Lily Davis

Blog Post Two

Joining Alpha Phi Omega

Alpha Phi Omega (or ΑΦΩ) is a national co-ed service fraternity organization  which is based on the three principles of Leadership, Friendship and Service.  It was founded on December 16, 1925 at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania by a group of former Boy Scouts who  wanted to continue to perform service and help their community, while also being in a group of people who  have the same ideals as each other. After being a male-only  fraternity  for fifty one years, it became a co-ed fraternity in 1976. This meant that chapters now had to accept women as well as men.  

Currently, Alpha Phi Omega has over 400,000 members on over 375 college campuses in the United States.  There is actually chapters in Canada and Australia as well!  

I first became interested in Alpha Phi Omega actually over the summer, when I met one of my coworkers, who also goes to Stockton University.  She told me all about the fun opportunities that Alpha Phi Omega provided to her and she also told me about  how many new friends she had made in the fraternity.  I’ll admit, it took a little bit for me to adjust to being “in a fraternity” but so far it has been a lot of fun!

During Rush Week, we had to go to some really interesting activities. We had to make capes for children in hospitals, and we also participated in bonding activities, which included things like mocktails and an ice cream party.  After Rush Week, we were initiated into the frat which consisted of some things we were told to keep secret, but included a ceremony in a dark room. So far, in Alpha Phi Omega I have not done much, but I am excited to do more!