Current & Future Alumni Events
Pike House Grounds and Land-scaping Beautification Project
The Lake Erie Pike Alumni Association invites Alumni and Active Members to purchase an engraved commemorative brick so you can cement your legacy at the Pike House forever!
Once a Pike – Always a Pike
Thank you for your consideration,
support, and generosity.
SAVE THE DATE
Gannon University invites alumni, students, families and friends to mark their calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration during Homecoming and Family Weekend, taking place Sept. 11–14, 2025.
This special weekend is set to be a centerpiece of Gannon’s Centennial year bringing together generations of Golden Knights to honor 100 years of excellence, community and tradition.
As part of the Centennial festivities, this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend promises to be bigger and more memorable than ever before. From traditional favorites like the Homecoming Tailgate and football game to special Centennial-themed events, including a Block Party of the Century, it is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends, make new memories and celebrate Gannon’s legacy and future.
Whether you are returning to campus for the first time in years, a prospective student ready to be a part of the monumental year or a current student eager to leave your stamp on our campus, this is your chance to be part of a historic moment in Gannon’s story.
More details, including event details and registrations, will be shared when available. For now, circle the weekend in your calendar and get ready to join us for a Centennial celebration to remember.
Spring 2025 Pike Alumni Dinner
Front Row
Dena Miller
Sharon Jarzomski
Bob Jarzomski
Doreen Petri
Middle Row
Cindy Mancini
Mary Ann Bull
Rosemary Nicosia
Karen McCarthy
Mary Yochim
Sheryl May
Pat Tellers
Sue Kowalski
Deborah Knapp
Andy Tellers
Colleen Bojewski
Candy Bukowski
Back Row
Kip Ochalek
Sam Mancini
Gary Miller
Dean Bull
Tom McCarthy
Scott Yochim
Gary Fabian
Rich Kowalski
Joe Kloecker
Roman Bojewski
Gary Knapp
Rick Petri
Help grow the Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed “Power” Scholarship
Brothers,
Celebrate Gannon Day of Giving is on April 24-25 from 8pm-8pm!
Your gift during Celebrate Gannon Day of Giving will help grow the Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed “Power” Scholarship which is awarded annually to current brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha at Gannon. This is another chance for us to help grow our chapter’s scholarship fund and make it the largest fraternity scholarship on campus!
Please consider making your gift early by clicking the link below.
On the Donation Page, use the drop down:
Select a Designation
to select:
Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed "Power" Scholarship
Additionally, Frank McCusker '61 will donate $100,000 in support, when we reach 1,000 donors on Celebrate Gannon Day of Giving.
We hope you’ll join us in participating in Celebrate Gannon Day of Giving as we inspire and transform the next generation.
Thank You in Advance!
phi phi k a,
Your LEPAA Board
Active-Alumni Annual Golf Outing on April 26th
Hello Alumni,
This is the active president of Epsilon Upsilon chapter Jake Caruso. I hope you are all having a great day. I am reaching out today to some of our local alumni. We are having our annual golf outing on April 26th at 9 AM at mound grove. It is $35 dollars per person ($140 per team). If you or anyone you might think is interested please contact me at 412-310-8830. Please let me know if you would like to participate by April the 11th. Thank you, phi phi
From the Gannon Archives - 1976 Lance (credit Dr. Carol Ann)
From Dr. Carol Ann's post on the Pi Kappa Alpha - Epsilon Upsilon Alumni FB page...
"Saw a link from a historic Erie group about fraternity life in 1976... I recognize a few in the photos..."
editor's note:
turns out the info was from an archive copy of the 1976 Lance yearbook. Follow this link for the entire yearbook (another Pike page):
https://archive.org/details/lance1976gann/page/66/mode/1up?view=theater
March Scheduled MS Team Mtg
You're Invited: PIKE/ALUM MS TEAM Mtg.
When: Friday, Mar 28, 2025
Time: TBA PM Eastern Time
If you wish to take part, please ensure we have a valid email address on file. I will also be sending out a meeting minutes for anyone that is unable to attend.
or Click Button below for the link to join in.
Kevin Ola, Fall '02
LEPAA President
A Message From Rich Beattie...
Brothers,
I am writing today to inform you of some news about the PIKE house. Effective today, the property is being donated to the Pi Kappa Alpha National Fraternity. It will remain the chapter house for the Pikes at Gannon University moving forward. The property is being donated debt free and on a charitable basis.
I have owned and managed the property for the past 24-years. My goal has been to preserve the property and the PIKE tradition at Gannon. In the absence of a local housing corporation or alumni group in Erie interested in managing the property, I believe this is the best long term solution to preserve the PIKE house.
It has been an honor working with the many brothers who have led the chapter and helped preserve the house over all these years. I am proud of the men that have been part of the Chapter. My hope is that this decision will preserve the property for the future generations of Pikes.
ppka
Rich Beattie
2023 Nester Award Winner Alumni Association of the Year
I’m pleased to announce that our Lake Erie Pike Alumni Association (LEPAA) has won PiKA’s Prestigious Nester Award for 2022-2023. The LEPAA is now considered one of the top alumni associations in N. America.
Coupled with the Actives winning the coveted Smythe Award, these are great accomplishments for all of Epsilon Upsilon…… Thank You all!
Rich “The Kuj” Kujawinski
LEPAA President
Gannon University Alumni Social in Daytona Beach, April 10th!
Gannon University Competitive Cheer & Dance is headed to Daytona Beach, FL to compete at NCA & NDA Nationals April 9-12th and we would love to connect with you!
Join us for happy hour 4-6pm at Riverside Jonny's on Thursday, April 10th! Riverside Johnny's is only a short 15 min walk from the competition venues.
All Gannon Alumni, Fans & Family Welcome!
Whether you need a break from the Daytona heat, or are interested in meeting and socializing with some fellow Gannon Alumni and supporters, we've got you covered! Stop by while we are in the area supporting our amazing Competitive Cheer & Dance student-athletes as they compete for the chance at a National Title!
Location: Riverside Johnny's;
115 Main St Bridge, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2025
Time: 4-6pm
Details: Light bites provided! Email Kerri Makay to RSVP!
+Brother Robert Morosky - EU Founder '62 - Cont'd
2023 GU Dec. Commencement Keynote Speaker: Rich Beattie 88
Comments left on FB continued...
- A true Erie Pike Legend and chapter founder... what a life and what a guy... such a honor & pleasure to have known him...
Rich "Kuj" Kujawinski
- A hell of a good PKA!!!
Dennis Knecht
- I met him after we moved to Florida. We had some similar interests. He was a quite a gentleman and very modest about his accomplishments. The world will miss him.
Jim Engel
- May he rest in peace and rise in glory. φφκα Shawn Clerkin
- My sincere sympathy to his widow Dianne and his kids. Many long and hilarious conversations when she ordered flowers.
Jane Stevenson Feeney
- My sincere sympathy to his family. What an incredibly successful 83 year life he led. A guy from Erie who made it very, very big.
Frank Altadonna
- Sad to hear. My condolences. Epsilon Upsilon founder..
Bob Jarzomski
2023 GU Dec. Commencement Keynote Speaker: Rich Beattie 88
2023 GU Dec. Commencement Keynote Speaker: Rich Beattie 88
Congratulations Rich Beattie '88, December commencement speaker and honorary doctorate.
Click below for the link to Livestream: Start at 1:34. We are proud of you! (Info Credit: Dr. Carol Ann)
Thank you Rich for the Callout to the Pikes!
Rich is a Desert Storm veteran with an extensive background in mechanical engineering. After his Desert Storm tour with the Marine Corps, Rich joined The Trane Company as a system consultant, responsible for the design, selection, specification and sale of applied HVACR and control systems. From there, he moved on to a large mechanical contracting firm as a project engineer. By 2003, he had risen to Vice President of Construction, where he was responsible for the day-to-day management of a $20 million mechanical engineering and construction division. In 2003, he and partner Fred Kawa started MEC².
Along with a Top Secret clearance from his time in the Marine Corps, Rich holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering degree from Gannon University, and a Master’s of Business Administration.
Brother Rich credits his liberal arts education and student experience at Gannon as well as his time spent as a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity for helping to instill in him the importance of leadership.
He has been a member of the Gannon Board of Trustees since 2016.
In recognition of his distinguished career and dedicated service, Gannon is proud to proclaim Richard E. Beattie Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa.
Alumni News
Memo from Your President
Folks… One of our own, Jim Chunko Spring 72 is not doing well. I know Jimmy would love to hear from his Pike Brothers… If you can take a few minutes from your busy day, how about dropping Jim a little note or card… I know he would love hearing from us and it would definitely lighten his spirits. Jims’s address is:
Jim Chunko
3644 Harbison Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
TIA,
The Kuj
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