Florida Alpha Omega

Florida Alpha Omega

Established in 1884, the Florida Alpha Omega chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at the University of Florida is the state's oldest and most prestigious fraternity. [ [http://www.ufato.com/history.html History of Florida Alpha Omega] ] The current chapter house, which is located across 13th street from the University's main entrance was completed in 1940, and is the chapter's third residence in Gainesville, FL.

Distinguished Alumni

*Lawton Chiles Governor of Florida from 1990-98. Senator from 1971-89. Member of Florida State senate 1966-70. Florida House of Representatives 1958-66.
*Stephen C. O'Connell ninth President of the University of Florida and the first Florida alumnus to lead the University. President of the UF student body 1938-39. President of Florida Blue Key 1939. President of ATΩ at Florida 1938. Florida Supreme Court Justice 1955-67.
*Spessard L. Holland
*Steve Spurrier
*Forrest Sawyer
*Chesterfield Smith
*Cris Collinsworth
*Jack Youngblood
*Samuel Gibbons
*Harry A. Johnson II
*Bill McBride (candidate)
*Steven Grimes
*Fletcher Gray Rush

Buildings on campus named for ATOs

* 1. Pearcy Beard Track
* 2. A. P. Black Hall
* 3. J. C. Dickinson Museum of Natural History
* 4. Spessard L. Holland Law Center
* 5. Raymer Maguire Village
* 6. Stephen C. O'Connell Center
* 7. Trusler Hall
* 8. Lawton Chiles Legal Information Center

Notes and references

External links

* [http://www.ufato.com/history.html History of Florida Alpha Omega]
* [http://www.ufato.com Chapter Website]


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