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

Held Saturday, April 25, 2026 in the Sylvan Friedman Student Union Ballroom on the Northwestern State University campus, 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 again named ‘Active Member of the Year’ for a second year in a row. He was recognized for his dedication to chapter leadership with the Kroeg Award. Josh Decker received the Mixson Award for excellence in campus involvement, as well as the Associate of the Year honor. The Fogarty Award for dedication to academic achievement went to Daniel Gallagher for a second year in a row.

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. Avery Myers was crowned the 2026 Beta Omicron chapter Rose Queen. Others named to the court include: Chloe Cloessner, Isabella Ramirez, Aeryn Doucet, and Paige Shirley. As part of the ceremony, Myers 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.’