World War II had ended only three years ago. The United States was entering a period of incredible wealth and growth as the post-depression years promised new hope and the cold war (be it bad or good) promised a lively economy. With the majority of Americans in stable condition, they could now focus on the problems of the less advantaged. One arena in which to provide such service was at the college level, where thousands of war veterans were now appearing.

In 1948, at the Chico State College, 20 college men decided to activate a chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. After months of hard work and recruitment, they were recognized nationally on June 19, 1949. The years of service that followed are not recorded well, unfortunately. To this day, founders of ETA Psi are still alive, and some currently reside in Chico. For unknown reasons ETA Psi deactivated in 1958, presumably for lack of active members.

On April 17, 1964, ETA Psi reactivated, and under the capable leadership of foundering President Warren Rommeburg, and his administration: Ron Wakefield, Rich Bartel, Jim Rose and Jim Morris, Mr. Russ Freeland and Dr. John Sutthoff the fraternity grew and prospered throughout the mid-sixties and early seventies.

During these years the true flavor of the ETA Psi chapter was formed. Renowned throughout the Region and Section as the most lively chapter that worked hard and partied harder, ETA Psi won many spirit awards and added new dimensions to the west coast's perception of Brotherhood. In fact, at a Region X conference in Seattle, WA, a spirit award which had never before existed was created for ETA Psi. Stories of rolling kegs to the parties and pledges performing the infamous "Weenie Song" (variations on the Oscar Meyer Weiner Tune) at all times were not easily forgotten.

It was during this period that ETA Psi kept an unofficial house, whereby through agreement with a friendly landlord, Brothers could continue to rent out a house on 622 W. 6th St., affectionately known as the "Moonlight Ranch" (which is still standing!). In fact, many Brothers also lived on that block or very close to it, creating almost an ETA Psi City of Brothers all close to one another. Many a stry derive from this block, including the famous invitation of the Brother of Omicron Zeta from Hayward State. So enthralled with the social atmosphere a house provided after a party they attended, the Brother attempted to obtain a similar situation back home. Rumor has it that at the party ETA Psi, quite frankly, drank them under the table.

While we were famous for our social graces in our Region, ETA Psi also carried a well-known and highly commended program of service within the Chico campus and community. Such projects as the Sheriffs Toy Drive, boasting the Ugly Man on Campus charity fundraiser, giving official campus tours in our tram (yes--a real tram!), gaining funds for and building a campus activity sign which the Pledges had the weekly responsibility of changing messages. Chico State's administration loved ETA Psi. So close were the Brothers that the Chico State President and his wife would host dinners for the chapter at their personal mansion, the Julia Morgan House.