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,...
We’ve always been a crafty bunch, able to dodge the rules that did not suit us, but who knew we’d embrace technology to stay in touch? Our first virtual event for a group of guys of who grew up with rotary phones was a big hit! Initially the gentlemen from...
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...
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...
Some intrepid (and possibly alcoholic) young alumni have begun a grand, new tradition — the monthly Pi Lam Happy Hour! It’s a great opportunity to get together and do what you may or may not remember from your college years (glug, glug). No RSVPs, formalities or secret handshakes required. Just...
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...
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...
It was mid-October and Temple Football was the winningest team in town! To celebrate this mind-blowing Philly sports milestone, the Alumni Association joined forces with the brothers from the 1970s for a catered Homecoming tailgate. Temple took down Tulane to go 5-0!
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...
Over a dozen alumni and undergrads showed up at Murphy’s Saloon in East Falls to throw their support behind the Birds and the Ian Mentzer scholarship fund. Brothers were treated to a buffet, beer, and a beat down of the Texans, courtesy of the E-A-G-L-E-S, Eagles! Thanks to all who...