Summer 2026 chapter update:
A Year of Achievement
Homecoming Recognitions, Academic Success, and Philanthropic Support
The Alpha Phi Pikes had an amazing year. Overall, we welcomed 22 brothers into the bonds of our fraternity this year and have seven new brothers preparing to initiate this Fall.
The brothers started the year off strong with Homecoming. We were paired with Triangle and Chi Omega, forming strong relationships with both chapters. PIKE saw success not only socially with our pairing, but also managed to come in first place for pomping, second place in the Greek Relay, and third place in Yell Like Hell.
The Fall semester saw the chapter GPA reach 2.97, with 16 brothers even making the Dean’s list!
The Spring semester started off strong with the Pikes serenading the lovely ladies of Alpha Phi, whom we were paired with for Greek Week alongside Kappa Sigma. We continued to find success in Greek Week, earning second place in Lip Sync and winning the Greek Race.
This year, we continued our philanthropic efforts by hosting PIKE’s Pies and PIKE-N-Out, which raised $2000 for the HAMO Foundation. The brothers also participated in various volunteer activities for the HAMO Foundation and volunteered to run the Gilbert High School after-prom.
We have continued to strengthen and grow our social relations with other chapters on campus. One of our favorite events was a slip-n-slide kickball event with Alpha Gamma Delta for the second year in a row. Other notable events include mini golf at the PIKE house with Kappa Alpha Theta, Valentine's cookie decorating with Alpha Omicron Pi, and Murder Mystery with Delta Zeta.
The brothers organized other successful events in the Spring, including a semi-formal and a parents’ weekend at the house! Additionally, the brothers organized a go-karting summer brotherhood/recruitment event.
Overall, Spring 2026 was a very eventful and successful semester for the brothers in and out of the classroom. The chapter concluded the school year with a cumulative GPA of 3.13 and continued to cultivate the presence of scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen on campus.
The Pikes are looking forward to Fall, with plans to organize a TopGolf alumni event and a fantastic Homecoming pairing with Kappa Sigma and Alpha Gamma Delta. The brothers are determined to expand the success of the Alpha Phi chapter next semester.
Additionally, our recruitment chairman, Taten Eighmy ’25, and his cabinet are hard at work this summer to grow the brotherhood. Any recruitment recommendations should be sent to Taten at (712) 370-2451 or eighmyta@iastate.edu. Please include name, phone number, and any connections to alumni when making referrals.
-Fraternally, DJ Carr ’23 Chapter President
Chapter Officers
Samuel Clark Jr. ‘24:
Special Events, Recruitment
Ander Wood ‘23: House Manager
Dillon Reinders ‘25:
Internal Vice President
DJ Carr ‘23: President
Henry Larson ‘25:
Health and Safety Officer
Aiden Johanning ’25: Secretary
Mikey Hurtado ’23: Brother at Large
Jack Lilla ’25: Treasurer
Viktor Behm ’25: Sergeant at Arms
Hunter Garton ’25: Vice President of Membership Development
Taten Eighmy ‘25: External Vice President, Recruitment Chairman
Chapter Stats:
Chapter Size: 47
Fraternities at Iowa State: 28
Average Chapter Size:50
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All Chapter GPA: 3.13
All Men’s GPA: 3.08
All IFC GPA: 3.16
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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
2112 Lincoln Way has again welcomed members of Pi Kappa Alpha into it's walls and our letters again grace the front lawn!
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!
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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