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CEO CORNER Over the summer Pi Kappa Phi hosted a fantastic supreme chapter where we had the chance to celebrate the career and achievements of Mark Timmes. More than 320 student members were in attendance, and I witnessed firsthand how enthusiastic and motivated they were to experience fraternity.

Jake Henderson

BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF LEADERSHIP

Our student leaders delivered on their campuses this past fall. Since August, Pi Kappa Phi chapters have excelled in recruitment, achieving near pre-pandemic results, and membership is on the rise. Chapters are re-committing themselves to service and philanthropy through engagement with The Ability Experience. An example of this commitment is Alpha Iota (Auburn), who set a War of Roses record in chapter fundraising with more than $75,000 benefiting The Ability Experience. Pi Kappa Phi was built on a foundation of leadership. We are hearing from our campus partners that an

increasing number of Pi Kappa Phi students are holding key leadership positions in clubs, athletics, student government and IFC communities.

At National Headquarters, we are reimagining our educational programs and leadership initiatives. Our team is meeting with universities and colleges daily as we launch a very aggressive growth strategy. Pi Kappa Phi is committed to a lifetime fraternity experience, and we are allocating enhanced resources toward alumni and volunteer engagement.

There has never been a better time to be a Pi Kappa Phi brother. I hope that you are as bullish on the future as I am.

In Pi Kappa Phi,

JAKE HENDERSON Chief Executive Officer

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jake Henderson Beta Theta (Arizona) CEO

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CONTRIBUTORS Greg Buehner Zach Beals Maddy Chapman Vicky Halsey Todd Shelton Becky Smith Sarah Wagner

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THE 57TH SUPREME CHAPTER

See photos and read about the brotherhood on display in Tampa.

FRATERNITIES MATTER

Take a deep dive into the NIC’s research on Greek life’s impact.

MR. PI KAPPA PHI

Read about our 2022 Mr. Pi Kappa Phi honorees.

SMALL COMMUNITY, LIFELONG CONNECTIONS

Learn how Iota Xi (Texas-Dallas) builds brotherhood.

COLUMNS + MORE 3 || CEO Corner 12 || Summer Award Winners 16 || Thirty Under 30 20 || Psi Centennial Celebration 22 || Alumni Achievements 24 || Advancing the Foundation 28 || The Ability Experience 35 || Phinal Thought

Beta Iota (Toledo) members participate in one of the longest University of Toledo traditions, firing off the Pi Kapp cannon at home football games at the Glass Bowl.

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57th Supreme Chapter

by Arthur Beal III

We are all familiar with the old phrase, “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” The past few years have been defined by absence, which made the opportunity to come together in person for the 57th Supreme Chapter a truly special experience. Tampa, Florida, provided quite a venue for Pi Kappa Phi’s biggest event. The feeling of brotherhood spread across the JW Marriot and Marriott Water Street hotels during the last week of July 2022. Some of the men hadn’t interacted since the last in-person Supreme Chapter in Chicago in 2018. It was time for chapter brothers to reconnect and make new, lifelong connections.

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Known for its lush parks and stunning sidewalks, Tampa provided many opportunities for attendees to enjoy the local flavor. The gigantic Florida Aquarium provided a mesmerizing backdrop for an evening of food and camaraderie while gazing at underwater creatures.

The 57th Supreme Chapter served as the official retirement for Mark E. Timmes, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), Pi Kappa Phi’s chief executive officer for the past 28 years. In bittersweet fashion, the end of his tenure created mixed emotions in Gator country as

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many of his Alpha Epsilon brothers were in attendance to honor Timmes. A special tribute and some comedic relief was shared through a series of videos called "Timmes Timeouts" where members and friends of the Fraternity told their best Timmes' stories.

The end of one era means the beginning of another as Jake Henderson, Beta Theta (Arizona), officially took over as Pi Kappa Phi’s ninth chief executive officer. In an address to the membership, Henderson discussed the future, the impact of fraternity and thanked Timmes for his decades of service.

In addition to the many celebrations, new legislation was enacted, the 2022-24 National Council was elected and sworn in and we recognized several members for their outstanding accomplishments.

Over the course of just a few short days, brothers from around the country were reminded of just how special this event is and that Pi Kappa Phi is truly for brothers at every level of membership.

The 58th Supreme Chapter will be held July 24-28, 2024, in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Chief Executive Officer Emeritus Mark Timmes, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), with his son and SC57 Model Initiate John Patrick Timmes, Delta Lambda (Charlotte), daughter Morgan Timmes and wife Lorrie Miller.

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Chief Operations Officer Brandon Belote, Theta Alpha (Southern Mississippi), and wife Beth Belote.

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Alums Kenny Oubre, Eta Chi (TCU), and Past National President John Andrews, Delta Delta (Truman State).

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Past National Presidents John Andrews, Delta Delta (Truman State), J. Jeffry Wahlen, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), and Dr. J. Patrick Figley, Chi (Stetson), presenting Wahlen with his Mr. Pi Kappa Phi award.

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Past Ability Experience Board Chair Russ Faulkner presents The Ability Experience Chairman's Award Dudley Woody.

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Chapter brothers Alexander Baldwin and Hans Laitinen, Iota Eta (Embry Riddle).

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Brent A. Grunig, Omega (Purdue) reconnecting with a friend.

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A page from Mark Timmes' retirement scrapbook.

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Incoming National President James A. Smith, Alpha Eta (Samford) delivering his inaugural address Sunday morning.

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Chief Executive Officer Jake Henderson, Beta Theta (Arizona), Executive Director Emeritus and Honorary Fourth Founder Durward W. Owen, Xi (Roanoke), and Chief Executive Officer Emeritus Mark Timmes, Alpha Epsilon (Florida).

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Evan Austin, Eta Beta (Indiana State), Andrew Eichemeier, Omega (Purdue), and Phillip Lloyd Hamilton, Theta Delta (Florida International), serving on The Ability Experience luncheon speaker panel.

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The official 57th Supreme Chapter challenge coin given out during the National President’s Address Sunday morning.

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Committee leaders Nathan McDaniel, Eta Rho (Texas State), Billy Boulden, Eta Iota (Christopher Newport), and Dwayne K. Todd, Alpha Eta (Samford), reconnecting prior to the Fraternity Luncheon Saturday afternoon.

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The Fraternity Luncheon Saturday afternoon.

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FRATERNITIES MATTER We all know the positive impact that Pi Kappa Phi has had on our lives. From lifelong friendships to professional preparedness and developing us as leaders to fostering a mindset for service, Pi Kappa Phi helped make us who we are today.

We know that. But recent research on fraternities has actually proven the impact Pi Kappa Phi and fraternities have on men in college and throughout their lives.

Research proves that fraternities foster positive mental health, serve as an accelerator for success and engender tremendous loyalty and connection to their campus, community and brothers.

Here are three key takeaways from a collection of independent studies on fraternities.

1. Fraternity members experience stronger mental health and wellness.

College men are experiencing loneliness and depression at increasing rates, and fraternities empower students to create a strong support system.

Research shows that this connection can create a strong sense of belonging, leading members to have more positive mental health and less anxiety and depression than other students. Brothers feel comfortable having tough conversations and learning from each other, and when they seek help, members are twice as likely to reach out to a fraternity brother than anyone else.

2. Fraternities are an accelerator for success in college and beyond.

Students spend 90% of their time outside the classroom. Fraternities capitalize on those hours by preparing men for success in college and in their futures far beyond what their peers experience. A study of thousands of alumni of diverse backgrounds shows this holds true regardless of an individual’s background or socioeconomic status entering college.

Because of higher expectations, as well as the support and network fraternities provide, members experience greater gains in learning and graduate at higher rates than their peers. Eighty-three percent of members say their confidence in their leadership skills increased because of their membership.

Fraternity members also report higher levels of interaction with people different from themselves, lending them to be more prepared than their peers to join a diverse workforce and community.

"My time with the fraternity has made me a more well-rounded person. I’ve had plentiful leadership opportunities through serving two terms on my chapter’s Executive Council, where I was both historian and secretary," shared Ethan Levy, Beta Epsilon (Missouri). "Pi Kappa Phi has helped me to improve

"When you are in college, you start out alone. In the Fraternity, I have found a sense of belonging and community that has provided me the support that was missing from my collegiate experience," shared Ocean Willow, Kappa Delta (FAU). "I have seen the power of brotherhood and community support my brothers in countless ways."

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my social skills and has generated relationships and connections with Mizzou students, faculty, alumni and Pi Kappa Phi alumni, that I attribute entirely to my involvement within the fraternity."

Studies prove fraternity men are:

3. Fraternities create lifelong connection to the campus, community and their peers.

Fraternity men love their collegiate experience – as students and as alumni. In fact, more than eight out of 10 fraternity members say they would rejoin their organizations. Research shows fraternity membership connects men to the university in a way that nonmembers simply don’t experience. They’re more satisfied as students and as alumni are more likely to recommend and give back to their alma maters.

Members are more engaged inside and outside of the classroom than their peers – they report feeling more supported by their faculty, and nearly half serve in leadership roles across campus. They’re also more connected to their local communities, with research showing they spend significantly more time volunteering than non-affiliated students.

“When I joined Pi Kappa Phi, my chapter always made sure I had everything I needed to succeed, whether that was having brothers help me study or giving me opportunities to lead. Those friendships have lasted even longer than I expected,” shared Michael Harvey, Kappa Eta (SUNY - Geneseo). “The best advice I’ve passed down to future generations is to join Pi Kappa Phi and take on leadership. With more leadership and more responsibility, you become a better brother. You become a better person. You can even become a better member of society.”

3x more likely to obtain an internship while in college

Almost 2x as likely to have a job waiting for them when they graduate

2x as likely to encourage others to attend their alma mater

5x as likely to give back finacially to their alma mater

Almost 5x as likely to be satisfied with their lives as alums For more information about this research, visit nicfraternity.org/research.

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Student Summer

Awards

by Zach Beals

DR. PHILLIP M. SUMMERS STUDENT OF THE YEAR recognizes the overall most outstanding

student member of Pi Kappa Phi who best exemplifies the ideals of Pi Kappa Phi in his chapter, on his campus and in his community.

“Being awarded the Dr. Phillip M. Summers Student of Year is an honor of a lifetime. I am humbled to be mentioned alongside so many men who came before me. Pi Kappa Phi has given me more than I could ever repay. It has given me lifelong friends, my greatest memories and experiences that allowed me to grow into the man I am today. I am thankful every day to be a Pi Kapp, and I look forward to seeing the next group of student leaders that take our organization to the next level.”

ANDREW BREASURE

During his time in Tau Chapter (NC State), Andrew Breasure served as Archon with the intention of leading his chapter to be even better. Breasure was awarded the Outstanding Chapter President of the Year award at North Carolina State in 2021. He was awarded Archon of the Year in 2020. Breasure was also awarded the NIC Undergraduate Award of Distinction in 2022.

Throughout the past year, Breasure stayed involved with Interfraternity Council and served as IFC president.

During his term, he introduced a new spring recruitment program to help members find the right organization to fit their fraternal needs. Breasure also helped introduce more programming to the university around diversity, equity and inclusion, alcohol education and service before self.

Breasure was also a member of Pi Kappa Phi’s Council of Archons, where his peers elected him to serve as a student representative to the National Council.

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HENRY Tsekerides HOWARD H. BAKER LEADERSHIP AWARD recognizes the student member of Pi Kappa Phi

TOM ZIMMERMAN MARK E. TIMMES INTERFRATERNAL LEADER OF THE YEAR recognizes the

with the most outstanding leadership and involvement in campus and community organizations independent of his chapter.

undergraduate member who demonstrates the most outstanding leadership as an Interfraternity Council member.

“I am incredibly proud and honored to be nationally recognized for my leadership ability, both through my work with the Mu Chapter and organizations I am involved with on campus.”

“It felt great to be recognized for the work I have done as a member of the Interfraternity Council at Indiana University and be alongside some of my brothers from Alpha Psi Chapter. During my term as the head of membership development, I oversaw all new and current member activities, programs and involvement and completely amended the new member program to make it more applicable to the issues we face as a community today. I could not be more thankful for this opportunity and recognition provided to me by Pi Kappa Phi, and look forward to mentoring and inspiring those younger than me to continue the great work we have done as a chapter.”

Henry Tsekerides’ leadership has extended far beyond Mu Chapter in Durham. He was able to hold members of his chapter accountable and give them the opportunity to have incredibly open and honest conversations about the changing dynamics of Greek life at Duke. Tsekerides committed himself to communicating with key stakeholders to help address concerns facing the Greek life community at the university. At Duke, he was also part of an organization that helped mentor first-semester freshmen students.

Tsekerides was also awarded Outstanding Archon of the Year in 2021 and was a member of the Duke Marching Band.

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Tom Zimmerman, Alpha Psi (Indiana), served the Interfraternal Council as vice president of membership development and served as a judge on the Fraternity and Sorority Life Judicial Board.

While serving as vice president of membership development, he took the initiative to rewrite the member education programs for Indiana University. He led multiple meetings with chapter presidents, heads of Greek life and deans of different divisions in the university. This led to him presenting his work and new program to the dean of students, a structure that all chapters now follow. Zimmerman is a Hutton Honors College student, Founders Scholar and a member of the university’s Wealth Management Competition Team.

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Mr. Pi Kappa Phi

by Todd Shelton

Every year, Pi Kappa Phi names a brother to be given the highest and most prestigious honor of the fraternity: Mr. Pi Kappa Phi. This year, the fraternity is honoring two men as Mr. Pi Kappa Phi.

MARK E. TIMMES

Mark E. Timmes, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), began his career of service to Pi Kappa Phi and the interfraternal community during his time as a student, helping his chapter grow from 16 men to nearly 100 and serving as Archon, treasurer and rush chairman, as well as Interfraternity Council president. In 1979 he was named national Student of the Year, and the University of Florida inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1980.

As an alumnus, he started his career path at Pi Kappa Phi National Headquarters serving as director of communications from 1979 to 1981. He decided to further his academic career and continued serving the Fraternity while in law school at the University of Florida as president of the Alpha Epsilon Chapter Housing Corporation. He returned to the National Headquarters staff in 1994 as the staff attorney and the Fraternity’s eighth executive director (which became chief executive officer in 1995). He served as the CEO of the Fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi Properties and the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation until 2022 and as chief executive officer of Push America, now known as The Ability Experience, from 1994 to 2004.

A Heartfelt Thanks I could not have imagined a better send-off as CEO after more than 28 years than to have so many of you there in person (or in spirit) in my hometown of Tampa. From the “MET” letters in lights, video remembrances, engraved box of letters, roasts throughout, Lorrie’s jeweled Pi Kappa Phi lavalier, my special badge and of course, the Mr. Pi Kappa Phi designation. I was thrilled to see my son John Patrick become a brother as an alumni initiate.

The work of the staff and key volunteers in the planning of my retirement was extraordinary and noted.

Please know how thankful Lorrie and I are for each of you. It has been an honor and privilege to serve.

Yours in Pi Kappa Phi, Mark E. Timmes CEO Emeritus

He has been recognized for his interfraternal leadership with the Fraternity Executives Association Distinguished Service Award (2022), FarmHouse Fraternity Rick Barnes Interfraternalism Award (2022), NIC Gold Medal (2021), the Southeastern Interfraternity Conference Durward W. Owen Interfraternal Service Award (2018) and the Fraternity Communications Association’s Eric C. Varner, Jr. Fraternal Communications Award (2017).

The impact of Brother Timmes’ loyalty, experience and wisdom will have lasting effects on our brotherhood. He has been integral in bringing our brotherhood into the 21st century.

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J. JEFFRY WAHLEN

J. Jeffry Wahlen, Alpha Epsilon (Florida), has displayed a lifetime of service to Pi Kappa Phi. As an undergraduate, he was initiated into Alpha Epsilon Chapter and transferred to Florida State. He became a re-founding father of Beta Eta Chapter (Florida State) and later served as Beta Eta Archon. He received the Student of the Year award in 1985.

As an alumnus, Wahlen continued his service as a founding member of the Beta Eta Alumni Chapter and president of the Beta Eta Housing Corporation. On a national level, he served as area governor before beginning his service on the National Council, culminating in a term as National President from 2008 to 2010.

Wahlen has served on numerous committees, most notably the CEO Search Committee, the Centennial Commission Steering Committee and the Second Century Vision Strategic Planning Committee. Wahlen served on The Ability Experience Board of Directors from 2012 to 2021 and has supported the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation as a member of the Nu Phi Society since 2002.

This exceptional brother has been instrumental in the overall success of the Greater Fraternity.

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Eric Baze Kappa Xi DePaul

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Pi Kappa Phi’s Thirty Under 30 acknowledges the achievements of young professionals excelling in their career and leadership service.

Those nominated for this honor were chosen by their peers, other alumni or friends of the Fraternity.

A selection committee reviews the candidates to determine who has demonstrated excellence in leadership and service. We are proud to share the 2022 Thirty Under 30 recipients.

Kieran Brown Kappa Eta SUNY - Geneseo

Cristo Carrasco Mendoza Eta Mu Wingate

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Henry Chang Iota Epsilon Susquehanna

Jacob Chappell Zeta Rho Cal State - Fullerton

Bentley Corbett-Wilson Eta Phi UMBC

Nicholas Ebelhack Iota Rho Western Illinois

Victor Gomez Epsilon Theta Seton Hall

Daniel Halloran Kappa Theta San Diego

Benjamin Hurley Beta Eta Florida State

Dwaelyne Jones Gamma Tau North Texas

Stephen Kapp Iota Beta Texas - San Antonio

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Shah Khan Iota Xi Texas - Dallas

Jason Lau Zeta Sigma UC - Davis

Randall Ledoux Alpha Xi St. John's

Cullen Lilley Iota Phi Loyola - New Orleans

Kevin Mason Eta Delta Kennesaw State

Alexander Maxwell Iota Nu Mississippi State

Ryan Mazur-Baker

Tim McGrath Iota Nu Mississippi State

Erik Peaches Theta Upsilon Northern Arizona

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Max Pedrotti Kappa Theta San Diego

Thomas Severin Iota Omicron Iona

Eric Severn Kappa Theta San Diego

Alexander Shaner Beta Delta Drake

Samuel Shiflett Zeta Eta South Florida

David Straka, Jr. Alpha Nu Ohio State

Joshua Velasquez Alpha Theta Michigan State

Matthew Wilhelm Alpha Epsilon Florida

Zachary Zimmer Beta Beta Florida Southern

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100 YEARS OF PSI

by Arthur Beal III and Greg Buehner photos by Ryan Wong

Psi Chapter at Cornell University celebrated 100 years of brotherhood in November 2021. Like so many events around the country, COVID-19 postponed the chapter’s celebration until August 2022, when 180 brothers, family and friends attended Psi Chapter’s Centennial in Ithaca, New York.

Pi Kappa Phi National President James Smith and Chief Executive Officer Jake Henderson attended the event. They presented the chapter with a special centennial gift, framed original pages from the February 1922 Star & Lamp where Psi Chapter is first mentioned as part of the National Fraternity. Psi Chapter, which started out as Komos Fraternity in 1916, ultimately became part of Pi Kappa Phi in 1921. The issue included writing from Leonard Stock (class of 1918) describing the formation of the Komos Fraternity. Psi alumnus John Kirk presented the chapter with a 100-yearold gift, a chest of historical Psi memorabilia, including physical handwritten meeting notes from the first Psi Chapter meeting in 1921.

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brothers that had gone before them. Many recalled William “Bill” Newell, who recently passed away. Bill was instrumental in supporting both Psi Chapter and the National Fraternity over many years. The Psi Chapter Alumni Corporation is currently pursuing an effort to rename the Great Hall within the home as the Bill Newell Great Hall in honor of Bill’s lifelong devotion to the Fraternity. No doubt Bill’s memory and spirit were among those who attended the event.

Throughout Psi’s history, there have been a few key residences the chapter has called home. Most notably, the former chapter house at 722 University Avenue, which the chapter moved into in 1949 and occupied through the 1980s, was torn down in 2017 by Cornell University. The alumni were able to gather at the present-day chapter house, which was acquired in 1991. Known in local Ithaca history and to Psi Chapter as “Greentrees,” the alumni were glad to return home to their 1913 historic property. All in attendance experienced the memories and impact of the chapter over the last century and look forward to watching Psi continue its legacy of leadership in the century ahead.

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ALUMNI ACHIE VEMENTS The alumni of Pi Kappa Phi are crucial to the longevity and success of the fraternity. Long after initiation and graduation, our brothers continue to support each other through personal and professional triumphs. We want to celebrate the many victories that our brothers have achieved.

Keep our brotherhood connected by sharing your news! Submit your promotions, awards, recognition or other good news with accompanying photos to pikapp.org/submit-news.

Lane Luckie, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State), was recently honored by the Texas Association of Broadcasters for his television excellence. Luckie has been an accomplished journalist in east Texas since 2008 for both KLTV and KTRE. He was recognized for his project titled, ‘Germany in Focus.’ His on-the-ground coverage of 2021’s German Federal Parliamentary Election from Berlin was recognized as the winner of the multimedia/digital storytelling category of the 2022 Texas Broadcast News Awards.

The series of reports explored the implications of the election and relations between the U.S. and Germany.

Through live reports on KLTV’s newscasts and streaming channel, Luckie walked viewers through every step of the election process and added historical context through the lens of a global pandemic in addition to generating original digital content on the station’s website, apps and social media.

LANE LUCKIE Beta Omicron

Valsin A. Marmillion, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State), has been recognized as a ‘Louisiana Legend’

by Louisiana Public Broadcasting, the statewide PBS affiliate. ‘Louisiana Legends’ honors distinguished individuals in the fields of philanthropy, science, sports, environmental conservation and the humanities. Marmillion is a renowned campaign strategist, and he founded Marmillion and Company Strategic Communications in 1989, which partnered with Gray Media in 2003. His company has become one of the nation’s premier marketing and communications companies with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.

VALSIN A. MARMILLION Beta Omicron

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Ron Gunning, Alpha Psi (Indiana), retired from the United States Navy in 2022, wrapping up 30 years of service. Gunning has held several different naval roles over three decades, including assistant dental officer, advanced education director and director of dental services. Gunning was joined by his fellow service members and colleagues in salute of his service in 2022. Congratulations on a long and successful career of service.

RON GUNNING Alpha Psi

Joey Preston, Delta Lambda (UNC - Charlotte), has been awarded the 2022 Presidential Service Award. This award is presented at the discretion of the president of Denmark Technical College to recognize meritorious service. Preston is known for exemplifying the core values of excellence, innovation, integrity, leadership and student-centered transparency.

JOEY PRESTON Delta Lambda

Robert Shindell, Beta Iota (Toledo), received the 2022 Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Teaching Excellence Award in the spring of 2022. The ACBSP awards those who exemplify teaching excellence each year with a medallion and a $500 check. Shindell currently works as a professor at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). SNHU Assistant Dean Deborah Gogliettino shared, “Robert’s core values align with ours, and he shines in all he does for us.”

ROBERT SHINDELL Beta Iota

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PI K APPA PHI FOUNDATION

ADVANCING THE FOUNDATION In January, Steve Esworthy, Xi (Roanoke), joined the Pi Kappa Phi team as chief advancement officer of the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation. In this role, Esworthy will lead the operational and development efforts for the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation, with an emphasis on major gifts and planned giving. He will focus on building and leading a team of professionals that will provide support to the greater Fraternity in its efforts to scale and grow Pi Kappa Phi. Esworthy joins the Foundation from Roanoke College, where he served as director of development, responsible for leadership giving, major gifts and gift planning. In this role, he served as the program development strategist in charge of prospecting, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major gift prospects for the College’s comprehensive fundraising campaign.

Esworthy, an initiate of Pi Kappa Phi’s Xi Chapter at Roanoke College, is a passionate advocate of the Pi Kappa Phi mission and vision. “I am energized by the opportunity to work alongside the Fraternity’s loyal alumni, talented staff and impressive undergraduates to continue to build on the uncommon opportunities available through Pi Kappa Phi,” shared Esworthy. “This is an exciting time for Pi Kappa Phi, and I’m eager to be a part of this work.”

“This is a big day for the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation,” said Pi Kappa Phi Foundation Chairman Ernest Johnson. “Pi Kappa Phi is well positioned in the fraternity landscape to provide best-in-class resources and services to our students, and we look forward to enhancing the Foundation’s participation in those efforts.”

“Collectively, we are aligned that the growth of our chapters, educational initiatives, member development, leadership training and a commitment to philanthropy are the fundamentals needed to scale Pi Kappa Phi. We are fully invested

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“Pi Kappa Phi is built on a foundation laid by those who have come before and those who have shared generously their time, talent and treasure.”

in this effort, and that includes bringing on a leader like Steve to provide the strategy and guidance to accomplish the objectives at hand,” added Pi Kappa Phi CEO Jake Henderson.

“Pi Kappa Phi is built on a foundation laid by those who have come before and those who have shared generously their time, talent and treasure,” said Esworthy. “The success of Pi Kappa Phi can be credited to consistent and exceptional leadership, dedicated volunteers and passionate membership. I look forward to working with Jake Henderson and his team, the Foundation Board of Trustees and loyal alumni to develop and execute a plan that ensures Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity continues to be recognized as a leading fraternity.”

Esworthy lives in Roanoke, Virginia, with his wife Dana and children Mason and Mia.

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THANK YOU to all of the members, friends and supporters of Pi Kappa Phi who made our 2022 Day of Giving a success!

Thanks to you, we raised

$257,452

to support the development, enhancement and delivery of programs like Pi Kapp College for Chapter Officers and Pi Kapp College for Emerging Leaders, that are integral to the success of our student leaders.

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2 0 2 2 F O U N D AT I O N scholarhip recipients Please join the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation in congratulating all 2022 scholarship recipients!

Robert L. Bennett Memorial Scholarship

Preston Cafer, Delta Chi (Kansas State)

Jace Erickson, Alpha Alpha (Mercer)

Anthony Caraballo, Iota Eta

Nathaniel Garner, Alpha Alpha (Mercer)

(Embry-Riddle)

Jacob Kovarovic, Alpha Alpha (Mercer)

Jacob Cardoso, Theta Sigma

Rabun Leicht, Alpha Alpha (Mercer)

(Cal State - Long Beach)

Christian McGrath, Alpha Alpha (Mercer) Shane Zachos, Alpha Alpha (Mercer) Thomas W. Dalton Jr. Memorial Scholarship Brendan Laprade, Delta Beta (North Georgia)

Pierce Carter, Iota Phi

Scholarship for Excellence in Chemistry Samuel Bernicke, Omega (Purdue)

(South Florida) Jaden Jackson, Alpha Gamma (Oklahoma) Jonatan Jimenez, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State)

George Caulkins, Eta Gamma

Travis Jimenez, Beta Omicron

(Colorado - Boulder)

(Northwestern State)

Sergi Cebrian-Claramunt, Epsilon Phi (Alabama – Birmingham ) Fernando Cortes, Iota Iota Hayden Cranz, Kappa Sigma (Colorado - Colorado Springs) Roger Dafoe, Eta Upsilon (Miami) Luke Dovell, Alpha Nu (Ohio State) Andrew Dubriske, Beta Omicron

Otis R. McCollum Memorial Scholarship

(Northwestern State)

Tanner Bailey, Kappa (UNC - Chapel Hill)

Jackson Escamilla, Iota Beta (Texas - San Antonio)

David D. Morgan “Extra Mile”

Daniel Fox, Delta Delta (Truman State)

Scholars Award

Michael Gallagher, Theta Sigma

Parham Abunasr-Shiraz, Kappa Lambda

Daniel Hogan, Iota Nu (Mississippi State) Zachary Look Hong, Zeta Eta

(Loyola - New Orleans)

(Cal Poly - Pomona) Dr. William Sandford Durrell

Drew Hoffmann, Eta Upsilon (Miami)

(Cal State - Long Beach)

Jonathon Lewellyn, Iota Rho (Western Illinois) Stanley Liegl, Delta Psi (Texas - Arlington) Payton Lockas, Theta Theta (Iowa) Micah Love, Delta Psi (Texas - Arlington) Arturo Martinez, Kappa Mu (UC - Merced) Schuyler Mason, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) Samuel Mazariegos, Epsilon Phi (Alabama – Birmingham) Luke Melin, Theta Xi (Arizona State) Ethan Parmenter, Delta Delta (Truman State) Ayush Patel, Epsilon Phi (UAB)

(Wisconsin-Madison)

David Germanozashvili, Theta (Cincinnati)

Samuel Puthoff, Alpha Nu (Ohio State)

Joseph Adams, Beta Omicron

Tyler Glynn, Alpha (College of Charleston)

Matthew Reis, Kappa Pi (Cal Poly - SLO)

(Northwestern State)

Austin Gothard, Iota Nu (Mississippi State)

Mohammad Firas Sada, Alpha Phi (IIT)

Trace Anthon, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) Tanner Bailey, Kappa (UNC - Chapel Hill)

Colby Grayson, Beta Omicron (Northwestern State) Shaw Guidi, Iota Rho (Western Illinois)

Kevin Banuelos, Kappa Nu (Sonoma State)

Daniel Harper, Delta Delta (Truman State)

Daniel Beaty, Beta Epsilon (Missouri)

Alex Hayes, Epsilon Phi

Jacob Beavers, Beta Epsilon (Missouri)

(Alabama – Birmingham)

Logan Schafer, Beta Epsilon (Missouri) Justin Schneider, Beta Gamma (Louisville) Gabriel Schultz, Theta Sigma (Cal State - Long Beach) Nirbhay Sharma, Delta Psi (Texas - Arlington)

Samuel Bernicke, Omega (Purdue)

Michael Hickey, Beta Beta (Florida Southern)

McCade Siegel, Theta Xi (Arizona State)

Kelby Bertolett, Alpha Epsilon (Florida)

Karson Higgins, Omicron (Alabama)

Joshua Steiner, Beta Beta (Florida Southern)

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Nicholas Ebelhack Iota Rho (Western Illinois)

"I support the Pi Kappa Phi Foundation because I believe in the work that our volunteers and staff are doing to impact the lives of young men across the country. The most important part of my student experience was the support I received from my brothers to succeed in the way I wanted to succeed. Whether it was in sports, student activities, chapter leadership or philanthropy, everyone plays a role in the chapter’s success, and everyone can do something to push their chapter closer to the ideal chapter."

Jackson Stewart, Beta Nu (Houston)

Drew Hoffmann, Eta Upsilon (Miami)

Tyler Glynn, Alpha (College of Charleston)

Khuong Ta, Iota Mu (Arkansas – Fort Smith)

Logan Howard, Iota Chi (Ball State)

Nathaniel Kidd, Epsilon Eta (Winthrop) John Ramsayer, Alpha

Caden Thomas, Delta Delta (Truman State)

Jordyn Newman, Beta Epsilon (Missouri)

An Tran, Iota Mu (Arkansas – Fort Smith)

Brandon Rossler, Eta Psi (Central Florida)

Joseph Vittorioso, Eta Pi (Coastal Carolina)

Ilan Siegel, Iota Tau (Rutgers)

Tyler Wagner, Delta Delta (Truman State) Zachary T. Pagoaga Memorial Scholarship

Lucas Weldon, Omicron (Alabama)

Michael Grainger, Epsilon Upsilon

Connor Wells, Alpha Epsilon (Florida)

(Georgia College & State)

Lukas Whaley, Iota Eta (Embry - Riddle)

Ryan Robinson, Alpha Rho (West Virginia) Outstanding Associate Chapter Member Taylor Brooks, Epsilon Omega (Texas Tech)

Todd J. Porterfield Memorial Scholarship

Benicio Costales, Wake Forest

Jack Eggleston Alpha Delta (Washington)

Anthony Nguyen, Delta Psi

Durward W. Owen International Scholars

(Texas – Arlington)

Award

Craig A. Winkelmann Health Professions

Charles Becher, Alpha Rho (West Virginia)

Scholarship

Nicholas Borrillo, Beta Iota (Toledo)

Joshua Abshire, Gamma Phi

Adam Cardillo, Alpha Nu (Ohio State)

Syed Raza, Epsilon Phi (Alabama – Birmingham)

Christian Walker, Lambda Iota (Vermont)

Joseph Zaylik, Iota Rho (Western Illinois)

(College of Charleston)

(South Alabama)

Andrew Carter, Nu (Nebraska) Roger Dafoe, Eta Upsilon (Miami)

Pi Kapp Scholars Award

Matthew Davies, Kappa Upsilon (Temple)

Avery Arnone, Alpha Mu (Penn State)

Kevin Gentry, Epsilon Omega (Texas Tech)

Jacob Beavers, Beta Epsilon (Missouri)

To learn more about Pi Kappa Phi Foundation scholarships, or to apply, visit pikapp.org/scholarships.

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THE ABILIT Y EXPERIENCE

IT WAS PURE

MAGIC The 45th Anniversary Ride Along

by Sarah Wagner

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"I had not seen most of my ‘92 and ‘93 teammates in thirty years. The Ride Along was a chance to reconnect and rekindle amazing friendships. It was also a strong reminder of the purpose of the Journey of Hope - and how much I learned and grew personally through friendship visits so many years ago."

Christopher Orr, Alpha Delta (Washington) Every five years something magical happens, and 2022 did not disappoint. The Pi Alpha Ride Along team in the summer of 2022 celebrated the 45th anniversary of shared experiences with more than 35 years of team member experience and dedication.

Each Ride Along event is designed around reconnection and adventure to support the mission of The Ability Experience in creating shared experiences between the men of Pi Kappa Phi and people with disabilities. Sixty-eight alumni answered the call to cycle 175 miles from Richmond, Virginia, to Washington, D.C., from August 10-13, 2022.

Together, these men raised a record-breaking $230,000 for the mission and cycled a combined 10,384 miles. There was representation from Pi Alphas dating back to the 1988 ride. Several proudly wore their original Journey of Hope jerseys dating back to their college days!

Team member Dan Dawson, Delta Sigma (Bowling Green), signed up to cycle the Ride Along with his two teenage sons, Jack and Chris.

"The Ride Along surpassed everything I was hoping it

would be," shared Dawson. "My boys both truly loved it – and now the seed of service and philanthropy has been planted."

Corey Dillon, Zeta Phi (Colorado State), was part of the Ride Along team this summer and, as an involved and passionate volunteer, was asked to share a few words at the celebration dinner the night before the arrival about the power of Journey of Hope then and now. "Savor it. This is an example of why we talk about what it means to be a brother for life. It doesn't matter where you came from, what chapter you're from … all of us share something in common," he said.

Many memories, smiles and tears were shared between this Ride Along team, leading them each to recommit to supporting the next 45 years of shared experiences through The Ability Experience and Pi Kappa Phi. This was truly a Ride Along like no other!

Chad Coltrane, Epsilon Iota (UNC - Greensboro), Pi Alpha and former chief executive officer of The Ability Experience, cycled and was honored in a very special way by the Ride Along team the night before the Journey of Hope Arrival. Several Pi Alphas and past national president William Sigmon, Alpha Sigma (Tennessee),

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recalled how Coltrane impacted their lives. During the celebration dinner, Coltrane was applauded by every Pi Alpha in the room.

More than $30,000 was raised on the spot honoring Coltrane's legacy and tremendous leadership over the years while also supporting the Tirado and Porterfield Memorial funds.

"This thing is much bigger than me, and it's much bigger than all of us. The Ability Experience won tonight – and more importantly, the families of Todd Porterfield and Jason Tirado won tonight,” said Coltrane. “It's been 22 years since we lost them, and it means more to their parents to know that they have not been forgotten – that what we've done tonight will spread their names and legacy to every organization every year – and

that's a HUGE impact."

Thanks to the amazing support of our alumni, Pi Alphas, friends and family for helping this anniversary Ride Along raise an unprecedented amount. Thanks to you, the memories of Jason Tirado and Todd Portfield will always be honored by The Ability Experience family.

If you or someone you know is interested in getting more involved, please contact Evan Austin, Development Officer of The Ability Experience, at eaustin@abilityexperience.org or by phone at 812.240.5695 with all your engagement ideas and questions.

45th Anniversary Ride Along Roster Evan Austin Adam Bacon Mark Bacon Tanner Bacon Michael Baughman Greg Bethard Ashby Boyd Lou Brooks Patrick Carlson Mike Chadwick Chad Coltrane David Cunningham Michael Davis Chris Dawson Dan Dawson Jack Dawson Jonathan Diehl Corey Dillon Todd Dipaola David Dixon Adrian Fernandez Freddy Fernandez Chris Ferrell Chris Flouhouse Scott Finney Chris Garrett Todd Gemmer Brady Gilbert Chris Grant Greg Grilliot Loern Halverson Jeremiah Haswell Jody Japp

Jim Karlovec Bob Kettig Andrew Klee Ross Knoblauch Kent Krager Phil Leslie John Li John Logar Andy Lorenc Basil Lyberg Andrew Matznick John McGarry Jeremiah Morrow Marty Newhouse Karl Ochs Chris Orr Matt Payne Scott Peattie Rob Raesemann Bruce Rogers Ian Rubin Christian Santiago Stanton Smith Clayton Solomon Derrick Styles Ruben Talavera Daniel van Dongen Illari Vihinen Ryan Wall Chuck Watt Nathan Whelan Rick Wilhelm Kevin Yates

We are recruiting for 2023!

Will you help us spread the word about Gear Up Florida and Journey of Hope and its impact on our communities?

Learn more at abilityexperience.org

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Pi Kapp Gaming strives to provide a platform for the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi to play video games with each other while supporting the mission of The Ability Experience. Through our national fundraising tournaments and Discord community, Pi Kapp Gaming is creating a space of inclusivity for everyone to connect and game!

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Small communities

EQUAL BIG CONNECTIONS

by Arthur Beal III

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Even a big city like Dallas can feel small. Whether you're in a small town, or on a campus with a small town feel, you might notice some of the same trends. Finding new ways to promote brotherhood and bonding can be a challenge for a chapter of any size, particularly on a campus with a small Greek community. But with any challenge comes opportunity.

Iota Xi Chapter at the University of Texas at Dallas has shown an exemplary ability to recruit the next leaders of Pi Kappa Phi. They have established a consistent pattern of large recruiting classes and success over the years. Current Vice Archon Ashton Bennett and Archon Will Jones share the experiences that have led to unbreakable bonds in their chapter. Recruitment at the University of Texas at Dallas has been described as a unique experience due to the size of the community, which allows for more creativity in building connections. “Unlike big state schools, Greek life here is small, and most students are unaware of what Greek life is like,” commented Jones. It becomes the chapter’s job to demonstrate what makes the fraternity special.

One of the underrated keys to success for Iota Xi has been utilizing a recruitment committee. This group approach allows for several minds to come together and find quality potential new members. “My recruitment efforts started in the summer. My team and I would look through Instagram and allow students to post an introduction,”

shared Bennett. This approach creates an opportunity to learn more about the people who want to join the organization.

Including recruitment booths with informative boards showcasing Pi Kappa Phi's core values and benefits has played a pivotal role in highlighting the ideal chapter that Iota Xi strives to create. Bennett tries to ensure that everyone is involved in the recruitment process. This gives plenty of brothers the opportunity to share their fraternal experiences.

Jones gave us the positive side of recruitment on a campus with a small Greek community.

“You have a smaller selection of potential members, but it can help build a better collection of quality individuals.” This allows students to build strong connections that become lifelong.

Bennett stated, “It is much harder to find men wanting to rush a fraternity on a campus like ours. It also takes a lot more convincing. In larger

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communities, most students who rush know exactly what they are getting themselves into and in most cases, they just come to the events.” Bennett is committed to connecting with the right, interested individuals.

His team reaches out to every potential new member to check in before events and continue to establish proper rapport.

Iota Xi places a premium on being their true authentic selves and providing genuine connection to interested students. This allows brothers to establish connections beyond interest in the fraternity.

“We give students the chance to be themselves and not just talk fraternity,” Jones said.

The advice shared by Iota Xi can be adjusted to fit chapters of all sizes that want to better engage with potential members.

Their commitment to a quality recruitment strategy has helped add amazing individuals to our organization.

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PHINAL THOUGHT "As we try to ease our way out of the pandemic, events like today's Gear Up Florida Friendship Visit go a long way to bringing back a sense of belonging, togetherness and community. It also reminds us that the young men of Pi Kappa Phi represent the very best values and characteristics we should celebrate – service, selflessness, commitment and love. Thanks everyone, for a fantastic event, and see you next year!"

– Dr. Mark A. Johnson, The Arc of Alachua County, Gainesville, Florida

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