Pi Kappa Alpha Iota Delta Chapter

Iota Delta got early recognition from the International Fraternity at the first session of the week in Austin, Texas receiving the Orians Excellence Award. The Chapter has also been recognized for participating in the International Work Day and 100% phi phi kappa alpha participation.

Friday is a short day, but among the activities are the presentation of the programming awards. This story will be updated tomorrow to post the awards from tomorrow.

I apologize for the long delay in pictures. It was a busy end of the year, and no one was allowed in Alden for about a month. At this time, the tile has been laid, plumbing nearly done, carpet is about to go in, A/C is in, and the kitchen is nearly finished. I hope you enjoy these new pictures and let me know if you have any questions about how the project is proceeding.

Pi Kappa Alpha congratulates its 26 graduating senior members and one dreamgirl. All of these men have contributed enormously to the chapter during their time. Pike wishes them the best of luck in their future endeavors.

The Spring 2010 graduating seniors are:

Christopher Alt
Steven Barbian
Aaron Bauer
Jason Bulson
Eric Clark
Sean Cody
Anthony Finigan
Gregory Jackson
Clayton MacCrindle
Jarod Markley
Adam McInitire
Joseph Morand
Jon Papp
Darren Parzych
Nathan Paulsen
William Reilly
Michael Reis
Preston Render
Christopher Routh
Benjamin Schrodt
Clayton Shotwell
Ryan Smeltzer
Matthew Szafranski
Clint Thompson
Grant Walthall
Jarret Waters
'08-'09 Dream Girl- Stephanie Hance

Again, congratulation and best of luck graduates.

Pike wrapped up the spring IM season by winning a fourth consecutive IM championship. Pike performed well in many sports during the year including volleyball, table tennis, chess, racquet ball, and Ultimate. Winning the A and C leagues of ultimate pushed Pike over the top to secure the Championship. Pike looks forward to another very successful '10-11 IM year.

The night of May 14 in the United Methodist Church in Marshall, Illinois the six members of the Beta Beta class were initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha. They proved themselves through their efforts during their associate period by setting and meeting their own requirements for signatures, completing community and fraternity service projects, and attending their weekly meetings. They will all contribute great things to the Chapter in the coming years.

The following night the Beta Beta initiation banquet was held in Bloomington, Indiana. The year end awards were given to the members who have proven themselves this year. We also crowned the new Pike Dreamgirl, Jaclyn Tormoehlen. The Pike Choir serenaded the new Dream girl with the song "Dreamgirl of Pi Kappa Alpha." The night was certainly one enjoyed by all.

Pike participated in Greek Games this weekend. The turnout was somewhat small due to rescheduling, but Pike but in a good showing in pyramid. We came in fourth place overall at Greek Games. However, we won the pyramid with a time of 6.97 seconds.

Saturday, April 24th was Pi Kappa Alpha’s second annual Fire Truck Pull to benefit Special Olympics Indiana. The ISU and Rose-Hulman PIKEs joined forces, along with the Terre Haute Fire Department to put together the successful day, full of food, music, games, raffles and give-aways, and of course, the Fire Truck Pull. Teams consisting of 8 members were required to pull the truck 100 feet as quickly as they could. All told, 12 teams participated, including multiple PIKE teams, several sororities and other organizations, and the defending champions: The Terre Haute Fire Fighters. Once again, the Fire Department took home the gold, with a time of under 19 seconds.

On Saturday March 27th approximately forty Brothers spent their afternoon assisting TREES Inc. in planting one hundred and five trees along Ohio Boulevard. Since 1990 when TREES Inc. was founded they have planted over two thousand trees throughout Terre Haute in an effort to beatify this city. The organization relies heavily on volunteers from Rose-Hulman, and always receives enthusiastic support from Pi Kappa Alpha. The men of the Iota Delta chapter are proud to have been involved with this organization and look forward to helping them out in the future.

Brother Tommy Bruner gives a video walk-through of the Alden building, which is currently under renovation.