University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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A year able ence Pi Kappa Alpha frater- nity strove to uphold the quali- ties of athletes, leaders, schol- ars and gentlemen in 1996. They won their national fraternity ' s highest acknowl- edgment, the Robert Adger Smythe award. I was at the international convention when we got the award. It salutes our chapter as the best in the nation, achieve that after only four rs on campus is unbeliev- able, said junior political sci- ence and Spanish major, Josh Henschell, who served as president of Pike. The men of Pike also carried on a tradition of excel- lence within the intramural sports program. I had more pride playing for team sports here than in high school be- cause everyone here is my friend, said junior mechanical ;ngineering major Lee James. Pike not only did well in athletics, but finished in first place in both the Sing and Vari- ety competitions and placed third overall during Greek Week in 1996. The brotherhood, the general feeling of Greek Week and the academic excellence really make Pike an amazing fraternity, said first-year engineering student Max Ferringi. SIMM The men of Pi Kappa Alpru emphasized the importance o brotherhood. There is defi nitely a sense of togetherness, ' said sophomore business majo Mike Levy. Paintball and the annual ski weekend were jus two of the many brotherhooc activities in which they partici pated. They also hosted parti for the women of Gamma Ph Beta sorority before all honw football games. Partying aside, Pike ac lively helped the community They participated in the Oxfor Community Cleanup, tutorec elementary school children and collected canned food fo those in need. One of Pike ' s proudes achievements was their strong Rush program. We got 25 o the finest men on campus. were very successful and verj pleased, said Rush Chai Chris Ryon. Despite their busy sched ules, the members of Pike stil found time to study. Their 3. house grade point average demonstrated their dedication to academics. Pike ' s numerous contributions to this campus am their chapter added to the quality, spirit and appeal of thei fraternity. story by Melissa Kane | layout by Virginia Hilt; Joshua Greenberg The members of Pike ' s Rush Committee, Steve Antone, Josh Henschell, Walt Nekrosius, and Brian Dover, meet with their Rush Chair Chris Ryon to make plans for new membership. Pike had an outstanding fall Rush, adding 25 men to the Beta Tau chapter. Pi Kappa Alpha 1601 Washtenaw Front row: John Kinahan, Todd Gladis, Walt Nekrosius, Jamison Schroeder, Paul Quinones, Brent Boncher, Peter Nielsen Row 2: Joshua Macy, Joshua Henschell, Thomas Pearce, Joshua Greenberg, Joshua Burgess, Mark Lassoff, James DeMeester, Steve Antone, Dean Gomoll Row 3: Bryan Murdock, R. Bradford Wharry, Tony Daniels, Bryan Powrozek. Andrew Shotwell, Michael Levy, Jason Titone, Sam Swartz, Todd Schebor, Jose Bartolomei Row 4: Erik Ranka, Nick Stickler, Enrico Ferrari, Chad Partridge, Erin Friel, Davang Shah, Brad Finkbeiner, James Kanary, Christopher Ryon, Ryan Reardon, Gre- gory Benz, Lawrence James Row 5: Paul Berglund, Barry Weldon, Mike Lovelace. George Zeeff, Brian Dover, David Klee, Jeffrey Ripple. Darren Fabris, Matthew Kelly, George Pokorny, Michael Vaughn, Paul Schwark 282 + Pi Kappa Alpha Peter Nielse

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photo courtesy of AF Senior DCs join Sigma Chi fraternity at a yard party in the fall. Seniors were sad to say goodbye to their Sailaway held on the Detroit River in the spring. Delta Gammas celebrate a first place finish in their Greek Week event, the Anchor Splash. DC came in first place in the 1 996 Greek Week with partner Beta Theta Pi fraternity. photo courtesy of AF Delta Gamma + 281

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The Pike A softball team celebrates after win- ning the championship game and the overall tour- (1 in the top three members of both chapters danced with the elderly. Pi Kappa Alpha + 283