Published: August 7th, 2007
Starting the Semester with Success
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
The brothers who attended the Pi Kappa Alpha Academy returned to Rolla with much more then they arrived with. Not only did they leave Memphis with great new ideas on how to improve Alpha Kappa, but with a barrage of awards as well. Of course those who contribute to Alpha Kappa’s success don’t commit all their time and effort to win awards, but those trophies are simply and way for those contributions to be recognized.
In recognition for Alpha Kappa’s excellent programming, cornerstone awards were received in the categories of Alumni Relations as well as Community service. In addition, Alpha Kappa was acknowledged as a runner up in three additional categories including new member education, continuing education, and international fraternity participation. Cornerstone awards are designed to recognize chapters for excellence in specific areas of chapter programming. Only sixteen cornerstones were given out by the International Fraternity overall.
Being successful in the cornerstone areas helped Alpha Kappa obtain several other prestigious awards including the coveted Robert Adger Smythe Award. Alpha Kappa was one of only seventeen chapters to receive this award. Also, for the first time since 2003 Alpha Kappa was given the title of “House of the Year”. This award (only given out to one chapter) recognizes a chapter’s programming used in maintaining their physical facilities. Other awards and recognitions Alpha Kappa received included the following: chapter excellence award, scholarship plate (GPA above 3.0), pike university highest attendance award, 100 man chapter, international work day participation, and 100% participation in phi phi kappa alpha. The Alpha Kappa chapter would like to thank all its members as well as alumni who helped contribute to its success.
Upcoming Events
What is going on at Alpha Kappa
August
24th-26th - Pledge Retreat
31st - Community Service Trip
September
27th-29th - MS-150 Bike Ride
15th-22nd - Greek Week
29th - Mom’s Day
October
19th - Homecoming
26th-28th - Pike Conference
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July 30th, 2007
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