On February 10th, 1982, Pratya “Lek” Siriwat, Ellis Colvin, Christopher White, Anthony Gaines, Harold Jackson, and Alvin Wells became “The Elite Six,” as they were initiated as the first members of the Omicron Chapter. January 1, 1983, is the official day of recognition for the Omicron Chi Chapter. After 41 years of dormancy on campus, Omicron Chi was revived by rechartering members Kleo Young ‘25, Cecil Elikem Asimenu ‘24, and Ryan Manigault ‘27. These young men are known as “The Intellectuals Of the Nile” and were initiated on November 2, 2024. Their efforts honor the chapter’s rich history, ensuring its legacy of leadership, scholarship, and service continues to thrive at Wofford College.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-Americans. It was founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on December 4, 1906 by seven college men who recognized the need for a strong bond of Brotherhood among African descendants in this country. The fraternity originally served as a study and support group for African American students at Cornell, who faced racial prejudice, both educationally and socially. Today, Alpha Phi Alpha includes almost 800 college and alumni chapters located around the world. Service and advocacy have been central to the fraternity since its founding.