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| Gamma Rho's newest initiates in front of the PIKE house |
| Largest Class in 10 Years Joins the Ranks of Pi Kappa Alpha After spending nine weeks learning the traditions of both Pi Kappa Alpha and the Gamma Rho Chapter, 32 young men, 28 freshman and 4 sophomores, were initiated as new members earlier this month. This class was Gamma Rho’s largest initiation class in ten years! The class features brothers from all across the country, with a significant part of the class hailing from our home state of Illinois, and features a wide variety of interests. Two varsity athletes (golf and tennis) and numerous club lacrosse, hockey, and ski team members make this class an athletic one. The new members are highly involved on campus, including everything from podcast production, consulting, and entrepreneurial clubs. The class demonstrates a diverse array of passions and backgrounds which make Pi Kappa Alpha a strong, well-rounded organization. As this academic year begins to come to a close, these new brothers have taken on key leadership roles and look to make a long lasting impact on the chapter.
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| | | PIKE Brothers During "Block 10" at Dance Marathon |
| Dance Marathon 2016 a Smashing Success From the evening of March 4th, 2016, to the morning of March 6th, over 40 PIKE brothers, along with the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma, danced for 30 consecutive hours in Northwestern’s Dance Marathon. This year, the funds raised by DM went to Blessings in a Backpack, a charitable organization that provides weekend meals for kids who often only get to eat school lunches during the week, and to the Evanston Community Foundation, a nonprofit committed to supporting organizations in the Evanston community. All in all, the final fundraising total came to $1,201,216, a number only topped by 2014’s record-setting effort in the entire history of Dance Marathon. The Kappa/PIKE team raised $82,178, 103% of the 80 thousand dollar goal and good enough for third place in the overall team competition. Leading the way for the team and raising the third most of any participant was Jack McCartney ('13), who ended up contributing an astounding $10,818. Garrett Matsuda ('16) spoke of his first Dance Marathon experience: “The best part was doing it all together, going the incredible highs and lows with your best friends. It's amazing because I know there is no other experience like it.” The Kappa/PIKE team will look to improve on this year’s total at Dance Marathon 2017. |
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This is our monthly installment featuring prominent PIKE seniors who have contributed greatly the to Chapter. Each profile includes their plans after graduation, student activities outside of PIKE, personal interests & hobbies, and favorite PIKE memory. | | Nick Crance - Schaumburg, IL Major: Industrial Engineering & Economics Post Grad: Consulting
Nick served as the President of Gamma Rho in 2014-2015, and also served as Social Chair, experiences he values for testing and developing his organizational and planning skills. He also played club lacrosse, was a key member of the McCormick Advisory Program, and served on the Interfraternity Council’s executive board. Nick enjoys playing sports such as golf and basketball in his free time, and will fondly remember events such as road trips to football games at Iowa. |
| Hal Baker - Troy, MI Major: Biological Sciences Post-grad: Med School
While at Northwestern, Hal volunteered at Lurie Children’s Hospital, worked in research labs, and also worked as a DJ. His other hobbies include working out, cooking, and working on and with computers. His favorite PIKE memories come from traveling with brothers on Northwestern’s ski trip. Hal hopes to do a gap year of lab research in between graduation and heading to medical school.
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Thanks to all who donated to the Gamma Rho Endowment Fund in 2015!! We are looking to expand our endowment by 10% in 2016 and need your help.
To donate to Gamma Rho's PIKE University Fund or John Jones Memorial Fund please visit the PIKE Foundation website here.
The Gamma Rho House Corporation also accepts donations through Northwestern for house improvements and renovations. This donation counts as a donation to NU as well. To donate please click here and mark your donation for the "Pi Kappa Alpha Building Fund".
Regardless of how you choose to donate to Gamma Rho, all forms are tax-deductible and will be greatly appreciated by the men. We thank you for your donation in advance!
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Gamma Rho's recent house renovations earned the Chapter the coveted House of the Year award. The Chapter House was featured in the most recent winter issue of the Shield & Diamond. Check out the write up here. The most recent Chapter update can be viewed here. |
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