THEPI CRUST PUBLISHED BY PI CHAPTER OF PHI GAMMA DELTA, ALLEGHENY COLLEGE Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335 454 North Main Street PRESIDENT'S REPORT Dear Brothers, We have started yet another glorious year here at Pi Chapter. The newly elected cabinet, which I am proud to be a part of, has been working hard along with the rest of the brothers to make this year a year of great improvements for Pi Chapter. The members of the new cabinet include, Treasurer Kevin McKown '85 from Fayetteville, WV; Assistant Treasurer Don Trace '86 from Saegertown, PA; Recording Secretary Vince Criswell '86 from Pittsburgh, PA; Corresponding Secretary Ron Repasky '85 from Boardman, OH and Historian Tom Pierro '85 from North Versailles, PA. We currently have - 54 brothers (28 living in the house) here at Pi Chapter, with the exception of Bob Drake '85 who is studying abroad this year. Also, because of the fine job done by our Rush Chairmen, Vince Criswell and Mike Fisher, we have 10 fine men that make our 1984 pledge class. As of now, our Annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner will be held at the David Mead Inn, Meadville, PA, on April 28. We encourage graduate brothers to attend. I would also like to commend our newly appointed House Managers; Tim Gipe '86 and Michael Baumann '86. In only a few weeks time, they have done many things to improve the looks and upkeep of our chapter house. House improvements is one of our main goals for this year, and we have many plans for other improvements in the remaining months of this year. So far this has been a very good year for Pi Chapter. Together, as a brotherhood, I know things will only get better! Fraternally yours, Jeff Melvin '85 Perge TREASURER'S REPORT Dear brothers: I'm happy to say we are once again financially sound. Many house improvements are underway thanks to our House Corporation. New heavy duty outside doors were installed by graduate brother Jack "COOGS" Cougan.. Plans are also in the making for him to remodel our bathrooms. Our house managers are presently removing the living room carpet and are going to refinish the original wooden floor. Our kitchen is superior. We've made many improvements through a newly formed kitchen committee. Former treasurer Dan Roll is the chairman. They are in charge of menus and competitiv~ bidding from food distributors. Two new openings were formed in our kitchen crew, which are in charge of clean-up after each meal. Perge Fraternally yours, Kevin McKown Treasurer HOUSE MANAGERS' REPORT As the new house manager of Phi Gamma Del ta I have set some goals for our house. I am determined to keep the house in the best condition possible with the limited time that I have. This term many improvements are in the planning. For example, the living room floor is going to be stripped of its carpet, sanded and waxed with a durable wood finish. We are planning to purchase new curtains and tables for the dining and living room. One of the major projects this term will be the installation of a drainage system into our bathrooms. We have been having serious problems with water building up on the bathroom floor and leaking through the tiles into · the room below. Our plans for next term will include the construction of a new bar with a refrigeration system. Our thanks must be extended to graduate brother Jack Coogan who installed four metal doors on the entrances to the house. These doors take alot of abuse but we are sure these doors will last. My partner, Mike Baumann, and I plan to keep the house in good working order as long as we remain house managers. As you all know, the house is becoming Continued on page 2 \r\nHOUSE MANAGERS' REPORT Continued very old and weekly repairs are needed more often. In concluding, I would like to extend the invitation for any house improvement suggestions that you may have. Fraternally yours, Timothy R. Gipe & Mike Baumann Perge House Managers you would like advertised. Since the Pi Crust is mailed to every graduate of Pi Chapter and to all of the undergraduate houses, think of all the free publicity one can receive. This allows brothers to deal directly with brothers, promoting the ideals of brothership cultivated in the Fraternity. Also, I feel that most brothers would prefer to deal with someone they can trust, rather than an outsider with whom little is shared. To advertise in the Pi Crust, please mail some type of advertisement or business card to Pi Chapter, c/o Corresponding Secretary. I look forward to your response. Fraternally, Steve Santamaria '85 Perge Pi Recipe "pertinent information about Pi Chapter" Cabinet President .......... Jeff Melvin Treasurer . . . . . . . Kevin McKown Recording Secretary. Vince Criswell Corr. Secretary .... Ron Rapaskey Historian .......... Tom Pierro Asst. Treasurer ....... Don Trace Committee Chairmen Rush ........... Vince Criswell Social .......... Ron Mumbray Graduate Relations ... Kevin Baird Scholarship . . . . . . . Curt Cramer House Improvements ... Tim Gipe Mike Baumann PLEDGE TRAINER'S REPORT Pi Crust Editor .. Steve Santamaria Well, brothers, it's winter term here at Allegheny and once again we have pledges. We have taken a pledge class consisting of 10 fine young men: Ray Kovacs, pledge president from Ashtabula, Oh.; Ron Bevilacqua, Canfield, Oh.; Joe O'Neil, North Benton, Oh., Lex Winans, Pittsburgh, Pa.; John Lehman, Beaver, Pa.; Bud Santora, Mt. Pleasant, Pa.; Chris Mandella, North Huntingdon, Pa.; Shawn Wolfinger, Smethport, Pa.; Frank Peagler, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. and John Swick, Meadville, Pa. These men are working very hard and should become fine brothers. Please send all correspondences to: Phi Gamma Del ta 454 N. Main Street Meadville, Pa. 16335 or call (814) 724-9695 Brothers Matt DiAndreth, Rob "Tinman" Conway and A.J. Valeri prepare for Island '84. ATTENTION PAST PRESIDENTS! Fraternally yours, Thomas K. Pierro Perge FREE ADVERTISEMENT In another attempt to improve graduate relations, the Pi Crust is now making a unique offer. Space in the Pi Crust will now be open for graduate brothers to advertise their business or services. The advertisement will be free, all that is needed is for you to mail us whatever Graduate response has improved greatly in recent times, but we still have a long way to go. A number of questionnaires have been returned from our last edition of the Pi Crust, but we'd like to hear from you all. In addition to the survey, some graduate brothers also returned for the annual Frank Norris Pig Dinner held on May 14. While at Mona Lisa's, I had the opportunity to talk with most everyone in attendance and jotted down a few notes about each of them. The brothers of Pi Chapter would like to thank those brothers who attended the "Gig", responded to our survey and a special thanks to those graduates who visit the house when in the area. In our next edition of the Pi Crust, we plan to run a special article on the past presidents of Pi Chapter. We would appreciate it if EVERY past president would complete and return the Graduate News questionnaire including the years you held office. Let us know how you're doing and what you're doing so that all of the brothers will know. In addition to the presidents, let's hear from everyone. Let's not forget that Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. Ferge Steve Santamaria '85 \r\nGATOR FOOTBALL The 1983 Allegheny College football season has been highlighted by fine play by many brothers of Pi Chapter. The season as a whole, however, has been a big disappointment for the team. With a fine 3-0 start, the team was looking for a good year, and its first winning season in 4 years. But this was not to be. At the 3-0 mark, the Gators were pitted against Carnegie-Mellon University, who was also undefeated (4-0), and nationally ranked. This was the turning point of our season. The game was regionally televised by ABC, which gave us added incentive to win. Apparently, this was not enough. The Gators went on to lose 35-0, and this devastating defeat would affect the rest of our season. The team struggled through the remaining five games to post a 4-5 season record. Needless to say, our final record does not exemplify what a fine team that we did have in 1983. Many key performers on the field are also leaders off the field in Pi Chapter. Heading our offense were_ quarterbacks Chris Broadman '85 and Donald Trace '86. Both of whom made the big plays when called upon. At running back, Mark Zampell '85 provided both power and speed to complement the air attack. Blocking for him were centers Ron Olson '86 and Scott Flinn '84. And at the tackle positions were Kevin Palermo 184 and Mike Baumann 186 who both opened big holes when needed. Thomas Pierro '84 also added strength and quickness at the guard position. On the catching end of most of Broadman and Trace's passes were deer like wide receiver Nathan Paskey '84 and slippery Ron Lamendola '84 at the flanker spot. Backup Kevin McKown '85 added depth Mark and versitility to these spots. Bonessi 186 provided the blocking punch at the tight end and wing back spot. The offense as a whole performed well together but will sorely miss the abundance of graduating seniors next year. The defense made up for the lack of offensive punch of the Gators. The defensive line, lead by All-American Bob Fraser '85 made many big plays. Defensive ends Mike Zampogna '84 and Jay Clayton '85 added strength, speed and quickness to the terminals. Timothy Gipe '86 and special team leader Gary Session '84 added depth to the end and linebacker spots respectively. John Platko '84, coming from linebacker in 1982, filled out the line at defensive guard. Linebackers Steve Radel '85 and Vincent Criswell '86 provided the support Defensive the line needed at times. backs Mark Lamendola '86, John Null '85, Mark Calderone '85, Mike Fisher 1 86 1 Angelo Valeri '86 and Dave Hood 185 did a fine job against the run and the pass. All in all, the team played well but just didn't get the breaks that it needed. With just a few returning lettermen, next year should prove to be a real test of our team's character. The brothers of Pi Chapter will certainly continue with their winning attitude and determination. Mark Bonessi 186 Brother Dave Hood being tackled after an interception. To you they're Gators, but to us they're our hogs. \r\nHOMECOMING '83 For the first time in a long time, Homecoming meant more to Pi Chapter than most of its members playing in the football game. This year, along with the sister's of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority we built a float for the Homecoming parade. This year's theme was "The Greatest Show on Earth". Our float, entitled "Blast the Bisons" fulfilled this theme. The float, designed by Scott Flinn, had a moveable cannon with a bison head protruding from the end, and a huge gator standing behind it, ready to fire. The float was constructed in about four days with many brothers joining in the effort. Especially helpful were Scott Flinn, Bruce Stubbs, Gordon Stover, Mike Bauman, Mike Mutkus and Steve Santamaria. The Homecoming parade started in Diamond Park and proceeded up to Robertson Memorial Field. Fiji brothers and Theta sisters dressed as clowns, walked beside and rode on the float. The Fiji clowns - Gordon Stover, Steve Santamaria and Rob "Tin Man" Conway passed candy out to kids lining the streets. Anticipation was high as the floats were paraded around the track for the fans and judges to view. As was expected, our awesome float won first place and the $500 prize which went along with it. The following victory over Bethany put the icing on the cake and Homecoming was an enjoyable event for all. Scott Flinn '84 \r\nBARKLEY NAMED DIAMOND OWL RECIPIENT GRADUATES IN THE NEWS Former chapter president, Jim "Ned" Hess announced his fifth wedding engagement. Ned and Becky, let's hope this one works out. Presentation of the Distinguished Fiji Award to John W. Barkley '11, by Orrin Eames, President, Cleveland Graduate Chapter. Brother John Barkley (Allegheny College, 1911) has been named Diamond Owl recipient of the 1982-83 Distinquished Fiji Award. The Archen policy establishing this award states: "The Distinquished Fiji Award will be presented annually to no more than six graduate brothers who shall be deserving of recognition for their faithful and unselfish service to Phi Gamma Del ta or their special contribution to mankind and society at large." Congratulations and best wishes for continued success to brother Barkley are certainly in order. Kevin Baird '84 Dave Fisher, who has been blind since birth, has finally regained his eyesight. Dave commented that is was better when he was blind since he couldn't see the girls that he picked up. Randy "Timer" Lamendola is showing his togetherness with the brothers by sharing his x-girlfriend. Mike "Radar" O'Malley, former Treasurer, announced his engagement to his dog Misty. Phil Spina, our beloved Purple Legionnaire, would like to invite everyone to his house for a Christmas dinner. The menu consists of: freshly squeezed fruit juices, garden fresh salad, perrie, dried banana peels, raisin, fruit salad, sunflower seeds, rice and bee pollen. Ferge DATE SET FOR PIG DINNER: Although it seems early, plans for the Frank Norris Pig Dinner are underway. The tentative date for the dinner is April 28, 1984. We will be sending out invitations after the first of the year, but in order to get a better idea- of how many graduates will be attending, we would appreciate it if you filled out the form below and sent it to us. This is not binding, as you will receive a formal invitation in early 1984. We are planning an excellent dinner and expect to have a well-known, prominent guest speaker. Don't miss it! Fraternally, Kevin Baird '84 Name_~- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Class/Yr. - - - - = - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - - -- Will Attend _ __ Send to: Phi Gamma Delta House 454 N. Main Street Meadville, Pa. 16335 Will Not Attend _ __ Mike Zidek \r\nFRANK NORRIS PIG DINNER '83 The following brothers attended the 1983 Frank Norris Pig Dinner: Chuck Rimer ('50) Chuck was the oldest brother attending the '83 "Gig", a former Gator Football captain, he now heads Collins & Rimer Architects in Cleveland, Ohio. Dave Vogel ('74) Dave works for the Marketing Dept. of IBM in Erie, Pa. Tom Clayton ('75) Tom is a lawyer in Cleveland, Ohio. Bruce Bivert ('76) Bruce was the past president of our house corporation. Dan Slovick ('76) Dan was a former Gator Football coach, who now sells insurance for National Farmers Users in Cleveland, Ohio. Phil Spina ('78) Phil is our present Purple Legionnaire. He is presently employed at the Allegheny College Counseling Center. Tim Dougan ('81) Tim works for J & L Steel in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dan DeDionision ('81) Dan attends Gannon University in Erie and is a computer applications programmer and a softball player. Dave Sedmak ( '81) Dave teaches at Shaker Heigh ts High School in Cleveland and is also their J.V. Football, Basketball and Baseball coach. Mike Barr ('81) Fuzz studies engineering at Gannon University, works construction and plays softball. Ernie Diplacido ('81) Ernie works for General Electric and plays in two softball leagues. Ken McFarland ('82) Ken married last November, attends graduate school at Slippery Rock University. --------- The following brothers responded to our questionnaire: Ralph H. Demmler ('25) 805 Park Plaza Apts., 128 N. Craig St. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 (412) 687-0172 Brother Ralph is married to wife Catherine and they have one son, John. He is a retired Laywer, who is a Trustee (Emeritus) and former Chairman of the Board at Allegheny College. Ralph also was the Chairman of the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (1953-55) and was a director of several corporations between 1957 and 1975. Ralph E. Grimm ('31) 1003 Madison Ave. Warren, Pa. 16365 Ralph has been married for 48 years to wife Laura Mae. They have two children, George and Susan. One-time director, of National Fuel, Ralph is now retired after 41 years with the National Fuel Gas Co. He is a Sr. Member of the Kiwanis Club and remembers back to the days at the house, when one day following initiation ceremonies he drove to Erie to see Al Jolson in "The Jazz Singer" the first talking motion picture. Ronald E. Gregg ('33) 2236 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd. Clearwater, Fla. 33575 (813) 799-4138 Ronald is widowed and has one son, Ronald D. He has been retired since 1967, formerly employed by the Public Administration & Finance. He is presently involved in the Clearwater Mobile Home Owner's Association and has been a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Choir for 18 years. Herbert E. Ransford, Jr. ('38) 1991 Rachel Dr. Library, Pa. 15129 Herb celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary last June 6. His wife Cora Kraus is a Kappa Kappa Gamma that graduated from Allegheny ('40). Congratulations to the both of you! They have two children, Herbert III and Sherry Ransford Myers, who like her mother graduated from Allegheny and also was a Kappa. He is a retired CEO of the H. E. Ransford Co. Wallace J. Sedwick ('38) 105 Pamela Drive Warren, Pa. 16365 Wally is a dentist who has been married since 1939. He and wife Elizabeth, another Allegheny graduate '38 and also a Kappa Alpha Theta, have three children, David - 42 - Haven Pond College; William - 39 - Lafayette and Nancy- 35 Mt. Union College. Presently, Wally is President of the Kiwanis Club and Cone- wango Club. He is also the chairman of the Cub Scouts. Ralph "Stinky" J. Davis, Jr. ('46) 1561 Emerson St. Alden, N.Y. 14004 He has been Ralph is a dentist. married almost 34 years to wife Ruth. They have four children, Richard - 31 Allegheny College; Gregory - 29 - Wooster; Christain - 26 - Thiel and Ellen - 24 Cornell. He has been the Treasurer of the Alden Hook & Ladder Fire Co. for 30 years and has been involved with the Boy Scouts for 40 years. He says of his brothers, 11 [ they were the] nicest group of people I'd ever associated with." Allen "Skip" J. Yahn ('55) 19 Canterbury Rd. Jamestown, N.Y. 14701 Skip is the President and General Manager of the Holiday Valley Ski Resort. He and wife Barbara have three children, Kristen - 13, Sara - 11 and Rob - 8. He is President of Ski Areas in N.Y., on the board of Salvation Army and a Director of Key Banks. Skip remembers the house as a great place to live and grow up. He especially remembers Fiji Island and how a tree went up 3 floors inside the staircase and how the pledges rolled all of the cars down the hill to side streets. Richard F. Meese ('57) 2604 Shadyside Dr. Findley Lake, N.Y. 14736 Brother Meese is a physician specializing in internal medicine. His wife Jane Reid is also an Allegheny graduate ('60) and a Kappa Kappa Gamma. They have two children, Richard - 18 and Katharine - 16. Rick remembers the Fiji Island parties and the spring water battles. Richard C. Cotton ('58) 1064 Pine St. Lavale, Md. 21502 (301) 729-1307 Rick and wife Helen have two children, Eric, a freshman at I.U.P. and Rich a high school senior. He is presently employed by the Kelly Springfield Tire Co. as Operations Manager. He is also involved in community and high school athletics. George T. Hagstrom ('59) 618 Ridgeway Ave. Grove City, Pa. 16127 (412) 458-7197 George is a Consulting Engineer who is \r\nmarried to wife Linda. They have two children, David and James. James T. Lina berger ('59) 160 Highland Rd. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15235 Dutch works for The Peoples Natural Gas Co. where he is an assistant of the President. Elsa, his wife, Allegheny graduate and a Kappa Kappa Gamma, and he have three children, Anne - 20, a junior at Allegheny and a Kappa; Mara - 15 and Betsy - 13. Dutch was a member of the famouse "Four Fijis" and remembers the infamous alarm clock caper in Reis Hall that drove Librarian Phil Benjamin crazy. Paul C. Morrison ('61) 1077 Wilbert Rd. Lakewood, Ohio 44107 (216) 228-0427 Paul is married and has two children. His wife's name is Barbara and their two children are Andrew - 13 and Amy - 11. He is presently an Attorney and his interests include handball, racquetball and the Boy Scouts of America. George Louis Simonton ('69) 920 Park Cody, Wyoming 82414 He is an attorney employed for the firm Simonton and Simonton. He's been married for almost three years to wife Sharon. He is a U.S. Magistrate and a Republican State Committeeman. His memories of the house include a monkey. James M. Emigh ('71) 8450 Lewis Rd. Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138 He has been a H.S. teacher fo r twelve years, head wrestling coach for five and assistant football coach for 12. He's married to wife Linda and has two children, Mike - 9 and Matt - 8. He remembers "Good Times, Wild Times, Great Lasting Friendships, and playing at the 'Fiji Open' during Fiji Island!" Nicholas T. Spina ('76) 3900 Barbara Ann Dr. Monroeville, Pa. 15146 Shmo is a supervisor and CPA for Ernst & Whinney. He is married to wife Elsie (Zido), a Kappa Alpha Theta, who graduated in 1977. They have two children, Susan - 2 and Nicholas III 2 months. Steve Santamaria ('85) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------~--GRADUATE NEWS- Dear Graduate Brother, We at Pi Chapter are trying to update our graduate files to improve the relationship between graduates and undergraduates. Because, as we all know, Phi Gamma Delta is not for college days alone. We would appreciate it if you would fill out the following information and return it to us as soon as possible. Thank you very much. Phi Gamma Delta, c/o Corresponding Secretary, 454 N. Main Street, Meadville, Pa. 16335. Name _______________________ Nickname _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Class _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Mailing Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ __ __ Occupation _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Firm _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Describe your w o r k - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Date of Marriage _____________ Wife's Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _- ' - - - - - - -- - - College/Class _ _ _ _ _ _ Sorority _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Names and ages of children (indicate college and Greek organization, if any) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Civic or elective offices held - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Clubs, societies, service o r g a n i z a t i o n s - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Memories of the house _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Please reply.