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Chapter Grand: Geoffrey Stilley ’70

We are saddened to share the passing of Brother Geoffrey Stilley ’70, who entered the Chapter Grand on Aug. 23, 2025, at the age of

Chapter Grand: Tom Rafferty ’76

We are saddened to share the passing of Brother Tom Rafferty ’76, who entered the Chapter Eternal on June 6, 2025, at the age of

Call for Content! Send Us Your Photos!

Call for Content! Send Us Your Photos! 

To celebrate all of the upcoming festivities surrounding the fall and winter holidays, we’d like to compile various photo galleries of our alumni from both

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Remembering Fallen Phi Heroes 

Several PA Theta Phi’s lost their lives in World Wars I and II. We honor those Phi’s and their families for their ultimate sacrifice for

Richie Lucas ’60 Turned 84 This Month

Richie Lucas ’60 Turned 84 This Month

Pennsylvania Theta alumnus Richie Lucas turned 84 years old this month. The former Penn State quarterback and assistant athletic director has remained relatively private since

Remembering Jack Cosgrove ‘38

Remembering Jack Cosgrove ‘38

The son of one of Pennsylvania Theta’s 13 founders, John C. Cosgrove; president of the active chapter during the late 1930s; one of the important

Save the Date for our Annual Alumni Reunion!

Save the Date for our Annual Alumni Reunion!

Brothers who attended last year’s gathering can attest, we had a blast reconnecting old bonds and forming new ones across multiple generations at the 2021

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Alumni Update: John Kersh ‘57

John Kersh ‘57 (jmkersh1@verizon.net; 410-353-0250) writes that he’s entering a retirement home in Annapolis as an independent resident, along with his wife Maria. His email and

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Alumni Profile: David Moylan ’77

We asked our alumni brothers where their favorite place from Penn State was to hang, and their favorite tradition. Read on to see what David

Check out this blast from the past!

Check out this blast from the past!

Check out this blast from the past! Does anyone recognize the good-looking crew in this flick? We want to know the details! Tell us the

2021 is the Year of Connection

Help Us Find Lost Brothers!

We look forward to continuing to connect you with your fellow PA Theta alumni in 2022, but in order to do this we need your

Phi Delta Theta’s New Year Resolution

Phi Delta Theta’s New Year Resolution

How many of us set New Year’s resolution goals each year, only to forget about them halfway through January? We know we are guilty of

Back to School with Phi Delta Theta

Back to School with Phi Delta Theta

With school right around the corner, it got us thinking… What are some places in State College you can’t wait to get back to? Take our poll below

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The Perfect Phi Delta Theta Weekend

After a year of self-isolation, many alumni brothers are excited to plan trips back to Penn State to reconnect with old friends and relive the

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Alumni Update: Christopher Bennetts ’92

Thanks to Christopher Bennetts ’92 for letting us know about your move, here’s what he had to say: “I just moved to Mt. Lebanon and hope to

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Alumni Profile: Tim Young ’76

Thanks to Tim Young ’76 for answering our survey! Here’s what he had to say: Where was your favorite place to go in State College, why was

Penn State Homecoming 2021

Penn State Homecoming 2021

It’s time to start planning to truly reconnect with our Brothers once again, live and in person.   Mark your calendar now for Penn State Homecoming

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Alumni Update: Timothy Patschke ’64

Thanks to Timothy Patschke ’64 this update, it is so nice to hear from you! Here is what Brother Timothy had to say: “Retired, Alive and well

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Backstory Behind the Nickname Switch

Thanks to Tom Smith ’54 for writing in and telling us how Kris Zwycewicz ’89 got his nickname. See what Tom had to say about the nickname, “Switch.” For

Photo Flashback: PA Theta in the '80s

Photo Flashback: PA Theta in the ’80s

Thanks to Kris “Switch” Zwycewicz ’89  for sending in all these photos of PA Theta from the good ole days, what great memories! Keep on reading to

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Fun Facts About PA Theta

Every fraternity thinks they have the best; the best Intramural sports team, the best-looking group of guys, the best leaders, and now, as alumni, the

Alumni Update Gene Becker 74

Alumni Update: Gene Becker ’74

Thanks to Gene Becker ’74 for sending in a life update. Here’s what Brother Becker had to say:  “I retired from public education in 2009, where I spent

Chapter Eternal: Kenneth Andrews '73

Chapter Grand: Kenneth Andrews ’73

We recently learned of the passing of Brother Kenneth Andrews ’73 into our Chapter Eternal in January 2021. We extend our deepest sympathies to Kenneth’s family, friends, and

PA Theta Love Story

PA Theta Love Story

One special story for me from PA Theta: I met my future wife at the front door of the house during a “Beat Georgia” Tailgate

2021 PA Theta Penn State Alumni Events!

2021 PA Theta Penn State Alumni Events!

With vaccines being distributed, Penn State PA Theta alumni can’t wait to get back together in 2021! Though we had to postpone in-person events in

Alumni Profile: Kris Zwycewicz ’89

Alumni Profile: Kris Zwycewicz ’89

We recently caught up with our very own Kris Zwycewicz ’89 and had the chance to ask him about his PA Theta experience, and where life

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Brother John V. Berry ’52

There were no Freshman at PSU when I started my Freshman year. I went to California Stayr Teachers College, as did all PSU scholarship football

Chapter Grand: D. Garth Dietrick ’42

Rest in Peace Brother D. Garth Dietrick ’42. Thanks for sending in this note, Kathi, and we express our belated condolences. I wanted to let

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Phil Caraballo-Garrison ’04

Fantastic website that you guys have constructed here. Congratulations on a job well done and thank you. I hope that all are well and staying connected during