FIJI HISTORY and LORE in INDIANA (Compiled by Towner Blackstock (Davidson 1994) and Ed Gabe (Hanover 1990) for State Day
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FIJI HISTORY AND LORE IN INDIANA (Compiled by Towner Blackstock (Davidson 1994) and Ed Gabe (Hanover 1990) for State Day. Note that this is NOT a comprehensive list of all of the wonderful accomplishments and noted brothers in Indiana, but rather a “quick glimpse” into some fun and interesting facts.) “State Day” in Indiana: Records suggest that as early as 1867, brothers from chapters in Indiana met for annual banquets, and those subsequently grew into annual meetings (referenced as early as 1880), with the venue and host chapter moving throughout the State. In 1897, the event was situated in Indianapolis, where it has been since. Activities at State Day have included everything from debates, singing contests, athletic competitions, banquets, leadership training, dances (yes, with dates), pledge education, and a variety of awards, not to mention the camaraderie of Hoosier Phi Gams! Indianapolis Prominence: Indianapolis is the heart of the "Purple Valley" of Indiana. Thousands of Phi Gams live in the metro area, and it is home to the Beta Graduate Chapter, originally chartered June 2nd, 1868. Fiji brothers from chapters nationwide can be found in numerous leadership roles in businesses, civic organizations, politics, and churches in the city. Indianapolis has hosted five conventions and Ekklesiai (details below). And if records are correct, since 1897 Indianapolis has been the meeting place for “Indiana State Day,” one of the longest running state gatherings of brothers in the entire International Fraternity, hosted and organized by the Beta Graduate Chapter. A few interesting Fiji places in the city include: Crown Hill Cemetery, burial site of: Thomas Riley Marshall (Wabash 1873), Indiana Governor and US Vice President, and Charles Warren Fairbanks (Ohio Wesleyan 1879), US Senator from Indiana and US Vice President. Several other prominent brothers are also buried here. Medal of Honor Memorial, where five Phi Gam names are among over 3400 memorialized. Holliday Park, 94 acres donated in 1916 by John H. Holliday (Hanover 1864) the founder of The Indianapolis News. Frank E. Hering (Bucknell 1897) plaque at the Order of Eagles Clubhouse (Aerie #211). On Sunday, February 7, 1904, at the Indianapolis English Opera House, Brother Hering called for the observance of Mother’s Day, a cherished tradition nationwide. (Inter)National Conventions / Ekklesiai in Indiana: 1867 Indiana Asbury University (now DePauw University). Nine chapters attended. 1872 Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis (in the old statehouse razed in 1877) 1878, 1883, 1890: Bates House, Indianapolis. 1912 Ekklesia, Claypool Hotel, Indianapolis. 501 in attendance, a new record. 1927 Ekklesia, West Baden Springs Hotel, West Baden. 1964 Ekklesia, Sheraton French Lick Resort, French Lick. 2014 Ekklesia, Indianapolis FIJI Academies in Indiana: The Fiji Academy was held at Indiana University nine times in the summers of odd numbered years beginning in 1955 and ending in 1971. Attendance varied from 129 to 374. Undergraduate Chapters in Indiana (chronological): DePauw University: Lambda Chapter Chartered June 24, 1856, ceased later that year, reinstalled June 8, 1857. Hanover College: Tau Chapter Chartered January 29, 1864, closed May 20, 2000, re-chartered May 13, 2006. Wabash College: Psi Chapter Chartered June 19, 1866. Indiana University: Zeta Chapter Chartered May 22, 1871. Purdue University: Lambda Iota Chapter Chartered May 30, 1902. Rose Hulman Institute of Technology: Rho Phi Chapter Chartered November 22, 1969. Indiana State University: Iota Sigma Chapter Chartered March 27, 1971, closed 2007, re-chartered February 16, 2013. University of Evansville: Epsilon Iota Chapter Chartered April 15, 2000. Ball State University: Beta Sigma Chapter Chartered February 24, 2001. Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis: Delta Colony Colonized in 2013. Graduate Chapters in Indiana: Alpha, located in Lafayette. Petitioned March 12, 1868, chartered April 7, 1868. Beta, located in Indianapolis. Petitioned February 21, 1868, chartered June 2, 1868. Gamma, located in New Albany. Chartered some time between 1868 and 1870, now inactive. The Beta Graduate Cup: In 1949, the Beta Graduate Chapter of Indianapolis presented the inaugural Beta Cup to be awarded to the chapter in the State that “achieves the highest degree of excellence” in the preceding year. The Tau Chapter at Hanover College won the Cup that year. The Crowder Cup: International award presented to the faculty advisor determined to be the most outstanding in the Fraternity based on personality, leadership, rapport with the chapter and assistance to the chapter in its relationship with faculty members and the host institution, as well as encouraging the undergraduate members to realize their full academic potential. This award memorializes Dr. Richard H. Crowder (DePauw 1931), a faculty member for many years at his alma mater, and a General Appointed Officer of the Fraternity for many years, first as Educational Director and then Historian, and loyal advisor to the Lambda Iota Chapter at Purdue. Distinguished Fijis: Since its inception in 1965, over 35 brothers from chapters in Indiana have been honored with this distinction, presented annually to no more than six graduates deserving of recognition for their faithful and unselfish service to Phi Gamma Delta or their special contribution to mankind and society at large. Archon Presidents from chapters in Indiana: Lew Wallace (DePauw initiate)- First Archon President, 1898 - 1900 Louis (Bud) A. Mangels (Indiana 1956) - Archon President 1978 - 1980 Joseph B. Carney (DePauw 1950)- Archon President 1980 - 1982 David G. Elmore (Indiana 1955)- Archon President 1988 - 1990 William R. Miller (Indiana 1962, Purdue 1996)- Archon President 2008 - 2010 Some Campus Buildings named for Phi Gams: Ball State University: Edmund F. Ball Building (1988) - Edmund F. Ball (Wabash 1928). Burkhardt Building (1924) - Richard W. Burkhardt (Knox 1939), acting univ. pres. 1978-1979. L.A. Pittenger Student Center (1952) - Lemuel A. Pittenger (Indiana 1900), university president. Sursa Performance Hall (2006) – C. David Sursa (Purdue 1946). University of Evansville: Clifford Memorial Library (1955) - George Sonntag Clifford (Hanover 1879), "The Father of Evansville College", on original Board of Trustees; first person to suggest the moving of Moores Hill College to Evansville; first to receive an honorary degree conferred by the College (1922). Ridgway University Center (2008) - William L. Ridgway (Indiana 1943), university trustee. Schroeder Family School of Business Administration Building - Family includes John H. Schroeder (Wabash 1942) and John C. Schroeder (Wabash 1969), who both served as board of trustees president. Indiana University: Woodburn Hall and Woodburn House - James A. Woodburn (Indiana 1876), professor from 1890 to 1924; historian of the University. Edmund F. Ball Medical Education Center at Muncie Center - Edmund F. Ball (Wabash 1928). Purdue University: Hanley Hall - Sally and William Hanley (Purdue 1960), benefactors. Hansen Hall - Arthur G. Hansen (Purdue 1947), president 1971-1982. Rawls Hall - Jerry S. Rawls (Texas Tech 1966), benefactor. Weiler Lounge of the Krannert Center - Emanuel T. Weiler (DePauw 1936), founder and dean of management school. Tom Spurgeon Golf Training Center - Thomas E. Spurgeon (Purdue 1961). Wabash College: Collett Courts - John P. Collett (Wabash 1924), president of college board of trustees. Wolcott Hall - Roger G. Wolcott (Wabash 1915). Presidents of Indiana Colleges/Universities: Ball State University - Richard W. Burkhardt (Knox 1939) 1978-1979 acting president Ball State University - Lemuel A. Pittenger (Indiana 1900) 1927-1942 Butler University (Northwest University) - William Francis Black (DePauw 1868) 1872-1874 DePauw University (Indiana Asbury) - Reuben Andrus (DePauw faculty) 1872-1875 Earlham College - Franklin W. Wallin (Wisconsin 1946) 1974-1983 University of Evansville (Moores Hill College) - Louis G. Adkinson (DePauw 1871) 1882-1887 Indiana University - John Merle Coulter (Hanover 1870, Indiana 1870) 1891-1893 Purdue University - Arthur G. Hansen (Purdue 1947) 1971-1982 Purdue University – Mitch Daniels, Jr. (Purdue graduate initiate 2013) 2013-present Valpariso University - Thomas Bond Wood (DePauw 1863) 1867-1869 Wabash College - Daniel F. Evans (Wabash 1943) 1992-1993 acting president Wagner College - Walter C. Langsam (Union Faculty) 1945-1952 Whitewater College (defunct) - William H. Barnes (DePauw 1857) prior to 1865 National Politicians from Indiana chapters, or who served the State of Indiana: US Vice President: Marshall, Thomas Riley (Wabash 1872) - 1913-1921. Fairbanks, Charles Warren (Ohio Wesleyan 1872) - 1905-1909. US Senate: Lane, Henry Smith (Wabash initiate) - 1861-1867, Indiana. Patterson, Thomas MacDonald (Wabash 1868) - 1901-1907, Colorado. Wright, George Grover (Indiana initiate) - 1871-1877, Iowa. Fairbanks, Charles Warren (Ohio Wesleyan 1872) - 1897-1905, Indiana. US House of Representatives: Botkin, Jeremiah Dunham (DePauw 1876) - 1897-1899, Kansas. Gilbert De La Matyr (DePauw initiate) - 1879-1881, Indiana. Hostettler, John Nathan (Rose-Hulman 1983) - 1995-2006, Indiana. Hunter, Morton Craig (Indiana initiate) - 1867-1869, 1873-1879, Indiana. Lane, Henry Smith (Wabash 1867) - 1840-1843, Indiana. Ludlow, Louis Leon (Indiana 1896) - 1929-1911, Indiana. Patterson, Thomas MacDonald (Wabash 1868) - 1875-1876 (terr. del.), 1877-1879, Colorado. Pence, Michael R. (Hanover 1981) - 2001-2012, Indiana. Shanks,