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Sigma Phi Tau
Sigma Phi Tau (ΣΦΤ) is a social fraternity founded on the mobile app GroupMe on October 11, 2014 by four very close friends. The fraternity's founders, Sivad J. Rodgers, Kanysha T. Williams, Shelby A. Sykes, and Tyquan L. Garrett, wanted to organize a Greek letter fraternity that would exemplify the ideals of family, friendship, and healthy social dissonance. The fraternity upholds a high standard of social ideals.

History
Sigma Phi Tau is the brainchild of founder, Sivad Rogers. He had decided to create a group chat for the four founders to communicate freely. The initial name of the group was "Dreadheads and Shelby". The name was the first shady jab due to the fact that all of the founders had dread locs, but unfortunately Shelby did not. Going forward the four had decided that the group had become a little dry, so they decided to add a few more members. These other charter members were Khalil Youngblood, Devonte Youngblood, and Andre Lee-Moye. with the addition of these new members, the group had decided that they would become a shady organization.

Growth & Development
Between the years of 2014-2016, Sigma Phi Tau has become a large organization with over 15 active members in the Alpha chapter currently. The organization is excited to expand nationwide.



Founders
Sivad J. Rogers is a is a native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He graduate of the illustrious North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina.

Kanysha T. Williams is a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She attended the Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, D.C. and upon graduating in 2010, she attended the San Francisco Conservatory. She later transferred to George Mason University, where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Music. Kanysha is member of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for Women.

Shelby A. Sykes is a native of Gaithersburg, Maryland. She attended the Ellington School of the Arts, and later transferred to her neighborhood public school, Winston Churchill High. Upon graduation, Shelby attended the prestigous Manhattan School of Music, where she studied voice under the tutelage of Mignon Dunn. She is a spring 2016 initiate of the Kappa Gamma chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity for women.

Tyquan L. Garrett is a native of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. He currently attends the illustrious North Carolina Central University.

Membership
Sigma Phi Tau's constitution states that race, religion,and national origin are not criteria for membership. The fraternity will accept applications from any persons, male or female that has an interest in joining the organization. The applicant must fill out an application, and then reach out to a member of the Alpha chapter for further details. Intake usually occurs within the summer months.

Pledging & Hazing
Sigma Phi Tau is a non-hazing organization.