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THEAlpha Rho Chi Fraternity - Architecture and Allied Profession

December 1970 Number 2

NATIONAL CO·NVENTION -- DEC. 27, 28, 29 -- AUSTIN, TEXASLarry W. Gooch, W.A. of Dinocrates

Chapter invites all ARCHI men withinwalking, jogging, driving, or fying distanceof the home of the No. 1 football team(Texas version) to attend all or part ofthe convention. All sessions and meals at-Sheraton-Crest - riglil: oowntown. -Selid inyour reservations. All Texans are expectedat big banquet on Dec. 29, 1970 to seeXenocles get their charter.

Alumni participation in all sessions isneeded in order to get our national or­ganization revamped and set up in a morebusiness-like manner in order to cope withexpansion and communication problems.

The second Grand Council - alumni ses­sion was held in St. Louis on Oct. 10-1 1.Like the first meeting, it was all work andno play - (It is hoped that the conventionwill follow the same guidelines.) Manydiscussions were held in getting ideas toimprove our group, esp. the purpose.

Present at the October 10-11' meeting:John B. Filip, WGA; Fred Williams,WGS; George Fritziner, Editor; HowardVan Hueklyn, Andronicus; James W. Vi­ger, Anthemios; Eugene Milhoan, Deme­trios; Fred Williams, Dinocrates; RichardCain, Iktinos; Allen Carney, Metagenes;Al Sheldon, Mnesicles; H. G. Metzger,Satyros; Charles Snitger, Vitruvius.

Two outstanding members of AlphaRho Chi will he nresent on December 29.1­and at the banquet: Bob Hastings, '37Anthemios; Bucky Fuller, Hon. Mnesicles.

Xenocles ChapterActive

Officers: W.A. - James GastonW.A.A. - Gary Stock

W.S. - Mark BrennanW.C. - Monte Zajicek

by Mark BrennanThe Xenocles Chapter is off to a great

start this year with all the men returningfor another fun year at University ofTexas at Arlington. After our giant get­together at Champaign-Urbana, we oftenwonder if the Anthemios Chapter has re­covered from our visit. We were veryhappy to find gifts in our luggage whenwe landed at Love Field in "Big D", butthe silverware was tarnished when we

Robert Hastings is new president of theA.LA. as specified in Oct. ARCHL

Buckminster Fuller has the title of pro­

fessor of generalized design exploration atSIU, Carbondale, Ill. He is famous as the-designer of the geodesic dOlne- - 'us-ed inmany ways - homes, weather stations,greenhouses, climatrons, R.R. repair shops,igloos, etc.

He is a real "campus" man and hasbeen an environmentalist for over 40 years.The Saturday Review - via Harold Taylorsaid: Buckminster Fuller, whose name ishigh on the campus lists of favored en­vironmental persons, is a comprehensive,all-purpose, long-distance, world-aroundgenius-talker who teaches everything toeveryone everywhere. Wherever you look,there he is in his blue suit, with wide-openmagnified eyes, pouring out his ideas ina flood of words, intoxicated by the uni­verse and fed by an internal stream ofenergy that re-creates itself as it is used,and that may very well be a conscious ef­fort by the universe to use Fuller to illus­trate its own principles. For him, the uni­verse is simply an endless, beginningless,wrap-around environment, "a non-simul­taneous complex of unique motions andtransformations."

Several resolutions are expected to bepresented at the convention in regard tothe following subjects:

discovered them in one of our bags. Comeon Anthemios; a true "A Rho Chi Guy"

would have polished them for his broth­

ers!!! Also, the chair you so neatly dis­assembled and put in our suitcases reallywasn't necessary, but we know that it'sthe thought that counts.

After our initiation, we all settled downat 1106 W. Abrams Road in Arlingtonfor some wine, women, and song for therest of the school year. Our beautifulhouse is situated on a large wooded lotof about 120'x450' in Arlington. At thistime the house is filled to capacity witheight members in residence. Our treasurynever looked better than it does right now.We're so rich, we may install cold run-

Establishment of National Office at apermanent address with an executive sec'yto handle all book-work so that officerswill have time to do their fraternal job.

Broaden membership requirements to in­clude more environmentalists.

Update constitution', esp. tern1inology.Provide strong, permanent line of com­

n1unications between chapters, betweenchapters & National, between chapters &alumni, etc.

Increase frequency of ARCHI.

Set up a, historical committee, etc,". ". ".

COMING - in February - 16 pageARCHL

Andronicus has already sent in photos,a description of the USC curriculum inArchitecture, and a city planning project.Also, Xenocles, Metagenes, Mnesicles, andDemetrios have sent in excellent photos.

Ed Rhodes, N.I., prepared a compre­hensive "Survey of an Architectural Edu­cation." Students at schools allover U.S.returned 244 questionnaires. Topics in­cluded - Design, Strudyres, Drafting, andProfessional courses. The idea was to -getstudent reaction 'to changes taking place(or not taking place) in methods of teach­ing Architecture and related subjects. The-need for new methods and thoughts mustmeet new design and construction tech­niques. A complete report in next issueof ARCHI.

ning "spirits" in all the plumbing fix­tures! We do things up big in Texas.Speaking of spirits, let it never be saidthat Xenocles men will be outdone when

it comes to partying on the UTA campus.

Our parties are like our grades, fantastic.!

Our new officers this year has taken the

reigns of the chapter and have produced

fabulous results in our organization.

We have also established a "Little Sis­ters of the White Rose" organization,which consists of some of the cutest girls

on campus. We're very proud of their con­tributions to our chapter, and besides that,

our house is livelier!

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Mnesicles ChapterActive

Officers: W.A. - Armin WesselW.C. - Craig DegendorferW.S. - Lee AndersonW.E. - Dan MilesSupt. - Jerry Runk

Our brotherhood is presently under­going an overhaul in official positions,business procedures, and disciplinary. tra­dition. In this age when group function isloosing significance, the evolution of ourorganization is being threatened. Conse­quently, we feel an overhaul may be neces­sary. We have not only questioned thefunction of our Fraternity, but also thenan1e "Fraternity.. itself. The age oldimpression of the conceited and sociallyelite "Fraternity" is often an instant deter­ant to prospective members. Students whoare often receptive to the idea of an or­ganization within their profession, merely"tune out" when the word Fraternity ismentioned.

In this aluminum age of do your ownthing, the iron clad concept of "Fraternity"has rusted. Young minds seem to considerall Fraternities as useless. We in the Pro­fessional Brotherhood of APX, are search­ing for new dimensions in a dying tradi­tion. We of Mnesicles, are also lookingforward to a constructive and successfulNational Convention.

Sincerely,Alan SwensonAPJ Editor

Mnesicles AlumniPresident - Frank Foster

Vice-President - Al SheldonTreasurer - Ernest lbs

Ass't Treasurer - John RovaSecretary - Tom Martinson

Positive thing, postive proposals, and arenewed interest, are the results of ,theMnesicles Alumni Homecoming meetingheld November 14, in Minneapolis.

The format of the meeting was to installnew officers and discuss the pre-nationalconvention meetings held in S1. Louis thisfall.

After discussing the outline of recom­mendations for rejuvination made as aresult of these meetings this chapter standsready to give its full support to the N a­tionalConvention proposals, and is hold­ing fire pending the return of our dele­gates.

Roger Johnson takes over as Breezeeditor.

Iktinos AlumniPresident - Richard E. Cain

Vice-President - Stephen P. JanickTreasurer - David H. LawrenceSecretary - Thomas G. WilliamsHistorian - Leland Welsh

The members of the Iktinos Chapter ofAlpha Rho Chi, both actives and interestedalumni are pleased and encouraged bythose efforts.being made to revitalize thenational organization of Alpha Rho Chi.It is strongly felt that these efforts toreorganize must be successful if AlphaRho Chi is to remain a viable positiveforce and one capable of assisting todaysstudents, in lending purpose and directionto those seeking to· preserve and enhancethe physical and natural surroundings ofall. Though Iktinos may be few in num­bers, it is strong in resolve and pledges toassist in whatever manner required, thoseindividuals working for the betterment ofall, through Alpha Rho Chi.

It is surprising how little some thingsseem to change, in reading the Archi ofOctober, 1970, looking back to Iktinos of1920 we note that things fraternal atUniversity of Michigan had been at a lowebb due to the effects of war and that theCollege of Architecture had completelyoutgrown its space. These conditions areexactly the same today. Some things dochange and improve however. Mrs. LindaLilley, the first woman active of the IktinosChapter - Alpha Rho Chi will graduatefrom the College of Architecture and De­sign in December, 1970, and additionallythe Iktinos Alumni Board of Directors ispleased to announce that Mrs. Lilley hasagreed to become its first distaff member.Heartiest .congratulations to both Lindaand her husband George. To all of Iktinosaround the country - greetings and to allfellow Alpha Rho Chi everywhere - ourbest wishes.

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Metagenes ChapterActive

Officers: W.A. - David HicksW.A.A. - Nick Prillaman and

Wayne BurfordW.E. - Robert NicholsW.C. - Belinda ReederW.S. - T. A. Watson, Jr.

Note: We are at: 105 Lucas Drive

Demetrios ChapterActive

Officers: W.A. - Titnothy BrugemanW.A.A. - Jerry Walter

W.E. - Steve KlineW.C. - James W. Gibbs, Jr.

The brothers of Demetrios are currentlyexperiencing a tremendous uplift in chap­ter progress. Our alumni have banded to­gether in a renewed support of the activechapter beginning with extensive remodel­ing of our house at 229 East 17th Avenuehere in Columbus. New bath and sho\\1errooms, expertly directed interior decorationwith complete updating of the physicalstructure has provided the members witha pleasant environment to base our con­tinued expansion at the Ohio State Uni­versity. Especially interesting to prospec­tive members during rush are the modulardrafting table units and bed units foreach bedroom Jiesigned and built by activesand alumni. Other features include car­peting, new light fixtures and other detailsthat help 'make the house an attractivefeature of the chapter. All actives returnedtwo weeks early in the fall to help settlethe confusion of construction. Everyoneseems to be settling down now with moretime for school and fraternity activities.

Apart from our own activities of intra­murals, getting the house in shape andexisting as a fraternity, Demetrios chapteralong with alumni organization, sponsoreda campus-wide reception for the newdirector of the school of architecture atO.S.U. in our student union. Mr. LarryGerkens, previous chairman of the divisionof city and regional planning in the school,stepped into the director's position this pastsummer. He is an honorary member ofthe fraternity and has been a great helphelping strengthen our ties with theschool. The program hosted students, fac­ulty, local professionals in the A.LA.,A.S.L.A., and the A.LP. The overall suc­cess shows in fact that it will become anannual event.

In addition to all this activity, our fallrush program landed us six pledges witha great possibility of many more yet thisfall quarter and next winter. Most note­worthy of our program were the guidedtours of local architecture highlighted bya tour of the award winning Ohio Histori­cal Museun1 designed by the finn of ByronIreland and Associates (Mr. Ireland beingan Honorary Member).

Members and alumni are optimisticabout our future for much has come tobenefit us.

December 1970

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June, 1920

TI-Ib" Cl-IART[QS

FIFTY YEARS AGO

TH·E ARCHI

Vitruuius Chapter

Vitruvius is in a process of change.Unfortunately the change has taken toolong and the chapter is troubled with lowmembership which has forced to re-evalu­ate our purpose as a professional fraternity.Despite our problems however we havemanaged to maintain activities within theUniversity. A reception for the cast of theUniversity Theater prQduction "Young,Gifted and Black" was received very wellalong with an open dinner for studentsfeaturing members of the faculty of thedepartment of architecture. Our chaptersuite is open and we are hoping to fill itwith visiting lecturers and alumni. Alongwith the rest of the physical house thesuite has undergone extensive change.With this and our changes to come wehope to keep Vitruvius strong to benefitfu ture brothers.

ANTHEMIOSThis year we have initiated eight freshmen and have since taken one pledge. We are

thoroughly pleased with our new men. We are working our hardest to make Alpha RhoChi the best known fraternity on the campus. The art staff of this year's lllis was com­posed almost entirely of our men. We have men in the honorary fraternities, in the band,and others showing up well in football, baseball, and swimming.

Several years ago we presented to the Ricker Library of Architecture a bust of Dr.Ricker. At the time we lacked the funds with which to have a bronze cast made, so thisyear we are making a bigdriveto put our project across. Our alumni are responding to oururgent appeal for--fi-naneial--assistanee,--just- T-he enrollment in the· A-fclH-te~-tlHa-l--d€~

as we had expected, and we hope to have partment at Illinois has reached a newthe necessary amount very soon. lbe record this year, with an unusually largebronze bust will be a lasting memorial, freshman class, and many upperclassmenand we hope that this gift will bring a returning from the service to completelittle happiness to him who has done so their work.much in our behalf. This year the Architects gave the most

Professor Rexford Newcomb is our lat- elaborate display they have ever given, inest honorary member. He is an authority the Egyptian Fete, on April 24. The af-on the history of architecture, and is the fair was under the direction of Mr. Bur-author of a number of articles which have gess of the freehand department.appeared in the leading architectural pub- Anthemios wishes to give you all thelications. We are glad to have with us a old Alpha Rho Chi greeting.man who is so actively interested in our DEMETRIOSwelfare and progress. The summer of 'I 7 took a number of

our men into the service, but when schoolopened in September we rounded up thebrothers who were left on the campus andset out on a road which seemed roughenough at first, but became constantlyworse. Almost every week the Khaki orthe Navy Blue would claim one of ourmen, so by the end of the year the activemembership of the chapter was down tozero; the service was caliming 100 per centof our men. But like most other organiza­tions, we caIDe__hack this year~_WiJh theaid of our ever-active alumni associationwe purchased our present home, of whichwe are really proud.

We have held two initiations, one inthe fall, when Brothers Bulford, Killian,Spencer, Allbrecht, and Piersche weretaken in, and the other on March 19,when four more men were initiated. Weare on the last lap of the present year,feeling that we are at last back on ourfeet and sure of the ground we stand on.Weare looking forward with a great dealof confidence to a successful future forDemetrios, and we wish our brother chap­ters an equal success.

The College of Architecture at OhioState is growing so rapidly that we our­selves can hardly realize and appreciate theprogress that is being made. We have beenworking down to our finger-tips, and ouresprit de corps is the envy of all colleges.

Penn StateVit'ruuius Alumni

President - Chas. R. Snitger, Jr.Vice-President - Edwin L. Glasgow

Secretary - JQ.hn D. AndrewsTreasurer - RiChard C. l-Iartman

Director ofHouse Affairs - Franklin D. Baxter

"Lion Country awaist. Lion Country.A new wrinkle in press agentry. We'restill just plain old Alpha Hho Chi. Friend­ly. Familiar. Still struggling. Goodthoughts to keep in mind with anotherHomecoming just days away. Drop by atVitruviusland. In the heart of Lion Coun­try. Oct. 17.

Saturday's agenda:1: 30 - Football, PSU-Syracuse4: 30 - Business meeting5 :30 - Cocktails6: 30 - Dinner

8.30 - PartyAnd, as usual, for early-arrivers and

late-departers, a party Friday night and abrunch Sunday at noon. Good food, goodpeople, good time. Same old stuff? Yeh.We like it that way."

The above invitation reprinted from theVitruvian, our alumni newsletter, resultedin a turnout of thirty alums. The agendabegan on a somber note as the Orange ofSyracuse downed the Penn State NittanyLions by a deplorably lopsided score.Spirits were uplifted substantially uponreturning to the Chapter House. A cock­tail hour was in progress as many alumswho couldn't stand the drubbing had re­turned early. A buffet dinner prepared bythe Chapter cook Phyllis further bolsteredsagging spirits, and the evening partywhich followed erased all memories of

-the bitter defeat. Sties, -wng, -and- -c-on-­versation flowed freely; and a young folk­singing couple entertained actives andalums alike. Sandwiched in the midst ofour social fare was the Association's an­nual business meeting. The usual mun­dane matters of business were quicklydisposed of (it is Vitruvius' policy to pub­lish officer reports and previous Directors'meeting minutes in advance); and thefloor was given over to WGA John Filip,a Vitruvius graduate,and to Ed Rhodes,national executive secretary. They review­ed the Grand Council Sessions held inAugust and October emphasizing thesweeping revisions recommended for adop­tion at the forthcoming National Conven­tion. "Charlie" Weaver (Vitruvius '69)was appointed by the WGA to be NationalDeputy of the newly formed eastern re­gion. The reports of Filip and Rhodeswere favorably received by the n1embership.

December 1970 THE ARCHI

ALPHA RHO CHIFRATERNITY

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ALPHA RHO CHI FRATERNITY,

Central Office, 4501 North High Street,Columbus, Ohio 43214

~THE GRAND COUNCIL

John B. Filip, W.G.A., Box 290, R.D. #5,Shavertown, Pa. 18708 (717) 696-1453

Fred Williams, W.G.S., % Ford, Powell, &

Carson, 528 King William, San Antonia,Texas 78204 (512) 822-0971

Richard E. Murray, W.G.E., 8908 CamdenSt., Alexandria, Va. 22308 Res: (703)360-3955, Off: (202) 755-6207

G'\0NATIONAL APPOINTMENTS

Thomas H. Fitzpatrick, G.L., 2711 Aber­corn St., Savannah, Ga. 31405 (912)232-2409

George A. Whitten, G.A., 1619 WalnutAve., Wilmette, Illinois 60091 (312)251-6191

Edward A. Rhodes, N.!., Capt. 102360508,P.O. Box 295, Fort Knox, Ky. 40121(502) 624-1072 Office Phone: (502)624-7648

George Fritzinger, Editor, 9705 West MainSt., Belleville, Ill. 62223 (618) 397-2342

NOTE: New publication policy, adoptedAugust 2, 1970 - Four issues per year.Three issues to be four page news let­ters. 'September, December, April. Oneissue to be magazine type, 16, 20 or 24·pages. February, put out by active chap­ter sponsorship - Andronicus is next.

From: June, 1920 ARCHITHE NEW SPIRIT

One need not be a particularly per­spicacious sort of individual to discern al11arked contrast between the now preva­lent spirt and that which pervaded VolumeI of The Archi, the latter showing every­where the all-powerful presence of agreat war. Those were indeed trying timesfor the Fraternity, and all credit is duethose brothers who so loyally put forththeir every effort that Alpha Rho Chimight come through the crisis with colorsflying. How well they succeeded, we allknow.

We are now on the threshold of agreat and new era promising much for all

ACTIVE CHAPTERS

ANDRONICUS - University of Californ­ia, 667 West 28th St., Los Angeles, Calif.

90007 (213) 746-8050ANTHE·MIOS - University of Illinois,

1108 South First St., Champaign, Ill.61820 (217) 344-9562

DEMETRIOS - Ohio State University,229 East 17th Ave., Columbus, Ohio

43201 (614) 291-9843DINOCRATES - University of Texas,

Box 8057, University Station, Austin,Texas 78712 (512) 477-8166

IKTINOS - University of Michigan, 640Oxford Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan(313) 761-6968

METAGENES - Virginia Polytechnic In­stitute, 105 Lucas Drive, Blacksburg,Va. 24060 (703) 552-9775

MNESICLES - University of Minnesota,605 Ontario St., S.E., Minneapolis,Minn. (612) 331-7962

SATYROS - Arizona State University,Tempe, Arizona 85281 (602) 967-9809

VITRUVIUS - Penn. State University,232 East Nittany Ave., State College,Pa. 16801 (814) 237-4232

XENOCLES -- University of Texas at Ar­lington, 1106 W. Abrams, Arlington,Texas 76013

TO ALL ALUMNI: Most of you menhave paid no alumni dues for quiteawhile. Let's get back in the groove.Contact your alumni group. If you arenot a Life Member of National Group,send that in too.

of us, with the marked tendency towardthe betterment of existing conditions. Itskeynote is "Service." The tenet of coopera­tion running throughout the professionalfield, as typified by such great movementsas the Inter-professional Conference, giveshopes of a future of big, broad, and splen­did things. It is awakening us all to therealiza tion that there is something morein life than just our own petty Iittle task­our own selfish interests-and is pointingout to us our debt to our fellowmen. Letus live! Let us give every effort to makethis a better and finer world in which tobe. Let us not be narrow. Let us learnto know our fellow men, to be in sym­pathy with them, to understand them. Let

ALUMNI ORGANIZATIONSANDRONICUS Alumni Association: Pres.

Howard B. Van Heuklyn, 3110 Buck­ingham Road, Glendale, Cal. 91206(213) 244-4071

ANTHEMIOS Alumni Association: Pres.James W. Viger, 222 South Wapella,Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 (312)253-3608

DEMETRIOS Alumni Association: Pres.Gene R. Milhoan, 527 Kenbrook Drive,Worthington, Ohio 43085 (614) 888­1132

DINOCRATES Alumni Association: Pres.Fred Williams, % Ford, Powell & Car­son, 528 King William, San Anto~io,

Texas 78204 (512) 822-0971IKTINOS Building Association: Pres.

Richard E. Cain, 22947 Wellington,Dearborn, Michigan 45124 (313) 274­2864

METAGENES Alumni Association: ;Pres.Allen Carney, 227 Hale Ave., Princeton,W. Va. 24740 (304) 425-9184

MNESICLES Alumni Association: Pres.Al Sheldon, 4129 Brunswick Ave. S.,St. Louis Park, Minn.

SATYROS Alumni Association: Pres. Hen­ry G. Metzger, Jr., Suite #202, 221 E.Indianola, Phoenix, Arizona

VITRUVIUS Alumni Association: Pres.Charles R. Snitger, 394 Douglas Drive,State College, Pa. 16801 (814) 237-1807

P.S. All Active Chapters can help makethe next ARCHI a real "First Place"number. Some good, clear, black and""hite photographs can be used. Articlesof national interest are needed. Sendthem in as soon as completed. Deadlineis January 22, 1971.

us not permit trifling jealousies or personaldislikes to interfere with the broader as­pects, the welfare of the whole. Let us,in fine, discard the hammer and learn toblow the horn. It is a wonderful instru­ment, and is capable of producing beauti­ful harmony. Let us try it!

The Ii ttle task of The Archi in thishuge scheme is to bring about greater co­operation among the members of AlphaRho Chi, cementing the bonds bet\\7eenthe various chapters so that each mayfeel itself a vital part of a whole. Ourinterests are common, so by uniting ourefforts we can make the Fraternity meanmuch more to us.

(This is 99% true in 1970)