The story of the wooden crest
Written by Jamie Gliddon, Gamma Phi 155
September 3, 2008 

"As I was always kind of a shy person growing up, I only had a few close friends and was not very outgoing.  My life changed when I had the opportunity to not only join the Gamma Phi chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, but become one of the founding fathers of the re-chartering fraternity.  It was so amazing to go from having a few friends in college to having over 30 that I was proud to call my "Brothers".
 
In 1989, I wanted to give something back to the fraternity that had given me so much.  I wanted something that could live on long after any memory of Jamie Gliddon did.  I constructed our Coat of Arms with the assistance of my, then girlfriend's father, Tom Jermyn.  It took a couple of long days to individually cut out each wooden Greek letter and to paint, stain and assemble this.
 
I was very happy to do this and it makes me even happier to know that it is still around and appreciated by the fraternity.  I have one question for all of the active members.  What will you do to make sure your name is carried on after you leave? 

I challenge each of you to leave a legacy in whatever form you decide.
 
Your brother,
Jamie Gliddon
Gamma Phi - 155"