Contact:

Alpha Gamma Rho

132 California Blvd.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93410

agr.calpoly@gmail.com

For Immediate Release:

June 5th, 2017 San Luis Obispo, Calif.The brothers of Alpha Gamma Rho-Chi Chapter would
like to apologize for any discomfort caused by our end-of-the-year costume photograph.

We as a Fraternity take full responsibility for the lack of regard taken when dressing up for this
photograph. Individuals have expressed concern regarding items of clothing and props seen in
the photograph. We would like to apologize if our photo has been misinterpreted as an attack
or discriminative action. Some representations depicted in the photograph were unacceptable
because it appropriated cultural and ethnic identities of our peers. Although that was not our
intention, we understand how this image has negatively impacted many students and people in
the community. We would also like to assure everyone that no city or state laws were violated
in regards to the weapons and firearms seen in the photograph.

We have contacted all sites that have posted the photograph for removal and are working to
ensure our values are aligned with how we are representing ourselves and Alpha Gamma Rho.
The tradition of our end-of-year photo, will not appropriate cultures in the future. We respect
the diversity that exists in our chapter and at Cal Poly and will be more thoughtful in all that we
do moving forward and how that can impact others. We will work with campus partners to
ensure educational and developmental opportunities are provided to our members around
social justice, diversity and inclusion. We sincerely apologize for any unintentional harm that
has arisen and will continue to improve all chapter operations.