MASSACHUSETTS MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IOTA MUSE OF IOTA MU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY BOSTON, MA JUNE, 1984 Fiji-M.I.T. Relations Strong The House Corporation is "on hold" with respect to house renovations, while we match priorities against avail- able funds. We thank the outgoing treasurer, Gary Garmon '67, for his good work with architects and contractors during the last few years. We welcome the incoming trea- surer, Tim Hult '74, and hope that your continuing contri- butions will enable us to complete the improvements. The preparation of the lota Mu alumni directory is continuing with the chapter's assistance. You can look forward to receiving this well-researched and thorough listing of Fiji brothers sometime during the summer. The Pig Dinner on April 7 was a delight, with the alumni scoring, once again, with a song unfamiliar to the undergraduates the French ballad "Toison" (" 'Twas on -- ly an old beer bottle, etc. ."). The speaker, Bruce At Pig Dinner. From left to right are Don Weaver '60, Blanchard '57, said he knows more pledge classes (14) Joe Harrington '61, Bruce Blanchard '57, Dan Test '50, than any other living alumnus. Any argument? and Alfredo Kniazzeh '59. I would like to report, briefly, on the state of fraterni- ty/administration relations at M.I.T. in contrast to the sad deterioration that has occurred elsewhere Amherst and Colby are recent examples. As an observer in the sixties, and as a participant since then in the House Corporation The strength of the undergraduate IFC reflects this co- and, later, in a rejuvenated AIFC, my opinion is that fra- operative spirit. The small IFC delegation from M.I.T. ternity/M.I.T. cooperation has never been better. This is (a Fiji is treasurer) recently won two top honors at the a tribute to concerned fraternity alumni who saw signs of Northeastern IFC conference (60 colleges, including U. decline in a few of the houses lacking strong alumni sup- Penn., Cornell, etc.): The Award for Excellence the port, and to M.I.T., which provided a full-time business highest NEIFC award, and the Public Relations Award advisor to the fraternity system. (Our insurance package "success in relations with the school, the surrounding is one of his accomplishments.) Because of the lack of off- community, and the city in which it is located." Successful campus apartments which can be rented reasonably, there resolution of community complaints requires the most are now only two viable options for living quarters at sophisticated personal and political action by M.I.T. fra- M.I.T.: Live in a dormitory or in one of the 33 "indepen- ternities. dent residences" fraternity, sorority, or student club. Final note: The M.I.T. fraternity system has existed Only six percent of the undergraduates live elsewhere, for over 100 years. The Iota Mu centennial will occur in compared to 30 percent who were "commuters" when I 1989. Can we allow this anniversary to pass without cele- attended a few eons ago. M.I.T. needs the independent bration?? Please think about it and advise. residence system and is committed to support it. At current prices, it would cost M.I.T. more than $60 million to Dan R. Test duplicate this enormous asset. President, Malcolm Cotton Brown Corporation PAGE 2 IOTA MUSE $ Treasurer's Report $ Pig Dinner 1984 The house accounts look very stable this year, fol- This year's Pig Dinner was held on April 7, with a lowing a very sound term of office by Greg Hughes '84. hearty group of graduates on hand. Bruce Blanchard '57 (This happened despite the fact we can't seem to raise the was the guest speaker. Along with his speech, he enter- house bill fast enough to feed the hungry men of Fiji.) tained us with anecdotes and stories about "the good old The purchase of the IBM- microcomputer has proven days," and the changes he has seen. But not everything very valuable. The word processing system alone has made changes, as Bob Harris '37 can attest to; for as long as I it worth every penny! We must thank all of those who con- can recall, he has done the honors of kissing the pig's tributed their efforts and expertise for this project, especial- snout. At the other end was Brett Giles '87. The evening ly Manuel Ulloa '80 and Dave Lerner '81, who came through went well and, as always, we remembered our exiles with a with very low prices for software and disks. The best part toast that, maybe next year, we'll have fewer. is that we are all set to be part of Project Athena. This past summer, George Vitt '49 came by and showed us a thing or two about going out on the town. Lyle E. Tripp II Lesson to be learned: one doesn't have to wait until Pig Treasurer Dinner to come by for a good time. Our doors are always open and, as I'm sure you all remember, good times are not Social Service Report difficult to find at Fiji. Finally, if you can't visit in the near future, think In the recent past, we at lota Mu have neglected many about 1989. As Bruce Blanchard put it, "Now is the time of our duties to our community and the people around us. to start planning." Iota Mu's 100th anniversary is not very This term, we have begun to renew our enthusiasm for far off and if there are any ideas floating around out there, community relations and social service. We began thinking we'd like to pursue them. We can make this the most festive about a charity fund-raising "run" to a nearby chapter. of festivities. (The chapter at the University of Rhode Island seemed a perfect distance!) Much more thought and planning will Alejandro Menchaca '85, Glenn Hopkins '87 go into this project and, hopefully, we will be able to con- Graduate Relations tribute a considerable amount of money to a worthy cause next year. One project we contributed to this year was the Beaux Arts Ball, held in recognition of Jerome B. Weisner and the dedication of the new Arts Center to him. Fiji provided most of the manpower, raising nearly $800 for the under- Iota Mu Elects graduates' contribution to the ball. The ball was a very large success (which is an amazing thing at M.I.T.!). Song Chairman In interfraternity relations, we have begun a program of inviting other fraternities to dinnner and attending dinners at other fraternities. For the future, we are planning Phi Gamma Delta has long been known as the "singing more interfraternal interaction with similar events, mutual fraternity" and Iota Mu is no exception. We've always parties, and, hopefully, a fun-filled day at the beach with prided ourselves on being able to sing the Phi Gam classics M.I.T.'s only sorority, Alpha Phi. during dinner, at rush, etcetera, but lately, the songs we In community relations, we are continually trying to remembered have become fewer and fewer and "just the find ways to improve our neighborhood and our relation- same old songs." Fortunately, this movement was stopped ship with our neighbors, especially the infamous Mrs. in its tracks and completely reversed with the creation of Hackett. One idea which will hopefully be successful is a the first Fiji Song Chairman position, proudly held by Ed general cleanup of our area, which includes parts of the Martin '85. Fens. Also, the other fraternities in the Back Bay area may Inspired by a Christmas gift from his parents, a cassette be willing to pitch in with us to improve relations between copy of "The Songs of Phi Gamma Delta," Ed used the Back Bay residents and the fraternities at M.I.T. tape during house meetings to aid the brothers in learning Overall, our social service and community relations lyrics and singing in key. Now, with the help of the Fiji program is beginning a good rebuilding program. Hopefully song chairman as conductor, the brothers of lota Mu those committees will expand, and our enthusiasm with perform a host of songs, including our latest, "Here's to them, so that we can contribute our full share to the Good Ole Delta," "Fiji Moon," and "I'm Looking for a people around us. Sister," with a quality easily rivaling that of some of the semiprofessional choirs in the northeast. Brad Smith '85 Ed Martin '85 Social Service and Community Relations Chairman Fiji Song Chairman JUNE, 1984 PAGE 3 Plans Being Set for 1989 Centennial It has been a great year for Iota Mu in many respects. house trip, this time to Wheaton College, an all-girl school Thanks to outstanding group efforts and strong leadership in southern Massachusetts, was planned for the weekend of throughout the preceding year, the new cabinet has in- April 28. There, our A-league powerhouse was to compete herited an enthusiastic fraternity with no major problems in their annual Spring Weekend soccer tournament. or difficulties. In an effort to develop better interfraternity relations, The house itself is in fine shape. Thanks to the finan- we are participating in a dinner exchange program with cial assistance of our generous House Corporation, we have several other houses on campus. We had also planned a a completely renovated shower room and a new IBM per- beach party with Alpha Phi, M.I.T.'s first sorority. Other sonal computer, which we use to keep track of all the finan- efforts lie in the areas of community relations and social cial accounts. In the near future, the graduate relations service, to be discussed subsequently by Brad Smith '85 files, containing the names, addresses, and other relevant and Will Sauer '85. information concerning our graduate brothers, will also I don't consider it premature to announce that Iota Mu be set up on the computer. Our renowned Fiji weight will celebrate its 100th anniversary with the fraternity of room has developed over the years to a completeness Phi Gamma Delta on May 23, 1989. In the fall of 1984, rivaling that of M.I.T.'s own weight room. It has proven to a centennial committee composed of graduates and under- be an extremely worthwhile investment. We have under- graduates will be established in order to prepare for this taken some substantial remodeling of the first floor; the future event. The objective of this committee will be to library, which previously had been unused, has been con- coordinate and organize the most memorable Pig Dinner verted into a beautiful pool room, and plans have been in chapter history. We would be very interested in hearing made to convert the old pool room into a pub. Construc- from those of you who are interested in being part of this tion of a full U-shaped wet bar was set to begin on our third committee, or have ideas or suggestions to offer. It is my work day of the term and then to continue over the sum- firm belief that a relatively small investment in time and mer. The objective is to have a completed, first-class Fiji effort, on the part of all of us, could result in one of the pub by next Rush week. most rewarding experiences of our lives. Think how great Our Fiji spirit remains at a high level. We have appoint- it would be to get together with your pledge class once ed Jim Bittman '86 to fill the new position of road trip more, to relive those fond memories of your college years. chairman. No time was wasted, as Jim organized a house If it was anything like it is today, you must really miss the trip to the Sigma Deuteron chapter at Lafayette College old place -- I know I sure will! in early March. Our Pennsylvania brothers were very hos- pitable. We arrived after a seven-hour drive in the midst John L. Newton of a swinging cocktail party, and all enjoyed a night of Chapter President spirited swinging and friendly chugging races. Another Fiji Strong in M.I.T. Athletics On the athletic front, things have been going very well. football team, with cocaptain John Newton '85, leading The intramural indoor track meet saw the house out in pass receiver Jim Bittman '86, and Art Gregory '87, Brett full force. The end result was an impressive Fiji victory Giles and Rich Rice '87. Steve Brown '87 is a standout on over perennial track powerhorse, the Black Student Union. the freshman crew team, and Cesar Maiorino is a power The house, sporting almost 100 percent participation, was on the wrestling team. led by two-time individual winner Ed Martin '85 (hurdles In varsity fencing, Alan Williams '85 won the New Eng- and long jump), a winning 4 X 400 relay of Tom Rebold land Championships in the epee class, and John Sheffield '86, Nelson Yamashita '86, John Newton '85, and Matt '86 also contributed heavily to the squad's success. The Rogers '85, and individual place winners Rogers, spring; tennis team is being led by Fijis, with cocaptain John Chan Brad Smith '85; high jump; Alex Menchaca '85, mile and '84 and top singles player Will Sauer. Mike Ehrlich '84 halfmile; Will Sauer '85, 3000 meter, and Brett Giles '87, captains the gymnastics team and George Zachery '87 and shot put. Ed Martin quickly joined the varsity track squad, Rich Rice are members of the varsity lacrosse team. which is fast becoming a Fiji stronghold. With such fine athletes in the house, Fiji is quickly Already on the varsity track team, which hasn't lost a becoming a dominant force in M.I.T. athletics. However, meet in over a year, are cocaptain John Taylor '84, Gordon despite all the honors and accomplishments, athletics Beckhart '84, Mike Donahue '87, Bob Joy '87, and Gordon stay on the playing field and Fiji is still, and always will Holterman '87. Taylor currently holds several varsity rec- be, a diverse and extremely close house. The sports are ords and Hollerman has set four freshman marks. merely another proud link in the great traditions estab- The house is also beginning to monopolize the varsity lished by the lota Mu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. IOTA MUSE PAGE 4 As Iota Muse Approaches 100th Anniversar The Quattlebaums I lived at 28 The Fenway (the present house) until June, 1924. The house bill was $90 a month. The house had a live- in man and wife team to take care of all the meals and housework. I recall their names as Mr. and Mrs. Albert Quattlebaum. She outweighed him about two to one and could, and did, demonstrate her superior strength. But one Sunday morning, he pushed her over the second floor balustrade, just outside the dining hall. She landed on the first floor, but her blubber saved her. IRA She just missed the piano which Brother W.B. Perrinton '22 used to play for us with RE professional style. The Wall Telephone In the cloak-clout, behind the fireplace, we had a coin-operated wall telephone. Somebody worked out a means of smacking it with a baseball bat at the exact time re- quired for a signal of some sort. At times it even paid off like a slot machine. No Computers 12 Newbury Street, As far as computers are concerned, there were no such things in the '20's. We all had our slide rules, MANNHEIM or LOG- LOG types. I did take lecture courses under Dr. In view of the upcoming 100th year anniversary of Vannevar Bush. He went on to develop the founding of Iota Muse in 1989, it seems appropriate the first computer at M.I.T., but it was to look into the chapter's history. Brother John L. Riegel 100 percent mechanical and it filled a multi- '19 and Brother Robert O. Dehlendorf '24 were SO kind storied building. as to share some memories of their undergraduate years- with us. Brother Riegel, who lived at both 12 Newbury Street and 491 Commonwealth Avenue, sent us some pictures of both houses. Brother Dehlendorf sent a very interesting letter. Here are some excerpts from it: $300 Tuition I started out in 1919 on my college career and first selected the Naval Academy. Two years of their routine was enough for me and I transferred to M.I.T. Tuition then was $300 spread over three semesters. The time was shortly after the campus moved across the river from its Boylston Street location, SO everything was new and well-oiled. On December 3, 1921, I became a brother to the nicest collection of young men I had yet to encounter. The dining room at the 12 Newbury Street address. JUNE, 1984 y, Brothers Share Memories of the House Sleeping Arrangements We slept barracks style on the top floor, with the window sash all removed. The winter cold was unbelievable, and it was customary to sleep under numerous covers. Then, on Friday and Saturday nights, the early-to-bed brothers could be certain that some boozed brother would walk across everybody in the upper-berth bunks, singing. A lot has changed since Brother Dehlendorf left in 1924. Tuition in 1984-85 will be $10,300 and last term's house bill was $1,400. The freshmen do all the housework and there are no live-in servants. There isn't a telephone near the Ladies' Head. We now have our own private com- puter room with an IBM-XT personal computer, all tucked away in an old broom closet on the fourth floor. The late The house at 491 Commonwealth Ave. Dr. Vannevar Bush has a conference room at M.I.T. dedicat- ed in his honor. Finally, most rooms have beds in them. president's room. This room has been called the "Q" for a Sure a lot has changed, just like new people enter the long time now. house while others graduate and leave. But a lot remains But more than just material things link Phi Gams to- the same. The piano is still alive and well. The pool table gether. There are memories such as the ones above, and can be traced back at least to 12 Newbury Street. The Q's, even beyond that, there are the founding principles of Phi or the Quattlebaums, as they were called, are now part of Gamma Delta that are installed in the heart of every Fiji. our heritage, for the room where they stayed is now the Thank you to John Riegel and Robert Dehlendorf for shar- ing their memories with us. Richard H. Rice '87, Art Gregory '87 Cochairmen We greatly appreciate Brothers Riegel's and Dehlen- dorf's contributions to our historical records. If you have any memories you wish to share with us and the other brothers, please write them down and send them to us. Our address is on page eight. We also would welcome any photographs! An interior shot of 491 Commonwealth Avenue. PAGE 6 IOTA MUSE 13 Are Initiated Alumni News All 13 pledges, listed in last fall's issue of the IOTA JOHN L. RIEGEL '19 asks that if anyone has information MUSE, survived to initiation and became brothers at the pertaining to KENNETH B. PAGE '20, please send it to Iota Mu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. They are an out- him at 555 W. Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, NY 10530. standing clan with many potential leaders, all capable of leading the house in the future. "Be sure that 1919's 65th reunion is mentioned in the next Initiation took place on February 2, with a retreat to newsletter," writes ALAN H. McINTOSH '19. Done! You the Endicott House on February 3. We really appreciate can contact him at 335 Brentwood Dr., York, PA 17403. the help of the several graduates who were here for initi- ation. Retired, CHARLES B. MILLER JR. '23 lives at 168 Chero- kee Rd., Charlotte, NC 28207. Alan Williams '85 Historian Now a professor emeritus at M.I.T., HOYT C. HOTTEL '24 has recently received recognition as one of America's 30 "eminent chemical engineers." Congratulations! Hoyt lives at 27 Cambridge St., Winchester, MA 01890. Rush 1984-85 "Taking care of two houses, golf, and gardens compete We at the house are once again gearing up for for time with business [and nine grandchildren!] writes next fall's rush. If you know of any freshmen en- LAWRENCE W. DAY '27. He lives at 1 Hickory Ln., rolled in M.I.T. for next fall who you think would Fairfield, CT 06430. make good Fijis, please return the enclosed rush rec- CHARLES KINGLSEY JR. '27 has been married for 51 ommendation card. We will be sure to get in touch years, and is also a greatgrandfather! He is now revising with anyone you recommend. Your interest and in- a textbook on electric machinery, and has recently done put is appreciated. consulting for M.I.T. Charlie lives at 30 Seaborn PI., Lexing- ton, MA 02173. Kenneth S. Koblan Rush Chairman CHARLES H. TOPPING '28 corrects that he ran surveys for the University of Pennsylvania, not Virginia. Sorry, Chuck! He lives at 323 N. Princeton Ave., Swarthmore, PA 19081. VIRGIL W. McDANIEL '29 is retired and living at Old Quarry, Guilford, CT 06437. Fijis Boast High "Cum" RICHARD W. BERRY '32 is retired and now involved with community associations, including the Humane Soci- We had another surprisingly successful term of scholar- ety. You may reach him at P.O. Box 474, Jamestown, RI ship here at Iota Mu. As usual, numerous social events and 02835. other distractions limited our effective work time. A half- keg study break at midnight helped to break up the monot- "Enjoyed my 50th reunion, June, 1983," comments JACK ony of studying. But, when the work piled up, most of us FROST ANDREWS '33. Retired from the N.J. Department seemed to rise to the occasion, for the house cumulative of Transportation, he lives at 11 Hendrickson Rd., Law- average was a healthy 4.3, give or take a brother. renceville, NJ 08645. He has heard from LOU PERSON Work hard. Play hard. '34. David Matthew Solo '87 LLOYD E. CLARK JR. '34 has a granddaughter now ap- Scholarship Chairman plying for admission to M.I.T. Unretired, and working as a consulting engineer, Lloyd makes his home at 21 E. 52nd St., Savannah, GA 31405. After a bout with a serious illness, DANIEL C. MITCHELL '34 is now returning to his community work, as well as rockhounding. He lives at 9242 Briarwood Cir. N., Sun City, AZ 85351. Cont'd on next page JUNE, 1984 PAGE 7 More Alumni News LELAND S. PERSON '34 should be off crutches by now, their best man) and JOHN EWING, and '41 brothers after knee surgery. Lou lives at 14 Highland St., Ware, MA MIKE FOLBERTH and LARRY TURNOCK. Chuck's ad- 01082. dress is 22500 McCauley Rd., Shaker Hts., OH 44122. KENNETH N. SCOTT '34 is now president af an audio- SHEP TYREE '42 writes of the above party, "I'm surprised visual production company. "Thanks to IOTA MUSE, the local fire department wasn't called out to drown the Phi I received a wonderful letter from BOB BUTLER '32." Gam songs." Ty is retiring next month to a small farm. Kenneth lives at 1735 Tiverton No. 9, Bloomfield Hills, You can reach him at Rt. 1, Box 234, Floyd, VA 24091. MI 48013. WILLIAM A. H. BARTON JR. '44 recently celebrated the WESLEY H. LOOMIS III '35 is now firmly planted in birth of his first grandchild. Congratulations! A retired Sarasota, FL (434 Meadow Lark Dr., 33577). He sees a consultant, "Black Willy" may be reached at P.O. Box lot of BOB BUTLER '32. 1337, Gold Beach, OR 97444. JOHN A. MYERS '36 is enjoying retirement, working part- RAY F. KELLEY JR. '44 proudly announces that he broke time doing financial analysis. He lives at 1660 Maryland St., 80 on the golf course for the first time! Ray works in per- Redwood City, CA 94061. sonal investments. You can find him and his golf clubs at 2950 E. Stanford Dr., Englewood, CO 80110. He is in A picture painter who is interrupted by house chores, touch with DEAN PICTON '44. volunteer work, and visiting with his children, MILNER W. WALLACE '36 asks if retirement is really "laid back?" DEAN PICTON '44 is recently back from England and now Wally may be reached at P.O. Box 157, Saddle River, NJ living in Florida (851 N. Surf Rd./ 202, Hollywood, 33019), 07458. only 100 yards from the beach. WALTER T. BLAKE '37 recently welcomed BILL BUR- H.L. SWAN '45 is enjoying semiretirement, but is looking NET '37 and wife Patty to look at pictures of a past sum- to work part-time. He would like to hear from T. KEN mer visit. Walt lives at 129 Ft. Walker Dr., Port Royal KELLY '44 and PETE THORNTON. Guys, you can reach Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. "Hobe" at 402 Moylan Ave., Moylan, PA 19065. WILLIAM B. BURNET '37 is keeping busy, and living in a JOHN L. COWAN '47 is senior vice president of United condo where someone else does the mowing and snow Airlines, and was recently elected to its board of directors, shoveling. He sees BUD HERBIG JR. '37 fairly often. Bill as well as to the board of the parent company, UAL. Con- lives at 8349 Irwin Rd. No. 133, Bloomington, MN 55437. gratulations, John! He lives at 575 Douglas Dr., Lake Forest, IL 60045. HARRY B. GOODWIN '37 writes that he is now "heavily into home computers." The grandfather of two, he lives EDWARD H. KELLY '49 and his wife would like to know at 1570 San Carlos Bay Dr., Sanibel, FL 33957. He is in if there are any brothers in New Zealand because they are touch with WALT BLAKE and BOB MORTON, both 37's. thinking of moving down there. In the meantime, you can find them at 30032 Disney Ln., Vista, CA 92083. E.T. HERBIG JR. '37 is curious if anyone knows the whereabouts of WALTER LANDSEIDEL and BAIRD WILLIAM C. MITCHELL '49 runs his own land develop- HODGKINSON, both 37's. If you do, you may contact ment company. He's at home at 5354 Coldstream, Toledo, Edwinat Rt. 1, Box 74, Waterville, MN 56096. OH 43623. JAMES E. FIFIELD '40 was planning to retire as a corpora- DAVID M. ROWE '51 identified the individual brothers in tion vice president this past April. Jim lives at 14 Salem the pool table picture, published in the last newsletter. He Straits, Darien, CT 06820. is the one on the far left. He also said they were the in- novators of the Fiji Island party. Dave's address is 728 St. LAWRENCE C. TURNOCK '41 is president of the Ameri- Louis St., Hillsboro, IL 62049. can Iron Ore Association. He and his wife live at 2925 Glen- more Rd., Shaker Hts., OH 44122. CHARLES H. SMITH JR. '42 and his wife were treated to a ROBERT B. BROWN JR. '52 is the owner of a travel agen- surprise 40th wedding anniversary party by their children. cy that was due to open earlier this year. Brown Brown In attendance were '42 brothers SHEP TYREE (who was lives at 7 Trails End Ln. St., Louis, MO 63124. Cont'd in next column Cont'd on next page PAGE 8 IOTA MUSE JUNE, 1984 More Alumni News CHARLEY BROWN '53 invites all brothers who enjoy win- ROD TAFT '74 is a sales manager to the computer indus- ter storms to "withstand the nirvana of the Sunshine State!" try. He is in touch with all of the "Epsilon Data Fijis" as President of a successful house building company, Charley well as LIONEL GOULET '74. Rod lives at 30 West St., lives at 331 River Edge Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32223. Medfield, MA 02052. G.D. CHANDLEY '53 is still an engineer. He identifies "It's great to be done with school!" writes BILL KAISER himself as the pool shooter in the pool picture. Dix's '77, after graduating Harvard B-School in June 1983 and address is 3 Upper Flanders Rd., Amherst, NH 03031. beginning work in marketing with Apollo Computer. His address is 27 Grassland St., Lexington, MA 02173. He's HENRY E. THEIS '55 is vice president of sales/marketing in touch with JIM DATESH '77, now living in Pittsburgh. with a company that builds heavy machinery. When not busy with work, he and his wife have been rebuilding a 100- BILL O'BRIEN '77 now lives on the beach, next door to year old house situated on the Ohio River. Eric lives at 603 BILL RIZZI '77. He is a resident in internal medicine. His Maple Ln., Sewickley, PA 15143. address is 29 Breeze Ave., No. 2, Venice, CA 90291. BRUCE P. NEMLICH '78 is a manager of APL applications BRUCE BLANCHARD '57 runs the environmental office and the owner of an Upper East Side co-op, with his in the Office of the Secretary of the Interior. "The last fiancee. "Short-stay rates available." Their address is 304 E. three years were certainly different with James Watt." Bruce 73rd St., No. 4, New York, NY 10021. He would like news lives at 1264 Palmer Rd., Oxon Hill, MD 20744. on "crazy" DAN McCORD '78. ROBERT A. WILLIAMSON JR. '59 proudly announces he JAMES ATWOOD '79 is "learning to live and love in the won a major spring event! Congratulations! He's a sales Midwest," where he is now in business school (at North- manager, and lives at 21 Woodlane Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ western). His address is 7239 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 08648. 60626. A professor and consultant with the University of Pennsyl- DOUGLAS BROOKS '79 and wife Helen have just bought vania, DAVID NESS '61 keeps busy traveling and socializ- their first house. Douglas is an architect, and they make ing with Fiji brothers. He lives at 803 Mill Creek Rd., their home at 2525 Pelham St., Rockford, IL 61107. Gladwyne, PA 19035. R.B. STRONG '62 is a salesman for IBM. Brian says he oc- CHARLES LUTZ '80 took residency interviews last winter casionally sees JOHN VLECK '61 and NORM DORF '63 and spent time with many brothers all across the country. in Manhattan. Brian makes his home at 15 Oak Ridge Pk., "Their hospitality was greatly appreciated." Charlie's ad- Westport, CT 06880. dress is 133 Westbourne Ter., Brookline, MA 02146. EVEREST A. WHITED '66 is a family doctor, and enjoys STEVE FAIRBAIRN '81 is a pilot with the Air Force, sailing, coaching soccer, and tennis. Tad and his family live and was looking forward to going on assignment in Europe. at 315 Catalina Pl., Corpus Christi, TX 78411. His address is P.O. Box 66, Ridott, IL 61067. BRUCE ANDERSON '68 and wife Laura were expecting An engineer, RODNEY R. ROBERTSON II '82 loves it up their second child this summer. Congratulations! The An- in Alaska. His address is 1801 E. Tudor Rd. No. 301, derson clan may be reached at P.O. Box 3672, Aspen, CO Anchorage, AK 99504. He has seen PHILLIP WEIDNER 81612. '68 and spoken to BRAD SACKETT '82. GREG PEACOCK '69 is president of a company involved in computer-synthesized speech and telecommunications. He We regret to report the deaths of the following brothers: lives at 1390 Katella, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. He is in touch with JOE BARON '70. FRANK L. BUTTERWORTH '17, GRANT Y. ,YNN '28 Cont'd in next column JOHN A. KLEINHANS '36 The Iota Muse is published on a regular basis by the lota Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at M.I.T. for its members and friends. News items, contributions, photographs (black-and-white preferred), and changes of address should be sent to Phi Gamma Delta at M.I.T., Alumni Records Office, P.O. Box 575, Cambridge, MA 02139. Photographs will be returned upon request, after use in the newsletter.