Shortly after arriving on campus, the Mu Zeta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha caught my attention because I realized that they play an integral role in various student organizations. One of my first experiences came when I attended a Black Student Movement meeting and everyone in attendance was to pair up to write notes to elementary school students. The president of BSM, Tre Shockley, walked up to me and asked to pair for the assignment. While up with me while writing the note he talked to me my experiences on campus so far and about BSM. At the time of the conversation I did not know he was an Alpha, but he was willing to reach out to a first-year and that made me feel more comfortable as I was still trying to figure out how to navigate a large university.
Within the next few weeks, I began to attend the meetings of other student organizations of my interests and I consistently noticed that the leadership often consists of members of Alpha Phi Alpha. Later on, I found out that Tre was an Alpha and that common trend of having leaders in many important positions was a major factor in my interest …show more content…
I want to join this great organization because I seek to inspire boys and girls and to make a significant impact on their growth. It is remarkable to see that so many influential leaders are members of the same organization and that speaks volumes about the culture and teachings of the Fraternity. These men were determined to seek change at the grassroots level to fix a broken America that has benefited and impacted many – including me. They stood at the forefront to uplift, empower and advocate for a community that has had their voiced silenced throughout the history of
Within the next few weeks, I began to attend the meetings of other student organizations of my interests and I consistently noticed that the leadership often consists of members of Alpha Phi Alpha. Later on, I found out that Tre was an Alpha and that common trend of having leaders in many important positions was a major factor in my interest …show more content…
I want to join this great organization because I seek to inspire boys and girls and to make a significant impact on their growth. It is remarkable to see that so many influential leaders are members of the same organization and that speaks volumes about the culture and teachings of the Fraternity. These men were determined to seek change at the grassroots level to fix a broken America that has benefited and impacted many – including me. They stood at the forefront to uplift, empower and advocate for a community that has had their voiced silenced throughout the history of