Alpha Beta Chi
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| Alpha Beta Chi | |
|---|---|
| ΑΒΧ | |
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| Founded | 1941 University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | |
| Status | Active |
| Scope | National |
| Pillars | Love, Honor, and Loyalty |
| Colors | Black & White |
| Chapters | 3 active collegiate 9 active alumni |
| Headquarters | 97 Calle Agua Azul - Urb. Costa Norte Hatillo, Puerto Rico 00659-2761 United States |
| Website | www |
Alpha Beta Chi (ΑΒΧ) is a fraternity founded in Puerto Rico in 1941. It has established at least seven student chapters since its establishment at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus. It also has alumni chapters across Puerto Rico and in Florida.
Alpha Beta Chi was established as ABC at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus in 1941 by Ricardo Alegria who had been a member of Nu Sigma Beta.[1][2][3] Its founding members were:[4]
- Ricardo Alegria
- Jose A. "Chinche" Benitez
- George Bothwell
- Jose Luis Figueroa
- Jaime Garcia Blanco
- Johnny Gonzalez
- Jose "Pirulo" Hernandez
- Jose Ledesma
- Roberto Todd
- Jose A. Villanueva
ABC was established to "defend authentic culture, education, and help the people of Puerto Rico".[3] Later, it changed to the Greek letter name Alpha Beta Chi.[1]
The fraternity established Beta chapter at the College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts in 1942.[5] It was the first collegiate in Puerto Rico to attempt to establich a high school chapter at Central High School.[6] Other chapters followed at various colleges in Puerto Rico. By July 1964, it had joined the Concilio Interfraternitario de Puerto Rico.[7]
In 2014, the fraternity created the Ricardo Alegría Gallardo Award, presented to a high school graduate who is studying the fine arts.[3] Later, it established the Carmen Ana Pons Castañer Award, named after Alegría's widow, for award for graduates of middle school with fine arts programs.[3]
The fraternity's headquarters are located at 97 Calle Agua Azul - Urb. Costa Norte in Hatillo, Puerto Rico.[8] The fraternity also has a clubhouse in Guaynabo.[1]