The Knox College G.D. / FIJI SPRING EDITION 1995 GALESBURG, IL Norris Pig Dinner by Mark Berns '97 On April 1, 1995 the annual Norris Pig Dinner was held at Soangetaha Country Club and it was a spectacular event. A large buffet was prepared and enjoyed by all. Once again, the pig was cooked but not eaten. Keith Maurer '88 performed admirably as the M.C. for the night, keeping PIG DINNER all entertained with jokes and one-liners. Glenn B. Moor, a graduate of Texas Tech and the outgoing Director of Business Affairs for International Headquarters, was happy to be our guest speaker this year. He gave an excellent speech that everyone could learn something from, pledges, actives and graduates alike. All in attendance were entranced by his emotion toward keeping Phi Gamma Delta strong and powerful. Even Pig Dinner joker Tom Jaros '89 kept everyone laughing. The pledges enjoyed their first Pig Dinner as the oldest graduate buried their faces in the pig's tail. All in all, the night was a great success. President's Report Treasurer's Report Brothers, Brothers, It is with especially great pride that I make In preparation for our new term in office, my contribution to this edition of the G.D. FIJI. the new cabinet took a retreat to the Fraternity's Having been part of its resurrection two years ago, International Headquarters in Lexington, KY. I know the importance of the chapter newsletter. I While there, the five of us spent two days at the hope that the G.D. FIJI will give you a glimpse headquarters. We were able to establish many new into our current chapter, keep you informed about goals and learn many new procedures from the your graduate brothers, and revitalize those Fraternity's officials. We feel that this wealth of fraternity ties which are "not for college days information will help increase the Chapter's alone." efficiency. This experience was extremely We are currently working hard on our worthwhile and we plan to recommend the trip for graduate relations program - we hope to redefine all new officers in the future. "graduate support" to include not only monetary Once break was over and we were back on aid, but also guidance in areas of leadership, campus, our concern was directed toward rush. organization, and specific committees. It is our Last year's large pledge class was followed by hope that this will strengthen our bond and help in another with 10 pledges. This pledge class brings chapter efficiency. the total membership to 42. With membership at Our chapter is currently the largest on its current status, the house will remain full for the campus, though that is not saying much next couple years. considering the decline of Greeks on campus. We The house finances have been extremely are taking the necessary steps to change the steady and we are currently in good condition. I current anti-Greek sentiment. By getting Phi am confident that our finances will remain in good Gamma Delta more involved on campus, Brothers standing for years to come due to the quality of hold leadership positions in several organizations brothers that we have today. and teams, making the FIJIs highly noticeable on During the last year we have been working campus. on a fund-raising campaign. In case you are It is my hope that Phi Gamma Delta will unaware of this campaign, we are selling continue to flourish at Knox, that FIJIs may walk commemorative bricks for $200.00, with the up the stairs of Old Main for years to come. I feel benefits going to pay off the remaining renovation that the steps we are taking will ensure that future, loan. These bricks will be prominently displayed and I am sure with your support we can do even with the buyers name and class engraved into better. The future of Gamma Deuteron is not them. solely dependent on us, the undergraduate, but also on our Brothers before us. At this year's Pig Dinner we presented our first payment, from our fundraising campaign, for the renovation loan. As of 4/1/95, the Undergraduates had donated $2,800 towards the renovation. I would like to encourage you all to participate in the Fund-raiser, next year's Homecoming and Pig Dinner. Fraternally, Fraternally, David Gault Scott Goldstein President Perge! Treasurer Perge! Chapter News Rose FORMAL Outstanding Pledge Class by Sean Hastings '98 We take great pride in introducing the On February 25, 1995, Phi Gamma Delta outstanding members of this year's pledge class, held its annual Rose Formal. The formal's theme, future Phi Gams who have what it takes to be "The Four Seasons", was created by the pledge future leaders of the house. class. This was the first event that the pledge class had full control over and they handled their *Samer Al-Nimr - Dharhan, Saudi Arabia Stuart Crichton - Westtown, PA Thad Davis - Prarie View, KS Kevin Gash - Hammond, IL Brian Hastings - Chicago, IL Sean Hastings - Chicago, IL Christopher Jaffe - Schaumburg, IL Kris Nelson - Harrisburg, IL Jason Shoudis - Chicago, IL Ed Li - Tokyo, Japan Ed Song - Wilmette, IL This exemplary group of young men are involved in many sports and clubs on campus responsibility admirably. The entire downstairs including Wrestling, Football, College Democrats, was decorated to adhere to the theme. Pledges Model U.N., F.C.A., and Asian Club. spent a lot of time decorating throughout the week and a half leading up to the formal with Samer Al-Nimr was activated early due to his timely and needed assistance from many of the leaving school for a job in Washington D.C. actives. Of course, the majority of the work was done on the night before the formal. A fountain Seniors Making New Plans was created in "the T.V. room". At the fountain Mike McFadden will be attending Rush Medical filled with goldfish, Pledge Kevin Gash made an school this fall to obtain his M.D.. John Doke will attempt to beat the old record of 151, but he was returning to Knox College as a graduate student up to his "gills" when he stopped at 71. Much to get his education degree as well as coaching last minute detailing was needed, but the formal wrestling and football. Rod Tan will be going was well organized and quite successful. home to serve in the Singapore army. Mike The FIJI Rose Formal saw almost full Brayton will be getting married this summer and participation by pledges and actives. The hopes to go to a grad school in Biology. Shaun decorations and the theme created an exciting and Hathaway will be returning to Colorado Springs festive atmosphere. The music, selected and and will work for Schmidt Construction. Brian played by Pledge Ed Li, kept many people dancing Wetter will be returning to his home state of the whole night. Rose Formal was very fun and Texas and entering into a pharmaceutical career. everyone enjoyed the night.