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History - APO Region F
Alpha Phi Omega (APO) was founded on December 16, 1925, at Lafayette College by Frank Reed Horton and other former Boy Scouts and Scouters who wanted to continue practicing the Scouting ideals of Leadership, Friendship, and Service in college. Inspired by his World War I experiences and commitment to fostering a "standard of manhood," Horton gathered students with shared Scouting backgrounds to create a national service fraternity. Other founding brothers helped draft the constitution and bylaws, with Everett W. Probst designing the pin and Thane S. Cooley suggesting the handclasp, forming a new organization to develop leaders, promote brotherhood, and serve humanity.
The Inspiration
Frank Reed Horton's Vision: After serving in World War I, Horton wanted to create a "standard of manhood" and promote peace, a goal he believed could be achieved by instilling the ideals of Scouting in young people.
Scouting Ideals: Horton, who had become a Scoutmaster, felt that the Boy Scout Oath and Law provided a lasting code of conduct and a means to develop leaders.
The Founding at Lafayette
Location: The fraternity was founded on the second floor of Brainerd Hall (now Hogg Hall) at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania.
The Founders: Frank Reed Horton brought together other students who were former Boy Scouts and Scouters to form the organization.
The Name: Horton created the name "Alpha Phi Omega" and the Greek words and their meanings that the fraternity still uses today.
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