FOUNDER TALBOT'S ID CARD

Founder Grady Ellis Talbot's Fraternity identification card. Donated to the Phi Delta Psi archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - June 2012

OUR FOUNDER JAMES MAGOUIRK

James Magourik - Founder of Phi Delta Psi - Photo taken for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht - February 2010
James Magouirk founded the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity, with twelve other students from Los Angeles Valley and Pierce Colleges, on the 13th of October, 1956. Much of the Fraternity's early success was due to his dedication and energy.
Founder Maqouirk attended the University of Southern California briefly after his graduation from Valley College, where he majored in pre-dentistry. Unfortunately his father died and he could no longer afford his studies at USC. Jim transferred to California State University Northridge where he studied business and accounting.
Jim describes his work with Remax-Olson Realty in the following terms: "I have had much success in selling Southern California Real Estate. My experience spreads from multi-million dollar estates to entry-level homes to condos. I have a vast network base in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Simi and Conejo Valleys, plus Hollywood Hills, Malibu, and Northridge of course. My knowledge base spreads over commercial and development ventures as well. My degree in finance with a major in accounting puts me ahead of all the rest. I am committed to the highest standards of client service. I have been a consistent top producer for over 25 years in the real estate market."
Jim and his wife Katharine E. Baker Magourik have five sons.

FOUNDER STEVE FALK

Steve Falk - Photo for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Gerald Fecht 2009 (click on image to enlarge)
Steve Falk was one of two Phi Delta Psi Fraternity founders at last Thursday's lunch at Barone's. Steve is retired and living in Castaic, California.

Join us on the 3rd Thusday of the month at Barone's Pizza in Valley Glen.

SPRING SING LA VALLEY COLLEGE 1956

Spring Sing Practice - LA Valley College c. 1956
Photo courtesy of Bob Robar - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley - 2008 (click on image to enlarge).

FOUNDERS GRADY TALBOT AND BENJAMIN KRONNICK

Founder Grady Talbot was the second President of the Phi Delta Psi. He was born on the 30th of November in Los Angeles, California
Grady graduated from Los Angeles Pierce College in 1958, after which he completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo in 1961.
Founder Talbot was in the United States Marine Corps prior to founding our Fraternity. He served in the Korean Conflict.
Captain Talbot flew F-100's in USAF 1962 -1969. Grady flew on the first strike into North Vietnam in the Spring of 1965. On his return to the United States he worked as a stockbroker in Phoenix, Arizona from 1970 to 1973. From that time until 1986, Grady farmed in the Imperial Valley, near El Centro, California. In 1990, he completed his Doctorate of Law degree from the University of San Diego's School of Law. He has been an active member of California State Bar from that time.
Grady has five children and ten grandchildren. Among his children are: Colleen, Jenay, Lorene and Larry. His former wife is Barbara Whelchel.
Founder Grady Talbot was elected the first President of the reorganized Maple Leaf Society in the spring of 2004. He is a founder and member of the Board of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley. He and his wife Alice live in Arcadia, California.

Benjamin Kronnick - Photo scanned for the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by LeRoy Hunt 2008 (click on image to enlarge)
This is the only known photograph of Founder Ben Kronnick. It was found in a scrapbook created by Jerry Fecht, and recently discovered among the effects of Nancy Gatch.