r FEBRUARY, 1968 PITTSBURGH, PA. NORRIS DINNER '68 TO HONOR PAST FIJI LETTERMEN PI SIGMA CHAPTER \r\nFebruary, 1968 THE PANTHER Page 2 PI SIGMA RECOGNIZES PAST FIJI LETTERMEN FEBRUARY 17,1968 mm This year, Pi Sigma chapter will honor Fiji varsity lettermen of past seasons at the University of Rttsburgh, showing them recognition for their successes in athle tics. Over sixty Brothers of Pi Sigma chapter have at tained atheltic honors in the past fifty years, proudly represen ting Panther teams in football, basketball, track, baseball, swimming and other varsity sports. The festivities will take place at our annual Norris Pig Dinner on February 17, 1968. Highlighting the program, will be special guest speaker Dr. Daryl Lewis, current coach of the Pitt freshman football team. Dr. Lewis, as you may remember Gina is the Fiji football star who led the Panthers to both' the Sugar Bowl, and the Orange Bowl before his gradu ation in 1956. Our new and popular Section Chief, G. Dixon Shrum, will act as toastmaster for the dinner; presiding over a program that includes the traditional' reading of ''The Exile's Toast" by former Section Chief, our much admired and remembered friend and councilor, Bill Morris. Closing out the program will be the presentation of the Golden Owl awards to the initia MEET OUR SWEETHEART ted class of 1918. Once again, the Dinner will be held at the elegant banquet facilities of Stouffer's Restaurant in Oakland The bar opens at 5:00 p.m., and dinner should start' about 6:00 p.m. After the dinner, all Brothers are cord ially invited to a cocktail hour and social get-together at the Chapter House. This will provide an ideal oppor tunity to meet and acquaint yourselves with the mem bers of the active chapter, and to renew past Fiji memories. The Brothers were heartened and happy to see the unusually large graduate turn-out at last year's Fif tieth Anniversary Norris Dinner. It was a huge success— because of you, our alumni. More important, it was a good time for all attending, as will easily be remembered by those still at -the House in the wee hours of the morning. Norris Dinner is the best time for Fiji alumni to get together; to reminisce, and to share some time with the undergraduates. The Dinner is for YOU. Please make every effort to attend. It should be another en joyable and memorable evening - February 17, 1968. Whether performing her duties as a nurse, directing a play, or simply strumming her guitar by the fireplace in the Fiji House, Pi Sigma's Sweetheart for 1967—68 IS quite at home amongst any group, and is certainly a joy to i^ve at our own social functions. She is Miss Negina Fusan or Dorseyville, Pennsylvania, Gina grad uated from the West Penn Hospital School of Nursing, where she was active as a Senior Councilor and took the ime to direct their annual variety show. Now, she has recently added on to her heavy workload in the Obstet- rics department at West Penn, by enrolling in the School of General Studies at Pitt. Aside from her busy work schedule, Gina shows ot course, in her pinmate. Brother J oe Stiger. Luckily particular interest in folk singing and dramatics — for all of us at Pi Sigma, he brings her over often. Gina fr'leii mess andhelpful and brighten appreciated charm help any during event. Rush. Her ban for ill f her smile, that she is veiy Sweetheart, and I know that I can speak nro„H ®^y"Phi that Gam we'reGirl." just as happy P oud fto have Gina as^ our Inserted in this issue is your invitation and reser vation form for this year's dinner. Please make every 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 Please return your reservation forms to: from you soon, and looking forward to seeing you at Pi Sigma's Norris Pig Dinner, to be held, once again, on ATin wm"'"* Stiger, '^5 Waliingford St. Chairman Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 February 17, 1968. Don't forget, and please don't delay to respond. ' igmo of Phi Gamme Delta \r\nPage 3 THE PANTHER FIJI February, 1968 FIJIS VIE FOR * r B" LEAGUE CROWN Fijis at Pitt are making a strong come-back in intra mural sports this year, much to the relief of sports chair man, Don Yahrling. With almost one-half of the sports completed, Pi Sigma ranks third overall in^their respec tive league. This rise in the Fraternity B League standings after an undistinguished showing the past year, has come about through sorne noteworthy individual efforts, as well as plenty of spirited teamwork. After a weak start in softball, our singles and doubles tennis teams finished first and second respec tively, to earn us an overall first place in intramural tennis competition. Kenny Klucsor, not losing a set, represented us in single matches, while John Bedzyk and George Miller played in the doubles. Soon after, our football team, captained and quarterbacked by Frank "A FAIRY TALE "Tooney" Diettinger, went as far as the semi-finals; COME TRUE" ... but lost in the final play of the game, and settled for third place over-all. Dean Coleman, Rick Reber, Frank Diettinger, Jeff Devore and Harvey Taschner went unde feated in "B" League to easily win this event. HOMECOMING 1967 The prospects for this coming term look bright as well. Included in the intramural schedule are such sports as basketball, track, and swimming. Fijis on this cam pus hold the record for the mile relay, and that same team who set it in 1966, is still with us, led by (some times) half miler. Ken Wise. In swimming last year, Fijis took second place; including two firsts by Steve "the mighty" Mausner, and all are returning this year. It almost happened. . . . there was Pinochio grasp ing onto the frail Syracuse raft, soon to be swallowed by the overpowering Pitt whale —and for three and one-half quarters of the Panther-Orangemen football game that was the story. But the underdog Panthers finally succumbed in the closing moments of an exciting But the really crucial question at the Chapter House game that highlighted the University of Pittsburgh's is, can "Snavely'^^win big in intramural ping pong. . « « • 1967 Homecoming. The theme for the weekend was "The Wonderful World of Walt Disney." The Fijis and the sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority built the mini-float pictured above, "A Fairy Tale Come True." It placed fourth in the competiUon, representing the efforts of some forty Greek and campus organizations. But no Fiji Homecoming would be complete without the traditional buffet dinner and alumni get-together that Editor: Rick Reber Contributors: John Guehl, Jim Kratochvill, Joe Stiger Art: Steve Mausner Photos: Jay Mckown takes place at our House on Wallingford Street following the game. The buffet is served by the mothers in our Mary McCarty's chapter, and there is always plenty to eat and drink for all alumni who wish to attend. Our last gathering was no exception. While it was not exactly "a fairy tale come true," this year's Homecoming was an exciting and enjoyable one. . . -and maybe, just maybe, Pitt will beat Air Force at Homecoming 1968. \r\nPage 4 THE PANTHER FIJI February. 1968 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. Class- NameFirst Middle 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 ^725 Wailingford Street Pittsburgh, Pennsyevania 15213 AuwUTftlj: JAMES p. KRATOCHVILL JOHNT.BEDZYK President Treasurer STEVEN M. MAUSNER Corresponding Secretary DANIEL 1. BOOKER THOMAS K. HITTLE Recording Secretary VINCENT M.BEIRNE Purple Legionnaire Historian January 5, 1968 Dear Brother, This is your reservation form for the Pi Sigma Morris Pig Dinner, to be held on Saturday, Pebruary 17, 1968, The place is Stouffer's in Oakland, located at 126 M. Oraig St., just about a block and a half from the house. The bar -will open at 5:00 p.m. and dinner will start at 6:00. After the Dinner everyone is invited over to the chanter house for a. cocktail party and a general get to-gether. The program of the dinner includes the recognition of the Pi Sigma Alumni Lettermen and the awarding of the Golden Owl Certificates to the class of '18. Dr. Darrell Lewis, who graduated from Pitt in 1956 and coaches Pitt's freshman football team will be the guest speaker. will act as Section chief G. Dixon Schrum toa.stmaster. This is a special occasion for all The brothers of Pi Sigma. Please renly promptly and make every effort to attend, so that you may share in the unique enjoyment of the Pig Dinner and have a chance to visit the chapter house while talking and meeting with the brothers. Ife are looking forward to seeing you. Please use the Detachable form below. Perge f Praternally, ' Zr fy~ (toseph L. Stigyr Chairman Morris Dinner Morris Pig Dinner; February 17f 1968 ( ) T will attend. ( ) T cannot attend. For the Name 'iddress Phone Here is my check for §7.00 success Here is my contribution of the Dinner.