PIKE LARGEST WORLD'S CIRCULATION ALPHA ETA GATOR A MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA ALPHA ETA GATOR FALL 1989 JERRY YACHABACH DONATES $25,000! Alpha Eta extends a great big THANK YOU to Jerry Yachab- ach for his tremendous gift of $25,000 to the chapter. With this contribution, Jerry has established an annual endowed scholar- ship that will be given to an outstanding undergraduate brother each Founders Day. Jerry will present the award for the first time at Founders Day on March 10, 1990. The award will recognize achievement in scholarship, leadership, campus involvement and also reflect Jerry's desire that the award benefit a brother needing financial assistance. Jerry's commitment to Pi Kappa Alpha began in 1956 when he left his hometown of Lakeland and started as a freshman at the University of Florida. By the end of rush week, Jerry had pledged PiKA along with other Lakeland boys Nelson DeCamp, Hank Innis, Landis Fleming and Bob Preston. And so began Jerry's as- sociation with our great fraternity. Jerry was an engineering major and took an average of 50 credit hours per year. By working hard he was able to get two IS engineering degrees in only four years: Electrical in 1959 and Mechanical in 1960. As well, he graduated with honors for both Jerry and Jinny Yachabach enjoying Homecoming degrees. One might say that scholarship was very high priority Weekend 1989 festivities. for the young Jerry Yachabach. Jerry's commitment went farther than just the classroom. Jerry lived in the fraternity house for all four years; first living in the old house on 13th and Univer- $200,000 100% sity and then as one of the first brothers to live in the new house at its present location. He was one GOAL of those brothers who could be counted on to lead and to serve. In addition to his studies, Jerry made time to serve the fraternity as Rush Chairman, Scholarship Chairman, Intramurals Chairman and House Manager. He served a term as IMC. He was recognized by the chapter with the $130,000 65% Intramural Jock Award and as Outstanding Graduating Senior. (continued on next page) CAMPAIGN UPDATE INSIDE