PANTHER PI SIGMA CHAPTER VOL. I PHI GAMMA DELTA UNIVERSITY Pittsburgh, Pa. HOUSE FIJI OF PITTSBURGH August, 1964 RENOVATION BEGINS Pi Sigma Given Top-Levei Nod On Renovation Dr. Edward H. Litchfield, Chan cellor of the University, of Pitts burgh, has firmly endorsed frater nities as having an integral part in the expanding University commimity. With this assurance the House iCo,rporation of Pi Siigma, 5 ;/ f ^ i t^ I consisting of Ron Puntil, presi dent; .lohn Sheppard, Treasurer; Jack Holloway, Roland McCrady, and Bill Lowery, has taken the Purple Legion Honors Awarded The undergradiiate chapter is proud to introduce Edward "Ted" Lloyd "WilliamsD'n '63 as their new Purple Legionnaire. Ted was pledged in September 1961 and his initiation followed in January. Con tinuing in the pattern of his fa ther. Dr. Mark Edward William son '38, Ted was a leader in both More Activity lead in renovating the Set by Chapter house. July 22 construction hegan on The brothers of Pi Sigma this year will be more active in campus rebuilding the third floor which affairs than tbey have beeui for has been vacant for six years since some time. Two of the brothers the City Planning Office con have been selected to complete demned it for insufficient fire pre their major studies in the honors departmental studies program. cautions. Plans have also been ap Other academic affairs — special proved to make the house fireproof fellowship, secondary schools by the addition of a fire escape, the chapter and on campus. His undergraduate education hurried by quickly since he chose the tri committee. S t u d e n t activities Chairmen of Student Union Forum mester. Freshman Orientation, Pitt Pre view, Secretary-Treasurer Men's Since he chose the trimester plan he was only with us two and two-thirds years, hut during that time he was hoth historian and treasurer. He put the hooks in het(Continued on reverse side) existing Series, Brother - Sister Program, fire doors and stairs throughout. The existing funds also provide the badly needed furniture for the first floor. Council; Inter-Fraternity coimcil This first phase of the total Scholarship Chairman, alchol house renovation is a clear indica committee representative. Atli- tion of the overwhelming alumni letic-varsity swimming team, golf support that will help Pi Sigma (iCbntinued on reverse side) build for the future. Alumni Reception After Williiam & Mary Game SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 \r\nFALL RUSH PLANNED PURPLE LEGION Alumni Visits Pi Sigma Sets (Continued from other side) During Summer ter order than they had been in several years, served as chairman Are Reported for construction During have had this past some summer alumni which we would like to we visitors acknow ledge ; Tiny Linn '56 Robert Gibbs '58 Robert Furst '62 William Baloh '63 Ted Williamson '63 Roland McGrady '11 Ed McGrady '59 Allen McGrady, iChicago, '49 Bob Alexander, Lafayette, '55 John Sheppard '44 of the homecom ing float that won first place and cabinet which put the chapter back on its feet. Ted was also par ticularly active in the glee club and served as their treasurer dur has been revised. ing his senior j^ear. During his senior year he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and is now attending the University of Pittsburgh Med the upper fifth of his class. 7:30 p. m. Sept. 18 Theater Party Sept. 22 Dinner 6 p. m. Jim Carlson '60 DINNER Leonard Stephens '60 House smoker Sept. 23 Smoker—7:30 p. m. Sept. 24 Smoker—7:30 p. m. Sept. 25 Roaring twenties house—8 p. m. Sept. 26 House party—8 p. m. John Kish '61 Alumni Events End Rush FRIDAY, MARCH 5 With the new accommodations available on the third floor it be Saturday, October 3— William & Mary Reception At the house after the game. Saturday, November 7— Notre Dame Homecoming recep comes necessary to expand our membership and therefore all as sistance will be gratefully accept ed. We have all ready received MORE ACXIVIXY several rush recommendations, but (Continued from other side) mendations from all alumni know would appreciate further tion Pi Sigma of Phi Ganima Delta 4725 Wallingford Street Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 Sept. 18 House smoker — NORRIS PIG Rocc Viola '61 Norris Pig Dinner 7:30 p. m. Sept. 19 Barbeque house — 6:30 Fiji Island Party — house 8 p. m. Don Arbuckle '57 Friday, March 5— Sept. 17 House smoker — ical School where he is ranked in Howard Scott '45 At the house after the game. Friday, February 5— Charter Day Dinner For 'Rushing' "Building for the future" — the slogan of all Pi Sigma will receive its first test during fraternity rush which will run from September 1626. The entire rushing program was one of the leaders in the 62-63 Jack Holloway '50 Are Scheduled Heavy Program team Musical-Varsity band, Panther Pitt band. band, recom ing any entering freshmen who marching would both gain and contribute Orchestras, in the overall growth of the chap ter.