
The results of the placement of the other organizations were sent out to the university via email. It reminds me of my days in college and how much things have not changed since then,” Jones said. “I enjoy seeing what the students at the university are doing and to just see what they are capable of makes me enjoy the show even more. This is the second year in the row the Alphas have won the show for the fraternity category.Īlicia Jones, a member of the Rattler community and alumna said that coming to the step show is one of her favorite things to do during the homecoming festivities. The night ended with Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Phi Alpha taking home the first place trophies. Many of them had a lot of energy that lasted throughout the performance which made it very fun to watch,” Parrish said. It was kind of hard for me to pick a favorite performance because all of them performed well. “It was pretty cool and it was pretty much how I expected it to be. It is just a form of expression, Davenport said.

they good i been to all they show this semester they stright all 5 of them. Mona Davenport, director of Minority Affairs, said the Step Show is a traditional event that happens with African-American Greek organizations on campus. Fraternity reviews and ratings for the Iota Phi Theta chapter at University. Winslyn Parrish, a first-year pre nursing student, talked about her experience with attending the step-show. The fraternities are: Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma and Iota Phi Theta.

While old Rattlers enjoyed the show, new freshmen students got to experience the NPHC step show for the first time. “I wish I would have had this experience during my undergraduate years, but I am glad that the new group of Rattlers get to enjoy the show.” I really enjoyed all of the performances that the organizations put on,” Davis said. “This was my first homecoming as a alumni and it felt good to see all of the Greeks back on the yard. Lastly, Alpha Phi Alpha closed out the show with a Drumline themed performanced.Īlumna Flo’Nesha Davis, alumna, said that she was glad to see that the turnout from last year had increased drastically. Then, Kappa Alpha Psi performed, followed by their “sisters” of Sigma Gamma Rho. The women of Delta Sigma Theta made a big return with a show-stopping performance that left the crowd on their feet. who themed their performance around Jimmy Neutron, which was in remembrance of their line brother, Alfred Motlow III.įollowing this was a performance from Iota Phi Theta. They were then followed by the men of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity Inc. The ladies of Zeta Phi Beta opened up the show with a high-energy routine that showcased the talents of the sorority. INCSIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INCIOTA PHI THETA FRATERNITY,To Register Your Alumni Step Team email HoustonAlumniGreekShowgmail.

Only seven organizations actually partook in performing during the step show however. This is the first time in over a decade that all nine sororities and fraternities have been active on FAMUs campus. Students, alumni and faculty filled Al Lawson and as they waited for the show to start. The stated purpose and mission of the organization in 1930 was “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.” Early in 1937, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois and became known as “The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated.Photo courtesy of Jefferson Student Union and Activitiesįlorida A&M University’s Greeks hosted their annual National Pan-Hellenic Council Greek Step Show for homecoming. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority joined in 1937 and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity completed the list of member organizations in 1997. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities joined the Council. On May 10, 1930, on the campus of Howard University, in Washington D.C., the National Pan-Hellenic Council was formed as a permanent organization with the following charter members: Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, and Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta Sororities. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other media for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (NPHC), is currently composed of nine (9) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
