Alpha Tau Chapter
Alpha Tau Chapter (Founded 13 November 1991) is located at Howard University in Washington, DC. The Chapter was founded by Chapter alumnus Derek Simmons and is a member of the Capitol Region.
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Chapter History
Founding
Alpha Tau is the first chapter founded at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).
Early Years
The Active Chapter
Alpha Tau's ranks consist of numerous winners of the Mr. and Miss Howard University Homecoming Pageant, leaders of student organizations and community activists. Their consistent efforts for the betterment of the Howard University community and beyond were recognized at the 2004 Bison Ball, where they were named “Fraternity of the Year.”
Past Chapter Presidents
- Current President Tryrone Delong Dash II (2008-2009_
- Allen Haynes (2006-2007)
- Kyle Burnett (2007-2008)
- Brent Radcliff (2008-2009)
Initiate Classes
Main Article: List of Alpha Tau Chapter Initiate Classes
Chapter Events & Activities
Alpha Tau Chapter Endowment Fund
The Endowment Fund was created on August 8, 2007. The fund uses corporate sponsorship and fundraising to financially assist students within the community through scholarships. The Endowment Fund has a board of directors consisting of undergraduate and alumni brothers of Alpha Tau.
Endowment Fund Board of Directors
- Llyod Freeman, Founding Chairman
- Floyd Mitchell, Vice-Chairman
- Richard Young, Secretary
- Kyle Burnett, Alpha Tau President
- Megan Tharp, Undergraduate Liason
- Danielle Williams, Board Member
- Crytsal Belcher, Board Member
- Danielle Perry, Board Member
Regional Conference
In 2004, Alpha Tau hosted the Mid-Atlantic/Capitol Conference Regional Convention entitled "Da B.O.M.B - Building Others and Molding Brothers.” The regional convention was an overwhelming success with more than 150 brothers in attendance. The chapter was awarded the "Best Regional Event" in honor of its hard work.
Notable Alumni
- Chapter Founder
- Vice President of Membership Development (1994-1995)
Chapter Honors and Awards
National Awards
- 2002 Outstanding Fundraiser Award for "Krush Grove" Party.
- 2004 Outstanding Regional Event Award
- 2005 Outstanding PR and Community Relations Award
- 2009 Dr. Eldo L. Hendricks Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Programming
University Awards
- 2004 Fraternity of the Year
Further Resources