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by JUSTIN HERBERGER
News Reporter
Appalachian State University’s Greek community will welcome a new National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) organization to campus this month as Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., introduces a new line of members Nov. 30.
Junior elementary education major and NPHC President Tenae’ A. Howard said the addition of the Iota’s to Appalachian’s NPHC is a milestone for the Black Greek community.
“There are nine [affiliate] NPHC organizations and Appalachian State will have eight of the nine,” Howard said. “I think that’s really big for a school that’s in the mountains of North Carolina...NPHC is ready for them when they get here.”
The fraternity will host its presentation show to unveil the new members in I.G. Greer Auditorium at 7:55 p.m.
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Assistant
Director of Multicultural Engagement and NPHC adviser Kinyata S. Adams
said she expects a high level of attendance at the event due to
curiosity about new organizations on campus.
“Here on
this campus, the [presentation shows] I have been to over the years
have drawn a very diverse crowd,” she said. “It’s not just the NPHC
folks that show up. It’s not just the African-American students that
show up. It’s something that everyone’s in tune with and wants to be
part of.”
Unlike
most NPHC organizations, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. was
established more recently, in 1963, during the height of the civil
rights movement.
Former
Iota Phi Theta National President Steve Birdine said he has high hopes
and expectations of Appalachian’s chapter of the fraternity in terms of
academics, service, leadership and other tenets prioritized by the
organization.
“One of the things I hope that we would add is a fresh perspective to actually help the other organizations,” Birdine said.
Fraternity
member and Center for Student Involvement and Leadership Director A.
Jamar Banks said he hopes the institution will hold the organization to
the same level of excellence in academics and service expected by
fraternity leaders.
“Iota is
committed to excellence,” he said. “I expect [the new members] to
approach the organization and challenges with a great deal of vigor, a
great deal of focus and an ideal of change.”
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