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OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY Fall 1985

Winter 1986

David Tryon 1985 Gridiron Player

of the Year

A Home­coming for Gamma-Zeta

"The fire still burns bright, upon the chapter hearth tonight."

Each year the Executive Office con­tinues to work on reopening dormant chapters. The situation is different at Parsons College. In 1973 the college clos­ed its doors and a leading active chapter for many years was lost.

Although the alumni have no chapter house to return to, the members of Gamma-Zeta Chapter have remained ac­tive. "Our alumni feel we are in a real sense unique as we have remained in contact with each other through a well organized association," stated David C. Howard, Gamma-Zeta '71 .

"The alumni club keeps in touch with a large percentage of our brothers on a regular basis through mailings about each others lives. We have had several reunions in different parts of the coun­try over the past 15 to 20 years," Howard said.

The reunion this summer will be held on the weekend of June 21-22 , which coincides with the Parsons College reu­nion. Brothers William Case, Henry Coan, and David Howard have planned a reception at the home of Brother Ben Rogers on Friday, June 20, to be follow-

The Loyalty Fund letters always touch a nerve in a few alumni. I get questions about every subject on the Fraternity's operations. I would like to address the three most commonly asked questions.

Question: When are you going to reopen my chapter?

Answer: The first priority of the Ex­ecutive Office is to always reopen the dormant chapters. Each year we contact every campus where we have had a chapter either by letter or a visitation to the campus. If the university feels expan­sion is possible a presentation is made to the Interfraternity Council to colonize. Many times the basis for returning to a campus is the support of alumni in the area to ensure success for the new organization.

Question : Why should I support the

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ed by the Orchid Ball on Saturday evening.

"The reunion is expected to be a great success with reservations already arriv­ing from Florida , California , Massachusetts, and the midwestern states," said Howard .

"We are proud of the ac­complishments of our chapter when we were at Parsons and remain loyal to the Fraternity," concluded Howard, the reu-

Fraternity until my chapter is reactivated?

Answer: The budget each year has a set amount of money appropriated for expansion. This is determined by the amount contributed in the previous year through the Loyalty Fund. The efforts for reopening a chapter are hindered rather than helped without continued contributions. The Executive Office has been successful in reopening 14 chapters since 1980, one that had been closed for 49 years.

Question: Why doesn't Sigma Pi ex­pand onto bigger campuses rather than small ones?

Answer: Our growth in recent years has been excellent with a balance of in­stitutions representing the Fraternity. The establishment of a colony on a large

nion's chairman. Once again the men of Gamma-Zeta

"Gather around the fireside bright, in bonds of brotherhood tonight , and raise their voices lustily to Sigma Pi Fraterni­ty ."

For further information about the reu­nion contact : Calvin A. Hill , Jr. , 3 Boulder Road. Wellesley Hill , Mass. 02181, or David Howard, P.O. Box 14, Cambridge City, Ind. 47327.

university campus where we have no alumni support is expensive and difficult. The cost of housing sometimes is pro­hibitive with a standard house above $500,000. That is why we have to research our possibilities before we form a colony.

The middle to small colleges have pro­duced many excellent chapters of Sigma Pi with dedicated alumni that are just as supportive as those from large univer­sities. The quality of a chapter is due to quality men, not the enrollment of the school.

Thank

year.

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WINTER 1986 Volume 73, Number 4

Published continuously since 1911

E. ANDREW MORRIS Assistant Editor LOUIS FOLEY

Editor Emeritus REBEKAH A. CROWLEY KAREN M. FITZPATRICK

LARRY P. ROVIRA Publication Staff

JAY LANGHAMMER Contributor

EXECUTIVE OFFICE STAFF E. ANDREW MORRIS

Executive Director MARK S. BRISCOE

Assistant Executive Secretary GARY P. SCHIRMACHER

Chapter Consultant PATRICK J. STUMPF

Chapter Consultant

GRAND COUNCIL EU R. Sidwell, Jr.

Grand age John J. Merino, Jr. Grand econd Counselor

Gregory J. Evans Grand Third Counselor

Lyndell R. Cummins Grand Fourth Counselor

Dennis V. Day Grand First Counselor

Mark A. Metz Grand Herald

Gary B. Tash Past Grand Sage

When making an address change, send full name and chapter with both the old and new addresses.

The Emerald of Sigma Pi is a quarterly journal published by Sigma Pi Fraternity. International Inc., P.O. Box 1897, Vincennes, Indiana 47591. The magazine is printed by Athens Messenger Publishing Company, Athens, Ohio 45701. Third class postage is paid at Columbus, Ohio, and at ad­ditional mailing offices.

I\! ember ollege Fraternitl' Editors As ociation

The EMERALD of Sigma Pi

OF SIGMA PI FRATERNITY

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A HoiDecoiDing for GaiDIDa-Zeta

Sig~na Pi All­A~nerican TeaiD

Charterings

Chapter News

AdytuiD on High

Fraternity Merchandise

On the Cover~ Emporia State University running back David Tryon demonstrates the style which has pulled him within 312 yards of the school career rushing mark. The AII-CSIC first teamer is a junior from Epsilon-Epsi lon Chapter.

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SIGMA PI ALL-AMERICAN TEAM One of the NAIA's leading ground

gainers in 1985 gets the nod as Sigma Pi's Player of the Year. Junior David Tryon rushed for 1,114 yards on 200 carries to pace the Emporia State University team for the third year. His longest run was an 83-yarder against Western State in the season opener. Tryon also had 16 receptions for 149 yards and led the team in scoring for the third consecutive year with 54 points. An Ali-CSIC first teamer, he now has rushed for 2,449 yards and is just 312 yards short of the school career rushing mark.

Two Sigma Pi seniors were key regulars for the University of Rhode Island squad, which was 9-2 in the regular season. Three-year starter Bob White was named to the NCAA Division 1-AA All-American second team at offen­sive tackle while senior Randy Rocha played well at cornerback and won his third letter. Junior tight end Bill Miller and freshman tackle Jerry McCargo were good backup players.

Junior defensive end Tom Gibson had another good season for Northern Arizona University. He was the sixth leading tackler with 76, including 10 for losses. Right behind Tom was three-year starting tackle Greg Roskopf with 71 tackles, 11 for losses. Junior Pat Meech was a regular at offensive guard for the Lumberjacks while senior offensive guard Dan Moran, who had started for two years, was injured most of the season.

Senior offensive guard Rick Clopton was a regular once again for New Mex­ico State University while senior defen­sive lineman Ron Clopton had 39 tackles and three fumble recoveries. Senior Steve Karriker won his third let­ter for the University of Virginia and started one game at center, in addition to duty at offensive guard. Junior fullback Brad CUtes, pledge, was a se­cond Sigma Pi starter in the Emporia State University backfield and rushed for 212 yards on 60 carries. He scored three touchdowns.

Lycoming College, paced by many Sigma Pi standouts, had a great 10-1

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season and was NCAA Division Ill's fourth ranked team. Offensive guard and co-captain Walt Zataveski was named to the Division Ill AU-American first team. Junior quarterback Larry Barret­ta gained Little All-American honorable mention and was the MAC Player of the Year. He ranked eighth in NCAA Divi­sion Ill pass efficiency, completing 114 of 217 for 1,695 yards and a school record 21 touchdowns. He also had 114 rushing attempts for 505 yards and six touchdowns. His 2,200 total offense yards set a new school mark and rank­ed 15th in Division Ill.

Senior Joe Parsnik of Lycoming, an All-MAC first teamer, is now the school's career rushing and scoring leader with 2,314 yards and 168 points, respective­ly. In 1985, he had 170 carries for 682 yards and a school record 11 touchdowns. Junior Rich Kessler was also on the AU-MAC first team after cat­ching a record 50 passes for 752 yards and nine touchdowns, which tied the school mark. Senior linebacker Joe Hirsch was the leading tackler with 107, had three interceptions and was All­MAC. Senior lineman Jack Geisel, was All-MAC, was the third best tackler with 68 stops. The chapter's seventh All-MAC performer was junior kicker Rusty Fricke, who booted 29 extra points and six field goals.

Also playing well for Lycoming was co-captain Michael Boures, who played both ways at tackle and received All­MAC honorable mention. While on defense, he had 35 tackles. Senior defen­sive back Jerry Girardi started several games at defensive back and had 16 tackles. Co-captain and star linebacker Tom Pietrzak was injured the entire season but may return this fall .

Three Sigma Pi players made good contributions to the Findlay College squad which was 9-0 in the regular season and advanced to the Division Ill quarterfinals. Senior fullback Roger Darr excelled as a blocker and was named to the District 22 all-star team, the All-Hoosier-Buckeye Conference se­cond team, and as an academic All­American. A senior, pledge Chuck Young was a starter at offensive guard once again and gained Ali-HBCC

honorable mention. Junior wide receiver Gray Armstrong was a valuable backup player for Findlay.

Two brothers were key players for Southern Arkansas University. Three­year offensive tackle starter Kevin Chapman was named to the Ali-AIC team for the second year. Senior rover Bob Embrey was also a regular and ac­counted for 31 tackles, three passes broken up and one interception. Two­year starter Jim Pradetto had another good season for Ohio Northern Univer­sity. The senior wide receiver led the team with 32 catches for 293 yards and two touchdowns. Offensive tackle Jay Ploessl was a steady performer for the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.

Salem College completed the regular season with a fine &-2 record before los­ing in the first round of the NAIA play­offs. Senior pledge nose guard Tony Mitchell contributed 30 tackles, in­cluding three sacks and two fumble recoveries. Two seniors played well for the University of San Diego. Three-year starting offensive guard Dante Sorianello served as team captain while defensive back Ben Stoebner posted 52 tackles and had two interceptions for 50 yards and a score. The place kicking and punting duties at East Stroudsburg University were handled by Sigma Pi's last fall. Junior Mike Augustin became the regular place kicker and had 13 ex­tra points and field goals, the longest be­ing 46 yards. Freshman Todd McNamee had a 36.5 yards per punt average with a longest boot of 58 yards.

NOTE: Jay Langhammer, a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, is a leading authority on fraternity athletics. A col­umnist for five other national fraternity magazines, he has compiled all-time teams for over 25 fraternities.

CORRECllON In the 1985 fall edition of the EMERALD

we incorrectly announced that Gregory G. Bornschein and wife had a daughter. We would like to correct and congratulate them on the birth of a son, Peter Gr r B rn­schein, on November 7, 19 .

Quarterback Lycoming

Lineman Southern Arkansas

;, MICHAEL BOURES

Lineman Ly coming

JOE HIRSCH Linebacker Lycoming

COLLEGE OFFENSE

DAVID TRYON Runningback Emporia State

JAY PLOESSL Lineman

Wisconsin-Platteville

JOE PARSNIK Runningback

Lycoming

DANTE SORIANELLO Lineman

San Diego

Kicker Lycoming

. - '-BOB WHITE

Lineman Rhode Island

RICH KESSLER Receiver Lycoming

Kicker East Stroudsburg

COLLEGE DEFENSE

RON CLOPTON Lineman

New Mexico State

JERRY GIRARDI Cornerback Lycoming

JACK GEISEL Lineman Lycoming

RANDY ROCHA Cornerback

Rhode Island

TOM GIBSON Lineman

Northern Arizona

BEN STOEBNER Cornerback San Diego

TONY MITCHELL Lineman

Salem

Punter East Stroudsburg

JIM PRADETTO Receiver

Ohio Northern

Not Pictured

RICK CLOPTON Lineman

New Mexico State

WALT ZATAVESKI Lineman Lycoming

GREG ROSKOPF Lineman

Northern Arizona

BOB EMBREY Safety

Southern Arkansas

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16th Chapter Chartered in Pennsylvania

Grand Herald Mark Metz reads the names of the 55 charter members. Of special interest was the initiation of Sigma Pi's 50,000th member.

The 152nd chapter of Sigma Pi was chartered November 9, 1985, when the colony at Villanova University became Zeta-Nu Chapter. This formed the 16th chapter in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Initiation and installation ceremonies in the Main Chapel on the Villanova campus were led by Grand Herald Mark Metz representing the Grand Sage. Assisting Brother Metz were John Williams, Zeta province archon; Mark S. Briscoe, assistant executive secretary; R. Anthony Hamilton, direc­tor of chapter services; Dave Vrobel, Past Beta-Theta Sage; and Tom Bradley ,Beta-Theta alumnus.

Fifty-five men were installed as charter members of Zeta-Nu: Edward A Alfano, Jr.; George A Bariscillo; William R. Benvenuto, Jr.; Mark C. Berg; Gary C. Bingel; Kenneth J. Bodmer; Victor J. Buccellato; David H. Campbell; Timothy J. Carey; Richard J. Cino; Robert J. Clarkin; Andrew N. D'Ascenzo; Francis J. Devlin; Dennis A Edwards; James M. Emig; Danny J. Fessler; Todd J. Fichtl; Anthony P. Ghergurovich; Douglas E. Grom; Andrew Hino; V. Christopher Hirsch; Joseph A. Johnson; George P. Karagias; Brian E. Keller; Brian P. Kel­ly; S an V. Kemether; Stephen T. Kir­chn r; Joseph G. Lamack, Ill; Edward J.

Leddy; Kenneth V. Linkous, Jr.; Jeffrey J. Losito; Timothy M. Loughlin, Jr. ; Robert W. Lutkewitte; John D. Maggs; Thomas R. Maher; Donald Maita; Thomas V. McCarron; Michael B. McGinn; Patrick J. McGinn; Michael T. McGrath; Christopher K. Mead; Thomas J. Middleton, III; John E. Millar; Thomas R. Packwood; Nazario L. Paragano; Scott Pergola; Joseph J. Sabbers; William E. Skiptunas; Mark B. Smith; Mark L. Sullivan; David Ten Broeck; Robert J. VanTash; Kevin C. Vaughey; Von P. Wise; and James E. Woop.

This chartering held special significance with Dennis A. Edwards, the 50,000th member of Sigma Pi being initiated.

HISTORY OF TilE COLONY

Zeta-Nu originated from a group of friends that sent letters to a dozen leading national fraternities requesting information on their organizations. The list was narrowed to five and after a for­mal presentation by Chapter Consultant Jon Dodd and Assistant Executive Secretary Mark Briscoe, the group was convinced that Sigma Pi was the right choice. On December 9, 1984, 38 men took the oath to be neophytes of the Frat rnity.

Already service minded, the men of Villanova Colony were involved in several philanthropy projects including the Sigma Pi - Villanova "Run for the Gold." The 36-hour baton medley was a relay which involved local high schools and the Greeks of Villanova is raising almost $7,500 for the Penn­sylvania Special Olympics. Other pro­jects undertaken were visits to the Inglis House for the incurable located in near­by Philadelphia and work with the American Red Cross blood drive.

The next two pledge classes produc­ed 34 men into the colony, well above the all-Greek men's average. "When originated as a colony, we spoke of our group as individuals who were dedicated to their families, the welfare of each other, the betterment of ourselves as in-

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dividua~s, creating bonds through academics and athletics. We felt a need to be bonded together fraternally to complete the entire Greek u!ldergraduate experience. Through Sigma Pi, the goals set by our brothers finally were obtained in the chartering of Zeta-Nu Chapter." - The Men of Villanova University.

UNIVERSITY HISTORY

For well over 100 years, Villanova University has been under the direction of the Order of St. Augustine. The First ~m_erican Foundation within the present limits of the United States was establish­ed in 1796 at the old St. Augustine's Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. From this foundation and from St. Augustine's Academy, which was open-

ed in 1811, Villanova University traces its lineage.

In accordance with an old Catholic custom, the new foundation was under the patronage of a saintly hero of the past, St. Thomas of Villanova. He is known as a distinguished Augustinian writer , educator, and Bishop of Sixteenth-century Spain. The school soon became known as Villanova University and gave its name to the sur­rounding countryside.

Classes were opened in the old man­sion house at "Belle Air" during the fall of 1842. On March 10, 1848, the Gover­nor of Pennsylvania signed into law the act of legislature incorporating "the Augustinian College of Villanova in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania" and conferring on Villanova College the right

to grant degrees in the Arts and Sciences.

The Liberal Arts College took its first step towards university status in 1905. This was soon followed by the creation of the College of Engineering in 1908. The science unit, inaugurated in 1915, is an important part of the present Col­lege of Arts and Sciences. In 1918, what is presently known as University College came into being. The nationally ranked College of Commerce and Finance was founded in 1922, the College of Nursing followed in 1953 as did the School of Law.

Villanova's development over the years into a complex institution of higher education received official sanc­tion on November 10, 1953, persuant to an act of legislature determined by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Zeta-Xi, First Chapter in Oklahoma Grand First Counselor Dennis V. Day

led the induction of members at ceremonies for the Fraternity's first Oklahoma Chapter. Zeta-Xi was install­ed on December 14 , 1985 , at Southeastern Oklahoma State Universi­ty in Durant, Oklahoma. GFC Day was assisted by Assistant Executive Secretary Mark Briscoe, Southern Arkansas University Sage James Pen­ny, Alpha-Pi alumni Harvis Grammer and Roy Nelms, and Gamma-Sigma alumnus Steve Johnson.

Initiated as charter members of Zeta­Xi Chapter were 42 men: Sheikh Alam; Bobby A. Bell; Michael D. Blagg; Rayman M. Chalk, IV; Kenneth L. Chinn; Steven M. Citty; Chris A. Covington; J . Scott Crain; James C. Crenshaw; James T. Davis, III; Barry K. Dennis; Larry J. Dotson; J. Lowell Due; Larry D. Durant; Jimmy D. Eason; R. Ross Grubbs; Jim S. Harmon; Mark A. Holloway; Tye E. Homerding; Dennis C. Hull; M. Todd Hunkapiller; Joseph L. Jefferson; Cary D. Jones; Raymond D. King, Jr.; Michael A. Lopez; Robert J . Maxwell; Martin A. Mendoza; Bobby K. Miller; Kevin W. Mullens; William E. Neyman, Jr.; Kelly J. Prewett; Scott A. Routon; Dee 0. Rowe; Michael W. Scherf; Danny L. Sherrer; Bobby R. Story; Keith B. Story; Keith D. Taylor; Kirt D. Taylor; Rory A. Wheeler; Nicky D. White; and Harvey T. Williams.

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The formal ceremony was followed by a banquet at a Durant steak house.

HISTORY OF DELTA CHI DELTA

In the fall of 1969, several men on the Southeastern Oklahoma State Universi­ty campus met and decided to form a new local fraternity to help stimulate the Greek system. The local members met with the Alpha Chapter of Delta Chi Delta Fraternity of Oklahoma Central University and became the Delta Chapter of the state organization.

The Alpha Chapter of Delta Chi Delta was founded in 1965 at the Oklahoma

Central campus and expanded the Beta Chapter to Southwestern State Univer­sity in 1966. In May of 1967 the Gamma Chapter was formed on the Cameron College campus in Lawton, Oklahoma.

By spring of 1983, Delta Chapter at Southeastern Oklahoma was the only chapter of the local fraternity still in ex­istence. Faced with the fraternity's future, the members of Delta Chi Delta unanimously agreed to affiliate with a national fraternity. Presentations were made to the group from three national fraternities with Sigma Pi being selected by the membership.

UNIVERSITY HISTORY

Southeastern Oklahoma State Univer­sity was originally founded on June 14, 1909, as Southeastern State Normal School. The early program of instruction consisted of four years of high school and the freshman and sophomore col­lege years.

The original purpose of Southeastern was the education of teachers for the public schools of Oklahoma in which two-year graduates were awarded life teaching certificates. In 1921 the institu­tion became a four-year college and was renamed Southeastern State Teachers College.

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Mcr.m:Ire ac­cepts a Sigma Pi jersey and plaque from S.O.S.U. Sage Mark Holloway. The 1985 Female Country Vocalist of the Year was made an Honorary Little Sister of Zeta-Xi Chapter.

In 1939 the college expanded with the addition of graduate programs. On August 15, 1974, the name of the school was changed to Southeastern Oklahoma State University by an act of the Oklahoma State Legislature. Since 1974, the university has continued to diversify, offering a wide range of programs.

COMMUNITY AND LOCATION

The university is linked by tradition to the geographic region of southeastern Oklahoma and north central Texas with approximately 30 percent of the students at S.O.S.U. being of American Indian ancestry.

GREEK ORGANIZATIONS

ON CAMPUS

Southeastern Oklahoma has an enroll­ment of 4,105 students with approx-imately five percent involved in the Greek system on campus. Other frater-nities represented on campus are ·sigma Tau Gamma, Tau Kappa Epsilon and Phi Sigma Epsilon, while the sororities con­sist of Alpha Sigma Tau, Sigma Kappa, and Zeta Phi Beta.

Sigma Pi's Zeta-Xi Chapter at S.O.S.U. makes it the first Oklahoma chapter for the Fraternity.

Zeta-Omicron Created at L.I.T. On the evening of Saturday, January

11, 1986, over a year's work culminated with the installation of the 154th chapter of Sigma Pi at Lawrence Institute of Technology in Southfield, Michigan.

Initiated as charter members were 42 men: Arthur V. Arsenault, Jr.; Mark A. Artinian; Mark A. Bailey; Layth M. Barash; Robert J. Bartlett; Dan J. Beau­doin; Ward T. Beattie; Gordon F. Bir­chard; Douglas E. Chase; Michael P. Delfin; Daniel G. Dickson; Joseph C. Dubrosky; Scott W. Flanery; Bill G. Hakim; David J. Hayduk; Craig T. Hodorek; Robert A. Johnson, Jr.; Jeffrey E. Klimecki; Christopher J. Larson; An­thony L. Lucas; Alan Manna; David A. Mexico; Gerald D. Miller; Robert J. Price; Paul A. Redpath; George R. Sansoucy; John Santeramo; Peter P. Sarelis; Brian J. Schulz; Karl Senawi; Bruce M. Simon; Dennis J. Slattery; Daniel Smith; Richard J. Smith; Robert L. Sorah; Marc A. Strano; William Sutton; William P. Talarico; David M. Vassar; Curtis L. Yanoski; Fredi W. Yono; and Jay A. Zielinski.

Travelling to L.I.T. for the ceremonies were Grand Third Counselor Gregory J. Evans, Assistant Executive Secretary Mark S. Briscoe, Chapter Consultant Patrick J. Stumpf, Gamma-Alpha Chapter Director George N. Hakim, L.I.T. Chapter Director John Santeramo, and Delta-Alpha alumnus Curt R. Carson.

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Science Building

The initiation ceremony was at one o'clock on Saturday afternoon at the Campus Center in Southfield, Michigan. That evening the banquet for the new chapter was held at Roma's of Bloom­field with Grand Third Counselor Evans presiding as representative of the Grand Council in granting the charter.

HISTORY

"Technical skill can achieve almost any kind of miracle - whether it be new forms of entertainment or better work­ing conditions. Soon the technically

trained person will take the reins of in­dustry and government." Russell E. Lawrence, Founder L.I.T.

It was this firm belief in the future that motivated Russell E. Lawrence to found a college in 1932 - the midst of the economic chaos of the Great Depression. While less farsighted individuals came forth with predictions of gloom, Russell Lawrence, and later his brother, E. George Lawrence, who headed L.I.T. from 1934 to 1964, turned a dream of preparing students for leadership in the technical era into reality. Lawrence In-

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the old Ford Motor Company Trade School quarters on Woodward Avenue in Highland Park. In 1955, L.I.T. moved to new facilities in suburban Southfield.

In 1977, Lawrence Institute of Technology shed its "commuter" classification by opening a nine-story college housing center. A major capital campaign raised funds for a new Management Building in 1982, a Cam­pus Affairs and Activities Center, and alteration of existing building for new uses. Presently construction is under way for a new gymnasium and an addi­tion to the Engineering Building.

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS

Montgomery Auditorium

On campus at Lawrence Institute of Technology, there are four fraternities and two sororities. The Interfraternity Council coordinates and sponsors several campus activities each term. These include Greek Week, the annual snow sculpture contest, and service projects.

stitute of Technology continued to pro­sper and accelerate its growth under the guidance of Wayne H. Buell, president from 1964 to 1977, and now chairman of the board and chief executive officer. Richard E. Marburger has served as president of the college since September 1, 1977.

L.I.T. was founded on the principle that every person should have the op­portunity of a college education. There were no restrictions on entering students relating to race, sex, age, color, creed or national or ethnic origin - only the requirement that the student qualify for admission and have the desire to suc­ceed. The unusual facet of the L.I.T. pro­gram was that working students could earn a baccalaureate degree by atten­ding evening college, day college, or a combination of the two. This feature was unique in 1932 and is still remarkable to­day, as L.I.T. celebrates its Fiftieth An­niversary Jubilee.

In terms of enrollment, Lawrence In­stitute of Technology is today Michigan's largest independent undergraduate

·college.

The School for Associate Studies was established in 1950. In 1952 the School of Management was added, having its origins in an earlier industrial engineer-

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ing curriculum. The School of Architec­ture evolved in 1962 from the former ar­chitectural engineering department and in 1973 added a bachelor of science in architecture offerings. The School of Arts and Science was established in 1967.

Concurrently, there has been an enor­mous expansion and improvement of facilities. The college's first horne was

With the average enrollment of frater­nities on campus being in the twenties, Sigma Pi has become the largest on cam­pus. In less than one year Sigma Pi has become a leader in the I.F.C., student government, and the student body. Sigma Pi will always continue to strive to be the best fraternity on campus.

L.l. T. charter team pose for a picture at their banquet. The initiation banquet was held at Roma 's of Bloomfield.

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Chapter News~~~~~~~~~~

Rochester Institute of Technology and SUNY- chapters are pictured before the seven­foot quarter they rolled to raise money for MS. The Beta-Phi group began at Rochester, N.Y., and turned the reins over to Epsilon-Omicron at Lancaster. The Buffalo campus marked the end of the route.

A VINCENNES UNIVERSITY

February 26, 1897 Vincennes, IN - The 1985-86 school year has

been a busy one for the brothers of Alpha. Arriv­ing back from a quick summer break with 32 ac­tive brothers and a fall rush netting 28 pledges, we started the semester off by placing I Oth in a field of 60 teams in the V.U. tube race down the mighty Wabash River. After participating in the V.U. Ice Cream Social and Activities Fair, Alpha followed with its first annual Sink or Swim competition -a splashing success. Another highlight of the year was receiving the first place trophy for our act in the all-<:ampus variety show.

Founders' Day this year was held at the Bruceville Club with alumnus and candidate for In­diana State Representative John Gregg as guest speaker (fhanks John!) The active-vs-alumni basketball game that weekend was played in memory of Brother Darren Garling. The alumni were victorious, but the actives put up a gallant effort for being outnumbered.

One community project was the dedication of a ·tree and plaque in memory of three V.U. coeds who were killed by a drunk driver. Alpha also par­ticipated in a road block raising over $1,000 for the Vincennes Medical Auxiliary.

UNDERGRADUATES Paul Wendel, IFC president; Terry Son­

dgeroth, IFC vice-president; Mike Leppert, golf team; and John Price, soccer team.

Congratulations to all graduating seniors and to Alpha Sweetheart Kathi Hicks for being selected as an Indianapolis Colts cheerleader. A "Big Blue" good luck to Mike Landrum and Brian Becker­man who will be doing a summer internship in Fran e in ulinary arts.

ALUMNI ott Horn y, '85, has a pt d a sales job in

'olumbu , Ohio; John Gr gg, '74, is running f r

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an Indiana state representative seat. Good luck Scott and John!

Thank you to all alumni who contributed towards the building of the addition to "Big Blue II."

A very special thank you to Chapter Director An­dy Morris and Housemother Martha Dobos. Through your hard work and dedication, Alpha Chapter has progressed a long way. Thanks again Andy and Martha.

B IN!)IANA UNIVERSITY May 31, 1924

Bloomington, IN - Beta is on a Sigma Pi High this year and there's no stopping us. The fall semester started with Beta's return to $150 000 worth of remodeling completed during sum,mer break. A very special thanks to the alumni and ac­tive brothers who made the renovation possible. In addition, Beta's first House Mother, Margaret Marret , was hired this fall. Mom Marret will be returning next fall and everyone is looking forward to her return.

Homecoming was a success at the chapter house this fall. The largest number of alumni for several years returned this year to see and enjoy all of the improvements. Mom Marret put on a spectacular meal which ended the day of festivities.

Beta started off the second semester with several long hard weeks of practice for I.U. Sing, a musical and acting competition between housing units. The payoff in the end was a second place win. A special thanks to Jeff Young who organized and directed the show.

UNDERGRADUATES A group of seven of Beta's more vocal members:

Jay Boughner, Scott Holeman, Jeff Young, Mark Beaucamp, Steve Unn, Jim Mahern, and Tom Mills are participating in the dean's choir.

Scott Holeman is a news broad aster for WIU radio, and a member of the IFC Maj r Polic

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A p cia! thanks to Dan Wilcox who spent a lot

of time at the chapter house this summer oversee­ing the remodeling; Peter Gawthrop for helping Dan with masonary work on the house; Jack Hum­phrey who donated new shrubbery and his exper­tise on landscaping giving the chapter house a new look; and Bob Stites, a recent graduate and Beta's new chapter director. The brothers appreciate all that you've done for the chapter.

Z OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY June 1, 1912

Ada, OH - The brothers of Zeta Chapter ha1 the distinguished honor of receiving a letter an1 alumni questionnaire from Founding Father Pau H. Reid, age 95 (BSME 1912). Thank you Brothe Reid , keep up that great Sigma Pi spirit!

Sigma Pi continues to be the ones to beat at Ohi Northern University. This winter's pledge class c 18 was the largest on campus and Zeta's large: in five years.

The second annual Intramural Polar Bowl Foo ball game was again won by Joe's Garage. a tear comprised of Greg Mills, James Pradetto, an James Truett. Joe's Garage played the champio1 ship game against The Tools, made up of Dal Heppner, James Pujolas, Ed Stempien, and Jo Weideling. Intramural wrestling resulted in as cond place showing for Kevin Blessing, Ed Ster pien, Doug Detweiler and Bob Upp.

Representing Ohio orthern and Zeta Chapt in varsity sports this year are James Pradetto offensive captain of the football team; Jeffrl Spicka, football ; Thomas Weidley and Kaye, wre tling; Scott Ughtner, tra : M1 Burger, Andy Holtom, Brian Okicki. nd M Economou, o cer; te e Elshoff, bas b 11.

r hid Ball · 6 wa held t th lu. ·uriou bass uites H tel in olumbu , hi . r t ti was had b all alumni. brother nd piN! ~ -

always open! UNDERGRADUATES

Awards were presented at this year's Orchid Ball to Scott McClintock, Brother of the Year and Dave Heppner, Pledge of the Year.

At 45 members, the Little Sister Club is one of ~he largest on campus. They are a great force back­mg the brothers and house activities.

H PURDUE UNIVERSITY June 8, 1912

West Lafayette, IN - For the first time in many years, Eta Chapter has filled its house to full capaci­ty - 36 (58 brothers live elsewhere on campus) With the greater numbers have come many im: provements to the house. The brothers spent a weekend landscaping. A Senior Improvement Com­mittee built a new storage shed, and new tables and chairs were purchased for the din ing room. A bar completes the list of house improvements.

Sigma Pi is ranked I Oth in the house GP A at Purdue.

ALUMNI Eta Chapter is in the Purdue Grand Prix thanks

to a donation by alumnus Gerald J. Cassidy and his McDonald's franchise. The chapter purchased a cart and supplies to enter the 1986 P.,I.Jrdue Grand Prix.

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

October 26, 1912 State College, PA- Last semester was an all­

round eventful one. Theta Chapter started off with an excellent rush. At the annual fall rush mixer over 700 rushees signed up for the preferred rush at the chapter house. Football also added a new dimension to the rush schedule this semester. The brothers found that it worked out well to have a number of rushees out to watch Penn State play football games while they rushed.

As always, Homecoming was a big event. Sigma Pi took first place in the banner competition, se­cond place in the Madhatter ca tegory, second in the window display, a nd third place in the float competition.

A landmark event of the semester was par­ticipating in Greek Sing, which Theta hasn 't par­ticipated in in several years. Even so the brothers ended up placing a respectable ninth. One of the athletic highlights of the semester was placing first overall in the Delta Gamma Anchor Splash. To top off the semester the chapter participated with neighboring Sigma Pi chapters in the "Walk for Liberty" philanthropy and hosted the Sigma Pi Nor­theast Regional Leadership Conference.

UNDERGRADUATES Craig Womeldorf - second Greek (fourth

overall) Phi Kappa Tau Iron Man Competi tion, University Scholars, first runner-up for Homecom­ing King, Golden Key, Alpha Lambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies; Craig Follis -elected director of the University Legal Affairs; Ryan Dennis - Overall Homecoming Judging Committee chairman; Dave Morgan -Student ::Jovernment senator, University Scholars; Kelly faira- University Scholars, Golden Key, Alpha "ambda Delta and Phi Eta Sigma honor societies; Scott Morris accepted to Navy nuclear engineer­ng program, Quarter Deck Society; Larry Col­!)rito - Student Government senator; Dave

he EiviERALD of Sigma Pi

Whi.twell- University Scholars, University Legal Affa1rs; Mike Detommaso - University Legal Af­fairs ; Eric Stefenstra - varsity track; Bill Clarke - Golden Key, Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi societies; Steve Miller - varsity fencing.

ALUMNI Maj. Dr. Dave Mathers, '74, received the Junior

Dental Officer of the Year award for the Alaskan Air Command. This award was given by the United States Air .Force to the top junior dentist in the Alaskan Air Command.

N FRANKLIN & MARSHALL April 27, 1918

Lancaster, PA- Nu Chapter has reactivated at Franklin & Marshall. Starting with two active brothers, eight upperclassmen pledged through a . selective fall rush and were initiated this past January . The new group is extremely unified a nd came together well for the formal rush period at the beginning of the second semester. Seven pledges were added bringing the total active membership to 15, the largest for Nu Chapter in several years.

Being the only group on campus without a house, the brothers have begun to search for a home and efforts will be intensified after the current pledge class initia tes. Nu Chapter has found road trips to be a great unifying factor ; thus far the brothers have visited Sigma Pi's at Mille rsville and Penn State with several more trips planned for the spring.

This has been an exci ting year for the brothers at Franklin & Marshall because of our rapid growth. The Greek system on campus has been weaken­ing over the past several years and it has been quite an experience to return one of the stronger frater­nities to campus life. Sigma Pi has had several suc­cessful parties and has participated in a campus crawl to benefit Students Against Multiple Sclerosis.

Nu Chapter looks forward to contacting and hear­ing from its many alumni. We are proud to be back in the brotherhood of Sigma Pi.

UNDERGRADUATES John Giacobetti, Gavin Hilihan, and Todd

Christy lettered in cross country with Christy be­ing selected Most Improved Runner. Dave Svetec had a 4.0 and was selected as a Dana Scholar. Larry Robinson is president of the Business Club and vice-president of the Greek Council. John An· drefsky has been accepted to medical school.

~ UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ~

May 30, 1918 Iowa City, lA- Xi Chapter was proud to initiate

II pledges into the ranks of brotherhood this past December. This is a step towards regrowth but pro­blems sti ll pervade. The main issue now is what to do about a physical structure. Architectural plans have been sent to the International Headquarters for approval so major renovations can hopefully be completed by the fall semester.

Spring elect ions were held in Janua ry. Current officers are Brent Yount, '87, sage; Geoff Lovel, '88, vice-president; Mark Lallak, '87, third counselor; Jim Mastri, '89, fourth counselor; a nd Jared Vincent, '89 , member-at-la rge. The main objective for the new officers is to obtain a good spring pledge class.

Other events for spring in lud a little sisters pro­gram and a spring formal.

UNDERGRADUATES Kent Schuelke is a staff writer for the Dally

Iowan.

ALUMNI Thanks to Tom Shaff, Ed Rinderspacher, Emll

Rinderspacher, Alan Rossman, Ed Zastro, Ken Wall, and Leon Spies for all your help. Congratula­tions to Mark Van Oosbree on your new job with Texas Instruments.

p NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY -

RALEIGH May 28, 1921

Raleigh, NC- The brothers of Rho Chapter have been involved in many activities over the past months. The chapter worked in coalition with a travelling print salesman during one week of the fall semester with a guarantee of receiving $500 or 15 percent of the total intake, whichever was higher. Some brothers worked as cashiers while others made sure the prints being taken out were paid for . Rho Cha pter raised almost $600.

Sigma Pi held a car bash on the NC State cam­pus. Brother John Ryan donated his car for use. The chapter sold hits and raised over $100.

The entire brotherhood is helping out with Students Against Multiple Schlerosis, a campus organization working with MTV and sponsoring a "lip-synch" contest to raise money fo r MS.

House renovations are expected to begin in April.

A contractor is expected to start construction for expa nded bathrooms and added storage space under a new roof. An alumni fund-raiser is in the works to help pay for the cost of the new const ruction.

UNDERGRADUATES Chris Heath is going to New Zealand as part

of the Operation Raleigh team sponsored in part by Price Charles. David Naylor is a member of the varisty lacrosse team. Varsity Rugby team member Richard Lineberger graduates this spring.

ALUMNI Lloyd Mattingly was instrumental in obtaining

the building permit necessary to start construction on the proposed renovations. This was extremely difficult because of Raleigh zoning laws. David Drake is in charge of the alumni fund-raiser for renovations.

Louis Hoffman is in charge of a reunion of local alumni who attended State between 1940 and 1950.

Y UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA- LOS ANGELES

February 2, 1923 Los Angeles, CA - Upsilon Chapter i having

~nother great year. Fifteen pledges were recently m11la ted and spring semester should see another great rush.

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Epsilon-Epsilon Chapter at Emporia State University wear champions' smiles. They were undefeated in winning the IFC football championship for 1985.

In sports, Doug " Frankie" Campbell won the IFC Tennis Singles Championship. The soccer team is ranked second going into the IFC finals next qua rte r, and has yet to lose an IFC match. During fa ll quarter the football team, led by Rob Webster, did not pose too much of a threat for the eventual IM winners, but did take thi rd place. Brothe rs Rob and Rick Savage hope to return next year to "take it a ll. "

Acade mically, wit h the he lp of brothe rs Eric Sawyer, Dave Finkel, Burke Farrah, and Paul Raber, the house average GPA is 2.87! There are no comparison fi gures from the IFC, but it's near the top.

Socially, the calenda r brought us Homecoming with Kappa Delta; Greek Week, where Dave Ochar and Claudia won the big brother/ little sister three-legged race; exchanges with Alpha Ep­silon Phi, Delta Zeta, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Bruin Bells; and the annual Moonshine r pa rty with 900 invited guests. The hillbilly theme party ra is­ed a lmost $600 for Multiple Sclerosis.

Congratulations to Scott Gibbs, Scott Smith, and Dan Zaretsky on graduating. Congratulations to Scott Smith and Christine Silk on the ir recent engagement.

UNDERGRADUATES Hari Be har, light va rsity crew team; Dave

Finke l and Er ic Sawyer, Pi Gamma Mu Honor Society; Kenny Wagner, tennis team; Mike Kom, cast in a lead role in UCLA play; Paul Raber, Stu­dent Health Advocate; Robert Webster, Peat Mar­wick Mitchell & Co.

ALUMNI Ch r is Moye, Hughes; Jeff Brothers, Merril

Lynch; Scott Smith, Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co.; Mike Shires, UCLA Graduate School of Manage­ment ; Greg Harlan, third year UCLA Law School; Pat Brown , third year UCLA Dental School; Und­say Joh nston , third year Hastings Law School.

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

May 21, 1908 'hampaign , IL - Phi hapter start d th

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semeste r we ll with the initiation of II new brothe rs. Many of the new members can be at­tributed to the success o f summer rush. Special thanks to Bryan Penny and Tom Ever s for a great job as pledge traine rs, and to Scott Howard, initiation week chai rman.

A to ta l o f 30 pints of blood were donated to the local blood bank as a result of two blood drives he ld a t the chapte r house. Thanks to Marc Cooperman for organizing the drives. Also, seve ral brothers participated in Delta Gamma's MS Walkathon.

Currently, the brothe rhood is teaming up with the women of Zeta Tau Alpha in order to try out fo r the Mom's Day Sing. We are all working hard in the hopes of making the fina ls. J e rry Stocks deserves thanks for the fine job of organizing and directing the show.

UNDERGRADUAT ES Phi congratulates its graduating seniors Dave

" the Bear" Brenningmeyer, Marc Cooperman, Bill Connell, Lance Freezeland, Mark Ono, Bryan Penny, and Jerry Stocks . Best of luck in your new careers or schools.

Congra tu lations to Mark Ono for receiving the Harold Jacobsen Scholarship.

Ar UNIVERSITY OF

WASHINGTON January 9, 1926

Seattle , WA- In the three years since Alpha­Gamma recolonized, the brothers have anxiously looked forward to owning their own house. Last year two triangle clubs were formed ; the Silver Club for those w ho donate $100 or more, and the Lavendar Club for those who donate $1,000 or more over a four-year period. Through these ef­forts over $15,000 has been pledged. Alpha­Gamma recently acquired four round-trip tickets from Continental Airlines and raffled two tickets o ff . Each house member was required to sell at least fifty of the $2 raffle tickets . The house rais d over $2,000 with th raffle . The two remaining ticke ts wi ll b used for a "Pack Your Bags" part . At th party each house memb r and his date

donate $ 10 for a chance at winning the trip. At t end of the pa rty the d rawing is held and the Juc couple is sent to a pre-fixed destination with t money raised.

February 26th, Alpha-Gamma celebra Founders' Day and its 60th anniversary since initial founding of the chapter.

UNDERGRADUATES Perry Eng, '87, Student Assembly represl

tative; Fred Reed, '88, Hockey Club; Matt Leal '88, Lacrosse Club; Jeff Ford, '87, went to Sp through an exchange program.

ALUMNI Jeff Chapman, '85, is assisting in the redesil

ing and improvement of the south terminal of St tie's monorail. James Cameron, '56, has bE safeguarding much of Alpha-Gamma's p treasu res and memorabi lia for over 26 ye< Thanks Jim for your diligence and patience.

Ad AUBURN UNIVERSIT February 26, 1926

Auburn , AL - Winter quarter has been outstanding one for Alpha-Delta. This qua1 began as usual, with the annual fund-raiser, Night in New Orleans," which the Phi Mu Soro helped host. The campus' top party and money r ing event broke all records this year raising a tc of $5,100 dollars for charity, $2 ,000 of which · go to Multiple Sclerosis.

The chapter's winter formal was again heir Beech Mountain, N.C., where the slopes prove' be just as challenging as last year.

The real news at Alpha-Delta is the construct of the new chapter house. Ground breaking for new house was held on Founders' Day. Many ali ni, brothers. as well as city and state officials c< to help kick off the construction. The hous' scheduled to be completed in ovember of I~ and will cost approximately $1 .5 million to bt The money to finance the construction is corr from the sale of the previous house and h Alpha-Delta's generous alumni , especially brot Dan Breeden who has donated $200,000, wl was the main inspiration behind the building of new house. This fraternity house will prove tc one of the largest and nicest ever built on a lege campus.

Alpha-Delta Chapter is proud of its achievem and is always striving for continued succe~ anyone would like to come to Dixie and visit would be glad to have you all.

UNDERGRADUATES Ch ris Roush , editor of the Auburn Plain l

Brad Kimb rough, vice-president of Beta A Psi Accounting Honorary; Mark Kantor, treasure r and Who's Who in American Coli and Universities: Jeff Stumb, sports editor o Auburn Plainsman; David Marshall, mu i ( tor for radio station EGL F 1. Ja Griffi11 Ch ris Herring are candidates for off-ca1 senator.

AZ ST. LAWREN E UNIVER I Ma 17, 1930

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tremely large turnout and interest from freshmen and sophomores during fall rush.

During December Alpha-Ze ta beca me incorporated.

UNDERGRADUATES William Lederman, varsity football team;

Christopher Verby, Keith Armstrong, and John Todd, varsity swim team; Kurt Tennant, IFC rush chairman; Brian Penrod, a lead actor in the spring musical Show Me Where the Good Times Are.

AI UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ROLLA

April 29, 1933 Rolla, MO -The brothers of Alpha-Iota return­

ed spring semester to completely remodeled bathrooms in the main house. This modernization included completely new plumbing. The chapter now awaits the delivery of new chapter room furniture .

On the weekend of January 25 the chapter chartered a bus to Vincennes and initiated 19 pledges at Shadowwood. We stayed at the Alpha Chapter house and enjoyed the Hoosier hospitality.

Philanthropy projects scheduled lor spring in­clude a "Miracle Mile" lor Multiple Sclerosis. The brotherhood also plans to raise money to purchase playground equipment lor a local school.

Recapping last semester , activities included the annual great pumpkin display on Ha lloween lor kids and the annual outhouse burning later that night on the chancellor's front lawn. Alpha-Iota took second place lor the 12th Man Award, which is given to the school organization that gives the most support to the footba ll team. The annual Alpha-Iota versus Gamm a-Sigma (M issouri­Columbia) flag football game ended with the third consecutive Alpha-Iota victory.

Finally, the pledges wa lked out to Alpha-Pi Chapter (Arkansas State) and enjoyed their hospitality. Members of Alpha-Pi returned the favor with a road trip to Alpha-Iota in February. We had a great time with the Alpha-Pi 's!

The brotherhood looks forward to another 30+ pledge class lor the '86 fall semeste r. See you at the 1986 Convocation in Washington, D. C.

UNDERGRADUATES Dave Hollingsworth, president of Gamma

Alpha Delta Fraternity; La~ry Tipton, vice­president of Intercollegiate Kmghts; Dan Arthur, treasurer of the Society of Petroleum Engmeers; John Woytus, Miner of the Month lor Novem?er 1985 and treasurer of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity.

AM NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

November 26, 1938 Newark, NJ - Greetings brothers! All is well here

within the humble walls of Alpha-Mu. The house is iooking the best it has in a lew years, as the brotherhood recently completed painting the fr~nt and back chapter rooms, the file room, and the dm-

The EMERALD of Sigma Pi

ing room. Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Swier! who redid the front chapter room complete with a new ceil­ing and curtains. Thanks to the lnlerrera family lor donating the carpets.

On the sporting scene, Alpha-Mu has placed first in every IFC sport it has participated in since the end of 1984. This year's football championship was dedicated to Rob Cusick who was sidelined with an illne s. Skippy Van Riper, John Kerekes, Esteban, and Jim MeG led the offense while Tony Marchionne, Blotto, and Pete Burke were ut­ter·madmen on defense. Frank went both ways. Even special teams were outstanding with the likes of Mike Burke and Wilbur, who still can't catch kickoffs that well.

Alpha-Mu spent its Thanksgiving in one of Newark's food banks, sharing the holiday with the homeless and helpless of the city.

UNDERGRADUATES George Ancuta, golf; George Caricich, bowl­

ing; Zen Jamititus, skiing; Dennis Leap, foren­sic team "G-Man", weightlifter and 1985 All­American; Ed Gajewski, captain of the 1985-86 cheerleading squad; and Don Carlucci, ranked fourth in men's single badminton lor the second consecutive year.

AIJARKANSASSTATE UNIVERSITY March 7, 1948

Jonesboro, AR- A Sigma Pi man is the only kind of man at Arkansas State. Recent drop-ins with every sorority on campus once again establishes the ladies man image of the men of Alpha-Pi. Once again the brothers could be seen escorting the ladies of Zeta Tau Alpha at their spring forma l. They also know how to pick the ladies at Alpha­Pi with the entrant in the Miss ASU Pageant com­ing away with the crown .

UNDERGRADUATES Ross Cockburn is state president and chapter

vice-president of Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society and secretary of the Law Society. Charles Uhlig was awarded a certificate from the American Marke tin g Association lo r his outstandi ng achievements in the field of marketing. Uhlig is also president of Beta Gamma Sigma Nati.ona l Honor Society. Dillon Watkins is IFC president and a photographer for the yearbook. Bill Watson, Roger Troxel, and Marc Rios are SGA senators. Ken Welch is Union Board president. Kurt Zenruffinen is on the varsity cheerleading squad. Wayne Darr received a two-year ROTC academic scholarship .

ALUMNI Laddie Logan has continu d to assist th(• m n

of Alpha-Pi Chapter. Rice Van Ausdall is a an didate for Chancery Court Judge for raighead County.

AX UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND March 4, 1949

College Park, MD - Alpha-Chi Chapter is still hanging tough at Maryland. Although the brothers don 't have a chapter house, which kept the numbers down, Sigma Pi is still very active and respected in the Greek community.

Alpha-Chi is current ly in the process of organiz­ing an intensive rush effort for summer and fall , which we hope wi ll net some quality men.

Last spring our matchup of Alpha Epsilon Phi and Figi came in third overall out of 19 matchups in Greek Week. First place was taken in House dee's with the theme "Fantasy Island." In September the chapte r took a road trip to Alpha-Upsilon for the Boston College versus Maryland football game. Thanks to the brothers at Rhode Island for show­ing us a great time. The semester ended with the winte r formal held at the Pavillion in Washington, D.C.

Alpha-Chi looks forward to a strong turnout of its alumni at the '86 Convocation in Washington , D.C.

UNDERGRADUATES Good luck to graduates Brooke Strohman and

Bill BaiL ALUMNI

Special thanks to Bo b Adams, Ted Flo r enz, Bruce Hoffberge r , Tom Harris, Pete Zuras, Jim Hills, Bob Sherr, and especially J im Booth for thei r efforts in trying to secure a chapter house. Unfortunately, due to city zoning problems and a very limited housing market in the local area, Alpha-Chi is yet unable to achieve its goal.

Af! SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY May 18, 1949

San Diego, CA - Congratulations to the new ex­ecutive officers: sage, Ke n Nelson; second cou nselor, Andy Collins ; thi rd counselor, Devin Carr; fourth counselor, Tom Bulowski; fi rst counselor, Robert llko; and herald, Gary Manis. This group set as their first task completing a suc­cessfu l rush. Working with Rush Chairmen Robert llko and Dave Puc.kering, the chapter held an Initiation-Rush Workshop getaway in Julian. We

Beta Chapter displays the second place trophy they won at the Indiana University group was directed by Jeff Young.

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Several Epsilon-Chi Chapter members are pictured with the 1985 Sigma Pi Powder-Puff team.

were pleased to have past Sages Terry Munoz, Dave Chambers, and Jim Corridan present. The efforts of all those involved helped give Alpha­Omega a large spring pledge class of 13.

Under the chairmanship of John Daniels, the social committee is planning a major theme party for spring. This should be one of the biggest events Alpha-Omega has held. Orchid Ball Coordinator John Burns and alumnus Fred Lukach are plan­ning the best formal dance ever. Word ' out, we will be spending two nights in Vegas; Ceasar's no less.

As the universi ty con tinues to pursue Dry Rush, the chapter is preparing functions to smoothly in­corporate the transition, such as pre-rush partie across the state.

UNDERGRADUATES Alpha-Omega continues its active involvement

in extra-<:urricular activities. Bill Early is A.S. presi­dent. Shawn Sbaw was recently elected as presi­dent of the College of Professional Studies. Steve Karney continues for a second year as the A.S. elections coordinator. Brian Billotte, Mike Gan-1H)n, Dave Puckering, Peter Walter s, and pledges Larry Emond and Dave Martell are all

. 3{:tively involved in Sigma Pi 's dominance of ·Assm:iated Students. Robert llko has been ap­pointed to the IFC expansion committee. Phil Carlson, Todd Mackey, and Kieran McCann

- • Aa.ve gone to London for a semester to study abroad.

ALUMNI Bill Debusy received the Outstanding Alumni

of the Year award for 1985 at the Founders' Day banquet. Brother Debusy contributed both time and capital improvements to the chapter over the past year.

Steve Glazer is currently serving as campaign spokesman for California Supreme Court Chief JUstice Rose Bird.

Thanks to Joe Ferrero, most recent member of the Golden Quest Club.

Alpha-Omega wishes the chapter alumni associa­tion and its first officers congratulations and good luck.

B N SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY- CARBONDALE

January 15, 1955 arbondale, IL- Beta-Nu is still trying to get a

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new house. Chapter Director Phil Gillespie has been working very hard to make it possible.

igma Pi took third place in intramural football. ewly elected officers are Mike awukaytis,

sag ; Gary Gr ay, second counselor; Frank Qui ntero, third counselor; Tim Schroeder, fourth counselor; Dan Sanchez, first counselor; and Todd Benting, herald .

ALUMNI Bill Andrle, Scott Bentley, and Dale Christ

passed their Bar exams. Bill Dean is a mastercon­trol operator at WOC-TV in Davenport, Iowa.

B 1-, EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY June 10, 1909

Charleston, IL - Everything is going well this year for Beta-Gamma; all the active and pledge members are keeping busy with the many ac­tivities. As a result of the universi ty's new rules on rush. requiring fraternities to have the same number of Dry Rush functions as wet rush func­tions, the brothers had to pull together to think or new ideas to attract students to attend rush.

Two rooms have been renovated to accom­modate two more members. orne new additions have been added to the quansit hut to make social events much more pleasant and fun.

Beta-Gamma has been very active in philan­thropy events this year. After a successful money drive for MDA last year we pushed the philan­thropy projects in high gear. The brothers joined together to cover a total of 60 miles for the "Walk for the Lady" to start the year off. Sigma Pi joined together with the ladies of Alpha Gamma Delta to make a big Thanksgiving dinner for the needy senior citizens of Charleston. The annual Christmas party for underprivileged children was a very suc­cessful event. The brotherhood also played a sup­porting role with the Patnots work on the POW­MIA Foundation. Along with several sororities. fraternities and university students. Beta-Gamma is participating in a "Rock-A-Like" contest to rai e money for Multiple Sclerosis. As of now igma Pi leads in fundraising at Eastern lllinoi .

At the beginning of the spring seme ter the brothers adopted a new program to join in the fight against drunk driving. Brother Marty Morgan in-

traduced the program F ADD (Fraternities Against Drunk Driving) and Beta-Gamma adopted it as a manditory project.

Brothers have been working hard in intramural events, which has proven uccessful o far. Univer­ity champion hips were won in football and

volleyball. the two major sports in the running for the All port trophy.

UNDERGRADUATES Ted Hoffman, Steve Sims, Rhea Nail and

Glenn Good, Order of Omega; John Durante and Steve Pautler, tudent enators; Don Carstens, Eli idwell cholar hip; Steve Sims, Bertram P. Holley ward; Chuck Reno, Bertram P. Holley

ward runner-up; Lee Cody, Bootstrap ward; teve ims, Craig Liljestrand, Chuck Reno,

Don Carstens, Rick Beech, Bill McGhee, and Kerry Loy, Dean' List; Doug Crook and Drew Beck, vari ty basketball; Jim Lail, Larr,y Thoenissen, and David Beste, varsity track; Chuck Reno, Bill Jose, imd Rick Sterioti, var­si ty ba eball; Don Carstens and Steve Gumplo, varsity tennis; Dan Marshall and Jeff chafer, varsity golf.

ALUMNI Eli R. Sidwell, rand Sage; D. Dean Crook,

Honorary Grand Sage; Ed McClane, secretary of the Sigma Pi Educational Fund; Paul Hoffman, chapter advisor and EIU Alumni Board of Direc­tor ; Jeff Gossett, punter for the I v land Browns; and Scott Martis, lieutenant in the U .. Army Alumni with new jobs. Jim ullivan, Mayflower, Ken Dickson, reporter for the Daily News 111 Robin on, lllino1s; Mike Carroll, tate Farm; Jim Kaminski, intern at Michael Reece Hospital.

BA LYCOMING COLLEGE May 23, 1953

Williamsport, PA- The broth rs of Beta-Lambda Chapt r have earned the exclusive right to call themselves the campus brains after the highest

PA as a group on campus. The Lycoming Warriors football team ranked

fourth in the Divi ion Ill standing while going undefeated 10-0 in the M.A.Cs but unfortunately lost in the first round of the national play-offs to G tty burg. With 90 percent of the team made up of igma Pi' , the brotherhood is proud of the team's spirit in bringing the college pride through igma Pi . Louis Carbon, John O'Brien, Mike Ran tuc­

cio, and Steve Hand put together one of the most talked about Christmas parties on campus with the guest of the evening being Beta-Lambda's own San­ta Claus.

Brothers Carl Arrigole and Rob Krobach have made the Lycoming basketball team and are ac­tively giving the team 100 percent of their effor ts.

On the agenda for spring semester, Sage Jim Ellis will coordinate plans for a reunion of Beta­Lambda alumni in Philadelphia for a fund-raiser .

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to I 9 6 Chapter Sage Jim Ellis,

econd Coun elor Steve Hand, Third Counselor Rob Krobach, Fourth Counselor A I Burba Rush Chair~an Larry Barretta, House Manage~ Ron Rosati, and Sports Chairman Ciro Cinti for a job well done. Congra~ulations to Walter Zatavesk , fir t team

AII-Amencan. A.P. Honorable Mention· Joe Hirsch, fir t team All-MAC, Defense Player, of the Year; Joe Parsnik, first team II-MAC. Offen Play r of the Year; Larry Barr etta, . P. Honorable Mention. VP of M . 1ike Boure ,

.P. Honorabl Ment10n; and Rich K sl r first team II- I ' •

The E IER \LO of i •m, Pi

B y UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA -

SHIPPENSBURG April 23, 1960

Shippensburg, P A - The Sigma Pi brotherhood co_ntin_ued its service to Shippensburg University th1s wmter by parking cars at football games and setting up for the non-alcoholic campus pub Shenanigans.

The band Cracked Actor played for two part ies in the back yard, both of which were thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Dean Demig for his varsity

letter in track last semester. Doug McKinney and Gary Clemens from

Bradywine and Illinois, respectively, are welcome transfers to Beta-Upsi lon Chapter.

B<l> ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

May 14, 1960 Rochester, NY - "More fun" is the slogan this

year at Beta-Phi Chapter. After bouncing back from last fall's financial problems, the chapter is proud to announce that the alumni fund is the only re­maining debtor . The brotherhood is grateful to all the alumni who came to the aid of the chapt~r in that time of need. Special thanks to Dave Walsh, John Hotch, Mike Condello, and Mike Beltrami.

Last year Beta-Phi took in 21 new brothers. This makes occupancy much less of a concern. Now that the basics of finances and occupancy are out of the spotlight, the brotherhood is concentrating its ef­forts on making Sigma Pi the leading house on cam­pus once again. Parties have moved from the base­ment to the Gennesse Inn, formerly known as the Riverboat.

The quarter mile is on again this year in a big way. Brothers are rolling the eight-foot tall wooden quarter from RfT to SUNY Buffalo where our neighboring Sigma Pi chapter will use it to start a similar event on its campus. The quarter mile took place in October and every local media source was present.

UNDERGRADUATES Jeff McCulty organized this year 's MS quarter

roll. Bob Muller appeared in newspapers throughout the country.

ALUMNI Dan Findle has landed a job at Boeing Aircraft.

Rumor has it he is doing alr ight because he just purchased a new cadillac; good job Dan. Mike Beltrami is now a chapter advisor to Beta Phi. Mike Kane has received a full scholarship to SUNY Plattsburg's School of Psychology. Mike Neshit is presently employed at Computer Consoles and is doing quite well. Ed McDonald is manager of the Sound Chamber in Greece. Geof Oneil and his two close friends are now managing in beautiful Califor­nia. Mike D'Amico (Rochester) asks, "Where are you John Hotch?, we are considering selling your car. Please call us. "

Bil UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA -

LOCK HAVEN December 9, 1961

Lock Haven, PA- Beta-Omega Chapter is one

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of six fraternities at Lock Haven University. B -ing a smaller elite group, Sigma Pi selects only men who are willing to dedicate their services to an im­proving brotherhood.

As for community services, the brotherhood is always available to the pubhc for raking leaves, shoveling sidewalks, cutting grass, etc. At the clos­ing of the fall semester, Beta-Omega participated in a can drive for the needy. This spring, money will be raised to host an "Ebony and Ivory" social to which the faculty and public will be invited. Another social to be hosted th is spring is one with the International Club.

UNDERGRADUATES Troy Shvey and Paul Dillahay serve on the IFC

as president and vice-president, respectively. Dave McElvaney holds a spot on the Greek Judicial Board and Michael Torri is president of the Management Science Club. " Iron Mike Sharp," has again received the Cadet of the Week Award in the Army ROTC program and Sage Joe Fer­rari is on his way to a winning season on the box­ing team. The President's Award for 1985-86 went

, to Bill Brown and Dean McKee for their outstan-ding dedication to the chapter.

ALUMNI Brandon Houchins, Darrel Stein, Karl

Delhagen, and Bob Myro are all now successful sales representatives. Recent graduate Joe Durney is now a physical education teacher in New York's Bronx.

fA UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT May 4, 1962

Detroit, Ml - Five new brothers were recently inducted at Gamma-Alpha Chapter . Among these new brothers is the chapter's first legacy, John A. Pazell, Jr. John is the son of one of the chapter 's founding fathers and first sage, John A. Pazell, Sr.

A special pat on the back to Brendan Hughes for gett ing the chapter involved in this year's Titan Fest. Three hundred dollars was raised for Multi­ple Sclerosis by running the food concessions.

The chapter has adopted a new alcohol policy, which is in line with the International Headquarters and the university's standards. The chapter is in hope that the future Dry Rush functions will attract a diversified crowd into its ranks.

UNDERGRADUATES Chuck Benke has been elected an officer of the

AI HE. Greg Nowak was awarded Pre idPntial Honors from the university. John Dlnk.a bPcamt• a member of Alpha Sigma Nu and is a andidalt• for Omicron Kappa Upsilon. Ken Soslnsk.l 1s go· ing to be an Oxford scholar this summ r.

ALUMNI Congratulations to John Santer elli on his rect·nt

marr iage. Good luck to recent graduates Charles Benke, Jeff Abbate, Steve Magner, Stev Nelson, and Chris Quattron.

ff CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

May 13, 1962 Warrensburg, MO - Gamma-Gamma Chapter

took first place in the 1986 Zeta Tau Alpha Bowl­ing Tournament.

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Mark Heintzelman and Eric

Hilt for making the fall 1985 Dean's List with a 4.0 and 3.6 GPA, respectively.

ra SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY

December 2, 1962 Slippery Rock, PA - Gamma-Delta Chapter has

played an important role in developing the character of the Slippery Rock community as well as the university.

The chapter has reached goals and won awards through the past years that would make any organization credible. Through the help of the alumni corporation, Gamma-Delta has obtained one of the finest houses in Slippery Rock. The house took semesters of hard work and dedication to acquire; and most recently has been dedicated in memory of the late James Steele, past sage who died in a 1979 chapter house fire.

The brotherhood has also played a helpful part in the renovation of the Statue of Liberty. Through the program "Save the Lady" the chapter raised $500 for a donation in its name.

The Greek Symposium brought yet more awards and recognition to Sigma Pi . The chapter obtain­ed the highest QPA among Greeks, the highest pledge class QPA, and received high praise for its efforts and success over the past year.

Lastly, the chapter received a plaque from the American Red Cross for its charitable donation of

Five hundred eighty Talbot Street is the site of the first Canadian chapter house for International.

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Dubbed "Big Blue" the was originally owned daughter of Judge Curtis Shake, a 1907 Alpha initiate.

38 pints of blood during a recent blood drive at the university.

UNDERGRADUATES Rich Durham, Order of Omega; Steve Camp­

beD, varsity golf; Jeffrey Coyne, president of The Commonwealth Association of Students; Craig Frasher, Distinguished Military Student; Steve Peganolf, treasurer of the National Safety Manage­ment Society; Ray Vanderhoof, ASPA member; Scott Somora, student manager of Servamerica Corp.; Jess Warron and John Peter Comis, com­missioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Army; and Stan SchaU, commissioned second lieutenant avia­tion in the U.S. Army.

r H RUTGERs UNIVERSITY March 14, 1964

New Brunswick, NJ - We recently sponsored a Red Cross blood drive that was a huge success. Over 70 pints of blood was donated.

Recently, Gamma-Eta Chapter was instrumental in leading a cleanup drive on Union Street where the chapter house is located. The project was rewarded with an article in the school newspaper and a commendation from the mayor of New Brunswick.

UNDERGRADUATES Mark Paxcai won the Rutgers University in­

tramural heavyweight wrestling championship.

fJ WORCESTER POL YTECHNICAL INSTITUTE

May 1, 1965 Worcester, MA - This winter was filled with

many outstanding activities. Rush was capped off with Gamma-Iota taking 21 pledges. The new pledge class is very well rounded and enthusiastic.

The house is currently leading WPI in intramural sports. A very impressive second place was taken in football and the basketball team played very well into the play-{)ffs. Thanks to everyone who helped the chapter place third in the swim meet. Overall, sports at Gamma-Iota looks very promising in bringing the championship trophy back to Sigma Pi.

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UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Peter Lozis for an outstan­

ding season in swimming and to Chris Lanctot for his success in indoor track.

ALUMNI Congratulations to Frank Sansevaro on his ap­

pointment as Gamma-Iota's new chapter director.

fM UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - OSHKOSH

April 22, 1966 Oshkosh, WI - After collecting the first place

trophy for Homecoming '85, Gamma-Mu Chapter celebrated another rewarding semester. Sigma Pi placed second in the 1986 all-campus Winter Car­nival, ahead of all other Greek organizations. This established the brotherhood as the undisputed best fraternity on campus.

A New Years Eve party beginning with a toast to New Zealand at 6:00 A.M. and ending with Alaska 24 hours later highlighted the soclal calen­dar. Other activities included a Christmas party, Hawaiian beach party, twister party, cops and rob­bers party, and a football game against an oppos­ing fraternity which we won 42-0.

Gamma-Mu is pleased to announce the purchase of its own fraternity house. This took much time and effort, but it finally happened.

UNDERGRADUATES Marcus Julian was chosen King of the 1986

Winter Carnival and little sister Sara Cantu accom­panied him as Queen. Tom Mcinnis was elected vice-president of the Greek Council. Brian Schar­rer is chairman of the Bands Committee for Reeve Union Board. Matt Nelson and Grant Fairweather are nationally ranked gymnasts in Divisions II and III in pommel horse and still rings, respectively. Mike Kinschuh represents the chapter in wrestling.

f S WEST VIRGINIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

April 22, 1967 Montgomery, WV - Gamma-Xi Chapter

welcomes five new initiates into the brotherhood: Jerry Michael, Tim Pedrick, Brad Stowen, Steve Marshall and Teddy Redden.

During rush a Mocktail party was held, which had the prospective pledges visit each brother's room. Also, a Rainbow rush was held that drew approximately 80 people.

Gamma-Xi enjoyed-its annual Thanksgiving din­ner. A float designed as a football field with a golden bear taking on a falcon was entered in the university's Homecoming parade.

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Don Jamison, Joe Sao·

davai, and Teddy Redden for making the Dean's List during the 1985 fall semester.

fTI INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY May 13, 1967

Terre Haute, IN- Gamma-Pi had a turbulent yet productive fall semester. Despite many mishaps, the chapter has kept its esteem by participating in two separate philanthropic projects, Homecoming_, and intramural sports, often ranking high in various events all semester long.

The first philanthropic project was a haunted house for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America which raised $350. Highlights included "The Midget Mummies," "Waldo's Laboratory," Rick "The Erotic Tourguide," and Scott "Lurch" Will, as well as numerous other ghosts and goblins.

The second charity project was the traditional Dillinger Days, kidnapping public officials and fraternity and sorority members for a ransom of groceries or cash to be given to The Lightouse Mis­sion, a home for the poor and needy in Terre Haute. The project netted $425 in cash and groceries.

Gamma-Pi held a dance with Alpha Chapter (Vincennes). It helped to enhance better relations between the two chapters.

Nine pledges were inducted into the ranks of brotherhood this semester.

UNDERGRADUATES Kevio O'Rourke received honors from the In­

terfraternity and Panhellenic councils for Outstan­ding Fraternity Member. He was also elected to the newly formed IFC Judicial Council at ISU as a Court Justice.

ALUMNI Gamma-Pi thanks its alumni for donating a trike

for the '86 Homecoming activities. The chapter celebrates its 20th anniversary at

Indiana State University next year.

UNIVERSITY OF f2 MISSOURI - COLUMBIA

November 18, 1967 Columbia, MO - Winter turned out to be a bus•

season for Gamma.Sigma. The little sisters thre~ a New Year's in November party at the local Holi day Inn, which was a smash-hit. The chapter wo1 a free party for making the largest campus done tion to Multiple Sclerosis. The free party becam> part of the Founders' Day celebration that man alumni attended and enjoyed. The chapter en ed_ a Christmas dinner to 40 underprivileg«~ chll?ren and Santa Claus distributed gifts. OvE Chnstmas break Gamma.Sigma ho ted two Jar ~ry Rus~ parties. Finally, the brothers are pre~ mg to brmg pro wrestling to Columbia a funl raiser for the house.

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UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Scott Doing Bill

Weaterbelde, and Tyrone Taylor who r~cently graduated.

ALUMNI Rlcb &em.en recently left his position as house

father t~ coach football at Fort Zumwalt. Tyrone Taylor 1s an officer in the U.S. Army. . Thanks ~o all the great alumni that send in dona­

lions and mformation from the recent edition of the Pipeline.

f fi WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

February 14, 1969 Detroit, Ml - Gamma-Omega Chapter was alive

and active this year. The social calendar overflow­ed ~th nights of ice skating, volleyball games, pro­fessional basketball games, Greek mixers and par­ties. The friendships that were made will help to draw the entire Greek system at Wayne State into a close family.

Although one of the smallest Greek chapters at WSU, Gamma-Omega has the loudest voice on campus. Greek Week will be run almost exclusively by Sigma Pi since many of the brothers head most of the Greek Week committees.

This was a good year for Gamma-Omega Chapter and the brotherhood looks forward to Orchid Ball with excitement and anticipation. We expect a full turnout, which should be an appropriate end to the year.

ALUMNI Congratulations to Uoyd HUllgoss, Kurt and

Mark Lauer, T.J. RoeUcben, and Greg Remus on their career moves.

Thanks to Kurt Lauer for a job well done as c~apter director.

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

February 16, 1969 Mt. Pleasant, Ml - Delta-Alpha enjoyed another

excellent semester in Mt. Pleasant. Homecoming had to be the highlight of the semester with a record turnout of alumni .

Major house improvements have been ac­complished. A trophy case was built in one of the chapter houses. A new stairway was added, the hallways of both houses were painted, new carpeting was installed and the party room was given a face lift . Many of the improvements are a result of successful money-makers, including a three-on-three basketball tournament, bar nights at local taverns, and helping the university with phone surveys.

Socially, Delta-Alpha has been having a great time. Weekly theme parties allow the brothers to get away from school. Road trips were made to Gamma-Rho Chapter at Western Michigan Univer· sity and Zeta-Omicron Chapter at Lawrence In­stitute of Technology to enjoy the hospitality of other Sigma Pi brothers.

Delta-Alpha served as host to a leadership school for the Michigan and Canadian chapters. It prov­ed to be a valuable learning experience along with a lot of fun.

Orchid Ball was held in n<'rt ern Michigan at the Hilton Shanty Creek. It was d ski weekend with many brothers on the slopes early, but getting to sleep late! Special thanks to Dennis Nunnold who coordinated the big event and to Bob Stutzman for making the first ever Delta-Alpha video.

So far this year, the Delta-Alpha athletes have

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been performing superbly. In the Greek league Sigma Pi has taken first place in football , softball, cross country, wrestling and golf; second place honors were given in basketball and bowling. These strong finishes have allowed th chapter to almost double the points of its nearest opponent in the quest for the IFC all-sports trophy. Con­gratulations to Dan Rienstra for winning the all­campus golf tournament.

Through the combined efforts of Rush Chairmen Bill Nof1b and Geoff Tatro, Delta-Alpha has add­ed 49 new men to the brotherhood.

UNDERGRADUATES Marty Hall, Sigma Pi of the Year; Fred Synder,

Athlete of the Year; Ed Stutzman, Pledge of the Year; Dave Smalla, IFC second vice-president; Brad Rolfe, JFC president; Tom Alvado, all­campus wrestling champ; Dan Rienstra, all­campus golf tournament winner; Doug Riecb, var­sity soccer; Mike Cavazos, varsity baseball; Tom Majere.k , Greek Week chairman; Bryan Belote, Greek Week assistant chairman; Bill North, Greek Week treasurer; Tom Mayer, winner of the Tom Prentice Open; Greg l..oubert, winner of CMU's Ugly Man contest.

ALUMNI Delta-Alpha thanks the following alumni for their

contributions to the Fraternity: Bob Stutzman, for his Delta-Alpha video; Jeff Lynch, for becoming our chapter director and speaking at the leader­ship workshop; Kit Carson for speaking at the leadership workshop; and Beetle, thanks for all your help and congratulations on the birth of your son.

Thanks to all the alumni who showed up for Homecoming and Orchid Ball, especially David " Fats" Manning for flying in from Massachusetts.

Finally, thanks to all the members of the hous­ing corporation for their continued interest in the chapter.

d Z UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI- ST. LOUIS

April 12, 1969 St. Louis, MO - Growth and improvement con­

tinue at Delta-Zeta Chapter. The active member­ship has increased 75 percent over one year, finances are back on track, I 00 percent of the fall pledge class was initiated, and the pledge class' 3.0 GPA helped make Sigma Pi the fraternity with the highest GPA on campus.

The chapter has made some improvements on the house with the purchase of a new fire escape and a new roof that the alumni purchased. A "no open party" policy has just been adopted by the brotherhood. This action stems from increases in liability insurance. Delta-Zeta encourages other chapters to do the same.

Recently actives a nd pledges were involved in Old Newsboys Day in St. Louis. Newspapers were sold at corner intersections at 6:00A.M. with pro­ceeds going to area charities. In addition to the newspaper drives, Sigma Pi, along with other cam­pus organizations, donated food baskets to needy area families at Christmas.

UNDERGRADUATES Eric Wassung was elected IFC president. Rob

Dawes was appointed to Advance Honors Review Committee. Dave Ficken and Larry Wolff were appointed to the Student Policy Committee for the School of Business and teach a Jab section of In­troduction to Computers.

ALUMNI Recent graduate Chris King is now working for

McDonald Douglas in St. Louis. BUI Neukum is a new father (third time). Congratulations to Den·

nis O'Brien and Will LaFever on their recent marriages, and to Mike O'Brien and Chris King on their upcoming marriages. Chapter wth an "Out~f-the-Window" party. For the party to be effective an assortment of discardable items are necessary. If other chapters would like

L Flannel and cotton were equally acceptable at the Delta-Lambda Chapter winter pajama party. Some of the Louisiana Tech brothers even brought their teddy bears.

LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY April 24, 1970

Ruston, LA - Fall rush saw Delta-Lambda Chapter accept 22 pledges into its ranks. The largest pledge class in the chapter's history has almost doubled the chapter's size, allowing for big­ger and better parties.

Delta-Lambda's social calendar was quite active with no slowing down heading into the spring semester. Major parties included an exchange with Delta Zeta Sorority, a pajama party, Christmas par­ty and Homecoming. Thanks to all parents who attended the annual Homecoming bash.

Nineteen eighty-five culminated with the annual Christmas party, which has long been sponsored by the Little Sisters of Athena. The party was well coordinated, as in the past, with good food, music, and a gift exchange.

An annual tradition was started at Delta-Lambda to donate tv's, radios, etc ... for this party, please don't hesitate to bring them in person so you can be a part of the party.

Alumnus Richard Kean hosted the annual ac­tive retreat, "lston Pantes," at his fishing camp on January 26. Active brothers and alumni exchang­ed and enjoyed stories. It was a time for reaffirm­ing the strong brotherhood of the chapter.

During October some of the brothers visited Arkansas State. Thanks to all Alpha-Pi brothers for their hospitalty and the good time they offered.

Delta-Lambda Chapter hopes to see brothers from all chapters around the nation and Canada, and hopes to capture the Efficiency Award during Convocation in W~shington, D.C. this summer.

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to John Boucvalt on his gradua­

tion and· clinical internship at Ocshner Medical Center in New Orleans.

ALUMNI Thanks to all the alumni who support the

chapter.

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phonathon and having the most participation dur­ing the Mortar Board Blood Drive.

UNDERGRADUATES Accomplishments of members have contributed

greatly to the position of the chapter on campus and in the community. The following members should be recognized for outstanding achievement: Ron Carrier, Outstanding Greek Man, Joe College; Scott Collens, Student Union Board vice-president; Trent Webb, Student Union Board films chairman; Kenneth Bennet, Student Union Board business manager; Randy Rhodes, IFC rush chairman; Jeff Bradley, IFC secretary; Tom Wiley, chairman for Ambassadors; David Shuler, KDCR station manager; Curt Becker and Rick Barnes, male leads in Guys and Dolls; Steve Seibert and Stacy Atldson, supporting rolls in Guys and Dolls; Trent Webb and Pat Kinney, Phi Eta Sigma initiates; Kenneth Bennet BUIC president; and Jon Bylander, varsity tennis team.

ALUMNI Peter Daniel and Brad Ziegler have accepted

positions with Kansas City law firms upon gradua­tion from law school. Shae Ruark was an usher at the Academy Awards ceremony.

E I LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSI1Y April 17, 1982

Los Angeles, CA - The brothers of Epsilon-Sigma Chapter had a busy semester. On the sports scene, the chapter made the semi-finals in football and the finals in volleyball. Dominating in all events , Sigma Pi won Greek Week for the third consecutive year.

Socially, the chapter was very active. The brothers celebrated Octoberfest with Delta Gam­ma Sorority and hosted Christmas, alumni, toga, and St. Patrick's Day parties.

Hard work poured from the brothers to earn $1,500 for Multiple Sclerosis. Epsilon-Sigma Chapter put on the event of the year for Loyola to help out MS.

ALUMNI Congratulations to these recently married

brothers: Tom Conway, Dave Fox, Dave Johnson, Steve Navarro, Rob Perez, John Jackson, Bob Barretto, and Mike Swett.

EX UNIVERSI1Y OF SAN DIEGO April 16, 1983

San Diego, CA - Sigma Pi at USD had another very successful Halloween bash. Halloween IV was attended by well over 1,000 USD students at the El Cortez Hotel. It was a great time and a night we'll all remember. Epsilon-Chi Chapter was honored with an award from the local YMCA for its outstanding service and support.

Initiation of the fall pledge class brought 14 new members into the brotherhood. With the upcom­ing initiation of the spring pledge class the active membership will be over 90.

Epsilon-Chi held its first Dry Rush last semester . The brothers felt it was very helpful in selecting quality men.

UNDERGRADUATES Shawn O'Hearn, ASB president; Quint Ward,

sophomore senator; Frank McNeill, senior senator; Ben Stoebner and Dante SorianeUo, varsity football; Ed Aloe, Tom Kozak, Rob Rubeahaw, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities ; Casey Tibbits, valedictorian, magna

urn laude, class of 1986.

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ALUMNI Steve Gauvin is employed as a sales represen­

tative for a high tech manufacturer. Brother Gauvin is a former sage and now serves as a province ar­chon for the International Headquarters. Dean Markus is a financial planner for American Inter­national Marketing. Former Sage Ruu Cain is a commercial Joan officer for First Interstate Bank of California. BiD Getty is a mortgage banker for Crocker Bank. Danny Connors is a financial plan­ner for Shearson Lehman Bros. in New York. Paul Seby has accepted an internship with the U.S. State Department in Florence, Italy, and will be atten­ding LaScuola di Lorenzo Medici while he's there.

E'l' WIDENER UNIVERSI1Y- DELAWARE

April 23, 1983 Wilmington, DE - A very successful year started

off with a great summer. picnic in Princeton, N.J. The alumni, brothers, and little sisters who attend­ed help to make it a huge success.

First semester started off with service to the school by donating and planting a six-foot white pine tree on campus.

The brothers held very successful fund-raisers . The chapter ran three successful casino trips go­ing to Atlantic City, a racquet ball party by ren­ting a fitness facility , two successful barn parties with the first party theme being a Hawaiian luau and the second being a Chippendale. The brothers were able to get three real Chippendales to per­form during the party. Weekly hoagie sales and car washes helped to build up the chapter's budget.

From the fund-raising activities first semester Epsilon-Psi was able to hold a semi-formal with the little sisters at the University Club in Wilmington. The money also purchased five trophy cases for display of Greek letters, pledge paddles, com­posites, plaques, calendar of events, and the Frater­nity flag, which gives the hall a more fraternal feel­ing. Football jerseys for the brothers were also a benefit of the money raised from the fund-raisers.

With first semester, the chapter won the in­tramural championship in football for the third con­secutive year.

Thanks to three successful rushes, second semester started off with the initiation of 11 new brothers. A big party was given on the hall in which each pledge received a bottle of champagne and a paddle. At another party thrown in their honor everyone received a ceramic Sigma Pi mug.

Plans are underway at the house for the upcom­ing Orchid Ball at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Philadelphia, parents day, white water rafting trip, Great Adventure trip, and a new 1986 composite. The chapter is also looking forward to the Washington, D.C. Convocation this summer as well as moving to main campus in Pa. Epsilon-Psi has met with the Greek Council and has started look­ing for housing.

UNDERGRADUATES Jim Raley, Student Senate treasurer, basketball,

Homecoming King; Rich Carnevale, Greek Coun­cil president; Mike Brennan, Greek Council vice­president, Zeta beau; Vince Ciro and Mike Rose, basketball; Will Kezema, lacrosse; and Eddie Smith, pledge president.

Congratulations to Dan Palumbo on his recent

marriage. ALUMNI

Thanks to John Williams for being the chapter's advisor.

Z f UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA -

MILLERSVILLE April 28, 1984

Millersville, P A - Zeta-Gamma Chapter con­gratulates and welcomes back Nu Chapter at Franklin & Marshall College. The chapter looks for­ward to joint activities and parties with our neighboring brothers.

After losing a number of brothers to graduation and transferring to different schools, Zeta-Gamma looks forward to a promising semester with larger rushes and increased interest.

At the start of the second semester the chapter co-sponsored a beach dance with a sorority. Other activities planned for the semester include a com­munity clean-up, a blood drive, boxer shorts par­ty, and spring fling dance.

UNDERGRADUATES Dan Langenderfer was elected vice-president

of Greek Council.

Z ~ UNIVERSI1Y OF

COLORADO - BOULDER April 28, 1984

Boulder, CO- Zeta-Delta Chapter is currently working on its most ambitious project to date. The chapter intends to purchase and renovate an historic Boulder boarding school which has set pro­udly at the base of the Flatirons since 1892. Moun~ Saint Gertrudes Academy resides on a 157,000 square foot lot, complete with three buildings, a large park, tennis and basketball courts, and a magnificent view of the Rockies. This estate is cur­rently being offered by the University of Colorado, which acquired the property in 1969, for just over $1 million. The building has been vacant since 1980 due to a fire that damaged the fourth floor . Ar­chitects have estimated the renovatioQ costs to be another $1 million. This renovation would provide Greek housing for 165 members. Therefore, it is the chapter's intent to divide the sleeping quarters with the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and the Sigma Pi's with joint living and dining facilities. This arrangement will provide both groups with the premier Greek housing in the Rocky Mountain region. This estate will give Sigma Pi the cutting edge to be the dominant and most admired frater­nity in the west.

The financing of this project is the only hurdle we have yet to overcome, but we are all confident through the strength of the international brotherhood we will be successful. A 25 percent investment tax credit is available for renovation projects of historic buildings. If you are interested in assisting Zeta-Delta, please contact Joe Durn­ford or Hal Van Hercke at (303) 444-0928, or write 955 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80302.

ZZ UNIVERSI1Y OF

FLORIDA - GAINESVILLE October 27, 1984

Gainesville, FL - Zeta-Zeta Chapter has been busy participating in many activities. The chapter took second place in Gamma Sigma Sigma's "Fraternity Presidents Kidnap." In it we collected cans of food to give to those less fortunate on Thanksgiving. Zeta-Zeta also had its first float in the university's Homecoming parade. In fact. a newspaper article was completely de oted to the chapter and its specta ular float ere ti n.

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Congratulations to the newly initiated brothers from the Beta pledge class. Zeta-Zeta is proud of its new brothers and hope they keep up the good work.

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Jay Kirsch on his 4.0 GPA

last semester. Congratulations to Dan WUbelm on his promotion to assistant manager at a local Burger King.

ZH SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

January 19, 1985 Santa Clara, CA- On January 18 & 19, Zeta­

Eta Chapter initiated 14 new deltas. The initiation ceremony began at 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, and finished at 7:00A.M. the following morning. Since this was only the second initiation ceremony in the Zeta-Eta Chapter, the deltas followed the exact ceremony as closely as possible using a real palm and olive wreath taken from the SCU grounds. The palm and the olive are traditional plants to the San­ta Clara Mission and thus their inclusion hopeful­ly has begun a Zeta-Eta tradition. The Beta Class includes Jim Blaclde, Bart Bruns, Nick Cbee, Dan Karayan, Marty Kovacevich, Scott Mauk, Jan.-d Peters, Pat Premo, Mark Saucer, Rob Santoriello, Omar Sbaar, Tim Walz, and Chris Wheaton.

On January 19 Zeta-Eta Chapter celebrated its first anniversary as well as the initiation of 14 new brothers. A dinner was held at the SCU banquet room for all deltas, which included a slide show of the chapter's progression and speeches by some members. Afterwards the chapter returned to the houses and had quite a party.

February 2 started winter rush with a weak turn out to an informational meeting lor all rushees. The following were our rush events: Monday - Inter­national Dinner night at the house. This was a non­alcoholic event. The bullet dinner consisted of spaghetti, tacos, and hamburgers; Tuesday - Car­nival Night was a great success as Zeta-Eta turned itself into a carnival lor a night complete with cot­ton candy, popcorn, a huge inflated "moon-walk," dart toss, and cake walk; Wednesday- No event because brothers were out on rushee follow-ups; Thursday - An invitation only event, Sigma Pi Night was a non-alcohol, coat and tie affair which allowed the brothers a chance to get a close look at the rushees before voting on bids; Friday -The South of the Border party, like Carnival Night, was open to the little sisters. A DJ dance, chips and salsa, and Mexican decorations helped finish winter rush with a bang. Special thanks to Bruce Cecb and Remo Giuntoll for organizing winter rush.

On February 11, five pledges were pinned in a candlelight ceremony in the house basement by Sage Tony Siren.

February 18 & 19 was set aside for the chapter's winter retreat at Mercy Retreat Center in Burl­ingame. Thirty-six brothers attended the workshop/discussions focused on relationships and inter<hapter communication. Thanks to Gerry Robinson, S.J., chapter moderator; Ed Panconi, chapter director; and Cameron Coulter, herald, for planning the overnight.

On March 1 the chapter began its involvement in the SCU-IFC paper drive to raise money lor a local retirement home. Zeta-Eta suffered the huge metal collection bin in front of one of the houses. The twcrweek inconvenience was for a good cause.

March 4 was a celebration day of the first an­niversary of Zeta-Eta's little sister program. The 55 little sisters turned it into a birthday party lor the little sister chairman, CraiS Vallarino. Craig is the seed of Zeta-Eta Chapter. He transferred from

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'Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where he was initiated into Epsilon-Sigma Chapter.

March 14 & 15 were fun-filled days for three brothers who volunteered their time at a Crippl­ed Children's Society Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. They played with the children and led them through athletic as well as educational activities.

Zeta-Eta's ongoing events: Every Wednesday the chapter sends five members to a local rest home, and in conjunction with SCU Campus Ministry, they visit and serve Communion to the Catholic patients.

Z f UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

March 2, 1985 London, ONT- Sigma Pi's first Canadian chapter

has had a fantastic year. The chapter won two out of three possible IFC trophies. The first trophy came after winning every race against Western's 11 fraternities in the annual fraternity boat race. Zeta-

, Iota's second trophy was captured at the IFC basketball tournament.

The chapter has gone through a year of redevelopment. The active membership has doubl­ed and the chapter looks forward to adding more to the ranks of brotherhood next year.

Zeta-Iota has been fortunate in having several successful parties, which have helped with the mortgage.

Road trips this year have included such fine chapters as Ohio State and Central Michigan universities.

All of us Canucks look forward to seeing our American brothers at the 1986 Convocation. "A!"

UNDERGRADUATES Third-year business student Neal Plumb has

developed a new system for fraternity finances. He has done a superb job as treasurer this year. This year's sage, David Kellam, is graduating but looks forward to further fraternity involvement as chair­man of the chapter's housing corporation. Jobn Charron won the prestigious Pledge of the Year award.

ALUMNI Past Vice-President Dan Taylor has been award­

ed a job in advertising in Toronto, Ont. Past Sage David Spence has landed a job with a tobacco company. Zeta-Iota Chapter congratulates both of these fine brothers.

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UNIVERSITY December 14, 1985

Durant, OK - Sigma Pi rules at SOSU! The past fall semester saw the SOSU Colony picking up 25 pledges making us the leaders in rush for the fourth consecutive semester. We took first place in the float division at Homecoming. Special thanks to Epsilon-Kappa for a great party too! Lovely little sister Suzanne Clay took first runner-up for Homecoming Queen, and also female country music star Reba McEntyre was made an honorary little sister at her recent concert appearance in Durant. Our Halloween dance helped to raise more than $500 lor the Bryan County Youth Shelter prcr gram, which helps mentally and physically han­dicapped citizens.

In sports, Sigma Pi took the lead over Tau Kap­pa Epsilon 19-0 in the annual Greek Bowl and took second place in IFC flag football.

Forty-two men were inducted into the brotherhood of Sigma Pi International becoming Zeta-Xi Chapter on December 14. Zeta-Xi hopes

to make National as proud of us as we are of them. Future plans include renting our own floor out

in one of the dorms. UNDERGRADUATES

Charter officers for Zeta-Xi are Mark Holloway, sage; Joseph Jefferson, second counselor; Bob­by MUler, third counselor; Chris Covington, fourth counselor; Bill Neyman, first counselor; and Nick White, herald.

ALUMNI Congratulations to former Sage Kevin Mullens

on his fall graduation.

z A UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

April 27, 1985 Los Angeles, CA - In April 1985, Zeta-Lambda

Chapter initiated 40 quality men making the chapter 46 members strong after only six months of existence. A successful fall rush brought in 13 outstanding pledges. Led by Pledge Trainers T .J. Matthews and Mark Reinscbreiber, they are eagerly awaiting initiation.

Due to the efforts of Rick McKinney, Sigma Pi is the top fraternity in terms of philanthropy prcr jects. Zeta-Lambda was the top donor of the past two Thanksgiving canned food drives and the past two Christmas toy drives. The brothers held two picnics for the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic as well as an ice cream social for the- United Cerebral Palsy Children's Foundation. Sigma Pi also participated in the Red Cross blood drive.

Although Zeta-Lambda is not officially recogniz­ed by the university, and is currently looking lor housing, it is having no problem finding social ac­tivities. Social Chairman Tony Shutts and Miller Beer Representative Marty Fine have kept the chapter social calendar very busy. Within the past spring and fall '85 semesters, social events have included a "Wedding Exchange" with Delta Delta Delta; "Halloween Bash" with Alpha Phi; "Mexican Beach Party" with CSUF Gamma Phi Beta; Kamikaze P.A.; Wild West P.A.; Valentine Semi­Formal; official chartering and Orchid Ball; Christmas Semi-Formal; San Francisco Weekender; _San Diego Weekender; annual Mammoth ski trip; and Palm Springs Weekender. -

In Greek activities, Sigma Pi placed fourth overall out of 28 fraternities in the annual Delta Gamma Anchor Splash. Pledge Harry Rady captured the crown of "Mr. Anchor Splash." Teaming with Alpha Chi Omega, the chapter captured fourth in its first try at the annual Songlest competition, which in­volves singing and dancing ·in a musical produc­tion. Past Sage Dan Vasquez was awarded the "Best Director Trophy."

With the efforts of an outstanding ex~cutive council consisting of Mike Lawrence, sage; Kevin Reece, first counselor, Dale Bonner, second counselor; Dan DeMeyer, third counselor; Dan Rodarte, fourth counselor; and Steve Patterson, herald, Zeta-Lambda has catapulted into one of the top houses of one of the strongest Greek systems on the West Coast.

Thanks to Pbll Forte and Tom Yzaguirre the chapter's little sister program has flourished prcr ducing 30 fantastic little sisters.

UNDERGRADUATES Dale Bonner will be spending spring semester

'86 in Washington, D.C. as a page for California Senator Pete WUson. Congratulations to Chris Ferragauio who has announced his recent engagement. Congratulations and good luck to re­cent graduates Art Bowman, Cbuck Hllllard, Craig Kobler, Kevin Reece and Dan V.ASquez, who is Zeta-Lambda's new chapter advisor.

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phonathon and having the most participation dur­ing the Mortar Board Blood Drive.

UNDERGRADUATES Accomplishments of members have contributed

greatly to the position of the chapter on campus and in the community. The following members should be recognized for outstanding achievement: Ron Carrier, Outstanding Greek Man, Joe College; Scott Collens, Student Union Board vice-president; Trent Webb, Student Union Board films chairman; Kenneth Bennet, Student Union Board business manager; Randy Rhodes, lFC rush chairman; Jeff Bradley, lFC secretary; Tom Wiley, chairman for Ambassadors; David Shuler, KDCR station manager; Curt Becker and Rick Barnes, male leads in Guys and Dolls; Steve Seibert and Stacy Atkison, supporting rolls in Guys and Dolls; Trent Webb and Pat Kinney, Phi Eta Sigma initiates; Kenneth Bennet BUIC president; and Jon Rylander, varsity tennis team.

ALUMNI Peter Daniel and Brad Ziegler have accepted

positions with Kansas City law firms upon gradua­tion from law school. Shae Ruark was an usher at the Academy Awards ceremony.

E ~ LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY April 17, 1982

Los Angeles, CA - The brothers of Epsilon-Sigma Chapter had a busy semester. On the sports scene, the chapter made the semi-finals in football and the finals in volleyball. Dominating in all events, Sigma Pi won Greek Week for the third consecutive year.

Socially, the chapter was very active. The brothers celebrated Octoberfest with Delta Gam­ma Sorority and hosted Christmas, alumni, toga, and St. Patrick's Day parties.

Hard work poured from the brothers to earn $1,500 for Multiple Sclerosis. Epsilon-Sigma Chapter put on the event of the year for Loyola to help out MS.

ALUMNI Congratulations to these recently married

brothers: Tom Conway, Dave Fox, Dave Johnson, Steve Navarro, Rob Perez, John Jackson, Bob Barretto, and Mike Swett.

EX UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO April 16, 1983

San Diego, CA - Sigma Pi at USD had another very successful Halloween bash. Halloween IV was attended by well over 1,000 USD students at the El Cortez Hotel. It was a great time and a night we'll all remember. Epsilon-Chi Chapter was honored with an award from the local YMCA for its outstanding service and support.

Initiation of the fall pledge class brought 14 new members into the brotherhood. With the upcom­ing initiation of the spring pledge class the active membership will be over 90.

Epsilon-Chi held its first Dry Rush last semester. The brothers felt it was very helpful in selecting quality men.

UNDERGRADUATES Shawn O'Hearn, ASB president; Quint Ward,

sophomore senator; Frank McNeill, senior senator; Ben Stoebner and Dante Sorlanello, varsity football ; Ed AJoe, Tom Kozak, Rob Rubeabaw, Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Casey Tibbits, valedictorian, magna

urn laude, class of 1986.

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ALUMNI Steve Gauvin is employed as a sales represen­

tative for a high tech manufacturer. Brother Gauvin is a former sage and now serves as a province ar­chon for the International Headquarters. Dean Markus is a financial planner for American Inter­national Marketing. Former Sage Ru .. Cain is a commercial loan officer for First Interstate Bank of California. Bill Getty is a mortgage banker for Crocker Bank. Danny Connon is a financial plan­ner for Shearson Lehman Bros. in New York. Paul Seby has accepted an internship with the U.S. State Department in Florence, Italy, and will be atten­ding LaScuola di Lorenzo Medici while he's there.

E'l' WIDENER UNIVERSITY - DELAWARE

April 23, 1983 Wilmington, DE - A very successful year started

off with a great summer picnic in Princeton, N.J. The alumni, brothers, and little sisters who attend­ed help to make it a huge success.

First semester started off with service to the school by donating and planting a six-foot white pine tree on campus.

The brothers held very successful fund-raisers. The chapter ran three successful casino trips go­ing to Atlantic City, a racquet ball party by ren­ting a fitness facility, two successful barn parties with the first party theme being a Hawaiian luau and the second being a Chippendale. The brothers were able to get three real Chippendales to per­form during the party. Weekly hoagie sales and car washes helped to build up the chapter's budget.

From the fund-raising activities first semester Epsilon-Psi was able to hold a semi-formal with the little sisters at the University Club in Wilmington. The money also purchased five trophy cases for display of Greek letters, pledge paddles, com­posites, plaques, calendar of events, and the Frater­nity flag, which gives the hall a more fraternal feel­ing. Football jerseys for the brothers were also a benefit of the money raised from the fund-raisers.

With first semester, the chapter won the in­tramural championship in football for the third con­secutive year.

Thanks to three successful rushes, second semester started off with the initiation of II new brothers. A big party was given on the hall in which each pledge received a bottle of champagne and a paddle. At another party thrown in their honor everyone received a ceramic Sigma Pi mug.

Plans are underway at the house for the upcom­ing Orchid Ball at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Philadelphia, parents day, white water rafting trip, Great Adventure trip, and a new 1986 composite. The chapter is also looking forward to the Washington, D.C. Convocation this summer as well as moving to main campus in Pa. Epsilon-Psi has met with the Greek Council and has started look­ing for housing.

UNDERGRADUATES Jim Raley, Student Senate treasurer, basketball,

Homecoming King; Rich Carnevale, Greek Coun­cil president; Mike Brennan, Greek Council vice­president, Zeta beau; Vince Clro and Mike Rose, basketball; Will Kezema, lacrosse; and Eddie Smith, pledge president.

Congratulations to Dan Palumbo on his recent

marriage. ALUMNI

Thanks to John Williams for being the chapter's advisor.

Z f UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA -

MILLERSVILLE April 28, 1984

Millersville, PA - Zeta-Gamma Chapter con­gratulates and welcomes back Nu Chapter at Franklin & Marshall College. The chapter looks for­ward to joint activities and parties with our neighboring brothers.

After losing a number of brothers to graduation and transferring to different schools, Zeta-Gamma looks forward to a promising semester with larger rushes and increased interest.

At the start of the second semester the chapter co-sponsored a beach dance with a sorority. Other activities planned for the semester include a com­munity clean-up, a blood drive, boxer shorts par­ty, and spring fling dance.

UNDERGRADUATES Dan Longenderfer was elected vice-president

of Greek Council.

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COLORADO - BOULDER April 28, 1984

Boulder, CO- Zeta-Delta Chapter is currently working on its most ambitious project to date. The chapter intends to purchase and renovate an historic Boulder boarding school which has set pro­udly at the base of the Flatirons since 1892. Mount Saint Gertrudes Academy resides on a 157,000 square foot lot, complete with three buildings, a large park, tennis and basketball courts, and a magnificent view of the Rockies. This estate is cur­rently being offered by the University of Colorado, which acquired the property in 1969, for just over $1 million. The building has been vacant since 1980 due to a fire that damaged the fourth floor . Ar­chitects have estimated the renovation costs to be another $1 million. This renovation would provide Greek housing for 165 members. Therefore, it is the chapter's intent to divide the sleeping quarters with the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and the Sigma Pi's with joint living and dining facilities. This arrangement will provide both groups with the premier Greek housing in the Rocky Mountain region . This estate will give Sigma Pi the cutting edge to be the dominant and most admired frater­nity in the west.

The financing of this project is the only hurdle we have yet to overcome, but we are all confident through the strength of the international brotherhood we will be successful. A 25 percent investment tax credit is available for renovation projects of historic buildings. If you are interested in assisting Zeta-Delta, please contact Joe Durn­ford or Hal Van Hercke at (303} 444-0928, or write 955 Broadway, Boulder, Colorado 80302.

ZZ UNIVERSilY OF

FLORIDA - GAINESVILLE October 27, 1984

Gainesville, FL - Zeta-Zeta Chapter has been busy participating in many activities. The chapter took second place in Gamma Sigma Sigma's "Fraternity Presidents Kidnap." In it we collected cans of food to give to those less fortunate on Thanksgiving. Zeta-Zeta also had its fir t float in the university's Homecoming parade. In fact, a newspaper article was completely de oted to the chapter and its spectacular float reation.

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Congratulations to the newly initiated brothers from the Beta pledge class. Zeta-Zeta is proud of its new brothers and hope they keep up the good work.

UNDERGRADUATES Congratulations to Jay Kirsch on his 4.0 GPA

last semester. Congratulations to Dan Wilhelm on his promotion to assistant manager at a local Burger King.

ZH SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

January 19, 1985 Santa Clara, CA- On January 18 & 19, Zeta­

Eta Chapter initiated 14 new deltas. The initiation ceremony began at 10:00 P.M. on Saturday, and finished at 7:00A.M. the following morning. Since this was only the second initiation ceremony in the Zeta-Eta Chapter, the deltas followed the exact ceremony as closely as possible using a real palm and olive wreath taken from the SCU grounds. The palm and the olive are traditional plants to the San­ta Clara Mission and thus their inclusion hopeful­ly has begun a Zeta-Eta tradition. The Beta Class includes Jim Blackie, Bart Bruns, Nick Chee, Dan Karayan, Marty Kovacevich, Scott Mauk, JarE.-d Peters, Pat Premo, Mark Saucer, Rob SantorleUo, Omar Shaar, Tim Wah, and Chris Wheaton.

On January 19 Zeta-Eta Chapter celebrated its first anniversary as well as the initiation of 14 new brothers. A dinner was held at the SCU banquet room for all deltas, which included a slide show of the chapter's progression and speeches by some members. Afterwards the chapter returned to the houses and had quite a party.

February 2 started winter rush with a weak turn out to an informational meeting for all rushees. The following were our rush events: Monday - Inter­national Dinner night at the house. This was a non­alcoholic event. The buffet dinner consisted of spaghetti, tacos, and hamburgers; Tuesday - Car­nival Night was a great success as Zeta-Eta turned itself into a carnival for a night complete with cot­ton candy, popcorn, a huge inflated "moon-walk," dart toss, and cake walk; Wednesday- No event because brothers were out on rushee follow-ups; Thursday - An invitation only event, Sigma Pi Night was a non-alcohol, coat and tie affair which allowed the brothers a chance to get a close look at the rushees before voting on bids; Friday -The South of the Border party, like Carnival Night, was open to the little sisters. A DJ dance, chips and salsa, and Mexican decorations helped finish winter rush with a bang. Special thanks to Bruce Cecb and Remo GluntoU for organizing winter rush.

On February 11, five pledges were pinned in a candlelight ceremony in the house basement by Sage Tony Slress.

February 18 & 19 was set aside for the chapter's winter retreat at Mercy Retreat Center in Burl­ingame. Thirty-six brothers attended the workshop/discussions focused on relationships and inter-chapter communication. Thanks to Gerry Robinson, S.J., chapter moderator; Ed Panconi, chapter director; and Cameron Coulter, herald, for planning the overnight.

On March 1 the chapter began its involvement in the SCU-IFC paper drive to raise money for a local retirement home. Zeta-Eta suffered the huge metal collection bin in front of one of the houses. The two-week inconvenience was for a good cause.

March 4 was a· celebration day of the first an­niversary of Zeta-Eta's little sister program. The 55 little sisters turned it into a birthday party for the little sister chairman, Craig VaUarlno. Craig is the seed of Zeta-Eta Chapter. He transferred from

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'Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where he was initiated into Epsilon-Sigma Chapter.

March 14 & 15 were fun-filled days for three brothers who volunteered their time at a Crippl­ed Children's Society Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. They played with the children and led them through athletic as well as educational activities.

Zeta-Eta's ongoing events: Every Wednesday the chapter sends five members to a local rest home, and in conjunction with SCU Campus Ministry, they visit and serve Communion to the Catholic patients.

Z f UNIVERSI1Y OF WESTERN ONTARIO

March 2, 1985 London, ONT- Sigma Pi's first Canadian chapter

has had a fantastic year. The chapter won two out of three possible IFC trophies. The first trophy came after winning every race against Western's 11 fraternities in the annual fraternity boat race. Zeta-

. Iota's second trophy was captured at the IFC basketball tournament.

The chapter has gone through a year of redevelopment. The active membership has doubl­ed and the chapter looks forward to adding more to the ranks of brotherhood next year.

Zeta-Iota has been fortunate in having several successful parties, which have helped with the mortgage.

Road trips this year have included such fine chapters as Ohio State and Central Michigan universities.

All of us Canucks look forward to seeing our American brothers at the 1986 Convocation. "A!"

UNDERGRADUATES Third-year business student Neal Plumb has

developed a new system for fraternity finances. He has done a superb job as treasurer this year. This year's sage, David Kellam, is graduating but looks forward to further fraternity involvement as chair­man of the chapter's housing corporation. John Charron won the prestigious Pledge of the Year award.

ALUMNI Past Vice-President Dan Taylor has been award­

ed a job in advertising in Toronto, Ont. Past Sage David Spence has landed a job with a tobacco company. Zeta-Iota Chapter congratulates both of these fine brothers. z K SOUTHEASTERN

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSI1Y

December 14, 1985 Durant, OK - Sigma Pi rules at SOSU! The past

fall semester saw the SOSU Colony picking up 25 pledges making us the leaders in rush for the fourth consecutive semester. We took first place in the float division at Homecoming. Special thanks to Epsilon-Kappa for a great party too! Lovely little sister Suzanne Clay took first runner-up for Homecoming Queen, and also female country music star Reba McEntyre was made an honorary little sister at her recent concert appearance in Durant. Our Halloween dance helped to raise more than $500 for the Bryan County Youth Shelter pro­gram, which helps mentally and physically han­dicapped citizens.

In sports, Sigma Pi took the lead over Tau Kap­pa Epsilon 1 ~ in the annual Greek Bowl and took second place in IFC flag football .

Forty-two men were inducted into the brotherhood of Sigma Pi International becoming Zeta-Xi Chapter on December 14. Zeta-Xi hopes

to make National as proud of us as we are of them. .Future plans include renting our own floor out

in one of the dorms. UNDERGRADUATES

Charter officers for Zeta-Xi are Mark Holloway, sage; Joseph Jefferson, second counselor; Bob­by Miller, third counselor; Chris Covington, fourth counselor; Bill Neyman, first counselor; and Nick White, herald.

ALUMNI Congratulations to former Sage Kevin Mullens

on his fall graduation.

z A UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

April 27, 1985 Los Angeles, CA - In April 1985, Zeta-Lambda

Chapter initiated 40 quality men making the chapter 46 members strong after only six months of existence. A successful fall rush brought in 13 outstanding pledges. Led by Pledge Trainers T .J . Matthews and Mark Relnscbreiber, they are eagerly awaiting initiation.

Due to the efforts of Rick McKinney, Sigma Pi is the top fraternity in terms of philanthropy pro­jects. Zeta-Lambda was the top donor of the past two Thanksgiving canned food drives and the past two Christmas toy drives. The brothers held two picnics for the Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic as well as an ice cream social for the-United Cerebral Palsy Children's Foundation. Sigma Pi also participated in the Red Cross blood drive.

Although Zeta-Lambda is not officially recogniz­ed by the university, and is currently looking for housing, it is having no problem finding social ac­tivities. Social Chairman Tony Shutts and Miller Beer Representative Marty Fine have kept the chapter social calendar very busy. Within the past spring and fall '85 semesters, social events have included a "Wedding Exchange" with Delta Delta Delta; "Halloween Bash" with Alpha Phi; "Mexican Beach Party" with CSUF Gamma Phi Beta; Kamikaze P.A.; Wild West P.A.; Valentine Semi­Formal; official chartering and Orchid Ball; Christmas Semi-Formal; San Francisco Weekender; _San Diego Weekender; annual Mammoth ski trip; and Palm Springs Weekender. ·

In Greek activities, Sigma Pi placed fourth overall out of 28 fraternities in the annual Delta Gamma Anchor Splash. Pledge Harry Rady captured the crown of "Mr. Anchor Splash." Teaming with Alpha Chi Omega, the chapter captured fourth in its first try at the annual Songfest competition, which in­volves singing and dancing in a musical produc­tion. Past Sage Dan Vasquez was awarded the "Best Director Trophy."

With the efforts of an outstanding ex~utive council consisting of Mike Lawrence, sage; Kevin Reece, first counselor, Dale Bonner, second counselor; Dan DeMeyer, third counselor; Dan Rodarte, fourth counselor; and Steve Patterson, herald, Zeta-Lambda has catapulted into one of the top houses of one of the strongest Greek systems on the West Coast.

Thanks to PhD Forte and Tom Yzaguirre the chapter's little sister program has flourished pro­ducing 30 fantastic little sisters.

UNDERGRADUATES Dale Bonner will be spending spring semester

'86 in Washington, D.C. as a page for California Senator Pete WUson. Congratulations to Chris Ferragamo who has announced his recent engagement. Congratulations and good luck to re­cent graduates Art Bowman, Chuck HUUard, Craig Kobler, Kevin Reece and Dan V.asquez, who is Zeta-Lambda's new chapter advisor.

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Adytum on High~~~~~~~

H. Prentice Miller, Psi Chapter 1924

Brother Miller, Dean of Alumni Emeritus at Emory University, died on November 21, 1985. He began his association with Emory in 1923 when he enrolled as a freshman. In 1924 Miller joined Psi Chapter of Sigma Pi

BET A {Indiana University) Trobaugh, Raymond J., February 10, 1986

GAMMA (Ohio State University) Bell, James W.

EPSILON (Ohio University) Gard, Leavitt N., March 26, 1986

ZETA (Ohio Northern University) Brenneman, Glen R.

ETA (Purdue University) Coan, Chester C., March 12, 1986 Wilcox, Chester, May 22, 1985

JOT A (University of California -Berkeley) Dunshee, Bertram K. Howard, Herbert S. Jr., November 27, 1985 Pickett, Richard R., October 13, 1985

KAPPA (Temple University) Sawyer, Ralph A.

NU (Franklin & Marshall College) Frantz, Robert 0 ., September 1985 Murphy, Frank W., December 10, 1985 Pierce, Harold G., December 3, 1985

XI (University of Iowa) Hecht, Ralph H., December 30, 1984 Kuyper, Louis A., October 2, 1985 White, Lyman C., October 11, 1985

OMICRON (Tulane University) Rick y, Harry W., December 27 , 1985

PI (University of Utah) And rson, William E., Decemb r 9, 1980

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and received the Founders' Award from the Fraternity in 1978.

After receiving his Ph.B. degree cum laude in 1927 and an A.M. degree in English in 1928, he became an instructor of English at Emory.

He became dean of alumni in 1969, a posi­tion he held until 1984 despite his "formal" retirement a decade earlier.

During his 57 years of service to Emory, Miller became "Mr. Emory" to thousands of alumni. Emory alumni established an endow­ed scholarship in his name which now con­tains more than $300,000.

Brother Van Hooten, president emeritus at New Jersey Institute of Technology died on January 6, 1986.

Dr. Van Houten began his career in engineering education in 1930 upon receipt of his B.S. degree in civil engineering from Newark College of Engineering.

Van Houten joined Alpha-Mu Chapter in 1938 and was a Founders' Award recipient in 1962. He served in various teaching ranks and in 1938 was named assistant to the presi­dent. In 1943 he was named dean and suc­ceeded Dr. Allen R. Cullimore as president in 194 7, which he held until 1970.

The alumni association established the Robert W. VanHouten Award for Excellence in Teaching, honoring the contributions he

Sanderson, Blaine, August 22, 1985 RHO (North Carolina State University -

Raleigh) Amadon, Henry F., August 12 , 1985

SIGMA (Iowa State University) Willis, George M., February 7, 1986

TAU (University of Wisconsin -Madison) Kieweg, Burton R., September 6, 1985 Mansfield, Arthur W., June I 0, 1985 Pagel, Charles G.

UPSILON (University of California -Los Angeles) Hixon, Robert , September 2, 1985

PHI (University of Illinois) Clark, Charles F., September 9, 1985 Cultra, H. Winston Davis, Jonathan E. Hedgcock, John F. Hoagland, John B., August 2, 1985 Maxwell, Edward C. , July 23, 1985 Shedden, Russell N., December 7, 1985 Valbent, Jewell N.

PSI (Emory University) Miller, H. Prentice, November 21 , 1985

OMEGA (Oregon State University) Harrah, Forest A., August 5, 1985 Janowski , Albert F., June 2, 1985 Pace, Thomas G., August 1985 Purdy, Lee A., May 11 , 1985

Robert W. Van Hooten, Alpha-Mu 1938

made to N.J.l.T. and education in general. The Van Houten award has been given an­nually since 1970 to an established N.J.I.T. fac ulty member for substantive under­graduate teaching.

ALPHA-BET A (University of Michigan) Scheuerman, John B., October 28, 1983

ALPHA-GAMMA (University of Wash­ington) Dick, Roger S., August 1981 Krauter, Orlo W., September 8, 1985 Smith, Paul D., March 22 , 1986

ALPHA-EPSILON (Mercer University) Wommack, William A., December 17, 1985

ALPHA-MU (New Jersey Institute of Technology) Coester , Walter V. VanHouten, Robert W., January 6, 1986

ALPHA-UPSILON (University of Rhode Island) Steere, Edgar A.

ALPHA-PSI (Utah State University) Norris, Norman B., May 3, 1985

ALPHA-OMEGA (San Diego State University)

Henry, Joseph R. , May 29, 1985 BET A-SIGMA (Northern Illinois

University) Giese, Mark W.

GAMMA-ETA (Rutgers University) Olson , Harold W.

DELTA-XI (Southern Utah State College) Groesbeck, Eugene D., D mber 5, 19 4

EPSILON-BET A (University of Ken tuck ) M Neill, W nn, Jun 2. 1

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