Current History

 
 

It began a few years ago...

When a few individuals entered into the chapter and brought with them a T.E.S.T.I.M.O.N.Y. to uphold the light. Time progressed and saw this Brotherhood S.I.N.G.L.E.D. O.U.T. compared to other chapters. Gamma Eta would see yet another resurgence of energy and initiative after having its storehouse R.E.L.O.A.D.E.D. Strategically making moves and laying plans, Gamma Eta acquired a sense. T.H.E. 6 S.E.N.S.E. But over time the Chapter has gone through a significant E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.! As with any evolution, the fittest survive and the lesser becomes obsolete --well, the obvious died and the need for the S.U.B.L.I.M.I.N.A.L. arose in its place. Gamma Eta's destiny for fruition has yet been more evident than with the birth of P.R.O.P.H.E.C.Y. Out of the night, the Chapter proved that the light of Alpha is R.E.S.1.L.1.E.N.T., shining even in the darkest of times. That resilience birthed T.H.E. 7 I.M.M.O.R.T.A.L.S., proving yet again that the light of Alpha is eternal and R.E.L.E.N.7.L.E.S.S. In the face of our adversaries, Gamma Eta utilized G.U.E.R.R.I.L.L.A. W.A.R.F.A.R.E. To establish the light over darkness. Our tactics in upholding the light of Alpha became more aggressive and all that stood in our way faced D.E.M.O.L.I.T.I.O.N. Through our efforts we secured our spot at the top and continue to carry the torch, and to all who fear our reign, go to church and read R.E.V.E.L.A.T.I.O.N.S. In the midst of times plagued with sickness and dismay, our legacy’s continuation was I.N.E.V.I.T.A.B.L.E. Few could prevail through C.A.T.A.5.T.R.O.P.H.I.C. events. However, through many PHROZEN O.P.E.R.A.T.1.0.N.S, we still remain prosperous!

 

EST. 1947

The Glorious Gamma Eta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on Saturday, March 29th, 1947 by seven illustrious individuals who shared in the vision of beloved jewels. Bro. Roswell Bibb, Bro. William Bradley, Bro. Garret Cope, Bro. Henry George, Bro. Bert Larke, Bro. James Perry, and Bro. Charles Williams. Being the first undergraduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the state of Indiana, we pride ourselves in being visionaries on the campus of Indiana University-Bloomington, and always developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. 

 
1947-1948 school year

1947-1948 school year

 
1954

1954

Little 500 Bike Race

Gamma Eta participating in the 1954 Little 500 Bike Race. Alpha was the first black organization to race at the event, and the chapter would produce more teams in the1960s.

ALphas Throughout the years


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