Our members share the common belief in academic excellence, sense of tradition and brotherhood and unsullied friendship. While brotherhood serves as the cornerstone of Beta, this lasting bond of friendship is cultivated by being a part of a group of individuals who share the same goals and va...lues. The Alpha Phi Chapter and its brothers are guided by the Men of Principle initiative. The Men of P
rinciple initiative is a set of nine goals that aid us in the betterment of our daily lives, our efforts to succeed in all aspects of fraternal life, and the recruitment of outstanding prospective members. If you're looking to commit to something truly worthwhile, something that will indeed change your life in powerful and enduring ways, something that is greater than yourself, then Beta Theta Pi may be just right for you. Beta Theta Pi is dedicated to building men of principle for a principled life. Our brotherhood aids the individual, builds the Fraternity and strengthens the host academic institution through lifelong devotion to intellectual excellence, high standards of moral conduct and responsible citizenship. Famous Betas:
Richard Lugar, United States Senator
John Wooden, Legendary UCLA Basketball coach
Bill Bowerman, Founder of Nike
Sam Walton, Founder of WalMart
Richard Heckert, CEO of Dupont
Ken Thompson, CEO of Wachovia Banks
Hugh McColl, CEO of Bank of America
Ed Roski, Co-owner of Staples Center, Lakers, and Kings
Neil Everett, ESPN anchor
Mike Schmidt, Hall of Fame 3rd baseman
Ben Stiller, Famous Actor
The Alpha Phi Chapter here at Virginia Tech follows the nine goals of Beta Theta Pi very closely and this has led to a consistently strong chapter. Brothers are well rounded and are involved in a wide spectrum of activities and organizations across the Virginia Tech campus. Leadership:
Betas hold many leadership positions across campus including positions within SGA, Hokie Camp Exec, IFC, Hokie Ambassadors, and as Residential Advisors. Beta Theta Pi nationals is also very committed to leadership and is viewed as the leader in offering Greek leadership opportunities. Currently, Beta offers 7 award winning programs for its members. Scholarship:
Beta Theta Pi is consistently in the top five for grades among Virginia Tech fraternities. In the Spring of 2009, the chapter's average GPA was 3.03 which placed 2nd for all of IFC members. This was also higher than the All Undergraduate Average and the All Male Average. Social:
Social activities include mixers with the sororities of Virginia Tech, large tailgates for every home game and many away football games, date parties, and Formals in the spring. In the spring of 2010, the chapter hosted formals at the Baywatch Resort in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For Spring Break 2010, almost 20 brothers went on a cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel, Mexico. Philanthropy:
Beta participates in all the major philanthropies held during the fall and spring semesters. Last fall we placed 1st in Pi Phi's Hoopfest and 2nd in Kappa Kappa Gamma's Kappa Kaddy Shack. We take pride in giving back to the community and participating in all the different philanthropies offered.
