THE KNO X G.D. F/J/ Galesburg, Illinois Pig Dinner 1990 Zerman notes tension with college by Tom Green The 1990 Norris Pig Dinner was held at Soangetaha Country Club in Galesburg. Brother William Zerman was Gamma Deuteron's speaker and Brother Scott Hansberger was our Master of Ceremonies at this night of fabulous Phi-Gam fellowship. This year 35 undergraduate brothers welcomed 45 graduate Phi- Gam's back to the "castle" following a beautiful dinner at Soangetaha. Brother Actives renovate 'rack' Zerman's speech stressed the notion of Phi Gamma Delta by Patrick Donnelly cleaned they found many as an institution at Knox As the cold winds blew interesting items. After all College. He emphasized the through the Gamma Deutron the usable items were put need for a strong house during Winter term, into storage and the unusable intrafraternity council to brothers looked forward to ones thrown out , the phase strengthen relations with the spring term when they would of stripping the the floor college. He reflected on the be able to make down began. history of Gamma Deuteron improvements to their After washing away a at Knox College and noted humble abode. decade of dust that laid the tensions that existed The minor improvements beneath the dirt ladened between our chapter and were spearheaded by Paul carpet, they sanded down the Knox College in the late Schmidt (Social Chairman) many layers of paint and 1960's as they do now. and CO. who started the varnish to reveal the real Finally, Brother Zerman colossal project of renovating wood floor which had emphasized strong leadership the second floor rack during remained hiddened for so and encouraged the new spring break. They began many years. officers to quest for with the removal of all the When the floor had been excellence. A popular topic racks unsightly items that sanded smooth and the walls of discussion was the had cluttered the rack for washed, the brothers cleanliness (or uncleanliness) years. As they cleared and proceeded along their path to Continued on page 8 Continued on page 8 President's Report Reaction Prompts New Program by Paul Wright was a general impression Spring has once again with the house. This brought a renewed spirit here impression prompted me to at the chapter house. We promote an overall better have recently elected new appearance and condition of officers and committee the house. There are many chairmen. In my cabinet are problems with the condition Jeff Bacidore as Treasurer, of our house, as there would Steve Posavac as Recording be with any house that has Secretary, Don Wilson as had hundreds of Brothers Corresponding Secretary, and share fond memories for over Scott Fears as Historian all of 70 years. However, even whom will be juniors next though there are many things year. My young cabinet that are "out of the hands" of Paul Wright represents the future success the undergraduate Brothers, Finally, I want to invite of our chapter. There are it is expected that a general many young leaders heading upkeep be maintained. In the numerous Chicago-area up our committees. Of the response to criticism, a new graduates to attend some of the sessions at the 1990 committees, Gamma program is being tested to Ekklesia which will be held Deuteron continues to excel keep the house clean. in scholarship where we once Hopefully this method of at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in house management will bring downtown Chicago. The again finished first among all Ekklesia will be held from the fraternities at Knox. We positive results and positive August 10-14. We would hope to win the Jordan Bowl attitudes. at this summer's Ekklesia in On that note I hope that enjoy having some of our graduates see that we are Chicago-area graduates Chicago. We hope to our success in attend the Ekklesia Banquet continue trying to make progress, at least on a small scale, toward with us. If you want more graduate relations and our information on this, feel free dedication to the yearly our house renovation. We to call me at (303) 343-7980 graduate events at the house. have made improvements in or write to me at Knox We have to improve in the the "Rack", for example, and College, Box 1635, area of campus relations as other small projects are Galesburg, Il. 61401. The we find ourselves constantly planned in light of our new Ekklesia will once again trying to impress the Dean of house management method. Students and show our We once again ask for prove to be a memorable time which would be greatly importance to Knox. graduate support in our fund After this year's Pig drive which, it is hoped, will enhanced by the attendance of some of our graduates Dinner, which was once begin to show some physical again a great success, there evidence this summer. living in or near Chicago. Table of contents: Pig Dinner Page 1 Fundraiser Update Page 6 Undergraduate Improvements 1 Donator's club 6 President's Report 2 Undergraduate Focus: Graduate spotlight Brian Wilson 4 Harry Neumiller 3 Seniors and New Initiates 7 Tom and Steve Jackson 6