Two NSU students chosen for highly-selective Pi Kapp College
Two up-and-coming student leaders at NSU now have the tools essential to revitalize their campus Greek system and growing leaders within their chapter. Pi Kappa Phi President Scott Mayeaux and member Ryan Jeffords were among 60 Pi Kappa Phi’s from across the country selected for Pi Kapp College 2011. Pi Kapp College is designated as Pi Kappa Phi’s premier leadership program and serves as a transformational experience designed to challenge and empower members to become better leaders and better men. Each summer, emerging leaders from across America converge on the birthplace of Pi Kappa Phi for an intensive, six-day experience created to explore the principles of leadership and the values of Pi Kappa Phi.
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Member leads bicycle trek across Florida to raise disability awareness
Changing lives often requires an extraordinary effort, like the one exhibited by Beta Omicron member Chris Alley. The NSU senior led a team of cyclists across Florida to re-shape the perception of people with disabilities. On May 12, 2011, this 800-mile cycling event kicked off on the shores of Miami, traveled through the Florida orange fields, reached the Gulf coast, passed through Orlando, wound back to the Atlantic coast and culminated at the State Capitol in Tallahassee. The team spread a message of acceptance and understanding to communities in Florida through newspapers, radio and television, civic groups and community leaders, reaching millions of people. As a crew member, Alley focused on logistics, managing the riders and working with local contacts to ensure the success of each leg of the route.
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Alumnus makes cameo on NBC’s “Today” Show
Service in the U.S. Navy brings sailors to all corners of the Earth, but for Beta Omicron alumnus Matt Darby, it landed him a brief appearance on NBC’s “Today” Show.
On May 31, 2011 Darby and fellow sailors filed into the daily crowd that gathers outside Rockefeller Plaza to watch the live broadcast of the “Today” Show. A sea of uniforms filled the screen when anchors Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira mentioned Fleet Week. The annual event brings the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps to New York City for entertainment and activities during the week leading up to Memorial Day.
Having served watch from 2 to 4 a.m. that morning, Darby arrived to “30 Rock” after only an hour of sleep. Despite being groggy, he says the NBC crew picked him to stand up front because he looked like a “model sailor,” perfect for TV. “In fact, both Meredith Vieira and Ann Curry told me I was cute,” said Darby. Read the rest of this entry
Beta Omicron helps establish chapter at rival university
Beta Omicron chapter’s year-long effort to help establish a chapter at rival Stephen F. Austin State University culminated on April 30th, 2011. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity chartered its 222nd chapter with the installation of the Iota Zeta chapter. Living in East Texas, Beta Omicron alumnus Lane Luckie helped start the SFA chapter and serves as chapter advisor. Throughout that year, several members of the Beta Omicron chapter and its alumni aided the SFA associate chapter in their various projects and efforts. Just more than a year after colonizing in Nacogdoches, the associate chapter received its charter. Read the rest of this entry
Pi Kappa Phi named top Greek organization for second consecutive year
A semester of hard work has paid off for members of the Beta Omicron Chapter. On April 26th, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was awarded the prestigious President’s Cup for the second consecutive year. The honor recognizes the top Greek organization at Northwestern State University. Since first receiving the award in 2010, the chapter has continued to make strides to improve. Those efforts did not go unnoticed, being named “Most Improved Chapter.” The chapter’s Miss Push America Pageant, which raised $3 thousand for people with disabilities, was named “Most Outstanding Single Event”. Archon Scott Mayeaux was also named the 2011 “NSU Emerging Greek Leader.” Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity received the highest ranking, “Commitment to Excellence,” in each of the chapter operation areas annually ranked by the NSU Office of Greek Affairs.
Six recognized for going the “Extra Mile” at NSU
Six members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were honored for their commitment to leadership at the fourth annual Beta Omicron Scholarship Banquet. On Saturday, March 19, 2011; Jon Lee, Kyle Duhon, Chase Harvey, Scott Mayeaux, Tyler Stahl and Ryan Jeffords were named the Spring 2011 “Morgan Extra Mile Scholars.” The recipients were selected for excellence in academics, campus and chapter leadership, service, and employment. Over $2,000 in scholarships were awarded at the banquet, held at Lasyone’s Meatpie Restaurant in Natchitoches. Read the rest of this entry
Pi Kappa Phi hosts pageant to raise funds and awareness to benefit people with disabilities
Junior Amy Dodson has been named the 2011 Northwestern State University Miss Push America. Dodson and 16 other contestants competed for the title. The pageant, an outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, aims to raise awareness on behalf of people with disabilities. Prior to the competition, contestants were encouraged to raise funds and awareness for the fraternity’s philanthropy, Push America. Since 1977, Push America has raised millions of dollars for and positively impacted the lives of thousands of people with disabilities. Thursday’s contestants included Jessi Nuss, Alyson Humphrey, Amy Dodson, Shannon Byrd, Brittny Cain, Brittany Jeanice, Whitney Irvin, Logan Wallace, Chelsea Giles, Tiffany Hudson, Hayley Wilson, Meaghan Foucheux, Gillian Brown, Patience West, Amy Pogue, Heather Ray, and Ashley Rogers. Read the rest of this entry
Pi Kappa Phi to host annual Miss Push America Pageant
The Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi is proud to present the 2nd annual Miss Push America Pageant at Northwestern State University. The competition will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, 2010 in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom. The pageant, an outreach project of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, aims to raise awareness on behalf of people with disabilities. Founded in 1977, Push America is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. Through its mission, building leaders of tomorrow by serving people with disabilities today, Push America has raised millions of dollars for and positively impacted the lives of thousands of people with disabilities. Read the rest of this entry
Four Beta Omicron members join National President’s Circle
In 2011, more than 400 students have joined Pi Kappa Phi Foundation’s National President’s Circle (NPC), the student giving club for the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. Members of the NPC are Pi Kappa Phi students who make a gift of $20 to the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation to support the leadership and education programs of the fraternity each year. Beta Omicron members supporting leadership efforts include: Kevin Brueckner, Scott Mayeaux, Garron Greene, and Kolt Kays. Read the rest of this entry
Mid Year Leadership Conference 2011: Ignite
The newly elected officers of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity traveled to Dallas, Texas on January 14-16 for a hands-on leadership training institute. Attending the annual Mid Year Leadership Conference, eight leaders from each chapter connected with brothers, got answers about how to run the chapter and engage in the leadership of Pi Kappa Phi. The “Ignite” theme of Mid Year Leadership Conference 2011 is a call of action to member of Pi Kappa Phi; a challenge that acknowledges the fact that one individual has the potential to make a difference in the lives of the members with which he interacts. The success or failure of a chapter is contingent on the decisions of those who lead it. Read the rest of this entry
From the Archives: Pi Kapps Celebrate Christmas Festival 1958
Welcoming the holiday season to Natchitoches has been a highlight of the college experience for generations of Pi Kappa Phi. Each December for more than a half-century, attending the Christmas Festival is one of the oldest Beta Omicron traditions. This year, the 84th annual Christmas Festival expects to draw upwards of a quarter of a million people on Saturday, December 4th. This year’s festival features a laser light show and even synthetic snow. While they’re a sign of the changing times, some mainstays have weathered the course of time. Nearly any festival go-er, Pi Kapps included, would say no festival is complete without fireworks, hundreds of thousands of lights, and the Christmas parade. In honor of this weekend’s 84th annual Christas Festival, we’re sharing a story from the past: an article from the Feburary 1959 issue of Pi Kappa Phi’s Star and Lamp Magazine.
The 32nd annual Christmas Festival was staged December 6 in downtown Natchitoches, the report from Beta Omicron continues. “The festival, which annually draws some 50,000 people from several of the surrounding states, was climaxed with the turning on of 125,000 multi-colored lights which are valued at some $75,000. Read the rest of this entry
Board of directors elected to Beta Omicron Alumni Association
A slate of seven alumni of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity have been elected to guide the efforts of the chapter alumni association/ housing corporation. David Morgan; Lane Luckie, David Morgan, Jr.; Joey Kliebert; Kie Boyett; Joshua Alost; and George Etheredge will serve on the 2010-2011 board of directors. These alumni officers will manage the Beta Omicron Alumni Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Housing Corporation, a non-profit organization that exists to advance the interests of the student chapter and provide education housing facilities to undergraduate members. Read the rest of this entry
A homecoming to remember
Homecoming 2010 served as the backdrop to many memorable Beta Omicron moments during a weekend of events which reunited brothers, spouses, and guests from across the country. On Friday, October 29, early arrivals to Natchitoches enjoyed a social at Antoon’s Riverfront Restaurant along the historic bricks of Front Street. Alumni and active members traded Pi Kapp stories over a meal. Read the rest of this entry
Associate members choose to lead
After a year of exceptional success for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at NSU, the chapter’s recruitment efforts only highlight a tradition of excellence. The Beta Omicron chapter has selected 15 men to carry on a 54-year legacy of brotherhood at Northwestern State University. The new members, many of whom are freshman, are leaders on campus. Phi Class is represented in the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, the NSU Football Team, Student Government Association, Criminal Justice Club, Student Activities Board, The NSU Student Alumni Association, and dominates intramural sports. Read the rest of this entry
A Wonderful World Awaits: Supreme Chapter 2010
Fraternity members from across the nation convened at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida for Pi Kappa Phi’s 52nd biennial Supreme Chapter on August 5 – 9, 2010. The convention delegation from Beta Omicron chapter consisted of Archon Jon Lee, Treasurer Butch York, Push America chairman Cameron Moises, and alumni members David Morgan, Sr.; Wes Breeden; and David Morgan, Jr. Beta Omicron Chapter was recognized as one of the top chapters of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity for their committment to service and for academic achievement. Read the rest of this entry
