NITTANY FIJI NEWS PHI GAMMA DELTA | GAMMA PHI CHAPTER | FIJIPSU.ORG CLASS OF 1969 REUNION The last weekend of September was a memorable one for the class of 1969! Several visited the stadium after many get-togethers at the house and Nittany Lion Inn. Gerry “the Rat” Curtin organized the reunion and he had this to say to the current Corresponding Secretary, Joe Lombardi, “On behalf of the graduating class of 1969 (pledge class of 1966) thanks to you and the involved brothers for your hospitality during our visit. We had a great weekend and our visit back to the lodge was one of the outstanding parts to that reunion. Just think….in 50 or so years maybe you and many brothers will do the same! Great of you guys to take some time to accommodate a Do you remember these Brothers? bunch of guys who are as old as your grandparents- please pass on our thanks to the involved brothers, and good luck with your remaining college years and beyond.” 1 \r\nCLASS OF 1969 REUNION CONT... Mac Heebner added a thanks to Gerry saying, “Thank you! Our memories continue to grow. Saturday, walking through ‘the FIJI house of memories’ our class of ’69 Gamma Phi added another, OUR OWN!!! Thanks for your vision. The weekend was joyous!” WE HOPE OTHER CLASSES JOIN IN FOR THEIR REUNIONS! Here is what many of them look like today! Front row: Emil Sebastian, Fred Caligiuri, Mark Thomas, Rocco Simonetta, Bob Abraham, Tom Kuster, Dan Kohlhepp Back row: KT Thomas, Turtle Steriopulos, Abo Absalom, JB Beerer, Scott Frymire, Ned McFarland, Mac Heebner, Bob Knechtel, Bill First, Gerald Curtin NEW PLEDGE CLASS This fall we have 16 new pledges to welcome to FIJI. Their names, hometowns and majors are listed. SAVE THE DATE: PIG DINNER 2020’s Pig Dinner will be held on April 11, 2020. Look for more information in upcoming editions of the Nittany FIJI News. 2 \r\nFIJI PHOTOS Class of 1969 Reunion Stadium Tour Pledge Formal for the class of 1967! Front row: Dan Kohlhepp, Bob Abraham, Gerry Curtin, Tom Kuster, Stadium tour guide Back row: Ned McFarland, Jim Beerer, Fred Caligiuri, Scott Frymire, Mark Thomas, Eric Johnson CALLING THE CLASS OF 1972-1973 I will try to highlight a class photo in this and future newsletters to generate a competition to increase donations from various classes! Below is the class of ‘72/’73 composite picture. We all know you lived in the house that is approaching 132 years of age and requires funds for proper upkeep! Let’s see what these classes can generate for the Lodge! 3 \r\nIN MEMORIAM Norman Walter (1946) Rudolf Japchen (1958) James Tate (1947) Donald Bartoo (1961) Ray Noll (1950) Charles Harte (1964) Carl Rebele (1952) Donald Caum (1964) Thomas Schott (1954) Robert Barton (1968) Thomas Younkins (1954) William Lenkaitis (1968) Willard Noyes (1955) John Curry (1968) Donald Ferguson (1957) » FIJI, the first fraternity at Penn State, dates to 1888, but it didn’t move onto campus until this house was completed in 1915 at the corner of Pollock and Burrowes. DONATE TO FIJI There are many ways that you can give back to FIJI. Remember, we are not for college days alone! 1.) Donations can be made online by visiting our Give page, fijipsu.org/give. 2.) Alternatively, you can use the form below and return envelope to mail a check, payable to “Phi Gamma Delta – Gamma Phi.” 3.) If you are looking for other ways to help Penn State FIJI, we are always looking for volunteers. Visit our Get Involved page at fijipsu.org/get-involved/ to sign up! CONTRIBUTE TO THE 2019-20 GAMMA PHI ANNUAL FUND Please accept my contribution of: ___ $100 ___ $500 ___ $Other ___ $250 ___ $1000 To complete your donation: Please enclose your check, payable to the Gamma Phi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and mail to: Penn State FIJI| P.O. Box 953 | State College, PA 16804 OR Please Note: Monthly donations may be made using our secure online donation page at Donate securely online at FIJIPSU.ORG/GIVE Contributions to the Annual Fund are not tax deductible. PLEASE PRINT: Name: Grad Year: Address: Email: Phone: 4