The SPHINX | Winter 1974 | Volume 60 | Number 1 197406001 by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

FEBRUARY 1974

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

COURAGE With faith and confidence sublime We set out from this day 'Tis grand to think of the far sighted mind That inspired us on this way Our hopes were new, we stood in line To march forward on this relay.

Read • Convention Rap • Black Awareness • W. Decker Clarke • Careers/Education • Ramon Scruggs

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CONTENTS Gamma

Upsilon

Miami Alphas

New Chapters

Alpha Delta Lambda

Delta Alpha Lambda

Minority Medical Students

Assistant Executive Secretary

Georgia State Regional

Florida State Convention

Delta Kappa

Southwestern

Regional

Brother Charles Rangel

Brother John H. Johnson

Western Region

FEATURES General President Speaks

Opinions expressed in columns and articles do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and use of any person's name in fiction, semi-fiction articles or humorous features is to be regarded as a coincidence and not as the responsibility of The Sphinx. It is never done knowingly. Copyright 1970 by The Sphinx, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Reproduction or use, without written permission, of the editorial or pictorial content in any manner is prohibited. The Sphinx has been published continuously since 1914. Organizing Editor: Bro. Raymond W. Cannon. Organizing General President: Bro. Henry Lake Dickason.

Convention Travelogue

Brother Ramon S. Scruggs

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Omega Chapter

Education Foundation

Positions Open

Meet Brother Garner

Brother Chuck Stone .

Black Experiences

Black Elected Officials

Brother W. Decker Clarke

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Cover: From original cover by Brother J. Herbert King. Georgia Herald, Vol. XIV, No. 4, 1947, 58th Anniversary of Georgia State College, Savannah, Georgia.

San Francisco . . . HERE W E COME THE GENERAL PRESIDENT

August 2-8, 1974

SPEAKS General President W a l t e r Washington

CONVENTION NEWSLETTER GENERAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE February 1, 1974 The San Francisco and Bay Area chapters will host the 68th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION of ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. — August 2 - 8, 1974 in San Francisco, California. Plan to number yourself among the 3,000 ! I ! THE HOTEL ST. FRANCIS The Hotel St. Francis, Convention Headquarters, is located at the very heart of the city on Union Square. Smart shops, fine stores and restaurants, and the theatre district all circle the Square, with the famed cable car stop just outside the door . . . The heart of San Francisco! "THE GOLDEN GATE CITY" SAN FRANCISCO . . . "There is something special about San Francisco. A certain charm . . . A particular pride . . .Color, a distinct culture and cuisines found only here. General President Walter Washington said, during a recent meeting of the Convention Committee, that: "Alpha Phi Alpha will have 3,000 registered Brothers and their families in attendance at the 68th Anniversary Convention." This is a reasonable expectation when you look at what is being planned by the General Convention Committee, the host chapters (with Brother H. Welton Flynn as Convention Chairman), and the Bay Area Women's Committee. The host Vice President is Brother Thaddeaus Hobbs of the Western Region. HOTEL RESERVATIONS . . . The hotel accommodations for the Alpha Phi Alpha convention will be handled by the Hotel St. Francis' Reservation Director. All registrants will be assured of the type of accommodations requested. For your convenience, a room reservation card will soon be mailed to the entire membership of the fraternity. When you receive this form, fill it out immediately and return it to the Hotel St. Francis. No postage is required. Reserve your room EARLY! ADVANCE CONVENTION REGISTRATION . . . Pre-registrants will be processed upon arrival! Brothers and their families who have paid advance registration fees will, upon arrival at the Hotel St. Francis, proceed directly to the Advance Registration Desk — which will be located in the lobby — to receive their prepared convention kits, activities tickets and convention information. DELEGATE CREDENTIALS . . . All chapters are reminded that credentials for delegates must be certified by the Office of the Executive Secretary by May 1, 1974. CONVENTION TRAVEL . . . The General Convention Committee announced that American Airlines and the Henderson Travel Service will co-ordinate travel arrangements to the 68th Anniversary Convention in San Francisco and the post-convention tours to the Orient and Hawaii. Brothers Jake Henderson (President of HENDERSON TRAVEL SERVICE, INC.) and George Jackson (Director of Sales Developing for AMERICAN AIRLINES) are serving as official Travel Co-ordinators. Representatives of both firms will be present at the 1974 Regional Conventions and, wherever possible, meet with local chapters to assist Brothers with their convention travel plans. Group and charter rates will be available. (Continued on page 3) 2

General President Washington and Executive Secretary Walker checks photographs of past general presidents of Alpha Phi Alpha, during convention planning session at National Headquarters.

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68th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION Brothers: As General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. it becomes my constitutional duty to call the brotherhood into annual convention — August 2nd- 8th, 1974, with headquarters at the famous Hotel St. Francis on Union Square, San Francisco, Calif. The Constitution and By-Laws, under ARTICLE II — Section 8, page 8 — prescribes that: The General Convention shall meet upon the call of the General President at such time and place as has been previously determined by the preceding General Convention or as appropriate, by the Board of Directors. Brother Walter Washington

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Convention Newsletter POST CONVENTION EVENTS . . . While on the West Coast, why not unwind with a post-convention tour of HAWAII, HONG KONG, JAPAN, LAS VEGAS — or tour HOLLYWOOD and DISNEYLAND with the children. Plans are underway for a schedule of activities to be included in the tour of HAWAII. More information on these excursions will be included in the convention packets soon to be mailed to you. THE 68th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. in honor of JEWEL BROTHER HENRY ARTHUR CALLIS "ALPHA OUTREACH FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE" ACTIVITIES PLANNED . . . The convention sessions are being planned to afford you and your family an opportunity to relax, shop, sightsee and to have free time "on the town." The Education Foundation will launch its national scholarship awards program with a gala "Hollywood Spectacular!" Alpha's Job Recruitment and Placement Program, the Life Members Breakfast, Alpha's Out* Reach Seminars in the areas of civil rights, education, business and public policy will be among the main features during the convention period. The Invitational Golf Tournament, public program, ladies luncheon and fashion display, a variety of social affairs and many more events, including a schedule of activities for children, will await your arrival in San Francisco. The 68th Anniversary Convention will be placing special emphasis on the full participation of college brothers in local and national fraternal affairs. These and other events planned for the San Francisco Convention indicate that it will be a most productive and rewarding one for all in attendance.

Plans in the Making for a Successful Convention

Brother Kermit Hall and Brother George Jackson, make plans tor your pleasure.

LOOK FORWARD TO THIS REWARDING EVENT — brotherhood. fellowship family fun and charting the future course of our great and beloved fraternity! • * CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS * * Friday — August 2, 1974 a. Board of Directors Meeting b. Hospitality Centers c. Education Foundation Meeting d. Building Foundation Meeting e. Delegates and Guests Reception Saturday — August 3, 1974 a. First Business Session b. Keynote Luncheon c. Committee Meetings d. Social Activities — Women and Children Sunday — August 4, 1974 a. Ecumenical Church Service b. Alpha's Public Program c. Social Activities Monday — August 5, 1974 a. Job Interviews and Recruitment b. Tours — Women and Children c. Equitable Opportunities Luncheon d. Social Activities and All-Greek Reception e. Golf Tournament The Sphinx I February 1974

Tuesday — August 6, 1974 a. Founders Breakfast b. Ladies Luncheon-Fashion Show c. Plenary Session — ALPHA Outreach Seminars d. College Brothers Luncheon e. Host Chapter Social Activities f. Tours and Childrens Activities Wednesday — August 7, 1974 a. Life Members Breakfast b. Education Foundation Seminar c. Fraternal Luncheon d. College Brother's Basketball Tournament e. Final Business Session f. Children's Buffet Supper and Social Activities g. Formal Reception and Banquet h. Farewell After Dinner Dance (Continued on page 4)

A tired Brother Jake Henderson with completed plans for your trip to the convention and post-convention tour. 3

Convention Newsletter

"No Stones

(Continued from page 3) Thursday â&#x20AC;&#x201D; August 8, 1974 a. Final Meeting; Board of Directors Building Foundation Education Foundation

b. Post-Convention Tours Hawaii Hong Kong Japan Las Vegas Hollywood - Disneyland

Left Unturned

THE TASK COMPLETED.

Stated Brother Kermit Hall, General Convention Chairman.

Brothers Hall, Henderson and Jackson pause during the long night

session.

General Convention Chairman Brother Hall announced convention travel plans from Henderson Travel of Atlanta that will provide each Alpha chapter with travel co-ordination to the General Convention and to the post-convention tour of Hawaii. Brother Jake Henderson and Brother George Jackson, Director of Sales Development for American Airlines, are serving as "official travel co-ordinators" and thru their respective companies will meet with each chapter in assisting with travel arrangements . . . which includes when available GROUP RATES and CHARTERS. Brother Henderson announces that Brother J. Herbert King, Editor of the Sphinx has been appointed promotional director of travel and post-convention tours. Chapters or cities must have at least 10 reservations in order to receive the published rates.

(For Further Information, Consult Pages 6 2 - 6 3 - 6 4 )

68th ANNIVERSARY CONVENTION August 2 - 8 - 1974 San Francisco, California

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BROTHER RAMON S. SCRUGGS For Corporate Excellence

Those are the opening words of the first annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Corporate Excellence Award. 1973. The dedication continues: "For excellence in achieving affirmative action; for best symbolizing the persuasive and perceptive role that Whitney Moore Young, Jr. deemed necessary for black executives in industry to aspire toward for the good of all in this nation." Early next year, Ramon Scruggs will close out a telephone career that not only spans more than a third of a century, but that has helped enlarge, perhaps immeasurably, the human dimensions of this business. Hired in 1939, "Ray" Scruggs became the first black man ever to fill a management post in the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, an event then considered of such significance that the Michigan Chronicle, a newspeper serving Detroit's black community, greeted it with a red-letter headline. At a time when most companies in the country had not yet ventured into the employment of black people â&#x20AC;&#x201D; except in menial positions â&#x20AC;&#x201D; being the first to represent the breakthrough carried with it a special set of problems The Sphinx I February 1974

and frustrations. As might be expected, Ray Scruggs experienced both overt and covert expressions of hostility and prejudice. And there was the pressure, too, from the black community to "do right and make good" so that others, in time, could follow.

At a recent speaking engagement, AT & T's Minority Affairs Director Ramon S. Scruggs, told the audience that he was currently more optimistic about improved conditions and employment opportunities for minorities in this country than he had ever been in his life.

The story of his struggle to "do right and make good," to retain his individuality and dignity while working in an environment that had not yet conceded these things as unarguable rights, is a story that should be told. It should be told if for no other reason than as an encouraging reminder of what one man's determination can accomplish, and of how vast a social change has occurred in just one generation. It is not just one man's story, and it does not suggest that everything has been finally achieved, but it does reveal how much has been done, and how much can be done.

"I know there's a danger in voicing such a sentiment," he said. "Whenever any member of the black community publicly expresses any sort of optimism, there are those among his black brothers and sisters who will jump up to accuse him of being a traitor to his black identity and ignorant of the many pressing problems still facing blacks today. But I'll take that risk and tell you that there are more and more objective signs of positive change in the wind. Not only that, but I can report to you that there (Continued on page 6) 5

BROTHER RAMON S. SCRUGGS (Continued from page 5) are more man hours and more resources being directed toward the solutions of minority problems in this country than anyone would have dreamed of ten, or even five years ago." If anyone is qualified to assess the situation, it's Ray Scruggs. Not only because it's his job to keep track of such things, but because he has devoted much of his adult working life in helping to bring about the very changes and solution. Through his contacts at Michigan Bell, Dancy and Ernest J. Marshall of the Detroit Board of Education staff knew the company was interested in hiring someone who had credentials similar to Scruggs'. Dancy and Marshall recommended Ray for the job and, following the interview, Ray accepted. The Michigan Chronicle spelled it out across its front page: RAMON SCRUGGS GETS TELEPHONE CO. POST. He became a commercial agent for the company, and its first black representative in management. As a commercial agent, Scruggs was asked to call on former customers in the ghetto area who had given up their service when the depression struck. It was his job to convince them that times were better and that the telephone was a necessity, not a luxury. In less than a month the new business he brought in paid his salary many times over. But there was a gauntlet to be run, too, another kind of testing. For example, he would often find the word "Nigger" scrawled on his locker, and on more than one occasion he would have to retrieve his coat from the middle of the aisle where it had been "accidentally" trampled in his absence. Dialect jokes were told within earshot to see how he would react. But the novelty broke against the restraint and dignity he was somehow able to maintain. The baiting stopped, and Ray began to make friends. Segregated housing He says, "People have often asked me, in light of the kind of reception I was getting then, why I stayed, why I just didn't quit. As a matter of fact, I was offered a job in 1941 that would have paid me a thousand dollars a year more, and that was a lot of money then. But I didn't take it. The Negro com6

munity in Detroit and Michigan had rallied behind me in all sorts of ways, and I thought I had an obligation to stay on. You've got to remember that when I was hired, in the Michigan Bell Headquarters building where I worked, there wasn't a single employee who wasn't white — not even among the house servicemen or porters or elevator operators. If I didn't stick it out, there was no telling when another Negro would be hired." Such conditions were not limited to employment; they were, in effect, the general rule. And they applied when Ray sought to buy his first house in Detroit: "In those days, as now, blacks were pushing out for living space. My wife and I purchased a small house in a white neighborhood, but the local judge ruled we couldn't occupy it because of a restrictive use agreement. We were too young and too poor to fight the case beyond the circuit court; we had to sell. But we didn't lie down and play dead. Fighting back "The judge was coming up for reelection. Whenever possible, I attended evening meetings in the Negro community where I heard he'd be appearing. I talked about what he had done. I upset some of his Negro supporters, but I was heard. Then complaints started coming into the company and eventually my boss called me in. He said some people were contending that, as a telephone man, I shouldn't be politically active. I told him I felt the judge's decision had been unfair. I told him that many of my friends felt the same way, and that we had a right to take our case to the people. He agreed with me — at least with the principle. We won that one in the election booths: the judge was soundly defeated." Employment opportunities for blacks began opening wider at Michigan Bell — which was itself a leader in the area. (Of the six black AVP's in the Bell System this year, four began their careers with Michigan.) In 1940, Ray was asked to become manager of the Gratiot Public Office which was being established to better serve the needs of the black community. There were mixed reactions to such an office. Some felt that the opening of a black-staffed center

in a black area was just another insidious form of segregation. Others looked on it, and the employment opportunities it provided, as evidence that the telephone company was anxious to meet its responsibilities. Ray looked on it as a definite asset. But not without its ironies. "I needed some girls to handle customer contacts and clerical details. At that time the only black girls at Michigan Bell were its recently hired elevator operators. To give you an idea of how highly qualified a black girl had to be to displace a white, one of the black elevator operators I brought in to staff the Gratiot office had not only completed high school but had several years of college credit toward her degree. The same circumstances prevailed in all Detroit businesses at the time, of course. There were always a lot more blacks to fill the available jobs and it was only natural for a company to pick the cream of the crop whenever it could." The girl Ray describes, Katheryn Sterrett, recalls that when she was hired by Michigan Bell, she was reluctant to tell anyone of her college work, fearing she'd be considered over-qualified for the elevator job. Later she was happy she did, since it helped her get the post in the Gratiot Office. Among her recollections, Katheryn remembered the kind of manager Ray was: "A fine man, a complete gentleman. He set high standards, but he worked hard himself. He was always calm, never showed any temper. The only time I recall seeing him more than somewhat upset was the day the office was robbed." "Two armed men came in that day, herded all of us into a washroom and threatened to kill us if we came out. Believe me, none of us did. They rifled the cash drawers and stole some money from my purse, but they didn't get into the safe which could only be opened with a key that the armored-car people carried. Race riot "Before he did anything else, Mr. Scruggs saw to it that I was reimbursed the money that was stolen from me (Continued on page 7) The Sphinx I February 1974

BROTHER RAMON S. SCRUGGS (Continued from page 6) personally. That's the kind of man he is." Ray hadn't been at Gratiot very long when he began to sense the frustrations of the black community. At that time, black professional and business people couldn't rent office or business space outside the ghetto areas, and most of the time not even there. Consequently, they couldn't operate in the city's economic mainstream. Black physicians rarely secured internships or residencies in general hospitals; and even the city, county and state hospitals were closed to them as training and educational resources. Almost without exception, no financial institution, mercantile company or utility would employ a black outside the traditional menial service jobs. The Detroit Street Railway would not hire black motormen or conductors on the grounds that the white public would not accept them. The Fire Department wouldn't hire blacks, contending that white firemen would refuse to live in the stationhouse with them. Ultimately something had to give. On June 21, 1943, the city exploded with racial violence. When it stopped, there were 34 dead and 700 injured. A sense of frustration "Gus" Calloway, recently retired assistant vice president, urban affairs, at Michigan Bell, had followed Ray into the business and worked with him when he was manager at Gratiot. He remembers the riot day well: "I got a call from Ray that morning; he heard rumblings that there might be trouble. He said I shouldn't attempt to go into the office on my own, that he'd come by in his car and pick me up. Well, we weren't sure what side it might come from, so we decided to play it safe and ride smack down the middle of the street dividing the black and white communities. Before we reached the office a brick smashd the windshield. We didn't know where it came from; we didn't stop to inquire. But, when we closed the office, we decided to make our way home through the black community where we felt a little easier." The years began to go by and Ray continued to work as manager of the The Sphinx I February 1974

Gratiot Public Office. As he watched others move along, some of whom he felt were less qualified than he, a sense of frustration set in. He had talked about the problem with enough people to know that while the company had been ready to hire a black manager, it was still uncertain about promoting a black man into a position where white people would be reporting to him. He began to think seriously about leaving. "Gus" Calloway, whose predicament was similar, recalls that he and Ray talked it over and finally decided that they would simply not give in. Instead, they'd bide their time and turn in such superlative performances that at least the quality of their work could not reflect against them. Through all this, Ray continued to act not only as the Gratiot Public Office Manager, but as the company's unofficial ambassador in the black community. He made speeches, visited schools, attended meetings, served on committees and made his presence felt. In 1950, in large part as a result of his own initiative, he was offered a spot in Michigan Bell's Public Relations Department. He had begun winning some powerful friends both within and outside the telephone business. And "times" had started to change: "In 1953, when I was president of my college fraternity's graduate chapter, we helped the times along. We had tried to reserve the ballroom of one of the Detroit hotels for a large social function, when the manager called a vice president at Michigan Bell to complain that I was putting pressure on them to get the facilities. The vice president replied that what I was requesting was not only legitimate, but clearly a moral right as well. We got the space, and more: it marked the opening of general hotel accommodations for blacks in Detroit." Savoring a victory To fully savor just how large a personal victory this was, Ray's sister, Mrs. James J. McClendon, reports that one year, to help finance his college education, Ray worked as a doorman at one of the Detroit hotels. While he was permitted to open its doors, park the guests' cars and jockey luggage, it was made plain to him that blacks were neither

allowed to stay at the hotel nor to eat in its restaurant. After work he would return to his sister's and speculate on what it would be like to stay at such a fashionable place. Later in life, after the color barriers had dropped, he did just that. He reports that, like the greener grass on the other side of the fence, things were not nearly as elegant as he had imagined. Through the 1950's, Ray continued active in black and Detroit community affairs. He served as vice president of the Detroit United Community Services, and as a director of the Detroit Tuberculosis and Health Society, the Michigan Society for Mental Health, and the Detroit Chapter of the American Red Cross. He was president of Alpha Phi Alpha, a black fraternity, from 1951 to 1954; president of the Detroit Urban League from 1954 to 1956; and served in a variety of capacities with the N.A.A.C.P., including the management of a special contributions fund. He was the first black trustee of the Children's Hospital of Michigan executive director of Detroit's United Negro College Fund, and a member of the National Board of the YMCA. Into a new career In 1963, Ray accepted a transfer to AT&T as a manager in the Public Relations Department. He was told his duties would lie chiefly in working on the company's corporate contributions program. Before he had a chance to familiarize himself with the job, however, the vice president of Public Relations asked him to pack a bag and make a trip to Philadelphia. When he arrived, he thought he was to meet with the personnel people on some minor problem. Instead, he was ushered into the board room where the president of the Pennsylvania company and the executive officers sought his advice on how to cope with the demands of a militant black group that was beginning to single out the company with denunciations and public demonstrations. Without realizing it, he was into a new career. As the word got around, Ray was being asked to consult with other Bell companies in solving a whole host of local problems involving minority groups. (Continued on page 8) 7

BROTHER RAMON S. SCRUGGS (Continued from page 7) When Ray and his family had arrived in New York in 1963, they encountered a local problem of their own. They had expected no particular housing complication in the more liberal eastern settings. They were wrong. Landlords in the East, outside the black ghettos, were most reluctant to open their buildings to a black family. Some were direct, others devious, but in either case, the Scruggs were having a hard time finding an apartment. Eventually, the Newark News picked up and printed the story of their difficulties, and shortly thereafter, Ray had a visitor. As he recalls it: "After the article appeared, an elderly white man came to my office, introduced himself, and asked if he might come in. I said, 'Of course,' not really knowning what to expect. But he said: 'Mr. Scruggs, I've read about the trouble you're experiencing. My wife and I are going to California for six weeks. I have a home in Upper Montclair, and we'd like you and your family to live there while we're away. This will give you time to secure what you want. If you haven't gotten located by the time we return, there's plenty of room and you're free to stay as long as you wish.' Now this man had never met me or my family. After all the rejections we'd received. his kindness brought me new hope that decent people, regardless of race, will ultimately step forward." Considering the long experience and struggle, why is Ramon Scruggs more optimistic about social conditions today? "When I came to AT&T 10 years ago there were 29,000 black people working in the Bell System. Today there are over 100,000. All the Bell companies are actively recruiting blacks — as well as other minorities — and they're working to establish upward mobility as firmly as open hiring has been accomplished. Some unfinished business "Early this year, the Bell System signed an agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Labor Department aimed at facilitating the movement of qualified women and minority group members into better jobs. I view this agreement and the af8

firmative action it pledges as evidence that the Bell System is taking further steps to continue its efforts to assure equal opportunity throughout the business. And. you've got to remember, we're only one company. Others are doing similar things. "As I travel all over this country, I see black Americans in places and working at things in air terminals, banks, utilities, government offices, stock brokerages, service companies, and what have you, that would have been unheard of even five years ago. That's why I'm convinced that progress is being made." What other changes would Ray like to see, what advice would he give? "I'd suggest now that black Americans get down to the undramatic, unglamorous, hard work of some unfinished business. First of all, I want to see black teachers challenge the brainwashing of white educators who imply that black children can't learn. What this really means is that they haven't been taught and properly motivated. The Whitney Young Award "I want to see black professionals get to the job of providing more services that will compete in an open market. I want to see black businessmen follow the same line." "I want to see black Americans who are moving into job situations on the non-professional levels adhere to the rules of punctuality and consistent attendance, and provide the high-grade performance they're capable of." "But most of all I want to see white businessmen put their heads together and solve one of the biggest problems of all — what to do with minority people after they've been hired. Too many are hired into technical and staff positions in the Bell System, for example, and never get into the broader operations of the business. They end up as specialists without any perspective, and this handicaps them throughout their careers in assuming wider responsibilities." "These people should receive rotational assignments in a variety of departments, assignments that expose them and

the business to each other — and that expose them and the other people of the business to each other. I'm convinced that if this happens, everybody, including the business, will be better off." Ray Scruggs admits easily enough that because he has worked within an established organization, some of the more militant black youth have regarded him as an "Uncle Tom." But he thinks that time is passing, that there's a new generation coming along that is more interested in results than recrimination over yesterday's injustices. He tells the story of his very good friend, Whitney Young, now deceased, who was Director of the National Urban League. Young once speculated, as his train was going through Harlem, whether he should get off and stand on the corner cussing out "Whitey" to prove how tough he was, or whether he should go on downtown and meet with some executives to secure several thousand jobs for unemployed black people. He decided to go downtown. Among the many awards he's received in his lifetime, including two honorary doctor's degrees, Ray Scruggs says he's most proud of the Whitney Moore Young, Jr. Corporate Excellence Award he was given in 1973. He has devoted 38 years of his life to serving the Urban League, and an equal amount of time, if less conspicuously, to the N.A.A.C.P. He not only admired Whitney Young; he felt privileged to call him his friend. For a better world As Ray Scruggs traveled from city to city in his capacity as AT&T minority affairs director, he would frequently conclude his talks with a quotation from Gordon Parks, the black photographer, essayist and film producer: "We are not so far apart as it might seem. There is something about both of us that goes deeper than blood or black and white. It is our common search for a better life, a better world. I march now over the same ground you once marched. I fight for the same things you still fight for. My children's needs are the same as your children's. (Continued on page 12) The Sphinx I February 1974

Gamma Upsilon Sponsors Activities For Community Enrichment The Brothers of Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Tougaloo College in Mississippi began their college year with a grand Alpha start. The brothers served as student leaders for the freshmen and new students during Orientation Week. They helped the students register, adjust to dormitory life, and with any other problems they encountered in their new environment. As the year progressed so did the activities of the brothers increase. Brothers were selected for Who's Who Among American College and University Students and inducted into Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Brother Willie Kelly was elected President of the Senior Class and Upward Bound Tutor of the Year. Brothers John Montgomery and Emanuel Wilkes were elected Vice Presidents of the Senior and Junior Classes, respectively. Brother Donald Cunnigen was selected as Editor of SAUTI NYEUSI '74 (YEARBOOK). Two brother was selected as a semi-finalist to the Danforth Fellowship. Another brother was selected as a semi-finalists to study abroad in Britain. We had more brothers listed on the President's and Dean's Lists than any other greek-letter fraternity on our campus. After Brother Edgar E. Smith delivered the Founders' Day message many brothers conversed and posed for pictures with Brother Smith and other distinguished Alphas present for the occasion. Tougaloo College awarded B. B. King an honorary doctorate. The Men of Gamma Upsilon Chapter have taken steps for Dr. King to become an honorary Alpha. We feel the service he has rendered the black community with his music merits his membership in the organization whose principles are "Manly deeds . . . and love for all mankind." On November 10, 1973, we sponsored a "BROTHERHOOD / SISTERHOOD DAY." Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha from across the state of Mississippi were invited to share a day long series of activities which we planned for the day. The highlight of the day were addresses given by Miss The Sphinx I February 1974

Kneeling l-r: Brothers William Woods, History Instructor, Ronnie Carter, John Montgomery, Emanuel Wilkes, and Donald Cunnigen. Standing l-r: Brothers Edwin Quinn, F. O. Woodard, George Owens, Edgar Smith, Soror Lou Holloway, Dr. B. B. King, President Walter Washington, Brothers James Carson, Jerry Ward, English Instructor, and Glake Hill, Math Instructor.

Ernestine Holloway/Southern Regional Directress of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Brother Jerry Ward/Vice President of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter/Jackson, Mississippi. This day was sponsored as our chapter's effort to take an active role in President Washington's rededication program. Our Annual Smoker was a tremendous success having students representing all disciplines and classes present. President Walter Washington made a surprise appearance and gave a very timely speech. Brother Dwayne Reeves from WJMI FM Radio Station served as disc jockey for the dance following the Smoker. The fall line consisted of seven outstanding young men who worked diligently on service projects. Their major service project was painting parking perimeters on campus. They raised more funds than any other pledge clubs. Also their greek shows were the most impressive of all the greeks who performed. During the fall pledge period a new office was established by the chapter to assist the Dean of Pledgees in his duties. The new office of the Examiner was in-

troduced. The Examiner's duties were to develop study notes and administer all tests. This office proved very beneficial in developing knowledge in the Sphinxmen regarding fraternal history and ideals. Our Annual Miss APA Coronation was the biggest social event of the season. The theme of this year's coronation was "Pulchritude of Black Finesse." Miss Deloris Walker, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, was crowned Miss APA 1973-74 by Brother Oliver Rice, Associate Dean of Students. Her royal court included Miss Alletia Johnson, Sphinx Sweetheart Spring '72, Miss Linda Davis, Sphinx Sweetheart Fall '72, Miss Shirley Byers, Sphinx Sweetheart Spring'73, and Miss Grace Hood, Sphinx Sweetheart Fall '73. On December 4, 1973, we wore our colors black and gold in commemoration of Founders' Day. We dined together in the campus dining room and were served by the AKA's. Later in the week we dined with the AKA's. (Continued on page 10)

Miami Alphas on the Move . . .

Brother Isaac Meares Promoted to Director of Schools by William ÂŁ . Clarke, 111

Once again the brothers of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, salute a conscientious and progressive man in the community and laborious worker in the Public School System. Mr. Isaac Meares, recently promoted to Area Director, South District. Dade County Public Schools, concerns himself with a multiplicity of activities. In his new position he is responsible for organizing and directing the activities of the Comprehensive Educational Planning Advisory Committee and monitoring the activities of nine Elementary schools in the South Area. Having served as principal and classroom teacher. Mr. Meares brings to his new position a wealth of experience and knowledge. He has initiated and coordinated many projects on the elem. level. He proved himself very instrumental in having initiated the Utilization of Phono Visual Materials in Reading and the Stratmore Program in Mathematics for grades 1-6. When asked his philosophy on education he replied, "The challenge of our schools is to provide every child with the opportunity to develop skills necessary to meet the demands of living in a complex and ever changing society." Mr. Meares sincerely believes in his philosophy having supervised the Title I Program (PLAD), Head Start, and the Mobile Reading Unit. He also served as Elem. Visiting Teacher Counselor and Elem. Counselor. After serving a three year tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force, he martriculated at Fla. A & M University where he received the Bachelor of Science Degree in Elem. Education. Immediately afterwards, he earned the M.S. Degree in Elem. Administration and Supervision at Indiana University, and has since done post graduate work at the University of Miami. Besides having coordinated and implemented served programs, he has rendered numerous additional services on the country level, having served on the County Health Committee. Teacher Recruiting for Personnel Dept., South Dis10

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trict Planning Committee. County Curriculum Council and Interviewing Committees for Candidates Seeking Promotions. His membership in many organizations include the Dade County Administrators Organ., Dept. of Elem. School Principals. National Association of Elem. School Principals. Church of the Open Door. United Church of Christ, and has held numerous offices in the fraternity. Being involved with a host of organizations and dedicated to his job, he is still a devoted family man. He is married to the former Betty Harris, an Elem. school teacher. He very proudly boasts being the father of four lovely children, Pamela, 19, Keith, 18, Michael, 16, and Paula, 11. Pamela and Keith are presently enrolled at Fla. A & M University in Speech Therapy and Pharmacy, respectively. His son Keith is also a member of the Marching Band. Brother Isaac Meares, an educator, scholar, devout christian and devoted family man, Alpha Phi Alpha realizes that you have given altruistically of your time and has rendered meritorious service to your community as well as to the up lift of our fraternity, therefore we salute you â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "An Alpha Man Extraordinaire."

Gamma Upsilon (Continued from page 9) As a part of our annual Christmas Activities we adopted a needy family in the Tougaloo community. Groceries were purchased and simply distributed to the family by the brothers. On February 13, 1974, the brothers again showed their colors in memory of our late chapter advisor Brother Henry "Daddy" Briggs. During Awards Day the chapter will present a Henry Briggs Award to a deserving recipient who has exemplified the dedication of Brother Briggs. The STANFORD R. LOVE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND drive was most successful this year. We received assistance in our drive from Delta Eta Chapter at Savannah State College and many businesses in the Jackson, Mississippi area. A standard application was formulated to assist the selection committee. A recipient has been selected and awarded the scholarship at a special program held March 10, 1974. The guest speaker for the program was Brother Walter "Duke" Williams, President of Security Life Insurance Company along with the Operation MOVE Choir. On April 4, 1974, we sponsored jointly with the AKA's a special program in honor of Brother Martin Luther King, Jr. The speaker for the event was Soror Lou Holloway/History Instructor at Tougaloo College. During the past college term the men of Gamma Upsilon have worked hard to attain their accomplished goals in the activities described. We realize that the conditions of the vast majority of blacks in America needs improving. It has been our purpose to add sustenance to the social and academic environment at Tougaloo along with meeting the challenges of the wider social spectrum. We know there is yet much to be done. So, we shall continue to strive for higher goals and our guiding light will always be the virtues of a house whose monarch is GOODWILL ! ! ! by Ronnie Carter Donald Cunnigen

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MIAMI ALPHAS ... GROWING! Dr. Campbell . . . Florida International University

Dr. Gay . . . Family Health Services

A t t y . Burke's In Legal Services

Brother Richard

Campbell

Brother Joseph Gay

Brother James Burke

BROTHER ALFRED YOUNG ... Benedict College, Chosen to Participate in Israeli Seminar, Tel Aviv Brother Alfred F. Young, Professor of Chemistry and Chairman of the Division of Education at Benedict College, will be one of 20 Black American educators participating in an Israeli Seminar in Tel Aviv from December 26 to January 16. Sponsored by the Government of Israel in cooperation with the Institute of International Education, the study program is designed to foster a better understanding of Israel and the Middle East conflict among faculty members at predominantly â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Black Institutions. During their three-week stay in Israel, members of the seminar will participate in lectures and discussions of Jewish history, government and politics of Israel, Arab-Israel relations, and Soviet Jewry. From Tel Aviv, participants will be escorted on numerous field trips, including visits to Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Judea and Samaria, the Golan Heights, and the Allenby Bridge. In addition, the participants will have an opportunity to see a Kibbutz, a Moshav, an Israeli Arab village, and a development town. Dr. Young's special interest during the seminar will be Israeli education and science. The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Alfred

Young

A native of Clanton, Alabama, he holds the bachelor's degree from Alabama State College, the master's from Atlanta University, and the doctorate from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Young joined the Benedict faculty in 1963 as a professor of chemistry and since has served in several key adminis-

trative posts, including Director of Student Affairs. His professional experience includes consulting services to the University of South Carolina Desegregation Center and the Columbia Organic Chemical Company. He also has been a faculty research participant at Argonne National Laboratory in Illinois, and currently serves on the Professional Review Committee for Evaluation and Approval of Teacher Education Programs in South Carolina institutions of higher learning. Dr. Young's organizational affiliations include membership in the American Chemical Society, the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, Phi Delta Kappa, Danforth Foundation Associate Programs, the National Science Teachers Association, American Council on Education, American Association of Higher Education, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He is active in numerous community and civic affairs, serving presently as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Columbia Area Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation, and as a director of the Babcock Center for the Mentally Retarded and the Government Board of the local OEO. 11

BETA BETA

LAMBDA...

"Come to Miami in '75"

The Miami Alphas have launched a new and bold era of service and love for all mankind in their first business meeting of the 1973-74 year. The initial meeting took place at the home of Beta Beta Lambda's dynamic and progressive President, George W. Koonce, Jr. One of the most important topics on the agenda was the upcoming Alpha Convention to be held here in 1975. Special committees have been organized and members have already begun making preparations for the glorious year. Excellent reports of the previous convention, held in New Orleans this past August, were given by Earl Allen and Syerenees Baker, both past presidents of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter. Others present at the Convention, making Miami well represented, were Jonathan Thurston, Frederick Johnson, Dr. Gilbert Porter, Henry McKinney, Clarence Ewell, Larry Clark, Samuel Ford, and Dr. Langston Cryer. Miami Alphas are anxiously awaiting 1975 when they will be National Host of the renown fraternity. This chapter was exceedingly proud of Mr. Frederick Johnson, a charter member of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter and "Mr. Life Member" of the State of Florida, who was one of two outstanding persons to receive an award 12

at the national convention for his efforts toward the Life Membership drive. Mr. Johnson moved Miami Chapter's life membership 1000 percent within the past year, making the chapter number one among the big ten chapters in the nation. Indeed the theme of the National Convention, "The New Agenda — Rededication," is reflected throughout the fraternity through the following activities: Christmas toys and clothing donated to the needy, subscription to life membership in the NAACP, support in the Dade County, High School Student Exchange Program — Spain, Thanksgiving Dinner and donation to save Christian Hospital. The local chapter also plans to expand on its Alpha Outreach Program designed specifically to assist students in continuing their education beyond the secondary level. It consists primarily of developing financial aid packages, assisting with the processes of completing applications, organizing conferences for the purpose of disseminating information about educational opportunities, and sponsoring work shops at various high schools. Many more cultural and social activities have been added to the program to help make it more beneficial and meaningful to the students.

Beta Beta Lambda further proves itself on the move by the promotion of several of its members in many areas. Mr. Clinnon Stinson, a veteran and capable treasurer of the chapter, has received a Rockefellow Internship where he will be working out of the office of the Superintendent of Schools at Gary, Indiana. He is being replaced by another stalwart of the fraternity, Mr. Ed McCray. To be commended on his promotion to Director of Schools in the North Central Area, Dade County Public Schools, is Mr. Harold Guinyard, formerly Principal of Northwestern Sr. High. Mr. Sam Ford has also filled the seat of Community School Director at Miami Carol City Senior. A further note of recognition is extended to the most recent additions to the chapter who are, Dr. Joseph Gay, Dr. Richard Campbell, and Attorney James Burke. Dr. Gay is a graduate of Knoxville College and Howard University School of Dentistry. He practices locally with Family Health Center. Dr. Campbell has been appointed to the faculty at Florida International University. He is an alumnus of Bethune-Cookman College and Indiana University, respectively. A University of Miami graduate, Attorney Burke is employed with Legal Services, Coconut Grove. Looking forward to becoming affiliated with the chapter for quite some time, they bring to it an abundance of dedication and hard work. Beta Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in its realization that the success of any endeavor depends upon the hard work of the chapter, shall continue to conquer all aspirations, still moving aggressively forward being a guiding light for others to follow.

Brother Ramon Scruggs (Continued from page 8) I too am America. America is me. It gave me the life I know — so I must share in its survival. Look at me. Listen to me . . . Try to understand my struggle . . . There is yet a chance for us to live in peace beneath these restless skies." As more people of Ramon Scruggs' caliber step forward — and more men and women will follow him — the chance for such a peace becomes better every day. The Sphinx I February 1974

Education is the First Resort as well as the Last, for A Worldwide Solution of the Problem of Freedom H. M. Kallen

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION Brother Herman B. Smith, Chairman

Brother Herman B. Smith

Through Image and Identity Toward Splendor At the time an invitation was extended to me to address our state convention, this year's theme was presented to me. The theme being "Towards Splendor Through Image and Identity." My initial impression of such a theme was that it was highly abstract. Then I asked myself, what meaningful message could I formulate from it? After the use of Webster's dictionary to clarify the major terms, it became clearer to me that this theme was not really so abstract after all. In a somewhat paraphrased manner, it means "Toward Brilliance, Radiance and Magnificence through 'who we are' or 'what we are' and more importantly, 'what we do'." Alpha Phi Alpha during it's some sixty-seven years of existence, has manifested brilliance and magnificence. This has been done because of it's deeds. Throughout it's development and growth, Alpha Phi Alpha has been in the forefront in combating the racist and oppressive policies of this racist society. It has been and still is instrumental in the educational development of Black Youths. Alpha Phi Alpha has within it's fold numerous brothers whose deeds have achieved national and international acclaim. Such deeds on the organizational level, obviously manifest splendor. So then, to say that Alpha Phi Alpha has not achieved a marked degree of splendor would be far from the truth. On the other hand, to say that the fraternity

has reached it's Zenith would be equally blasphemous. This means that not now nor in the foreseeable future would be the time to rest on laurels. Then the crucial questions become: How can Alpha Phi Alpha enhance the splendor in which it has manifested? In more familiar terms â&#x20AC;&#x201D; How can Alpha Phi Alpha continue to march onward and upward towards the light? I must admit â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to formulate such questions is a relatively easy task, but to respond to such questions require considerable energy and a degree of expertise. Nevertheless, I should like to dwell for a moment or two upon an internal issue which, in my opinion, could enhance the fraternity's image and identity and consequently manifest splendor. The issue I should like to speak about is the graduate and undergraduate brother relations. While scanning the pages of our official organ, The Sphinx Magazine; through feedback from our state and regional meetings; and through personal observations, we constantly hear the cry that undergraduate and graduate brothers are divided between each other. There is then, what social critics call a "generation gap" within our fraternity. Graduate brothers look upon undergraduate brothers with scorn and disdain. In addition, undergraduate brothers are considered immature and lacking seriousness of purpose. On the other hand, undergraduate brothers consider graduate brothers to be unresponsive to their activities.

* Presentation made by Brother Dr. Herman B. Smith, Jr. at the 1974 Annual Georgia State Meeting of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Smith is Chairman of The Board of Directors of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation and Director of Educational Activities. The Sphinx I February 1974

Do we have a somewhat bourgeoisie/ prolitariat relationship existing within our fraternity? Pushed to it's ultimate extreme, one might wonder whether or not both graduate and undergraduate brothers are members of the same fraternity. Let us hope that this type of thinking does not develop to any significant degree. Keep in mind that it is through both idealism and realism that an organization is strengthened. Inputs of all configurations are needed to improve the workings of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The times of rapid change is upon us and we need each other. Undergraduate brothers need graduate brothers and graduate brothers need undergraduate brothers. Not only will our image and identity rest upon the need for each other, but also the realization of our individual and organizational activities. As I previously mentioned, we are in a period of rapid change, some of this change is meaningful; some of it is destructive; and some of it is corrupt change; but nevertheless, all of it appears to be rapid change. It is generally known that within the last few years of change, college fraternities and sororities were confronted with the issue of "relevancy." This past summer I was in New York, and during this time I visited a couple of college campuses and talked with some of our brothers. While discussing fraternal and college activities, the brothers told me that Greek Letter Organizations there were declining some time ago because students questioned their relevance; but now they are regaining their relevance through specialized projects. (Continued on page 14) 13

The Education Foundation One Million Dollar Education Endowment Fund Call the roll of Alpha men past and present and you will find yourself reciting a roll of obvious social pioneers. Jewel Callis and the Jewels gone on to Omega Chapter, Charles H. Wesley, Thurgood Marshall, Andrew J. Lewis, Martin Luther King, Jr., Edward Brooke, Ernest Morial, A. Maceo Smith, Maynard Jackson, Walter Washington, Andrew Young, Carl Gordon, and Charles M. Reynolds, the list continues endlessly. Yes, Alpha Phi Alpha is obviously a brotherhood of pioneers. Giant steps are for the pioneers. The gentle or steeply graded slope is for the caravan which follows. A pioneer, as you know, may be a member of a unit organized to complete a specific task. Teachers, physicians, clergymen, parents, engineers, legislators, government officials, businessmen, and others who make up our great brotherhood — each and all are committed to the task of improving the quality of life for mankind. A pioneer goes before. He prepares the way for others. Frequently we think of pioneering as adventuring in the past. In doing so, we forget that the greatest adventure of all time continues ever to be the future. The future — that is the concern of Alpha Phi Alpha. The future is the concern of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation. The future can be a happier, better, more productive and effective era if we as pioneers will commit ourselves in behalf of these young people and others who are yet to develop into the kinds of servants of mankind who are equipped to make a real contribution. Listen to some of the striking statistics of the contemporary society for they provide an idea of what our agenda must be. 1. Although there are more than 130,000 practicing pharmacists in the U.S. today, only about 3,000 of them are black. (Continued on page 15)

Towards Splendor (Continued from page 13) Just last week I was thumbing through some old editions of the SPHINX Magazines and came across the February, 1970 edition in which I found an article written by bro. Howard Jones of Grambling, La. In this article entitled "The Status of the Brotherhood," he tells about a smoker that was held and only five non-Alpha Men were present. Out of this five, two were SPHINXMEN. This was the response out of a student body of 4,000. The crucial issue here is that we undergraduate and graduate brothers must come together in a more harmonious relationship so that we may as a collective entity address ourselves to this issue of relevancy. We must come together so that as a collective group we may strengthen our image, and solidify our identity and move Alpha ahead towards Splendor, Radiance and Magnificence. So then, the first step "Towards Splendor Through Image and Identity," is from within the growth and development of an internal image and identity. The working together at this meeting and more importantly — the working to14

gether at our respective chapter locations, is my hope that through closing the "generation gap," we will improve our image and identity and through meaningful enterprises, advance in splendor. Finally, it is a well known fact that the birth of our fraternity was developed through undergraduates — and whether equality or inequality exists between the ranks of our graduate and undergraduate brothers some notion of balance of power must be regenerated within our ranks such that every brother, be he graduate or undergraduate, will feel the need to practice the mandates of our great fraternity. It is through this need of individual expression that we as undergraduate brothers may fulfill the promulgation of our posterity; for you know as well as I, that the greater percentage of Alpha Men enter our fraternity through the ranks of the undergraduate chapters. And unless our image and our identity glow with the brilliance of the Alpha light, we will all go down to the Omega Chapter with the great work of our fraternity left undone.

Chairman Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Brother John H. Powell, Jr.

JOHN H. POWELL, JR. BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH BUSINESS ADDRESS Equal Employment Opportunity Commission 1800 G Street, N.W. Washington, D. C. 20506 EDUCATION High School: Bayside High School, Bayside, New York, February, 1949 College: Howard University, Washington, D. C. — BA, Magna Cum Laude, 1953. Law School: Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts J.D., 1956 New York University Graduate School of Law, New York, New York — LL.M., 1963 and post-graduate course in Anti-Trust problems, 1968. HONORS AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES High School: Arista Honor Society; Secretary, Senior Class; Band College: Ranking recipient of BA Degree in class of 300; Phi Beta Kappa; Senior Class President; Student Council Law School: Harvard University Law School Forum; Dormitory Council PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1956-1958: Judge Advocate — Responsible for providing legal counsel to Military Commander; acted as Trial Counsel in court-martial and military boards. (Continued on page 15) The Sphinx I February 1974

Million Dollars Endowment (Continued from page 14) 2. Despite the number of doctors in Georgia today and the number of black people to be served, there are no more than 100 black doctors in this state. The situation is worse in Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana, for example. Of some 300,000 doctors in the nation only about 6,000 are black. 3. Although minorities make up about 15% of the U. S. population, they represent only an estimated 1% of Americans holding Ph.D's. Fewer than 3,000 blacks are among the nation's 300,000 holders of the doctoral degree. 4. Law-figures which I encountered last year reported only some 420 black lawyers to some 42,000 white lawyers in the South. I've seen nothing to suggest an improvement in the 1-100 ratio. 5. Engineering — only some 2% of practicing engineers today are black. 6. Politics and Government. 7. Percentage of college aged blacks actually enrolled in college. Only some 50% of actual white enrollment. The Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation has a commitment to work to effect change in these statistics. If these depressing statistics just enumerated, and others, to be altered, our pioneering brotherhood must take some leadership. To do so continues our historic role. To do so is consistent with our proper responsibility as leaders. But how? Why? Let's answer the initial question first. From its inception Alpha Phi Alpha has espoused the primacy and potential of education. We believe and advocate the dictum of Benjamin Franklin: "If a man empties his purse into his head, no man can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." How? Through raising, initially, a fund of one-million dollars from Alpha men for an Endowment Fund to be used to expand substantially our program of financial support for Alpha men engaged in the process of expanding their formal preparation for service. We intend to establish an endowed fund which will yield a recurring income annually. This recurring income will enable Alpha Phi Apha to increase the number and size of its scholarships awards. While many brothers because of their love for Alpha, their commitment to service, and their past success will contribute generously, certain minimum gifts levels have been established. Every undergraduate brother is asked to give ten dollars toward the announced initial goal of one million dollars. Each graduate brother is asked to contribute $100 as a minimum. It is felt that we can and must do no less. After the one million dollars from Alpha men has been realized, gifts will be secured from non-Alpha sources to increase our endowment. Yes Apha Phi Alpha is future oriented. We face the future reassured by our past noble history. Thus we declare. "First of all, servants of all, we shall transcend all!" WHY SHOULD I GIVE? There are at least four good reasons. First, many young Alpha men find it financially difficult to continue college. Thus, they need to seek support from organizations such as the Foundation. Second, the standard of excellence which the men of Alpha have established will suffer if we turn our backs on the Brothers in colleges and universities. Third, active gift support to the Foundation expresses pride in the Fraternity and its program by its Brothers. Fourth, when outside donors are approached by the Foundation they frequently want to know what we are doing ourselves. Thus, we must establish ourselves first. HOW MUCH SHOULD I GP7E? Each Brother must decide this for himself. However, the gift should be large enough so that you will care how it is to be expended. Therefore, give so that it will be significant to you and the Foundation. (Continued on page 16) The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother John H. Powell, Jr. (Continued from page 14) 1958-1959: Attorney, Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor, Washington, D. C. — Worked in Bureaus implementing legislation administered by the Secretary of Labor and the Department of Labor. 1959-1961: Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District of New York, U.S. Department of Justice, Brooklyn, New York — Trial Counsel for the various major departments of government. 1961-1962: Associated with Wachtel & Michaelson, Esq., Varied general practice, including corporate matters, labor problems and litigation. 1962-1966: Self-employed a t t o r n e y , Mineola, New York — Broad general experience. Served as Associate Counsel to former Speaker of the New York State Assembly, Joseph F. Carlino; Special Counsel Southern Christian Leadership Conference: Deputy Town Attorney, Town of North Hempstead and Counsel to Investigate Subcommittee of the Board of Directors of HARYOU-ACT. 1966-1969: Celanese Corporation — Counsel for Celanese Fibers Group Co., a division of the Corporation — handled general business problems, including questions arising under the Anti-Trust Laws. 1969-1970: Inmont Corporation (formerly Interchemical Corporation) Engaged as an attorney in general corporrate matters. 1970:-1973: General Counsel, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. The Commission's chief legal officer responsible for providing advice and counsel to the Staff Director and Commissioners on legal positions taken by the Commission, internal policy and recommendations by the Commission to the President and to the Congress. Also, primarily responsible for conducting all Commission hearings. 1974Chairman and Commissioner, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. ADMITTED TO PRACTICE New York and Illinois, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, The U.S. Court of Military Appeals and The U.S. Supreme Court. (Continued on page 16) 15

Million Dollars Endowment (Continued from page 15) WHAT IS THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION? It is the official organization for soliciting and receiving gifts for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. A Board of Directors operates the Foundation. The Board is composed of six members elected by the Board of Directors of the Fraternity and a Chairman who is appointed by the General President. Members of the Foundation also include members of the Board of Directors of the Fraternity.

Villi Appoints Dr. F. J. Gayles, Gordon Blaine Hancock, Distinguished Professor of Social Science

WHY A FOUNDATION? One of the cornerstones of the Fraternity, from its inception, has been the promotion of educational endeavors. The Foundation was founded as a means of providing contributors the opportunity to donate tax exempt gifts to the Fraernity to promote its educational program. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. HERMAN B. SMITH, JR. Chairman 805 Peachtree Street, N.E. Suite 577 Atlanta, Georgia 30308 IVAN COTMAN 13252 Santa Rosa Drive Detroit, Michigan 48238 CLIFTON JONES 2504 N. Longwood Street Baltimore, Maryland 21216 WILLIAM ROSS, JR. 5437 Westminister Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131 WALTER SULLIVAN P. O. Box 21052 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420 WALTER WASHINGTON Ex-Officio Alcorn A & M College Lorman, Mississippi 39096

MONTAGUE M. OLIVER Vice Chairman 1111 E. 19th Avenue Gary, Indiana 46407 WILLIAM WALKER Secretary 4432 Martin Luther King Drive Chicago, Illinois 60653 JESSE H. STERLING Assistant Secretary 3507 Knollcrest Los Angeles, California 90043 LEVEN C. WEISS Treasurer 4676 West Outer Drive Detroit, Michigan 48235 ALBERT HOLLAND Counsel 15 Columbus Circle New York, New York 10023

MAIL YOUR DONATION . . . T O D A Y ! ALPHA PHI ALPHA EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC. Name Address

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No. of Payments.

Dr. F. J. Gayles

Dr. Allix B. James announced today that the Board of Trustees of Virginia Union University named Brother F. J. Gayles, the Gordon Blaine Hancock Distinguished Professor of Social Science effective July 1, 1974. Dr. Gayles has served as Dean of Academic Affairs since 1968. Prior to his appointment as Dean he served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. He joined the University's faculty in 1948 and rapidly (Continued on page â&#x20AC;&#x201D;?)

Brother John H. Powell, Jr. (Continued on page 17) PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Bar Association Illinois Bar Association Harvard Law School Association Administrative Conference of the U.S. CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Task Force on the Aging, Republican National Committee (1966-1968), Governors Club of the State of New York, (1967-1968), Youth Services Committee, Subcommittee, Health and Welfare Council, Nassau County (1962-1964), member Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Born: Mineola, New York, 1931 Married: Adrienne Kennedy Powell Children: Catherine B. Powell, 8; John Ward Powell, 5. Military: Active Duty, August, 1956 to August, 1958, U.S. Air Force (formerly Capt. USAF Res.) The Sphinx I February 1974

Million Dollar Endowment (Continued from page 16) ARE GIFTS TAX DEDUCTIBLE? Yes. Under the current rules of the Internal Revenue Service, gifts are deductible for Federal Income Tax purposes.

BROTHER TUBBS Goes to Boston Becomes Vice-Chancellor

WHAT WILL GIFTS BE USED FOR? Gift funds will be used for the following purposes: 1. Scholarships 2. Fellowships 3. Revolving low-interest loans 4. Seed money for chapter projects dealing with solving societal problems and for financing model outreach programs. MAY I GIVE FOR A SPECIFIC PROGRAM? Yes. When your gift is made, indicate which of the above programs is your choice for support if you wish to make a designation.

CAN I PLEDGE AND PAY LATER? Yes. Indicate the amount of your gift on your pledge card. These may be payable monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually if desired. HOW SHOULD CHECKS BE MADE PAYABLE? Checks should be made payable to Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation, Inc. HONOR GIFT CLUBS When you make a gift to the Foundation, you will become a member of one of the following Honor Gift Clubs and will receive an appropriate plaque, certificate, or other recognition. The Fraternal Club for those who give $50 to $99. The Century Club for those who give $100 to $499. The Foundation Club for those who give $500 to $999. The President's Club for those who give $1000 to the Million Dollar Fund Drive. The Jewel's Club for those who give in excess of $1000 to the Fund Drive. IMMEDIATE GOAL OF THE FOUNDATION The Foundation has initiated a one million dollar fundraising program to be completed in five years. This goal is to be achieved largely through the contributions of Alpha men. This goal can be easily reached, before the end of five years, if everyone gives generously each year. With the resources which we have in Alpha Phi Alpha, this goal is not difficult nor unattainable. A portion of the one million dollars will be used to create an endowment for a perpetual scholarship and fellowship fund. This is necessary so that we can help more young men attain careers in medicine, engineering, social work, law, and many other fields. The remainder of the funds will be used to establish a loan fund for Brothers in college or graduate institutions. A small portion of the funds will be used to serve as a reserve pool to assist Chapters in attempting to solve some societal problems and to assist in financing model outreach programs in various regions of the Fraternity. Upon acquisition of the initial one million dollars, the Foundation Board is committed to secure a like amount from "Non Alpha" sources.

Brother Gayles rose through the ranks until he became Professor of Political Science and Chairman of the Department of History and Government. He is a graduate of the University of The Sphinx I February 1974

(Continued from page 16) Illinois with honors with a major in Political Science. His Ph.D. was conferred upon him with high honors by New York University. His teaching career won for him the honor of outstand-

Brother Levester Tubbs

Brother LeVester Tubbs, President of Beta Zeta Lambda Alumni chapter, Jefferson City, Mo. is a living example that Alpha men indeed shall transcend all. Having served the past three years as Dean of Students at Lincoln University Brother Tubbs was recently appointed Vice-chancellor for Student Affairs at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. His appointment concluded a nation-wide search to fill the position and he was selected from among nearly 450 applicants. (Continued on page 18) ing teacher conferred upon him by his students. He is a member of numerous educational, civic, social and fraternal organizations including Board of Trustees, Presbyterian School of Christian Education; American Political Science Association; American Historical Association; American Association of Higher Education; Pi Phi Sigma and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternities; American Council of Education and All Souls Presbyterian Church. Brother Gayles is the first Distinguished Professor appointed under a new program made possible by the FordFairchild Foundations support program designed to expose college students to the highest quality of teaching and research capabilities. He is married to the former Ruth Teele who is a Reading Coordinator in Area II, Richmond Public Schools. They have one son, Michael, who is a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School. 17

EDUCATION FOUNDATION.

to Brother Richards A Member of the President's Club 1859 Pleasure St. New Orleans, La. January. 27, 1974 Mr. Herman B. Smith, Jr. 805 Peachtree St., N.E. Atlanta, Ga. 30308 Dear Brother Smith: For more than two weeks I have been waiting for a typist, who had been doing all of my typing since I retired from active duty in 1965. Since she has not yet come I am taking this means of getting the desired information to you. I entered the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity as a charter member of Eta Lambda Chapter in May, 1920. I was then a student at Atlanta University. I was also a charter member, and the first president of Sigma Lambda Chapter which was organized in December, 1925. My work life began in Sept., 1920 as a teacher at McDonogh No. 35 High School here in New Orleans. I left the school system in 1928 to enter the insurance business but returned to school work in 1934. My last position was as principal of the Joseph S. Clark High School here in New Orleans. I retired from this position in June, 1965 — after forty-five years of work. Since retirement I have served as chairman of two chapter committees — Scholarship and Life Membership. Last month I requested that I be relieved of these responsibilities because of poor health. The request was granted. I still attend football, basketball and baseball games whenever possible. I have had two season tickets (box seats) for all N.O. Saints football games since their first game here. I also have season tickets for all performances by the New Orleans Opera Guild. 1973 has been the toughest year of my life — due mainly to the sudden and shocking death of my dear wife (Dr. Violet K. Richards) who suffered a stroke while attending a meeting in Washington, D.C. and passed away there on Xmas night, 1972. I hope that this letter contains the type of information which you desired. Fraternally yours, Jesse O. Richards, Jr.

Brother J. O. Richards, Jr.

You can receive a beautiful placque . . . Just send your donation to: Brother Herman B. Smith, Jr., 805 Peachtree St. NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30308.

Brother LeVester Tubbs Appointed Vice Chancellor (Continued from page 17) Initiated in 1959 at Gamma Gamma chapter, Allen University (Columbia, S. C.) Tubbs career in higher education began there when he served as Dean of Men and Basketball Athletic Director, being named Coach of the Year in 1967. From Allen, Brother Tubbs moved on to A & T State University (Greensboro, N.C.) where he was one of the coordinators of the 13 College Curriculum Program, and from there to Lincoln University (Mo.) where he served as Director of Development, Director of Upward Bound and Special 18

Services, Title III Coordinator, Dean of Students and Director of the Federal Trio Programs. Through his proposals and guidance Lincoln University received some $1,150,000 over a period of four years. Graduating from Allen University in 1961 with a B.S. in Mathematics, Tubbs received his Master of Science Degree in Educational Administration from A & T State University with additional graduate work being done in Educational Administration at the University of North Carolina (Greensboro). Presently, Tubbs is completing Doctoral require-

ments in Educational Administration at the University of Missouri (Columbia). Married to the former Mary Patterson, the couple has three children: Darryl, Delia and Tiffany. Always active with Alpha wherever he has been, Tubbs has served in nearly all offices and is a Life Member of the fraternity from Beta Zeta Lambda chapter. For Brother Tubbs, "the die is cast" and most certainly he is destined for newer and higher horizons. Fraternally, Paul V. Best Editor to the Sphinx The Sphinx I February 1974

University of Minnesota Available Academic Positions Monthly List, February 1974 Locations: Minneapolis MN 55455 (M) and St. Paul MN 55101 (SP) for information call 612-373-2851: Duluth MN 55812 (UMN) call 218—726-8000; Morris MN 55267 (UMM) call 612—589-2211; Crookston MN 56716 (UMC) call 218—281-6510; Waseca MN 56093 (UMW) 507—835-1000. THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICATIONS FROM MINORITIES AND WOMEN ARE WELCOMED. A copy of the description of any available position may be obtained by writing or calling Arlene Sieve, 217 Morrill Hall, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612—373-2101 or 2449); please refer to unit and number. This list includes faculty, administrative and post-doctoral positions as indicated by an "F", an "A" or "Post-doc" in the Dept. column respectively. A.S.A.P. abbreviates "As soon as possible." UNIT

No. DEPARTMENT

RANK

SUBJECT

Institute of Agriculture

8-Agri. Ext. Serv. & Agronomy F 26-Plant Pathology Post-doc

Asst Prof

Agronomy and plant genetics 2-15-74

Research Fellow

13-Biochemistry Post-doc

Research Specialist

Creating library of mass spectra of natural products from fungi by computer Enzyme mechanisms

19-Bell Museum of Natural History F 29-Ecology & Behavioral Biology A 30-Freshwater Biological Inst F 31-Freshwater Biological Inst F 32-Freshwater Biological Inst F 33-Freshwater Biological Inst F 34-Freshwater Biological Inst F 48-Child Development F 50-Leisure Educ, Rec. & Park Admin. F 53-Child Development

Coordinator & Asst Prof

Public education

open

Professor

Head of Ecology & Behavioral Biology Department

open

Asst or Assc Prof

Limnology (Algae)

open

Microbiology

open

Sedimentology

open

John Wood (see above)

July 7 4

Limnology (Zooplankton)

open

John Wood (see above)

July '74

Fishery Toxicology and Nutrition

open

John Wood (see above)

July 7 4

Perceptual development

open

June 7 4 John C. Masters 104a Child Development (M) 373-9867 Shirley M. Clark Sept 7 4 203D Burton Hall (M) 373-5839 L. Alan Sroufe Sept 7 4 Institute of Child Development (M) 373-9856 David C. Bjorkquist July 7 4 125 Peik Hall (M) 373-7720 Fran Van Slyke Mar 7 4 317 Nolte Center (M) 376-7401 Gerald Jones A.S.A.P. 1901 University Ave., SE (M) 376-7240 D. M. Gillmor Sept 7 4 34 Murphy Hall (M) 373-3171 Walter Lehn Sept 7 4 142 Klaeber Court (M) 373-5769 Richard C. Jordan open 125 Mechanical Engineering (M) 373-3302

College of Agriculture College of Biological Sciences

College of Education

Continuing Education & Extension

College of Liberal Arts

Institute of Technology

Asst or Assc Prof Asst or Assc Prof Asst or Assc Prof Asst or Assc Prof

DEADLINE

2-15-74 open

Instructor Assc Prof

Program head

Asst Prof

Developmental research, teaching, etc.

2-15-74 3-1-74

54-Home Economics Assc Prof Education F 22-Community Programs Lect to F Inst

Graduate & undergraduate instruction; research

4-15-74

Reading and study skills; counseling

2-22-74

23-Project Newgate A

Lecturer

Caseload coordinator

2-22-74

70-Journalism & Mass Communication F 71-Linguistics

Asst or Assc Prof

Graduate mass medis & so5-1-74 ciety, comm. law, undergraduate news editorial courses Undergraduate and graduate 2-15-74 general linguistics

13-Mechanical Engineering F

Asst or Assc Prof

Assc Prof

Thermodynamics, heat and mass transfer

open

CONTACT H. W. Johnson 303 Agronomy (M) 373-0866 Francis Wood 304 Stakman Hall (SP) 373-0852 Samuel Kirkwood 174a Gortner Lab (SP) 373-1266 H. B. Tordoff 301 Bell Museum (M) 373-2423 Eville Gorham 750 Bio Science Center (SP) 373-5619 John Wood 123 Snyder Hall (SP) 373-1190 John Wood (see above)

BEGINS July *74 A.S.A.P. A.S.A.P. A.S.A.P. June '74 July '74 July 7 4

(Continued on page 20) The Sphinx I February 1974

University of Minnesota / Positions Open

(Continued from page 19J

No. DEPARTMENT

RANK

SUBJECT

24-Chemical Engr. & Mat. Sci. p

Asst Prof

Computer design, process design, control, etc.

25-Chemical Engr. & Mat. Sci. F 26-Physics & Astronomy F

Asst Prof

Chemical engineering —. 3-1-74 new Ph.D. or Sabbatical person

Assc Prof or Prof

Director of Observatories

3-1-74

27-Civil & Mineral Engineering F

Asst Prof

Structural engineering

4-1-74

29-His. of Science F & Tech. Program 30-His. of Science & Tech. Program F 31-Physics Post-doc

Asst Prof

History of technology

open

Asst Prof

History of modern biology

open

Research Associate

Research under AEC for high energy physics

University Libraries

17-Reference Service F

Instructor

Government publications, public service work, etc.

School of Dentistry

15-Endodontics F

Instructor

Undergraduate endodontics

18-Orthodontics F

Asst Prof

Instruction, clinic & research programs

25-Pediatrics F

Professor

Director of Immunology

51-Anesthesiology F

Asst Prof

64-Obstetrics & Gynecology F 69-Internal Medicine Post-doc

Instructor Research Specialist

Respiratory physiology and A.S.A.P. care of patients with ventilatory deficiencies Teaching, in-patient and 2-16-74 out patient care & clinical research open Teaching & research in enzymology

77-Family Practice & Community Health F 81-Radiology F

Asst Prof

Residency training program

3-30-74

Instructor

Diagnostic radiologist, teaching and research

3-15-74

26-Business Admin. F

Asst or Assc Prof

Accounting theory, etc.

62-Pharmacology F

Asst or Assc Prof (PT)

Clinical pharmacology of drugs, toxicology

66-Art F

Instructor

Conduct painting workshop

67-Art F 27-Social Science F

Instructor

Glaze chemistry, ceramic 6-1-74 sculpture, etc. Accounting & business 4-1-74 courses in liberal arts context

28-Science & Mathematics F

Inst or Asst Prof

UNIT

School of Medicine

Coordinate Campus — Duluth

Coordinate Campus — Morris

Instructor

DEADLINE

Statistics & lower division courses in mathematics

3-1-74

2-15-74 3-1-74 open 5-1-74 open

open A.S.A.P. 7-1-74

3-1-74

CONTACT

BEGINS

Neal R. Amundson 151 Chemical Engineering (M) 373-2300 Neal R. Amundson (same as above)

Sept 7 4

Walter Weymann 329 Physics (M 373-5468 Charles Fairhurst 112 Mines and Metallurgy (M) 373-3135 Roger H. Stuewer 438 Physics (M) 376-7023 Roger H. Stuewer (same as above)

Sept 74

Sept '74

Sept 7 4

Sept 7 4 Sept 7 4

S. Gasiorowicz Oct 74 424 Physics Building (M) 373-2961 R. A. Bohling Mar 7 4 499 Wilson Library (M) 337-3097 James R. Jensen A.S.A.P. 124 Owre Hall (M) 373-2809 Robert J. Isaacson July 7 4 221 Owre Hall (M) 373-3274 Charles E. Gooder open 1460 Mayo Memorial Hospital (M) 373-8114 F. H. Van Bergen, MD A.S.A.P. C-596 Mayo Memorial Hospital (M) 373-8826 John J. Sciarra, MD July 7 4 4218 Powell Hall (M) 373-8851 Jonathan S. Bishop, MD A.S.A.P. 274 VFW Building (M) 373-7935 Edward W. Ciriacy, MD July 7 4 A-290 Mayo Memorial Bldg. (M) 373-8539 E. Gedgaudas, MD July 7 4 B-238 Mayo Memorial Bldg. (M) 373-8601 Ayung K. Kim A.S.A.P. 217 Social Science (UMD) 218—726-8120 Lloyd Beck Feb 7 4 105 Old Main Bldg. (UMD) 218—726-8513 Glenn C. Nelson July 7 4 Tweed Museum-Duluth (UMD) 218—726-8222 Glenn C. Nelson June 7 4 (same as above) O. T. Driggs Sept 7 4 145B Social Science Bldg. (UMM) 589-2274 Sen Fan Sept 7 4 257 Science (UMM) 589-2211, Ex. 310 The Sphinx I February 1974

POSITIONS OPEN Name: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Charleston, IL 61920 An Equal Opportunity Employer Control: State University under a State Board. Type of Institution: Multi-purpose. Emphasis on Teacher Education. Degrees Offered: B.S. in Ed., B.S. in Bus., B.A., B.S., B. of Music, M.S. in Ed., M.S. in Library Science, M.S., M.A., M.B.A., Ed.S. Accredited by: North Central Association and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Enrollment: 8,035 (Fall Semester, 1973) — Coeducational. Campus: Thirty-nine buildings on 316 acres of land. Teaching Faculty 528 Volumes in Library: 311,303 Academic Year: Two semesters and an eight-week summer term for which proportionate extra compensation is paid to those on duty. Salary Schedule Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Instructor

Median Monthly Salary 1973-74 $2095 $1710 $1340 $1058

SEND APPLICATION AND CREDENTIALS TO: Dr. Martin Schaefer, VicePresident for Administrative Affairs. NOTE: Please do not send credentials until you have ascertained that a potential candidate is actually interested. January 25, 1974 Description of Vacancy: ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, SPECIAL EDUCATION Duties: Teach the introductory course in special education and the characteristics courses in Learning Disabilities and Educable Mentally Handicapped. Student advisement. Preparation: Prefer candidates with doctorate degree or master's degree plus sixty semester hours. Specialization at the graduate level should be in Learning Disabilities a n d / o r Educable Mentally Handicapped. Experience: Prefer candidates with at least three years of public school teaching in Special Education. Contract Yean Nine Months, with possible summer contract, when needed. Salary: Approximate monthly starting salary, depending on education and nature, years and applicability of experience: $1100-$1600. Specific salary range and rank are set at the time invitation for interview is tendered. Position Available: Academic year, 1974-75. (Continued on page 22) The Sphinx I February 1974

NEW CHAPTERS Mr. William H. Fowler State Director Little Rock Public Schools West Markham & Izard Streets Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 Dear Brother Fowler: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. congratulates you on the very fine spirit shown in interesting a group of young men in Alpha Phi Alpha at the seat of State College of Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas — to the end that this COLLEGE CHAPTER has been established. A letter of authorization goes forward at this time to the Southwestern Vice President, Brother Robert M. King, in whose region this chapter finds itself. Brother King will contact you, if it becomes necessary. The Chapter Seal, Charter, Ritual, Constitution and By-Laws and various other forms for the use of the chapter, together with a copy of the History of Alpha Phi Alpha, will be sent you in a few days under separate cover. The chapter seal, to which the chapter is entitled, will be mailed directly from the firm manufacturing the same within the next week to ten days. Upon chapter organization, the Secretary, immediately thereafter (following election), shall submit to this office the names and addresses of each duly elected officer, designating in particular the person to whom we are to address all official communications; otherwise, you will receive the same until we are duly notified. If we can be of further service to you, feel free to call upon us. Fraternally Yours, WILLIAM H. WALKER Cpt. Albert J. Truesdale Advisor — Theta Pi Chapter ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. # 3 Bunker Hill Road Clarksville, Tennessee 37040 Dear Brother Truesdale: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. congratulates you on the very fine spirit shown in interesting a group of young men in Alpha Phi Alpha at the seat of (Continued on page 22) 21

POSITIONS OPEN February 4, 1974 HEALTH EDUCATION Decription of Vacancy: Duties: Teach courses in community health and assume responsibility for organization, administration, and supervision of a field service program in community health for undergraduate health education majors. Preparation: Prefer candidates with a Doctor's degree; however, candidates with a Master's degree plus 30 semester hours will be considered. Specialty: Prefer candidates who have strong academic preparation in public a n d / o r community health; also, with the ability to do public relations work with health-social agencies. Experience: Prefer candidates with some high school or university teaching experience; also, working experience with health-social agencies. Candidates must have ability to communicate effectively and present a good public image. Contract Year: Academic Year, 1974-75. Salary: Approximate starting monthly salary, depending on education and nature, years, and applicability of experience, as shown: Monthly Salary Range Education Minimum of 3 Years Experience Doctorate $1200-$1600 Master's plus 60 semester hours $1100-$1300 Master's plus 30 semester hours $ 940-$1100 Specific salary range and rank are set at the time the invitation for interview in tendered. Position Available: September, 1974. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED January 31, 1974 Description of Vacancy: GEOGRAPHY Duties: Teach 12 semester hours including introductory earth science and world geography in addition to specialties. Preparation: Prefer candidates having the Doctorate degree; however, candidates with the Master's degree plus 30 semester hours will be considered. Experience: Prefer candidates have some experience teaching at the college level; however, candidates with experience as teaching assistants in graduate school will be considered. Special strength is required in Economic and Urban Geography with ability in quantitative techniques. Contract Yean Academic year, 1974-75. This is a temporary position. Salary: Approximate monthly starting salary, depending on education and nature, years, and applicability of experience as shown: Monthly Salary Range Education Minimum of 3 Years Experience Doctorate $1200-$1600 Master's & 60 semester hours $1100-$1300 Master's & 30 semester hours $ 940-$1100 Specific salary range and rank are set at the time the invitation for interview is tendered. Position Available: August 26, 1974. 22

NEW CHAPTERS (Continued from page 21) Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the end that this COLLEGE CHAPTER has been established. A letter of authorization goes forward at this time to the Southern Vice President, Brother Bennie J. Harris, in whose region this chapter finds itself. Brother Harris will contact you, if it becomes necessary. The Chapter Seal, Charter, Ritual, Constitution and By-Laws and various other forms for the use of the chapter, together with a copy of the History of Alpha Phi Alpha, will be sent you in a few days under separate cover. The chapter seal, to which the chapter is entitled, will be mailed directly from the firm manufacturing the same within the next week to ten days. Upon chapter organization, the Secretary, immediately thereafter (following election), shall submit to this office the names and addresses of each duly elected officer, designating in particular the person to whom we are to address all official communications; otherwise, you will receive the same until we are duly notified. If we can be of further service to you, feel free to call upon us. Fraternally yours, WILLIAM H. WALKER Mr. Bennie J. Harris Vice President â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Southern Region

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. 602 Mooremont Terrace Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 Dear Brother Harris: The Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has duly approved the establishment of the following named COLLEGE CHAPTER of Alpha Phi Alpha: NAME:

Theta Pi Chapter

KEY NUMBER:

390

SEAT:

Austin Peay State University Clarksville, Tennessee (Continued on page 23) The Sphinx I February 1974

POSITIONS OPEN

NEW CHAPTERS (Continued from page 22)

(Continued from page 22) January 28, 1974 Description of Vacancy MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT Duties: Teach four (4) sections of Finance at the upper division level. Preparation: Prefer candidates having the Doctorate degree; however, candidates with the Master's plus 60 semester hours will be considered. All individuals should have a special strength in the area of investments and securities analysis. Experience: Applicable experience of candidates will be discussed by the employing department. Contract Yean Nine months, with possible Summer contract, on a temporary basis. Salary: Approximate monthly starting salary, depending on education and nature, years, and applicability of experience: $1200-$1800. Specific salary range and rank are set at the time the invitation for interview is tendered. Position Available: Academic year, 1974-75.

January 28, 1974 Description of Vacancy: CHAIRMAN, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Duties: Chair a department with a faculty of 18,300 undergraduate majors and 40 master's level graduate students; teach the equivalent of six semester hours. Preparation: Only candidates who have earned a Doctorate degree in Psychology will be considered. Experience: All specialties will be considered. Candidates should have administrative experience and evidence of scholarly achievement. Contract Yean Eleven and one-half months. Salary: Specific salary range and rank are set at the time the invitation for interview is tendered. Position Available: Academic year, 1974-75. APPLICATIONS FROM WOMEN AND MINORITY CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED The Sphinx I February 1974

I hereby certify that the Charter Fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) has been paid, together with all other fees incidental to the establishment of this chapter. You will note that the advisor of this group is our good brother CPT. ALBERT J. TRUESDALE, # 3 Bunker Hill Road, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040, should you wish to contact him. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the General President and the Executive Secretary have caused their signatures to be affixed on said Charter and the seal of the general organization of Alpha Phi Alpha placed thereon. Fraternally Yours, WILLIAM H. WALKER Mr. Charles H. Jones, Jr. Acting Secretary â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Theta Omicron Chapter ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. 715 East Clay Decatur, Illinois 62521 Dear Brother Jones: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. congratulates you on the very fine spirit shown in interesting a group of young men in Alpha Phi Alpha at the seat of Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to the end that this COLLEGE CHAPTER has been established. A letter of authorization goes forward at this time to the Midwestern Vice President, Brother James R. Williams, in whose region this chapter finds itself. Brother Williams will contact you, if it becomes necessary. The Chapter Seal, Charter, Ritual, Constitution and By-Laws and various other forms for the use of the chapter, together with a copy of the History of Alpha Phi Alpha, will be sent you in a few days under separate cover. The chapter seal, to which the chapter is entitled, will be mailed directly from the firm manufacturing the same within the next week to ten days. Upon chapter organization, the Secretary, immediately thereafter (following election), shall submit to this office the names and addresses of each duly elect(Continued on page 24) 23

Faculty and Professional Position Vacancies At the Cleveland State University The following faculty and professional positions are available at the Cleveland State University. Any qualified person may apply. Contact Claybron O. Wisham in the Office of Affirmative Action by writing to: The Cleveland State University, 1933 East 24th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Or call (216) 687-2223.

NEW CHAPTERS (Continued from page 23) ed officer, designating in particular the person to whom we are to address all official communications; otherwise, you will receive the same until we are duly notified. If we can be of further service to you, feel free to call upon us. Fraternally Yours, WILLIAM H. WALKER

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING — Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics. Must have earned Doctorate in Civil Engineering. Will teach at Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Must be able to guide M. S. student theses or special problems and demonstrate an interest in research. Must be willing to assist he department in recruitment activities through visits to, and special lectures at high schools, colleges, etc. Salary commensurate with experience and academic preparation. Individual needed as soon as possible.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.

ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION — Department of Early Childhood Education. Requires earned doctorate and teaching experience with young retarded children; competency in university-school relations, community agency contacts, and parent group interactions is desirable. Candidates should have the expertise to contribute to the development of new course offerings in the area of the trainable mentally retarded, although instructional assignments will be primarily in the existing undergraduate program. Individual needed as soon as possible. Salary range: $10,000 to $16,000.

Dear Brother Williams: The Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has duly approved the establishment of the following named COLLEGE CHAPTER of Alpha Phi Alpha:

PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS — Department of Mathematics. Qualifications include Ph.D. in Mathematics; active research interest in some area of pure or applied mathematics; enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher of applied mathematics at undergraduate and graduate levels. Will teach courses in applied mathematics, do research in mathematics, and participate in the development of a graduate program in applied mathematics. Individual needed by September 1974. Salary open. ASSISTANT OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION — Department of Early Childhood Education. Requires Doctorate in Special Education with emphasis on Educable and Trainable Mentally Retarded Children. Classroom experience with young retarded children, liaison with community agencies and experience in working with parent groups. Publications are desirable. Teaching and advising majors in Special Education; program development for the trainable mentally retarded; cooperative relationships with local schools, community agencies, parent groups; committee responsibilities at the University level. Individual needed as soon as possible. Salary commensurate with background. CHAIRMAN OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ART — Department of Art. — Substantial professional accomplishment as artist or scholar; administrative experience; demonstrated leadership capability. Primary administrative responsibility for all departmental operations, plus half-time teaching. Needed by September 1974. Salary negotiable. JERSEY CITY STATE COLLEGE Three positions (Librarian III, 12 months). Available immediately: Assistant Acquisitions Librarian and Assistant Catalog Librarian. Available July 1: Asistant Periodicals and Documents Librarian (gives general reference service 2 nights per week and alternate Saturdays). Salary for each: $10,022-13,529 in 7 steps; hiring at entrance level only. Send resume and references to: Robert S. Nugent, Director, Forrest A. Irwin Library, Jersey City State College, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, N. J., 07305. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 24

Mr. James R. Williams Vice President — Midwestern Region # 1 Cascade Plaza — Suite 1908 Akron, Ohio 44308

NAME:

Theta Omicron

KEY NUMBER:

389

SEAT:

Millikin University Decatur, Illinois

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. 1839 Mahalia Drive Waco, Texas 76705 Dear Brother King: The Board of Directors of Alpha Phi (Continued on page 25) The Sphinx I February 1974

NEW CHAPTERS (Continued from page 24) Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has duly approved the establishment of the following named COLLEGE CHAPTER of Alpha Phi Alpha: NAME: Theta Psi Chapter KEY NUMBER: 397 SEAT: State College of Arkansas, Conway, " Arkansas I hereby certify that the Charter Fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) has been paid, together with all other fees incidental to the establishment of this chapter. You will note that the advisor of this group is our good brother WILLIAM H. FOWLER, State Director, Little Rock Public Schools, West Markham & Izard Streets, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201, should you wish to contact him. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the General President and the Executive Secretary have caused their signatures to be affixed on said Charter and the seal of the general organization of Alpha Phi Alpha placed thereon. Fraternally Yours, William H. Walker STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP. MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of August 12, 1970; Section 3685, Title 39, United States Code) 1 Title of Publication: The Sphinx 2 Date of Filing: March 13, 1974 3 Frequency of Issue: Quarterly in February, May, October and December 4 Location of known office of publication: 4728 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60615 6. Names and addresses of publisher, editor, ana managing editor. Publisher: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 4432 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60653 Editor: J . Herbert King, 4728 Drexel Blvd., Chicago, Illinois 60615 7 Owner: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60653 8. None 9. Not applicable. 10 The purpose, function, and non-profit status ot this organization and the exempt status for Federal income tax purposes have not changed during preceding 12 months. Aver. No. copies each Single 11 Extent and nature of issue during issue date circulation preceding filing nearest to 9,000 12 mons. None Total no. copies printed 9.00C None Paid circulation 1. Sales through dealers, carrier, street vendors and counter sales 8,628 8,628 2. Mail subscriptions 8,628 8,628 C. Total paid circulation 350 350 D. 1. Free distribution (Including samples) by mail, carrier or other means. None None 2. Copies distribution to news agencies, but not sold 8,978 8,978 E. Total Distribution 22 22 F. Office use, left-over, (Sum of C and D) unaccounted, spoiled after printing 9,000 9,000 G. Total (Sum of E & Fâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; should equal net press run shown In A) I certify that the statement made by me above are correct and complete. (Signature of editor, publisher, business manager, or owner) J . Herbert King

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POSITIONS OPEN Southwest Minnesota State College Position: Coordinator Cooperative Education Responsibilities Assume responsibility for and provide leadership for programs and activities which will prepare handicapped and able-bodied college students for internship experiences; develop College financial support for Cooperative Education program; coordinate and develop internships with instructors and employers; assist in providing career advisement, vocational testing and job placement (in cooperation with the Career Development Office and the Counseling Center). Administrative responsibilities are to develop college wide policies for internships, write required reports, provide information about the program to the college community, and conduct feasibility studies for broadening cooperative education in the area. Position Duties 1. Provide leadership and direction for Cooperative Education program for all students. a. develop written policy for the Cooperative Education program. b. coordinate program with College administration and faculty. c. maintain appropriate records d. complete required reports e. meet with vocational, technical, and community colleges to discuss feasibility of developing Cooperative Education program for their handicapped students. 2. Perform career advisement for handicapped students. a. administer and interpret vocational tests. b. provide career information. 3. Develop job-seeking skills training program for handicapped students. a. resume writing and related correspondence. b. interviewing skills training. c. planning internship with students. 4. Assist in developing internship experience for all students. a. coordinate development of internship with faculty, student, and employer. b. develop internship positions in Federal, State, and community agencies and with private employers. 5. Coordinate Cooperative Education Program with other College Offices. a. attend weekly staff meeting. b. work closely with the Director of Career Development. c. assist administration in developing policies. d. work with academic programs in developing internship policies. e. work closely with Rehabilitation Service staff in career skills development for handicapped students. Qualifications 1. Education: Masters degree in Personnel or College Student Personnel or related area involving career development or education. 2. Experience: Professional experience in Cooperative Education or a career education area, should have previous experience with handicapped individuals. 3. Demonstrated skills: a. ability to relate with students b. ability to coordinate the program within the College community and with employers. c. ability to plan, develop, and implement cooperative education programs. d. ability to work with other professional staff in a college setting. Salary commensurate with experience and training. Closing date for applications â&#x20AC;&#x201D; February 15, 1974 Contact: Thomas McCauley, Director Rehabilitation Services, Southwest Minnesota State College Marshall, Minnesota 56258, (507) 537-6296 25

POSITIONS OPEN Evergreen Valley College

BROTHER CRAFT Named to National Advisory Council

Santa Clara Valley, California THE COLLEGE: Evergreen Valley College is designed as a cluster college. The "cluster concept" divides a large comprehensive college program into smaller segments, i.e., mini-colleges. The purpose: to serve students who have similar interests, ideas and career goals. They work together with staff in an informal relationship built around the academic relationship. The master plan for Evergreen Valley College provides for accommodating students in clusters of approximately 2,000 each. Each cluster is divided into four centers of 400-500 students, making it possible for students to belong to a relatively small unit. Faculty will be housed within the center where their students will be taking most of their classes. Occupational and academic programs will be housed under one roof on an equal basis. The design of the college is sufficiently flexible to permit change and modification in both structure and program. The cluster concept also facilitates movement away from compartmentalized knowledge and movement toward inter-disciplinary study. THE COMMUNITY: Evergreen Valley College is located in the Santa Clara Valley, 50 miles south of San Francisco and 60 miles north of the Monterey Peninsula. Recreational and cultural opportunities abound: within a 50-mile circle are Stanford, the Universities of California at Berkeley and Santa Cruz. California State University â&#x20AC;&#x201D; San Jose, Santa Clara University and a number of state universities and other community colleges. The community comprises a wide spectrum of cultural, economic and ethnic groups. THE POSITION: See attachment for specifications of duties and responsibilities. The Provost shall function as the educational leader of his cluster; serve as leader for instructional innovation and experimentation; be responsible for the the philosophy, teaching proficiency, and morale within his cluster; be responsible for the educational and fiscal health of his cluster; be responsible for the entire program of his cluster â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Day, Evening and Summer; cooperatively determine and implement procedures in the cluster; coordinate the program of his cluster with that of the other clusters; be strongly encouraged to teach a class, or counsel for a portion of his time each year to maintain a recency of experience and ongoing communication with staff and student body; stimulate and encourage professional growth within his professional staff. The Provost is responsible for recommendation of staff appointments and retention, with the concurrence of the President; administration of the budget of his cluster; curriculum development and evaluation; staff development and evaluation; maintaining District fiscal and educational standards within the cluster; maintaining Disrict staff load and student load standards with the cluster. PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS Ability to work and communicate confidently and openly with all types of individuals and groups. Sensitivity to the values, goals and needs of community college students. Ability to make difficult decisions whenever necessary. Awareness and understanding of the changes taking place in our society and a resultant concern for adjusting education to meet those demands. Openness and responsiveness to new ideas. Willingness to work within a structure of staff and student involvement in the decision-making process. Knowledge of and ability to work with minority groups and other representatives of a diverse population on the campus and in the community. Excellent physical and mental health, vigor and stamina. (Continued on page 28) 26

Brother Craft, Information Office, Division of Research Resources, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md.

Dr. Thomas J. Craft, Sr., Professor of Biology at Central State University, Wilberforce, Ohio, has been named to the National Advisory Research Resources Council for a term ending September 30, 1976. The appointment was announced by Dr. Robert S. Stone, Director of the National Institutes of Health, one of the six agencies of the Public Health Service. The Council, a 12-member panel of scientists, scientist administrators, educators, other qualified professionals, and public lay leaders, reviews applications for NIH grants by the Division of Research Resources to fund clinical research center, animal resource, biotechnology resource, and general research support grants. The Division is a part of HEW's National Institutes of Health. A native of Kentucky, Brother Craft received his B.S. in Biology from Central State University, his M.S. in Developmental Biology from Kent State University, and his Ph.D. in Developmental Biology from Ohio State University. He has served as a consultant to DDR's Minority Biomedical Support Program from (Continued on page 28) The Sphinx I February 1974

Teaching Positions Open — Fall 1974 Queens College of the City University of New York, Flushing, New York One of the senior colleges of the City University of New York, Queens is a co-educational, non-resident college located on a 76-acre campus in suburban New York City, now enrolling approximately 30,000 students in day and evening sessions. Salary ranges at the City University of New York as of 10-1-74: Professor: $23,100-$33,475; Associate Professor: $18,430-$27,700; Assistant Professor: $13,930-$23,030; Instructor: $12,700-$19,350; Lecturer: $12,700-$19,950. Appointment title and salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Minimum requirement for all professorial positions: Doctorate and commitment to teaching and scholarship. Interested applicants should apply directly to appropriate department chairman, Queens Col. of the City Univ. of N.Y., Flushing, N. Y. 11367. Division of the Arts ART: Art History (Specialist in Renaissance Art). CLASSICAL AND ORIENTAL LANGUAGES: Latin, Ancient Greek and Modern Greek, Classics in Translation; Modern Hebrew, Language and Literature. COMMUNICATION ARTS AND SCD2NCES: Mass Media/Print Media; Communication Theory; Political/International Communication; Oral Interpretation and Interpersonal Communication; Public and Group Communication; Children's Theatre and Oral Interpretation (One-Year Appointment, 1974-75). COMPARATIVE LITERATURE: Specialist in Dramatic Literature or the History of Ideas. DRAMA AND THEATRE: Technical Director/Lighting Designer (Production and Teaching Responsibilities). ENGLISH: History of the English Language and Linguistics. LINGUISTICS: General Linguists (one for One-Year Appointment, 1974-75). MUSIC: Theory (Specialist in Performance or Music Literature); Musicologist (Specialist, 17th or 19th Century Music, Professional Violinist). PUERTO RICAN STUDIES: Program Director, discipline expertise required. Program Director applicants write to Dean of the Faculty. Department of Education: Positions open in Educational Psychology; Early Childhood Curriculum and Methods; Elementary Education Curriculum and Methods; and Special Education Curriculum and Methods. (Background in research and practical school experience required). Division of Mathematics and the Natural Sciences BIOLOGY: Microbial Physiology; Vertebrate Morphology. CHEMISTRY: Immunochemistry; Neurochemistry. COMPUTER SCIENCE: Artificial Intelligence; Computer Architecture. EARTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES: Marine Geology; Environmental Geology; Infra-Red Spectroscopy and Remote Sensing. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Public Health; Sport History; Sport Sociology. HOME ECONOMICS: Textiles and Clothing, Institutional Administration. MATHEMATICS: All Fields. PHYSICS: Astro-physics; Solid State; Plasma Physics; Quantum Optics. PSYCHOLOGY: Developmental-Social; Mathematical Models. Division of Social Sciences ACCOUNTING: Elementary; Intermediate; Cost; Advanced Accounting; Auditing; Financial Accounting Theory; Managerial Accounting, including decision making models. ANTHROPOLOGY: Visiting Professor with distinguished credentials — any specialty, one or two semester appointment beginning Spring, 1975; one semester substitute appointment, Assistant Professor, Social Anthropology, Specialization in Afro-America, Caribbean, a n d / o r Socio-linguistics preferred, other specialties considered. ECONOMICS: All theoretical and applied fields. HISTORY: Jewish History, Medieval or Modern European. LIBRARY SCIENCE: Graduate level faculty, specialties in information science, computer application, audio-visual specialist, (doctorate in Library-Science, a minimum of three years of library experience and qualifications to teach basic courses in librarianship required). PHILOSOPHY: All fields of specialization considered. POLITICAL SCIENCE: All fields of specialization considered. SOCIOLOGY: Statistics a special need, other fields open. URBAN STUDIES: Urban Planning, Social Policy, Community Organizations. INSTITUTIONAL (Non-Teaching): Research Assistant, Office of Institutional Research. Masters degree preferred but not required. Admissions, Data Processing, or Registrar experience desired. Salary range: $10,000-$14,000. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Sphinx I February 1974

BROTHER WILTZ Chairman of Planning Commission

Brother Alvin Joseph Wiltz

A native of St. Martinville, Louisiana, Alvin Joseph Wiltz is a 1957 graduate of the former Carver High School in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, received the B.A. degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, La., and the M.Ed, from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. Wiltz has done post graduate work at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La.; Louisiana State University and Southern University, both in Baton Rouge, La., and the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, La. Wiltz is presently employed by the St. Martin Parish School Board as Mathematics Supervisor K-6 and Director of the Career Opportunities Program. COP is a work-study program designed to attract capable persons to careers in education in a way that will improve both education and employment opportunities. Wiltz was one of the two blacks who ran for public office in the town of Breaux Bridge during the '73 Democratic Primary election. Prior to this election no black had ever participated in the municipal elections. Though an unsuccessful candidate for a council seat in (Continued on page 28) 27

POSITIONS OPEN BRYANT COLLEGE A Co-educational College of Education for Business Leadership Smithfield, Rhode Island 02917 VACANCY — SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Position: Political Science vacancy, with emphasis on Contemporary African Affairs, Comparative Government, and International Relations, (normal workload 12 hours). Qualifications: Applicant should possess Ph.D. and have at least three years' teaching experience at the college level. Also must have some UN experience and be able to represent competently the third world point of view in international affairs.

Brother Wiltz (Continued from page 27) an election earlier this year, Wiltz has remained active in city government and was instrumental in getting the city to advertise all job vacancies. His most recent accomplishment in politics was getting elected chairman of the city's planning commission. Wiltz is currently working on a plan to divide the town of Breaux Bridge into political subdivisions, thereby assuring blacks of representation on the city council. Wiltz is married to the former Lulla Emanuel of Grambling, Louisiana and they are the parents of three girls Jawan, Lucretia, Tara.

Appointment Date: September 1974. Applications are now being accepted. Salary/Rank: Dependent on qualifications. An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Contact: Dr. James P. Ingraham, Chairman Social Science Department Bryant College Smithfield, R.I. 02917 BRYANT COLLEGE is located on 221 sightly acres in suburban Smithfield, Rhode Island, just a few miles from the City of Providence where the College was founded in 1863. Combining the best of two worlds, the campus provides the quiet, relaxed atmosphere of a suburban campus with easy access to the shops, museums, and business opportunities of the city. A fifteen-minute drive from Providence and forty-five minutes from Boston, Bryant stands in the midst of the cultural and educational center that is Southern New England. Enrollment — A comparatively small, co-educational college, Bryant currently enrolls approximately 2500 students representing some 27 states and 10 foreign countries. Large enough to provide fine academic facilities, the College is small enough to maintain personal identity.

EVERGREEN VALLEY COLLEGE (Continued from page 26) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of Master's degree. ? Knowledge of a n d / o r experience in community college education. A record of successful administrative experience. Possession of or eligibility for the community college supervision credential or its equivalent. Experience which indicates candidate has knowledge of the latest trends in community college education and has the ability to provide the kind of leadership necessary to implement new ideas and bring about more effective means of teaching. Willingness and ability to work within a cluster where decision-making at the cluster level will be maximized (within college and district guidelines). Annual Salary Range: Address Inquiries To:

$24,332-$27,654 Office of the Associate Superintendent San Jose City College 2100 Moorpark Avenue San Jose, CA 95128

Brother Craft (Continued from page 26) its inauguration in 1971 to the time of his appointment to the National Advisory Research Resources Council. Brother Craft also served three-month terms in 1967 and 1968 as a consultant to the National Science Foundation in its U.S. AID Program for Improvement of Science Education in India. In addition to his teaching duties and research into the relationships of melanogenesis (formation of black pigment) and homograft reaction (rejection of transplanted tissue), he is Central State Unisity's Program Director for its participation with the N.A.S.A. Lake Erie water quality monitoring program. The author of numerous articles, lectures, and speeches, Brother Dr. Craft is active as a consultant on many college and community committees. He is listed in the AAAS American Men of Science, International Scholars Directory — 1972, Outstanding Educators of America — 1971, Who's Who In Amerca — 1973, Who's Who In Midwest, and World's Who's Who In Science. He is a member of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society; Beta Kappa Chi Science Society; the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Fellow, The Ohio Academy of Science; Sigma Pi Phi Boule; and the Society of Sigma Xi. A resident of Wilberforce, Ohio, Dr. Craft is married to the former Joan R. Hunter. They have two children, Thomas Jr. and Yvonne. The Sphinx I February 1974

MEMPHIS ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER ENTHUSIASTIC GOODFELLOWS Brother George II. Brown, Jr. Elected President of Memphis Board of Education

Brother George H. Brown

Brother George H. Brown, Jr., was recently elected the first Black and youngest person to ever serve as President of the Memphis Board of Education of Memphis City Schools, the tenth largest in the nation. Brother Brown has had the honor of being the first of color in other appointed as well as elective positions in Memphis. In 1969, he was appointed by the City Council as one of two Black Advisers to the Memphis School Board along with another good Alpha man, Brother Hollis Price, former President of LeMoyne-Owen College. In 1971, Brother Brown ran in a city election and won an elective position on the Memphis Board of Education, to become one of the first three Blacks to be elected to the school board in the person of Brother Carl Johnson, and a Black woman, Mrs. Maxine A. Smith. We are very proud of Brother George Brown's accomplishments in our city. He has served very faithfully for a period of three years as Executive Director of the Memphis and Shelby County Legal Service Association, another "First" that Brother Brown can put down in the pages of history as an appointed position in 1970. This organization provided legal services to the poor people of the community, who otherwise could not afford the services of a lawyer. However, Bro(Contimied on page 30) The Sphinx I February 1974

Pictured above are committee members of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter's "Christmas Goodfellows" Booth. Reading left to right Bro. HAROLD WINFREY, Chapter President; Bro. WALLACE WILBURN, JR., Bro. JOHN STOKES (Inside Booth), Bro. DORSEY T. PATTERSON, Bro. WILLIE E. LINDSEY, JR. and Bro. AARON POWELL, Booth Chairman.

Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter of Memphis, Tennessee, for the second year in a row, took on as one of its Community Involvement Projects, the collecting of funds from shoppers in the Southgate Shopping Center to raise money for the needy children of Memphis, through the Memphis Press-Scimitar Newspaper, who sponsors the "Press-Scimitar Goodfellows Fund" annually. Our booth, which was in competition with many other civic, Social and Service Orgnizations of this city to win the "Battle of the Booths," came in 3rd place, of which Memphis City Policemen and Firemen won first and second place respectively. With all the policemen and firemen in Memphis to work their booth, Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter felt very proud over the 3rd place winning, but promise we will even beat the policemen and firemen next year! A total of over $65,000.00 was raised over a three week period to aid in making over 5,000 needy children of this city have a big and happy Christmas Party, at the city auditorium where clothing, toys, food and goodies were distributed to each child on December 21st. Alpha Delta Lambda members were overjoyed to stand out in the ice and cold to help in this very worthwhile civic project, but we were equally as happy to work this year because we were the only all "Black" organization working in a booth, and because the "Chief Goodfellow (General Chairman," this year was an "ALPHA MAN," "A BLACK MAN," and many other things of status in Memphis, in the the person of Brother Harold J. Whalum. We are very proud of the contribution that Bro. Whalum has made to the "Goodfellow's" Fund and project for several years. Our hats are off to Brothers Aaron Powell and John Stokes, Co-Chairmen of our Booth for this year for the many hours and plans they put into the project. A job WELL DONE! 29

LET'S MEET . . .

Brother George Brown, Jr.

DR. WASHINGTON GARNER

(Continued from page 29) He is a very active member of Mt. Olive C.M.E. Church, and from a long family line of educators. Good Luck Brother Brown and God's Blessings in all your future endeavors. Bro. Willie E. Lindsey, Jr., Reporter ther Brown recently resigned this position to return to private practice, of which he shares with Brother Walter Lee Evans, in the Law Firm of Brown and Evans. Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter had the pleasure of enjoying Brother Brown's leadership as President of our chapter for a two year period, of which the chapter grew physically, and many projects and activities were fullfilled under his able leadership. He is a native born Memphian and attended the public schools of Memphis for his early education, having graduated from the Booker T. Washington High School. He is a graduate of Florida A. & M. University, after which he entered the teaching profession in the Memphis City School System. Brother Brown resigned his teaching position at Carver High School to enter the Howard University School of Law, Washington D.C., where he later received his law degree. After completing Law School, Brother Brown served in the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant being honorably discharged as a 1st Lt. He is very active in civic, social, educational and religious circles in Memphis. He is married, and the father of two fine children, a beautiful little ten year old daughter and seven year old son.

President of San Francisco Police Commission

By Frances Marvin A neighbor who stands out in any crowd, Dr. Washington Garner is the first black president of San Francisco's Police Commission, and also of the San Francisco Academy of General Practice. Towering 'way over six feet tall, with a warm and gentle manner, it's easier to see him as a doctor than as the chief director of law and order for the city. As he talks, however, it becomes clear that in his concern for people he recognizes a great need of discipline â&#x20AC;&#x201D; selfdiscipline and firm but loving family relationships â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for successful living. Brother Garner comes from a large family, born sixth of seven children of a railroad man in Paris, Kentucky. All but one of the brothers and sisters went to college, as many as three attending Howard University at the same time, and all the girls becoming teachers. He proudly recalls that he was put through the university and then Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, by his sister. Meharry was one of the two medical schools for blacks at that time, only a token number graduating from other institutions. While in medical school he met his wife, Bernice, a senior at Fiske University, and they were married in 1940. Mrs. Garner is also a prominent San Franciscan, who had to resign from the Library Commission when Mayor Alioto, upon taking office in 1967, appointed the doctor to the Police Commission. Her favorite activity now is painting; some of her work was displayed in a show by "friends of Father McLaughlin" at St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church on 30

October 14th. After internship in Nashville, Brother Garner spent three years in the Army Medical Corps, where he reached the rank of captain while serving in Italy with the 92nd Infantry, one of two segregated black-divisions. He remembers the discrimination against black officers that was normal then; but his most vivid memory of the segregated army took place in Texas, where a group of men on furlough were refused admittance to a restaurant. Just then a crew of German prisoners were marched up to the same establishment, admitted and served. Brother Garner is proud of the part he has played in integration in San Francisco, but would like to see his race represented on the Civil Service Commission. He takes satisfaction in having helped to change racial attitudes on the San Francisco police force. Through his efforts it has been possible for Rodney Williams to become head of the Community Relations unit and for black police to enter positions throughout the department that were never held by blacks before. While proud that all our police are now in better position to defend themselves against complaints, he has a special concern about excessive use of force. He believes police commissioners should be appointed for a full-time job in order to deal properly with the daily load of correspondence, the long meetings and extra functions they have to attend. They are especially busy now with reorganization of the department. Nevertheless, the doctor carries on a busy practice, mostly for black patients of middle or lower incomes, at his office near Presbyterian Hospital. The Garners are members of the Symphony Association and of the art museums. Bernice also enjoys live theater; and the doctor is a faithful fan of the Giants and Forty-Niners. His greatest hobby, however, is do-it-yourself-ing. Our busy neighbor has developed skill in wiring and plumbing and actually built his own kitchen cabinets. The neighbors didn't always expect such feats of householding. Long after the ugly talk and unpleasant incidents that greeted them fifteen years ago as

the third black family to move into Ingleside Terraces, the neighbor who had been most hostile told the doctor that he didn't feel that way any more. "There's always a solution if people will talk things out," says Brother Garner, who had always kept his mind open to a friendly understanding to get acquainted. For the beautiful city that is his home, Brother Garner dreams and works toward a day when there will be truly open housing, better opportunities for jobs and education for minorities, complete integregation of the schools, closer parent-teacher relationships and more discipline, starting at the beginning with young children in the home. Submitted by Brother James, Gamma Chi Chapter The Sphinx I February 1974

Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, / Wpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Cleveland, Ohio

Celebration of Founders Day and the 25th Anniversary Outstanding Service Award

The Youngest and Oldest

Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Founder's Day and 25th Anniversary of D.A.L. Cutting The Cake, L. to R.: Brothers Roy Roseboro, David Mitchel, Henry Crawford, Kenyon Burke, Mel Crother, Hatcher Day, James Williams, Midwestern V. Pres.; Harry Lee, Joe Malone, Thurston Jameson, Mel Walker.

Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Founder's Day and 25th anniversary of D.A.L. Banquet. L. to R. Bro. Henry Crawford, 1st Pres. of D.A.L. receives award from Bro. Al Collins for outstanding service to Alpha Phi Alpha.

Delta Alpha Lambda held its Founder's Day Program and the Twenty-fifth Anniversary banquet at the beautiful Tam-aRac Country Club on December 7th, 1973. Over sixty brothers attended this affair. Brother James Tanner was master-of-ceremonies at this most impressive affair. Midwestern vice president James R. Williams from Akron delivered a most stimulating speech. There were several highlights â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brother Henry A. Crawford, first president of Delta Alpha Lambda was presented a placque by Brother Al Collins, asknowledging his outstanding service to Alpha Phi Alpha throughout the years. Other speeches were made by Brother Kenneth Norris, president of Delta Alpha Lambda, relating the success of Delta Alpha Lambda over the past twenty-five years. Brother Andrew Venable spoke very encouragingly of the future of Delta Alpha Lambda and Alpha Phi Alpha in Cleveland. Cutting of the cake took place by president Norris and Brother Crawford. They were assisted by Brother Kermit Henderson, the youngest Alpha man (one week) and Brother Quinn Montgomery who was initiated in 1914.

Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity celebrate Founder's Day and D.A.L. 25th Anniversary. Reading L. to R. Brothers Arnold Brown, Dr. Wm. Crew, Andrew Johnson, Dr. Hatcher Dag, Roy Rosoboro, Dr. Slyvester Davis, Jerry James. The Sphinx I February 1974

AH brothers had a delightful time. (Continued on page 32) 31

ALPHAS

GENERAL

PRESIDENT...

Brother Washington Named Secondary Commission Chairman

(From left to right) Dr. Felix C. Robb, Director of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Dr. Walter Washington, Chairman of the Secondary Commission of SACS; Dr. E. Harold Fisher, Immediate Past President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and President of Blue Mountain College.

Dr. Walter Washington, president of Alcorn A. and M. College, was elected chairman of the Secondary Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools at its recent meeting in Houston, Texas. The Commission is composed of both college and high school members and is responsible for the accreditation of the high school in eleven Southern States and Latin America. These States are: Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Texas. Dr. Washington has had long experience in accreditation in Mississippi. He has served as state chairman of the Accrediting Commission of the Mississippi Teachers Association; has coordinated twenty secondary school accreditation visits and has participated in thirty high school accreditation visitations. Dr. Washington is a member of the State Committee on Accreditation of Mississippi. He is the first of his race to serve as chairman of the Southern Association's Secondary Commission.

Brother and Mrs. Young Among Guests Entertained at MIPA Convention

DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA 2 5 t h ANNIVERSARY

The "friendship service" of United Air Lines was expanded to include a reception for publishers, editors and their guests of the National Newspaper Publishers Association's 1974 mid-winter workshop at the Playboy Plaza Hotel on Miami Beach. Mrs. Mechlin Moore, wife of the Senior Vice President of United Air Lines, served as hostess tor the prestigious affair. Mrs. Moore was assisted by United Air Lines flight attendants.. Among the guests attending the reception are: (Left to Right) Gayle Allen, United Air Lines Flight Attendant; Brother Laurence T. Young, retired Exec. Sec; Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Mrs. Young; Chuck Day, Admin. Asst. to Senior Vice Pres., United Air Lines; Mrs. Mechlin Moore; Michael Smith, Regional Sales Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Florida, United Air Lines; and Vicki Maxwell, United Air Lines Flight Attendant. 32

Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Celebration of Founder's Day and the 25th Anniversary. Left to Right: Bros. Kenneth Norris, Pres. D.A.L. Kermit Henderson, Youngest Alpha Man initiated Pi Chapter 12-1-73, oldest Alpha man, Dr. Quinn Montgomery, initiated 1914; James Williams, Midwestern Vice Pres. Akron. The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother

CHUCK STONE Philadelphia Daily News

Blacks Who Held Public Office During the Reconstruction Era During the period of the United States of America history between 1869 to 1876, known as the 'Reconstruction Period,' 16 Blacks, many former slaves, held public office. They were: Hiram R. Revels, Senator, Mississippi, 1870-1871. Blanche K. Bruce, Senator, Mississippi, 1875-1881.

WHY BLACK HISTORY WEEK? "Hey, Daddy, look!" My 11-year-old, pig-tailed daughter, Allegra, held up the Sunday comics. "Here's a page about black mayors,. There are 95 of them in the United States. Wow!" I asked her if she thought there could have been black mayors 100 years ago in America. She shook her head firmly. What about a black mayor in Mississippi 100 years ago? HER FACE CORRUGATED into a frown of disbelief. "In Mississippi? Nope, I don't believe it." But it's true. Robert H. Wood, a black man, was elected mayor of Natchez, Miss., in 1870. That was also the same year that the first black U.S. senaor, Hiram Rhoades Revel, from Mississippi, was sworn into office. And that same year, the first two black Congressmen — South Carolina's Joseph H. Rainey and Georgia's Jefferson F. Long — were elected. These are some of the informational oversights that a national celebration this week — Black History Week — attempts to correct. I'm opposed to "Weeks." They serve little sustained purpose, provide a heptagonal cycle of hustled events by small vested interests and, after they have run their course, are consigned quickly to the backrooms of our forgotten annual relics.

But Black History Week has supported, via textbooks, a national drive to integrate our national lives. Few Americans, black or white, for example, know that: — 5,000 black soldiers fought in the Revolutionary War, despite the initial resistance of George Washington. — South Carolina's 1872 Congressional delegation was all-black and its predominantly black state legisature (incuding its Speaker) that year passed some landmark child welfare and labor legislation. THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN to serve in any state legislature was Philadelphia's own Crystal Bird Fauset. a remarkably dynamic woman, elected as a Democrat in 1938. — The first two Americans to win the French Croix de Guerre in World War I were two blacks — Henry Johnson and Needham Roberts — who wiped out a German raiding party of 20 men. No blacks have been here "since the founding," literally shedding their blood, sweat and tears for this democracy. A recent effort to go beyond the annual learning limits of "Black History Week" has resulted in the development of "Black Studies' as an academically legitimate descipline. New Jersey already has mandated the teaching of one course in black history in all its high schools. So, "Black Studies," it seems to me, makes a "Black History Week" obsolete. The former is an educational necessity. The latter is an emotional extravagance. "Black History Week" ought to be retired. (Continued on page 34) The Sphinx I February 1974

Jefferson P. Long, Georgia, 1869-1871.

Congressman,

Joseph H. Rainey, Congressman, South Carolina, 1871-1879. Robert C. DeLarge, Congressman, South Carolina, 1871-1873. Robert Brown Elliott, Congressman, South Carolina, 1871-1875. Benjamin S. Turner, Alabama, 1871-1873.

Congressman,

Josiah T. Walls, Congressman, Florida, 1873-1877. Alonzo J. Ransier, Congressman, South Carolina, 1871-1873. James T. Rapier, Congressman, Alabama, 1873-1875. Richard H. Cain, Congressman, South Carolina, 1873-1875, 1877-1879. John R. Lynch, Congressman, Mississippi. 1873-1877, 1881-1883. Charles E. Nash, Congressman, Louisiana, 1875-1877. John A. Hyman, Congressman, North Carolina, 1875-1877. Jere Haralson, Congressman, Alabama, 1875-1877. Robert Small. Congressman, South Carolina, 1875-1879, 1881-1887. Several others, like Menard of Florida, Pinchback of Louisiana, Lee and others, had excellent titles to their seats, but did not gain them. Twelve of these men who were the earliest to enter Congress were ex-slaves or born of slave parents and brought up when Negroes were denied education. On the other hand the other four had received a more or less complete college education in the North and abroad. Five of the Congressmen were lawyers, and two, Elliot and Rapier, had unusual training and ability. (Continued on page 34) 33

What Do You Know About Blacks? Black History — PART ONE Match the individuals in Column A with titles, events and other areas in Column B. Column B

Column A 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.

Lorraine Hansberry Langston Hughes Booker T. Washington Sidney Poitier Eldridge Cleaver Paul Williams James Weldon Johnson Prince Hall Charles Drew Frank J. Farrell Jack Johnson Ralph Bunche W. C. Handy

14. 15. 16. 17. 18.

Frederick Douglass Joe Louis Richard Wright Gwendolyn Brooks Harry T. Burleigh

19. Countee Gullen 20. Daniel Hale Williams 21. Phillis Wheatley

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a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. J. k. 1. m.

n. o. p. q. r. s. t. u.

Blood Plasma Negro Unions "The Great White Hope" U. N. Mediator in Palestine (1948) Father of the Blues The North Star Souls of Black Folk "The Big O" "I have a dream . . ." Sculptor From Slavery to Freedom Poet "No man who has the privilege of rendering service to his fellowmen ever makes a sacrifice" Soul on Ice Masonic Order Composer Lilies of the Field "I, too, sing America I am the darker brother . . ." A Raisin in the Sun Architect Pulitzer prize for poetry

BROTHER CHUCK STONE (Continued from page 33) Italian, Jewish, Polish and Hispanic History And, it's time for our ethnic-hypersensitive society to deepen its understanding of the contributions of all groups. Vitally needed are required courses in all schools on ethnic history, specifically outlining the roles of Chicanos, Chinese, Italians, Irish, Jews, Poles and Puerto Ricans in the "making of America." Italian-American pupils — as well as all pupils — should proudly know that the first Italian to hold public office in America was Onorio Razzolini, settled in Annapolis and appointed "Armourer and Keeper of the Stores" in Maryland in 1736 . . . that both the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor of Massachusetts in 1964 were Italian . . . that the largest bank in America was founded by an Italian immigrant. Jewish involvement in America's political process goes back to 1763 when the first Jewish Synagogue, Touro Synagogue, was completed in Newport, R. I., and the country's leading political figure, George Washington, sent a warm note of congratulations to his Jewish friends. Ethnic history can do a lot to tell us who we all are, what we all have done and what we all are capable of acrieving in this still changing pluralistic society. "Black History Week" merely scratches that surface of human commitment. Editor Note: Brother Stone is a columnist for the Philadelphia Daily News. This column appeared in the February 12th edition. 34

RECONSTRUCTION ERA (Continued from page 33) Below is a profile in brief of six black participants in reconstruction: SOUTH CAROLINA Francis L. Sardozo: Free-born; educated at the University of Glasgow, and in London; served as a Presbyterian minister in New Haven; after the war he served as Principal of Avery Institute in Charleston; was Secretary of State during 1868-1872, and State Treasurer from 1872 to 1876. "He was accused in several instances, but no dishonest act was ever proven against him." Robert Brown Elliott: Educated at Eton College in England, was a first rate lawyer; served in the legislature and was twice elected to Congress. Robert Smalls: (Who stole the Confederate ship Planter and delivered it to the Union authorities.) Self-educated, popular, was a member of Congress until after Reconstruction. LOUISIANA Oscar J. Dunn: Ran away from slavery; finally bought his freedom; began his education prior to his freedom; State Senator in 1868; Lt. Governor from 1868 to 1870; reputed to be firm, courageous and incorruptible; died suddenly in November, 1871. P.B.S. Pinchback: Educated in Cincinnati, was a captain in the army; succeeded Dunn as Lieutentant-Governor, when Governor Warmoth was impeached in December, 1872, he became governor for a few days. MISSISSIPPI Hiram R. Revels: Hailed from North Carolina, educated in Indiana, served as a minister in Baltimore at the beginning of the war, and helped to organize two black regiments; was affiliated with the Freedman's Bureau, and was selected to "fill the unexpired term of Jefferson Davis (President of the Confederacy)." The Sphinx I February 1974

Need for Scholarships to Minority Medical Students Stressed in Annual Report The importance of continuing scholarship aid to minority medical students rather than forcing them to rely entirely on loans to pay for their education, is stressed by William E. Cadbury, Jr., Executive Director of National Medical Fellowships, Inc., in that organization's annual report issued today. National Medical Fellowships is the

country's only agency devoted entirely to providing scholarship aid to students from minority groups currently underrepresented in medicine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Blacks, mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican-Americans and American Indians. For 197374, for example, NMF has awarded 1,760 grants worth $2,393,800, and is helping almost 70% of the minority stu-

BLACK HISTORY 22. John Hope Franklin 23. Martin Luther King, Jr. 24. Richard Barthe 25. W. E. B. DuBois 26. Oscar Robertson

(Continued from page 34) v. Lift Every Voice and Sing w. First surgeon to perform a successful operation on the heart The Black Christ y- Native Son z. "The Brown Bomber" PART TWO

Match the individuals in Column A with appropriate listing in Column B. Column A 1. James Baldwin 2. E. Franklin Frazier 3. Ralpha Ellison 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.

Walter White John H. JohnsonCarl T. Rowan Shirley Chisholm Marcus Garvey Booker T. Washington Paul Lawrence Dunbar Jimmy Brown Sammy Davis, Jr. Carter G. Woodson Chester Himes Leroi Jones Billie Holiday Lerone Bennett John A. Williams Charles H. Wesley Ronald Fair Melvin B. Tolson John O. Killens Willard Motley Claude Brown Arna Bontemps

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Column B a. Many Thousand Gone b. Rope and Faggot c. Publisher of Ebony, Tan, Jet, Negro Digest d. The Fire Next Time e. Black Bourgeoisie f. Invisible Man g. If He Hollers Let Him Go h. The Dutchman i. "Lady Day" j . Before the Mayflower k. We Have Tomorrow I. Manchild in the Promised Land m. And Then We Heard The Thunder n. Knock on any Door o. Libretto for the Republic of Liberia p. Congresswoman q. The Negro World r. Up From Slavery s. Little Brown Baby t. Off My Chest u. Yes I Can v. The Negro in our History w. This is my Country too x. The Negro in the Americas y. Go South to Sorrow

dents who began medical school last fall. The organization has no funds of its own, but relies entirely on foundations, corporations and individuals for support. In his annual message, Dr. Cadbury pointed out that the continuing attrition of both Federal and medical school scholarship funds presented major problems for the growing numbers of minority students in medical school. "Few students can hope to finish four years of professional training, which costs on the average $4,500 annually, without incurring some debt against their future earnings. But replacing all scholarship aid with loans will prove a deterrent to minority young people considering medicine as a career, and can only prove self-defeating for a society desperately in need of more doctors working in medically underserved areas." He cited as reason for this view the need for encouragement that many minority students feel. Because they are pioneers of a sort, often in the vanguard of their group to study medicine, these young people may have unresolved doubts about their ability to survive the academic, psychological and financial rigors of medical school. They, or their families, may have had unfortunate experiences with borrowing money. If they found it was necessary to borrow large amounts in order to finance their education immediately upon entering medical school many would choose not to go. "Grants of the sort made by NMF, though far from manificent, (this year they average $1,360), reinforce those students' desire to embark on a difficult and demanding course of study," he said. "They also have the effect of encouraging medical schools to accept more minority students." He also pointed out that the necessity of repaying large loans immediately upon graduation is likely to influence a young physician's choice of where and what he will practice. It may, for example, inhibit a doctor from practicing in medically underserved areas, in inner cities or rural areas. In his haste to remove his debt he may choose a highly remunerative specialty, or none at all. For those who are so inclined, academic medicine became less possible. (Continued on page 36) 35

HARD TO HANDLE SLAVE Edward Covey, a professional "slave breaker" for masters with hard-to-handle slaves, had already beaten Frederick Douglass several times, when Douglass decided to resist. (This is the young slave's story of the fight). By Frederick Douglass The fighting madness had come upon me, and I found my strong fingers firmly attached to the throat of my cowardly tormentor as heedless of consequences, at the moment, as though we stood as equals before the law. The very color of the man was forgotten. I felt as supple as a cat, and was ready for the snakish creature at every turn. Every blow of his was parried, though I dealt no blows in turn. I was strictly on the defensive, preventing him from injuring me, rather than trying to injure him. All was fair, thus far, and the contest was about equal. My resistance was entirely unexpected, and Covey was taken all aback by it, for he trembled in every limb.

Minority Medical Students (Continued from page 35) "We believe that minority physicians should be as free as others to choose where they will practice. But true freedom also entails freedom from unusually heavy economic pressures that cannot help but influence that choice — pressures nor normally shared by physicians from more affluent families," Dr. Cadbury continued. "As the gap between the need for scholarship aid and the available funds continues to widen, N M F resembles a very harried David taking aim at an ever-growing Goliath. We are convinced, however, that our grants are an important device not only in the recruitment of more minority-group young people into medicine, but in making it possible for them to choose freely where and how their education can best be used once they become physicians," Dr. Cadbury concluded. 36

"Are you going to resist, you scoundrel?" said he. To which, I returned a polite "yes sire."

Noted Black Historian

He called for his cousin Hughes, to come to his assistance . . . I was still defensive toward Covey, but aggressive toward Hughes; and, at the first approach of the latter, I dealt a blow, which fairly sickened my youthful assailant. He went off, bending over with pain, and manifesting no disposition to come within my reach again. By this time, Bill, the hired man, came home . . . "What shall I do, Mr. Covey?" said Bill. "Take hold of him— take hold of him!" said Covey. With a toss of his head, peculiar to Bill, he said . . . "My master hired me here to work, not to help you whip Frederick." It was now my turn to speak. "Bill," said I, "don't put your hands on me." To which he replied "My God! Frederick, I ain't goin' to tech ye," and Bill walked off, leaving Covey and myself to settle matters as best we might.

Brother Charles Wesley

But, my present advantage was threatened when I saw Caroline (the slavewoman of Covey) coming to the cow yard for milk, for she was a powerful woman and could have mastered me very easily, exhausted as I now was. As soon as she came into the yard, Covey attempted to rally her to his aid. Strangely—and, I may add, fortunately —Caroline was in no humor to take a hand in any such sport. Caroline answered precisely as Bill had answered, but in her, it was a greater peril so to answer. She was the slave of Covey.

Brother Wesley receives an award.

Covey at length (two hours had elapsed) gave up the contest. Letting me go, he said—puffing and blowing at a great rate—"now, you scoundrel, go to your work; I would not have whipped you half as much as I have had you not resisted."

Brothers Wesley and Newsom give sound advice to Emory Rann, Jr., a Sphinxman at Lincoln U., Pa. The Sphinx I February 1974

A Roundup of Black Elected Officials A recent NUL Citizenship Education Department survey of the 33 UL cities which held elections this Fall has disclosed a significant increase in Black elected officials at the municipal level. Of 83 Blacks elected in 26 cities, 45 were elected for the first time, mostly to positions on the City Council but also to Boards of Education, judgeships, clerkships and lesser posts. Four cities â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Atlanta, Dayton, Detroit and Grand Rapids â&#x20AC;&#x201D; elected their first Black mayors. "The presence of CED projects in some of the cities may have heightened the political awareness of Black voters, bringing more Blacks to the polls," said CED Director Weldon J. Rougeau, "and Blacks are becoming more active in seeking elective office." Rougeau noted that 21 of the firsttime Black elected officials had been elected in CED project cities. Atlanta led the cities in number of Blacks elected overall, with 15 including new Mayor Maynard Jackson, six new Black City Councilmen and three new Black School Board members. New Haven was second, with 10 Black elected officials including a first Black Treasurer, and three new Black City Councilmen. Detroit was third with seven Blacks elected overall, including new Mayor Coleman A. Young, a first Black City Clerk and a new Black City Councilman. New incumbent Black elected officials in the 26 cities are listed below: Atlanta: New Mayor Maynard Jackson; incumbent Benjamin Mays, President of the School Board; new Councilmen J. H. Calhoun, James Howard, James Bond, Carl Ware, Maurice Feenley, Arthur Langford, Jr.; incumbent Councilmen Ira Jackson, Marvin S. Arrington, Q. V. Williamson; new School Board members Margaret Griggs, J. A. Middleton, Carol Crowder; incumbent School Board member Asa Yancy. New Haven: Lillian Brown, Treasurer; incumbent Tax Collector, Charles H. Brewer, Jr.; new Councilmen William Lunford, James Claxton, John Daniels; incumbent Councilmen Fred Wilson, Elridge Davis, Jr., William Jones, Melvin Esdale, James Jones. The Sphinx I February 1974

Detroit: New Mayor Coleman A. Young, incumbent Cornelius Golightly, President of the School Board; new City Clerk, James H. Bradley, new Councilman Clyde Cleveland; incumbent Councilmen Nicholas Hood, Ernest Brown, Jr., Erma Henderson. Stamford: New Councilmen Frederick Mayor, Matthew Rose, Jeremiah Livingston; incumbent Councilman Handy Dixon; Ralph Murray, new member of Board of Finance; William Martin, new School Board member. Hartford: Incumbent Councilmen Allyn Martin and Richard Brown; new Selectmen Shed Griggs, Keith McLachlan, Kurt Harrison, Herman Milton. Buffalo: New County Legislator Roger I. Blacwell; incumbent County Legislator John H. Smith; incumbent Councilmen Delmar L. Mitchell, Horace C. Johnson, George L. Arthur. New York: Percy Sutton, incumbent President of the Borough of Manhattan; new Councilmen Fred Samuel, Mary Tinkett, Archie Sphigen, Samuel Wright. Flint: New Councilman Ailene Butler; incumbent Councilmen Woody Ethily, Fred Tucker. Youngstown: New Municipal Judge Lloyd Haynes; incumbent Councilman Herman Starks; Ralph W. Clarke, new School Board member. Akron: Ed Davis and James Williams, incumbent Councilmen. Syracuse: Constance Timberlake, new School Board member; Clarence Dunham, new County Legislator. Columbus: (O.); John H. Rosemond, incumbent Councilman; Watson H. Walker, new School Board member. Pontiac: New Councilman, Robert Bowen; incumbent Councilman Wallace Harlan. Knoxville: Sarah Green, incumbent School Board member; Theotis Robinson, Jr., incumbent Councilman. Lexington: O. M. Travis, Jr. and Robert Sinn, new Councilmen. Tacoma: elFtcher Jenkins, incumbent Park Board member. Birmingham: Arthur Shores, incumbent Councilman. Pittsburgh: Thomas Harper, new Municipal Judge.

Meet. . . Alpha's Assistant Executive Secretaries

Brother James "Tiny" Blanton

Brother Michael Price

Sacramento: D. Rutledge, new School Board member. San Diego: Charles Reid, new Community College Board member. Grand Rapids: New Mayor Lyman S Parks. Englewood: Jack Drakeford, incumbent Councilman. Massillon: Franklin Clendening, incumbent Councilman. Dayton: New Mayor James McGhee. Miami: Theodore Gibson, New Councilman. 37

JUSTICE PREVAILED ...

as Largest Black

BROTHER W. DECKER CLARKE DECLARED INNOCENT All charges were dismissed against Brother William Decker Clarke, by Justice Burton B. Roberts in State Supreme Court at the request of the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. Brother Clarke is the past Eastern Vice President and was a candidate for the office of general president of Alpha Phi Alpha, in the election which was held in Denver, Colorado. Brother Clarke, a former Deputy commissioner of the New York City Housing and Development Administration in the Lindsay Administration, had been indicted in May of 1972 on two counts of the misdemeanor charge of attempted coercion in the Second Degree, as an outgrowth of the investigations in the City's Municipal Loan Program.

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That program was one of six programs administered by Brother Clarke while with the City. He resigned in December 1970 to devote full time to his business interests and was hailed by many City Officials and Civic Brother Clarke as usual making awards to Leaders for the work he had performed. dedicated Alpha. The two counts in the indictment charged that Brother Clarke in his official capacity had attempted to compel and induce three men to give their property in Brooklyn and

Manhattan to a woman named in the indictment. Published reports at the time quoted Brother Clarke as pleading not guilty and calling the charges ridiculous. A similar statement was made to the Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, by Brother Clarke, at that time. His statement was accepted with confidence in his innocence. Insufficient Evidence In requesting the dismissal the office of the District Attorney stated that no where does it appear Brother Clarke ever said or reasonably inferred that the woman would have an interest or part in the management of the properties. The DA also said that Brother Clarke had acted to protect the City's interest; that he made his recommendations to his superiors; that there was apparently a basis for Brother Clarke's position, and that Brother Clarke was indicted upon legally insufficient evidence. In other words Brother Clarke should never have been indicted.

Brother Clarke presenting Alpha Award to Brother L. H. Stanton. 38

Brother Clarke, a socially prominent cor-

Real Estate Appraiser Jones and Darby, Inc., stated that it is appraising over $100 million a year in real estate. More importantly, the firm's reputation in the real estate appraisal field is considered impeccable and is completely accepted by its peers. The real estate appraisal field historically has survived in an exclusive clublike atmosphere and what makes this statement interesting is that the management of Jones and Darby, Inc., is not white. The firm, which is located in the exclusive Forbes building at 62 Fifth Avenue, is the largest black managed real estate appraisal firm in the country. "We have been extremely fortunate,"' says Robert W. Jones, "in having accumulated appraisal experience covering a wide range of properties." Both Roger Darby and Jones started in this field working for major firms who were involved in handling governmental acquisition assignments. They both worked for HHFA (predecessor to HUD) shortly after it was decentralized from Washington, where they gained experience in working with the various problems of land and building acquisition (buying) and disposition (selling) around the country. "There is no substitute for an opportunity to learn at the ground level," says Jones. "We were required to prepare appraisals for trial for major properties in New York City, during the peak (Continued on page 53)

poration lawyer, businessman, financial advisor and housing development consultant, is the holder of four university degrees, many awards and has served on the boards of several corporations and civic organizations. He was formerly an officer of the Guaranteed Title Insurance Company, and was attorney for the Carver Federal Savings and Loan Association prior to accepting the appointment to City Government. ED.

NOTE: Brother Clarke expresses best wishes and thanks to his friends and Alpha Brothers for their continued faith in his integrity and contributions so desperately needed by Blacks and other minorities in America â&#x20AC;&#x201D; AGAIN, RIGHT TRIUMPHED OVER WRONG! The Sphinx I February 1974

WEST POINT SEEKS MORE BLACK CADETS WEST POINT, N. Y. — West Point's Equal Admissions Opportunity Office, spurred by mushrooming success, is getting the word out about the U.S. Military Academy to more minorities— black in particular—than ever before. As West Point staged a busy Black History Week, Feb. 8-17, the Academy had received more than 800 admission applications from minorities throughout the nation, which is nearly 150 more than received at this time last year. Last year's pace produced the recordsetting Class of '77 with 144 minorities, including 79 blacks. Both figures were new Academy highs. SUCCESS BUILDS "Success builds on itself," maintains Capt. William England, of the EAO office. "The Academy has a lot to offer in terms of leadership training and education and every time a Point and graduates, he becomes a visible symbol of success to other minority aspirants." The current EAO program was established in 1968 to make the Academy more "accessible" to minorities. "Our problem isn't so much finding qualified minorities," says Capt. England, "but making it known that the Academy is accessible. In the minds of many minorities, West Point has always been considered inaccessible." The program's first year efforts bore fruit almost immediately. In 1969, the Class of '73 saw 45 blacks join its ranks. Only 10 blacks had enrolled the year before. Last year the same class graduated with 24 blacks. The previous high for any one graduating class was 10. And only 91 blacks had graduated since the turn of the century. Today there are 161 black cadets in the Corps. LOWER RATE The attrition rate among black cadets has been slightly under that of the average drop out rate in the Corps overall, according to officials. Black History at West Point, considered one of the most extensive to be staged at the Academy, is featuring a Black Nations display, a fashion show, and speeches by Brother Andrew Young, the first black Congressman from Georgia in 100 years, and Maj. Gen. Frederic Davison, the Army's ranking black general. .... . The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Jackson of American Airlines Tours Black Historical Sites

MAPPING BLACK HISTORY Brother George E. Jackson (left), director of sales development, American Airlines, and Brother Rupert Picott, director of the Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, discuss plans for a Black history tour of the nation's capital.

Visits Chicago Site with Black Lerone Bennett.

Historian

FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION Theta Rho Chapter

During the recent Founders' Day celebration of Beta Gamma Lambda, the charter was presented to Theta Rho Chapter of Virginia Commonwealth University by Brother Henry Gray Gillem, Sr., Director, District VII and President of Virginia Association of Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Accepting the charter is Harvey O. Freeman, Jr. Others in the picture from left to right are Simon Richardson, Jerome Smith, Maurice Edwards, Ivan Morton, Tarlton King and Earl Johnson. All are charter members of Theta Rho Chapter. 30

GEORGIA STATE REGIONAL The Host Chapter .. . DELTA DELTA, Albany, Georgia The convention got on the way Friday afternoon at 5:00 p.m. with registration of each Brother in the lobby. At 8:00 p.m., the "Miss Black And Gold Contest" was held in the Main Ballroom. At 9:30 til 12:00 midnight there was a social. On Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. until 8:45 p.m., there was a Continental Breakfast, sponsored by the Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Registration continued until 11:30 a.m. that morning. At 9:15 a.m. the General Session was opened with Brother Robert J. R. Largen presiding. The invocation was given by Bro. Cornelius Blount of Gamma Omicron Lambda. A musical selection was given by the host chapter Delta Delta. Greetings came from the Honorable James Gray, Mayor of Albany, Dr. Charles L. Hayes, President of Albany State College, Bro. Anthony Golden, President of Delta Delta, Albany, and Brother Edgar Martin, President of Gamma Omicron Lambda. There was a response by Bro. Lewis Vaughn, Assistant Ga. State Director. Music (House of Alpha) by Bros, of Delta Delta. At 10:00 a.m., the first business session took place with Bro. Lewis Vaughn presiding. The session went as follows: (1) Presentation of National, Regional, and State Officers (2) Roll Call of Chapters (3) Appointment of Committees, (4) National Reports by Bro. Leonard Johnson, Assistant Regional Vice-President, Bro. Herman Smith Educational Foundation, and Bro. Leonard Ballou, Regional Executive Secretary (5) Chapter Report with about 15 Undergrad and Grad chapters making reports. The noon session began with a Buffet Lunch, and Bro. Matthew Dawson, Georgie State Regional Director was the speaker. He spoke on the theme "Toward Splendor Through Image and Identity." The second Business Session was highlighted by a workshop, and an overview by Bro. Bennie J. Harris, Southern Regional Vice-President. Brother Harris commented by saying "This is the most involved State Meeting I have ever been to." Some of his closing remarks were, 40

Banquet Speaker Brother Herman Smith, speaking Education Foundation.

Brother "Matt" Director.

Dawson

Georgia

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"How truly gorgeous the ectasy of being a Brother is. Hear me men of Alphahear me and have a strong heart." The meeting was adjourned with the singing of "We Shall Overcome," and the Alpha Hymn. The State Regional Ball was held later that evening from 9:00 p.m. til 1:00 p.m. During the ball, a presentation was given to Miss Georgia Black and Gold, who was Miss Lenora Gray of Spelman College. She was representing the Brothers of Alpha Rho Chapter at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. The Georgia Chapter Award went to the Brothers of Delta Eta Chapter of Savannah State College in Savannah, Georgia. The Alumni Chapter Award went to the Eta Lambda Chapter of Atlanta, The time and place Committee decided that the next Georgia State Meeting 1975 will be held in Macon, Georgia.

Brother Dawson raps with Alumni and College Brothers.

Respectfully submitted, Bro. Laurence Young Editor to the Sphinx Gamma Omicron Lambda Bro. Jerome Tobbs Editor to the Sphinx â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Sphinx I February 1974

Silver Springs, Maryland...

Suburban Maryland Chapter Paces Ahead

ALPHA WIVES OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND — These ladies have good reason to smile and relax. They had just tinished their successful presentation of a community Black Cultural program which was widely attended and well received last May.

Barely three years old, Alpha's Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter, seated in Silver Spring, Maryland, entered the current fraternal year with pride in its recent community efforts and, moreover, with great expectations for additional achievements over the next few months. Cognizant of the special needs of black citizens in this suburban location, which borders on Washington, D.C. and in which Afro-Americans constitute only 5% (or approximately 35,000) of the population, our Chapter — under the specific leadership of Educational Committee Chairman George Sealey, Jr. — sponsored an all-day citizens' conference in May on Blacks and public education. Even though the local school system is often recognized as being one of the "best in the nation," thoughtful Blacks question its "best" relevance to AfroAmerican youngsters. Thus, the conference focused on the theme: "Montgomery County School System: Are Blacks and other Minorities In or Out?" James Farmer, former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and one-time National CORE Director, was the keynote speaker. Other resource staff included several specialists of the U.S. Office of Education, County School officials, and representatives of the local NAACP Branch. The Sphinx I February 1974

NEOPHYTE BROTHERS — Five of lota Upsilon Lambda's first six initiates smile in pleasant relief. These men and their professions are (left to right): Richard Williams, Law Enforcement and Community Relations Officer; Langston Gee, Congressional Staff; Walter Dickerson, Equal Employment Official; Timothy Shakelford, Engineer; and Ulysses Johnson, Public School Teacher. Absent is Howard Webb, Sr., an Engineer who, when picture was taken, was out of town attending graduate school.

NAACP SUPPORTED Located in this area are four other alumni groups of Greek-letter organizations; yet the local Alpha Chapter is the only NAACP life membership subscriber among them. Moreover, a campaign is underway to have each of the Chapter's 57 members become NAACP'ers, as well as continuing good Alpha men. Several Brothers hold key leadership roles in the local civil-rights organization, as well as top positions in the Human Relations Councils of both the city of Rockville and Montgomery County. Cultural Program Presented The local Alpha Wives' Club, seeking to enhance Black awareness in this community so overwhelmingly non-black, presented a widely-attended and wellreceived cultural program which featured Dr. Mary Christian of the Hampton Institute faculty in a recital and interpretation of Black poetry and music. Toward furthering acquaintanceship among families of our rapidly increasing Chapter Brothers, the Wives' Club hosts two pot-uck dinners a year. This kind of all-family activity has been particularly beneficial to the youngsters in helping them meet and build close friendships with other young Blacks.

CHAPTER CITED

CHAPTER RECOGNITION — Eastern Regional Vice President Charles Howard, Jr. (right) presents the Fraternity's Certificate of Merit to lota Upsilon Lambda President Robert Hatchel. The certificate, presented at the 1973 Eastern Regional Convention, was in recognition of the Chapter's "outstanding program efforts and community service."

First Initiation Held Six of the area's outstanding men, in "crossing the burning sands" last May, comprised Iota Upsilon Lambda's first initiates. These men, who bring to the Fraternity real talents and professional achievements are: Walter Dickerson, Langston Gee, Ulysses Johnson, Timothy (Continued on page 42) 41

a's Past General President.. .

Brother "Dutch" Morial, Louisiana's First Black Judge of Circuit Court of Appeals I.IH1

Past General President

Morial

Brother Ernest N. Morial, whose life has been marked by a succession of "firsts," today became the first black man to serve on the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. Judge Morial was sworn in by Chief Judge Julian Samuel in a crowded courtroom before scores of relatives, friends and well-wishers on the second floor of the Civil Courts Building. He was praised by members of the bench and bar at the ceremony, sponsored by the New Orleans Bar Association. Judge Morial, former Juvenile Court Judge, will serve as one of nine appeal court jurists. His first case, scheduled at 7 tonight, will be the appeal of Jim Garrison, defeated candidate for re-election as district attorney, from the decision of Civil Judge Thomas A. Early dismissing his suit to overthrow the election of his opponent, Harry F. Connick. Connick defeated Garrison in the Dec. 15 Democratic runoff election by some 2,200 votes, Garrison has charged vote fraud. JUDGE MORIAL'S wife, mother and five children heard him extolled by the principal speaker, Dr. Norman C. Francis, president of Xavier University. "Today in Ernest N. Morial," Dr. Francis said, "we have embodied a lifetime of preparation for the wisdom, courage, judicial temperament that this court demands and expects." 42

Dr. Francis said that "we appreciate the loneliness which often must be a part of the life of a judge, or for that matter, those who are in the public eye. "In Ernest Morial we have a young man who, for the totality of his professional life, has served the best and proper interests of his country, his state and his locality." JUDGE MORIAL, responding, said that "this event could not have occurred without the sacrifices of the many people who have contributed their time and effort in my behalf." He said he implored the Holy Spirit "to sustain me in faith, hope, charity, prudence and wisdom in the performance of my judicial duties, which will now require an almost monastic existence." Participants in the program included Harry McCall Jr., president of the New Orleans Bar Association, Archbishop Philip M. Hannan, who gave the invocation; Lt. Gov. James E. Fitzmorris Jr., acting governor, who presented Judge Morial's commission. Chief Justice Samuel, judge Morial's children, Julie C. Morial, 16; Marc H. Morial, 15; Jacques E. Morial, 12; Cheri Morial, 7, and Monique, 3; who presented the judicial robe, and the Rev. A. L. Davis Jr., pastor of New Zion Baptist Church, who gave the benediction. Judge Morial succeeded to the post vacated by the retirement of Chief Judge Godfrey Z. Regan. Judge Morial had been appointed to the Juvenile Court and subsequently was elected to a full term without opposition. He was elected in the Nov. 7 general election last year. Judge Morial was the first black man to receive a degree from the Louisiana State University School of Law; the first black to serve in the Legislature in this century and the first black Juvenile Court judge. He is on the Board of Governors of the Tulane University Medical Center and the Board of Directors of Loyola University. Brother Morial is the immediate Past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Maryland . . . (Continued from page 41) Shackelford, Howard Webb, Sr., and Richarti Williams. Their initiation brought the Chapter's active roster to 57, compared to 47 and 42, respectively, for the previous years of the Chapter's life. The Chapter chartered with 35 in the fall of 1970. With this year's goal being 75 active Brothers, a vigorous reclamation effort is under way. Under the third-year leadership of President Robert Hatchel, the Chapter is seeking to achieve other ambitious goals during the current year, including presenting a career-day program and exhibit to help expand the career horizons of local Black youth, awarding at least one significant-sum scholarship to a deserving college-bound student, providing

KEYNOTE SPEAKER — James Farmer, former HEW Assistant Secretary, delivers the keynote address during the conference on Black Education. The citizens' conference was sponsored last May by the Fraternity's Silver Spring, Md., Chapter.

the leadership for organizing a local panhellenic Council for concerted community work among all Greeks, organizing an Alpha College Chapter at the University of Maryland, and co-sponsoring — with the Wives' Club — the Ebony Fashion Fair. Besides President Hatchel, other local officers this year are: John Diggs, Vice President; Percy Pollard, Recording Secretary; Hanley Norment, Corresponding Secretary; Kenneth Jackson, Financial Secretary; Edward Young, Treasurer; Flynn Wells, Chaplain; John Walker, Dean of Pledges; and Emerson White, Associate Editor to The Sphinx. by — Hanley J. Norment Tha Sphinx / February 1974

FLORIDA STATE CONVENTION Jacksonville, Florida The Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Jacksonville, Florida were the hosts for the State Convention which convened in the palatial Hotel Hilton, November 30 and December 1, 1973, located on the banks of the St. Johns River. Presiding over the convention was Brother Robert L. Smith, DDS, from West Palm Beach, Florida, State President. Councilwoman, Mrs. Sallye B. Mathis represented the "BOLD NEW CITY OF THE SOUTH" during the opening session. The Theme of the convention was "TOWARD S P L E N D O R THRU IMAGE AND IDENTITY." The keynote speaker for the occasion was Brother Lynwood L. Bell, senior student from Bethune-Cookman College, introduced by Brother Otis O. Girardeau, Jr., a junior student from Bethune-Cookman College. Music was rendered by the Ribault Senior High School Band, directed by Brother Clifford M. Buggs. The second business meeting was presided over by Brother Robert L. Smith, Florida State President, who gave an individual printed financial report. He also made committee appointments. Brother Bennie J. Harris, Vice-President of the southern region and Municipal Judge from Chattanooga, Tennessee, made timely and inspiring remarks. The Panel Discussion used the Theme of the convention, led by Moderator, Brother Wendell P. Holmes, Jr., L.F.D. The panelists were Brother Lynwood, L. Bell, Brother Moses Miles from Florida A. & M. University, and Mr. Harold Gibson, Personnel Relations for Offshore Power System, a subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company. A question and answer period was extremely educational and invigorating. The speaker at the banquet was Brother Samuel J. Tucker, President of Edward Waters College, introduced by Brother Capers G. Bradham, Jacksonville School Principal. Brother Tucker's address was centered around Education. "Education must liberate and education must free people to build a better world and aid all mankind." Music for the Scholarship Fund Ball was furnished by the FABULOUS SOUL-MASTERS from Daytona Beach, Florida in the beautiful decorated hotel ball-room. An announceThe Sphinx I February 1974

Reading from left to right: Mrs. James Satterwhite, Bro. James Satterwhite, Bro. Bennie J. Harris, Judge Chattanooga, Tenn., Bro. Louie Jenkins, President of Upsilon Lambda Chapter, Mrs. Louie Jenkins, Mrs. Samuel J. Tucker behind Podium, Bro. Samuel J. Tucker, President of Edward Waters College, Banquet Speaker, Mrs. Robert L. Smith, Bro. Robert L. Smith, State President, Bro. Wendell Holmes, School Board Member, Mrs. Wendell Holmes, and Bro. Capers Bradham, Principal of Jacksonville Elementary School.

ment was made at the dance by Brother Louie Jenkins, President of Upsilon Lambda Chapter, that the Scholarship Fund will be named the Dennis T. Stewart Scholarship Fund. The brothers were in good voice as they sang the melodious Alpha Hymn. Brother Hunter H. Satterwhite, DDS member of Upsilon Lambda Chapter was Program Chairman for the convention. The golf tournament was won by Brother Thomas A. Bolden, Jr., Vice-President of Small Business Investment Corporation. He was presented a beautiful trophy by Brother Daniel Lauray, M.D. Submitted by: Brother Richard H. Cook III Dr. D. P. Lane from Raleigh, N. C. Winner of Golf Trophy presented by Brother Daniel Lauray, M.D.

Delegates to the Florida State Convention Jacksonville, Florida

Brother Samuel J. Tucker President of Edward Waters College

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MEETING CHARLESTON, S. C. — The state's fourteen college and alumni chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. held its annual state meeting in Charleston, South Carolina the weekend of January 25-27, 1974. Brother W. J. Davis, Jr. the senior State Director in the Southern Region was in charge of the meeting which was hosted by Beta Kappa Lambda Chapter of Charleston. Brother Omega Newman, President of the host chapter welcomed the brothers to Charleston. There were many highlights at the weekend of events. The Alpha Ball was held on Friday night at the Francis Marion Hotel where the convention was housed. Saturday morning, the brothers were featured at its morning session with remarks from the outgoing Regional Assistant Vice President, Brother Leonard Johnson of Johnson C. Smith University; a report from the Regional Executive Secretary, Brother Leonard Ballou of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and an address by Regional Vice President, Judge Bennie J. Harris, of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Brother Harris spoke on the theme, "Toward Splendor: Through Image and Identity." The afternoon session saw the Alpha Brothers turn their attention toward state related matters and toward how the state can help in implementing Alpha Phi Alpha's national program. The first "Miss Black and Gold Contest" was held during the late afternoon with Miss Audrey Rhodes, sweetheart of Gamma Pi, Benedict College in Columbia, being crowned. She will represent the state at the Southern Region Convention to be held in Greensboro, N. C. At the formal banquet, the highlight of the evening was an address by Brother Rev. James O. Rich, Dean, Department of Religion, Morris College, who was the state's "Alpha Man of the Year" for 1973. Brother Rich spoke on the theme of the meeting with a sub-topic of "How Come You Ain't A Man." He received a standing ovation from the Brothers. Brother Davis presented certificates and awards to a number of Brothers. Receiving the College Alpha Man of the Year Award was Brother Atlee Prince, Theta Nu, USC, and the Alumni Chapter Alpha Man of the Year Award was Brother Frank Gilbert of Delta Kappa Lambda Chapter, Florence. Receiving 44

REFLECTIONS OF DELTA KAPPA CHAPTER Alcorn College LORMAN, MS — Delta Kappa Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is constantly striving to make its programs more revelant to the service of mankind. Recently the chapter organized a high school organization known as the Hessian Club at Jefferson High School, Fayette, Mississippi. The club is one of several projects of Delta Kappa's Community Outreach Program. The objectives of this organization are to get more involved in community affairs and encourage high school students to go to college. Various activities are coordinated through this club by the chapter. This includes everything from carrying on discussions about drug abuse to raising money for needed families. Delta Kappa has adopted a quarterly chapter newsletter to be sent to all the Brothers initiated in the chapter. We feel that this will help Brothers to develop a stronger commitment and rededication to Alpha. Another publication was the chapter's directory which contains current addresses of all the Brothers. Brother Leon Moore of Raymond, Mississippi received the one-thousand dollar scholarship given out by the Alpha Education Foundation. The project that highlighted the year was the erection of the Chapter Pyramid which has drawn a considerably amount of attention. This stone has become Delta Kappa's landmark on the Alcorn campus. Delta Kappa recently was the host of the State Conference of College Brothers held at Alcorn College. Speakers on hand included the General President, Bro. Walter Washington and State Director, Bro. John I. Heindricks. Outstanding Service Certificates were Brothers Lee Otice McKinnon, Thurmond White, Jr., Joe Singleton, Luke Chapmen, Wilbert Motely, Edward E. Taylor and McKinley Washington. The convention ended after the Sunday morning Worship Services held at Friendship A. M. E. Church, Mount Pleasant, S. C. where Brother Rev. J. T. Jackson is pastor. More than two hundred brothers, wives, children and friends were in attendance. Joseph E. Heyward, State Secretary

Tribute to Alpha Wives of the East Texas Area The Alpha Wives Auxiliary of Gamma Upsilon Lambda Chapter recognized the achievements of two of its members, Dr. Maggie B. Daniel and Mrs. Kathryn Wilborn, at a recent meeting. Mrs. Wilborn holds the position of Coordinator of Speech Therapy for the Marshall Public Schools and serves four schools. A behavior modification program has been implemented for the first time in this system, under her supervision. Behavior modification is a new technique in speech therapy that is used with children by giving them tokens when they make correct sounds. Behavior modification has the advantages of a child being motivated through reinforcement, elimination of undesirable behavior and therapeutic punishment through deprived reinforcement. The new process allows the child to move through the program at his own pace and simplifies the educational process by shaping the behavior in phases. It develops voluntary behavior in an individual through an increased sense of accomplishment. Dr. Maggie B. Daniel is Professor of English and Chairman of the Division of Humanities at Wiley College. In 1973, she was honored as Educator of the Year by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Marshall, Texas; chosen as one of the Outstanding Educators of America; and honored for her services as a teacher at Wiley College by Alpha Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity — this honor was also a tribute to the Late Dr. Vattel E. Daniel, the founder of the Chapter. Dr. Daniel was nominated by the Wiley College faculty for the Piper Foundation Teacher Award for 1973-74 and for the Distinguished Teacher of the Year Award sponsored by the Board of Higher Education of the United Methodist Church for 1973-74. Our old membership includes Mrs. Jewel A. Young, President; Mrs. Grace Lamothe, Secretary; Mrs. Zenobia C. Garrett, Treasurer; Mrs. Geneva Anderson; Mrs. Carrie E. Hodge; Mrs. Glory Miller; Mrs. Idean Dade; Mrs. Lizzie Willis; Dr. Maggie B. Daniel; and Mrs. Kathryn Wilborn. New members are Mrs. JoEtta Gray, Mrs. Betty Anderson, Mrs. Wyrthress Floyd, Mrs. Mary Lou Taylor, Mrs. Gloria Miller, and Mrs. Jo Ann Barlow. The Sphinx I February 1974

GAMMA PI LAMBDA Galveston, Texas Goal for this decade is 'Elimination of the Ghetto-A Continued Goal for the Seventies'. In line with the goal the chapter projects are centered around giving scholarships to needy high school students, church visitations and contributions, financing bus trips to Houston Livestock shows for underprivileged children, donations of food baskets, shoes and game equipment to St. Vincent's House, financial donations to Parkland apartments, and cash contributions to the 4-H Club and the Sickle Cell Foundation. A membership is maintained in the NAACP and Galveston County Council of Organization for Continued Community Involvement. A more in-depth program is planned for the coming year in helping the poor, the elderly and underprivileged of Galveston County, climaxed with the institution of an (Alpha Outreach Merit Group which will consist of high school boys throughout the county of Galveston). Gamma Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Galveston, Texas held its Annual Founder's Day Services at St. Paul Methodist Church with the Rev. M. N. Lamb officiating. Bro. Hollis Graves extended the response to the Welcome and Bro. Ennis E. Williams, Jr., related the history of the fraternity and the finding of Gamma Pi Lambda Chapter in Galveston. The following brothers: Bro. Willard Dickerson, Bro. James Sweatt, Bro. Melvin Howard and Bro. Hall Dansby were chartered members when Gamma Pi Lambda Chapter was organized and they are still a part of the chapter today. Gamma Pi Lambda Chapter was organized in 1941 and at present has 35 active brothers. Bro. Willie Wynne introduced the brothers and wives, while Bro. Curtis McGowans made a presentation to the Church. Bro. Aaron Graham, Jr., was program chairman. The Founder's Day banquet was at Gaido's Restaurant with Bro. Edward Clack chairman, Brothers with ten or more years of service were recognized. Plaques for outstanding service were The Sphinx I February 1974

Southwestern Regional Convention Hosted by Tulsa, Oklahoma by L - Brother Joe R. Bums The Brothers of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter in Tulsa, Oklahoma, their Lovely wives and Sweethearts and a host of children are looking eagerly forward to hosting the Southwestern Regional Convention at the palatial Camelot Inn the week-end of April 11, 12 and 13 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday). Consider this a blanket invitation to every chapter in the Southwestern Region to come to Tulsa, the "OIL Capitol" of the World by bus, train, car or horseback to enjoy the interesting rapport of rap sessions, brain storming panel discussions along with the fun and frolic of basketball and golf. Personal invitations will be mailed to each Brother in the Region as we approach the Red Letter Days, but don't wait for your special invitation start making plans today to attend the Great-

est Regional gathering in the last ten years. Advance registration fees are as exhibited below: Alumni Brothers $25.00 College Brothers 15.00 Wives or Sweethearts 12.50 Children 7.00 We are doing everything possible to make our Job Fair at this Convention a really productive occasion so Brothers either send or bring your Interview application and Job Resume' with you when you come. For further information call or write the Convention Chairman . . . Brother Roscoe Cartwright Jr., 26 E. Woodrow Place, Tulsa, Ok. 74106 (918—5837060). Submitted by Life Member Joe R. Burns 2037 N. Rockford Ave. Tulsa, Ok. 74106

BROTHERS A L L . . .

DELTA KAPPA. ALCORN COLLEGE

OFFICERS OF DELTA KAPPA CHAFIER President — Bro. Leon Moore Vice-President — Bro. Larry Walker Recording Secy. — Bro. Abe Hudson Financial Secy. — Bro. Carol Barnes Treasurer — Bro. David Brooks

Chaplain — Bro. Milton Clayton Chapter Editor — Bro. Lee Thompson Director of Edu. — Bro. Gregory Nicks Director of Recreation — Bro. Tommy Louisville Dean of Pledgees— Bro. Charles Bridges

presented to Brothers Hall Dansby, John Clouser, Melvin Howard, James Sweatt, and Frank Windom, Jr., by Brothers

Willie Wynne and Curtis McGowen. Bro. W. G. Dickerson, Editor the the Sphinx 45

UTA BETA LAMBDA

CHAPTER.. . Sacramento,

California...

Home of the Western Regional Convention Awaits Brother "Bill" Walker

Zeta Beta Lambda Chapter of Sacramento, California has been out of contact with the central office for several years. Presently we feel we have some information that is of some significance and we would like to have this information included in the next edition of the Sphinx. Our Chapter is having the Western Regional Convention at the Sacramento Inn starting April 11, 1974 and concluding April 14, 1974. We hope to be graced by the presence of General Secretary Bill Walker who was not too long ago affiliated with this Chapter. A viable Chapter we have recently had twenty nine men sign up for the coming year. Our reclamation program seems to be working full speed and by the time the Western Regional Convention rolls around we

hope to have signed up a total of fifty men in all. We hope you will print the two pictures which are enclosed for the people around the country to review. The women are the wives of some of the officers who are noted in the other picture. Generally we identify people but this is a sort of a mystery situation and all we would like to say is that these folks, the men and women, are members of the Sacramento area and are doing a fine job in all respects. We will be very happy if we could open the next issue of the Sphinx magazine and see our brief letter and our pictures therein. Fraternally yours, Brother Carl E. Drake Sr., M.D. Historian

Brothers of DELTA DELTA

Gene Baines, President of the Sphinx Club, presents bouquet to the Sphinx Sweetheart. 46

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News and Profiles... GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA CHAPTER Brief Profiles: Boston and Brinson Two brief profiles will be given in this issue since my term as Editor of the Newsletter will soon expire and beaucoup goldenrod paper is still available. More importantly we have a wealth of exceptional talent in the Chapter. Brother (Dr.) Harry L. Boston, Jr. is familiar to readers of the NEWSLETTERS and T H E SPHINX because as a former President he contributed greatly to those publications or was featured in them. Brother Boston in addition to being a dedicated Alpha is an outstanding dentist who has served the Brooklyn community for 28 years. In response to questioning he indicated that the key he wears represents the National Dental Honor Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon. He was 'made' at Beta Chapter, Howard University in 1939. A Catholic, he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and holds the 4th or highest degree. Brother Boston credits a great deal of his success to his attractive and charming wife, Margaret. A sparkling and good humored personality in her own right, Margaret Boston has been President of the Alpha Wives Club and a tireless worker in their behalf. Brother (Dr.) Ashley Brinson, our highly treasured Treasurer has held that office for three years and served with distinction. A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine he is an Alpha Phi Alpha all the way. His pretty young wife, Betty, is the daughter of an Alpha. Her father, Crispin Hall is the President of the Alpha Chapter in Albany, New York. His Brother, Dr. Leslie Brinson, is an Alpha and he had 2 young sons, Ashley and Ronald, who will probably go the only way. The Brinsons also have a daughter, Lucille. Brother Brinson who hails from Kinston, North Carolina was made in 1952, at Gamma Beta Chapter at North Carolina College. He recalls that Brother (Dr.) Roger Russell spoke at the banquet after he was made and it was a "memorable occasion." Brother Flemings presented one of the young recipients of scholarship effort: Mr. James Lester who. is now a senior at Grambling College. Young Lester hopes to go on to the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration (a good school) after he graduates. The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Brinson owns a clinic in New York City and also holds a position in the Population Council of Rockefeller University. When pressed for a pithy quote the good Brother drew himself up, and thoughtfully stated: "If I had to make any of my mistakes over again I'd simply improve upon them!" Two good brothers who have given a great deal to our Chapter. We need more like them. Alpha Wives Club: Our Alpha Wives Club is a tremendous asset to our Chapter and with the proper support and encouragement could be even better. Their recent meetings have been extremely interesting. The February meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Mae Bell, Brother (Dr.) Hiram Bell. The Alpha Wives are tentatively planning to see the Negro Ensemble Company's "The Great MacDaddy" at the St. Marks Playhouse probably in March. All wives are invited to join the fun. Some Items of General Interest: We plan to do a brief profile on the NAACP in some future issue of the NEWSLETTER. When the media broke the highly inaccurate story aboot Roy Wilkins your reporter checked with New York State NAACP Brother (Dr.) Eugene Reed who was in a position to know more about the subject than the sensation seeking media. He had accurate insights and set the record straight. Brother Leon DeKalb sent a moving letter of thanks to the members of our Chapter for the thoughtfulness, courtesy and support extended to him by his fraternity brothers at a time when this support was needed. Brother DeKalb represented Alpha on Radio Station WNBC last year and made an excellent presentation. Brooklyn-Long Islanders were pleased to see some brothers after a period of absence at the January meeting. Looking hale, hearty, and in excellent spirits were Brother (Dr.) Marshall Jenkins, Joseph Mahood, and Jesse Ziegler. Most welcome visitors were Brothers Charles Ward, Herman Washington, and John "Sniffles" Hinton. Brother Roger Russell gave us some good news. We have 19 life members; 12 financial; 5 partial and a total of 37 members on the roster. Brother Joe Thomas hopes to increase our life mem-

bership. BRIEF PROFILE OF BROTHER MARTIN ARRINGTON: One of the best known and best appreciated Brothers in the famous Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter is Brother Martin Arrington — he of the ready smile, sparkling wit, and the winning ways — especially in poker. He, along with Brother Fred Richards, is a natural for the Social Activities Committee. Brother Arrington hails from Martinsburg, West Virginia and attended West Virginia State College. He was "made" an Alpha back in 1932 as a member of Alpha Zeta Chapter. A sterling example of the type of man that Alpha seeks and then molds, he has been married since 1938 (very happily in his own words) to the former Dorothy Ann Madison who was form and reared in Brooklyn. They have a daughter and two grandchildren. Alpha Phi Alpha runs in the Arrington family. His brother, Dr. Robin J. Arrington is an Alpha with two sons in residence who are also Doctors. Brother Arrington has had a number of interesting positions and was a Housing Assistant for the City in the Federal Housing Authority before retirement. He is very active in community affairs and is active in our Chapter. His wife, Dorothy Arrington, a classic beauty, is a good active Alpha wife. Brother Arrington's hobbies are golf and poker. He has played golf in such diverse places as Stockholm, Sweden (I believe Brother Fred Richards was also on that tour) and in Alcupulco, Mexico. When asked for his philosophy of life, Brother Arrington smiled and quipped: "Live and let live" — "Spend some and save some!" ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST: All the Brothers of our Chapter join President Charles R. Greene in extending our deepest sympathy to our Brother Leon DeKalb in his recent bereavement. Brother Jacob Tingman recently renewed old friendships during a trip to Washington to attend an affair at the Ghannian Embassy. Brother Rudolph Sinckler was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the National Council on Crime and Delinquency. (Continued on page 48) 47

ETA THETA Chapter of Oklahoma East Central State College . . .

PRIDE OF OKLAHOMA Eta Theta Chapter of East Central State College in Ada, Oklahoma, has recently had great success in raffling off a hundred dollar gift certificate during their first annual Scholarship Drive. The drive was created in order to raise money for a scholarship fund from which a $400 scholarship will be given to some worthy Black high school senior. The raffle drawing was held on November 2, and Mrs. Lillian Miles won the certificate. The Brothers of Eta Theta are now making preparation for the State Annual Black and Gold Ball. They were popularly voted to host the Ball by their brother chapters at the State Undergraduate Convention. The Ball will be held sometime next April. Eta Theta is a young chapter, it was founded on December 7, 1970 by brothers Alvin Mobley, Robert Taylor, Robert Nunley, Edward Jackson, Kenneth Kendricks, Sherman Moore, Gene Gentry, Donnie Brown, Arthur Smith, and Charles Logan. The chapter was sponsored by the brothers of Beta Epsilon Lambda of Boley, Oklahoma, and especially under the guidance of Bro. O. W. Lee, a teacher at East Central State College. Since its founding Eta Chapter has been one of the most active chapters in the State. At the state convention in Boley, Oklahoma, on October 7, 1973, Eta Theta had eleven delegates present, more than any graduate or undergraduate chapter in the state. At the Black and Gold Ball held on April 7, 1972, thirteen out of sixteen of the chapter members attended the Ball, which no other state chapter matched percentagewise. Since the establishment of Eta Theta the brothers of the chapter have stressed scholarship. On December 14, 1971, they created a loan fund in order to help the needy brothers of the chapter. During this school year they have purchased a speech reading course in order to enhance the reading skills of the brothers of the chapter. Eta Theta's quest for scholarship has brought forth a lot of recognition of the chapter on ECSC's 4S

campus. Brother Jordan is president of the chapter and a nominee for Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. Brother Dewey Drennon is vice-president of the chapter and is also president of the Interfraternal Council and vice-president of the Black Student Union. Brother Edward Graham is the chapter chaplain and president of the Black Student Union. Additionally Brother William Bates was presented the ROTC Freshman of the Year Award by the Department of the Army. The award is given to the most outstanding ROTC cadet, based on leadership and scholarship qualities. The chapter has also been very active in civil and community affairs. Last December the chapter rang bells for the Salvation Army. They also sponsored a Easter Egg hunt for the Black children of Ada in April, 1973. The brothers of the chapter also gave a reception for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority upon its arrival on campus last spring. Eta Theta Chapter recently initiated eight new members into the chapter on November 18, increasing this years membership to 19 brothers. The chapter also has five sphixman due to be initiated in the spring of 1974. In February, 1971 the chapter formed a girls auxilliary with the name of Alpha-Bettes. The purpose of the Alpha-Bettes is to aid the chapter in its functions and to help promote Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on ECSC's campus. The Brothers of Eta Theta Chapter would appreciate any comments or advice that the brothers of any chapter would like to give, and will be glad to help any fellow chapter as much as possible. Our Address is: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity East Central State College Ada, Oklahoma 74820 Fraternally Yours, The Brothers of Eta Theta Chapter

Gamma Iota Lambda (Continued from page 47) Brother Homer Gillis reports that it was a very productive Vocational Education conference down in Atlanta, Georgia. He chatted with our General President Walter Washington and presented a color documentary film on Career Education opportunities. Brothers, this is it for now. Look out for Kohoutek! Fraternallyf John Rice OFFICERS Charles R. Greene President 178 Midwood Ave. Brooklyn, N.Y. (212) 856-1771 Vice President Jacob Tingman Treasurer Ashley Brinson Financial Secretary Roger Russell Associate Editor of "The Sphinx" John Rice Dean of Pledges Hiram Bell Chaplain Herbert T. Miller Historian Lay Members Leon De Kalb Harry Boston Secretary Homer W. Gillis 60 Virginia Ave. Hempstead, N.Y. (516) IV 5-05 COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Education Albert Edwards, Emeritus Milton Flemings Publicity Hobart Jarrett John Rice Reclamation Herbert T. Miller Jacob Tingman Social Activities Frederick Richards Martin Arrington Meeting Programs Roger Russell Liason with Delta Chi Herbert Quick Sick and Necrology Daniel Bailey Hosts Herbert T. Miller Roger D. Russell The Sphinx I February 1974

BROTHER CHARLES RANGEL HEADS BLACK CAUCUS Harlem Congressman Brother Charles Rangel, Democrat from the 19th CD., was elected chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Tuesday afternoon during the Caucus' annual election meeting held in the capitol building. Other officers elected to the nonpartisan coalition of Black Representatives in Congress are, Mrs. Yvonne Burke D. California, v i c e chairperson; Walter Fauntroy D. District of Columbia, secretary; and Brother Andrew Young D., Georgia, treasurer. The Congressional Black Caucus employs a staff engaged in research on the problems of America's great cities and its disadvantaged citizens. Its objective is to utilize the legislative process to help

bring about full equality of opportunity in our society. Rangel Statement In accepting the Black Caucus chairmanship. Congressman Rangel said: "It is an honor to have been selected by my colleagues as the new chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. The Congressional Black Caucus, during its three year existence, has been well served by its past leadership. "Under the chairmanship of Charles Diggs, our most senior member and original chairman and continuing under the leadership of Louis Stokes during the past two years, the Caucus has defined its purpose and role as the representative of the more than 22 million Black Americans. 4th Year "As the Congressional Black Caucus enters its fourth year we have elected new leadership, but we continue our commitment to the poor and the politically powerless. "In a national context that has grown increasingly indifferent, even hostile, io the hopes of the poor and oppressed for a better life, we must intensify our efforts to make this nation live up to its constitutional and moral commitment to full equality of opportunity and social justice for all of its citizens."

Brother Harris, NAACP Co-Chairman ENTERTAINMENT and COMMUNICATIONS Brother lohn W. Hargis, vice-president of manufacturing at Audio Devices, Inc., in Stamford, a subsidiary of Capitol Industries â&#x20AC;&#x201D; EMI, Inc., was recently elected as a member of the National Life Membership Committee of the NAACP. Hargis will serve as Co-Chairman of the Entertainment and Communication Program with Bill Cosby. Brother Hargis is president of the New Canaan NAACP and is the Youth Advisor for the Connecticut State NAACP. In addition to his activities with the NAACP, Hargis is President of the InterChurch Service Committee and is on the Board of Finance in New Canaan. Also, he serves on the board of directors of the United Fund (New Canaan) and Family and Children's Services (Stamford). Brother Hargis graduated from the University of Texas in 1959 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering.

CONGRESSMAN CROWNS MISS U.S. TEEN Edna Hill, 16, was recently re-crowned "Hall Jackson's Miss U.S. Teen 1973" by Congressman Charles Rangel, right, on the steps of the nation's capitol building. Miss Hill formerly held the title of "Miss Teenage America." Brother Rangel sail in the Congressional Record: "Rather than a change, it's a progressive step forward by the sponsors of the pageant to broaden the scope of their contributions to the betterment of youth and world understanding by encompassing the community at large and I heartily support this innovative move." The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Charles B. Rangel, left, admires a portrait of Malcolm X during ceremonies at Johnson and Johnson to open an exhibit of art, history and science commemorating Afor-American History Week. Looking on are Stuart A. Christie, center, group vice president of operations at Johnson and Johnson, and Brother Haroid R. Sims, director of corporate affairs.

Thomas D. Harris, IV Named Community Service Manager

Brother and Mrs. John H. Johnson Receive Lincoln Centre Award Expressing concern over the gloomy forecast of 15 percent Black unemployment, JET Publisher Brother John H. Johnson urged the nation's leaders to com up with programs to help Black people avoid being hurt disproportionately by the current economic crisis. Publisher Brother Johnson made the plea at a dinner meeting at Chicago's Palmer House Hotel, where he and his wife, Eunice, received the Abraham Lincoln Centre Award for Humanitarian Service "As is usual in other historic events, the Blacks who have just finished training programs and have undertaken financial obligations that rely on increased income in the future are hardest hit," the publisher told the inter-racial audience which included men and women of power in politics and private industry.

Brother Thomas D. Harris

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, Brother Thomas D. Harris IV, 166Vi Bonner Street, Hartford, has been appointed Community Services Manager of the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce, Arthur J. Lumsden, Chamber President, announced. In his new position, Brother Harris will have staff responsibility for working with the Chamber's committees to develop programs and policies in the areas of environment, the courts, education, recreation, and public safety including police and fire protection. He was formerly a public relations representative with The Hartford Insurance Group where he developed corporate urban affairs programs. Harris also has served as chairman of the Urban League of Greater Hartford's Housing Committee, and as chairman of the Community Renewal Team's personnel committee. Brother Harris' knowledge of the community and sensivity to its needs and opportunities will greatly assist the Chamber's committees working for community improvement through better education, a balanced environment and public safety," Lumsden said. 50

After receiving the coveted awards, the John H. Johnsons are congratulated by (l-r) Abraham Lincoln Centre President Harry A. Paine, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Wood and Brother Othello R. Ellis, executive director of the ALC.

Preceding her husband to the rostrum to receive her citation, Mrs. Johnson, who directs Ebony Fashion Fair's fund-raising shows for Black charities, said: "I have always believed that a woman's place is not necessarily 'only' in the home, but that her 'place' lies in a lot of other areas as well â&#x20AC;&#x201D; provided she can be of service and make a meaningful contribution to a worthy cause. I can think of no finer thing to do than to help others help themselves, because service is the standard by which life is truly measured." The Johnsons were the first Black husband and wife team to be cited by the Abraham Lincoln Centre.

He is secretary of the Connecticut Committee of the Federal Commission on Civil Rights and is a member of the Governmental Affairs Council of the Urban Leagues of Connecticut. He also is a co-founder and secretary of Ujima, Inc. which works for the economic development of the black community.

Brother Harris was graduated from Hartford Public High School and Virginia Union University. He has also attended Fairfield University. He is a member of the graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, founded to provide social service to its members' community (Beta Sigma Lambda Chapter). The Sphinx I February 1974

Roosevelt Shields is Honored as Alpha Phi Alpha's "Man of the Year

ALPHA MAN OF THE YEAR — Bro. Roosevelt Shields, Band Director and Instructor of Music at Shreveport's C. E. Byrd High School, (center) is shown above as he received Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity's coveted "Man of the Year" Award. Shields is flanked on the left by Bro. Horace Maxile, Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha's Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter (left) and James C. Leary, Secretary — Treasurer of the Fraternity.

Beaumont's Gamma Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Installs Officers for 1974 Year

Officers elected for '74 year are shown in photo (front row, left-to-right Brothers: Dr. Maxie C. Sprott, President; William F. Jones, Vice-President; Dr. Kirkland C. Jones, Recording Sec; (center), Elijah Moye, Corresponding Sec; Charles A. Jones, Sr., Chaplain; Second Row Standing Left-to-Right Brothers: Charles A. Jones, Jr., Editor-to-the-Sphinx and liason to undergrad chapter; Clarence A. Jackson, Sgt.-at-Arms; Oliver Sprott, Treasurer; Dr. Laddie L. Melton, Parliamentarian. (Dr. Melton is Gamma Tau Lambda's oldest and most revered brother) The Sphinx I February 1974

Roosevelt Shields, Band Director and Instructor of Music at C. E. Byrd High School here was given the coveted honor of Alpha Phi Alpha's "Man of the Year." The award was presented to Shields in ceremonies here recently at the Hopewell Baptist Church and was presented by James C. Leary and Horace Maxile, officers of the Delta Upsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The award is presented each year by the fraternity to a member who has distinguished himself in service to the community and to his fellowman. Bro. Shields is a native of Shreveport. He attended the public schools of Caddo Parish, graduated with the B. S. Degree from Grambling College and the Master Degree from Vander Cook College in Chicago, 111. He has done further study at the University of Texas, Prairie View University, Northwestern State University, and has plus thirty hours from Louisiana Tech University. Locally, Bro. Shields provided an outstanding band at the Herndon High School, where his students received many honors. He next served at the Valencia High School, where he produced a State Championship band. He also had an outstanding Jazz group. Bro. Shields has worked wonders serving as the band director at the Byrd High School. The band was first at the music festival at La. Tech. and was voted the outstanding band in state competition at L.S.U. The C. E. Byrd High School Band has participated in numerous tlaent shows, charity and festivals throughout the the area and received top honors on many occasions. Recently the band won the First place trophy at the West Helena, Ark. Christmas Parade. Bro. Shields is a family man, married to the lovely Mrs. Enola Hall Shields and is the proud parent of two lovely children. He is an active member of the Hopewell Baptist Church. He is a past recipient of the Shreveport Times "Educator of the Year" award. He is a member of the N.E.A., C.E.A., La. Band Master Association, L.M.E.A. and the M.E.N.C. Bro. Shields has received many honors and recognitions for outstanding services entered in the church and community. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity proudly salutes Bro. Roosevelt Shields — the Alpha man of the Year, 1973. The Gamma Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, located at Beaumont, Texas, installed its slate of officers for the ensuing '74 year, in an impressive ceremony during a regularly scheduled meeting. Bro. Bertram Prater of Orange, Texas installed the officers and charged them to perform their duties in the undying spirit of ALPHA PHI ALPHA! Gamma Tau Lambda was formed in Beaumont in 1947, its members include brothers residing in Beaumont, Orange and Pt. Arthur, Tex. These three cities form the Golden Triangle. There are over thirty-six active Brothers in the Gamma Tau Lambda Chapter.

ZETA ZETA ON THE MOVE The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Oklahoma University, pride themselves in being the number "one" Black organization on campus in the eyes of the Black student body. Activities one might expect to find Zeta Zeta Alphas involved in are drives such as Sickle Cell Anemia, Black College Fund, and Community Action Drives. Other activities, involving brothers in the community, include basketball tournaments, "Soul Food Dinners," and the sponsorship of numerous social seminars. Even classes in the language Swahili are held daily at the Alpha House, which are open to the general public.

AND WE'RE STILL GROWING I!!

The Alphas here are known for having held more socially oriented functions than any other organization of its type. The brothers strive to be first in many areas. In leadership they acclaim brothers as once being president, vice-president, and treasurer, of the Black People's Union. In the academic field, the brothers maintain above a 3.0 qpa. Honors such as Alpha Epsilon Delta, (Honorary Pre-Medical Society), the President's Leadership Class, Phi Beta Kappa, and many other forms of scholarly recognition have been bestowed upon the brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. Athletically, the Alphas constantly exhibit superiority

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From Left to Right bottom: Harold Woodson, Veverly Leflore, Rena Bell, Andrew Watkins, Mally Hornbeak, Robert Shepard, Cedonia Wilson, Gayla Beta (AP A Angel Founder), Titus Duncan, Deborah Lee, Bobby Graham, Angela Beta (A P A Angel Founder), Gwen Simpson, Aurelia Brown, Michael Dewitty, Jewel Penney, Wilson Brewer, Demeter Combs, Jerald Prince, Brenda Waundick. Stairs from bottom: Henry Williams, Barry Lawrence, Gina Maloney, Saundra Wiley, Deborah Taylor, Terry Daniels, Steve Lewis, Pat Wynn, Charles Barnett, Guy Rhone, Ronald Hickerson.

WESTERN REGIONAL 1974 CONVENTIONS National Convention August 2 - 8 , 1974 Hotel St. Francis 335 Powell Street P. O. Box 3640 San Francisco, California 94119 (415) 397-7000 Curtis A. Woodard, Chairman Charles Townsel, Co-Chairman H. Welton Flynn, General Chairman 5613 Fritzi Court 565 Grove Street Fair Oaks, California 95628 San Francisco, California 94102 (916) 967-0943 (415) 431-1301 Regional Convention April 11-13, 1974 Sacramento Inn 1401 Arden Way Sacramento, California 95815 (916) 922-8041

in sports as basketball, football, and track. Brothers such as Albert Chandler, of the Cincinnati Bengals, and Ray Hamilton, of the New England Patriots, have made their starts through the gates of Zeta Zeta Chapter at Oklahoma University. Individually, and as a group, the brothers have taken home numerous trophies for their choreographic and vocal abilities, within as well as out-of-state competitions. One of the brothers' greatest assets is their sister group, the "Alpha Angels." Their talents and attributes are unlimited; their unyielding support and loyalty help to keep the Alphas a number one fraternity. The "Angels" assist with many fraternal functions while at the same time proudly boast of a superior singing group known as, "Freedom's Child," who frequently display their talents throughout the country. Since 1967, when Zeta Zeta Chapter was first founded, over 150 brothers have since been initiated into the fraternity. This figure holding significance because of its being the largest number of brothers ever to be admitted into a Black Fraternal organization on the Oklahoma University campus. Zeta Zeta Alphas live and breathe the philosophy of "being together," as a fraternity as well as "a people." Especially important in a predominantly white school, togetherness has helped keep the Black brothers strongly united, building strength and pride both within themselves and in their accomplishments. Any Black on the university's campus is made to feel that the Alpha House is his house â&#x20AC;&#x201D; "sort of a home away from home." The House, a unique, sprawling, threestory, black and gold structure, is the largest Alpha House in existance over the mid-western region. Every aspect of it bids one welcome; from the warmth of the double fireplace in the large, comfortable living rooms, to the soulful piano and loud, cheerful voices which can be heard from quite a distance. Most any time day or night, the walls of Alpha surround all in Brotherhood, cordiality, and friendship. Throughout the central region the name Zeta Zeta is made a familiar sound to all, so we the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Zeta Zeta Chapter, cordially extend an invitation to you and all as we "Welcome Brothers" from afar to, "Come and be together with the Oklahoma University's Zeta Zeta Alphas." The Sphinx I February 1974

Western Regional Officers WESTERN VICE PRESIDENT Thadeaus H. Hobbs 3909 South Norton Avenue Los Angeles, California 90008 Home: (213) 293-4134 Office: (213) 757-9381 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Cecil A. Collins, Jr. 18514 57th Avenue N.E. Seattle, Washington 98155 (206) 485-4589 (206) East 9-0193 PUBLIC RELATIONS DIRECTOR Thomas W. Robinson 3824 Dublin Avenue Los Angeles, California 90008 (213) 294-2132

REGIONAL SECRETARY Samuel W. Davis 6743 3rd Avenue Los Angeles, California 90043 (213) 295-1938

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Jesse H. Sterling 3507 Knollcrest Avenue Los Angeles, California 90043 (213) 7451-0896 LEGAL COUNSEL Homer Mason 705 South Serrano Street Los Angeles, California 90005 (213) 382-2549

EDITOR-TO-THE-SPHINX Cranford Crawford 2215 Matheson Ave. No. Las Vegas, Nevada (702) 642-5291

DIRECTORS * BAKERSFD2LD - FRESNO AREA William H. Day 3654 Santa Ana Avenue Fresno, California 93726 (209) 222-8740

SACRAMENTO-STOCKTON AREA Clifford W. Basfield 520 West 5th Street Stockton, California 95206 (209) 465-4351

BAY AREA Granvel Jackson 257 Kensington Way San Francisco, California 94127 (415) 664-5850

SAN BERNARDINO AREA Kenneth Chapman 846 East Margarita Street Rialto, California 92376 (714) 875-5853

COLORADO AREA Harrison Hudson 2655 Locust Street Denver, Colorado 80207 Home: (303) 322-0819 Office: (303) 234-4824

SAN DIEGO AREA Samuel McElroy, Jr. 6531 Hopedale Ct. San Diego, California 92120 (714) 461-2293

LOS ANGELES AREA Clinton Minnis 2118 South Bagley Street Los Angeles, California 90034 (213) 839-3161 P H O E N I X - N E W MEXICO William H. Corbin 2401 W. Cheery Lynn Road Phoenix, Arizona 85015 Home: (602) 279-8386 Office: (602) 276-2481

TUCSON - NEVADA Felix L. Goodwin 941 East Seneca Street Tucson, Arizona 85719 Home: (602) 623-9555 Office: (602) 884-2744 WASHINGTON Clifford Donley, Jr. 347 29th Avenue Seattle, Washington 98122 (206) 325-7776 (Continued on page 54)

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Appraiser (Continued from page 38) of Urban Renewal Activity. When we were ready, we qualified to testify in the Supreme Court, Tax Court, and State Courts around the country." In reviewing their appraisal experience, one finds some very impressive appraisal assignments. The firm has appraised the: Riverton Apartments 16,000,000 Riverbend Apartments 6,000,000 Esplanade Gardens Apartments 27,000,005 Woolworth Stores 1,000,000 Garden Court Apartments 2,000,000 South Brooklyn Waterfront 5,000,000 2,000,000 Dunbar Apartments Freedom National Bank Building 670,000 Willoughby Walk Apartments 4,700,000 Soul City, North Carolina 1,600,000 Jersey City, Waterfront 4,950,000 Glenwood Landing Marina Long Island 1,000,000 Hilton Head, North Carolina 1,500,000 They have appraised over 1,000 residential, commercial and industrial properties in the New York City area, and the firm had also represented the following cities or agencies in renewal, redevelopment, or certiorari (tax) proceedings: New York City, New York New Rochelle, New York Paterson, New Jersey Beacon, New York Yonkers, New York New Bedford, Massachusetts New Haven, Connecticut Glassboro, New Jersey New York State Urban Development Corp., New York New York City Educational Construction Fund "What we enjoy is the diversity in our work," says Brother Jones. "Last year we became involved in appraising college campuses for insurance purposes. This was, we believe, the first time a black firm was accepted for this kind of work." The firm has already appraised: Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mississippi (Continued on page 54) 53

WESTERN REGIONAL (Continued from page 53) OREGON TO BE SELECTED • NOTE: DIRECTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOTH ALUMNI AND COLLEGE ACTIVITIES WESTERN REGION 1973-74 COLLEGE CHAPTERS 1. ALPHA DELTA—USC Michael Huey-You 1255 No. Virgil Los Angeles, Calif. 90029 Ralph L. Peterson, Treasurer 2. ALPHA EPSILON — U C 9280 Coral Road Oakland, California 94603 ALPHA IOTA — University of Cole and University of Denver 4. ALPHA XI —Univ. of Washington

5. DELTA OMICRON — Stanford Univ.

6. GAMMA XI—UCLA

7. EPSILON BETA —Fresno State

8. EPSILON MU —San Jose State

9. ZETA THETA —Arizona State 10. ETA SIGMA 11. THETA ETA —UCD

(Inactive) Luther Smith Post Office Box 22219 Seattle, Wash. 98122 Kenneth Jones Post Office Box 10061 Oakland, California 94610 (Inactive) C / O Elijah Brewer 3532 E. Fairmont Fresno, Calif. 93726 (209) 224-0695 Buford Thompson III 2020 Southwest Expwy. No. II San Jose, Calif. (408) 297-1996 Timothy Wells, Secy. 702 South 3rd Avenue Tucson, Arizona 85701 Marckus P. Cook 438 North 42nd Street San Diego, Calif. 92102 Robert Thompson 3100 Jersey Way, No. 6 Sacramento, Calif. 95821

ALUMNI CHAPTERS BETA PSI LAMBDA Henry Thomas, President 1339 -12th Avenue Los Angeles, California 90016 William L. Guidry, Corr. Secy. DELTA PSI LAMBDA 4991 Wheeling Street Denver, Colo. 80239 (303) 371-6356 DELTA TAU LAMBDA William M. Corbin, Rec. Secy. 2401 W. Cheery Lynn Rd. Phoenix, Ariz. 85015 Charles O. Todd, Treasurer ETA PSI LAMBDA 848 East Grant Road Tucson, Arizona 85719 (Continued on page 55)

Appraiser (Continued from page 53) Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama LeMoyne-Owen College, Memphis, Tennessee Huston Tillotson, Austin, Texas Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana "We also get involved in appraisal assignments through the back door,' says Roger Darby. "Very often our involvement in real estate planning and real estate development or business development has caused a client to use our appraisal services as a part of a total package. This is not uncommon in major real estate and planning firms, and since Jones and Darby, Inc. offers planning, engineering, and architecture services, its clients come from many directions." "Even though the bulk of our experience is in urban areas, we get involved in the strangest assignments. Roger and 1 found ourselves appraising a 5,000 acre tract of land in North Carolina that was once owned by Oren Smith, designer of the Confederate Flag. We looked at each other and laughed at the thought that 100 years ago in this same location we would have found ourselves behind the business end of a mule. Interesting enough," noted Darby, "we collaborated with a local white MAI in some data collection and we had no problems at all." The firm is approved by several major lending institutions and is on the "accepted" panel of fee appraisers of The Bowery, Bank of New York, Prudential and Metropolitan Life, Freedom National Bank and Vanguard, as well as o t h e r institutions. "However," says Brother Jones, "the problem is getting potential clients to become aware of our existence as accepted appraisers." "Recently, when a local community bank was deciding whether to buy its building, it required an appraisal," says Darby. "They were advised to get a bank approved (generally MAI) appraiser. By the time we knew of the assignment and called the President, he had signed a contract with a white firm. This hurts because it's a form of professional discrimination that cannot be stopped easily." The principals who themselves hold degrees in real estate and urban economics, believe strongly in continuing edu(Continued on page 55) The Sphinx I February 1974

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Appraiser (Continued from page 54) cation. They are both on the faculty of New York University, giving courses in real estate economics. The integrated staff of Jones and Darby, Inc., has a commendable background. Klaus Kerl, who received his Masters Degree in Real Estate from Columbia University, is currently a candidate for the American Society of Appraisers, as well as the Appraisal Institute. Ronald Garcia, who received his Bachelors Degree from Morehouse College, and Ms. Vera Richardson are both taking advanced courses in real estate appraisal, finance and economics at New York University at the company's expense. Other members of the staff also serve to complement the appraisal staff. Senior planners, economist, architects, engineers all serve as a resource for appraisal assignments. "This combination of skills, used in a interdisciplinary manner, we feel," says Brother Jones, "results in an exceptionally fine finished product." "Roger and I are both senior members of the American Society of Appraisers, but we made our attempts to become members of the Appraisal Institute at the wrong time. There are currently ao black members in New York, according to Brother Jones. "Now, neither Roger or I have the time, so that while we have pinned our hopes on our younger associates' efforts to become members, we are going about the business of proving that our work is equal to, or better than most." "We have," Brother Jones said, "categorically proved that we can handle multi-million dollar assignments, however, most of our clients are north of 59th Street and we would like to spread the word that value is value south and north of 59th Street, and that as qualified appraisers all we want is an opportunity."

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7H£ NEW 77M/Z. BEGAN FOR ALPHA . . . Alpha Phi Alpha as the world's oldest and largest Negro college Greek-letter society, has never teared to move torward and explore new tields ot service. This has been due in large measure to the practical application ot the Iraternal spirit . . . the willingness ot one brother to give the benetit ot his experience to another. Here is shown the classic example of such cooperation among Alpha men.. Then retiring General Secretary Burt A. Mayberry (Left, standing) goes over important records with the newly elected Executive Secretary, Bennie D. Brown (Seated) while Brother W. D. Hawkins, of Nashville, Tenn., Chief Auditor looks on. They were given valuable assistance by the "sweetheart of Alphadom, Mrs. Grace Mayberry, wife of Burt. In 1948 this striking picture was especially made for the Sphinx Magazine at the home ot Brother and Mrs. Mayberry, Kansas City, Mo., where Executive Secretary Brown spent more than a month becoming orientated into his new job with the help of the Mayberrgs.

On January 21, 1974, the curtain was brought down on the distinguished life of Bro. Burt A. Mayberry, the "jewel" of the Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, Kansas City Missouri-Kansas. Bro. Mayberry was a teacher, principal and administrator in the Kansas City public school system for 48 years. He also had served in the Missouri State Department of Education in Jefferson City, Missouri for a short time. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Bro. Mayberry received his elementary and secondary education in Wichita, Kansas. He received his B.A. degree in Political Science from the University of Kansas and his M.A. degree in Education from the same institution. Later he earned a de56

gree in education from Columbia University in New York. During the summer months for several years, Bro. Mayberry was a faculty member at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. and at Prairie View State College in Texas. In 1942-43 he worked as State Superintendent of Negro schools in Jefferson City, Mo. For years, Bro. Mayberry was the guiding force of the Missouri State Association of Negro Teachers which he served as executive secretary for many years. Bro. Mayberry was a member and former vestryman of St. Augustine Episcopal Church for many years. In 1963 he was presented the Bishop's Cross at the 74th Annual convention of the dio-

cese. This is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an Episcopal layman. Bro. Mayberry was married to Grace Hathman of Wichita in 1921 who preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Frances Payne, St. Louis, Mo. and Miss Josephine Mayberry of Kansas City; one son, Burt A. Mayberry, Jr. of Los Angeles, California. Bro. Mayberry was a devout Alpha man. He was elected as National General Secretary in 1945. The national fraternity presented him with a 50 year membership certificate in December, 1973. He was awarded a certificate of merit and an award of recognition by the Beta Lambda Chapter upon his retirement in 1970. The Brothers of Beta Lambda conducted the Omega ceremony Wednesday night, January 23. The service was led by Col. Charles McGee, chapter president, who was assisted by Brothers Darby Irwin, Robert Lyons, and T. Roosevelt Butler who gave a glowing tribute to the deceased Brother Mayberry. Funeral services were held at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church Thursday, January 24, 1974 with Rev. E. L. Warner officiating. Members of Beta Lambda served as pallbearers and were assisted by Bro. John D. Buckner a long time friend who came from St. Louis to attend the services. Bro. Mayberry was also a member and one of the founders of the Research Academy, the Beau Brummel Club, and a leader in the Boy Scout Program. As Bro. Butler said, "We mourn the loss of a distinguished Brother, but we rejoice in the fact that the world is a better place because Bro. Mayberry passed this way." Truly Bro. Mayberry was a man for all seasons, and a man you ought to, a man you ought to, a man you ought to know. Submitted by, Brother L. Banks Editor to-the-Sphinx Beta Lambda Chapter The Sphinx I February 1974

The Spirit of Henry E. Briggs By Brother Ronnie Carter LIBERATION VISIONS for HENRY EARL BRIGGS and other Alpha Brothers INCEPTION When first of all I am given duties, charged to account ex post facto contradictions, I must journey in the golden heartscape. in my brother's realm of values, suffer the torture of aloneness and the terror of his vision, purify my tongue with seven jewels of control. MIDDLE

The late Henry Briggs, known as Daddy" Briggs by former and present Tougaloo students, is shown in one of his most familiar roles.

365 days or more have passed, but the spirit of Brother Henry Earl Briggs still lingers in and around the Tougaloo College community in Tougaloo, Mississippi. A great leader, an affectionate friend, and a father to all who ever knew him, he is remembered as a man who gave his all to help his fellowman. Brother Briggs was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, April 15, 1919. Early in his life, he came into the family of the late Brother James B. Dillard, M.D. and Betty Scott Dillard and into the membership of Wesley United Methodist Church. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 115 sponsored by Wesley, he became the first black Eagle Scout in Vicksburg. Brother Briggs, known affectionately by former and present Tougaloo students as "Daddy," was connected with Tougaloo since 1939 when he entered as a student. His education was interrupted by service in the U.S. Army in World The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Henry Earl Briggs deceased Feb. 13, 1973

War II. After an honorable discharge from the Quartermaster Corps as a first sergeant, he returned to Tougaloo and graduated in 1947, having played on the football squad and being voted a most valuable player on the basketball team. Positions held by Brother Briggs at Tougaloo were: National Executive Secretary of Tougaloo Alumni Association Manager of the Concert Choir's Annual Tour Advisor to Gamma Upsilon Chapter Dean of Men Public Relations Officer Assistant to President State Coordinator Rust/Tougaloo UNCF Campaign Board Member of O P E R A / S O U T H He was also a member of Alpha Epsilon Lambda Chapter, an Elk, a Mason, and an active member of the National Urban League.

PASSAGE

Such death is inevitable: even servants of all break under the signification of their private hells, become victims of riddles. Only devotion to my brother, my generous good brother, and seven pearls of wisdom shield me from the same ritual of despair. On the heartscape journey I am given liberation visions by an old and mystic sphinx, made strong to overcome. FINALE Yet, I want to be free like my brother who has transcended all, to be a soulfree at last, unbodied, thankgodalmighty free at last, free to blaze among black stars in a golden universe, but I must first of all help the servants of all transcend all the colors of liberation visions. Alpha Epsilon Lambda Brother Jerry Ward Jackson, Mississippi 57

Brother John Lewis Brinkley Dies Charter Member of Alpha Delta lambda Chapter, Memphis, Team Funeral Services were held Tuesday, December 4, 1973, for Brother John Lewis Brinkley, who passed away into Omega Chapter on December 2, 1973, at the Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church, who died after an extended illness, at the Lynnwood Convalescent Center. Brother Brinkley was born in Memphis, Tennessee where he received his early education in the public schools. He later was graduated from Wilberforce University in Xenia, Ohio. Upon returning to Memphis, he taught for two years at LeMoyne Junior College, after which his first assignment as a public school teacher was at the Kortrecht Elementary School, and later as a high school teacher at Manassas High School. He served as principal of LaRose Elementary School from 1945 to 1970. He served very faithfully in the Memphis public school system for over 40 years before his illness and retirement. He was a charter member of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, Memphis, Tenn., and helped in the establishment of Beta

Brother John Brinkley Omega Chapter

Xi Chapter at LaMoyne-Owen College. Bro. Brinkley was President of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter for two terms. He was a member of Avery Chapel A.M.E. Church, one of the oldest black churches in the city for many years. Bro. Brinkley was very active and worked diligently with the Boy Scouts, and was awarded the "Silver Beaver," for his faithful and dedicated service. He was a member of many educational, social and civic organizations in the city of Memphis. Brother Brinkley is survived by his faithful wife of many years, Mrs. Juanita P. Brinkley, and his daughter and sonin-law, Brother and Mrs. Bernard Porche' of Atlanta, Ga., three grandchildren, a brother and a host of friends who will truly miss him. Brothers of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter turned out in full force at the memorial services held at the T. H. Hayes & Sons Funeral Home to show their last respects for such a dedicated Alpha man.

Brother Alexander L. Jackson, Chicago, III.

Alexander L. Jackson, II

ALEXANDER L. JACKSON - Real Estate Investment - Retired - Born March 1, 1891 in Englewood, New Jersey, son of Alexander L. and Evelyn Martha (Lewis) Jackson. Married Charlotte Elizabeth Walker, Boston, Massachusetts, October 8, 1914 - Deceased August 2, 1928. Four children, Caroline Booth, December 19, 1915 - June 6, 1923; Alexander L. Ill, February 7, 1920; William Edward, June 17, 1924; Winslow Loring, March 5, 1928 - January 17, 1970. Married J. Lenas BooneJackson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1928 - Deceased July 8, 1966. Married Marie Byrd Poston, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 24, 1968. Three grandchildren, Alexander L. IV, William Edward II, and Caroline

Barbara. Educated Englewood High School, Englewood, New Jersey; Phillips Academy, Andover, Massachusetts, Class of 1910 Commencement Speaker; A. B. Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Class of 1914 - Member of College Tracks Team and Class Orator. Honorary M. A. Degree, Wilberforce University, Xemia, Ohio - 1918. First of third generation Harvard graduates - Son, Alexander L. Jackson III, A. B. Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Class of 1944, Class Marshal; Son, William Edward Jackson, A. B. Harvard College, Cambridge, Massachusetts, Class of 1947 - Class Committee; Alexander L. Jackson, IV, A. B. (Continued on page 60) The Sphinx I February 1974

R A N D A L L L. TYUS Black Business Pioneer

Brother Randall L. Tyus, a graduate of Fisk University and a long-time member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, died in November while attending a meeting of the Fisk U. Board of Trustees in Nashville, Tenn. He was 69.

Brother Edward The brothers of Eta Pi Lambda, Pasadena, California, were shocked and saddened by the death of Brother Edward C. Strong. Brother Strong, 63, a resident of Pasadena for 40 years, died at his home, 1400 North Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, California of a heart attack on March 31, 1973. Brother Strong, formerly a member of Beta Psi Lambda Chapter in Los Angeles, was a charter member of Eta Pi Lambda chapter and was an active member to the time of his death. He was a past chapter president and was the recipient of the chapter Man of the Year Award in 1969. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha for more than 40 years. Brother strong was an active and involved member of his community. He gave tirelessly and unstintingly of his time, energy and funds to many organiThe Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Tyus, a native of Washington, Ark., and a pioneer in the field of marketing and investment, was employed by the U.S. Department of Transportation as a Civil Rights Specialist in the Office of Civil Rightsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a position he had held since 1969. He became a member of Alpha Chi Chapter at Fisk in 1931, but was active in numerous chapters wherever he happened to have been locatedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;New York City, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. and Iota Upsilon Lambda Chapter in Silver Spring, Md., his last residence. He began his career in the field of business as a salesman for the Rumford Baking Co. in Providence, R. I. Later, he was vice president of the Market Investment Co., the first black investment house on Wall Street. Brother Tyus at one time was an instructor of business administration at Fisk, during which time he was a field secretary and also secretary of the alum-

ni association. He later was an instructor of marketing at Clark College in Atlanta, serving there also as director of development. He had been an active fund raiser for both the NAACP and the United Negro College Fund. "Fisk University will forever be indebted to Randall Tyus, for he was a true son of Fisk. A pioneer in the corporate world, he opened doors and carved paths that made life somewhat easier for those who followed him," Fisk University President Dr. James R. Lawson said after learning of Brother Tyus' death. In addition to serving as a Fisk trustee, Brother Tyus was a member of the NAACP, the Urban League and the YMCA. He was on the Outreach Board of Christ Congregational Church in Silver Spring, Md. He is survived by his wife, Lois Davis Tyus, of the home, and a sister, Edna M. Spearman, of Silver Spring, Md.

Pasadena, California

Brother Edward C. Strong

zations and activities that have made the communities of Pasadena, Altadena and Los Angeles better places in which to live. He had great depth, insight, an incisive mind and a great sense of humor. He had a true sense of dedication

and understanding. Ed was a brother with a warm personality who had deep religious convictions and always practiced tolerance and patience. He was always able to see and appreciate the positive side of a situation. On March 28th he was installed as the first negro president of the Pasadena YMCA Board of Directors. He was a member of the Pasadena Y Mens Service Club; President, Visiting Nurses Association, San Gabriel Valley Chapter; former chairman and member, Committee of Management, Palm Street Branch, YMCA (Altadena); vice president of the Board, United Way; chairman, Budget Committee, United Way; chairman, corporate Committee, United Way; president, Board of Governors, Urban League; member, Pasadena Commission on Human Needs and Opportunity; mem(Continued on page 60) 59

New York City Hospital Renamed In Honor of Brother Arthur Logan

Bro. James S. Few Passed Oldest Member of Alpha Rho Lambda Bro. James S. Few, has joined Omega Chapter. Bro. Few succumbed to a short illness Tuesday. Feb. 5, 1974. He was 7 2 years old. Bro. Few was a Professor of Business Administration and Director cf The Department of Business Administration at Central State University for 17 years. He then transferred to the Defense Construction Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, where he remained until retirement in 1971. Bro. Few was the oldest member of Alpha Rho Lambda and was recently honored with 25 year service award. Alpha Phi Alpha will truly miss such a dedicated Brother. Fraternally yours, C. N. Hicks, O.D. Corresponding Secretary

DEDICATION

CEREMONIES

Formal dedication ceremonies were held for the Arthur C. Logan Memorial Hospital, formerly, Knickerbocker Hospital. Pictured from left to right in front of the newly installed hospital canopy are: Rev. M. L. Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; Mrs. Arthur C. Logan; Mrs. Clifford Alexander and Warren Arthur Logan, Brother Logan's daughter and son; William O. Allen, Executive Director of the hospital, and Bayard Rustin, Executive Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute.

Knickerbocker Hospital, which serves a community of approximately a half million people in Harlem, was formally dedicated as the Arthur C. Logan Memorial Hospital, becoming the first major hospital in New York City named in honor of a Black physician. Brother Logan, who died from injuries received in a fall on Nov. 25, 1973, was associated with the hospital for many years. He originated the plan to build Manhattanville Health Park, a community health project which will include a new physical plant for the former Knickerbocker, and will replace Sydenham Hospital, a municipal hospital in Harlem. The health park, jointly sponsored by the Logan Memorial Hospital and the Manhattanville Community Development Corp., a neighborhood association, will be built without displacing residents of 60

the area, and will create more than 4,000 jobs. It will include a 500-bed teaching hospital, a 200-bed nursing home, a 75-bed selfcare unit, a mental health center, medical office buildings for physicians, staff and student residents and a community center with a 2,300-seat auditorium. In addition, the health park will contain shopping areas and between 1200 and 1500 low- and middle-income housing units. A memorial dinner has been planned for April 23 at the New York Hilton Hotel to launch efforts to raise money for a hospital memorial fund in Dr. Logan's name. Charles F. Luce, chairman of the board of Consolidated Edison, is dinner chairman of the committee of leading New Yorkers planning the event, which will support the Arthur C. Logan Memorial Hospital.

Brother Jackson (Continued from page 58) Author, Magazine articles, Forum and Bookman; Student Secretary, International Committee, Y. M. C. A., New York, 1914-1915; Executive Secretary, Wabash Avenue Department Y.M.C.A., Chicago, Illinois, 1915-1919; Educational Secretary, National Urban League, New York City, 1919-1921; Assistant to Publisher, Chicago Defender, 1921-1924; President, Board of Trustees, Provident Hospital and Training School, 19211936; Chairman, Chicago Liberty Loan Committee, 1918; Chairman, Special Committee Hoover Food Administration, State of Illinois; Director, Illinois League to Enforce Peace, 1930-1934; Vice President, Phillips-Andover Academy Alumni Association, 1932; Director, Chicago Council of Social Agencies, 1931-1937; former Director, Chicago Civil Liberties Committee; member, League of Nations Associations; member, National Boy Scouts of America; former Director, Douglass Division, Chicago Boy Scouts; member of the Executive Council, Ascontinued on Page 61) The Sphinx I February 1974

OMEGA Gamma Tau Lambda

Proclaims 30 Days Mourning Period Beaumont, Texas, proclaimed a 30 period of mourning for their beloved Brother Alvin L. "Danny" Daniels, Sr. Mr. Daniels, 54, of 3260 Blossom Dr., son of the late Alvin and Lizzie Daniels, died Thursday, August 9, 1973 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Brother Daniels was born in Crowley, La., and moved to Beaumont at an early age. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service after 31 years of service. Having attended the Beaumont public schools, he held a BBS degree from Lamar University, and attended Dillard University and Texas Southern University Law School. Affectionately known to many as "Danny," he owned and operated Daniels Bookkeeping and Tax Service in Beaumont. Quite active in local and civic organizations, he was a member of the Association of Enrolled Agents, the National and State Society of Public Accountants, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Neches Street Branch of the YMCA. He worked diligently for many years with the area Boy Scouts of America. Brother Daniels served a public relations director for the Golden Triangle Gazette, a local weekly newspaper and was Dean of Pledgees of the Gamma Tau Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. E. Sylvia Daniels, (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.); one daughter, Mrs. Sandra Benard, Beaumont; two sons, Alvin L. Daniels Jr., Spokane, Wash., and Walter Criner, Jr., Houston; one cousin, Mrs. Lizzie Ned, Beaumont; and a host of friends and relatives. Brother Daniels was eulogized from the Knighton Funeral Home and funeralized from Our Mother of Mercy Catholice Church where he was a member. The Sphinx I February 1974

Brother Strong

CHAPTER Bro. Joseph Pen/all Passed Charter Member lota Tau Lambda Brother Joseph Pervall, Charter member of Iota Tau Lambda passed to Omega. Brothers assembled at his funeral in Richmond, Virginia to pay final respects to this dedicated Alpha man. Iota Tau Lambda had named its scholarships, The Joseph Pervall Scholarships. Three Scholarships were given this year, one to Buckingham County, One to Prince Edward County and one to Charlotte County. Xmas baskets were distributed as usual by our Fraternity. Alpha Brothers met and worshipped together at Gethsemane Presbyterian Church in Charlotte County, a dinner prepared by the church was enjoyed by all. Iota Tau Lambda initiated three new brothers into our Fraternity. We are expanding and growing. George F. Marris, President Douglas R. Cooley, Editor to the Sphinx

(Continued from page 59) ber of the Board, American Red Cross; member of the Board, Urban Coalition; and other organizations. He was a member of Saint Barnabas, Episcopal Church. He was truly a humanitarian, who, when asked could not say no to a positive request, he was always willing to extend his help. His life and his work in this community will never be forgotten for he made a deep and lasting impression here. Brother Strong is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, daughter, 4 brothers ,and 3 sisters.

Brother Jackson (Continued from page 60) sociation for the Study of Negro Life and History; Director, Municipal Voters League, Chicago, Illinois; member, Chicago Recreation Commission; member, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; member, Harvard Club of Chicago; member, Harvard Varsity Club, Cambridge, Massachusetts; member, Andover Club of Chicago; trustee, Marian A n d e r s o n Scholarship Fund; member, Board of Managers, Citizen's Schools Committee; member, Board of Trustees, South Side Boys Club Foundation. President-Treasurer, Plandome, Manhasset and Montauk Building Corporations. Roman Catholic - Republican.

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Date of Death_

Add ress

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Zone_ Address

Enclose Glossy Photograph of the Deceased. Mail to: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 4432 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., Chicago, III. 60653 61

TOUR PRICES Add Round Trip Air Fares on to Selected Tour Price

HONOLULU

ORIENT EXPRESS

"HAWAIIAN FEAST"

Visiting . . . Japan featuring Tokyo, All Girl Revue, Kyoto; Taiwan featuring Taipei, New Palace Museum; Hong Kong featuring Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories.

7 DAYS — 6 NIGHTS AUGUST 8—AUGUST 14 $106.00 Plus 10% tax per person

16 DAYS

HAWAIIAN REGENT HOTEL

AUGUST 9—AUGUST 25

Features: (1) Accommodations for 6 nights at the famous Regent Hotel (2) On arrival a beautiful Maiden will present you with a traditional Aloha Lei greeting.

Land

$220.00

Air (from San Francisco & Return)

$756.10

Los Angeles Stopover (Optional Air Cost).. $ 10.00

(3) Transfer to hotel

Total Cost

(4) Half day cruise on the motor vessel Adventure to Historic Pearl Harbor

Features:

(5) Morning tour of the City of Honolulu. Visit the University of Hawaii; Visit Manoa Valley, Punchbowl National Cemetery, Downtown Honolulu, Chinatown, The Civic Center, and Lolani Palace (6) Transfer to the airport for your flight homeward (7) Child rate—deduct $13.20/single add $83.00

$976.10

(1) Transfers, including personalized service and assistance between airports, stations and hotels (2) Sightseeing by private motor coach (3) Flight bag for carrying incidentals (4) English speaking tour guides (5) Hotel accommodations and taxes

HAWAII The Hawaii experience starts with gentle tradewinds, tropical seas, white sand beaches, rugged seascapes, volcanoes and mountain chains, and green valleys abounding with vegetation. But Hawaii is much more. It is an atmosphere, a way of lite, the culmination of many cultures and people. Hawaii is a very special corner of the world.

(6) Meals—Consisting of full American breakfasts plus luncheons and dinners as indicated on the itinerary. A land of ornate and delicate architecture . . . timeless history . . . exotic locales . . . gracious people . . . these are just samples of the riches you will accumulate for your pleasure and memories. There are sights and sounds unseen and unheard anywhere else in the world.

GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING: Registrations will not be accepted after June 15, 1974. Acceptances are on a First Come First Serve Basis. All tour documents and tickets will be mailed two (2) weeks prior to departure. All fares and rates are based on tariffs in effect on February 1, 1974 and are subject to change.

OFFICIAL CONVENTION AGENT The Official Convention Agent for The San Francisco Convention is Henderson 931 Hunter Street, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30314, Phone 404-522-6886. Upon receipt form, Brother Jake Henderson will confirm Air Passage, Hotel Accommodations and to your advantage to arrange Transportation and Travel programs through this one guarantee your arrangements and to guarantee to all participants the lowest possible

Travel Service, Inc., of your registration other services. It is agency in order to transportation rates.

OFFICIAL AIR CARRIER The Official Air Carrier is American Airlines where Brother George Jackson is Marketing Director.

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LOS ANGELES

LAS VEGAS

Los Angeles offers a unique blend of The Spanish, The European, combined with American luxury. This influence is present in everything from the architecture to the fabulous food. Celebrities abound and Disneyland is a world into itself and you are part of the vibrant scene.

Words are barely sufficient to describe the lures of Las Vegas. It is exactly what you have heard and much, much more. "LAS VEGAS FORTUNE" 4 DAYS — 3 NIGHTS AUGUST 8—AUGUST 11 $71.45 PER PERSON

4 DAYS — 3 NIGHTS

MGM GRAND HOTEL

AUGUST 8—AUGUST 11 $80.00 PER PERSON

SHERATON UNIVERSAL Features: (1) Accommodations for three nights at Sheraton Universal (2) Tour of Hollywood/Beverly Hills (3) Tour Disneyland admission and rides (4) Tour Universal Studios, Will Rogers Ranch, Bel Air, and Santa Monica (5) Transfers

Features: (D Beautiful accommodations. Each has separate living area and a King size or 2 double beds. (2) Choice of dinner show in Celebrity room or Midnight show with two cocktails in the Celebrity room and show with 2 cocktails in the Ziegfield Room. (3) Show and cocktail in Lion's Den Lounge (4) One ticket to Jai Alai, the thrill a minute sport (5) Complimentary tennis, day or night (6) Swimming in two pools (7) Keno ticket and chance to win $12,500 (8) Taxes and tips (9) Unlimited phone calls

Register at once for the trip/s of your choice. We hold a limited number of air and hotel reservations and cannot guarantee that additional accommodations will be available when these are gone.

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT An advance deposit in the amount of $50.00 per person is required for Transportation or Tour Confirmations. Deposits are refundable up to June 15,1974, if it becomes necessary to cancel your reservation. After that date a cancellation charge of $25.00 per person will be assessed for administrative costs and is applicable regardless of reason for cancellation.

COUPON Name Address.

_Retum City_

Departure City Tour Request: Hawaii

.Los Angeles_

Las Vegas

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AIR FARES Travel together as a Chapter Group from your home city. Rates from other cities upon request. To Round Trip

Son Francisco

From

Only

San Francisco and

Los Angeles

Las Vegas

Honolulu

$228.70

$238.70

$349.00

Baltimore

216.67

226.67

397.00

Boston

237.96

247.96

386.00

Charlotte

Atlanta

213.89

223.89

397.00

Chicago

169.44

179.44

330.00

Cincinnati

192.59

202.59

384.00

Cleveland

193.52

203.52

194.26

Columbus, Ohio

179.63

189.63

392.00

Dallas

169.44

179.44

319.00

Denver

119.44

129.44

281.00

Detroit

188.89

198.89

359.00

Jackson, Miss.

235.00*

214.00*

235.00

361.62

Kansas City

170.37*

151.27

150.27

343.00

Memphis

174.07

184.07

372.60

Miami

292.59*

338.00

343.00

395.00 350.00

New Orleans

199.08

209.08

New York

227.78

237.78

386.00

Oklahoma

159.26

169.26

323.00

Philadelphia

223.15

233.15

402.00

Raleigh

223.15

233.15

397.00

Richmond

223.15

233.15

397.00

St. Louis

183.33*

193.33

343.00

Washington

216.67

226.67

397.00

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15 Passengers.

Based on air fares in effect January 1, 1974.

PARTICIPATING AIRLINES: A l l ATC a n d IATA member carriers. RESPONSIBILITY: Henderson Travel Service k n o w n hereafter as Tour O p e r a t o r , acts only as agent for the airlines, or owners or contractors providing means of transportation or other services, and all receipts, contracts a n d tickets are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms and conditions under which any means of transportation or any other services whatsoever are provided by such airlines, or owners or contractors, and issuance and acceptance of any receipts, contracts and tickets shall be deemed to the further conditions: (a) That neither the Tour Operator, any sponsoring organization or any a f f i l i a t e d or associated agents shall be or become liable or responsible for any loss. Injury or d a m a g e to person or property in connection w i t h a n y means of transportation or other services or resulting, directly or indirectly f r o m acts of G o d , dangers Incident to the sea, fire, b r e a k d o w n in machinery or equipment, acts of governments or other authorities, de jure or de facto, pilferage, epidemics, quarantines, customs regulations, delays or cancellations of or changes in itinerary or schedules, or f r o m any cause beyond the company's control, or for any loss or damaqe f r o m improper or "insufficient passports, visas or other documents, a n d that neither the Tour Operator nor any of its affiliates or associated agents shall be or become liable or responsible for any additional expense or liability sustained or incurred by the Purchaser as a result of any of t h e foregoing causes, and as the f u l l responsibility of the operation of the vehicles used for these tours rests w i t h the company(ies) or person engaged in conveying passengers, and said company(ies) or persons is governed by the laws of the country(ies) o f operation, recourse for any mishap must be sought In the country where accidents occur. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on b o a r d their plane or conveyance The Passage contract in use by the airlines concerned, w h e n issued, constitutes the sole contract between the airline a n d the purchaser of these tours a n d / o r the passenger. Henderson Travel Service, Inc., reserves the right to refuse t o accept or retain any person as a member of the tour a t any time, or to make changes in the published itinerary, whenever in their sole judgement conditions w a r r a n t , or If they deem it necessary f o r the comfort, convenience or safety of the passengers. NOTE: Bookings made w i t h i n six weeks of departure w i l l be subject to cable expenses a n d / o r $25.00 Late Registration Charge.

Effective: August 1, 1974 September 30, 1974

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC. DIRECTORY FOR 1973-1974 Jewel

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Officer! General President — Walter Washington Executive Secretary — William H. Walker General Treasurer — Leven C. Weiss Editor of the Sphinx — J . Herbert King General Counsel — Albert Holland, Jr Historian — Charles H. Wesley Comptroller — Chas. C. Teamer Director-General Conventions — Kermit J . Hall

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Vice Presidents

THERE GOES AN ALPHA MAN There goes a man of high impulse Of princely mien and grace There goes a man of humble faith A credit to his race There goes a man of conscience vast with will to reach his goal There goes a man of lordly rank Of heroes' stock and soul—

Eastern Charles P. Howard, Jr Midwestern James R. Williams Southern — Bennie J . Harris Southwestern Robert M. King Western — Thadeaus H. Hobbs

1500 American Building, Baltimore Maryland I Cascade Plaza, i t 1908 Akron, Ohio 602 Mooremont Terrace, Chattanooga Tenn. ; ' • 1 8 3 A 9 M a h a l , ' a Drive Waco Texas 3909 S. Norton Avenue, Los Angeles, California

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Assistant Vice Presidents Eastern George L. Van Amson Midwestern Steven L. Jones Southern Leonard C. Johnson Western Cecil A. Collins Bruce R u K j n Southwestern

.534 West 114th St., New York. M.Y. • ,• 1401 Mt Vernon Dr.. Bloom ngton. III. Johnson C Smith University. Charlotte N C • J 8 5 ™ 57th Ave. Seattle Washington 408 North Washington, Stillwater, Okla.

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Committee Chairmen 3380 Sewell Rd. S.W.. Atlanta. Ga. Educational Activities — Herma n B Smith Jr ' 3435 Harding Blvd., Baton Rouge, La. 70807 Building-Housing Fdtn. — J . L. H u n t . . . . . . . . 4 2 4 6 W. North Market Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63113 Constitution — John D. Buckne Collier Professional Bldg., Savannah. Ga. Rules and Credentials — Henry VI Collier Jr M D Eliza. City State Col, Elizabeth City. N. C. 27909 Standards & Extension — Leon ard R B a l i o u ' ..6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, Louisiana 70126 Election — Emmett W. Bashful Budget & Finance — Chas. C. f e a m e r 2601 Gentilly Blvd.. New Orleans. La. 70122 Personnel — Meredith G. Ferg u s o n . 1701 21st Avenue. N. Nashvillee. Tenn. 37208 Publications — Moses General M i l e s 1329 Abraham Street, Tallahassee. Florida 32304 Publicity-Public Relations — M arcus Newstadter 2745 Prentiss Ave., New Orleans, La. 70122 Equitable Job Opportunity — L H Stanton 507 - 5th Ave., Suite 305, New York, N. Y. 10017

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

There goes a man of noble caste Whom hardship cannot break There goes a man in merit clad Whom duty won't forsake There goes a man in cultured verse Who holds a sportsman's creed There goes a man too vigilant To bow to lust or greed There goes a man whose life is spent in service not in scorn There goes a man whose majesty Shines like a May time

There goes a man who is a friend To love and duty truth There goes a man to help uplift The lives of wholesome youth There goes a man with industry and faith at his command. There goes the best man ii and out For he is an Alpha Man.

Eastern Region New Jersey — Bro. Leon Sweeny ConnecticuT Bro. Otha N. Brown, Jr New York — Bro. Clarence Jacobs Pennsylvania — Bro. Frank E. Devine Massachusetts — Bro. James Howard Rhode Island — Bro. Ralph Allen

6 Norman Drive, Neptune, New Jersey 2°« F l « ! J i l l D , R o a d ' <.? 0 7r?L k r ;. C M " V 111-63 178th Place, St Albans. N_Y. 6202 Washington Philadelphia Pa. 105 Greenwood St Boston, Mass. 179 Doyle Ave., Providence, R.I.

M i d w e s t e r n Region 1501 Albion, Chicago, Illinois Northern Illinois — Bro. Andre Bell Dept. of Zoology. Eastern III. Univ. Eastern Illinois — Bro. William Rtdgeway, Ph.D 6899 Lake Drive, East St. Louis. III. 62203 Southern Illinois — Bro. Harold W Thomas Bolden 3157 West 19th Street, Gary, Indiana Indiana — Bro. William j P. O. Box No. 533. Des Moines, Iowa Iowa — Bro. Everett A. Mays " Mukes 3828 Laven Street. Wichita. Kansas 67208 Kansas — Bro. Elarry E. 1863 Overlook Terrace, Louisville. Ky. 40205 Kentucky — Bro. Melvin Talbott Eastern Michigan — Bro. Robert J . Chillison. I l l 13836 John R. St., Highland Pk.. Mich. Western Michigan — Bro W Wilberforce Plummer. MD 654 Wealthy St., SE, Grand Rapids, Mich. Eastern Missouri — Bro. Clifton Bailey 3338 Aubert Ave.. St. Louis, Mo. 63115 Central Missouri — Bro. Carl Smith State Route 2. Lakeview Subdivision. Jeff. City., Mo. Western Missouri — Bro. Titus Exum 108 Allen Hall, Lincoln Univ.. Jefferson City, Mo. Nabraska — Bro. Thomas A. Phillips 5012 Ruggles Street. Omaha. Nebraska 68104 Northeast Ohio — Bro. Curtis Washington 151 Wheeler Street, Akron, Ohio 44311 Northwest Ohio — Bro. Robert Stubblefield 1340 W. Woodruff St., Toledo, Ohio 43606 Central Ohio — Bro. Oliver Sumlin 2724 Hoover Avenue. Dayton, Ohio 4540/ Southeast Ohio — Bro. James Wright 1505 Franklin Park. So., Columbus. Ohio 43205 Southwest O h i o — Bro. Holloway Sells 135 Mary Lane, Cincinnati Ohio West Virginia — Bro. J . A. Shelton P. O. Box No. 314. Welch. W. Va. Wisconsin — Bro. Hoyt Harper 5344 64th Street, Milwaukee, Wis. 53218 Bro Vernon L Foshee Oklahoma - B r o Chas H Finley Louisiana Arkansas - Bro T E Patterson Reby Cary Texas — B Texas — Bro Victor Smith".'.'.'.'.'.' Arkansas — Bro M L Fridia Arkansas — Bro George H o w a r d ' At-Large — Bro Paul Smith

Southwestern Region 725 Terrace Blvd., Muskogee, Oklahoma 501 E. Main Street, Lafayette, La. 70501 1624 W. 21st St., Little Rock, Arkansas 1804 Bunche Dr., Ft. Worth, Texas 2004 N. Adams, Amarillo. Texas ' 1200 Pulaski, Little Rock, Ark. 60 Watson Blvd.. Pine Bluff, Ark. Ark. A and M College, Pine Bluff, Ark.

Southern Region At-Large — Brother Andrew J. Lewis II 2861 Engle Road NW, Atlanta. Ga. Alabama — Brother William M. Clark 2026 Winchester Rd., Huntsville, Ala. Florida — Bro Robert L. Smith 431 Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach, Fla. Georgia — Bro Matthew H. Dawson 793 Magna Carta Dr., Atlanta, Ga. Gulf Area — Brother John H. Montgomery 1103 Daphne Avenue. Daphne Ala. Mississippi — Brother John I. Hendricks. Jr Box 677, Alcorn College. Lorman Miss. North Carolina — Brother W. Sullivan 2405 Glenridge Court, Greensboro, N. C. South Carolina — Brother W. J. Davis Jr 4509 Williamsburg Drive, Columbia, S.C. Tennessee — Brother Zenoch G. Adams 1024 Kellow Street, Nashville, Tenn.

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Western Region 257 Kensington Way, San Francisco, Cal. 6550 E. 6th St., Denver, Colo. 2118 So. Bagley St., Los Angeles, Cal. 2401 W. Cheery Lynn Rd.. Phoenix, Ariz. 520 W. 5th St., Stockton, Cal. 6531 Hopedale Ct., San Diego, Cal. 941 E. Seneca St., Tucson, Ariz.

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Bay Area — Granvel Jackson Colorado Area — Laurence Ogletree Los Angeles Area — Clinton Minnis Phoenix-New Mexico — Wm. M. Corbin Sacramento-Stockton — C. W. Basfield San Diego Area — Samuel McElroy, Jr Tucson-Nev. — Felix L. Goodwin

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