1964–65 Volume 89 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

124 THE SCROLL of Phi Delta Theta for NOVEMBER, 1964ILLINOIS ALPHA, NorthwesternUniversity.—The many honors receivedlast spring brought the Phisof Illinois Alpha happily back forthe year. Don Mallett and TomMyers were elected to Deru, seniormen's honorary. Don Was also electedpresident of the InterfratemityCouncil. Russ Russel and Dave Milamwere elected to Norleggama, juniormen's honorary. Russ Russel, PaulCressor, and Dennis Stefango wereelected to Northwestern's newlyformed N.U. Garde, a freshmenorientation group. Will Siegfried waselected social chairman and treasurerof Wildcat Council, campus publicrelations group, and Mike Whoelerwas elected chairman of President'sFiresides of that group. Under theable leadership of Rush ChairmanFred Glass, we pledged 23 fine newPhikeias. They are: Jack Ingebritson,Western Springs; Bill Heaney, Oshkosh,Wis.; Steven Peck, BeverlyHills, Calif.; Mike La Forte, ParkRidge; Jim Hutchins, Columbus,Ohio; Dick Fischer, La Porte, Ind.;Tom Schober, Green Bay, Wis.; RickMartinek, Appleton, Wis.; Lee Hague,Flossmoor; Dave Bornhoett, Wilmette;Pete Glass, Atlanta, Ga.; Roger Berg,Battle Creek, Mich.; Jim Bornemeier,Kirkwood, Mo.; Terry Smith, Roselle;Jon Krueger, Elgin; John Gambs,Cincinnati, Ohio; Bruce Gunstra,Lafayette, Ind.; Curt Imrie, OakBrook; Jim Lincoln, West Field, N.J.;Don Bennett, Edina, Minn.; JohnAnstey, Pleasant Ridge, Mich.; RonMeid, Bloomingdale; Mike Weaver,Huntingdon, Ind.; Ray Laskowski,Cleveland, Ohio. Representing * A 9on the varsity football team are TomMyers, Dave Milam, Larry Gates,Ray Laskowski, while Rick Martinek,Dave Bornhoett, Jim Lincoln andBruce Gunstra are on the freshmansquad.—Peter Herkner, V.-P.ILLINOIS BETA, University ofChicago.—The brothers of IllinoisBeta have undertaken an importantprogram of house repair and reorganizationas the Centennial Yearof this chapter rapidly approaches.Most of the brothers returned to thehouse a week before classes began toparticipate in the work projectswhich accomplished such things asthe painting of all exterior trim, thepainting of the kitchen, and thepolishing of all interior woodworkand fixtures. Most of their individualrooms were also painted and redecoratedby the brothers. Alongwith the repairs to the physicalplant itself goes the reorganizationof the governing structure whichmaintains it. The governing ruleswhich are embodied in the chapterconstitution are to be rewritten. Thenew chapter rules, it is hoped, willbe closer to the guidelines set bythe General Council and will be thebasis of a more workable and a moretightly run system of chapter management.Many of the members ofthis chapter are active in sports thisquarter with Nealson, Birkholz, Mc­Laughlin, Nigro, Moles, Huml andMcClements participating in footballand Mohlman participating in soccer.The social season will properly beginsoon when this chapter willsponsor a dance for entering studentsin coordination with the other fraternitieson campus. The membersof this chapter hope that the spiritof eagerness and cooperation whichhave marked this year thus tar willcarry on and be evident in the programswhich will be scheduled aspart of the celebration of CentennialYear. We hope also that our alumniwill return and renew old acquaintanceswith Illinois Beta.—John K.McClements. V.-P.ILLINOIS DELTA-ZETA, KnoxCollege.—Our new rush program,under the capable leadership >of MikeGorham, started out with a greatsummer rush party held at the homeof Bob Kosobud in North Chicago.Since Knox doesn't release the namesof incoming freshmen, this party gaveus a fine opportunity to meet withprospective rushees whom our membershave come in contact with overthe summer, and consequently getan early start in rush for this year.John LaBarre recently won the fallintramural individual golf tournamentwith scores of 78, 73 for bis tworounds of golf. Randy Feder continuesto lead the Knox varsity inscoring touchdowns. Rich Sodetz hasbeen chosen to assist as line coachon the freshman football team sincean operation suddenly ended his gridcareer on the Siwash varsity. KevinCameron has been chosen as chairmantor Greek Weekend, a weekendseries of tun and events.—Frank J.Wilary, V.-P.ILLINOIS ETA, University ofIllinois.—Illinois Eta started the yearwith the results, of an excellent rushwhich began last May. At present wehave a pledge class of twenty-fiveand are adding more in informalrush. New Phikeias are: Ken Angus,Joliet; John Baver, John Cobb, DaveMeek, Decatur; Rick Burton, CherryValley; Tim Dadant, Hamilton; BobElder, Arthur; DaVe Fischer, JeffHindman, Bob Kell, Ron Kruse, JonLindhjem, John Witt, Champaign;Jim Gerstner, Bill Watson, Tremont;Butch Heinz, Carlinville; Drew Kern,Peoria; Rich Legue, Terry Maris,Urbana; Warren Peterson, Oak Park;Bob Smith, La Grange; AndyMerutka, Palatine; Jim Holderman,Morris; Jay Walters, Bourbonnais.Five new brothers were added to ourroster this fall with the initiation ofDoug Harford, John Hoffman, MarkWieting, Mike Allen, Ed Rawles.After winning Intramurals convincinglylast year we are highly confidentthat we can earn the traveling trophytor another year. AU-Phi trackmanDave Becker was elected captain Ofthe track team for the coming year.Dick Dorr, Al Waters, Doug Harford,and Roy. Neisz are representing thePhis on the gridiron in what appearsto be another championship season.Which brings to mind that thebrothers are anxiously awaiting theskin which was won from IllinoisAlpha (Northwestern). Bruce Lundwill wear the Reuben Hobbs pin, torscholastic achievement, this semesterafter attaining a straight A averagelast spring.—Dick Dorr, V.-P.INDIANA ALPHA, Indiana University.—ThePhis of Indiana areinitiating the new year with a newhousemother, Mrs. "Aunt Tommie"Byers, of Bedford. Last year saw theretirement of Mom Bayes, a finewoman who served the chapter foreighteen years. We are proud of ourcontribution to the U.S. Olympicsquad: Ken Sitzberger, sophomore, .and gold medal winner, who representedthe U.S. in diving competitionat Tojkyo. All-Big Ten and AllrPhigrid star Tom Nowatzke is on theway to the top, having broken amodern Big Ten record with a fieldgoal boot of 50 yards against OhioState earlier this season. With ninePhis on the varsity squad, the footballseason has been a welcome sight.Hoping to win another trophy forHomecoming decorations, we have alreadybegun preparations with AXQfor this year's display. Of course, therage of the inland campuses—theskateboard—has not by-passed I.U.,and many Phis will be shootin' thecurves into wipeouts until the firstsnow settles. With the spirit generatedby our new mascot, "Beowulf"(Hungarian Sheepdog), and our finePhikeias, the Phis of Indiana Alphahope to make the 1964-65 year exceptionallysuccessful. The Phikeiasare: Pete Worden, Shelbyville; MasonBoyd, LaPorte; Tony Vesh, Logansport;Bill Lange, Cambridge City;Mike Boulton, Columbus; Tom Sterling,Lafayette; Phil Kellams, Edinburg;Alan Long, Columbus; DougSchuster, Springfield, 111.; Pete Gransoii,Dayton, Ohio; Dale Huff, Plymouth;Tom Bast, Seymour; BillTruax, Arlington Hgts., 111.; FredHapak, Whiting; Jim Tennant, FortWayne; Ron Shirley, Scottsburg; JackGable, New Albany; Bob Kenworthy,Bedford; Jim Cheney, Hinsdale; 111.;Mark Sochar, Indianapolis; MattHand, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; BobbyWoodword, Owensboro, Ky.; Mike