Still time to make plans for NSU Homecoming

Are you making plans to attend NSU Homecoming? Haven’t been in a few years? Think you won’t know anyone? Think again! We’ve planned our annual NSU Homecoming Reunion around you. There’s something for everyone on our calendar of events. All of our activities are family-friendly, so don’t leave anyone at home. Here’s the perfect opportunity to…

Photo collection documents 55 years of Beta Omicron Chapter history

Five years of collecting, scanning, organizing and researching will give hundreds of Pi Kapp alumni a glimpse into the storied past of Beta Omicron Chapter. A collection of photographs dating back to the late 1920s illustrates key moments in the formation of the chapter’s predecessor, Phi Kappa Nu. More images document the 55 years since Pi Kappa…

Beta Omicron helps establish chapter at rival university

Beta Omicron chapter’s year-long effort to help establish a Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity chapter at rival Stephen F. Austin State University culminated on April 30th, 2011. The Fraternity chartered its 222nd chapter with the installation of the Iota Zeta chapter. Living in East Texas, Beta Omicron chapter alumnus Lane Luckie helped start the SFA chapter and serves as chapter advisor.…

From the Archives: Pi Kapps Celebrate Christmas Festival 1958

Welcoming the holiday season to Natchitoches has been a highlight of the college experience for generations of Pi Kappa Phi. Each December for more than a half-century, attending the Christmas Festival is one of the oldest Beta Omicron Chapter traditions. Each year, the Natchitoches Festival of Lights draws more than a visitors to the city. With…

Beta Omicron Chapter honored at 52nd Pi Kappa Phi Supreme Chapter

Fraternity members from across the nation convened at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida for Pi Kappa Phi’s 52nd biennial Supreme Chapter on August 5 – 9, 2010. The convention delegation from Beta Omicron chapter consisted of Archon Jon Lee, Treasurer Butch York, Push America chairman Cameron Moises, and alumni members  David Morgan, Sr.; Wes Breeden; and David Morgan,…

Alumni initiates welcomed at Founders’ Day gathering

The Beta Omicron Chapter marked the 105th anniversary of Pi Kappa Phi’s founding with their annual banquet. Alumni, active and associate members gathered on Saturday, December 12, 2009 in historic Russell Hall on the NSU campus to share a meal in honor of the friendship of the seven Pi Kappa Phi founders. Their decision to be “leaders by choice” has allowed…

Beta Omicron assists in chartering of LA Tech chapter

The Theta Phi chapter at Louisiana Tech University was chartered on March 21, 2009, as Pi Kappa Phi’s 213th chapter. The chapter was installed by National Vice President Mark Jacobs, Delta Psi (Texas-Arlington), and Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Trustee David Morgan Sr., Beta Omicron (Northwestern State). The 35 founding fathers were initiated by teams from…

Remembering our roots: Pi Kappa Phi celebrates Founders’ Day

Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity was founded in Charleston, South Carolina on December 10, 1904. The Beta Omicron Chapter celebrated that enduring brotherhood with a banquet on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Alumni, actives and associate members gathered in historic Russell Hall on Northwestern State’s campus to share a meal in honor of the friendship of the seven Pi Kappa Phi…

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…

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. …

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…

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…

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…

Pi Kappa Phi’s Rose Ball formal held in New Orleans

Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s annual Rose Ball formal was held March 2-3, 2007 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Chapter Historian Manny Augello said the event was a big success. “This fall was the 50th anniversary for Beta Omicron, so we wanted to make the spring formal an equally impressive celebration.” The two-day event included…

Pi Kappa Phi Clock commemorates chapter’s 50th anniversary

Construction of the Alumni Plaza on the Northwestern State University campus is nearing completion.  One focal point of the courtyard is a memorial clock donated by members, alumni, family and friends of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. The clock commemorates the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi at NSU.  In…