Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (2024)

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Alan Wilson Andrew Armacost Andrew Campion Bill Bain Bill LaForge Bill McCartney Blake Grupe Bob Bowman Bobby Bowden Brett Hagler Brian Babin Brian Kasier Buddy Jewell Charlie Crist Cody Hanson Colonel Mike Hopkins Craig Campbell Craig Morgan Cristobal Del Solar Dabo Swinney Dan Issel Daniel Berger David Graff David Nail David Young Doug Ducey Dr. Bob Jackson Dr. Daniel F. Mahony Dr. Samuel H. Smith Dr. Stephen R. Covey Duke Buchan III Dustin Colquitt E. Gordon Gee Edward A. Pease Edward Cole Eric Stonestreet Eric Winston Fred Hoiberg Gene Crume Jr. George Nissen Gil Amelio Harland Sanders Horace Grant Howard Schnellenberger Hubert Green Ike Evans Jamie Asher Jason Alkire Jim Parsons Jim Rash Jimbo Fisher Joe Garvey Joe T. Ford Joey Graziadei John Carter John H. Gibson II John Wirtz Jon Kyl Joseph Plumeri Josh Bernstein Josh Schwartz Karl Rove Kent Bazemore Kyle Long Lance Alworth Marvin Bracy Matt Ammendola Michael Dubin Michael Whan Mike Dopud Mike Martin Nicholas Lampson Nolan Bushnell Okaro White Pat Bowlen Pat Roberts Patrick J. Don Vito Pete Sessions Rick Burkholder Rick Dees Robert Pearson Ronald Darby Rubén Carbajal S. Truett Cathy Samuel K. Skinner Scott Van Pelt Serge Kovaleski Sir Bruno Serato Stephen Jacobs Steve Prefontaine Ted Koppel Thad Cochran Tim Ferriss Tim McGraw Todd Hays Travis Knight Tripp Gibson Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan Will Shortz William Sanderson Gold Star Heroes FAQs

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  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (1)

    Alan Wilson

    Attorney General of South Carolina Francis Marion, Theta Delta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (2)

    Andrew Armacost

    President, North Dakota Northwestern, Gamma Rho

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (3)

    Andrew Campion

    Former COO, Nike California-Los Angeles, Iota Pi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (4)

    Bill Bain

    Founder, Bain Capital Vanderbilt, Sigma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (5)

    Bill LaForge

    Former President, Delta State Delta State, Zeta Beta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (6)

    Bill McCartney

    Former Head Football Coach, Colorado Boulder Missouri, Alpha Nu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (7)

    Blake Grupe

    NFL Player Arkansas State, Delta Theta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (8)

    Bob Bowman

    Olympic Swimming Coach Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (9)

    Bobby Bowden

    Former Head Football Coach, Florida State Samford, Alpha Pi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (10)

    Brett Hagler

    Co-Founder, New Story Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (11)

    Brian Babin

    U.S. Congressman Texas, Beta Mu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (12)

    Brian Kasier

    Co-Founder, Hudl Nebraska, Gamma Beta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (13)

    Buddy Jewell

    Country Music Singer Arkansas State, Delta Theta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (14)

    Charlie Crist

    Former Governor of Florida Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (15)

    Cody Hanson

    Musician, Hinder Central Oklahoma, Lambda Iota

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (16)

    Colonel Mike Hopkins

    Astronaut Illinois, Beta Eta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (17)

    Craig Campbell

    Country Music Singer Missouri, Alpha Nu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (18)

    Craig Morgan

    Country Music Singer Arkansas State, Delta Theta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (19)

    Cristobal Del Solar

    Professional Golfer Florida State, Delta Lambda

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    Chapter Awards - Pi Kappa AlphaKappa Delta Pi · 675 Alpha Delta Gamma Chapter · Albright College · 3600 Woodview Trce Ste 150, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0138Order of the West Range - Pi Kappa AlphaList of Kappa Alpha Order members

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (20)

    Dabo Swinney

    Head Football Coach, Clemson University Alabama, Gamma Alpha

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (21)

    Dan Issel

    Retired NBA Player Kentucky, Omega

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (22)

    Daniel Berger

    Professional Golfer Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (23)

    David Graff

    Co-Founder, Hudl Nebraska, Gamma Beta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (24)

    David Nail

    Country Music Singer Arkansas State, Delta Theta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (25)

    David Young

    Former U.S. Congressman Drake, Delta Omicron

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (26)

    Doug Ducey

    Former Governor of Arizona Arizona State, Delta Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (27)

    Dr. Bob Jackson

    President, Murray State Murray State, Epsilon Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (28)

    Dr. Daniel F. Mahony

    President, Southern Illinois Virginia Tech, Epsilon

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (29)

    Dr. Samuel H. Smith

    President Emeritus, Washington State Washington State, Gamma Xi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (30)

    Dr. Stephen R. Covey

    Author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Utah, Alpha Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (31)

    Duke Buchan III

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Spain North Carolina, Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (32)

    Dustin Colquitt

    Retired NFL Player Tennessee, Zeta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (33)

    E. Gordon Gee

    President, West Virginia Utah, Alpha Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (34)

    Edward A. Pease

    Former U.S. Congressman Indiana, Delta Xi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (35)

    Edward Cole

    Former President, General Motors Kettering, Zeta Alpha B

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (36)

    Eric Stonestreet

    Actor Kansas State, Alpha Omega

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (37)

    Eric Winston

    Former President, NFL Players Association Miami, Gamma Omega

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (38)

    Fred Hoiberg

    Head Basketball Coach, Nebraska-Lincoln Iowa State, Alpha Phi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (39)

    Gene Crume Jr.

    President, Judson Western Kentucky, Zeta Epsilon

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (40)

    George Nissen

    Inventor of the Trampoline Iowa, Gamma Nu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (41)

    Gil Amelio

    Former CEO, Apple Georgia Tech, Alpha Delta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (42)

    Harland Sanders

    Founder, Kentucky Fried Chicken Florida, Alpha Eta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (43)

    Horace Grant

    Retired NBA Player Clemson, Eta Alpha

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (44)

    Howard Schnellenberger

    Former Head Football Coach Miami, Gamma Omega

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (45)

    Hubert Green

    Professional Golfer Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (46)

    Ike Evans

    Former President, Union Pacific Kansas State, Alpha Omega

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (47)

    Jamie Asher

    Retired NFL Player Louisville, Kappa Zeta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (48)

    Jason Alkire

    Fashion Designer Houston, Epsilon Eta

    See Also
    Leadership Conference Chapter Awards 2023-2024 - Kappa Sigma Fraternity

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (49)

    Jim Parsons

    Actor Houston, Epsilon Eta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (50)

    Jim Rash

    Actor North Carolina, Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (51)

    Jimbo Fisher

    Former Head Football Coach, Texas A&M Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (52)

    Joe Garvey

    Musician, Hinder Central Oklahoma, Lambda Iota

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (53)

    Joe T. Ford

    CEO and Co-Founder, Alltel Arkansas, Alpha Zeta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (54)

    Joey Graziadei

    The Bachelor West Chester, Mu Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (55)

    John Carter

    U.S. Congressman Texas Tech, Epsilon Gamma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (56)

    John H. Gibson II

    Former Department of Defense Texas, Beta Mu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (57)

    John Wirtz

    Co-Founder, Hudl Nebraska, Gamma Beta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (58)

    Jon Kyl

    Former U.S. Senator Arizona, Gamma Delta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (59)

    Joseph Plumeri

    Author & Philanthropist William & Mary, Gamma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (60)

    Josh Bernstein

    TV Host Cornell, Beta Theta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (61)

    Josh Schwartz

    TV Producer Southern California, Gamma Eta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (62)

    Karl Rove

    Former White House Senior Advisor Utah, Alpha Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (63)

    Kent Bazemore

    NBA Player Old Dominion, Zeta Iota

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (64)

    Kyle Long

    Retired NFL Player Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (65)

    Lance Alworth

    Retired NFL Player Arkansas, Alpha Zeta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (66)

    Marvin Bracy

    Olympic Sprinter Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (67)

    Matt Ammendola

    NFL Player Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (68)

    Michael Dubin

    Founder, Dollar Shave Club Emory, Beta Kappa

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (69)

    Michael Whan

    CEO, United States Golf Association Miami University, Delta Gamma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (70)

    Mike Dopud

    Actor Southern Illinois, Iota Mu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (71)

    Mike Martin

    Head Baseball Coach, Florida State Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (72)

    Nicholas Lampson

    Former U.S. Congressman Lamar, Epsilon Kappa

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (73)

    Nolan Bushnell

    Founder, Atari & Chuck-e-Cheese Utah State, Gamma Epsilon

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (74)

    Okaro White

    Professional Basketball Player Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (75)

    Pat Bowlen

    Former Owner, Denver Broncos Oklahoma, Beta Omicron

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (76)

    Pat Roberts

    Former U.S. Senator Kansas State, Alpha Omega

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (77)

    Patrick J. Don Vito

    Film Editor Chapman, Theta Psi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (78)

    Pete Sessions

    U.S. Congressman Southwestern, Alpha Omicron

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (79)

    Rick Burkholder

    Sports Medicine, Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh, Gamma Sigma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (80)

    Rick Dees

    Radio Personality North Carolina, Tau

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (81)

    Robert Pearson

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Vanderbilt, Sigma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (82)

    Ronald Darby

    NFL Player Florida State, Delta Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (83)

    Rubén Carbajal

    Actor California State-Fullerton, Mu Epsilon

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (84)

    S. Truett Cathy

    Founder, Chick-fil-A Georgia Southern, Iota Upsilon

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (85)

    Samuel K. Skinner

    Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Illinois, Beta Eta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (86)

    Scott Van Pelt

    Sportscaster Maryland, Delta Psi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (87)

    Serge Kovaleski

    Reporter, Pulitizer Prize Winner William & Mary, Gamma

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (88)

    Sir Bruno Serato

    Chef & Restaurateur Chapman, Theta Psi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (89)

    Stephen Jacobs

    Former CEO, Foot Locker Missouri, Alpha Nu

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (90)

    Steve Prefontaine

    Olympic Runner Oregon, Gamma Pi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (91)

    Ted Koppel

    News Anchor Syracuse, Alpha Chi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (92)

    Thad Cochran

    Former U.S. Senator Mississippi, Gamma Iota

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (93)

    Tim Ferriss

    Entrepreneur, Author Princeton, Kappa Beta

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (94)

    Tim McGraw

    Country Music Singer Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (95)

    Todd Hays

    Olympic Bobsledder Tulsa, Gamma Upsilon

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (96)

    Travis Knight

    Retired NBA Player Connecticut, Iota Chi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (97)

    Tripp Gibson

    MLB Umpire Murray State, Epsilon Lambda

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (98)

    Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan

    Former U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Virginia, Alpha

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (99)

    Will Shortz

    Crossword Puzzle Creator, The New York Times Indiana, Delta Xi

  • Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (100)

    William Sanderson

    Actor Memphis, Delta Zeta

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Gold Star Heroes

The Gold Star Memorial of Pi Kappa Alpha honors brothers who perished while serving the armed forces of the United States, Canada or their allies.

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Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha (2024)

FAQs

Who are the most notable Kappa Alpha Psi members? ›

Kappa Alpha Psi® proudly boasts of members who epitomize the essence of “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.” Some of these members include Ralph Abernathy, Wilt Chamberlin, Montell Jordan, Benjamin Jealous, Oscar Robertson, Cedric the Entertainer, Arthur Ashe, Mike Tomlin, Gayle Sayers, Adrian Fenty, Robert ...

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What is the Pi Kappa Alpha scandal? ›

In 2012, Pi Kappa Alpha pledge David Bogenberger died of a cardiac arrhythmia triggered by alcohol poisoning. According to police, Bogenberger and other pledges were pressured into drinking large quantities of alcohol in a two-hour time at an unsanctioned Northern Illinois University event.

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What famous people were in Pi Kappa Alpha? ›

Members of the Order include some of Pi Kappa Alpha's most notable alumni, including country music star Tim McGraw (Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron '86), president of the New Orleans Saints Dennis Lauscha (Alabama, Gamma Alpha '88), and Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor (Massachusetts, Theta Mu '79).

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What is the largest chapter in Pi Kappa Alpha? ›

Interesting Fact The Alpha Zeta chapter is the largest fraternity chapter in the world. *Pi Kappa Alpha is a University-managed facility.

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Why are Kappas called nupes? ›

The original name (Kappa Alpha Nu) is the source of the nickname for members, "Nupes".

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Who is the most famous kappa? ›

Notable Kappas
  • Gena Rowlands—Emmy Award and Golden Globe-Award-winning actress.
  • Kate Spade—Co-founder, designer and namesake of the designer brand, Kate Spade New York.
  • Jane Swift—First female governor of Massachusetts.
  • Donna Tartt—Author of The Secret History, Little Friends and The Goldfinch.

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Why did Pikes get kicked off Ole Miss? ›

Marsh said in a letter to University of Mississippi greek life this week that Pi Kappa Alpha was suspended for failure to abide by those sanctions. “The University will not tolerate hazing or any behavior that places the health and safety of our students at risk,” Marsh wrote in the letter.

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What is the pike fraternity known for? ›

Since then, it has developed into an international brotherhood and become one of the largest fraternal organizations in the world. How? It's simple. Pi Kappa Alpha has remained dedicated to developing men of integrity, intellect, success, and high moral character, and to fostering a truly lifelong fraternal experience.

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What happened to Pike Frat? ›

The fraternity also known as "Pike" will be removed from its residence located on Arkansas Avenue after the fall 2023 semester. FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas has placed sanctions on the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity following a hazing investigation.

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What celebrities were pikes? ›

News, Art, and Entertainment
NameOriginal chapterNotability
John CurrenceIotaCelebrity Chef Top Chef Masters
Rick DeesTauHost of The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Countdown
Mason GambleIota PiActor Dennis the Menace
Clifton HydeAlpha IotaMusician/Composer Blue Man Group
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How long is pike pledging? ›

In addition to those resources, members of the Kappa Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha would be glad to answers any questions or address any concerns that you may have. What is the time commitment? Pike New Members will complete a four week new member program.

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Is Pike Pi Kappa Phi or Pi Kappa Alpha? ›

Nickname: PIKE

Founded on March 1st, 1868, Pi Kappa Alpha is one of the largest fraternities in the nation. Accumulating over 300,000 lifetime members and 12,000 current undergraduates, the Pike alumni network has supported this chapter in countless ways.

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What happened to Pike University of Arkansas? ›

The University of Arkansas has sanctioned the Pi Kappa Alpha, “Pike,” fraternity after an investigation into hazing allegations determined the fraternity's Alpha Zeta chapter violated the university's code of student life.

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What was the first pike chapter? ›

Alpha Chapter was founded at the University of Virginia on March 1, 1868.

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What is the largest pike chapter in the nation? ›

Alpha Zeta Chapter (est. 1904) Largest πΚα chapter in the Nation.

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Who are some notable alumni of Kappa Kappa Psi? ›

Just a small handful of prominent members have included John Philip Sousa, Ray Charles, Maynard Ferguson, Neil Armstrong and former President Bill Clinton.

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What celebrities are nupes? ›

Listed below are only some of our achieving members, these members include: Author Ashe, John Singleton, Ralph Abernathy, Kenny Lofton, Daniel "Chappie" James, Montell Jordan, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, and Johnnie L. Cochran.

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Is Alpha Kappa PSI prestigious? ›

The service and accomplishments of our members is what makes Alpha Kappa Psi the diverse and prestigious organization that it is today. Learn more about the different opportunities to recognize members by clicking on an award category below.

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