Pi Kappa Phi Pi Kappa Phi C.L.A.S.S. Notes
Theta Alpha Chapter
Faculty Advisor Update
The University of Southern Mississippi
Spring2010 2010 November
Certainly, one of the most exciting aspects of a new school year is the recruitment of a new class of Pi Kapps. Few things are more important than maintaining the “lifeblood” of our fraternity. Identifying and recruiting bright and involved potential members has been a trademark of the Theta Alpha chapter and the 2010 class, the CHI class, follows in our long-standing tradition of excellence. Included in the information is each man’s hometown, high school and If youchapter are an continues alumni member happen nearTheta one of thesechapter outstanding please take a minute Thebirthday. Theta Alpha to takeand pride in to liveThe Alpha leadsmen, all Southern Miss to make a contact and introduce yourself to him. Should you need any contact information, please do not hesitate the academic success of the active and associate fraternities in the number of active and associateto call. It is both ancommitment honor and with deep sense of each member’s achievement at size Southern that we members’ toaacademics. Forresponsibility the Fall to insure members. The chapter’s current is 69Miss, surpassing introduce them. The following represents what Joe Paul always reminds us…a group that will leave Southern Miss Semester, three campus chapters, including Pi Kappa the next closest chapter by nearly ten men. The “better than they found it.”
Academics
Chapter Membership
Phi, ended the semester with a cumulative grade point current average size of a chapter at Southern Miss is Garrett Ball - Picayune Memorial High School – Picayune, MS - February 3 average of 2.9. The Theta Alpha chapter earned more in the mid-30’s. These figures continue to demonstrate Patrick Bierdeman – Madison Central High – Madison, MS - March 13efforts. Membership academic credit hours than all other chapters in the theSchool success of our recruitment Chris Brewer – Clinton – Clinton, MS - September 20 about numbers. Quality is fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three timesHigh the Schoolthough is much more than Trace Brown McGill Toolen Catholic High School - and Mobile, AL - September number of quality points than the –next highest essential Pi Kappa Phi has29proven to be a leader Kevin Buckley – Columbia High School Columbia, MS –asDecember 2 should be clearly chapter. in –that category well. This evident from the Zach Carr – Picayune Memorial High School - Picayune, MSinformation – October 17 throughout these The annual academic dinner, held each –October, updates andMSa -source Will Craft Simpson Academy – Mendenhall, August of 19 pride to each member of the recognizes chapter members who have attained a High School Theta–Alpha family. Alex Doleac – Presbyterian Christian Hattiesburg, MS – February 28 cumulative grade point Kevin average of 3.0 or higher. In Gardner – Northwest Rankin High School – Brandon, MS – October 23 2008 the chapter recognized 22Gates men.– In 2009Fort the High School – Spanish Fort, AL - January 7 Nick Spanish chapter recognized 26 men. Currently the chapter has Daniel Graham – Hiram High School – Hiram, Georgia – December 11 a total of 37 actives and associates above a 3.0. No Clayton Harmon – Presbyterian Christian High School – Hattiesburg, MS – July 19 The Theta Alpha chapter has a strong tradition of other Southern Miss fraternity can compare. Pi Kappa Elliott Harper – Biloxi High School – Biloxi, January 2philanthropy, PUSH America. support to MS our- national Phi has more members above a 3.0 than nearly 6 of David Ishee – West Jones High School – Sharon, MS - January 3 Last year the chapter finished in 3rd place nationally the 10 chapters have in total chapter membership. Cody Kaar – Brandon High School – Brandon, MS November 30 for its fundraising efforts earning a “Gold Star Congrats Pi Kapp members and families on a job well Kalen Kenney – Baker High School – Mobile, AL – July 18at Pi Kapp College in Chapter” recognition done! Charleston, Carolina. The chapter is on its Reid Kilborn – Daphne High School – Daphne,South AL - June 19 way to match exceed last year’s total in the effort Kevin Lamb will – Brother Martin – New Orleans,orLA – September 9 The third annual academic dinner be held thisHigh School to make a real difference to the lives of persons with Tyler Lewis – Spanish Fort High School – Spanish Fort, AL - February 21 October. The dinner has received phenomenal support disabilities. from parents and alumni. Plans are to hold the dinnerHigh School Austin Maynard – Murphy – Mobile, AL – May 18 again at Brownstones andGabe you Miller can be– Lamar assured the men Christian School – Hattiesburg, MS - September 18 love and appreciate the dinner. TheMitchell dinner–has beenHigh School – Brandon, MS - April 19 Brady Brandon funded totally through Steven contributions. Anyone Panepinto – Brother Martin High School, - New Orleans, La – August 8 President Andrew Brown nterested in supporting the dinner can contribute to Seth Pinney – Brother Martin High School – New Orleans, LA – January 6 Vice President Rudy Chopin Gary Kimble, 118 College Drive #5064, Hattiesburg, Will Regan – McGill Toolen Catholic High School – Fairhope, AL – July 26 MS 39406 with a check made payable to Pi Kappa Historian Will Stringer Kevin Roberts – McGill Toolen Catholic High School – Daphne, AL - January 18 Phi. Chaplain Mark Hamrick Garrett Robinson – Fontainebleau High School – Mandeville, LA – April 10 Secretary Robby Smith – McGill Toolen Catholic High School – Mobile, AL –Myers March 4Marshall Treasurer Justin 13 Roland Zach Spencer – Annapolis Senior High School – Annapolis, MD - October Thomas Schmidt Taylor Stork – Petal High SchoolWarden – Petal, MS - October 29 PUSH Chair Owen Terry – West Jones High School – Laurel, MS – OctoberLuke 10 Post
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Patrick Trainer – Daphne High School – Daphne, AL - December 24
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Faculty Advisor Update
The University of Southern Mississippi 2010 Associates could have worked this exam Spring date. As there
Push America… “Journey of Hope”
is another ACT in December, those unable to work this test will have the opportunity to add to the total. The membership of the Theta Alpha chapter has had a If it is true that “Life is a journey, not a destination,” remarkable opportunity for a number of years to work then three members of the Theta Alpha chapter had the ACT as test administrators proctors and The Theta Alpha chapter continues to take pride in The Theta Alpha chapter leadsand allhall Southern Miss an experience of a lifetime on their “Journey of been able to utilize the funds earned for various perthe academic success of the active and associate fraternities in the number of active and associate Hope.” Forcommitment myself, I cannot truly envision or Fall imagsonal reasons. 2010,size the American Testmembers’ to academics. For the members. TheBeginning chapter’s in current is 69 surpassing ine what the Journey of Hope experience entails. has increased numberten of men. timesThe the test Semester, three campus chapters, including Pi Kappa ing theCenter next closest chapter the by nearly The commitment, the discipline, the determination is offered at Southern Miss to six times a year Phi, ended the semester with a cumulative grade point current average size of a chapter at Southern from Miss the is and physical challenge alone that this act must entail five times. Routinely, chaptertohas more average of 2.9. The Theta Alpha chapter earned more previous in the mid-30’s. These figuresthe continue demonstrate is beyond credit my comprehension. The fact that this than members earning the efforts. $81 - $100 for their academic hours than all other chapters in the the thirty success of our recruitment Membership chapter has individuals who step up each summer work, andisnow themore ACTthan willabout be administered in fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three times the though much numbers. Quality is to ride from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is February, September, October number of quality points than the next highest essentialApril, and PiJune, Kappa Phi has proven to and be a leader simply mind blowing. December. chapter. in that category as well. This should be clearly evident from the information throughout these When you talk to Tyler Peterson, Zack Wilcox or The academic held each October, updates and a source of pride to each member of the Tomannual Schmidt though dinner, what you hear is how rewardrecognizes chapter members who have attained a Theta Alpha family. ing of an experience it was for each of them to be cumulative grade pointofaverage of 3.0they or higher. In able to touch the lives the persons met with 2008 the chapter 22 men. In 2009 the disabilities. Theyrecognized never mention the pain or hardchapter recognized 26 men. Currently the chapter has ships endured or the personal sacrifice to spend their asummer total ofon 37the actives above a 3.0. No The Theta Alpha chapter has had a long standing road.and Youassociates never hear any mention The Theta Alpha chapter has State a strong tradition of other Southern Miss fraternity can compare. Pi Kappa relationship with the Ellisville School and its of the difficulty and work fundraising in order to support to our national philanthropy, PUSH America. Phi members than nearly 6This of residents. Each year, the chapter visits the school for havehas themore opportunity toabove ride asa a3.0 team member. Last year the chapter finished infor 3rd place nationally the in total chapter mentally challenged individuals community service. goes10tochapters the hearthave of what it means to membership. be a man of for itssuch fundraising efforts earningand a “Gold Star EllisCongrats Pi Kapp members and families on a job well Events as pumpkin painting the annual C.L.A.S.S.: a member of Pi Kappa Phi. This is just Chapter” recognition Pi highlights Kapp College in residents done! ville State School promatare for the one more example of how this fraternity builds betSouth The chapter is much on its a ofCharleston, the school and to Carolina. be really honest, just as ter men. To each of our former riders of the Journey way to match or exceed last year’s total in the effort The thirdand annual academic dinner will beforheld highlight for the men of Pi Kappa Phi. As meaningful of Hope to those who have applied the this summakeexperiences a real difference themen lives withas October. The we dinner received you phenomenal astothese are fortothe ofof Pipersons Kappa Phi, mer of 2011, trulyhas appreciate and thanksupport you disabilities. from parents and alumni. Plans aretotoour hold the dinner well as the residents of Ellisville, the sense of compasfor such an unselfish commitment chapter. again at Brownstones and you can be assured the men sion and appreciation for life could not be reinforced love and appreciate the dinner. The dinner has been more by these visits. Each year, Push America returns a funded totally through contributions. Anyone portion of the funds donated to the chapter. At the conPresident AndrewatBrown nterested in supporting the dinner can contribute to clusion of the event scheduled the school, the chapter ViceaPresident RudytoChopin Gary Kimble, 118 College Drive #5064, Hattiesburg, makes check presentation support the institution. MS 39406 with a check made payable to Pi Kappa This year, the Theta Alpha will present a check Historian Willchapter Stringer Phi. forChaplain $1,700 to the Ellisville State School. Mark Hamrick Each October, members of the Associate class are Secretary Myers Marshall given the opportunity to work the ACT to raise Treasurer Justin Roland funds toward their Push America goal. This year was no different as over $1800 was raised by the Warden Thomas Schmidt men. Had the number of prospective students needPUSH Chair Luke Post ing to take the ACT been greater this month, more Page 1 2
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Faculty Advisor Update
The University of Southern Mississippi
Pedal For Push
Academics Alpha began a new fundraising activity under the
Chapter Membership
On October 19 – 20, 2010 the men of the Theta
leadership of Luke Post, Push Chair.toFor periodinof The Theta Alpha chapter continues takea pride the academichours, success of took the active associate twenty-four men turns and riding stationary members’ commitment to academics. For Fall bicycles at an hour or two each. Financial the pledges Semester, three campus chapters, including Pi Kappa and gifts were accepted as well as a competition Phi, ended the semester with a cumulative grade point betweenof the2.9. Greek Thechapter chapterearned raisedmore average The sororities. Theta Alpha academic credit than and all other $350.00 for Pushhours America is on chapters its way toin the fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three times the achieving this year’s goal. Other events scheduled number of quality points than the next highest for the year include, the annual Pi Kappa Classic chapter. basketball game and a number of events throughout The annual academic each October, No Boundaries Week.dinner, Watch held for upcoming events recognizes chapter members who have attained a or ask about ways to support the chapter’s cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. In fundraising efforts. 2008 the chapter recognized 22 men. In 2009 the chapter recognized 26 men. Currently the chapter has a total of 37 actives and associates above a 3.0. No other Southern Miss fraternity can compare. Pi Kappa Phi has more members above a 3.0 than nearly 6 of the 10 chapters have in total chapter membership. Congrats Pi Kapp members and families on a job well done! The third annual academic dinner will be held this October. The dinner has received phenomenal support from parents and alumni. Plans are to hold the dinner again at Brownstones and you can be assured the men love and appreciate the dinner. The dinner has been funded totally through contributions. Anyone nterested in supporting the dinner can contribute to Gary Kimble, 118 College Drive #5064, Hattiesburg, MS 39406 with a check made payable to Pi Kappa Phi.
Patrick Trainer rides in Pedal for Push.
Spring 2010
The Theta Alpha chapter leads all Southern Miss fraternities in the number of active and associate members. The chapter’s current size is 69 surpassing the next closest chapter by nearly ten men. The current average size of a chapter at Southern Miss is in the mid-30’s. These figures continue to demonstrate the success of our recruitment efforts. Membership though is much more than about numbers. Quality is essential and Pi Kappa Phi has proven to be a leader in that category as well. This should be clearly evident from the information throughout these updates and a source of pride to each member of the Cully Leist, Gerad Buffington and Jonathan Theta Alpha family.
Robinson at Pedal for Push.
PUSH America The Theta Alpha chapter has a strong tradition of
“Godfathers” support to our national philanthropy, PUSH America.
Last year the chapter finished in 3rd place nationally One new initiatives this is a for of itsthe fundraising effortsbegun earning a semester “Gold Star program to recognition provide additional support to the Chapter” at Pi Kapp College in members South Carolina. The chapter is on itscalled ofCharleston, the Associate class. Selected alumni members, way to match or exceed last year’s total in the effort “godfathers” have each taken a small group (six or to make a real difference to the lives of persons with seven) of the Associates and serve as mentors to them. disabilities. The program aims to have the alumni members support the new potential members in any manner which helps meets the individuals’ needs. Each godfather has been President Andrew Brown working to get to know his members. Vice President Rudy Chopin Some have met with their men both individually and as a group with the Historian Will Stringer intent to helping each inMark his progress Chaplain Hamricktoward initiation and with academic, Secretary Myerspersonal, Marshalltime Treasurer or financial Justin Roland management, counseling. Warden Thomas Schmidt PUSH Chair Luke Post
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Theta Alpha Chapter
Songfest 2010
Faculty Advisor Update
The University of Southern Mississippi
Spring 2010
Pi Kappa Phi Men of C.L.A.S.S.
Each November, the members of Chi Omega
Academics sponsor their philanthropy, Songfest. Songfest is
Chapter Membership
Being a man of C.L.A.S.S. is something you will hear
a singing competition with winners selected in The Theta Alpha chapter continues to take pride in both the fraternity and sorority divisions, as well the academic success of the active and associate as an overall best. The chapter selected asthe theFall members’ commitment to academics. For overall best opens Songfest the following Semester, three campus chapters, includingyear. Pi Kappa Although are no losers this fun, prePhi, endedthere the semester with in a cumulative grade point Christmas menchapter of Pi Kappa average of holiday 2.9. Theevent, Theta the Alpha earned more academic credit hours than all other Phi will this year, be defending theirchapters 2009 in the fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three times the division victory. number of quality points than the next highest chapter. Chi Omega’s Songfest is the oldest Southern Miss campus event. This year the women of The annual academic dinner, held each October, Chi Omegachapter celebrate their 58th recognizes members whoyear. have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. In For anthe enjoyable evening and22anmen. opportunity 2008 chapter recognized In 2009 the to support the Make26a Wish Foundation, chapter recognized men. Currently theplease chapter has aconsider total of joining 37 actives andMonday, associates above a 3.0. No us on November 29, at other Southern Miss fraternity can compare. Pi Kappa 6:00 pm in the Reed Green coliseum. I can Phi hasyou more a 3.0you than assure themembers evening above will leave innearly the 6 of the 10 chapters have in total chapter membership. holiday spirit and you will witness the talents Congrats Pi Kapp members and families on a job well of the men of Pi Kappa Phi which might even done! surprise you.
often from the membership of the Theta Alpha chapter. The Theta Alpha chapter leads all Southern Miss in the number and associate Itfraternities is not a term used lightlyoforactive for which lip service members. The chapter’s current size is 69 surpassing is but has chapter intense by meaning men of Pi thegiven, next closest nearly for tenthe men. The current average size of a chapter at Southern Miss is Kappa Phi. It is a fundamental goal that we strive to in the mid-30’s. These figures continue to demonstrate the success ofMen” our recruitment “Build Better within our efforts. chapter.Membership Being a “Man though is much more than about numbers. Quality is of C.L.A.S.S.” a constant reminder, asaour essential and PiisKappa Phi has provenjust to be leader in that category as well. This should be clearly creed, that each man has a responsibility to himself, evident from the information throughout these updates and aand source of pride to member of the his brothers, his fraternity to each be ever mindful of Theta Alpha family. his role. It is why I have chosen to title my
PUSH America
newsletter “CLASS Notes” as it is equally important to me to always remember that Character, Leadership, The Theta Alpha chapter has a strong tradition of Academics, Sportsmanship, and Service must be essupport to our national philanthropy, PUSH America. Last year the chapter finished in 3rd place nationally sential componentsefforts of my earning life to role modelStar for the for its fundraising a “Gold Chapter” men of ourrecognition chapter. at Pi Kapp College in Charleston, South Carolina. The chapter is on its way to match or exceed last year’s total in the effort to make a real difference to the lives of persons with disabilities.
The third annual academic dinner will be held this October. The dinner has received phenomenal support from parents and alumni. Plans are to hold the dinner 2010 again at Brownstones and you can be assured the men Sunday, November 7 Chapter for the 2011 Executive Officers love and appreciate the dinner. The dinner hasElections been November 29 Chi Omega “Songfest” at 6:00 pm in Reed Green Coliseum fundedMonday, totally through contributions. Anyone President Andrew Brown nterested in supporting contribute to Final Exams December 6 – 10 the dinner canFall Semester Vice President Rudy Chopin Gary Kimble, 118 College Hattiesburg, Friday, December 10Drive #5064, Pi Kappa Phi “Founders Day”. College of Charleston, SC, 1904 MS 39406 with a check made payable to Pi Kappa Historian Will Stringer 2011 Phi. Chaplain Mark Hamrick Tuesday, January 18, 2011 First Day of Classes Spring Semester, 2011 Secretary Myers Marshall March 7 – 11, 2011 Spring Break Treasurer Justin Roland April 22 – 25, 2011 Easter Holiday Warden Thomas Schmidt May 19 – 12, 2011 Spring Semester Final Exams PUSH Chair Luke Post
Important Upcoming Dates
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Faculty Advisor Update
Academics Prior to the beginning of each weekly meeting and
special events, men continues of the chapter The Theta Alphathe chapter to take recite pride inour Creed. The creed is important to each as he comthe academic success of the active andman associate mits to thecommitment values and beliefs of our fraternity and is members’ to academics. For the Fall a constant reminder of the ideals of being a man of Semester, three campus chapters, including Pi Kappa CLASS, memberwith of Pia cumulative Kappa Phi grade fraternity. Phi, endedand theasemester point average of 2.9. The Theta Alpha chapter earned more academic credit hours than all other chapters in the fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three times the THEofSTUDENT CREED KAPPA PHI number quality points than OF the PI next highest chapter. I Believe that the ideal chapter is made up of men
The academic dinner, heldloyalty each October, Whoannual are bound together in a common recognizes chapter members who have attained a which transcends any personal selfishness. cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. In 2008 the chapter recognized 22 men. In 2009 the Who realize that membership means personalthe responsibility chapter recognized 26 men. Currently chapter has aintotal of 37 actives above a 3.0. No bearing their share ofand the associates financial burden other Southern Miss fraternity can compare. Pi Kappa of the chapter and the national organization. Phi has more members above a 3.0 than nearly 6 of the 10 chapters have in total chapter membership. Who bring Pi credit to the fraternityand by striving to attain Congrats Kapp members families on a job well done! the highest possible standards of scholarship. The third annual academic dinner will be held this Who safeguard the reputation of their chapter October. The dinner has received phenomenal support by keeping careful overPlans their personal conduct. from parents andwatch alumni. are to hold the dinner again at Brownstones and you can be assured the men love and appreciate the dinner. The dinner has been Who uphold faithfully the funded totally through contributions. Anyone traditions and activities of their college. can contribute to nterested in supporting the dinner Gary Kimble, 118 College Drive #5064, Hattiesburg, MS a check made topayable Pi Kappa Who39406 preparewith themselves diligently shouldertotheir Phi. full responsibility as citizens.
I Believe that my chapter can become an ideal chapter, and I shall do my share to make it so.
Thank You Andrew Brown and the 2010 Executive Committee
The University of Southern Mississippi
The Student Creed of Pi Kappa Phi
Spring 2010
Chapter Membership
As this is my final newsletter for the fall term, I The Alpha chapter leads all Southern Miss thank wantTheta to take a personal minute to especially fraternities in thefor number of active and associate Andrew Brown his fantastic leadership as President members. The chapter’s current size is 69 surpassing of the chapter, and for that of the members of the 2010 the next closest chapter by nearly ten men. The Executive Committee; Rudy Chopin, Tom Schmidt, current average size of a chapter at Southern Miss is Myers Marshall, Justin Roland, Mark Hamrick, Will in the mid-30’s. These figures continue to demonstrate Stringer and Luke Post. Under Andrew’s leadership, the our recruitment efforts.team, Membership andsuccess with theofsupport of his amazing the chapter though is much more than about numbers. Quality grew to be the largest male Greek letter fraternityison essential andaddition, Pi Kappa PhiAndrew has proven to be a leader campus. In with at the helm, we exin that category as well. This should be clearly perienced the largest Associate class in the history of evident from the information these of the Theta Alpha. Andrew workedthroughout with the members updates and a source of of the executive committee to pride createtoa each trulymember memorable year Theta Alpha family. for our chapter. Andrew brought to the role of President fantastic communication skills, an enhanced sense of respect and confidence, and respect from members of the campus community as never before seen. His intelligence, genuine sense of caring and his ability to manThe Alpha chapter a strong tradition of age Theta situations served ourhas chapter well and increased support to our national philanthropy, PUSH America. our standing among the Greek system. The entire chapLast year Andrew the chapter finished in 3rd nationallyfor ter owes a huge thanks andplace appreciation for its fundraising efforts earning a “Gold his tireless efforts. We hope he enjoyed theStar experience Chapter” recognition at Pi Kapp College in serving as President and wish him the best in his future Charleston, South Carolina. chapter is on endeavors. We hope he also The thinks back on hisitsterm as way to match or exceed last year’s total in the effort one of his best and most positive times at Southern Miss. to make a real difference to the lives of persons with disabilities.
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President Vice President Historian Chaplain Secretary Chapter President Treasurer Andrew Brown (Right) addresses families at Warden thePUSH Pi Kapp House. Chair
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Andrew Brown Rudy Chopin Will Stringer Mark Hamrick Myers Marshall Justin Roland Thomas Schmidt Luke Post
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The University of Southern Mississippi
3 Annual Academic Dinner
On Tuesday evening, October 12, eleven chapter Academics members (Thomas Barton, Zeke Baucum, Daniel
Family Day 2010
Spring 2010
Chapter Membership
Without compare, the Theta Alpha chapter’s 2010 Family Day pot luck luncheon was the largest in our chapter’s 12 year history. Brauner, Gerad Buffington, Ben Hollywood, The Theta Alpha chapter continues to take pride in The Theta Alpha chapter leads all Southern Miss Jared Hunsucker, Cully Leist, Myers Marshall, the academic success of the active and associate fraternities in the number of active and associate Under a blazing sun, the families enjoyed the company Jordan Mathews, Carson Shomaker, and Zach members’ commitment to academics. For the Fall members. The chapter’s current size is 69 surpassing and camaraderie of each other and a wonderful Webb) were recognized for their academic Semester, three campus chapters, including Pi Kappa opportunity the next closest chapter by nearly ten men. The to experience Pi Kappa Phi. achievement and presented with a Theta Alpha Phi, ended the semester with a cumulative grade point current average size of a chapter at Southern Miss is “Challenge” coin. The coin, designed in collaboaverage of 2.9. The Theta Alpha chapter earned more in the mid-30’s. These figures continue to demonstrate ration between Pi Kappa Phi and Southern Miss, academic credit hours than all other chapters in the the success of our recruitment efforts. Membership has the Pi Kappa Phi Star Shield on one side fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three times the though is much more than about numbers. Quality is and the Lucas Administration Building dome on number of quality points than the next highest essential and Pi Kappa Phi has proven to be a leader the other. The chapter owes a debt of gratitude chapter. in that category as well. This should be clearly to both USM President Martha Saunders and evident from the information throughout these Brandon Belote (Pi Kappa Phi National Office) The annual academic dinner, held each October, updates and a source of pride to each member of the for their support of the creation of the coin. The recognizes chapter members who have attained a Theta Alpha family. history of the challenge coin has its origin during cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. In Daniel Graham of Hiram, Ga., with his family at the World War I. It was used by soldiers parachuting 2008 the chapter recognized 22 men. In 2009 the Pi Kappa Phi House during Family Day. behind enemy lines as proof of their nationality. chapter recognized 26 men. Currently the chapter has On behalf of the active, alumni and Associate a total of 37 and associates above athrough 3.0. No The use of actives the challenge coin continued The Theta Alpha has aappreciate strong tradition who eachchapter genuinely the of other SouthernWorld MissWar fraternity canbecame compare. Pi Kappa members, the Second and later a means supportoftoour ourfamilies, nationalthe philanthropy, PUSH support day could not haveAmerica. been Phi more members above abranches 3.0 thanof nearly ofhas recognition by numerous the 6 of Last year the chapter finished in 3rd place nationally better and to each we offer thanks. The only thing more thearmed 10 chapters have in total chapter membership. services. Today, organizations worldwide for its fundraising earning a “Gold impressive than our efforts numbers was the qualityStar and Congrats Pi Kapp members and families on a job well have continued this tradition and Pi Kappa Phi Chapter” recognition at Pi Kapp College in quantity of food prepared. Our families never cease to done! has adopted the use of the coin for many special Charleston, South which Carolina. The chapterwhy is onthe its same amaze and astound is undoubtedly ceremonies. This special “Theta Alpha Challenge way match can betosaid for or exceed last year’s total in the effort The thirdwas annual academic dinner will be held this Coin” designed for the chapter’s academic to make a October. The has dinner receivedtophenomenal support our men. real difference to the lives of persons with dinner and beenhas presented nearly 50 men disabilities. from parents and alumni. Plans are to hold the dinner since its development. again at Brownstones and you can be assured the men Lastly, I would be the remiss if I The did not offerhas a trelove and appreciate dinner. dinner been mendous thank you tocontributions. each of the parents, funded totally through Anyonefamily President Andrew Brown members alumni members financial nterested in and supporting the dinnerfor cantheir contribute to support to fund year’sDrive dinner, as well as the Vice President Rudy Chopin Gary Kimble, 118this College #5064, Hattiesburg, for the past two years. For these brothers to come MS 39406 with a check made payable to Pi Kappa Historian Will Stringer together around an amazing meal simply reinPhi. Chaplain Mark Hamrick forces not only their accomplishments, but the Secretary (Right) Myers Marshall pleasure of each other’s company. This dinner Tyler Peterson & Treasurer Justin Roland would not be possible without your support. his grandfather, Warden Thomas Schmidt Richard, in front of the PUSH Chair Luke Post
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Spring 2010
Members of Pi Kappa Phi enjoy Homecoming 2010
Academics
Chapter Membership
The Theta Alpha chapter continues to take pride in The Theta Alpha chapter leads all Southern Miss the academic success of the active and associate fraternities in the number of active and associate members’ commitment to academics. For the Fall members. The chapter’s current size is 69 surpassing Semester, three campus chapters, including Pi Kappa the next closest chapter by nearly ten men. The Phi, ended the semester with a cumulative grade point current average size of a chapter at Southern Miss is average of 2.9. The Theta Alpha chapter earned more in the mid-30’s. These figures continue to demonstrate academic credit hours than all other chapters in the the success our members recruitment efforts. Membership Chi of Class Zach Spencer, Austin Maynard fraternity system and Pi Kapp earned three times the though isand much more than about numbers. Quality is Reid Kilborn enjoy front row seats at the number of quality points than the next highest essentialHomecoming and Pi KappaParade. Phi has proven to be a leader eman, in ,that category as well. This should be clearly d r e i chapter. B rick ilcox on, Pat ira, Zac h W evident from the information throughout these s n i b o R ore dd athan held stin M Jondinner, and To updates and a source of pride to each member of the Jueach , r The annual academic October, , n a n l w l e o o e r D B nD Tracechapter n, Stew swho Keenaattained a , have recognizes Theta Alpha family. somembers a r r e e t e e P nS ing er l h m y o T o J c , e n cumulative grade m 3.0 or higher. In kepoint average of my Ait Southern’s Ho in.” 2008 theJim chapter recognized 22 men. ta In 2009 the y n o the Fou eis enj h t T a t h chapter recognized ay Nig26 men. Currently the chapter has Fridactives a total of“37 and associates above a 3.0. No The Theta Alpha chapter has a strong tradition of other Southern Miss fraternity can compare. Pi Kappa support to our national philanthropy, PUSH America. Phi has more members above a 3.0 than nearly 6 of Last year the chapter finished in 3rd place nationally the 10 chapters have in total chapter membership. for its fundraising efforts earning a “Gold Star Congrats Pi Kapp members and families on a job well Chapter” recognition at Pi Kapp College in done! Charleston, South Carolina. The chapter is on its Taylor Stork, Will Craft, Trace Brown and Kalen Kenney way to match or exceed last year’s total in the effort The third annual academic dinner will be held this participated in the Homecoming Parade with many of to make a real difference to the lives of persons with October. The dinner has received phenomenal support their Chi Class members. disabilities. from parents and alumni. Plans are to hold the dinner again at Brownstones and you can be assured the men love and appreciate the dinner. The dinner has been funded totally through contributions. Anyone President Andrew Brown nterested in supporting the dinner can contribute to Vice President Rudy Chopin Gary Kimble, 118 College Drive #5064, Hattiesburg, Chi Class members Alex Doleac, Robby Smith MS 39406 with a check made payable to Pi Kappa Historian Will Stringer and Zach Carr enjoy the Homecoming Day Phi. Chaplain Mark Hamrick Parade from the tailgate. Secretary Myers Marshall Treasurer Justin Roland Warden Thomas Schmidt PUSH Chair Luke Post Family Day on the Deck with Pi Kappa Phi. Page 1 7
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