Alpha Beta Theta Chapter @ SPSU

The "Almighty" Alpha Beta Theta Chapter History

The Alpha Beta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. was charted on April 29, 1999 on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University in Marietta, Georgia under the graduate chapter of Kappa Alpha Sigma in Decatur, Georgia. Bro. Carlos Williams II, MA served as the chapter advisor. Charter members include Bro. Al Franklin, Bro. Levar Gilford, Bro. Xenopon Cater, Bro. Alonzo Roberson, and Bro. Tony Harris. Following the principals of Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service the Alpha Beta Theta Chapter has constantly remained a force of change on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University. The Alpha Beta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. maintained the highest GPA among all the greek Fraternities and sororities on campus

February 10, 2000

Alpha Beta Theta felt it was necessary to conduct an open forum to increase awareness of Black Greek Letter Organizations and to began to eliminate the negative stigma associated with becoming a member and answer as many questions about Greek life as possible. Contacting representatives from each of the nine NPHC members accomplished the goal that Alpha Beta Theta had set for itself. Each organization was given as opportunity to discuss their current activities and give a brief history of their prospective organizations. The brothers, as well as all participants, considered the event a success. Attending were the ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. The men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The ladies of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

March 11

The Alpha Beta Theta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma participated in Preview Day 2000 which give prospective and transfer students the opportunity to hear information about different organization that are offered on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University. The chapter was contacted on short notice by Kevin Hayes of SGA and asked to support Preview Day 2000 by having a representative from the chapter to tell student about Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

October 26, 2000

Political Forum sponsored by the men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Beta Theta Chapter was conducted on Thursday October 26, 2000 on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University in the Joe Mack Wilson student center, Moderator Mr. Hal Lamar formerly of WAOK radio station asked questions on a variety of subjects to various candidates of the 32nd and 33rd senate race and the 6th and 7th Congressional race which had and impact on the Cobb County community. Included in the forum were Robert Michael "Mike" Todd (Dem.), Charlie Tankley (Rep.), Stephen P. "Steve" Thompson (Dem.) Eric Eckert (Rep.), Brett Dehart (Dem.), Johnny Isackson (Rep.), Roger Kahn (Dem.) and, Bob Barr (Rep.)

Aug 17, 2000

Alpha Beta Theta members participated in as Organizational Fair located in the courtyard of SPSU the fair was design to inform students about various student organizations on campus. Our mission was to advise and give out information on Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc and

January 12, 2000

Alpha Beta Theta felt the need to educate young minorities on the campus of Southern Polytechnic State University on the crippling disease called Sickle-Cell Anemia and how it impact their lives. Many students didn?t know that Sickle-Cell Anemia is an inherited disorder that afficts mainly blacks of African decent, but it can also occur in Indians, Middle Easterners and residents of some Mediterranean countries.

Alpha Beta Theta contacted the Sick-A-Cell Foundation of Atlanta and with assistance from Mr. Harold Dobbs and the outreach coordinator, they planned an extremely successful event to kick off the fall semester. Free Sick-A-Cell screenings were conducted and the students were educated by Mr. Dobbs on the fact that about one in every eight American blacks carries the defective gene that causes the disorder. The brothers of ABT distributed literature and recruited students to be screened. Mr. Dobbs set a personal goal of screening 30 people: Alpha Beta Theta exceeded his goal by recruiting 41 participants. The members of Alpha Beta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. are extremely proud of this event and plan to make it part of their annual Social Action calendar event.

Brother, Xenophon Cater of Alpha Beta Theta chapter of Phi Beta Sigma was sent as a delegate to the Regional conference in Orlando Fla. Bro. Cater attended each meeting and brought back important information and literature that was necessary for the chapter to function

August 25, 2000

Ol' School Backyard BBQ was schedule to produce a casual atmosphere where brothers and sisters could socialize and interact with resident students this event was held in conjunction with Chi Pi chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

August 30, 2000

Black Movie Series Get On The Bus involving race in America cross-country trip to the Million Man March on Oct 16,1995

Sept 13, 2000

Males only Discussion This lecture and open forum was design to help Black men become aware of the racial issues in the work place Dean Yancey of the school of Management was the guess speaker and resident expert in the field. Bro. Tony Harris served as moderator. The Males only discussion served as a way to show that The Alpha Beta Theta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is more than just a social fraternity. October 17, 2000

October 15, 2000

In an effort to increase awareness and generate funds for Aids research, The brothers of Alpha Beta Theta, in conjunction with the Southern Polytechnic State University chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) participated in Aids Walk Atlanta. The Aids Walk is a non-profit volunteer based agency whose mission is to provide a broad, compassisonate response to the Human Immunodificiency Virus epidemic through case management, advocacy, deucation, testing, prevention and patient care.

Members of both Alpha Beta Theta and NSBE walked the 10K course around Atlanta?s scenic Piedmont Park. Aids Walk Atlanta holds this annual walk-a-thon as Aids is a growing concern for people of color. As the only historically black fraternity on campus, Alpha Beta Theta felt it was necessary to participate in this worthy cause. Aids Walk Atlanta had over 15,000 participants and raised over 1.5 million dollars. Alpha Beta Theta wanted to show the campus community that fraternities do "give back"

November 12, 2000

The first two initiates at Southern Polytechnic State crossed. Bro. Trae D. Johnson and Bro. Perry Mattis . What did the first initate Bro. Trae D. Johnson said when we crossed. "We RAISED UP."

December 18, 2000

Bro. Al Franklin the Vice President of Alpha Beta Theta chapter participated in Toys for Tots with the United States Marines of Marietta, Georgia They distributed toys to underprivileged and needy children through out the metro Atlanta area. Bro. Franklin also a member of the USMCR setup a series of collection stations in various shopping centers and malls. Several thousand underpriviliage kids that would not normally receive toys and experience Christmas, benefited from individuals that were willing to give a helping hand.

Alpha Beta Theta and Chi Pi Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. founded in 1920 with the assistance of Phi Beta Sigma, is our sister organization. No other fraternity and sorority is constitutionally bound as Sigma and Zeta. We both enjoy and foster a mutually supportive ralationship.

Charter members of Chi Pi chapter of Z Phi B

Sis. Kelleen D. Williams
Sis. Ebony McCants
Sis. Michelle Mason (member)
Sis. Kristie Tood
Sis Marketta seltzer
Sis. Andrea Haynes

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