PHOTO FLASHBACKS
Chapter Room P. Zaentz ’69, R. Sussman ’69 Seated left to right: J. Catania ’71, S. Pyun ’72, H. Mackler ”72, M. Cohen ’65, P. Townsend ’04 Standing left to right: L. Gordon ’72, R. Bryan ’02, T. O’Donoghue ’04, B. Wolfson ’71 A. Brodsky ’03, S. Rickets ’03, D. Kuhn ’03, P. Townsend ’04 […]
ALBERTO JOSEPH CHAMORRO RECEIVES PENN ALUMNI AWARD OF MERIT
Photo: The Pennsylvania Gazette. The January/February issue of The Pennsylvania Gazette (Gazette) announced that Alberto Joseph Chamorro, Beta Pi ’75, Wharton ’78, has been selected to receive the University of Pennsylvania’s Alumni Award of Merit, the highest recognition Penn assigns to an alumnus. The Gazette mentions that brother Chamorro is the 3rd generation of the […]
PENN HOUSING AND MEAL PLAN POLICIES ARE “BAD NEWS” TO ALL PENN STUDENTS
An article titled “Penn Housing Policy is “Bad News” for Fraternities” appeared in the December 2022 eletter sent to Beta Pi alumni. The article explained that Penn’s housing and meal plan were detrimental to fraternities and the personal growth of students by dictating that sophomores were required to live in University housing and required to […]
ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY BETA PI DINNER FOR 2022
December Dinner. The annual Beta Pi dinner, organized by Jeff Kaufman ’80, took place at Ben and Jack’s Steakhouse in New York City on December 15, 2022. COVID cautions, the weather, and the proximity to the Christmas and Hanukkah holidays, limited attendance to 16 hardy brothers who fought the cold and rain, including Greg Sembler […]
STEVE ROBINSON ’77: STORIES THAT CAN’T BE REPEATED
When looking back on his decision to pledge Pi Kappa Alpha, Steve Robinson ’77 is open and honest about the fraternity’s top distinguishing characteristic: “The best test files on campus.” Certainly, any applicable statute of limitations has long since expired. He is a little more tight-lipped, however, on the subject of tall tales and wild […]
CHAPTER ETERNAL
It is with deep regret to report the passing of the following Beta Pi fraternity brothers into Chapter Eternal: As reported in the summer 2022 issue of Shield & Diamond magazine: Steven Sterbach ‘78 As reported in the summer 2022 issue of Shield & Diamond magazine: Louis Villaume ’51 As reported in the autumn 2022 […]
SHIELD & DIAMOND GIVES RECOGNITION TO BETA PI BROTHERS
Photo: Pi Kappa Alpha The winter 2022 issue of Shield & Diamond magazine thanks many Beta Pi brothers for their loyalty and generosity to Pi Kappa Alpha. Mitchell Goldsmith ’72 is mentioned for having joined the Lily of the Valley Society, a designation awarded to those whose cumulative gifts to PiKA total $2,500 -$4,999. Mitchell […]
CHAPTER ETERNAL – DONALD R. SCHREIBER, BETA PI ‘47
Photo: Farragut At Beta Pi’s Founders Day Dinner 2022, a special award was presented to Don Schreiber, Beta Pi ’47, acknowledging his 75 years as a member of Pi Kappa Alpha. It is with deep regret to report that Don, a fixture at Pi Kappa Alpha for 75 years as a brother, mentor, life-long friend, […]
ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY FAUX FOUNDERS DAY EVENT
Photo: Olde City The annual New York City Faux Founders Day 2023 get-together with other Beta Pi brothers for drinks and conversation, organized by Parker Weil ’85, is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The venue is located at 66 Madison Avenue (near 27th […]
FOUNDERS DAY 2023
A personal message from Joel Catania ‘71, Treasurer, Beta Pi Alumni Association: Our annual Founders Day dinner will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at the Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel (3549 Chestnut Street). The event will begin with a cocktail hour (cash bar) at 6:00PM followed by a buffet dinner beginning at 7:00PM. The charge […]
