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.
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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 20 initiate classes since Gamma Pi's founding including this semester's Upsilon 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, Sigma Freuds, Tater Taus, Upsilon Gnomes, and Kinky Chi Yaks
The Active Chapter
The Brothers of Gamma Pi love having a small, close chapter! Gamma Pi wishes the best of luck to their newest initiate class, the Chi class. The Chi class is presently 21 members and is the biggest initiate class the chapter has seen in nearly five years.
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-)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Gamma Pi celebrates their Founder's Day every spring with a formal banquet. This year Gamma Pi was proud to celebrate their 10th anniversary with many ICR Brothers, Alumni, and some of its Charter Class Members!
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) Currently serving as Vice President of Alumni Development (2007-present).
- 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.
