First-generation college student Leo Williams was a junior at another school when he decided to transfer to ETSU. At his previous institution, he played football, but soon after arriving at ETSU, he learned about the opportunities with Greek life, particularly with ETSU’s National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC).
“I was at a cultural mix event and visited a table and talked with a guy about the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity,” Leo said. “I was really interested in the organization, especially all of the service work the organization does. I have always loved helping people and giving back to the community.”
The guy working the table – Darrius Boyer – remembers that day, too. He and Leo have since become great friends.
“When I met Leo, I could see that he had a desire to become involved on campus and to leave an imprint on the school,” Darrius said.
Not only did Leo join Phi Beta Sigma, he soon became the organization’s president.
“Leo came to ETSU with a desire to be in a leadership role,” recalls Dr. Maggie Darden, director of Fraternity and Sorority Life at ETSU. “Not all students come here with that direction in mind, nor the skills to step into that role.
