Bm mew MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IOTA MUSE OF IOTA MU OF PHI GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS APR 0 1988 DECEMBER 1987 Chapter President Reviews Important Issues Greetings once again from lota Mu. Things here at 28 The Fenway are going well. We have had a very successful rush, despite the fact that it was much more competitive than usual this year. To add to the difficulty, we were burdened by some restrictions the IFC put on us for violations we had last year. Our hard work paid off, however, and on Monday morning we were rewarded with 12 top quality pledges-three more than any other house on campus had as of Monday night. Another important issue at the chapter house has to do with our new neighbors. For those of you who do not know, Montes- sori Educare (30 The Fenway) is now a condominium, and this has required some adjustment. However, I am happy to say that after meeting with the new neighbors several times and inform- ing the brotherhood of a few minor changes that we have been asked to make, we now have a very friendly relationship with the residents next door. Everything else here at lota Mu remains much the same. I would like to remind all of our alumni to come by and visit the chapter house whenever you are in the area. I had the pleasure of meeting Bruce Rouleau '81 when he was in town from California early in the term. It is always enjoyable to sit down and exchange stories with brothers-and Bruce had quite a few. I hope to see all of you at the pig dinner in the spring, and I would also like you to start planning now to attend our centennial celebration, which is scheduled to take place in the spring of 1989. Bob Martin '90 frolics on Fiji's front stairs. Fraternally, Hugh B. Ekberg '88 Chapter President Perge! Norris Pig Dinner Great Time For Returning Graduates The 1987 Norris Pig Dinner was a great time for the many in 1989. The main speaker for the evening was Brother Gerald graduates returning. The class of '77 had the largest contingent, Fahringer '55, president of Leland Electrosystems. Brother Fah- which made for a fun 10-year reunion. Brothers arrived at 5:00 ringer spoke of the importance of being happy in life and how to p.m. for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and then proceeded to an do it, a topic of great interest to all of us. excellent dinner, cooked by Brothers Mike Donohue '87 and I would like to thank all those brothers who attended and gave Andreas Judas '89. their support, and I would also like to give special thanks to The state of the house address was given by President Hugh B. Brother Fahringer. Plans are already being made for the 1988 Ekberg '88. The report was favorable, highlighting brothers in Norris Pig Dinner, which we hope will be just as successful. sports and government at school, as well as the new electrical system recently installed in preparation for the 100th anniversary Gerard D. Loiselle '89 PAGE TWO IOTA MUSE IOTA MUSE Class Of '91 Quickly Grasps lota Muse is published on a regular basis by the lota Mu Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at MIT for its members and friends. Meaning Of Brotherhood News items, contributions, and changes of address should be sent to Phi Gamma Delta at MIT, Alumni Records Office, P.O. Box There are 12 lucky guys who are now in the midst of pledging 575, Cambridge, MA 02139. Photographs will be returned, upon Phi Gamma Delta, and we're having a great time doing it. request, after use in the newsletter. Directly after pledging, we all got started on the most important task of getting to know one another and coming together as a pledge class. Fortunately, all of us are outgoing and friendly, SO it was no problem becoming friends quickly. I can personally say that there isn't one of these guys I wouldn't do anything for, and I'm proud to call them my pledge brothers. We are also becoming acquainted with all of the brothers here at Fiji. The longer we are around them, the more we realize how lucky we are to be pledg- ing Phi Gamma Delta. The other officers who govern our pledge class are Miles Arnone, secretary-treasurer, and Rich Rainey, song chairman. Miles is also holding the important post of change chairman. Right now, the main objectives of our class are doing our house- work to the best of our abilities and learning all we can about our fraternity and its brothers. We're enjoying both, and we're really "psyched" about all the duties to come. All is not work for '91, however, as pledge raiding is also a top priority for us. Going out in the middle of the night to raid other Pledge Jeff "Beaver" Drake prepares for the annual pledge party. fraternities is a lot of fun, and it also serves to bring us closer together as a class. The several road trips we have taken have also accomplished this, while providing us with an opportunity to Fiji House Abundant With get to know the brothers better. With all of this, plus our regular schoolwork (definitely not to MIT Athletes be neglected) and the many athletic activities many of us are involved in, the class of '91 of Phi Gamma Delta is a busy one-but we are definitely loving every minute of it! This fall, many Fijis again participated in varsity sports here at good old MIT. Fiji was again the backbone of the varsity Clay Williams football team, with Hugh Ekberg '88 (captain), Thomas Spaight '91 Pledge Class President '88, Shane Arnold '88, Tim Day '89, Mark "Bubbles" Naugle '90, Jeff Drake '91, Shane LaHousse '91, Clay Williams '91, Garret Moose '91, and Jason Desantis '91. This year has also seen Hugh Ekberg, house president, move to the top of the MIT career rushing list as he leads the team through the season. Your news is good news! Others participating in varsity sports in the fall include Jack Return the enclosed newsform today! Olson '91, soccer goalie; Ed Sweeney '88 and Sean Walker '89 in cross-country; Bob Park '89 in rugby; Duncan McCallum '87, captain of the water polo team; Samir Noriega '90 and Chuck Venditti '88 on varsity diving; Gerard Loiselle '89 in swimming; and, last but not least, Sean Walker '89 and Mike de Asla '91 on varsity crew. But the real news is in MIT intramurals. After losing three quarters of the A-league soccer team, captain Bill Lange '90 made the decision to go B-league for a rebuilding year. And it is paying off with talent such as Dan "Pele" Dismukes '88 and Eugene "The Dancing Bear" Sweeney '89 leading the team undefeated into the playoffs. Rounding out our undefeated fall season in intramurals is the A-league football team captained by Paul "Skippy" Anderson and Bob Martin, both of '90. They are looking forward to a spectacular play by Jay "Naughty Navajo" Bennett '90, Jon "The Grinch" Lundberg '88, and Chris "Bonecrusher" Carlson '91. A new addition to the MIT IM schedule is the 15-man "Octa- thon." Eight sports are played in tournament fashion with a 15- man roster. With Fiji's depth and style, an excellent showing is predicted. As usual, we are looking forward to basketball and hockey seasons, both upcoming, and this year we hope to make the Rob "Bullhorn" Humphries yells out the cadence, October 1979. playoffs in C-league ping pong. Right to left: Owen Fordham '81, Rodney Robertson '82, Brad Sackett '82, Tom Warren '83, Doug Borowski '82, Bruce Kiernan Fraternally, '82, Bruce Rouleau '81, Dave Maclsaac '81, Brian Moroney '81, Bob Martin '90 Rob Humphries '80, Greg Blahut '81, Bob Matteo '80. Who are the Perge! last two? DECEMBER 1987 PAGE THREE Island Party In April? Iota Mu Prepares For Its This year we hope to hold the Fiji Island Party on April 30, Centennial In 1989 1988. With an extra year to plan for it, we should be able to have quite a festival. However, because of the stringent new alcohol The centennial of the founding of the lota Mu chapter of Phi laws, it is becoming increasingly difficult to hold a party of this Gamma Delta is within sight, our chapter having been founded nature. on March 25, 1889. As chapter historian, I have recently begun We are required by law to get a liquor license, but reassuring the impossible task of concisely restructuring on paper the the local police that the liquor laws will be enforced will be a 100 years of lota Mu. Why is it impossible? There is no lack of difficult task. Also, insurance is going to be more difficult to historical and biographical data in the historian's and recording obtain. So you see that Shane and I have quite a bit of work secretary's files. And if I wanted to take the easy way out, I could ahead. If there is no way to have the traditional Fiji Island Party, paraphrase the 75-year history and pack the last 25 years into a we must search for a suitable alternative. We do have a couple of single paragraph. Of course I don't want to do that. So, I call out very good ideas brewing. to you, the graduate brothers, for help. Hope to see you in April! Maybe you have a story about your undergraduate years that Shane Arnold rivals the famous "Twitcher" Whitney '17 incident, where in 1913 the young pledge dove into a 10-foot snowdrift for five dollars. Mark Mabry Perhaps you have a picture you could send, something extraordi- nary or something mundane-both are important parts of our history. Be sure to identify people, places, and times for each picture. We are looking forward to putting out an extraordinary 28 The Fenway Undergoes edition of the lota Muse, with your help! Positive Changes Fraternally, Timothy R. Day Historian In the past months, our house at 28 The Fenway has under- Perge! gone many positive changes. Most noticeable is the new look of the commons area, which includes beautiful new carpeting on the front stairs, the landings, and the entire first floor. New brass Road Tripping Alive And Well light fixtures have also helped the appearance of the house, but commons soccer and volleyball have claimed their first victims: some of the new glass globes. Don't worry, guys, the replacement That great college and fraternity tradition, road tripping, is alive and well here at lota Mu. bills are in the mail. Lastly, the commons has seen the retirement of a decrepit commons table to the dumpster and the addition of a In mid-September, eight brothers traveled down to New Jersey striking natural finish table. to cheer on Samir Noriega '90, who competed in the Gold's The death of some aging appliances has provided some great classic body building competition. The guys stayed at the homes entertainment, such dining-room-to-back-alley free falls. of Samir and Steve Peltzman '90 and got to see the sites of the Among the new appliances recently purchased are a milk filming of that pub smash hit, "The Toxic Avenger," in addition machine and an immense walk-in refrigerator. Also on the list of to enjoying other aspects of New Jersey culture. Samir didn't win new appliances is a sturdy Sanyo vacuum purchased by Jon his competition but vows to try again next year. Lundberg '88, which has spent more time in the shop than in the The big house road trip took us once again to the coast of capable hands of the pledges of '91. Maine, where Chuck Thompson '87 has several cabins and a The pub (TV room) has also made some improvements. Grad- boathouse. The brothers were joined by Purple Legionnaire uate Brother (and still-frequent pub inhabitant) Augie Peccei '87 Mark Radlauer '84, who made the trip with us. We built a large donated a couch with a five-brother capacity. It is perfect for bonfire on the rocks by the water, sang songs, told stories, and napping, snacking, or drinking a few brews and enjoying the enjoyed the ever-growing sense of brotherhood. company of Fiji brothers. The TV and VCR have both been No more road trips are planned this term, but with Russell holding up well, allowing for the viewing of such Fiji pub "Woody" Mallen '89, "Boner" Bob Martin '90, and Bill Large '90 classics as "Top Gun, "Toxic Avenger," and, of course, in possession of "The Pig Pen," a pickup truck which remotely "Fletch." The addition of a new fan has made the pub much resembles a cattle car, anything can happen. more bearable during the sweltering summer months. Finally, with the installment of a new stove and hood exhaust, Fraternally, the electrical system has been completely restored to efficiency Jeff Palmucci '90 and safety. Although 28 The Fenway is on its way to being Perge! restored to its grandeur of days past, much more renovation is necessary. The boiler is on its last legs and could go any day, although we hope it can make it through this winter. The plumbing continues to cause problems with frequent burstings of rotted pipes. I'm sure everyone has heard from the Centennial Fund Steering Committee that we need help to keep 28 The Fenway a great place to live. Let's try to make our centennial in 1989 a great one by doing what we can now to restore our house. Fraternally, William F. Large Brian T. Ballard House Managers Perge! Steve Peltzman '90 and Paul Anderson '90 "taking the PAGE FOUR IOTA MUSE Residing at 2950 E. Sanford Dr., Englewood, CO 80110, is retiree RAYMOND F. KELLEY JR. '44. VINCENT K. BUTLER JR. '45 reports an address of 115 Cherry St., San Francisco, CA 94118. "I'm still vice president of Fairburn Organization, Inc., an internationally known architectural-engineering firm," writes TOM A. THLIVERIS '55. Tom adds that he is currently serving as president of Citizens for Squaw Peak Alternatives, Inc., which represents some 960,000 citizens in metropolitan Phoenix who are seeking solutions to the city's traffic and pollution problems. "Greek" receives his correspondence at 3302 E. Cohise Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85028. The president of Palmer Smith Corporation, HAROLD PALMER SMITH JR. '57 reports an address of 418 Pacific Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611. ROBERT F. CURD III '66 works as a financial planner with Financial Planners Equity Corporation and is a vice president of Venture Advisors, Inc., the operating general partner of Twenty- First Century Venture Partners. In 1969-'70, he was a lieutenant in the marine corps and flew 180 missions as a fighter pilot in Southeast Asia. He is now a major in the USMC retired reserves. Currently, he also serves as an evening instructor at Santa Bar- bara City College, is a member of Rotary International, and is on the Executive Committee of the Central Coast MIT Enterprise Forum. On a personal note, he is married to the former Patricia Russ "Woody" Mallen '89 bundles up against a cold Maine night. Carr. He writes, "Patti and I have settled into our new house, and our six-month-old son, Robert, is healthy, and business has been good." The new address for "Crude" is 213 Salida del Sol, Santa What's New With Our Alumni? Barbara, CA 93109. The general manager for the microcontroller division of Fair- MALCOLM S. McGHIE's ('22) wife, Elizabeth, informed us child Semiconductor, STEPHEN A. JORDAN '74 reports a new address of 25231 La Rena Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. in July that Malcolm was being treated for an illness in the Whitney Center's medical unit. Send them your regards at 200 Leeder Hill Dr., Apt. #317, Hamden, CT 06517. MARK A. RADLAUER '84 informs us that he is living with EDWARD A. MARTIN '85 in Ed's condo at 1666 Commonwealth "Nothing new with me," writes MORELL MAREAN '30 Ave., #10, Brighton, MA 02135. "Everything is going well," writes Mark. Send them both your regards. (9935-1 Pineapple Tree Dr., Apt. #103, Boynton Beach, FL 33436), "except that my daughter, Carol, has accepted a job with Simens in nearby Boca Raton and will be moving to this area from An electrical engineer, CARL M. PIETRZAK JR. '85 proudly announces that he was married to Irina Rakin (class of '86 and Dallas, Texas." "Hijo" also took a trip to the Gulf Coast of Florida and had an "all too short visit" with JOHN F. BEN- founding president of MIT's chapter of Alpha Chi Omega) on NETT '30 and his wife, Anne. "Jack has a wild pet hawk that June 27, 1987. "We spent the next two weeks in Switzerland living comes in to be fed when Jack blows a police whistle-a truly the high life." He also informs us that he is still working for beautiful sight." Motorola and that he has received three U.S. patents. "If anyone in the house would like to know more about the company, FLETCHER P. THORNTON '36 receives his mail at 91 especially about VI-A opportunities, give me a call at 312/576- Hilltop Place, RR #1, Box 225, New London, NH 03257. 3724 during working hours." Carl has heard from ROBERT J. SPINNER '84, who is busy at med school in Rochester, Minne- "I retired as international patent counsel from The Goodyear sota. Send your congratulations to Carl and Irina at their new Tire and Rubber Company in July '85," pens RICHARD H. address of 114 Bent Tree Lane, #205, Schaumburg, IL 60195. HAAS '43. He continues to play golf, tennis, and squash and to teach flying, and he also serves as an arbiter for the American NELSON N. YAMASHITA '86 is an electrical engineer for Arbitration Association, the Better Business Bureau, and the United Technologies Optical Systems and reports a new address Ohio Common Pleas Court. Drop a line to Dick at 3071 Harriett of 401 Club Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Rd., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224. ALF R. BJERCKE '44 continues as the consul general for JOTUN in Denmark as well as the chairman of Vinland, Inc. "At Vinland, we are now producing a TV series for the U.S. market of the discovery of America in AD 1000 by Leif Erickson. I am also DECEASED writing two historical books, one on the building of Viking ships in 1183-'84 under King Suarre and the other on the large Norwe- We regret to report the death of the following alumni: gian army in Holstein against the Russians in 1758-'62." Send your best to Alf at President Harbitz Gate 14 0259, Oslo 2, CLIFFORD A. HARVEY '31, March 25, 1987 NORWAY. CLINTON C. KEMP '43, May 22, 1987