Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity

 Pi  Kappa Alpha (Click here to see pictures of us!)

Chapter:  Lambda lota

Founded:  March 1, 1868 at  the University of Virginia

Philanthropy:  Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Flower:  Lily of the Valley

Mascot:  Fire Truck

Colors:  Garnet and Old Gold

Famous Members:  John Stewart, Tim McGraw, Ted Koppel, Rick Dees, Hinder lead guitarist Joe Garvey and drummer Cody Hanson

Fun Fact:  The lead guitarist and drummer for the band Hinder were founding members of the UCO Pike chapter in 2002.

Florida State University's colors are garnet and old gold because Robertson Howard (Pi Kappa Alpha founder) was a professor at FSU during the selecting of school colors. 

Recent campus achievements:  National Chapter Excellence Award 2007 (Top 20% of Pike chapters); Outstanding Community Service for a UCO Student Organization 2007; Homecoming King 2007 and 2005; Greek God 2007, 2006 and 2005; Freshman King 2007 and 2006; Mr. Greek UCO 2007; First place among IFC fraternities in Homecoming 2007; IFC Intramural Champions in Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Waterpolo and Handball (2006 and 2007); and IFC All Intramural Champions 2006 and 2005

Date founded at UCO:  April 13, 2002

Local Website:  www.ucopikes.com