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And if you think that was bad - check out this interesting greek history.
CHAPTER HISTORY:
The university president at that time, being a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, was against the development of Alpha Phi Alpha on the campus of Langston. He eventually organized a meeting with the men who sought the existence of Alpha Phi Alpha. He suggested that a fraternity could be started, only if it were Kappa Alpha Psi. The men bluntly said "No." Unfortunately, most of the young men had jobs on campus in order to pay for educational expenses. The president had all of them fired. Those who could remain in school stayed; however, those who could not had to leave. The remaining men were forced to meet in secret as the Ionian club.
On Tuesday, March 12, 1932, Beta Kappa entered the world of Alphadom. The leading spirits in the organization of this chapter were Brothers T.W. Harris and L.H. Williams. There were 22 brothers who witnessed the birth of the chapter.
Beta Kappa Chapter has enjoyed a unique and historic position within the "House of Alpha." Two (2) general presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha have come from within its membership. They are Brothers Henry Ponder and William H. Hale. Beta Kappa Chapter has consistently been a source of "light" for Brothers within and others without.
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