Our shared history
Built by seven.
Carried by generations.
The work to establish a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at UCF began in 1978. On June 16, 1979, Xi Iota became the 494th House of Alpha, and generations of Brotherhood followed.
The 494th House of Alpha
June 16,
1979.
Seven charter members established Xi Iota at UCF, beginning a legacy of Brotherhood, service and campus impact that continues across generations.
The chapter seal is shown solely for historical identification. This is an independent planning effort led by Brothers initiated through the Xi Iota Chapter.
The UCF beginning
Establishing Alpha
at UCF.
In 1978, UCF enrolled approximately 14,000 students, with African-American students representing about three percent of the campus population. The effort to establish Alpha on campus began in partnership with an Orlando graduate chapter.
Xi Iota was chartered on June 16, 1979, as the 494th House of Alpha. Later that summer, a gala in the Student Center marked the occasion.
Read the official chapter historyThe charter line
Seven who made it reality.
- Carlton “Bulldog” Evans
- Will Nix
- Reginald Spann
- John Stover
- Victor Thomas
- Byron Willhite
- Michael Wingfield
A continuing campus legacy
The chapter’s current programming includes the Miss Black & Gold Scholarship Pageant, The Royal Luncheon, Stroll Like an Alpha and community-service initiatives benefiting UCF and greater Orlando.
From the chapter’s photo archive
Through the years.
Still Brothers.
Different generations. Familiar faces. A few moments from the Brotherhood we’re coming together to celebrate.
Your years belong here, too.
We want this story to include every generation. A separate call for photos and memories will follow once a committee is in place to manage the collection. There is nothing to submit or send at this stage.
“Posted” identifies the publication year, not necessarily when a photograph was taken. Line years identify when Brothers were initiated. The charter-members image retains a 35th-anniversary mark from an earlier tribute.
Historical and program details adapted from the official Xi Iota Chapter website. Photographs document past chapter activities, not the proposed 2029 celebration.
Help write the next chapter
What should the next fifty honor?
Tell us which stories must be told, which traditions must be present and which Brothers should be recognized.
Use the interest form to share your priorities and indicate whether you would like to help with continuing planning. You do not have to commit to a committee to join the planning conversation.
The initial discovery call has concluded, but Brothers can still make their voices part of the plan.
Your contact information also helps build the Xi Iota Alumni Directory for future outreach, fellowship and brotherly connection. How we will use your information.
Xi Iota 50 is being spearheaded by Bro. Gedeon Richemond and Bro. Daniel Helligar, Spring 2017 initiates of the Xi Iota Chapter. Questions? Email info@xiiotaalumni.org.
Complete the Interest Form This is an expression of interest, not an RSVP or financial commitment.