Brother Frederick Well's Story

Brother Frederick Wells was born in Houston, Texas on January 1, 1959. He graduated from James Madison High School in 1978 and enrolled at Prairie View A&M University the same summer of 1978. Brother Frederick attended Prairie View’s innovative intensive eight-week freshman summer program known as the Engineering and Science Concepts Institute (ESCI). Brother Frederick and his family financed his first year of undergraduate studies independently. He would travel home on weekends to work and assist his father’s efforts in covering his own college tuition expenses.

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During the academic year spanning from the Fall of 1978 through the Spring of 1979, he was honored with the Academic Excellence Award for consistently achieving a place on the honor roll each semester at Prairie View A&M University. Brother Fred's commitment to hard work and responsibility resulted in him being awarded a full scholarship. His gratitude was evident in his continued accomplishments, which persisted until his graduation. Over the subsequent three years, Brother Fred maintained an impressive average GPA of 3.5, notably achieving Cum Laude recognition in the Fall of 1979, the Fall of 1980, and the Spring of 1981. He was recognized in "Who's Who among Students in American Universities & Colleges" for two consecutive years, precisely in 1980 and 1981.

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Brother Frederick demonstrated a poised and professional demeanor about himself. He was recognized as a "Most Together" student in his freshman year. He excelled academically while balancing involvement on campus and in the community. Brother Frederick, as a distinguished recipient of this honor, was known as being a leader among leaders. Prior to becoming an Elite member, Brother Frederick served as the Line-president in a prior endeavor alongside his Rhomeo line brothers, Algie Armstead and Lance A, Wyndon.

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Brother Fred was a member of the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society, and several other engineering organizations which included serving as president of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society. Furthermore, Brother Fred completed an internship at Bell Laboratory and remarkably, obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in under four years, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors in the fall of 1981.

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Words of wisdom from Brother Frederick Wells:

It is important to recognize that the individual who receives the most attention is not necessarily the one responsible for all the efforts. One does not need to be in the forefront to make a significant impact. Historically, numerous victories have been achieved from behind the scenes. It is imperative that we learn to value our historical lessons.

 

While George Washington is often credited for his leadership, it was Alexander Hamilton who played a pivotal role behind the scenes. Every successful organization has an individual similar to Hamilton, someone who prioritizes success of the brotherhood over self-glorification. Furthermore, it is beneficial for our organization to have a Hamilton-like figure who is passionate about achieving our goals. Ultimately, it is crucial to appreciate the variety of skills that individuals bring, as all organizations rely on a well-defined structure.

                                                                                       

Today’s Success: 

Following his graduation from Prairie View A&M University, Fred pursued a career at NASA and various companies pertinent to his field of engineering. Brother Fred Wells who prefers to be called Fred now resides in Virginia. He is enjoying a quiet and private lifestyle alongside his wife, children, and grandchildren in the state.