Iota Alpha Pi??

[jwaldman]

I was sad to find out that IAPi is no more. I was a member of the Omicron chapter at Queens College in Flushing NY, graduating in 1964. It was a predominately Jewish sorority and one of the most active and highly regarded sororities on campus. Because Queens was a very large, commuter school, it made it harder make a place for yourself, but, being in a sorority made it possible. We met a our "spot" on the Quad and had a specific table in the Cafeteria. There was always a sister around to hang out with. Our pledges put on Greek Letter Day skits competing against the other sororities. Happily, Iota won more times than not. We had parties with Phi Ep, AEPi, TEP. Many of my sisters married men (boys) from these fraternities, myself included.
I, too, have lost touch with my sisters, but have vivid memories of very happy times.

[DEVODUDE]

"We had parties with Phi Ep, AEPi, TEP. Many of my sisters married men (boys) from these fraternities, myself included."

When you say "Phi EP" I am assuming you mean PHI EPSILON PI....correct?


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[Tikva02]

Originally Posted by jwaldman

I was sad to find out that IAPi is no more. I was a member of the Omicron chapter at Queens College in Flushing NY, graduating in 1964. It was a predominately Jewish sorority and one of the most active and highly regarded sororities on campus. Because Queens was a very large, commuter school, it made it harder make a place for yourself, but, being in a sorority made it possible. We met a our "spot" on the Quad and had a specific table in the Cafeteria. There was always a sister around to hang out with. Our pledges put on Greek Letter Day skits competing against the other sororities. Happily, Iota won more times than not. We had parties with Phi Ep, AEPi, TEP. Many of my sisters married men (boys) from these fraternities, myself included.
I, too, have lost touch with my sisters, but have vivid memories of very happy times.

I joined Iota at Queens College in 1968. The chapter was vibrant and very active even at that time. I vividly remember the Iota table in the "Caf" , which if I am recalling correctly, was between Phi Ep on one side and Delta Phi Epsilon on the other. I recall wearing one red knee sock and one black knee sock as well as my red pledge beenie to school every day during pledging. You would not have been able to predict for an instant that the National would have been dissolved by 1971.

[mjberger]

I remember you, and of course Michael, from those very good days. I was a year behind you so you may not remember me but I have very fond memories of the phi-ep/ iota interactions and the yearly skits we put on together. The Iota "girls" I hung out with were Sue Schlitsky (?) and Ellen Katz (married phi-ep Lonney Coven), who is giving senior aerobic courses out on the Island. Your posting brought back so many good memories of the three plus years I was in phi-ep. Thanks! Marc

Originally Posted by jwaldman

I was sad to find out that IAPi is no more. I was a member of the Omicron chapter at Queens College in Flushing NY, graduating in 1964. It was a predominately Jewish sorority and one of the most active and highly regarded sororities on campus. Because Queens was a very large, commuter school, it made it harder make a place for yourself, but, being in a sorority made it possible. We met a our "spot" on the Quad and had a specific table in the Cafeteria. There was always a sister around to hang out with. Our pledges put on Greek Letter Day skits competing against the other sororities. Happily, Iota won more times than not. We had parties with Phi Ep, AEPi, TEP. Many of my sisters married men (boys) from these fraternities, myself included.
I, too, have lost touch with my sisters, but have vivid memories of very happy times.

[jwaldman]

I'm sure I would remember you, but I assume that Berger is your married name. Sue was my pledge daughter. You were the pledge class that did the NY Times/Daily News skit for Greek Letter Day. I actually taught that skit to my campers one summer and they put it on for the whole camp. Everyone loved it. I've been in touch with a few sisters on Facebook and we are hoping to get a list of names together for a possible reunion. Maybe you can check it out.

[jwaldman]

I was jist reading the last lengthy quote on this thread, and re-read your posting and my reply. I neglected to notice you signed it Marc, and i replied as if you were one of my sisters. A little late, but i apologize. Sue Shlitsky was my "little sister" and i thought she was terrific. I'm glad you remember Michael. He passed away about 14 years ago, so it's nice to know you recall who he is. Sorry again for the error in gender.

[marilynbraverma]

Temple was also a commuter college and Iota made us feel grounded at school and a great way to become involved in other activities on campus. We had one room in the panhellenic house and there were ten other sororities in the building. We shared common living room, dining room and kitchen and even had large ceremonies in the "carriage house". Mrs Littlehouse was the house mother/guard. No men allowed above the first floor and eveyone had to be in by 11! The ten sororites shared one pay phone and that was in the days when cell phones were only a far off dream.

[LPIDelta]

Originally Posted by marilynbraverma

Temple was also a commuter college and Iota made us feel grounded at school and a great way to become involved in other activities on campus. We had one room in the panhellenic house and there were ten other sororities in the building. We shared common living room, dining room and kitchen and even had large ceremonies in the "carriage house". Mrs Littlehouse was the house mother/guard. No men allowed above the first floor and eveyone had to be in by 11! The ten sororites shared one pay phone and that was in the days when cell phones were only a far off dream.

I love reading about stuff like this....

[jwaldman]

For Devodude,
Yes, I was referring to Phi Epsilon Pi at Queens College. Did you know anyone from @'62-'64?

[DEVODUDE]

Originally Posted by jwaldman

For Devodude,
Yes, I was referring to Phi Epsilon Pi at Queens College. Did you know anyone from @'62-'64?

I know 2 alumni that were in Phi Epsilon Pi (now ZBT) from NYU that are currently members of ZBT Internat'l Assembly. In fact, this past summer at our International Conference I was introduced to their wives, who were sisters of Iota Alpha Pi from NYU.


ZBT: "Inspiring today's college men to become leaders of tomorrow."

[honeychile]

Originally Posted by LPIDelta

I love reading about stuff like this....

I do, too! It's a part of history that we'll never know intimantly, yet seems so fascinating!

Originally Posted by DEVODUDE

I know 2 alumni that were in Phi Epsilon Pi (now ZBT) from NYU that are currently members of ZBT Internat'l Assembly. In fact, this past summer at our International Conference I was introduced to their wives, who were sisters of Iota Alpha Pi from NYU.

One of my favorite people from high school has a Phi Ep father; my friend & his brother were considered ZBT legacies because of that. I thought that was a class act.

[DEVODUDE]

Originally Posted by honeychile

I do, too! It's a part of history that we'll never know intimantly, yet seems so fascinating!


One of my favorite people from high school has a Phi Ep father; my friend & his brother were considered ZBT legacies because of that. I thought that was a class act.

That was one of the major contract agreements with the merging of Phi Ep into ZBT, that all Phi Ep ALumni were to be given Alumni recognition status under ZBT and all active Phi Ep brothers were to be automatically inducted and pinned as Active ZBT brothers. This created a lot of legacies for ZBT that came from Phi Ep. I myself thought this was a very smart move made by both Phi Ep and ZBT National Advisors.

[Buttonz]

Originally Posted by DEVODUDE

That was one of the major contract agreements with the merging of Phi Ep into ZBT, that all Phi Ep ALumni were to be given Alumni recognition status under ZBT and all active Phi Ep brothers were to be automatically inducted and pinned as Active ZBT brothers. This created a lot of legacies for ZBT that came from Phi Ep. I myself thought this was a very smart move made by both Phi Ep and ZBT National Advisors.

I agree. One of my grandmother's old bosses was a Phi Ep. We found this out last year in Jan when he was over (she is still friendly with him) and he saw me wearing letters and he made a comment and we started talking about it

[DIANEZACONICK]

Hello IAPi Sorors from whatever school you went to. My name is Diane Zaconick Feit and I was in Iota at Syracuse University 1958-1962. Before I launch into many various topics, memories, etc. (although you should know the house was torn down recently)....let me say I am trying to stage a reunion in Breckinridge, Colorado this coming summer - probably July or August. Families welcome....all chapters welcome !!
One of my sisters now sets up ski trips there and can do the same for summer.
So I need a head count....anyone interested? Please send note and answer. Diane.............dianezw@comcast.net

[marilynbraverma]

Hi, FYI Sigma chapter of Iota Alpha Pi (Temple University) is holding a reunion in Philadelphia area on March 30,2008 .contact marilynsteiner@aol.com if you are interested.
I will pass on the information about the national reunion to my sigma sisters at the reuion on March 30