Megan Purkey

Megan Purkey (born July 13, 1986) is an Active Member of Gamma Pi (#202) at Towson University.

Megan Purkey (left) and Allie Burns, members of Gamma Pi's Sigma Class, at Towson University's Tigerfest football game.

Early Fraternity Life and Career

After deciding to become an elementary education major, Megan chose to attend nearby Towson University. She joined the marching band as a freshman, playing the piccolo, and continued through her sophomore year. That spring, a fellow flute player told her about Phi Sigma Pi at a pep band game and they attended the meet night together. Megan was inducted with seven others as the Sigma Class of Gamma Pi in May, 2006. She is currently student teaching in Harford County and will graduate this Spring, 2008, with a B.S. in elementary education, and an English/Creative Writing minor.

Collegiate Years at Gamma Pi

Megan jumped right into office in their relatively small chapter. Her first semester as an Active Brother (Fall 2006), she served as co-chair of the Alumni Committee. She continued as Alumni Chair and Rush Advisor in Spring 2007, playing an instrumental role in planning Gamma Pi's 10th Founder's Day Anniversary celebration. Currently (Fall 2007) Megan is Gamma Pi's President and returning Alumni Chair. She has attended two National Conventions, and Served as her Chapter's Delegate to the Grand Chapter Conference in 2007. In her Chapter, Megan is known for her spirit, revamping their Alumni program, and enthusiasm for Inter-Chapter events. As a result, there are few ICR events she and her Chapter will turn down, regardless of location.

National Involvement

This will be Megan's first semester serving on the National Development Committee. She attended the 2006 National Convention and this year's 2007 Grand Chapter/National Convention as Gamma Pi's Delegate. Megan has made numerous road trips to other Chapter's events, including Tau, Alpha Beta volleyball, Alpha Eta's Hope Bowl, Gamma Xi and Alpha Lambda's Philly Cup, Alpha Pi's Brother Bowl, Gamma Epsilon's Get Slam'd, and various sporting events. She is always willing to meet new Brothers and travel to ICR events!

Bigs and Littles

Megan Purkey is currently the matriarch of Gamma Pi's Flame Family.

Her Big Brother is Clare Pohl, who graduated from Towson University with a degree in English. Clare is about to move to Ireland!

Megan has 1 Little Brother, Stephanie Geyer, who is majoring in early childhood education and plans to graduate this Spring.

Other Interesting Facts

Megan has a two year-old bichon frise named Poco. She loves reading, writing, watching and playing football, dancing, spending time with friends and family, and trying new things. She recently learned to kayak and juggle! She works at Sylvan Learning Center and as a private tutor. Megan is currently student teaching in Harford County, Maryland.

Further Resources

Contact Megan Purkey via e-mail at meganpurkey@gmail.com