such as Theodore Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Rutherford B. Hayes, George W Bush, and George H.W Bush. Not to mention many other famous figures in history that had the privilege of being in this fraternity.
Walter was also a member of the Linonian Society which is a highly respected debate club on campus. Walter also was a member of a secret society on campus called “Skull and Bones” which didn't have very much information about it online but has been said to be known to have information on national security according to some conspiracy theories. Walter was also a very good football player for Yale University during his time there. When he first started playing, he was a 156 pound halfback that nobody took seriously, that changed quickly. Walter
He skipped his senior year and entered the NFL Draft. The Baltimore Ravens picked him in the second round. In Rice’s first 5 years in the league he was a three time Pro Bowler and a Super Bowl XLVII Champion. He had rushed for over 6,000 yards and 43 touchdowns” (Jockbio). He was the face of the Baltimore Ravens and one of the most dominant running backs in the NFL.
Walter Dean Myers was a great author and inspiratory. He was born in Martinsburg, WV. When he was a child he would play basketball every chance he got. As he grew up he lived in many states such as, Manhattan, New Jersey, and Martinsburg. Also he has written over 20 books three of them are Monster, Bad Boy, and On A Clear Day.
He is also caring, and his family is his number one priority. One of the last, most important, characteristics is his honesty. Walter is an honest person and says when something should not be done. He is a delightful person with a big heart and a welcoming personality. Living in Ecuador was tough because he lived in poverty.
While attending high school Woodfield was very well-known in his community and school. He was more popularly known for his athletic abilities. Excelling in the sport of football, Woodfield had been considered a football star in his hometown (Rosewood, 399). Woodfield played wide receiver for his football team, and he excelled tremendously in this position. He was a very important aspect of his high school's football team and many people saw his talents (Hallman).
Camp was a former Yale University athlete and football coach and is also credited with the development of play from scrimmage, set plays, and lots of goals.
The relationship with alumni of a national sorority chapter illustrates the external influences of alumni as constituents and integral part of an institution (Kuh & Whitt,
in Economics. He played center on the football team at Michigan. He earned three varsity letters and was named “Most Valuable Player” on the 1934 football team. He declined professional football contract offers from the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. In September of 1935, Yale University hired him to be an assistant football and boxing coach.
David S. Williams, I. (2008). Inside greek u: Fraternities, sororities, and the pursuit of pleasure, power, and prestige (review). Journal of College Student Development, 49(6), 637-639 Hirsch, K. (1990, 09). Fraternities of fear.
I chose to write about the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. because I am very interested in the history. I have heard many things about the African American Greek life and I want to learn more. I feel that being on campus here at Oklahoma State University, I need to take advantage of the African American organizations offered here in Stillwater. Not just yet, as a freshman, am I going to pledge for anything
The first notable member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated that really sticks out to me is Umzae George Washington Carver. He was initiated in the Gamma Chapter in the year of 1918. To begin I selected him, because he was a very familiar name. I remember learning about Umzae George Washington Carver in the elementary and middle school. With creating over 100 different uses for the peanut, soybean, and sweat potato he was a very prominent African American man in the 1920s.
At Western Michigan University, there are many micro-cultures. One particular micro-culture I want to belong to is a sorority by the name of Delta Sigma Theta, incorporated. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913, 103 years ago, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is the largest African-American Greek-lettered organization.
If his football team every needed a big play Calvin was always the go to option. Soon college scouts all over the nation found out about Calvin’s abilities and they dreamed about what he would be able to do for their football team. Through-out his high school career he received offers from big time football colleges Georgia, Miami, Florida, Notre Dame and Georgia Tech. He eventually committed to Georgia Tech in a very tough decision. Calvin said he chose the institution because he wanted to be an engineer if football didn’t work out (“Contemporary Black
Alpha Fraternity on campus, they are always walking with their heads held high, attentive and ready. They are the people that you want to look up to in society. For example when Alpha Phi Alpha members do things such as, help paint a school or help out at a soup kitchen, they are being good roles models to the community. I want to be someone that other people look up to. I think that it is imperative that we as young African Americans set a good example for the younger black children growing up today.
Walter Payton’s young life was full of disasters and struggles. It all started when Payton was a young kid growing up in Columbia, Mississippi. He was born july 25th, 1954. (Pearlman #). During the 1950’s there was still segregation going on in Mississippi, and because of this Payton’s father Edward was arrested for drinking while intoxicated and was
Getting members to communicate what they think about and letting them know what the reality is can help members to rethink. Having group talks like these within each chapter can help decrease misconceptions. You know what you go through. Majority of the fraternities and sororities know what are some of the issues that are put against them.