MIT IOTA MUSE 28 THE FENWAY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS FALL 1973 FROM THE PRESIDENT Greetings from Iota Mu - following is a brief description of what's been happening at 28 the Fenway. Spirit in the house is at an all time high despite a sharp increase in brothers' outside ac- tivities. The continual appearance around the house of recent graduates such as John Peterson '73, Mike Knauer '73, Ed Schmidt '72, and Bob Mohr '72 confirm this. Rush week was a lot of fun although it had a lot of tense moments. We have ten pledges; although we had been shooting for eleven, we're in no trouble since we increased our capacity last spring. This was accomplished by adding a new room in the front of the sleeping porch. It is a three-man and was constructed by the efforts of Denny Huber '74, John Viggers '74, and a crew of about five brothers. The room was funded by the house corporation and dedicated to the mem- ory of the late Gil Roddy. The rise in food prices has caused us some concern. We've in- creased the proportion of the food budget to the total budget. The increase in the size of the house hopefully will prevent us from raising the housebill more than five percent. Tom Wegert '74 is con- tinually searching for ways to save money as steward. We have embarked on a strong pledge program this year under the leadership of Kirk Blunck '76 and pledge class president Doug Abram- son '77. Pledge spirit and unity is extremely high. After waking one morning and finding our moose and flag gone, the pledges counter- raided. After retaking our moose and taking Theta Chi's moose, trophies, charter, composite, tea set, dinner bell, and silverware, the Theta Chis were more willing to negotiate. Social Service Chairman, Mark Tanquary, is continuing our strong social service record of last term with activities such as the Red Cross Blood Drive, a christmas party for orphans, and the Tutoring Plus program for underpriviledged children. Social Chairman, Bill (Flash) Rizzi, has sponsored many fine parties. These include Fiji Drive In, Thumper Parties, Band Parties, Vermont Weekend, and plain old Tunes Parties. Upcoming is the Christmas Party, and Snowy Dinner. Many Fijis are out for sports. Dan Ludington '77 and Fred Tsu- chia are playing soccer. Freshman Jim Datesh is on the varsity tennis team. Rob Parker '75, Dave Jessich '75, and Bill Rizzi '76 are sail- ing. Brothers Vince '76 and Steve '77 Maconi play baseball, Doug Looze 74, Mark Dahl '75, and Will Sawyer '77 are crew jocks. Joe Egan runs cross country, John Pearson '74 is the captain of the track team. As you can see, Fiji's are involved. Perge! SPORTS Intramural Athletics is again The only other sport in ac- helping to keep the spirit high tion is volleyball. Although hav- here at Fiji. Fielding teams in ing played only one game, the tal- both 'A' and 'C' league football ent of the team has been shown in is no easy feat. the blistering spikes and diving The Fiji 'A' team has shown a saves of Captain Bill (Flash) Rizzi lot of talent in their first two (76), Bullwinkle Sawyer, Lionel games, although suffering two Goulet (74), Bill Kaiser (77) Rob tough defeats. Led by the passing Parker, and Brett (Hands) Bachman. of John Sitarski (74), the receiv- The team has only been together a ing of Tom (Wizard) Wegert (74), short time but it is evident that and speedy running of Joe Walkush they are starting to gel and solid (74) the team put together an in- team play will make them one of the credible offense. On the line, Doug top six in the league. Looze (74) and Jim Kirschner (75) to name a few, have given outstand- ing protection and blocking for those intricate (if not confusing) pass and running plays. On defense Fiji has developed into one of the PLEDGE TRAINING toughest, spearheaded by middle line- backer Kirk Blunck (76) In addition Jim Trebbe (75), Vince Maconi (76), The concept of pledge training and Steve Myers (76) have shown their has always been a significant one hard rushing and good pass defenses. at Phi Gamma Delta. Although the A newcomer, Brett Bachman (77), has methods and emphasis have from time demonstrated that fast hands both on to time fluctuated, it has rarely and off the field makes him one of been denied as instrumental in de- the leading pass interceptors on the veloping in new men the feelings of team. Also, Howard Simmons (76), pride and responsibility in their captain, has kept the team going fraternity that will ultimately with his exceptional punting and lead to their active and fruitful kicking. All in all, it looks like participation in both Institute and a promising year for Fiji 'A' foot- house activities. The attitudes ball. built now are those upon which the In 'C' league, the team has responsibility and future of this shown that it isn't if you win or chapter will one day rest. lose, it's how you play the game. Certainly no one person can Composed mainly of anyone that can mold all new pledges. This year be found to play at the moment, the the benefits and interest by all the team has lost two games but had a brothers has been stressed and have good time trying. The solid play been evident. A renewed interest of John Viggers (74) and Rod Taft in tradition by all brothers has (74) combined with the tough play also been an invaluable example for of Larry Jankauski (76) on both all pledges. The enthusiasm of the offense and defense have kept the class of '77 has already been demon- team in high spirits. In the same strated by their conscientious Fiji spirit, Jim Datesh (77) , Will housework, the productiveness of (Bullwinkle) Sawyer (77), Mark several pledge raids, and their zeal Dahl (75), Steve Nuding (74), and for throwing people in the showers. Rob Parker (75) have shown that Once again we believe we have a fine their first win is going to be soon. and distinctive group. SOCIAL As usual, the Fabulous Fiji The house, before this year Fortress on the Fenway was the could hold 43 brothers comfortably. scene of many social events. Last year we decided to build a The first party, as always, new three-man room in most of the was a big success. Several other area known as the sleeping porch. houses had to be invited to insure This room was completed at a cost that there would be enough men to of almost $2,000 most of which was go around. Some of the girls were taken up by the house corporation disappointed at the quality of the in memory of Gil Roddy. Delts, DU's and others, but those Every now and then, rumors of who met the Fiji studs were suit- a tax abatement drift by with a ably impressed. corresponding reduction in our tax Due to the high spirits gene- bill. We're not holding our breaths rated (and drunk) at the first waiting. We now pay about $11,000 party, a party was held three in taxes. nights later. Again, 28 was in- In the face of rising food costs vaded by hoardes of beauties from we decided it necessary to raise the Simmons, BU, BC, BCM, and other housebill to a flat $665 per term schools. An unidentified blob from its previous $625. Unfortunate- was later discovered to be a MIT ly one brother decided not to return coed. to MIT this year. We're working Good relations were establish- on an adequate budget - not much ed with Endicott Junior College space for frills, but we'll be com- who sent a busload (42) of girls fortable. to our band party in October. In memory of Edward Newhall '10 The last party was the typical a gift of $1,000 was given last year end of term poor showing but the to Iota Mu. Not being used to hav- evening turned out all right. ing money fall out of the sky on us, Other events were a drunken it took a little while to decide what weekend with Cornell Fijis at the to do with it. After a lengthy de- Cornell - Harvard football game bate at a house meeting last term we in Ithaca, the annual Vermont trip, decided on a new piano. So, in the a Thumper party, Fiji Drive-In, living room is now a "new" 25-year and the Christmas party featuring old 5-foot grand. The house is Super Egg-Nog to help us decorate definitely against dumping water our four story tree. down the stairwell since the piano It's safe to say that Fiji entered. The old pool table limps still leads the way when it comes on with its mountains and valleys to social activities at MIT. in the slate. If anyone out there has about $800 that he doesn't need, you all know the address. The Iota Muse President Steve Jordan '74 Treasurer Lionel Goulet '74 Recording Secretary John Sitarski '74 SEASONS Corresponding Secretary Rod Taft '74 Historian and Iota Muse Editor GREETINGS John Viggers '74 Iota Muse Contributors Steve Jordan, Lionel Goulet, Bill Rizzi, Fred Tsuchia, and Kirk Blunck The Iota Muse in Nashua, N.H. He played base- 77 ball and football and was active in promoting interaction between his school (all boys) and a neigh- boring all girls school. The strong Fiji rush was evi- Jim Datesh - Jim is the only dent this fall when we found ten freshman on the varsity tennis team fine pledges. The opinion of the this year. He also is kept busy on house is that this is due to a our many intramural teams. He plans strong summer rush program. to go on to grad school in an as yet Following are the names and undetermined field. interests of the new men. We hope we can keep you up to date on the Bill Kaiser - Bill plays Fijis of present. trombone in the MIT Jazz Band and is our representative to FROSHCOMM Doug Abramson - Doug likes of the IFC. He likes intramurals to spend his summers sailing on and is glad to be a Fiji. Lake Minnetonka in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He also likes to ski Rush Record - Rush is into and to ski jump. He lettered in music, photography, and underwater skiing in high school. sports. He is tentatively planning to get a PhD in physics. Brett Bachman - Brett comes to MIT from near Chicago. He Dan Ludington - Dan is a pro- played tennis and football in spective chemical engineer who likes high school. He is also quite a to bicycle in his native New Hamp- hockey jock. Brett plans to go shire. Camping and hiking also OC- into computer science at MIT. cupy his time. Bill O'Brien - Bill hails Joe Egan - Joe's interests are from Edina, Minnesota where he track, rocketry, photography, music lettered in cross country, basket- and ham radio. He comes from Melrose, ball, and track at Blake School. Minnesota and plans to major in He was also active in science Aero and Astro. club and glee club. Bill wants to be a biochemist. Will Sawyer - Bullwinkle is our resident tall, quiet, Southern Stephen Maconi - Steve was gentleman from Kentucky. He is on Vice President at his high school the freshman crew team. IOTA MU of PHI GAMMA DELTA STATE US 28 the Fenway Boston, Massachusetts Phi Signature 301 CHRISTMAS 343 Waller Avenue Lexington RY