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Delta Alpha (George Washington)
Active chapter size: 121; pledges: 26. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention and three men to the Hartford Leadership Summit. In a community service event, Pike participated with other student organizations and D.C. area residents in the AIDS Walk Washington event in October.
Delta Beta (Bowling Green State)
Active chapter size: 49. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Gamma (Miami University)
Active chapter size: 71. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Epsilon (Tennessee‑Chattanooga)
Active chapter size: 40; pledges: 21. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention. UTC alumnus Roy Williams ’72 has purchased land and is developing houses for three Greek organizations in addition to the one for Pi Kappa Alpha. The Pike facility is the first one scheduled, and construction should begin in the next six months. Information on this project will be distributed to alumni soon.
Delta Eta (Delaware)
Active chapter size: 66; pledges: 11. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and three men to the Hartford Leadership Summit.
Delta Theta (Arkansas State)
Active chapter size: 102; pledges: 24. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Iota (Marshall)
Active chapter size: 45; pledges: 29. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Lambda (Florida State)
Active chapter size: 146; pledges: 53. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention and four men to the Tampa Leadership Summit. The outstanding pledge class includes two Service Scholars and eleven varsity or club athletes. In sixty years of intramural sports competition no fraternity other than Pike has ever won the Triple Crown: championships in football, basketball and softball in the same school year. They have won the Crown four times, and retired the trophy last year after winning an incredible three consecutive years. Delta Lambda collected their seventh consecutive Smythe Award at the 2008 International Convention, and Rhodes Scholar Joe O’Shea ’04 was presented the Robertson Award for Most Outstanding Undergraduate. Delta Lambda alumni and chapter officers meet for lunch on the first Wednesday of each month at the University Center Club, and all are welcome to join them.
Delta Mu (Southern Mississippi)
Active chapter size: 41. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Nu (Wayne State)
Active chapter size: 61; pledges: 20. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention. Chapter members are proud of the pledge class, stating that each man represents the S.L.A.G. identity. The brothers know that chapter involvement on campus helps recruit quality men who will continue to be campus leaders. The chapter holds study groups to help maintain their high grade point average which is currently 3.1. Recently they held a successful Pike Study Night at the campus main library with participation from chapter members, sorority members and potential recruits. Delta Nu hosted an alumni basketball game in November, and look forward to alumni involvement in the annual Brothers’ Night Out. The chapter continues its dedication to community service as they work to match or surpass the 2,600 hours of service they logged last year. They started the year off with their Pike Spike charity volleyball tournament in September, with the winning team selecting the charity for the tournament proceeds. To assist new students on campus, the members participated in Wayne State’s welcoming activities and move‑in programs. They also had 24 members participate in the university’s Festi‑fall event, a showcase of the university’s activities and student organizations for the freshman. The chapter has capable leaders which gives them a solid foundation for future success. They have developed a merit system to encourage chapter participation and motivation. The men are participating in campus sports with teams in the football, basketball, floor hockey and basketball leagues, and they hope to add more trophies to their already impressive collection.
Delta Xi (Indiana University)
Active chapter size: 53. The chapter sent four men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Omicron (Drake)
Active chapter size: 30; pledges: 1. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and four men to the Omaha Leadership Summit.
Delta Pi (San Jose State)
Active chapter size: 75; pledges: 21. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
Pat Tillman was a Summa Cum Laude graduate from Arizona State University in 1998 as well as the Pac 10 Defensive Player of the year. The Arizona Cardinals drafted him in the seventh round and even though many questioned his ability to make the opening-day roster, he soon became the team’s starting safety. In 2000, he broke the franchise record for tackles with 224. Rather than cashing in on his success in 2002, he turned down a multi million dollar contract to serve his country in an elite Army Ranger Unit, and unfortunately died in 2004 while serving his country in Eastern Afghanistan.
The Pat Tillman Foundation supports developing tomorrow’s leaders today with their Leadership Through Action program at Arizona State University. May 3rd, 2008 marked the Third Annual Pat’s Run held at Leland High School in San Jose, California. Approximately 6,000 people were in attendance and the Delta Pi Pikes were responsible for the first mile marker of the 4.2 mile race, an honor they have held each year since its inception. Kurt Carrasquilla ’89 worked with Chapter President Dustin Brunzlick ’05 and Patrick McCauley ’06 to coordinate the volunteering effort. The Pikes had 40 brothers supporting the 1st mile marker as well as 10 active and alumni racers.
Special congratulations to John Van Metre ’01 who placed 19th out of 3,317 runners and covered the 4.2 mile course in 23:22 minutes. In the Super Clydesdales division, Daniel Atilano ’03 placed third with a time of 36:18 minutes.
San Jose Race Director Erin Dando, was very complimentary of the Delta Pi Pikes for their continued support each year. The Foundation is looking forward to seeing the chapter out again for a fourth year in 2009!
Delta Rho (Linfield)
Active chapter size: 47. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and four men to the Spokane Leadership Summit.
Delta Sigma (Bradley)
Active chapter size: 66. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention Summit.
Delta Chi (Nebraska‑Omaha)
Active chapter size: 90. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and eleven men to the Omaha Leadership Summit. On campus the men are represented in different leadership roles including the student body president, six men hold senate seats in the student government and the chapter president was elected as the Homecoming king, In intramural sports, the men had successful seasons in soccer and football, finishing second in soccer and finishing undefeated in football, outscoring their opponents 90-6.
Delta Psi (Maryland)
Active chapter size: 90. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.
Delta Omega (High Point)
Active chapter size: 39; pledges: 5. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Alpha (Trinity)
Active chapter size: 36; pledges: 9. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention and three men to the Hartford Leadership Summit. They had a successful fall rush, and continue to stay in touch with prospective rushes by inviting them to various events at the house. The chapter continues to be very strong academically, with the highest GPA of any group on campus. The men publish a twice yearly Nutmeg magazine. They welcomed alumni back to the house for the 2008 Homecoming, and look forward to once again welcoming them back for the March 1, 2009 Founders Day. Epsilon Alpha is involved in many community service initiatives such as Trinity’s Do‑It‑Day, Relay for Life, Habitat for Humanity, and Halloween on Vernon Street.
Epsilon Epsilon (Toledo)
Active chapter size: 83; pledges: 31. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention. Epsilon Epsilon Chapter held their 4th annual SLAG Scholarship banquet this year. Over $20,000 in scholarships were awarded to active chapter members and three $1,000 scholarships were presented to three outstanding incoming freshmen. Kevin Gilmore ’80, managing partner of the Toledo firm Gilmore, Jaison, and Mahler, was the keynote speaker. The chapter received second place in the Homecoming float competition this fall. The men have started off defending their first place overall intramural title from last year by placing in each sport and dominating the competition once again. By the end of October, they had won the softball championship and capped off an undefeated flag football season with a championship.
Epsilon Zeta (East Tennessee State)
Active chapter size: 58. The chapter sent three men to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Eta (Houston)
Active chapter size: 73; pledges: 17. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Theta (Colorado State)
Active chapter size: 88; pledges: 18. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention and three men to the Omaha Leadership Summit.
Epsilon Iota (Southeast Missouri State)
Active chapter size: 74; pledges: 21. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention and eleven men to the Omaha Leadership Summit. In August, the men were stationed at each dorm to help new students move into the dorms, and the next day the chapter attended a student social to greet the new students on campus. The chapter sponsored a booth at the Chamber of Commerce Welcome Back Picnic where they welcomed new students and answered questions about Greek life at SEMO. During the new member retreat in October the men developed goals and elected an executive board of their own. The actives and the new member class are both encouraged to be involved in a variety of campus organizations and events. The men were involved in several community service events this fall including collecting tabs from cans in order to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald Charity, participating in the annual Frats at Bat softball tournament which raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and they hosted a SEMO campus cleanup event.
Epsilon Kappa (Lamar)
Active chapter size: 31. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Lambda (Murray State)
Active chapter size: 62; pledges: 19. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention. Epsilon Lambda Chapter is looking forward to the building of the new chapter house which will be closer to the university’s academic and student life. Compared to the old location that was somewhat distant to the campus, the new house on the corner of 16th and Main will draw attention from passing traffic as well as students on campus. The new house will serve as a place to conduct chapter meetings and socialize and will feature a study area, social hall, formal chapter room and modern amenities like computer areas and a theater room.
Epsilon Mu (East Carolina)
Active chapter size: 90; pledges: 1. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Nu (Georgia State)
Active chapter size: 49. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Omicron (Stephen F. Austin State)
Active chapter size: 19.
Epsilon Sigma (Tennessee‑Martin)
Active chapter size: 99; pledges: 23. The chapter sent one man to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Upsilon (Gannon)
Active chapter size: 39; pledges: 9. The chapter sent five men to the 2008 International Convention and four men to the Hartford Leadership Summit.
Epsilon Phi (Central Arkansas)
Active chapter size: 67. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
Epsilon Chi (Pittsburg State)
Active chapter size: 38; pledges: 7. The chapter brought music and kickball to the community for a good cause. They decided to change up their philanthropy this year by organizing four benefit concerts and a kickball tournament, donating the proceeds to breast cancer and juvenile diabetes research charities.
Epsilon Omega (East Central)
Active chapter size: 15. The chapter sent two men to the 2008 International Convention.
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