Kovner Banquet 2023

More than 60 brothers and a new “cozy” suburban venue (Trattorio Totaro) helped to make the Kovner Memorial Banquet a raucous good time this year!  A big thanks to our delightful hostesses, Natalie and Isabelle, a Psych major who after greeting attendees, aptly diagnosed us as “mildly deranged.” Photo Gallery...

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Kovner Banquet 2022

After a three year Covid hiatus, we were finally able to reconvene our long and proud history of buffoonery at the 73rd Annual Kovner Memorial Banquet. The president of the Alumni Association, Jim Kelsh ’74, kicked off the event to a crowd of over 60 brothers at a new venue,...

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Lynch and the 60s crew

Reflections on Brotherhood and the Kovner Banquet

In 1998, the chapter was in the throes of one of its (many) crises over the years, and our alumni once again answered the call to help by attending the Kovner Banquet in record numbers. Dan Lynch ’69, was one of the many brothers from the late 60s who came...

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Kovner Banquet 2019

President of the Alumni Association, Jim Kelsh ’74, kicked off this year’s event to a crowd of 85 brothers with a history lesson about the Kovner legacy, a fitting reminder of why we have been hosting this event for 72 years. Jim’s stage presence and oratory skills were reason enough for...

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Kovner 2018

Kovner Banquet 2018

The Kovner Memorial Banquet was a raucous good time this year! With more than 90 brothers in attendance, the banquet had all the qualities of a house party without turning into a Trump rally. Photo Album View captions and full sized images on Flickr Which classes were classier? Kudos to...

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Kovner Banquet 2017

Kovner Banquet 2017

A new location, the old house, and a late infusion of RSVPs breathed some life into the 70th annual Kovner Memorial Banquet this year. Photos View photo captions and full sized images on Flickr The Old House in the house This year we were joined by three brothers from the...

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Kovner 2016

Kovner Banquet 2016

The Kovner tradition endures because, year after year, brothers come to share the legacy of Pi Lam. And the 69th annual Kovner Banquet was no different. And yes, “69” jokes were encouraged. Photos View photo captions and full sized images on Flickr The 60s Reunion/Sit-In An unprecedented number of brothers...

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Kovner 2015

Kovner Banquet 2015

One last snow shart from Mother Nature couldn’t keep brothers from the allure of the Diamond Club and the promise of sharing embellished stories of Pi Lam greatness with gullible undergrads. Photos View photo captions and full sized images on Flickr Bob Arthur welcomed those who braved the elements, and...

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Kovner 2014

Kovner Banquet 2014

For those of you who missed last year’s banquet or were too drunk to remember, we elected a new president of the alumni association, Donny “Boss” Hoegg. As a part of his official duties, Donny made a valiant effort to keep the brothers’ attention, but in spite of his best...

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