Notable Achievements
Here you will find some of the many achievements of the Rocky Mountain Nupes throughout the years!
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2020s
2021 Middle Western Province Awards
Bert V. Wadkins Award (Small Chapter of the Year)
Watch The Yard Leadership Highlight – Spring 2020
2020 Middle Western Province Awards
Bert V. Wadkins Award (Small Chapter of the Year)
N. Webster Moore History Award (Outstanding Event or Era of a Particular Chapter)
Stephen B. Alexander Achievement Award (Undergraduate of the Year) – Alfred Johnson Jr (Spring '18)
2010s
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2000s
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1990s
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1980s
Solomon Wilcots – Spring '86
Solomon Wilcots enjoyed a six-season career in the NFL as a free safety. Drafted in the 8th round (215th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, he played for the Bengals (1987–1990), Minnesota Vikings (1991), and Pittsburgh Steelers (1992). Over his six seasons in the NFL playing as a free safety, Wilcots recorded 2 interceptions for 43 yards, 1.0 sack, and 3 fumble recoveries. He was a starter in all 16 games during the 1988 season. After retiring from professional football, Wilcots transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a national television analyst and commentator. He also currently works on national television analyst, broadcaster, and coach in Your Call Football. Wilcots played college football at the University of Colorado, where he was a medical redshirt his freshman year and made three bowl appearances during his time with the Buffs.
Michael Jones - Spring ‘86
Bro. Michael Jones was a standout linebacker for the University of Colorado Buffaloes during the late 1980s. He played a pivotal role on the 1989 team that finished the regular season undefeated and earned a spot in the Orange Bowl. That year, Jones led the team with 113 tackles, including 73 unassisted, and was recognized as an honorable mention All-American. He currently serves the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 77th District. He also serves his community as a Pastor and founder of the Village of Faith church in Richmond, Virginia. He initiated the "Cars 4 Christ" program, which has provided over 65 vehicles to single mothers in need.
Kevin Corke - Spring ‘85
Kevin Corke is a distinguished journalist who studied at the University of Colorado Boulder during his undergrad. With a career spanning prominent roles at ESPN, NBC News, and currently as a White House correspondent for Fox News, Corke has reported on major national and international events, including coverage of four U.S. presidential administrations. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism from the University of Colorado Boulder and a master's degree from Harvard University, where he was recognized as a Littauer Fellow for his academic excellence and leadership
David Tate – Spring '84
Bro. David Tate built a decade-long career in the NFL as a reliable and physical defensive back. Drafted in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, he went on to play for the Bears (1988–1992), New York Giants (1993), and Indianapolis Colts (1994–1997). Over 142 games, Tate tallied 11 interceptions for 133 yards, 455 total tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 sack.Mickey Pruitt - ‘Spring 84
Mickey Pruitt is one of the most accomplished defensive players in University of Colorado Boulder (CU) football history. From 1984 to 1987, he earned All-Big Eight first-team honors three times at strong safety and was named second-team All-American as a senior. Pruitt set CU records for defensive backs with 332 career tackles and 30 pass deflections, while also ranking third in school history with nine forced fumbles. A finalist for the inaugural Jim Thorpe Award in 1986 and CU’s team MVP in 1987, his pivotal sack against Oregon in 1985 helped the Buffaloes secure their first winning season in seven years. In 2021, he was inducted into the CU Athletic Hall of Fame.
Despite going undrafted in 1988, Pruitt signed with the Chicago Bears, transitioned to linebacker, and won the Brian Piccolo Award as a rookie. He later joined the Dallas Cowboys, contributing to their Super Bowl XXVII victory in 1993. After retiring from the NFL, Pruitt continued his impact on the game through coaching roles at CU and the University of Hawai’i, and through front office work with the Bears. Since 1998, he has served as the Senior Director of Sports Administration for Chicago Public Schools, where he has overseen athletic programming across the district and celebrated 25 years of service in 2023.
1970s
Emory Moorehead - Spring ‘75
Bro. Moorehead, a former NFL tight end and wide receiver who enjoyed a 12-season professional career. He played for the New York Giants, Denver Broncos, and notably the Chicago Bears, with whom he won Super Bowl XX in 1986. Moorehead played college football at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he transitioned from running back to wide receiver. He captained the 1976 Buffaloes team that won the Big Eight Conference and appeared in the Orange Bowl. Selected by the Giants in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft, Moorehead went on to record 224 receptions for 2,980 yards and 15 touchdowns over his career. He became a key offensive contributor for the Bears during their dominant 1985 season. Beyond his playing days, Moorehead worked in real estate and served as chairman of the North Shore-Barrington Association of Realtors. He is also the father of Aaron Moorehead, a former NFL wide receiver, making them the first father-son duo to both win Super Bowls
1960s
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1950s
Continuation of KAPsi , First Alumni Chapter in Colorado - 1954
Chartering of the Denver Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. This would mark the commencement of the Beta Theta chapter solely conducting undergraduate membership intake. Furthermore this highlighted the creation of the second chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. within the state of Colorado.
1940s
John Rose - Summer ‘49
Bro. Rose, a Denver veteran, served in the Korean War in which during his service he witnessed a historic moment in 1953 when a North Korean pilot defected by flying a MiG-15 to Kimpo Air Base, earning a reward equivalent to nearly a million dollars today. As an Army engineer, Rose helped build airfields during the war and was present when the pilot landed going the wrong direction on the runway, surrendering the jet. Prior to his passing he remained proud of his contributions to military infrastructure and continued to advocate for better treatment of veterans affected by repeated combat deployments. More of Bro. Rose’s experience can be read in his feature with the Denver Post
Jerome Biffle - Summer ‘49
Bro. Jerome Biffle was a gold medalist in the long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. In 1950, he was named Track and Field News’ top collegiate track star. He attended the University of Denver, where he was famously known as “DU’s One-Man Track Team”. Jerome Biffle was a standout American track and field athlete, renowned for his prowess in the long jump. Born on March 20, 1928, in Denver, Colorado, Biffle excelled in multiple track and field events during his high school years at Denver East High School, earning all-state honors in the 100- and 220-yard sprints, high jump, and broad jump. He continued his athletic career at the University of Denver, where he led the Pioneers to the Skyline Conference title in 1949 and won the NCAA long jump title in 1950. That same year, he was named Track and Field News' top collegiate track star.
In 1951, Biffle joined the U.S. Army and continued to compete in track and field events. He earned a spot on the 1952 U.S. Olympic team and won the gold medal in the long jump at the Helsinki Olympic Games with a leap of 7.57 meters (24 feet, 10 inches) on his final attempt. After retiring from competition in 1953, Biffle became a track coach and youth counselor at Denver East High School. He also collaborated with the Colorado Heart Association to establish one of the earliest jogging programs to promote heart health. Biffle passed entered chapter invisible on September 4, 2002, in Denver, Colorado. More of Bro. Biffle’s achievements were featured on Watch The Yard
1930s
KAPsi in Kolorado - May 29th, 1939
Chartering of the Beta Theta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.