In the fall of 1967, thirteen young men banded together to form a local fraternity called Phi Sigma.  The local organization grew to a membership of 32 members in two years, at which time the fraternity split in half to sixteen members each.  Sixteen men became a colony of Pi Kappa Alpha on October 19, 1969.  The chapter grew to a membership of 40 in the fall semester of 1970.  Then, on February 19, 1971, with for alumni members and thirty six active members, the Eta Epsilon colony was initiated into Pi Kappa Alpha by chapters from Southwest Texas, The University of Texas, and Southwestern University.

    For the ten years following this initiation, Eta Epsilon held its own in size and campus activities.  During this time period, the live ram mascot was brought back on campus by the Pikes, and Brother Wiley Burrus introduced Roscoe in 1972.  Also in 1972, the Pi Kappa Alpha firetruck was introduced on the scene and has been rebuilt several times since then.  The chapter began leasing the current Pike House in the fall of 1988, after leaving a house located at 2112 W. Ave M for fourteen years.

    Pikefest was created in San Angelo during 1981, and on March 28, 1981, Pikefest was born.  Pikefest profits were dedicated toward future housing for the chapter, and is the basis for the current chapter house.

    Over the years, Eta Epsilon Pikes has the reputation of initiating the highest number of men into the brotherhood.  These men have formed many lasting friendships, and in the spring of each year, they come back to the annual Dreamgirl formal to enhance their lasting bonds.

    During the summer of 1987 at the leadership conference, the Eta Epsilon chapter received its first Smythe Award.  This is the highest award a chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha can get, and it is what every chapter strives to reach.

    Remember, the history of the next decade rests with the ideas and ideals of the men who join Pi Kappa Alpha and the 200 chapters thereof.

Richard A. McKinney
Chapter Advisor