Richard Garber ‘59: Graduate Profile
As part of keeping up with our alumni over the years we will profile a graduate brother each Torch newsletter. Today we visit with Brother Dick Garber from the Class of ’59. Over 60 years after graduation, Dick still fondly remembers his three years in the AXP Phi Lamba Chapter House. “During September 1956, the brothers […]
Capital Campaign Update
It’s been a busy fall for our House Campaign. And, not unlike James Franklin’s football team, we’ve done very well but aren’t quite where we’d like to be – yet! But we will get there –much sooner than the Lions… Through the generosity and commitment of 48 of you we currently have pledges of $287,100 […]
Phi Lambda Capital Campaign Update – 10/25/23
Brothers, we are pleased to report that we are making great progress on our campaign to raise funds to help bring our Chapter House up to a more competitive position in the State College market. Thanks to all those who have made pledges! If you have not yet pledged, PLEASE consider joining the effort. As […]
Vic Ramos ‘91: “My best friends in life are those I’ve met through AXP.”
Every international president of a fraternity started out as a rushee visiting chapters. For Phi Lambda’s own Vic Ramos ‘91, he took his own time before making the decision to explore fraternities at Penn State. “I grew up in Queens, New York, and I had no clue about fraternities and the loyalty of the PSU […]
John J. Elnitski ‘85: “Without Alpha Chi Rho, I wouldn’t be the man I am today.”
Alpha Chi Rho prepared John J. Elnitski ‘85 for his life after graduation. “It taught me to deal with different situations that I would encounter along the way,” he said. “One example is when I became township supervisor and was worried about how to participate in meetings. At the first meeting I realized that it […]
Bryan Gardiner ‘12: “I love Alpha Chi Rho. It has made a crucial impact on my life, and I have built so many strong relationships from being a part of this fraternity.”
It was an easy decision for Bryan Gardiner ‘12 when it came time to volunteer with Alpha Chi Rho. “It’s very simple for me,” he said. “I am more than happy to give back my time to an organization that has given me so much. “Giving back to Alpha Chi Rho is so crucial because […]
Bruce Helms ‘74: “I want to see AXP succeed indefinitely.”
“Gee, that was over 50 years ago,” Bruce exclaimed. “AXP was probably the lowest cost of the houses I rushed but it was much more about the process and the Brothers who welcomed me during rush, most notably Brian Nealy ‘74 who picked me up at my dorm and took me back several times. “I […]
