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=== Early Years === | === Early Years === | ||
At the time of the chapter's founding in 1931, enrollment was approximately four hundred members. In the decade prior to World War II, membership in the chapter averaged between thirty and fifty members. | At the time of the chapter's founding in 1931, enrollment was approximately four hundred members. In the decade prior to World War II, membership in the chapter averaged between thirty and fifty members. | ||
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The guiding force in the establishment of Omicron Chapter was [[Simon S. Shearer|Dr. Simon Shearer]]. This well-liked professor was the chapter's first advisor and served in that capacity until World War II when the chapter became temporarily inactive. Activities of the fraternity during these early years were quite varied. One annual event was a picnic/smoker for the members and their dates that was held in cabin ownded by Dr. Shearer. They also sponsored speeches by education professionals, held an annual Christmas party, and some members even served as ushers at various events on campus. A Founder's Day banquet was also held each spring on the second floor of Morrison's Restaurant ( now the American Legion in town). Awards were presented yearly to various members for outstanding service to the fraternity. | The guiding force in the establishment of Omicron Chapter was [[Simon S. Shearer|Dr. Simon Shearer]]. This well-liked professor was the chapter's first advisor and served in that capacity until World War II when the chapter became temporarily inactive. Activities of the fraternity during these early years were quite varied. One annual event was a picnic/smoker for the members and their dates that was held in cabin ownded by Dr. Shearer. They also sponsored speeches by education professionals, held an annual Christmas party, and some members even served as ushers at various events on campus. A Founder's Day banquet was also held each spring on the second floor of Morrison's Restaurant ( now the American Legion in town). Awards were presented yearly to various members for outstanding service to the fraternity. | ||
With the start of World War II and the departure of men to serve in the war and women to take their places in the factories, enrollment at the college dropped off sharply. Enrollment was down, faculty members were released, and the school almost closed down. As a result Phi Sigma Pi, along with most of other campus organizations, was put into mothballs until the end of the war. | With the start of World War II and the departure of men to serve in the war and women to take their places in the factories, enrollment at the college dropped off sharply. Enrollment was down, faculty members were released, and the school almost closed down. As a result Phi Sigma Pi, along with most of other campus organizations, was put into mothballs until the end of the war. | ||
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During the decade of the 1950s, the fraternity experienced a revival. Under the guidance of advisor Mr. Roy M. Dibert, the fraternity consisted of approximately 25-30 men. The organization was considered the most prestigious on campus and an invitation to join was rarely declined. Meetings were held on a monthyl basis, along with other social and academic functions. | During the decade of the 1950s, the fraternity experienced a revival. Under the guidance of advisor Mr. Roy M. Dibert, the fraternity consisted of approximately 25-30 men. The organization was considered the most prestigious on campus and an invitation to join was rarely declined. Meetings were held on a monthyl basis, along with other social and academic functions. | ||
In 1958, under the presidency of Dr. Donald Morningstar, delegates were sent to National Convention in Kansas where Omicron Chapter won the Outstanding Chapter award. | In 1958, under the presidency of Dr. Donald Morningstar, delegates were sent to National Convention in Kansas where Omicron Chapter won the Outstanding Chapter award. | ||
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| + | With the coming of social greeks and various other extra-curricular organizations in the late 50s and early 60s, active participation of the fraternity declined. With the new variety of activities in which students could participate, those students who were members had less time to devote to fraternity matters. Futhermore,the new spectrum of activities drew away prospective members as well.By the middle of the turbulent decade of the 1960s the fraternity remained in the name only and by the middle of the 1970s, the chapter's charter was revoked. | ||
=== The Active Chapter === | === The Active Chapter === | ||
Revision as of 11:07, 19 November 2007
Omicron Chapter (Founded 8 May 1931; Reactivated 1 March 1987) is located at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. The chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Name and is a member of the Keystone Region.
Contents
Chapter History
Founding
Early Years
At the time of the chapter's founding in 1931, enrollment was approximately four hundred members. In the decade prior to World War II, membership in the chapter averaged between thirty and fifty members.
The guiding force in the establishment of Omicron Chapter was Dr. Simon Shearer. This well-liked professor was the chapter's first advisor and served in that capacity until World War II when the chapter became temporarily inactive. Activities of the fraternity during these early years were quite varied. One annual event was a picnic/smoker for the members and their dates that was held in cabin ownded by Dr. Shearer. They also sponsored speeches by education professionals, held an annual Christmas party, and some members even served as ushers at various events on campus. A Founder's Day banquet was also held each spring on the second floor of Morrison's Restaurant ( now the American Legion in town). Awards were presented yearly to various members for outstanding service to the fraternity. With the start of World War II and the departure of men to serve in the war and women to take their places in the factories, enrollment at the college dropped off sharply. Enrollment was down, faculty members were released, and the school almost closed down. As a result Phi Sigma Pi, along with most of other campus organizations, was put into mothballs until the end of the war.
During the decade of the 1950s, the fraternity experienced a revival. Under the guidance of advisor Mr. Roy M. Dibert, the fraternity consisted of approximately 25-30 men. The organization was considered the most prestigious on campus and an invitation to join was rarely declined. Meetings were held on a monthyl basis, along with other social and academic functions. In 1958, under the presidency of Dr. Donald Morningstar, delegates were sent to National Convention in Kansas where Omicron Chapter won the Outstanding Chapter award.
With the coming of social greeks and various other extra-curricular organizations in the late 50s and early 60s, active participation of the fraternity declined. With the new variety of activities in which students could participate, those students who were members had less time to devote to fraternity matters. Futhermore,the new spectrum of activities drew away prospective members as well.By the middle of the turbulent decade of the 1960s the fraternity remained in the name only and by the middle of the 1970s, the chapter's charter was revoked.
The Active Chapter
The current chapter...
Past Chapter Presidents
- President 1 Name (year-year)
- President 2 Name (year-year)
- Joseph Peltzer (Present)
Chapter Events & Activities
Founder's Weekend
Alpha celebrates the Chapter's founding...
Other Event or Activity
This event is...
Other Event or Activity
This activity is...
Notable Alumni
- National President (1935-1937)
- Senior Vice President (1937-1939)
- Senior Vice President (1961-1962)
- National Secretary (1936-1937)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 1963-64 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 1990 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 1992 C.H. McClure Single Service Award
- 2005 Joseph Torchia Outstanding Chapter Award
- 2005 Top in Region
- 2007 Outstanding Risk Management
- 2007 Top in Region
University Awards
- None to date
Other Awards
- None to date
