THE KNOX G.D. FIJI TAUKUTATN The Fraternity of PHI GAMMA DELTA 1969 RUSH ISSUE TAUKUTATA FRATERNITY OF PHY GAMMA DELTA GAMMA DEUTERON CHAPTER 218 SOUTH CEDAR STREET GALESBURG, ILLINOIS 61401 PRESIDENT'S LETTER The nature of the fraternity at Knox today is changing - away from the traditional, toward conscious- ness. We are keeping only the best things which that system had to offer: the good times. It is important to any man who is thinking of affiliating himself with the system here that he be aware that his experience will be unique, both because of the atmosphere of change, and also because of the basic differences lent to our system by the Knox environment. Unlike the systems on large campuses, there is no need here to belong to a fraternity simply for social prestige (there is none at Knox); one can hardly become lost at such a small school; and the limited social life offered by Knox is available equally to nearly all - especially in view of the progressive attitudes to- ward the men's residence halls. Likewise, there is little need to join a fraternity simply to get to know people or to belong to a group; the style of living at Knox makes this necessary. Fraternity life here offers to the individual many things which are much more important than any of the superficial aspects of social life and group participation. On a completely different level are found the benefits gained by the members in their personal development. This development comes from the pleas- ures - and equally from the problems - to be had in living with a group of men who run their own house: officers, cook, budget, parties, meetings, bad plumbing, where to buy what, which rules?, how to enforce them?: respect and consideration for others. If you want to learn about people, to know things about yourself, to do things that can't happen any- where else, then one of the fraternities here may be good for you. I hope that you will remember only two things: first, maintain a sense of humor toward the whole environment, and second - and this is the most important thing which I can offer - in choosing a fra- ternity, the members themselves and the men with whom you pledge are the only things to consider - all considerations will fall into proper perspective from there. The fraternity is nothing more than its mem- bers, and the worth of your experience will depend entirely upon them. Pick men you like. KERRY KRUMSIEK, Phi Gam President What Is A Fraternity? it's a home away from home it's a Sunday afternoon in front of the tube it's a social institution with party weekends it's a game of wall pong it's sharing common goals, ideals, ties and coats it's being a part of the school and helping the community it's making friends it's an experience it's open kitchen it's memories OUR PROVIDER One of our greatest prides at Gamma Deuteron is the fine quality of food provided for the Brotherhood. The woman responsible for contented Fiji stomachs is our fine chef Eleanor Sargeant. Eleanor has consistently proved her skill to the Brothers and their guests with her tempting dishes. It is said that a good cook is difficult to find. We are very fortunate, for we have found an excellent one indeed. No matter if it happens to be a post-game party or a highly organized function like She Gam weekend, whenever Fijis get together for a social event the spirits and excitement run high. The planned parties, of which Phi Gam has three, are legendary in their own time. She Gam weekend, first introduced by the Knox chapter, is a two-day party held in the fall term. This involves pledging and initiating Knox Co-eds into our sister fraternity of She Gam Delta. It is usually held on the same weekend as the Knox-Monmouth football game and is one of the most outstanding parties on the Knox campus. The Rose Formal, held in the winter term, is our formal party. The new pledge class takes charge of organizing and entertaining at this party. In the spring term Phi Gamma Delta holds its Fiji Island party. The entire fraternity goes native and decorates their hide-away along a Pacific Island motif (complete with costumes and island food). Outside of these three big parties the Fijis have post-game parties, exchanges with the sororities, and various situations that erupt into a fun-filled time for all. FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA MAX UTSLER is a junior American studies major from Gilson, Illinois. What can be said about a guy who lists his activities as barn party coordi- nator, Blondie, Homecoming car driver, calcium, and the Register-Mail? Not that Max isn't a lovable little kitten who watches too much tube (of all kinds), plays fish basketball, good football and baseball he is, but? T. PAUL ADAMS, senior freak, from Hairlip, Illinois, is the Phi Gam answer to the Beta's charge of stereotyped, V-necked FIJI twinks. The house's most controversial and well liked bowler-legal counselor, T. Paul's pic rests in the FIJI Hall of Fame right next to Johnny Carson and other greats (?). DICK HESSER is currently majoring in heterosexual behaviorism, eco- nomics, Junior's rack, and memories of Hartsdale, N.Y. summers. The for- mer Sandy Koufax of Knox College, Dicky tries hard, but he can't fool the bro. HAWK LIND, fugitive from Drew House, occupies his time with the ontological eschatology of primitive orthogenics. A junior sociology- religion major from Joliet, Hawk has been active in all phases of pipe cleaning, track, proctorships, and the GD FIJI.