Overview

Epsilon Gamma Iota, Inc. is a non-profit co-ed social and service organization founded on the campus of Prairie View A&M University by 38 students from the Engineering Concepts Institute Program (ECI Program) in 1984. They later became known as the “38 Minds of Success”.

General facts about Epsilon Gamma Iota, Inc.

Founding Date

Fall 1984

Recognition Date

November 19, 1985

Incorporation Date

June 30, 1992

Motto

Through Unity We Shall Prevail

Colors

Radiant Red and Royal Blue

Original Name

Epsilon Gamma Iota Social & Service Organization

Started From

Engineering Concepts Institute (ECI)

Purpose

To promote social as well as academic excellence for the betterment of engineering, engineering technology, computer science, and architecture majors.

Our Founders

In 1984, 38 students from the Engineering Concepts Institute decided it was time to form a new type of co-ed organization called Epsilon Gamma Iota. They would later be known as the 38 Minds of Success. These are our founders…

Our Mission

“38 Minds of Success”
(Fall 1984)

Jocelyn “Smiley” Atkins
Cherlyn “Tin Roof” Tignor
Alma “Hyper” Webber
Zelia “Precious” Wiley
Shondra “Red Ice” Martin
Chris “Cheech” Hunter
Lisa “Polo Kid” Sidney
Lauri “Sweet Pea” Perrodin
Walter “Baghead” Sheffield
Tony “Snickers” Boyd
Oscar “Expert” Davis
Gloria “Loveable” Goode
Kendrick “Inspector Gadget” Curry
Jeff “Super Cool” Harris
Eric “Low Key” Renfro
Aaron “Senator” Gray
Roger “Newton” Kellum
Clarence “Black Knight” Banks
Ossie “Mistress” Riley
Ocleris “Not To Hard” Simpson
Cleotha “Father Time” Gooden
Mark “Chilly Mack” Crossland
Darryl “Stormy” Pennywell
Jay C. “Solid” Hartman
Tim “Zeek” Harrison
Billy “Gremlin” Foster
Kevin “Sugar” Hill
Kevin “Dark Dream” Valentine
Arthur “King Author” Elgin
Catherine “Devious” Stokes
Zena “Eyes” Williams
Kerry “Reverend” Carroll
Cheryl “Petite” Dorian
Risha “Ebony Eyes” Reed
Errol “Sip” Sypion
Richard “Richie Rich” Le Van
Rolunda “Hot Chocolate “McDaniel
Willard “Ice Cold” Mangum
Robert “Firm” Norwood