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"This organization shall be known as the Bethany College Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternal Organization. Hereafter referred to as Alpha Kappa Omega on this day of October eighteenth, nineteen ninety one. The Bethany College Alpha Kappa Omega Fraternal Organization, in addition to this constitution, will abide by the constitution of the Bethany College Pan Hellenic Council."
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Alpha Kappa Omega: A Rich History
Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities have played a major role in American college life since 1776. Black college fraternities and sororities did not emerge until the early 1900s. Since their founding, these groups have played a major role in the cultural, social and civic life of their communities.
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Bethany’s historically black fraternity was at least six years in the making. In 1985, some 30 African-America students, calling themselves the Friedman Boys, tried to start a black organization on campus. The group took its name from the historic Friedman House, the big yellow house across the street from campus where many of them lived.
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The group had little success, so they started working through the ACCK’s Minority Student Union. The group’s goal was finally realized on October 18, 1991, when a new fraternity was organized at Bethany College - Alpha Kappa Omega.
Alpha Kappa Omega Today
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Today, the fraternity works to develop a commitment of unity and brotherhood, as well as advocate for brothers’ involvement in the community and college.
The fraternity also seeks to:
1. Create a diverse atmosphere of unity within the college community.
2. Have and maintain an acceptable academic grade point average.
3. Expand the historical knowledge of the members.
To learn more, or to be a part of the brotherhood, contact Roxie Sjogren, ext. 8158.
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Alpha Kappa Omega members volunteering for Bethany Home.
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Alpha Kappa Omega brothers: unity.
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