Chapter History
In November 1926, a group of men formed an organization at the University of Louisville Speed Scientific School. The name of this organization was Pyramid Fraternity. The precepts behind this Fraternity were stated in the preamble to its constitution:
"Pyramid was established with the idea of creating an organization to
broaden the knowledge in the fields of science and technology by
encouraging study, writing, and research among its members, to promote
fraternalism among students of co-operative engineering schools by
drawing them into closer social union, and to foster high morals and
intellectual ideas among engineers by requiring high standards of
conduct and achievement among its members."
Pyramid Fraternity was the founding organization for the Louisville Chapter of Triangle Fraternity. On March 18, 1940, Pyramid Fraternity petitioned Triangle Fraternity for admission as a chapter. The request was granted and Pyramid Fraternity was installed as the eighteenth chapter of Triangle Fraternity on March 22, 1941.
What This Means to Us: This means that we are the oldest existing recognized Greek organization on campus, fraternity or sorority. We exemplify a tradition of excellence that has been passed down over the years. No other organization on our campus can stand up to the values or principles that were set more than 80 years ago.
Past Active Organization Presidents of the Louisville Chapter
2008-2009: Robert Catlett lou05
2007-2008: Ray Smith lou06
2006-2007: Travis Gault lou02
2005-2006: Travis Gaultlou02
2004-2005: Kevin Wild lou01
2003-2004: Gary Bilger lou01
2002-2003: Michael Murphy lou98
2001-2002: Matthew Chanda lou99
2000-2001: Jeremy Coyle lou97
1999-2000: Mark Burt lou95
1998-1999: Matthew Suits lou97
1997-1998: Brian Wilson lou95
1996-1997: Jonathan Jageman lou95
1995-1996: Jonathan Jageman lou95
1994: ***Recolonization***
1993-1994: David Mays lou91
1992-1993: John Stokes lou91
1991-1992: Montie Manning lou89
1991: Bret Feger lou86
1990: John Burden lou88
1989-1990: Joey Ashby lou87
1988-1989: John Westmoreland lou84
1987-1988: Steve Doolin lou82
1986-1987: Joe Bradley lou84
1985-1986: Steve Fisher lou84
1984-1985: Steve Kelleher lou80
1983-1984: Rick Spivey lou81
1982-1983: James Berry lou81
1981-1982: Bill Hancock lou75
1980-1981: Gene O’Donnell lou79
1979-1980: Ronald Brashear lou78
1978-1979: James Martin lou76
1977-1978: Pat Luken lou73
1971-1972: Paul Carrico lou70
1970-1971: Gary Mallaley lou69
1969-1970: Rich Talipsky lou69
1968-1969: ?
1967-1968: ?
1966-1967: John E. Talipsky lou64
1965-1966: Louis Degener lou62
1964-1965: John Talipsky lou64
1956-1957: David Kintler lou55
James Caufield lou41
1942-1943: Stuart M. Berman lou41
Past Alumni Organization Presidents of the Louisville Chapter:
1983(?) - Present: Jim Lindle lou80
? - 1983(?): Jerry Kennedy lou71
?: Merle Newlon lou73
?: Tom Walsh lou62
?: Rod Smith lou61
1941 - ?: Robert Craig lou41
Faculty Advisors:
2005-Present: Dr. Jim Lewis
2004-2005: Vacant
2002-2003: Dr. Gwong Sun
1987-2002: Dr. Mel Maron lou87hon
1972-1987: Dr. Tom Holloman lou74
1970-?: Dr. Verne Baxter
1940-?: Dr. E. E. Litkenhouse
1936-?: Dr. W. R. McIntosh
Where We Have Called Home:
1971- Present: Renting house at 2022 Confederate Place (2022 Unity Place) from the University of Louisville. House underwent extensive renovation in 1981. Bathroom renovated in 1993.
1958-?(1971): Owned(?) or rented(?) a house at 2011 South Second Street
1946-1958: Owned two houses at 2129 South First Street. One house stood in front of the property in front of the second house. The rear house was a two story frame house. Property sold to the University of Louisville.
1941-1946: Rented a seven room apartment in a house at 115 West Shipp Street.
1940-1941: Rented a seven room apartment in a house at 115 West Shipp Street.
1937-1940: Rented an apartment in a house at 117 (115?) West Shipp Street.