JANUARY, 1967 PITTSBURGH, PA. PI SIGMA CHAPTER PI SIGMA TO CELEBRATE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Members of Phi Zeta Phi when the Charter was granted to Pi Sigma in 1916. FRED DIXON TO SPEAK AT NORRIS DINNER ^ FEBRUARY 18, 1967 4 . . . STORY ON PAQE 1 . . . RESERVATION FORM INSIDE \r\nPage 2 THE PANTHERFIJI January, 1967 PI SIGMA Meet CELEBRATES Our FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY Sweet' FEBRUARY 18, 1967 Just over fifty years ago, the brothers of Phi Zeta Phi, here on the Pittsburgh campus, petitioned and were granted a charter for the re-establishment of their chapter, which had been voluntarily ceased in 1870. Heart This marked the birth of Pi Sigma. This year we com memorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of that historic oc casion, and the fiftieth year of Pi Sigma's devotion and Sandy Drake Awarm Smile and a bright personality, coupled with service to the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. To celebrate, the undergraduates have palanned the annual Norris Dinner to be held on February 18, 1967 in special recognition of our Fiftieth Anniversary, with the attendence and support of the graduate brothers this could be one of the most enjoyable and success ful dinners in the chapter's history. a lively and sincere devotion to Pi Sigma, all belong to this year's chapter sweetheart, Sandy Drake. Al though she no longer attends the University, she has never to be helpful or faithful to the chapter. er riendliness and assistance have gained her the overw e ming support of the brothers for this honor. r.i" lastdidsummer with 3.1 an,. ccumulative pointP average. This not keep hera from A very special program is planned, Guest speaker will be Archon Secretary, Fred L. Dixon, who has just recently led a highly successful campaign drive for California's Governor-elect Ronald Reagon. Acting as _v was tan master of ceremonies will be our own admired and much appreciated Section Chief, Bill Morris. Preparations are now being made to include the attendence of the original initiating board from William and Jefferson's Alpha Chapter, as special guests of honor. Golden Owl Certificates will be awarded to all those living mem bers of the chapter who have been with us for fifty Tn ho "eshmen guide. Polaris, and CWENS, the sophomore girl's honorary, tho mixed her time between work on sornrH,, chanter senfnr woa k as a Mentor for freshmen girls. A i^ ®member of the Phi Beta floor counselor. ^ oartmenf^n^^T years or more. Also, a plaque will be dedicated in re campus life, though. As a sophomore, ^^'ving as Vice President Li her ® industrial engineering de programming; but she^Sni^r^d at tho Pho t ,, finds cognition of first National Ekklesia, held in Pittsburgh at the Schenley Hotel, now the University's student Assistant and dorm Lebanon anrf^ House. It is not from her home in Mount heart and all union. Much more is planned, including a delicous dinner ®omes often. Sandy, truly is a sweet- hapDv rail hher^ our i"'ofhers agree,Girl." that we are proud and nappy to call "Phi Gam featuring Roast Beef as Jus. The festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. at the elegant banquet facilities of Stouffer's Resuaurant in Oakland. The bar will be open then and the dinner will start about 6:00 p.m. After the dinner all brothers are cordially invited to a cocktail hour and social get-together at the Chapter House, which has been almost completely remedied since 1964. This will provide an ideal chance to meet and acquaint yourselves with the members of the active chapter, reknewing past Fiji memories. Inserted in this issue is your invitation and reser vation form for this gala occasion. Please make everv effort to attend, for the success of the dinner lies main ly in your participation and support. You will not want to miss this special event. We will be waiting to hear from you soon, and looking forward to seeing you at Pi Sigma's Fiftieth Anniversary Norris Pig Dinner to be held, once again, on February 18. 1967. Don't Wet and please don't delay to respond. computer ample time to spend ' Editor: Jim Kratochvill Asst. Editor: Dan Booker Contributors: Ken Wise, Jim Klizas, Bill Daniels Art: Steve Mausner \r\nPage 3 THE PANTHER FIJI January, 1967 Whatever Happened To., JT IT Paul Walker reports that he and his wife Mary have been spending much of their time in Florida since his retirement from his practice as an oral surgeon. Paul was a member of the class of first initiates in 1917; but be joined the army soon after, serving 20 months in France. After his return to Pi Sigma in 1919, he was elected President, and holds the distinction, to our knowledge, of being the only man to hold the office for two consecutive years. Paul and his wife currently re side in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. A registered representative with the firm of David A. Noyes & Company, Philip Andrews works as a stock broker in Chicago, Illinois. Philip also served as Pre sident during his years at Pi Sigma. He makes his home in Bartlett, Illinois with his wife Alice. David Andrew is the store manager and acting phar macist at the People's Service Drug Store in Chesa peake, Virginia. Active in the community, he recently was the general chairman of the Great Bridge Jaycees Christman Project. Dave and his wife Cassie, live with their eight month old son David III in Chesapeake. He writes that he is anxious to hear from any Fiji gradu ates in that area. Robert Engelmeier has just co npleted his under graduate work, and is enrolled in theGraduate School o Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh. As a n^rn er of Pi Sigma he served as President in 1964-65, an was active in the Interfraternity Council, sports program. Bob lives in Pittsburgh. Please return your reservation forms for Norris Dinner to. Pi Sigma of Phi Gamma Delta c/o James Kratochvill, Chairman respon The graduate response concerning news about them selves and of interest to all Fiji brothers has been heart ening; but I need the cooper ation and support of all of you, if this newsletter is to supply you with more infor mation about other graduates —the men you pledged with or lived with as undergraduates. The responsibility for this information lies with you, the graduate. Only by filling out the forms (such as the one on page 4) or sending us news of interest about you or any other brothers, can we supply the information you want to know, and want to share with others. It does not take long to fill out the form or send us a note; but it is very important that you do so. We want very much to hear from you and to inform all the brothers of your ac tivities. Remember, that you are the ones who determine the success of this newsletter, by keeping us well informed. We can only fulfill our re sponsibility if you fulfill yours. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the NORRIS dinner, FEBRUARY 18, 1967. 4725 Wallingford Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213 Oh Yeah! just a good old fashioned song fest Would you believe Definately, AWinning Conple! ? \r\nTHE PANTHER FIJI Page 4 January, 1967 The Panther Fiji is dedicated to bring information to you the graduates. But in order that we can print news of greatest interest to our alumni, we must first receive news items and articles from you. If you know of any grad uate news — promotions, awards, deaths, books or articles published, sons in Viet Nam, appointments, etc. send us a note about it. Better still, we would truly appreciate hearing about yourself, by filling out the form below, and sending it to us at your convenience. We'll be waiting to hear from you. F ratemally, Jim Kratochvill Name- ClassMiddle Last Nickname Name of Wife. .Children's Names and Ages. Occupation. -Title if any Firm .Nature of Business Business Address. .City Zone. .State Home Address .City Zone. .State. NEWS ABOUT YOU Which Will Be of Special Interest to Your Fellow Members Brothers With Whom You Have Come In Contact During the Last Two Years When Entered University. Degree. In Which University Activities Did You Participate?. Fraternity Activities as an Undergraduate FRATERNITY OF PHI GAMMA DELTA 1757 N. STREET N. W. WASHINGTON D. C. 20036 .Date of Graduation. .Major Subject \r\nPI SIGMA CHAPTER 4725 Wallingford Street Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213 AuKUTalS JAMES T. HANLEY JEFFREY L. LAWHEAD DEAN L. COLEMAN President Treasurer Recording Secretary THOMAS K. HITTLE Corresponding Secretary JAMES F. KLIZAS RONALD M. PUNTIL Purple Legionnaire Historian Dear BrotJier, This is your inyitation and your special reservation form for the Pi Sigma norris Dinner to be held on February 18, 1967* in celebration of our fiftieth year as a chapter in Phi Gamma Delta. The festivities v/ill be held in the banquet room at Stouffer's Res taurant in Oakland ~ located at 126 K. Craig Street, Just about a black and a half from the Chapter House. The bar will open at 5sOO P.M* and dinner will start at about 6:0C P.M. Roast Beef au Jus. The menu features After the dinner, all brothers are invited over to the Chapter House for a cocktail hour and general get-together. The cost of the dinner is S7»00 per plate. The program for the evening will center on the recognition of Pi Signa's first fifty years since its initiation in 1917« Secretary, Fred L. Dixon. will be the guest spealcer. Archon Acting as toastmaster will be our current Section Chief, Bill Morris. At the dinner there will be awarded Golden Owl Certificates to all those living members v/ho have been in the chapter for fifty years or more. This is a very special occasion for all brothers of Pi Sigma. Please reply promptly, and make every effort to attend, so that yon cstn help make the celebration a success and have a chance to visit the remedied Chapter House, v/hile meeting and talking with the bro thers. We are looking forward to seeing you. Please use the de tachable form below to reply. Horris Dinner; C C ) ) February 18, 1967 I will attend. Here is my check for if7.oo. Sorry, I cannot attend. Here is my contribution for the financial success of the dinner. HAMF ADDRFSS"