On September 28- 30, 2012, The Delta Chi Fraternity celebrated it's 40th Anniversary in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of Phi Delta Psi at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Phi Delta Psi was second local fraternity founded at UPJ which became the basis of the founding of Delta Chi. The Phi Delta Psi Fraternity was founded in the Winter of 1962 by founding fathers Dawn McKee, Geoffrey Miles and William Miles. It was chartered at UPJ on January 22 1963. On May 15, 1971, Twenty Four (24) brothers of Phi Delta Psi where fully initiated into the Bond of Delta Chi Brotherhood at Penn State University. Each Brother was then assigned a 'Gamma" Number in alphabetical order of initiation until all 24 letter of the Greek Alphabet where used making everyone that has a Gamma Number ending in the number one (1) a Founding Fathers. On December 6, 1971, the brothers of Phi Delta Psi formed an official Delta Chi Colony upon unanimous approval of the InterFraternity Council to become the first National Fraternity on the campus. On October 13, 1972 Delta Chi was chartered at the North Fork Country Club. Delta Chi's 40th Homecoming event was held from Friday September 28th 2012 through Sunday September 30th 2012. Friday night included a reunion dinner and open bar at the Ambrosia Nectar Lounge, beginning at 7:00pm. The dinner started with a cocktail period, a long time Friday tradition at Delta Chi in which members of the UPJ administration, including President Spectar mingled with the Alumni. A group of speakers from the various decades, including Senators John Rafferty and John Wozniak highlighted the significant events of their era. On Saturday Alumnus and their wives attended the annual Delta Chi pig roast starting at 1:00pm plus activities throughout. That evening the undergraduate house hosted a live band that played will into the night. On Sunday there was a brunch hosted at the Ambrosia Nectar Lounge that started at 11:00am.
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The parade is to begin at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Richland Cinemas entrance and ends at the gazebo.
Following the parade, there are to be inflatable rides and an animal exhibition, the “Pitt-Johnstown Zoo,” is to take place around 2 p.m. at the campus mall. A special concert was added to the events’ list this year. Elenowen, a band that performed on the TV show “The Voice,” is to perform in front of Owen Library 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Students can attend the show for free. An essential part of every Homecoming is, of course, crowning of a queen at the parade’s conclusion. Senior women have been nominated for queen by student organization members. One Homecoming queen nominee is Ashlyn Ahearn, an education major and Alpha Sigma Alpha member. “It is an honor to run for Homecoming queen because my sisters in Alpha Sigma Alpha and the brothers of Delta Chi have been so supportive,” Ahearn said. “I couldn’t ask for a better start to senior year.” Ahearn said she is excited about the upcoming experience. “The best part will be spending time with my sisters, alumni and fellow seniors,” she said. “I am excited to show my UPJ spirit.” Pitt-Johnstown Dance Ensemble nominated biology major Jessica Tardio as their their queen nominee. Tardio said she was humbled and honored. “I was hoping to get a nomination, but not expecting one,” she said. “My friends have been extremely supportive throughout this whole process.” Tardio said she is excited about participating in the parade, her favorite part of the Homecoming festivities. “I’ve been in the parade every year for dance and have been on the float, so to be able to still participate this year, but in a different way, will be pretty cool,” she said. Tardio said she considers it a huge honor to represent the Dance Ensemble. “The group of girls running for queen this year are absolutely great,” she said. “I hope I do Dance Ensemble proud.” A total of 12 nominees are running for queen. They are Ahearn, Lauren Hoover and Leslie Galando; Jessica Repovz, Dedra Totin and Emily Cernic; Megan Girimonti, Morgan Maloney and Tardio; Melody Barkhimer, Katie Sullivan and Sierra Lasko. - See more at: http://www.upj-advocate.com/features/2012/09/26/homecoming-music-lights-and-beauty/#sthash.9jyjhMqd.dpuf |
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