NOTE ABOUT THE LOSS OF BR. BRENT BRODY

I wanted to comment on Brent Brody passing. I can't seem to get
it posted. We were room mates in 61. He was a solid guy who worked very hard. He
was always loyal to his friends, family & Fraternity brothers. Haven't seen him for
several years but am sad he is gone.
Tom Shanley

PIERCE COLLEGE RODEO PARTY SPRING 1961

The following photographs were donated to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley by Br. Jerry Berns in 2010.  (click on images to enlarge)

 Unknown woman and Br. Rayne Sherman

 Br. Bob Marko

 left Br. Ray Ross

 Left Br. Gary Smith, Br. Joe Aquino and unknown woman

With his back to the camera is Br. Larry Tunison

GREAT BETA CHAPTER MEETING PHOTO 1961

This is one of my favorite pictures. It was taken just before the Sunday night meeting of the Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Psi at LA Pierce College.
Refer to photo 2533 - The photo is a gift to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Jerry Berns 2010. (click on image to enlarge)

left to right Tom Montes (with legs crossed, Phil Capka, Rayne Sherman, Jerry Berns,

left (behind Montes) John Wimsatt, ________ (standing)
Note above the mantle of the fireplace "Raiders - Phi Delta Psi"

MORE PHI DELT - TRI CHI STAG POKER PARTY

I have pretty good idea that it is Br. Sam Cota getting a light in this photograph.  photo 2124

 Joke telling was a big time fraternity activity in the 1960s  I don't recognize any of these guys, they may all be Tri Chis  -  Photo 2127
Br. Dick Mlack says: "2127:  Guy with a white shirt and sitting on the floor on the far right is George Worthington.  He was the Tri Chi president.  He was a really nice guy, which is one of the reasons I think that we got along so well with the Tri Chi's".

 I think all of these guys are Tri Chis

 Br. Joe Reggio is at the far right, wearing a Phi Delt crest on his polp shirt.

THETA RHO THETA AT VALLEY COLLEGE

2010 THE YEAR OF VALLEY ADVENTURES
Theta Rho Theta Sorority at Los Angeles Valley College Winter 1961 - Pledge Class Presentation - Gift to the Archives of the Museum of the San Fernando Valley from Roselyn Stern Krause 2010

History of Theta Rho Theta from scrapbook loaned to The Museum of the San Fernando Valley.

JERRY OLSON'S COMMENTS ABOUT PIERCE

Subject: Re: a simple favor for Pierce College
To: gfecht@sbcglobal.net


Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 11:15 AM

Back in 1959 I had an interest merely to learn a trade and to get a job. Electronics seemed to be a good field, so I enrolled in the electronics technician program at Pierce College.
I was fully influenced by a great teacher, Mr. William "Bill" Shaw. His great sense of humor made his classes interesting and not boring. I would like to think his classes gave me a great background.
I received my Associate of Arts in June 1961. I had joined the Phi Delta Psi fraternity and wanted to continue with school (and all the parties). The influence of those young men had me want more that an AA degree.
A few more classes with Bill Shaw and I was able to apply at California State University Long Beach and received Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology, Electronics.

Sincerly,
Gerald R. Olson

Gerald Olson and his family reside in Manhattan Beach, California. He works as a service engineer for an electonics firm in Whittier, California.

Minutes of Alpha Chapter Dec. 1961

Minutes of Alpha Chapter Dec. 3, 1961
New Business
e. Hugh Terrell became active
g. Mr. and Mrs Herles voted as honorary members
j. Jerry McAlevey's dog will be allowed to stay at the house with him, while he is in residence.
m. The lock on the back door will be fixed.