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THE WRANGLER A publication of the Indiana Chapter of Delta Upsilon Winter 2007–08 Delta Upsilon positioned for intramural success eads of sweat slowly drip down the side of your face. Your heart pounds, as if your ribs cannot hold it back. As you Bkneel down to lace your cleats, you catch the gaze of the op- posing team. Your eyes meet in a stare-down to see who will leak any semblance of intimidation. Your clenched fists shake, and you try to remind yourself that this game is just kickball. However, this competition is more than just a game. This time it represents extra-innings. This time it’s the playoffs. This game is life. Situations like these make college worth every penny of overpriced tuition. This tension is what Kevin Schmitt, a junior brother, experienced as he brought home the winning run in extra-innings against Pi Kappa Phi. Because of this win, DU went on to clinch the kickball championship against Sigma Nu. After winning the title, Mark Smid sarcastically remarked, “We knew we were going to win the whole time, it was just a matter of execution.” He may not have been serious, but his claim is definitely warranted. This year is the fourth year in a row that DU has won the kickball championship. (continued on page 2) The kickball team wearing their victory shirts. Class of ’57 enjoys golden reunion Murphy elected to everal alumni from the class of ’57 to watch the Homecoming parade from IFC exec board Sgathered at homecoming to celebrate the front lawn. They then had a private re- “Indiana University hosts one of their 50th graduation anniversary. The ception when memories were shared and the premier Greek systems in the group gathered at the chapter house on the current status of everyone’s life was country, and I believe this role will Friday evening for tours of the house and (continued on page 2) provide me with an opportunity to assist in its continued develop- ment.” This statement is what Doug Murphy, a sophomore majoring in accounting, finance, and legal stud- ies, declared after being elected vice president of risk management for the Interfraternity Council. (Note: The Interfraternity Council is the governing body for Indiana Uni- versity’s fraternity system, which includes 29 chapters and more than 2,700 members. His position is one of only seven executive positions.) Among his many responsibilities, Murphy will oversee, implement, and modify the social responsibility policy; create educational programs that deal with risk management; organize and operate party patrol; and advise fraternity presidents on appropriate risk management and (continued on page 2) In 1954, members of the class celebrated the end of pledgeship by burning their paddles. Reunion (continued from page 1) reviewed. The weather for the Saturday gathering at the DU tent before the football game was perfect. Seats in the stadium provided the next setting for camaraderie and cheers that produced a good time if not a winning game. A grand dinner at Chapman’s restaurant wrapped up the weekend of festivities where everyone wondered about those who were unable to attend this year, questioned why the group had not assembled more often, and vowed to gather again soon to refresh their special memories. Class members who were able to attend were Jim Lytle, Nevin Meredith, Wayne Rupenthal, Steve Shreiner, and Ron Yenerich. Deceased brothers from the class were represented by Carole Curtis, widow of Sam, and Hotie Platt, ’55, brother of Arbutus Jim. Others who participated in the class of ’57 festivities were Jim Adams, ’58, John Custer, ’56, Ron Kovener, ’55, and all the spouses who were an indispensable part of the good time had by all. Indiana University, 1957 Indiana University, DU brothers Jim Platt, left, and Ron Yenerich, right, “clean up campus rubbish.” The “rub- bish” on the floor is Clarence Doninger, who Intramurals golf this year. In fact, DU has managed to recently served as IU athletic director. make it to the playoffs in every intramu- (continued from page 1) ral sport so far this year. The future is Normally, playing intramural sports very promising! According to intramural is a time to get relief from the stresses of chair Mike Pruess, “We look to be strong schoolwork. Games are supposed to be in racquetball, euchre, basketball, and THE WRANGLER friendly competition. However, intramu- bowling.” rals is now a source of pride for all Greek Many hidden benefits are a result of The Wrangler is the newsletter of the organizations, and Delta Upsilon is no this intramural success. Brothers come to Indiana Chapter of Delta Upsilon Frater- exception. DU athletics is slowly gaining cheer for the playoff teams, which helps nity. The name “Wrangler” commemo- rates the name of the colony, founded in a reputation on campus as an intramural develop brotherhood and unity. Mark 902, that became the Indiana Chapter legacy. Two years ago, DU tied for first Wowczuk commented, “Even if we don’t of Delta Upsilon in 95. with Fiji. Last year, DU placed second win, we still have fun.” This attitude The newsletter is a joint effort of the on campus. This year, they are again in exemplifies the promotion of friendship, undergraduate chapter and alumni as- contention for first place overall. one of the four founding principles. Con- sociation to keep alumni of the chapter, Other than the kickball title, DU has tinued athletic achievement may not be a parents, and others informed about placed second in volleyball, third in guarantee, but the sense of brotherhood activities of the chapter and its alumni. waffle ball, and seventh out of 68 teams in will exist forever. News items and suggestions are always welcome. Tax-deductible contri- butions to benefit the Indiana Chapter are appreciated. Checks should be made opment. Murphy officially steps into of- payable to the Wrangler Foundation. Murphy fice in January as Summers and Piermont Items for the chapter, alumni associa- (continued from page 1) complete their terms. tion, foundation, and newsletters should emergency procedures. This election is Murphy began to show his ambition be sent to P.O. Box 555, Bloomington, not only an accomplishment for Murphy, as a freshman. He started as a rush chair IN 47407. but also shows Delta Upsilon’s commit- under TJ Blair, was appointed assistant Chapter President ment to serving the risk manager, and, finally, at the follow- Brendan Sweeney, (37) 496-227 Greek community. ing election, was elected vice president Alumni Association President He is following of loss prevention. This coming summer, Dave Alani, (82) 323-4662 in the footsteps of Murphy plans to work at the St. Louis Wrangler Foundation President fellow DUs Mike Arch as a security guard. His hope is that Lindy Moss, (260) 422-589 Piermont, the cur- this experience will help him obtain a Wrangler Newsletter Editor rent IFC president; position working for the federal govern- Larry Stuckey II, (37) 408-0058 and Evan Sum- ment, specifically in the Federal Bureau of mers, the current Investigation, the Department of Home- vice president of land Security, or the Centers for Disease membership devel- Doug Murphy Control and Prevention. 2 Greek housing at IU: A glimpse of our history study has been prepared for the Owen that touch on the history of Delta Third Street for many years, to form a clas- Alumni Interfraternity Council at Upsilon follow (the number at the start of sically collegiate “Fraternity Row.” A IU about housing of Greek orga- a paragraph designates the page on which Since 902 Beta Theta Pi had rented nizations at IU since 950. This period in- the abstracted section begins). a house from the Showers family across cludes the development of the North Jor- from the Phi Gams’ “Beechwood,” but During the mid-920s several chap- dan project where the majority of Greek after years of displeasure with that ar- ters bought land and built stately chapter houses are now located. The 25 rangement, the Pi chapter raised more houses along the south side of East Third study documents the comings and goings than $20,000 to buy a lot at 99 East Tenth Street: Lambda Chi Alpha (20), Delta of the Greek organizations and where Street and start construction. The project Upsilon (200), Kappa Kappa Gamma those organizations have been located. In speeded up when fire destroyed the Third (08), Phi Omega Pi (02 which would 950, 4 Greek chapters were housed at Street house in late November 927. The later belong to Alpha Xi Delta and then to IU, today, there are only 39 housed Greek Betas found temporary lodging on Forest Pi Kappa Alpha), Pi Beta Phi (928), Delta chapters but there are eight additional Place (Sorority Alley) and moved to their Delta Delta (88), Alpha Tau Omega (720), Greek chapters with active memberships limestone Gothic manse in the fall of 928. and Acacia (702). They joined Phi Kappa Psi that are seeking housing. Only 11 chap- (continued on page 4) (022) and Phi Gamma Delta (63), both on ters, including Delta Upsilon, remain in the same location today as in 950. In the 57 years, only one new parcel of land has been acquired by a Greek chapter other Alumni giving to DU tops a quarter million! than the lots in the North Jordan project. any thanks to all the alumni, newsletter has regularly reported Many of the sites that once housed Greek parents, and others who are on the many capital and academic chapters are now vacant land controlled M giving the chapter a special boost with purposes for which these contributions by IU; one of the sites is even a boarded- their generosity.