The SPHINX | Spring 1960 | Volume 45 | Number 2 196004502

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc. DIRECTORY FOR THE YEAR I960 G e n e r a l President: MYLES A . P A I G E , 1294 Carroll Street, Brooklyn 13, N e w York Eastern Vice President: DR. C H A R L E S A . B R O A D D U S , 34 Spring Street, Trenton 8, N e w Jersey W e s t e r n Vice President: DR. E D W A R D H . B A L L A R D , 1124 So. St. Andrews Place, Los Angeles, California Southwestern Vice President: T. W I N S T O N C O L E , Box # 2 0 , W i l e y College, Marshall, Texas M i d - W e s t e r n Vice President: S T E N S O N E. B R O A D D U S , Box # 2 5 1 , Harrod's Creek, Kentucky.

Southern Vice President: J A M E S E. H U G E R , Bethune-Cookman C o l l e g e , Daytona Beach, Florida G e n e r a l Secretary: L A U R E N C E T. Y O U N G , 4432 South Parkway, C h i c a g o 15, III. G e n e r a l Treasurer: M E R E D I T H G . F E R G U S O N , 345 Fourth A v e . No.. Nashville, Tennessee G e n e r a l Counsel: ERNEST N . M O R I A L , 101 Claver Building, 1821 Orleans Ave., N e w Orleans, La. Editor-in-Chief " T H E S P H I N X " : W . B A R T O N BEATTY, Jr., ~ 5 H i g h Terrace, Montclair, N e w Jersey Director of Educational Activity: L I O N E L H . N E W S O N , Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Historian: C H A R L E S H . W E S L E Y , Central State C o l l e g e , W i l b e r f o r c o , O h i o A S S I S T A N T V I C E PRESIDENTS: EASTERN R E G I O N — W i l l i a m D. C o v e r d a l e . I l l , 85 Lincoln Avenue, Y e a d o n , Pennsylvania W E S T E R N R E G I O N — T h e o d o r e C a r t e r , 6128 Jordan Avenue, El Cerrito, California S O U T H E R N R E G I O N — A l v i n Friddie, Florida A and M C o l l e g e , Tallahassee, Florida M I D W E S T E R N R E G I O N — P a u l J . King, Jr., 7319 S. Vernon Avenue, C h i c a g o , Illinois S O U T H W E S T E R N R E G I O N — W a l t e r J . Sapp, W i l e y C o l l e g e , Marshall, Texas JEWELS I N O M E G A CHAPTER—Charles H . Chapman, Vertner, W . Tandy, Nathaniel A . M u r r a y .

Robert H .

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Eugene

Kinckle Jones,

C H A I R M E N , STANDI N G COMMITTEES SCHOLARSHIP A N D EDUCATIONAL ACTIVSTANDARDS A N D EXTENSION C O M M I T T E E : ITY; Lionel H . Newsom, Southern University, Aaron Brown, 1468 President Street, Brooklyn, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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BUDGET C O M M I T T E E : Kermit J . H a l l , 5000 W o o d l a n d Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

A U D I T C O M M I T T E E : W . D. Hawkins, Jr., Fisk University, Nashville 8, Tennessee.

RULES A N D C R E D E N T I A L C O M M I T T E E : A n drew J . Lewis I I I , 525 Tatnall Street, A t l a n t a , Georgia.

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C O M M I T T E E : John D. BuckN . M a r k e t Street, St. Louis,

REORGANIZATION COMMITTEE: Raymond W . Cannon, N o . 727 Palace Building, M i n n e a polis, Minnesota, H O U S I N G F O U N D A T I O N : W i l l i a m M . Alexander, 4272 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Mis-

I960 CHAPTER DIRECTORY INTERMEDIATE CHAPTERS: 500.

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O M I C R O N LAMBDA ALPHA—Elmer L. Green.

Box 333, Howard Univ., Washington, D.C. O M I C R O N LAMBDA BETA—(Inactive) Univ. of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois

UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTERS: I..

ALPHA—Dr. S . Alex Calvin, 401 W . State Street, Ithaca, N.Y. BETA—James Collins, 1623 Varnum Street, N.W. Washington, D C .

3. GAMMA—Thomas Crawford, Va. Union University, Richmond, Va. 4. DELTA—William O. Davit, Jr. Huston-Tillotson College, Austin, Tex. 5. EPSILON—Milton G. Tarver, 236 Cooley Hse., East Quad., Ann Arbor, Mich.

6. ZETA—Inactive 7. ETA—Floyd Posby, 116-18 W . K4th St. New York, N.Y. Apt. 20 8. THETA— Floyd E. Carroll, 1431 E. 60th Place, Chicago, Illinois 9. IOTA—Haiel L. Moore, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga. 10. KAPPA—Kenneth Bland, 1090 Leona Avenue, Columbus, Ohio I I . MU—Arthur C. Hill, 650 Carroll Avenue, : t .

Paul, Minn.

12. NU—Russell Daniel, Box # 3 8 , Lincoin University, Pa. 13. XI—Milton D. Williams Wilberforce University, Ohio 14. OMICRON—Robert P. Smith, 3046 Centre Avenue. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15. PI—James L. Sweeney, 3218 E. I2lst St., Cleveland, Ohio It. RHO—R. Allan Durrant, 40 W . Upsal Street, Phila., Pa. 17. SIGMA—Herman Hemingway, 72 Hutchings St., Dorchester, Mass.

18. TAU—Clarence J. Crooks, Jr., 19 Taft Hse. MRH, Champaign, III. I?. UPSILON—Beckwith Horton, 1014 Mississippi St., Lawrence, Kansas 20. PHI—C. Dalton Lynch, Box 120 Gamertsfelder Hall, Ohio Univ Athens, Ohio 21. CHI—Chas. B. Watson, 1222 Jeffer:on St., Nashville, Tenn.

22. P5I—Donald R. Anderson, 5820 Arch Street, Phila., Pa. L. Johnson, 1016 Chapel 23. ALPHA ALPHA—Henry Street. CTncinnati, Ohio ALPHA BETA—Chas.

J. Coleman, Talladega 24.

Col'ege, Talladega, Alabama A' PHA GAMMA—Inactive 25.

26. ALPHA DELTA—Chas. H. Bailey, 3805 Maple Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif.

27. ALPHA EPSILON—John Stewart, 3029 Acton Street, Berkeley, California

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ALPHA ZETA—Chas. Woodyard, Prillerman Hall, West Va. State College, Institute, West Va. ALPHA ETA—Frank S. Greene, 5119 Lexington, St. Louis, Mo. ALPHA THETA—Inactive ALPHA IOTA—Leon O. Lewis, 3065 Monroe Street, Denver, Colorado ALPHA KAPPA—Inactive ALPHA MU—Louis S. Moseley, 2033 Darrow Avenue, Evantton, Ml. ALPHA NU—Inactive ALPHA XI— Cleophas W . Miller, 531 26th Avenue, Seattle, Wash.

ALPHA OMICRON—Jas. L. Allen, Johnson C. Sm.th Univ., Charlotte, N.C. ALPHA PI—Inactive ALPHA RHO—Norman P. Range, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia ALPHA S'GMA—Herman L. Totten, Coe Hall, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas ALPHA TAU—David L. Wilson, 785 Bellevue Avenue, Akron, Ohio ALPHA UPSILON—Cecil R. Crump, 5050 Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan ALPHA PHI—Wm. S. Fillmore, Clark College, Atlanta, Georgia ALPHA CHI—Ouentin T. Smith, Box 162, Fisk Univ., Nashville, Tenn.

ALPHA PSI—Willie D. May, 311 Foster Hall, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri BETA ALPHA—Frank W . Greene, Box 208 Morgan College, Balto., Md. BETA BETA—Inactive BETA GAMMA—J. Earl Fitipatrick, Box 2608, Virginia State College, Petersburg, Virginia BETA DELTA—Jno. T. McLeod, 406 Treadwell St., Orangeburg, S.C. BETA EPSILON—McCray Bussey, Box 105, Cooper Hall. A and T College, Greensboro N.C. BETA ZETA—Albert A. Greenlee, State Teachers' College, Eliiabeth City, North Carolina BETA ETA—Jno. S. Holmes, 209 E. Walnut St., Carbondale, Illinois BETA THETA—Rastes demons, 214 Payne Hall Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W . Va. BETA IOTA—Lawrence Hauser, Teachers College, Winston Salem, N.C. BETA KAPPA—Arthur Stevens, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma BETA MU—Edw. D. Snorton, McCullin Hall, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Kentucky BETA NU—Edw. Thornton, Fla. A and M College, Tallahassee, Fla. BETA XI—Sammie Fields, Jr., 2308 Shasta Avenue, Memphis, Tenn.

BETA OMICRON—Edison Morrison. Clement Hall. Tenn. State University, Nashville, Tenn.

BETA PI—Arthur Bowles, Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee

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BETA RHO—Johnnie E. Burke, Shaw Univ., Raleigh, N.C. BETA SIGMA—Wm. W . Mackey, Southern University, Baton Rouge, La. 62. BETA TAU—Inactive 63. BETA UPSILON—Henry L. Moton, Alabama State College, Montgomery, Ala. 64. BETA PHI—Cornelius W . Merrick, Dillard Un.v., New Orleans, La. 65. BETA CHI—Frederick M. Harris, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas 66. BETA PSI—Inactive 67. G A M M A ALPHA—Frankie McDonald, Texas College, Tyler, Texas 68. G A M M A BETA—Roamless Hudson, N.C. State College, Durham, N.C. 69. G A M M A GAMMA—Arthur E. Pinckney, Allen Univ., Columbia, South Carolina 70. G A M M A DELTA—Willie F. Griffin, Box 4098, AM&N College, Pine Bluff, Ark. 71. G A M M A EPSILON—James E. Hill, 255 Mills Street, Madison, Wisconsin 72. G A M M A ZETA—Shedrick Lyons, Ft. Valley State College, Ft. Valley. Ga. 73. G A M M A ETA—Charles Comer, Box 347, SRC Bloomington, Indiana 74. G A M M A THETA—Inactive 75. G A M M A IOTA—Avon McDaniel, Box 63, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 76. G A M M A KAPPA—Richard Arrington, Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama 77. G A M M A MU—Bernard Anderson, Livingstone College, Salisbury, N.C. 78. G A M M A NU—Raymond Coleman, Box 274, Pa. State Univ., Univ. Park, Pa. 79. G A M M A XI—John C. Lewis, 846 E. 77th Street, Los Angeles, California 80. G A M M A OMICRON—Raymond D. Melton, McGranahan Hall, Knoxville College, Knoxville, Tennessee SI. G A M M A PI—Edw. E. Robinson, Benedict College, Columbia, S.C. 82. G A M M A RHO—Emory T. Turner, 137 W. S.W. Carry, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana 83. G A M M A SIGMA—Delbert LeCompte, Del. State College, Dover, Delaware 84. G A M M A TAU—David Wynn, 1574 F, Spartan Village, East Lansing, Michigan 85. G A M M A UPSILON—Richard A. Evans, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi 86. G A M M A PHI—Jewel Williams, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama 87. G A M M A CHI—Andrew V. Stevenson, 218 Tanner Hall, Kansas State Teachers, Pittsburgh, Kansas 88. G A M M A PSI—Raymond I. Hunley, St. Augustine College, Raleigh, N.C. 89. DELTA ALPHA—Cleadus Ferguson, Claflin College, Orangeburg, S.C. 90. DELTA BETA—Samuel A. Hay, Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Fla. 91. DELTA GAMMA—Posey Williams, Alabama A &M College, Normal, Alabama 02. DELTA DELTA—Walter H. Jackson, Albany State College, Albany, Georgia 93. DELTA EPSILON—Kenneth R. Scott, 102 Lonsdale Road. Buffalo, N.Y. 94. DELTA ZETA—(Inactive) 95. DELTA ETA—Richard Fitzgerald, Box # 3 6 1 , 1405 Rockerfeller Street, Waycross, Georgia 96. DELTA THETA—Willard D. McCleary 97. DELTA IOTA—Inactive 98. DELTA KAPPA—Theodore Casey, Alcorn A&M College, Lorman, Mississippi 99. DELTA MU—Wm J . Ridgeway, 812 Matthewson, Wichita, Kansas 100. DELTA NU—Ernest Brown, Md. State College, Princess Anne, Maryland 300. DELTA XI—Jas. A. Wright, Central State Colleqe, Wilberforce, Ohio 301. DELTA OMICRON—Rick Nelson, 231 Monterey, San Francisco, Calif.

302. DELTA PI—Theo. R. Young, State Teachers' Colleqe. Cheyney, Pa. 303. DELTA RHO—Robt. E. Williams, 3921 Myrtle, Kansas City, Missouri 304. DELTA SIGMA—Leroy J. Sanford, Grambling College, Grambling, La. 305. DELTA TAU—Kenneth Wright, St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, Va. 306. DELTA UPSILON—William Burke, McFarland Hall. Miami Univ., Oxford, Ohio 307. DELTA PHI—Malcolm O. Barnes, Jackson State College, Jackson, Miss.

308. DELTA CHI—Van W . Lewis, 36 Hopkins Ave., Brooklyn, New York 309. DELTA PSI—Reid Anderson, Fla. N and I. M. College, St. Augustine, Florida 310. EPSILON ALPHA— Eiekiel Smith, 713 Johnson Ave., Toledo. Ohio 311. EPSILON BETA—Clarence D. Johnson, 2494 S. Lily Avenue, Fresno, Calif 312. EPSILON GAMMA—Lee Morris Walton, Bishop College, Marshall, Texas 313. EPSILON DELTA—Clarence W . Mixon, Rt. 2.

Box 59, Kent. Ohio 314. EPSILON EPSILON—Curtis LeBlanc, 204 N. West St., Stillwater, Oklahoma 315. EPSILON ZETA—Eugene R. Hunter. Fayetteville Teachers College, Fayetteville. N C. 316. EPSILON ETA—Charles R. Johnson, 1004 Catherine St., Ann Arbor, Mich.

317. EPSILON THETA—John C. Ch'nn, 541 East Henry St., Meadville, Pa. 318. EPSHON IOTA_Samuel Green, San Jacinto Dorn D Room ?0*-A. Austin. Texas 61.

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GENERAL PRESIDENT PAIGE MEETS W I T H Front row seated (left to right): Dr. Charles A . Broaddus, Eastern Vice-President; Melvin Johnson, Chairman Banquer and Dance; Edward J . Austin, President Mu Lambda Chapter; Maj. Floyd N. Crouch, Philadelphia, Penn.; Rev. J . Clinton Hoggard, Chairman, Public Program; Kermit Hall, General Convention Advisor, Philadelphia, Penn.; Belford V. Lawson, Local Convention Chairman; Myles A . Paige, General President, Brooklyn, New York; William A . Hale, General PresidentElect; James N. Saunders, Honorary Convention Chairman; H. Grey Gillem, Hospitality and Transportation and W . Tilford Davis, Convention Secretary.

Standing (left t o right: W . D. Hawkins, Nashville, Tennessee;

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FIFTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE Chairman, National A u d i t Committee James Collins; Howland Ware, Souvenir Program; John Bandy, Public Relations Committee; Millard R. Dean, Chairman, Public Relations and Publicity; Horace Holmes, Vice-President, Mu Lambda Chapter; Newman C . Taylor, President Beta Mu Lambda Corporation; Frank Silva, President, Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter; Booker T. McGraw, Souvenir Program Committee; Charles B. W a r e , Chairman. Reclamation; C. C . House, Assistant Local Convention Chairman; Laurence T. Young, General Secretary; William H. Smith, Chairman Badges and Souvenirs; Luther Ike, J .

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Individual chapters will be billed for cost of engraving pictures submitted and used.

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THE 1960 CONVENTION CALL To All Brothers In Alpha Phi Alpha Greetings: In compliance with Article VII, Sections 1, 2 and 3 of the Constitution of the Alpha Phi Fraternity, Inc. and as your General President, 1 hereby issue the official call for all Alpha Phi Alpha men to assemble in the Sheraton Park Hotel, Washington, D C , August 19th to 23rd, 1960 for the purpose of conducting the business of of great Fraternity through the 54th Anniversary General Convention.

The host chapters are Mu Lambda, Beta and Omicron Lambda Alpha. The Convention Committee is making superhuman efforts to entertain you and have assured me that all rooms reserved for members of our Fraternity at the Hotel will be air-conditioned and as much of the program as possible will be held within the Hotel.

Yours Fraternally, Myles A. Paige General President P.S. Of tremendous importance to the Fraternity and of unusual benefit to you is the opportunity to apply for your group life insurance now.

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adventure which is one of the great forces of western civilizations? Are we making specific contributions to the creative thought of our time?

7. Do we face a cris's of leadership?

Can we mobilize our intelligence to meet the overwhelming challenge and accept the exciting opportunity to move from the panaceas and platitudes of the past to the asticity and promise of the future?

8. Can we survive the perilous journey through the sixties or will we travel down the road to chaos?

9. Are we integrating and indoctrinating our younger Brothers into active participation in all phases of our program?

CONVENTION DATES August 19-24, I960 Washington, D. C.

10. Why are there so few Brothers financial and active out of an approximate membership of 25 thousand? How many Brothers voted in the last election?

Is this not a serious Fraternal malaise?

In the light of the liberating discipline of unfettered intelligence, have we lost our great purposes and high destiny?

Are we adding a new dimension to human dignity? Are we worshipping the cult of mediocrity or shall we heed the call to greatness?

These are questions of motives, of action which can be answered only on an intellectual and moral level. Our failure to answer them here at our 54th Aniversary at the seat of world power and at this time of world peril is an escape into fraternal fantasy. In the searchlight of these questions, I welcome you.

General Chairman Belford V. Lawson, Jr.

A Cult of Mediocrity or A Call To Greatness I welcome the Brothers and friends of the Alpha Community to our Capital.

I shall not indulge in the usual banalities.

Because I love and believe in Alpha Phi Alpha, I raise these questions: 1. Have we forgotten the power of those apostolic ideals upon which Alpha was founded?

2. Have we really understood or attempted to implement the real purposes of Alpha as so often enunciated by our philosopher-founder. Jewel Brother Henry C. Callis?

3. Are we too content with obeisance to the old orthodoxies? Can we live on the legacy of the past?

4. Do we belong to the beat generation rhapsodizing in a wild, neoromantic world of ecstacy in search of social prestige?

5. Are we running in a continued straight line of no progress and stagnation which lead eventually to fossilization?

6. Are we taking from or contributing to the general pool of knowledge and service, the great intellectual and moral PAGE 2

BROTHER BELFORD V. LAWSON Local Convention Chairman Past General President THE SPHINX

Another Ten Years - The 60's

By Jewel Arthur Callis Washington, D.C.—A prophet is without honor in his generation. One hundred years ago, in spite of thirty years of social ostracism, physical abuse and public indignities, Wendell Phillips, William Lloyd Garrison and Charles Sumner still were supporting liberal causes whose inevitable issues our country is now being forced to resolve. Meanwhile, throughout the 19th Century, the great compromisers, Webster, Clay and Calhoun were lauded in histories of the United States.

When Alpha Phi Alpha was born, Reconstruction was dead. The Negro was not free anywhere in America. His education was a farce. His economic opportunities were limited to service occupations and farming on shares. Again the compromisers held the reins that kept us in traces. A handful of students at Cornell recognized the need for well trained, dedicated and organized leadership. It was on the basis of this principle that Alpha Phi Alpha received from the State of New York a charter for a national fraternity.

What will the Nineteen-Sixties bring?

In 1830 the Abolitionists were "crackedbrained fanatics." In 1860 the conscience of America awoke. In the Nineteen-Sixties every citizen of the United States will be freed from intimidation, humiliation and discrimination in public places, at the polls and in institutions supported by tax revenues. Again, the conscience of America is aroused. The battle will be won. The process will be long, arduous and costly.

Alpha Phi Alpha now is expendable.

We are no longer necessary for the advancement of human rights in this decade. Indeed, I am not certain we are prepared for the responsibilities of this period. Our interests have become too narrow. Dances and cocktail parties replace discussion of current problems and active participation in community and regional affairs.

In this decade, the level and quality of our education lags still. Some of our schools will close. Those that survive must raise their standards to approach the merit of similar institutions. Our students in this decade must face their futures well-prepared, confident, unMAY,

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abashed and expecting no quarter. In the Space Age they must be exceptional. Their predecessors, our graduate brothers, in far too great a number, have become successful, self-centered and flamboyant. It is time that Alpha Phi Alpha renounce its froth and bring alive the principles on which it was founded or relinquish its claim to leadership.

It is my hope that in this decade the younger brothers will infuse anew the graduate chapters with the ideal of community service and leadership. This is fundamental if Alpha Phi Alpha participates with pride in the freedom of 1970.

TO ALL CHAPTERS Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Dear Brothers: There will be a one-day, medal play golf tournament to precede the 1960 Alpha Phi Alpha Convention. The tournament will be for 18 holes—qualifying first nine holes. Entrance fee will be three dollars ($3.00) and greens fee extra. There will be as many flights as entries warrant with three trophies for each flight.

Delta Xi Adds 33 New Sphinxmen To Roster

By Brothers Malcom D. McCoy and Tyrome Henderson Wilberforce, Ohio—With the coming of another spring, Delta Xi has brought into the fold thrity-three new Sphinxmen. These new potentials represent the largest "little pro." in the history of Delta Xi. This pledge club is not only large but among its members are many leaders and scholars.

We would like to extend our best wishes to our Brothers who are graduating this June. They are: Brothers: James A. Wright, President of Delta Xi, Birmingham, Ala.; LeRoi Alexander, Norman Berry, Robert Campbell and John J. Phillips of Cincinnati, Ohio; Odis Moss, Don Smith and Willie McClemore of Cleveland; John Bray and Ronald Clark of Springfield, Ohio; Robert Carter, Akron, Ohio; Malcom McCoy, Columbus, Ohio; Lonnie Holmes, Dayton, Ohio; Lehman Tomlin, Youngstown, Ohio; Donis Toler, Zanesville, Ohio; Lacy Simmons and George Mackson, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Earl Howard, Chicago, 111.; Kelsey McCIoud, Tampa, Fla.; Charles Delane, Memphis, Tenn.; Ulus Sturghill, Statesville, N.C.; and William Pickens, Birmingham, Ala.

The tournament will be played on the Langston Municipal Golf Course at 24th and Benning Road, N. E., Washington, D. C. on August 18, 1960. The deadline for entrance will be 1:00 p. m. Starting time may be secured with advance entrance.

In order to plan our tournament adequately, we need to know how many brothers plan to play.

Will you please canvass your membership and let us know no later than June 15 how many brothers in your chapters plan to participate. Send your reply to me at the above address of the General Convention Committee, or to the address below.

Yours in Golf, Brother Otis C. Davenport Committee Chairman 1342 Ritchie Place, N.E. Washington 17, D C .

MRS. CHARLES I. CASSELL President—Alpha Wives Washington, D.C. PAGE 3

From The General President's Desk Dear Brother in Alpha: This announcement is one of the most important your Fraternity has ever been privileged to make to the membership.

It is important to you, your Fraternity —and even more important to your family.

At the Forty-Fifth General Convention held in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 2630, 1959, a group insurance program was adopted. The program as adopted will provide low-cost term life insurance for members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. who are in good standing and are under age 65.

Because Alpha Phi Alpha is a large, stable and reliable fraternity, we have been able to make arrangements with an insurance company highly regarded in the insurance business—the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company of California, for a low cost term life insurance policy. Money received from the experience refund will be given to the Alpha Phi Alpha Building Foundation, Inc. to help finance the establishment of college chapter houses.

The Alpha Phi Alpha term life insurance plan is not intended to replace your present life insurance coverage. It will, however, provide additional protection at a price everyone can afford.

Details of the plan are included in this brochure.

1 am very happy that our Fraternity is able to provide this additional benefit to its membership. It enables us to say once again, "Alpha Phi Alpha, first of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all."

Fraternally yours, Myles A. Paige General President

Contribute Now to the:

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and

The United Negro College Fund

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N.A.A.C.P. A W A R D General President Paige accepts honor award from Brother Theodore A. Berry during recent Cincinnati Convention.

The Alpha Phi Alpha Group Insurance Plan WHO IS ELIGIBLE? Each member in good standing on the effective date of the policy who has not attained his sixty-fifth birthday is eligible. Each member entering the Fraternity after the effective date of the Policy will be eligible on the first day of the month following the date of entering the Fraternity.

WHAT DOES THE PLAN PROVIDE? The Plan provides $1,000 of group term life insurance to Age 65. When an insured member dies, a lump sum payment will be made to the beneficiary selected by the member. The death benefit will be paid upon receipt of required proof of death. The only event in which no death benefit is payable is if death occurs in any military, naval or air service of any country or countries at war, or within one year after termination of such service, and as a result of injuries suffered or diseases contacted in such service.

WHEN IS THE PLAN EFFECTIVE? The Plan will become effective July 1, providing three thousand members have enrolled and paid their premium by that time. Any new member of the Fraternity will be given ninety days in which to enroll without a medical examination. Such new members who do not apply within such period will be required to furnish satisfactory evidence of insurability.

BENEFICIARY: The Beneficiary may be changed at any time by proper notification to the Company.

ANNUAL COST: Premiums will be computed annually. Through mass purchasing, the initial premium will be only $10.00 for each insured member. This continued on next page

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• low premium will not be increased by the Insurance Company unless required by the experience under the Plan. The annual premium is payable on the inception of the Plan, and each year thereafter. In case of deferred enrollment, or of new members, a pro rate premium will be chargd to the next annual premium due date.

CONTINUATION OF INSURANCE: Subject to the terms of the Policy, if any members suffer total and permanent disability which prevents him from engaging in any occupation or employment for wage or profit before reaching Age sixty, the group life insurance will be continued in force without cost to him during such disability. Evidence of continued total and permanent disability must be furnished from to time.

CONVERSION PRIVILEGE: Subject to the terms of the Policy, if a member's insurance terminates because of attainment of Age sixty-five, or for certain other reasons stated in the Policy, he will be given the privilege of converting it, without evidence of insurability, to any policy of life insurance (without disability benefits) which is customarily issued by the Company, except Term Insurance, In an amount not greater than the amount of the member's Life Insurance under the Group Policy at the time of such termination. Written request for such conversion and payment of premium must be made within 31 days of such termination.

PARTICIPATING: The Fraternity will be entitled to such annual dividend credit as the Company shall determine, based upon experience.

THE INSURANCE COMPANY: This Plan is underwritten by Golden State Mutual Life Insurance Company of California. It was established in 1925 and has assets in excess of $16,000,000.

INITIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD: The initial enrollment period ends July 1 1960. All eligible brothers enrolling during the initial enrollment period will become insured on the effective date of the policy, which will be July 1, if a sufficient number is enrolled by that date. Those enrolling after that date will be subject to a medical examination in accordance with the terms of the Policy.

Early History

continued from February issue, page 33 Again at this time the name of C. C. Poindexter was suggested as one whose name should have been added to the list of founders since he had given birth to the idea which brought the boys and girls together at his residence. But when the idea of organizing a colored fraternity was suggested, he immediately did all he could to discourage the idea and the majority of the founders agreed that for that reason his name should never be linked with the early history of Alpha Phi Alpha. When asked for financial aid he turned a deaf ear to our pleas. In the early days when his advice and experience would have been a great help to us he was very antagonistic.

Our first initiation was held in a hall on State Street, Ithaca, N. Y. We used robes at that time borrowed from the people from whom we rented the hall.

Your humble servant N. A. Murray played the organ. We used as some of our initiation material tobasco sauce, also the Culprit was bared to the back with arms behind, tied and his face was blindfolded. He was told to kneel and a red continued on page 9

Historic Beta . . .A First Washington, D.C.—The founding of Beta Chapter as the first college fraternity on a predominantly Negro campus was started by correspondence in 1907 betwen the late. Brother Eugene Kinkle Jones and Brother Alphonso Payton Cook, living now on Tea Street, N.W. in Washington, D.C. Nineteen brothers were made December 20, 1907 by Brothers Eugene Kinckle Jones and Nathaniel Murray. Founders of Beta are: Welford R. Wilson, C. Edmund Smith, Alphonso Cook, John A. McMurray, George A. Lyle, Carl A. Young, J. Oliver Morrison, M. Alvin Morrison, James R. Chase, Cornelius S. Cowan, J. Russel Hunt, Daniel Bowles, Morris Walton, Junius W. Jones, James E. Hayes, J. F. Dagler, George Kyle, William D. Giles, George E. Giles.

This Chapter initiated fourteen men in November 1908 and thereafter made a few faculty members and some honorary members.

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Among the honorary members were: Kelly Miller, George Cooke, Paul G. Lightfoot, Charles Syphax, Arthur M. Curtis and T. Williston.

Beta Chapter continued to furnish many national officers during these early years with many conventions being held in Washington, D.C. The first general being Dec. 28, 1908.

At the 6th annual convention in 1913 in Washington, D . C , Beta men had moved into their fraternity house rented from Howard University in the 2400 block of Georgia Avenue. At this convention the brothers advocated the phrase "Chapter house tonic" as the best method of fraternalism and fellowship along with boarding facilities.

In 1927 Howard University needed the building for their own expansion program but permitted the Chapter to meet in a Science Room of Thirkfield Hall.

In the fall of 1928, the property at

1917 Third Street, N.W. was acquired and remained the meeting place and dormitory until purchased by the Federal Government in 1943 for construction of the present Slowe Hall.

These funds were deposited in BetaMu Lambda Corporation and this Corporation continued to raise money by the sale of "bricks" to brothers until the purchase of 1800 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Beta continues to meet and hold initiations at the present location.

Since its first president, Brother C. Edmund Smith, there have been many who have held this office, among them are: William Giles. Charles Garvin, Newman P. G. Adams, Robert Jason, Braxton Cann, .Robert Mance, B. D. Goodall, Kline A. Price, George O. Butler, G. Frederick Stanton, Paul Miller and Adonas Patterson.

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BETA CHAPTER (undergraduate), Washington, D. C .

First t o * : Brothers Benjamin Height, Maurice Nelson, Roy Farmer, Carmund W h i t e , Elsy Caldwell and Benjamin Thayre.

Snider Wallace Robinson, Russell Miller, Moss Kendrix, Jr., Third row: Brothers Dewey Harrison, Donald Hare, Kenneth Clarence Magwood, Melvin, York and Richard Miller. Second Barnett, Donald Sharp, Willis Brown, Arthur Waller, Theodore row: Brothers Charles Sands, Horace Wheatley, James UpNelson, Larry Martin and William Clarke, Jr. shaw, Robert Jones, Kline Price, Jr., Samuel Golf, Joseph

Early History of Mu Lambda Chapter by Brother Victor R. Daly Washington,D.C.—In writing of the high-lights in the early history of Mu Lambda Chapter, I am almost inclined to feel like the individual who can trace his family tree all the way back to the days his family lived in it.

The small handful of graduate brothers who met in the Spring of 1923 to decide if we wanted to organize a graduate chapter here in Washington, was a far cry from the bulging meetings of Mu Lambda Chapter that tax the capacity of its beautiful fraternity house on the first Thursday of each month.

The idea of the graduate chapter in those days was still experimental and the brothers argued long and loud over the course that we should pursue. Many in our little group had been members of Beta Chapter. They had a sentimental attachment to old Beta that was not easy to sever.

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perfect plans for the organization of the chapter as soon as the charter was granted. Finally, the charter arrived and we were christened Mu Lambda, on October 1, 1923. The founders were: Brothers Arthur Curtis, Merrill Curtis, Victor Daly, Eugene Davidson, Arnold Donowa, Walter Garvin, Leo Hansberry, Edward Howard, Charles H. Houston, Frank Jones, Joseph R. Jones, John E. Lowry, Howard H. Long, Clarence Mills, Nathaniel Murray, James N. Saunders, Harold Stratton, Emory B. Smith and Charles H. Wesley.

Brother Harold Stratton was elected Chapter President, Brother Victor Daly, Secretary, and Brother Jewel Nathaniel Murray, Chaplain. He always opened the meetings by asking the brothers to recite the Lord's Prayer. Besides Brother Murray, others of our chapter founders who have passed into Omega Chapter, are Brothers Arthur Curtis, Walter Garvin, Eddie Howard, Joseph "Rusty" Jones, Charlie Houston, Clarence Mills, Harold Stratton, Howard "Pup" Long

and Emory "Parsons" Smith.

After the Chapter was organized it was customary to meet once a month at the homes of the individual brothers.

Delightful suppers were always served following the meetings. There were usually about twenty to thirty brothers in attendance. Two or three brothers would serve together as hosts, to share the expense. In those days there was neither beer nor bourbon, so that there was no expense for drinks. A few of our doctor brothers would bring a pint prescription bottle of "Old Taylor," because the drug store was the only reliable source of genuine liquor. A columnist for the Washington Post, commenting on the changed character of the American drug store of the 1920's, concluded his article with this little ditty: "By bye, Drug Store, don't you cry, You'll be a bar room, bye and bye."

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continued from page 6 differences of o p i n i o n among the brothers. Many of the former members of Beta Chapter had contributed to the purchase of a building lot on Georgia Avenue, just north of the old Beta Chapter House. Brother Irving Cassell, designed a beautiful fraternity house to go on that lot. We had his drawing framed, and that was as far as we got.

This was our number one headache.

Eventually, we sold it, and put the money in the bank.

Later, we bought the old Langston house on Third Street, Northwest.

Brother Cassell did a beautiful job of remodeling and furnishing. But it was an expensive operation, and we were soon head over heels in debt. All of us were relatively young men and financially insecure. There was only a handful of brothers who could afford to carry the financial burdens of the Chapter House.

Came the war, in 1942, and Uncle Sam bought the House and the adjoining property belonging to our late Brother Simeon L. Carson. Both properties were demolished and Slowe Hall was erected on the site. It was a dormitory for government girls. We were relieved when the transaction was consumated. We got

cash for our equity and salted it way.

There were other minor problems that bothered us. The question of initiation of new members into the chapter presented itself annually. Other fraternities were establishing graduate chapters in the city about this time, and initiated scores of prominent local men of means and prestige. Many Mu Lambda brothers felt that we should follow suit. Others opposed it on the theory that a man has to come through an under-graduate chapter to really absorb the spirit of a college fraternity. Otherwise, they argued, it was turning the fraternity into continued on pa >o 9

M U LAMBDA CHAPTER Standing, left to right: George Murphy, J . Clinton Haggord, , Charles Pettigrew and Melvin Johnson. , Richard Thomas, Booker McGraw, John Seated, left to right: Ezra Greer, Theodore Nelson, John? Eason, Emmett Scott, Cevera Little, H. Grey Gillem, Richard Bass, Harvard, Claude Cowan, Paul Piper, C. C. House, Charles Millard Dean, William Thompson, George Johnson, James Franklin, Charles I. Cassell, Clarence O . Lewis, Clarence Saunders, Lewis Aikens, Howard Jenkins, , Wheat, , Edward Austin, Herman Johnson, Herman Locksley, Warrick Cardoza, Joseph W a d d y , RegiDavid Byrd, Bernard Sewell, Theodore George and Newman Taylor. nald James, Howland W a r e , Phillip Sadler, Walter Garvin, Wilbur Ellis, Weyland, McClellan, Clarence Toomer,

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W A S H I N G T O N ' S INTERMEDIATE CHAPTER Third row, Brothers: Irving C. Williams; Larry C. Williams, First row, left to right Brothers: Earl Root; Braxton F. Cann, Representative, Beta-Mu Lambda Corporation; Hubert W .

Recording Secretary; Frank Silva, President; James Hall; W i n g a t e ; Earl E. Rains; T. Richard Mahaffey; Austin D. Lane, Samuel M,. Hoston, Representative, Beta-Mu Lambda CorParliamentarian; Benjamin J . Wailes, Jr.; Malcolm H. Lee, poration; Elmer L. Green, Corresponding Secretary; Joseph D. Pledge Master.

Reed, Treasurer; C . C. Haydel, Jr. Fourth row, Brothers: Charles W . Ross, Jr.; Harold S. Navy, Second row, Brothers: John D. Williams; Coleman R. Seward; Sr.; Robey C. McDonald; M . Gerald H o o d ; Terrell A . W a t e r s ; James H. A r g r e t t , Jr.; William C. Singleton; Ronald B. ShelWilliam C . Childers; Leonard E. Davis, Jr. ton; John M. Anderson; James W . Wills; James W . Reed.

History of Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter Washington, D.C.—A few years ago a group of brothers at Howard University who were in graduate and professional schools conceived of the idea of an Intermediate Chapter which would provide a continuity of interest in the fraternity during the years of their postgraduate studies. One of the motivating factors in forming this revolutionary kind of chapter was the realization that there was a greater community of interest among members of this group than would exist by affiliating with an undergraduate group mainly because of the difference in financial and academic responsibilities; because the age differential portrayed an ever widening set of values, moods, tastes and social attitudes; and because they felt that the younger brothers must have the experience of grappling with problems peculiar to undergraduate activities without having the initiative taken from them by their more experienced brothers. At the same

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time, there had been an increasing awareness that men in the age group of intermediates have that community of interest problem with the local graduate chapter. Their values, ideas, attitudes and social experiences are considerably difffferent. It is clear, therefore, that neither the undergraduate nor the graduate could satisfy the needs of these budding professionals. Thus, was the Intermediate Chapter conceived and brought to fruition.

If we agree that the young brothers just out of college are those toward whom we must direct our membership program, it follows that we must decide on the method or methods best calculated to achieve our aims in so far as the membership problem is concerned.

Our philosophy of organization is that the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity must tailor the framework of its organization to fit the needs of its members if we are to keep our rendevous with destiny.

As we perceive it, the urgent need is to prived a continuity of interest. This then is the job our chapter is doing.

With the above mentioned ideas in mind, with the help and guidance of Dr. Walter Booker, then the Eastern Regional Vice President, and an assist from Brother Belford V. Lawson, General President of the fraternity at that time, thirteen men applied for an Intermediate charter. The charater was granted in 1952.

To Nathan Beavers, a Howard University medical student, goes the honor of being the chapter's first president, his problems being that which are peculiar to any budding chapter; membership and purpose.

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sity to be used for graduate study.

Chester Pryor was our third president following thru with the programs already started by the chapter.

To Brother Larry Williams, our fifth president, went the task of rebuilding the chapter. Many of the brothers were being inducted into the service during the Korean emergency, and it was through Brother Williams's perseverance and efforts that the chapter was able to remain functional.

Brother Coleman Seward continued Brother Williams's reclamation project, so that to this day we are now enjoying the largest membership the chapter has ever known.

Brother Francis A. Silva is the present chapter president, and he is carrying on in the same spirit as his predecessors.

Scholarship, achievement, participation in local civil affairs, and the scholarship award continue to be a part of the chapter program.

Brother Frank A. Silva Brother Larry C. Wlliams

a lodge. Nevertheless, Mu Lambda conducted two or three initiations. But the practice was soon abandoned.

Washington being the educational and cultural center that it is, Mu Lambda has profited by the constant flow of graduate brothers into the city, from other parts of the country. The high per capita standard of living here among the non-white population makes it a Mecca for the professionally trained Negro, among whom is a large percentage of men of Alpha Phi Alpha. The chapter here will never lack for quantity and the quality will be assured.

From its humble beginning thirty-seven years ago, this Chapter has mushroomed into one of the biggest and best in the entire fraternity. The Chapter House, which it purchased on New Hampshire Avenue about ten years ago, compares favorably with any fraternity house in the Nation's Capital. Members of the President's Cabinet, representatives of Congress and the Diplomatic Corps, and other high government officials some of whom are Alpha men, have been entertained at the Chapter House. It stands as a monument to the indomitable spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha.

the Georgia Avenue and Third Street houses were Brothers William F. Nelson and Verdie L. Robinson.

Beta Chapter continues to be very active in the national and has participated in many historic events.

Compiled by, Brother Millard R. Dean

FRANK A. SILVA, President Omicron Lambda Chapter Washington, D.C.

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hot paper was pased over and in contact with a large piece of ice as a brand.

Care was taken to see that no harm (physically) befell the candidate. Next two boards were used to hit him lightly on the head and at the same time a blank pistol was fired. Finally the last great impression, also a number of other stunts were indulged in that I don't recall at this time.

MR .EDWARD J. AUSTIN, President Mu Lambda Chapter Washington, D. C.

54th Anniversary Convention Washington, D. C. August 19-24, I960 MAY, 1960

BROTHER VICTOR R. DALY 1st Secretary—Mu Lambda Chapter Washington, D.C. 1923-29

Brother R. G. Ogle was at that time our secretary and had heard that thera existed at Ohio State University a Negro fraternity with the name of Pi Gamma Omicron. He was therefore instructed to write to the registrar of the abovementioned school and ascertain if the facts were true. He received a negative reply to his letter but that did not precontinued on page 12

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"The report stated that during the next decade the country will require about 509$ more professional and technical workers, 80% more proprietors and managers, and 2 5 % more clerks and salesmen. "Job opportunities in service. finance, and government are increasing and will continue to do so through the next decade."

We must work for the integration of minority groups in the white collar positions. The report stated: "A nondiscriminatory employment policy does not in itself lead to the achievement of an integrated work force. The employer must act to break through the 'cake of custom' by initial placement in positions traditionally denied to Negroes."

The report also emphasizes that even blue-collar jobs "may be in trouble unless they adjust to changes in factory conditions and new processes requiring workers to read complex gauges, maintain detailed records, and operate more complicated machinery."

The other report related to the United States Department of Labor states that the job openings during the next decade will call for highly skilled craftsmen or college-educated professional workers.

The Handbook contains a listing of 600 occupations in thirty major industries which will assist young people in chosing a career on the basis of a forecast of the job needs during the 1960's. The Handbook made these predictions: "White collar employment will expand rapidly in the next 10 years.

Engineers, scientists, technicians, electronic computer operators, doctors, dentists, nurses, librarians and teachers will be in great demand.

"Prospects are good for a moderately rapid increase in the number of service workers and skilled craftsmen. Included in these c a t e g o r i e s arc building tradesmen, auto mechanics, repairmen, beautyopcrators, tool and die makers and clerks.

"The number of u n s k i l l e d workers will continue to decline

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T W O "TIME" BROTHERS Brother Stenson E. Broaddus (left) Midwestern Vice President and Brother Charles A . Broaddus (right) Eastern Vice President are not only brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha but are also brothers. It is a toss up as to their love for Alpha. Brother Stenson lives in Kentucky, a housing administrator and Brother Charles lives in New Jersey and is a dentist. Brother Charles recently completed his three-year term as Eastern Vice President of the fraternity. Brother Stenson is working with the Louisville 1961 convention committee.

with the spread of farm mechanization."

Ladies and Gentlemen, in our time educational excellence is no mere frill. It could well be the very substance of our survival. Fraternities and sororities must be bulwarks for outstanding educational attainment.

The emphasis to this point in my address on scientific development does not mean that there are no other considerations equally important of concern to fraternalism in the Space Age. Serious issues of our time are within the field of human relations. Human relations are impelling forces today. It is indeed insignificant that at the time of the greatest scientific progress in the history of mankind, the real emphases of the world are on human values. No doubt man's inventive genius and great discoveries in the physical world have led him to the significance of the human factors behind it all. Knowledge acquired must be the tools of man. New developments are evaluated according to their role of destructivenes or constructiveness with reference to the welfare of man. Human values are the main criterion of evaluation.

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha acquainted with their history know that

the fraternity idea among Negro college men was begun for the purpose of mutual welfare. A handful of Negro students diffused among a great mass of white students felt the need of cooperative activity. Obtaining first through a social club a larger understanding of, and a deeper sympathy with one another as fellow-students, they organized a fraternity in order to provide those social experiences which fostered cooperative living, and stimulated high performance in a scholastic environment filled with difficulties.

The necessity for emphasis upon the function of integration is due chiefly to the fact that the increasing diversity of occupations and of living conditions tends constantly to increase the forces of differentiations betwen individuals.

This situation demands increased forces of integration to balance and compensate. A fraternity is so set up as to be very satisfactory as one of the forces of integration; so that fraternity membership should bring to one balancing influences.

These are times of democratic emphases. No doubt these emphases grow out of the consideration of human values and the global relationships which are continued on page 11

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recognized in the world today. Respect for the rights of man and high evaluation of human dignity naturally grow out of the consideration of human values and the recognition of our relationship to other peoples throughout the world. We must strengthen democratic practices.

Our leadership should recognize that varying circumstances and conditions involve varying techniques of solution.

There is one strategy. Although all teams are trying for a touchdown, not all quarterbacks call the same play. End runs and line plunges and forward passes and the numerous plays designed to advance the ball—all take into consideration the strength of the opposition, the ability of the offensive team, the timing of the play and numerous other factors of circumstance and judgment. By the same token, leadership for today must take into consideration all of the varying elements in society; and no single organization nor individual can expect

to control all action. The day has passed of the one Negro leader; the day has passed of debunking Negro leaders and differing organizations. We need the NAACP and the Urban League, and the United Negro College Fund, and the YMCA, and the YWCA and the college fraternities and the college sororities, and the non-collegiate fraternal orders, and the professional associations and the church organizations.

The problems related to education and social progress necessitate a strategy of leadership which the circumstances demand. This is not to suggest a technique of expediency, but rather the technique of relevancy and the technique of cooperation. Leadership for our times does not necessarily mean a oneness of procedure, although it may mean a oneness of objective.

In this reference to the achieving of common goals, we must not conclude that specific goals are identical; goals differ with groups in varying interests.

Leaderships for these times must think also in terms of planning for long range gains; an immediate solution is not neces-

sarily the most desirable nor effective one.

The important thing is that Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha, both nationally and locally, must continue to be in the vanguard of the dynamic forces for human welfare. Just as the marvels of science have come forth because of the creative genius of the human mind, so will unprecedented progress be made in human relations through the creative genius and the dynamic social force possible by Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha and other college fraternal groups.

Our greatest deeds are yet to be done.

Groups can manifest as great a transforming power as do rare individuals.

Longfellow could take a worthless sheet of paper, write a poem on it, and make it worth $6,000—that is genius.

Rockefeller can sign his name to a piece of paper, and make it worth millions—that is capital.

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BROTHERS OF GAMMA UPSILON LAMBDA—MARSHALL, TEXAS Left to right, front row: Lionel Newsom (visiting); G. E. Duncan. Joseph Pierce (visiting), William Wallace. Brothers Gamble, I. J. Lamothe, Jr., C. R. Williams, N. H. Anderson, not shown: Fred Armstrong, T. Winston Cole, B. Dade, P. T. Young, Guy Jones (visiting); back row: I. E. Willis, James Frazier, Jr., G. U. Jamison, F. T. Long, G. W. ThompG. T. Ridgel, L. W. Garrett, J. E. McCollum, Alexander son, D. A. Wilkerson.

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DELTA M U LAMBDA FEATURES BROTHER J O H N HOPE FRANKLIN History at Brooklyn College was the guest speaker. Officers of the Chapter are, left t o right: Brothers Wallace J . Haddon, Treasurer; Richard H. Guess, Vice President; William R. Edmondson, President; John Hope Franklin, Guest Speaker; Durward Archer, Toastmaster

Delta Mu Lambda under the leadership of Brother William R. Edmondson staged the Annual Chapter Breakfast on Sunday, April 24, I960. The breakfast is an annual event for the North Jersey Chapter. The fellowship and program is planned for brothers and friends. During the I960 breakfast period, Dr. John H o p e Franklin, Chairman of the Department of

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vent our enthusiasm from making up our minds to still carry one. The committee that functioned at that time was Arthur Callis, Chairman, Kelley, Ogle and Murray. This committee was ordered to devise a proper premise as a base for our ritual work. The name Alpha Phi Alpha was devised by Henry Arthur Callis.

George B. Kelley was Vice-President, Robert H. Ogle was Secretary and N. A. Murray was Treasurer. The pin was designed by Vertner Tandy. The first permanent meeting place was at 411 East State Street, the home of Mrs. Archie Singleton which we rented at a nominal figure.

The ideals of your founder were for a fraternal organization built squarely upon the solid foundation of quality rather than quantity. This was attested at the time soon after our fraternity was chartered and the news of its formation given out to the world at large.

Men were not taken into our fraternity simply because they were colored students in the same university as we were.

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who would work and cooperate in unity for the good of Alpha Phi Alpha. The seven men who finally bound themselves together and gave to the world the first organization of Negro college men were actuated by and represented these ideals.

Other ideas that bespeak our doctrine and creed are to be found written in the preamble to the ritual.

Whether we liked certain brothers or not or whether we liked methods of procedure would not influence us one way or the other. Our only aim was to show to the world that we possessed the necessary essentials of good Christian brotherhood, and an unsefish devotion to the cause and organization that we represented. No matter what may have been the previous sentiments when the time came for the meetings they met at 8:00 P. P. to a d j o u r n usually between 2:00 P. M. and 3:30 a.m.

After many heated discussions and stormy threats had manifested themselves, every one departed with a feeling of good fellowship, anxious for the next weekly meeting, for in those days there was much work to be done, and meetings were sometimes held two and three times a week when the necessity occasioned it. A full quorum for these called meetings was always present even though social engagements pressed in

upon the time of the brothers. Alpha Phi Alpha took first rank with your founders and social engagements came afterwards. Every task assigned whether in committee or in person was accepted with an enthusiasm that labored only for success. In fact each brother vied with each other brother to see who could turn in the best committee report or personal report. We early realized that unstinted service must be given to succeed, and that this service must be of such a nature as to lose sight entirely of self, even to the extent of physical suffering. The spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha was ringing in our ears and pulsating every beat of our hearts. No signs of selfishness were ever exhibited at any of these history-making meetings so eager were we to get our research information that would justify our existence and give real significance to the name of Alpha Phi Alpha. We never knew the meaning of the term delinquency, so strong was the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha.

The Sphinx is located in front of the second Pyramid Gizeh in Egypt.

It is carved out of a huge outcrop of rock into a huge man head lion.

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A mechanic can take material worth $5 and make an article worth $25— that is skill.

An artist can take a dollar piece of canvas, paint a picture on it, and make it worth $1,000,000—that is art.

Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha can take the clannishness of a restricted membership circumstance and make it work in unsefish cooperation with movements of human rights and human welfare—that is fraternalism.

What response will these important organizations make to the challenge of Fraternalism in the Space Age? The sisterhood of Alpha Kappa Alpha may respond "Pride in the past, faith in the future, forward to a new era of service" for "By merit and culture we strive and we do things that are worthwhile, and with a smile."

To the challenge of Fraternalism in the Space Age, the brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha may respond "In our dear A Phi A fraternal spirit binds all the noble, the true and courageous" so "First of all, servants of all, we transcend all."

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'Washington Weather In August" . . ."sunny and continued moderate temperature" is not the everyday slogan for Washington, D.C. (nor is "snow for Southern California") but its the most oftrepeated prognostication by the U. S. Weather Bureau's experts who daily predict the whims of the elements in and around the Nation's Capitol.

ROBERT E. MCLAUGHLIN President Board of Commissioners, D. C.

Science has found that the point of maximum comfort is reached at a temperature of 77 degrees with relative humidity of 5 0 % . With this as a rule Washington, D.C. can be called a city of average temperature and humidity.

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Originally painted red.

The human face is that of a man with distinct Negro features.

Authorities differ regarding the person represented as well as the date in which it was constructed. Some authorities regard it as a symbol of the Ethiopian God King Harmakhis and having been built about the time of the First Dynasty 3500 B. C. Another group of authorities regard the Sphinx especially the face as the statue of Cephren the third king of the Four Dynasty—the builders of the second Pyramid about 3000 B. C. Still another group of authorities regard it as the statue of Amehat III, a kind of Egypt in the Twelfth Dynasty —about 2000 B. C. The weight of evidence seems to favor the view of the second group. In any case it is important to note that all agreed that it has the face of a Negro.

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As P r e s i d e n t of the B o a r d of C o m m i s s i o n e r s of the D i s t r i c t of C o l u m b i a , it is n.y p l e a s u r e to bid you w e l c o m e to the City of Washington on the o c c a s i o n of your -16th Convention.

We a r e p l e a s e d to have the Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y hold its convention in our Capitol City. Wea r e prpud of the beauty of Washington and hope that you will havo the opportunity to v i s i t the many s h r i n e s and m e m o r i a l s which s e r v e a s p e r m a n e n t r e m i n d e r s of our American heritage.

I wish you and your o r g a n i z a t i o n a m o s t s u c c e s s f u l convention and t r u s t that your stay in Washington will be an exceedingly p l e a s a n t o n e .

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"500 UNDERGRADUATES GO TO WASHINGTON"

By Brother William H. Hale, President-Elect Atlanta, Ga.—If there is one point of agreement betwen all Alpha men, it is that the situation of the undergraduate brothers needs serious attention. With the great majority of our members now graduates, it is easy for us to note the plight of our younger brothers and then go on much as we have in the past doing nothing about it.

BROTHER ARCHIBALD CAREY

Why You and I Should Support The Republican Party Washington, D C . — T h e Republican Party deserves our continued support.

Since 1953, this Administration has fulfilled its campaign pledges of peace, prosperity and progress. This should and does give reassurances that the Republican Party's promises and plans for the years ahead merit our continued trust and confidence.

Believing with the ancient Chinese proverb which holds that the longest journey begins with one little step, we are attempting to set in motion a movement which will completely involve the undergraduates in the life of our Fraternity and make them parties to their own destiny.

We have, therefore, sought to determine from them what the pressing areas of concern are and to set up machinery by which these areas can be explored.

The Undergraduate Session of our Fifty-Fourth Anniversary Convention has

been set up with this in mind. Under the able leadership of our undergraduate Vice Presidents, some of the best minds in our organization have for the past three months been engaged in research on campus relations, finances and student aid, housing, membership, and program. These discussions at the Washington Convention should be both interesting and fruitful.

Our slogan "500 U n d e r g r a d u a t e Brothers go to Washington," relates to the fact that we have approximately 100 active undergraduate chapters. Each chapter is urged to send at least five brothers so that full knowledge of each and participation in workshops on the five areas of concern can be transmitted to the chapter. Graduate chapters and individual graduate brothers are here requested to actively plan with and assist the undergraduate brothers in getting this continued on page 15

Any record can be subjected to detailed criticism and we will continue to hear irresponsible attacks upon the Eisenhower Administration's record. However, by any measurement, by and large, the Republicans since 1953 have provided seven of the best years Americans have known so far.

During these past seven years, this Republican Administration has built the mightiest defense forces in history, while seeking to establish sound peace through negotiation at the highest levels. This Administration has given the people the most jobs, the best pay, the steadiest prices, the least inflation, and the most opportunity of our time. < We have the healthiest, strongest, biggest economy America has yet known.

Under this Administration, Negro Americans have reached the highest level of prosperity and recognition in history.

Negroes are enjoying higher wages, better living standards, and more and better jobs than ever before. The first Civil continued on page 15 P A G E 14

BROTHER HALE MAKES STATEMENT The "Stars and Stripes" draped the panel chamber during Brother Hale's appearance before the Sibley School Study Commission. Brother Hale was initiated by John A. Sibley chairman of the Commission.

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General President - Elect Faces Georgia's School Hearing Committee Atlanta, Ga.—General President-Elect William H. Hale was among the better than 100 Fifth Congressional District Georgians of both races appearing before the Sibley School Study Commissions on March 31, 1960. The Committee, a creation of the 1960 Georgia Legislature, was chaired by John A. Sibley, prominent Atlanta Banker, and was commissioned to determine from Georgia Citizens their choice of (1) closing all Georgia schools to prevent any integration, or (2) adoption of a program of local option permitting each community to decide for itself what it will do. The March 31 hearing was set-up to take care of those witnesses who were not heard at the regularly scheduled session one week earlier.

The text of Brother Hale's statement as submitted to the Committee follows: "Mr. Chairman, I am William H. Hale, Professor of Sociology at Clark College and National President-Elect of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, America's oldest Greek-letter Organization among Negroes. I am speaking, however, for neither of these organizations. I speak as an interested private citizen with tremendous faith in the inherent goodness of the people of my community and our ability to intelligently solve our problems. I speak also as the parent of two little girls who need all the education they can get.

My entire background of training and experience forces me to declare against forced segregation—a system which demoralizes and frustrates the victim while it debases and brutalizes those who subscribe to it. I speak for local option, therefore, for it is the better of two inadequate choices, because it is entirely in accordance with our American grass roots tradition to give local communities a voice in how they will implement the Supreme Court Decision, and also because I simply cannot conceive of my fellow Atlantans turning the calendar back to the book-burning era of the middle ages by closing our schools.

When my little girl who is eight years old asks, "Daddy, what is all the to do about Negroes and whites going to school together?" I tell her that intelligent people know that this is not the problem. What we are seeing by way of the school controversy, I say, is like

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the smoke which rises from a burning building;—an indication that something is wrong, that our society, is in process of attempting to give birth to a new equilibrium, a new kind of social arrangement which wc call democratic and Christian.

Because I am hopeful that it will do some good I hereby place whatever intellectual skills I may possess at the disposal of the Chairman, the Committee and the political leadership of Georgia in the attempt to help work out the problems which confront us."

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continued from page 14 Rights measures in 80 years were proposed to the Congress by President Eisenhower, and such Civil Rights Laws as were enacted during his Administration stem from his initiative. Negro Americans have ben given greater recognition and influence than at any time in the history of the nation. All that can be said against the Eisenhower Administration is that The President might have done more.

It would be tragic indeed during the crucial and momentous years immediately ahead for the reactionary, recalcitrant South to gain control of the Executive Branch of our Federal Government.

As chairman of The Presiden's Committee on Government Employment Policy, I am proud to have the honor to be part of this great Administration.

This record . . . a world at peace . . . a better America moving steadily and rapidly towards full equality for all . . . commands our respect, deserves our appreciation, and warrants our support of the Republican Party.

By Brother Archibald Carey

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continued from page 14 representation to the Convention. Undergraduate brothers are encouraged to seek the assistance of graduate chapters and brothers in this enterprise, as well as using their own initiative and resources.

If we can get the brothers to the Convention and get them to seriously thinking about our common problems, our good intelligence should provide us with some worthwhile answers.

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The Democratic Party Brother Merrill Curtis, M.D. Washington, D.C.—I support the Democratic Party because civil rights and an end to segregation will be advanced more readily under Democratic leadership. The record shows that Democratic governors like G. Mennen Williams of Michigan, Orville Freeman of Minnesota, Pat Brown of California, Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin and many others in the North and West are dedicated, active, proponents of human rights and non-segregation in their states and the nation and they have conducted their offces accordingly.

Democratic legislators in the Senate and the House of Representatives have taken unquestioned leadership in the passage of a civil rights bill in this Congress. They sought, despite the opposition of Republicans and Dixiecrats, to write meaningful and strengthening amendments into the bill.

The administrations of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman were noted for historic advances in equality of opportunity in many fields whereas the Eisenhower administration has done no more than hold the line on gains which he had no part in making or, in some cases, retreating in the face of southern segregationist attack. continued on page 17

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Rho Honors Brother Henry For 35 Years Service Philadelphia, Pa.—In 1924, Dr. Robert W. Henry Sr. was elected treasurer of Rho Chapter. Brother Henry resigned this office in December last after thirtyfive years of efficient service. In appreciation of this long and faithful service to the Chapter the brothers in Rho gave Brother Henry a testimonial Banquet on March 25th.

The toastmaster at this event was Brother Walter Gordon, Vice President of Rho. The principal speaker was Brother Dr. Edward Holloway. Dr. Holloway spoke philosophically of the value of dedicated service to humanity in our atomic age. He stressed the spiritual values that motivate such service and distinguishes mankind from the lower forms of existence. Brother Henry, in his service to Alpha and to the Philadelphia community is an exemplar of this service. In 1959 Dr. Henry was given the National Association Award for fifty years of continuous practice of medicine.

This banquet was an auspicious occasion for all Alpha men in the Philadelphia area. Brother Charles Broaddus, Eastern Regional Vice President, presented Dr. Henry with the Twenty-five Year Certificate from the National Organization. Brother Kermit Hall, National Comptroller, brought greetings from the Executive Council and spoke of encouraging progress and activities of Alpha Phi Alpha in the Philadelphia area. Brother Ed R. Harris, President of Zeta Omicron Lambda, brought congratulations from his chapter. The undergraduates were represented by Brother William Coverdale, Eastern Regional Assistant Vice President, and Brother Richard Lawrence, President of Phi Chapter. Brothers Kirkesy Curd and Emile Raven, both charter members of Rho, were present. Greetings were read from Brother O. Wilson Winters who was absent because of his attendance at a Father and Son Banquet at Howard University. An engraved silver tray was presented to Dr. Henry by Brother Allen R. Durrant, President of Rho Chapter.

In March, Rho also held its Third Annual Career Conference. This conference is an effort to bring educational guidance to the voung people in the vicinity. Rho is continually aware of

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Brother Robert W. Henry, Sr. its heritage and its responsibility and is striving in the spirit of our late Brother Jerrick to honor this trust.

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News Items

Trenton, N.J.—The Zeta Iota Lambda Chapter, in cooperation with the Alpha Bettes, presented 30 large baskets of food to needy families in the Trenton, New Brunswick, Princeton and Wrightstown, New Jersey areas. Included as recipients of the baskets were 142 children ranging from one to ten years of age.

The Christmas basket activities were handled by a special Christmas Basket Committee which was appointed in October 1959. To insure wide coverage of the baskets for neded persons, the members of the Fraternity and the Alpha Bctcs contacted, in person and in writing, various Church and Welfare groups in the cities mentioned, for names of persons or families worthy of such assistance.

The baskets were prepared through

the cooperation of several business firms and through the personal contributions and assistance of the members of the Fraternity. Included in the baskets were 4 quarts of milk, 2 loaves of bread, a dozen rolls, packages of lunch meat, a chicken, weiners, buter, corn, peas, coffee, sugar, nuts, white potatoes, sweet potatoes, cream, cheese, fruit juice and canned fruits.

The Alpha Bettes, under the leadership of its President, Mrs. Maynard Stephens, actively participated in the Christmas basket program, assisting in the collection of items, in packaging the Christmas baskets and boxes, and in distributing the food items. Baskets were delivered to the homes of the recipients the night of December 23 by the Fraternity brothers and their wives. Included in each basket were season's greetings from the Fraternity, the Alpha Bettes and the contributors.

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in providing the names of the recipients.

Chairman of the Christmas Basket Committee was Major Wallace W. Price, Fort Dix, New Jersey.

The members of the ZIL Fraternity. on December 19, 1959, treated their wives to a night out by taking them to the lovely Town and Country Club, Brooklyn, New York, where they dined and enjoyed the floor show presented

by Larry Steele and other notables. The group assembled in New Bruswick, New Jersey, where they motored to New York in a chartered bus.

Induction of officers, Zeta Iota Lambda Chapter, for 1960, was held on January 20 at the home of CWO James Davis, US Air Force, residing at Fort Dix, New Jersey. Officers inducted into office by the Eastern Vice President, Dr. Charles Broaddus, Trenton, New Jersey, were: Dr. Collin E. Lewis, President; Major Wallace W. Price. Vice President; Simeon F. Moss, Secretary; Dr. William F. Strother, Treasurer; CWO James Davis, Jr., Sergeant-at-Arms; and Dr. Roland H. Daniels, Editor-to-the-Sphinx.

On Mach 18, 1960, the ZIL Chapter will present the Howard University Choir in a concert to be given at the Junior High School No. 5, Montgomery Street, Trenton, New Jersey. Assisting the Fraternity in this presentation are the Alpha Bettes.

During January and February, the ZIL Chapter participated in religious emphasis programs in cities in the area.

On January 31, a group of the Fraternity men and their wives traveled to Princeton, New Jersey, where they participated in services held by Reverend Yancey L. Sims, Mt Pisgah AME Church; on February 7, the Fraternity traveled to New Brunswick where they participated in services conducted by Reverend Charles H. Shelton, Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Both ministers are members of the Chapter.

National Church Council Condemns African Violence New York—The National Council of Churches has sent a message to Protestants in the Union of South Africa deploring the "forcible suppression of African protests against apartheid policies."

The message was signed by the Rev. Dr. Edwin T. Dahlberg, National Council president. It said in part: 'The Department of International Affairs of the National Council of the Church of Christ in the U.S.A. has learned with distress and concern of the recent tragic events in the Union of South Africa, resulting from the forcible suppression of African protests against apartheid policies.

"Wc confess that in the United States we are guilty of maintaining racial barriers, despite constitutional safeguards to the contrary. Wc affirm that in our

country, as in yours, the rights to protest, and to take appropriate action to correct laws and customs which deny human dignity, must be observed.

"We identify ourselves with our fellow Christians of every race who are struggling to support every constructive effort both for African advancement and for the elimination of racial barriers in the United States of America."

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The Democratic Party, with the power of the liberals steadily and increasingly being augmented, will provide a new national administration of courageous action and forward movement. It will be in tune with the times and with the aspirations of the young people who are making their wishes known in such an effective manner in the South.

REGISTER NOW! 54th Anniversary Convention Washington, D. C .

August 19-24, I960

M A Y , 1960

G A M M A THETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Eastern Regional Convention Committee Chairman with Committee Chairmen held recently in Wilmington, Del., was a glowing success. Seated: Brother Earl C . Jackson, chairman, Program Committee. Standing (left to right) Brothers: Robert Nelson, Entertainment Committee; William Young, Convention chairman; Harry Young, Registration Committee.

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August 19-24, 1960 Beta, Mu Lambda and Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapters, Hosts HOTEL SHERATON PARK WASHINGTON. D. C.

PRE-CONVENTION ACTIVITIES

11:40 A . M .

12:00 Noon C O N V E N T I O N L U N C H E O N Presiding-—Brother Myles A . Paige Invocation—Brother J . Clinton H o g g a r d Fraternal Address—Jewel George B. Kelly

Friday, August 19, I960 10:00 A . M .

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HOUSE

TOUR

TOURNAMENT

1:30 P.M. SECOND BUSINESS Presiding—Brother Charles A .

President's Address—Brother General

1:00 P.M. COMMITTEE MEETINGS A. Budget 3.

Recommendations C. Standards and Extensions D. Constitution E. Housing c . Rules and Credentials 4:00 P.M.

CONVENTION

REGISTRATION Lobby-Hotel Sheraton

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4:00 P.M. EXECUTIVE C O U N C I L MEETING A N D DINNER 9:00 P.M.

OPEN HOUSE

Alpha House 1800 New Hampshire Avenue

GENERAL CONVENTION OPENS Saturday, August 20, I960 9:00A.M.

REGISTRATION

Lobby-Hotel Sheraton Park

9:30 A . M . FIRST BUSINESS SESSION Presiding—Brother Belford V. Lawson, Sr. General Chairman of the Convention invocation—Brother J . Clinton H o g g a r d Welcome Address on Behalf of Host Chapters: Omicron Lambda Alpha ..— - -.Brother Francis Silva Beta ..Brother Russell Miller Mu Lambda Brother Edward Austin Eastern Vice President....Brother Charles A . Broaddus Presentation of Jewels, General Officers, Committee Chairman, and Past General Presidents Appointment of Convention Committees and Officers 10:20 A . M . REPORT O F C O M M I T T E E CREDENTIALS— Brother J . Andrew Lewis, III Brother Richard S. T. Brown 10:30 A . M .

MEMORIAL

11:00 A . M .

Keynote Address

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Adjournment

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2:00 P.M. REPORTS O F GENERAL OFFICERS A . General Secretary—Brother Laurence T. Young B. General Treasurer—Brother Meredith G . Ferguson C. Editor of Sphinx—Brother W . Barton Beatty, Jr. D. Director of Educational A c t i v i t i e s — Brother Lionel H. Newsom E. General Counsel—Brother Ernest N. Morial F. Historian—Brother Charles H. Wesley G . Auditor—Brother W . D. Hawkins, Jr. H. Preliminary Budget Report— Brother Kermit J . Hall 3:00 P.M. VICE PRESIDENTS A N D ASSISTANTS W O R K S H O P SESSION Presiding—Brother Myles A . Paige Presentation of Regional Reports A . Western Brother Edward H. Ballard B. Southwestern Brother T. Winston Cole C. Eastern Brother Charles A . Broaddus D. Southern Brother James E. Huger E. Midwestern Brother Stenson E. Broaddus 4:00 P.M. W O R K S H O P FINDINGS A N D RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion Leader—Brother James E. Huger 5:00 P.M.

Announcements

5:10 P.M.

COMMilTTEE

8:00 P.M.

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SERVICES Brother Richard S. T. Brown

SESSION Broaddus Myles A. Paige President

MEETINGS

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Sunday, August 21, I960 11:00 A . M .

C H U R C H SERVICES

4:00 P.M.

PUBLIC P R O G R A M

6:30 P.M.

EMBASSY RECEPTION Monday, August 22, I960

Brother William H. Hale 8:00 A . M .

REGISTRATION

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9:30 A . M . THIRD BUSINESS SESSION Presiding—Brother T. Winston Cole Invocation—Brother Moses Beazley Reports of Committees: A . Building Foundation— Brother William Mi. Alexander B. Standards and Extension—Brother Aaron Brown C. Amendments to Constitution— Brother John D. Buckner Announcements 12:30 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

2:00 P.M. FOURTH BUSINESS SESSION Presiding-—Brother James E. Huger Invocation—Brother J . Clinton H o g g a r d Reports on Committees Continued A . Constitution—Brother John D. Buckner B. Recommendations 4:50 P.M.

Announcements

5:00 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

5:00 P.M.

COMMITTEE

10:00 P.M.

MEETINGS

A L P H A RECEPTION

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Tuesday, August 23, I960 8:00 A . M .

REGISTRATION

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9:00 A . M . FIFTH BUSINESS SESSION Presiding—Brother Stenson E. Broaddus Invocation—Brother Robert P. Johnson Reports: A. Finance and Investments—Brother Kermit J . Hall B. Cornell Memorial Fund— Brother Meredith G . Ferguson C. National Headquarters Building— Brother W . D. Hawkins D. Committee on Recommendations Brother Lloyd H. Williams, Sr. 11:30 A . M . Announcements Adjournment 12:00 Noon UNDERGRADUATE L U N C H E O N Presiding—Brother William D. Coverdale Invocation!—Brother A l f o r d J . Dunston Undergraduate Address Convention Picture 1:45 P.M. Announcements Adjournment 2:00 P.M. UNDERGRADUATE SESSION Presiding—Brother William H. Hale Undergraduate Problems and Reports: A . Housing—Brother Paul King, Jr. B. Membership—Brother William D. Coverdale, III C. Campus Relations—Brother Theodore Carter D. Financing and Student A i d — Brother Walter J . Sapp E. Program—Brother Alvin Friddie 3:00 P.M. UNDERGRADUATE W O R K S H O P S Campus Relations—Brother Theodore Carter, Chairman Resource Brothers: Martin Harvey W a l t e r Sullivan Harold Jones Milton S. J . W r i g h t Financing and Student A i d — Brother W a l t e r J . Sapp, Chairman

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Resource Brothers: L. B. Frasier

S. V. Jeter Maceo Hill Lionel Newsom Housing—Brother Paul J . King, Jr., Chairman Resource Brothers: Eddie Addison R. Earl Bland W . Mi. Alexander Charles Angell Membership—Brother William M. Coverdale, III., Chrm.

Resource Brothers: Harold Jordan Lewine Weaver Tollie Harris Frank Silva Program—Brother Alvin Friddie, Chairman Resource Brothers: W . E. Anderson Brent Pendleton T. W . Cole LeRoy Patrick 4:00 P.M. W O R K S H O P S U M M A T I O N A N D COMMITTEE FINDINGS PERIOD Brother William H. Hale, Chairman 5:00 P.M. 5:10

ADJOURNMENT

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10:00 P.M.

MEETINGS

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DANCE Ballroom, Hotel Sheraton Park

Wednesday. August 24, I960 8:00 A . M .

REGISTRATION

Lobby

9:00 A . M . SIXTH BUSINESS SESSION Presiding—Brother Myles A . Paige Invocation— 9:10 A . M . REPORT OF COMMITTEES A Final Budget Report—Brother Kermit J . Hall B. Audit—Brother W . D. Hawkins C. Committee on Time and Place— Brother William H. Brown, III 10:30 A . M .

N O M I N A T I O N OFFICERS

11:30 A . M .

ADJOURNMENT

12:00 Noon

V O T I N G POLLS OPEN

2:00 P.M. FINAL BUSINESS SESSION Presiding—Brother Edward Ballard Invocation— 2:10 P.M. C O M M I T T E E REPORTS A. Resolutions— B. Recommendations—Brother Lloyd H. Williams C. Election—Brother R. Allen Durrant D. Constitution—Brother John D. Buckner E. Awards and Achievements— Brother Herbert Miller F. Time and Place—Brother William H. Brown, III 4:00 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT

4:10 P.M.

BUILDING

7:00 P.M.

ALPHA

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Thursday, August 25, I960 10:00 A . M . EXECUTIVE C O U N C I L MEETING

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Sheraton-Park Hotel, Washington 8, D.C. 1. Complete Registration Form and Mail to Brother Verdie L. Robinson, Chairman of Registration Committee, 1352 Spring Road, N.W. Washington 10, D.C. 2. Registration Fees: Undergraduate $12.00; Graduate $20.00. Reservation for Banquet Guest $6.00 each.

3. Brothers registering in advance will find convention kits prepared and ready for them upon arrival.

4. Make checks payable t o : Alpha Convention Committee—1960.

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REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Brother Verdie L. Robinson. Chairman Registration Committee 1352 Sprinq Road, N.W., Washington 10, D.C.

AUGUST 19-24. 1960 NAME Last

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Panorama of Service

By W. Wesley Whetstone, I, Birmingham, Ala.—This has been truly a banner year for full participation in public affairs, civic enterprises and public relations activities for the Brothers of Omicron Lambda Chapter. Their feats, accomplishments and participation read like an historical revelation of the Knights of the Round Table.

Foremost among the civic and civil rights activities has been the services rendered by Brother W. E. Shortridge, prominent Mortician. Brother Shortridge serves as treasurer for the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Welfare. Through his efforts this organization has raised over $50,000.00 for use in the fight to get full civil rights for all American citizens, particularly for Negroes in the Southern area and in Birmingham, Alabama. The latest feat accomplished by the Christian Movement was the "Court Decision" preserving the Right of a Minister to speak freely or give whatever advise he wishes to the members of his congregation. This decision is of vital importance in keeping the Negro Pulpit free of legal inhibitions.

This group is looking forward now to

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pushing other areas of civil rights.

Brother Shortridge also serves on the Executive Board.

In the area of Character Development organizations several Brothers are diligent workers. The Birmingham Division, Boy Scouts of America is headed by Brother J. Arthur Jordan, as Scout Executive. This is a full time paid professional job. Working closely with Brother Jordan as volunteer workers are Brothers Cleothcrs R. Ward, Noah E. Wills, Sr., Clarence F. Campbell, W. Dewey Branch, John B. Hall, Dr. W. J. Dowdell and W. Wesley Whetstone, I. At the 50th Anniversary Banquet Boy Scouts of America held February 13, 1960, awards were given to Brother Ward—a 20 year pin for 20 years of continuous service to Boy Scouting; a special recruiting of scouting units; Brother Whetstone for the highest percentage of advancement in a scout troop during 1959. However, the most outstanding award was presented to Brother Whetstone. He was awarded the Silver Beaver—the highest area award that can be given to any layman for volunteer services in Boy Scouting. The citation read as follows: The witnesses that W. W. Whetstone

upon the nomination of the Birmingham Area Council and its approval by the Executive of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America is hereby awarded the Silver Beaver for distinguished service to Boyhood in the Territory under the jurisdiction of said Council.

In Testimony whereof the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has caused these presents to be signed by its officers and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed this 22 day of January in the year I960.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Honorary President Herbert Hoover Ellsworth Augustus President T. W. Hatch Chairman, Committee on Awards for Distinguished Service In order to extend the Character building services to more boys in the Birmingham Area, Brother Wills is Chairman of "The Together Plan." The purpose of this plan is to organize Boy Scout units wherever they are needed until every boy in Birmingham has an opportunity to participate in scouting.

We are very happy to welcome home two former Omicron Lambda Brothers who have completed their courses in law schools. The Brothers are: Benny Harris, graduate of Howard University Law Schol and W. C. Davis, graduate of the University of Buffalo Law School.

These prospective practicing lawyers recently journeyed to Montgomery, Alabama to take the Bar Examination. The state of Alabama requires every law school graduate, who studied outside of the state, to pass the Bar Examination before he is permitted to practice or is granted a law license. We look forward to two "New Shingles" on display in Birmingham in the very near future.

There is still another area in which the Brothers of Omicron Lambda make a very commendable contribution. This is through the Y.M.C.A. Brother Whetstone is chairman of the Board of Management of the 18th St. Branch Y.M.C.A. During its annual membership campaign Brothers attorney A. D. Shores, N . E. Wills, Sr., W. H. Hollins, W. J. Dowdell, and W. W. Whetstone worked diligently in securing enough memberships in order to make the membership campaign a success. For the past five years the membership drives have been overwhelmingly successful through the efforts of these Brothers.

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have been set to follow through on trying to eliminate the gap that exists between these two segments of our fraternity.

The final decisions will be printed for distribution and possible use by other graduate chapters.

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Each year Omicron Lambda Chapter gives a scholarship to some young man who is the winner in a competitive examination. These examinations are conducted by Brother Pearson, Dean of Instruction at Miles College. The Scholarship Committee is headed by Brother Dwight H. Burgess, Social Studies Instructor at Hooper City High SchoolBirmingham, Alabama.

In other areas of endeavor Omicron Lambda has also remained in the forefront. For the past four years the Negro Division of the United Appeal has been headed by a Brother. Currently, this Brother is Brother Louis J. Willis, Secretary-Treasurer, Smith and Gaston Enterprises.

Recently the Reclamation Committee under the chairmanship of Brother Tilford J. Cole made an extensive survey of the inactive Brothers within the Birni| ngham area. Through this survey the committee found 42 inactive men. Defln, te procedural plans have been made h y the committee to reclaim these Brothers. The first segment of this plan 18 'he weekly contact with each inactive Brother by mail and in person by one of the committee members. This initial contact is to be followed by the participation, of the active and inactive Brothers, in a forum concerned with the contributions of Alpha Phi Alpha t0 'he lives of each Alpha man. and in ,Ur n the allegiance each Brother owes 'o Alpha. We look forward to the reMAY, 1960

clamation of most of the 42 Brothers.

Another memorial event acomplished by the Brothers of Omicron Lambda Chapter was the thorough cooperative and comprehensive program worked out by the committee on Graduate-Undergraduate Relations. This committee conducted innumerable interviews in order to determine why there were and are such poor relations, generally, between graduate and undergraduate Brothers.

The facts and revelations gained were really eye-openers and provided ample areas for beginning an improvement in this phase of fraternalism. Already, meetings have been scheduled to pursue these factors further and special conferences

Brother W. Wesley Whetstone, Principal, Brunetta C. Hill Elementary School, Birmingham, Alabama, just returned from attendance at the Department Elementary School Principals Association, NEA, in St. Louis, Mo., where he served as group discussion leader. The discussions were directed towards: "Planning the Elementary Curriculum for the Future." This was quite an experience in the educational life of Brother Whetstone, who is a dedicated teacher and administrator. Over 60,000 members were present at this national meeting. While there Brother Whetstone had the pleasure of fraternizing with Andrew J. Lewis, III. Atlanta, Ga. and Brother John Buckncr of St. Louis, Mo. This was a very profitable meeting.

Omicron Lambda has 48 active Brothers at present with two initiates to be processed April 8, 1960. Out of this number, four of them have received 25 year certificates. At present we are looking forward to the Southern Regional Convention at Columbia. So. Carolina to which we are sending thes? delegates.

Naturally, we are also making plans to have ample representation at the annual convention in Washington, D.C. this summer.

The Brothers of Omicron Lambda Chapter believe in: "Alpha For Life."

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BROTHER O. WILSON WINTERS

Hero Worship Dear Brother W. Barton Beatty, Jr. At the Alpha Banquet held in the Hotel Morrison during the Chicago Convention the Toastmaster, Brother Sidney (Weegie) Jones was telling of a man who explained his queer acting by claiming to be confused k-u-n-f-u-s-e-d.

When it was pointed out to him that he was spelling his condition incorrectly, that it was spelled c-o-n-f-u-s-ed he countered that it showed just how confused he really was.

1 mentioned that because I am writing you in the midst of much confusion.

I forgot the deadline for my copy and now 1 am in no mood—no frat fun mood—to assemble a column. So I thought I would write my boss a little chatty letter and spill a few bon mots that came to my mind.

Realizing that you are the Editor-inChief brings to my mind a cannibal joke. In fact it brings to my mind several cannibal jokes. The first one is about a man travelling in the South Seas who was captured by cannibals, and tied up in a pen preparatory to a big feast where he was to be the main course. The man begged for his life telling the chief of the tribe that he was the editor of a Newspaper at home and didn't want to have such an ignoble end. The cannibal eyed him sharply and said: "you are being honored; tomorrow by this time you will be editor-in-chief." Yum! Yum! An explorer tells us about the cannibal who went to a psychiatrist because he was fed up with people.

A captain of a ship wrecked vessel was picked up by natives who turned out to be cannibals. The chief came out, took one look at the captive and ordered him prepared for dinner. The captain was aghast because he recognized in

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the chief an African who had been a student class mate of his at an American college. Why, you cannot do this to me, we were members of the class of '99 at Yale. The chief whose veneer of civilization had worn off and had reverted to savagery said, I'm beginning to remember those college days and as an honor to you, when we eat you tomorrow, 1 shall use napkins and finger bowls.

My last cannibal story is about two pals who were caught, undressed, put in a pot of water with kindling wood all ready to start the boiling. Suddenly one ot the hapless adventurers began to laugh hysterically. "What on earth can you see to laugh about at a time like this?" His pal said, "them devils are gonna be surprised when they start eating this soup."

O.K. Mr. Editor let's look at some uncataloged quickies: Judge: "Your husband charges that you deceived him."

Young Wife: "On the contrary, your honor, he deceived me. He told me he was going out of town and he didn't."

A man at a rink boasted of his skating ability—especially his figure 8.

"Why that's easy—all the kids on the rink do it. "Not like I do it—one foot does a five, the other, a three."

College Slants "Is that man rich?"

"Is he! He's so rich he doesn't know his son's in college."

Some students drink at a fountain of knowledge, some just gargle.

"There are to mc two kinds of guys And only one that 1 despise The first I'd really like to slam— The one who copies my exam The other is that dirty skunk Who covers his and lets me flunk."

She: "Now what are we stopping for?"

He: "I've lost my bearings."

She: "Well, at least that's original.

Most fellows run out of gas."

In physiology lab there were two skeletons locked in a closet over the week-end. Suddenly one said to the other: "Say J o e , if we had any guts

we'd get out of here."

Rev. Porter is a kind, outspoken, matter of fact kind of fellow. He always called a spade, a spade—until he nlt his foot with one last Spring.

Oddities and Endities There was a man who joined a ne* religious cult. They were an odd s° r of folk. They took the Bible literally and tried to follow biblical experiences.

After imitating several, he insisted ° n sleeping in a manger. His wife refusing to join the cult slept in the house. One cold night his wife felt sorry for " e r husband who she now believed wa slightly touched in the head. She carried him a nice warm blanket and o l S ' covered that a woman had joined t n manger loving cult.

A syllogism—I love you—hence I'm a lover. All the world loves a loverYou are all the world to me. Hence you love me.

Culled from an English examination paper.

Define a kiss—This word is a nou but it is usually used as a conjunctionIt is never declined and is more com mon than proper. It is not very sing11 lar that it is generally used in the p l i | r a ' It agrees with me.

Well, Mr. Boss man, Mr. W. Barton Beatty, Jr. I have enjoyed unburdening myself tonight in this informal way. Its much better than writing a column a n<l being so careful that you might llS your editorial scissors on it. Hey, wn does the "W" stand for in your nameI bet it's Wallingford. How is ^°['^ veil? Did you folks go to Florida lhl> winter or did you use the Sun L a " v like you did last year?

And now a word from my alterfl* sponsor. Brother Leroy Jefferies, *' President of that company which P u lishes Ebony, Tan, Hue and Jet. t n ( man with the cute sideward glance, p super sales man of the Chrysler Wi the Forward Look. Then there is Johnny Walker, 714 W. Fayette St., Marti" 8 ' ville, Va. Drop one green dollar in white letter, send it for an Alpha Swe Heart song record (45 R. P. M.)- p l a ' it to your wife and she will never, ne v ' never divorce you — Never? — ^ continued on page 23

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TO: FROM: SUBJECT:

ALL BROTHERS IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA LIONEL H. NEWSOM, DIRECTOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ANNOUNCING SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS

NUMBER AND A M O U N T S : There are four '41 scholarships of about two hundred and twenty-five dollars ($225.00) each for high school student: completing their senior year.

There are four |4) scholarships of four hundred dollars ($400.00) each to students in graduate and/or professional schools, and one ( I ) of two hundred dollars ($200.00) each for summer study.

H O W SCHOLARSHIPS A N D FELLOWSHIPS MAY BE OBTAINED: 1. Each applicant for an Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship or Fellowship must be a bona-fide student of a college or university. In the case of an applicant who is completing his or her senior year in hiqh school, the school from which the student is about to be graduated must be accredited by the Department of Education of the State in which the school is located.

2. To be eligible e^ch applicant must have an above-average academic record.

3. Official evidence that the applicant is properly registered in school must be sent to the Director of Edjcational Activities directly from the office of the Registrar. An official transcript of his academic record must also be sent from the school.

4. Each applicant must submit, in his own handwriting (in ink) a well-written paper entitled " M y Life's Goal and Why I Need Assistance." This paper must be accompanied by the applicant's autobiography, which may be typed.

5. Each applicant must furnish the Director with three letters of recommendation which may or may not accompany the application, one from a teacher or school administrator; one from -some other prominent citizen of the applicant's home town, not mandatory (a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, if possible) and, one from the applicant's chapter, if he is a member of Alpha, bearinq the official seal. Each high school student who applies must be sponsored by at least one member of Alpha Phi Alpha.

6. A recent glossy picture approximately 3" x 5".

7. Deadline for filing application, June I, I960.

LIONEL H. NEWSOM Director, Educational Activities Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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hardly ever. Do it Now! This is no joke; I mean it.

Keep your chin up boss, remember the optimist sees the doughnut, the pessimist sees the hole. Matthew Murdock was an optimist, a super optimist. No matter how serious or dire your story might be, he would always say: "It could be worse." One morning a fellow said: "Uncle Matt I feel very depressed; I had a terrible dream last night; I dreamed I was dead. Uncle Matt dryly replied; "It could be worse." "Oh, but I dreamed I went to Hell." "Yes, but it could be worse." "My gosh, how could it be any worse than that?" Uncle snapped: "It could be true!"

So long Mr. Editor-in-Chief; this is your Frat Fun Editor signing off.

Penitently your, O. Wilson Winters

ARE YOU FINANCIAL?

ALPHA WIVES â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W A S H I N G T O N , D.C. Among the Alpha Wives seated are: Mrs. Verdie Robinson, Mirs. Robert Anderson.

Mrs. C. C. House, Mrs. Charles Cassell, Mirs. Henry Williams, Among Alpha Wives standing: Mrs. Howard Jenkins, Mrs. Mrs. Thomas Clarks, Mrs. Henry Robinson/, Mrs. William Settle, Whitt Bruce, Mrs. Frederic Morrow, Mrs. Reginald James, Mrs. Melvin Williams, Mrs. Walter Washington, Mrs. Norris Mrs. George Pollard, Mrs. Stewart Johnson, Mrs. Howland Atkins, Mrs. Walter Booker, Mrs. Gorham Fletcher, Mrs. Ware, Mrs. Melvin DeBruhl, Mrs. Millard R. Dean, Mrs. SterJames Porter, Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs. Kline Price and ling Tucker and Mrs. Lewis Terry.

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1960

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Undergraduate

UNDERGRADUATE SESSION

5 4 t h Anniversary Convention Tuesday, August 23, 1960 — 3 P.M.

W o r k - S h o p Leaders — Twenty-Five Strong —

President Elect Hale, Moderator

The rive workshops on the Areas of Concern participants are as follows: 1 . C a m p u s Relations Brother Theodore Carter, Chairman Brothers serving as resource persons: Martin Harvey, W a l t e r Sullivan, Harold Jones, Miilton S. J . W r i g h t

and the

2. Finances and Student Aid Brother Walter J. Sapp, Chairman Brothers serving as resource persons: L. B. Frasier, S. V. Jeter, Maceo Hill, Lionel Newsom

4. Membership

Housing Bro. Paul J. King, Jr., Chairman Brothers serving as resource persons: Eddie Addison, W . M . Alexander, Charles Angell, R. Earl Bland

Brother William M . Cloverdale Chairman Brothers serving as resource persons: Tollie Harris, Frank Silva, Harold Jordan, Lewine Weaver

Theodore H. Carter Ass't Western Vice Pres.

Program Brother Alvin Fridie, Chairman Brothers serving as resource persons: W . E. Anderson, T. W . Cole, LeRoy Patrick, Brent Pendleton

William Hale Prof, of Sociology Clark College, Atlanta Ga.

Dr. Milton S. J. Wright Wilberforce University Wilberforce, Ohio

Dr. Martin L. Harvey Dean of Students Southern University Baton Rouge, La.

1960 W A S H I N G T O N CONVENTION The Alpha Wives of Washington, D.C. are looking forward to meeting many Alpha Wives from across the land and are diligently making plans for entertaining the visitors during the I960 Convention.

Every lady who registers when her husband arrives can be assured of a local wife to give her specific instructions and answer questions about plans for our visitors.

The tentative schedule of events is as follows:

Saturday, August 20

7-9 p.m.

Get-Acquainted Hop (Teen-age)—Sheraton-Park

Sunday, August 21

Hotel

6 p.m.

Reception—Pan American Union

Monday, August 22

. . . . . I p.m.

Luncheon—Card Party—Sheraton-Park Hotel Walter W . Sullivan Graduate Student Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio

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Tuesday, August 23

9:45 a.m.

Sightseeing Tour (leaves Sheraton-Park Hotel) Do come and enjoy the facilities of our Nations Capitol

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Paul J. King, Jr. Assistant Midwestern Vice President

Walter J. Sapp Ass't Southwestern Vice Pres.

Wiley College Marshall, Texas

Charles M. Ange

Edward T. Addison Teacher and Business Man Los Angeles, Calif.

L B. Frasier Aqency Secretary North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co. Durham, N . C .

Brother R. Earl Bland, M.D. Columbus, Ohio

William M. Alexander Chairman National Housinq Foundation Dr. Lionel Newsom Prof, of Sociology Southern University Baton Rouge, La. National Director of Education

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William M. Coverdale, III Assistant Eastern Vice President A O A

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Alvin Fridie Assistant Southern Vice President

T. W . "Tolly" Harris Tulsa, Okla

Dr. W . E. Anderson Prof, of Education State Teachers Colleqe Montgomery, Ala.

Frank A. Silva Pres., Omicron Lambda Alpha Washington, D.C.

Harold Jordan Medical Student Meharry Medical College Nashville, Tenn.

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Dr. Thomas W . Cole President, Wiley College Marshall, Texas Vice Pres. Southwest Region Alpha Phi Alpha

Reverend LeRoy Patrick Pastor Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, Pa. President, Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter A O A

Brent T. Pendleton Instructor 3ioloqy and Industrial Arts Wayne School Lockland, Ohio

S. U. Jeter Business Manager Clark College Atlanta, Ga.

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New York, N.Y. Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:

Alpha Pi Lambda Takes Forward Step

By Brother Julian L. Lewis Associate Editor of The Sphinx Winston - Salem, N.C.—Alpha Pi Lambda is going "hog wild" in it's reclamation program. Last year there were seventeen active brothers in the chapter.

But, during the summer of last year the chapter lost two of it's most active brothers, Brother John A. Carter and Brother Dr. W. F. Meroney, to OMEGA CHAPTER. Under the able leadership of former President Charles E. Bailey and Recording Secretary Julian L. Lewis, a reclamation program was planned. It was their aim to reclaim the many inactive brothers in this A L L - A M E R I C A N CITY. It was also their desire to renew the fellowship and brotherhood and rejuvenate Alpha Pi Lambda.

Alas, their efforts were not in vain.

By November 15, 1959, seven inactive brothers had been brought back into the fold. Since then two more brothers renewed their ties with Alpha Pi Lambda.

Now there are twenty-four eager and active brothers in Alpha Pi Lambda.

Even though we are pleased, we are not contented with our accomplishment.

It is our aim to have an active roster of thirty-five brothers.

both chapters.

Alpha Pi Lambda extends best wishes for a speedy recovery to Brother Dr. Joseph M. Walker, Jr. Illness has prevented Brother Walker from attending chapter meetings and his presence is severely missed.

Officers of Alpha Pi Lambda are: Brothers Willard L. McCloud, President; William R. Crawford, Vice President; Julian L. Lewis, Recording Secretary; Prince A. Simmons, Financial Secretary; W. E. Pitts, Treasurer; James O. Ellis, Chaplain; and Life Member E. Shepard Wright, Chairman, Rushing and Initiation Committee.

Other members are: Brothers Albert H. Anderson, J. G. Andrews, Dr. P. M. Brandon, Albert H. Coleman, John A. Fountain, James W. Greenwood, Jr., Dr. LeRoy L. Hall, Thomas A. Hinton, John W. Manning, Jr., C. I. Sawyer, R. P. Smith, George H. Vaughn, Dr. Joseph M. Walker, Jr., Earl T. Wooten, Charles E. Bailey and Rev. A. N. Gibson.

Brother Vaughn will carry the chapter banner to the Southern Regional Convention Easter weekend.

Our first appearance in the pages of The Sphinx in 1960 carries with it the message that Alpha Gamma Lambda has resolved not to become a victim of Complacency—that it is not content with the laurels already won, and is firmly dedicated to the task of adding to its stature as the largest chapter in the Brotherhood. The brothers have decided, and wisely so, that it is far better to pay up than to face the chapter's two "Frank Bucks" in the person of Brother W. W. Scott, our President, and Brother L. H. Stanton, our Vice President. The fact that 132 brothers have already laid it on the line for 1960 is strong evidence of the potency of their "bring 'em back alive" technique, and a fairly reliable indication that our goal of 140 to 150 financial brothers is well within reach.

A broad and dynamic program has been planned for the year. A feature of this program is the presentation of a speaker at our regular monthly meetings to lead the discussion on some topic that is timely and of interest to the group. The speaker at our March meeting was our Brother Marshall Williams, Chairman of our Public Relations Committee, and Liaison Officer to the Non Governmental Organization Office of Public Information of the United Nations. Brother Williams spoke on his

It is also in the plans of Alpha Pi Lambda to send two outstanding candidates "across the burning sands" in the near future.

Last month, the chapter regretfully accepted the resignation of Brother Bailey as President. Brother Bailey felt that his change of residence would not permit him to devote the necessary time and effort to the office.

An equally strong brother of young blood. Brother Dr. Willard L. McCloud took over the office and has shown that he is destined to pilot Alpha Pi Lambda to even greater heights.

For several years now, the chapter has had a warm and rewarding working relationship with Beta Iota, Undergraduate chapter at Winston-Salem Teachers College. Every year Alpha Pi Lambda awards a $50.00 scholarship to the most outstanding Sphinxman, deemed so by Beta Iota. The fellowship, advice and information shared has strengthened

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A JOLLY GOOD TIME — DISCUSSING "VACATION CONVENTION PLANS" In the warmth of Washington's Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity House Brothers assemble for the "real" meeting. They are, left to right, (behind bar): Lade B. Sawyer, Larry Williams and Melvin Johnson. Seated, left to right: George O. Butler, Robert W. Mance, George L. Johnson, Louis Aikens, Henry Williams and Paul Miller. Standing, left to right: Melvin DeBruhl and Daniel Pritchett, III.

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IIPSILOM RUSH PROGRAM PAYS DIVIDENDS Lawrence, Kansasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;College was, at one time, a real test of a man's ambition and desire. But no longer is it such to many, for the American ideal of an education within reach of all is slowly being realized. The bettered economic status of almost all American families has tended to establish the college education as a means to an end, but more as a social symbol. This, as may be expected, dilutes the quality of men available for the maintenance of Alpha Phi Alpha and its noble aims. (a) Upsilon, of Kansas University, the first undergraduate chapter West of the Mississippi, has become conscious of the need of insuring its and Alpha's future by screening a continuous stream of able students from its drawing area, Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas, and Witchita and Topeka, Kansas, (b) On a campus once considered strongly Greek (there are 28 fraternities and 12 sororities), there has ben an increased wave of men tending towards being independent of Greekdom. Much of the blame can be pinned on a multiple of new, ultra-modern dormitories springing up at a rate of one per year. But as stated before, many men no longer have to band together in a common educationalsocial cause as did earlier Alpha scholars. (c) Upsilon has initiated a vigorous rush program designed to interest the average student with social maturity as well as the zealous scholar.

All fraternities at Kansas University have houses and so the house usually makes the first impression on the new student, especially with there being so many to compare and categorize. With Beta Lambda of Kansas City, we have secured a loan for reaffirming the strong attraction this makes, and more important, to keep alive that Alpha Spirit at Upsilon that stimulated so many of its brothers to marching onward and upward toward the light.

If our rush program continues to pay off as it has under the direction of our "Brother Prexy", Delano Lewis, Senior in Pol. Sci., highlights may be of use to undergraduate chapters on other large, interracial campuses with similar problems.

Summer finds the brothers preparing their rush pamphlet listing Aims of AA PAGE 28

NEOPHYTES INITIATED BY UPSILON CHAPTER Brothers, left to right: Francis Harrison; Thomas Jones, Chairman Ritual and Rushing Committee; Benoyd Miyers; Nolen Ellison; Elmer C. Jackson, III; George Buford; Dan Matthews, Vice-President; Clarence Vaughn. and Upsilon, activities, social, sacred, and secular, and the varied fields of Brothers like Beckwith Horton and James Perry, Electrical Engineering, Doss Cunningham and C h a u n c e y Jones, Pharmacy, and Thomas McClain, Engineering Mathematics. This is presented at the end of the University-wide Rush Week at our smoker. The interested man then writes a letter stating his pledge of service to the Fraternity.

The new pledge, knowing what is expected of him, learns his history in a uniform, standard pledge manual written

by Bro. Otis Simmons, now of the faculty at Texas Southern University.

This standard manual has been adopted by other undergrad chapters in our area, notably Gamma Chi of Pittsburgh State, Kansas, and Delta Tho of Kansas City, both of which we like to consider offspring of Upsilon. Their capable TrainerAdvisor is Brother Dan Matthews, Vice Pres. of the chapter and senior in Industrial Management.

With this knowledge of history, our pledges are able to contribute much to the program, by inviting their collegeeligible friends to Upsilon for a weekend view of campus and frat life on the occasion of the annual Kansas Re-

lays.

However, not all activity is work; there's much fun too, but with a serious purpose in mind. Our able musician, Bro. Reginald Buckner, Soc. Chairman, senior in Music Education, provided entertainment at our annual Thanksgiving Benefit in Kansas City. All the area college-bounds get a chance to contribute to charity and hear our singing, about which we tend to get swell-headed.

We never give up on those on campus who escape us during Fall Rush.

We try to attract them further by entering the Homecoming Decorations Contest, followed by the Little-Man-OnCampus Contest, which this year featured a parade in which we extolled the praises of our prexy, Delano Lewis.

We are well-rounded and enter teams in the major intramural sports. We won trophies for sweeping our division in Basketball, two years, 1958-59 and 195960. We are represented on the varsity scale by Brother Benoyd Myers and Nolen Ellison.

Brother Kenton Keith, Recording Sect'y, Junior in Diplomatic Relations, first Negro to crack K. U.'s Naval ROTC qualifications barrier and Brother Jasper continued on page 29 THE SPHINX

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Revere, one of the first Negro officers in Army ROTC represent the military in our many-faceted program. Two talented brothers here appeared on the Big Eight Talent Show, two years in succession-Brother D e l a n o Lewis and Reginald Buckner. Alpha has its share of brothers in campus activities.

But our most successful undertaking, we believe, is our Go-to-College Program given every 2-3 years in Kansas City High Schols and aimed at the soon to graduate high school seniors. This constitutes an assembly for the entire student body during which the advantages of a college education are stressed and finally a view of a typical day of fraternity life at Upsilon is presented to give a light-hearted touch. This is the most sucessful portion of our rush as proven by the fact that 85% of our active body are from Kansas City and its environments. Work it is, but we do derive from it lots of fun.

How successful is this program-what type of man do we attract? Our First year has proven fruitful and we are positive we have found among the many, the few who are qualified for Alphadom.

Glance at our neophyte brothers-a wellrounded group of men are they: Brother Elmer Jackson, III., past Vice President of Sphinx Club, Son of Elmer Jackson, Jr., President of National Bar Association and former President of Beta Lambda, 2nd chapter and first West of Mississippi; Brother Nolen Ellison, widely sought athlete of AU-American potential in Football and Basketball. High School All American; Brother George Buford, past Treasurer of the Sphinx Club and a very capable Alpha man and student; Brother Benoyd Myers, Junior College Basketball AU-American. 1958-59 and starter on varsity team that won second place in the Midwest NCCA Regionals; Brother Frances Harrison, Initiate and able Alpha man.

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Brother Clarence Vaughan, Alert, capable and conscientious and able Alpha man; The activities surrounding initiation of these brothers was climaxed by a chapter banquet, March 5, at the beau-

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tiful Holiday Inn Restaurant of Lawrence, Kansas, with Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha as honored guests and Brother Elmer C. Jackson, Jr., President of the National Bar Association, and prominent lawyer of Kansas City, Kansas as banquet speaker. In his address, Brother Jackson reminded his audience of the history making events participated in by college students all over the nation and the world in the field of human rights and of the new responsibilities and duties associated with education in our present day colleges.

He admonished the neophytes and other Alpha men to accept the challenge of leadership in this new era.

We know our program has proven its worth and as long as it gives us men of the potential of those above, you bet we'll follow it!

Sit-Down Situation New Yorkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A pastoral letter counselling "patience and understanding" in the Negro student sit-down situation in the Southern States was sent today to Protestant church leaders by the Rev. Dr. Edwin T. Dahlberg, president of the National Council of Churches.

The letter was addressed to the heads of the 33 Protestant and Eastern Orthodox denominations in the Council, to the directors of these denominations' social education and action departments, and to the leadership of state and local councils of churches in the 50 states.

The full text of Dr. Dahlberg's message follows: "God has laid very heavily on my heart in these days the trials through which our Christian friends among the Negro people all over the country are now going. Having recently been in Little Rock, Arkansas, where I had the opportunity to meet some of the high school and college young people most seriously affected by the current tensions. I am led all the more to communicate to you some of my deepest convictions.

"First, the denial of the simplest rights of first-class American citizenship to any of our fellow Americans, such as has been revealed in the refusal of serv-

REGISTER NOW!

ice in public dining rooms and other indignities, is an offense to human dignity.

"Still further, it is only to be expected that self-respecting young people will protest against such discrimination.

The spirit of the students participating in the sit-down demonstrations has been that of non-violent resistance, after the pattern of Gandhi's movement in India.

As long as these protests are made in an orderly manner they are an expression of just and righteous indignation against laws and traditions that violate human personality. The Christian church, rather than standing in judgment upon those who are making the protest, should stand in judgment upon those deepseated community practices which offend the rights and sensibilities of every citizens, whatever his creed or color.

"We need to be extremely patient and understanding in this situation. It is of the utmost importance that the demonstrations be conducted in an orderly and peaceful manner. This will be extremely difficult for those participating if they are themselves attacked and abused.

Violence and injustice in the name of outmoded laws and customs tend only to aggravate the situation. The important thing is to change the laws and customs. In any event, law should be administered to protect the rights of all people regardless of race.

"I am sure you will all appreciate the need of reconciliation on the part of all the groups involved. We need to work and pray to the end that extremists on either side shall not run away with the situation. It is to be hoped that the best leadership in both races will assert itself so that normal community life may be restored on the basis of justice for all concerned. It is my belief that pastors and laymen alike, in churches of all denominations, must adopt a bold position of leadership in the struggle for justice in every area of the nation, whether in the immediate communities involved or in more distant places. It is not enough to say, "This is the law," or "You are bad boys and girls." Rather we must think and act within the context of the grace of God and the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, who came to lay down his life as the Lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world. May we all be humble and penitent as we are every one of us confronted by the judgment of Calvary."

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Pi Chapter became a chartered chapter here on Benedict College campus thirteen years ago. This chapter has endured mand hardships since its beginning. However, the brothers of Gamma Pi Chapter realize and

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progress and achievements of our dear chapter lies in the loyalty, love, and the preservation of brotherhood which we hold dearly for our chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This year we arc proud to say that we have twelve active members and one who is at present inactive. The brothers that arc now active are as follows: President—Brother Leroy Thompson, Nassau, Bahamas, Vice-President and Dean of Pledgees—Eddie Washington, Columbia, South Carolina, Corresponding Secretary —Brother Grover Jenkins, Columbia, South Carolina, Recording Secretary Brother Albert Dauphiney, Baton Rouge, La., Treasurer—Woodrow Jackson, Lexington, South Carolina, Chaplain and Parliamentarian—Brother Robert Devoe, Greenville, South Carolina, Editor to the Sphinx—Brother James Jones, Norwich, Conn. Other members of the chapter are: Brother Heyward O'Neal, Columbia, South Carolina; Brother Lawson, Columbia, South Carolina; Brother Jack Williams, Columbia, South Carolina; Brother Charles James, Darlington, South Carolina; and Brother Charles Blakcly, Columbia, South Carolina.

After the Southern Regional Convention shall have met here Easter weekend in Columbia. South Carolina, we sincerely hope that many of the major problems that wc are facing, especially in the area of housing, may receive urgent consideration in due time.

Brother James Jones Associate Editor to the Sphinx P A G E 30

BROTHER JOHNNY L STUBBS

Brother Stubbs \ Woodrow Wilson Fellow Pine Bluff, Arkansas—Gamma Delta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., extends fraternal greetings to all brothers in Alphadom. We also salute senior Brother Johnny L. Stubbs, Mathematics major, for his being named for a 1960-61 Woodrow Wilson Fellowship, by the Woodroow Wilson Fellowship Foundation. This marks the first occasion in the history of this institution that an honor of such academic acclaim has been bestowed upon a student of A. M. & N. College.

This very laudable achievement by Brother Stubbs is highly acceptable by Gamma Delta Chapter and is greatly appreciated by the entire college family.

Since his matriculation at A. M. & N. College, Brother Stubbs, a native of Eudora, Arkansas, has maintained the highest scholastic average in the class.

He is listed among WHO's WHO in American Colleges and Universities. During the 1959-60 school year, he is the president of Gamma Delta Chapter, Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society, Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and Associate Editor of the Student annual.

The other beloved brothers that will graduate this May are, A. L. McKinney, W. Griffin, L. Johnson, E. Kinlow and C. Agers. All of these brothers have proved themselves worthy to continue living up to the expectations of the great ALPHA motto.

Ass't Editor-to-the Sphinx Brother Paul L. Smith

By Brother Lionel H. Ncwsom Baton Rouge, La.—In our 1959 General Convention, 40 years since the inauguration of our educational program "Go to High School, Go To College," we adopted a new slogan, "Don't Be Average, Be Exceptional." This however does not mean that Alpha will give less emphasis to the pressing problem of keeping young people in high school and college, but rather, it means that we are adding a new dimension to our educational program. According to the Department of Commerce, the median school years completed in 1958 by Nonwhites, of which 98 per cent are Negroes, were 64 for males and 72 for females while the median school years completed by whites of both sexes were much higher. When the above figures are compared with those of an earlier period we can see clearly an increase alone, however, it is not enough for there are still many other areas of American life in which we are still far behind; for instance there are too few registered voters, too few in high level jobs and too many functional illiterates. We must not be lulled to sleep by the glowing reports that more children are in school at every level today than ever before; this is very simple-there are more of them now than ever before. Let's avoid the humor and talk more seriously, for this is no laughing matter; colleges are closing their doors and many youngsters are passing their courses but flunking their future because too many of our teachers are closing their books, and quality education has become a thing of the past, at least in some areas of the country. Please note that in LandGrant institutions in which the majority of students are white, in 1956, 404,034 or 72.46 per cent were males and 153,543 or 27.54 per cent were females, but in the 17 Land-Grant Colleges for Negroes, 13,376 or 48.73 per cent were males and 14,6000 or 51.27 per cent were females. It is extremely significant to note that while there were almost three white males to every white female, for Negroes similarly enrolled the females out numbered the males. We raise the significant question, "Where continued on next page

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BAR A S S O C I A T I O N

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Brother Elmer C. Jackson, Jr., of Kansas City, Kansas and President of the National Bar Association, a nationwide organization of Lawyers, who delivered the keynote address of the Midwest Regional, Kansas City, Missouri, A p r i l 24, I960.

Brother Jackson urges all Alpha lawyers t o attend the 35th Annual National Bar Convention, August 24-27 at the beautiful Philadelphia Sheraton Hotel immediately following the Alpha Convention.

Brother Jackson during his term in office, is urging the appointment of more Negroes as Federal Judges in carrying out one of the objects of the Association, in working for a more equitable representation of all racial groups in the judiciary of our city, states and nation.

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are the Negro males?"

On the whole, Negro women are better educated than Negro men, but they still receive far less education than white women. Appallingly enough, even in the areas outside the South, only about three young Negro men out of every one hundred graduate from college. Relatively fewer Negroes than whites graduate from high school, and of those who do, fewer enter college, and of those who enter college, fewer graduate. It therefore behooves Alpha men everywhere to go that extra mile and place added emphasis on keeping Negroes of both sexes in school, but even farther to keep young men in high school and college if we are to keep up in the progress already made. We cannot afford to fall farther behind.

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Too frequently in this country we judge preparation of young people in terms of the amount of schooling they have passed through and the number of diplomas a n d / o r degrees they have acquired. The thing that really counts is the effect of the quality of the schooling rather than the amount alone. Ginzberg, Brother E. Franklin Frazier and others close to the educational scene have observed that, "Not only do Negroes complete fewer years of schooling than whites . . . but the education they do receive is for the most part, far inferior." Brother Dr. Roscoe Giles, Past General President, has stated repeatedly, "Many Negro pre-medical school college graduates cannot make a score good enough to admit them to our better medical schools." This is a serious indictment, but what makes it really devastating is that these schools BROTHER GODFREY MILLS are almost completely administered and staffed by Negroes who are continually reminded that higher academic standards, and more rigorous and exacting assignBrother Godfrey Mills, a Biology ments are becoming the order of the Major at Maryland State College, Prinday. cess Ann, Md., has achieved the disThe most directly relevant and ob- tinction of being listed in Who's Who jective data on the quality of Negro in American Colleges and Universities. education in the South has ben secured He is a graduate of George Westingby the National Scholarship Service and house High School in Pittsburgh, PennFund for Negro Students through a study sylvania. Brother Mills' versatility is atmade in connection with their scholar- tested to by the following facts: ship program during the academic year He is an EXECUTIVE OFFICER 1953-54. The Fund's objective was to IN THE UNITED STATES AIR encourage more of the best Negro stu- FORCE R O T C , and in the ARNOLD dents from Southern high schools to AIR SOCIETY, COMMANDER OF apply for admission to good interracial THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE colleges.

R O T C BAND, President of the ColThe field staff of the Fund visited lege Y M C A, a Student Counselor, a eighty-one segregated schools in forty- member of the College Chorus, the five large cities in the South and urged Science Club, and the ALHA KAPPA students who were in the upper 10 per MU INTEREST GROUP, Secretary to cent of the senior class and who had Delta Nu Chapter of the Alpha Phi pursued a college preparatory course Alpha Fraternity, Inc. to take a test to determine whether they were qualified for admission to a A special analysis was prepared for good interracial college. The Educational Testing Service at Princeton prepared the Fund to determine, on the basis of a modified college entrance examination this sample, the maximum number of and established a qualifying score. The Negro students who might have secured passing grade was set considerably be- a passing score if all who were eligible low the norm used on national exami- had taken the examination. In these nations. A total of 1,485 students were schools, our administration and curricutested, which accounted for approxi- lum are controlled internally if not exmately one third of all students in the ternally by Negroes; this not only pertop 10 per cent of the senior classes mits us but demands that we make of all accredited Negro high schools, and every effort to develop the potential of a higher proportion of all high-standing young people who stay in school. We seniors who had taken college prepara- are merely reemphasizing the point, long tory courses. Just about half, 737 stu- in our fraternal heritage, that as educontinued on page 32 dents, qualified.

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cators through, manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind we must become more thorough in our instruction, raise the standards of performance, and become more exacting in work required.

Although the theme seems to change from year to year the melody lingers on. That melody is old yet new, "Go to High School and Stay through College." This does not mean that we will slacken or minimize our efforts at integration but that we should maximize our emphasis on quality education, for if one is not qualified to teach white children he is not qualified to teach Negro children. In one sentence, as administrators and teachers we must build our schools, reorganize our curricula and teach our students to study and learn as though segregation will last forever, but at the same time we should bend every effort to destroy all cultural and legal barriers which deny us full participation in the American Society.

At the same time we should be ready to survive in that society as if we expect integration to come tomorrow. We urge you to use the new slogan, "Don't Be Average, Be Exceptional."

As educated men, and as Alphas, we must keep the hope of equal opportunity alive and cherish the faith that through Quantitatively and Qualitatively superior education young Negro Americans will hasten the day of first-class citizenship for all. Our mission to America remains crystal clear, and it is to keep reminding America that no people who come to understand what this nation stands for in its treasured documents will accept the yoke of second class citizenship with grace and ease.

We believe that Alpha's challenge for the next several years should be to organize our National Education Campaigns around the basic theme, quality education with the slogan, "Don't Be Average, Be Exceptional" in developing your full potential.

EMPHASIS O N SCHOLARSHIP Brothers of Zeta Phi Lambda Chapter, Stamford, Cann., and noted guest at their First Annual Scholarship Dance. Left to right: Porter James, Dr. G . I. Johnson, Thomas Almore, Gail Stockham, William D. Clarke, Congressman Donald J . Irwin, Clarence R. J . Weekes, Otha N. Brown Jr. (Pres.) Brothers missing from picture: Dr. Hugh Bell, Rev. Cecil Gallup, A t t y . William Levister, Dr. J . W . Carwin, James Lewis, Alver Napper, Rev. T. E. Hopkins.

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VICE A N D ASSISTANT "PREXY'S" VISIT Brothers of Delta Alpha Lambda recently entertained the Midwestern Vice President and the Midwestern Assistant President in the banquet hall of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity house in Cleveland, Ohio. Left to right are: Brothers Oscar W .

Ritchie, President of Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter; Stenson E. Broaddus, _ M i d western Vice President; Paul J . King, Jr., Assistant Midwestern Vice President; Elmer C. Collins, Regional Director for Northeast Ohio.

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A Backward Glance At Gamma Zeta

By Brother Shedrick Lyons Fort Valley, Ga.—As the college year 1959-60 draws to a close, Gamma Zeta Chapter is proud to acknowledge its achievements for the year.

Unerringly, the philosophy pertaining to "manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind" has reigned true throughout the year. Because of this Gamma Zeta has hoisted the Alpha banner of service and progress above mediocrity.

During the year Brother George Tate, President of the Junior Class served as Vice-President of the Student Council and has been elected to take the office of the presidency for next year. In addition Brother David Thrasher served as President of the Player's Guild as well as President of the Business League, and Brother Remus King, Editor of the Peachite. Other brothers who served in the capacity of leadership are: James Wright, President of the Agri-DemicForum, Charles Armster, President of the SNEA. Among the gridiron leaders, Brothers John "ace" Atkin, Captain of the football team, Ronald Brown, known as the "magician" because of his unique method of ball-handling and passing, Co-Captain, and Leland Mangrum who has received all S.I.A.C. honors for his dynamic showmanship as a backfieldman. Brother Charles "Bruiser" Armster is also included in this number of gridirons. These brothers were not alone as they led others in the good fight. Brother Roy Robinson, for instance, one of the best "two pointers" served as Captain of the Basketball team. In addition to this Brother Robinson managed the Alpha's basketball team to a dynamic and impressive victory in an after season intramural basketball tournament.

As the year ventured forth Gamma Zeta turned to other activities which kept the spirit of Alpha aglow throughout the year. In an effort to turn "hell week" into "help week" we turned to community service on a wide scale. The probates performed such deeds as painting the campus benches, in addition to several tables and chairs at Trinity Baptist Church.

As one brother has said, "manly deeds" is one of the basic purposes of our fraternity—to strengthen our faith and belief in the practice of manly deeds to the extent that they become habitual—the usual—the expected thing

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of an Alpha man." If it is this that represents the ideal Alpha man, then our continued success, our step in the forefront not only as "servants of all' but as leaders, and as pioneers in whatever area the need for guidance presents itself, Alpha must make itself felt in the community in which it lives through interesting and appealing programs. On the basis of this Gamma Zeta strives to promote all of its programs. In December our annual "College Talent Night" event, a program designed to foster a better relationship among students of this state and at the same time serve to stimulate those students of talents to take advantage of every opportunity afffforded them to develop their talents and abilities maximally, exemplified some of these ideas, if not all. This year our profound hope was to expand "College Talent Night" at all cost. In so doing we invited the Morehouse College Glee Club down for an evening of songs along with the seven Campus Queens of Georgia as special guests of honor. The program, we're proud to say, was a great success. Even more so was our celebration of Founder's Day on the following Sunday for we had an addition to the bond of Alpha of six brothers to celebrate with us. The program was a Re-Dedicatory service honoring the seven Jewels who conceived the idea of our great fraternity. The service was handled entirely by brothers in Alpha.

There is still considerable "buzzing" about both of these program which have in the last three years been given jointly in observance of Founder's Day. But "College Talent Night, 1959" will remain a memorian in the hearts of all

those who shared the occasion.

The core of the concert entailed a wide selection of songs from the Christian world—heartwarming, beautiful, and expertly arranged and rendered. Among the most beautiful selection were Randall Thompson's "The Testament of Freedom." a special arrangement of Samuel Gaines' Russian folk melody, "Yonder, Yonder," which f e a t u r e d Rufus Stevenso.i as soloist; "What shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor," by Bartholomew; and Parker Shaw's arrangement of "Seeing Nellie Home."

Aside from these programs Gamma Zeta turned to new horizons as the holiday season neared. At our annual "Christmas Tree Lighting" ceremony we made a presentation of renovated toys collected in and around the community and given to some of the less fortunate children here in the city of Fort Valley at Christmas time.

Highlighting the Winter Quartet we presented the Middle Georgia College Bowl Quiz Game," an adaptation of the weekly television series presented by General Electric. This program was based on a quick recall of facts and presented with the hope of stimulating a greater interest in wide reading and serious study.

Throughout the year brothers of Gamma Zeta have engaged in a variety of activities which again exhibited and enhanced the true spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brothers Tate, Thrasher, and Wright were listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.

Moreover, Gamma Chapter itself can boast an active membership of brothers well above the average academically.

More than fifty percent of the chapter appeared on the Dean's list during the last two quarters.

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Brothers of Alpha Rho and Gamma Zeta Chapters pose at a " t e a " honoring the Campus Queens of Georgia during "College Talent N i g h t . " The Queens are, left to right: Harriet Smith, Miss Paine College, Edna W h i t e , Miss Fort Valley State, and Olivia Blaylock, Miss Albany State.

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AT FOUNDER'S DAY DINNER Principal speaker Atty. Bindley Cyrus (center) Chicago, with son, Dr. Robyn Arrington, Jack Maddox, Maurice Houston Alpha Brothers Felix Daniels, Dr. Haley Bell, Dr. William Law- and Augustus Calloway, president.

Scholarship.. How Can I Help ? ? . . How Can I Benefit ? ?

Detroit, Michigan—Educational Committee Chairman Ray Scruggs in a sick bed interview indicated that one responsibility Gamma Lambda Chapter must face up to is the encouragement of our young people to avail themselves of maximum education benefits so as to develop themselves to their fullest capacity. Our Fraternity Chapter has the moral obligation of making available, where the need exists, funds to further his objective payable to deserving individuals through our Scholarship Program.

The Educational Committee itself will assume the details of eligibility, selection, amounts and so forth but each individual member of our Chapter must support this effort and they may do so now specifically by joining with such brothers as Charles Mahoney, McLean Morrison. Cornelius Henderson, and others who have donated $100 each to the Scholarship Fund through their purchase of raffle tickets for the 1960 Cadillac Sedan which will go to one of a hundred such purchasers.

The Educational Committee is well aware that most brothers will be able to participate in the raffle in groups of P A G E 34

four or five rather than as individuals.

Ray himself, is contributing in this manner. But, whatever number brothers it takes per ticket, let's get the hundred sold.

Remember one of our members will drive away from the Spring Formal in an exquisite 1960 Cadilac . . . it could be Y O U .

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continued from page 27 experiences in Africa, and gave his views on the rising tide of nationalism on that continent. His inspiring and informative talk was enthusiastically received by the chapter, and he has been requested to continue the discussion at a subsequent meeting.

The highlight of our social program for the year is expected to be the Golden Jubilee Celebration honoring the eight brothers in our chapter who have spent fifty years in "our dear fraternal bond."

This affair will be in the form of a dinner-dance to be held at the Sheraton Atlantic Hotel on May 20th. The eight honorees who have kept the faith for

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C h a p t e r Recommendations for Graduate and Undergraduate A wards.

Four Awards to be made at the August Convention in Washington, D. C. Alpha Award of Honor Alpha Award of Merit Undergraduate Chapter Award of Merit Graduate Chapter A w a r d of Merit Recommendations are to be mailed to: Herbert E. Miller, Chairman Alpha Phi Alpha Committee on Awards 135 Ashland Place, Apt. 6 D Brooklyn 1, New York half a century are Brothers: Shelton Hale Bishop, Clarence Curley, Joseph H. N. "Teddy-Bear" Jones, George W. Overton, Percy W. Ward, Ernest P. Simonds, John R. White, Jr., and Ralph H. Young. It is significant that this celebration also coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Eta Chapter.

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Alpha Kappa Lambdas Brother Honored Cambria, Va.—Brother John F. Banks, past president Alpha Kappa Lambda Chapter, Roanoke, the only Negro among nine Southwestern Virginians to receive the most distinguished adult honor, was awarded the "Silver Beaver" by the Blue Ridge Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Brother Banks, principal of Christiansburg Institute, is chairman of the council's Central Division covering six counties and cities, has been active in scouting about twenty years. He is a member of the Pride of Virginia Lodge 18 A.F. and A.M. Scottish Rite and past president of the Frontiers Club.

Brother Banks is State SecretaryCoordinator of the Department of Secondary School Principals of the Virginia Teachers Association and is a member of the Advisory Committee of the National Asociation of Secondary School Principals. He is past president of the Montgomery County Teachers Association and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Montgomery County Tuberculosis Association and the Children's Playground Committee. Brother Banks is Vice President of the Laymen's League of the Virginia Annual Conference of the A.M.E. Church and is a member of the Board of Stewards and organist of St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Blacksburg.

The Banks family is a scouting family.

Two boys, one a high school senior, the other a junior, are active members of the Explorer Post 310, and a younger son, a member of Cub Pack 310.

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continued from page 33 at which time we will present a series of programs during the course of the week emphasizing emphatically the need for continued education in this great age of change of rivalry. One of the highlights for the week will be a symposium centered around the crisis we face today in education.

The year was climaxed with a "smoker" honoring twelve graduating brothers. We hate very much for these brothers to leave Gamma Zeta, but when we think of their prime objective of being in college we find it a necessity to congratulate them, and extend to them our very best wishes as they go their MAY,

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'large Activity" Marshall, Texas—Gamma Upsilon Lambda Chapter is having one of its finest years. Membership, leadership and program are moving ahead with aplomb.

The Chapter now has 19 members, centered chiefly in Marshall, but also including brothers from Longview, Paris, and Texarkana, Texas. Newly reclaimed this year are Brothers Bennie J. Dade (originally of Delta Sigma), F. W. Armstrong (originally of this Chapter), and Doxey A. Wilkerson (originally of Upsilon).

Brother I. J. Lamothe, Jr., has entered upon his new duties as resident with characteristic enthusiasm and efficiency.

Other recently elected officers associated with him are Brothers P. T. Young, Vice President; Alexander Duncan, Secretary; Alvin M. Seals, Corresponding Secretary; L. W. Garrett, Treasurer; B. J. Dade, Associate Editor to THE SPHINX; G. W. Thompson, Parliamentarian; J. E. McCallum, Chaplain; and William Wallace, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Monthly meetings are increasingly successful, from the point of view of both attendance and enthusiasm. Even the extraordinary siege of cold and ice that descended upon East Texas during the first days of March could not stop a special call-meeting to vote on amendments to the National Constitution.

Some try to explain our good meetings in terms of the excellent meals served by host brothers and their wives.

But it is clear to this observer that the main attraction is the unique joy of fellowship in Alpha. None could doubt it who once experiences the fervor with which that closing circle of brothers gives forth with "In our dear A Phi A . . . " .

Two community projects are receiving emphasis in our program this year. A scholarship will go to a student at one of the local colleges and a financial contribution is being made to the Harrison County Health Center.

The Alpha Wives gave Gamma Lambda a delightful Christmas party; and the Chapter plans to reciprocate with an entertainment for the Alpha Wives separate ways into the vanguard of civilization. May God bless them always.

Finally, the chapter salutes its advisor, Brother Herman F. Bostick who has worked with us faithfully during the past four years. Because of his continued on page 36

in the spring.

We had an extremely successful PreValentine Ball in Longview. The large hall was beautifully decorated with red and white streamers; a great silver backdrop for the orchestra was mounted with giant hearts; and the Valentine theme carried through in decorations for more than fifty tables. Brother William Wallace and his orchestra were superb; and many of the four hundred guests insisted that this, Gamma Upsilon Lambda's first, must become an annual affair.

During mid-March, many of the brothers and their wives are scheduled to go to Texarkana to join with Brothers G. U. Jamison and G. W. Thompson in giving an Alpha reception to the Regional Convention of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

The Chapter continues proud of its members in national leadership—Brother T. Winston Cole, as Southwestern Vice President; and Brother G. T. Ridgel, as member of the Commitee on Educational Activities.

The Chapter also continues to nurse its gripe against the Editor-in-Chief of THE SPHINX. There is going to be an East Texas March on Montclair, New Jersey, unless he corrects that listing for Chapter No. 185!

Doxey A. Wilkerson Acting Associate Editor

Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter Sponsors Cultural Enrichment Programs

By Brother Alfred T. Kynard Prairie View, Texas—Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter, located at Prairie View A & M College, has formed an Adult Enrichment Committee. Briefly stated, the primary purpose of this committee is to offer citizens of the Prairie View community the opportunity to become more fully aware of the professional growth and talents of faculty members and professional personnel from nearby areas.

The feeling among the brothers of the chapter was that more attention should be directed toward "cultural enrichment" at Prairie View—not only at the student body level, but at the level of the adult population as well. As part of the chapter's program of activities. the Adult Enrichment C o m m i t t e e planned a series of informal "Cultural refinement for interested adults of the Prairie View community.

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Prairie View, Texas—ALPHAS PRESENT C H E C K . A d a m Oliphant (center) student Y M C A president at Prairie View A & M College receives $40.00 check from scholarship committee chairman Brother J . W . Echols which represents the contribution of Epsilon Tau Lambda Chapter to the Oliphant Fund. The Prairie View College Community has joined together in raising funds t o send Mr. Oliphant to Europe this summer to participate with others in building ' Y " facilities in Turkey.

Also pictured are (bottom-left) Brother George R. Woolfolk, Chapter president; (top-from left- Brother Griff Kendricks, financial secretary; W . Van Johnson, director of " Y " activities at the college (non-brother); and Brother Ulysses Bell, Oliphant Fund chairman.

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continued from page 35 The first two programs of these "Cultural Hours" were structured so as to bring to the foreground the insights, talents, resources, and reactions of members of our own college community who possess the kinds of mature experiences that should be shared with others in the interest of reawakening our appreciation of cultural possibilities on the Prairie View Campus.

The first "Cultural Hour" program was held November 8, 1959, in the beautiful new Home Economics building. The committee presented two of Prairie View's faculty members, e.g. Mrs. Olivette J. Higgs and Miss Willa Hood.

Both are members of the Department of Foreign Languages, and both studied in France last summer. Mrs. Higgs was on a Fulbright Scholarship. Their commentaries were given under the appropriate title "Impressions of France."

Many beautiful slides were shown that revealed a number of metropolitan areas of France where many of the cathedrals and castles are located. The experiences of Mrs. Higgs and Miss Hood also included a visit to Lourdes where several miraculous cures of persons afflicted with incurable conditions are effected each year through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This "Cultural Hour" program was presented on the first day of American Education Week.

The chapter's second "Cultural Hour" was held on St. Valentine's Day, February 14, in the lounge of the Faculty Women's Residence. The committee presented Mr. Leroy C. Weaver, Art instructor in the Department of Education.

Mr. Weaver gave an illustrated lecture on "What is Modern Art." Approximately thirty slides of various works of art were shown in connection with Mr. Weaver's commentary on "What is Modern Art." Members of the Adult Enrichment Committee are: Brother Dr. R. J. Rousseve. Chairman Brother E. K. Jones Brothers W. L. Selman

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ALPHA LAMBDA—Lyman T. Johnson, 2340 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. BETA LAMBDA—Beltron L. Orme, 815 Washington Blvd., Kansas City, Mo. G A M M A LAMBDA—Augustus J. Calloway, 2?3 Eliot, Detroit, Michigan DELTA LAMBDA—Clifton R. Jones, 2504 Longwood St., Balto, M d .

EPSILON LAMBDA—Melvin D. Streator, 4525 Greer Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. ZETA LAMBDA—Daniel L. Jordan, 2808 Parish Ave., Newport News, Va. ETA LAMBDA—H. Eugene Craig, 9 McDonough Blvd. S.E., Atlanta, Ga. THETA LAMBDA—Samuel B. Kidd, 942 N. Upland Avenue, Dayton, Ohio IOTA LAMBDA—John W . Moore, 2914 Pans Avenue, Indianapolis Indiana KAPPA LAMBDA—Charles A. Grant, 504 Beach St., Greensboro, N.C. MU LAMBDA—David R. Byrd, 413 Hobart Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. NU LAMBDA—Walker H. Ouarles, Jr., Va. State College, Petersburg, Va. XI LAMBDA—Harold D. Langrum, 5225 S. Greenwood Ave., Chicago, III. O M I C R O N LAMBDA—Clarence F. Campbell, 1055 1st St. No., Birmingham, Alabama PI LAMBDA—Lloyd H. Myers, 1514 W. 21st, Little Rock, Arkansas RHO LAMBDA—Dr. Robt. Lee, Jr., 447 Humboldt Parkway, Buffalo, N.Y. SIGMA LAMBDA—Belmont F. Haydel, Jr., 3730 S. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, La. TAU LAMBDA—Isaac H. Miller, 1717 Windover Drive, Nashville, Tenn.

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Union St., Jacksonville, Fla. PHI LAMBDA—M. H. Crockett, 3320 Garner Road, Raleigh, N.C. C H I LAMBDA—Thos. E. Kelley, Box 132, Wilberforce, Ohio PSI LAMBDA—John L. Pitts, 1907 Ivy Street, Chattanooga, Tenn.

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Arthur C. Williams, 158 Lincoln St., Montclair, N.J. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Wilfred T. Seals, 774 Caden Lane, Lexington, Kentucky ALPHA G A M M A LAMBDA—Walter W. Scott, 2170 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. ALPHA DELTA L A M B D A - A . B Owens, Jr., 598 Williams Avenue, Memphis, Tenn.

ALPHA EPSILON L A M B D A - D r R.. W . Harrison, Jr., Box #492, Yaioo City, Mississippi ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Joseph . Turner, Bluefield State College, Bluefield, W . Va. ALPHA ETA L A M B D A - A . C. Herald, Jr., 3001 N. Calumet, Houston, Texas ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Chester C. Sutton, 1011 N. Ohio St., Atlantic City, N.J. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—E. R. Armstead, Box #152, Institute, West Virginia ALPHA KAPPA L A M B D A - W m . C. Thomas, 729 Staunton Ave. N.W., Roanoke Virginia ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Edward Hill, 249 York Street, Knoxville, Tennessee ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Benj. H. Crutcher, Box # 2 1 Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Robt. Stubblefield, 1340 W. Woodruff, Toledo 4, Ohio .

ALPHA O M I C R O N LAMBDA-Enc W . Springer, Box 7182, Oakland Sta., Pittsburgh, Pa. ALPHA PI LAMBDA^Julian L. Lewis, 1344 N. Woodland Ave., Winston Salem, N.C. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Paul T. Venable, 272 Miami Avenue, Columbus, Ohio ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—L. G. Foster, Jr., 2508 Park Row, Dallas, Texas .

ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tolly W . Harris, 324 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa Oklahoma ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—W. H. Coston, Alabama State College, Montgomery Alabama ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Theodore R. Green, Norfolk Community Hospital, Norfolk, v « ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—Tracey E. Williams, I I I E. Hale Street, Augusta, Georgia ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Jas. O. Jackson, 2212 Manse Street, Columbia, S.C. BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Franklin Williams, 259 Randolph Avenue, Jersey City, N.J. BETA BETA LAMBDA—Ellis A. Adger, 14015 Monroe Street, Miami, Florida BETA G A M M A LAMBDA—M. Ralph Page, 420 North 1st St., Richmond, Virginia BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Ernest C. Cook Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Ha. BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—L. G. Ashley, Box #247, Boley, Oklahoma BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Cyrus B. Taylor, 805 E. Dunklin St., Jefferson City, Mp. BETA ETA LAMBDA—Hugh W . Sharp, 1508 N. E. 15th Street, Oklahoma City, Okla.

BETA THETA LAMBDA—J. R. Butts, 128 Nelson Street, Durham, N.C. BETA IOTA LAMBDA—Vincent H. Jones, Box 9784 So. Univ., Baton Rouge, La. BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Jas. B. Coaxum, 322 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, S.C. BETA MU LAMBDA—L. E. Anderson, Box #842, Salisbury, N.C. BETA NU LAMBDA—John A. Davis, 2518 Last., Charlotte, N.C. BETA XI LAMBDA—Welcome T. Bryant, 2741 Franklin St., Omaha, Nebraska BETA O M I C R O N LAMBDA—Samuel T. Callowa-f, 224 Chicago Street, Prichard, Alabama

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BETA TAU LAMBDA—Clyde R. Broaddus, 2200 Evans Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—Virgil J. Gilmore, 400 LaConte Street, Jackson, Tenn.

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Henry St., Savannah, Georgia BETA C H I LAMBDA—Harry M. Hodges, 808 Fondulac Street, Muskogee, Oklahoma BETA PSI LAMBDA—Oscar V. Little, 5835 Ernest Ave., Los Angeles, Calif.

G A M M A ALPHA LAMBDA—A. R. Ware, Jr., 401 N. Augusta St., Staunton, Virginia G A M M A BETA LAMBDA—Arnold W . Wright, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky. G A M M A G A M M A LAMBDA—Luke H. Chatman, Box #1311, Greenville, South Carolina G A M M A DELTA LAMBDA—Martin K. Austin, 1213 S. Fayette St., Beckley, West Va. G A M M A EPSILON LAMBDA—Jacob H. Bronaugh ,1214 Broad St., Hopkinsville, Kentucky G A M M A ZETA LAMBDA—Richard F. Pride, 2907 26th Street, Tampa, Florida G A M M A ETA LAMBDA—Dr. Malvern L. Ore, 1902 E. Ilth St., Austin, Texas G A M M A THETA LAMBDA—Charles L. Simms, 522 N. Clayton St., Wilmington, Delaware G A M M A IOTA LAMBDA—Thomas E. Mason, 302 Clifton Place, Brooklyn, N.Y. G A M M A KAPPA LAMBDA—B. T. Washington, 306 N. 6th Street, Wilmington, N.C. G A M M A MU LAMBDA—Robert C. Graham, Box 242, Florida ASM Univ., Tallahassee, Fla. G A M M A NU LAMBDA—Lawrence A. Ferguson, 1401 Taylor St., Lynchburg, Virginia G A M M A XI LAMBDA—J. T. Wardlaw, 4300 3rd Ave., So. Minneapolis, Minnesota G A M M A O M I C R O N LAMBDA—Ben C. Hampton, Albany State College, Albany, Georgia G A M M A PI LAMBDA—Jas L. Sweatt, 2723 Avenue P., Galveston, Texas G A M M A RHO LAMBDA—Rogers E. Randall, 2750 W. 12th Ave., Gary, Indiana G A M M A SIGMA LAMBDA—Wm. D. Beasley, Box 73, State College. Ft. Valley, Georgia G A M M A TAU LAMBDA—T. L. Inghram, 106 John Street, Orange, Texas G A M M A EPSILON LAMBDA—Alvin M. Seals, Box 38, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas G A M M A PHI LAMBDA—John Price, 6356 Racine Street, Oakland, California G A M M A C H I LAMBDA—Carlton A. A. Dias, 949 Broderick St., San Francisco, Calif.

G A M M A PSI LAMBDA—E. L. Fair, 32 Grail Street, Asheville, N.C. DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA—Frederick D. Brown, 3541 E. 153rd, Cleveland, Ohio DELTA BETA LAMBDA—Judson H. Furlow, 102 W. County St.. Phoebus, Virginia DELTA G A M M A LAMBDA—Leon Robinson, 1222 Russell St., Covington. Kentucky DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—R. L. Smith, 431 N. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla. DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Harold W . Thomas, 731 Gaty Ave., East St. Louis, Illinois DELTA ZETA LAMBDA—R. L. Hurst, S. C. State College, Orangeburg, S.C. DELTA ETA LAMBDA—Vance J. Williams, 3901 E. 6th St., Topeka, Kansas DELTA THETA LAMBDA—Aaron L. Smith, 51?

Pearl St., Huntsville, Alabama DELTA IOTA LAMBDA—Lorenio R. Manns, 644 3rd Avenue, Columbus, Georgia DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA—Gerard A. Anderson, 335 Athens St., Florence, f . C .

DELTA MU LAMBDA—Robt. J. Reynolds, 234 S. Orange Ave., Neward, N. Jersey DELTA NU LAMBDA—L. Wilson York, 341 Ross Street, Danville, Virginia GENERAL ORGANIZAT ON—General Secretary, National Headquarters, Chicago, Illinois DELTA XI LAMBDA—Felton A. Johnson, 4017 Wilts St., Orlando, Florida DELTA O M I C R O N LAMBDA—Dr. J. D. Singletary, M d . State College, Princess Anne, M d .

DELTA PI LAMBDA—Andrew J. Durgan, 1417 Tremont Street, Selma, Alabama DELTA RHO LAMBDA— U. J. Andrews, P.O. Drawer 1598, San Antonio, Texas DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dr. R. Frank Bryand, 1112 Linden, Pine Bluff, Arkansas DELTA TAU DELTA—Mervyn V. Lackey, 2337 West Jefferson St., Phoenix, Arizona DELTA UPSILON LAMBDA—Jas. C. Leary, 2961 Looney Street, Shreveport, La. DELTA PHI LAMBDA—Harold A. Buchanan, 3323 17th St., Tuscaloosa, Alabama DELTA CHI LAMBDA—Peter C. Murrell, 809 W . North Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin DELTA PSI LAMBDA—Harold Brown, Sr., 2920 Clermont St., Denver, Colorado EPSILON ALPHA LAMBDA—Wm. A. Warren, 1522 No. Moore, Tyler, Texas EPSILON BETA LAMBDA—W. S. Hutchings, 534 New Street, Macon, Georgia EPSILON G A M M A LAMBDA—Dr. Robt. O. Phillips, 12 Seaver Street. Dorchester, Mass.

EPSILON DELTA LAMBDA—James O. Hopson.

Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama EPSILON EPSILON LAMBDA—Ralph H. Barksdale, Jr., 203 S. 9th St., Waco, Texas

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EPSILON ETA LAMBDA-Harry C. Ward, 203 N. Morris Street, Portland, Oregon EPSILON ETA LAMBDA—Simon S. Thomas, Box #345, Lilbourn, Missouri EPSILON THETA LAMBDA—Winston T. Williams, North Shore, Pembroke E., BERMUDA, B. W . I. EPSILON IOTA LAMBDA—Benjamin L. Davis, 311 St. James Ave., Suffolk, Virginia EPSILON KAPPA LAMBDA— Ulysses G. Mathis, #324, Grambling, Louisiana EPSILON MU LAMBDA—Leroy Anderson, 1301 E. Fisher Street, Pensacola, Florida EPSILON NU LAMBDA—Jno. F. Bailey, Jr., 1404 Effingham St., Portsmouth, Virginia EPSILON XI LAMBDA—B. H. Cooper, Box 1000, Clarksdale, Mississippi EPSILON O M I C R O N LAMBDA—David L. Moseley, Rt. # 2 , Box l-A, Boydton, Virginia EPSILON PI LAMBDA—John Dukes Jr., 1303 S.E. 2nd Ave., Gainesville, Florida EPSILON RHO LAMBDA—W. Edw. Murphy, Box #1098. Fayetteville, North Carolina EPSILON SIGMA LAMBDA—(Inactive) EPSILON TAU LAMBDA—Harold E. Maiyck, #2137, Prairie View, Texas EPSILON UPSILON LAMBDA—Albert P. Golden, 826 E. ?th Street, Flint, Michigan EPSILON PHI LAMBDA—Burton G. West, ?00 Dunbar Avenue, Port Arthur, Texas EPSILON C H I LAMBDA—Edward N. Smith, State Teachers College, Elizabeth City, N . C .

EPSILON PSI LAMBDA—Harman D. Freeman, 436 Douglass St., Alexandria, Louisiana ZETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Chas. B. Morton, 405 N.W. 21st Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida ZETA BETA LAMBDA—Booker T. Hogan, 1437 38th Avenue, Sacramento, Calif.

ZETA G A M M A LAMBDA—Jack Jordan, Langston University, Langston, Oklahoma ZETA DELTA LAMBDA—Clarence H. Harmon.

724 S. Plum Street, Springfield, Ohio ZETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Richard L. Johnson, 58 W . Westside Avenue, Red Bank, N . J .

Powell Street, Freeport, New York ZETA ZETA LAMBDA—Emerson F. Ashby, 28 Beaufort Street, New Bern, N. C. ZETA ETA LAMBDA—Warren G. Keyes, 1504 Powell Street, Freeport, N.Y. ZETA THETA LAMBDA—Fr. Richard T. S. Brown, 1717 N. Herr St., Harrisburg, Pa. ZETA IOTA LAMBDA—Simeon Moss, 453 Walnut Lane, Princeton, New Jersey ZETA KAPPA LAMBDA—(Inactive) ZETA NU LAMBDA—Jas. H. Lockett, Jr. 2915 21st St., Gulfport, Missirsippi ZETA NU LAMBDA—Guy Wolfe, 421 E. 2nd Street, Plainfield, New Jersey ZETA XI LAMBDA—R. L. Barrett, 1820 Foster Street, Evanston, Illinois ZETA O M I C R O N LAMBDA—William R. Mitchell, 1228 So. 45th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ZETA PI LAMBDA—Jerry Crowder, 1431 30th Avenue, Seattle, Washington ZETA RHO LAMBDA—H. Gordon Pinkett, Del. State College, Dover, Delaware ZETA SIBMA LAMBDA—Robert L. Matthews.

4931 Dassco Court, San Diego, California ZETA TAU LAMBDA—Clarence W . Miller. 813 N. Adams Street, Amari lo, Texas ZETA UPSILON LAMBDA—(Inactive) ZETA PHI LAMBDA—Wm. Decker Clarke, 15 Rockland Road, o. Norwalk, Connecticut ZETA C H I LAMBDA—Bringier H. Barker, Box rr233, Franklinton, Louisiana ZETA PSI LAMBDA—Warren Combre, 40? Louisiana Avenue, Lake Charles, Louisiana ETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charles H. Wilson Jr..

49 Carmel Street, New Haven, Connecticut ETA BETA LAMBDA—Johnnie McCray, Jr., 1852 N. Green, Wichita, Kansas ETA G A M M A LAMBDA—David Pipkin. 118 1st Street, Lafayette, Louisiana ETA DELTA LAMBDA—Oris V. Ga-y, Box # 4 W , Monroe. Louisiana ETA EPSILON LAMBDA—David N. Howell.

Y.M.C.A., P.O. Box #147, Monrovia, Liberia.

West Africa ETA ZETA LAMBDA—Nelson C. Jackson, 145 Clinton Ave., New Rochelle, New York ETA ETA LAMBDA—Samuel P. Callahan, 20 Dean Street, Annapolis, Maryland ETA THETA LAMBDA—Russell A. Stevenson, 88 Booker Avenu». Wvandanch. New York ETA IOTA LAMBDA—David N. Nunnally, 185 N. Rockspring Street, Athens, Georgia ETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Charles E. Todd, Jr , 1408 Reynolds Court. Fort Pierce, Flor'H* ETA MU LAMBDA—E. D. Wilson, Box 128, Bessemer City, North Carolina ETA NU LAMBDA—Timothy Johnson, Jr., 144.4 Ottawa Ave. N.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan ETA XI LAMBDA—James E. Gregory, I I I , 511 1-2 N. 1st Street, Lawton. Oklahoma ETA O M I C R O N LAMBDA—James Martin. 271 Whit-Gren Apartments, Rock Hill, South CaroETA PI LAMBDA—Edward C. Strong, 1400 No. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, California

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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON

April 27, 1960

D e a r Judge P a i g e : T h r o u g h M r . E. F r e d e r i c M o r r o w of m y staff, I have l e a r n e d that the 46th G e n e r a l Convention of Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y will be held in Washington this A u g u s t .

I u n d e r s t a n d this F r a t e r n i t y is the p o s s e s s o r of a long and proud t r a d i t i o n in college c o m m u n i t i e s a c r o s s the land. United in loyalty to this t r a d i t i o n and continuing in w a r m f r i e n d s h i p , its g r a d u a t e m e m b e r s s e e k to advance the p r i n c i p l e s of Alpha P h i Alpha in a l l that they do.

It is a p l e a s u r e to send m y b e s t w i s h e s for a m e m o r a b l e convention.

Sincerely

/)*r Judge M y l e s A. P a i g e General President A l p h a P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y , Inc. 1800 New H a m p s h i r e Avenue, N. Washington 9, D. C.

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