FraferhTty^jPgifeGgmma Delta Pi Sigma Chapter Uni^^^ity ofPittsbu^ ^ WINTER, 1980 Vol. 3 No. 1 HOMECOMING '79 A GREAT SUCCESS by Brian Koma This year's Homecoming celebration was the best in recent memory, thanks to the hard work of Gary Pezze ('81). Acting on his own initiative, Gary singlehandedly put together a buffet dinner for the gradu ates, brothers and pledges with the help of a local catering company that was really fantastic. For five dollars per person, you could eat as much as you wanted. There was also a feeling of brotherhood that had not existed at previous Homecoming celebra tions because the whole thing took place under one roof. In years before, some graduates would go to Laseks in South Oakland. There was no need for that this The Fiji Fighting Owls took all-fraternity and all-campus in football this year. The year. The food, the booze and the Pirates championship team is: (bottom row — left to right) Ray Connolly, Dave Braunegg, Coach Greg Marks, Jay Macierowski. Second Row: John Campbell, Steve Economou With approximately 125-150 people in Mike Metz, Jim Muoio, Joe Marchi, Mike Pietropola, Spencer Davis. Third Row: Chris attendance, it had to be one of the most McFarlin, Brian Koma, Tom Kunkel, Ron Nandor, Rob Montgomery, Paul Bruno successful gatherings in some time. Fourth Row: Mark Jennings, Jerry Uffner, Jeff Lewis, Ron Callovini, Bill Wallander Thanks Gary for a job well done. Doug Spatz, Mark Falvo. Goalpost: Bob Massaro's legs. were all to be had under one roof. NEW INITIATES Fall Pledges '79—Initiated Jan. 14,1980 63rd Annual Norris Pig Dinner Raymond Connolly Spencer Davis Mike Demoratz Paul DiGregory Joseph Duda Steven Haberman Doug Houck Pittsburgh, Pa. Huntingdon Valley, Pa. Industry, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Engineering '83 Uniontown, Pa. Chemistry '82 Pittsburgh, Pa. Reading, Pa. Ind. Engineering '83 Pre-Med '83 Pre-Dent '83 Ind. Engineering '83 March 29,1980 At Churchill Country Club Details Inside... Pre-Dent '83 Pre-Pharm. '83 Undecided '82 Fratres Qui Fuerunt Verona, Pa. York, Pa. Engineering '83 Sed Nunc Ad Astra Verona, Pa. Conneaut Lake, Pa. Engineering '83 Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Paul Kraisinger Tom Kruper Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Massaro William McAlister Mike Pietropla Tom Sherbondy Michael Speck Pittsburgh, Pa. Jerome Uffner Blair Uminski Steve Watson John Wire Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. York, Pa. Verona, Pa. Economics '83 Business '83 Economics '81 Undecided '83 Electrical Eng. '82 Undecided '83 Pre-Pharm. '83 JohnC. Ankeny '23 December 29,1978 Graduate News Pig Dinner President's Report pg. 3 .' pg. 3 pg. 2 \r\nPage 2 yoo K^joW, X BELieVE Little sxsreif^ Py^OG^Ays Many Improvements ^^ALUV Made In House H^xjse. By MARK JENNINGS Through the past half a year the Fiji house has gone through some major cosmetic improvements. All of which have highlighted the construction and renova tion of last year. The front and back yard were the areas that received the most attention this summer. The grass was well fertilized early last spring and it has certainly paid off with healthy lawns in the front and the back yards. Railroad ties were installed to define a parking area for five cars and the garage was cleaned out to make room for a sixth car. A barbeque pit was also built with a spit for a possible pig roast. At the Fijiland retreat this year Brothers Mark Uminski, Bill and Jim Wal lander filled the garage with three cords of split wood to keep the rest of us warm through the long winter. The other major addition was a weight room which was the old 'lounge' in the basement. This has gone SHi>tE over well with the athletic enthusiasts of the house. PRESIDENT'S REPORT by John Clark 1979 Undergraduate President Pi Sigma is enjoying one of the most suc Metallurgical Engineers. Holding Greek cessful periods in recent times. This ap Week Chairmanships are Greg Dunlap plies to all aspects of the fraternity; ('80), Brian Koma ('81), Greg Marks ('80), pledges, pledging, intramural sports, Bill Wallander ('81), and Jim Wallander social, campus activities, as well as ('82). The University's mentor program, graduate relations. as well as the University radio station, has Our fall term started off on a good note representatives from Phi Gamma Delta. when the hard work of our rush chairman, The list goes on and on. . . Jim Wallander ('82), paid off. With the Homecoming has passed, and with its help of an enthusiastic rush committee, passing came the realization that we at Pi Jim collected 18 bids, resulting in the sec Sigma are blessed with one of the most ond largest pledge class on campus. active and concerned graduate associa Fiji's have finally emerged as an ath tions in Phi Gamma Delta. A buffet dinner letic powerhouse, taking all-fraternity in was held at the chapter house, with ap soccer, volleyball, and football, and all- proximately 125 alumni, wives, brothers, campus in volleyball and football. We also clinched a play-off berth in softball. Phi and pledges in attendance. Gams now lead all houses in sports points. That ever elusive All Sports Trophy now in attendance, it was obvious that the slo Through fall rush the house took a few bumps and bruises, but none that weren't repairable. •The bar area had some improvements this year also. Various lights were added to facilitate cleaning and highlighting the area. Thanks to Dave Blyler we have beautiful wood cabinets for under the sink and the bar itself. All new plumbing was installed for the sink behind the bar. The pool table was refinished last spring and extra lights were installed on the dance floor. With 18 pledges, the house was always in top shape. Special thanks to Bill Wallander, Paul Bruno, Chris McFarlin, Giles Grabiak, George Keiser, Dave Bly ler, and all the rest of the Phi Gams who made Fiji the best house on campus. With such a large number of graduates NEW OFFICERS gan "Not for College Days Alone", was a seems tantalizingly near. Leadership has spilled over from Phi wise choice. Gamma Delta and found its place in many aspects of the university community. Brother Tom Kunkel ('81) is currently rageous stories, discovering a continuity down through the years, and that only time itself kept these stories from being identi Geology major from Mt. Lebanon, Pa active in the Student Government Board cal. Chasbo has been known to have occasional and varsity soccer. Mark Uminski ('80) is I sincerely believe that Pi Sigma is not only the premier fraternity at the Univer bouts of severe halitosis. president of the Electrical Engineers, Mike Haberman ('80) is president of the Industrial Engineers, and Mike Anthony ('80) is president of the Materials and Graduates and pledges alike shared out sity of Pittsburgh, but also one of the great pillars of Phi Gamma Delta. FOR '80 By BRIAN KOMA President: Chris McFarlin ('81) is Treasurer: Ron Nandor ('82) is Chemical Engineer from Greensburg, Pa Recording Secretary: Ron Callovini ('81) is a Chemistry major from Harleigh Pa. PANTHER FIJI is Pi Sigma's annual undergraduate publication aimed at graduate con Corresponding Secretary: Mark Jen tact. Views expressed are those of the individual editors and contributors and not neces nings ('82) is a Business / Economics sarily those of the International Headquarters of the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta. major from Pittsburgh, whoalso serves as Editorial offices: 4724 WallingfordSt., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. Phone: 412-682-9741. our very able house manager. BRIAN KOMA, Editor Historian: Lee Kirby ('81) is a Political Contributors: John Clark Ron Callovini Science major from Pittsburgh. Lee is Mark Jennings known around the house for his extreme Steve Economou neatness. \r\nPages PIG DINNER NEWS HEY GRABS. . . PI SIGMA'S 63rd ANNUAL FRANK NORRIS PIG DINNER WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 29,1980 AT THE CHURCHILL COUNTRY CLUB. Cash Bar from 7:30-8:30 p. m. MENU: Tossed Salad Onion Soup Roast Prime Ribs of Beef Pie ala mode PRICE: $21.00 Make Checks payable to Phi Gamma Delta If you have any questions contact the house 4725 Wallingford St. Pittsburgh, Pa. •15213 • 412-682-9741 FIJI FEEDBACK—GRADUATE NEWS Dave Altimier '39: Self employed Consult ing Engineer. Currently consultant to Ashland Oil and Dept. of Energy for Coal Liquifaction. part time as a consultant for Crown Indus tries. Don lives at 36800 Baurerdale Drive, Eng. Co. John resides at 2225Dawn Marie Rd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73112. Avon, Ohio. Don and his wife have five John asks grandchildren, one daughter in the Pitts you?" "Dave Board — where are burgh area, and one son in the Cleveland Jim Betts '54: Technical Director for area. Malco, Inc. Jim lives at 647 Olentangy Cir cle, Akron, Ohio, 44313. Walter 'Buzz' Fullerton '50: Vice-Presi- dent in charge of sales for Louisville Lad Jack Creighton '54: Vice President Weyer- der, a division of Emerson Electric. Buzz haeuser Co., in Tacoma, Washington. He is lives at 3507 Rems Ct., Louisville, Ken now living at 3711 130th Ave. NE., Belle- vue, Washington, 98005. Jack was recently elected a Trustee for Puget Sound Mutual Savings Bank, Seattle, Wa. Carl Luft '72: City Management for Mt. Lebanon, Pa. Carl was recently promoted to "Assistant to the Municipal Manager He resides at 378 Jonqual Place, Pgh., Pa. 15228. tucky, 40222. J. Bruce McDowell '70: District Execu William Genge '48: Chairman of KM and G member of the Board of Directors of the International, Inc. Bill lives at 725 Devon Rotary Club, and is active in the United shire St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213. Way of Wash, county. tive. Boy Scouts of America. Bruce is a Donald Davis '33: Physician, residing at 211 Coram Ave., Shelton, Connecticut, William R. Hovis '16: Retired, looking for Bill McKay '54: Manufacturer. Owner of 06484. Don writes that he had a total hip fun at Frick Park. Bill resides at 1601 Penn Contemp. Case Corp. Bill lives at 9931 Gar replacement of his left leg in 1975,and that he can play golf, dance, and do anything Avenue, Ambassador Apt. Pittsburgh, Pa., 15221. No. 615-W, else he wants to. Davie Emery '71: Marketing Representa tive for Telex Computer Products. Dave is now living at 21 Robin Hood Drive, Medford, N.J. Emo was recently named Rookie-of-the-Year for all Telex salesmen nationwide. Dave and his wife Dede have three kids; Johnny 6, Tracy 5, and Katie 1. den Grove, North Ridge, Ca. 91325. Bill says his daughter Karen is president of the Theta's at San Diego State. George 'Jake' Jacoby '73: Deputy Trea surer for City and School District of Pgh. Jake has two children, and is a June, 1979 graduate of Duquesne Law School. (Continued on pg. 4) CAMPUS LEADERS Mike Marsh Johnson '25: Retired. Marsh can be reached at PO Box 2189, Reno, Nevada, 89505. Anthony ('80) — President of Materials and Metallurgical Engineers Greg Dunlap ('80) — Greek Week Commit tee SteveEconomou ('81) — IFC Treasurer Mike Haberman ('80) — President of George F. Evans '43: Consulting Engi Ralph Johnston '51: Manufacturers Rep neer, Evans and Assoc., Inc. George lives resentative, RJ Sales Association. Ralph Industrial Engineers. at 7448 Oval Drive, Independence, Ohio, lives at 18730 Anita Ct., Brookfield, Wis Brian Koma ('81) — IFC Judicial Board 44131. George was selected as Ohio's Engi consin, 53005. Special Prosecutor, Greek Week Commit neer of the Year last April. tee Paul Kalinsky '73: Paul lives at 24 Trottingham Rd., Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Tom Kunkel ('81) — Student Government 12866. Greg Marks ('80) — Greek Week Commit Bob Komosinski '76: Project Engineer, Bill Wallander ('81) — Assistant to the John Fowler '29: Norm is retired and liv Consolidation Coal Co. Komo lives at 40 ing at 3078 Spencer Lane, Sarasota, McMichael Rd., Carnegie, Pa., 15106. Executive Business Manager of the Pitt News, Business Manager — 1980 Greek John Lennon '67: Consulting Petroleum Week. Jim Wallander ('82) — Greek Week Com Engineer for Long, Atteberry and Assoc., mittee Chester Fossee '59: Attorney with Mucovich, Reale and Fossee. Chet is now living at 428Oliver Rd., Edgeworth, Pa., 15143. tee Florida, 33579. Donald Frazer '37: Retired, but working Board \r\nPage 4 MORE GRADUATE NEWS (Continued from pg. 3) Larry Meier '68: ATF Specialist for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Richard Ranii '78: Looking for employ Alan D. Van Nort '65: Marketing Manager ment. Rick is now living at 335 Freeport for Westinghouse Elevator Co. Alan lives Larry is living at 1112 18th St., San Fran Rd., Pgh., Pa. 15238. at 4 Carson Rd., Budd Lake, New Jersey, cisco, Ca. 94107. Larry says Ed Hill '68, 07828. Alan and his wife Jane have three just bought a home at 503 N. 10 St., Bill Reynolds '53: Salesman for Wilson children. Freight. Bill lives at 3720 Chrisfield Dr., Allentown, Pa. 18102. Rocky River, Ohio 44116. Bill writes that Craig Vara '73: Captain / Navigator he and his wife Sheila of 25 years have United States Air Force. He lives at 724 Paul C. Miller '31: Insurance Agent for three children. Bill is currently president Miller Dr., Dover, Del. 19901. Craig is now John G. Beck Agency, Inc. Paul lives at 1830 Foxcroft Lane No. 606, Allison Park, Pa. 15101. Paul writes that he has com pleted one of his cherished goals in life — raised three children, seen them graduate from college and become established in their careers. They all live near him and every Sunday morning is a family reunion. Paul also has five grandchildren. William 'Bud' Minnick, Jr. '50: Owner of ofCleve^nd Browns T.D. Club. flying C-5AGallaxy Aircraft — the largest plane in the world. Hank Sawin '37: Retired CPA with Price Waterhouse and Co. Hilnk is now living at Roy W. Walters, Jr. '40: Management 819 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Bryn Mawr, Pa., Consultant. President of Roy W. Walters 19010. Hank and his wife Rose (Pitt '38) are Assoc., Inc. Roy lives at 344 Grandview about to celebrate their 36thAnniversary. Circle, Ridgewood, N.J. 07450; A.W. Schenck, Jr. '37: Bill is a corporate William S. Walters '44: Physician. Bucky officer. He is now livingat RDNo. 1,Mars, lives at 371 Pleasant Dr., Warren, Pa. Pa. 16046. 16365. Son Scott (Pi Sigma '77) is going to W.F. Minnick Assoc., Inc., an advertising and public relations firm in Pgh. Bud resides at 1451 Redfern Dr., Pgh., Pa. MarkSeifert '78: GraduateStudentinpsy chology at Florida Atlantic University in 15241. Boca Raton, Fla. James Myers '72: Supervisor of Project Engineering for Ingersoll Rand Co., Inc. Jack R. Sell '60: Owner of J.R. Sell Lum Jim lives at 4126 Willmeade Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107. graduate school at Pitt for his MBA. James K. Warne, Jr. '42: Retired from Gulf Oil Corp. in 1974. Jim is living at 124 See St., Rodgers, Arizona 72756. ber Co. in Coraopolis, Pa. Jack lives at 107 Don Yahrling '70: Chief pilot and Drop Tory Rd., Coraopolis, 15108. Zone Manager of Altitude South, Inc., a sport parachuting center. Don is now Carl H. Shaffer '27: Retired Engineer for living at Rt. 2 Box 284 D-2, Williston, Fla., Jean 0. Nelson '21: Petroleum Geologist and Engineer. Jean resides at 4404 Angus Drive, Fort Worth, Texas, 76116. Jean says that he is still going strong at 82, and he and his wife are still enjoying good health. Western Electric Co., Inc. Carl is living at 32696. 613 Shackamaxon Dr., Westfield, N.J., 07090. Carl writes that since retiring he has Roy W. Walters Sr. '17: Retired Dentist. visited England and the British Isles Roy is living at 3791 Gokey Rd., Green- twice, and has toured extensively in the hurst, N.Y., 14742. Roy writes that he U.S. He has one son, a Rear Admiral in the hears from Scott Conway, Ira Hill and Navy, and three grandchildren. Larry Pansino '74: Press Aide for Pa. House of Representatives. Pano lives at 5318 D Manayink R., Harrisburg, Pa. 17109. Larry says he was one of the "evacuees" from Harrisburg because of the Three Mile Island incident. Earl Pressel '41: Sr. Project Engineer, Giffels Assoc., Inc. Earl resides at 36491 William Smyers '24: Retired chemist, inventor and patent attorney. Bill lives at 229 Sylvania PI., Westfield, N.J., 07090. Bill writes that he was an advocate of gasohol as far back at 1936, but no one would listen. vill, Ohio 43081. Don writes that he formed writes that is active in Ham radio and is a Golf Schools of America, Inc., and is now building a complex in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Planned opening is spring of 1980. father of 6 children. FROM: Phi Gamma Delta PI Sigma Chapter 4725 Walllngford St. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 Please Forward. Gam. Byron N. Rowland ' : Publisher for CBS, Inc. CBS publishes Woman's Day, Road and Track, Field and Stream, Sea, World Donald S. Thomas '45: Management Rep Tennis, Mechanix Illustrated. resentative for Thomas Sales Agency. Don lives at 5079 Grasshopper Lane, Wester- Andrew J. Watson '35: Engineer. Republi Saxony Rd., Farmington, MI. 48024. He registered professional engineer, and the George Megahan occasionally, and that he remembers many good times as a Phi 3 can Candidate for Governor of Pennsyl vania in the May, 1979 Primary race. Andy ran on the Tax Rebellion platform, unfor tunately, he lost.