THE CHI ZETAGRAMUniversity of Illinois Chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha-

Vol. XXXII CHAMP.^IGN, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 1967 No. 1

Attend Chi Zeta's Alumni Day March 4Steve Vinovich -•

U. of lo Stage StarBy Doug Day '70

The world of the theatre—thepeople, the grease paint, the hotlights, the anxiety of the performance—this is Steve Vinovich'sworld.

Steve's years at the Universityhave been filled with rehearsals,

STEVE VINOVICH

director's criticisms, and success. From his first show as asophomore, Steve has been a campus favorite.

Steve has been a Jame's Schol-

or, is presently the president ofthe National Colegiate Playerstheatre honorary, and also a member of Masque and Bauble theatrehonorary.

Steve wrote Armory House'sstunt show for Dad's Day Reviewas a Sophomore and carried offthe first place trophy. Later thatyear Steve was seen in three Armory Theatre performances: "Vic-

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The men of Chi Zeta proudly announce the second Annual AlumniDay to be held March 4th. Alumni Day originated last year as the imainstep toward our goal to bring alumni back. Although the attendance lastyear was rather slight, the event was deemed a success. This year wehope to lengthen our stride.

The day's activities will commence with a basketball game between: the Fighting Illini and Hoosiers of

, , rpi nn« A . Indiana starting at 1:30 P.M. TheIt S liiat lime Again -- tickets will be distributed free of

Need Names for Rush jt'the ^me!By William McClellan, High Delta , Following the game, coffee will

^ be served, by the Crescent GirlsS'nce assuming the office of rush with entertainment supplied by the

chairman, I have become keenly house quartet. In the evening a'aware of two facets of the frater- banquet (also free) at the chapternity and the interaction of rush house will be served in honor ofand the alumni wi'h these twofacets.

The first is the non-transient nature of Chi Zeta. During a LambdaChi's pledgeship and undergraduate membership, it is always

the, returning Alums. (For guests,extra basketball tickets are $2.50and extra banquet reservations are$1.50.)

Please send your reservations assoon as possible so tickets can be

"tressed tS lirs affiliation wlh -7-"the fraternity ,s a lasting one and Pcontinues beyond graduation in we won stunt show for the secondmore concrete forms than mere xi,„

ono A.. Straight year, won the float tro-

the fraternity is a lasting one andcontinues beyond graduation inmore concrete forms than merememories of 209 East Armory.And rush is one of the major areas in which a Lambda Chi cancontinue his active association.

The second facet is the necessityof the fraternity to perpetuate it-

phy, are attaining new heights inintramurals, and posses a brotherhood equaled by none. We havebeen busy keeping up the true tradition of Lambda Chi Alpha. Comeand meet the chapter of today.

self and improve itself and the apg interested in you, are youalumni's responsibility to aid in interested in us?this effort. And once again rushis the job of the alumni as wellas the undergrads. Through the Alumnus Lee Jonesrecommendations of both the In Arizona Legislaturealumni and undergrad member- ^ ,^3 ^ship the house is able to selectthe best possible men. Indeed, one ^ *1indication of a strong alumni chap- g-'atulations on your newsy No-ter is an active alumni rush and ®'"'"fthe resultant is a hptter overall nostalgia the passing of Carle-the resultant is a better overall >20, MARK KING '24,

^ and MEL CHARPIER '24. I knewI am confident that with the un- them well, but haven't heard

dergraduates and the alumni them since 1923. They werechapter working together in thefuture, we will enjoy a successfulrush.

IT'S A BOY! No. 1 son, DouglasKent, was born July 24, to Mr.and Mrs. RON JONES '63 of 1742West Van Buren St., Chicago, 111.

An item of political interest, atleast to myself since my letterto you a month ago. I have beenelected as representative (Republican) in my district here inPhoenix, to the Arizona State Legislature."

THE CHI ZETAGRAM

Published regularly by theAlumni Association of Chi Zetaof Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternityat the University of Illinois forthe benefit of its alumni andfriends.

Alumni Relations Chairmanand Publications Officer for

The Chi ZetagramGary Kaufman '69 Hudson

Send news and address changesto the Chi Zetagram publicationoffice, Box 213, Station A, Champaign, 111. Chapter House, 209 E.Anmory, Champaign, 111. 61820.

I-M Sports SpotlightTurning to Basketball

by Timothy X. Lane

Lambda Chi Alpha is looking forward to this year's basketballseason. There are seven returning players from last year's team.They are Bill Hose, A1 Ilekis, LeeCole, Jim Benson, Ken Martinelli,Ozzie Ludwig, and Bruce Owen.Making their debut on this yearsteam and playing well are JackBallard, Chris Muff, and M!arkMarch.

Glenn Parker, coach of the A-team, has already had numerouspractices, even though the seasondoesn't start until next semester.

Interviewing Coach Parker Iasked him how he thought theteam looked. He candidly stated,"Although we're lacking in height,our speed, depth, and agility willmake up for it, and I am confident of a successful team."

JAMES F. CARBERRY '63, 5745Alondra Drive,. Goleta, Calif.,93017: "On a sunny Sunday afternoon in October, BILL BRYANT,JIM CARBERRY. JACKGEORGE, and KENT BROWNhad a get-together at the "NoName Bar" in Sasualito, Calif.Good beer and refreshing conversation (or was it refreshing beer andgood conversation) was enjoyedby all."

BRUCE L. McKINSTRY '28, 8118Edgewater Road, North Riverside,111. 60547: "I enjoy receiving THECHI ZETAGRAM. Hope I'll be ableto get down to the house this winter for the first time in manyyears."

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It^s Been '^Moving Day^' For These LXA Alumni

It's been "moving Day" for many Chi Zeta alumni in recent weeks. Neweddresses, as Indicated below, have been received for:

Lee W. Bailey '65, 4308 Ravenwood Dr., Apt. 9a, Louisville, Ky. 40220David G. Binder '59. 1823 S. Morris, Mexico, Mo. 65265Frank G. Burchby '31, 4700 Minnehaha, Chicago, 111. 60646Robert B. Burns '50. 324 BIrchwood Lane, DeKalb, III. 60115Fred L. Elsasser '56, 2873 Birch St.. York+own Heights, N.Y. 10598Robert C. Fietsam '55, 40 Signal Hill. E. St. L«uis. III. 62203Thomas A. Fournie '61, Valleyview Apts., B904, King of Prussia, Pa. 19406Capt. Jimmie F. Furno '59. 1507 N.W. 49th, Lawton, Okla. 73501Howard A. Granert '21. 1505 N. Westmoreland, Orlando, Fla. 32804John L. Hamilton Jr. '26. 2149 Haena Drive, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822Edward D. Harris '60. 5353 Henderson, Chicago, III. 60641George W. Hust '22. 89 Balmoral, Northfield, III. 60094Harold E. Jordan '23, 7230 Center Road, Traverse City. Mich. 49684John Krohn Jr. '32, 1015 Bacon St., Pekin, 111. 61554Ronald S. Krug '60, 1209 N. Hamilton, Lincoln, 111. 62656Donald W. Losee '20, 1023 White Drive, Delray, Fla. 33444Jeffrey C. Louthain '65, 6003 Cannon Hill Road. iMt. Washington, Pa. 19034Thomas E. Madden '54, 2 I I I8 Sarahllls Drive. Saratoga, Calif. 95070Earie P. Martin '47. 9 Chain Lane. Hicksville, L.I., N.Y.Don F. Memler '53, .706 Westchester Dr., Rockford, III. 61 107 •H. Raymond Murrill '18, 8401 Somerset Dr.. Shawnee Mission. Kans. 66204Charles R. Pickrel Jr. '66, 9610 West 92nd St., Oerland Park, Kans. 66212Lt. Warren G. Robbins '61, 10244 Malaga Way. Rancho Cordova. Calif.

95670

Edward L. Rose '61. 27W 135 Jewel Road. Winfield,^ III. 60190Dr. Charles H. Rundles '40, 1331 Park Ave., S. W., Albuquerque. N. Mex.Gary K. Sawyers '65, 311 W. Harrison. Oak Park. III.Carl H. Schacht '49, I I 10 Franklin St., Wausau. Wise.Tony Schnarsky '64, 1430 Luclle, No. 6. Los Angeles. Calif. 90026Leighton C. Smith '25, 4637 S. "iM", Tacoma, WashingtonRalph Smykal '50. 142 E. Farnham, Wheaton, III. 60187Leroy H. Spalt '57, 515 West Maple St., Nicholasville, Ky. 40356Ronald F. Spamer '58, Route 3, Box 54, Naperville, III.Dr. Edward R. Symonds '58, 633 Lakeside Drive, Hinsdale, 111.Dr. James J. Thomas '52. 303 College St., Morgantown. N.C.Robert L. Vanderwall '63. 262 South Ave.. 51 Apt. No. I. Los Angeles.

Calif. 90042

Harold H. Wilson '50, 1745 Novanda Drive, Sunnyvale. Calif. 94087Raymond M. Wood '56. 1706 Second Ave., Manchester. Tenn. 37355Arthur F. Yuenger '62. 178 East 70th, New York City, N.Y. 10021Julius D. (Zack'} Zaccagnini '66. 458 St. James Place. Chicago. 111. 60614

ZETA OFFICERSNEW CHI

High Alpha

High BetaHigh TauHigh GammaHigh KappaHigh DeltaHigh PhiHigh EpsilonHigh RhoHigh Sigma

Dave Tebben '68

John Paulson '68Jack Lane '68Jim Keely '69Don Parkerson '68Bill McClellan '69Glenn Parker '68Ji:m Bodoh '69Gary Kaufman '69Tim Lane '69

Pekin Insurance and riskmanagement

Rossville EconomicsOak Park Production managementWashington Pre-MedicineChicago Pre-LawChicago Pre-JournalismMorton Grove Pre-LawProspect Hts. Industrial designHudson FinanceForest Park History

NEW PLEDGESWe would like to announce the addition of three more pledges to our

Fall pledge class:Mark Elstner '70 Architecture BloomingtonJohn McVicker '70 Political Sci. McLean, Va.Mark Swionfkowski '70 Industrial Design Chicago

The class of '70 now contains seventeen.

January, 1967

A Pledge Speaks OutOn Roll of Graduate

In Alumni Relations

By Gary Nickum '70

The objective of the Alumni Relations program is to preserve the"active" interest in the alumnus,which was initially fostered by hisrelationship to Lambda Chi Alphaas an undergraduate.

In order to effectively analyzethe problem of Alumni Relationsthe responsibilities of the undergraduate member must first beappraised. The main responsibility of the member is to improve thequality and image of Lambda Chithrough engaging in activities,promoting scholastic achievement,and by strengthening the bond ofbrotherhood.

However, contrary to the adopted theory that the chapter mern-ber maintains the prime obligation to the house, it is rather thealum who should bear the greater responsibility.

The alumnus should not only retain a genuine interest in the houseactivities, but he should furthermore sustain a relationship with theindividual members of the house.Understandably, at least in mostcases, this can not be a personalrelationship, but it should at leastbe one of vocational guidance andoccupational recommendations.

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Meet Steve Vinovich - Star of V. of L Stage

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tims of Amnesia", "Androcleaseand the Lion", and "Queen of theMay Prom" which was writtenby Lambda Chi Alpha's GaryGardner.

Third time's a charm and so itwas for Steve's Junior year. Hehelped direct Lambda Chi's firstplace Stunt Show, "The YearThat Repunzal Let Her Hair Down"and followed it up with a memorable performance in the I.U.S.A.Winter Musical, when he playedHysterium in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.Steve was in the University Theatre's productions of The One WhoGets Slapped and one of the leadsin Little Me in which he playednine different roles.

Appearing mostly in comic roles,Steve has been seen in numeroustelevision productions and has directed the show "Overexposed"for television. During the Christmas holidays Steve used his abilities to brighten the season for thecommunity orphans when he appeared with Gary Gardner andBabs Fischer in various reviews.

When most were relaxing overthe summer, Steve was still hardat work. He was seen, playing thetitle role, in the Boyfriend at theUnion and played Hynzie in Paja-ma Game. He also played in the

Armory Theatre production of"Rooms for Rent".

Steve started his senior year offwith writing, directing, and staring in Lambda Chi Alpha's firstplace winning stunt show, "TheBig Apple". A reviewer said ofSteve's performance, "Lambda Chihad at least one blatantly unfairadvantage—Steve Vinovich, because there is no other studentperfromer like him. Vinovich's hilarious mugging and general anticsmade him a favorite in many campus comedies over the past years.

Only weeks later, Steve presented the Dad's Day Review whichhe had directed. The Review cost$8,000 to put on, but actually mademoney (the first time in years)^

Recently Steve was seen in How'to Succeed in Business WithoutReally Trying as the unforgetableFrump.

Steve's immediate future involves commercials at WCIA andalso participating in a newly tobe opened, reconverted railroadstation theatre, which will showoldtime movies.

HAROLD E. JORDAN '23 has

a new residence address at 7230Center Road in Traverse City. Wewish to have him give his regardsto Mrs. Hazel Steffen of Glen Arbor if he ever gets over that way.

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A CAMPUS FAVCRITL right from his first theatricai performance. Steve Vinovichi has become a campusstage star of the lirst magnitude. Pictured at left is Steve in a memorable scene from "On the Way to theForum", while at right are the cohorts in clowning, Vinovich and Gardner.

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Meet The Men ISow Guiding Lambda Chi Alpha at Illinois

Alumni Notes ...Our thanks to D.C. MADDY '27,

9 Packsaddie Road, East, RollingHills, Calif. 90274 for this note;

"This is just an idea aboutgetting the alumni back to thecampus.

"Every year the university hasseveral class reunions usually inthe fall but whenever they occurit might be a worthwhile idea toget the fraternity group back ofthese ^by giving them some publicity in their publications and making some plans for the membersof their fraternity to return withtheir class to each reunion and.thelocal chapters could make a realeffort to have their alumni for theyear in question return for the proper reunion. If all of the fraternities would get behind such a program it would be interesting tofind out how many more alumswould attend a class reunion to

visit the University as well as tomeet some of the fellows with

whom they attended school."

DR. EDWARD R. SYMONDS '58,633 Lakeside Drive, Hinsdale, 111.;"After spending 8 years and 3

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These additional obligations constitute the theory that instead offading from the dimensions of the"active" ^ole, the alum should extend his concern for the chapterin his post-graduate years.

When is the seed of alumniapathy first conceived? It is instilled during the period of pledgetraining. The pledge is drilled inthe train of thought that the activeis the "moving" force of the fraternity. This, of course, is thecorrect philososphy, but the pledgeshould also be exposed to the concept of alumni obligations.

Another factor that definitelyadds to the creation of the apathetic alum is the natural breakingaway of the chapter member whenhe becomes a senior, almost to the

months in private practice (veterinary) in Walnut. 111., I joined theagriculture division of CharlesPfizer & Co., as their regional veterinarian. I have 22 states in thenortheast part of the U.S.

"Congratulations on recent homecoming victories. The question is;Can you make it three in a row?"

extent that he becomes "inactive".Now that the failures of the Alum

ni relations have been stated, somepossible solutions should also berecognized. What response wouldfree Stunt show tickets, a more informative Chi Zetagram, addedfestivities at Homecoming (eventhough none should be needed) orreserved seats at sports events receive?

These, of course, are feasible immediate solutions, but again theproblem stems from the pledgetraining. How can the "active" interest remain after graduation?Create the pledge that will not only consider what he can do for thehouse when he becomes a member, but also contemplate how hewill continue his interest when hebecomes an alumnus.

col; J. E. GONSETH jr. (Ret)'34, 9234 Chapel Hill Terrace, Fairfax, Va. 22030:

"1 have left the employ of thePhilco-Ford company and am nowthe manager of Management Systems Division of the Systems Technology Associates, Inc., located inMcLean, Va."