The undergraduates recently found evidence through Temple archives* that the PA Alpha Delta chapter was originally founded as a local fraternity in 1924. The local chapter, known as the Alpha chapter of Sigma Iota Sigma, was the only one of its kind. Presumably, the founders of the chapter established ΣΙΣ...
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...
Some Pi Lams are doing great things, while others… Nate Weaver ’19 – Will fight you and your whole family Rumor has it, the Weavers are spoiling for a feud! A family feud. Nate and his family appeared on the Family Feud with Steve Harvey in November. Bob “Sporty” Hoch...
Some Pi Lams are doing great things, while others… Eric White ’17 – Mixing music and beer into frothy goodness Last year, Eric packed up and moved all the way to Des Moine, Iowa to become an on-air personality and music director at 107.5 KISS FM. But he wanted more....
The following brothers have foolishly… er, um… that is graciously volunteered their time and leadership skills to breathe new life into the alumni association. Read about their backgrounds and qualifications, or lack thereof.
Some Pi Lams are doing great things, while others… Dan Walus ’18 – Mom and dad want him out of the house This young alum graduated, got a job at a property restoration company, and even paid his alumni dues! Snaps! He’s pretty happy with things… except his living arrangements...
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...
Congratulations to the undergraduates on their new house, a historical, 4-story, 10,000 square foot brownstone at 1432 North Broad Street. A fitting residence for the “house that leads!”
When I was a brother… Two brothers shared their Pi Lam experiences during the WWII era. These guys walked to Temple uphill in the snow… both ways. Here’s what it was like for them. Sy Welikson ’48 – Spry nonagenarian still living the life in Cali “I lived in the...
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...