Gamma Pi Chapter

Gamma Pi Chapter (Founded 18 March 1997) is located at Towson University in Towson, Maryland. The Chapter was founded by Sharon D. Lilly Adedeji, Alumna of Alpha Beta Chapter, and is a member of the Capitol Region.

Chapter History

Founding

The Gamma Pi Chapter at Towson University was founded on March 18, 1997 by Sharon D. Lilly Adedeji.

Early Years

There have been 22 initiate classes since Gamma Pi's founding including this semester's Alpha Alpha class. The initiate classes and their names are as follows:

Alpha Bits, Beta Fish, Gamma Rays, Delta Ducks, Epsilon Raptors, Zeta Penguins, Eta Elephants, Theta Turtles, Iota Money, Krazy Kappas, Lambda Lambs, Mu Monkeys, Naked Nu Nuzzles, Xi-berian Tigers, Omicron Ovaries, Pi Napples, Rho Busts (formerly the Rho Mantics), Sigma Freuds, Tater Taus, Upsilon Gnomes, Kinky Chi Yaks, and Psychic Psi Kicks.

The Active Chapter

The 32 Brothers of Gamma Pi love having a small, close chapter! Gamma Pi wishes the best of luck to their newest initiate class, the Alpha Alpha class. The Alpha Alpha class is presently 8 members, 4 males and four females.

Past Chapter Presidents

• Rachel Brandwein (1997-98)
• Dayna Berman (1998-99)
• Claire Carberry (1999-00)
• Jen Noll (nee Speir) (2000-01)
• Jeff Carroll (2001-02)
• Meghan Montgomery (2002-03)
• Grace Schofield (2003-04)
• Laura Toll (2004-05)
• Melissa Shapiro (2005-06)
• Megan Mignogno (2006-07)
• Megan Purkey (2007-08)
• Allie Burns (2008-)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Gamma Pi Chapter Initiate Classes

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

Gamma Pi celebrates their Founder's Day every spring with a formal banquet. This year Gamma Pi is proud to celebrate their 12th anniversary with many ICR Brothers and Alumni.

Chapter Philanthropy

Gamma Pi's philanthropy has evolved over time to meet the needs of the chapter. Originally, Gamma Pi held a benefit concert every fall called "Dance for Breath for Cystic Fibrosis" which benefited the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. When the chapter changed its philanthropy to fighting lupus, the concert name was changed to "Band Together against Lupus" benefiting the Lupus Foundation of America. In 2008 the annual concert was changed to a comedy night called "Laugh out Lupus." Periodically the event fluctuates between the Fall and Spring semesters depending upon when the event will be a greater success.

Chapter Information

Gamma Pi Mascot:

• The Tiger (original)
• G.P. Gator (current)

Chapter Newsletter: The Gator

Notable Alumni

• Sharon D. Lilly Adedeji (Founder: Spring 1997)
• Kadira Coley (Charter Class: Spring 1997) Served as Vice President of Alumni Development (2007-2008). Awarded the Chapter Service Key in 2008.
• Brian Fischer (Mu Class: Spring 2003) Served as the Chapter's Parliamentarian, Initiate Advisor, Alumni Chair, Public Relations Chair, and Service Chair. Awarded the Chapter Service Key in 2007.
• Mike Noll (Honorary: Fall 2002) Served as the Chapter's Faculty Advisor. Served as Vice President of Chapter Development (1998-2002). Awarded the Distinguished Service Key in 1997.
• Grace Schofield (Theta Class: Spring 2001) Served as the Chapter's President. Awarded the Chapter Service Key in 2005.
• Marie Hayden (Pi Class: Spring 2005) Awarded the Rolla Wood Graduate Scholarship

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

• 2000 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
• 2000 Steven A. DiGuiseppe Administrative Award
• 2003 Top Ten Chapter Award
• 2008 Most Spirited Chapter Award

University Awards

Awards for Chalk the Walk, and Yell Like Hell.

Further Resources

• Gamma Pi Chapter Website