Chapter History
What is Gamma Omega's founding date?
April 19th, 1969
When was the University of Pittsburgh founded?
February 28th, 1787
Name the three female head drum majors Pitt Band has had in it's history.
Crissy Shannon, Courtney Sheridan, and Kennedy Aderogba
What is our Chapter Song?
The Rose
When was J. Ryan, our first male sister and current* sponsor, initiated into the Chapter?
February 5th, 1995
When was the Cathedral of Learning OPENED?
1937
In what year were the Herald Trumpets re-established?
1959
Name all Chapter Officer positions that Gamma Omega has on it's Executive Board (6 total)
President, VPM, VPS, VPP, Secretary, and Treasurer
Who are our two Little Sister chapters?
Clarion University (Delta Omicron) and Slippery Rock University (Kappa Alpha)
Name a famous Pitt Alumni mentioned in this presentation.
Gene Kelly, Jonas Salk, Aaron Donald, or Tony Dorsett
What year were the Golden Girls established?
1974
What is the role of our Chapter Sponsor?
They act as a consultant to the Chapter by assisting the group with its growth and development. They also provide direction through advice, understanding, and clarification.
When was the first time KKY and TBS at the University of Pittsburgh held the NED District Convention?
Spring 1971
When was the University of Pittsburgh's name changed to it's modern name?
1908
In what year did Pitt Band students have to be enrolled in ROTC to be eligible?
1922
Name all of the possible Membership statues as listed in the presentation (7 total)
Active, Inactive, Conditional, Associate, Alumni, Life Member, Honorary
Who were the last two sisters in the National Intercollegiate Band? What year was this NatCon?
Kim Heller (flute) and Colin Reinhard (saxophone) in 1999
What year did the first female students, Margaret and Stella Stein, attend the Western University of Pennsylvania?
1895
Who was the first head of the Pitt music department?
Mario S. Rocereto
Name all of the possible Chapter statues as listed in the presentation (8 total)
Active, Administrative Hold, Observation, Probation, Suspension, Charter Revocation, Reinstatement, Inactive