After a winning season at Northwestern State University, the Beta Omicron Chapter intramural volleyball team placed third in the state tournament. November 21-22, 2009 members traveled to Thibodaux to represent NSU against other university teams from across Louisiana. Jon Lee, Nate Willison, Joedy Wiggins, Andrew Scull, Brad Deville, Jeremy Fuqua, Cameron Moises, Britt Richey, Kevin Bruce,…
Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority honored the late Sharon Sampite’s extraordinary devotion to service at a Homecoming Weekend ceremony on October 30, 2009. The two groups collected donations to support NSU scholarships in Sharon’s memory. The project concluded with a memorial bicycle ride by three members of Pi Kappa Phi. The fraternity’s philanthropy, Push…
As Northwestern State University commemorated its 125th anniversary during the 2009 homecoming activities, Beta Omicron chapter celebrated a milestone in its history. The Fraternity marked 10 years since the chapter re-colonized at NSU. Pi Kappa Phi, originally chartered in 1956. Homecoming weekend saw reunions among college friends, generations of Demons bound by loyalty to their alma mater’s traditions, and anticipating an exceptionally…
Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity has successfully recruited an outstanding group of new members. These men are poised to continue the Fraternity’s tradition of excellence. The new members, many of whom are freshman, are leaders on campus. Tau Class is represented in the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, the NSU Scholars College, Student Ambassadors, The NSU…
As many Greek organizations struggle to establish an identity in a changing campus environment, Pi Kappa Phi’s long-established commitment to leadership and service has the fraternity positioned for expansion in the coming semester. Seeking men who share these qualities will be the core of the chapter’s membership recruitment efforts this fall. Long-known for their devotion to serving people with disabilities…
Beta Omicron Chapter is again recognized at Pi Kapp College in Charleston, South Carolina for excellence in several areas of chapter operations. July 23-26, 2009, archon Britt Richey, chaplain Garrett Webb, Standards Board chairman Brad Deville, and academic coach Mike Land represented the NSU delegation. The chapter earned Master Chapter status in the areas of Academic Achievement, Effective Chapter…
On May 30, 2009, Beta Omicron chapter member Cameron Moises was among a team of 31 men who cycled across the state of Florida on behalf of people with disabilities. The team of Pi Kappa Phis arrived at the steps of the Florida State Capitol Building in Tallahassee after two weeks and over 800 miles traveled. Even more incredible than…
Two members of the Beta Omicron chapter of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity were honored for their dedication at the 2nd annual David D. Morgan ‘Extra Mile’ Scholarship Banquet on Monday, March 23, 2009.
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…
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…
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