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Zeta Pi History
THe pearls - 1969
On February 28, 1969, seven young men stood outside of Memorial Hall and waited to begin a journey that would have an immeasurable impact on the campus of the University of Georgia and on the landscape of Black Greek Letter organizations across the southern United States. Eddie Cheeks, Alan Jackson, Richard Morgan, Bennie Roberson, Michael Stover, Russell Williams and Alonzo Wilson were picked up and taken to the F.C. Maddox Center located on Magnolia Street in Athens, GA and initiated into the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Sphinx Club. This effort was being directed by the local Alpha graduate chapter, Eta Iota Lambda.
Brother Walter W. Ware, Jr. (’60 Gamma Gamma, Allen University) was a graduate student at the University of Georgia and was given the responsibility of being the Dean of Pledges for the Sphinxman pledge class. Additionally, Brother David H. Nunnally, Sr. (’54 Gamma Phi, Tuskegee Institute) was critically influential in organizing and championing the charter of an Alpha chapter on the campus of UGA.
In 1967, Eta Iota Lambda president, James L. Holston (’60 Gamma Zeta, Ft. Valley State College), drafted a petition to the Alpha Regional Vice President to charter a chapter on the campus of the University of Georgia, the states flagship institution.
The petition created great interest as well as some concern from students, campus administrators and the fraternity’s National Organization about the safety and wellbeing of interested candidates. As the word spread, an interest group of 16 perspective candidates formed. Because of the concern for safety and the hesitancy to greenlight the effort on a fraternity and university level, the pace of the initiative slowed and many of the 16 were not able to continue.
Zeta Pi ALUMNI association
est. 1996
The Zeta Pi chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has an incredible history of its brothers holding numerous leadership roles throughout the University of Georgia. With these seeds planted, the brothers discussed ways to formally cement an alumni association in which brothers could continue to have a leadership impact at the University of Georgia and serve as an additional resource to the current Zeta Pi undergraduates.
At the Zeta Pi 27th Reunion (1996), brothers returned to Athens, GA. where Bro. Gabriel Fortson served as President of the Zeta Pi Chapter. At this reunion the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. made an official decision to form the Zeta Pi Alumni Association. The elected officers were Bro. Hamilton Holmes, Jr. (President), Bro. Eric Chaney (Treasurer) and Bro. Michael Ward, Esq. (Secretary). Since the establishment of the Zeta Pi Alumni Association, brothers have continued to give back to the University of Georgia through scholarship funding, mentorship of current students, and social engagements such as UGA Homecoming.
OUR OFFICERS
BROTHER MALCOLM MYERS
PRESIDENT
Christian Robinson is a Private Banker in the Charlotte office of the J.P. Morgan Private Bank, responsible for managing relationships with ultra high net worth individuals and families. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Mr. Robinson earned an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He commenced his career at Lehman Brothers. Mr. Robinson graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia in 2004. He currently sits on the UNC Board of Visitors and most recently served on UGA’s Board of Visitors. Mr. Robinson resides in Charlotte, NC with his wife, Barbara, and three boys.
brother TUNDE EZEKIEL, ESQ
VICE-PRESIDENT
Tundé O. Ezekiel, Esq. was born in Atlanta, and currently resides there. His family is originally from Nigeria. Tundé attended the University of Georgia and received degrees in the areas of Political Science and Sociology in 2003. He then attended and graduated from The University of Georgia School of Law in 2006. Upon graduation, Tundé went on to work as an associate at King & Spalding, the largest law firm in the Southeast. Tundé is now in private practice in Atlanta.
Tundé was initiated into the Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the Spring of 2000. While in undergrad, Tundé served as the president of the Student Government Association, a member of the UGA Honors Program, the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Blue Key Honor Society, and the University of Judiciary. Tundé also served as Vice President of the chapter. In a full circle moment, Tundé now has the distinct honor to serve as Vice President of the Zeta Pi Alumni Association.
In his free time, Tundé enjoys spending time with his family, listening to live music, and supporting the UGA Bulldogs.
BROTHER CALVIN GRIER
SECRETARY
Calvin Grier is a resident of Atlanta. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a B.S. degree in 1993. He also received his MBA and majored in Information Systems Management at Keller Graduate School of Management. He is currently a Senior Level Identity and Access Management Engineer for Elevance Health with goals of becoming an Enterprise Architect in Identity and Access Management.
He is a proud member of Gate City Lodge #42 Prince Hall Affiliated and an active member of Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Noble Mystic Shrine. Currently, he is secretary and HPHP in Solomon P. Lewis Chapter #123 of Holy Royal Arch Masons, Recorder and HPTIM in Emmett Allen Council #13 Royal and Select Masters and HPEC of Dannie L. Surry Consistory #33.
He is currently married to Allison Stewart and a proud father of Calvin Grier, III.
BROTHER JARVIS ASKIN
TREASURER
Javaris Askin is from and currently resides in College Park, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia where he received both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Accounting. He works in public accounting at a ‘Big 4’ firm in Atlanta, Georgia where he specializes in tax and corporate accounting. Javaris was initiated into the Zeta Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the Spring of 2021 and he is happy to serve as the treasurer for the Zeta Pi Alumni Association. While at the University of Georgia, he served as Vice President of the National Association of Black Accountants and National Society of Collegiate Scholars. In Athens he volunteered as an assistant track coach for a youth recreational team and served on the guest services staff at Athens Church. Javaris is a currently a member of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Atlanta Chapter and is pursuing his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license. On his free time he enjoys traveling, creating content, and spending time with friends and family.