OUR HISTORY
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HISTORY OF PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., January 9, 1914, by three young African-American male students. The Founders, Honorable A. Langston Taylor, Honorable Leonard F. Morse, and Honorable Charles I. Brown, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would truly exemplify the ideals of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.
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The Founders deeply wished to create an organization that viewed itself as “a part of” the general community rather than “apart from” the general community. They believed that each potential member should be judged by his own merits, rather than his family background or affluence…without regard to race, nationality, skin tone or texture of hair. They desired for their fraternity to exist as part of an even greater brotherhood which would be devoted to the “inclusive we” rather than the “exclusive we”.
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From its inception, the Founders also conceived Phi Beta Sigma as a mechanism to deliver services to the general community. Rather than gaining skills to be utilized exclusively for themselves and their immediate families, they held a deep conviction that they should return their newly acquired skills to the communities from which they had come. This deep conviction was mirrored in the Fraternity’s motto, “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity”.
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Today, Phi Beta Sigma has blossomed into an international organization of leaders. No longer a single entity, members of the Fraternity have been instrumental in the establishment of the Phi Beta Sigma National Foundation, the Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union and The Sigma Beta Club Foundation. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma, is the sister organization of the Fraternity.
Mission Statement
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The brothers of Phi Beta Sigma are the Fraternity’s most valuable resource and strength. They are the primary means by which the Phi Beta Sigma objectives will be achieved. In order to accomplish the Fraternity’s objectives, it is essential that systems are instituted that effectively embody “Culture For Service and Service For Humanity” and promote brotherhood, scholarship and service.
To optimize Phi Beta Sigma’s effectiveness, the Fraternity will:
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Strengthen and serve proactively the brotherhood, as a supportive resource that positively impacts the Fraternity’s growth and financial solvency.
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Reaffirm and maintain a strong commitment to brotherhood, scholarship and service.
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Ensure that the Fraternity programs are focused and committed to serving humanity.
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Create an environment that respects the dignity and worth of each brother.
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Exhibit integrity and ethical behavior in conducting the Fraternity’s business. serving as a model for all Greek-letter organizations.
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Maintain and improve the Fraternity’s technological literacy, in order to better service its members and the community at large.
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Foster and nurture our constitutional bond with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Encourage a closer and mutually beneficial working relationship with fellow Greek-letter organizations, other community service organizations, businesses and government.
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Select leaders who are committed and have demonstrated their ability to lead.
HISTORY OF DELTA RHO CHAPTER
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April 17, 1970 - Ten to Win: Ronald D. Davis, Edward C. Roberts, Ray H. Littleton, Christopher C. Wakefield, Dale L. Gilmer, Jeffery C. Stewart, Joe N. Hackworth, Meredith B. Jackson, Marvin P. Mitchell, Lawrence A. Jackson
January 11, 1971 - The Leon Line: Leon Hurley Meyers
April 16, 1971 - Magnificent Hell Masters: Wayne "QT" Owens, Marvin Ponder (EMU)
March 1972 - The Spoilers: Andre K. Hunt, Stanley (EMU)
November 11, 1972 - Crescent Supremacy: Herman Hawkins, Jr., James Carlton Kilgore, John A. Mahone, Ronald Gardner, Johnie Weathersby, Jr.
March 3, 1973 - Ten Devil’s From Hell: Harold Kilpatrick, Roland Gardner, Leonard Morris, Gregory Wilson, *Fred Deron, *Ronald Harrison, *Carl Martin, *Alphonso Jones, *Tyrone Clark, *Donald J. Willi *=founded Zeta Epsilon chapter at EMU
April 20, 1973 The Melvin T. Line: Melvin T. Rusher
April 6, 1974 - Sudden Death: Medcan Mimns, George Tucker, Matthew C. W. Rose, Ronald Flint
April 8, 1975 - The Black Knight of Sigma: Ray Moore, Ben Marshall, Lawrence Weathersby
June 14, 1975 - The Four Elements: Jose Black, Terry Clark, Richard Gibson, Dave Smith.
April 2, 1976 - The Final Stage Before Eclipse: Steve R. Lewis, Calvin L. Lynch, Mr. Kevin G. Weathersby
March 26, 1977 -"Sofian Ohin" (Devoted Warriors): Maurice French, James Gibson
1978 – No Lines
February 2, 1979 - Just Us: John Blake, Michael Bradley, Delbert Jenkins, Shawn McGhee, Ron Simpkins, Ricardo King
March 31, 1979 - Apex One: Brian Adam, George Crawford, Ronald Charles, Luther Glenn, Carl Hardin, Edwin Pressley, Gerald Scales
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February 27, 1980 - Towers of Power: Lorne Brown, Dwayne Medlow, Marion Body, Andrew Bruce, Jerald Ingram, Kyle Walker, William "Bubba" Paris, Zeke Wallace, Thad Garner, Cedric Coles, Jeffery Reeves
December 11, 1980 - Three Thirds: Duane Oden, Lamont Liner, Reginald Eason
March 27, 1981– Infinity: Robert Shipp, Earnest Murray, Todd Haywood, Roay Holman, Ron Clowney, Alfornia Webster, Winfred Carraway
1982 – No Lines
March 25, 1983 - Next Phase: Anthony Wilkinson, Kenneth Milling, Mark Granderson, Don Williams
December 2, 1983 - New Breed III: Dan Howard, Michael Jay Walker, Rovell Young.
March 15, 1984– Gentry: Patrick Bell, Brandon Dent, Michael Pipkins,
Winter 1984 - Force of One: James McGhee
December 7, 1985 - Gemini II: Mike Bridges, Leonard Green
December 6, 1986 – Ecstasy: Claude Tiller, Thomas Myers, Donovan Neil
March 26, 1987 – Summation: Harold Mitchell, Charles Burton, James (JR) Reeves, Paul Chin, Earl Parris
Fall 1987 - Lone Star: David Webster
December 8, 1988 – Umoja: Idowu Jegede, Guy R Williams, Edward V. Jones, III
March 15, 1989 - Double Trouble: Jessie E. Kilgore, Jr.
March 15, 1990 – Moja: Devaughn Williams
July 11, 1990 - Devious Duo: Senanu Y. Asamoah, Marlon Brannon
1991 – No Lines
February 14, 1992 - 3 Below: Stephen Christopher Scott, Edmund Jabbar Morris-Greig, Roland Mirabal
1993 - NO LINES
June 18, 1994 – Infinite Prelude: Rodney Gary, Will Harris, III, Carlton Massey, Jonathan West, Carl Barrett, Jr., Cheel Phillips
1995 – 1996 NO LINES
November 1, 1997 – Total Eclipse: Daniel West, Patrick Middleton
April 4, 1998 – Da Fifth Element: Motoya Grier, Marcus Collins, Joe L. Snow, III, Paul Faux, Edger Duchatelier
1999 – 2003 NO LINES
March 5, 2004 - Blu Print: Razaaq Boykin, Robert Oden, Brandon Boles, Barney Charles
March 5, 2005 – Genocide: Reginald Hurtt, Justin Carroll, Myron Bishop, Michael Rollins, Jarrett Smith, Steven Foster
March 9, 2006 – E.X.celsior: Sheldon Johnson, Marc Cooks, Roland Frohman III, Micheal Davis Jr.
March 10, 2007 – Apocolypse: Hernando Flowers, Joshua Johnson, Blake Rowley, Stephen Barrett
March 25, 2008 - Azali Trilogy: Lantei Takona, Emmanuel Callahan, Kendall Bell
March 12, 2009 - The IX Kings of Valor: Christopher Willis II, Sala Takona, Mohamed Abdinur, Rashid Echols, Parris Phillips, Abiola Omishope, George Rucker, Vincent Barnes Jr., Antoine James
April 2, 2010 -Twin DynaΣty: Christian Love, Christopher Love
March 18, 2011 - ETERNAL Sixession: Darren Mikael Gordon, Jaylen Harris, Garret Haddon, Judah David, James Curenton, Antonio Junior-Robbins
March 21, 2012 - Divine Thrice: Joshua Thurman, Robert Sanders, Mark Greer II
March 20, 2013 - Process 2 Infinity: Rhoynald Clay II, Amir Mark Jr.
March 11, 2014 - Three Forever K.N.I.G.H.T.S.: Lamontre Jackson, Amani Young, Yusuf Bell
March 25, 2015 - The Chosen: Davon Wheeler, Andre Brooks
March 20, 2016 - The Prophe7Σ: Diego Zimmerman, William Miller, Mical Holt, Jesse Love Jr., Khalyl Sauls, Eric Murphy, Josh Nance
March 5, 2017 - Disciples of Royalty: Xontavious Howard, Cheyenn Robertson
July 20, 2018 - F.A.M.E.: Karan Higdon, Joshua Metellus, Casey Hughes Jr., Devin Gil, Rashan Gary
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December 8, 2019 - K.A.B.I.Y.E.Σ.I.: Sinmisola Kareem, Olajide Jegede