The following is an excerpt from the daily journal kept by the Pi Kappa Phi brothers riding in Push America’s Gear Up Florida. The trek is a 2 week ride across the state of Florida, which provides opportunities to promote the message of Push America. Throughout the route, friendship visits and service projects will be…
Continuing a long tradition of campus leadership for the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, Cody Bourque, a Fall 2006 initiate, was chosen as Northwestern State University’s Student Government Association President for the 2008-2009 academic year. Bourque’s presidency will mark the twelfth time a student body president has been affiliated with Pi Kappa Phi or…
Four members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at NSU were honored for their dedication at the inaugural Beta Omicron Scholarship Banquet on Thursday, April 17, 2008.
Taking a break from the stresses of schoolwork, the Pi Kapps of Beta Omicron chapter at Northwestern State University headed to Kisatchie National Forest on April 11, 2008. The chapter’s semi-annual Brotherhood Retreat gave the chapter an opportunity to bring the associate members closer to the active brothers. No campout would be complete without grilling burgers…
Members of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity spent part of their spring break making improvements to the Louisiana Lion’s Camp on behalf of Push America. March 28-30, 2008, almost 30 members of Pi Kappa Phi from chapters at Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University, and Louisiana Tech met in Leesville, Louisiana…
The Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity held their annual Rose Ball formal in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 7-8, 2008. Chapter Historian Manny Augello said the event was a big success. “As a chapter, we have so much to be proud of. This event was definitely a worthy complement to the great things that are…
Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are doing their part to help keep Natchitoches beautiful. On March 2, 2008, the Fraternity held their regular “Trash Bash” to help beautify the city before next weekend’s “Bloomin on the Bricks” celebration. Members walked over a mile, clearing trash and debris from the roadside. In 2006, the chapter…
It was birdies and bogies for teams amateurs and seasoned golfers who turned out to compete in the 2nd Annual Pi Kappa Phi Golf Tournament. On February 23, 2008, golfers participated in a four-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 Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity is pleased to announce a very successful recruitment for Spring 2008. Pi Kappa Phi has the largest spring class of new members this semester out of all NSU fraternities. The Pi pledge class of associate members were hand-picked by the brothers of Beta Omicron. Pi Kappa…
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s foundation is built upon functioning brotherhood. In the Fraternity’s student creed “…the ideal chapter is made up of men who are bound together by a common loyalty which transcends any personal selfishness.” The Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity recently welcomed into their brotherhood 9 new initiates who are…
Over the weekend of November 29 to December 1, 2007, the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity chartered its 208th chapter, Theta Pi, on the University of Texas at Tyler campus. Thirty two men were initiated as founding fathers by the chartering teams from Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) and Eta Chi (Texas Christian). Past National Council member…
Members of Pi Kappa Phi constructed the first phase of a boardwalk that will allow people in wheelchairs to experience nature up-close, some for the first time. November 9-11, 2007 Adam Upshaw, Lane Luckie, Collin McKnight, Cody Bourque, and Matt Leblanc along with associate members Kyle Domangue and Andrew Thomas participated in one of Push America’s Give-A-Push…
After a week of service, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, with the help of four NSU sororities, raised over $1,000 for Push America. The Beta Omicron chapter’s annual ‘War of the Roses’ is a friendly, week-long competition designed to spread awareness about disabilities, raise funds for Push America, and provide service to enhance the lives of…
The Beta Omicron chapter’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. Members and alumni, along with their families spent the weekend bridging the gap between past and present, with the future in…
The Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s intramural sports teams are demonstrating consistent strength across the board. Tennis was solid this semester as member Cody Bourque beat out the other Greeks, placing second in the multi-round elimination. The volleyball season also ended with a Pi Kappa Phi second place finish. Brandon Ray also placed second in the 3 point shootout,…
Taking a break from the stresses of schoolwork, members of Pi Kappa Phi at Northwestern State University traveled to Kisatchie National Forest on October 19, 2007. The chapter’s semi-annual Brotherhood Retreat gave the chapter an opportunity to bring the associate members closer to the active brothers. No campout would be complete without grilling burgers and hot dogs, telling stories…
Rodney Clements, an alumnus of the Beta Omicron chapter at Northwestern State University, will serve as Push America’s new Director of Chapter Services and will work closely with chapters to help take Push America to the next level of service throughout universities across the country. Push America added Clements to the staff in early September…
Two NSU Greek Organizations worked together to raise money to benefit a local family on September 15, 2007. Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority raised over $500 to benefit a local family who recently lost their 11-year-old daughter in a car accident. Members of both organizations spent the day washing cars and…
Members of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are doing their part to keep Natchitoches beautiful. On September 9, 2007 the fraternity held their regular ‘Trash Bash.’ Members walked over a mile, clearing trash and debris from the roadside. In 2006, the chapter adopted University Parkway, the main thoroughfare leading into Natchitoches. The fraternity chose the…
Formal Recruitment for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will be held August 28-31, 2007. Those interested will have the opportunity to learn about each of NSU’s six fraternities and visit with chapter members. If you are interested in Greek Life, you are encouraged to participate in Formal recruitment 2007. Outside of Formal Recruitment, Pi Kappa Phi has…
Some members of the Northwestern State University Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are participating in cross-country bicycle rides to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. The students are involved with Push America, a national Pi Kappa Phi organization that provides service to individuals with disabilities through fund-raising, awareness and volunteerism. D.J. Klucznik of…
June 1-4, 2007, Fraternity members from across the nation headed to Raleigh, North Carolina to participate in Pi Kappa Phi’s biennial summer leadership conference. Pi Kapp College is designed to help improve chapter operations by hosting a variety of leadership seminars and individual chapter analysis. The NSU delegation consisted of Treasurer Britt Richey, Push America Chairman Cody Bourque, Risk management Chairman Collin McKnight, and member Jake Horaist. Beta…
The following is an excerpt from the daily journal kept by the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members riding in Push America’s Gear Up Florida cycling trek. The journey is a 2-week ride across the state of Florida, which provides opportunities to promote the message of Push America. Throughout the route, friendship visits and service projects…
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s foundation is built upon functioning brotherhood. In the Fraternity’s student creed “…the ideal chapter is made up of men who are bound together by a common loyalty which transcends any personal selfishness.” In the spirit of this concept, the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University…
Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity members Lane Luckie, Cody Bourque, and Jake Horaist participated in Push America’s Give-A-Push weekends on April 13-15, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia. They drove 10-hours to help enABLE, a non-profit organization that provides services to those with disabilities. Representatives from four Pi Kapp chapters across the region worked together to construct a…
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