Joining Northwestern State University’s campus in 2014, Pi Kappa Alpha, a fraternity commonly known as PIKE, prides itself on its four core values: scholarship, leadership, athleticism and their gentlemen’s ways.
After rushing during his sophomore year, Christopher Richard, a senior communication major and former Fall 2025 president of PIKE, shared how he found his Greek home and what his leadership position meant to him. “I’ve really grown in the organization because of the opportunities that it’s given me. The leadership opportunities and the networking have exposed me to numerous opportunities on campus,” Richard said.
Navigating a leadership role enabled Richard to continue thriving in the chapter. “It’s more than a four-year commitment. Even though you can struggle in the moment, I know that I’ll forever be brothers with these guys for the rest of my life. It’s just important to look to the future,” Richard said.
One of Richard’s favorite memories this year was winning homecoming, explaining that PIKE was the only fraternity on campus that had won the Overall Homecoming. “It’s the biggest accomplishment to celebrate with your brothers. We definitely put a lot of work, time and effort into homecoming,” Richard said. “There’s a lot of late nights and early mornings, but it’s always fun when you’re with your brothers.”
Landon Greer is a sophomore business administration major who rushed PIKE this year. He explained that he wanted to rush last year, but was hesitant to get involved. He ultimately joined PIKE because it was the only fraternity where he could picture being authentically himself.
“The brotherhood aspect and spending time with various people made rushing special,” Greer said. “Getting to form these connections makes brotherhood special.”
Greer shared that he looked forward to spring rush, seeing it from the inside perspective for the first time, and added that PIKE has provided him with many business and professional connections over his short time in the fraternity. “I’ve had someone talk to me about a job opening at a bank through a connection from PIKE,” Greer said.
Thomas Perryman, a junior history major, has served as the president of PIKE since Spring 2026. He said that stepping into a leadership role allowed him to put his name out into the Natchitoches community and represent an organization that he loves.
“We help each other to get involved. We really like to help the Natchitoches Parish School Board and the Natchitoches Fire Department,” Perryman said. Perryman explained that two of their biggest philanthropy events raise money for those causes.
He added that providing the next generation with school supplies and financial support means a lot to him personally. “My parents and grandparents are teachers, so just being able to see the money go toward a good cause is really special to me,” Perryman said.
PIKE aims to bring gentlemen together as brothers and support philanthropic events through community service and brotherhood.
