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WABASH COLLEGE FIJI Theta

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Sigma Delta Theta Introduction

There are many factors to consider when thinking about joining a fraternity at . I think you will find that each fraternity at Wabash is a distinct community of its own but also makes many contributions to the greater campus community. There are some factors that I recommend you consider when you decide where you’d like to live during your four years at Wabash.

The first iscomfort. It is very important that you feel comfort- able in your living unit. You can usually get a feel for comfort as soon as you enter a fraternity that is a potential fit, just by talking with members and learning about the chapter’s values, traditions, and goals. You should be comfortable with yourself and the men with whom you could spend the next four years of your life.

The second is opportunities. You should look for opportuni- ties to succeed, lead, study, sleep, learn, and build life-long relation- ships. Each fraternity has different opportunities and presents them in different ways. It is important that you look for a frater- nity that will allow you to grow as a person, scholar, and leader.

Finally, consider your options. It is important to keep your options open and visit each and every fraternity. You never know what you may find. By visiting all the you can squash any doubts and begin to learn which fraternities are your best options. And remember, look at more than the exterior of the buildings; fraternities are, first and foremost, a brotherhood of men.

Each fraternity at Wabash is different in its own respect and different for each individual participating in rush. It’s important to keep in mind that there is no hurry in making a decision on where to live – you have from mid-March through Freshman Orientation in the fall to make a decision.

Jim Leuck, President of the Inter-Fraternity Council Beta Theta Pi — BQP http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/beta/

Beta Theta Pi was the first fraternity at Wabash College, founded in 1846, and has been a leader on campus ever since. We have one of the strongest alumni networks and we are blessed with a com- pletely renovated house.

Beta has always been a strong academic house. We continue that tradition by consistently posting one of the top GPAs of all living units on campus. Betas can also be found outside of the classroom taking on leadership positions across campus. Betas are currently leaders in the College Republicans, College Democrats, the IFC, the Wabash Conservative Union, the Sphinx Club, the Crew Club, the Rugby Club, and numerous other clubs. We have members in almost every campus organization that contributes to the Wabash community. In addition, Betas can be found in almost every sport, boasting the most football players of any living unit, as well as members of the basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, track, swimming, and wrestling teams.

At Beta, we expect our brothers to be involved on campus, to contribute to the community, and to share in the bonds that tie us together. We hope that you will stop by our house on your visit to find out more about our brotherhood. Come see if Beta is what you are looking for in a college experience.

Beta Theta Pi Leadership Steve Egan ’09, President — [email protected] Addrian Frederick ’10, Rush Chair — [email protected] Daniel King ’10, Rush Chair — [email protected] Michael Wartman ’09, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Jim Davlin ’85 — Vice President and Treasurer, John Deere & Co. Byron K. Trippet ’30 — 10th President of Wabash College Steve Goldsmith ’68 — Former Mayor Richard Ristine ’41 — Former Lieutenant Governor — DTD http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/delt/

From superstar athletes to vital campus leaders, Delta Tau Delta turns good boys into GREAT gentlemen. Honoring a longstand- ing legacy of greatness at Wabash, Delta Tau Delta is committed to lives of excellence. Our chapter includes a wider variety of men than any other house on campus. No matter who you are, or where you’re from, you will definitely fit in with the brothers of Delta Tau Delta.

We focus a lot of our attention on campus involvement and get- ting our members to take part in Wabash tradition because we feel that it is crucial to our Wabash experience. We have a num- ber of athletes in our house who are involved in football, soccer, basketball, wrestling, swimming, and volleyball. Our campus involve- ment ranges from the Sphinx Club, to the Cooking Club, to the MXI, with all sorts of other organizations in between. We’re also the defending intramural sports champions.

Academics are very important to our house. We have set study table hours for freshman and encourage academic rigor through- out the classes. With a wide range of majors in the house, there’s always help to be offered, and usually its right down the hallway.

Please stop by and see how you could be an integral part to our future success. Create your own legacy, be a Delt.

Delta Tau Delta Leadership President Thomas Hanewald ’09 — [email protected] Rush Chair John Melind ’10 — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Jim Dimos ’83 — President of the Wabash Alumni Association Garth Eberhart ’92 — Asst. Exec. Vice President, Delta Tau Delta Dr. Don Shelbourne ’72 — Award-Winning Orthopedic Surgeon Tom Stanberry ’76 — Chairman & CEO, West Bancorporation Inc. Pat Beidelman ’94, Director of Liturgy, Archdiocese of Indianapolis — KS http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/kappasig/

It was once the case that the most harrowing test of a man was to be stranded with his fellows in hostile privation. Though despera- tion gnaws at their courage, they must work in concert to over- come the inhospitality of their predicament. Modernity has largely eradicated this circumstance, to the point where those few occur- rences become newsworthy more for their novelty than for the heroism of those involved. But at Alpha-Pi of Kappa Sigma, we of- fer brave souls the opportunity to test their mettle in such fashion.

Our brothers are deeply involved in Wabash College, and we are represented in all facets of campus life. Kappa Sigmas can be found editing publications, playing on sports teams, acting in plays, work- ing at club meetings, volunteering in civic groups, and studying in almost every major at the college. We lead in student government; we serve in charitable organizations.

For over 110 years of continuous operation, Alpha-Pi of Kappa Sigma has contributed to the campus men of high character and resolute action. As one of the chapters that led the fight to inte- grate our fraternity system, we invite all worthy men to join and affirm that we disavow all discriminatory categories in our con- sideration of the worthiness of any man to pledge Kappa Sigma. Great success is assured for all who survive, as we move into our new house August of 2009.

Kappa Sigma Leadership Royce Gregerson ’09, President — [email protected] Robert Bloss ’09, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni David Kendall ’66 — President Clinton’s Personal Attorney Rick Sasso ’82, Spine Surgeon, President of Indiana Spine Group Jay Allen ’79, Managing Director, Banc of America Securities Dr. Robert Einterz ’77, Founder of the IU-Kenya Partnership Tom Fisher ’91 — Solicitor General, State of Indiana Lambda Chi Alpha — LCA http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/lambdachi

On May 20, 1918, 27 undergraduates of Wabash College were initiated into what is now one of the largest national fraternities in America. Lambda Chi Alpha has had a rich history of academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. In the mid 1990’s our chap- ter had the highest GPA of all Lambda Chi chapters in the nation, a tradition that continues today. In the fall of 2007, Lambda Chi had the highest GPA of all fraternities at Wabash. Lambda Chi’s are also extremely involved in a variety of athletic and extra-curricular activities.

We have brothers and associates who perform exceptionally in football, baseball, basketball, track and field, swimming, diving, rugby, and golf. In addition, 11 Sphinx Club members and pledges are Lambda Chi’s. Lambda Chi’s also care deeply about giving back to the Crawfordsville community as demonstrated by weekly trips to the Boys and Girls Club, Crawfordsville Battered Women’s Shelter, or Humane Society.

The brothers of Lambda Chi Alpha welcome you this weekend and encourage you to examine all of your housing options for next year. If you decide to rush a fraternity, keep in mind the differ- ence that can be made by being a Lambda Chi. We are a house based on ACADEMICS, CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, and above all BROTHERHOOD.

Lambda Chi Alpha Leadership John Holmes ’09, President — [email protected] Joey Niezer ’09, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Bill Cook ’66, Distinguished Professor, State Univ. of New York Frank Ling ’70, President, Women’s Health Specialists Greg Castanias ’87, Attorney and Partner, Jones Day Julius Alberico ’70, First Vice President, New York Life E.J. Becker ’94, News Anchor, KMBZ, Kansas City — FDQ http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/phidelt

The Indiana Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta is proud to continu- ally strengthen the fraternal system at Wabash College. For over 150 years, we have made our residence on the corner of College and Walnut while making our impact on campus. We cherish our brotherhood and traditions, and are firm believers in the impor- tance of fraternal affiliation. Our chapter will continue, in the fu- ture as it has in the past, testament to the bond that we have built as brothers and transmit to those generations who come after.

The Phi Delts of Wabash are a diverse group of men. We come from cities like Seattle, , and Honolulu. The majority of us are involved in a variety of sports, and we look forward to increas- ing our impact in athletics with every new pledge class. When not on the field of play, our efforts are focused on campus involve- ment, participating in clubs like the Sphinx Club and Sons of Wa- bash. Our academic interests vary, with many of the departments represented within our chapter. Even with our varied interests, we continue to be one of the closest fraternities on campus, one where a Wabash man can spend the best four years of his life.

Phi Delta Theta Leadership Pat Murrell ’09, President — [email protected] Pat Murphy ’09, Rush Chair — [email protected] Dan Metz ’10, Rush Committee — [email protected] Pat Murrell ’09, Rush Committee — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Robert Allen ’57, Former CEO of AT&T Corporation Mike Dill ’71, Retired Senior Vice President, American Funds Dr. Jim Cumming ’61, Award-Winning Pediatrician Rich Calacci ’91, Senior Vice President, CBSsportsline.com Matt Gunty ’97, Special Agent, FBI Chris Wiesehan ’94, Offensive Line Coach, Tim Hewitt ’72, President, Vectron Energy Delivery of Ohio (FIJI) http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/fiji

Repeatedly academic standouts, the men of Psi Chapter have at- tained an all-house GPA above the all-men’s average for nearly five decades. In the fall our freshmen class had the highest GPA of all freshmen for the third year in a row.

We also take a forefront in campus leadership, with officers and members in APO, College Democrats, College Republicans, Sons of Wabash, The Sphinx Club, Hovey Society, Biology Society, Chem- istry Club, Business Society, Student Senate, Senior Council, Out- doorsma’s Club, Spanish Club, and the MXI.

Continuing in Phi Gamma Delta’s strong athletic tradition, we also have members of the football, rugby, basketball, track, cross-coun- try, fencing, golf, swimming, wrestling, tennis, and water polo teams. In addition we are consistently a top house in Intramural Sports.

We invite you to stop by our new $5.l million house to get to know the brothers and find your own role within our brother- hood. We look forward to seeing you!

Phi Gamma Delta Leadership Steve Stambaugh, President — [email protected] Andy Todd, Rush Chair — [email protected] Kevin Andrews, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Thomas R. Marshall, 1873, Former Vice President, Joe Barnette ’61, Retired CEO & Chairman of Bank One Indiana Trey Holland ’71, Urologist, Former President of the USGA John Schroeder ’69, President & CEO of Wabash Plastics, Inc. David Shane ’70, President & CEO of LDI, Ltd. Stephen Bowen ’68, Chairman of the Wabash Board of Trustees Bill Wheeler ’83, Exec. Vice President & CFO, MetLife Inc. Tom Broecker ’85, Designer, Saturday Night Live & 30 Rock Chris Carr ’82, Psychologist for Olympic Sports Teams — FKY http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/phipsi

On behalf of the Brothers of Phi Kappa Psi, we would like to wel- come you to Wabash! It is our hope that you will consider Greek life, and more specifically hope you will stop by Phi Kappa Psi to explore the various personalities within our brotherhood.

Phi Psi has been thriving at Wabash since1870. Today, we are resid- ing in a newly renovated chapter house, and promoting the ide- als of Phi Psi through service to the community, leadership and involvement on campus and in fraternal living. Founded on “The Great Joy of Serving Others,” Phi Psi is an active service fraternity working toward the betterment of those in need.

The brothers of Phi Psi are involved in myriad groups and organi- zations throughout campus. The most notable are the Sphinx Club, Wabash Christian Men, the Newman Center, Unidos Por Sangre, Pre-Med Club, student publications, musical groups, and the ser- vice fraternity, Omega. In addition to campus involve- ment through Clubs and Organizations, Phi Psi is also well rep- resented in athletics. We have athletes in football, cross country, golf, basketball, swimming, baseball and track & field. In terms of academics, Phi Psi has most generally been on the top tier of fra- ternity GPAs and currently has a house-wide incentive to continue to excel in academics.

Phi Kappa Psi Leadership George Mavrelis ’09, President — [email protected] Mike Anglin ’10, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Rade Kljajic ’78, Managing Director of Citigroup Global Markets Terry Hamilton ’89, Senior VP, Operations, St. John Health Systems Mike Black ’97, Head Basketball Coach at Hobart High School Pat East ’00, President of Hanapin Marketing Jason Little ’92, Pediatrician, St. Vincent Hospital Emergency — SC http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/sigchi

Sigma Chi, founded in 1855, is one of the foremost fraternities in the nation which cultivates young men into tomorrow’s leaders. The men of the Delta Chi chapter pride themselves in their aca- demic achievements, community service, and strong brotherhood.

Sigma Chi maintains a rich history at Wabash through our academ- ic reputation. In the graduating class of ’08, approximately 25% of the students earning distinction on Senior Comprehensive Exams were members of the Sigma Chi fraternity.

As a socially responsible fraternity, Sigma Chi volunteers regu- larly with the Montgomery County Boys and Girls Club, the Ben Hur Retirement Home, and the local humane society. Sigma Chi recently hosted its 6th Annual Special Olympic Basketball Tourna- ment, welcoming over 42 Indiana teams. In addition to community service and good academics, we also like to have fun. We are the 2007 intramural football champions, and this year won Chapel Sing for the 26th time in the past 39 years – a feat which has yet to be outdone! If you are interested in becoming the best man you can be while still having fun, Sigma Chi is the right place for you.

Sigma Chi Leadership George Salfity, President — [email protected] Zack Lanning, Rush Chair — [email protected] Jeff Austen, Rush Chair — [email protected] Kyle Hitt, Rush Chair — [email protected] Michael Fitzpatrick, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Peter Kennedy ’68, Chairman & CEO, Eighteen Seventy Corp. Fred Wilson ’69, Retired Chairman & CEO, Saks Fifth Avenue Ent. Chris Denari ’83, TV Play-by-Play Voice of the Indiana Pacers Bob Klee ’79, Director of Human Resources, Eli Lilly & Co. Tom Bambrey ’68, Dean of Students at Wabash College Geoff Faerber ’98, Owner, Flying Pig Whitewater Rafting Company Tau Kappa Epsilon — TKE http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/teke

The Alpha-Alpha Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon was founded in 1927 and rechartered in 1967. The first racially integrated frater- nity on campus, the Alpha-Alpha chapter has maintained a tradi- tion of diversity. The current membership includes men from five countries and four continents. There is also a diversity of interests with Tekes involved on campus, participating in many clubs includ- ing: College Republicans and Democrats, Parliamentary Union, , Episcopal Prayer and Fellowship, sh’OUT, New- man Club, and many others.

When going to school to be the man you want to be, what better place is there to do it than an environment full of different views that test and compliment your own? Where else on campus could you debate the importance of government in China with a Chi- nese student, Africa with an African student, Romania with a Ro- manian student? Then after a long day of classes you can sit down with a group of guys and play games, watch movies, listen to music, work on a car; or if you have more energy left, play racquet ball, basketball, horseshoes, billiards and ping pong. We’re also excited to be moving into a new $4 million chapter house in August.

Tau Kappa Epsilon Leadership Richard Hogue, President — [email protected] Stephen Ellis, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Dean Reynolds ’70, CBS Evening News Correspondent Bob Kachur ’87, Imagery Analyst, Central Intelligence Agency Michael Prunier ’72, Research Scientist, Eli Lilly & Co. Frank Seilke ’78, Interim Chief, Harvard Medical School Jack Tandy ’79, Shelby County Superior Court Judge Charles Rudesill ’73, Landscape Architect, New York City Park Dep Jim Rusnak ’95, Publishing Coordinator, USA Swimming Steve Fox ’69, Foreign Service Officer, US Department of State — QDC http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/thetadelt

Theta Delta Chi is a prospering and distinct house on campus. Un- like the dorm-style accommodations of other fraternities on cam- pus, the Theta Delts enjoy living in an actual house. Theta Delta Chi is the only independently owned fraternity on campus with the lowest house bills. The house has undergone renovations in the recent years, and features beautiful Victorian-style woodwork.

The brothers are active in the Sphinx Club, Inter-Fraternity Coun- cil, Senior Council, swimming, track, cross-country, soccer, football, baseball, golf, Jazz Band, lacrosse, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Beta Lamb- da, Unidos por Sangre, College Democrats, College Republicans, Bio-Society, Pre-Med. Society, and Student Senate. Because Theta Delta Chi is one of the smaller fraternities on campus with 20 members, leadership opportunities in the house are readily avail- able to freshman brothers, including rush chair, social chair, secre- tary, house manager, Student Senate rep, or IM chair.

Academically, Theta Delts take great pride in their studies and undertake multiple philanthropy projects. They boast the 4th-best GPA among all campus living units and have been the most philan- thropic fraternity at Wabash College for two years running. Stop by the house anytime to experience how being a brother at Theta Delta Chi enhances the liberal arts education at Wabash.

Theta Delta Chi Leadership Grant Gussman ’09, President — [email protected] Bryan Arnold ’09, Rush Chair — [email protected]

Notable Alumni Ryan Clougherty ’02, Honors Attorney, FDIC Todd Vogel ’03, Neurosurgical Resident, IU School of Medicine Chris Huffer ’00, Chief Resident, Wishard Hospital Matt Swift ’97, Anesthesiologist, Riverview Hospital David Zimmerman ’93, Oncologist, St. Louis University Hospital Jon Larcomb ’96, Attorney, JAG Corps Greek Rush Terms

RUSH is the period of time in which fraternities may pursue pro- spective students. All rush rules apply during rush functions during this period. Rush begins at Wabash on Friday of Honor Scholarship Week- end, continues through the summer at rush parties and concludes by Wednesday of Freshmen Orientation Week in August.

BID: A formal invitation to a prospective student to join a fraternity. Once given a bid, the student had three options: accept, hold, or decline.

ACCEPT: A binding decision to join that house upon matriculation to Wabash. An accept is a promise by a student that should he come to Wabash, he will join that fraternity. A student may only accept one bid and therefore should be sure of his decision before accepting.

HOLD: A decision by the student to take some time to consider the offer to join. Prospective students may hold from the moment the receive the bid until the fraternity closes its pledge class. Once the class is closed, however, any outstanding bids become void. Should a student decide to take some time and hold a bid, he should stay in contact with the Rush Chair(s) for that house.

DECLINE: A binding decision to reject the bid from a fraternity. Once a prospective student declines a bid, it becomes void.

CLOSED PLEDGE CLASS: A declaration by a fraternity chapter that its rush period is over and that no more bids will be extended.

DRY RUSH: During rush, certain weekends (like Honor Scholarship Weekend) are designated “dry” by the College and by the IFC. All func- tions during the period of Rush must be completely alcohol-free and all participants – brothers and prospective students – must comply.

DIRTY RUSH: A member of a fraternity, or a fraternity in general, speaking badly of another house or making actions that disparage an- other fraternity in the presence of a prospective student. Dirty rushing is prohibited by the IFC. Frequently Asked Questions

How expensive is pledging a fraternity? Unlike most schools, living in a fraternity is actually less expensive than living in a dorm. All freshmen are charged the same price for their freshmen year, but after that the savings range from $600 to $1,600 per year. In addition to the savings, the houses are much larger than dorms with spacious common areas, an open kitchen, and a house chef to prepare your meals during the week.

What is pledgeship like? Each house has its own traditions and so pledgeship is different for each fraternity. However, what is the same is the bonding and lifelong friendships that develop. Fraternity pledgeships take place during the first semester. During pledgeship you learn a lot about your pledge brothers and come to rely on them, forming the special friendships that are at the heart of the fraternity experi- ence. Also, most pledgeships require that freshmen maintain good grades to be initiated and each house has “study tables” where freshmen gather as a pledge class and study in the library for a few hours each night. Every fraternity requires freshmen to help keep the house clean either as a pledge class or along with the other brothers. This exercise is designed to teach responsibility and to aid freshmen in learning to balance their time, an invaluable life les- son. We encourage prospective students to ask each house about their particular pledgeship program. Parents are also encouraged to call rush chairs or IFC officers if they have questions.

Are there any benefits beyond college? It is a well-known fact that the Wabash alumni are loyal to their fraternity brothers. They feel connected to the current student body and often go out of their way to help provide internships, references, and other aid to current students. Being from the same fraternity of a certain alumnus provides an even stronger reason for him to give you a hand. It is very common for alumni from your fraternity to be your biggest assets in your career aspirations. What kind of social life do fraternities offer? The social scene at Wabash is fueled in large part by the fraterni- ties. TGIF’s are hosted each Friday by the Sphinx Club and are typically held at fraternities. These relaxed events allow students to mingle with guys from all over campus, and professors as well, fostering the sort of campus unity Wabash is proud to claim.

Faculty dinners are an opportunity for fraternities to further inter- act in a relaxed setting with their professors and administrators. Each house holds at least one faculty dinner each semester. They invite professors, staff, deans, coaches, and even the college presi- dent over to dinner for an evening of great conversation.

Fraternity formals are functions each fraternity has at least one of each year. Usually held out of town in Indianapolis or Chicago, brothers bring dates and dress up for an evening of dinner and dancing.

How do I find out more about rushing? If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the IFC Officers, individual house presidents, or rush chairmen. Addi- tionally, during Honor Scholar Weekend, we would encourage you to visit each house and to talk to the brothers. A tour of every house is offered during the weekend and will help you to find where you best fit. Each house will also host rush parties in the summer to provide another opportunity to meet the brothers and ask questions about the fraternity experience. During orientation in August, there is still time to rush until houses close their pledge classes. The decision to pledge lies solely in your hands, but we encourage you to take a look at our unique, beneficial system. We remain committed to the idea that there is a house where every student will feel at home. BQP Beta Theta Pi — 513 West Wabash Avenue DTD Delta Tau Delta — 603 West Wabash Avenue KS Kappa Sigma — 200 West College Street LCA Lambda Chi Alpha — 515 West Jennison Street FDQ Phi Delta Theta — 114 West College Street FGD Phi Gamma Delta — 414 South Grant Avenue FKY Phi Kappa Psi — 602 West Wabash Avenue SC Sigma Chi — 701 West Wabash Avenue TKE Tau Kappa Epsilon — 213 West Jefferson Street QDC Theta Delta Chi — 415 South Washington Street

The Inter-Fraternity Council at Wabash College http://www.wabash.edu/fraternity/