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Greetings, my brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.,
Welcome to the Spring-Summer 2014 issue of The Crescent.
In this our Centennial year, we continue to bask in the glory
of 100 years of continuous service to communities around
the world. On January 9, 2014, the announcement of Phi
Beta Sigma’s 100th birthday was heard loud and clear around
the world! Our voice was heard, our brand was seen and the
nation took notice as we broke every social media record held
by a Black-Greek letter organization. In this issue, we offer
you an instant replay of each key moment of our Centennial
Founders Weekend Celebration.
This installment of our official organ also continues with our mission to pay homage to
great men of achievement, past and present. Since Sigma’s inception, our membership scroll
has been lined with accomplished leaders making profound handprints on society – in and
out of the organization. In this issue, I invite you to read about the historic achievements
of such Sigma greats as Bro. Dr. Ivorite L. Scruggs, Bro. Abraham M. Walker and Bro. Dr.
Thomas Wyatt Turner. In contemporary times, Sigma Brothers Victor Jerome Glover,
NASA Astronaut Candidate, Gregory Lorjuste, Special Assistant & Principal Deputy
Director of Scheduling for President Barack Obama, and Honorable Dr. Anthony Samad,
author, historian and educator make us proud they wear the letters of Phi Beta Sigma.
Read their incredible stories. This feature does not end with these esteemed brothers. Flip
through the pages and discover other Sigma Men, such as Brothers Charlie Strong and
Claude Humphrey, making an impact in the sports arena, and such academic achievers
as Brothers Patrick McKeithen, Ryan Gammon and Daniel Crudup. Rounding out the
diverse circle of leaders, Sigma Brothers Montinique Cager, Ron Davis, Albert Elam, Gerald
Grant, Dr. Bennie Harris, and Frank Nichols, cover the areas of business, law enforcement,
education and philanthropy.
The members of Phi Beta Sigma represent our strongest and most valuable resource.
During our Centennial year and beyond, Phi Beta Sigma’s goal is to function as one
fraternity working together to transform our communities. This issue highlights the works
of our regions and several chapters that are making a difference with unique projects and
programs tailored to their communities.
Lastly, I’m excited for you to read about the new and future works of the fraternity. Phi
Beta Sigma recently signed a historic partnership agreement with the United States Fish
& Wildlife Service to engage urban youth in outdoor recreation and STEM education.
Not only does this initiative commemorate the contribution of Sigma Brother Dr. George
Washington Carver, it promotes the conservation of North American wildlife and their
habitats. Read all about it; engage your Sigma Beta Clubs and “Let’s Move Outside!”
The transformation continues!
JONATHAN A. MASON, SR.
34th International President
4 The Crescent Magazine | Spring/Summer 2014 Centennial Celebration