2024
ADVANCING BLACK PATHWAYS
We’re dedicated to building a more equitable future for the Black community.
To create stronger pathways toward economic success, we’re:
• Committing $30 billion over five years to help close the racial wealth gap
• Providing educational business programs and on-demand resources for entrepreneurs
• Expanding wealth-building programs, tools and resources
• Deepening our relationships with HBCUs, and expanding student development programs
To learn more, visit jpmorganchase.com/ABP
ALWAYS BELIEVE!
Greetings Brothers,
It’s been said for years and still stands true today that the greatest gift a collegiate brother can give to Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is a college degree. On behalf of the entire Brotherhood, I proudly thank you for the greatest gift!
This is an all too significant time for you. For some, this is the first major accomplishment in your journey of higher education and career success. For others, you’ve attained the next level on your educational trajectory. To all of you, we say congratulations!
With education being a programmatic focus of Phi Beta Sigma, it’s rewarding to view this cadre of achievers each year in one collective piece. The Annual Graduation issue never ceases to showcase the pride we have in our collegiate members and those Sigma Brothers whose aspiration it is to achieve higher education in his field of expertise.
Keep putting your degrees to good use and parlay that expertise to your service in Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. There’s always a space for your talent on every level.
Hon. Chris V. Rey, JD International President
INTERNATIONAL SECOND VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
To our collegiate graduates, I want to extend a huge congratulations. Your graduation is not only a personal achievement; it is a milestone for the entire Brotherhood. It represents the investment made by countless individuals who believed in your potential. It’s a testament to your drive, intelligence, and the countless hours of study and sacrifice that have brought you here today. As you embark on this new chapter in your lives, equipped with the knowledge and skills you’ve acquired during your college years, remember that the world is waiting for your unique contributions. I would like to encourage you to uphold the values taught to you by the Fraternity.
Brotherhood: Remember the bonds you’ve formed with brothers during your time in college. These relationships will always be there for unyielding support and camaraderie.
Scholarship: Continue your pursuit of knowledge, as learning is a lifelong journey. Continue to ask questions and use your education to foster positive change.
Service: Whether through volunteer work, your chosen profession, or acts of kindness in your daily life, make a commitment to give back to society during your time as an undergraduate can make an impact on so many lives.
These values have been instilled in you throughout your collegiate journey as a Sigma, and they will continue to guide you as you navigate the future.
As we celebrate our graduates, we look forward to witnessing the great things that the future holds, and are excited to see the role you all play in making the world a better place.
GOMAB!
Best
Wishes, Bro. Ethan McLean Ethan McLean
INTRODUCTION OF GRADUATES 2024 2024
By BROTHER DAVID M. TURNER • International First Vice President
As the International First Vice President, I have the privilege to engage with all membership segments of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. Among my many duties remains one of the most cherished: working with and understanding the continually changing challenges of those Brothers in pursuit of academic degrees.
Today our graduates stand on the precipice of a bright future, marked by their achievements and the journey they completed. Today, the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma celebrate not just concluding a chapter, but the stories they’ve woven together over the last few years on campus.
We take this moment to celebrate the significance of their achievement – a testament to the hard work, resilience, and dreams they dared to dream. The academic journey, marked by both triumphs and trials, has prepared them for the world that awaits.
Reflecting on their college experiences, it is clear that each lecture attended, every assignment completed, and all exams taken were stepping
stones on the path to growth. The years have been both challenging and rewarding, pushing beyond their limits and teaching the value of perseverance and dedication.
College life has been a crucible for personal and intellectual growth. It has shaped each of them into individuals ready to tackle the complexities of the real world. Through late-night study sessions, group projects, and the endless pursuit of knowledge, they developed not just academically but also as empathetic, thoughtful individuals.
To my Brothers: as you look to the future, your aspirations are as diverse as the paths that have led you here. Yet, as you transition to alumni chapters, we remain united in our commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve. We understand the importance of lifelong learning, recognizing that today is not the end but the beginning of a journey filled with endless possibilities.
It’s my honor and privilege to present the 2024 Graduates of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
A Supervisory Special Agent for Homeland Security Investigations, I’m continuing my pursuit of Scholarship with graduation from the College of Juvenile Justice and Psychology at Prairie View A&M University, with a Master of Science in Juvenile Justice.
Bro. Derrius Terrell Maddox
Alpha Sigma Sigma Chapter Prairie View, Texas
MASTERS
MASTERS
I revived and became the president of the organization Fellowship and Manhood at Northeastern University. The organization served as a safe space for Black men on campus to be educated and share their feelings. It was a chance to share their experiences and build bonds while developing an understanding of major problems afflicting young black men.
Bro. Ethan Howe
Beta Alpha Chapter Northeastern University
BACHELOR DEGREES • EASTERN REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • EASTERN REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • GREAT LAKES REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • GREAT LAKES REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • GULF COAST REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • GULF COAST REGION
It’s been a 15-year long journey getting my degree. Although I started this journey in 2009 I’m happy to say I finally did it and earned my Bachelors.
Bro.
DuVon Chupp
Xi Beta Sigma Chapter Detroit, Michigan
VonTré Maurice Wright, Sr.
Dajan Watkins
BACHELOR DEGREES • SOUTHEASTERN REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • SOUTHEASTERN REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • SOUTHERN REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • SOUTHERN REGION
I graduated as a FIRST GENERATION student with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish while obtaining two minors in Biology and LACLS (Latin American, Caribbean, Latinx Studies) on a Pre-Health Track!
Bro. Xavier Williams
Theta Delta Chapter The University of Alabama
BACHELOR DEGREES • SOUTHWESTERN REGION
BACHELOR DEGREES • WESTERN REGION
I am a Spring ‘23 initiate into the Eta chapter where I served as the chapter secretary. After graduation, I will be working as a mechanical design engineer at Allied Air Enterprises.
Bro. Kyle Simpson
Trevious
Yabtsega
