Greek Life at Prairie View A&M University

Greek life just came back to the campus of Prairie View A&M University. All of The Devine Nine will be on the Yard. Hopefully by you reading this blog you will understand more about each Fraternity and Sorority and what they have to offer. Greek life here on campus is very important to us. It provides so many opportunities later on in life. It helps build character. Even if you don't decide to pledge the Divine Nine you can also consider other Fraternities and Sororities that bes fit you and who you want to become.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated

Here is Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, incorporated Probate at Howard University Spring 2010

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Here is a video of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Probate at Prairie View A&M University Spring 2011

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated Probate

Below is a Video of Alpha Phi Alpha Incorporated spring 2009 probate and the University of Houston in Houston, Texas

Probate

Probate is when you get your "letters". You are apart of the Fraternity or Sorority. During a designated time period you are put through many test to see how much you know o how much you want to become apart of a certain fraternity or sorority. During this process nobody should know what is going on or if you are considering to pledge. After that time period the Greek's have a probate. This is where the school friends. family and others come to see who has crossed.

More about the Divine Nine

The Divine Nine are taken more seriously at HBCU's( Historically Black Colleges Universities) than at any other higher learning institute. The main reason for this is due to the number of African American students that attend HBCU's. Black colleges and Universities have tradition they like to keep alive at there facilities. For an example Greek Life. Some students parents were Greeks so it's the student's job to keep the  tradition alive in their family. If a student's parents were Greek they are called "legacy." It is know that no matter what your situation if your parents are legacy's then you are automatically apart of the fraternity or sorority.

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated is the youngest of the "Divine Nine" Black greek organizations and the last to accepted in to the National Pan-Hellenic Council. On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College ( now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's fifth largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. Iota Phi Theta continues to grow and strengthen, so will its commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community. Throughout America, Iota Phi theta has come to represent excellence in all areas. The Fraternity is, and shall forever remain dedicated to its founders vision of building a traditional, not resting upon one. Some famous Iota Phi Theta's are:

Kirby Wilson
Calvin Murphy
Michael Frisby
Raymond Grady


Official Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
Official Flower: Yellow Rose
Motto: Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One