Pi Kappa Phi
Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity
| Nickname | Pi Kapp |
|---|---|
| Founded | December 10, 1904 |
| Greek Letters | ΠΚΦ |
| International Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Official Colors | White and Gold, with Blue as an accessory |
| Official Flower | Red Rose |
| National Philanthropy | Push America |
| Founders | Lawrence Harry Mixson, Simon Fogarty, Jr., and Andrew Alexander Kroeg, Jr. |
| Coat of Arms |  |
| Motto | OΥΔΕΝ ΔΙΑΣΠΑΣΕΙ ΗΜΑΣ (Nothing Shall Ever Tear Us Asunder) |
| Website | http://www.pikapp.org |
Pi Kappa Phi is a national social fraternity that was founded in the spirit of "nu phi," meaning non-fraternity, in 1904. Pi Kapp has over 120 active chapters with nearly 95,000 initiated brothers. It is the only fraternity with its own charitable organization, Push America, which holds the well-known Journey of Hope, a bicycle ride across the continental United States.[1]
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National History
Pi Kappa Phi (ΠΚΦ) is a national fraternity that started as "Nu Phi," meaning "non-fraternity," at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina. It began to oppose a fraternity slate in elections. After losing the elections, the "Nu Phi" slate's leaders joined together to found their own Greek letter fraternity on December 10, 1904. The three founders were Andrew Alexander Kroeg, Jr., Simon Fogarty, Jr., and Lawrence Harry Mixson; accompanying them in their endeavor were A. Pelzer Wagener, Thomas F. Mosimann, Theodore ("Teddy") Barnwell Kelly, and James Fogarty.
Pi Kappa Phi has become a nationwide brotherhood of more than 90,000 men, living and leading in every state and community in the United States.
Mission Statement
We will lead.
The expression of shared values and ideals as contained in the Ritual of Initiation, Supreme Law and Fraternity policy;
The pursuit of brotherhood through scholarship, leadership, service and social experiences;
The achievement of personal excellence in each member and collective excellence in our Fraternity;
A lifelong brotherhood of its members.
Student Creed
I Believe that the ideal chapter is made up of men
Who are bound together in a common loyalty which transcends any personal selfishness.
Who realize that membership means personal responsibility in bearing their share of the financial burden of the chapter and the national organization.
Who bring credit to the fraternity by striving to attain the highest possible standards of scholarship.
Who safeguard the reputation of their chapter by keeping careful watch over their personal conduct.
Who uphold faithfully the traditions and activities of their college.
Who prepare themselves diligently to shoulder their full responsibility as citizens.
I Believe that my chapter can become an ideal chapter, and I shall do my share to make it so.
Noteworthy Alumni
- Howard Baker, Senate Majority Leader, Alpha Sigma (University of Tennessee)
- Carroll A. Campbell, Jr., former governor of South Carolina, Sigma (South Carolina)
- Chris Moneymaker, Professional Poker Player, Alpha Sigma (University of Tennessee)
- Roger Crouch, astronaut, Gamma Beta (Old Dominion)
- Jim Edmonds, All-Star Outfielder, St. Louis Cardinals, Zeta Rho (California State-Fullterton)
- James Edwards, former governor of South Carolina, Alpha (College of Charleston)
- Rich Eisen, journalist, NFL Network, Alpha Kappa (Michigan)
- Joe Forehand, former CEO of Accenture, Alpha Iota (Auburn)
- David Goodnow, CNN Headline News Anchor, Alpha Psi (Indiana)
- Robert Graziano, President/CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Delta Rho (USC, Los Angeles)
- Ernest Hollings, former governor of South Carolina, Alpha (College of Charleston)
- Tommy Lasorda, former manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, member-at-large
- Ed Lu, astronaut, Psi (Cornell)
- Gaylord Nelson, former senator, Gamma Nu (La Grange)
- Randy Owen, Lead singer of Alabama, Delta Epsilon (Jacksonville State University)
- Joe Sewell, Baseball Hall of Fame, Omicron (Alabama)
- Charles Townes, Nobel Prize Recipient, Delta (Furman University)
- Thomas Wolfe, author, Kappa (North Carolina)
- Henry H. Fowler, Secretary of the Treasury, Xi (Roanoke College)
- Adrian Cronauer, voice behind Good Morning Vietnam, Eta Epsilon (Maryland)
Interesting Facts
- Pi Kappa Phi has 122 active chapters and 8 associate chapters.
- Pi Kappa Phi has 93,743 initiated brothers.
- Currently, there are 6,015 undergraduate brothers in Pi Kappa Phi.
- There are more than 90 alumni chapters.
- The coat of arms has changed multiple times to incorporate symbols of Charleston, South Carolina. The original coat of arms had only two stars and a student's lamp above the chevron. A third star has been added, and the swords, originally pointing downward, now point upward. The lamp was removed and moved to the crest.
- The original crest was a hand holding a red rose. It is believed this was to recognize the Delta Chapter of Furman University. The Delta Chapter had to operate sub rosa because fraternal organizations were illegal at the time.
- While the current motto is Greek, the original motto was the Latin Nil Separ Abit, meaning "Nothing shall separate us."
- The original Pi Kappa Phi newsletter was titled The Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity Journal. The title was later changed to The Star and Lamp
- Pi Kappa Phi operates its own philanthropy, Push America, which raises funds and awareness for people with disabilities.
Location of Chapters
- Albright College - Zeta Chi
- American University - Theta Eta
- Appalachian State University - Delta Zeta
- Arizona State University
- Auburn University - Alpha Iota
- Averett University - Zeta Xi
- Barton College - Zeta Tau
- Baylor University - Theta Kappa
- Bowling Green State - Delta Sigma
- Bradley University - Epsilon Mu
- California State University at Fullerton - Zeta Rho
- California State University at Northridge - Zeta Mu
- Central Michigan University - Beta Xi
- Christopher Newport University - Eta Iota
- Clemson University - Zeta Alpha
- Coastal Carolina University - Eta Pi
- College of Charleston - Alpha
- Colorado State University - Zeta Phi
- Concord College - Eta Alpha
- Cornell University - Psi
- Duke University - Mu
- East Carolina University - Beta Phi
- Elon University - Epsilon Alpha
- Florida International University - Theta Delta
- Florida State University - Beta Eta
- Furman University - Delta
- George Mason University - Zeta Epsilon
- George Washington University - Theta Zeta
- Georgia College and State University - Epsilon Upsilon
- Georgia Institute of Technology - Iota
- Georgia Southern University - Gamma Kappa
- Georgia Southwestern University - Gamma Xi
- Georgia State University - Beta Kappa
- Illinois Institute of Technology - Alpha Phi
- Indiana University - Alpha Psi
- Iowa State University - Alpha Omicron
- Jacksonville State University - Delta Epsilon
- James Madison University - Delta Tau
- Kansas State University - Delta Chi
- Kennesaw State University - Eta Delta
- LaGrange College - Gamma Nu
- Lander University - Gamma Rho
- Lenoir-Rhyne College - Epsilon Rho
- Louisiana State University - Gamma Iota
- Marshall University - Zeta Pi
- Mercer University - Alpha Alpha
- Miami University (OH) - Eta Upsilon
- Michigan State University - Alpha Theta
- Middle Tennessee State University - Delta Iota
- Morehead State University - Delta Eta
- North Carolina State University - Tau
- New Mexico State University - Eta Omega
- New Jersey Institute of Technology- Beta Alpha
- North Georgia College - Delta Beta
- Northern Illinois University - Beta Sigma
- Northwestern State Univ (LA) - Beta Omicron
- Oregon State University - Alpha Zeta
- Pennsylvania State University- Alpha Mu
- Presbyterian College - Beta
- Purdue University - Omega
- Queens University of Charlotte - Eta Zeta
- Radford University - Delta Phi
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Alpha Tau
- Richard Stockton College - Zeta Kappa
- Roanoke College - Xi
- Samford University - Alpha Eta
- San Francisco State University - Eta Omicron
- Seton Hall University- Epsilon Theta
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - Epsilon Psi
- Southern Polytechnic State University - Epsilon Kappa
- St. John's University - Alpha Xi
- St. Joseph's University - Epsilon Tau
- Stetson University - Chi
- State University of New York at Brockport - Eta Lambda
- State University of New York at Cortland - Zeta Omicron
- Texas Christian University - Eta Chi
- Texas A&M University- Delta Omega
- Texas State University at San Marcos - Eta Rho
- Texas Tech University - Epsilon Omega
- Troy State University - Gamma Gamma
- Truman State University - Delta Delta
- University of California at Los Angeles - Eta Sigma
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kappa
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Epsilon Iota
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington - Gamma Theta
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Delta Lambda
- University of Texas at Arlington - Delta Psi
- University of Alabama at Birmingham - Epsilon Phi
- University of Colorado at Boulder - Eta Gamma
- University of Illinois - Upsilon
- University of Maryland at Baltimore County - Eta Phi
- University of Missouri at Columbia - Beta Epsilon
- University of Missouri at Rolla - Gamma Lambda
- University of North Florida - Zeta Zeta
- University of South Carolina - Sigma
- University of Virginia at Wise - Epsilon Epsilon
- University of Alabama - Omicron
- University of Arizona - Beta Theta
- University of Central Florida - Eta Psi
- University of Florida - Alpha Epsilon
- University of Georgia - Lambda
- University of Houston - Beta Nu
- University of Iowa - Theta Theta
- University of Kansas - Theta Epsilon
- University of Kentucky - Eta Tau
- University of Memphis - Gamma Delta
- University of Michigan - Alpha Kappa
- University of Nevada at Reno - Nevada Reno AC
- University of North Dakota - Zeta Gamma
- University of Oklahoma - Alpha Gamma
- University of Pennsylvania - Eta Nu
- University of South Carolina of the Upstate - Epsilon Lambda
- University of South Alabama - Gamma Phi
- University of Southern Mississippi - Theta Alpha
- University of Tampa - Beta Lambda
- University of Tennessee - Alpha Sigma
- University of Toledo - Beta Iota
- University of Virginia - Beta Upsilon
- University of Washington - Alpha Delta
- University Of West Alabama - Gamma Alpha
- University of West Georgia - Theta Beta
- Valdosta State University - Beta Tau
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute - Delta Alpha
- Washington & Lee University - Rho
- Washington State University - Theta Iota
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Zeta Nu
- West Virginia University - Alpha Rho
- Wingate University - Eta Mu
- Wofford College - Zeta
Legal Issues
Like any other national social fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi has had its share of legal trouble with alcohol-related deaths and hazing. The following are some of the major events. The national organization requires all members to participate in the AlcoholEDU program, in which many univerisities now require incoming freshmen to participate. Pi Kappa Phi takes strict stances against hazing [2] and alcohol abuse [3].
Chico State Death
Pi Kappa Phi associate member (or pledge) Adrian Heideman died from alcohol poisoning at a fraternity event in October 2000. Heideman passed out in the Chico State fraternity house and choked on his own vomit when left unattended. The parent organization settled out of court with the Heideman family for an undisclosed sum. [4] The national fraternity suspended the chapter's charter. Chico State's Greek system is known for having problems with alcohol abuse and hazing. In June 2005, alcohol and hazing were banned by the university president. [5]
Gamma Chapter Incident
On April 8, 2005, a 19 year-old associate member of Pi Kappa Phi was shot more than 30 times with a BB gun in a hazing by brothers at the organization's UC Berkeley chapter. The brothers had also attempted to force the pledge, who remains anonymous, to smoke marijuana and drink beer. When the pledge declined, marijuana smoke was blown in his face. [6] After a brief investigation by the national organization, the Gamma (Cal Berkeley) Chapter was suspended. It will be re-established in fall of 2006 with close supervision by the national organization. [7]
External links
- Pi Kappa Phi National Office
- Nu Phi Dot Net, a Pi Kapp online community
