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Gamma Xi Chapter (Founded 3 February 1997) is located at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Alpha Epsilon Chapter Alumnus Patrick Herron and is a member of the Philadelphia Metropolitan Region.

Gamma Xi Chapter, Fall 2009

Chapter History

Founding

During the 1990s, Phi Sigma Pi experienced unprecedented growth nationally. During this period of expansion, the national staff sought out prospective colleges/universities beyond the geographic regions where chapters were well populated, such as the Eastern United States. Pennsylvania had long been a stronghold of PSP Chapters with several in the Delaware Valley region including Alpha Lambda Chapter at Temple University, Alpha Gamma Chapter at University of Pennsylvania, Alpha Epsilon Chapter at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, and Alpha Delta Chapter at Widener University. In addition to the work of our national staff, many chapters came into existence through the efforts of undergraduate and alumni Brothers.

In the summer of 1996, Patrick Herron, an undergraduate Brother of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, worked part time as a bartender at the Blarney Stone at 40th and Sansom Streets in University City, at that time owned and operated by his family. During that time, he had the opportunity to meet and network with students and staff from Drexel University, one of whom worked at the Office for Greek Life. After several conversations with staff in the Office for Greek Life and later Student Life, he had the support needed to bring Phi Sigma Pi onto campus and begin work towards establishing a chapter. Throughout the Fall of 1996, Betsy Robinson, then Director of Expansion for Phi Sigma Pi National Office, completed the necessary steps towards establishing a chapter. Following a successful campus marketing campaign to introduce the Drexel community to Phi Sigma Pi, the Gamma Xi Chapter was born.

Early Years

During the early years, Mandy Younger (now Ferizz) was a real powerhouse for the Gamma Xi Chapter. She joined Phi Sigma Pi during the birth of the Chapter and was in the charter initiation class. She became Gamma Xi's second Chapter President and also the Chapter’s first female President. Spirited and motivated, she led Gamma Xi to the top of Phi Sigma Pi’s ranks in a very short time. She helped the Chapter win two National Awards: the 1998 C.H. McClure Single Service Award and the 1998 Clarence O. Williams Most Improved New Chapter Award. Mandy was awarded the Chapter Service Key, and was the 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd and Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship. In addition to the support from Mandy Younger, the Gamma Xi Chapter also had a lot of support from Michael-Andrew Noll of the Alpha Lambda Chapter.

The Active Chapter

Drexel University operates on a quarter system. The Executive Board is elected in the middle of the Winter term each year. Transition takes place during the second half of the Winter term, with the new E-Board taking over at the start of Spring term. Committee Chairs are elected by the Chapter prior to the start of every term.

The Current Executive Body

President: Chuck Longen
Vice President: Vince Zaccone
Treasurer: Samantha Strong
Recording Secretary: Erica Feldscher
Corresponding Secretary: Patrick Anstine
Parliamentarian: Jessica Sima
Historian: Dung Ha
Rush Advisor: Christe Thompson
Initiate Advisor: Janna Howard
Co-Initiate Advisor: Jay Shih
Regional Delegate: Steve Hromada
ICR Chair: Laura Salciunas
Alumni Relations Advisor: Valerie Tutwiler
Philanthropy: Elizabeth Shannon
Webmaster: Emily Cahill
Aramark: Amanda Pentecost
Alumni Advisors: Chris Costantino, Katlin Adlon, Rebecca Schaefer, and Margaret Ciavarelli

Fall 2011 Committee Chairs

Service: Phil Sylvester
Scholarship: Phil June
Social: Anirban Ghosh
Fundraising: Tina Hu
PR: Kelsey Cooperstein
Brotherhood: Sam Holmes

Past Chapter Presidents

David Whittaker (1997)
Mandy Younger (1997-1999)
Jamie Ostroha (impeached) (1999)
Andrea Morrocco (President Pro Tem) (1999)
Donald G (last name unknown)
Michelle Ballisalisa (nee Sangree)
Ryan Marquiss
Adam Aldrich
Mona Darji
Bob Zimmerman (Spring 2003 - Winter 2004)
Corrinne Abrams (Spring 2004 - Winter 2005)
Roger Dickerman (Spring 2005 - Winter 2006)
Ashley Horton (Spring 2006 - Winter 2007)
Bradley Youst (Spring 2007 - Fall 2007) - graduated in Fall 2007
Antonio Greco (Interim) (Winter 2008)
Emily Martorano (Spring 2008 - Winter 2009)
Katlin Adlon (Spring 2009 - Winter 2010)
Sarah Donnelly (Spring 2010 - Winter 2011)
Chuck Longen (Spring 2011 - Present)

Initiate Classes

Main Article: List of Gamma Xi Chapter Initiate Classes

Past Chapter Officers

Chapter Events & Activities

Founder's Weekend

The Gamma Xi Chapter celebrates their Chapter's Founder's Day the first weekend of February every year. The weekend usually includes a formal dinner dance. In 2006, Gamma Xi and Delta Chi (Lehigh University) Chapters held a joint Founders Day formal at Li Michaels restaurant in Philadelphia. In 2007, Gamma Xi celebrated their 10th anniversary aboard the Liberty Bell, a cruise ship on the Delaware River, which is where their very first Founders Day formal had been held.

Philly Cup

Gamma Xi jointly hosts Philly Cup with Alpha Lambda (Temple University) every November. The event raises money for the two Chapters local philanthropy, Autism Speaks. The weekended includes an info session on Autism awareness and education, an indoor soccer tournament, free cheese steaks from Pat's, and a party at a local bowling alley. Last year, over 180 Brothers from Chapters on the east coast attended, and over $2,700 was donated to Autism Speaks. For 2011, the 6th Annual Philly Cup will be taking place on November 4th thru the 6th. For more information on this years Philly cup, contact the Chapters at phillycup@gmail.com.

Notable Alumni

Mandy Ferriz (nee Younger) (Charter Class): 1998 recipient of the Richard Cecil Todd & Clauda Pennock Todd Tripod Scholarship; Chapter Service Key recipient
Ryan Marquiss (Gamma Class): 2005-2007 Director of Communication, Phi Sigma Pi Foundation; Delaware Valley Alumni Chapter Officer; Honorary Delta Chi
Charles Pindle (Nu Class): 2007 Nominee for Vice President of Alumni Development; 2008-2010 Vice President of Alumni Development
Chris Costantino (Tau Class): 2010-Present Senior Vice President

Chapter Honors and Awards

National Awards

Other Awards

2006 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion
2007 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion
2009 Alpha Lambda Chapter and Gamma Xi Chapter's Philly Cup Tournament Champion

Further Resources

In the News

Students win CEO certificates

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