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The Upsilon Ups90th Special Edition May 2011 www.illinois-pikapps.com Pi Kappa Phi, Upsilon Chapter, University of Illinois Est. 1921

Chapter marks 90 years

Yet much remains

same after nine

decades of Upsilon When the chapter was fi

founded way back in May 1921, thUnited States was only a few year

removed from the First World WarThe Cubs World Series drought wanot yet in triple digits. There was nointerstate highway system, much lesan information superhighway, andman had yet to journey into space.

A lot has changed since then. Ocourse, the chapter has had its upand downs over the years. But, still iendures, ninety years later, today astrong as it ever was. Generation after generation has found somethingof value in the Ritual that binds us.

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The Upsilon Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, seen here in the 50s took a group photo in front of the chapter house for many years. A photo from each decadecan be seen hanging in the first-floor hallway of the current chapter house. (Photo from Upsilon Ups, University of Illinois Archives)

By Adam NekolaAlumni Chapter Chaplain

CHAMPAIGN - The UpsilonChapter of Pi Kappa Phi can traceits roots to an animal hide.

Known as Gamma Kappa Sig-ma, the chapters original charter isnow kept safe in the University Ar-chives. It remains the only knownevidence of Upsilons origins. After

several years, the members decidedthey wanted to be part of a nationalorganization and joined the ranksof Pi Kappa Phi as its 20th chapter.

Since then, Upsilon has calledmany places home. There was ahouse on Green Street, on FirstStreet, and several others beforeending up at Gregory and Euclid.

The chapter has been large andsmall. Its been strong and weak.

At times, it didnt even exist on theUniversity of Illinois campus.

With the refounding in 2005,

the members decided to be Fra-ternity Redefined - a reaffirmationof the fraternitys original mission,but something different that it hadbeen for many years.

Even now, the chapter is chang-ing. With more than 80 activemembers, the chapter is larger thanthose men could have imagined.

Of course, it will continue tochange. Presumably, for decades.

Change is only constant through history

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90th Special Edition May 2011 www.illinois-pikapps.com Pi Kappa Phi, Upsilon Chapter, University of Illinois Est. 1921

: Nothing shall ever tear us asunder

Upsilon Archons

Upsilon would not be what it is today

without a series of great leaders. Here are

the Archons from the last 90 years:

Y256 - Mr. Judson Mason

Y278 - Mr. Robert TaylorY297 - Mr. Homer Huggins

Y344 - Mr. Bill ODonnell

Y359 - Mr. Robert Kieres

Y361 - Mr. Jim Murphy

Y367 - Mr. James Bayne

Y374 - Mr. Edward Sperr

Y390 - Mr. Roger Blake

Y398 - Mr. Jerry Walters

Y416 - Mr. Mel Wagner

Y425 - Mr. Larry Miller

Y427 - Mr. Ralph Sanders

Y429 - Mr. Donald Freund

Y445 - Hon. Lawrence Inglis

Y448 - Mr. William Anda

Y450 - Mr. Bob Anderson

Y452 - Mr. Milton DiedrickY464 - Mr. John Baker

Y465 - Mr. Jack Schmidel

Y468 - Mr. Glenn Cuerden

Y475 - Mr. Douglas Duffield

Y476 - Mr. Patrick Marrone

Y480 - Mr. Scott Seibert

Y497 - Mr. Michael Freeburger

Y499 - Mr. Thomas Spaulding

Y506 - Mr. Bruce Bowen

Y511 - Mr. James Jewett

Y513 - Mr. Jack Bakker

Y518 - Mr. Skip Fowler

Y526 - Major Randy Carlino

Y528 - Mr. Stephen Wilfong

Y537 - Mr. Gunnar Schalin

Y538 - Mr. William LoftusY547 - Mr. Michael Kirchman

Y548 - Mr. John Bruemmer

Y551 - Mr. Carl Poleskey

Y558 - Mr. Dick Regnier

Y563 - Mr. Chuck Frame

Y572 - Mr. Warren Miller

Y573 - Mr. James Wissehr

Y577 - Mr. Frank Stromberg

Y589 - Mr. James DeStefano

Y591 - Mr. John Rawot

Y594 - Mr. Lawrence Ruffolo

Y598 - Mr. William Konrad

Y602 - Mr. Steven Cole

Y609 - Mr. Gary Behrens

Y611 - Mr. Tom Watts

Y612 - Mr. Bob Bogdanoff

Y621 - Mr. Ronald Arrighy

Y622 - Mr. Randy Schubert

Y634 - Mr. Jay Leman

Y640 - Mr. James Doyle

Y645 - Mr. Sterling Krolicki

Y649 - Mr. Jay Clifton

Y650 - Mr. Michael Connelly

Y669 - Mr. Michael WoodY671 - Mr. Michael Brzoska

Y681 - Mr. Brent Frank

Y691 - Mr. Kevin Clark

Y693 - Mr. Michael Shaner

Y704 - Mr. Paul Bruckner

Y705 - Mr. Thomas Harvengt

Y718 - Mr. Gregory Clark

Y726 - Mr. David Borowski

Y737 - Mr. Todd Perry

Y738 - Mr. Wally Wahlfeldt

Y742 - Mr. Randy Gibb

Y758 - Mr. John Chapman

Y780 - Mr. Jeff Overbey

Y782 - Mr. John Burkey

Y787 - Mr. Drew Coxhead

Y808 - Mr. Bill HarringtonY809 - Mr. Tres Roeder

Y814 - Mr. Adam Bennett

Y831 - Mr. Brian Larkin

Y837 - Mr. Robert Riforgiate

Y839 - Mr. Steven McCarthy

Y847 - Mr. Steve Wyent

Y868 - Mr. Mike Reedy

Y886 - Mr. Aron Smith

Y888 - Mr. Travis Stieren

Y896 - Mr. Mike Lowery

Y915 - Mr. Chris Gena

Y916 - Mr. Norm Lowrey

Y923 - Mr. Gabe Hostalet

Y934 - Mr. Nick Mannel

Y943 - Mr. Michael Nicketta

Y948 - Mr. Tony RothermelY958 - Mr. Zak Brining

Y960 - Mr. Rick Lempera

Y972 - Mr. Patrick Withrow

Y974 - Mr. Jeff McMahon

Y997 - Mr. Mark Peluse

Y1000 - Mr. Charles Moka Jr.

Y1007 - Mr. Adam Nekola

Y1013 - Mr. Mike Munaretto

* The first Archon is Y256 because,

prior to that, Pi Kappa Phis Upsilon

Chapter was known as Gamma Sigma

Kappa.

Pi Kapps will return toArlington for third year

The annual event at Arlington Parks Miller Lite party deck has be-come an anticipated event for many alumni.

Each of us can point to a broth-er or event that cemented thatbond in our individual experienc-es, but our love of Pi Kappa Phi

has nothing to do with any oneperson or thing. It runs deeperthan words can explain, the resultof our choice to commit ourselvesto this Fraternity and the sum ofall our time spent as brothers.

And no matter how difficultthings appeared, regardless of

what troubles we faced as a chap-ter or in our individual lives, thisindescribable bond of affection

would continue to spark the prideof brotherhood and offer us thestrength of friendship. It has been

a beacon for young men yearningto be part of something greaterthan themselves, and remained arock we can rely on throughoutour lives.

English writer G.K. Chester-

ton once remarked that men didnot love Rome because she wasgreat. She was great because theyhad loved her.

I think this can be said of mostgreat things, and our chapterslong history is no exception. Solet the affection we share for ourbrotherhood inspire generationsto come, and heres to anotherninety years!

Gene Giannotta, Y1030Alumni Chapter President

Through 90 years on campus atthe University of Illinois, I thinkUpsilon chapter has proven thatnothing is truer than the monikerthat adorns the Pi Kappa Phi coat of

arms. Admittedly, we have had a fewslips through the years, but lookingin the past at a world war, great de-pression, cold war, and more, Upsi-

lon chapter has endured producingmen of CLASS in the University ofIllinois Community.

Upsilon is a mainstay on the Il-linois campus, and the bonds of

brotherhood are very deep at 306 E.Gregory Drive. The issue that facesall Pi Kapps, though, is what hap-pens when we graduate and move on

to the real world.Do not let either years or distance

tear us apart. You have all taken awonderful step by joining togetherto celebrate our 90th Anniversary,

but do not let it end here. Find anold brother and give him a call, jointhe undergraduates for a homecom-ing celebration, or maybe attend a

National Chapter meeting. Brotherhood is such a special relationshipthat all of us share. Though schedules get tight, and work life mighcall, do your part to not let our

brotherhood get torn apart.

Kevin Spitz90th Anniversary Chairman

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Mark your calendars now forUpsilon Chapters annual trip to

Arlington Park Racetrack in Ar-lington Height, IL.

Each year, the alumni chapterreserves space in the Miller Liteparty deck for brothers and theirguests. For $65, attendees receiveand all-you-can-eat lunch as wellas an all-you-can-drink bar - anda great spot to view all the racingaction.

Arlington - Aug. 6

Homecoming - Oct. 1