2008 Woodie Awards
PV True Life...
I'm Greek (Pt. II)
Issue date: 3/16/05 Section: Lifestyles and Health
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There are nine active Greek organizations on campus: Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Iota Phi Theta. The Panther would like to inform readers how students can go to class, socialize, be active members of an organization, and hold a job. Therefore, each week the Panther will showcase a member of each of the nine active Greek organizations on campus.
The first inter-collegiate fraternity for African Americans, Alpha Phi Alpha, was founded Dec. 4, 1906, in Ithaca, New York at Cornell University. The seven founders, also known as " the jewels," established an organization based on the principles of scholarship, good character, fellowship, and the uplifting of humanity.
There are currently 30 active "ice-cold" members of the Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on Prairie View's campus. The week, The Panther interviewed Asad Abdul-Salaam, a fall 2004 initiate of the organization. Salaam, 23, is a sophomore mechanical engineering major, hailing from Texas City, Texas. Before enrolling in Prairie View, Salaam served four years in the U.S. Army to earn money for college. He was stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas and Germany.
When asked why he wanted to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Salaam stated, " I have so many reasons that I can't explain, that are too personal, but I've wanted to do it for so long." He also credits his best friend, Alfie Roberts, who served with him in the army. " He was a role model and I just liked how he carried himself," said Salaam.
Salaam's favorite aspect of Greek life is service. "We are looked up to by many on campus and we're being good role models," he said. Some community service projects he and his organization have been active with are giving gift baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteering at Texas Children's Hospital, and highway cleanup.
Salaam aspires to work for an aerospace corporation upon graduation. He is currently looking for internships for the summer.
Salaam's advice for the student body at PV; Manage your time wisely and focus on what's important- the books. Everything will come later.
Salaam concluded the interview with a shout out to his "bruhs"- "Many are chosen but few are frozen."
The first inter-collegiate fraternity for African Americans, Alpha Phi Alpha, was founded Dec. 4, 1906, in Ithaca, New York at Cornell University. The seven founders, also known as " the jewels," established an organization based on the principles of scholarship, good character, fellowship, and the uplifting of humanity.
 Media Credit: Marques Allen Asad Abdul-Salaam, student and member of Alpha Phi Alpha. |
There are currently 30 active "ice-cold" members of the Eta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on Prairie View's campus. The week, The Panther interviewed Asad Abdul-Salaam, a fall 2004 initiate of the organization. Salaam, 23, is a sophomore mechanical engineering major, hailing from Texas City, Texas. Before enrolling in Prairie View, Salaam served four years in the U.S. Army to earn money for college. He was stationed at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas and Germany.
When asked why he wanted to become a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Salaam stated, " I have so many reasons that I can't explain, that are too personal, but I've wanted to do it for so long." He also credits his best friend, Alfie Roberts, who served with him in the army. " He was a role model and I just liked how he carried himself," said Salaam.
Salaam's favorite aspect of Greek life is service. "We are looked up to by many on campus and we're being good role models," he said. Some community service projects he and his organization have been active with are giving gift baskets during Thanksgiving and Christmas, volunteering at Texas Children's Hospital, and highway cleanup.
Salaam aspires to work for an aerospace corporation upon graduation. He is currently looking for internships for the summer.
Salaam's advice for the student body at PV; Manage your time wisely and focus on what's important- the books. Everything will come later.
Salaam concluded the interview with a shout out to his "bruhs"- "Many are chosen but few are frozen."