Joining Pi Kappa Alpha gives you an opportunity to make bonds with lifelong

friends, make the most out of your college career, and mold you into a better

man. Pi Kappa Alpha will challenge you to be the best and strive for excellence.

We want all of our members to strive for academic achievement, get involved on

campus, give back to ISU and the Terre Haute community, and embody the val-

ues of Pi Kappa Alpha. When joining the best Fraternity you will have the op-

portunity to make the best of your college experience and be able to share this

bond with future brothers.

Members of Pi Kappa Alpha strive to be Scholars,

Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen.

Why Pike?

A note from the President of Pi Kappa Alpha,

Jake Boodt

Gentlemen,

Membership in Pi Kappa Alpha gives men the opportunity to make the most of an undergraduate colle-

giate experience. Perhaps the best opportunity Pi Kappa Alpha has to offer is the ability to cultivate a socially su-

perior man. Pi Kappa Alpha consists of Scholars, Leaders, Athletes, and Gentlemen; men who are champions and

will settle for nothing less than excellence in everything they do.

Pi Kappa Alpha realizes students enroll in college to receive a quality education; therefore strong empha-

sis is placed upon academic excellence. Through the use of minimum GPA standards, mentor programs and con-

tinued education both inside and outside of the classroom, members of Pi Kappa Alpha are set to excel academi-

cally.

Fraternity provides a valuable place to develop leadership skills to further members not only while in col-

lege, but into a professional career as well. Pi Kappa Alpha places an emphasis on leadership not only within the

Fraternity, but within the community and university as well. Pi Kappa Alpha is one of the largest fraternal organ-

izations in North America and the opportunity it provides to network with alumni is unparalleled.

Pi Kappa Alpha believes that athletic competition provides valuable benefits to members. Through athlet-

ic competition, members build teamwork skills necessary to excel in the business world, as well as bolster unity

within our brotherhood. Members strive for excellence in all we do – in the classroom, on the playing field, and in

everyday life.

Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, and high moral character. We con-

tinue the tradition of recruiting quality gentlemen just as our founders did in 1868. Members are highly encour-

aged to take part in community service and philanthropy events presented to its membership. We believe a com-

mitment to service is an integral part of developing a young man.

Jake Boodt

President

Scholars Pi Kappa Alpha strives to have the best grades on

campus. Being a scholar helps you stand out on campus

and will inevitably make you look better to future em-

ployers. Because our chapter is so diverse, we can ensure

that you will have help in any major you choose and eve-

ry class you take. With scholarship being so important to

our chapter, many members of the faculty here at Indi-

ana State are beginning to notice our commitment and are glad to see

our members in their classes.

As a Pike you would have to maintain a 2.5 grade point average

(GPA) or higher. We will also help you set personal goals to ensure

that you succeed in college. Our minimum requirement for GPA is

above that of the university. Those who go above and beyond that

minimum can even earn academic scholarships

that are given out through the Fraternity.

There are 17 scholarships amounting to a total

of $6,500 each year. Pi Kappa Alpha members

are proud to be some of the best on campus

and are always looking forward to going above

and beyond our goal.

Awards:

Indiana State University

Awards

President’s Cup

Greek Leadership

Excellence

Campus Leadership

Excellence

Overall Philanthropy

Excellence

Citizenship Chapter

Values Excellence

Community Relations

Excellence

Scholarship

Development

Excellence

Homecoming 2012

First Place Overall

Fraternity

Homecoming 2012

First Place Pairing

Homecoming 2012

First Place Sycamore

Sync

Homecoming 2012

First Place Parade

Spring Week 2013

First Place Pairing

Spring Week 2013

First Place Sycamore

Remix

2012-2013 Intramu-

ral Champions

23rd Robert Adger Smythe

Award

After 35 years of dedication, hard work, and strong desire

to be the best, Pi Kappa Alpha at Indiana State has

achieved the goal of winning their 5th Smythe in a row

making them at not only dynasty level internationally, but

also the most winning chapter in the nation. We do this by

getting “the most best men” who represent our values and

morals. The men of Pi Kappa Alpha at Indiana State Uni-

versity want you to consider this publication and its con-

tents seriously. It represents the character of a very special

group of men. If you feel like quali-

ties of success are the same that

you foster, give us a call and join

the best fraternity, Pi Kappa Al-

pha.

-Hickory Ham-

Scholarship Chair

APA Cromwell

Leaders Members of Pi Kappa Alpha strive to be involved on campus. Furthermore, our mem-

bers strive for leadership in organizations on campus. Our members have held numerous

leadership positions over the years in many different organizations. Some of these organiza-

tions include Student Government Association, Campus Outreach, Freshman Council, Resi-

dence Hall Association, and R.O.T.C.

Pike puts a lot of emphasis on developing quality, effective leaders. Training is offered

for members so we can learn to become leaders through many different mediums whether

through the university or through programs implemented by Pike’s International Headquar-

ters.

“Pi Kappa Alpha has taught me exceptional leadership skills. I have had the opportuni-

ty and privilege to observe many different leaders on campus and in the Fraternity on both a

chapter and international level. I have also had the experience and privilege to hold leader-

ship positions as well and learn from my predecessors.”

-Logan Seger

Community Service & Philanthropy

Being part of the ISU and Terre Haute community, the men of Pi Kappa Alpha are ded-

icated to giving back. It is our duty to help those in our community and better the lives of our

neighbors. Working with the community is the best way to leave our mark in someone’s life.

We realize that some people are less fortunate than others. We give back to our commu-

nity by raising money with our different philanthropy events and volunteering around the ar-

ea. An event that Pike hosts every year is Change for Change. We build and live in a box city

for a few nights. All of the money we raise goes to the Bethany House, a local organization

that helps out women and children. Another big philanthropy that we do is our annual Fire

Truck Pull. In this event we get different Fraternities and sororities to compete by pulling a

fire truck and the team with the quickest time wins the pull. This event not only gives money

to the Special Olympics of Indiana, but also advertises for the Special Olympics held during

the summer.

Last year Pi Kappa Alpha, raised $26,809 through philan-

thropy events that went right back into the Terre Haute commu-

nity. We also served 2,188 hours volunteering throughout the

community. Giving back to the community is something that the

men of Pi Kappa Alpha honor and love doing.

Athletes One key area for Pi Kappa Alpha is athletics. This

includes athletics through intramural sports as well as sup-

porting varsity teams here at Indiana State University. Pi

Kappa Alpha takes pride in winning. Not only have we been

intramural champions for Greeks for 33 out of the 35 years

but we also win competitions for Greek Spirit Nights at the

varsity sporting events. We always have the most men at games supporting football, volley-

ball, and basketball, as well as other ISU teams. We believe it is just as important to sup-

port the varsity athletes as it is to go to our own games.

Through intramural sports, relationships are formed. While the main focus of intra-

murals is to win, it is also important that the team comes together. There is no easier way

to create relationships than through athletics. Even if brothers are not athletic, coming to

games and supporting the team helps everybody become closer.

Social Pikes at Indiana State not only like to work hard, but play hard. Having socials is one

of many ways brothers have fun. We have socials with not only sorority women, but also In-

diana State athletic teams. Connecting with individuals that have different backgrounds

and lifestyles is one of the many benefits. An annual social we have every semester is Milk

and Cookies. For this event, we invite sorority women, alumni, and ISU staff. This event

celebrates our chapter and the end of the recruiting season.

Socials are important to the Fraternity because we get to meet new people, make new

connections, and it also gives individuals time to relax. Pike gives the ability to turn

strangers into friends, and the opportunity to meet other Greeks, ISU athletes, and ISU fac-

ulty and staff. The Fraternity enables you to establish friendships and personal contacts

with many people—friendships and contacts that will last a lifetime.

Gentlemen The character of man is defined by how he caries himself and portrays him-

self around others. The men of Pi Kappa Alpha strive to create and uphold a

positive image for themselves and the Fra-

ternity.

Our reputation is something that we

take seriously on campus and in the Terre

Haute community. It is important that our

members know this and our potential new

members have the same mindset as well .

The chapter believes in the im-

portance of etiquette skills, being courteous, and respecting others. Opening

doors for women, having proper dinning manners, and helping those in

need are a few simple ways to portray the positive image that is associated

with our Fraternity. Pi Kappa Alpha is dedicated to developing men of in-

tegrity, intellect, and high moral character.

“Character is definitely the most important attribute that a young man pos-

sesses.” — Bobby Bowden (Samford, Alpha Pi ’49), College Football Coach-

ing Legend.

Recruitment is the

process of contacting new

members to join the ranks of

our brotherhood. New Mem-

ber Education is the process

of developing these new

members who choose to en-

ter our ranks.

Our recruitment

structure consists of various

events throughout a four

week period that are attend-

ed by potential new mem-

bers upon an invite from an

active or alumnus member of

the chapter, or from interest

in joining a Greek organiza-

tion. Our reason for conduct-

ing recruitment in this man-

ner is simple: to recruit the

most, best men. The next

step is New Member Educa-

tion.

The New Member Ed-

ucation period is an eight

week program in which the

new member experiences

fraternal and personal devel-

opment. The New Member

Education period begins with

a new member retreat where

all of the associate members

of the new associate class

gather for the first time to

get to know each other. The

New Member Education

classes are conducted much

like the active chapter in the

sense that new members

elect class officers, appoint

committee chairman, and

conduct their own weekly

meetings, along with support

from the New Member Edu-

cators. Elected chairmen are

responsible for coordinating

new member class projects

which may consist of fund-

raisers, relations with other

Greek organizations, campus

service, Fraternity service,

and community projects.

When you speak to an

active member of Theta Omi-

cron Chapter, he will most

likely express to you that one

of the experiences he would

like to relive is his New

Member Education period

because it held so much val-

ue and proved to be educa-

tional as well as fun. After

all, the new member period

is the time when future

brothers of Theta Omicron

are introduced to active

members and are able to get

a small taste of the bonds

that we all share.

Jade Jones

Recruitment Chairman

Bart Stucker

Associate Educator

Brotherhood is the most important aspect

of the fraternity. No award measures to the

lifelong friendship that are made in Pi Kap-

pa Alpha. We are diverse with many broth-

ers with different personalities, back-

grounds, and stories to tell. However, we all

come together to help each other out and

become better men. Our strong brotherhood

helps us achieve the goal of being number

one on campus. Because our chapter is so

big, we get to know each other better at our

chapter meetings, socials, and brotherhood

events. Getting together with one another

is best part about being in a fraternity and

the bonds that are made in Pike will last a

lifetime.

“Friendship is a priceless gift that cannot

be bough or sold, but its value is far greater

than a mountain of gold.” —Helen Steiner

Rice

Interested: Fallow us at:

@ISUPIKE

Like us on Facebook at

Pi Kappa Alpha– Theta Omicron Chapter

Visit our website!

www.thetaomicron.pikes.org

Visit the Pi Kappa Alpha website

www.pikes.org

Contact a

Pike

Why Go Greek?

Going Greek will help with your social life, being able to network with different indi-

viduals who have different backgrounds, and becoming a family. Each organization is

different with their blocks (Greek letters), traditions, and rituals, but all come to-

gether to share a common goal of bettering all members. Fraternities and sororities

are known at ISU to have better grades, more community service hours, and a higher

graduation rate. Social Greek organizations also help with your future by networking

with other Greek members and sharing the bond of becoming a better man or wom-

an. The process of joining a Fraternity or Sorority at Indiana State is different from

the rest. The one thing to remember when going Greek is that it is not just four

years, but for a lifetime.

Jade Jones

Recruitment Chair

jjones153@sycamores.indstate.edu

Jake Byers

Internal Vice President/Co-Recruitment Chair

jbyers10@sycamores.indstate.edu

Faces on Campus

Gary Cauley

Hobart, Indiana,

Sophomore Aviation Major,

SGA Senate, Aviation

Flight Instructor ,

Alpha Eta Rho

Bart Stucker

Brownstown, Indiana

Senior Communication

Major, Welcome Team

Coordinator, Director

of Campus Life SGA,

President of Colleges

against Cancer

Ben Wilcox

Huntington, Indiana

Sophomore Aviation Major,

Welcome Team Leader,

SGA Senate, Greek Life

Intern

Phil Newbill

Bunker Hill, Indiana

Senior Business Major,

Network Scholar, SGA

Director of Finances

Tommy Lynch

French Lick, Indiana

Senior Communication

Major, Welcome Team

Leader, SGA Director of

Sycamore Pride and Tradi-

tions, APA Blumburg

Logan Seger

Vincennes, Indiana

Senior Communication

Major, SGA Chief of

Staff