All Entries in the "Awards & Recognition" Category
N.C. A &T Sigmas Win Seventh Straight Homecoming Step Show
Source The Eta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma made history when they won their seventh straight victory at this year’s homecoming step show. The ladies of the Alpha Phi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., also took back the first place title beating out the other sororities, including last year’s winners, the ladies of [...]
Kappa Frater Alan Jones Crowned Central Michigan University Homecoming Gold Ambassador
Kappa Frater Alan Jones of the Eta Rho chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was crowned 2011 Central Michigan University Homecoming Gold Ambassador. Alan is a senior studying psychology preparing to enter grad school continue his education in social work.
Alpha Frater, AKA Soror Crowned Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Homecoming King and Queen
Christopher Shelton of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Beta Eta Chapter (Spring ’09) and Autumn Anthony of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Beta Chapter (Fall ’10) were crowned Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s 2011 Homecoming King and Queen.
Univ. of North Alabama Builds Garden Honoring, Symbolizing NPHC Greeks
Source The National Pan-Hellenic Council Garden, which represents African-American sororities and fraternities, is near completion. The garden is located in front on the GUC and expected to near completion by homecoming. There are nine groups of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), and UNA currently has six. The sororities are: Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta [...]
Delta Soror Barbara Jordan Being Honored With Stamp
Source The United States Post Office has unveiled the 34th in its series of Black Heritage series. It honors the late Barbara Jordan, who became national famous during the House of Representative’s Watergate investigation. Jordan’s deep, rich, resonant voice was unforgettable and her impeccable grammar and nearly accentless articulation came as a culture shock to [...]
Sigma Frater Dr. Lawrence Rouse named Rotary Educator of the Year
Source Dr. Lawrence L. Rouse, president of James Sprunt Community College, was named Duplin Rotary Club Educator of the Year at the club’s annual banquet, held June 30, 2011. The award goes to one educator in the county each year that has made an outstanding contribution in the field of education. This is the first [...]
Happy 104th Birthday Sigma Frater Wesley T. Carter
Progressive Greek wishes Sigma Frater Wesley T. Carters a happy 104th birthday. Frater Carter was born on August 22, 1907 in Richmond, VA and was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma on February 18, 1927 via the Lambda Chapter (Virginia Union University). Frater Carter still attends chapter meetings, state meetings as well as Conclaves. Frater Carter [...]
Alpha Frater, NBA Legend W. Quinn Buckner Named to Indiana University Board of Directors
Source W. Quinn Buckner, vice president of communications for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, has been elected to the Indiana University Foundation Board of Directors. The Foundation board provides leadership for the University’s philanthropic efforts. The IU Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation that oversees fundraising for all campuses of the university, provides administrative and development services [...]
AKA Erects Shield on Grand Bahamas Chamber of Commerce Service Organizational Wall
Source Freeport, Grand Bahama – Clad in their signature colours of pink and green, 16 members of the Pi Upsilon Omega chapter of the illustrious Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, came to witness the erection of their organization’s shield, date stamped with the 1987 year in which the local chapter of the organization was established. [...]
Zeta Soror Kate McConnell Helps Darthmouth Win SWAC Bowling Title
Source It was a very busy, emotional and exciting year for 20-year-old Kate McConnell of Dartmouth. During her sophomore year at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., her bowling team won the Southwestern Athletic Conference title, but it didn’t come easily. Last March 4, 5, and 6 in Bessemer, Ala., six of the eight SWAC [...]
