Homecoming Float '97 House from the top of Walker Building in Winter '96

More Photos of the Week

Submitted 10/26/05

Many thanks to Rick McKissock '98 for submitting these photos for our history project! Rick also claims to have some video from the '93-'97 years, but cautions that it may only be suitable for our "unofficial" history.

Sharon and Jake serve dessert at Kick-Off Banquet JoePa on the field after the OSU victory!

Photo Quiz

What do these photos have in common?

Submitted 10/24/05

Click photo for answer.

Nice shorts - building the Obelisk for Greek Week '83 Brent "I am the Obelisk" Lunnen '88 posing next to his big brother - spring '83

Photos of the Week

Submitted 10/24/05

Many thanks to Richochet Kelly '82 for submitting these photos for our history project!

Lead by Jack Cosgrove '37 (center), four generations of Phi's pose in front of the house just prior to The Alumni Corporation Meeting during Homecoming Weekend '04.

WE'RE BACK!

Annual progress report - Alumni and Actives unite to chart the course for the next 100 years

Submitted 10/1/05

With the announcement of the sale of our house and property only a year and a half ago, it looked like the end was near for Phi Delta Theta at Penn State. However, instead our accepting our fate, our alumni and actives rallied together and staged the biggest turn-around in fraternity history! Full Story

WWII Navy pilot Joe Eisenhuth '48, holds the Navy Cross awarded to him after he helped bomb and sink the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuiho.

Alumni Spotlight

Our history project uncovers articles about four of our brothers from "The Greatest Generation"

Submitted 10/1/05

Joe Eisenhuth '48 was recently featured in an article in the Centre Daily Times about how he helped sink the Japanese aircraft carrier Zuiho and was awarded the Navy Cross in World War II”. Full Story

Ray Fortunato ‘47 and Ernst Harboe ‘47 – photo taken in 2004 by Jim Cuzzolina ‘48

Ray Fortunato ’47 was also featured in an article in the Centre Daily Times with an article about how a German soldier spared his life in World War II”. Full Story

Our history project has also uncovered an article from the November 1946 issue of The Scroll, recounting Ernst Harboe’s ’47 World War II participation with the Danish underground resistance. Full Story

Jim Cuzzolina '48 has been an inspiration to actives and alumni alike. He is upbeat, active and still has a way with the ladies. Jim outlasted all the actives and alumni during Blue/White weekend and always joined us for late night runs to the Penn State Diner. He graciously agreed to share his WWII experiences with us. Full Story

Brad Kersavage '86 and his beautiful wife Nancy pose in front of their new house!

Brad Kersavage '86 moves to Happy Valley!

Can't wait to serve on the Chapter Advisory Board

Submitted 10/1/05

Brad Kersavage '86 left Gateway Computer for a new job at Panasonic. He is currently in charge of the Toughbooks Air Force/Foreign Military division and spends much of his time traveling overseas. Brad reports, "I now can do my job from anywhere in the country so why not live in the best place on earth - Happy Valley! I also can't wait to roll up my sleeves and help Corbs on the Chapter Advisory Board". Let's all give Brad and Nancy a great big State College welcome and crash at their place!

The Class of 1956 holds their first reunion in 49 years!

A Special Phi Event

The Class of 1956 holds their first reunion in 49 years!

Submitted 10/1/05

"For me, our reunion re-energized and fortified the brotherhood we shared nearly a half-century ago. But, it wasn't just the house - that was only the place where the brotherhood took place. It was what we made of those year we spent together and the memories they created - the Friday night Spaghetti dinners, the "Sadistice Six," Dan Grove teaching us etiquette, the "blue book" files, all-nighters - so many memories came flooding back." - Dave Hubert '56 Full Story

Entrance Foyer in 1921 with the hallowed "Post" at the foot of the open stairway - submitted by Jack Schrum '48

Our Chapter's Proud History

Help us celebrate, document & illustrate the history of our great chapter!

Submitted 10/1/05

Our website now contains a new version of our Chapter's History to view online or download. We've also added some great photos to the site that our alumni have submitted for our ongoing History Project. Full Story

Bruce Rowley '85 in Bay St. Louis for Nationwide Insurance. Say is that from Hurricane Katrina or did Eliott just pay a visit?

Photo of the Week

Brother Bruce Rowley '85 is on your side!

Submitted 10/1/05

Bruce Rowley '85 left his home and family behind for a few weeks to help out with catastrophe support in Mississippi for Nationwide Insurance. Bruce reports, "I had the chance to run down to our field office in Bay St. Louis. This is where the eye of Katrina went over after going just East of New Orleans. Hasn't gotten much press because of the flooding in New Orleans. Basically it looks like the place was carpet bombed. The word from the reps. handling claims is that this is pretty much the picture from the Alabama border to Louisiana." Good Luck Bruce!

A beautiful plaque honoring Thomas Smith '46 submitted by his son Craig

A Plaque Honoring the Memory of Thomas Smith '46

Submitted 10/1/05

Thomas Smith's son, Craig, sent us this beautiful memorial plaque honoring his father. It includes his shield and paddle, his All American Lacrosse photo, and a copy of his obituary. The plaque will be hung in the history room of our chapter house. Craig is a mobilized reservist at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Thanks Craig! Full Story

1946-47 Composite

3 new composites are now online!

Submitted 10/1/05

Many thanks to Jack, Ernst, and Bob! To view or download any of the composites we have on file, click here…