Families - Texas Alpha Phi Omega

Once you are initiated into Alpha Rho, you will be magically added to a family. Each family is unique and special in its own very way! Our bRHOtherhood is quite diverse.

The G.R.U.s are a fun-loving family that loves pizookies and bananas. The family was started in Fall 2025, and the first family head was Jacob. The G.R.U.’s mascot is a banana named Sunny Squeeze. One tradition is having each member pull out and eat a banana during a chapter meeting at a pre-set time. Each family member is also given a code name known only to fellow family members. Only once an individual joins the family can they know the true meaning of the G.R.U.

Our family was started in Fall 2025 with the first family head being Evan Segura. He had a revelation – APO needs a silly family. Based on the fundamental themes of “Harold and Kumar Go To White Castle”, the Goobers Family was established. Fun fact: We pride ourselves in never having our mascot, doodlebob, stolen. We also host frequent book clubs. Motto: Chat do we have a haiku – Lauren J. I’m Goobin’ it – Luis H

With the first family head Jocelyn Zejda and 17 other devout members, the Moonshines are one of the current 4 active families of APO. In the spirit of family revival in the Fall 2025 semester, it was reformed in tribute to the old Moonfish group, who were known for various nocturnal water-based activities, often without suits. Any person in Moonshines is a courageous and spirited person, maybe not always shining the brightest but always there to lend a helping hand, similar to the moon.

The mascot of this family, Moonie, is a well-endowed (a**) crocheted half-crescent moon, passed around from member to member and protected with great care and reverence. Their, ostensibly secret, hand symbol is a crescent moon, formed with the left hand. The family food is Oreos, and Moon Water (blue gatorade) is the main drink. Upon initiation into the family, members are often given their first taste of moon water, along with oreos, moonpies, and lonestar crackers.

Moonshines are known for hosting pool parties, especially under the full moon, and gathering to watch astrological spectacularities together. They may also be found participating in nighttime walks, acting in their natural capacity as nocturnal creatures.

And sometimes, in the dead of night, if you listen very closely under a full moon, you may even hear them chanting:

“M-O-O-N-S-H-I-N-E-S, we’re the moonshines!”

Their other lesser known motto is “We will moon you”.

“Bzzzzzzzzzzzz”

They are the Hive Mind of APO! The actives in this family are sweet as honey, but under all that sweet honey are the busiest bees of APO. Hardworking, fierce, and cooperative. The Hive is in full bloom and ready for the next adventure. The family started in Fall 2025 with family heads Evan Koroma and Kiara Rundles, while the current heads are Valkyrie Church and Abby Tobleman. While the mascot is Gina the Gigantic Bee, who loves the Hive’s fun fact, which is that “The Bzzzzz Drumline-Interlude” by Beyonce from Beychella is their most valued tune.

“Through its purported connections to the June 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, the Black Hand may have been one of the principal catalysts to the start of World War I.”
-Wikipedia

Founded on the principles of not taking ourselves too seriously and being super diverse, The Black Hand are devoted to being the loudest and proudest family in Alpha Rho. We have fun, don’t take ourselves seriously, and will always be seen declaring our family pride whenever we get the chance!

For centuries, a family known as the DJs in this chapter of Alpha Phi Omega have roamed the campus of the University of Texas. With a reputation for giving the least amount of shits and having the best taste in music, this family has always been the life of any party in Alpha Rho. However, they still lacked one thing- a muse for their creative spirits. But in 2010, one Canadian gave them that muse, with a debut album called Thank Me Later. The DJs fell head over heels, and Drake has sung and rapped his way into their hearts in no time, and has resided there ever since. In 2015, the DJs officially dedicated their family to the 6 God by declaring that “DJs” now stands for “Drake’s Jumpmen.” This faithful group currently aims to follow in the footsteps of beloved Aubrey. In doing so, they now have a reputation for always being the most chill at meetings, and the most lit at parties. The aux cord will always have a place to reside as long as this family is still around. What a time to be alive.

“Greens for $1.50 and damn well worth it!”
The Greens are a close-knit and laid back family that is accepting of brothers from many different backgrounds. We enjoy spending our family nights at places on and around campus where we can catch up with each other. We also like to try new things that our out of our comfort zone to spice things up every now and then. Come join the family that’s a chocolate cupcake: A classic you’d eat any day because we are just that good.

Founded on a cold winter night in 2014, the Illuminati came into being when a group of actives found out about the conspiracies in APO. These actives banded together and formed the Illuminati. Shrouded in mystery, these actives worship the triangle, representative of the three cardinal principles. The symbol of the triangle is sacred to these brothers. They can be identified by their hand sign, a triangle formed with their hands. These brothers represent the best of what Alpha Rho has to offer. Since it’s inception, the Illuminati has had a long history of brothers active and excited for all leadership, friendship, service, and flag, the complete brother. The Illuminati meets in secret, with their next move always being a mystery.

To trace the ancestry of the Outsiders, one must travel hundreds of millions of years into the into the Jurassic period. In the beginning, our ancestors originated from vicious meat-eating dinosaurs. One day, a dinosaur decided there just wasn’t enough friendship going around with dinosaurs eating other dinosaurs n’ all so it started the Outsiders as a way of calling other dinosaurs “fam”. Thusly, our family was started by the first ever philosopher named Philosoraptor. Yes, we’re older than APO itself , and even older than human-kind as a species. We spend most our free time worshipping and understanding the teachings of Philosoraptor. However, when we’re not being so cultish, we are a small, close-knit family that loves embarking on anything from hiking to video games. Everyone in the family is an anthropomorphic dinosaur with diverse interests so anyone is welcome, and trust us we don’t bite.

The >-S-P-E-E-R->s live by the motto “Always classy, never trashy, and just a little bit nasty.” We are probably the nicest people you will ever meet, unless you cross us. We are one of the oldest families in APO, and come from a time when families were named after the oldest active member in the family. Our namesake, Gary Speer, founded the >-S-P-E-E-R->s in the 1980s. We are one of the largest families in APO, and Big/Little reveal is our favorite day because it means bringing new people into our lives. >-S-P-E-E-R->s are found at almost every service event and are extremely active in the chapter, exemplifying the qualities of leadership, friendship and service. We may not always follow the rules, but we love the color purple and adorable pandas and will always have food.

Born from the ashes of Outsiders, Illuminati, and the Vigilantes, we rose to become one of the most chaotic families. From the very beginning we sought to overthrow the establishment while dining on breakfast food for lunch and dinner. Our family isn’t for the weak of heart or the sane of mind. Our family is the Anarchy.