PANTHER FIJI pgh, pa. pi Sigma HOMECOMING '70 Dear Brothers, Once again,Homecoming looms on the near horizon,(Oct.17);and,once again,an examination of this traditional event is in order.What purpose does Homecoming serve? Generally,Homecoming is a day sponsored by the University and its undergraduates for those men and women who have graduated into other lives. "Other lives"because there can be no question that college life is itself a unique and rather singular experience for most people.Therefore,the university seeks to bring you,the graduate,back for one day,or even a few hours,to regenerate some of the uniqueness,excitement, and emotion of your college experiences.Unfortunately,many graduates feel little,if any,link between their present and past lives. Yet,those men,such as yourselves,who have been privileged enough to be a part of a college fraternity have before them a constant living link with their college experience.Therefore,we the undergraduates of the Pi Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta cordially invite each of you and your families to an open reception after the football game with WVU.The reception will include food,drinks,pleasant music and the undergraduate brothers eager to welcome you.This is a rare opportunity to renew old ties,seek new friendships,and view the old house at 4725 Wallingford.This is our day for you,you are under no obligation to us for it.Please take advantage of it. We are looking forward to seeing you on Oct.17. Fraternally, Perge! Charles N.DeCarlo Chapter President IN MEMORIUM reminder pig dinner feb' 20 This issue of the Panther Fiji is dedicated to Laurence David Sklarew. Brother Sklarew,while enrolled, in Pitt's Dental School,was killed in an auto mobile accident last summer.In.keeping with the wishes of his family and friends,a memorial to him was established in the Dental School.In addition to a wall placque,an "educating"memorial was est ablished al.so.Brother Sklarew's instrument The Panther Fi.ji is published quarterly by the Undergraduate members of the Pi Sigma Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Editor Clint Kohberger Contributors....Dan Davis, Chuck deCarlo,and Carl Luft. case,a necessity in Dental School,is being loaned to Foreign students who can not afford one of their own.A small commerative placque,on the side of the case,identifies it as having belonged to Brother Sklarew.All Fijis,Graduate and Undergraduate,can take pride in this effective memorial to Tiaurence David. Sklarew. \r\nUNDERGRAD NEWS This past year has been one of change for the brothers of Pi Sigma.Throughout last year the Fijis were striving for excellence,both on campus and within the fraternity.The result of our efforts can be seen in our trophy case.Pi Sigma takes great pride in being the recip ient of four new awards to add to the ones we have acquired. The Horace Brightman Trophy (certificate of Honorable Mention), awarded to the chapter having done the most to maintain and improve Graduate Relations.Realizing the importance of our Graduate Relations, the brotherhood placed emphasis on improving the communication between the Graduates and Undergraduates.This was accomplished by attending the Graduate luncheons,and. by sponsoring two successful functions,Homecoming and the Norris Pig Dinner. The Omicron Graduate Chapter Cup for Section Eight-This cup ia a very welcome addition to our trophy case.It represents Pi Sigma's excellence in Ail-Round Achievements.This is the third year we have won this cup,having previously won it in *63 and '67. Pi Sigma also received a certificate for Academic Achievement,during the school year '68-*69.This certificate was received at the Ekklesia in Cleveland this su.!^raer.We,the brothers of Pi Sigma, are aware of the im portance of Schlorship and are trying to maintain a high scholastic average. One award,in which we all take pride,is the nomination of Bruce Stephen Barr for the Cecil J.Wilkinson award.As a nom.inee from Section Eight,Brother Barr certainly fufills the criteria for this award i.e.outstanding in Scholarship,Personality,Fraternity service and extra-curricular activities.,. We,the Fiji undergraduates,urge all our graduates to stop over at the House at Homecoming,and share our pride in the awards. FIJI SPORTS The road to success is beginning to swing our way this year as we have already finished in a tie for the league lead in softball.The soft- ball standouts included:Van Kraus (the leading hitter),Bill Hull (most runs batted in),Phil Sherbuck (pitcher),and Jim Ayers (most assists). Incidently,the competition involving the fraternities this year is broken down into three leagues,instead of the usual two.The Chapter also expects a winning football team,as we have only lost one player from last year.Those players returning include defensive standout Wayne Pile,Bill Hull and quarterback Jim Ayers.The Volleyball champ ionship should be easy to take as Bill Snee and Dave Emery return for their last season.The Basketball and Track teams should post winning records for most of the players are returning.Carl Luft,Atheletic Chairman,has confidence in Vince Corsi and Bob Thompson(Allfratemity wrestling champs)and Bill Kaczynski in building an excel lent nucleus for the wrestling squad.As far as swimming goes,we have lost some good competitors and expect to see some new faces in the water for us this year. Other extra-curricular activities planned for the brothers are as follows:an intra-Fiji Softball game (all brothers involved),a pool tournament, and a pledge vs. brother football game.The Chapter has also invested in four trophies:three for the Most Valuable Players in Softball,basketball and football,and one for the best athelete of the year. We urge all Graduates to fill out tke enclosed information sheet. Please mail these to the Editor so that,in our next issue,we have some Graduate News to nrint.Thank You. ^4725 Wallingford St. Pittsburgh,Pa. 15213