THE PANTHER GRADUATE FIJI PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA VOLUME XXVI FEBRUARY 1967 TRUSTEES Lawrence D. Brack, '63, President Harry H. Jennings, '60, Vice President John D. Sheppard, '44, Treasurer Vincent M. Beirne, '60, Secretary Ronald M. Puntil, '58, Purple Legionnaire John L. Holloway, '50, Secretary of Special Projects & House Improvement Co-ordinator James P. Miller, Jr., '43, Scholarship Improvement Coordinator John C. McKown, '49, Social Chairman Edward McCrady III, '59, News Letter & Public Relations Philip E. Angle, '08, Special Advisor CALENDAR FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION NORRIS PIG DINNER STOUFFER'S RESTAURANT OAKLAND Speaker ARCHON SECRETARY FRED L. DIXON Bar opens 5:00 P.M. Dinner 6:00 P.M. Social Hour at the House after Dinner PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Brothers of Pi Sigma Chapter: we can give Jack our support by taking an active interest in both the graduate and undergraduate programs. Secondly, 1966 was a landmark year for Pitt Fiji's. Under the capable financial responsibility must be established in the under administration of Past President Ed McCrady and a active graduate chapter, particularly because of the tight cash flow Board of Trustees, the long - discussed Chapter House reno vation was finally realized. These improvements, as shown new second and third floors, a new kitchen, and a refinished situation resulting from the renovation. Spearheading this valiant effort will be our fine and loyal FIJI, John Sheppard. The third and most immediately rewarding goal is to provide the undergraduate chapter with all the support possible in first floor. We feel this worthwhile investment has created their pursuit of the Condon Cup Award. As many of you know, in the last issue of the Panther FiJi, included a completely one of the finest facilities on the Pitt Campus and has given some time ago the Undergraduate Chapter fell into disfavor the undergraduates a big morale boost. Already they have used this asset to develop the largest membership and high with the National Fraternity because of academics and spirit. Since that time, however, the fellows have put forth a superb effort and currently are one of the outstanding contenders in the competition for greatest chapter improvement, represented est occupancy seen at PiSigma. In the current year, we hope to continue this pace-setting by the Condon Cup. Achievement of this goal would be a big progress and accomplish three vital goals. Primarily, the enthusiasm which has launched Pi Sigma on its climb must step in making Pi Sigma a leader not only at Pitt, but in the entire fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. Have you been near be sustained and expanded. This vigorous undertaking will be led by our equally vigorous Jack Holloway. As alumni, WallingfordStreet lately? Stop in to see the new "Old PlaceJ' there has been quite a change. \r\nTHE PANTHER GRADUATE FIJI This, in brief, is what the Pi Sigma House Corporation 1966 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS (continued) hopes to achieve this year. Each of our graduates can be of great help by a small contribution, but even more, we would really like to see as many of you as possible stop at the house, come to a Tuesday Luncheon at Kaufmann's, or join in some of the activities Brother Holloway will stir up — we think you might get a kick out of seeing the old gang, too. Give us a call. 1923 — John C. Ankeny 1950 John L. Holloway T. Craig McKee 1951 J. J. Polachek John S. Ridinger 1953 John M. Bennett, Jr. 1926 Charles P. Friedrich 1927 Carl H. Shaffer 1928 William E. Brinker 1934 Fraternallj Yours, Wayne V. Lind 1954 — William L. McKay William R. McKenna, Jr. LeRoy C. Lewis 1956 Walter A. Starz Ray McCune 1958 Thomas E. Latimer 1936 John M. Wilson 1943 Rollin V. Davis, Jr. 1959 Edward McCrady, HI George F. Evans 1960 Vincent M. Beirne Samuel B. Frazier 1963 1944 Howard I. Scott Ronald M. Puntil Lawrence D. Breck Harry H. Jennings Lawrence D. Breck '63 President, Pi Sigma House Corporation EDITORIAL PI SIGMA GRADUATE DUES ARE DUE For quite afewyears, the Board of Trustees of this fraternity has been working very hard to attempt to keep this name, Fiji, alive at the Pitt Campus. We have lived through quite a few lean years. We have struggled through many obstacles and road blocks. We are now at the crossroads of a very bright future. We are at the crossroads and we need help to insure that we can stay on the right road, which leads to success. We have our newly-renovated house in order. We Since the last News Letter there has been some response as have a good group of undergraduates operating the Chapter. far as graduate dues. However now your 1967 dues are due. If you have forgotten to pay 1966 dues please! Now, what we are lacking most is a good Alumni Group to carry on our long-range programs. We have had to take rather sizable mortgage obligations in order to pay for the Don't forget us this year, fill out the dues and send in your $10.00 along with last years. We need the funds to keep our program going. remodeling and refurnishing of the old house. We have to re- elect the same people year after year to man the Board of Trustees. We have had to face these same problems for years and it is rapidly approaching time for some changes. Some where out there, there must be some "Brother Fiji's" who can, and will, lend a helping hand to perpetuate a worth while program. Please come and join us to celebrate our 1966 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS "Fiftieth Anniversary" — renew old friendships and meet some of the FiJi Brothers who are helping to carry on our Phi Gamma Delta Heritage, which we should all be proud of. It is a way of life which is not for college days alone. You 1907 — William C. Arthur 1915 — Harold S. Downing 1916 — Scott M. Conway William S. Walters are a part of this heritage by choice and it is, we hope, again your choice to come back into Phi Gamma Delta's 1946 — John P. Armstrong loyal fold and help to keep this heritage alive. We hope to 1944 — J. D. Sheppard 1917 - Roy W. Walters, Sr. Robert P. Cornell see some new faces along with the old ones at the Anniver 1920 — James W. Inglefield William E. Saul sary celebration and also at the Annual Alumni meeting later 1921 - D.W.K. Peacock 1949 — Roy W. Walker on in the year. Perge' \r\nTHE PANTHER GRADUATE FIJI HOUSE PROGRESS Why not start by cutting out the Pledge Card and making a Pledge to the Pi Sigma Education Foundation. The Educa tional Foundation Pledge is tax deductible. Make a healthy REPORT pledge of four or five hundred dollars. You can pay this off over the next three years, if you desire. We need your help, so please make a Pledge or send your check, regardless of the amount. October, 1961, the newly-elected Board of the Pi Sigma Join us on February 18, at our 50th Anniversary. Everyone Association, was faced with a problem that had been build will be there. See some of the old friends and brothers that ing you haven't seen for years. You'll also get a chance to see for years. The House at Wallingford Street had been neglected to the point of no return. the house. You've heard the story many times, but starting in 1962 a drive was organized to raise money to put the house in shape. January, 1967, five years later, we are three-fourths CHALK THIS ONE UP AS A MUST! John L. Holloway '50 completed. The Third Floor has been completely rebuilt and refurnished. A new bath and shower installed, a fire escape installed in the rear of the house, and all new windows and doors have PI SIGMA been added. UNDERGRADUATE The Second Floor has been completely remodeled, paneled walls, dropped ceilings, new windows and doors, carpeting, and new furnishings. A complete new bath has also been in CHAPTER REPORT stalled in the second floor, rear. The living room has been refurnished into a warm, comfort able room that has to be the most outstanding living room of any fraternity on Campus. The Front has been painted white and trimmed with black As President of the Undergraduate Chapter, I should like to express my appreciation and gratitude to all the graduate brothers of Pi Sigma who have helped to keep the Chapter alive and in a prestigious position on the Pitt Campus. For fifty years. Pi Sigma has kept the white star of Phi Delta shining at Pitt, and the future looks very shutters. The old Pi Sigma House stands out beautifully and proudly on Wallingford. Gamma Needless to say, we "few" who have been actually involved in this project over the past five or six years are proud of The remodeling of the second and third floors of The Chap ter House has brought about two very important changes in the Chapter. First, it has provided comfortable living ac our achievement. With more help, the job would have gone easier and faster. promising for many more prosperous years. commodations for 24 men in the house. Secondly, it has en hanced the beauty of The Chapter House for the purpose of Now, we're in the home stretch. The house is filled with attracting new men into the fold. As an outstanding example twenty-two undergraduate brothers. Maintaining a full house, our budget will be met to pay off expenses, repaying bor rowed money and maintaining the house. We must have help strating their devotion and loyalty to the fraternity during to go beyond this point. Winter Rush. We've come this far with very little financial support from This trimester, the undergraduate chapter, in collaboration our vast Pi Sigma Alumni. We can't help but feel that with with the Board of Chapter Advisors is planning a special Fiftieth Anniversary Norris Dinner celebration. I would ex three-fourths done, without your help, you'll now help us complete the job. of this second factor, on January 8, 1967, thirteen new men were initiated into the Chapetr and they are already demon tend to aU graduate brothers of Pi Sigma this special invi tation to attend the dinner and make this event successful. We need your financial support to put in a new kitchen and our Alumni events as well as the Pig Dinner and Founders In addition, a special article on the history of Pi Sigma Chapter has been prepared by Brothers Roland A. McCrady, '11, and James F. Klizas, '67. This article is scheduled to Day. appear in the next issue of the Phi Gamma Delta. dining room. We need your personal help by participating in \r\nTHE PANTHER GRADUATE FIJI In closing, I would like to say that this year has been most rewarding and satisfying for me, not only as President of The Chapter, but as a brother in Phi Gamma Delta. 1 sincerely hope that those graduate brothers of Pi Sigma who have not taken an active part in the activities of the Graduate Chapter would attempt to do so. Your support and participation is asked and needed. May 1 also add that only • with your support can the undergraduate Chapter provide the reciprocal support in the form of social functions for your enjoyment. Thank you and best wishes for a prosperous 1967. Fraternally, Jeffrey L. Lawhead President, Pi Sigma of Phi Perge! Chapter House in 1966 Date. TO: Pi Sigma Educational Foundation Inc. 1424 Frick Building Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219 1 hereby Pledge $_ ,. .annual installments. Payable in. NAME. ADDRESS. CLASS. - DUES CARD - MAIL TO: Graduate Dues PI SIGMA ASSOCIATION $10.00 c/o John D. Sheppard 1948 Oliver Building Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 I pledge my support to our Graduate Brothers and enclose my check, payable to Pi Sigma Association in the Amount of $ allocated as follows: Dues 1966. House Furnishings. Dues 1967. House Improvements