Monthly Archives: April 2008
Brothers Honored at inaugural scholarship banquet
Four members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were honored for their dedication at the inaugural Beta Omicron Scholarship Banquet on Thursday, April 17. DJ Klucznik, a senior biology major; Collin McKnight, a sophomore nursing major; Chad Hancock, a senior accounting major; and Adam Upshaw, a senior psychology major were named the 2008 “Morgan Extra Mile Scholars.” The recipients were selected for their commitment to excellence in academics, leadership, service, and employment. Over $2,500 in scholarships were awarded at the banquet, held at Merci Beaucoup Restaurant in Natchitoches.
Pi Kappa Phi brother elected NSU Student Government Association President
Continuing a long tradition of campus leadership for the Beta Omicron chapter, Cody Bourque, a Fall 2006 initiate, was chosen as Student Government Association President for the 2008-2009 academic year. Bourque’s presidency will mark the twelfth time a student body president has been affiliated with Pi Kappa Phi or Phi Kappa Nu since the SGA’s founding in 1927. Van Odom, a member of Phi Kappa Nu (ΦKN), Pi Kappa Phi’s predecessor at Northwestern State, became President in 1935. “I know that the leadership skills I’ve gained through Pi Kapp will help me better serve the student body of NSU,” Bourque said of the influence Pi Kappa Phi will have on his administration. The influence of the Fraternity can certainly be felt on campus, as seven Pi Kapps currently serve on the SGA, refuting Beta Omicron’s status as the leading chapter at NSU. Bourque will succeed 2007-2008 SGA President Shayne Creppel, a member of the Spring 2008 associate class of Pi Kappa Phi.
Camping in Kisatchie National Forest
Taking a break from the stresses of schoolwork, the brothers of Beta Omicron headed to Kisatchie National Forest on April 11. The chapter’s semi-annual Brotherhood Retreat gave the chapter an opportunity to bring the associate members closer to the active brothers. No campout would be complete without grilling burgers and hot dogs, telling stories around a fire, and the coveted game of capture the flag. The associate members put forth an outstanding effort, but the actives were able to edge by, claiming victory again this semester. The following morning, brothers went hiking before returning to Natchitoches.
