Founding members of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University held their annual luncheon and reunion on Saturday, October 28 in Natchitoches.

The Founders’ Generation Alumni Group marked the 67th anniversary of the chapter’s chartering in 1956.

Merci Beaucoup Restaurant, which has hosted dozens of Pi Kappa Phi events over the years, served as host for the lunch gathering.

Founders Group organizer Mike Murphy delivered an update on chartering members and led those in attendance in a reflection and moment of silence for fellow founder Dr. Jerry Payne, who passed away earlier this year.

Beta Omicron Chapter’s founding archon and first initiate Jack McCain, Jr. gave updates on the city of Natchitoches and happenings at NSU. Alumnus Lane Luckie and student chapter archon Travis Jimenez gave updates on the alumni and student chapters, respectively.

The Founders’ Generation Group has been holding annual reunions since the mid-1990s.