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Strollin': A history of Black Greek letter organizations at William & Mary Oral History Project Records, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries
Kevin Bloodworth, a 2023 graduate of William & Mary, became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., during his time at the school. He became a member of the fraternity by way of the Kappa Pi chapter, the first Black Greek Letter Organization on the William & Mary campus. Kevin, a native of Woodbridge, Virginia, was very active on campus, holding leadership positions in his fraternity, Black Student Organization and the National Pan-Hellenic Council chapter on campus.
Randall "Randy" Johnson, a 1993 graduate of William & Mary, is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The Richmond, Virginia native arrived on campus in 1989 and had exposure to William & Mary through the weeklong STEP (Student Transition Engagement Programs) program. The program focused on exposing minority students to the educational programs at William & Mary. He initially considered going to Hampton, but the STEP program persuaded him otherwise.
Arman Jones, a 2020 graduate of William & Mary, earned a degree in history from the school while also playing linebacker on the school's football team. In 2022, he earned a Master's degree in higher education administration. Jones was born in Baltimore, Maryland, but grew up in central Pennsylvania. He is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Randall Taylor, a 2009 graduate of William & Mary, became a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., while he was a student at the school. When the Richmond, Virginia native arrived on campus, he thrust himself into community service joining several groups, including Black Student Organization, South Asian Student Association, and various dance groups, to name a few. Randall was a member of the first line of Sigmas to cross at William & Mary.
Maddison Wester, a 2021 graduate of William & Mary, is a native of Fredericksburg, Virginia. Early in her time at William & Mary, Maddison was a member of the track team but stopped running to focus on her studies. She earned a degree in kinesiology and health sciences. During her time at the school, she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Beth Young, a 1983 graduate of William & Mary, is a native of Ashland, Virginia. Her first exposure to William & Mary came during a summer 1976 visit for the weeklong STEP (Student Transition Engagement Programs) program. The program focused on exposing minority students to the educational programs at William & Mary. While at William & Mary, Beth became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Her initiation process took four weeks.