Delta Zeta ALPHAS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The Delta Zeta Chapter

Delta Zeta Chapter

Chapter History

The first chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated founded at Syracuse University was the Iota Chapter. The Iota Chapter, the 9th Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on Monday, March 28th, 1910. It was disbanded from Syracuse University in 1923 and is now recognized at Morris Brown College. The Delta Zeta Chapter is the 94th chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. It was founded by 14 aspiring men on Thursday April 14, 1949 at Syracuse University. The names of these men are Chester Boyd, Ralph Boyer, Leroy Collins, Bernard Custis, Alfred Gordon, Milton Hollar, Shurley Harris, William Haskins, John Jones, James Foster, Kenneth Jackson, Donald Caldwell, Horrace Morris and Calvin Morrow.

After being deactivated due to external pressures, the Delta Zeta Chapter was reestablished on April 14th, 1973 by 30 ambitious black men. The chapter was reactivated on October 30, 1998 by brother Steven A. Whitaker and brother Chad A. Jefferies. Since our re-establishment, the Delta Zeta Chapter has main­tained an emphasis on service to all through our participation in our national programs, which include: Go-to-High School, Go-to-College, A Voteless People is a Hopeless people, Project Alpha and Brother’s Keeper. Additionally, we have expanded on our national initiatives through innovate chapter programs, such as our Miss Black and Gold Pageant, Annual Community Christmas Dinner, Up on the Hill, Hope Benefit Concert, Alpha Week and more.

Our commitment to developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and ac­ademic excellence while providing service and advocacy for our communities has earned widespread recognition. Our accolades include: Eastern Regional Chapter of the Year in 1979, Alpha Phi Alpha National Chapter of the Year in 1980, Outstanding Chapter Program of the Year in 2000, and in 2015, our chap­ter’s own Brother Ronald Taylor was awarded the National Brother of the Year. We are committed to developing our chapter and community, and we thank you for contributing to our growth.