THE ALUMNI NEWSLETTER OF PI KAPPA PHI AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY
WINTER 2009
THE DUSAK
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity P.O. Box 240526 Charlotte, NC 28224
THE DUSAK PI KAPPA PHI
ALPHA UPSILON
Alpha Upsilon receives charter, celebrates 75 years
REMEMBER when pajama party Active members and “pledges” attend a “pajama” date party in 1966.
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On the night of November 22, 2008, the Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi was officially reinstated by the national fraternity. A group of 40 undergraduates and four alumni (see page 6) were initiated as Founding Fathers of the new Alpha Upsilon Chapter. In addition, the banquet celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the chapter here at Drexel University. The ceremony was held in the Great Court, in the Main Building at Drexel. Illuminated with soft lights, and decorated with a huge Pi Kappa Phi flag, the setting was appropriate for such an important night. The building was transformed into a banquet hall, and the event was attended by more than 300 undergraduates, alumni, parents, and friends as well as university and national fraternity representatives. Brother Mike Imms was responsible for directing the night that included speeches from several members of the Drexel community.
Mark Timmes, CEO of Pi Kappa Phi, was a distinguished guest and spoke about the strength that Alpha Upsilon chapter possesses. The evening of addresses was culminated with comments from Alumni Board President Tony Noce and his son Michael Noce, the chapter’s Archon. There was a feeling of excitement and relief in the air throughout the night, for it was the result of years of work by the alumni, and over a year of dedication from the current brothers. Both parties felt a weight lifted from their shoulders as the original charter from May 20th, 1933 was raised in celebration of the achievement. It is an exciting time for the new chapter, and they have high expectations for the future. With the help of alumni and the University, the chapter will regain the prosperity that it enjoyed back in the good ol’ days!