For Cody Bourque, a member of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, December 10, 2008, turned out to be more than just the last day of class for the fall semester. While settling in for his final class of Television Technique, a female student frantically alerted the class that another female student…
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity continued their commitment to Push America by “doing whatever it takes.” To raise awareness for people with disabilities, members of the Beta Omicron chapter camped out on a scaffold from March 2-4. The attention-getting event involved over 40 participants sitting on or around the Chapter House on University Parkway. During the day and…
It is often said that among the most difficult obstacles faced by people with disabilities, are the misconceptions of others. In an effort to help the NSU campus empathise, rather than sympathize for disabilities, Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity held their annual Empathy Dinner on March 3, 2009. Push America, the Fraternity’s philanthropy, serves people with disabilities through…
Wil Adams, president of the Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, will represent fraternities and sororities across the country in the ‘Greeks on Capitol Hill Visit’ on April 17, 2009. Adams, along with other program participants, will undergo training with a Washington, D.C. lobbying firm that will prepare the Greeks to interact with members of Congress. The focus of the program is to advance…
Veteran Northwestern State sports information director Doug Ireland will be presented the “Distinguished American Award” by the S.M. McNaughton Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame during the group’s annual Scholar-Athlete Banquet Thursday night at East Ridge Country Club. The Distinguished American Award is given to an outstanding person who has…
On March 7, 2009 in Bossier City, Louisiana, a group of eight members and friends of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will participate in the Polar Plunge, hosted by the Louisiana Special Olympics. Their participation will fulfil a Push America Challenge. The Push America Challenge is a program of Push America that allows Pi Kappa Phi’s and friends of the Fraternity to participate in…
The Beta Omicron Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, in conjunction with Miss Northwestern Lady of the Bracelet 2008 Mandi Ridgdell, recently held a benefit concert for Push America. Ridgdell won the prestigious title in 2008, with Push America as her platform. On January 30, 2009, a crowd of almost 200 student from NSU and others from the surrounding area…
Pi Kappa Phi alumnus and former NSU Demon Baseball player Billie Roy Cook was honored at the annual Demon Baseball Opening Day Banquet on February 7th, 2009. Cook and fellow baseball standout Jim Willis will have their NSU Baseball numbers retired. They will join two others as the only numbers retired in NSU baseball history.…
On January 9-11, 2009, Beta Omicron Chapter’s newly-elected executive council traveled to St. Louis, Missouri for training in key roles within the chapter. The fraternity leaders from Northwestern State University attended Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s annual Mid Year Leadership Conference. Almost 700 Pi Kappa Phi brothers received hands-on instruction in each of their respective leadership roles. Students exchanged ideas with other chapters…
More than 50 years after first being introduced to Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, Joe Sampite officially became a member on December 13, 2008. He was a member of Phi Kappa Nu, a local fraternity that became Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity when it chartered at Northwestern State University in 1956. Having graduated before the transition to Pi Kappa…
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…
Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity are doing their part to help keep Natchitoches beautiful. On November 9, 2008, the fraternity held their regular “Trash Bash” to help beautify the city before the upcoming month-long Festival of Lights. Members walked over a mile, clearing trash and debris from the roadside. In 2006 the chapter adopted University Parkway,…
In the spirit of lifelong brotherhood, Pi Kappa Phi members and their families gathered October 18-19, 2008 for the Fraternity’s annual Homecoming reunion. On Friday, October 18th, 2008, Pi Kapps lined Jefferson Street for the annual Homecoming Parade and pep rally. Purple pride and shouts of “Fork ‘em Demons” helped pump up the students and alumni.…
Since Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity’s founding in 1904, each member has made a lifelong commitment to preserving our brotherhood. Through financial contributions—no matter how big or small—you can make a positive impact on Beta Omicron as an alumnus. Regardless of how much time you have, there are plenty of opportunities to be involved. Have a…
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,…
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…
Formal Recruitment for Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will be held September 2-5, 2008. 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 2008. Outside of Formal Recruitment, Pi Kappa Phi has…
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…
Northwestern State’s Beta Omicron Chapter was recognized as a Champion Master Chapter, a distinction given to only the top chapters of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity. In fact, Beta Omicron was one of only 21 to be honored with this award, making the chapter among the top 15 percent of Pi Kappa Phi’s 140 chapters across…
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,…
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…
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,…
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.
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