Br. FRANK NEMECEK

Photo 5436 - Frank Nemecek - Maple Leaf Ball Spring 1967 - Gift to the Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Jerry Berns 2012.  (click on image to enlarge it.)

Brother Frank Nemecek was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Spring of 1966. He served the Brotherhood as Pledge Master of Beta Chapter in the Spring of 1961. I believe he became an attorney in Studio City.

CRAIG HUSETH ON THE INTERNET

   

Brother Craig Huseth was born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Canoga Park High School. Craig was initiated into the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity in the Spring of 1967. Craig served the Brotherhood as President, Vice President, Master at Arms and Pledge Master for Beta Chapter.

After completing his studies at Pierce College, Craig earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, History and Journalism in 1969 from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo. He later served two of active duty in the United States Army. Brother Craig holds three Masters degrees in Reading, Guidance and Counseling, and in Education Administration.  

For some years, Craig Huseth was the principal of Santa Maria High School.

Br. DON HOUSE RETIRED IN MISSOURI

      After finishing his studies at Pierce College, Brother Donald House attended California Polytechnic University San Louis Obispo.  Don, who was born in January of 1943, pledged the Beta Chapter of our Fraternity in the Fall of 1962. For many years he was the co-owner of a printing shop in Woodland Hills, California. After his retirement, he and his wife Karyn moved to Blue Eye, Missouri. Until full retirement,       

         Don writes that" I was working part time at a local supermarket in Branson, until the leap day tornado of February 29, 2011 blew the store away. Retired full time now, enjoying my time."

         Don and Karyn live at the edge of Tablerock Lake. 

MAPLE LEAF BALL 1967

Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley in 2012 from Br. Jerry Berns. 1967 Maple Leaf Ball.
(click on images to enlarge them - please refer to 1967 Maple Leaf Ball and by photo number)

 Photo 5433  - Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

 Photo 5435 -  Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley

Photo 5434 "Moon Wins The Radcliffe" -  Archives of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley
The Richard Radcliffe Award was named in honor of Br. Radcliff who founded the Delta Chapter of the Phi Delta Psi Fraternity at Los Angeles City College. It was considered the highest award of the Fraternity, for meritorious service to the Brotherhood. 

PICNIC IN TOPANGA CANYON 1967

Here are some more photographs, some enhanced by Photoshop, from Jerry Berns.  Annual picnics were held in Topanga Canyon State Park from the onset of the Fraternity. Refer to Picnic in Topanga and photo number, if you can help identify these Brothers and their friends. (click on images to enlarge them.)

Photo 5420 - barefoot in foreground is Br. Craig Huseth - Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

 Photo 5418 - Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

 Photo 5423 - Br. Dave Page working the keg - Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.
Br. John Bogdanoff adds:  "Bro Randy Andrews, he is also in #5423 standing on left....he was President of Beta"

 Photo 5419 - Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Photo 5424 - seated foreground in blue shirt is Br. Bob Barnowski - next is Br. Don Carrico
Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Photo 5421 - standing in the center with beer cup is Br. George Gonzales. Seated center with hand on girl's shoulder is Br. Ray Lupacinni.  Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Photo 5425 - Blue shirt is Br. Bob Barnowski - far right is Br. Don Carrico - Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

Photo 5422 - left Br. George Gonzales with cup.  Archive of The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.
 John Bogdanoff notes:  #5422 standing on right is Bro Randy Andrews, he is also in #5423 standing on left....he was President of Beta and may have been around that time period?

SHERRY LYNNE FARKAS ELECTED PIERCE HOMECOMING QUEEN IN 1967

 Pierce College 1967 Homecoming Queen Sherry Lyn Forkas 

Sponsored by the Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Psi Fraternity and her sorority Delta Chi Epsilon, 19 year old Sherry Farkas was elected Pierce College homecoming queen in the Spring of 1967. Sherry was a graduate of Canoga Park High School. Phi Delta Psi was among a dozen organizations sponsoring a homecoming queen candidate. 

Other Greek organizations at Pierce at the time were: Alpha Mu Gamma, Alpha Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Lambda, Kappa Beta Phi, Phi Epsilon Chi, Theta Chi Omega, Sigma Delta and Delta Chi Epsilon.

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BETA CHAPTER POOL PARTY SPRING 1967

When he was a Beta Chapter pledge, Br. Irving Damm took these photographs during the Spring of 1967.

 Beta Chapter Spring 1967 - Gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Jerry Berns 2013.
(click on images to enlarge them.)  Photo 5417
If you can identify any of these people, please refer to the photo number and Beta Chapter Pool Pary

 Photo 5416

Photo 5414

Photo 5413

 Photo 5415