Beta Omicron chapter welcomes Rho associate class

The Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity at Northwestern State University is pleased to announce a very successful new member recruitment for the Fall 2008 semester. The Rho pledge class of associate members were hand-picked by the brothers of Beta Omicron. Pi Kappa Phi members are men of CLASS (Character, Leadership, Athletics, Scholarship,…

Hurricane Gustav Info

The following service is being coordinated by the Pi Kappa Phi National Office: Please encourage your brothers to call toll free, 1-800-929-1904 extension 108 and report their status. If the office has closed for the day, please follow the instructions to leave a message detailing your name, chapter, location and possible means of contact. As…

Beta Omicron chapter alumnus named to prestigious Nu Phi Society

Beta Omicron chapter alumnus and re-chartering archon Wes Breeden is now among the select few inducted into the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation’s Nu Phi Society, an honorary group that recognizes an alumnus’ lifelong commitment to Pi Kappa Phi. On August 2, 2008, Breeden joined David Morgan Sr. as the only members of the Nu Phi Society…

Journey of Hope cycles through NE Louisiana

On July 26, 2008, Beta Omicron Chapter members Adam Upshaw and Collin McKnight, along with 23 other Pi Kappa Phis rode through northeast Louisiana as part of the Journey of Hope. The cross-country bicycle ride, sponsored by Push America, raises money and awareness for people with disabilities. Fellow Pi Kapps Cameron Moises, Cody Bourque, Lane Luckie,…

Pi Kapp Rose Court member brings Push America to Miss Louisiana competition

A member of the Beta Omicron Chapter’s Rose Court competed June 19-21, 2008 in the Miss Louisiana Competition. Mandi Ridgdell, a senior at NSU, has selected Pi Kappa Phi’s philanthropy, Push America, as her personal platform. Ridgdell promoted disability awareness and Push America during her interviews, which was aired on live television to over 4 million Louisiana…

NSU Pi Kapps ride across the country for people with disabilities

Two members of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are participating in a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities. Northwestern State University students Adam Upshaw of Coushatta, Louisiana and Collin McKnight of Austin, Texas will spend six weeks of their summer participating in the Journey of Hope,…

On the Road: NSU Pi Kapps participate in Gear Up Florida

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…

Pi Kappa Phi member elected NSU student body president

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…

Pi Kappa Phi, Push America transforms Louisiana Lion’s Camp

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…

Pi Kappa Phi’s Rose Ball formal returns to New Orleans

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…

NSU Pi Kapps clean city streets before spring festival

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…

Hole in one for Pi Kappa Phi’s annual golf tournament

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. …

Living Proof: Beta Omicron chapter welcomes new initiates

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…

NSU Pi Kapps assists in chartering of new chapter at UT Tyler

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…

Winners blossom in Pi Kappa Phi’s ‘War of the Roses’

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…

Pi Kappa Phi looks to the future at Homecoming reunion

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…

Beta Omicron chapter intramurals off to strong start

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,…

NSU Pi Kapps build brotherhood at Fall campout

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…

Push America hires NSU alumnus to assist chapters

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…