IOTA MUSE IOTA MU CHAPTER PHI GAMMA DELTA MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS SPRING 1992 House Maintenance Requires A Continuing Source Of Funds Things are relatively quiet here on the house corporation your will? And while you're at it, can you spare a grand?" front, what with the restoration all done except for paying for With a few hundred of those grands we could draw off the it. However, like Roseanne Rosannadana used to say, "If it's interest to take care of the pit, and the plaster work in the not one thing, it's another." The oil tanks in "the pit" started "Q," a new stove You'll be getting the real pitch when you leaking who-knows-how-long ago, SO now they've got to go. get your 101-year history. We've studied the problem from two points of view: move the Speaking of which, John Sheffield '86 has been faithfully tanks out into the motorcycle shed or convert the whole heat- tracking The 101 through the printer, and you should have ing system to gas. Surprisingly, either solution is going to cost your copy before you get your next issue of the lota Muse. around $20,000. The 101 has gone through four proof stages with two more to The active brotherhood is getting involved in the task, too. go. I don't know how high schools turn yearbooks out every There is some talk about turning the pit into a weight training year. Ours has taken more than three. room and building a new room in what is now storage space I'd like to just mention two people's names by way of on the fourth floor. That's the best update I can give you. thanks because I know it will embarrass them thoroughly and There is a house corporation meeting scheduled for late April make them feel good at the same time. Many thanks to Henry or early May to discuss the solution after we've heard from Rickard '26 for his many contributions to The 101 and his the actives on what their desires are. hospitality and friendship, and to my good buddy Vince This little $20,000 project is a perfect example of why we Butler '45 for his continuing interest and support of "the need a continuing source of funds for house maintenance. cause." Knowing you two is what being in a fraternity is all We're going to be hitting you up soon for an endowment fund about. contribution, and I don't mean just $40 once a year. I mean Lionel Goulet '74 something more like "Would you please write Iota Mu into House Corporation President Actives Strive To Create A Better Public Image Of Themselves Life at the house this semester has been smooth sailing, with no major incidents to hinder us from continuing to be the best fraternity on campus. Our social calendar SO far has been a very active one, including 1) a house paint ball war (with standouts John "Paint Check" Woyak, Fred "Log Leaping" Loh, and Doug "Mudface" Jeffery), 2) the annual roadtrip to Montreal, where we can admire the beautiful Canadian scenery, 3) the semiannual '70s party complete with disco ball, bell-bottoms, Bee Gees, and Marc "Travolta" Indeglia, and 4) the Podwika Invitational NCAA March Madness Tournament. Coming up in the near future will be the fresh- man formal, pig dinner, and Fiji island party. We are trying to garner a better public image of ourselves by participating in more community service this semester such as volunteering to help in the MIT student phonathon (special note to Aaron "Smoothe Talkin" Berlin), the Boston Milk Run (with Sean "Hey, Blondie!" LaHousse), and Back (continued on page two) Big brothers for the pledge class of 195-with a few stand-ins PAGE TWO IOTA MUSE Spring Initiation IOTA MUSE lota Muse is published on a regular basis by the lota This past term's initiation turned out very well. lota Mu Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at MIT for its members welcomes nine new brothers into Phi Gamma Delta this and friends. News items, contributions, and changes of spring. All have successfully survived the rigorous tasks address should be sent to Phi Gamma Delta at MIT, Alum- expected of them, by the house and by MIT. There haven't ni Records Office, P.O. Box 575, Cambridge "A," MA been many doubts whether or not this class will be capable of 02139-0575. serving our fraternity well and building on its strengths over the next few years. Congratulations to: Christian Michael Bates Jeffery Thomas Crants Fiji Continues Its Athletic Dominance Christopher James Berg Robert Alfio D'Onofrio Stefan Budac Cesar Antonio Hurtado William Ernest Churm Brian Joseph Meier With another term at Phi Gamma Delta has come another Andrew Patrick Phelps season of exciting intramural and varsity sports. The highlight of the varsity sports season was the MIT hockey team win- ning the NECHA (New England Club Hockey Association) Championship, with the help of Fijis Jason Biederman '94 and Miles Arnone '91. In the league championship, Miles sin- gle-handedly saved the Beavers from a disappointing loss, while Jason brought up the rear. Despite their efforts, neither received recognition from the tech. Rowing the MIT varsity crew team to victory this spring season will be Andreas Turanski '92 and, coming close behind but equal in strength, Jim Nohrden '94. They have split their first two races of the season, with a loss to Tufts and an overwhelming victory over Holy Cross. Just off his spring tour of Scotland, freshman Brian Meier will attempt to reclaim his MIT glory with the MIT rugby team. Rounding out the hall of fame Fijis is Andy Phelps '95, who placed seventh at the New England College Athletics Regionals in Rhode Island. Congratulations, Andy. This spring term promises a great run toward the champi- onship for the MIT lacrosse team. With a record turnout for Fijis, the MIT team expects great excitement. Leading the way are Jason Sroka '92, Andrei Saunders '91, Bryan Collins '94, Scott Koonce '94, George Rivas '94, Cesar Hurtado '94, Chris Berg '95, Mike Bates '95, and Brian Meier '95 show Christopher Berg '95, and, last but not least, Andy Phelps '95. their talents for song at the 3RF "Gong Show." All expect to make a name for MIT lacrosse, assuming they survive the spring break '92 California tour. Now leaning onto the intramural side, Fiji expects to leave Actives Strive To Create Better Image behind a stunning show of athletic talent. This spring term we have managed to place four fine volleyball teams into the highly competitive intramural league. B-league features Fiji (continued from page one) Bozos and Fiji Spike. While the C-league posts the C-Jerks, Alley (ahem) cleanup. We also have several brothers holding led by the one and only "Rally Killer," Bryan Collins '94, and MIT offices. Dave "Flash" Marsh is vice president of the Love team, led by "Mr. Love" himself, Dave Marsh '93. National Society of Black Engineers. John Czarnowski just Much is expected for the volleyball season, but we never rule finished his reign as the treasurer of the American Society of out the chance of an upset. Fiji once again has gathered its Chemical Engineers. Rob "Kojak" D'Onofrio is treasurer of finest athletes for its second consecutive water polo team, the freshman class. Also, Sang "Dopey" Han II and Jason and, after last season's success, we all expect to bring home "Hulking Type" Biederman are strongly involved with the the league championship. Though we are not known for our Interfraternity Council. Frisbee playing skills, nor any of the inferior skills needed to The house, even with second-semester freshmen, is look- play the game, we have gained our fame in IM softball. With ing as good as ever thanks to recent renovations. So, if you're returning sluggers Doug Jeffery '92, Mike Pecoraro '92, Jay a graduate-young or old, left-handed or right, or even if you Sroka '92, and former MIT star baseball player Scottie hold politically incorrect views-and you're in the area, you Koonce '94, we once again put our A- and B-league teams up are welcome to stop by and visit (unless you're a Toronto against the best, only to reclaim crowns, and, after a disap- Blue Jays fan). Remember, Phi Gamma Delta is not for col- pointing loss of the IM Stanley Cup, we are aiming to avenge. lege days alone. Fraternally, Fraternally, Jason Hunter '93 Albert R. Melchor '93 Chapter President Athletic Chairman Perge! Perge! SPRING 1992 PAGE THREE The State Of Old 28 Thanks to the renovations in the summer of '91, 28 The Fenway has continued to impress all and hasn't quite lost its freshness from the renovations. A fairly successful freshman work week was held in January, despite a few setbacks pro- duced by none other than the freshman class. Though with the many events of the Fiji social scene, the house has managed to remain in almost new condition. With the Saturday morn- ing housework, kitchen mop-up, back yard cleanup, brother housework, and the once-a-month housework day, we have managed to keep 28 The Fenway shining, though the fresh- men did pitch in with what work they did (whatever it was). We hope we can manage to motivate the freshman class into pitching in its part of the housework; fortunately, things are Larry '92, Larry '92, and Larry '89 enjoy a moment of quiet looking good. reflection. Overall, 28 The Fenway looks as good as it always has, but, as with all houses, time will begin to do its damage. Fortunately, the renovations have set back such erosion for a few more years. Although we were unable to vacate the pit this term, there are plans for the pit's next location. With the addition of the new TV room, the pud room is beginning to Numerous Community Service collect dust; even pud room permanents Russ Mallen '89 and George Rivas '94 have continued to hang out in the new TV Projects Fill The Semester room. So, if any graduates have any ideas or recommenda- tions, or if any of you know of a way you can help improve the house, don't hesitate to call, write, or even stop by old 28 This spring term of the 1991-'9 academic year has proven The Fenway. We all hope as much as you do that 28 The to be a very busy one for the Fijis. This term we received spe- Fenway will be standin' proud for years to come. Thanks! cial honors for our participation in the MIT student/alumni phonathon in mid-March. With over 80 percent house partici- John Duran '94 pation, the enthusiastic Fijis raised several thousand dollars Bryan Collins '94 for MIT, most of which was directed to financial aid. Our Co-House Managers annual participation has made the event a very much awaited Perge! community service project. This term we were very fortunate to be able to provide our services to Senator Bob Kerry, helping him out with his presi- dential campaign, which unfortunately ended soon after. Whether or not our help had anything to do with his dropping out has yet to be determined. Our efforts were much appreci- ated by the Kerry campaign. It also gave us an opportunity to work with several other Fiji brothers and chapters. We are planning several events as we go to press. The house will be involved with the annual Boston MDS Milk Run, in which nearly 100 percent of the house is expected to participate. We have helped out in several areas of this race over the past few years, from monitoring water stations to guiding the runners through the often complex running course. The warm weather is expected to make it a fun-filled afternoon for the Fijis. Adding to our projects is the Back Alley cleanup, serving not only our house but much of those located along our back alley. We have also picked up around the Fens playground, across the street; after all, it sometimes seems to be our own back yard. Although it is only in the planning stages, we are trying to get some community service project going with a local Boy Scout group; SO far it looks interesting. Our motto is: A clean Fiji is a happy Fiji. Fraternally, Christopher Pouliot '93 Community Service Chairman Perge! Mrs. Roper spotted in Back Bay Fens. PAGE FOUR IOTA MUSE ALUMNI EWS DONALD H. RADFORD '12 was born in Oshkosh, Wis- consin, attended Exeter and MIT for two years, then moved to Duluth, Minnesota, in 1910. He moved to Florida in 1982 and now lives back in Duluth. He will be 103 on May 20, 1992. Send him a note at Benedictine Health Center, 935 Kenwood Ave., Duluth, MN 55811. Frances and HENRY C. RICKARD '26 write, "Now almost a year at Fox Hill Village (10 Longwood Dr., West- wood, MA 02090), we are totally pleased with this fine retire- ment community (operated under general guidance of Massa- chusetts General Hospital), located at the intersection of 128 and 109. It's very convenient for visitors. Do drop by!" (Phone: 617/320-9112.) After 40 years with Goodyear, JOHN F. BENNETT '30 retired in 1970 and has been spending winters in Florida ever since. "My wife, Anne, died in 1987, and in 1988, finding life alone for the birds, I married long-time friend and two-year widow, Bunny Tarr Chickester. Together, we attended reun- ions in Cambridge and Wellesley in June 1990. My only Fiji contacts in recent years have been with TED RIEHL '30 (also a Goodyear retiree) and BILL JACKSON '30 for a golf game and lunch." John receives his mail at 4649 Rue Bayou, Sanibel, FL 33957, although he and Bunny spend five winter months there, five summer months in Highlands, North Carolina, and two months (fall and spring) at Bunny's town- house in Macon, Georgia. Chairman emeritus of Pitt-Des Moines, Inc., WILLIAM R. Bryan Collins '94 hides his shame after losing a C-Jerk vol- JACKSON '30 pens, "My wife, Lucille, died two and a half leyball game. years ago." He has since married the maid of honor in his first wedding (Peg). "Combined we now have six children and 17 grandchildren (ages 16-32). I still work five days a week on a reduced schedule and still enjoy golf and fishing." Drop a line to Bill at Pony Hollow Rd., Sewickley, PA 15143. PHILIP P. JOHNSTON '35 reports that he and Marion Announces ROBERT L. JOHNSON '38, "My wife, Pat, moved a couple of years ago to a continuing care retirement and I have retired to Florida (3328 Hadfield Greene, Sarasota, community (Meadowood At Worcester, 203 Meadowlark FL 34235), returning to New England for the summer. It's a Point, Lansdale, PA 19446). "We are still quite fit, but found very agreeable arrangement. MIT alums in the area were priv- that the move was a good one anyway. WES LOOMIS '35 ileged to greet Dr. Vest recently. Among the many present and I occasionally exchange tidbits of news, and I do look for- were WES LOOMIS '35, JIM SCHIPPER '37, and PETE ward every summer to seeing EL KOONTZ '36 when I am up GRANT '35. I retired from Arkwright Mutual Insurance sev- on the Connecticut shore. JACK ANDREWS '33 always gets eral years ago. Among its executives were Fijis MARSHALL out a newsy Christmas letter, which we enjoy." DALTON '15, GIL RODDY '31, and RUTHERFORD HAR- RIS '37." Retired yet self-employed in financial services, JOHN A. MYERS '36 informs us that he enjoys work and play with his Besides enjoying retirement very much, JOHAN M. wife, Jeanne. The address for them is 1660 Maryland St., ANDERSEN '41 reports that he is also still appreciating the Redwood City, CA 94061. friends (brothers) from lota Mu. "Our class has stuck together very well. We get together when we can: HOWARD MORRI- Retiree EDWIN T. HERBIG JR. '37 writes, "Very little SON, BILL FOLBERTH, JOHN SEXTON, BILL HOOPER, new with me. Sorry I had to miss BILL BURNET's ('37) RAY BERRY, JIM THORNTON, LARRY TURNOCK, and anniversary party in the Twin Cities. I understand it was a CARL GOODWIN. I hope that today's brothers can create great success with several of our Iota Mu's attending as well and enjoy the magic of a real fraternity!" The summer address as large numbers of children and grandchildren and many for Johan is RFD 4, GAA54, Gilford, NH 03246; the winter friends." News will reach "Bud" at P.O. Box 53, Waterville, address for him is P.O. Box 426, St. George's, Grenada MN 56093. Windward Islands. SPRING 1992 PAGE FIVE Social Calendar In Full Swing Though Fiji's social calendar started off a little slow this term, things have gotten into full swing with a string of suc- cessful parties, including the all-new-and-improved Fiji FAC (which should be credited to the decorative and innovative posters of Roland Melchor '93). There are the ever-popular graduate dinners planned, one in February and the other in late April, which are expected to draw graduates from far and wide. Crashing onto the scene in March were the annual Southie St. Patrick's Day party and parade, the always enter- taining coach/faculty dinner, and the very successful house retreat. This term's house retreat (war paint games in northern Massachusetts) featured the talents of "Wild Bill" Woyak, "Fabulous Five-Gun Freddie," "Check Shot Chris P," and rounding up the day's entertainment, Doug Jeffery '92 was found missing in action. March ended on very good terms as spring break brought on the next month early. April began strong with the much anticipated roadtrip to Montreal, and, after last spring's trip, it was well received. The annual freshman formal is planned for April, and it The celebrity judges prepare to kick off the 3RF "Gong Show." should be the satisfying event that it always is. Two weeks after brings Fiji and the Sox together for one exciting after- noon, the house Sox game, which pits the Sox VS. Texas Rangers. The next day (April 25) features the annual pig din- Moving? Before you do, send us your new ner, which expects a great graduate turnout. Though no main address to ensure continuous delivery of this speaker has been particularly chosen, we expect fun for all newsletter. Our address is on page two. who attend. Rolling into May, we have the party to end all parties, the Fiji island party. With the stories of the Fiji island party, almost two years ago, still lingering around the house and Activities Prepared For Fall Rush MIT, plans are almost complete for this season's traditional blowout blast. With the strict new alcohol laws taking full effect on Greek life, it has gotten more and more difficult to With rush still half a year away, the house has begun to hold a party of this magnitude. But, reassuringly, we have set gear up for an outstanding pledge class. Since the departure of aside a few possible places for the site, none of which are cer- this year's senior class and the low numbers of the sophomore tain. Closing out the spring social calendar is the spring rush class, we will be looking for approximately 15 pledges for the retreat. The brothers of the house not only make our events class of '96. With the recent election of the rush chairmen, we successful-we have also been known, on many occasions, to have already begun to set up ideas for next term's rush events. lend our social expertise to make average parties something to Though we plan to continue the majority of our tried-and-true talk about. rush activities, including the band party, beach trip, canoeing, Fraternally, Wellesley trip, and freshman dinner, we also have plans of a John Czarnowski '93 possible paint wars game or, for the adventurer, bungee jump- Social Chairman ing. Any new activities or ideas are welcome. We encourage Perge! graduate participation in all aspects of rush, and your help will be greatly appreciated. With rush beginning in early September, our hopes of a successful rush can only be the result of a great summer rush. Rush booklets should be ready by early June, as will all other information concerning possible summer prospects. If you have any recommendations, please address them to Bryan Collins, 28 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215, or call 617/267- 0908. The success of this fall's rush can only come from the hard work and dedication of the brothers; it is hoped we all realize the challenge ahead of us and put a great effort into this summer's rush calling. Fraternally, Bryan Collins '94 Andy Phelps '95 Rush Chairmen Perge! Where's Waldo? PAGE SIX IOTA MUSE ALUMNI NEWS CONTINUES ALF R. BJERCKE '44 is currently the president of the and I may buy a plastics thermoforming company in Red- International Wine & Food Society (Oslo branch), has pub- wood City, California." The address we have for Bob is 36 lished a new pictorial book (Norway), is awaiting grandchild Malaga Place E., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. number 10 (expected in June), and is also at work on his PhD thesis in history. This past summer, he sailed a full-rigged A manager at IRI, JOHN D. SCHMITZ '69 pens, "DAVID windjammer (Sörlandet) as crew to the Baltic ports of Riga HIATT '69 and I have been bicycling together. Any other and Tallinn. "A great vacation! Then I took my wife, Berit, to brothers in the Boston area who like cycling should give us a West Norway to see the fjords-unbelievably beautiful. You call (39 Woodcliffe Rd., Lexington, MA 02173; 617/862- ought to try it!" Send news to Alf at Pres. Harbitzgate 14, 5787). My daughter started high school and is becoming quite 0259 OSLO 2. an athlete (swimming mostly)." When DEAN C. PICTON '44 wrote in January, he was "Kathy and I had our first child, Samuel Henry Atwood, on planning to be at Oxford (England) for the conference com- December 6, 1991," boasts JAMES A. ATWOOD '79. "I've memorating the 100th anniversary of author J. R. R. Tolkien. also heard from pledge brothers JACK BERG '79 and DOUG Dean provides us with a home address of 851 N. Surf Rd., BARNARD '79, who have recently expanded their families." #202, Hollywood, FL 33019. Drop a line to Jim at 352 Lexington Rd., Concord, MA 01742. JOHN C. MARTIN '47 has retired from active business management and is now involved with several local colleges WILLARD L. SAUER '85, a technology development on foundation and advisory boards. "I'm also active with the engineer at Richards Medical, pens, "The mid-south culture is MIT development committee and have restored a 1938 BMW pretty strange, but my wife of almost one year, Casey, and I Type 328, a real winner." Send correspondence to 7535 SE like it here (848 Poplar Acres, Collierville, TN 38017). Stop 71st St., Mercer Island, WA 98040. by if you are ever in the Memphis area. We have plenty of room out here in the country. I develop and improve hip and "I have been in Toledo, Ohio, since 1953 when Reliance knee joint replacements and trauma devices. If anyone is con- Electric moved me here," reports WILLIAM C. MITCHELL sidering having orthopaedic surgery, I would be glad to try '49. "I started my own residential land development business and answer any of their questions." in 1958. I love Toledo, but am also doing sub-divisions in Columbus, Dayton, Indianapolis, Florida, and a joint venture "Although I've somewhat stranded myself in the middle of with W. E. LITTLE '47 in the Carolinas. Am also doing a lot Texas," writes PAUL M. ANDERSON '90, "I really love of business with Ryland Homes with C. E. PECK '46 (he fin- Austin's climate, outdoor activities, and awesome nightlife. ished at Penn after WWII). Had a nice visit with FRED FOL- Actually, I've been traveling a lot, spending Thanksgiving BERT '48 in 1990. Fred is now retired." Mail will reach Bill with my big brother, JOHN RYAN '89, in L.A., and New at 5354 Coldstream, Toledo, OH 43623. Year's Eve with 10 other lota Mus in New York City." Paul is an electrical engineer at Motorola and makes his home at HENRY E. THEIS '55 writes, "I'm enjoying work as Phi 3816 S. Lamar, #2707, Austin, TX 78704. Gamma Delta's section chief. I was very disappointed that no one from lota Mu showed up at Fiji Academy last year. My .computer applications specialist for Epsilon Data Man- youngest son is at Rensselaer but didn't go Fiji, unfortunate- agement, PAUL S. LYDON '90 pens, "Well, I'm out of the ly." "Eric" works for Herr Voss Corporation, a steel mill meat cutting business and into the growing field of data man- machinery manufacturer, and makes his home at 603 Maple agement. (Thank God for my degree in art and design.) Down Lane, Sewickley, PA 15143. the road a bit I hope to stumble back into my field of choice. I received a letter from BOB MARTIN '90 recently; he's still "I'm still in Washington, DC, where I am now a deputy trying to learn things in Japanese that he couldn't in English, director of the U. S. Field and Wildlife Service," announces but seems to be having a great time over in Tokyo." News BRUCE BLANCHARD '57. Reach him at 1264 Palmer Rd., will reach Paul at 631 Nahatan St., Norwood, MA 02062. Oxon Hill, MD 20744. MARK R. NAUGLE '90 provides us with a new address: JOHN H. BOYNTON '58 got remarried and had a new, 301 E. 49th St., Apt. 7AB, New York, NY 10017. beautiful daughter ("my fourth, the last born in 1960!") in 1991. "Where are the boys hiding, and how can I get a Fiji son? My wife is a graduate student at Rice University in bio- DECEASED chemistry." The mailing address for John is P.O. Box 503, South Houston, TX 77587. We regret to report the death of the following alumni: "I have moved back to California from South Carolina," GORDON L. FOOTE '38 reports ROBERT F. CURD III '66. "Unfortunately, I don't EDWARD H. KELLY JR. '49, November 27, 1991 know what I'm going to be doing, but WAYNE BAXTER '66 WILLIAM C. SESSIONS '26, August 20, 1991