Members of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at NSU and their dates recently celebrated the accomplishments of the chapter and individuals at the annual Rose Ball, a long-cherished tradition of the fraternity.

Held Friday, April 4, 2025 at the The Venue on Front Street in Natchitoches’ downtown National Historic District, members, their dates, and other guests enjoyed a catered meal, before several members were honored for their dedication in the last year.

Owen Stutzman was named ‘Active Member of the Year.’ Spencer Bowden was recognized for his dedication to chapter leadership with the Kroeg Award. For a second year in a row, Owen Stutzman received the Mixson Award for excellence in campus involvement. The Fogarty Award for dedication to academic achievement went to Daniel Gallagher, while the Associate of the Year honor was given to Ayden Slack.

Chapter members who served as big brothers over the last semester were also recognized for mentoring associate members.

Each year the Beta Omicron Chapter selects the fraternity sweetheart, known as the Rose Queen. This honorary title is bestowed upon one woman who embodies class, character, and elegance. Ellie Hardy was crowned the 2025 Beta Omicron chapter Rose Queen. Others named to the court include: Haley Christen, Alexis Callihan, Emily Waits, and Anna Whittington. As part of the ceremony, Hardy was presented with a bouquet of red roses, the official flower of the fraternity, while members performed the traditional serenade, ‘The Rose of Pi Kappa Phi.’