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Founded: March 1, 1868 - University of Virginia
Chartered at State University of West Georgia: colony
status
Colors: Garnet and Old Gold
Flower: Lily of the Valley
Nickname: Pike
National Philanthropy: Big Brothers of America
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On March 1, 1868, the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity was founded at
the University of Virginia on the principal of excellence. Since
its beginning, over 200,000 men at nearly 250 colleges and universities
have made the decision to join Pi Kappa Alpha, one of North America's
largest and most prominent fraternities. Throughout the years we
have continued to adhere to the philosophy of striving to enhance
the social, academic and personal development of college men.
The Eta Sigma Chapter was originally founded at the State University
of West Georgia on April 29, 1972, and for nearly 25 years it was
an exceptional and prestigious part of the West Georgia community.
After a series of unfortunate events, the chapter was closed in
1995. Newly recolonized in 1999, and scheduled to be chartered sometime
during Fall 2000, Pi Kappa Alpha is searching for men that are up
to the challenge of creating something new, while at the same time
bringing the rich history and legacy of Eta Sigma back to life.
Here at UWG, Pi Kappa Alpha has been a positive influence on nearly
a thousand young college men. It has augmented their college years
by giving them opportunities and learning experiences that are not
available through the classroom. Pi Kappa Alpha is based on the
four cornerstones of being a Scholar, Leader, Athlete and Gentleman;
and as a result, its members achieve success in the classroom, on
campus, on the athletic field, and in the world beyond college.
Simply put, Pikes are men of integrity. Not only do Pikes have
a high level of self-respect, but we also hold the same level of
respect for the men and women around us. These attributes are fostered
in every individual who joins Pi Kappa Alpha. Through sponsoring
and participating in various social and charitable programs, Pikes
remain diligently aware of the need for ethics and values in today's
society.
Your college career will pass by at an amazing pace. During this
time it is essential that you sample all that your academic institution
has to offer. As a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, you are not only guaranteed
such an opportunity, you realize it. Joining a college fraternity
is a decision of a lifetime, one that you may soon make. We encourage
each of you to come meet our members and learn about the different
aspects of our fraternity - the people, the parties, the participation,
the pride of being a Pike.
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