Alpha Phi Alpha - Zeta Psi Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Zeta Psi Chapter

Alpha Phi Alpha

History:

Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity in the United States established for men of African descent, was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood between African Americans. The visionary founders, known as the Jewels of the Fraternity, are: Henry Arthur Callis, Charles Henry Chapman, Eugene Kinckle Jones, George Biddle Kelley, Nathaniel Allison Murray, Robert Harold Ogle and Vertner Woodson Tandy.

The Fraternity initially served as a study and support group for minority students who faced racial prejudice educationally and socially at Cornell. During those beginning days, the Jewel founders and early leaders of the Fraternity worked to lay a solid foundation for Alpha Phi Alpha s principles of scholarship, fellowship, good character and the uplifting of humanity.

The certificate of incorporation for the organization was filed and recorded in the office of the Secretary of the State of New York as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. on January 29, 1908. The Fraternity was again incorporated on April 3, 1914, under the laws of the District of Columbia. The purpose and object of the Fraternity was declared to be educational and for the mutual uplift of its members.

The constitution, adopted on December 14, 1907, provided that following the establishment of the fourth chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, the general organization of the Fraternity would be set up.

Chapter History:

The almighty everlasting Zeta Psi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Inc. was founded December 19, 1969 by Brothers Dr. Philip Hoggard and Joseph Bell. Zeta Psi chapter is the first greek lettered organization to be founded on the campus of West Chester University. Our beloced chapter has a growing legacy of leadership, campus and community service as well as brotherhood and true friendship. The brothers of Zeta Psi pride ourselves in our commitment to the written and oral traditions that make Alpha Phi Alpha the great fraternity that it is. Many of our brothers have gone on to pursue careers in Law, Medicine, Teaching, Clergy and a host of other great and meaningful occupations. Zeta Psi brothers are aware of the importance of giving back, which is why so many of our brothers return to the chapter to offer support and direction. Zeta Psi is the home of men who willingly keep the light of Alpha lifted high and shining bright. We are men with vision, conviction, aim and who joyfully carry the weight and responsibility of being an Alpha. We are aware of our fraternity's rich and noble history and we work diligently to further the legacy of Alpha Phi Alpha. If you are ever visiting West Chester University stop by and check out the brothers of the almighty, everlasting, Zeta Psi-chotic chapter. Hang out with made men who are committed to being "Servants of all."

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