SGA voted the fraternity of Alpha Chi Rho back on campus earlier this semester, finally ending their four year suspension. According to a Rotunda article published in 2010, the Longwood University Judicial Board was brought the case of the chapter having a hazing violation, the chapter pled and was found responsible for their infraction.
According to Wolfgang Acevedo, associate director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, there are no more members of AXP on campus that were involved with these charges four years ago. The brothers’ dedication to return to campus and be nationally recognized has shown many just how serious they are about returning their fraternity back to its former glory.
After countless hours were spent working with Longwood University’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, along with their National Organization, AXP had prepared an adequate constitution that any honorable fraternity would be proud of.
During their time off, the members of AXP have focused on meeting their requirements and molding a new image that, like their fliers say, inspire men to be themselves. “Our motto is ‘Be Men’ and my brothers and I are expected to live up to that standard day-in and day-out,” said Wes Hyslop, president of Alpha Chi Rho.
In the SGA board meeting the overall opinion of Alpha Chi Rho’s return consisted of only excitement. “We did not have any concerns about AXP returning because of how closely they were working with everyone to get back on,” said SGA President Joe Gills.
Gills also went on to mention that during the board meeting, where AXP was voted to return, there were no suggestions made towards changing their constitution.
AXP’s efforts ensured that their arrival was a promising one.
“It was good for them to come back on because now they have the resources of being on campus and can focus on doing good things,” said Gills. As was anticipated, the brothers of AXP are ready to serve their community and represent the leadership qualities they have already exemplified during their process of recolonizing. Their new constitution holds a fresh start and a promise to withhold the dignifying purpose of a social fraternity.
“I want the reputation of AXP to speak for itself through service and philanthropy, setting high standards for our brothers, and living up to our Landmarks,” said Hyslop. Together they have begun working on new ideas for future events that will benefit the community and continue to promote a positive impact.
A social fraternity is only as good as the relationship that the brothers have. In AXP “the bond of our brotherhood means everything,” said Hyslop. Going along with their standards, AXP has already started their life of service in the Greek community by holding two events that successfully raised money for the organizations of Relay For Life and Puppy Play.
