More than 50 years after first being introduced to Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Joe Sampite officially became a member on December 13, 2008.  He was a member of Phi Kappa Nu, a local fraternity that became Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity when it chartered at Northwestern State University in 1956. Having graduated before the transition to Pi Kappa Phi, Sampite never initiated with the Founding group.  Sampite said he was proud to finally be a Pi Kapp, so many years later. “They’re a great group of young guys who are involved in the community and interested in helping other people. I’m very excited to be a part of that. I’m looking forward to being involved with them, especially helping people with disabilities.”  He was recognized at the Beta Omicron Chapter’s Founders’ Day Banquet on Saturday, December 13th. He was also presented with a pair of his signature white socks, a gift from his friends in the Beta Omicron Founders Group from 1956. (more…)

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded in Charleston, South Carolina on December 10, 1904. The Beta Omicron Chapter celebrated that enduring brotherhood with a banquet on Saturday, December 13.  Alumni, Actives, and associate members gathered in historic Russell Hall on Northwestern State’s campus to share a meal in honor of the friendship of the seven Pi Kappa Phi founders.  Several alumni and faculty members, friends of the Fraternity, and NSU President Dr. Randall Webb were in attendance. (more…)