, '" ' ) ·\ ~!,1.! PI CRUST PUBLISHED BY PI CHAPTER PHI GAMMA DELTA MEADVILLE, PA. DEDICATION Due to the generous contributions and interest of the following three men we dedicate this 1971 edition of the Pi Crust. Their loyalty and dedication to the traditions of Phi Gamma Delta are very much appreciated. Dr. William J. Armstrong ('16) has faithfully guided Pi for many years, and his wit and wisdom have been an inspiration to all. Paul H. Younger ('31 ), who has given Pi chapter the new "How to Study" series, also deserves much praise for his contributions. Finally, the 1971 edition of the Crust is dedred to Lewis A. "Bud" Wible ('4l , nrough whose generous contribution the brothers of Pi were recently able to panel the dining area. These men have certainly shown th at th e phrase "not for college days alone" has certainly not lost its relevance. From the current actives we extend our deepest ap preciation. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Many people have characterized th e 6 0's as th e decade of change and look with both optimism and apprehension at what the 70's may hold in store. I can see the same characterization within the fraternity. My freshman year over sixty percent of the freshmen men joined a fraternity; this percentage has dropped almost in half. You may ask what the cause o f ~ decrease can be attributed to \ tainly the increase in privileg~s granted by the college has played its part. Perhaps this is good however, since during Rush it forces the brothers and prospective pledges to think a little deeper than privi- 1971 EDITION leges when trying to sell a fraternity or wRen trying to decide upon a fraternity. It makes us think of our unique living experience, our almost communal meetings, where everyone has his say; and after considerable deliberation, a majority decide upon a policy. Most of all, it makes us think of the friendships and experiences we share and when you are a senior; of that nebulus term called "brotherhood", which we have seen, talked so much about, and now perhaps, understand. As I look back on my four years at Pi Chapter, I see a liberalization and a greater diversity in the brotherhood. I look towards the future with both optimism and some apprehension. Our graduate relations program has been revitalized and our pledge program humanized. The spirit of the brotherhood is at an all time high to keep on improving of the 60's, 50's, 40's, etc. etc. His hair may be longer, perhaps he is a little more outspoken, but he is here for the same reason you were here. He believes in friendship, he believes in sharing experiences, and most of all he is a firm believer in "1brotherhood" and all its enduring principals. Fraternally, Charles P. Scholer Perge! Once again this year Pi Chapter put on the ·"Big Push" and have taken another fine pledge class. The original pledge class numbered 13, but in the two weeks since Runout the number has grown to 15. Again this year sports play a great part in the lives of the pledge class. Dave Vogel played a lot of ball for the Gator football team this IMPROVEMENTS AT Pl CHAPTER! The exterior of the house at 454 N. Main St. hides many new improvements that have taken place within its walls. This past year has been a time of new ideas and much labor by the brothers of Pi. They have put out an earnest effort to improve the house's appearance to others and its livability to them. The most ambitious undertaking the House. However, there are some major physical improvements that will have to be acted upon in the near future. Rewiring certain areas of the House and water-proofing the basement, stand out in my mind. For those that condemn the changes that have taken place in Pi Chapter and seek to restore her to the "good old days", I plead with you to look beyond your own noses. In order to continue to exist we must continue to change. Perhaps, because we have realized this, and have made many changes over a short period of time you may have become alarmed. All that I ask is that before yoLi criticize, stop by for a visit, look at the House, and talk to the brothers. I challenge you not to have memories revived that have been dormant for many years and as you talk to the Fiji of 1971 it would take a small stretch of the imagination to be talking to a Fiji past fall. Joining him on the team were Bob "Toe" Dawson, Roger Christian, Mark Leous and Gary Brown. Jeff Carroll and Jack Walker, two other pledges, were a running back and quarterback respectively. But football and Gator Sports are not the only interests of our neophytes. Mark Sigrist from Williamsport, N. Y. joins Gary Brown (Batavia, N.Y.) in enjoying the skiing slopes of Pennsylvania and New York. Winning the football championship this year was a chore because of lack of depth but next year it appears that it will be a breeze. Kevin Lau mer (Amherst, N.Y.) (also a younger brother of Lynn Hartley); Todd Ladutko (Mahwah, New Jersey), and Gary Brost (Alden, N.Y.) have shown great promise for future championship teams. Mickey Djordjevic from Sewickly, Pa. has shown a great interest in of the brothers of Pi Chapter was on the first floor. The unattractive, easily stained wallpaper in the living room was removed and replaced by dark paneling. To make the job look professional, the carpenters in the house showed their talents by seting it off with walnut stained trim. The results were so effective that the next term they repeated the job in the dining area. Now these two main rooms in the house can be viewed with pride whenever vishors enter. In the upstairs, besides the usual paint jobs, the brothers added accoustical tiles to the ceiling in the hall. Besides adding to the over-all appearance of the hall, it also helps keep the rooms quieter for studies. We were also forced, because of faulty wiring, to repair one room. One night last term an electrical fire, starting in the wall, damaged one room. This room has now been re- FANTASTIC PLEDGE CLASS motorcycles as has pledge Vogel. Geoffrey Mavis from Granville, Ohio works for the "Campus" and his primary interests revolve around photography. The two late-comers to the class, Steve Krueger and Dave Otteni, hail from Needham, Mass. and Erie, Pa. respectively. This fine Pledge class will certainly add greatly to the house and the continuing traditions of Pi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. \r\nv ~~ '-~·'..i' . .'•.·., \ ey . .'. ''.' PI CRUST ~ \ PUBLISHED BY PI CHAPTER PHI GAMMA DELTA MEADVILLE, PA. DEDICATION Due to the generous contributions and interest of the following th ree men we dedicate this 1971 ed ition of the Pi Crust. Their loyalty and dedication to the traditions of Phi Gamma Delta are very much appreciated. Dr. William J. Armstrong ('16) has faithfully guided Pi for many years, and his wit and wisdom have been an inspiration to all. Paul H. Younger ('31 ), who has given Pi chapter the new "How to Study" series, also deserves much praise for his contributions. Finally, the 1971 edition of the Crust is der - ted to Lewis A. "Bud" Wible nrough whose generous con('4t tribution the brothers of Pi were recently able to panel the dining area. These men have certainly shown th at th e phrase "not for college days alone" has certainly not 10st its relevance. From the current actives we extend our deepest ap- preciation. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Many people have characterized th e 60's as th e decade of change and look with both optimism and apprehension at what the 70's may ho ld in store. I can see the same characterization within the fraternity. My freshman year over sixty percent of the freshmen men joined a fraternity; this percentage has dropped almost in half. You may ask what the cause of ~ decrease can be attributed to ;, ·tainly the increase in privileges granted by the college has played its part. Perhaps this is good however, since during Rush it forces the brothers and prospective pledges to think a little deeper than privi- leges when trying to sell a fraternity or when trying to decide upon a fraternity. It makes us think of our unique living experience, our almost communal meetings, where everyone has his say; and after considerable deliberation, a majority decide upon a policy. Most of all, it makes us think of the friendships and experiences we share and when you are a senior; of that nebulus term called "brotherhood", which we have seen, talked so much about, and now perhaps, understand. As I look back on my four years at Pi Chapter, I see a liberalization and a greater diversity in the brotherhood. I look towards the future with both optimism and some apprehension. Our graduate relations program has been revitalized and our pledge program humanized. The spirit of the brotherhood is at an all time high to keep on improving the House. However, there are some major physical improvements that w·ill have to be acted upon ·,n the near future. Rewiring certain areas of the House and water-proofing the basement, stand out in my mind . For those that condemn the changes that have taken place in Pi Chapter and seek to restore her to the "good old days", I plead with you to look beyond your own noses. In order to continue to exist we must continue to change. Perhaps, because we have realized this, and have made many changes over a short period of time you may have become alarmed. All that I ask is that before you criticize, stop by for a visit, look at the House, and talk to the brothers. I challenge you not to have memories revived that have been dormant for many years and as you talk to the Fiji of 1971 it would take a small stretch of the imagination to be talking to a Fiji 1971 EDITION of the 60's, 50's, 40's, etc. etc. His hair may be longer, perhaps he is a little more outspoken, but he is here for the same reason you were here. He believes in friendship, he believes in sharing experiences, and most of all he is a firm believer in "1brotherhood" and all its. enduring principals. Fraternally, Charles P. Scholer Perge! FANTASTIC PLEDGE CLASS Once again this year Pi Chapter put on the "Big Push" and have taken another fine pledge class. The original pledge class numbered 13, but in the two weeks since Runout the number has grown to 15. Again this year sports play a great part in the lives of the pledge class. Dave Vogel played a lot of ball for the Gator football team this past fall. Joining him on the team were Bob "Toe" Dawson, Roger Christian, Mark Leous and Gary Brown. Jeff Carroll and Jack Walker, two other pledges, were a running back and quarterback respectively. But football and Gator Sports are not the only interests of our neophytes. Mark Sigrist from Williamsport, N. Y. joins Gary Brown (Batavia, N.Y.) in enjoying the skiing slopes of Pennsylvania and New York. Winning the football championship this year was a chore because of lack of depth but next year it appears that it will be a breeze. Kevin Lau mer (Amherst, N.Y.) (also a younger brother of Lynn Hartley); Todd Ladutko (Mahwah, New Jersey), and Gary Brost (Alden, N.Y.) have shown great promise for future championship teams. Mickey Ojordjevic from Sewickly, Pa. has shown a great interest in motorcycles as has pledge Vogel. Geoffrey Mavis from Granville, Ohio works for the "Campus" and his primary interests revolve around photography. The two late-comers to the class, Steve Krueger and Dave Otteni, hail from Needham, Mass. and Erie, Pa. respectively. This fine Pledge class will certainly add greatly to the house and the continuing traditions of Pi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. IMPROVEMENTS AT Pl CHAPTER! The exterior of the house at 454 N. Main St. hides many new improvements that have taken place within its walls. This past year has been a time of new ideas and much labor by the brothers of Pi. They have put out an earnest effort to improve the house's appearance to others and its livability to them. The most ambitious undertaking of the brothers of Pi Chapter was on the first floor. The unattractive, easily stained wallpaper in the living room was removed and replaced by dark paneling. To make the job look professional, the carpenters in the house showed their talents by seting it off with walnut stained trim. The results were so effective that the next term they repeated the job in the dining area. Now these two main rooms in the house can be viewed with pride whenever vishors enter. In the upstairs, besides the usual paint jobs, the brothers added accoustical tiles to the ceiling in the hall. Besides adding to the over-all appearance of the hall, it also helps keep the rooms quieter for studies. We were also forced, because of faulty wiring, to repair one room. One night last term an electrical fire, starting in the wall, damaged one room. This room has now been re- \r\n