mass., Lacross . . \ Peter Joseph Sifferlen, C.E. '84 Kevin Joseph Madden, M.E. '84, Sudbury, Ma., Football, basketball Boston , Mass., Mark Phillip Milay, Northborough, Ma., David Paul Metrano, £ Pelham, N.H., Basketball. 1914 1928 1938 1952 1967 1968 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 M.E. Baseball. Intramurals. \ Girard Thomas St.Pierre, M.&. "B84, 83. Chicopee, Mass., Soccer. Timothy Pearson Ufert, M.B. ‘84 "84, Princeton, N.J., Glee Club. THE 1981 90 th ANNIVERSARY PIG DINNER ROSTER TO DATE Chester M. Inman Karl W. Penny Lester H. Sarty Roger K. Stoughton Walter E. Knapp Dick Will John Fiore Doug Riley Jim Jardine Sherm Gates Bob Wood Ray Cherenzia Dick Fillipetti Tom Burns Garry Balboni Dave Demers Joel Angelico Jeffrey J. Coderre David E. Medeiros Mike Severino Jim Aceto Dick Perreault John C. Forster Paul Wheeler Bill Johnson 1977 Bruce Smith Dave Vogt Roman Adrianawycz 1978 Bob Brown John Landers Raymond M. Dunn A. Raymond David Wilson Dave Makis 1979 Donald Larson Larry Marino Don Patten 1980 Rick Goulding Dave Huhtala Mark Lefebvre Richie Richards James Wilbur Tim Barry These Brothers have already reserved their place at this years pig dinner. YOU too can join them by returning the enclosed card. Please respond promptly so that adequate plans may be made. \r\nPLEDGE EDUCATION HOUSE REPORT . • Pi lota's 1980-81 pledge Things have been very hectic here at the Old 99 . but thanks to the cooperation of FA class contains 20 members. They are a diverse group of individuals, with a variety of interests and talents: , Morse (and various other graduates), . (see insert) The pledge class got off to a slow s t a r t with a few un successful raids, and very low quiz grades. This wasn't to discourage them, as they did an excellent job in the pledge-brother football game. They lost 31-12. B term closed with the pledge's Christmas party for the orphan's of the area and a slight increase in quiz grades. Thus far in C term, the pledges have been assigned their pledge project (refinishing the stairs into the basement and enclosing the new washer and dryer), have taken their midterms (grades are below average), and presently they are planning their pledge party. The pledge class as a whole is very tight. Psyche is high, and with the exception of quiz grades, the Brotherhood is happy with their progress. We look fowdrd to when we can c a l l them brothers. Brother Cy Marrion '82 Pledge Educator MORE us that despite his 88-|- years, he is still quite active in writing and His voice has descended from tenor to baritone in range but it is still in prime condition, everything considered. He has also made some song tapes of'old 99' olassics. Included.in this tape of "songs, which were merrily sung about the piano, are "Abdul the Bol Bol Ameer", "When College Songs and College Days", and "Smoke Dreams." He has Since the last house report we have acquired a new refrig erator, new storm windows and the hot water system has been converted to gas. This conversion to gas would not have been possible if it were not for the special concern and effort of Brother Dick Wills. All the undergraduates would like to express their appreciation to him. Immediate plans for future improvements involve updating the house's fire protection system. We have recently purchased several new fire extinguishers and we are now looking into the possibilities of installing an extinguishing system over the stove, and adding on to our present spinkler system. THE YEAR IN SPORTS The men from Old '99 are once again in the thick of things in the race for the coveted Intra- murals Sports Cup. A close second place to Phi Kappa Theta last year, the Gam is determined to play themselves back into the winners circle. The football team had i t s GRAD NEWS One of our recent graduate responses came from Brother Maurice Steele '15i who wrote us a very inter esting letter. Brother Steele told music. the house has undergone some significant improvements. offered the house a copy and perhaps we can share it with you at Pig Dinner. Maurice also recall's the November Pi Ides story from Jack Wheeler and offers to expand on tbe napkin ring story. problems, but still managed to collect some valuable points, while indoors, the talented boys from the volleyball team garnered second place. Fiji also placed third in the cross country. Presently, Phi Gamma Delta is in second place and closing fast. With ba'sketball, ping-pong, Softball, and track left, we are in prime position to move in for the k i l l . I t should also be noted that Fiji is also Instrumental in the suocess of the schools.' varsity sports. With 6 soccer players (1 captain^ 2 football, 1 basketball, 1 wrestler, 2 hockey (1 captain), 1 lacrosse, 3 rugby and lastly 5 baseball, the house is very well represented on "the hill." The men of Fiji are looking towards winning the cup as a great end to a great year. .... .o^ Michael Nallen '82 \r\nPI IOTA HONORS EARL C, HUGHES Undergraduates at WPI are in the unfortunate position of having little contact with the people who have made great contributions to Council from 1953 to 1955» service this small central New England Institute. Often students pass through the system and walk away just to name a few. Cherub also expressed his concern for the school through the arrangement of the Earl C. Hughes scholarship fund from the graduation ceremonies as a member of the President's Advisory Council and as a life member of the WPI Board of Trustees, without ever pausing to wonder who were the people responsible for the education they have just for the housing of the faculty. received. outstanding service to the college It is a small wonder and with donations of real estate In 1975 he was honored for his that when Earl C. Hughes passed with the presentation of the Taylor away in the fall of 1980 that few Award. undergraduates understood the significance of this loss to the WPI community and the world. If In addition to his generous gifts of time and money to WPI, only we had known . . . With a little help from the Alumni Relations Office, a sketchy scenario of Earl 0. Hughes's life began to emerge leaving a number of undergraduates in awe of the accomplishments, compassion and energy of this man. Earl 0. Hughes, known affect ionately as Cherub, was born and raised in Worcester. He graduated from WPI in 191^i a brother of Phi Gamma Delta. Among his contributions to his Alma Mater are service as chairman of techni-forum in 1955 and 1956, a stint as the Worcester representative on the Alumni Brother Hughes was a respected member of the business community. He was founder and manager of a major corporation, a member of the lodge of masons, vestry man for his church. Trustee for the Hahnemann Hospital and the Worcester County Hearing and Speech Center. Beyond the physical evidence Earl Hughes left behind a fond rememberance with those who knew him. It was said that his spirit was contagious and fortunately for the undergraduates of WPI, men like Earl 0. Hughes continue to strive for the well being of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. GRADUATE QUESTIONAIRE YEAR NAME ADDRESS POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT ITEMS FOR PI IDES