MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1861 IOTA MUSE OF IOTA MU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS JUNE 1988 Centennial Fund Reaches One-Third Its Goal Our capital fund drive, designated the lota Mu Centennial Fund, has gotten off to an excellent start. The goal of this drive is to raise $150,000 by the time of the lota Mu centennial celebration in 1989. This sum will supplement the $100,000 that has already been borrowed by the Malcolm Cotton Brown Corporation and will permit us to finance critical major upgrades to the chapter house's electrical, heating, and plumbing systems, plus architec- tural and finish work to restore the commons areas to their former glory. The approach selected by the Centennial Fund Steering Com- mittee has been to initiate a two-pronged effort to meet the $150,000 goal. We are currently soliciting what we have desig- nated "leadership gifts" from relatively few of our brothers. In parallel with these leadership gift solicitations, we are forming a network of class agents to solicit all alumni of lota Mu. As of the end of March, we have received pledges totaling $50,000 from our leadership gift solicitations. Thus, we are one- (continued on page two) Fijis take a moment to rest during their community service in Dorchester. Mark Your Calendars Now For Tentative Reunion Schedule lota Mu's 100th! This is a rough summary of reunion activities. Everything planned for the reunion will be open to brothers and their fam- The fraternity to which you and I belong was founded 100 ilies. We are also still open to suggestions for things to do, espe- years ago next year. On March 30, 1889, eight students at the Massa- cially on Friday during the day. chusetts Institute of Technology were granted a charter (reluc- Thursday tantly, it seems, but that's a story for another time) to start lota Mu. Registration upon arrival at hotel Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, informal get-together at MIT That's a damn good reason to celebrate, Museum and that's just what we're going to do! Friday Breakfast at the house A committee of alumni and undergraduates is planning the Continuing registration at hotel for late-comers biggest celebration in our history, honoring the first hundred Time for open activities years of Phi Gamma Delta at MIT. There's going to be a reunion Guided historical/shopping tours of Boston by actives of every living brother! Everybody. Wives, girlfriends, and family, Dance party at the house too. We're striving for "100 percent for the 100th." Saturday Remember how fresh and beautiful Boston is in the spring? Active/alumni soccer game This is a vacation opportunity for you and your family. You will, Active/alumni softball game of course, be hearing more about this in the year to come, but right Golf tournament now go mark your calendars with these dates: Thursday, April Pool tournament 20, through Sunday, April 23, 1989! See you at the centennial! The Jack Dalton banquet Sunday Lionel Goulet '74 Brunch in Boston Harbor PAGE TWO IOTA MUSE IOTA MUSE Iota Mu Welcomes 12 New Men Iota Muse is published on a regular basis by the lota Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at MIT for its members and friends. lota Mu initiated 12 new brothers into Phi Gamma Delta this News items, contributions, and changes of address should be sent spring. All 12 pledged in the fall and successfully maneuvered to Phi Gamma Delta at MIT, Alumni Records Office, P.O. Box through the harrowing pitfalls that pledge training and their 575, Cambridge, MA 02139. Photographs will be returned, upon first term at MIT presented. Despite all predictions, these men request, after use in the newsletter. will serve our fraternity well and build our strength over the next four years. Shane Robert LaHousse of Southgate, Michigan, transferred Centennial Fund, continued to MIT from the Air Force Academy, where he was sick of being a "plebe." Showing tremendous Fiji psyche and aiding the foot- ball Beavers' ground game, Shane broke the MIT single game third of the way toward our overall goal of $150,000. We thank rushing record for a total of 219 yards. both the solicitors and especially the brothers whose generous Richard Lawrence Rainey is also a transfer student, coming to contributions have enabled us to get off to such a good start. us from Virginia Tech. Originally from Marco Island, Florida, In parallel with the leadership gift solicitations, Brothers Dan Rich unfortunately moved out of the house because of his "wife." Test '50 and Rutherford (Bob) Harris '37 have been organizing Hailing from Rockville Centre, New York, Miles Arnone the class agent network. Class agent coordinators, each of whom promises to be one of our biggest geeks in years. Miles supple- has responsibility for finding class agents for four to six classes, ments his studies by dodging pucks in the goal for MIT's ice have been identified and are in the process of recruiting brothers hockey team and should start next year. to serve as class agents. It is anticipated that these class agents will Philip Andrew Hopkins from Ridgefield, Connecticut, is the begin the general solicitation of all graduate brothers late this second of the Hopkins boys to become a Fiji. Phil was the only spring. freshman brave enough to take up residence in a room that has To those of you who have volunteered your time to work on been transformed into and renamed "the swamp." this fund-raising, we appreciate your commitment. To those of Straight from the dairy state, Christopher Charles Carlson of you who have already pledged a leadership gift, we thank you for Neenah, Wisconsin, is our first real "cheddar-head." Chris was a your generosity. To the rest of you who have not yet been solici- standout in intramural hoops and promises an A-league title ted, we urge you to reflect on what lota Mu and 28 The Fenway before he graduates. have meant to you in the course of your lives. If we all repay even Affectionately known as "skids," John Lee Olson is a local a small fraction of the debt we owe Phi Gamma Delta, the boy from Rockland, Massachusetts. Jack distinguished himself Centennial Fund will quickly grow far beyond the $150,000 during rush week by wreaking a little havoc in his pledge train- minimum that we absolutely must raise. er's room. Jack also plays goalie for MIT's varsity soccer team. Garret Matthew Moose of Greenwood, Arkansas, is one of our Fraternally, most loved new brothers, as he has developed a cult following in Jack Moter '64 the greater Boston area's girls schools. Garret fills out the Fiji- Dick Schmalensee '65 dominated MIT offensive backfield in football and also competes Centennial Fund Co-Chairmen for MIT's track team. Clay Allan Williams of Balko, Oklahoma, held the dubious honor of being president of this dismal dozen. Clay adds his other Local Grads Attend Formal Dinner talents to MIT's football team and has brought the house's academic performance down a peg by introducing the brothers to Earlier in the spring term, lota Mu held a formal dinner for his extensive library of comic books. local graduates. Undergraduate brothers organized the event John Salvatore Fortunato of Holbrook, New York, is famous with newly elected Purple Legionnaire John Sheffield '86. for his humor. Although we have never seen her, we assume that Approximately 15-20 graduate brothers from the area showed John has a gorgeous girlfriend, as his triple-digit phone bill last month attests. up to enjoy cocktails and a well-cooked meal. During dessert, Fiji songs were sung by all, with a special solo by the graduates. The Also known as "The Beaver," Jeffrey Allen Drake is yet event was a sparkling success, as the graduates enjoyed seeing one another Fiji contribution to the MIT football team. Jeff, who another again, as well as meeting some of the undergraduates hails from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has promised to take the brothers to Mardi Gras next year so that we can see what a real whom they were not as familiar with. Thanks to the large turnout, it was decided that the graduate party is like. dinner would be a regular event at lota Mu. If any graduates Michael James deAsla of East Setauket, New York, has the would like to attend, write or call the house, c/o Steve Peltzman great ability to attract women to the dance floor with his DJ-ing talents. However, Mike isn't allowed to dance by order of his or Sean Walker. We'd love to hear from you! girlfriend. Jason Corey DeSantis of Charleroi, Pennsylvania, is the last in his pledge class and looks forward to his traditional task at Pig Dinner with breathless anticipation. Jason, too, is a member of MIT's football team. This, then, is the class of '91. We are very happy to have them in our brotherhood. We hope that you will be able to meet them soon. Let us know before you move! Graduates perform Fiji songs while trying in vain to avoid debris from the dinner crowd. JUNE 1988 PAGE THREE The State Of 28 The Fenway Our Chapter President Keeps Thanks to continued efforts to hold her together, 28 The Us Up-To-Date Fenway still looks great. A very successful freshman work week was held in January, despite some setbacks that occurred. While Greetings from lota Mu! The chapter kicked off the term by fixing up the weight room, Jason DeSantis '91 accidentally set off hosting the annual Northeast section convention. Chapters from the hot water boiler, which blew up quite spectacularly. Water all over the Northeast and Canada arrived here in Boston for a and steam came spewing out, and nobody knew how to stop it. weekend of seminars and inspiring talks by international head- Said Jason, "It was like a sinking submarine in there!" Inciden- quarters representatives. Instilled with new enthusiasm, we tally, it was also Jason who eventually found the valve to shut the established our own goals to provide direction and unity for the water off. Several major pipes blew up as well during the course of the week, but these and other obstacles were overcome to semester. Our primary goal was to promote brotherhood and unity within the chapter through increased participation in manage completion of a successful work week. house events and improved organization and continuity of house More recently, a work day was held in April, with all of the brothers kicking in this time. Much was accomplished, and the jobs. work day proved to be an excellent boost of unity for lota Mu. Already we have had great success in seeing this goal fulfilled. Another setback this term was the blackout of the basement For the first time in two years, Fiji has sponsored not just one but two community service projects-one with Habitat for Human- (which was gloomy enough, thanks to the color the freshmen ity and the other for the MIT blood drive. Intramural sports are chose to paint it). The electric company did not respond after weeks of attempts, and the basement was left in the dark. How- once again gaining strength, as are the traditional formal dinners. Hugh Ekberg '88 led an eventful road trip to Penn State ever, the brotherhood was again bright when Glenn Hopkins '87, in-house graduate, former chapter president, and electrical engi- and is planning another, this to the University of Maine, thus neering major, honed his skills long enough to bring light to the promoting Phi Gam unity across the country. basement subculture. Everyone was thankful, including Glenn, Most important of all, the undergraduates are seeking to open new channels of communication with their graduate brothers. who received a case of beer for his efforts. Nice going, Glenn! Overall, 28 The Fenway looks great, but time is taking its toll. We are hoping to establish a graduate advisory committee that will take an active part in the daily operation of the chapter and The plumbing is in poor shape, as pipes blow up regularly. (The plumbers are on a first-name basis with us.) The ballroom is provide much needed direction and continuity in our pursuit for excellence. Excitement is building for our centennial celebra- falling apart, due to leaks from a third-floor pipe, and the win- tion, which is less than a year away. Lionel Goulet '74 and Paul dows throughout the house need to be replaced, for security and energy reasons both. The need for extensive renovations is Anderson '90 are heading up the planning for this great mile- stone in the history of our chapter. Early in the semester, more becoming more and more apparent, and the sooner this is done, the less costly they will be. If any graduates have ideas or sugges- than a dozen local graduates attended a formal dinner and party tions, or if any of you know of a way you can help, we'd love to held in their honor. A great time was had by all, surpassed only by hear from you. We hope as much as you do that 28 The Fenway the Norris Pig Dinner, which was held on May 7. If you couldn't will be standing proud for years to come. Thanks! make it to either of these two events, we hope you can drop by some time in the future! Andreas Judas '89 Fraternally, Steve Peltzman '90 Sean A. Walker '89 House Managers President Perge! Pergel Phi Gams Still Abound In Varsity And Intramural Sports It's another fast-paced spring for the brothers of lota Mu, as victory and is aiming for many more behind the attack of Gerard we are participating heavily in athletics (as usual) this term. Loiselle '89, John Ryan '89, Russ Mallen '89, and big Eugene Varsity and intramural sports are popular escapes from the Sweeney '89 in goal. The softball team has also looked good in its intense studying that will eventually lead to completion of first few games behind the powerful slugging of Jay "The Babe" another semester. Bennett '90 and Brett Giles '87. The big disappointment of the This spring Tom Spaight '88 and Richard Rice '87 are mow- spring was missing volleyball sign-up, as many tears were shed. ing down all opposition in MIT lacrosse. They make up two- Oh, well, maybe next year. thirds of MIT's stingy defense and have led the team to a 4-1 People are still talking about the B-league hockey champion- record SO far. Tim Day '89 has bounced back from assorted ship brought home by Fiji, with help from Delta Upsilon. Hugh injuries and is leading the team in hitting and fielding, as well as Ekberg '88, Tom Spaight '88, John Ryan '89, and Jack Olson '91 backboning the team as a catcher. In track, Glenn Hopkins '87, (who had four goals in the championship game) were all key Steve Peltzman '90, and Garret Moose '91 are jumping, throwing, figures in the victory. They defeated Theta Chi, 8-4, in the finals and running for MIT, respectively. On the rugby team, Ed to become champs. Also, the C-league team finished a perfect "Lefty" Sweeney '88, his brother, Eugene "The White Whale" season. Led by Paul "The Wall" Lydon '90 in net, Andreas Sweeney '89, and Jeff "Air-Mooch" Palmucci '89 lead the MIT "Dorothy Hamill" Judas '89, big Brett Giles '87, Russ "Woody" squad against any and all opponents. Jason DeSantis '91 is Mallen '89, and Bob "Ogie" Martin '90, this team only promises rowing for the novice lightweight crew, and, in big news, 1992 to get better and better. summer Olympics hopefuls Bob "Orca" Martin '90 and Bill Fraternally, "Beluga" Large have been training with the novice heavyweight Bob Martin '90 crew this spring. Perge! In intramural action, the waterpolo team notched its first PAGE FOUR IOTA MUSE Memories As Iota Mu approaches a milestone in its history with the centennial celebration in 1989, we welcome this opportunity to reminisce about our rich past. We encourage our graduates to drop us a line about any brothers they recognize in this photo spread. Stories from the past and current information are equally valuable. PAGE FIVE JUNE 1988 PAGE SIX IOTA MUSE Brothers, Remember This? Fiji Alums The following has been reprinted as it appeared 50 years ago in The Phi Gamma Delta. Send Us News lota Mu Names Officers Mass. Tech. Chapter Looks Forward to Golden Jubilee in 1939 We were sorry to learn from JOHN F. BENNETT '30 of the death of his wife, Anne. Write to Jack at 4649 Rue Bayou, By GEORGE E. BRANDON Sanibel, FL 33957. BOSTON, MASS.-Iota Mu has elected the officers for the coming year, and the following men have now taken office: J. RAYMOND BERRY JR. '41 writes, "Since retiring from Robertson Youngquist, President; Stuart V. Arnold, Treasurer; Rockwell Space Division in 1983, we have been making up for Robert C. Casselman, Recording Secretary; Frederick .French, lost travel time. Have exchanged visits with CARL GOODWIN Corresponding Secretary, and George E. Brandon, Historian. '41 in Flagstaff, Arizona, and lately in Portland, Oregon. I also Thus the old guard has given up the reins to the new, leaving see CURT BUFORD '42 here and in Seattle. All four children (42 them free to work on theses. That lota Mu's record will be to 25) have flown the coop and have so far produced eight improved under the guidance of the new cabinet we are sure. grandchildren (19 to 1). Travels this year started with a ski week Initiation has been held and the following names were added at Vail in January, two weeks in Kauai in June, a week of sailing to the golden chain: Johan Marinius Andersen, Brookline, off British Columbia in August, and a 30-day motor home cara- Mass.; John Raymond Berry, Jr., Cambridge, Mass.; William van through Mexico in October and November. The highlight of Mitchell Folberth, Jr., Cleveland, O.; Carl Lary Goodwin, that trip was a four-day, five-night trip through beautiful Springfield, Mass.; William King Hooper, West Orange, N.J.; Copper Canyon, with the RVs tied down on flatcars. I recom- Howard Archibald Morrison, Jr., Winchester, Mass.; James Star- mend it to all RVers!" Ray's address is 5595 Seaside Walk, Long buck Thornton, Summit, N.J.; Lawrence Charles Turnock, Jr., Beach, CA 90803. Cleveland Heights, O.; Dexter Reed Wells, Chicago, Ill., and Richard Albert Van Tuyl, Wantagh, N.Y. Although he has turned over his duties as CEO of SIFCO Morrison's father was a member of lota Mu, graduating in Industries, Inc., CHARLES H. SMITH JR. '42 has retained his 1914. Jim Thornton is a brother of Fletcher Thornton, '36, while responsibilities as chairman of the board. He also continues to Carl Goodwin's brother was graduated from the house last serve as the U.S. employer delegate to the annual conference of spring. These three really have something to live up to. the International Labor Organization. "This keeps me in Gen- The mid-term vacation gave everyone an opportunity for eva, Switzerland, most of every June, which effectively denies galavanting across the country in search of skiing, jobs, or sun- participation in MIT reunions. I'm also a director of the shine, according to one's predisposition. Until recently, the air National Endowment for Democracy, which takes me to has been full of choice anecdotes and tales of escapades. In the Washington, DC, frequently." When not traveling, Chuck can course of these jaunts, it was discovered that Elwood Koontz '36, be found at 22500 McCauley Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122. is still trying to sell to a bear market; Gordon Thomas, '36, somehow lost two front teeth in his sleep; Hoot Steele, '34, is "Grandchild number five, Martin Alexander Bjercke, arrived about to become a father, and Peter Grant, '35, is still working his on January 22," pens proud grandpa ALFR. BJERCKE '44. And way through cafeterias by taking the waitress' picture. Alf has another thing to be proud of: recent publication of his Already we are looking forward to Mu lota's 50th anniversary first book, Dragonene (The Dragoons), on the Norwegian expe- in 1939. dition against the Russian Czar in 1758-'60. Send your regards to Alf at President Harbitz Gate 14, 0259, Oslo 2, NORWAY. Retiree JAMES B. WEAVER '44 makes his home at 4773 Fiji Boasts Successful Social Events Greencroft Rd., Sarasota, FL 34235-8230. He reports that he keeps in touch with BOB COPSEY'45, with whom he exchanges Well, Fiji did it again in '88. We managed to keep 28 The jazz tapes. Fenway on its feet while wrecking the other fraternity houses at MIT. Super Social Chairmen "Woody" Mallen '89 and "Mooch" "Marlene and I were treated to a warm welcome and a joyous Palmucci '89 paved the way for another awesome social term at fraternal visit with Mary and RAY KELLEY '44 in Colorado," Fiji. But it was social MVP Paul "Postermaster" Lydon '90 who writes GEORGE N. ZIEGLER '44. From there, the Zieglers added the key ingredient to a good term with his decorative and joined other MIT alumni for a tour through the canyonlands of innovative posters. I almost forgot "Mooch's" girlfriend (a Mas- the Southwest. George is a retired engineer and patent attorney, sachusetts College of Pharmacy student), whose punch recipe and he and Marlene reside at 437 Fairmount Ave., Chatham, NJ sent many a guest home happy. The last party of the term was an 07928. experimental combination of Friday afternoon club/party in the same day. No one left disappointed. DAVID M. ROWE '51 was recently elected president of Hurst- Freshman formal was quite enjoyable, too, with John Ryan Rosche Engineers, Inc., which has offices in Illinois, Indiana, '89 and Phil Hopkins '91 running away with the Big Brother/ Kentucky, and Maryland. He lives at 728 Saint Louis St., Hills- Little Brother prize. The only event remaining is Fiji Island boro, IL 62049. Party, which, after a two-year absence, promises fun for everyone at lota Mu. Chairmen Shane Arnold '88 and Mark Mabry '88 say According to GEORGE D. CHANDLEY '53, his classmates it could be the best ever. are "the world's worst correspondents-but great guys neverthe- less." Earlier this year "Dix" assumed the presidency of Metal Russ Mallen '89 Casting Technology, a research and development company in Jeff Palmucci '89 Milford, New Hampshire. "So far it has been great!" His address Social Chairmen is 3 Upper Flanders Rd., Amherst, NH 03031. Perge! JUNE 1988 PAGE SEVEN Community Service Is On The Rise At Iota Mu After a two-year hiatus, lota Mu's community service pro- gram made a long-awaited comeback this semester. The brothers first reached out to the Boston community through a project with Habitat for Humanity and then showed their strength of spirit through their involvement with the MIT blood drive. Habitat for Humanity is a rapidly growing national Chris- tian organization committed to providing adequate and safe housing for those who need it. Houses are built with donated money, materials, and labor and are sold with long-term low- interest loans. Mortgage payments are then recycled to provide the capital to build more houses. The newly organized Boston chapter began construction on its first site in Dorchester last September. Habitat had hoped to finish the three multiplex houses in one week, but lack of mate- rials and skilled labor thwarted this effort. The onset of winter and the continued lack of a labor pool further slowed progress, and by early February much work still remained to be done. On Saturday, February 21, 26 Phi Gams donated over 100 hours working at the project site. Bob Park '89 undertook the tedious task of shuttling brothers to and from the site, while the Hugh Ekberg '88 and Jeff Drake '91 donate blood and volunteer rest of the brothers split into teams and worked to put up insula- work, respectively, in the MIT blood drive. tion, sheet rock, and railings. Other teams collected and sorted several tons of materials strewn about the work site. Before leav- ing, the brothers donated over $100 worth of tools and equipment Actives Prepare For Fall Rush to help relieve the shortage for groups that followed. Much progress was made, but much still needs to be done, and the brothers are interested in going back again next semester. With rush still half a year away, the house has already begun After this successful project with the Boston community, the to gear up for an outstanding class. Due to low numbers in next chapter turned its attention to the MIT campus and the Red year's senior and junior classes, we will be looking for approxi- Cross blood drive. Traditionally, Fiji has been a major source of mately 16 pledges for the class of 1992, the largest pledge class in donors on campus, and in 1979, 100 percent of the chapter partici- recent history. Fortunately, the diligent work of many brothers pated. Over the last decade, however, involvement has slowly has given us an excellent head start. We appreciate the efforts of declined to 24.4 percent in 1983 to less than 10 percent in 1987. Garret Moose '91 and Jason DeSantis '91, who have become This semester the brothers decided it was time to reverse the admissions office regulars, securing a steady flow of pre- trend. freshmen to visit the house. In addition, Hugh Ekberg '88 and Over a period of two weeks in early March, 93 percent of the Shane LaHousse '91 ensure that all potential football players brotherhood either donated blood or volunteered two hours to will stay at Fiji when they visit MIT. With the help of Andreas help run the blood drive. Our efforts earned us second place in Judas '89, Dan Dismukes '88, and Paul Lydon '90, the rush book- the independent living group contest and proved to be a lot of fun let will also be completed and distributed by June 1. Keep up the for the brothers. We hope that this will be the beginning of an good work! ongoing tradition for the chapter as Fiji continues its role as a Each year rush becomes more competitive due to the rising leader in community service on campus. number of women and cross rushes. It is hoped that all of the Still more projects are planned for the future. On May 1, undergraduate brothers realize the challenge ahead of us and put which happens to be community service day for Fiji chapters much more effort into this summer's rush calling. Any help from across the nation, the Inter-Fraternity Conference is sponsoring a graduate brothers would be greatly appreciated. If you know of project with Boston's Walk-for-Hunger. Fiji will certainly be anyone attending MIT next year who has Fiji potential, please well-represented at this event, which attracts nearly 30,000 peo- let us know. (Address your recommendations to Mark Naugle, ple. On May 7, the morning of Pig Dinner, MIT held its annual The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215.) Calling will begin as soon as community service road race. In years past, Fijis have made a school is out and will continue through the summer. Several rush good showing, but this year, we were out in full force with the parties will be scheduled to meet pre-freshmen in Boston and hope of winning the living group participation award. Connecticut and possibly Illinois and New Jersey. You will be At a time when fraternities are frequently criticized and are notified of times and dates. coming under increasingly close scrutiny, the chapter's renewed Rush week officially starts on Friday, September 2, and lasts dedication to service reinforces the high standards of excellence throughout the weekend. We plan to continue the majority of that Phi Gamma Delta strives to exemplify. our tried-and-true rush activities, including the boat cruise, band party, clambake at the beach, rock-climbing, canoeing, and a freshman dinner. Any new activities or ideas are welcome. We encourage graduate participation in all aspects of rush, and your Please Write! help will be greatly appreciated. Hope to see you soon! Your news is important Fraternally, to the continued success Mark Naugle '90 Rush Chairman of this newsletter. Perge! PAGE EIGHT IOTA MUSE Last September, GREGORY K. BLAHUT '81 left the sun- Even More Fiji shine of San Diego to start a software company in Redmond, Washington, with MANI ULLOA '80. "The company, Trilogic Engineering Corporation, specializes in software for the IBM Alums Write personal computer market, so any hackers in this area are invited to give us a ring at 206/867-1653." On his drive up the coast, Greg stopped in Los Angeles for the Labor Day Weekend "Fiji Island "I ran into TOM HOFFMAN '56 just before Christmas," Party West," which was hosted by BRUCE ROULEAU '81 and writes JOHN H. BOYNTON '58. "He's training and develop- his wife, Sue. "Fijis present included OWEN FORDHAM '81 ment chief of Celanese in Chapel Hill, North Carolina." John's (and wife Jan), DAVE COCKE '81 (and wife Barb), DAVE LER- pet project last year was building and testing a three-quarter- NER '81, DON McCORD '78, JEFF KELLAM '82, JIM WIL- scale model of the current U.S. Olympic bobsled. nooking at LARD '82, BRAD SACKETT 82 (and wife Barb), and BILL RIZ- two significant design changes, the most obvious being aft fins. ZI '76. I also spent a night at Dave and Barb Cocke's house in San This work is voluntary and exciting, and I was in Calgary root- Francisco and one with M. K. RAVEL '82 in Portland, Oregon." ing our team to a medal. My design changes would only affect the Greg can be reached at P.O. Box 3442, Redmond, WA 98073. '92 sled, however." Friends can drop a note to John at P.O. Box 503, South Houston, TX 77587. "Just moved to the great northwest to fly an antique for the air force: the F-111A of Vietnam fame," writes STEPHEN C. FAIR- A sales manager for Computrol, ROBERT A. WILLIAM- BAIRN '81 (1535 Castleway, Mount Home, ID 83647). "I'm SON JR. '59 reports that he finds his job very exciting. "Compu- building a dream house here in elk country and would be most trol is a major player in the exciting and crucial business of pleased to escort fellow Fijis to the ski slopes of Sun Valley or the trout streams of the Rockies. I'm about 40 miles east-southeast of computer networking for factory automation." Bob's wife, Boise on I-84." Suzanne, teaches high school math, and their children, Eric (18) and Steven (14), are "handsome, intelligent, and musically and athletically inclined." In his spare time, Bob plays cello Metallurgist WILLARD L. SAUER '85 has been "happily ("Princeton area is heaven for talented amateurs interested in employed" by the U.S. Bureau of Mines since May 1987. "I'm chamber music"), and he also enjoys running and playing enjoying the beauty of western Oregon and hoping I have as tennis. Send your regards to Bob and his family at 21 Woodlane much success girl-hunting as I did job-hunting!" His address is Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. 1002 Gale SW, Albany, OR 97321. JOHN D. SCHMITZ '69 writes, "My most recent adventure TOM REBOLD '86 writes, "Due to several natural disasters was climbing Mount McKinley in Alaska last June. Our whole (earthquake, fire, flood), I had to leave my old apartment and group made the summit with no injuries and only minor frost- become a wandering nomad for awhile. Fortunately, I was too bite." John is a vice president at Information Resources, a data- busy contemplating the meaning of life in a poetry workshop base supplier in the consumer packaged goods industry. lives and a creativity class at UCLA to worry about it. Yes, this is California." He adds that GREG HUGHES '84 is within "week- with his wife and 11-year-old daughter at 39 Woodcliffe Rd., Lexington, MA 02173. end distance" and that they are currently planning hikes and road trips to Fijis in San Francisco. "Watch out!" Tom is an Susan Lee and LIONEL J. GOULET III '74 have been enjoy- electrical engineer and lives at 380 S. Mentor Ave., #17, Pasadena, CA 91106. ing married life in their new home at 115 Albemarle Rd., Wal- tham, MA 02154. "Lie" works for Target Marketing Associates, Inc., as vice president of research and development. He has "I met up with DAVE SOLO '87, GLENN HOPKINS '87, MIKE DONOHUE '87, GORDY HOLTERMAN '87, ART remained active in the MIT Alumni Association and is helping GREGORY '87, and GORDON BECKHART '84 in Dallas from to plan the lota Mu centennial celebration in 1989. Occasional October 24-26 for an insane weekend of Fiji spirit," writes visits to the old neighborhood have proved that some things never change: "Felix' is still making pizzas at 'Marijuana's.'' GEORGE ZACHARY '87, a corporate planning consultant with He adds, "Every once in a while an Emerson, Lake, and Palmer Strategic Planning Associates in Washington, DC. Shortly there- song will come on the air and remind me of ROB PARKER's after, "Zach" made a conference call hooking up DAN DOBRYN '85, GORDON HOLTERMAN '87, DAVE SOLO '87, GLENN ('75) tunes up in three left front. Life is extremely good to me!" HOPKINS '87, ED MARTIN '85, CARLOS FERREIRA '85, Last summer, JAMES J. CHERRY '78 and OWEN D. FORD- JOHN SHEFFIELD '86, RICH RICE '87, AUGIE PECCEI '87, HAM '81 climbed the northwest face of the Half Dome in Yosem- GEORGE LUTAS '86, and GREG HUGHES '84. "During the ite National Park. Writes Jim, "It took two days, with a very cold call, all of us sang 'I'll Build You a Bungaloo Big Enough for Two' to these two women friends of Dan and Gordy. Ed, the bivouac on a two-foot ledge, 16 pitches off the deck." For details of the climb, write to Jim at 280 Harvard St., Cambridge, MA perennial song chairman, orchestrated the event over the 02139. phone." A week later in New York City, George hooked up with a dozen lota Mu alumni, including several of the aforementioned When we heard from him in January, physician CHARLES plus BOB JOY '87, EUGENE SWEENEY '89, MARK RAD- LAVER, DAN DISMUKES '88, and DUNCAN McCALLUM K. LUTZ '80 was working in the department of otolaryngology '87. For news of these and other of George's contemporaries, at the University of Pittsburgh. "Still 18 months more of train- write to him at 1861 California St. NW, Apt. #2, Washington, DC ing!" He reports that recently caught up with several brothers: 20009. "JOSH LINDSAY '80 was married at a winery. In attendance were DAN GOLDBERGER '79, DAN GOODE '80, BILL KRO- VATIN '80, and BOB MATTEO '80. I also got together with Bob DECEASED in Chicago for some late nights. A second trip to San Francisco allowed me to see MICKEY GOLDBERGER '83 on his way to We regret to report the death of the following alumni: Korea for business. BRIAN MORONEY '81 is only two-and-a- half hours away in Cleveland, so we get together often. I've also RALPH W. BARTLETT '24 tracked down MARK SCHAFER '79 in Philadelphia." Our STUART CHASE '10 address for Charlie is 6321 Ebdy St., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. JOHN L. RIEGEL '18, May 1, 1987