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Eta Chapter was established on April 30, 1929, becoming the first fraternity on the IUP campus. The chapter forms from an already existing group on campus, Omega Chi Fraternity.  The chapter's first group residence was on the 4th floor of the Indiana YMCA.  On May 22, 1951, Eta's president, Joe Caletvi, asked Nationals to close the charter because Eta was not living up to the [[National Constitution]].
 
Eta Chapter was established on April 30, 1929, becoming the first fraternity on the IUP campus. The chapter forms from an already existing group on campus, Omega Chi Fraternity.  The chapter's first group residence was on the 4th floor of the Indiana YMCA.  On May 22, 1951, Eta's president, Joe Caletvi, asked Nationals to close the charter because Eta was not living up to the [[National Constitution]].
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=== World War II ===
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In [[1942]] Phi Sigma Pi closed Eta Chapter due to the start of the war.  In February 1946 members returned to campus and started the petition efforts to reactive their chapter.  [[Ellwood Sheeder]], past president, lead the reactivation efforts.  [[Charles Tyger]], [[John Feather]], and [[Charles Stewart]] all helped work on the reactivation. 
  
 
Eta Chapter was reactivated on March 5, 1989.  It is the the only coed national honor fraternity at IUP.  The chapter's philanothropy is the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
 
Eta Chapter was reactivated on March 5, 1989.  It is the the only coed national honor fraternity at IUP.  The chapter's philanothropy is the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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* (1946) ''President'' [[Robert Reynolds]], ''Recording Secretary'' [[Charles Stewart]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' [[John Feather]], ''Treasurer'' [[Paul Nealer]]
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* (1946-1947 first semester) ''President'' [[Donald Corey]]
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* (1946-1947 second semester) ''President'' [[James Smith]]
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* (1947-1948 first semester) ''President'' [[Richard Frye]], ''Vice President'' [[Harry Startzell]], ''Recording Secretary'' [[Joseph Shomo]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' [[Todd Dravis]], ''Historian]] [[Leo Vogel]]
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* (1949-1950, first semester) ''President'' [[Joseph P. Quinn]], ''Vice President'' [[Narciso Gamberoni]], ''Recording Secretary'' [[Leo Vogel]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' [[Donald Trone]], ''Treasurer'' [[Michael Vidischak]], ''Chaplain'' [[James Iams]], ''Sergant-at-Arms'' [[Mike Michaell]], ''Historian'' [[Loyal Weaver]], ''Representative to Inter-Fraternity Council'' [[John Standberg]]
 
* (1949-1950, first semester) ''President'' [[Joseph P. Quinn]], ''Vice President'' [[Narciso Gamberoni]], ''Recording Secretary'' [[Leo Vogel]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' [[Donald Trone]], ''Treasurer'' [[Michael Vidischak]], ''Chaplain'' [[James Iams]], ''Sergant-at-Arms'' [[Mike Michaell]], ''Historian'' [[Loyal Weaver]], ''Representative to Inter-Fraternity Council'' [[John Standberg]]
 
* (1949-1950, second semester) ''President'' [[David Broffman]], ''Vice President'' [[Leo Vogel]], ''Recording Secretary'' [[William Grundy]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' [[Donald Trone]], ''Treasurer'' [[Edward Ballute]], ''Chaplain'' [[James Iams]], ''Sergant-at-Arms'' [[James Krofta]], ''Historian'' [[Andrew Daskivich]], ''Representative to Inter-Fraternity Council'' [[Narciso Gamberoni]]
 
* (1949-1950, second semester) ''President'' [[David Broffman]], ''Vice President'' [[Leo Vogel]], ''Recording Secretary'' [[William Grundy]], ''Corresponding Secretary'' [[Donald Trone]], ''Treasurer'' [[Edward Ballute]], ''Chaplain'' [[James Iams]], ''Sergant-at-Arms'' [[James Krofta]], ''Historian'' [[Andrew Daskivich]], ''Representative to Inter-Fraternity Council'' [[Narciso Gamberoni]]
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=== Chapter Awards ===
 
=== Chapter Awards ===
 
* Phi Sigma Pi Memorial Scholarship in memorial of Brothers who died during World War II.  The award went to male students dedicated to scholarship, socially active and deemed most likely to succeed as a teacher.  In the first few years the award was given to veterans of the war. <sup>1</sup>
 
* Phi Sigma Pi Memorial Scholarship in memorial of Brothers who died during World War II.  The award went to male students dedicated to scholarship, socially active and deemed most likely to succeed as a teacher.  In the first few years the award was given to veterans of the war. <sup>1</sup>
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** 1947 recipient [[James Penney]]
 
** 1949 recipient [[Robert Warren]]
 
** 1949 recipient [[Robert Warren]]
  

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Eta Chapter (Founded 30 April 1929, reactivated 5 March 1989) is located at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The Chapter was founded by Walter Percival (Η 1) and is a member of the Allegheny Region.

Chapter History

Founding

IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) was founded in 1875 as a normal school, a school that educates teachers. It became a liberal studies university in 1965. Now, there are three campuses (Indiana, Punxsutawney, and Kittaning). Three buildings on the main campus (Indiana) were named after Phi Sigma Pi Brothers: Foster, Walsh, and Wilson. Beard Auditorium, located in Stouffer Hall, is also a namesake of a Brother.

Eta Chapter was established on April 30, 1929, becoming the first fraternity on the IUP campus. The chapter forms from an already existing group on campus, Omega Chi Fraternity. The chapter's first group residence was on the 4th floor of the Indiana YMCA. On May 22, 1951, Eta's president, Joe Caletvi, asked Nationals to close the charter because Eta was not living up to the National Constitution.

World War II

In 1942 Phi Sigma Pi closed Eta Chapter due to the start of the war. In February 1946 members returned to campus and started the petition efforts to reactive their chapter. Ellwood Sheeder, past president, lead the reactivation efforts. Charles Tyger, John Feather, and Charles Stewart all helped work on the reactivation.

Eta Chapter was reactivated on March 5, 1989. It is the the only coed national honor fraternity at IUP. The chapter's philanothropy is the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Early Years

Eta was originally incorporated on August 2, 1948. The incorporation was set up to allow the chapter to purchase a house. The chapter originally had a house located at 413 College Street. 1


The Active Chapter

The current chapter has 32 undergraduate members

Past Chapter Officers

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Initiate Classes

View main article: List of Eta Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Eta Chapter is recognized for starting the tradition of chapters holding Founder's Day events. In 1930 Eta reached out to the other chapters of Phi Sigma Pi and invited them to celebrate in their chapter's founding. The invite in part reads;

An annual affair that we are starting is the Founder's Day Banquet, to be held every April 30, commemorating our entrance into Phi Sigma Pi. Every year at this banquet, we intend to invite a widely-known figure in educational circles to address us and in the manner automatically making him an honorary member of our fraternity in the Eta chapter. This year our invitation to Dr. John Keith, Superintendent of Public Instruction in the State of Pennsylvania, has been accepted and we are expecting a fine address at the Founder's Day Banquet, April 30.

Other Event or Activity

This event is...

Dogs and Hogs

This activity is DOGS AND HOGS interchapter event! This semester it will be held April 13-15th. This event includes hayrides, bonfires, a picnic, pig roast, color wars (chapter vs. chapter competitions), a goodwill formal, a canned food drive, and the best fellowship around! More information can be found at Eta Chapter's website- http://www.phisigmapi-eta.org!

Notable Alumni

Founding Member
National President (1930-1931)
President, Initiate Advisor, Corresponding Secretary
National President (1931-1935)
National Vice President (1935-1937)
National Secretary (1939-1946)
National Counselor (1946-1951, 1951-1953)

There are five buildings on campus named in honor of chapter members;

  • George P. Miller Football Stadium
  • Charles R. Foster Hall
  • Walsh Hall is named for Dr. Mathew J. Walsh
  • John A. H. Keith School is named for Dr. John A. H. Keith
  • Whitmyre Hall, named f or Walter M Whitmyre

Honorary Members

  • Dr. Charles R. Foster
President of Indiana State Teacher's College
  • Hon. John S. Fisher, inducted November 17, 1933
Governor of Pennsylvania, elected 1926
State Senator, 1900-1909
  • Hon. Charles J. Margiotti, inducted April 29, 1935
Attorney General of Pennsylvania, 1935-1938
  • Dr. M. J. Waslh
  • W. M. Whitmyre
  • Dr. Ben Graham
Superintendent of Schools, City of Pittsburgh
  • Dr. Q. A. W. Rohrbach
President, State Teachers College, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
  • Jesse A. Lubold, inducted May 8, 1947
Principal Indiana High School

Chapter Honors and Awards

Chapter Awards

  • Phi Sigma Pi Memorial Scholarship in memorial of Brothers who died during World War II. The award went to male students dedicated to scholarship, socially active and deemed most likely to succeed as a teacher. In the first few years the award was given to veterans of the war. 1

National Awards

University Awards

Other Awards

  • 4th place IUP Homecoming float 2005
  • 1st place IUP Homecoming float 2006
  • 4th place IUP Homecoming float 2007

Further Resources

References

1 http://phisigmapi.org/Portals/0/pdf/eta1949.pdf

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