SHSU Alpha Phi Omega Research

[AmberBishop]

Hi. I’m doing some research into the history of Sam Houston State University (Huntsville, Texas) and am trying to identify some of the chapters that were once on campus but have since closed. One such group was Alpha Phi Omega. I am curious if there is anyone here that might be able to pass along the following information:

1. Date chartered.
2. Date disbanded (possibly 1992).
3. Chapter name.
4. Location/address of house(s)

I don’t know what sort of audience I’ll get on these boards but I thought I’d at least ask.

Thanks for your help. Take care.

AB

[33girl]

Amber -

Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-ed service fraternity. We are not permitted to have an official house.

[AmberBishop]

Okay – scratch the housing question. The list I inherited simply said “lived on campus,” but failed to point out who and when. I figured this might be the case for a few of the groups; I guess this reveals my near-complete ignorance in matters of fraternities and sororities.

Oh well.

I greatly appreciate the assistance, 33girl. Cheers.

AB

[Senusret I]

1. May 10, 1950
2. Inactive since 1992 National Convention
3. Theta Rho Chapter

Source: The APO History Book, curently out of print, and even mine is on loan from another Brother.

[naraht]

There is an effort to bring Alpha Phi Omega back to Sam Houston State University. If you want I can send you personal email on the contact on campus.

Randy Finder

[AmberBishop]

Hi, all.

Wow. Wasn’t expecting all the responses this quick. Thanks for the information.

And Randy: if you want to pass along a contact, go ahead. Thanks for the tip.

Cheers.
AB

[nscott42]

The chapter has been inactive since 1991 (officially 1992), but the Alumni, especially from the 1970's and 1980's are active. Their website is: httt://www.ThetaRhoAPO.com, or, find them on Facebook... search APO @ Sam Houston (Theta Rho Chapter)

[naraht]

Originally Posted by nscott42

The chapter has been inactive since 1991 (officially 1992), but the Alumni, especially from the 1970's and 1980's are active. Their website is: httt://www.ThetaRhoAPO.com, or, find them on Facebook... search APO @ Sam Houston (Theta Rho Chapter)

Welcome Brother Scott!

The URL for the Theta Rho Facebook group is http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=277707934832

Let's hope that Theta Rho chapter returns soon!

Randy

[KAPital PHINUst]

Theta Rho got their charter revoked at the 1992 Convention for hazing.

[naraht]

Originally Posted by KAPital PHINUst

Theta Rho got their charter revoked at the 1992 Convention for hazing.

Yup. Went and got out my Winter/Spring 93 T&T. Theta Rho @ SHSU and Omega Psi at Jackson State U (Mississippi) were revoked at that convention.

Interesting reading the convention report. A world away...

Randy