Pi Kappa Alpha Historical Sketch For School Year 1959 1960 There were about 35 active members of the Fraternity at the beginning of the school year. We initiated 25 men to give us a total of 60 active members at the close of the school year. The percentage of initiations in the pledge class was about 40%. The Chapter had some trials and rough spots in its internal organization but the Brothers are, at the close of the school year, in relatively close harmony. The first S.M.C. of the year was not a strong leader and, consequently, the Chapter's affairs were not carried on with the best possible dispatch. The organization was loose and poorly supervised - this marks a nadir in the history of this Chapter. Winter elections placed in office a man of considerable character and ability. The new S.M.C. has demonstrated his ability by substan- tially improving the internal condition of the Chapter. Offices are now closely supervised and the new president takes a very real and personal interest in the Fraternity. The placing of a strong leader in office has not been without its drawbacks, however; for the S.M.C. has gathered about him a power elite of his friends which comprises the governing body of the Chapter. The overall effect has been an attempted dictation over the Brothers. The reason for the election of these friends of the president to office has been the tremendous popularity of this S.M.C.. The administration, while it has done much to put the Chapter on its feet has failed to deal with a serious internal issue. This issue concerns morals. When the farewell messages of the brothers are said the main criticism is on moral issues. Gross negligence in the handeling of funds has caused needless waste and expense on the Chapter members. For example, a Brother in charge of the Coke machine had $35.00in change in his room in a beer can. The money was stolen and the Brothers were assessed to cover the amount because he was unable to assume fimantial responsibility. The Chapter allowed the house, which is no longer ours, to become so run down that the landlord threatened to evict us if repairs were not made. The condition of some rooms approaches squalor. All of this criticism should not be taken, however, as If sour grapes 11 or should it be held as a promise of future events. The Chapter is on its way up. Next year should see a substantial change in our rating if things progress as they have. There have been attempts, by the Chapter, to enter all of the major campus events. These attempts have been unsuccessful due largely to poor coordination of activities and a lack of qualified direction. We have entered: "All Sing", "Carnicus", "Homecoming", and the campus elections. A few members have received recognition in campus affairs. Ton Johnson got Scarabbean, Volunteer of the Year, Homecoming Co-Chairman and ran, but was defeated, for Senior Class President. David Litton was elected President of the Nahheeyayli Board. The Chapter reduced its debt from $8,000 to around $2,500 this year, which is very good. Scholarship was average with no special measures being used to foster better grades.