March 18, 2024, By PBSWest.org

The purpose of the Dr. Emile Pitre Honors Society is to recognize high achieving Collegiate Brothers within the Western Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. These brothers exemplify high scholastic ideals while leading on campus, in the community, and within the fraternity. This Honors Society serves as the highest distinction a Collegiate Brother can obtain within the region during their collegiate years.

To be eligible, a financial collegiate Brother must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 (with a minimum of 80 credit hours), and have been in the Fraternity at least two full semesters or three quarters, prior to application submission. An applicant should currently hold, or have previously held an elected or appointed leadership role on campus and/or within the fraternity at the local or regional level.

Each year up to 5 brothers may be recognized with this honor.

About Bro. Dr. Emile Pitre
Bro. Dr. Pitre was initiated into Epsilon Epsilon Sigma Chapter in the spring of 2004. He was inducted into the Western Region Distinguished Service Society (DSS #20),and two-time Director of Education for the region. As a graduate student at the University of Washington, Bro. Dr. Pitre was a founding member of the Black Student Union (BSU), which occupied the office of UW President Charles Odegaard in 1968. They demanded that the UW commit to diversity, which led the UW to become the first university in the nation to appoint a vice president to lead an office dedicated to minority affairs.

Click here to submit your Bro. Dr. Pitre Honor Society application today!