![]() ![]() Dave Leitao : Head Basketball Coach, DePaul University, Chicago Initiated at Omicron Chapter (Northeastern University), Fall, 1980 Chidi Iwuoma : Cornerback, Detroit Lions Initiated at Gamma Zeta Chapter (University of California - Berkeley), Spring 1997 Bro. Elvin Hayes : NBA Hall of Fame Initiated at Alpha Omega Chapter, (Baltimore Alumni), 1976 Vaughn Booker : Defensive Lineman, Cincinnati Bengals Initiated at Beta Epsilon Chapter, (University of Cincinnati), Spring 1992 Bro. Bobby Rush: United States Congressman, D-Illinois Initiated at Eta Omega Chapter (Chicago Alumni), Fall 1997 Billy Ocasio : City Councilman, Chicago, Illinois Initiated at Alpha Lambda Chapter, (University of Illinois), Spring, 1980 Bro. Notable Iota Men POLITICS & GOVERNMENT Bro.Notable Iota Men POLITICS & GOVERNMENT ATHLETICS MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS.Here are just a few of the Iota Men who have achieved recognition for their accomplishments in their professions. To that end, Iota Men have made their mark in all fields of endeavor - Business, Athletics, Entertainment, and Government. Iota Phi Theta has always placed an emphasis on striving for excellence. ![]() It is used by Brothers as a means of recognition and identification Symbols and Insignia The Hand Sign This is the official hand-sign of Iota Phi Theta.Symbols and Insignia The Hymn of Iota The Hymn of Iota was composed in 1963 by Brother Richard Johnson.Symbols and Insignia The Yellow Rose The Yellow Rose is the official flower of the Fraternity.A Mythical beast with the head and torso of a man, and the body of a stallion, The Centaur is near and dear to all Men of Iota Phi Theta and its mythology, characteristics, and legacy are a binding force within the Brotherhood. Symbols and Insignia The Centaur Besides the Fraternity Shield, the next most readily identifying symbol of Iota Phi Theta is The Centaur.Its connotation, or meaning, is revealed by the initiation ritual. Symbols and Insignia The Shield of Iota Phi Theta The Shield of Iota Phi Theta ( significantly, not a 'crest' or 'Coat of arms' ) is the most commonly used symbol of the Fraternity.Symbols and Insignia The Official Colors The Official Colors of Iota Phi Theta are Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold.Click on the Centaur to view the next topic. Click on the National Headquarter to return to table of contents.National Affiliations: The National Interfraternity Conference (NIC) The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) Iota Phi Theta at a Glance.Youth Alliance The Digital Heritage Initiative Iota Phi Theta at a Glance Official Colors: Charcoal Brown & Gilded Gold Number of Chapters & Colonies: 198 Number of Initiated Members: Approximately 19,000 National Service Initiatives: The National Iota Foundation The I.O.T.A.Purpose: 'The Development and Perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men.' Motto: 'Building A Tradition, Not Resting Upon One' Iota Phi Theta at a Glance Founding Date: September 19,1963 Founding Place: Morgan State University - Baltimore, Maryland.A Historical Overview of Iota Phi Theta Notable Iota Men Symbols & Insignia Service Initiatives Iota at a Glance Organizational Structure.On October 14, 2000, in a ceremony attended by Iota Founders, honored guests, and hundreds of Brothers from throughout the nation, Iota Phi Theta held the official ribbon-cutting building dedication of our International Headquarters Facility! Via the National Iota Foundation and through the tireless efforts and support of thousands of Brothers Nationwide, the dream of 'having a home of our own' has become a reality! 1600 N Calvert St. It was this perspective from which they established the Fraternity's purpose, "The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men." Additionally, they conceived the Fraternity's motto, "Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!"The Fraternity's purpose is, "The development and perpetuation of Scholarship, Leadership, Citizenship, Fidelity, and Brotherhood among Men. Based upon their ages, heightened responsibilities, and increased level of maturity, this group had a slightly different perspective than the norm for college students. The Honorable founders of Iota Phi Theta were: Albert Hicks, Lonnie Spruill, Jr., Charles Briscoe, Frank Coakley, John Slade, Barron Willis, Webster Lewis, Charles Brown, Louis Hudnell, Charles Gregory, Elias Dorsey, Jr., and Michael Williams. On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's fifth-largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity: The Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated. ![]()
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