It was birdies and bogies for teams amatures and seasoned golfers who turned out to compete in the 2nd Annual Pi Kappa Phi Golf Tournament.  On February 23rd, golfers participated in a 4-man scramble with prizes being awarded in several competitions.  Winners of each event were: Wil Adams- Closest to the Hole, Joey Pickett- Longest Drive, and Brandon King- Bowler’s Score.  The winning team, with a score of 11 under par, was Joey Pickett, Michael Pickett, Todd Sneed, and Jeff Byrd.   No one left empty-handed as the silent auction was a big success.  Several unique gift packages were auctioned off from a Barbeque set to hiring 10 Pi Kapps for a day.  Several Natchitoches business leaders kindly sponsored the event. 

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Beta Omicron’s 2007 Homecoming Weekend centered around laying groundwork for the future of Pi Kappa Phi at Northwestern State University.  Last year, the chapter celebrated its 50th Anniversary since chartering in 1956.  Active members and alumni, along with their families spent the weekend briding the gap between past and present, with the future in focus.  (more…)

Despite unseasonably cold weather, teams of golfers turned out to play in the Annual Pi Kappa Phi Founder’s Day Golf Tournament.  On February 11th, golfers participated in a 4-man scramble with prizes being awarded to the overall winners, closest to the hole,  longest drive, and bowler’s score.  No one left empty-handed as the silent auction was a big success.  Several unique gift packages were auctioned off just in time for Valentine’s Day.  Several Natchitoches business leaders kindly sponsored the event.  Sponsors included: Brenda’s Gifts, Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity, Transport Service Company, Mansfield Auto World, Holiday Inn Express, Best Western, Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, Larry Hubbard Masonry, Edward Jones Investments, University Columns Apartments, Randall D. Reator O.D., Signs and Banners, Christian Worship Center, Dicken’s and Company, Le Saisons, Magee’s Patio Cafe, Phi Mu Fraternity, and Miley & Associates.

Natchitoches, Louisiana is known across the country as the “City of Lights.” Each year, over a million people make their way to the area to take part in the world famous Christmas Festival. Hundreds of thousands of christmas lights, over 100 set pieces, and a awe-inspiring fireworks show only a few of the big crowd pleasers. On Saturday, December 2, hundreds of thousands of people will fill the downtown historic district for Christmas Festival Day. Members Pi Kappa Phi, both actives and alumni, will be among the festival go-ers. We invite you to join us in all the fun. (more…)

On Saturday, October 28, 2006, more than 200 alumni, students and guests convened in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Beta Omicron chapter at Northwestern State University. The weekend was the culmination of months of planning by a small group of alumni and students and began with optional golf outings for alumni on Friday afternoon. Later in the afternoon, alumni joined Northwestern State University officials to dedicate a clock donated as a gift to the university in commemoration of Beta Omicron’s 50 years on campus. The alumni raised over $13,000 for the gift. (more…)

Photos from the Beta Omicron 50th Anniversary are now posted online.  Our outstanding photographer, Chris Reich, extended his services to the fraternity to capture the highlights of the evening.  The photographs are available online, for purchase at www.1000words-photography.com .  Once at the site, click on the “Events” link, then click “Pi Kapp 50th Anniversary”.  The site will ask you to enter a pass code for the event.  Enter the number “102806″.  Prints can be purchased through the website by credit card, and will be delivered to your home.  A complete wrap-up article of the weekend’s activities will be posted on this website shortly.  Congratulations to Pi Kappa Phi on a glorious 50 years of brotherhood!

  Homecoming Celebrations are almost a week away!  Hundreds of Beta Omicron alumni, family and friends are expected to attend the chapter’s 50th anniversary celebration on October 27-28, 2006.  The anniversary coencides with NSU’s Homecoming Weekend.  Final preparations are being made to ensure the event’s success.  A quarter page ad (left) has been running in the university’s newspaper, The Current Sauce.  The ad contains a complete calendar of events for the weekend.  Click “more” below for a complete schedule of Beta Omicron’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

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Construction of the Alumni Plaza on the Northwestern campus is nearing completion.  One focal point of the courtyard includes a memorial clock donated by brother, alumni, family and friends of Pi Kappa Phi.  The clock commemorates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at NSU.  In addition to the memorial clock, as section of brick pavers at the foot of the structure will be engraved with the names of those who contributed financially to the project.  The gift to Northwestern State University recognizes the time-honored bond the school and fraternity have developed.  Work on the plaza should be complete within the next few weeks.  A formal dedication will take place during Homecoming on Friday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m.