The sphinx is the official publication of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Alpha phi omega will be the premier, inclusive campusbased leadership development organization through the provision of service to others. Barnard was the first college in new york, and one of the first in the nation, where women could. Gill should be read whenever the books are available. They are the sole property and responsibility of the epsilon phi omega chapter who hosts and maintains. In 1953, a group of male college students in the zeta kappa chapter of alpha phi omega national service fraternity at bowling green state university decided they needed another. The history of the omega psi phi fraternity, 19111939, by herman dreer, and the history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The celebratory book, in honor of the fraternitys 100th birthday, includes neverbeforepublished information on our founders, a detailed chronicle of each chapter and alumnae. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Book drives were started on their campuses and hundreds of textbooks, used but useable, were gathered from their libraries and fellow students to be sent to the. Alpha phi omega, commonly known as apo, but also aphio and aphi q, is the. Alpha alpha omega chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority.
Horton had served in the united states navy during world war i. History of apo philippines sorority the commitment of women in alpha phi omega have been started and involved within the activities of the fraternity since the first decade of existence in the. Not just your chapter, but our national organization, how its grown. And its legacy in the state of rhode island, 19471989. See more ideas about alpha phi omega, alpha phi and fraternity. The history of alpha phi alpha, a development in college. It provides its members the opportunity to develop. Aoii history the first chapter of alpha omicron pis history began in 1897 at barnard college in new york city. Initial plans were begun for the writing of an updated history of the omega psi phi fraternity, inc. Phi phi omega chapter alpharetta, ga, alpharetta, georgia. Marshall, according to the late brother cato adams, who was also interviewed on the chapters history in 1975. List of alpha phi omega philippines chapters and alumni. Scholastic excellence must be upheld as an outstanding objective.
Following his stint as mu alphas delegate to the 1956. Alpha phi omega was founded in 1925 at lafayette college in easton, pennsylvania by frank reed horton. Alpha phi omega badge with mu alpha chapter guard, on 1993 apo history book. It was initially a literary and social studies club organized in the 19051906 school year at cornell university but later evolved into a fraternity with a founding date of december 4, 1906, at cornell.
Although no deep, dark rituals are revealed, it is useful how a phi a, from its humble beginnings became the fraternal institution it is today. Sorsogon alpha phi omega alumni association sorsogon city. Official page of the phi phi omega chapter of alpha. History of epsilon zeta alpha phi omega epsilon zeta chapter. Alpha phi omega will develop leadership, promote friendship, and provide service.
A college students first official contact with alpha phi omega takes place during formal pledging. Alpha phi omega is a national coeducational service organization founded on the principles of leadership, friendship and service. Apo leads stylized as apo leads is a leadership development program organized by the national organization of alpha phi omega in the united states. The history of alpha phi omega is a story of leadership, friendship and service. The history of alpha phi alpha a development in college life. History of alpha phi omega philippines fraternity apo. Eventually this will be a general history of kappa chapter of alpha phi omega national service fraternity which i hope to turn into a kappa chapter history book. Here is a picture of every single rendition of the history book to date, as well as the new history. It is also the story of the beginning of the first chapter alpha chapter at lafayette college in easton, pennsylvania. Please enjoy this site as a part of the fraternitys living history. The story of the founding of alpha phi alpha fraternity second edition this novel is based on the founding of alpha phi alpha as told by each of the 7 jewels.
With degrees from fisk, yale, harvar d and wilberforce in hand. It is also the story of the formation of the first national organization of the fraternity. In april, 1991, the new membership intake program was implemented. The first basileus of alpha omega was brother charles h.
There is no better printed resource than the history book. It is the vision of alpha phi omega to be the premier, inclusive, campusbased, leadership development organization through the provision of service to others and the creation of community. Since 1925, more than 500,000 members on over 375 campuses, continue to provide more service on more campuses than any other collegiate service organization. Upsilon phi omega, about us alpha kappa alpha sorority. As was the tradition at other area chapters, alpha phi omega at georgetown was known as alpha phi for short, rather than the now ubiquitous apo. Alpha phi alpha, the first intercollegiate greekletter fraternity established for african american men, was founded at cornell university in ithaca, new york by seven college men who recognized the need for a. Look what some of our brothers found while looking through the old zu scrapbooks from.
Alpha phi omega is a national college service fraternity located at over. This history book details not only the alpha fraternal history, but also, some of the important aspects of africanamerican history, during the 20th century. Herewith is transmitted the constitution and bylaws of alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated, as adopted at the 39th general convention in session at detroit, michigan, december 2731, 1953. In 1953, the zeta kappa chapter of alpha phi omega, a national service fraternity, expressed interest in forming a group much like theirs to help them in their service endeavors. Phi alpha theta is an academic honor society for colleges and universities whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication and the. History of kappa chapter of alpha phi omega tom strong. History of alpha phi omega philippines fraternity apo philippines. The history of the theta epsilon chapter of the omega psi phi fraternity. Since the founding at lafayette college in 1925, more than 367,000 students have participated in this nationwide. This web site also includes an online copy of the apo history book. Alpha phi alpha must ever be prepared to meet conditions as they confront us in a changing world. The most remarkable leadership in the african american community in the 20th century has without question come from the ranks of alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc.
Originally published in 1929 and continually updated every few years, well read members compete in the john hope franklin collegiate scholars bowl to see who knows their alpha history best. On march 15, 1997, a small group of alpha kappa alpha sorority women formed an interest group called sisters with pearls as the first step toward developing an aka chapter in madison county, illinois, and. Alpha phi omega is the single most represented coeducational intercollegiate service organization in the united states. The history of alpha phi alpha, a development in college life hardcover january 1, 2008 by charles h. The pledge ritual is to introduce potential members to the fundamentals of our history, purpose, and. Start studying alpha phi alpha history book chapters 110. Alpha phi omega and scouting scouts bsa program scouting.
The first black greekletter organization, alpha phi alpha fraternity, inc. Alpha alpha omega chapter is the graduate chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated in pittsburgh, pa. Slar 55 four aces albay alpha phi omega alumni association legazpi city. It employs an icon from ancient egypt, the great sphinx. It is also the story of the beginning of the first chapter alpha chapter at lafayette college in. The apo leads program consists of five individual modular components of leadership development. Alpha chi omega was founded on october 15, 1885, at depauw university in greencastle, indiana.
Aug 14, 2014 the alpha phi alpha fraternity history book, has been in continuous circulation, since its initial rendition in 1929. Originally named the lightbearer, apo launched the first official. Eight men thoroughly immersed in the true omega spirit are far greater assets than eighty with lukewarm enthusiasm. The pledge ritual is to introduce potential members to the fundamentals of our history, purpose, and principles, and our philosophy of membership extension. Alpha alpha omega chapter of alpha kappa alpha sorority, inc.
The alpha phi alpha fraternity history book, has been in. History of the alpha omega alpha medical scholarship society and its relation to medical education. Alpha phi alpha fraternity, incorporated is the first historically african american intercollegiate greeklettered fraternity. Alpha phi omega will be the premier, inclusive campusbased leadership development organization through the provision of service to others and the creation of community. It was initially a literary and social studies club organized in the 19051906. Oct 18, 20 explore apor5medias board history and traditions, followed by. Alpha phi omega history nutz public group facebook. This is the story behind the creation of alpha phi omega. Founders past national presidents alpha chi omega history books. To the youths who march onward and upward toward the light, this volume is respectfully dedicated. The value of our fraternity is not in numbers, but in men, in real brotherhood. Alpha phi omega, commonly known as apo, but also aphio and aphiq, is the. Alpha was founded on the campus of cornell university in ithaca, new york on december 4, 1906.