Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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BASILEUS Kathy Jackson ANTI-BASILEUS Yevette Jackson GRAMMATEUS Marsha Williams TAMIOUCHOS Angela Coleman 1st Row L-R: Angela Coleman, LaSandra McGhee, Marsha Williams, Deirdre R. Rachal, Rita Miles, Yevette Jackson, Kathy Jackson, Gail Williams, Stephannie Cooper. 2nd Row: Tammy Borne, Tampia Page, Karen Morris, Laura Williams, Arlisa Labrie, Frankie Clark, Sharon Moore, Donna Duhon. PRESIDENT Melvin Tate VICE PRESIDENT Hakim Baxter SECRETARY Carey Crawford 1st Row L-R: Melvin Tate, Rufus Matthews, O. Moss. 2nd Row: C. Elliot Crawford, Terry Savoy, Hakim Baxter. ; Greeks 287 i L |

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AS 286 Greeks There are seven Greek organizations that are currently active on Grambling’s campus. Composed of four sororities and three fraternities, they include: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is the first black sorority. Founded in 1908 at Howard University, AKA’s objectives include a strong sisterhood, leadership, service, and high scholastic and ethical standards. Alpha Theta Chapter was founded in 1951. Local projects include AKA Week, a luekemia drive and visits to Ruston State School and the nursery school. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is a fellowship of men dedicated to the cause of scholarship, leadership, brotherhood and charac- ter. Their motto is ‘‘First of all, servants of all, we shall tran- scend all.” Alpha was founded in 1906 at Cornell University. Delta Sigma Chapter was founded in 1952. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s purpose is to provide ser- vices and programs to promote human welfare. From its begin- ning in 1913 at Howard University, its members have stressed concern for social welfare and cultural enrichment. Delta Iota Chapter was founded in 1950. It serves the community through PRESIDENT Kathy Jackson VICE PRESIDENT Melvin Tate SECRETARY Myranda Johnson TREASURER Michael Guidry All Greek organizations are members of the Pan- Hellenic Council, which strives for Greek unity. canned good drives, blood drives and tutoring services. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity was founded in 1911 at Indiana University. Their objectives are to unite college men in a frater- nal bond of achievement. Gamma Psi Chapter was founded in 1951. Local activities include participating in a senior citizens program and sponsoring events for small children during various holidays. Zet a Phi Beta Sorority was founded in 1920 at Howard Uni- versity. Finer womanhood and sisterly love are emphasized by Zeta. Psi Beta Chapter was founded in 1953. Local activities include the March of Dimes and collection of canned goods. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity was founded in 1914 at Howard University. Brotherhood and service are promoted. Xi Chapter’s local projects include nursing homes and new students’ assistance programs. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is dedicated to the encourage- ment and promotion of high scholastic attainment, community service and improvement of the quality of life and society. Its slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress,’ serves as a foundation for its activities. Beta Omega Chapter was founded in 1960. 1st Row L-R: Myranda Johnson, Melvin D. Tate II, Kathy L. Jackson, Michael Guidry. 2nd Row: Albert Marshall, Laura Williams, Angela Coleman, C. Elliot Crawford, Marsha Williams, Cynthia Hoard, Aubrey Craig, Marja Pradia, Michael Wells. Pan-Helen—=

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Pledging: It’s Tough But Rewarding Numerous Greek and non-Greek organizations held pledging periods during the fall of ’85. Groups having Greek sorority lines included Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta. Greek fraternities with pledgees were Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma. Pledgees were required to become thoroughly acquainted with the history and traditions of their pro- spective organizations. In addition, they had to survive the notorious Hell Week, which included Turn Back Night. AKAs march to cafeteria. - Sigma Gamma Rhos are back on campus. SOE Ra atk Photos by GWEN LEWIS, DANA CAPERS, DERICK YEARBY, MARSHA WILLIAMS é oO izational disp] lar. Sigma Tau Epsilon, an industrial education fraternity, shows off its “naira und ae beat ach oe pledge line. i Sphinxmen receive instructions. 288 Greeks