Prominent Pikes - Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity (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 References

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Alan Wilson

Attorney General of South Carolina Francis Marion, Theta Delta
Andrew Armacost

President, North Dakota Northwestern, Gamma Rho
Andrew Campion

Former COO, Nike California-Los Angeles, Iota Pi
Bill Bain

Founder, Bain Capital Vanderbilt, Sigma
Bill LaForge

Former President, Delta State Delta State, Zeta Beta
Bill McCartney

Former Head Football Coach, Colorado Boulder Missouri, Alpha Nu
Blake Grupe

NFL Player Arkansas State, Delta Theta
Bob Bowman

Olympic Swimming Coach Florida State, Delta Lambda
Bobby Bowden

Former Head Football Coach, Florida State Samford, Alpha Pi
Brett Hagler

Co-Founder, New Story Florida State, Delta Lambda
Brian Babin

U.S. Congressman Texas, Beta Mu
Brian Kasier

Co-Founder, Hudl Nebraska, Gamma Beta
Buddy Jewell

Country Music Singer Arkansas State, Delta Theta
Charlie Crist

Former Governor of Florida Florida State, Delta Lambda
Cody Hanson

Musician, Hinder Central Oklahoma, Lambda Iota
Colonel Mike Hopkins

Astronaut Illinois, Beta Eta
Craig Campbell

Country Music Singer Missouri, Alpha Nu
Craig Morgan

Country Music Singer Arkansas State, Delta Theta
Cristobal Del Solar

Professional Golfer Florida State, Delta Lambda
See Also
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Dabo Swinney

Head Football Coach, Clemson University Alabama, Gamma Alpha
Dan Issel

Retired NBA Player Kentucky, Omega
Daniel Berger

Professional Golfer Florida State, Delta Lambda
David Graff

Co-Founder, Hudl Nebraska, Gamma Beta
David Nail

Country Music Singer Arkansas State, Delta Theta
David Young

Former U.S. Congressman Drake, Delta Omicron
Doug Ducey

Former Governor of Arizona Arizona State, Delta Tau
Dr. Bob Jackson

President, Murray State Murray State, Epsilon Lambda
Dr. Daniel F. Mahony

President, Southern Illinois Virginia Tech, Epsilon
Dr. Samuel H. Smith

President Emeritus, Washington State Washington State, Gamma Xi
Dr. Stephen R. Covey

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

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

Retired NFL Player Tennessee, Zeta
E. Gordon Gee

President, West Virginia Utah, Alpha Tau
Edward A. Pease

Former U.S. Congressman Indiana, Delta Xi
Edward Cole

Former President, General Motors Kettering, Zeta Alpha B
Eric Stonestreet

Actor Kansas State, Alpha Omega
Eric Winston

Former President, NFL Players Association Miami, Gamma Omega
Fred Hoiberg

Head Basketball Coach, Nebraska-Lincoln Iowa State, Alpha Phi
Gene Crume Jr.

President, Judson Western Kentucky, Zeta Epsilon
George Nissen

Inventor of the Trampoline Iowa, Gamma Nu
Gil Amelio

Former CEO, Apple Georgia Tech, Alpha Delta
Harland Sanders

Founder, Kentucky Fried Chicken Florida, Alpha Eta
Horace Grant

Retired NBA Player Clemson, Eta Alpha
Howard Schnellenberger

Former Head Football Coach Miami, Gamma Omega
Hubert Green

Professional Golfer Florida State, Delta Lambda
Ike Evans

Former President, Union Pacific Kansas State, Alpha Omega
Jamie Asher

Retired NFL Player Louisville, Kappa Zeta
Jason Alkire

Fashion Designer Houston, Epsilon Eta
See Also
List of Kappa Alpha Order members
Jim Parsons

Actor Houston, Epsilon Eta
Jim Rash

Actor North Carolina, Tau
Jimbo Fisher

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

Musician, Hinder Central Oklahoma, Lambda Iota
Joe T. Ford

CEO and Co-Founder, Alltel Arkansas, Alpha Zeta
Joey Graziadei

The Bachelor West Chester, Mu Lambda
John Carter

U.S. Congressman Texas Tech, Epsilon Gamma
John H. Gibson II

Former Department of Defense Texas, Beta Mu
John Wirtz

Co-Founder, Hudl Nebraska, Gamma Beta
Jon Kyl

Former U.S. Senator Arizona, Gamma Delta
Joseph Plumeri

Author & Philanthropist William & Mary, Gamma
Josh Bernstein

TV Host Cornell, Beta Theta
Josh Schwartz

TV Producer Southern California, Gamma Eta
Karl Rove

Former White House Senior Advisor Utah, Alpha Tau
Kent Bazemore

NBA Player Old Dominion, Zeta Iota
Kyle Long

Retired NFL Player Florida State, Delta Lambda
Lance Alworth

Retired NFL Player Arkansas, Alpha Zeta
Marvin Bracy

Olympic Sprinter Florida State, Delta Lambda
Matt Ammendola

NFL Player Oklahoma State, Gamma Chi
Michael Dubin

Founder, Dollar Shave Club Emory, Beta Kappa
Michael Whan

CEO, United States Golf Association Miami University, Delta Gamma
Mike Dopud

Actor Southern Illinois, Iota Mu
Mike Martin

Head Baseball Coach, Florida State Florida State, Delta Lambda
Nicholas Lampson

Former U.S. Congressman Lamar, Epsilon Kappa
Nolan Bushnell

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

Professional Basketball Player Florida State, Delta Lambda
Pat Bowlen

Former Owner, Denver Broncos Oklahoma, Beta Omicron
Pat Roberts

Former U.S. Senator Kansas State, Alpha Omega
Patrick J. Don Vito

Film Editor Chapman, Theta Psi
Pete Sessions

U.S. Congressman Southwestern, Alpha Omicron
Rick Burkholder

Sports Medicine, Kansas City Chiefs Pittsburgh, Gamma Sigma
Rick Dees

Radio Personality North Carolina, Tau
Robert Pearson

Former U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Vanderbilt, Sigma
Ronald Darby

NFL Player Florida State, Delta Lambda
Rubén Carbajal

Actor California State-Fullerton, Mu Epsilon
S. Truett Cathy

Founder, Chick-fil-A Georgia Southern, Iota Upsilon
Samuel K. Skinner

Former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Illinois, Beta Eta
Scott Van Pelt

Sportscaster Maryland, Delta Psi
Serge Kovaleski

Reporter, Pulitizer Prize Winner William & Mary, Gamma
Sir Bruno Serato

Chef & Restaurateur Chapman, Theta Psi
Stephen Jacobs

Former CEO, Foot Locker Missouri, Alpha Nu
Steve Prefontaine

Olympic Runner Oregon, Gamma Pi
Ted Koppel

News Anchor Syracuse, Alpha Chi
Thad Cochran

Former U.S. Senator Mississippi, Gamma Iota
Tim Ferriss

Entrepreneur, Author Princeton, Kappa Beta
Tim McGraw

Country Music Singer Louisiana-Monroe, Eta Omicron
Todd Hays

Olympic Bobsledder Tulsa, Gamma Upsilon
Travis Knight

Retired NBA Player Connecticut, Iota Chi
Tripp Gibson

MLB Umpire Murray State, Epsilon Lambda
Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan

Former U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Virginia, Alpha
Will Shortz

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

Actor Memphis, Delta Zeta

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 International Fraternity (2024)

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What famous people were Pi Kappa Alpha? ›

Prominent Pikes

Alan Wilson. Attorney General of South Carolina Francis Marion, Theta Delta.
Andrew Armacost. President, North Dakota Northwestern, Gamma Rho.
Andrew Campion. Former COO, Nike California-Los Angeles, Iota Pi.
Bill Bain. Founder, Bain Capital Vanderbilt, Sigma.
Bill LaForge. ...
Bill McCartney. ...
Blake Grupe. ...
Bob Bowman.

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Who are the most famous pikes? ›

Some of our most famous brothers include Tim McGraw, Bobby Bowden, Jimbo Fisher, Nolan Bushnell, S. Truett Cathy, Scott Van Pelt, and many other prominent business men, politicians, entertainers, and athletes.

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What is PIKE frat known for? ›

Perhaps the best opportunity that Pi Kappa Alpha provides is the ability to cultivate a socially superior man. Pi Kappa Alpha challenges its members to be the pillars of integrity and beacons of success on their college campuses and within their communities.

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Who are the most notable Kappa Alpha Psi members? ›

Abbott, Bennie Thompson, Donald Byrd, Johnnie Cochran, Ed Gardner, Smokie Norful, John Singleton, Tom Bradley, Bob Johnson, John Conyers, Alcee Hastings, Lerone Bennett, Jr., Kwame Jackson, Bill Russell, Tavis Smiley, Marvin Sapp, and Colin Kaepernick to name a few.

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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 GPA do you need for Pi Kappa Alpha? ›

For example, satisfactory academic performance could be members achieving at least a 3.0 GPA and exceptional performance could be those earning a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Why is Pikes so famous? ›

The pike was particularly well known as the primary weapon of Swiss mercenary, German Landsknecht units and French sans-culottes. A similar weapon, the sarissa, had been used in antiquity by Alexander the Great's Macedonian phalanx infantry. A modern recreation of a mid-17th century company of pikemen.

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What is Pikes reputation? ›

Pike is a large, well-liked, and well respected fraternity. Overall, most people would say that nationally it is generally an 'upper-middle tier' fraternity.

What is the highest ranking frat? ›

Here are the country's top fraternities that are popular in colleges and universities, and known for their lasting impact on the members:

Pi Kappa Alpha.
Alpha Phi Alpha.
Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Sigma Phi Epsilon.
Kappa Alpha Society.
Sigma Chi.
Lambda Sigma Upsilon.

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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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What GPA do you need for Kappa Alpha Psi? ›

Whereas the minimum GPA required for active membership in Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is a 2.5 GPA, any brother that does not meet the minimum requirement on a cumulative scale shall be administered the following sanctions: Loss of voting privileges. Loss of office, if in an elected position.

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What celebs were in Pi Kappa Phi? ›

Famous Pi Kapps

Name	Chapter
Philip Crane**	Alpha Iota (Auburn)
Adrian Cronauer**	Member-at-large
Roger Crouch**	Gamma Beta (Old Dominion)
Jim Edmonds**	Zeta Rho (Cal State – Fullerton)

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What fraternity has the most famous members? ›

Most Celebrity Alums: Alpha Phi Alpha

Famous Alpha Phi Alpha members include Martin Luther King, Jr., NAACP Founder W. E. B. Du Bois, Frederick Douglass, Lionel Ritchie, Walt Frazier, Jesse Owens, Justice Thurgood Marshall, ESPN Sportscaster Stuart Scott, and Academy Award winning Moonlight director Barry Jenkins.

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Is pi kappa phi a top frat? ›

With 187 active chapters and alumni groups nationwide, we are one of the top fraternities for active engagement.

Who is a famous Pi Phi? ›

Entertainment

Name	Chapter	Notability
Kathy Garver	California Delta	Actress and producer, known for her role as Catherine "Cissy" Davis on Family Affair
Courtney Gibbs	Texas Delta	1988 Miss USA
Mallory Hagan	Alabama Gamma	2013 Miss America
Mary Katherine Campbell	Ohio Beta	1922 & 1923 Miss America

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