THE KNOX G.D. FIJI RIADTIE TAUKUTATN The Fraternity of PHI GAMMA DELTA 1968 RUSH ISSUE FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA GAMMA DEUTERON CHAPTER 218 SOUTH CEDAR STREET YORK GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401 PRESIDENT'S LETTER Those of you who are going through formal Rush are confronted with a difficult decision which may be of considerable importance to you during the remainder of your college career. The first question that you must ask is whether you wish to be a member of a fraternity, and secondly, you must then decide which one of the six Knox fraternities you would most like to join. Unfortunately, Rush Week is often a period of confusion to the prospective fraternity man, and his deci- sion is too often based upon emotions of the moment rather than upon a perceptive evaluation of the entire situation. I might suggest that during Rush you attempt to build a foundation on which to base your final de- cision. Whatever the basis for your final judgement, you should remember that your decision essentially a personal one. I would hope that each one of you determine in your own mind what being a fraternity man would mean to you. Each individual member chooses the e gree to which he participates within the fraternity, and as a rule, he gains personel enrichment in proportion with that participation. It is difficult to accurately define a fraternity experience as there are many inherient intangibles through- out your association with a certain group of men. I feel at this juncture to make at least some small effort to attempt to describe what constitutes this definition. First and foremost, a fraternity is friendship and mutual respect derived from close relationships that evolve over a four year period and often endure throug hout the whole of one's life. It is upon this foundation of companionship and respect that the cornerstones of self government, of group decision making and of re- sponsibility are laid. We at Phi Gamma Delta feel that we possess these necessary qualities that make a fraternity a rewarding experience. The fraternity which you decide to pledge should have goals and aspirations similar to those which you as- possess. The members of the Gamma Deuteron Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta share common goals and pirations. As you can see by reading this "paper," we feel that a fraternity should make a significant con- and tribution to the Knox campus and the Galesburg community. We are proud of our campus leaders, we thrive on the strength of the varied interests and abilities of our members. We of Phi Gamma Delta take great pride in our Chapter, and ask only that you look at our record will read and this newspaper carefully and critically. Consider your own values and goals in relation to those which make your decision with this in mind. We hope that you will meet the members of our chapter and are represented by this fraternity, and, above all, make your decision a personal one. for a pleasant and prosperous four years at Knox. Yours is the choice - ours is only to aid you in making it objectively, and to extend our best wishes Sincerely, DAVID L. YORK, President Gamma Deuteron Chapter Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta What Is A Fraternity? it's a home without parents and sisters, just brothers it's the Romper Room on Saturday night it's the first place you go and the last place you leave it's a social institution with party weekends it's sloshing around in an inch of beer after rush it's making decisions and carrying them out it's doing things together it's sharing common ideals, goals, ties and coats it's learning from books and your brothers it's being a part of the school and helping the community it's "B" league basketball and homecoming it's friendship for now and for life it's an irreplacable friend and teacher it's memories FRATERNITY OF PHY GAMMA DELTA DAVE YORK is a Senior economics major from Tulsa, Oklahoma. He played basketball in his Freshman year and tennis for each of his four years at Knox. Last year Dave served the house as our Recording Secretary and this year we are very fortunate to have Dave as our President. He has written for the "Knox Student." This year he is sports statistician and Co-Director of Sports Publicity for the college. He has also been a mem- ber of Young Republicans 1, 2, 3, 4; has played IM's 1, 2, 3, 4 and is a member of the Economics Society. MAC HAMILTON is a Sophomore from Edina, Minnesota. An economics major, Mac is referred to as "Bat-Guano" by his intimates. Among his accomplishments are swim- ming 1; IM's 1, 2; and W. C. Fields 2. YORK HAMILTON ACE HOYT is a Senior economics major from Akron, Ohio He served as our rush chairman last year and is this year's Fiji Treasurer. He has been a member of the varsity swimming team 3, 4 and at one time held the college record for the 1000 yd. freestyle. He is also a member of the Board of Public Relations and K-Club. He has been a Stu- dent Senator, is a Young Republican 1, 2, 3, 4, and in the tube club 1, 2, 3, 4. JIM CIECKO comes from Mundelein, Illinois. "Lester" is a Sophomore who hasn't really thought of a major yet ("I've got at least four years"). He is this year's Phi Gamma Delta Intramural Manager and is also lavaliered to Bridget H. (not B. B.) HOYT CIECKO JIM GODKINS is a Senior from Bellevue, Pennsylvania and is an economics major. He has played IM's 1, 2, 3. 4 and was House Historian last year. He has also been a member of Young Republicans 1, 2, 3, 4; a steward 2, 3 and is this year's head steward. Jim is also a member of the Economics Society 3, 4. Jim can be found in the library with his pin-mate (that is he can be found anywhere, but always with Donna). PAT KELLY is a Junior chemistry major from Hinsdale, Illinois. Pat played tennis 1, 2, 3; basketball 1; and IM's 1, 2, 3. This year he is Fiji Social Chairman. He is also active in Newman Club; Brightman Award Chairman, Dean's List 2; "Gale" staff 3, and after a years lay off is pinned. GODKINS KELLY BOB RUSHING, better known as "Garbage" is a Senior physics major from St. Louis. This fall he is studying at the Argonne National Laboratory, but will return this winter. He has played football 1, 2, 3; and has been on the Deans List 1, 2, 3, 4. Bob is also the proud possessor of the Zitterberg Award; holds a Knox Honor Scholarship and the Gunther Memorial Scholarship. Bob was our head steward last year and also served as our Corresponding Secretary in his Junior year. BARRY BURREN, is a Junior from Elgin, Illinois major- ing in biology. B.B. was last year's House Manager and did a fine job of keeping the brothers in pong balls. He has participated in IM's; Young Republicans 1, 2, 3 and the Board of Public Relations. BURREN RUSHING