ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY
ALPHA PHI DELTA FRATERNITY
AN ITALIAN HERITAGE FRATERNITY
AN ITALIAN HERITAGE FRATERNITY
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102nd Nat'l Convention Find Alpha Phi Delta Sharing Brotherhood in Lancaster
As seen above, in a photo showing a portion of the Conventioneers at the 102nd National Convention (held at the DoubleTree Resort Hotel in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, from July 30 to August 3, 2025), the event drew a large crowd. The large number of brothers and guests was most visibly expressed in the large attendance at the Annual National Awards Banquet held on Saturday evening, August 2, 2025.
The 2025 Convention featured fraternal dinners each evening, along with events like a trivia contest, an Alumnus Emeritus luncheon, a military Brothers reception, an Undergraduates vs. Alumni Softball game (the Alumni won this year), a Bocce tournament, an undergraduate leadership session, a meeting of the Executive Committee, a memorial Mass to remember our deceased brother, and the aforementioned National Awards Banquet. Ralph Parmegiani (BAC'16) served as this year’s National Convention Chairman.
Outstanding Chapter of 2025:
Outstanding Chapter of 2025:
Chi - Penn State
Chi - Penn State
The Brothers of Chi Chapter (Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania) are shown here at the National Convention proudly showing off their 2025 Outstanding Chapter Award. Pictured with the brothers of Chi, at far right, is National President Paul Zammit. Chi, which is Alpha Phi Delta's largest chapter, previously won the Outstanding Chapter Award in 1994 and 1998. Among Chi Chapter's key achievements during the past year were strong recruiting efforts, maintaining a roster of over 120 brothers, and raising over $90,000 for charity.
Most Improved Chapter of 2025:
Most Improved Chapter of 2025:
Beta Omicron - Youngstown State
Beta Omicron - Youngstown State
The Brothers of Beta Omicron Chapter (Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio) were the winners of the 2025 Most Improved Chapter Award. At the National Convention in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the brothers of the Chapter were present with their award (being held by Chapter President, Santino Hanuschak). Pictured with the brothers of Beta Omicron, fourth from the left, is National President Paul Zammit, and at far right is District Governor Aaron Libonati. Beta Omicron previously won the Most Improved Chapter Award in 1962, 1974, 2007, and 2021.
Outstanding Community Service Award 2025:
Outstanding Community Service Award 2025:
Gamma Mu - Stockton
Gamma Mu - Stockton
The Brothers of Gamma Mu Chapter (Stockton University, Galloway, New Jersey) were on hand at the National Convention in Lancaster to pick up their Outstanding Community Service Award for 2025.
This marks Gamma Mu's fourth win in this category, previously winning it in 1995, 2016, and 2024. With four wins, Gamma Mu is now tied with Epsilon Gamma Chapter (St. Joseph's University) for the most wins in this category.
Outstanding District Award 2025:
Outstanding District Award 2025:
Upstate New York
Upstate New York
The Brothers of the Upstate New York District were in attendance at the 2025 National Convention, along with their District Governor, Christopher Mancusi, PNP, when their District was honored with the Outstanding District Award.
The District, composed of Epsilon (Buffalo), Beta Iota (Utica), Delta Rho (Oneonta), Epsilon Eta (Albany), Epsilon Pi (Cortland), and the Epsilon Pi Alumni Association, previously won this award in 2023.
Outstanding Undergraduate 2025:
Outstanding Undergraduate 2025:
Paul Thompson, Chi
Paul Thompson, Chi
Paul Thompson, Chi '22, was named as the Fraternity's Outstanding Undergraduate of 2025. Initiated on November 12, 2023, Brother Thompson, age 21, is a student at Pennsylvania State University majoring in Cybersecurity. He is also a winner of an Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Scholarship. He has been a leader in his chapter since being initiated, currently serving as Vice President. He is entering his senior year. He is the fifth brother of Chi to receive this honor (previous winners were in 1941, 1948, 1966, and 2002)
Outstanding Alumni Association Award 2025:
Outstanding Alumni Association Award 2025:
Epsilon Gamma A.A.
Epsilon Gamma A.A.
Prolific winners in this category, the Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association marked its fifth win in seven years for the Outstanding Alumni Association Award. Part of the Long Island District, it is a very active entity that does yeoman work to support its affiliate chapter, Epsilon Gamma (St. Joseph's University). The Epsilon Gamma Alumni Association previously won this award in 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023.
Outstanding Alumni Club Award 2025:
Outstanding Alumni Club Award 2025:
Pittsburgh Alumni Club
Pittsburgh Alumni Club
Chartered in 1933, the Pittsburgh Alumni Club, with its large membership and vast social calendar, was named the Outstanding Alumni Club of 2025. This win marks the 15th time the Club has won this award, with previous wins in 1971, 1974, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1993, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2014. The Club now has at least one win in this category in each of the last six decades.
Outstanding Alumnus Award 2025:
Outstanding Alumnus Award 2025:
Salvatore Flagiello, PNP
Salvatore Flagiello, PNP
Salvatore Flagiello (Gamma Rho '06) served in the role of Expansion Chairman, District Governor, National Vice President (2018-2020), and National President (2020-24). For his many years of dedicated service and continuous service, he was honored with the 2025 Outstanding Alumnus Award of Alpha Phi Delta. Notably, in 2008, he won the Outstanding Undergraduate Award.
Counting Down to November 5, 2025
The Magnificent Seven: Our Founders:
Cesidio Ferdinand DiBartolo Cesidio Guarini and Dominic Ciolli, Otto Gelormini, Nicholas Frunzi, Joseph Cangiamila, Anthony Frascati
Alpha Phi Delta Prepares to Celebrate
Its 111th Anniversary!
On November 5, 2025, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity celebrates the 111th anniversary of its founding. It was on that day, in 1914, seven students at Syracuse University -- Joseph Cangiamila, Dominic T. Ciolli, Ferdinand F. DiBartolo, Anthony T. Frascati, Nicholas Frunzi, Otto Gelormini and Cesidio A. Guarini -- swore a mutual Oath of Brotherhood on a sword, at Syracuse University to create our brotherhood: Italian in heritage, American in loyalty, and family-like in nature.
Since its founding over 23,000 men have been initiated into Alpha Phi Delta on over 112 campuses. November 5th is Alpha Phi Delta's Founders Day -- and on that day it is especially appropriate for members to wear a white carnation ("garafano") to honor our founding, and our founders.
Alpha Phi Delta evolved from our seven founders first establishing "Il Circolo Italiano" (an Italian Club) on the campus of Syracuse in 1913. However, realizing that they wanted to create something that they would be able remain part of after graduation, and in their lives ahead, they decided to form a fraternity, Alpha Phi Delta on November 5, 1914.
About a year and a half later, in June of 1916, the brothers of Alpha Phi Delta at Syracuse merged with another Italian fraternity at Columbia University (Sigma Gamma Phi) and from that merger Alpha Phi Delta, a national fraternity was formed. Our Chapter at Syracuse became known as our "Alpha Chapter" and our Chapter at Columbia became known as our "Beta Chapter."
National Vice President Sidoti (left) and National President Zammit (right) shake hands after re-election to a second term
Pres. Zammit and V.P. Sidoti Re-Elected to Second Term
Pres. Zammit and V.P. Sidoti Re-Elected to Second Term
At our Annual Meeting of the National Council, held at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 22, 2025, the last order of business was the national elections for National President and National Vice President.
Our sitting National President, Paul Zammit (Gamma Sigma '03), and our sitting National Vice President, Jeffrey Sidoti (Beta Beta '08), being the sole candidates to submit statements of intent to seek office, the race was uncontested. Their Letters of Intent were announced and reviewed at the end of the morning session of the Council.
At the end of the afternoon session, the election process began. The Central Pennsylvania District Governor Mitchell Wages and the Upstate New York District Governor Christopher Mancusi, PNP, gave nominating speeches for the re-election of National President Paul Zammit. Soon after, Salvatore Flagiello, PNP, and Hudson Valley District Governor Christian D’Agostino gave nominating speeches for the re-election of National Vice President Jeffrey Sidoti.
Following nomination acceptance and some words from each candidate, the election process began. With no opposition expressed to either of the candidates, the National Secretary cast one unanimous vote for both candidates (Zammit, Sidoti) respectively. With that, both candidates were re-elected to a second term in their respective offices. Their new term of office begins on July 1, 2025.
Christian Franki Elected to Lead Undergraduate Coordinating Committee
Christian Franki Elected to Lead Undergraduate Coordinating Committee
During the midday break of Alpha Phi Delta's Annual Meeting of National Council Meeting (February 22, 2025), a contested, tight election was held between Christian Franki (Epsilon Tau '23) and Santino Hanuschak (Beta Omicron '22) for the post of Chairman of the Fraternity's Undergraduate Coordinating Committee (Vice President for Undergraduate Affairs).
Each candidate gave a speech to lay out their vision for the coming year regarding the work of the Undergraduate Coordinating Committee. UCC delegates then questioned each candidate on matters ranging from fees to recruitment to philanthropy. Balloting followed, and the winner of the contest was Christian Franki (Epsilon Tau) who follows current UCC Chairman Colin Morel (Epsilon Pi) in this position.
Raymond Rokicki
Raymond Rokicki
Re-Elected to Lead Alumni Coordinating Committee
Re-Elected to Lead Alumni Coordinating Committee
During the midday break of Alpha Phi Delta's Annual Meeting of National Council Meeting (February 22, 2025), the Alumni Coordinating Committee met.
The Committee, made up of one delegate from each Alumni Club and each Alumni Association, is chaired by Vice President for Alumni Affairs, Rayomond Rokicki (Gamma Nu '97).
As is customary, the Committee's main order of business was the election of the 2025-26 Alumni Coordinating Committee Chairman (Vice President for Alumni Affairs). The vote having been cast, the current chairman, Raymond Rokicki (President of the Gamma Nu AA) was re-elected for another term as Chairman of the Committee.
Epsilon Chapter Reactivated
Epsilon Chapter Reactivated
The delegates to the Annual Meeting of the National Council held at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh on February 22, 2025, unanimously voted to reactivate Epsilon Chapter (originally chartered in 1921), now our oldest active chapter. After having closed in 1967, Epsilon remained dormant for 56 years. In 2023, with the assistance of Upstate New York District Governor Christopher Mancusi, PNP, a large interest group at Buffalo was initiated into Alpha Phi Delta and the reactivation process began. Upon approval for reactivation, the delegates of Epsilon Chapter were seated, and the Chapter was officially added to the Upstate New York District. The Epsilon brothers were presented with a framed certificate of reactivation. With its reactivation, Epsilon is our active chapter with the longest history from its founding: it has been a chapter for 104 years.
Epsilon Tau Chapter Chartered
Epsilon Tau Chapter Chartered
It was an exciting moment at the Annual Meeting of the National Council (held at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh on February 22, 2025), when delegates unanimously approved the grant of a charter to our New Castle Colony, creating it as the Epsilon Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Delta. The chapter is composed of students attending the University of Delaware. Epsilon Tau is the 112th chapter of Alpha Phi Delta in our 110-year history. Upon chartering, the delegates for the new Chapter were seated, and Epsilon Tau was officially added to the Delaware Valley District. Epsilon Tau brothers were presented with a framed chapter charter. With this chartering Alpha Phi Delta now has active chapters in nine states (Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia)
Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Announces 85 Scholarship Winners
Alpha Phi Delta Foundation Announces 85 Scholarship Winners
On August 2, 2025, the Alpha Phi Delta Foundation announced that its Scholarship Trustees award 84 scholarship awards, ranging from $500 to $10,000, to worthy applicants. The scholarship winners were announced at the 102nd National Convention of Alpha Phi Delta. The number of scholarships awarded represent a new high for the Foundation's Scholarship program. Of the 85 winners, 74 were brothers of Alpha Phi Delta and remainder were children or relatives of fraternity brothers. Scholarship have been awarded annually in this program since 1975. Click the button below to view our online Scholarship winner booklet showing the name of all of our 2025 Scholarship award winners.
Alpha Phi Delta by the Numbers
110
Number of Years of Brotherhood
23,089
Number of Brothers
Initiated since 1914
31
Number of currently active
Chapters and Colonies
27
Number of currently active
Alumni Clubs and Associations
3.21
Our Average Undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA)
88%
Our College Graduation Rate
31-percentage points above the U.S. all-male grad rate
25.8%
% of Members
attending College on Scholarship
98.4%
1st year to 2nd Year of College Retention Rate
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