Dr. Joe Pujol, Ed.D., FACSM (Eta Omicron '81); I did not ever plan to go to NLU, in fact I hardly even knew it existed until one of my older brothers enrolled there. I remember when he came back home the first time wearing his ΠΚΑ shirt. After taking some ribbing from one of my other brothers he spoke about the fraternity and the quality of people in the group and, of course, the fun they had. Having been in high school when Animal House came out I had a picture in my mind about fraternities and this began to sound like a lot of fun.
During my senior year of high school I made a trip to Monroe to learn more about the school. In the meantime I was able to meet the guys in the fraternity. They were as advertised, a close knit group of men who were fun to be around and also knew how to enjoy themselves. (more)
The question you might ask is, "?"
The answer is simple: Pi Kappa Alpha does not seek men who "need" a fraternity. To aspire for membership in Pi Kappa Alpha is to pledge to a higher ideal of achievement and friendship. Each man who associates with Pi Kappa Alpha is expected to have the highest ethical and personal standards.
Pi Kappa Alpha is a fraternity created to enhance your son's intellectual and personal potential. This objective requires that a community of trust exist among our brothers along with a faithful devotion to truth and honor. Integrity is demanded in all your son's relationships and pursuits, both personal and academic.
At the very core of Pi Kappa Alpha's purpose is the understanding that each individual member is connected to his brothers by a common bond. Pi Kappa Alpha's ideals are expressed in the written words and symbols of a secret ritual. These ideals and our members' ability to maintain the visions of the Fraternity's founders are the great moral legacy of Pi Kappa Alpha.
The decision to join a fraternity is a lifelong commitment with benefits extending far beyond one's college years.
Your role as a parent is important as your son decides whether or not to join a fraternity and then, if the answer is yes, which one to join. Encourage your son to find out more about Pikes at ULM. He can do this by talking with members in the fraternity, with friends in the community who are alumni of the fraternity, by checking out the links provided in the left hand margin, and by going through rush at ULM.
If your son joins Pi Kappa Alpha, then as a parent we encourage you to stay involved with your son's decision. Join him at our anniversary weekend, come to ULM's home sporting events especially Homecoming weekend, and be as supportive as you can.
