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'''Alpha Pi Chapter''' (Founded 6 October [[1991]]) is located at [http://www.psu.edu Pennsylvania State University] in University Park, Pennsylvania.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the [[Central Pennsylvania Region]].
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'''Alpha Pi Chapter''' (Founded 6 October 1991) is located at [http://www.psu.edu Pennsylvania State University] in University Park, Pennsylvania.  The [[Collegiate Chapters|Chapter]] was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the [[Keystone Region]].
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[[File:AlphaPi Spring 2017.jpg|thumbnail|The Alpha Pi Chapter, Spring 2017]]
  
 
== Chapter History ==
 
== Chapter History ==
 
=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
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The Alpha Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was founded on October 6, 1991 upon the ratification of the constitution.  The first executive board consisted of President: Angela Evans, Vice President: Richard Griffiths, Treasurer: Alicia Sweitzer, Secretary: Gwyn Johnston, Historians: Valerie Holmes and Alison Carroll, Initiate Chairperson: Marc Marino and Parliamentarian: Morgan Janier.  23 people were in the first class of Alpha Pi.  Upon its founding in October of '91 Phi Sigma Pi was still not approved as an official organization of the Pennsylvania State University.  THus, they were unable to hold any meetings on campus or participate in campus events under the name of Phi Sigma Pi.  Due to their underground status many brothers refused to say the name of the fraternity aloud, even in the presence of other brothers.  It was not until November 3, 1991 that President Angela Evans announced to her committee that they were officially recognized.
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The Alpha Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was founded on October 6, 1991 upon the ratification of the constitution.  The first executive board consisted of President: [[Angela Evans]], Vice President: [[Richard Griffiths]], Treasurer: [[Alicia Sweitzer]], Secretary: [[Gwyn Johnston]], Historians: [[Valerie Holmes]] and [[Alison Carroll]], Initiate Chairperson: [[Marc Marino]] and Parliamentarian: [[Morgan Janier]].  Upon its founding in October of '91 Phi Sigma Pi was still not approved as an official organization of the Pennsylvania State University.  Thus, they were unable to hold any meetings on campus or participate in campus events under the name of Phi Sigma Pi.  Due to their underground status many brothers refused to say the name of the fraternity aloud, even in the presence of other brothers.  It was not until November 3, 1991 that President [[Angela Evans]] announced to her committee that they were officially recognized.
  
 
=== Early Years ===
 
=== Early Years ===
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In the first class in 1991 there were 134 inductees, with 3 females to every one male. 55% of the brothers were education majors, 12% were business majors, and 33% were other majors. The first event held by the Alpha Pi chapter was a hayride at Mount Nittany Trail Riders on October 27th. Sixty brothers attended.  Brothers spent much of their time holding events in the hopes of getting to know one another better. Some events held by the chapter included ice breakers, informal dinners, food drives, face painting before football games, the Penn State Dance Marathon and the American Heart Association Heartwalk. In an effort to better develop the brotherhood, brothers also developed programs and policies such as an initiation program and an attendance policy within its first years of existence.
  
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
 
=== The Active Chapter ===
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There are 14 committees within Alpha Pi: Service, Fundraising, Social, Scholarship, Inter-chapter Relations, Rush/PR, Web, Risk Management, Homecoming, THON (Penn State's Dance MaraTHON), History, Bylaws, Intramural Sports, and Alumni.  The Prism is the Chapter's newsletter that is sent out to the alumni every semester.
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There are 12 committees within Alpha Pi: Service, Fundraising, Scholarship, Recruitment, Public Relations, Webmaster, Risk Management, Homecoming, THON (Penn State's Dance MaraTHON), Social/Intramural Sports, Alumni, and Relay for Life.  The Prism is the Chapter's newsletter that is sent out to the alumni every semester.
  
 
=== Current Executive Board ===
 
=== Current Executive Board ===
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* President: [[Steve Girman]]
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*President: [[Drew Higgins]]
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* Vice President: [[Kate Matheson]]
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*Vice President: [[Kendra Reynolds]]
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* Secretary: [[Leah Brandt]]
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*Secretary: [[Khushali Patel]]
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* Treasurer: [[Shannon Keane]]
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*Treasurer: [[Ty Gilkey]]
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* Parliamentarian: [[Nick Stumpo]]
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*Parliamentarian: [[Jacob Ryan]]
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* Regional Delegate: [http://www.susanrbuckley.com Susan "Q" Buckley]
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*Historian: [[Faris Bouran]]
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*Historian: [[Erica Rounick]]
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*Initiate Advisors: [[Kendra Reynolds]] & [[Ren Soto]] (Beta Delta)
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* Initiate Advisors: [[Zac Pawlikowski]], [[Bridget Monaghan]]
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===Current Alumni Advisor===
  
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
 
=== Past Chapter Presidents ===
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* [[Steve Girman]] (Present)
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* [[Aimei Lund]] (2016)
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* [[Anna Chen]] (2015)
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* [[Nicholas Cupelli]] (2014-2015)
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* [[Kevin Laubscher]] (2013-2014)
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* [[Ankit Jain]] (2012-2013)
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* [[Kyle Rice]] (2011-2012)
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* [[Lydia Convey]] (2010-2011)
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* [[Katie Tice]] (2009-2010)
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* [[Steve Girman]] (2008-2009)
 
* [[Jenna Marcolina]] (2007-2008)
 
* [[Jenna Marcolina]] (2007-2008)
 
* [[Rachel Trosino]] (2006-2007)
 
* [[Rachel Trosino]] (2006-2007)
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* [[Tim Mueller]] (2005-2006)
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* [[Thor Balunis]] (2004-2005)
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* [[Jayme Brittingham]] (2003-2004)
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* [[Mike Kolbe]] (2002-2003)
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* [[Tricia Snyder]] (2001-2002)
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* [[Jeff Mitzak]] (2000-2001)
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* [[Sarah Nonnemacher]] (1999-2000)
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* [[Matthew Seligman]] (1998-1999)
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* [[Sarah Elbling]] (1997--1998)
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* [[Jason O'Neil]] (1996-1997)
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* [[Jason Troxell]] (1995-1996)
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* [[Ann Ryan]] (1994-1995)
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* [[Jim Woods/Valerie Holmes]] (1993-1994)
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''Main Article: [[List of Past Alpha Pi Executive Members]]''
  
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
 
=== Initiate Classes ===
 
''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Pi Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
 
''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Pi Chapter Initiate Classes]]''
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=== Family Trees ===
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''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Pi Chapter Family Trees]]''
  
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
 
== Chapter Events & Activities ==
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Alpha Pi participates in Penn State's Homecoming festivities every year.  The brothers join together and spend hours building and pomping their float as well as taking part in the "Homecoming Day of Service"   
 
Alpha Pi participates in Penn State's Homecoming festivities every year.  The brothers join together and spend hours building and pomping their float as well as taking part in the "Homecoming Day of Service"   
  
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[[Image:homecoming_float_07.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Homecoming Float, 2007]]
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[[File:AlphaPi Homecoming2012 Float.jpg|framed|Homecoming Float, 2012]]
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<gallery>
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Image:Operation_Float.jpg|Homecoming Float, 2008
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Image:Homecoming_2008_pomping.jpg|Homecoming Pomping, 2008
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Image:homecoming_float_07.jpg|2007 Homecoming Float. Alpha Pi Chapter partnered with Alpha Chi Sigma.
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This image is from the 2007 Homecoming Parade. The Alpha Pi Chapter partnered with Alpha Chi Sigma.
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'''Homecoming Related Awards:'''
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* [[2001: 1st place in White Division]] (Phi Sigma Pi and Creamery)
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* [[2004: 2nd place]] "Goonies" theme
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* [[2008: 4th place]] "Operation" theme (Phi Sigma Pi and Alpha Chi Sigma)
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* [[2012:]] "Pokemon" theme (Phi Sigma Pi and Triangle) 1st place in Madhatter, 2nd place in Float, 2nd place in BOPS Carnival and 6th place in banner
  
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In 2008 the Alpha Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi won 4th place for their float. The theme of the float was "Operation."
 
  
 
=== THON ===
 
=== THON ===
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[[Image:Thon_dancers_07.jpg|thumb|600px|right|THON, 2008]]
 
[[Image:Thon_dancers_07.jpg|thumb|600px|right|THON, 2008]]
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[[File:THON_2017.jpg|thumbnail|2017 Dancers Aimei Lund and Mark Smeraldo are supported by members Patrick Duda, Rickie Huang, and Kendra Reynolds]]
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Phi Sigma Pi began participating in THON in Feb. 1992. They raised $2,000.
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In 2015, Alpha Pi chapter raised $22,848.91 toward the THON grand total of $13,026,653.23.
  
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In 2008, Alpha Pi chapter raised over $18,000 toward the THON grand total of $6,615,318.04
 
  
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THON Related Awards:
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'''THON Related Awards:'''
 
* Awarded the [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]] for our efforts at THON in 1997
 
* Awarded the [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]] for our efforts at THON in 1997
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* Awarded Most Outstanding Fundraising Event for fundraising for THON in 2000.
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* Awarded the [[Outstanding Fundraiser Award]] for fundraising for THON in 2000.
  
  
 
This photo was taken at THON in 2008. These Brothers were dancers or committee members for THON.
 
This photo was taken at THON in 2008. These Brothers were dancers or committee members for THON.
 
From Left to Right: Emily Friedlander, Krysten Scheidler, Marissa Gernett, Sarah Booth, Emily Spivak, Amy Dobner.
 
From Left to Right: Emily Friedlander, Krysten Scheidler, Marissa Gernett, Sarah Booth, Emily Spivak, Amy Dobner.
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''Main Article: [[List of Alpha Pi Chapter THON Dancers]]''
  
 
=== Brother Bowl ===
 
=== Brother Bowl ===
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'''Prior to 2017'''
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Alpha Pi holds an annual philanthropy called Brother Bowl. Brother Bowl is an ICR, Alumni, and Fundraising event bringing chapters to Penn State for a day of friendly competition and fun on campus. A benefit concert is held in the evening and has benefited a few different philanthropies in recent years, including Teach for America and the Make a Wish Foundation. The event is coordinated each year by the chapter's Corresponding Secretary.
  
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Alpha Pi holds an annual philanthropy called Brother Bowl. Brother Bowl is an ICR, Alumni, and Fundraising event bringing chapters to Penn State for a day of friendly competition and fun on campus.  A benefit concert is held in the evening and has benefited a few different philanthropies in recent years, including Teach for America and the Make a Wish Foundation.
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Brother Bowl was created with the help of Patrick MacFarlene (aka PatMac) in 2001 during his term as Corresponding Secretary. The event developed originally from Alpha Pi's Win, Lose, or Draw Tournament that was also a philanthropy and alumni event. When the Win, Lose, or Draw Tournament became an interchapter event the name was changed to Brother Bowl. The first Brother Bowl event involved a "double dare" event and a scavenger hunt followed by a graffiti pary.  Excatly 100 brothers attended making it the 3rd largest interchapter event in its first year of existence. The event raised between $500 and $1000.
  
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This year's event will be held March 27-29, 2009.
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'''2017-'''
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With the removal of Regions, and the subsequent removal of the ICR Position, Brother Bowl has since been organized by the chapter's Vice President. The event is now an intra-chapter event, that includes an Alumni team if Alumni was present, and each event is run by a member of the committee of Chairs.
  
 
== Notable Alumni ==
 
== Notable Alumni ==
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== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
== Chapter Honors and Awards ==
 
=== National Awards ===
 
=== National Awards ===
 
* 1997 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
 
* 1997 [[C.H. McClure Single Service Award]]
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* 1999 [[Furthest Traveled Chapter Award|Chapter to Travel Furthest to Grand Chapter Conference Award]]
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* 2000 [[Outstanding Website Award]]
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* 2000 [[Outstanding Fundraiser Award]]
 
* 2004 [[Top in Region Award]]
 
* 2004 [[Top in Region Award]]
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* 2014 [[Top in Region Award]]
  
 
=== University Awards ===
 
=== University Awards ===
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* year AwardName
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* 2001 - Homecoming: 1st Place White Division with Alpha Chi Sigma for "The Creamery"
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* None to date
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* 2004 - Homecoming: 2nd Place with Alpha Phi Omega for "Goonies Pirate Ship"
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* 2008 - Homecoming: 4th Place with Alpha Chi Sigma for "Operation"
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* 2012 - Homecoming: 1st Place with Triangle in Madhatter Competition, 2nd Place in BOPS Carnival, 2nd Place in Float Competition, 6th Place in Banner Competition
  
 
=== Other Awards ===
 
=== Other Awards ===
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= Further Resources =
 
= Further Resources =
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* [http://php.scripts.psu.edu/clubs/up/phisigmapi/index.php Alpha Pi Chapter Website]
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* [http://www.psuphisigmapi.com/ Alpha Pi Chapter Website]
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* [http://www.phisigmapi.org/alphapi Alpha Pi Chapter Portal]
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=In the News=
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* [http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/story/909341.html PSU fans flock back for homecoming festivities]
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* [http://www.wsls.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSLS%2FMGArticle%2FSLS_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173350925810&path=!news!localnews Funeral for Erin Peterson (CBS News-Apr 07)]
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* [http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/2007/10/15/homecoming_invades_downtown_st.aspx Homecoming invades downtown streets]
  
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[[Category:Alpha Pi Chapter]]

Latest revision as of 10:04, 12 September 2017

Alpha Pi Chapter (Founded 6 October 1991) is located at Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. The Chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the Central Pennsylvania Region.

The Alpha Pi Chapter, Spring 2017

Chapter History

Founding

The Alpha Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi was founded on October 6, 1991 upon the ratification of the constitution. The first executive board consisted of President: Angela Evans, Vice President: Richard Griffiths, Treasurer: Alicia Sweitzer, Secretary: Gwyn Johnston, Historians: Valerie Holmes and Alison Carroll, Initiate Chairperson: Marc Marino and Parliamentarian: Morgan Janier. Upon its founding in October of '91 Phi Sigma Pi was still not approved as an official organization of the Pennsylvania State University. Thus, they were unable to hold any meetings on campus or participate in campus events under the name of Phi Sigma Pi. Due to their underground status many brothers refused to say the name of the fraternity aloud, even in the presence of other brothers. It was not until November 3, 1991 that President Angela Evans announced to her committee that they were officially recognized.

Early Years

In the first class in 1991 there were 134 inductees, with 3 females to every one male. 55% of the brothers were education majors, 12% were business majors, and 33% were other majors. The first event held by the Alpha Pi chapter was a hayride at Mount Nittany Trail Riders on October 27th. Sixty brothers attended. Brothers spent much of their time holding events in the hopes of getting to know one another better. Some events held by the chapter included ice breakers, informal dinners, food drives, face painting before football games, the Penn State Dance Marathon and the American Heart Association Heartwalk. In an effort to better develop the brotherhood, brothers also developed programs and policies such as an initiation program and an attendance policy within its first years of existence.

The Active Chapter

There are 12 committees within Alpha Pi: Service, Fundraising, Scholarship, Recruitment, Public Relations, Webmaster, Risk Management, Homecoming, THON (Penn State's Dance MaraTHON), Social/Intramural Sports, Alumni, and Relay for Life. The Prism is the Chapter's newsletter that is sent out to the alumni every semester.

Current Executive Board

Current Alumni Advisor

Past Chapter Presidents

Main Article: List of Past Alpha Pi Executive Members

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Alpha Pi Chapter Initiate Classes

Family Trees

Main Article: List of Alpha Pi Chapter Family Trees

Chapter Events & Activities

Homecoming

Alpha Pi participates in Penn State's Homecoming festivities every year. The brothers join together and spend hours building and pomping their float as well as taking part in the "Homecoming Day of Service"

Homecoming Float, 2012

  • Homecoming Float, 2008

  • Homecoming Pomping, 2008

  • 2007 Homecoming Float. Alpha Pi Chapter partnered with Alpha Chi Sigma.

Homecoming Related Awards:


THON

Every year, Phi Sigma Pi participates in the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately referred to as THON by the students at Penn State. THON is best described as a year-long fundraising effort that benefits children and their families in their fight against pediatric cancer. Phi Sigma Pi is engaged in a friendly competition with more than 375 other student organizations to see who can raise the most money for THON. Our combined efforts culminate each year in February with an amazing two-day, no sitting, and no sleeping dance marathon.

THON, 2008
2017 Dancers Aimei Lund and Mark Smeraldo are supported by members Patrick Duda, Rickie Huang, and Kendra Reynolds

Phi Sigma Pi began participating in THON in Feb. 1992. They raised $2,000. In 2015, Alpha Pi chapter raised $22,848.91 toward the THON grand total of $13,026,653.23.


THON Related Awards:


This photo was taken at THON in 2008. These Brothers were dancers or committee members for THON. From Left to Right: Emily Friedlander, Krysten Scheidler, Marissa Gernett, Sarah Booth, Emily Spivak, Amy Dobner.

Main Article: List of Alpha Pi Chapter THON Dancers

Brother Bowl

Prior to 2017 Alpha Pi holds an annual philanthropy called Brother Bowl. Brother Bowl is an ICR, Alumni, and Fundraising event bringing chapters to Penn State for a day of friendly competition and fun on campus. A benefit concert is held in the evening and has benefited a few different philanthropies in recent years, including Teach for America and the Make a Wish Foundation. The event is coordinated each year by the chapter's Corresponding Secretary.

Brother Bowl was created with the help of Patrick MacFarlene (aka PatMac) in 2001 during his term as Corresponding Secretary. The event developed originally from Alpha Pi's Win, Lose, or Draw Tournament that was also a philanthropy and alumni event. When the Win, Lose, or Draw Tournament became an interchapter event the name was changed to Brother Bowl. The first Brother Bowl event involved a "double dare" event and a scavenger hunt followed by a graffiti pary. Excatly 100 brothers attended making it the 3rd largest interchapter event in its first year of existence. The event raised between $500 and $1000.

2017- With the removal of Regions, and the subsequent removal of the ICR Position, Brother Bowl has since been organized by the chapter's Vice President. The event is now an intra-chapter event, that includes an Alumni team if Alumni was present, and each event is run by a member of the committee of Chairs.

Notable Alumni

None

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

University Awards

  • 2001 - Homecoming: 1st Place White Division with Alpha Chi Sigma for "The Creamery"
  • 2004 - Homecoming: 2nd Place with Alpha Phi Omega for "Goonies Pirate Ship"
  • 2008 - Homecoming: 4th Place with Alpha Chi Sigma for "Operation"
  • 2012 - Homecoming: 1st Place with Triangle in Madhatter Competition, 2nd Place in BOPS Carnival, 2nd Place in Float Competition, 6th Place in Banner Competition

Other Awards

  • year AwardName
  • None to date

Further Resources

In the News

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