Alpha Xi Boule

ABOUT ALPHA XI BOULE’

Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity is the oldest Greek Letter society among black Americans.  It was founded in 1904 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by a small group of professional men of achievement—physicians, dentists, lawyers and educators—for the purpose of providing “men of like qualities” the opportunity for close fellowship in an atmosphere of mutual respect and relaxing camaraderie.

The minimum educational requirement for membership is an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.  Most of the members have one or more earned graduate or professional degrees, along with awards for their achievements.

Throughout most of its history, and because keeping the organization in the limelight was not one of its goals, the fraternity has avoided publicity.  In recent years, however, the fraternity has abandoned its policy of no publicity and is making its existence and impact known and felt across the nation.

The fraternity as a whole is referred to as “The Boule”.  Local chapters are known as Member Boules and the national organization is called the Grand Boule’.  Member Boules are located in major cities from Boston to San Diego, and from Seattle to Miami.

Alpha Xi Boule’ was established in Baton Rouge in 1965. Its Charter Members were: Dr. B. V. Baranco, Dr. Leo S. Butler, Dr. Felton G. Clark, Attorney A. A. Lenoir, Mr. John G. Lewis, Dr. G. Leon Netterville and Mr. Horatio C. Thompson.

Whatever affiliations the members may have with the traditional college fraternities, these differences are recognized, but are submerged in a genuine fellowship cutting across all other fraternal and/or religious lines represented among the members of Sigma Pi Phi.