In Gamma Pi, School Is Always "In" When It Comes to Helping Our Youth Get an Education

Since August, the Brothers of Gamma Pi Chapter have demonstrated a tremendous amount of support for local students as they eased back to school from summer.

In mid-August, it was back-to-school backpack giveaways and free haircuts for young elementary students, as well as a welcome back first-day event at an elementary school. The Super Chapter has helped ring in the school year all across Prince George's County. 

Since that fast start to the school year, Gamma Pi has continued to support local students. On October 21, Bro. Adrian Wilcox, a local business leader, became a sponsor of the Henry A. Wise, Jr. High School boys varsity basketball team in Upper Marlboro, MD for the 2026-27 season.

Bro. Wilcox is Gamma Pi Chapter's Keeper of Finance and operates a State Farm Agency in Bowie. He presented a $1,000 check to Principal Dr. Taryn Washington and basketball coach John "Chuck" Latimer during a visit to the Prince George's County high school.

"They have asked me to be a speaker during the year to encourage and uplift young men. I will focus on business and grades," said Bro. Wilcox. "I plan to support them and other events during the year. I met with Dr. Washington the principal and plan to connect for educational events for teachers as well."

It's no surprise Bro. Wilcox is working with students. "My mom and daughter are educators. My mom was a principal in Philly  and my daughter teaches first grade. For me, this is a full circle moment as a son and dad. I'm planting seeds. Having a presence is imperative for youth."

The Wise High Pumas are hanging a banner in the gym marking Bro. Wilcox's financial and personal support.

Earlier in the month, Gamma Pi's flagship Scholarship initiative, Project ENRICH, hosted more than 300 local students and family members for the opening session of the 2026-27 edition of the chapter's 40-year-old college preparatory program.

Project ENRICH registered 150 students for the new year, a record, says Bro. Dr. George Montgomery, program director. 

During the three-hour ceremony at the Greater Mount Nebo AME Church in Bowie, MD, students received guidance, information and gear to get the year off to a fast start.

For openers, students donned their "PE" monogrammed sweaters (new for freshmen), met their advisors, previewed the upcoming academic year and listened to a welcome from Gamma Pi Basileus Terance Hare and inspirational talks from director Montgomery, County Councilwoman Danielle Hunter and Dr. Deann Collins, Chief of Staff for the Prince George's County Public Schools, who served as keynote speaker. The powerful words of the local leaders were relevant to both students and parents.

In an elaborate ceremony led by Bro. Dr. Montgomery, the students marched up front in groups according to class (freshmen, sophomores, junior, senior) to receive their official lapel pins. They also recited in unison a series of pledges related to their participation, initiative and goals.

During the program, Project ENRICH also recognized awards recipients who were initially honored during the end-of-year Scholarship Banquet held last June as well as the winners of the Roland and Carol Byrd Scholarship, named for Project ENRICH Director Emeritus Bro. Byrd, who founded Project ENRICH, and his wife.

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