THE KNOX COLLEGE G.D.FIJI RUSH EDITION 1994 GALESBURG, IL MEET THE FIJIS HE THE The Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta Presidents Report Treasurers Report Dear Non-Greek Students, Now is a time where you all as college men The first goal of all those who come to Knox are faced with a very important decision, whether or is a quality education. However, there is more to a not to become part of Greek life. This is your college education than classroom academics. In chance to open the door to the opportunities that addition to classroom work, Phi Gamma Delta fraternity life has to offer you. Of course, now you emphasizes achievement through leadership and must be thinking of the cost of these opportunities. community service. At Phi Gamma Delta we try to maximize the benefits Phi Gamma Delta encourages its members of fraternal living without greatly increasing cost. to become active participants in extracurricular These cost include: a pledge fee of $50.00, an activities at Knox such as: intermurals, athletics, initiation fee of $165.00 and first year dues of Student Senate, The Knox Student, Union Board, $30.00, all of which are directly forwarded to our and IFC. As FIJIS we pride ourselves on our International Headquarters in Lexington Kentucky. expanding role in community affairs. In the past For these fees, you receive a Fiji pledge hat and year, we have tutored children at the Carver Center, jersey, a book on the fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, sponsored a local Easter egg hunt, pulled a chariot the fraternity badge, a lifetime subscription to the for MS, given our time, effort, and assistance to fraternity journal, the Phi Gamma Delta, and the Habitat for Humanity and Galesburg's United Way. priceless friendships that will be made. But wait Throughout the rush period you will have that's not all! You also receive a free set of stainless the opportunity to decide whether the fraternity steel steak knives. Just Kidding. But there still are system at Knox is suited for you. This is not a services offered by our International Headquarters. decision to be taken lightly. Phi Gamma Delta at Some of these services include opportunity for Knox has much to offer. Our fraternity is not merely scholarships, annual conventions, and career a place to sleep, study, relax, and party, but rather a contacts with Fiji graduates. living and learning experience as well as an The only other cost are chapter dues. For investment in your future. It is a place to make the convenience of the Brothers of Phi Gamma friendships and develop a mutual respect from Delta there are three possible ways of payment. these relationships. We wish you the very best of These plans are: paying in full at the start of the luck in your four years at Knox and hope that you school year, or paying by the three terms, or paying will take advantage of what the FIJIS have to offer. by the eight academic school months. The past two years chapter dues have been $200.00. That's Mike McFadden only $66.67 per term or $25.00 per month. This Chapter President covers expense of parties, composite pictures, fraternity news letter completed by fraternity members house retreats, pizza for study breaks The Knox during finals, and cable television for those living in the house. If difficulties still exist alternative plans G.D. FIJI can be made. But what about living in the house, does PUBLISHED BY that cost more money? Answer, No. You pay the GAMMA DEUTERON CHAPTER OF school just as if you were living in the dormitory, and PHI GAMMA DELTA they reimburse the house for housing you. This KNOX COLLEGE money goes toward house bills: power, sewer, GALESBURG, IL garbage. telephone, homeowners insurance and RUSH EDITION 1994 the up keep of the nicest house on campus. I hope Editors I've answered some of the questions you had Scott Goldstein '96 about fraternal life at Phi Gamma Delta. Good luck Mike McFadden '95 making your decision. Erik Nelson '96 John Doke Photographer Chapter Treasurer Marston Crawford" 94 Mike McFadden '95 Chapter President He is currently majoring in Biology and chemistry. Legendary farmboy from Apple River who built a loft out of a haywagon and was born in a barn. Mike is currently training for a run at the World Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Championship. This farmboy is a sports junkie, with his favorite teams being: the Bears, Cubs, Celtics, Fightin' Illini and Tar Heels. Mike is known for many things such as: driving his tracker at high speeds, being very cheap and wearing flannel. His favorite animals are cows. John Doke '95 Chapter Treasurer John is majoring in psychology while participating on the Football and Wrestling teams. His hobbies include falling from high altitudes and playing with fire. Known for tag-team puking with Mike McFadden, breaking windows and creature from the Black Lagoon impersonations. Kyle Tanner '96 Chapter Recording Secretary Major: Political Science Kyle lives in "CLUB DEAD" where strange winds don't blow. He play's lacrosse for the Knox Purple Haze squad. His favorite pastimes are "dancing" and "bowling". Kyle would like to express his heartfelt congratulations to the Greatful Dead for their induction into the hall of fame. In conclusion, Kyle extends his sincere hope that Beta Theta Pi doesn't drink any pledges to death this year. Okahe! Scott "The Beak" Goldstein '96 Chapter Corresponding Secretary This half-brother of Scottie Pippen affectionately known as "lil" Pip is often found hard at work "studying" the sports section.