Archive for May, 2009

Why Bro. Azikiwe joined Phi Beta Sigma?

Here is something that is very interesting. Bro. Nnamdi Azikiwe, former President of Nigeria, discussing why he joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraterinty, Inc. in his book “My Odyssey: An Autobiography.” One interesting note, you will read about how Bro. Azikiwe received a “Sigma Brand” above the heart. Interesting because Bro. Azikiwe was initiated into Sigma at Mu Chapter, Lincoln University in 1929! Yes, brothers were receiving brands as early as 1929. Wow, a president with a brand.

2009 Gulf Coast/Louisiana Collegiate of the Year

Congratulations to Bro. Jarell Johnson of Rho Chapter, Southern University. In February, he was named the “Louisiana State Collegiate of the Year”, and then in April he was named “Gulf Coast Region Collegiate of the Year.” Listed below is the bio for Bro. Johnson.

My name is Jarell Johnson, a spring 2006 initiate of the Rho chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and the current chapter president of Rho Chapter at Southern University A & M College. Since joining the fraternity I have held several positions on the chapter level and is now excelling in the state, by being appointed as Louisiana State Director of Education and helping with Collegiate affairs. As chapter president I led the chapter to win chapter of the year at the 2009 Gulf Coast Regional Conference winning 4 out of the 5 awards available to collegiate chapter, while being named chapter brother of the year for the state of Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region. On last semester I served as Committee chairman of the first ever S. U. Sigma’s scholarship fund, where we awarded a young African American male a $500.00 stipend to cover some of the expenses of school during these tough economic times. As a student I have excelled in the area of Computer Science and Information Technology. I am an active member in the Association of Information Technology Professionals and active member of the Association of Computer Machinery-Southern University Chapter. I have obtained four interns during my collegiate years. In 2007 I obtained a 6 month Co-op at The Boeing Company in Houston, TX as a software engineer intern, building software for the space shuttle program at the Johnson Space Center. I am currently an intern at the City of Baton Rouge in the Information Systems division performing daily back ups of network drives and providing support to Baton Rouge Police Department, EMS, and the Sheriff Department to name a few. More recently I accepted an offer for a intern position at y-12 national nuclear security complex in Oak Ridge, Tn.. I am schedule to graduate in December 2009 and be a vital force in both the IT industry and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.

Atlanta to be host to Sigmas

An Article from the Past

Delta Phi Chapter 1984 – Bro. Jerry Rice – MVSU

I have been gone for a moment! But this great piece of history came my way this weekend, so I thought that I would share today, because many of you have probably never seen proof like this! These pictures are from the 1984 “Delvian” Yearbook from Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi.

Bro. Jerry Rice, is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver ever and one of the greatest players in National Football League (NFL) history. An all-time leader in every major statistical category for wide receivers, Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times (1986–1996, 1998, 2002) and named All-Pro 10 times in his 20 NFL seasons. He won three Super Bowl rings playing for the San Francisco 49ers and an AFC Championship with the Oakland Raiders.

He was also HUGE at Mississippi Valley State in his day as well. Here are a few pictures for you to check out. Check out the “editorial in-accuracy” in the Phi Beta Sigma Chapter picture, and look at the KKY Band Fraternity Picture, look at their hand sign, and notice the Sigma Picture, no hand sign. One of those things that makes you go humm?

Off to Denver for a few days, enjoy your week! FYI, if you are still looking for a hotel room for the Conclave the Courtyard by Marriott in New Orleans French Quarter has King Beds for $99 a night, only a 5 minute walk from host hotel. $40 savings a day over 4-5 days really adds up. Or you still can get a double for $119 which includes breakfast for two (lower than the conference rate, humm?).Today in Sigma History – May 12, 2009 – Delta Phi Chapter 1984 – Bro. Jerry Rice, Mississippi Valley State University