Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity

Zeta Phi Chapter

The 165th chapter of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, and the second to be chartered at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), was the Zeta Phi Chapter at Howard University - thus giving it the distinction of being the "Black Beta" Chapter. The charter was received on May 29, 1948 with Founder Dr. Ray O. Wyland officiating on behalf of the National Executive Board. The ritual was conducted by the Epsilon Mu Chapter at the University of Maryland at College Park. The only other chapter in the area at the time was Zeta Mu Chapter at Catholic University, chartered just days before on May 22, 1948.