WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Psi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. recently concluded a weeklong of activities as part of the fraternity’s International Achievement Week, highlighted by the annual awards banquet.
This year’s theme was “Impactful Service Through Intentional Friendship.” The activities got under way on Veterans Day, November 11, with a breakfast at Golden Corral to honor local veterans. On November 13, it was standing room only at the Achievement Week Awards Banquet at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Dr. C.E. Gray Sr. Fellowship Hall. Later in the week, Psi Phi brothers volunteered at Samaritan Ministries soup kitchen and homeless shelter, and the week ended with a church service at Union Baptist Church.
“I applaud the brothers of Psi Phi chapter for honoring our founders by enthusiastically participating in the Achievement Week programs,” Basileus Richard Watkins said. “We will take this enthusiasm and apply it throughout the year as we endeavor to create a better community.”
Watkins was presented the award for Omega Man of the Year at the banquet. Other honorees were: Bro. Dr. John Card (Founders); Bro. Andre Crawley (Superior Service); Bro. Richard L. Williams (Citizen of the Year); Bro. Stovell Wade (Manhood); Bro. Dr. Michael Magruder (Scholarship); Bro. Chris Redd (Perseverance); and Bro. Brian McMillan (Uplift).
Awards were also presented by Mu Epsilon chapter of Winston-Salem State University and Lambda Eta chapter of Wake Forest University, as well as to the winner of the International High School Essay Contest.
A highlight of the evening was the appearance of 104-year-old Bro. B. Meeks Briggs who received a standing ovation and partook in several photos with brothers during and after the program.
The keynote speaker was Sixth District KRS Bro. Dr. Tim Hunter who spoke of overcoming life’s challenging when others doubt you. He also presented Bro. Briggs with a fraternity pin. Bro. Linwood Jerald serves as chair of the Achievement Week committee. Bro. Williams was the emcee.
