T.H.E.E. Ow-Sweet Celebrates 1st Annual Sweetheart Luncheon
Celebrating T.H.E.E. OW-Sweet, Inc
The Sweethearts of T.H.E.E. OW-Sweet Inc celebrated their Annual T.H.E.E. Annual Sweetheart Luncheon on Saturday June 2022, and formally welcomed Sweetheart Alayszah Love and Sweetheart Aijalon Allen of Pageant Court Sweet Resurgence to their magnificent order. The event was celebrated with the Brothers to T.H.E.E. Epsilon Xi Chapter and T.H.E.E. Delta Delta Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Inc.
An Introduction to the History of T.H.E.E. OW-Sweet, Inc
The event began with an introduction by Bro. Earnest Rainer (GCR Treasure) and a short history of how T.H.E.E. OW-Sweet Inc. was created. Followed by an Icebreaker with Sweetheart Courtney Mitchell and blessing of the food by Sweetheart Caprecia Bulloch, the event began to liven up as the members began to socialize with each. Spoken word and entertainment was produced by Bro. Angel Calderon.
The Recognition of Sweethearts
The acknowledgement of Sweethearts in Attendance was given to the members of T.H.E.E. OW-Sweet. The Sweethearts in attendance consisted of 3 Courts. T.H.E.E. Marvelous Dime Pieces (Fall 2009), T.H.E.E. Irregular Heartbeats (Spring 2013) and SWEET Resurgence (Spring 2022).
Celebrating a Sweet Resurgence
A special reignition of the newest members, Sweetheart Alayszah Love and Sweetheart Aijalon Allen of SWEET Resurgence (Spring 2022) given in fine fashion as the ladies were given gifts to commemorate this honor. These young ladies have shown their elegance, grace and resilience in becoming apart of the order and was praised for their efforts and future endeavors as new members.
Stroll And Pose
Soon music was playin and strolls between the orgs began to form in a circular motion around the room. Members from each organizations participated in unified strolls manifesting the bond and solidarity under T.H.E.E. Family. Pictures were take shortly afterwards of which you may find more below. A big thanks goes to the Brothers of T.H.E.E. Epsilon Xi for the quick setup an breakdown of tables, chairs, displays and ornaments for the organization, T.H.E.E. Delta Delta Omega for the event fundraising and Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta/Marietta for their hospitality and service of their facility.
T.H.E.E. West GA Iotas Host Spring 2022 Probate Show
T.H.E.E. New World Order & Sweet Resurgence
On April 17, 2022, at the University of West Georgia, The Brothers of T.H.E.E. Epsilon Xi Chapter hosted their T.H.E.E. Spring 2022 probate show. They unearthed their new Spring 2022 Line I.S. T.H.E.E. New World Order (NWO) and the New Members of T.H.E.E. OW Sweet, Inc. Sweet re. CONGRATULATIONS to Bro. Tivon Skeete I.K.A. WillpOWer, Bro. Jesse Carter, I.K.A. X-Factor, Bro. Kendarious Baldwin, I.K.A. Visionary, Bro. Isiah Denard I.K.A. T.H.E.E. Enforcer. A Job well done to the Dean of the Pledges Bro. Jordan Drake, and the Assistant Dean of Pledges Bro. Darius Mccoy. And CONGRATULATIONS to The Iota Queens, Alayszah Love SKA Tsunami and Aijalon Allen SKA T.H.E.E. Nova. Instructed by M.B. Caprecia Bulloch and Assistant M.B. Janaye Ausbrooks.
Iota Queens
The Show
From the beginning, these young brothers was on point, had enthusiasm, and kept the crowd entertained for an entire hour and half. Lead in by Bro. Drake and Bro. McCoy, the newly made brothers of NWO, showed the Campus of UWG as well as all others in attendance, frat or otherwise that they were here and wanted to be heard. Dressed in Green Ski masks, T-Shirts, Desert color tactical Vests, cargo pants, and workman boots, the brothers Death Marching across campus, and was lead to the stage where they began with greeting the Brotherhood in an orderly fashion through chants song and dance as well as gave tribute to the 5 sororities of the National Pan-Hellenic Counsel (NPHC) by performing their signature steps.
The Tribute to the Iota Queens
Caprecia Bulloch, & Aijalon Allen
A special tribute was given to the Iota Queens of Spring 2k22 and news members of T.H.E.E. Ow-Sweet, Inc., Alayszah Love SKA Tsunami and Aijalon Allen SKA T.H.E.E. Nova. Dubbed the Name “Sweet Resurgence” by their National Office, These young women show exemplary efforts in their resilience and willingness to support T.H.E.E. Epsilon Xi Chapter of Iota Phi Theta. In honor of these efforts, the chapter saw fit to publicly thank these women by providing them a front row seat with flowers, a sash, and crown, fit for a queen. The serenade to the Sweethearts is a long T.H.E.E. tradition as it was Sweethearts who supported the chapter when we needed it the most and it is why we give so much reverence to these women.
Earnest Rainer III & Aijalon Allen
Courtney Mitchell
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Under The Veil
When it was time to unveil the newest members, each brother was surrounded by other members of the Fraternity who share their same line number, congratulating them on becoming an Iota Man, and was given an opportunity to address the crowd with there name and their line, and why that name was chosen for them .They proceeded the plan the unmasking with 3 signature steps when becoming an Iota; Funky Funky Step Show, The Dig, and The Infamous Centaur Walk. The Funky steps how was done as it was intended to be done, with enthusiasm, precision, and individualism, requiring all four brothers to step in unison with spins and chants of “A funky funkyyy, A funky step show!” being repeated throughout the routine. It was evident for me at this moment the these young brothers were having fun and enjoying putting on a show for the audience. The Dig, a favorite among T.H.E.E., is a step requires the Ace of the line, is build up the hype of the step by yelling to the crowd and explaining what it takes “To pledge I-Phi-T!”. As Bro. Skeete began to shovel the ground, his brothers soon followed in unisons, resulting in the crowd erupting in cheers and applauses on their showmanship and ability to move across the stage. The finally end in a row prepared to perform the most important step/stroll/chant to an Iota: The Infamous Centaur Walk. Standing in a row facing the crowd, Bro. Skeete begins yelling to form the centaur line, followed by Bro. Carter, Bro. Baldwin, and Bro. Denard. As they came together other members joined in and began the walk from left to right, chanting in a call and response fashion, and telling the crowd “WHAT WE CAME TO DO!” As they performed the centaur walk on stage, Iotas on the ground joined in to, from left to right, chanting ” THAT BOW THAT BOW, NAAAAWWWW, THAT SHIELD, THAT SHIELD!”
Once complete, Rosa Parks, by Outkast began to play and all brothers begin to perform the Rosa Parks Stroll, signaling to the campus to party with the Iotas. As the songs changed other Divine 9 began to congratulate and stroll amongst crowd of Iotas.
In The End..
The night ended great with the show being considered the best probate of the year at UWG and amongst the Gulf Coast Region of Iota Phi Theta year. The brothers were entertaining and enjoyed themselves showing the audience just who they are. It was a great experience and can not wait to see the next show in the Fall.
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