Summer 2025 chapter update:
A Year of Achievement
​Homecoming Recognitions, Academic Success, and Philanthropic Support
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The Alpha Phi Pikes had an amazing year. Overall, we welcomed 21 brothers into the bonds this year and have nine brothers preparing to initiate this fall.
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The brothers saw the year off strong with Homecoming. From Yell Like Hell to Lawn Displays, we worked hard to show off our Iowa State pride. This year, we came in second for Yell Like Hell, first in Lawn Displays, third in Community Service, first in Blood Drive, and second overall in Homecoming.
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The fall semester saw the chapter GPA rise to 3.06, continuing our focus on academic success.
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We kicked off the spring semester by serenading the lovely ladies of Kappa Alpha Theta, our Greek Week pairing, to start the Greek Week celebrations. Two brothers, Mikey Hurtado ’23 and Samuel Clark Jr. ’24, brought home awards for Best Line and Best Main Character during our lip-sync performance.
DJ Carr ’23 and Jason Steigerwald ’23 deserve a special shoutout for leading our philanthropic efforts this year, helping us raise $3,000 for the HAMO Foundation through our PIKE-Giving and PIKE-N-Out events.
Socially, we built strong connections across campus. Highlights included a slip-n-slide kickball event with Alpha Gamma Delta and a rodeo-themed social with Alpha Delta Pi.
Overall, spring 2025 was filled with service, celebration, and strong chapter engagement. We’re proud of what we accomplished and look forward to carrying that momentum into the fall.
Looking forward to fall, we have big plans in the works. For Homecoming, we are paired with the men of Triangle and the women of Chi Omega and are looking forward to bringing some more trophies home to the halls of 2112 Lincoln Way. We are also working hard toward our goal of hosting a charity concert.
Additionally, our recruitment chairman, Collin Angelakos ’24, and his cabinet are hard at work this summer to grow the brotherhood. Any recruitment recommendations should be sent to Collin at (630) 234-5136 or cangel@iastate. edu. Please include name, phone number, and any connections to alumni when making referrals.
Fraternally, Caden Carr ’23 Chapter President
Chapter Officers
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President
Caden Carr
Internal Vice President
DJ Carr
External Vice President
Mickey Hurtado
VP of Membership Development Remy Morris
Treasurer
Nate Stueve
Health and Safety Chairman
Brad Dacus
Secretary
Jake Khamphanh
Sergeant-at-Arms
Mathew Hudelson
Recruitment Chairman
Collin Angelakos
House Manager
Noah Ridenour
Special Events
Logan Koch
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Chapter Stats: 2023
(2024 coming soon)
Chapter Size: 68
Chartering Goal: 65
Fraternities at Iowa State: 28
Average Chapter Size:50
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All Chapter GPA: 3.14
Chartering Goal: 3.00
All Men’s GPA: 3.08
All IFC GPA: 3.16
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Percentage of membership involved on campus: 94%
Key Organizations: Student Government, ROTC, Wrestling Club, Men’s Volleyball Club, Lacrosse Club, Habitat for Humanity.
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Varsity/Club Athletes: 4
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Number of Men Attending Training through PIKE University: 48
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Philanthropy dollars raised: $6,528.50
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Misc Stats:
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3rd Place Overall – Homecoming 2022
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1st Place: Athletic Tournaments
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3rd Place: Community Service
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1st Place – Homecoming Basketball Tournament: 2022
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2nd Place – Greek Week Volleyball: 2023
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3rd Place – Homecoming Treds (flag football): 2022
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Largest Recruitment Class on Campus: Spring 2023
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Largest GPA Increase on Campus: Spring 2023
August 2021: Alpha Phi is back!
The page has been turned, a new chapter begins, and a brotherhood started in 1913 continues in Pi Kappa Alpha.
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In August 2021 a multi-year journey began when expansion consultants from the International Fraternity arrived on campus at Iowa State to reestablish the Alpha Phi Chapter. With referrals from professors, alumni, club leaders, and sorority women; 50 men were initially recruited to establish the Alpha Phi Provisional Chapter.
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When the International Fraternity departed campus in the spring of 2022, our group of men were left to forge their identity. How would others describe Pi Kappa Alpha? What type of man would they continue to recruit? What would they stand for?
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When summer rolled around, a core group of members came together and decided who PIKE would be. They would be focused in the classroom and recruit smart men. They would seek to be involved on campus and recruit others already in leadership positions. They’d win intramurals and seek out others who have a competitive mindset. Finally, they’d be socially preferred. Men others wanted to be associated with. Overall, the membership decided they wanted to be considered an up-and-coming fraternity. To do so, they needed to carry themselves in a certain way and create a culture of success.
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By the fall of 2022, members were being invited to sorority formals. They finished 3rd overall in Homecoming (our highest finish since the 90’s) with wins in tournaments and 3rd in community service. The chapter GPA was not where it needed to be, so they buckled down and received the most improved GPA of all Greeks.
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After a successful fall, the chapter remained focused on recruitment and worked to establish a strong summer rush program. Through the work done in the summer and early fall of 2023, membership increased to over 65 men, putting them in the top quadrant of ISU fraternities.
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Pi Kappa Alpha’s rechartering journey culminated on Friday, November 10th when representative from the International Fraternity, and Pike chapters from South Dakota, South Dakota State, Bradley, Nebraska, and Alpha Phi alumni descended on 2112 Lincoln Way. They began in the early evening and worked deep into the night to individually initiate 52 men. On Saturday morning, November 11, 2023, under the guidance of International President Chris Peterson, Regional President Mark Spotanski, and Alpha Phi alumni, the Alpha Phi Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Iowa State University was officially rechartered.
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2112 Lincoln Way has again welcomed members of Pi Kappa Alpha into it's walls and our letters again grace the front lawn!
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Over the past week, members of the Provisional Chapter conducted Work Week 2023 and moved onto the second and fourth floors. Scroll down for a few photos of the guys getting the front yard ready to go and letters on the house. Special thanks to the local alumni in the Ames and Des Moines area who stopped through to lend a hand this past week!
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Limited Occupancy for 2023 Academic Year
The House Corporation was able to clear enough space in 2112 to allow 23 members of the Provisional Chapter for the academic year that starts tomorrow.
Dry Facility
As part of the Code of Conduct presented by the Provisional Chapter to the House Corporation, the undergraduates have elected to operate as a dry fraternity. Their ultimate belief is that having an alcohol-free facility will help them to attract a type of man that most aligns with their pursuit to again be a top fraternity at Iowa State. They also believe this will help them keep our house in the best shape possible as we continue to work towards a major overhaul of the facility.
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