McNeese State University - Log Yearbook (Lake Charles, LA)

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The “wild life” was evi- dent in the Pi Kappa Phi House when mem- bers dressed up for a nerd party during the fall semeter. (Photo by T. Maricle) Kathy Aguillard and Karl Stutsman travel down the parade route in the Pi Kappa Phi bat- tleship float which claimed second place honors in the home- coming competition. (Photo by T. Maricle) Along with Phi Mu member Melissa Jobe, Pi Kapps Mitch Stro- derd and Tony Duhon enjoy a night of fun at the Pi Kappa Phi House. (Photo by T. Maricle) Pi Kappa Phi 111

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fraternities for the last five years, the Pi Kappa Phi’s are On December 10, 1904, Pi Kappa Phi was founded in Charleston, South Caroli- na. On October 29, 1955, the Beta Mu chapter of Pi Kappa Phi became the first national fraternity at McNeese. In the fall of 1984, the Beta Mu brothers moved to their new house on Common Street. Pi Kappa Phi prides itself on community service, promotion of loyalty, honor, friendship, and academic achievement. For the past five years, the Pi Kapps have won the award for having the highest overall G.P.A. in the men’s social fraternity division. Fund raisers are held by the brothers to raise money for PUSH (Play Units for the Severely Handicapped). This national en- deavor has made great contributions in aiding the severely handicapped to adapt Front row: Loran Harmon, Brett Fontenot, Gabe Broussard, Karl Stutsman, Gary Geheb, Mike Mouton. Back row: Jim Bel, Mike Marriott, Kevin 110 Greeks Having won the award for the highest GPA among men’s social Making the Grade to their environment. The Pi Kapps also participate in the Heart Fund and the Lou- isiana Blood Center’s blood drive. A keg of beer was won by the brothers for donat- ing the most units of blood during the fall blood drive. In addition to community service, the Beta Mu’s also hold many social events such as sorority exchanges and their bi- annual air-band concerts. Some special events are Founder’s Day dinner and the spring formal, Rose Ball. Each year a lady attending McNeese is selected as the Pi Kappa Phi Rose. Rose for 1984 was Pau- line Lantz, a junior from lota. Unity among fraternity members is very important to the Pi Kappa Phi brothers who use t his unity for service to the McNeese Campus and community. Ivey, Dan Kekich, Dwayne O’Brien, Pat Richard, Ronnie Gaussiran, Mitch Morgan, Reed Fontenot. (Photo by T. Maricle)

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Bryan Cado performs an air band harmonica solo for a group of partyers at the TKE house. (Photo by T. Maricle) ’ Front row: Yvette Baker, Susie Weaver, Christy Lenser, Jim LeBlanc, Dina Sonnier. Second row: Bob West, Robert Metreyon — Alumni Advisor, Zack Osmett, Zena Osmett, Mika Babineaux. Third row: Brian Sumner, Glenn Long, Joseph Ciaccio. Fourth row: Don Abbott, Will Farrar, Jim Welch, David Gay. (Photo by T. Maricle) The artistry with which beer is consumed is demonstrated with skill by TKE member Joey Miguez. (Photo by T. Maricle) 112 Greeks