The great tradition that is Omega Chapter of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity began on November 24, 1922. Since that time, it has become one of the leading chapters and it has also risen to a position of distinction on campus. We have passed over 1,600 members through our doors; each of whom has contributed greatly to our rich history and heritage.
The Birth of Omega
Alpha Gamma Beta, a Christian brotherhood, was a local fraternity initiated into Pi Kappa Phi on Novermber
24, 1922. The installation team was from Upsilon Chapter (University of Illinois) and included Supreme Secretary George Grant, Omicron
(University of Alabama), and Supreme Alumni Secretary George D. Driver, Nu (University of Nebraska). Wade S. Bolt, Sigma (University of
South Carolina), who spearheaded the nationalization of Alpha Gamma Beta, was also there. Thirty-seven men were initiated as charter
members of Pi Kappa Phi's 24th chapter. Omega's first Archon was Milfred W. House (W15), and William R. Amick
(whose initiation card appears in the picture) became W1.
Movin' On Up
The brotherhood lived in a few different houses from the beginning. Past addresses include 206 North 6th Street in Lafayette, 128 Wiggins Street, 40 North Salisbury, and 102 Russell Street. In 1929, our current house was built at 330 North Grant Street. We have remained there ever since then with two exceptions. During WWII the house was occupied by a detachment of the Marine ROTC while brothers boarded at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house. We also lived in apartments for one school year following a fire at the house on June 11, 1987.
Even More History...
Feel free to browse our Pictures section to see our history unfold. We also invite you to become a part of our heritage and rush Omega chapter this semester.
pi kappa phi fraternity
330 north grant street
omega chapter | purdue university
west lafayette, indiana 47906
765.743.1599