Alpha Pi Chapter
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 Keystone Region.
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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. 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.
Early Years
The Active Chapter
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.
Current Executive Board
- President: Steve Girman
- Vice President: Kate Matheson
- Secretary: Leah Brandt
- Treasurer: Shannon Keane
- Parliamentarian: Nick Stumpo
- Regional Delegate: Susan "Q" Buckley
- Historian: Erica Rounick
- Initiate Advisors: Zac Pawlikowski, Bridget Monaghan
Past Chapter Presidents
- Steve Girman (Present)
- Jenna Marcolina (2007-2008)
- Rachel Trosino (2006-2007)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Alpha Pi Chapter Initiate Classes
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"
This image is from the 2007 Homecoming Parade. The Alpha Pi Chapter partnered with Alpha Chi Sigma.
In 2008 the Alpha Pi Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi worked again with Alpa Chi Sigma and won 4th place for their float. The theme of the float was "Operation."
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.
In 2008, Alpha Pi chapter raised over $18,000 toward the THON grand total of $6,615,318.04
THON Related Awards:
- Awarded the C.H. McClure Single Service Award for our efforts at THON in 1997
- Awarded Most Outstanding Fundraising Event for fundraising for THON in 2000.
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.
Brother Bowl
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.
This year's event will be held March 27-29, 2009.
Notable Alumni
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Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
University Awards
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Other Awards
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